Art Watch: New shows popping up across the county
First Friday for September is Art-Abundant!
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Although many of us will be looking to enjoy one last burst of summer, either sitting by the pool or spending time with friends, there are a number of interesting art happenings this Labor Day weekend.
In Kennett Square, Mala Galleria welcomes abstract painter Ellen Catanzaro in a new gallery show entitled “Nature...
On Stage: Rusted Root enjoys loyal following
Also: a tribute to Karen Carpenter at Sellersville
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Rusted Root
Sunday night shows are always a challenge for bands — especially when potential audience members have to deal with start-the-week Monday mornings only a few hours after the concert ends.
During the summer months in Philadelphia, the challenge is even greater because fans often are out of town...
Art Watch: Artists talk about their work
Sometimes the words behind the art is just as captivating
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
If you have ever thought of hearing an artist discussion in a gallery or museum, but hesitated, perhaps this recounting of the most recent artist talk at Church Street Gallery will inspire you to take the plunge. These days most galleries, art associations and art shows have an hour or so dedicated to the...
On Stage (Extra): The Bangles keep it relevant
80s power pop group celebrates new album with show at the TLA
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Bangles. Photo by Karen Filter.
There are a lot of bands from the 1980s that are coming back on the scene but they have little relevance to the bands they were three decades ago — or to what today’s music is all about.
The Bangles, one of the era’s steadiest hit makers, are back on...
On Stage: 55th annual Philly Folk Festival on tap
Folk stars shine at Delaware Valley institution
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Hello Strangers
Thankfully, the oppressive heat wave that has blanketed the area lately seems to have reached its final stages. That’s good news for everyone — especially for the thousands of music fans who will be attending this weekend’s Philadelphia Folk Festival.
The Philadelphia Folk Festival...
Art Watch: Members’ show at Oxford Art Alliance
Broadway comes to West Chester
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
The 2016 Oxford Arts Alliance Member’s Show starts this Friday, August 19th, with an opening at their Third Street gallery from 5-8pm sponsored by Armstrong Cable Company.
“This year’s Member’s Show is a real community art show, exhibiting art by the professional artist to the weekend amateur – which is...
On Stage (extra): Sover brings red-hot guitar to Chesco
70s rock legends Styx performs in the area this week
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Greg Sover
Philadelphia may be home to guitar ace Greg Sover but he’ll be spending time in Chester County over the next few days.
On August 13, Sover will have a “CD Release Party” at the Steel City Coffee House (203 Bridge Street, Phoenixville, 610-933-4043, www.steelcitycoffeehouse.com). Then, he...
On Stage: Go-Gos about to be Gone-Gone
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
“Going…Going…Gone” is a great name for a band’s farewell tour. It’s a perfect name the Go-Go’s farewell tour.
That’s the description on the top of the entry page on the Go-Go’site. The Go-Go’s Farewell Tour that visits the area on August 11 for a show at Fillmore Philadelphia (1100 Canal Street, Philadelphia, 215-309-0150, www.thefillmorephilly.com).
The...
Art Watch: Artists speak tonight at Church St. Gallery
Also: Lisa Sabol’s glass works at Galer Estate, Friday
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Tonight, Tuesday August 9th, at 7pm in West Chester, visit Church Street Gallery for a fascinating discussion with six artists from their current Summer Group Show at 12 South Church Street, that goes through the end of August.
Artists Robert Bohne, Terry DeAngelo, Sandra Severson, John Suplee, Jessica...
On Stage: Selwyn Birchwood making a name for himself
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Selwin Birchwood
Selwyn Birchwood is one of the brightest new stars to emerge in the world of blues music in recent years. And, he will be one of the brightest stars at this weekend’s Riverfront Blues & BBQ Festival (Tubman-Garrett Park, Wilmington, Delaware, 302-576-2139, http://riverfrontbluesfestde.com/) with a performance on August 7.
In 2013, Birchwood...
