What To Do: Events saluting our Veterans fill busy weekend schedule
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Fort Mifflin
November 11 is Veterans Day, and many area attractions will honor veterans in a variety of ways.
The motto for the day is the Latin phrase, “Nos salutant vos,” which translates to “We salute you” in English.
Veterans Day (originally known as Armistice Day) is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November...
What To Do: Unionville Art Gala, celebrates 45 years
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The art of Temre Stanchfield is featured this year at the Unionville Art Gala.
If you want to start your holiday shopping early this weekend at an art show, an antiques show or a craft show, you’re in luck. There is at least one of each on this weekend’s events calendar.
The 45th Annual Unionville Art Gala, which will be held on November 11 and 12...
What To Do: Philly fireworks, Downingtown Good Neighbors and so much more
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
This is Fourth of July Weekend and that means it is time for parties, festivals, picnics and a lot of fireworks displays.
Wawa Welcome America Festival
The “Wawa Welcome America Festival” (www.welcomeamerica.com), which is running through July 4, is a festival of free events in Philadelphia in celebration of our nation’s birthday — a huge...
What To Do: Dog show, Turkey-Day parade and yes, loads of Christmas stuff
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The National Dog Show
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, so you know that Christmas-related events will be filling the event calendar over the next few weeks. Fortunately for the traditionalists who would prefer Christmas events to get underway after Thanksgiving, there are several special events around the area this weekend that are not holiday-related...
What To Do: Salute to veterans continues this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Museum of the American Revolution
With Veterans Day happening in mid-week this year, a few events were held on the actual holiday (November 11), some were held last weekend, and some are scheduled for this weekend.
Now through November 14, the Museum of the American Revolution (101 South Third Street, Philadelphia, www.amrevmuseum.org) will pay tribute...
What To Do: Celebrating America on the Fourth
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Welcome America
This is Fourth of July Weekend and that means it is time for parties, festivals, picnics and a lot of fireworks displays.
“Wawa Welcome America” (www.welcomeamerica.com), which is running through July 4, is a festival of free events in Philadelphia in celebration of our nation’s birthday — a huge party that hits its peak with...
What To Do: It’s a scary time, so….Halloween
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Bates Motel
Halloween candy and costumes have been on the store shelves for more than two months. The cloying smell of pumpkin spice-flavored food and beverage items has been assaulting olfactory senses for a while. Now, the third part of the trifecta has come to life. Halloween oriented events are popping up everywhere.
Only a handful of annual events...
What To Do: Despite event cancellations, there are options to get out of the house
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation
The tight restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have been eased somewhat by the Governors of Pennsylvania and Delaware.
There has been a steady re-opening of attractions such as amusement parks, zoos, movie theaters and parks –local, state, and national.
So, if your cabin fever has reached a breaking point,...
What To Do: Bash on the Brandywine makes a splash
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Bash on the Brandywine
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been no live events such as festivals outdoor concerts or cultural celebrations for months – and it has seemed like an eternity.
Now, with the relaxing of “stay at home” and “no social gatherings” restrictions, the schedule of events has started to pick up. While far from its...
What To Do: Christmas celebrations kick into high gear
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Coatesville Christmas Parade
The Coatesville Christmas Parade is a cherished area holiday tradition. The event, which is Chester County’s largest hometown parade, will be held on December 7 in downtown Coatesville.
The festive annual parade (http://coatesvillechristmasparade.com) will get underway at 10 a.m. with Strode Avenue and Lincoln Highway...
