On Stage: Rock legends band together for American Vinyl All Star Band
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
American Vinyl All Star Band
Danny Beissel recently performed in concert at Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center in West Chester. It was another of the singer’s “pre-release’ shows for his soon-to-be-released album, “Featherborn.”
Jeff “Skunk” Baxter recently headlined a show at City Winery in Philadelphia. The guitarist and longtime...
Legislators meet with nonprofits to discuss housing experience
Cheryl Miles, Chairwoman for Black Women of Chester County in Action, Representative Dan Williams (74th Legislative District), Senator Katie Muth (44th Senatorial District), Chester County Commissioner Josh Maxwell, Mayor Peter Urscheler of Phoenixville, Mayor Lillian DeBaptiste of West Chester, Rob Henry (Administrator, Chester County Partnership to End Homelessness), Hallie Romanowski (Executive...
On Stage: Linda Gail Lewis makes long awaited return to area
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Linda Gail Lewis
It’s been almost a year to the day since Linda Gail Lewis had a show scheduled show in the area.
On August 22, 2021, Lewis was slated to perform in Kennett Square at Kennett Flash’s Rooftop Series.
The shows in that series were staged on a rooftop of a parking garage in downtown Kennett Square.
Lewis and her band of local all-stars...
On Stage: Sarah Diamond comes home to headline at Uptown!
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Sarah Diamond
There is an old saying – “You Can Never Go Home Again.”
Don’t tell that to Sarah Diamond. She won’t believe you — and will offer proof of the opposite this weekend.
Diamond is a Downingtown East grad and a West Chester University alumna who is now living in Largo, Florida.
She is also a talented singer who leads her own...
On Stage: ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ opening at the Forrest Theater
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Dear Evan Hansen
A nice way to combat a heat wave is to spend an evening inside an air-conditioned venue watching a live theatrical performance. Fortunately, there are several good choices — ranging from a new smash Broadway hit (“Dear Evan Hansen”) to a timeless theater classic (“Sweet Charity’).
“Dear Evan Hansen,” which is billed...
On Stage: ‘Sweet Charity’ at The Candlelight
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Many of you are familiar with timeless standards such as “Big Spender” and “If My Friends Could See Me Now,” but how many know the origin of these songs?
They are two of the standout tunes in the award-winning musical, “Sweet Charity.”
The Candlelight Theatre (2208 Millers Road, Arden, Delaware, www.candlelighttheatredelaware.org) is...
On Stage: The Claudettes excited to be back playing live
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Claudettes
The Claudettes do wonderful work in the recording studio. But, more than anything, the Claudettes are a great live band.
Unfortunately, COVID-19 robbed the Chicago-based band of that aspect for more than two years.
Late last year, the Claudettes returned to playing live concerts – including a powerful show at the Arden Gild Hall just...
On Stage Extra: Big Sunday Philly shows change venues
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Vision Video
Sunday is the night for relocated rock concerts in Center City Philadelphia.
The Vision Video show on July 10 was originally scheduled to be held at MilkBoy Philadelphia and then switched to Kung Fu Necktie.
A similar scenario has played out for the concert by the Wrecks on July 10. It was originally scheduled to be held at the Foundry at...
On Stage: Willie Nile still rockin’ after four decades
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Willie Nile
Just over a year ago, Willie Nile — much to his delight — started playing live shows for live audiences again after a year-and-a-half of pandemic restrictions.
In 2021, Nile came to the area for a concert in May at the Ardmore Music Hall and then returned in November for a show at 118 North (118 North Wayne Avenue, Wayne, www.118northwayne.com).
This...
What To Do: Philly fireworks, Downingtown Good Neighbors and so much more
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
This is Fourth of July Weekend and that means it is time for parties, festivals, picnics and a lot of fireworks displays.
Wawa Welcome America Festival
The “Wawa Welcome America Festival” (www.welcomeamerica.com), which is running through July 4, is a festival of free events in Philadelphia in celebration of our nation’s birthday — a huge...
