Art Watch: David Katz’s bold and beautiful flying chairs
Plus RockDraw, Fantasy & Abstract, & painting in Longwood
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Oil painter David Katz will be showing his big, bold and beautiful artwork at Galer Estate Winery Pop up show Thursday July 17th. David works on very large handmade canvases and paints whatever interesting series of images pop into his head. He starts with a large gessoed canvas and then positions...
What To Do: Freedom Fest, Big Bang BBQ
Push away those stormy clouds, there’s lots to do this holiday weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Correspondent, The Times
The Orbitron is just one of many attractions this weekend at Nottingham County Park’s Freedom Fest.
Every year, Independence Day is officially celebrated on July 4. This year, it will also be celebrated on July 5 when Nottingham County Park (150 Park Road, Nottingham, 610-932-2589, www.chesco.org/ccparks) presents...
What To Do: Longwood Concerts, Philly’s 4th and more!
The holiday weekend starts early — a week early, as family-friendly events abound
By Denny Dyroff, Correspondent, The Times
The West Philadelphia Orchestra brings its unique blend of musical styles to Longwood Gardens tonight, kicking off a series of Summer Soirees — an outdoor performance series.
Some things are sure bets — things that you can rely upon — things that will never let...
On Stage: Honey Island Swamp Band born from stormy times
N.O.-based band formed in wake of Katrina at Ardmore, Sat.
By Denny Dyroff, Correspondent, The Times
New Orleans-based Honey Island Swamp Band makes its Delaware Valley debut Saturday night at the Ardmore Music Hall.
When Hurricane Katrina slammed into New Orleans in August 2005, it swept away vehicles, buildings and just about everything in its path — including people. Thousands of the city’s...
Art Watch: ‘Lure of The Brandywine’ on exhibit
Grand Celebrations of Art and Nature – and local art happenings this week
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
There are some terrific art exhibits underway in our larger local art institutions that each celebrate the link between art and nature. At The Brandywine Conservancy and Museum of Art the featured exhibit is “Lure of the Brandywine: A Story of Land Conservation and Artistic Inspiration”...
What To Do: Balloon Fest, Father Fest & more
Whether looking for fun with Dad or just cool music, there are events for you
By Denny Dyroff, Correspondent, The Times
The eighth Annual Chester County Balloon Festival kicks off Friday night in Unionville and continues Saturday.
There are some things that can happen in the sky above you and compel you to look up. It’s almost certain that if there is a hot air balloon in the sky above you, you’re...
What to do: A jam-packed Memorial Day weekend
Music at Longwood, Devon Horse Show, food, cars, fun abound
By Denny Dyroff, Correspondent, The Times
Longwood Gardens again will feature music, fireworks and its beautifully lit fountains as the centerpieces of various shows this summer, kicking off Memorial Day weekend.
Memorial Day Weekend marks the unofficial start of summer in Chester County. It also marks the beginning of one the area’s most-anticipated...
Indian Hannah earns new high-visibility venue
Monument re-dedicated at location outside Longwood Gardens
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Paul B. Redman, director of Longwood Gardens, explains what led to the relocation and rededication of the Indian Hannah monument.
With a reverence for the past and an eye to the future, state and local officials gathered at the entrance to Longwood Gardens on Thursday, May 15, to re-dedicate...
Warm weather means hot local music scene
Busy music schedule at The Flash, Longwood other local venues
By Denny Dyroff, Correspondent, The Times
Rob Dickenson will appear at The Flash in Kennett Square this weekend, as the local live performance calendar heats up with the warmer weather.
When warm weather arrives in this area, stink bugs seem to magically appear out of nowhere and make their presence known everywhere. A similar situation...
Longwood Gardens vying for new accolade
Tourism officials urging residents to help it win Best Public Garden
The Chester County Conference and Visitors Bureau announced on Thursday, March 6, that Longwood Gardens has been shortlisted by USA Today and 10Best.com in a competition for the Best Public Garden in the country.
Since most well-traveled area residents know that Longwood excels over the other 19 worthy destinations on the list,...
