December 2012

Delaware Christmas Light Displays

Share your holiday light display photos, for a chance to have them appear in this gallery. Contact Louise Bolin lbolin@delawaretoday.com

Maria Hess on The Bucket List, Mike Castle and Women in Business

Toys for Tots: LaFayette Bell

Jingle Bell: LaFayette Bell does a little Christmas rapping for Toys for Tots.

Thirty Seconds with Ebenezer Scrooge

We caught up with Scrooge while he was in the First State working as a consultant on local productions of “A Christmas Carol.” Predictably, the miserable miser wouldn’t give us much time.

The Nutcracker: Delaware

Celia Cohen on Delaware Day: Grapevine

Delaware Day: The state became the first to ratify the Constitution 225 years ago. Should we celebrate?

By Celia Cohen

Fellowship of Christian Athletes: Delaware Business News by Doug Rainey

Good Sports: The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is expanding its influence with the help of businesses.

by Doug Rainey

Restaurateur Matt Haley: Global Delaware Fund

From the depths of cocaine addiction to the heights of business success, restaurateur Matt Haley has learned one thing ... all you need is love.

by Mark Nardone

Sweet Honey in the Rock at The Grand Opera House in Wilmington

The women’s a cappella group comes to The Grand this month.

Bat Boy: The Musical at OperaDelaware in Wilmington

One Sing of the Bat

CoroAllegro Performs Heaven and Nature Sing!

Annie Comes to the Smyrna Opera House

The Sun Will Come Out ... in Smyrna

Delaware Nutcracker Ballet Performances 2012

Many of the state’s ballet and dance companies offer the holiday mainstay, “The Nutcracker.” Here’s this season’s lineup.

Delaware Arts and Entertainment Calendar of Events

Jeanne and William Buckworth: The January House in Odessa

Shining Star: By purchasing January House in Odessa, the Buckworths became a part of living history and the town’s holiday home tours.

by Eileen Smith Dallabrida | Photos by Scott Nathan

2012 Denim & Diamonds

At the Delaware Agricultural Museum and Village in Dover, Sept. 8. Nearly 400 guests attended to help raise $60,000 for Meals on Wheels Delaware.

Photos by Chris Permar

2012 Chocolate Festival

At the Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts in Wilmington, Sept. 28. About 270 people helped raise close to $50,000 for Planned Parenthood of Delaware.

Photos by Brad Glazier

Meals on Wheels Delaware’s Annual Denim & Diamonds Event

Goodbye, Normal Jeans

Planned Parenthood of Delaware: Chocolate Festival and Silent Auction

Choc It Up to a Good Time

Roger Morris on the Popularity of Punch

Rolling with the Punches: Depending on its ingredients, this traditional drink can really pack a ... well, you know.

By Roger Morris

Schaefer’s Canal House in Chesapeake City: A Dining Review

Bridging the Gap: Schaefer’s Canal House reopens in Chesapeake City. Does it live up to the hype?

By Matt Amis | Photos by Ron Dubick

Community Supported Agriculture: Home Grown Café in Newark

Vegging Out: Fans of community supported agriculture turn to spots like Home Grown Café.

Buckley’s Tavern Reopens in Centreville

The Centre of it All: A certain popular tavern re-opens in Centreville.

Donnie Scalessa Reopens Café Scalessa’s in Wilmington

Mobbed: Scalessa’s is back with broader flavors, old faves.

“I’ll Never Let You Fall”

Charitable Gift Giving in Delaware

There’s never been a better time to give.

By Dan Bilodeau

ABC Delaware 2012 Excellence in Construction Awards

This special promotional section features winners of the Associated Builders and Contractors Delaware’s 2012 Excellence in Construction Awards.