On Stage: Time for some ‘Kinky Boots’
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
With the arrival of autumn’s cooler temperatures, many people are thinking that it’s time to put away sandals and opt for warmer footwear.
Area fans of musical theater, meanwhile, know that it’s time for an entirely different type of footwear – that it’s time for “Kinky Boots.”
“Kinky Boots” is a Broadway musical with music and...
On Your Table: Nothing says ‘Fall’ like apple pie
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
Nothing beats a great apple pie this time of year
Being a Midwest girl from Northeast Ohio I am particularly drawn to apples. Remember Johnny Appleseed? When we were kids my father took us and our bag of dropped apples to a cider mill nearby where our apples were popped in a bin with everyone else’s and we certainly enjoyed that pungent juice...
October SuperSix: time to dive into fall
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
The weather is finally cooperating just in time for my October edition of the Super Six! After that recent stretch of temps in the high 80’s I was beginning to think that fall would never arrive.
Maybe it has to do with fond childhood memories of back to school shopping or perhaps it’s the close proximity of the holidays, but I am in the mood for some...
On Stage (Bonus): Little Steven carves out his own niche
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Little Steven
Some know him as Steven Van Zandt. Others know him as Little Steven. Some refer to him as Stevie Van Zandt. Still others think of him as Miami Steve.
There is one thing all can agree on. Van Zandt is a rock legend – a guitarist extraordinaire who has become an integral part of rock music’s DNA.
Van Zandt, who might best be known as Bruce Springsteen’s...
What To Do: Kennett Brewfest
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
When an area event has been around for more than two decades, it definitely qualifies as a Chester County tradition. The Kennett Brewfest has reached that plateau.
The Kennett Brewfest, which will be held on September 30 in downtown Kennett Square, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.
Scheduled to run from noon-5:30 p.m., the Kennett Brewfest provides...
Maybe I’m paranoid, but it seems like local Congress members are out to get me
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
By nature, I’m not really a paranoid guy, but it is starting to look like U.S. Senator Pat Toomey, U.S. Reps. Ryan Costello (R-6), Pat Meehan (R-7) and Lloyd Smucker (R-16) have it out personally for me and my family.
Okay maybe not personally — I’ve had cordial, even friendly relationships with some of them, and certainly interesting and insightful interviews...
On Stage: Coco Montoya remains a blues guitar ace
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Coco Montoya
Coco Montoya has built a reputation as an ace guitarist – a guitarist who spent 10 years in one of the best Anglo-American blues band ever – a guitarist who had a blues icon as a mentor.
Not bad for a drummer from Santa Monica, California.
Montoya, a legendary blues-rock guitarist and vocalist, has just released a new album “Hard Truth”...
Coatesville teachers approve strike vote; want talks to continue
District argues current offer, based on Fact Finding, is fair
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Hundreds of members of the Coatesville Area Teachers Association attended Tuesday night’s Coatesville area School District Board of Education meeting to protest being without a contract for more than a year.
CALN — The war of words over the expired Coatesville Area School District’s teachers contract...
Sheriff: Phone scam artists are back
WEST CHESTER — Chester County Sheriff Carolyn “Bunny” Welsh has reissued a warning to county residents following repeated reports of jury service scams in Chester County.
Bogus calls to county residents, claiming to come from the Sheriff’s Office, note failure to report for jury duty, resulting in the threat of an arrest warrant. The caller, who typically uses the names of real Chester County...
Art Watch: Keep on the lookout!
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
There are 100 different clay creatures (Clay-tons) hidden throughout Chester County by the 20 clay artists involved in the Annual Clay Days art exhibition. This year, “Clay Days” is revving up the excitement by including an art-inspiring treasure hunt all over the county.
If you find one of these hidden clay creatures, it is yours to keep, and the artists...
