Disney works its magic on UHS music students

School’s bands and choir perform at variety of venues By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Making wishes come true, the Unionville High School Marching Band parades in front of Cinderella’s castle in the Magic Kingdom. Memories of a snow-induced flight delay on Tuesday melted fast when participants in the Unionville High School Music Department’s Walt Disney World trip landed...

Aclaimed tenor to perform with Unionville students

Acclaimed tenor Marco Panuccio will perform with Unionville High School students at a special concert at the school, Dec. 7. EAST MARLBOROUGH — Famed lyric tenor Marco Panuccio will share the stage with a number of Unionville High School students during a performance in the high school’s auditorium Dec. 7 as part of his December tour: ‘”O Holy Night–An Evening of Holiday Song.” ...

Film’s focus: County pioneer of preservation

Nancy Hannum documentary one of many gift ideas from Chester County Historical Society By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Nancy Penn Smith Hannum, a pioneer in farmland preservationist, presided over the Cheshire Hunt for decades. A colorful, influential Chester Countian credited with helping to preserve as many as 20,000 acres of the area’s scenic vistas continues her lasting impact...

Longwood Gardens to illuminate season in style

 Trip to see holiday display a staple on area residents’ wish lists A new fountain of lights will greet Longwood visitors in the main Fountain Garden. If  Thanksgiving is fast approaching, then so is “A Longwood Christmas,” a popular holiday tradition for many area families. This year’s winter Longwood Gardens extravaganza – from towering trees adorned with star ornaments to a meticulously...

‘EXITS’ to make entrance at art association

Nonprofit agency to host two new exhibits, one a group show, the other solo “Running of the Bulls, Arles” is one of the photos in an exhibit for Darcie Goldberg, executive director of the Chester County Art Association. Two new exhibits of the same name will make an entrance starting this evening at the Chester County Art Association. “EXITS,” a group show of about 100 works in all...

UHS presents ‘The 39 Steps’ Nov. 15-17

EAST MARLBOROUGH — After receiving the Philadelphia Area Cappies award for best Play last year, the UHS Players are back with The 39 Steps, a Hitchcock-inspired comedy-murder. This production is suitable for all ages. All shows start at 7 p.m. with tickets $7 for Adults $7 and $5 for students. The show will be presented the new, state of the art Unionville High School auditorium.   ...

Upland to present ‘Bye-Bye Birdie’ Nov. 8 & 9

Cast members rehearse a scene from ‘Bye Bye Birdie’ which will be presented by the Upland Country Day School, Nov. 8 & 9. EAST MARLBOROUGH — Get out your poodle skirts, dust off your saddle shoes, slick back your hair and join Upland Country Day School as the eighth and ninth graders present the Tony Award-winning musical, Bye Bye Birdie, with two rock’n’roll community...

UHS Art Gala kicks off Friday

Artwork from 85 professional and a 85 student artists to be featured Cape Henlopen, The Point by artist Monique Kendikian-Sarkessian i just one of many fine works that will be available for purchase or auction this weekend. EAST MARLBOROUGH — The 37th Annual Unionville High School Art Gala kicks off Friday evening with a special reception and continues Saturday, showcasing some of the area’s...

Record crowds see the light at Longwood Gardens

An expansive light exhibit by Bruce Munro at Longwood Gardens helped break attendance records this year. Bruce Munro’s dazzling exhibit helped push visitors past million No resting on its laurels for Longwood Gardens: After reaching a milestone of 1 million annual visitors in mid-August, it continued to achieve record attendance. Gardens officials announced today that the fiscal year –...

Enjoy front-row seat at Back Alley Theater

Independent movie series being offered at Kennett Flash Historic Kennett Square and The Flash are continuing to combine efforts to offer area residents an independent film series. On Thursday, “Moonrise Kingdom” will be featured at the Back Alley Theater of the Flash. The doors open at 7 p.m., and the movie starts at 7:30 p.m with a $5 admission. This charming film chronicles two “tween”...