
See My Valentine You’re are not the only one who has looked forward to receiving special cards from special someones and secret admirers on Valentine's Day—nor is the giving and receiving of such cards a recent phenomenon. People all over the United States and Europe... Comments: 0
Posted 01/30/12 @ 09:00 AM

A New Perspective on Schroeder If you thought you were well acquainted with the work of beloved painter Howard Schroeder, take another look. Opening at Rehoboth Art League on Jan. 27 is “The Other Side of Howard Schroeder,” an exhibit of works from the collections of his... Comments: 0
Posted 01/25/12 @ 10:40 AM

First-Class Theater In a period of war, “Time Stands Still” is a timely tale. Donald Margulies’ play, directed by Bud Martin, follows photojournalist Sarah and foreign correspondent James through the mad world of war as they try to tell the toughest of stories. Then... Comments: 0
Posted 01/16/12 @ 05:00 AM

A Royal Treat The show sold out quickly last year, so act fast if you’d like to see the world-famous Royal Philharmonic Orchestra play The Grand Opera House in Wilmington on Jan. 14. Known as “Britain’s national orchestra,” it has recorded dozens of albums... Comments: 0
Posted 01/09/12 @ 08:00 AM

Chamber Star Maestro David Amado and members of the Delaware Symphony Orchestra will perform Franz Schubert's Piano Quintet in A major, D. 667, “The Trout,” in a thrilling performance at the Gold Ballroom of the Hotel du Pont on Jan. 10. Amado plays piano as members of... Comments: 0
Posted 01/02/12 @ 08:00 AM

Two for the Road There are two shows at Delaware Art Museum you’ll want to see before their impending close. First is “Escape to Adventure: Focus on Arthur E. Becher.” Becher (1877-1960) was a German who studied in Milwaukee and Munich before becoming a student of... Comments: 0
Posted 12/26/11 @ 08:00 AM

A New Tradition This year, the Delaware Symphony Orchestra and Delaware Art Museum join to create an unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration First, hear the symphony’s traditional program of Viennese music—with, this year, Hollywood favorites—at The Grand... Comments: 0
Posted 12/19/11 @ 09:00 AM

Hot, Hot, Hot for the Holidays If you’d like a little Cajun spice with your holidays, be sure to see the Preservation Hall Jazz Band’s “Creole Christmas” concert at the Schwartz Center for the Arts in Dover on Dec. 17. The venerable band, 50 years young 2011,... Comments: 0
Posted 12/12/11 @ 10:00 AM

A Classic Musical In celebration of its 18th birthday, City Theater Company revives one of Stephen Sondheim's “A Little Night Music,” which breezes through a weekend in the country with a perfectly Sondheim-ean score and unforgettable characters. CTC promises that... Comments: 0
Posted 12/05/11 @ 02:25 PM

Jamie Wyeth, as You’ve Never Seen Him Before Fans of Jamie Wyeth and of children’s literature will be pleased to see the next big exhibit at the Brandywine River Museum: 20 original Wyeth illustrations created for the new book “Sammy in the Sky.”... Comments: 0
Posted 11/28/11 @ 11:43 AM