On Stage: Pa. Ballet offers emotional journey

Also: McMurtry’s do father and son twin bill in Sellersville By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Some ballet fans prefer full-length productions while others prefer ballet shows that feature several individual pieces. If you’re in the camp that prefers a program line-up with variety, then you should definitely check out the Pennsylvania Ballet’s new show which is running from February...

On Stage: Nalani & Serina poised for the big time

Also, Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival tops bill for local events By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Rising twin sister act Nalani & Sarina play the Fourth Annual Ladybug Music Festival this weekend. Over the years, I’ve seen many memorable concerts including the Who playing “Tommy” at Woodstock with the sun rising behind the stage and Jimi Hendrix almost blowing the roof off...

Final ‘Sip and Savor with Serafins’ Dec. 3

The Serafin String Quartet KENNETT SQUARE — The Kennett Flash will present the final concert of the “Sip and Savor with the Serafins” Wednesday evening series on December 3 at 7:30 p.m. The highly acclaimed Serafin String Quartet will perform “Viennese Classical Roots,” a one-hour themed collage featuring Mozart Quartet in d minor with samples from Haydn and Beethoven. The program...

Brandywine Valley Chorale performs Bach, Dec. 6

EAST MARLBOROUGH — In the spirit of the joyous season, the Brandywine Valley Chorale (BVC) warmly invites you to their holiday concert. This evening of beautiful music will be held on Saturday, Dec. 6 at St. Michael Lutheran Church in Unionville at 7:30 p.m. Accompanied by orchestra and organ, the choir’s centerpiece is the Bach “Magnificat”, a musical setting of the biblical canticle taken...

Daghir to serve as Christmas parade grand marshall

Long-time Coatesville Area High School music teacher Jerry Daghir returns to the area to serve as one of the grand marshalls for this years Coatesville Christmas Parade, Dec. 6. COATESVILLE — Like the scene out of “White Christmas” where all of the men who served under “The General” pour into the Vermont lodge (where he is now the owner and part-time caretaker) and surprise...

Holiday entertaining can be done without stress

A few steps can take the hassle out of hosting By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times The holiday season is in full swing!  Entertaining family and friends can be festive AND stress free if you do it the right way…   Although I looooove the idea of a printed, mailed invitation…let’s be honest, it ain’t happening.  The website “Paperless Post” (www.paperlesspost.com) has a ton of...