Opera without words Longwood, Aug. 15
Nicole Ozdowski is a featured flautist in the Kennett Symphony’s Opera Without Words.
The Kennett Symphony of Chester County presents Opera Without Words, under the direction of Music Director, Michael Hall, Saturday, August 15, 7:00pm (rain date Saturday, August 16, 7pm). The concert features melodies from well-known operas. Orchestral music is so essential to opera that it is often featured...
The Times’ Interview: Q&A with Dr. Cathy Taschner
Editor’s Note: Dr. Cathy Taschner, Superintendent of the Coatesville Area School District, agreed to a lengthy, sit down question and answer session last week. We present both the questions and answers as transcribed from a recording. We did not clean up language, pauses or grammar, to better reflect the exact words — and tone — of the conversation and provide Dr. Taschner with an unfiltered,...
Sunday Super Six: Fashion & food with a patriotic twist
Happy Fourth of July weekend! This is easily one of my favorite holidays. Fireworks on the beach with family and friends, what could be better? In the spirit of patriotism, I have created a red, white and blue Sunday Super Six that I looooooove! Here are the details:
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CAPL hosts free ‘Kickoff to Kindergarten’ program
COATESVILLE – All area rising kindergartners and their guardians are invited to a FREE ‘Kickoff to Kindergarten’ program hosted by Coatesville Area Public Library (501 E. Lincoln Hwy, Coatesville.) The program will be held from 2-3 PM, on Thursdays, throughout the summer. Session dates are: July 16, 23, 30; and August 6th and 13th.
The program is made possible through a generous grant from CCRES...
Kennett’s Evan Brown – Qualifies for USGA Junior Amateur, sets sites on PGA Tour
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
Evan Brown practicing on his home course – Hartefeld National
KENNETT SQUARE – At the age of just two years old, Evan Brown already showed a love for the game of golf. Today, this 16 year-old Kennett High School (KHS) junior and honors student has set his sights high. Brown continues his climb within the Junior Golf circuit, and recently qualified...
Four KHS grads receive appointments to US Military Academies
Bright futures await local patriot scholars
KHS’ Hannah Shiflet
Four 2015 Kennett High School (KHS) graduates have received appointments to United States Military Academies. Hannah Shiflet and Thomas Spell have accepted appointments to the United States Military Academy at West Point. Kirsten Sharp has accepted an appointment to the United States Coast Guard Academy. Graceanna Werner received an...
CASD board continues momentum of change
Administration, facilities and technology top a busy June board meeting agenda
By Lauren Parker-Gill, Correspondent, The Times
CASD board works through a busy June agenda
CALN — Despite Tuesday’s violent storms and power outages, the Coatesville Area School District’s Board of Education managed to hold its meeting, albeit at a different location and time than planned....
Costello & Esty introduce ‘CARE for All Veterans Act’
Congressman Ryan Costello (R-PA)
Bipartisan legislation would expand care for all caregivers of veterans
Washington, DC – Thursday Congressman Ryan Costello (R-PA) and Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty (D-CT) introduced HR 2894: the Caregivers Access and Responsible Expansion (CARE) for All Veterans Act in an effort to increase access to the current VA Caregiver Support Program to all service-era veterans....
On Stage: Summer concert schedule ‘heats up’ across region
By DENNY DYROFF Staff Writer, The Times
The summer concert schedule is in full swing right now and that means there is a tasty smörgåsbord of live music at various venues over the next week that is guaranteed to sate fans’ appetites.
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Chesco Balloon Festival is back: June 19 – 21
New venue, more balloons & expanded schedule
Just a sampling of some of the types of balloons visitors can expect to see.
NEW GARDEN – The ninth Annual Chester County Balloon Festival is a must attend event providing family fun for all ages. This year’s Festival will take place at the New Garden Flying Field in Toughkenamon, PA on Father’s Day weekend (June 19-21, 2015).
The airport...
