On Stage (Extra): A big concert weekend for your Saturday
By DENNY DYROFF, Staff Writer, The Times
Seldom Scene
No matter what your musical tastes are, there is probably a concert in the area March 4 that will be to your liking.
The long lineup of acts performing in Delaware Valley ranges from the female rock trio Potty Mouth to the traditional bluegrass band Seldom Scene — from American reggae-rock group Tropidelic to singer-songwriter Marc Berger....
What to do: It’s a First Friday weekend!
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Chadds Ford Historical Society is hosting its ninth Annual Winter Plein Air Event at its Barn Visitors Center March 4
There will be something special in the air in Chadds Ford this weekend – art. On March 4, the Chadds Ford Historical Society will host its ninth annual Winter Plein Air Event at its Barn Visitors Center (1736 Creek Road, Chadds Ford, 610-388-7376,...
On Stage: Enjoy a ‘Steady Holiday’ in Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Steady Holiday
Fans of the band Clap Your Hands Say Yeah are in for a double treat this week. Actually, they’re in for a pair of double treats.
The first double treat is that the band will be playing back-to-back nights at Johnny Brenda’s (1201 North Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, 215-739-9684, www.johnnybrendas.com) on March 2 and 3.
The second double...
Art Watch: When myth is most becoming
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
March kicks off with first Friday art gallery openings all over Chester County, and my favorite pick is at Mala Galleria in Kennett Square where allegorical painter Rachel Romano has a solo show “True North” throughout March, with an opening artist reception this Friday March 3 from 6-9pm at the gallery at 206 East State Street in Kennett Square.
The...
On Stage (Extra): A ‘Curious’ case of Broadway-style entertainment
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.
Theater fans from this area have been very fortunate this month – mainly because of the offerings from the Kimmel Center’s “Broadway Philadelphia” series at the Academy of Music (Broad and Locust streets, Philadelphia, 215-731-3333, www.kimmelcenter.org).
Instead of being presented for the umpteenth...
On Stage: Riverdance dances through more than two decades
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
If it seems as if “Riverdance” has been around forever — it’s because it has been around forever. If you’re not of the age to drink legally in Pennsylvania or Delaware, then you weren’t even born yet when “Riverdance” made its stage debut in London
Its popularity never seems to wane. Like the Energizer Bunny and Betty White, “Riverdance”...
Art Watch: New moon rising over Chester County
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
This week there are some very special art events that are opening in our area. From big art openings at two local museums to space-clearing- new-moon rituals in Cochranville, there are always interesting art activities in and around Chester County every week.
A view of Chester County by photo contest winner Lee Schlingmann.
Before we kick off the art week, congratulations...
On Stage (Extra): The Bodyguard comes to Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Bodyguard
It seems that almost everyone is familiar with the movie “The Bodyguard” and especially familiar with the music.
“The Bodyguard” is a 1992 American romantic thriller film directed by Mick Jackson, written by Lawrence Kasdan, and starring Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston. Costner stars as a former Secret Service agent-turned-bodyguard...
On Stage: Saying goodbye to Ringling Bros., Barnum & Bailey
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus’ final edition comes to Philadelphia.
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Circus, which will present its “Out of This World” production from February 16-20 at the Wells Fargo Center (Broad Street below Pattison Avenue, Philadelphia, tickets are available exclusively through WellsFargoCenterPhilly.com)...
Art Watch: Beautiful Time Light photography
Also: A rousing fight for Fi
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Two new shows at Chester County Art Association open to the public with artist receptions this Thursday, February 16 from 5-7pm: A non-juried, multi-medium art show all about color, “Color Obsession” as well as the much anticipated “Portraiture” fine photography show by the Time Light Art group. Further afield,...
