What To Do: The spooky and just plain fun in abundance this weekend

Hayrides at Hagley By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times This weekend, there is a wide variety of activities that can keep people of all interests occupied. Not surprisingly, the schedule is top-heavy with Halloween-related attractions and events. Fortunately, for those who don’t care about Halloween – or have already reached a saturation point with the marketing for the holiday —...

On Stage: Enjoy a ‘Steady Holiday’ in Philly

By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Steady Holiday Fans of the band Clap Your Hands Say Yeah are in for a double treat this week. Actually, they’re in for a pair of double treats. The first double treat is that the band will be playing back-to-back nights at Johnny Brenda’s (1201 North Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, 215-739-9684, www.johnnybrendas.com) on March 2 and 3. The second double...

On Stage: Festival of the Arts in Philly

Three legendary country performers share Wilmington stage By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Amir El Saffar and his ensemble performs ‘Rivers of Sound’ as part of the Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts. The Kimmel Center is presenting a huge cultural event called the Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts (PIFA) from April 8-23 at a variety of venues in downtown...