On Stage Extra: Phoneboy comes to the Foundry at Fillmore
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Phoneboy
In the early 1980s, there was a British ska-pop-punk band called Fun Boy Three which was actually a trio of singers and percussionists performing along with a six-piece backing group that included a cellist and a trombone player. One of their UK hits was “Our Lips Are Sealed,” which was a chart song for The Go-Go’s in the...
What To Do: Lights, camera…WC Film Festival
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Spring is here with flowers in bloom everywhere. Winter is now in the rear-view mirror and, not surprisingly, the area’s schedule of special things is filled to the brim.
Three of the area’s more popular events are slated for this weekend – a film festival, a nature event and an art show.
If you’re looking for something different in films, you’ll...
On Stage: Classic vocalists portrayed at People’s Light
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Bethany Thomas
Fans of classic female vocalists as well as theater patrons will both find something to their liking in Chester County starting this week – and it’s the same show.
People’s Light (39 Conestoga Road, Malvern, www.peopleslight.org), currently is presenting a show that features the music of Judy Garland, Patsy Cline, Billie Holiday,...
Mushroom Festival awards community grants
Grant winners from the Mushroom Festival recently gathered to accept their grants.
The Mushroom Festival awarded over $77,000 in grants to 38 local non-profit and community organizations at their annual Grants Reception last week, the Mushroom Festival Board announced today.
While the Mushroom Festival is a weekend event, the impact continues all year. Each year, the Mushroom Festival provides proceeds...
On Stage Spotlight: John Kim Faye is a true Renaissance man
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
John Kim Faye
John Kim Faye is a modern-day Renaissance Man.
He is a singer. He is a guitarist. He is the founder of a band. He is a drummer. He is a songwriter. He is a producer. He is a front man for a rock band. He is a mentor. He is one of Delaware’s All-Star musicians. He is a vocal coach. He is the creator and presenter of a podcast.
Now, after...
State Police: Margera sought on assault charge
State Police said that Brandon “Bam” Margera — best known for his part in the Jackass TV/movie series — is being sought on an arrest warrant for after an incident at a Hickory Hill Road residence in Pocopson.
Police said Margera was involved in a physical altercation with another man, who poolie said, suffered minor injuries. Margera, police said, then fled on foot into the...
Kennett Square to hold public meeting on Fire/EMS services May 25
Facing spiraling fire and EMS costs, Kennett Square has hired a consultant to look at those costs — and the results of that study will be presented at a special public meeting next month.
On Thursday, May 25 at 7 pm at Borough Hall (600 S. Broad Street), a special Borough Council meeting will be held to discuss the Borough’s needs and interests as it relates to its Fire and Emergency Medical...
Hillendale honored as Green Ribbon School; WCU given ‘Sustainability’ award
The U.S. Department of Education today announced the 2023 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools, District Sustainability Awardees, and Postsecondary Sustainability Awardees.
In Pennsylvania, Hillendale Elementary School in Chadds Ford was named a U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School, and the California Area School District in Coal Center was honored as a District Sustainability...
What To Do: Earth Day celebrations throughout the area
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Longwood Gardens
Earth Day is a worldwide environmental movement that takes place every year on April 22. The goal of this celebration is to raise awareness about sustainability and clean living, and to educate people on the importance of preserving our planet.
The Earth Day 2023 theme is focused on engaging the more than 1 billion people, governments,...
On Stage: on 4/20, a celebration female singer/songwriters
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Julia Othmer
Today, April 20, is a holiday of sorts. It is 420.
420 used to be an underground holiday. However, with the ever-expanding list of states that have legalized recreational marijuana, 420 is not so underground anymore.
420, 4:20 or 4/20 (pronounced four-twenty) is cannabis culture slang for marijuana and hashish consumption, especially smoking around...
