Art Watch: 40 years for UHS Art Gala

Also: Art Trust’s ‘Gifted’ Show opens Friday By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times The Unionville High School Art Gala celebrates its 40th year of presenting a variety of innovative local artists alongside talented young high school art students from Unionville High School. This wonderful blend of student and professional art always creates such a fun upbeat energy to the show, and...

Thanksgiving dinner doesn’t have to be stressful or even home cooked

Great local options and online resources can help make your feast easy and enjoyable for all   By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times   Thanksgiving is at least a week away and there are many options so that the host or hostess can enjoy the day as much as the guests.  Not everyone has the need to prepare an elaborate feast, serving a large turkey, tons of side dishes and...

Art Partners student show starts Nov 24

Featuring students’ work of all ages   COATESVILLE – The Studio’s Student Art Show celebrates the creativity and artistic growth of students of all ages.  Artwork will be on display from November 24 through December 7.  Family, friends, and neighbors are invited to an opening reception on Tuesday, November 24, from 5 to 7 pm. The reception is free and open to the public; refreshments...

Paris

Two years and one month ago to the day, my husband and I were in Paris celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary. It was a dream of mine to see the Eiffel Tower and stroll along the Champs Elysee.    Send article as PDF   

On Stage: Part II

By DENNY DYROFF, Staff Writer, The Times   It’s always a good trait to have the ability to laugh at yourself. This weekend, Philadelphia will have the opportunity to laugh at itself when Chicago’s legendary sketch and improv comedy theater Second City performs three shows on November 13 and 14  the Kimmel Center  (Broad and Spruce streets, Philadelphia, 215-731-3333, www.kimmelcenter.org). The...

On Your Table: Pumpkins & squash, of course!

Fall’s bounty yields wonderful decorative and edible options   By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent   Right now we are celebrating the fall season with dishes that take advantage of seasonal colors and flavors.  Think orange and bright yellow colors along with hearty greens.  And then there are more whimsical approaches. The Chadd’s Ford historical society recently conducted...

What to Do: Dogs, history, trains, crafts, mums and more!

By DENNY DYROFF, Staff Writer, The Times   The “Dog Days” of summer are long gone for this year. The “Dog Days’ of autumn are coming up this weekend. On November 14 and 15, the National Dog Show will be held at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center (100 Station Ave., Oaks, 484-754-3976, http://nds.nationaldogshow.com). The show’s sponsor – the Kennel Club of Philadelphia – will host...

Tension runs high at UCF school board meeting over recent election tactics and classroom size for elementary schools

Interviews to fill vacancy are conducted   By Karen Cresta, Staff Writer, The Times   EAST MARLBOROUGH – The Unionville Chadds Ford (UCF) School Board work session meeting was held on Monday night and lasted over three hours long only to be continued at next week’s work session meeting.  It was full of tension as board member Greg Lindner criticized fellow board member Jeff Hellrung...

On Stage:

By DENNY DYROFF, Staff Writer, The Times   When bands or musicians release a new album, it’s usually news. When Stephen Kellogg’s new album comes out in a few months, it will be N-E-W-S. Kellogg, who will be performing on November 12 at the Ardmore Music Hall (23 East Lancaster Avenue, Ardmore, 610-649-8389, www.ardmoremusic.com), is releasing a double album with a very different concept....

Diabetes Awareness Month – Screenings are critical to prevention

Brandywine Hospital encourages community members to get tested   Coatesville – Each year, more than a million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes. And though the condition can largely be managed through proper diet, exercise and medication, many individuals with diabetes will develop serious health complications during their lives. That’s why diabetes screenings are so important. With early...