On Stage: Get ready to party in the streets
Summer is far from over with big weekend music festivals plentiful
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Keys N Krates is one of the featured acts at Mad Decent Block Party in Philadelphia this weekend.
Get ready for one of the biggest music parties of Summer 2015. The Mad Decent Block Party is coming to town.
The Mad Decent Block Party is an ambitious summer tour featuring many of the top acts...
Art Watch: Artisan Wine Trail kicks off
First Fridays, various showings mark beginnings of busy fall
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
This first week in August marks the start of the Brandywine Artisan Wine Trail (www.brandywineartisantrail.com) where every month each of the winery businesses in our area may choose to exhibit art along a different art theme. For August, the art theme is “painting”, and there will be paintings...
On Stage: WCU’s Flanick shines in ‘Nunsense’
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
When an actress auditions for a role in the hit musical “Nunsense,” it is to her advantage to have familiarity with the show, first-hand experience in dealing with nuns or both. Back in April, Erika Flanick auditioned for a role in “Nunsense” with neither.
Flanick, a West Chester University theater major, did not let it hold her back. As a result, she...
Art Watch: Inside Mala Galleria
After growing up in passionate, turbulent Belgrade, gallery owner finds home in Kennett Sq.
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Lots of local art abounds in the streets of Chester County this week, but Art Watch this week will be spending some quality time getting to know the fascinating and inspiring gallery owner of Mala Galleria in Kennett Square.
Mala Galleria in Kennett Square is a wonderful...
On Stage: Emily King has music in her blood
Also: new albums, local shows for Kopecky, SLV
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Singer-songwriter Emily King plays Underground Arts in Philadelphia, July 25.
The phrase “in one’s blood” means “ingrained in or fundamental to one’s character.” It could be used in reference to music and Emily King, a talented and versatile singer-songwriter-guitarist who will headline a show on July...
On Stage: Nalani & Serina poised for the big time
Also, Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival tops bill for local events
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Rising twin sister act Nalani & Sarina play the Fourth Annual Ladybug Music Festival this weekend.
Over the years, I’ve seen many memorable concerts including the Who playing “Tommy” at Woodstock with the sun rising behind the stage and Jimi Hendrix almost blowing the roof off...
On Stage: Summer concert schedule ‘heats up’ across region
By DENNY DYROFF Staff Writer, The Times
The summer concert schedule is in full swing right now and that means there is a tasty smörgåsbord of live music at various venues over the next week that is guaranteed to sate fans’ appetites.
On Stage: Singer/Songwriters in spotlight
Summer scene heats up in Delaware Valley
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Chris Carrabba and Dashboard Confessional will play a show this weekend at Philadelphia’s Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing.
Many of the top singer-songwriters have the ability to function equally well performing with a backing band or as a solo artist. On June 19, two very good songwriters who possess these...
On Stage: Steel Magnolias at Candlelight
Plus, acts that stretch musical boundaries at local venues
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Hannah Parke stars in a new production of Steel Magnolias at The Candlelight Theater in Arden, Del.
It may be hard to imagine having a good time by watching a story with a tragic ending — unless you have heavy sado-masochistic tendencies. But, just such a situation exists for all those who attend...
Downingtown kicks off Summer Jam series, June 26
Downingtown begins its Summer Jam series on Friday, June 26 with two stages of musical acts and lots of food.
“Downingtown area residents have been calling for nights of good entertainment and we’ve scheduled three great evenings,” said Jeff Thomas of Downingtown Main Street Association. “After our highly successful evening last year we decided to expand the concept this year.”
The Summer...
