01/16/12

"Time Stands Still" at Delaware Theatre Company, reading Poe at Kent County Public Library, William Steig at Brandywine River Museum and The Papillons Woodwind Quintet

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 their own story takes a turn, and they have to re-evaluate their life. The New York Times calls it “A powerful drama...crackles with bright wit and intelligence.” It plays at Delaware Theatre Company Jan. 18-Feb. 5. 594-1104, delawaretheatre.org

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01/09/12

The Arts Buzz: A blog about the Royal Philharmonic Symphony at the Grand Opera House, Howard Pyle at Delaware Art Museum and sculpture at DCAD

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 since it formed in 1946. Igor Stravinsky recorded his opera “The Rake’s Progress” with the RPO in 1964, and it recorded the Gilbert and Sullivan operas with the D’Oyly Carte Opera Company from 1964 till 1979. It has also made movie scores and worked with popular musicians from Pink Floyd and Queen to George Michael and ABBA. The Grand’s show promises to follow traditional lines, with a program of music by Mozart, Brahms and Bruch. It will be a...

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01/02/12

Delaware Symphony Orchestra continues its stellar chamber series

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 the DSO string section do their thing. The setting for chamber music is peerless. Go. Listen. Enjoy complimentary Champagne, coffee and dessert during the intermission. These performances are priceless. 652.5577, delawaresymphony.org

Making Light

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12/26/11

Exhibits at the Delaware Art Museum, Winterthur and Brandywine River Museum close soon

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 Howard Pyle in 1902. He had a long, successful career illustrating works of diversionary fiction. The exhibition of his work also includes similar works by others. It closes Dec. 31. Next, see  “Anne Truitt: Luminosities” until Jan. 8. The exhibition features sculpture and works on paper by Truitt. An important figure in American abstraction, she is most closely associated with Minimalism and the Washington, D.C.-based Color Field painters. See her efforts to...

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12/19/11

Delaware Symphony Orchestra plays New Year's Eve in Wilmington

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 Opera House. Afterward, head to the museum for champagne, food, more music and more fun. Do one, the other, or both. For the symphony: 351-8512, delawaresymphony.org For the museum: 351-8512, delart.org

Somewhere Near Times Square

How do you follow up a record-breaking run of...

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