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Calendar of Events
Greater Wilmington and the Brandywine Valley offer year-round events and entertainment for families, friends and couples alike. Each changing season brings its own unique brand of fun events and excitement.
Winterthur's annual Point-to-Point Steeplechase Race event ushers in the unofficial start to spring for the Greater Wilmington area. Or simply enjoy the lush color and beautiful landscapes found in our rolling hills and woodland areas. The summer season in Greater Wilmington is celebrated with many ethnic events and music festivals, including the free Clifford Brown Jazz Festival. Other events include outdoor concerts, and fun-filled evenings under the stars at our local wineries and breweries, fireworks displays, and fountain shows.
In the fall, outdoor adventure is abundant. Mother Nature paints the landscapes of Greater Wilmington and the Brandywine Valley with sensational colors making it the ideal backdrop for bird watching, antiquing, the Hagley Car Show, or a visit to Fort Delaware. And, when winter takes center stage, Greater Wilmington offers plenty of indoor events and activities. Join in on the theatre and concert season with everything from Broadway productions and ballet to opera and stand-up comedians. Plus, the holiday season is ablaze with spirit from November to January as the area celebrates in many unique ways. Magnificent museums and mansions are dressed for the holidays, private homes in quaint, colonial towns open their doors to the public, indoor gardens are singing with color and the outdoor lighting displays are fabulous.
There's always something happening in Wilmington, and remember, it's all tax-free in Delaware.
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Featured Events
Brewery Tours and Tastings
Date(s): 05/01/2010
(No End Date)
(Recurring weekly on Wednesday, Saturday)
Times: Wednesday 4:00 - 6:30 / Saturday 12:00 Noon to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Twin Lakes Brewing Company
Contact Email:fresh-local-delicious@hotmail.com Address: 4210 Kennett Pike
Address: Route 52
Greenville, DE 19807
Phone: 302-658-1826
Admission: Other
General Admission Adult: $22.50
General Admission Senior: $20.00
Contact: Carol E. Tedesco
Accessibility:
- Full Handicap Accessibility
Brewery Tours/Tastings
Free admission on Sundays to the Delaware Art Museum
Date(s): 01/02/2011
(No End Date)
(Recurring weekly on Sunday)
Times: noon - 4
Location: Delaware Art Museum
Address: 2301 Kentmere Pkwy.
Wilmington, DE 19806
Phone: 302-571-9590
Admission: free
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Free admission on Sundays, thanks to support from AstraZeneca.
"Uncorked: Wine, Objects & Tradition"
Date(s): 04/28/2012
- 01/06/2013
(Recurring weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday)
Times: various
Location: Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Address: 5105 Kennett Pike
Winterthur, DE 19735
Phone: 302-888-4600
Admission: various
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View stunning objects that explore the history of wine and its role in design, international trade and social life, particularly in England and America during the 17th - early 20th centuries.
Ongoing & Single Day Events
Watercolor Open Studio
Date(s): 03/31/2010
(No End Date)
(Recurring weekly on Wednesday)
Times: 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Location: Center for the Creative Arts
Address: 410 Upper Snuff Mill Row
Yorklyn, DE 19736
Phone: 302-239-2434
The Blue Studio will be open to practicing watercolorists of all ages to join in a spirit of camaraderie.
Nurture Your Self: For Advanced Breast Cancer Survivors
Date(s): 06/28/2010
(No End Date)
(Recurring weekly on Monday)
Times: 3:00 - 3:30Pm Introduction (New Participants Only) 3:00-5:00pm Entire group
Location: Helen F. Graham Cancer Center East
Phone: 3027781102X13
Helen F. Graham Cancer Center East. Offers guidance, support, education and warmth to those living with advanced breast cancer. Meetings are held on the fourth Monday of the month.
Columbus Inn Brunch
Date(s): 10/17/2010
(No End Date)
(Recurring weekly on Sunday)
Times: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Columbus Inn
Contact Email:info@columbusinn.com Address: 2216 Pennsylvania Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19806
Phone: 302-571-1492
General Admission Adult: $20.00
General Admission Child: $10.00
General Admission Senior: $20.00
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THE Sunday Brunch Buffet is back and better than ever, featuring a whole pig roast, raw bar, eggs benny bar, wilmington waffles, french toast and SO much more.Also featuring Bloody Mary Bar...
The Wonders of Whiskey
Date(s): 11/22/2010
(No End Date)
(Recurring daily)
Times: All Day
Location: Lamberti's Italian Grill & Bar
Phone: 302-762-9094
Admission: Free
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Enjoy the Wonders of Whiskey A Whiskey Flight Featuring Three Different 1 oz. Pours From a Selection: Small Batch Bourbon Single Malt ScotchSmooth Irish Whiskey
Daily Specials
Date(s): 04/01/2011
(No End Date)
(Recurring daily)
Times: 5pm - close
Location: Palettes Restaurant & Lounge
Phone: 302-478-6000
Admission: Free
Accessibility:
- Full Handicap Accessibility
- Children Assistance
Daily Specials every day from 5pm - close
Wedding Traditions of the du Pont Family: 1813-1915
Date(s): 04/06/2011
- 07/31/2012
(Recurring daily)
Times: 9:30-4:30
Location: Hagley Museum and Library
Address: DE Route 141
Wilmington, DE 19807
Phone: 302-658-2400
General Admission Adult: $11.00
General Admission Child: $4.00
General Admission Senior: $9.00
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Wedding Traditions of the du Pont Family, 1813-1915 highlights heirloom jewelry, bridal portraits and two wedding gowns. It explores how weddings changed from intimate ceremonies in the home to the larger "white" weddings we know today. The exhibit has been extended to July 2012.
An Oath of Allegiance to the Republic: the du Ponts and the Civil War
Date(s): 04/30/2011
- 07/22/2012
(Recurring daily)
Times: 9:30-4:30
Location: Hagley Museum and Library
Address: DE Route 141
Wilmington, DE 19807
Phone: 302-658-2400
Admission: Other
General Admission Adult: $11.00
General Admission Child: $4.00
General Admission Senior: $9.00
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This exhibit explores the role of the DuPont Company and gunpowder production during the Civil War. The exhibit has been extended to July, 2012.
Delaware Drum and Dance Hafla
Date(s): 12/18/2011
- 05/20/2012
(Recurring monthly on the 3rd Sunday)
Times: 3:30PM
Location: MOJO Main
Contact Email:Lorelei.dancer@gmail.com
Phone: 302-464-0392
Admission: Other
General Admission Adult: $5.00
General Admission Child: $0.00
General Admission Senior: $5.00
Contact: Lorelei
Accessibility:
- Full Handicap Accessibility
- Children Assistance
Lorelei and Mojo on Main are hosting a monthly Bellydance performance Hafla. Drum and Dance Haflas will feature a headlining dancer who is an area pro. There will also be 5-6 guest dancers, some of whom are professional restaurant dancers and some of whom are not, but all have experience in Bellydance. Both traditional Middle Eastern styles as well as Tribal, Tribal Fusion, and Cabaret Fusion will be performed. There will also be time for open dance and drum, so bring your hip scarves, drums and dancing feet.Performances by other dance forms and musicians are also welcome. Please send the information in the application to Lorelei.dancer@gmail.com
Monday Karaoke in New Castle, DE
Date(s): 01/09/2012
- 02/18/2013
(Recurring weekly on Monday)
Times: 8PM-1AM
Location: JB McGinnes Pub
Phone: 888-315-6804
Admission: Free
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Karaoke every Monday at JB McGinnes Pub in New Castle, DE from 8PM to 1AM! Hosted by DJ Crystal! $2 Beer & 50 cent Wings! Kitchen Open till midnight!
Tuesday Karaoke in Wilmington, DE
Date(s): 01/10/2012
- 02/19/2013
(Recurring weekly on Tuesday)
Times: 9pm - 1am
Location: Mojo 13
Phone: 888-315-6804
Admission: Free
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Check out Tuesday Karaoke at Mojo 13 in Wilmington, DE from 8PM to 1AM! Hosted by DJ Crystal! Large stage with an amazing sound system! This bar does not serve food...but they do have a game room with a pool table and much more! 2$ Domestic Drafts.
Wednesday Karaoke in New Castle, DE
Date(s): 01/11/2012
- 02/20/2013
(Recurring weekly on Wednesday)
Times: 8pm - 1am
Location: JB McGinnes Pub
Phone: 888-315-6804
Admission: Free
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Karaoke every Wednesday night at JB McGinnes Pub in New Castle, DE from 8PM to 1AM! Hosted by DJ Crystal! $2 Beer & 50 Cent Wings! Kitchen Open till midnight!
Live Music !
Date(s): 01/13/2012
(No End Date)
(Recurring weekly on Friday)
Times: 6:30PM-9:30PM
Location: Tutto Fresco by Scotto
Contact Email:Contact@tuttofrescode.com Address: 514 Philadelphia Pike
Wilmington, DE 19809
Phone: 302-762-9094
Admission: Free
Contact: Barbara Scotto
Accessibility:
- Full Handicap Accessibility
Live Music @ the Bar every Friday Night
Jazz Night
Date(s): 02/16/2012
(No End Date)
(Recurring weekly on Thursday)
Times: 8PM-11PM
Location: Basil Restaurant
Address: 422 Delaware Ave.
Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: 302-654-8300
Admission: Other
General Admission Adult: $5.00
General Admission Child: N/A
General Admission Senior: $5.00
Accessibility:
- Full Handicap Accessibility
Weekly Jazz Night with Full Effect Show Band.Plenty of drink specials, cozy atmosphere and great people!
Tales of Folk and Fairies: The Life and Work of Katherine Pyle
Date(s): 02/18/2012
- 09/09/2012
(Recurring weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday)
Times: Various
Location: Delaware Art Museum
Address: 2301 Kentmere Pkwy.
Wilmington, DE 19806
Phone: 302-571-9590
Admission: various; free on Sundays
The youngest sibling of Howard Pyle emerged as one of Delaware's most prolific female authors and illustrators. Katherine (1863-1938) published over 50 books - many of them stories about folk, fairies, animals and children's tales.
FREE Family Programs at the DCCA
Date(s): 02/19/2012
- 05/20/2012
(Recurring monthly on the 3rd Sunday)
Times: Noon-3PM
Location: Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts
Contact Email:jchesson@thedcca.org Address: 200 S. Madison St.
Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: 302-656-6466 x7101
Admission: Free
Contact: Jane Chesson
Accessibility:
- Full Handicap Accessibility
Construction JunctionSunday, February 19, Noon – 3PM.Inspired by the DCCA exhibition Under Construction. Participants will construct the biggest “building block” tower ever to be installed at the DCCA! Then families will move to the DCCA classroom to create their own “constructed” sculptures with a Teaching Artist.Home, Sweet Home,Sunday, March 18, Noon – 3PM.What’s better than curling up with a big bowl of ice cream? Making art out of it! Join the DCCA for a day of sweet treats and art making as we explore the many artistic uses for our favorite sugary foods.Tremendous TrashSunday, April 22, Noon – 3PM.Put your wastebasket to work with collaborative, found object installations and sculpture. Participants will work with a DCCA Teaching Artist to transform ordinary discards like milk jugs and broken shoelaces into tremendous one-of-a-kind creations!Bright Lights, Big ARTSunday, May 20, Noon – 3PM.Be inspired by the sights and sounds of the big city! Using geometric forms children will work with a DCCA Teaching Artist to make a city of their own, and then make a BOOM with other families as we make your world come to life with sound!
22 Bottled Beers and 12 Taps
Date(s): 02/29/2012
- 12/26/2012
(Recurring weekly on Wednesday)
Location: James Street Tavern
Contact Email:info@jstavern.com Address: 2 West Market Street
Newport, DE 19804
Phone: 302-998-6903
Every Wednesday - enjoy $2. Domestic Drafts & $3. Craft Drafts with .50 cent Wings.
Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library
Date(s): 03/01/2012
- 11/18/2012
(Recurring weekly on Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday)
Times: 10:00AM-4PM
Location: Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Contact Email:tourinfo@winterthur.org Address: 5105 Kennett Pike
Winterthur, DE 19735
Phone: 800-448-3883
General Admission Adult: $18.00
General Admission Child: $6.00
General Admission Senior: $16.00
Accessibility:
- Full Handicap Accessibility
The premier museum of American decorative arts made between 1640-1860, set amidst a 1000-acre preserve of rolling meadows, woodlands and a 60-acre naturalistic garden. The antiques collection of Henry F. duPont (1880-1969) is displayed in Period Rooms in his magnificent 175-room house, much as it was when he lived there. Permanent and changing exhibits, research library, garden tram tours, special events and more.
Karaoke Night
Date(s): 03/02/2012
- 12/21/2012
(Recurring every 2 weeks on Friday)
Times: 9PM-1AM
Location: James Street Tavern
Contact Email:info@jstavern.com Address: 2 West Market Street
Newport, DE 19804
Phone: 302-998-6903
First & third Friday of every month!
Happy Hour at World Cafe
Date(s): 03/09/2012
- 12/31/2012
(Recurring weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
Times: 3-6PM
Location: World Cafe Live at the Queen
Address: 500 North Market Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
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Happy Hour every weekday at World Cafe Live at The Queen.
Conservation Quest
Date(s): 03/10/2012
- 05/28/2012
(Recurring daily)
Times: 9:30AM-4:30PM, Sunday noon-4:30
Location: Delaware Museum of Natural History
Address: 4840 Kennett Pike
Address: P.O. Box 3937
Wilmington, DE 19807
Phone: 302-658-9111
General Admission Adult: $9.00
General Admission Child: $7.00
General Admission Senior: $8.00
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Join the quest to learn about energy - what it is, where it comes from, how we use it, and why it's so important to use it wisely. Explore what you can do at home, in school, and in the community to conserve energy and promote healthy living!
The American Eagle: Symbol of freedom and Enterprise to the du Pont Family
Date(s): 03/10/2012
- 01/01/2013
(Recurring daily)
Times: 9:30AM-4:30PM
Location: Hagley Museum and Library
Address: DE Route 141
Wilmington, DE 19807
Phone: 302-658-2400
Admission: Other
General Admission Adult: $11.00
General Admission Child: $4.00
General Admission Senior: $9.00
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The image of the eagle has been an important icon in the history of the du Pont family. The du Pont family came to America on the ship,American Eagle; the DuPont Company's first product was Eagle Gun Powder; decorative arts collected by Mrs. Louise du Pont Crowninshield were adorned with eagles, a common symbolic element in Federal-style furnishings. This exhibit is on display in the du Pont family ancestral home, Eleutherian Mills, and is included in regular admission and tour. Free for members. Use Hagley’s main entrance off Route 141 in Wilmington, Delaware.
Acoustic/Electric Open Mic Night at World Cafe
Date(s): 03/13/2012
- 12/18/2012
(Recurring weekly on Tuesday)
Times: 7PM
Location: World Cafe Live at the Queen
Address: 500 North Market Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
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Every Tuesday - Sign-ups at 6:30 PM, starts at 7 PM. All ages.
Blues Jam at World Cafe
Date(s): 03/14/2012
- 12/12/2012
(Recurring weekly on Wednesday)
Times: 7PM
Location: World Cafe Live at the Queen
Address: 500 North Market Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
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Every Wednesday - Wilmington's best blues musicians live at World Cafe Live at The Queen! Instrumentalists and singers are welcome to join in.
Conservation Clinic at Winterthur
Date(s): 03/15/2012
- 05/17/2012
(Recurring monthly on the 3rd Thursday)
Times: 1:00 pm-4:00pm
Location: Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Contact Email:tourinfo@winterthur.org Address: 5105 Kennett Pike
Winterthur, DE 19735
Phone: 800-448-3883
Admission: Free, by reservation only
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Learn more about the condition, care, and recommended treatment for your antique! As part of its mission of public service, at no charge, the Winterthur/University of Delaware Program in Art Conservation (WUDPAC) consults on condition, care, and possible treatment of objects. Faculty, students, and Winterthur staff share with collectors, curators, owners, caretakers, and scholars their knowledge about caring for works of art and archival material. Owners or caretakers may make a 30-minute appointment to bring paintings, textiles, works of art on paper, books and archival documents, photographic materials, furniture, and decorative, archaeological, and ethnographic objects. By appointment only (call 302.888.4786).
Scribner’s Magazine: The Early Years in Illustration
Date(s): 03/17/2012
- 05/20/2012
(Recurring daily)
Times: 9:30AM-4:30PM
Location: Brandywine River Museum
Address: US Rt. 1
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
Phone: 610-388-2700
Admission: Other
General Admission Adult: $12.00
General Admission Child: $6.00
General Admission Senior: $6.00
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In 1912 Scribner’s celebrated 25 years of publishing. This exhibition will feature a selection of artists featured by the magazine at that time in a ½ gallery exhibition and the other portion of the gallery will be hung with illustrations from the permanent collection.
"The Wedding Singer"
Date(s): 03/23/2012
- 05/20/2012
(Recurring weekly on Sunday, Friday, Saturday)
Times: various
Location: New Candlelight Theatre
Contact Email:boxoffice@nctstage.org Address: 2208 Millers Rd.
Ardentown, DE 19810
Phone: 302-475-2313
General Admission Adult: $56.
General Admission Child: $33., 12 and under, free
Contact: Box Office
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It's time to party like it's 1985 in this stage version of the popular film musical! Call the NCT Box Office for tickets and more information.
Painted Poetry: The Art of Mary Page Evans
Date(s): 03/31/2012
- 07/15/2012
(Recurring daily)
Times: Wednesday-Saturday 10Am-4PM; Sunday Noon-4PM
Location: Delaware Art Museum
Contact Email:info@delart.org Address: 2301 Kentmere Pkwy.
Wilmington, DE 19806
Phone: 302-571-9590 or 866-232-3714
Admission: free on Sundays
General Admission Adult: $12.00
General Admission Child: $6.00
General Admission Senior: $8.00
Accessibility:
- Full Handicap Accessibility
Over the past 100 years, the Delaware Art Museum has proudly featured the work of the most accomplished artists in our region. Wilmington-based painter, Mary Page Evans, works directly from nature, seeking to capture a specific landscape, figure, tree or sky. She is engaged by particularity, making an effort to establish the locale, the time of day, and the quality of light. Not surprisingly, her influences include the French impressionists and post-impressionists, as well as the abstract expressionist, Joan Mitchell. Evans has worked at Claude Monet’s garden in Giverny and names Cézanne as an inspiration. The painter, Gene Davis, described her paintings as “hymns of unadulterated joy,” and this exhibition promises to be a gorgeous celebration of nature and the human form, as well as a retrospective covering more than 40 years of the painter’s distinguished career.
Spring Wildflower Tour at Mt. Cuba Center
Date(s): 04/12/2012
- 05/27/2012
(Recurring weekly on Sunday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday)
Times: Thurs., Fri., Sat. 10AM, Sat. & Sun. 1PM
Location: Mt. Cuba Center, Inc.
Address: 3120 Barley Mill Rd.
Hockessin, DE 19707
Phone: 302-239-4244
Admission: $5.
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Experience large drifts of woodland flowers as they ebb and flow throught the forest floor, weaving a tapestry of colors in the region's premier native plant garden.
Designer Show House
Date(s): 04/13/2012
- 05/20/2012
(Recurring weekly on Sunday, Friday, Saturday)
Times: 11AM-4PM every Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Location: 2012 Designer Show House
Contact Email:tskrobot@middletownde.org
Phone: 302-378-2977
Admission: $15,
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Designer Show House-more than 20 designers have come together to turn this 1880's historic home into a magnificent showroom for their many talents...This year's Designer Show House is located at 206 S. Broad Street.
Designer Show House Group Tours
Date(s): 04/19/2012
- 05/17/2012
(Recurring weekly on Thursday)
Times: 11-1, 2-4, 6-8
Location: 2012 Designer Show House
Contact Email:tskrobot@middletownde.org
Phone: 302-378-2977
Admission: Other
General Admission Adult: $25-35.00
General Admission Child: $25-35.00
General Admission Senior: $25-35.00
Contact: Tracy Skrobot
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Private group tours for 10 or more people. Choose Lunch from 11AM-1PM at $30pp, Tea from 2PM-4PM at $25pp or Sunset Wine Tour from 6PM-8pm at $35pp. These prices include tour and food. Reservations are required. Please contact Barbara Cooper at 302-437-5640 or email barbaracooper@stagedimpressions.net for availability.
National Burger Month at Iron Hill Restaurants
Date(s): 05/01/2012
- 05/31/2012
(Recurring daily)
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Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurants will offer a different burger every day in May at all 9 locations. For those who really love burgers, Iron Hill is offering diners "Five for $15."- eat five of the 31 burgers throughout the month and receive a $15. gift card. Visit website for more information.
American Masters
Date(s): 05/02/2012
- 06/02/2012
(Recurring weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday)
Times: Tuesday thru Saturday, 10AM-5PM
Location: Somerville Manning Gallery
Address: 101 Stone Block Row
Address: Breck's Mill, 2nd Floor
Greenville, DE 19807
Phone: 302-652-0271
Admission: Free
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Somerville Manning Gallery presents American Masters, a collection of works by outstanding artists from the 19th and 20th centuries. Artists include Mary Cassatt, Maurice Prendergast, John Singer Sargent, Milton Avery, Andrew Wyeth, Edward Hopper and more.
Art Exhibition in the Mezzanine Gallery
Date(s): 05/04/2012
- 05/25/2012
(Recurring weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
Times: 8 am - 4:30 pm
Location: Mezzanine Gallery in the Carvel State Office Building
Phone: 302-577-8278
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An exhibit of works by artist Olga Dmytrenko, Painting. Opening reception May 4.
Kennett Square Farmers Market
Date(s): 05/04/2012
- 10/26/2012
(Recurring weekly on Friday)
Times: 2PM-6PM
Location: Historic Kennett Square
Contact Email:admin@historickennettsquare.com Address: 106 W. State St.
Kennett Square, PA 19348
Phone: 610-444-8188
Admission: Free
Contact: Historic Kennett Square
Accessibility:
- Full Handicap Accessibility
Come enjoy the abundance of the beautiful and historic Brandywine Valley at the Kennett Square Farmers Market. Savor the colorful produce, grass-fed meats, artisan cheeses, hearty breads and pastries, flower bouquets, live plants and lots more at the market!
The Best Little Whorehouse In Texas!
Date(s): 05/04/2012
- 05/19/2012
(Recurring weekly on Friday, Saturday)
Times: 8PM
Location: The Wimington Drama League
Phone: 302-764-1172
Admission: Other
General Admission Adult: $20.00
General Admission Child: $11.00
General Admission Senior: $17.00
Accessibility:
- Full Handicap Accessibility
- Assistive Listening Devices
Yeeee-haw! Come on down to Miss Mona’s Chicken Ranch for a good time – after all, it’s just a lil’ ole bitty country place, with nothing dirty goin’ on! But try telling that to Melvin P. Thorpe, the crusading reporter out to shut down Miss Mona and the Chicken Ranch for good. Inspired by a true story, this raucous and hilariously satiric musical delighted audiences for four years on Broadway. Contains adult language and situations.Call for Tickets: 302-764-1172
Historic autos at Winterthur
Date(s): 05/05/2012
- 05/26/2012
(Recurring weekly on Saturday)
Times: 10:00AM-4PM
Location: Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Contact Email:tourinfo@winterthur.org Address: 5105 Kennett Pike
Winterthur, DE 19735
Phone: 800-448-3883
Admission: Other
General Admission Adult: $18.00
General Admission Child: $6.00
General Admission Senior: $16.00
Accessibility:
- Full Handicap Accessibility
In May, enjoy a series of displays of magnificent historic automobiles. Step back in time to see elegant automobiles of the country-estate era. Each Saturday will feature a different thematic display. Weather permitting. Members free. Included with admission.
The Intimate Landscape: Pastels en Plein Air
Date(s): 05/08/2012
- 05/29/2012
(Recurring weekly on Tuesday)
Times: 9-11AM
Location: Delaware Center for Horticulture
Phone: 302-658-6262
Admission: $95. member, $105. non-member
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Local artist Donna Cusano teaches you to capture natural color and light in the spirit of plein air painters. The series focuses on exploring and observing the intimate spaces on the beautiful grounds of TheDCH. Come with mobile supplies and an intrepid attitude! Supply list furnished upon registration.
Beyond Words: The Symbolic Language of Plants
Date(s): 05/10/2012
- 07/29/2012
(Recurring daily)
Times: Wednesday-Saturday 10AM-4PM; Sunday Noon-4PM
Location: Delaware Art Museum
Address: 2301 Kentmere Pkwy.
Wilmington, DE 19806
Phone: 302-571-9590
Admission: Other
General Admission Adult: $12.00
General Admission Child: $6.00
General Admission Senior: $10.00
Accessibility:
- Full Handicap Accessibility
- Braille
- Children Assistance
Beyond Words: The Symbolic Language of PlantsExtended date! Now through July 29, 2012. Due to the overwhelming popularity of the exhibition Beyond Words: The Symbolic Language of Plants, the exhibition closing date—originally scheduled for April 8—has been moved to July 29, 2012. Beyond Words, which was created by a group of D.C.-basedbotanical artists known as Studio 155, features approximately 60 works in various media that emphasize the historic and symbolicmeanings of plants throughout history. This exhibition is part of the Museum’s Outlooks Exhibition Series.
Painted Poetry: The Art of Mary Page Evans
Date(s): 05/10/2012
- 07/15/2012
(Recurring daily)
Times: Wednesday-Saturday 10AM-4PM; Sunday Noon-4PM
Location: Delaware Art Museum
Address: 2301 Kentmere Pkwy.
Wilmington, DE 19806
Phone: 302-571-9590
Admission: Other
General Admission Adult: $12.00
General Admission Child: $6.00
General Admission Senior: $10.00
Accessibility:
- Full Handicap Accessibility
- Braille
- Children Assistance
Painted Poetry: The Art of Mary Page EvansThrough July 15, 2012...Wilmington-based painter Mary Page Evans works directly from nature, seeking to capture a specific landscape, figure, tree or sky.Her vibrant paintings and drawings evoke particular places—gardens in Delaware and France, a mountain in the Shenandoah Valley,the Florida coast—sites she returns to again and again, chronicling them in different moods and seasons. Displaying works made overmore than 40 years, Painted Poetry is organized thematically to highlight Evans’ longstanding interests: landscapes, gardens, figures,trees, seas and skies. Don’t miss this gorgeous retrospective by one of the region’s most beloved painters.
Hockessin in Bloom
Date(s): 05/12/2012
- 05/19/2012
(Recurring daily)
Location: Destination Hockessin
Address: 1170 Lancaster Pike
Hockessin, DE 10707
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Live Race Season at Delaware Park
Date(s): 05/12/2012
- 11/03/2012
(Recurring weekly on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday)
Times: first race post time is 1:15PM
Location: Delaware Park Casino, Racetrack & Golf
Address: 777 Delaware Park Blvd.
Wilmington, DE 19804
Phone: 302-994-2521
The 75th season of live racing at Delaware Park !
Andrea Martin's "Final Days! Everything Must Go!"
Date(s): 05/15/2012
- 05/20/2012
(Recurring daily)
Times: various
Location: DuPont Theatre
Address: 1007 N. Market Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: 302-656-4401 from 8/1
Admission: various
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A one-woman tour-de-force of character and laughter! This Tony and Emmy award winning actress is best known for her comedic turns as Aunt Voula in My Big Fat Greek Wedding and from her leopard-wearing SCTV character Edith Prickley.
Farmers Market on Rodney Square
Date(s): 05/16/2012
- 10/17/2012
(Recurring weekly on Wednesday)
Times: 10AM-2PM
Location: Rodney Square in downtown Wilmington
Phone: 302-425-0196
Admission: free
Every Wednesday Farmer's Market in downtown Wilmington - held rain or shine. Fresh produce, flowers, prepared foods, handcrafted items, music and a variety of vendors throughout Rodney Square. More than 75 vendors will participate this season.
2nd Annual Camino Latino 5K &1.5 Mile Fun Walk
Date(s): 05/17/2012
Times: 5:30OPM
Location: Dravo Plaza
Phone: 302-425-4890
Admission: Other
General Admission Adult: $25.00
General Admission Child: $15.00
General Admission Senior: $0.00
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Event benefits the Latin American Community Center.Registration begins at 5:30PM;Race begins at 6:30PM.
Come Sail on the Kalmar Nyckel, the Tall Ship of Delaware
Date(s): 05/17/2012
- 05/18/2012
(Recurring daily)
Times: 5PM-7:30PM
Location: Kalmar Nyckel Foundation
Contact Email:info@kalmarnyckel.org Address: 1124 E. Seventh St.
Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: 302-429-7447
Admission: Other
General Admission Adult: $60.00
General Admission Child: $40.00
General Admission Senior: $60.00
Accessibility:
- Children Assistance
Come sail on the Kalmar Nyckel, the Tall Ship of Delaware. We will be in Lewes, DE on May 17-18. Set sails, pull ropes or just enjoy the sail.
Ed Okonowicz Presents Delaware’s Medal of Honor Recipients and First State Hero George Welch
Date(s): 05/17/2012
Times: 7PM
Location: Bellevue Hall
Address: 911 Phiadelphia Pike
Wilmington, DE 19809
Phone: 302-761-6963
Admission: Other
General Admission Adult: $10.00
General Admission Child: $10.00
General Admission Senior: $10.00
Join storyteller Ed Okonowicz at Bellevue Hall as he recounts the story of Delaware’s Medal of Honor recipients. Learn about the creation of the Medal of Honor, why Teddy Roosevelt and General George Patton wanted to win this award and much more. Pre-register no later than 4PM on Tuesday, May 15 by calling (302) 761-6963.
Go Red For Women Luncheon & Fashion Show
Date(s): 05/17/2012
Times: 10:30AM-1:30PM
Location: John H. Ammon Medical Center @ Christiana Care Heath System
Contact Email:denise.griffin@heart.org
Phone: 302-286-5704
Admission: Other
General Admission Adult: $65.00
General Admission Child: $65.00
General Admission Senior: $65.00
Contact: Denise Griffin
Accessibility:
- Full Handicap Accessibility
Break out sessions, exhibit area and health screenings, educational seminar on women's heart health complete with a luncheon and fashion show of survivors.
Market Street Music - Spring noontime concert
Date(s): 05/17/2012
Times: 12:30-1PM
Location: First & Central Presbyterian Church
Admission: pay what you can - $3. suggested
Center City Chorale - "O Clap Your Hands."
Riverboat Queen All-You-Can-Eat-Crab Cruise
Date(s): 05/17/2012
- 09/07/2012
(Recurring weekly on Thursday, Friday)
Times: 7PM
Location: Riverboat Queen
Phone: 302-383-1946
Admission: Other
General Admission Adult: $44.00
General Admission Child: $14.00
General Admission Senior: $0.00
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Looking for something fun and exciting to do this summer in the Wilmington Area? Then come out for a unique experience right here on the Wilmington Riverfront.Every Thursday and Friday nights starting at 7pm. Price is: $44 dollars per Adult and $14 for Children 10 and under. (Price includes fried chicken and corn on the cob.)So come enjoy all the crabs you can eat down on the River. Reservations are required and space will be limited again this year, so purchase your tickets online now to reserve your spot!The Riverboat Queen is docked at the Public Docks behind Iron Hill Brewery.www.wilmingtonriverboat.com
"A Bag of Hammers"
Date(s): 05/18/2012
- 05/20/2012
(Recurring daily)
Times: various
Location: Theatre N at Nemours
Address: 1007 N. Orange Street
Address: The Nemours Building
Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: 302-571-4699
Admission: various
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A film by Brian Crano. See website for times and more information.
"A Separation"
Date(s): 05/18/2012
- 05/20/2012
(Recurring daily)
Times: various
Location: Theatre N at Nemours
Address: 1007 N. Orange Street
Address: The Nemours Building
Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: 302-571-4699
Admission: various
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A film by Asghar Farhadi, in Farsi with English subtitles. See website for times and more information.
Brandywine Baroque: The Dumont Concerts
Date(s): 05/18/2012
- 05/20/2012
(Recurring daily)
Times: vary
Location: The Barn at Flintwoods
Contact Email:info@brandywinebaroque.org
Phone: 877-594-4546
General Admission Adult: $30.00
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Brandywine Baroque again presents its annual weekend festival of harpsichord music performed on beautifully restored antique instruments---The Dumont Concerts! The weekend performance itinerary runs May 18-20, 2012, and includes: Friday, May 18, 2012, 8:00pm • Karen Flint performance; Saturday, May 19, 2012, 3:00pm • Matthew Hall performance & 8:00pm • Beatrice Martin performance; Sunday, May 20, 2012, 11:00 am • Lecture: How Bach Taught the Harpsichord to his Students & 3:00 pm • Davitt Moroney performance: The Complete French Suites of Johann Sebastian Bach.
Delaware Symphony Orchestra: Classical Series
Date(s): 05/18/2012
Times: 8:00 p.m.
Location: Grand Opera House
Contact Email:reginab@delawaresymphony.org Address: 818 N. Market St.
Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: 302-656-7442
General Admission Adult: $27-57
General Admission Child: $10.00
General Admission Senior: $27-57
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JENNY KOH, violinJAMIE LAREDO, violinSTRAUSS: MetamorphosenBACH: Concerto for Two ViolinsLUDWIG: Concerto for two violins RAVEL: La ValseREFLECTIONS: The incomparable Jamie Laredo joins DSO favorite Jennifer Koh for two concertos: David Ludwig’s brand new work and its Muse, the famous Bach Double Concerto. Pre-concert lecture on stage at 7:00 p.m.
DelCastle Tennis Center Grand Opening
Date(s): 05/18/2012
- 05/20/2012
(Recurring daily)
Times: 9AM-Dark
Location: DelCastle Tennis Center
Phone: 302-683-0333
Admission: Free
Accessibility:
- Full Handicap Accessibility
- Children Assistance
Don't miss the Grand Opening of the newly-surfaced & renovated DelCastle Tennis Center. Check out the beautiful US Open blue & green courts. Take part in Cardio Tennis. Free tennis all 3 days of the event, May 18-20. Enroll in Summer Camp for ages 4-18 & get a discount this weekend only! Step into the renovated Pro Shop to see the gear or have some refreshments at the smoothie & coffee bar. So much work has been done to bring DelCastle Tennis Center back to its former glory. You won't want to miss it!Call 302-683-0333 for more information.
Mad-Sweet Pangs
Date(s): 05/18/2012
Times: 8PM
Location: World Cafe Live at the Queen
Address: 500 North Market Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: 302-994-1400
General Admission Adult: $6.00
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"Over the years, the Pangs sound has evolved into a wash of blues, jazz, folk, bluegrass and rock 'n' roll. The songs are English major-clever… Their concerts, in theaters and clubs from Baltimore to New York, are part come-to-Jesus celebration, part slow, sweet harmony." – Delaware Today Mad-Sweet Pangs draws their outrageously heady sound from too many genres to even attempt listing and too many influences to even begin naming. They're often described as genreless or, more accurately, genre-transcending. Come to a show and forget everything you know about folk, rock, blues, country, jazz, history, yourself or anything else.
Middletown BBQ Cook Off - Delaware State Championship
Date(s): 05/18/2012
- 05/20/2012
(Recurring daily)
Times: Fri.5-10PM, Sat.11AM-10PM, Sun.11AM-5PM
Location: Frightland
Phone: 302-378-7545
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Thousands of food and music lovers come out to this special Cook Off, which is sanctioned by the Kansas City BBQ Society, organized by the Middletown Area Chamber of Commerce, and recognized by the Governor of Delaware as a state championship. Performing Friday evening are national country acts Eden's Edge & Thomas Rhett!
Several Species: The Pink Floyd Experience
Date(s): 05/18/2012
Times: 9PM, doors open at 8
Location: World Cafe Live at the Queen
Address: 500 North Market Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: 302-994-1400
Admission: various
Wilmington Bike To Work Day
Date(s): 05/18/2012
Location: Downtown Wilmington
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Fitness, fun, food and prizes. 7:30AM start time for optional guided group rides, 8-9:30 reception at H.B. DuPont Plaza (between Delaware Avenue, 11th Street @ West Street), 5PM evening reception at the Monkey Hill Time Trials. Visit website for more information.
Wilmington Grand Prix
Date(s): 05/18/2012
- 05/20/2012
(Recurring daily)
Times: various
Location: Rodney Square, Brandywine Park and more
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Cycling Event and Street Festival! 4PM Friday Time Trials at Brandywine Park on a course made famous during the Tour DuPont - 300 riders compete against the clock and the cobblestones of Monkey Hill, with outdoor BBQ, music and family fun. All-day Saturday events begin at 10:15AM and feature men's and women's cycling events, music, family activities, stunt shows, demonstrations and more. Opening ceremonies and parade begin Saturday at noon in Rodney Square. A new ride, the Grand Prix Gran Fondo takes place on Sunday. Visit the website for details and more information.
3rd Annual Chimes Stride for Awareness 1K & 3K
Date(s): 05/19/2012
Times: 12:30PM Registration, 2PM Stride
Location: Dravo Plaza
Phone: 302-425-4890
Admission: Other
General Admission Adult: $15.00
General Admission Child: $10.00
General Admission Senior: $0.00
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Chimes Delaware will host its 3rd Annual Stride for Awareness; a 1K/3K walk on The Riverfront in Wilmington, DE to raise awareness, recognition, advocacy and support for people with disabilities throughout the State of Delaware.Registration begins at 12:30PM;Stride begins at 2PM; Fees:5 & Under: No Fee;General RegistrationIndividual: $15.00General Registration andChild Registration: $10.00 Ages13 - 6.
4th Annual Bellefonte Arts Festival
Date(s): 05/19/2012
Times: 10AM-6PM
Location: 803 Brandywine Boulevard
Phone: 302-762-4ART
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Save the date! Interested artists may inquire at Bellefontearts@gmail.com.
7th Girls on the Run Delaware 5K
Date(s): 05/19/2012
Times: 7:30AM
Location: Dravo Plaza
Phone: 302-425-4890
Admission: Other
General Admission Adult: $25/$30
General Admission Child: $0.00
General Admission Senior: $0.00
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Registration begins at 7:30AM. Race begins at 8:30AM.Entry Fee: $25 registration until May 16; $30 registration the day of the event.
A Day in Old New Castle
Date(s): 05/19/2012
Times: 10 am-5 pm
Location: Historic New Castle
Address: 206 Delaware St.
New Castle, DE 19720
Phone: 877-496-9498
General Admission Adult: $20. ($15. before May 19)
General Admission Child: $5. ages 7-12
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The oldest Home and Garden tour in the nation - stroll through carefully tended gardens and private homes dating from the 18th century. Visit public buildings, learn about New Castle's role in Delaware and the United States, see antique automobiles, and enjoy period musical performances. Dine in local restaurants or picnic at Battery Park. Experience the beauty of traditional Choral Evensong sung by the choir of Immanuel Episcopal Church On The Green. Sponsored by Immanuel Episcopal Church. Tickets include admission to various houses and museums. Free parking and shuttle from the First Baptist Church in New Castle (Routes 141& 273). Call or visit our website for more information.
Arts in Bloom 2012
Date(s): 05/19/2012
- 05/20/2012
(Recurring daily)
Times: 10AM-5PM each day
Location: Salem County NJ
Contact Email:irene.wanner@salemcountynj.gov
Phone: 8569357510X8532
Admission: Free
Contact: Irene R. Wanner
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Arts in Bloom 2012... This two day event features a Springtime Studio & Gallery Tour in Salem County, NJ. There will be 31 locations and over 70 artists partipating.
Delaware Symphony Orchestra: Classical Series
Date(s): 05/19/2012
Times: 8:00 p.m.
Location: Grand Opera House
Contact Email:reginab@delawaresymphony.org Address: 818 N. Market St.
Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: 302-656-7442
General Admission Adult: $27-57
General Admission Child: $10.00
General Admission Senior: $27-57
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JENNY KOH, violinJAMIE LAREDO, violinSTRAUSS: MetamorphosenBACH: Concerto for Two ViolinsLUDWIG: Concerto for two violins RAVEL: La ValseREFLECTIONS: The incomparable Jamie Laredo joins DSO favorite Jennifer Koh for two concertos: David Ludwig’s brand new work and its Muse, the famous Bach Double Concerto. Pre-concert lecture on stage at 7:00 p.m.
Family fun: Grow Your Own Pizza
Date(s): 05/19/2012
Times: 10-11:30AM
Location: Delaware Center for Horticulture
Phone: 302-658-6262
Admission: $20. member, $30. non-member
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This workshop shows you how to grow all you need to flavor your own pizza - in one container! Learn the secret to keeping containers looking beautiful and take home a few recipes. Bring a 12-18" container that drains. Soil, plants and edible goodies supplied. For families with children ages 4 to 10.
Floral Arranging Workshop: Living Wreath Workshop
Date(s): 05/19/2012
Times: 1:30-3PM
Location: Delaware Center for Horticulture
Phone: 302-658-6262
Admission: $35. member, $45. non-member
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Make a striking wreath from sphagnum moss and beautiful flowers like alyssum, succulents, impatiens or begonias. All materials included.
Kayaking the Christina River
Date(s): 05/19/2012
Times: 10AM-2PM
Location: DuPont Environmental Education Center
Address: 1400 Delmarva Lane
Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: 302-656-1490
Admission: Other
General Admission Adult: $30/$45
General Admission Child: $0.00
General Admission Senior: $0.00
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Kayak along the Christina River and through the heart of our marsh's winding guts to search for flora and fauna including Great Blue Herons, birds of prey, waterfowl and wild rice. Delaware Nature Society Member/Non-Member: $30/$45
Meet the Artist: Mary Page Evans
Date(s): 05/19/2012
Times: 11AM
Location: Delaware Art Museum
Contact Email:info@delart.org Address: 2301 Kentmere Pkwy.
Wilmington, DE 19806
Phone: 866-232-3714
Admission: Other
General Admission Adult: $12.00
General Admission Child: $6.00
General Admission Senior: $8.00
Accessibility:
- Full Handicap Accessibility
Join Wilmington-based artist Mary Page Evans in her retrospective exhibition Painted Poetry: The Art of Mary Page Evans, as she discusses her experiences, inspirations, and influences.
Peanut Butter & Jams welcomes Ernie & Neal
Date(s): 05/19/2012
Times: 11AM
Location: World Cafe Live at the Queen
Address: 500 North Market Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: 302-994-1400
General Admission Adult: $10.00
General Admission Child: $7.00
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Ernie & Neal is one of the most engaging, inspiring, memory-creating recording acts from the Philadelphia region playing parent friendly kids' rock. Ernie & Neal encourage audience participation from beginning to end. With tunes ranging from rock to reggae and including ska, jazz and bluegrass, they'll have your kids dancing and singing...and you too. Children join the celebration on stage with more dancing, singing and acting out the various songs.Ernie & Neal have performed at The White House for The Annual White House Easter Egg Roll, XM Satellite Radio's XM KiDS "Rompus Room," WXPN 88.5 FM Radio's "Kid's Corner Live" with host Kathy O'Connell and are regulars at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia. They have released five CDs including their latest "Rock the House."A rockin' good time for children and the child in all of us.
Pencader Flute Duo
Date(s): 05/19/2012
Times: 12PM-3PM
Location: Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Contact Email:tourinfo@winterthur.org Address: 5105 Kennett Pike
Winterthur, DE 19735
Phone: 800-448-3883
Admission: included in museum admission
Accessibility:
- Full Handicap Accessibility
Diane Delaney and Susan McAlley have been performing flute duets in Delaware for the past eight years with a repertoire that includes classical, jazz and multicultural music. This program at Winterthur will feature classical favorites and “Traditional Japanese Melodies for Flute Duet” by composer Gary Shocker. Periodic breaks throughout performance. Included with admission; free for members.
The Blackwell Solution presents Point Blank
Date(s): 05/19/2012
Times: 8PM
Location: World Cafe Live at the Queen
Address: 500 North Market Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: 302-994-1400
General Admission Adult: $18.00
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Founded in 2002, Point Blank started out performing at local social functions, private parties, community and high school events, weddings and corporate functions. In 2003 the eight-piece ensemble released their debut album "Pulling Off the Covers" and quickly found themselves headlining at Philadelphia landmarks such as Zanzibar Blue and Warm Daddy's. The group began to pack venues wherever they played. Wanting to expand their musical horizons and display their tremendous talent, Point Blank soon appeared at the Berks County Jazz Festival with greats like Hiroshima, Najee and Doc Powell. 2008 found them on stage at the DuPont Clifford Brown Jazz Festival opening for the legendary George Duke, as well as opening for jazz fusion great Jeff Lorber at The Philadelphia 'Welcome America' festival. Later in 2008 Point Blank released another recording called "In the Raw," a cult favorite and endearing tribute to improvisational jazz. Now totally seasoned and ready to do something special for their adoring fans, Point Blank has released their first CD containing entirely original music; "A Point Of View" is an eclectic mix of grooves, rhythms and ballads that reflect a soulful brotherhood with evolving spiritual conscience.
2012 Delaware Arthritis Walk
Date(s): 05/20/2012
Times: Registration begins at 10AM, Walk begins at 11AM
Location: Dravo Plaza
Phone: 302-425-4890
Admission: Other
General Admission Adult: $0.00
General Admission Child: $0.00
General Admission Senior: $0.00
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The Arthritis Walk® is the signature fundraising event for the Arthritis Foundation. But it's not just an event; it's a celebration of year-round movement to help prevent and treat arthritis.Every year we get together to celebrate movement and make a positive impact on the lives of people living with arthritis by raising funds for arthritis research, education and life improvement programs in communities across the country.Our rallying cry, Let's Move Together®, encourages people to get up and get moving. When you join us at the Arthritis Walk®, you're not moving alone--you are becoming part of a community looking to achieve better health and helping to change lives at the same time. We hope to see you there! To register, donate and for more information, please visit: www.arthritiswalkde.com.Check In/Registration begins at 10AM;Walk begins at 11AM.
3rd Annual DE-Feet Breast Cancer Walk/Run
Date(s): 05/20/2012
Times: Registration opens at 7AM
Location: Tanger Outlets- Rehoboth Beach
Phone: 302-778-1102
General Admission Adult: $20.00
Accessibility:
- Children Assistance
The DE-feet Breast Cancer 5K Run/Walk is a fun and spirited event hosted by the Tanger Outlets to benefit the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition. At this event for all ages, participants can choose to take part in a timed 5K Run, a 5K Walk or a 1-Mile Fun Walk.The Run/Walk will be held on Sunday, May 20, 2012 (Rain or Shine!) at the Tanger Outlets (36470 Seaside Outlet Drive, Rehoboth Beach, DE).Registration opens at 7AM;5K Race starts at 8AM;5K Walk starts at 9AM;1-Mile Fun Walk starts at 9:15AM. Run or walk in honor or memory of someone in your life who has been impacted by breast cancer. Participants are invited to be creative with team names and attire—wear PINK!All proceeds from the 2012 DE-feet Breast Cancer 5K Run/Walk benefit DBCC’s programs that increase breast cancer awareness, promote the importance of early detection, provide access to mammograms and provide support and resources to men and women in our local community who are newly diagnosed or facing recurrence of breast cancer.Please join us on May 20, 2012! Invite your family, friends and co-workers to create a team and help DBCC take action to defeat breast cancer. Together, we can make a real difference!
American Revolution Round Table of Northern Delaware
Date(s): 05/20/2012
Times: 3-5PM
Location: Hale-Byrnes House
Contact Email:halebyrneshouse@aol.com Address: 606 Stanton-Christiana Rd.
Newark, DE 19713
Admission: $5. includes coffee & dessert
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The public is cordially invited to attend Jeanne Frett's talk on Natural Dyes. Well-behaved children are welcome.
Ballet: "La Fille Mal Gardee"
Date(s): 05/20/2012
Times: 2:30PM
Location: Theatre N at Nemours
Address: 1007 N. Orange Street
Address: The Nemours Building
Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: 302-571-4699
Admission: $15., students (with I.D.) $12.
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Delightful performance from the Royal Ballet.. See website for times and more information.
Delaware Marathon Running Festival
Date(s): 05/20/2012
Times: 7:00 am until 2:00 pm
Location: Tubman Garrett Riverfront Park
Contact Email:joelschiller@races2run.com
Phone: 302-654-6400
Admission: TBA
Contact: Wayne Kursh
Accessibility:
- Full Handicap Accessibility
Come join 2500 long distance runners as they compete in Delaware's largest running festival. Marathon, Half Marathon, & Relay Marathon Events. All events take place at Tubman Garrett Riverfront Park (next to AMTRAK) on the Wilmington Riverfront.
Hagley's Creek Kids: Innovations on the Brandywine
Date(s): 05/20/2012
Times: 10AM-3PM
Location: Hagley Museum and Library
Address: DE Route 141
Wilmington, DE 19807
Phone: 302-658-2400
Admission: Other
General Admission Adult: $11.00
General Admission Child: $4.00
General Admission Senior: $9.00
Discover the innovative technological advances the Du Pont company made throughout their history! The first Creek Kid event of the summer will focus on the science and technology of Du Pont, from gunpowder to nitrocellulose to polymers. Families can try hands-on science experiments, crafts, and activities throughout the afternoon. Activities are included with general admission and are free for members.
MacHomer
Date(s): 05/20/2012
Times: 7PM
Location: Grand Opera House
Address: 818 N. Market St.
Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: 302-652-5577
General Admission Adult: $31.
General Admission Child: $26.
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One-man comedic performance combines Shakespeare and "The Simpsons."
The Third Annual DE-feet Breast Cancer 5K Run/Walk
Date(s): 05/20/2012
Times: 8:00AM to 12:00PM
Location: Tanger Outlet Center - Rehoboth Beach
Contact Email:mmarshall@debreastcancer.org
Phone: 302-672-6435
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Join the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition for our third Annual DE-feet Breast Cancer 5K Run/Walk at the Tanger Outlets.This event features a competitive 5K run, non-competitive 5K walk and 1-Mile Fun Walk. The event will have a pre-event ceremony and a post-event celebration with water, snacks and goodies. All participants will receive an event t-shirt. For more information, please visit www.defeetbreastcancerwalk.org For photos of last year's event, please visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/dbcc/sets/72157626787196924/. For sponsorship opportunities, please call Michelle Marshall at 302-672-6435.
Nature Night: Monarchs and Marigolds
Date(s): 05/21/2012
Times: 5:30-6:30PM
Location: Delaware Center for Horticulture
Phone: 302-658-6262
Admission: $5. per family
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Learn about plants and animals that come out in the evening! Wear walking shoes and let us guide your family through TheDCH Garden at twilight. Pre-registration is required.
Childrens Series at the Dupont Theatre - "Are You My Mother?"
Date(s): 05/22/2012
Times: 9:30AM & noon
Location: DuPont Theatre
Address: 1007 N. Market Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: 302-656-4401
Admission: $6.00 per person
Accessibility:
- Full Handicap Accessibility
- Children Assistance
Appropriate for Grades P through 2. Each show comes with study guides to help your children learn and grow. Show information and study guides available at our website.
Lunchtime Concert Series at Bellevue State Park
Date(s): 05/23/2012
- 09/26/2012
(Recurring every 2 weeks on Wednesday)
Times: 12PM-1PM
Location: Bellevue State Park: Art Center Patio
Phone: 302-761-6963
Admission: Free
Bring your lunch and join us on the Bellevue Arts Center patio or the grass while you relax and enjoy our free noontime concerts! For more information and upcoming performers, call the Concert Hotline at (302) 761-6965.
The Steel Wheels
Date(s): 05/23/2012
Times: 9PM
Location: World Cafe Live at the Queen
Address: 500 North Market Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: 302-992-1400
General Admission Adult: $15.00
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The Steel Wheels are truly an Americana band, rooted in musical styles that explore the territories between blues and bluegrass, old-time sing-alongs and foot-stompin' fiddle tunes. They are subtle innovators who respect the past but whistle their own tunes, layering in rich textures and decidedly modern energy to forge a new sound."Imagine a blend of the passion of the Avett Brothers, the instrumentals of Old Crow Medicine Show, and then sprinkle in the backwoods feel of The Legendary Shack Shakers. In truth, attempting to compare [The Steel Wheels] to anyone is an injustice, since after one listen you can hear that they stand very well on their own perch." - John Walker, Americana Roots.
World Trade in Motion
Date(s): 05/23/2012
Times: 6PM-9PM
Location: World Cafe Live at the Queen
Contact Email:info@wtcde.com Address: 500 North Market Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: 302-656-7905
Admission: Other
General Admission Adult: $75.00
General Admission Child: $0.00
General Admission Senior: $75.00
Contact: Sean Kathleen Curran
Accessibility:
- Full Handicap Accessibility
Celebrate international trade and support World Trade Center Delaware’s mission of helping small companies expand their business in the global marketplace. Awards ceremony to highlight the accomplishment of companies who have had great success in the past few years. Evening entertainment will include Uzbek belly dancers, Brazilian drum corps band PhillyBloco and international food stations.
Children's Beach House Golf Classic
Date(s): 05/24/2012
Times: 11:30AM-7PM
Location: The Peninsula on Indian River Bay
Contact Email:aryan@cbhinc.org
Phone: 302-645-9184
General Admission Adult: $175.00
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On Thursday, May 24, 2012, Children's Beach House will host their annual Golf Classic at The Peninsula on Indian River Bay. The event starts at 11:30a.m. Golfers will have access prior to tee times to the driving range. Each golfer will receive a boxed lunch, drink tickets and a poolside buffet BBQ dinner at 5PM. Registration fee is $175/golfer. Call 302.645.9184 to register!
"Keyhole"
Date(s): 05/25/2012
- 05/27/2012
(Recurring daily)
Times: various
Location: Theatre N at Nemours
Address: 1007 N. Orange Street
Address: The Nemours Building
Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: 302-571-4699
Admission: various
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A film by Guy Maddin, rated R. See website for times and more information.
"We Have A Pope"
Date(s): 05/25/2012
- 05/27/2012
(Recurring daily)
Times: various
Location: Theatre N at Nemours
Address: 1007 N. Orange Street
Address: The Nemours Building
Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: 302-571-4699
Admission: various
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A film by Nanni Moretti, in Italian with English subtitles. See website for times and more information.
Celebrate UD Graduation with family & friends
Date(s): 05/25/2012
- 05/27/2012
(Recurring daily)
Times: various
Location: Caffe' Gelato
Address: 90 E. Main St.
Newark, DE 19711
Phone: 302-738-5811
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Reserve today for lunch, dinner any evening and/or brunch on Saturday and Sunday! Seatings are limited and reservations are required.
Peek-a-Boo Revue
Date(s): 05/25/2012
Times: 8PM
Location: World Cafe Live at the Queen
Address: 500 North Market Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: 302-994-1400
General Admission Adult: $25.00
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Join the Peek-A-Boo Revue for a night to remember! The award-winning Peek-A-Boo Revue has been called "Philadelphia's best kept secret". Since the neo-burlesque cabaret show's move to World Cafe Live, that secret has become harder and harder to keep. For the past 11 years, the Peek-A-Boo Revue has been entertaining enthusiastic, sold out crowds with good old follies-style dancing, knee slapping comedy, sultry singing and burlesque beauties performing modern and classic striptease. The show has been named "...the best troupe in the world" by Philadelphia Magazine.
40th Annual Antiques Show
Date(s): 05/26/2012
- 05/28/2012
(Recurring daily)
Times: 10AM-5PM
Location: Brandywine River Museum
Address: US Rt. 1
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
Phone: 610-388-2700
General Admission Adult: $15.00
Outstanding antiques from across the nation are featured at the Brandywine River Museum Antiques Show. This event, hosted by the Museum Volunteers, presents a variety of American and English furniture, glass, metalware, ceramics, folk art, quilts, Oriental and European porcelain, rugs and other fine collectibles. $15 fee includes museum admission. Proceeds support the Museum Volunteers’ Art Purchase Fund.
Hymn for Her
Date(s): 05/26/2012
Times: 8PM
Location: World Cafe Live at the Queen
Address: 500 North Market Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: 302-994-1400
General Admission Adult: $8.00
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Lucy Tight & Wayne Waxing are "Hymn for Her", a band that hails from anywhere they can park their trailer. H4H live, tour and record in their 16 foot, 1961 Bambi Airstream which comes with a dog and baby. Their new release, 'Lucy & Wayne and THE AMERICAN STREAM' was entirely recorded in their classic trailer on a coast to coast U.S tour. They stopped at various campgrounds and friends driveways between shows, set up their gear in their Bambi/home recording studio, rolled tape and rocked out. Armed with 2 bullet mics, a three-stringed broom handle/cigar box, banjo, dobro, bass drum, hi-hat and harp, this 'lil duo causes massive earthquakes wherever they play.
Life and Times of the Osprey Open House
Date(s): 05/26/2012
Times: 1PM-4PM
Location: DuPont Environmental Education Center
Address: 1400 Delmarva Lane
Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: 302-656-1490
Admission: Free
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Saturday, May 26, Noon – 4PM.FREE - No registration required.Learn about the resident Ospreys and other birds in this open house at the Russell W. Peterson Urban Wildlife Refuge. Watch the Ospreys and their nest through a spotting scope then take a walk and see the nest up close. Identify other birds around the tidal marsh by their appearance or by their tracks.
Peanut Butter & Jams welcomes Lolly Hopwood and the Lets Play Today Bunch!
Date(s): 05/26/2012
Times: 11AM
Location: World Cafe Live at the Queen
Address: 500 North Market Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: 302-994-1400
General Admission Adult: $10.00
General Admission Child: $7.00
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Lolly Hopwood and the Let’s Play Today Bunch inspire children to play, exercise and be healthy with their high energy, interactive shows and music! Exposed to a healthy blend of live music, storytelling, and playful activities, children (and adults too) enjoy going on lively adventures, exploring faraway places and just being downright silly! Children love to pretend to be on a romping, fun-filled train ride, pop bubbles and get clean in a giant bubble bath, drive their cars to the red light/green light song and march around like their favorite animals in the zoo. With songs inspired by classic and contemporary kids music from the 70’s and today, Lolly Hopwood and the Let’s Play Today Bunch have a country/folk vibe that’s all their own.The pair released their debut album, Go! Go! Go!, in May 2011. They have been performing music and play concerts throughout Bucks County, PA and towns through the area in PA and NJ, including Philadelphia, at festivals, bookshops, libraries, malls and community events. The group played at World Cafe Live in Philadelphia in February and they are very excited to spread the fun, smiles, and hi-fives in Delaware!“LOLLY HOPWOOD & the LET’S PLAY TODAY BUNCH energizes kids by engaging them in interactive song and dance. Everyone becomes a part of the performance, which draws in the crowd, with their positive message and catchy tunes with just the right mix of giggles, wiggles and smiles!”Betty Satterly - Special Events Coordinator Northampton Township
Run for the Ages
Date(s): 05/26/2012
Times: 8AM Registration; 9AM Race
Location: Wilmington Senior Center & Brandywine Park
Contact Email:race@wilmingtonseniorcenter.org
Phone: 302-651-3460
Admission: Other
General Admission Adult: $20.00
General Admission Child: $20.00
General Admission Senior: $20.00
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Run for the Ages is a 5K Run/Walk Race and 1 mile Senior Stroll that benefits the Wilmington Senior Center. The race, managed by Races2Run, will begin at the Center and continue on a certified course through Brandywine Park in Wilmington. Post-race refreshments from Presto!, music, door prizes and fun! Register as individuals or team at website, www.runfortheages.org.
