Art Watch: Kennett artists show in Oxford
Stolen art from DVAL; brilliant music from Kennett Symphony
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
The Oxford Art Alliance show of “Kennett Square Artists” opens this Friday, with reception 5-8pm at their location at 38 South Third Street in downtown Oxford. Ten artists, including Dave Beck, Katee Boyle, Dorthy Bucher, Frank DiPietro, Lele Galer, Carol Lesher, Susan Myers, Janice Silberman,...
‘Fall’ into Good Stuff…with GREAT happenings across Chesco!
Who do YOU know in this week’s ‘Good Stuff’? Teachers, coaches, neighbors, charities, colleagues and teams…Got ‘good stuff’ to share? Send your great news to kim@chescotimes.com and be a part of the fun!
Good stuff, better late than never!…’Foodies’ out there will love hearing that Kennett Square’s own Lisa Keys won the National Festival of Breads...
Two Chester County students named AP Scholars
MIDDLEBURG, Va. — Two Chester County natives were part of 21 Foxcroft School students — including nine current seniors and one-third of last spring’s graduates — that earned 2015 AP Scholar designation from the College Board for extraordinary achievement on Advanced Placement Exams, Academic Dean Courtney Ulmer announced Monday.
This is the 12th consecutive year in which Foxcroft...
Bentley Systems pledges $250K to Chester Co. Historial Society
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Historical Society (CCHS) is pleased to receive a technology pledge of $250,000 from Bentley Systems for the upcoming exhibition Chester County: A Place in History. The pledge will aid CCHS in developing interactive components for this exhibit such as touchscreens, mobile tablets, handicapped-accessible devices, computer-based kiosks and listening stations, audio...
What To Do: Beer and wine lovers rejoice
Also: a ‘scary’ number of Halloween-themed events to enjoy
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The 18th annual Kennett Brewfest is this weekend.
This is a weekend for beer lovers and wine aficionados to celebrate because there are two wine festivals and a beer festival on the calendar.
The 18th Annual Kennett Brewfest (600 S. Broad Street, Kennett Square, 610-444-8188, http://kennettbrewfest.com),...
On Stage Extra: Critically-acclaimed Decker. hits Philly
Hollywood Undead, Archie Palmer and more on local stages
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Brandon Decker — who performs as decker. — brings his unique bend of rock, folk and psychedelic to Philadelphia Friday night.
When Brandon Decker, who is headlining a show on October 9 at Bourbon and Branch (705 North Second Street, Philadelphia, 215-238-0660, bourbonandbranchphilly.com), makes...
Weer named Chester Co. Chief Fire Marshall
John Weer
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Department of Emergency Services announced Thursday that John Weer has been named Chester County Chief Fire Marshal.
Since 2008, Weer, a resident of East Marlborough, has served as the Assistant Chief Fire Marshal for the Chester County Department of Emergency Services (DES). His responsibilities have included assisting Chester County fire and police...
E. Fallowfield students participate in Walk To School Day
Chester County students join millions around the world
By Lauren Parker- Gill, Staff writer, The Times
East Fallowfield Police Chief Chris Porter and Lori Aguilera, Director of Highway Safety with the district attorney’s office, led the walk to school from Hephzibah Baptist Church along with students from East Fallowfield Elementary as they participated in International Walk to School Day, Wednesday...
On Stage: Legendary British rockers come to area
Ray Davies, Peter Frampton and the Zombies all with local shows
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Over the next few days, there will be three shows in the area featuring legendary British rockers whose careers began in the early-to-mid 1960s — rockers who are still making relevant music and are far from past their prime. Area fans will be treated to shows by former Kinks’ lead guitarist...
Brandywine Health Foundation names three to board
COATESVILLE — The Brandywine Health Foundation announced the addition of three new members to its volunteer Board of Directors, Thursday. Since its inception in May 2001, the Coatesville-based public foundation has distributed more than $14 million in grants to non-profits improving health in the greater Coatesville area.
2015-2016 New Officers include: Dawn M. James, Chair (Downingtown); Jason...
