‘Baby Blue’ music video to debut Monday night
Jiggley Jones of Coatesville is debuting a new music video.
Coatesville singer-songwriter will premiere work online
A Coatesville country-music crooner will debut his new music video Monday night.
The video, shot over several weeks in Chester and Lancaster Counties, was directed by Jiggley Jones and Robert Buzzard Jr., according to a news release. The song, “Baby Blue” was written by...
Antique show embellished by architectural focus
Annual Chester County fund-raiser to be held at Malvern school
The theme of the 31st Annual Chester County Antiques Show “Architectural Elements in Furniture”
“Architectural Elements in Furniture” will provide the theme of the 31stAnnual Chester County Antiques Show, and organizers hope local residents and architectural students will mark their calendars.
This year’s show, presented by...
Free family workshop to focus on Horace Pippin
Brandywine River Museum to host story-reading, book-signing and art activities
A book by Chester County author Jen Bryant will be the focus of a free family workshop at the Brandywine River Museum.
The fascinating and challenging life of West Chester artist Horace Pippin will be the focus of a family workshop, author’s talk and book-signing at The Brandywine River Museum on Sunday, Feb. 24, from...
Drawn to steel industry, he creates powerful legacy
National Iron & Steel Heritage Museum delighted to display late artist’s work
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The work of the late, German-born artist, Klaus Guido Grutzka, which offers insight into a bygone era, will be displayed at the National Iron & Steel Heritage Museum in Coatesville.
When the family of the late iconic, German-born artist, Klaus Guido Grutzka,...
Art paths to converge at Chadds Ford gallery
Former state trooper, sibling join forces for ‘Blues Brothers’ show
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
“Winter Magic,” a watercolor by Glenn Blue, will be featured at the Chadds Ford Gallery starting Friday.
For years, State Trooper Glenn E. Blue routinely patrolled communities throughout Chester County, an assignment that periodically brought him face-to-face with hardened...
Tapping into thirst for music and history
Chester County Historical Society continuing free series
The Chester County Historical Society’s “History on Tap” series offers history in an informal pub or restaurant setting.
The Chester County Historical Society (CCHS) is betting that a slice of history added to music and dill pickles will create a sweet and savory experience for the public.
CCHS will present the latest installment of...
Architects win award for CCAA expansion plans
Art Association hopes to begin renovations by year’s end
A rendering shows the award-winning addition and renovations planned for the Chester County Art Association.
The new year is starting propitiously for the Chester County Art Association, which is opening two shows and celebrating an honor bestowed on the architects charged with its expansion and updating.
Bernardon Haber Holloway Architects...
Longwood Gardens to illuminate season in style
Trip to see holiday display a staple on area residents’ wish lists
A new fountain of lights will greet Longwood visitors in the main Fountain Garden.
If Thanksgiving is fast approaching, then so is “A Longwood Christmas,” a popular holiday tradition for many area families.
This year’s winter Longwood Gardens extravaganza – from towering trees adorned with star ornaments to a meticulously...
First Harvest Festival to debut at Farmers’ Market
Family-friendly activities will range from pony rides to produce shopping
Here are some new reasons to take the whole clan to visit the popular Coatesville Farmers’ Market this weekend: pony rides, scarecrow building and pumpkin painting.
Salus Chiropractic, a family wellness studio, is hosting its first-ever Harvest Festival on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Farmers’ Market in Gateway Park,...
Insightful look at county’s Civil War heritage
Historical Society exhibit highlights artifacts and stories behind them
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Jeff Stafford (left) and Richard Neff greeted visitors at the opening Thursday night of “On the Edge of Battle: Chester County and the Civil War” at the Chester County Historical Society in West Chester.
Setting the tone for the Chester County Historical Society on Thursday...