Art Watch: At new year’s looking back and ahead
While 2015 was exciting, 2016 promises even more on the local art scene
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
If you are hanging around Kennett Square until the Mushroom drops on New Year’s Eve, swing by Mala Galleria’s opening for artist Joe Jacobs from 7-10pm December 31st. You will undoubtedly recognize Joe Jacob’s signature watercolor horse paintings, as well as many other smaller...
On Stage: West Chester’s Jones looking to make break out
Also: Dark Blue’s Delco roots, and much more
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
West Chester’s Eliza Hardy Jones sings and plays keyboard for grace Potter, but is now launching a solo career with a new album and local live performances.
Westtown School has a long tradition of producing graduates who excel in their fields — from classical pianist/jazz vocalist Mindy Rhodes to...
Art Watch: What gifts inspired you as a child?
Don’t discount how holiday presents may shape the future of someone you love
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
When we search for that perfect gift for our children, do you ever wonder what gift they will remember the most? Whether it is the gift of an experience or something purchased, a gift can be the catalyst to discovering a life’s passion. I asked some local successful artists what...
On Stage: Disney On Ice marks holiday season
Also: ‘Joseph’ hits Philly stage: live music comes back strong Sat.
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Nemo, Dory and the gang are all part of Disney On Ice, at the Wells Fargo Center.
The tradition of a spectacular Disney on Ice skating show visiting Philadelphia during the Christmas holiday stretches back for decades. It began when the Spectrum was the major arena at the southern...
On Stage: Rudolph The Musical hits Philly
Holiday shows aplenty light up area stages
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Now that the holiday season has arrived, it’s a great time to head into Philadelphia to enjoy the colorful decorations, have dinner at a nice restaurant and then attend a live stage performance.
Fortunately, there is a show at the Merriam Theater (250 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 215-893-1999, www.kimmelcenter.org)...
Art Watch: West Chester’s John Suplee
‘Making pictures one at a time’
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Last Friday had a crowded opening for artist John Suplee’s solo exhibition at The Church Street Gallery in West Chester. Owned by Carol Giblin, the gallery is marking its stellar success by celebrating the work of her husband, painter John Suplee. John has lived and worked in West Chester for most of his life, and...
What to Do: Dogs, history, trains, crafts, mums and more!
By DENNY DYROFF, Staff Writer, The Times
The “Dog Days” of summer are long gone for this year. The “Dog Days’ of autumn are coming up this weekend. On November 14 and 15, the National Dog Show will be held at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center (100 Station Ave., Oaks, 484-754-3976, http://nds.nationaldogshow.com).
The show’s sponsor – the Kennel Club of Philadelphia – will host...
What to Do: Pirates, Antiques, ‘Day of the Dead’, Coffee Fest, Trains & Troops and more…
By DENNY DYROFF, Staff Writer, The Times
Ahoy, all ye pirates — young and old. Prepare to set sail for Chadds Ford this weekend.
On November 8, the Brandywine River Museum (Route 1, Chadds Ford, 610-388-2700, www.brandywinemuseum.org) will present “Pirate Adventure Day” from 10 a.m.-noon. And, the museum will offer free admission from 9:30 a.m. until noon.
Kids who dream of being pirates...
On Stage: Davina & The Vagabonds, Jonny Wickersham & AMT’s ‘Deck the Halls’
By DENNY DYROFF, Staff Writer, The Times
Davina Sowers is a performer who provides a conduit to the past for many people — of all ages.
She and her band the Vagabonds make music that hearkens back to a different era in America’s history of popular music. Sowers sings as if she were fronting the Glenn Miller Orchestra and frequently dresses like she’s from that era. The band also fits...
Art Watch: Take a break from the heat & enjoy exhibits across Chesco
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
The Church Street Gallery in West Chester is exhibiting the wonderful oil paintings of local West Chester artist, Terry DeAngelo, for their July show entitled “Quiet Truths.” The central image for the show is a four foot square painting called “Shot”, with hundreds of black birds flying from the branches of a large tree against...
