Giselle kicks off 2014-15 season for First State Ballet
Performances of First State Ballet’s season opening show, Giselle open Oct. 18 .
WILMINGTON, DEL. — First State Ballet Theatre, Delaware’s professional ballet company, opens its 2014-15 season—with five fully-staged ballets, the busiest in its 15-year history—with a spectacular full-length production of Giselle, one of the world’s best known and loved ballets, on the main stage of Wilmington’s...
Unionville Park grand opening, Sept. 1
EAST MARLBOROUGH — The grand opening and ribbon cutting for the formal opening of Unionville Park will take place Monday, Sept. 1.
The ceremony is scheduled to start at 11 a.m. — formally opening the first first phase of the park. Light refreshments will be served.
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Nixon Park concert series kicks off June 25
Last years Wednesday concert series at Anson B. Nixon Park, as seen here, was a big success. The new season kicks off June 25.
KENNETT — Once again, Anson B. Nixon Park is gearing up for another exciting outdoor summer concert series, starting Wednesday, June 25.
Each Wednesday evening throughout the summer, the Kennett Area Park Authority (KAPA) hosts free concerts Families and friends gather...
Roger McGuinn headlines at Colonial tonight
Grace & Tony at World Cafe Sat., Kenny Wayne Shepherd at The Keswick Fri.
By Denny Dyroff, Correspondent, The Times
The legendary Roger McGuinn of The Byrds helps kick off a stellar weekend of local music performances, playing tonight at The Colonial Theater in Phoenixville.
A concert performance by Roger McGuinn is more than just a music concert. It is a history lesson in the evolutionary development...
At Sandy Hollow, hallowed ground gets respect
Reenactment of 1777 battle brings history alive for thousands
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
During the height of the battle, a haze of musket fire fills the air at Sandy Hollow in Birmingham Township.
“A most infernal fire of cannon and musquetry”is how one officer described the fighting he witnessed at Sandy Hollow in Birmingham Township during the Battle of the Brandywine...
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...
County names new director for Dept. of Aging
Six-year deputy will replace boss, who is retiring
Sandra Murphy
WEST CHESTER – The Chester County Commissioners have promoted the deputy of the Chester County Department of Aging Services to director.
Sandra Murphy, who has served as second in command for the past six years, will replace retiring director Wanda Stonebraker, who had the post since 2007, a county news release said.
Murphy,...
Chester County Sheriff announces 5 promotions
Lt. Jason Suydam will oversee everyday operations
Chester County Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh (left) congratulates Lt. Jason Suydam on his promotion.
WEST CHESTER – Chester County Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh announced on Monday, March 24, the promotions of Sgt. Jason Suydam and four other deputies in the Chester County Sheriff’s Office.
The promotion of Suydam to lieutenant follows...
Letters to the editor and the greater conversation
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
We get letters and then sometimes, we get letters.
Some praise the acts of others (once in a while, even us), some take various public and elected officials to task (including us). All of them have one thing in common: they represent the opinion of our readers (you’ll note by looking just above the headline, on this column, the word ‘opinion,’ denoting...
First State Ballet to perform in intimate setting
Program will also feature catered reception with access to dancers, staff
The First State Ballet Theatre will perform in an intimate setting on Feb. 7 and 8 in Wilmington. Photo by Tisa Della-Volpe
“Up Front with First State Ballet Theatre,” a one-hour program of classical and contemporary ballet highlights followed by a catered reception with dancers and staff, will take place on Friday, Feb....
