Chase away snowy blues with madcap theatrical fun
13th annual Kennett Amateur Theatrical’s Society’s panto ends today
The Kennett Amateur Theatrical Society is offering a limited opportunity to escape the tedium of yet another snowy day: “A Midsummer Night’s Tail.”
The group’s 13th annual pantomime, a whimsical British tradition also known as the panto, will conclude Saturday, Jan. 25, with performances at 2 and...
‘Patience’ coming to WCU’s music theater
Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Chester County to perform comic opera
The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Chester County wants area residents to get a taste of “Patience,” its latest main-stage presentation.
An entertaining look at popular culture, “Patience” focuses on a group of young ladies obsessed with the latest trends and rapturously pining after two unattainable, free-spirited...
First State Ballet to perform in intimate setting
Program will also feature catered reception with access to dancers, staff
The First State Ballet Theatre will perform in an intimate setting on Feb. 7 and 8 in Wilmington. Photo by Tisa Della-Volpe
“Up Front with First State Ballet Theatre,” a one-hour program of classical and contemporary ballet highlights followed by a catered reception with dancers and staff, will take place on Friday, Feb....
At Art Association, advance celebration of building
One of two exhibits on display this month inspired by architecture
“MAX,” a sculpture created with wood and aluminum by Steffie Mongar, is one of the architecture-inspired works on display this month at the Chester County Art Association.
Two shows are open to the public at the Chester County Art Association (CCAA) in West Chester. From now through Feb. 6, “Buildings: Art Inspired by Architecture”...
Wine, paintings, music – and more
Galer Estate Vineyard hosting pop-up art show
Works by West Chester artist John Hannafin will be displayed at the Galer Estate Vineyard on Thursday night, Jan. 16.
If you’ve been contemplating a visit to the Galer Estate Vineyard and Winery, Thursday, Jan. 16, will offer extra incentive.
In addition to sampling award-winning wines in a cozy atmosphere, the winery is featuring its pop-up art show....
Art Watch: Glasslight
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
This week’s ArtWatch focuses on the beautiful hand blown glass work of Glasslight Studios in St. Peters Pennsylvania. Joel Bless found his passion for glass back in the 1970s when he was a student at Rochester Institute of Technology’s School of American Craftsmen. From the start, he was drawn to making lighting art , which won many awards and was exhibited...
Exton library urges shoppers to buy handmade
Third Annual Craft Fair to be held on Saturday, Dec. 14
Shop local and handmade: That’s the advice of the Friends of the Chester County Library (CCL), which is sponsoring CCL’s 3rd Annual Craft Fair on Saturday, Dec.14.
From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., vendors will be stationed throughout the main Exton library as well as in the Struble meeting room. Craft-makers will include a variety of jewelers,...
First State Ballet brings ‘Nutcracker’ to Wilmington
Beloved holiday classic to be performed at Grand Opera House
The First State Ballet Theatre will perform “The Nutcracker” at the Grand Opera House in Wilmington. Photo by Tisa Della-Volpe
“The Nutcracker,” a holiday tradition for many area families, will be presented by First State Ballet Theatre on Saturday, Dec. 21, at 2 and 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 22, at 2 p.m. at the Grand Opera House.
In...
Camp Dreamcatcher to host benefit concert
Popular singer-songwriter John Flynn will take stage
Singer-songwriter John Flynn will perform Friday night in Philadelphia at a benefit concert for Camp Dreamcatcher, a Kennett Square-based nonprofit.
Another reason to give thanks this week: Camp Dreamcatcher, which offers an annual nurturing respite for children coping with the HIV/AIDS infection of a family member, the death of one or both parents,...
Pink Panther Strikes Again, Nov. 14-16 at UHS
Cato (Ben Greaves) temporarily gets the best of Chief Inspector Jacques Clouseau (Abu Akki) during rehearsals for The Pink Panther Strikes Again, which will be performed at Unionville High School, Nov. 14 through 16.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Chief Inspector Jacques Clouseau is back on the case, starting Thursday night, as the Unionville High School Players present The Pink Panther Strikes Again.
The play,...
