On Stage: Cotton finds ways to overcome tragedy, headlining at Sellersville

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times  Danielia Cotton The COVID-19 pandemic has ripped through the music industry – especially the live aspect of the music world — like a California wildfire relentless torching thousands of acres. Fortunately, things are looking up – if only a little. The fires have not been extinguished — but they have been controlled a bit. There are...

On Stage: Arnez J. headlining at Helium

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times  Arnez J. Because of the pandemic, live entertainment by national acts is virtually non-existent in this area – and it is no laughing matter. Fortunately, there are a few venues still presenting shows – and it is a laughing matter. Helium Comedy Club in Philadelphia has been presenting nationally acclaimed comedy acts on a regular basis for months....