On Stage (Bonus): Sleeping With Sirens rocks The Foundry
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Sleeping With Sirens
Area fans of the band Sleeping With Sirens are in for a treat this weekend.
Sleeping With Sirens has embarked on a North American underplay tour this Fall in support of its new album “Gossip,” which will be released September 22 via Warner Bros. Records.
The four-week tour kicked off August 31 in San Francisco at Slim’s and will touch...
What To Do: Chester County Restaurant Festival dishes up good times
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Chester County Restaurant Festival
The Chester County Restaurant Festival (Gay Street and downtown area, West Chester, 610-436-9010, http://www.downtownwestchester.com/viewprogram.php?id=29), which has been treating visitors to the borough with the opportunity to sample a wide variety of gourmet treats, is closing in on its fifth decade
This year, the free...
On Stage: Ramonda Hammer hitting its stride
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Ramonda Hammer
Ramonda Hammer is a relatively new Los Angeles grunge band that is beginning to hit its stride.
The foursome of Devin Davis, Andy Hengl, Justin Geter, and Mark Edwards just released a five-song EP called “Destroyers” on New Professor Records.
Now, Ramonda Hammer is out on tour in support of the disc – a tour that brings them to the area...
On Stage: Mancari offers new treats for the ears
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Becca Mancari
People have many different preferences when it comes to music listening tastes.
Some prefer the ultimate familiar. Just look at the popularity of radio stations with oldies or classic rock formats.
Some prefer current music – again with a sense of familiarity. So many EDM acts and modern rock bands adhere to a pattern – an act will introduce...
Art Watch: Under the Influences and giving back for Harvey
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
So many great shows and art events happening this weekend that it will be very difficult for you to choose which event to go to!
After months of an important retrospective show of Andrew Wyeth’s works, Somerville Manning Gallery opens this Friday with “Under the Influences,” a wonderful show that pairs a contemporary artist’s work with original...
Wolf visits Coatesville redevelopment projects
Gov. Tom Wolf, pictured with James DePetris, CEO of DEPG Associates (left) and City Council member Ed Simpson (right), greeted residents at Fuel City Cafe as he visited Coatesville Friday to tour the revitalization project that is now underway in the city.
By Lauren Parker, News Editor, The Times
COATESVILLE – Gov. Tom Wolf paid a surprise visit to the city Friday afternoon to observe the revitalization...
What To Do: Chadds Ford Days brings back the past
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Every year, there are two constants with the weekend after Labor Day — the weather will be better than it was on Labor Day Weekend and the Chadds Ford Historical Society will be hosting its annual event known as Chadds Ford Days (John Chads House, Route 100, Chadds Ford, 610-388-7376, www.chaddsfordhistory.org).
This year, the well-attended festival, which...
10,000 Maniacs show highlights big Mushroom Fest weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
10,000 Maniacs
After three decades, anniversaries begin to take on a special significance. They almost demand more attention.
This weekend marks the 32nd anniversary of the annual Mushroom Festival in downtown Kennett Square (http://mushroomfestival.org).
On Stage: Batten makes rare area appearance
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Jennifer Batten
To land the gig as lead guitarist for Michael Jackson’s world tours during the height of his world-wide popularity, you had to be an amazing musician – a musician who could handle the complexities of the pop legend’s arrangements.
To be able to tour and record with Jeff Beck, one of rock’s all-time great guitarists, you had to be a guitarist...
Mushroom Festival: bigger and better than ever for 2017
By Anne Uhle, Correspondent, The Times
With near perfect weather forecast for this weekend, the streets of Kennett Square should be packed for the 32nd annual Mushroom Festival.
KENNETT SQUARE — The 32nd Annual Mushroom Festival is bigger and better than ever, taking over the downtown area this weekend.
The whole celebration will kick off with a parade around the square at 6 p.m. Friday night followed...
