High school to host two community programs
One involves ‘Queen of Water’ author, the other, Lincoln
The Queen of Water co-author Laura Resau will visit Unionville High Wednesday for an evening of conversation.
Two free events this week at Unionville High will provide area residents with options for educational entertainment.
The “One Book One Unionville” initiative will culminate with an author event and book-signing....
Art Watch: Katee Boyle
The art of visual storytelling
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Katee Boyle is a local painter who describes herself as a “visual storyteller.” Though born and raised in Chadds Ford, Katee spent much of her adult life as a student and artist in New York. This week’s local art watch focuses on some of the recent images that Katee has been working on.
Katee received her BFA...
Tale of passion, sorcery to unfold in Wilmington
First State Ballet Theatre to perform ‘Swan Lake’ next weekend
Mary Kate Reynolds will star as Odette and Alex Bucker will play Von Rothbard, the Evil Sorcerer, in this weekend’s production of “Swan Lake” by the First State Ballet Theatre.
For dance lovers who thought they had to travel to Philadelphia to pursue their passion, the First State Ballet Theatre (FSBT), Delaware’s professional...
Big October schedule coming at The Flash
The Steve Pullara Cool Beans show kics off a series of family-oriented kids shows at The Flash, on Oct. 27.
Family fun, comedy and great local and regional music acts on the bill
KENNETT SQUARE — People are rediscovering The Flash and many are experiencing it for the first time — now more than a month since its reopening with a new mix of acts, refurbished venue and better food and if you haven’t...
‘Scarborough Fair – Four Seasons’ to open
Opening reception set for Friday at Chadds Ford Gallery
Recent works by artist Paul Scarborough will be on display at the Chadds Ford Gallery through Oct. 27.
The Chadds Ford Gallery will open “Scarborough Fair – Four Seasons,” a presentation of recent works by artist Paul Scarborough, with a free reception on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m.
A lover of nature with a sharp eye for the unusual, Scarborough...
Art Watch: Michael Stancato
A Quixotic approach to art
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Michael Stancato was born in West Chester and graduated from the Tyler School of Art. He did graphics arts for local television station in Philadelphia and then moved to Los Angeles to continue doing graphic art for television and film. Fortunately for us, Michael moved back to West Chester and has been active in the local art scene ever...
This doggone festival is four-legged family-friendly
“Bark in the Park” to be held Saturday in Nottingham
Nottingham County Park will hold “Bark in the Park”, a canine- friendly festival, on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event promotes responsible dog ownership and brings together a number of local and regional services and recreational opportunities for families with dogs.
“Bark in the Park,” a 2013 c Responsible Dog Ownership...
Art Watch: Monique Kendikian Sarkessian
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
This week’s local art watch focuses on expressionistic canvases of Monique Kendikian Sarkessian. Monique’s oil paintings are characterized by her vibrant color choices and expressive brush strokes.
Her brush creates shapes and lines that seem to move with a jazzy rhythm over the surface of her canvas. No matter what her subject matter, it is the dreamy...
Art Watch: Madeleine Kelly
Local artist excels at making the ordinary extraordinary
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
The wonderfully talented local painter Madeleine Kelly is the subject of this week’s Local Art Watch. Recipient to numerous awards for her work, she is a signature member of the Philadelphia Watercolor Society and Maryland Pastel Society and the featured donating artist to last year’s Chadds Ford...
Art Watch: Emily Wilkins
Playing on paper keeps imagination flowing
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
This week’s local art watch looks at the imaginative conceptual work of sculptor Emily Wilkins. A recent graduate of Penn State with a BFA in ceramics, Emily already has her own art consulting business and ceramic studio in West Chester. She is also an art teacher at The Chester County Art Association where “working...
