On Stage: Philadanco returns for holiday show at Annenberg

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Philadanco Two cherished Philadelphia cultural attractions are coming together this weekend when the Annenberg Center, which for years has been one of the city’s premier entertainment venues, hosts a series of shows by Philadanco, the award-winning Philadelphia dance company that is celebrating its 50th season this year. From December 12-14, the Annenberg...

On Stage: Kingdom Come celebrates 30 years

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Kingdom Come Kingdom Come is a band that has come and gone – and come and gone – and come again. The veteran hard rock band formed in 1987 and broke up a few years later. The group reformed in 1990 and then disbanded in 2016. This year Kingdom Come came back to life again.    Send article as PDF   

Crowd-pleasing literacy celebration continues to grow

Hundreds expected to converge at CASH for ‘Read Across America’ on Friday By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times West Caln Township Police Chief Curt Martinez, who read a Dr. Seuss book during the 2013 “Read Across America” program, will return for this year’s event. Don’t let the heavy police presence deter you from attending the annual “Read Across America” festivities...

Camp Dreamcatcher to host benefit concert

Popular singer-songwriter John Flynn will take stage Singer-songwriter John Flynn will perform Friday night in Philadelphia at a benefit concert for Camp Dreamcatcher, a Kennett Square-based nonprofit. Another reason to give thanks this week: Camp Dreamcatcher, which offers an annual nurturing respite for children coping with the HIV/AIDS infection of a family member, the death of one or both parents,...

Camp Dreamcatcher seeking volunteers

Weeklong program for HIV/AIDS-impacted youth begins Sunday Founded in 1996, Camp Dreamcatcher serves HIV/AIDS-impacted youth, providing innovative leadership programs for participants.  Now the Kennett Square-based nonprofit is seeking volunteers to help during registration on Sunday or during recreational programming throughout the camp week. The 2013 camp will be held Aug. 18-24 at Camp Saginaw...