Established Color by Thomas Del Porte

Sep 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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 25, 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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Follies: Architectural Whimsy in the Garden

Sep 25, 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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Gifts from the Hotel du Pont Collection

Sep 25, 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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WOW! Wee Ones at Winterthur

Sep 25, 2018 - Nov 6, 2018

This event occurs weekly, on Tuesday.

Wee Ones is now offered every week! This early childhood series intended for children ages 3-5 incorporates active learning through music, movement, and the exploration of objects in a warm and welcoming setting. Themes relate to the museum and garden. Members and children under 2 free; nonmembers: $5 per child and $5 per adult with paying child; additional adults $15.

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Tilton Mansion History Tour and Meal

Sep 25, 2018 - Jan 31, 2020

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

Schedule a private group tour followed by lunch or dinner with a historic, revolutionary war era presentation.* Ideal for conferences, corporate meetings, special interest groups. $25 per person for lunch; $45 per person for dinner, with groups 10 or more. Set menu. For groups under 10, à la carte menu. Tour included with meal.

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New Years Eve - Luray Productions

Sep 25, 2018 - Dec 31, 2018

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

LURAY PRODUCTIONS NEW YEARS EVE Monday, December 31, 2018            7:30 PM - Midnight Minquadale Memorial Hall 129 East Hazeldell Avenue  -  New Castle, DE 19720 EMCEE: George and Paula Wolkind, President of the Delaware Rock and Roll Hall of Fame THE LARRY TUCKER BAND -  Delaware's Premier Dance...

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