Disney's NEWSIES! Delaware Premier at The Everett Theatre

Sep 21, 2018 - Sep 23, 2018

Extra! Extra! Delaware Premiere Of Newsies Puts the “World” on Pause! By Daria Willis This is the headline that cast member Eric Ducos created, in true newsboy fashion, to call attention to the amazing first production in the Everett Theatre’s 2018-2019 season: the Delaware Premiere of Disney’s Newsies. Newsies tells a riveting story, historically based on the...

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American Birding Expo

Sep 21, 2018 - Sep 23, 2018

This event occurs daily, every 1 day(s).

The American Birding Expo, one of the largest wildlife events in the country, is returning to the Philadelphia area. Sponsored by Bird Watcher’s Digest in association with the American Birding Association and Audubon Pennsylvania, you’ll discover the whole world of birding in one place. Exhibitors from all over the world will be on hand with a diverse array of outdoor products,...

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Established Color by Thomas Del Porte

Sep 21, 2018 - Sep 28, 2018

This event occurs daily, every weekday.

Established Color, an exhibition of vibrant still life paintings by Thomas Del Porte, will be on view in the Mezzanine Gallery from September 7-28, 2018. Del Porte received a 2018 Fellowship in Visual Arts: Painting. The artist will host a free opening reception on Friday, September 7 from 5-7 p.m. In his work, Del Porte intends to tell a visual story within each stroke of paint. His...

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Winterthur Library Exhibit: Happy Campers!

Sep 21, 2018 - Oct 14, 2018

This event occurs daily, every 1 day(s).

Have you ever pondered the genius behind the invention of the s’more, or wondered how anyone could survive a camping trip without bug spray and quick-dry fabrics?  Happy Campers! has answers for you. Come view some of the historical hits and misses of camping gear as found in the library’s early 20th century catalogs. Scouting manuals, ‘roughing it’ recipe books and other colorful bits...

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Things Aren’t What They Seem: Forgeries and Deceptions from the UD Collections

Sep 21, 2018 - Dec 14, 2018

This event occurs weekly, on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Forgeries—false works claiming to be genuine—aren’t expected to have much worth. As such, it may be surprising to learn that items once deemed worthless frauds and illegal acts can serve as valuable artifacts today. In this exhibition, explore how forgeries were made, why they were created and how they were debunked. Whether outright forgeries, historic practical jokes or cases of...

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Lynne Lockhart & Kirk McBride ~ New Paintings

Sep 21, 2018 - Sep 29, 2018

This event occurs daily, every 1 day(s).

Husband and wife painters, Kirk McBride and Lynne Lockhart exhibit over 40 new paintings in a two-person show. Lynne is known for her expressive yet anatomically accurate oil paintings of animals and birds. Kirk will show collections of his cityscapes and nautical scenes, including works from East Coast cities and harbors, Italy and Cuba. Opening Reception to Meet the Artists - Friday,...

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Intimate Visions: Paintings on Paper featuring Constance Moore Simon, David Hornung, Žaneta Zubkova

Sep 21, 2018 - Jan 6, 2019

This event occurs weekly, on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

The intimate vision of each artist—a mingling of reality and invention—blends the natural world with abstract shapes. Whether in luminous or subdued colors, these forms conjure up a cityscape or countryside. Patterns may suggest solid objects or floating fragments. The small scale of the works draws us into the vision for a closer look. This exhibition is organized by the Delaware Art...

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Gifts from the Hotel du Pont Collection

Sep 21, 2018 - Jan 13, 2019

This event occurs daily, every 1 day(s).

In 2017, the Delaware Art Museum received 13 works of art previously on display in the Hotel du Pont in downtown Wilmington. The gift included watercolors by Andrew Wyeth and oil paintings by N.C. Wyeth, Frank Schoonover, and Edward Loper. Adorning the building’s public spaces, the hotel’s collection was formed over several decades to support local artists. The Museum is honored to keep...

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Black Survival Guide, or How to Live Through a Police Riot

Sep 21, 2018 - Sep 30, 2018

This event occurs weekly, on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

The Delaware Art Museum commissioned a project by New York-based artist Hank Willis Thomas which explores identity, history, and the actions motivating contemporary society. Thomas will interpret and employ archival materials from the Delaware Historical Society and photographs of the 1968 demonstrations and National Guard occupation in Wilmington taken by News Journalstaff for the creation of...

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Follies: Architectural Whimsy in the Garden

Sep 21, 2018 - Jan 6, 2019

This event occurs daily, every 1 day(s).

A needle's eye in a pond, a Greek temple in the garden, an Ottoman tent sitting on a hill—these are just a few of the inspirations for our upcoming, first-ever outdoor exhibition Follies: Architectural Whimsy in the Garden! The exhibition showcases whimsical and classic garden structures located throughout the Winterthur estate.   Follies are architectural constructions, often extravagant...

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