On Stage: When the music comes back, a time to celebrate Bowie
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Sass Jordan
Back at the beginning of the year, Bowie fans were excited.
Sass Jordan was also excited about “A Bowie Celebration” tour through North America.
“A Bowie Celebration” was set to return to North America in March following a major European tour in January this year. The run was slated to kick off in San Diego on March 3 and include...
On Stage: When the music comes back, a time to celebrate Bowie
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Sass Jordan
Back at the beginning of the year, Bowie fans were excited.
Sass Jordan was also excited about “A Bowie Celebration” tour through North America.
“A Bowie Celebration” was set to return to North America in March following a major European tour in January this year. The run was slated to kick off in San Diego on March 3 and include...
On Stage: Kennett Symphony goes ‘Pop’ for the holidays
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Kennett Symphony is one of the area’s musical and cultural treasures. The highly talented orchestra performs several shows in the area each year with highlight concerts being the annual summer program “Symphony Under the Stars” at Longwood Gardens and the annual winter holiday concert, “Pops Goes the Holidays.”
On December 7, the Kennett...
On Stage: Kennett Symphony under the stars
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
A great way to spend a warm summer evening is to sit in the audience at the Open Air Theater at Longwood Gardens (1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square 610-388-1000, www.longwoodgardens.org) with a mild breeze blowing and the Kennett Symphony playing onstage,
That scenario will exist on August 17.
What To Do: Mumfest at Longwood
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Mumfest
This is the time of year when nature’s colors in this area usually go through a shift. Normally, the bright colors of summer’s flowers begin to disappear and are replaced by the autumnal colors of changing leaves. But, the warmer and wetter weather through September and October has allowed the green leaves to stick around.
As a result, autumnal...
What To Do: Get your Gilbert & Sullivan on at Longwood
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Great flower gardens, an impressive fountain show and live performances of a classic theater piece all can be found at one location this weekend — Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square, 610-388-1000, www.longwoodgardens.org).
On June 8 and 9, Longwood is hosting a special live production by the Savoy Company. The Savoy Company, which is the oldest...
On Stage: Beethoven and Bellinis in Kennett
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
If you’re a fan of classical music – or if you’d like to get some exposure to it to see if you like it – you’re in luck this weekend.
On April 14, the Serafin String Quartet is performing a show in Philadelphia that is both interesting and educational. On August 14, the Kennett Symphony is performing a show in Kennett Square that is both interesting...
On Stage: Kick off the holidays with the Kennett Symphony
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Kennett Symphony invites you to join with its musicians and special guests for a festive holiday celebration this weekend.
On December 2, the Kennett Symphony (http://kennettsymphony.org/) is presenting “Pops Goes the Holiday with Special Guest Philadanco” at 7:30 p.m. at Unionville High School (750 Unionville Road, Kennett Square).
What To Do: Kennett Symphony opens 2017-18 season
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
On October 14, it will be time for “Opening Night” for the 2017-2018 season of the Kennett Symphony of Chester County (610-444-6363m, http://www.kennettsymphony.org).
The show, which will get underway at 7:30 p.m., is being held at Unionville High School on Route 82 in Kennett Square.
The KSCC concert will feature Michael Hall as Conductor and Andrew Staupe...
