On Stage: Thumpasaurus makes Philly debut
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Thumpasaurus
Philly get ready — Thumpasaurus is on its first national tour and has a stop in Philadelphia planned for March 9.
The genre-bending band from Southern California is bringing its “Book of Thump Tour” to the Kung Fu Necktie (1248 North Front Street, Philadelphia, 215-291-4919, kungfunecktie.com).
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Mixed Media: Seven Million Acres submissions sought
By Caroline Roosevelt, Columnist, The Times
I started off this week at Street Road Artists Space, co-hosting the 100 Women of Brandywine Valley, (an excellent charity event) but of course, I’m here to focus on Street Road. I had been meaning to visit this unassuming space off of Street Road (just past Rt. 41) run by artist, Emily Artinian, for a while. My trip was long overdue.
Artinian graciously...
On Stage: ‘Revisiting’ one of the 60s top acts
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Creedence Clearwater Revisited
Fans of music from the late 1960s know that a concert by Creedence Clearwater Revisited is a safe bet. And, in recent times, the band’s area concerts have been hosted by safe places to bet.
Around a year-and-a-half ago, Creedence Clearwater Revisited performed at a casino in downtown Philadelphia. On March 8, the band...
Chesco’s Usher picked for Philadelphia Fine Art Fair
Donna Usher’s Arrangement 101, 10 inches x 8 inches, acrylic on panel
PHILADELPHIA — Internationally-exhibited artist Donna Usher has been selected to participate in the inaugural Philadelphia Fine Art Fair.
Usher, who lives in Chester County and has a studio in West Chester, will exhibit seven paintings. The fair offers Philadelphia area residents a unique opportunity to experience high quality...
On Stage: Broadway hits area with ‘Rent’ and ‘Rotten’
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Rent
This week, the national tours of two Tony Award-winning musicals will visit the area – “Rent” in Philadelphia and “Something Rotten” in Wilmington.
“Rent”, which had record-breaking sales when it played Philadelphia on numerous previous occasions, has established itself as one of America’s all-time best Broadway shows. Based on Puccini’s...
On Stage: ‘Divas’ on stage at Keswick
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
“Calling All Divas,” which is being presented by the Keswick Theater (291 N. Keswick Avenue, Glenside, 215-572-7650, www.keswicktheatre.com) on March 2, is more than just one form of entertainment.
It’s a play. It is a concert. It is an evening of fun in a theater. And, it is a world premiere.
There are other things about the show that come in...
On Stage: Popa Chubby comes to Kennett Sq.
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Popa Chubby
Get ready to rock out, Kennett Square.
On March 1, Kennett Flash (102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square, 484-732-8295, http://www.kennettflash.org) will host a show by Popa Chubby, one of America’s modern-day blues-rock/blues masters. Popa Chubby plays between 180 and 200 shows each year and his shows this weekend will be the last stateside...
Mixed Media: Workshop offers marketing, branding advice for artists
By Caroline Roosevelt, Columnist, The Times
Last weekend, I attended a workshop for artists and creative entrepreneurs at Square Pear Gallery in Kennett Square. I’m not usually one for productivity on a Sunday, but this workshop piqued my interest as it appealed to a very specific creative audience.
Square Pear’s “Winter Workshop” featured a two part event hosted by a panel of artists and creatives...
On Stage: One degree of separation from Beissel to music’s greats
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Danny Beissel
“Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon” is a parlor game based on the “six degrees of separation” concept, which posits that any two people on Earth are six or fewer acquaintance links apart.
If you look at rock vocalist Danny Beissel’s long and varied resume, you’ll quickly notice that there is just “one degree of separation” between...
Mixed Media: As snows thaw, arts schedule heats up
By Caroline Roosevelt, Columnist, The Times
I hope everyone’s enjoying the gentle springish thaw this week after all the snow. At this point, the light has changed and, in my opinion, spring can’t come soon enough. So let’s look forward towards the upcoming art events leading us into March.
March 12th – April 6th, Somerville Manning will be hosting a solo exhibition of figurative paintings...
