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Houses that are for the birds
Posted By: Scott
Updated - Monday, May 20, 2013 1:30 PM
Posted - Monday, May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
| Take a stroll along Wilmington, Delaware's thriving River Walk as it snakes along the Christina River and you'll find an abundance of family fun and entertainment that includes the Delaware Children's Musuem, DuPont Enviromental Education Center, the Wilmington Blue Rocks - the single-A affiliate of Major League Baseball's Kansas City Royals - and the state-of-the-art Penn Cinema IMAX Riverfront that sports 15 screens. And, not to mention, plenty of restaurants to satisfy a diversity of tastes. The other thing you will notice on your stroll are houses - houses that are fit for the birds. That's right. You will see dozens of masterpiece bird houses all designed by Wilmington, Delaware resident Thomas Burke. Burke spent 25 years building custom homes with his father in Delaware. He still builds houses but now his business card reads: "Builder of Fine Bird Homes."
Burke combines his craftsman's skills with an artistic bent to create replicas of historic buildings or a client's home. "These birdhouses are whimsical, not architectural reproductions," says Burke, whose custom work can be spotted in yards all around Wilmington and now along Riverfront Wilmington.
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Go Beyond Spring. A Behind the Scenes Look at Longwood Gardens.
Posted By: Scott
Updated - Friday, Apr 26, 2013 7:24 AM
Posted - Friday, Apr 26, 2013 12:00 AM
| Now through May 19th you can experience Spring Blooms at Lonngwood Gardens. It's Longwood's most eye-popping dispaly ever as tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, flowering trees and more announce spring's arrival. See the beauty behind-the-scenes and go beyond the garden to meet the expert gardeners, craftsman and historian that plan and prepare Longwood's spring long before the first buds appear. |
Spring Blooms at Longwood Gardens through May 19, 2013. |
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Behind-the-Scenes Look at Herr's Snack Factory Tour
Posted By: Drew
Updated - Monday, Feb 25, 2013 11:56 AM
Posted - Monday, Feb 25, 2013 12:00 AM
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The Herr's Snack Factory story began in 1946 with the purchase of a small potato chip company in Lancaster, PA. Over the years and many transitions later, Herr's has grown into one of the leaders in the snack food industry, and is located just moments away from Greater Wilmington and the heart of the Brandywine Valley! Experience the cooking and packaging process that goes in to making your family's favorite snack foods when you visit Herr's Snack Factory Tour today! |
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For more information on Herr's Snack Factory Tour click here. |
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Greater Wilmington Valentine's Day Ideas!
Posted By: Drew
Updated - Wednesday, Feb 6, 2013 12:46 PM
Posted - Wednesday, Feb 6, 2013 12:00 AM
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If you're a foodie, theatre buff, or love to dance then Greater Wilmington has it all for you this Pre-Valentine's Day Weekend! Here are a few last minute ideas from around town that will be sure to impress your Valentine! Listen to a mix of Shakespeare readings, songs, and romance during Delaware Shakespeare Festival's Shakespeare + St. Valentine performance at World Cafe Live at The Queen Theatre! Indulge in delicious chocolates at the Annual Dessert and Wine Pairing at Flickerwood Wine Cellars Tasting Room! Take advantage of an overnight stay for two with Penn's Place Valentines Package! Treat your Valentine to a delicious ice cream cake during Woodside Farm Creamery's special opening this Valentine's Day! Dance and celebrate the night away with the Clarion Hotel - The Belle's Valentine's Celebration! Take your valentine out for Brunch this weekend to the Deerfield Valentine's Sunday Brunch! Love seafood? Enjoy a delicious Valentine's Day seafood dinner at Feby's Fishery! Enjoy a delicious meal and dancing to the Ward Marson Orchestra at Opera Ball Shakespeare in Love at the Hotel DuPont! Celebrate Valentine's Day with your loved one by enjoying a delicious Italian meal at Piccolina Toscana! Sit down for dinner for 2 with Deep Blue Bar and Grill this Valentine's Day! Enjoy dinner and a show when you and your Valentine see The Producer a Mel Brooks Musical at the New Candlelight Theatre! Enjoy a meal in Historic Odessa when you treat your Valentine to dinner at Cantwell's Tavern! Take advantage of a Sweetheart Package for two at Chelsea Tavern! Drop off the little ones to play at the Delaware Children's Museum while you enjoy a night out in Greater Wilmington with your Valentine! To learn more about what's happening in and around the Greater Wilmington area sign up for our Monthly E-Newsletter! |
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Magic at The Grand
Posted By: Drew
Updated - Friday, Jan 18, 2013 12:05 PM
Posted - Friday, Jan 18, 2013 12:00 AM
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Don't miss the chance to catch a fantastic and entertaining live performance in Greater Wilmington when Australia's number one magician and global YouTube sensation, James Galea, comes to the Grand Opera House! After being introduced to the art of magic at the age of 14, Galea has made numerous appearances on television and around the world. See how he has impressed celebrities like Ellen DeGeneres and Sir Richard Branson with his very talented sleight of hand. See new-life brought in to the art of magic when Galea's unique style and sense of humor takes over his audience at The Grand on January 26th, in Greater Wilmington! |
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For more information on James Galea's show and tickets please visit The Grand Opera House website here. |
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Restaurant Spotlight: Stoney's British Pub
Posted By: Drew
Updated - Monday, Oct 15, 2012 12:30 PM
Posted - Monday, Oct 15, 2012 12:00 AM
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Stoney's British Pub is an authentic British pub in Greater Wilmington that serves patrons homemade meals using the freshest ingredients from Owner Mike Stone's "Mum's" recipes! When visiting the area you'll want to make sure you stop in for a plate of fresh fish and chips or one of Mum's many other delicious recipes! |
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With over 50 single selections of malt scotch and other fantastic beverages on tap you'll be sure to find something you like when you sit down and enjoy your next breakfast, lunch, or dinner at Stoney's British Pub! For more information on Stoney's British Pub visit www.stoneyspub.com! |
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Wilmington, Delaware’s DuPont Theatre kicks off 100th Anniversary Season
Posted By: Drew
Updated - Tuesday, Oct 2, 2012 7:32 AM
Posted - Tuesday, Oct 2, 2012 12:00 AM
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The DuPont Theatre is the oldest continuously operating legitimate theatre in the nation. Built in 1913 in only 150 days, the lovely Victorian-style theatre has never had a dark period, even when other theatres of its size closed or were converted to movie houses. Proudly known and recognized as "Delaware's Broadway Experience," the DuPont Theatre has hosted the brightest stars of stage and screen including the likes of Al Jolson, Katherine Hepburn, Marlon Brando, Robert Redford and Whoopi Goldberg among others. On October 2, 2012 the DuPont Theatre will launch its 100th season of outstanding Broadway entertainment with the exciting production of Elvis Lives. The centennial celebration continues through 2013 with Anything Goes, Shrek the Musical, Flashdance, Dreamgirls, and Memphis. Additional performances for the 100th season include an evening with legendary start Mitzi Ganyor, comedian Margaret Cho, an on-going children series, and pianist/performer Jim Brickman |
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For more information or to purchase tickets any of the DuPont Theatre's Centennial Celebration performances visit www.duponttheatre.org! |
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Delaware Theatre Company's 2012/2013 Season Kickoff
Posted By: Drew
Updated - Friday, Sep 28, 2012 12:10 PM
Posted - Friday, Sep 28, 2012 12:00 AM
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Located in the heart of Greater Wilmington's thriving Riverfront, The Delaware Theatre Company is now approaching their 34th season! The past 33 years have produced a diverse selection of theatre ranging from plays and musicals to the classics and modern works. They have attracted visitors from all over the tri-state area by casting top-notch professional actors and artists from Broadway and across the country. We invite you to take a quick look at some of the exclusive behind-the-scenes footage of The Outgoing Tide, Delaware Theatre Company's first production of the 2012-2013 season! |
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The Outgoing Tide is set to premiere on October 10th, 2012 at the Delaware Theatre Company. For more information and tickets please visit DelawareTheatre.org. |
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Labor Day Weekend Fun!
Posted By: Drew
Updated - Friday, Aug 31, 2012 11:15 AM
Posted - Friday, Aug 31, 2012 12:00 AM
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Oh how time flies! With the brink of summer on the horizon, and kids back in school, you only have a few more weeks to cram in those last minute summer plans! If you're scrambling for ideas to fill your weekend plans around Greater Wilmington then let us help you out. Here are a few ideas for you and your family to add some last minute fun in the sun before the change of seasons!
For more information on other events happening around Greater Wilmington click this link to check out our current events calendar! |
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Art is Everywhere
Posted By: Drew
Updated - Wednesday, Aug 8, 2012 10:25 AM
Posted - Wednesday, Aug 8, 2012 12:00 AM
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Stop and look around, Art is Everywhere in Greater Wilmington! Celebrate Delaware Art Museum's 100th Anniversary with a scavenger hunt for 9 gorgeous realistic reproductions that are scattered across Greater Wilmington! Some of the museum's most treasured paintings, like Howard Pyle's The Flying Dutchman and Winslow Homer's Milking Time, are on display in pedestrian-friendly outdoor locations for your enjoyment. We encourage you and your friends to find all the locations and enjoy the main streets and landmark outdoor spaces they're placed in! Click here for a digital map of all locations. |
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