On Stage: Dinosaur Pile-Up finds identity as a band
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Dinosaur Pile-Up
If you’re going to Chevelle’s show on July 13 The Fillmore Philadelphia (1100 Canal Street, Philadelphia, 215-309-0150, www.thefillmorephilly.com), you’d be wise to get there shortly after the doors open.
Getting there early is not about getting a good place in front of the stage to watch – although that is another good reason – but...
Art Watch: From wild African Dogs to Sound & Light journey in Wilmington
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Summer is a great time to take respite from the heat, and enjoy viewing art in the cool, open settings of a gallery space or museum. There are plenty of excellent shows currently on view at our local museums, galleries and art centers, which are continuing throughout the Summer, and this weekend we have two special new exhibitions to start up your art weekend ahead.
In...
Men are also being scammed through online dating sites
By Nancy Plummer, Columnist, The Times
What are online dating scammers and why is it such a serious threat to people who are truly searching for love? “Scammers” work alone or part of an overseas mob network to use love to strip you of your assets by gaining your trust and asking for money or getting enough information from you to pry open your bank account. The financial numbers are staggering.
The...
Hartman announces new run for the 16th in 2018
Christina Hartman
LANCASTER — After surprising much of the local political world with both her ability to raise funds and attract voter support in a heavily Republican Congressional district in 2016, Christina Hartman announced Tuesday she would again seek the Democratic nomination for the seat in 2018.
Hartman lost a competitive race against current freshman U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker in the 16th District.
On Stage (Extra): Andy T Band overcomes to play the blues
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Andy T Band
Blues will be in the spotlight when Andy Talamantez and Michael A. Benjamin headline a show at the Sellersville Theater (24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville, 215-257-5808, www.st94.com) on July 9.
Blues fans may not recognize this act until they realize the act’s stage name is The Andy T Band featuring Alabama Mike.
Andy T, a veteran Nashville...
After deadly crash, emergency adoptions needed for displaced animals
Emergency workers treat animals following a deadly night car accident at BVSPCA’s New Caste shelter. Because of the damage to the building, 98 animals are displaced and a call for adoptions — including at the West Chester location, was issued.
NEW CASTLE, DE — A deadly car crash that took the life of a Delaware woman overnight did massive damage to a regional animal shelter, displacing nearly...
On Stage (Extra): Caravan Palace manages to combine EDM with Swing
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Caravan Palace
In recent years, there have been blends of things that seem unlikely in concept but work out well in reality. One example is the coming together of Philadelphia food and oriental cuisine – the highly-popular cheesesteak egg roll.
In the world of popular music, the combination of modern electronic music and traditional swing music seems like...
What To Do: Nothing says summer like a Hootenanny
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Camphill Kimberton’s Hootenanny
One of the area’s nicest summertime family events is Camphill Kimberton’s Hootenanny, a popular festival of local music and food. The event will be held on July 8 from 3-9 p.m. at Camphill Village Kimberton Hills (1601 Pughtown Road, Kimberton, 610-935-0300, www.camphillkimberton.org).
The roster of musicians for this...
On Stage: Music offerings, domestic and international
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
David Cook
If you’re looking for some live music this weekend, you can go American or international.
On July 6, American Idol winner David Cook will play at the World Café Live while Tengger Cavalry, a metal band fronted by a Mongolian throat singer will headline a show at The Fire.
Art Watch: First Friday and much, much more
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
First Friday this July 7th kicks off with brand new exhibits from Kennett Square Pennsylvania to Elkton Maryland, as well as artist demonstrations at local galleries. Blockbuster museum shows, including “Andrew Wyeth-In Retrospect” at the Brandywine River Museum of Art and “The Original Mad Man: Illustrations by Mac Conner” at The Delaware...
