Top Doctors 2013 Directory: Readers' Choice

The best in their fields, as chosen by Delaware Today’s readers.

By Mark Nardone // Research assistance by Krista Harder


(page 12 of 40)

GASTROENTEROLOGY

Bhavin Dave, MD
810 New Burton Road, No. 1, Dover, 744-9310; Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Medical College

William M. Kaplan, MD
644 S. Queen St., No. 106, Dover, 678-9002; Hahnemann University School of Medicine

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7:30 AMDisney's Peter Pan Jr.

Disney’s Peter Pan JR.  will be performed by the Aldersgate Youth Players at Aldersgate United Methodist Church 2313 Concord Pike in Wilmington on: Friday, March 7th at 7 p.m....

Cost: Free but Donations will be gratefully accepted.

Where:
Aldersgate United Methodist Church
2313 Concord Pike
Wilmington, DE  19803
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Sponsor: Aldersgate United Methodist Church
Telephone: 610-388-2120
Contact Name: Janet Atwater
Website »

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9:00 AM - 6:00 PMOrchid Extravaganza at Longwood Gardens

Escape the cold of winter during Orchid Extravaganza. Explore a magical world of orchids where thousands of colorful blooms drape from walls, flow from baskets, and form captivating archways in...

Cost: Adults $18; Children 5-18 $8; Seniors $15; Children 4 and under FREE

Where:
Longwood Gardens
1001 Longwood Road
Kennett Square, PA  19348
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Sponsor: Longwood Gardens
Telephone: 610-388-1000
Website »

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9:30 AM - 4:30 AMFashion Meets Science: Introducing Nylon

On April 6, Hagley Museum and Library opens "Fashion Meets Science: Introducing Nylon." Seventy-five years ago on October 27, 1938, a brand new material named nylon was announced to the public....

Cost: free-$14

Where:
Hagley Museum and Library
201 Hagley Creek Road
Greenville, DE  19807
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Sponsor: Hagley Museum and Library
Telephone: 302-658-2400
Website »

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9:30 AM - 4:30 PMCharlie & Kiwi's Evolutionary Adventure

Exhibits, activities, live birds, and an engaging story introduce the basics of evolution through the eyes of Charlie, a young boy writing a report about his favorite bird—the...

Cost: Adults: $9 Children (3-17): $7 Seniors (60+): $8 Under 3: FREE Members: FREE

Where:
Delaware Museum of Natural History
4840 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE  19807
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9:30 AM - 4:30 PMSampler Sundays

On Sundays in February and March, visitors can get a taste of Hagley for only $5. They will get to sample much of what our members value so much – the beautiful Brandywine, the historic powder...

Cost: 5

Where:
Hagley Museum and Library
201 Hagley Creek Road
Greenville, DE  19807
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Telephone: 302-658-2400
Website »

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10:00 AM - 4:00 PMFashion, Circus, Spectacle: Photographs by Scott Heiser

Best known for his innovative photographs of the fashion runways for Interview magazine, Scott Heiser was a talented photographer who documented a wide range of public entertainments...

Cost: Museum Admission

Where:
Delaware Art Museum
2301 Kentmere Parkway
Wilmington, DE  19806
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More information
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM“Blessed are the Peacemakers”: Violet Oakley’s The Angel of Victory (1941)

Violet Oakley (1874–1961) was an illustrator, stained-glass designer and the first American woman to find fame in the burgeoning field of public mural painting. Throughout her 60-year...

Cost: Museum Admission

Where:
Delaware Art Museum
2301 Kentmere Parkway
Wilmington, DE  19806
View map »

More information
10:00 AM - 5:00 PMThe Flowering of American Tinware

  This pocket-size exhibition highlights the collection of decorated tinware that Henry Francis du Pont acquired from antiques dealers in New England and Pennsylvania, particularly from...

Cost: Members free. Included with admission.

Where:
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
5105 Kennett Pike (RT 52)
Winterthur, DE  19735
View map »


Telephone: 302.888.4600
Contact Name: Winterthur Information
Website »

More information
10:00 AM - 5:00 PMFrogs: Nature's Messenger

Visit Adventure Aquarium this winter to experience Frogs: Nature’s Messenger, a limited-time opportunity to discover more than 20 kinds of frogs and see the world through their eyes....

Cost: 18.95 - $24.95

Where:
Adventure Aquarium
1 Riverside Drive
Camden, NJ  08103
View map »


Telephone: 610-455-2755
Contact Name: Corrinne Kluge
Website »

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10:00 AMDelaware Chamber Music Festival Musical Brunch: Puttin' On the Ritz

Think Art Deco...Fred Astaire...The Great Gatsby...The Roaring 20's...flappers...top hats...and bathtub gin! The Delaware Chamber Music Festival's third annual delicious musical...

Cost: $65-$75

Where:
Deerfield Golf Club
507 Thompson Station Road
Newark, DE  19711
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Sponsor: Delaware Chamber Music Festival
Telephone: 302.442-0572
Contact Name: Angie Edwards
Website »

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10:00 AMAmerican Girl Fashion Show

A fun event for mommy, daughter bonding, a little girl's birthday, or a family outing, the Ronald McDonald House of Wilmingtion hosts the 2014 American Girl Fashion Show. Ticket purchases...

Cost: $32.50 per ticket- price includes admission to the show and a meal

Where:
The Chase Center
Wilmington , DE


Sponsor: Ronald McDonald House of Wilmington
Telephone: 302-656-4847
Website »

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10:00 AM - 5:00 PMKay Healy

  Kay Healy E. Avery Draper Showcase December 7, 2013 – March 16, 2014   A solo exhibition of recent soft, sewn sculptures of domestic interiors, Healy’s exhibition introduces...

Cost: Free

Where:
Delaware Center For The Contemporary Arts
200 S Madison St
Wilmington, DE  19801
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10:00 AM - 10:15 AMZoo Tales

Join us as we read a fun story about animals or nature and meet a live animal friend! Zoo Tales takes place on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month. Programs typically last approximately 20...

Cost: Free with paid admission to the zoo

Where:
Brandywine Zoo
1001 North Park Drive
Wilmington, DE  19802
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Telephone: 3025717850 x208
Contact Name: Jacque Williamson
Website »

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10:00 AMUnder the Influence - Contemporary Artists and the Masters Who Inspire Them

All artists study the Masters in varying degrees. They glean technique, application, ideas, composition, spatial relationships, colors, meaning and a host of other information that informs their...

Cost: Free Admission

Where:
Somerville Manning Gallery
101 Stone Block Row
Breck's Mill, 2nd Floor
Greenville, DE  19807
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Sponsor: Somerville Manning Gallery
Telephone: 302 652 0271
Contact Name: Marisa Nolan
Website »

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10:00 AM - 5:00 PMMFA Biennial 2013

  MFA Biennial Carole Bieber and Marc Ham Gallery Dupont II Gallery October 26, 2013 – March 9, 2014   This dynamic group exhibition presents the work of many of today’s most...

Cost: Free

Where:
Delaware Center For The Contemporary Arts
200
Wilmington, DE  19801
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PMLittle White Cubes: Artists’ Makeshift Galleries

  Little White Cubes: Artists’ Makeshift Galleries Constance S. and Robert J. Hennessy Project Space December 7, 2013 – April 6, 2014   This exhibition showcases a series of...

Cost: Free

Where:
Delaware Center For The Contemporary Arts
200 S Madison St
Wilmington, DE  19801
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PMSublime Creatures: The Animal-Human Hybrids of Hunter Clarke

  Sublime Creatures: The Animal-Human Hybrids of Hunter Clarke Beckler Family Members’ Gallery November 16, 2013 – March 9, 2014   Clarke’s paintings portray hybrid animal-human...

Cost: Free

Where:
Delaware Center For The Contemporary Arts
200 S Madison St
Wilmington, DE  19801
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11:00 AM - 4:00 PMForging Faith, Building Freedom

Forging Faith, Building Freedom: African American Faith Experiences in Delaware, 1800-1980, opening at the Delaware History Museum on September 27, 2013, will celebrate two important...

Cost: 6/adults, $5/military/seniors/students, $4/youth (ages 3-18)

Where:
Delaware History Museum
504 North Market Street
Wilmington, DE  19801
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Sponsor: Delaware Historical Society
Telephone: (302)295-2400
Website »

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1:00 PMSecond Sunday Family Workshop: Southwest Ceramics

Kids and families can drop in anytime between 1 and 4 p.m. to participate in this open workshop. The abstract designs on pottery from the Hopi, Zuni, and Pueblo peoples of the Southwest...

Cost: Free with Museum admission

Where:
Penn Museum
3260 South St
Philadelphia, PA  19104
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3:00 PMVery Hungry Caterpillar

The little caterpillar returns, along with an assortment of favorite puppet characters all on stage in black light. This triple-bill includes Caterpillar’s metamorphosis into a beautiful...

Cost: $14 Adults/ $10 Children

Where:
The Grand Opera House
818 Market St.
Wilmington, DE  19801
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3:00 PMRomantic Fury in Classical Forms

The Newark Symphony will perform at 3:00 p.m. on 3/9/14, a concert featuring Beethoven's Egmont Overture, Wieniawski's Violin concerto No. 2, featuring Daniel Kim, soloist.  The...

Cost: Adults $20, Senior $15, Student $10, under 12 Free

Where:
The Independence School
1300 Paper Mill Road
Newark, DE  19711
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Sponsor: Newark Symphony Orchestra
Telephone: (3020 369-3466
Contact Name: Jen Zappo Whisler
Website »

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7:30 PM - 9:30 PMLes Pêcheurs de Perles (The Pearl Fishers)

On March 7th (7:30pm) and 9 (2pm) we present Bizet’s Les Pêcheurs de Perles (The Pearl Fishers) in concert.  Although less well-known than Carmen, it is every bit as memorable!...

Cost: 25-$60

Where:
OperaDelaware Studio
4 South Poplar Street
Wilmington, DE  19801
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Sponsor: OperaDelaware
Telephone: 302.442.7809
Contact Name: Mary Wilcosky
Website »

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Young at Art

Take in a juried exhibition of works by elementary, middle and high school artists from throughout Sussex County.

Where:
Rehoboth Art League
12 Dodds Lane
Rehoboth Beach , DE
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Telephone: 227-8408
Website »

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Philadelphia Flower Show

Prep your peepers for all things pretty at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia. This year’s show is “ARTiculture,” where art meets horticulture. 

Where:
, DE


Telephone: (215) 988-8899
Website »

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Kay Healey

Kay Healey shows sewn sculptures of domestic interiors.

Where:
Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts
200 S. Madison St.
Wilmington, DE
View map »


Telephone: 656-6466
Website »

More information
Fifth Annual High School Art Exhibit

Check out the crème de la crème of high school artists. Talent is culled from 26 high schools in six states.

Where:
Delaware College of Art and Design
600 N. Market St.
Wilmington, DE
View map »


Telephone: 622-8000
Website »

More information
Magnum Opus: The Alchemical Process in Art

Did you read “The Alchemist?” Then you might dig this, a study exploring the field of alchemy as it relates to the artistic process.

Where:
Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts
200 S. Madison St.
Wilmington, DE
View map »


Telephone: 656-6466
Website »

More information
George Lorio

The individual artist fellow in sculpture exhibits at the Mezzanine Gallery.

Where:
Delaware Division of the Arts
820 N. French St.
Wilmington, DE
View map »


Telephone: 577-8278
Website »

More information
A Date with Art: The Business of Illustrated Calendars

Howard Pyle, Maxfield Parrish, Norman Rockwell and N.C. Wyeth created some of their best-known images for advertising calendars. Check out the iconic images.

Where:
Brandywine River Museum
U.S. 1
Chadds Ford, PA
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Telephone: (610) 388-2700
Website »

More information
DFVA Spring Art Show

The Delaware Foundation for the Visual Arts presents its 15th annual show at the Hagley Museum Soda House, with more than 50 Brandywine-area artists exhibiting and selling original new works...

Where:
200 Hagley Road
Wilmington, DE
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Website »

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Spa Getaway Package

Enjoy a two night getaway at the beautiful, waterfront Indian River Marina Cottages in Delaware Seashore State Park.  The Spa Getaway Package features treatments at Made...

Cost: 446 for 4 people

Where:
Cottages at the Indian River Marina
39415 Inlet Road
Rehoboth Beach, DE  19971
View map »

More information
Nature's Bounty: Nature-Inspired Art - Art Loop Opening

Nature’s Bounty: Nature-Inspired Art is a collaborative exhibit developed by the Museum and the Delaware College of Art and Design featuring works of art by DCAD students who draw...

Cost: Free with admission

Where:
Delaware Museum of Natural History
4840 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE  19807
View map »

More information
Seussical

The Delaware Children’s Theater goes where it’s never gone before: to the land of the Cat in the Hat, of course. Join it for a fantastical musical adventure through the world as only...

Where:
Delaware Children’s Theatre
1014 Delaware Ave.
Wilmington, DE
View map »


Telephone: 655-1014
Website »

More information
Blessed are the Peacemakers

Violet Oakley was the first woman to receive a commission to paint a public mural. She was also a student of local illustrator Howard Pyle who was highly influenced by the Pre-Raphaelite...

Where:
Delaware Art Museum
Wilmington, DE


Telephone: 302-571-9590
Website »

More information
Faces of the Collection


A multicultural exploration of the human face.

Where:
The University of Delaware, University Museums
Old College Gallery
Newark, DE
View map »


Telephone: 302-831-8037
Website »

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The Full Monty

The New Candlelight Theatre starts its season with a tale of unemployed men who grin and, well, bare it.

Where:
The New Candlelight Theatre
2208 Millers Road
Ardentown, DE
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Telephone: 302-475-2313
Website »

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FreshPAINT: African-American art at UD

Works from the Paul R. Jones Collection of African-American art are showcased.

Where:
University Museums
Mechanical Hall Gallery
Newark, DE
View map »


Telephone: 302-831-8037
Website »

More information
N.C. Wyeth’s America in the Making

N.C. Wyeth was quite the patriot. His take on Coronado’s 16th-century expedition and Abraham Lincoln’s second inaugural address, plus 10 other important American moments, are on display.

Where:
Brandywine River Museum
U.S. 1
Chadds Ford, PA
View map »


Telephone: (610) 388-2700
Website »

More information
Bill Cosby

We’re pretty sure this guy needs no introduction. So we’ll just put it this way—we’ve heard he’s funny. Go.

Where:
DuPont Theatre
1007 N. Market St.
Wilmington, DE
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Website »

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The Exonerated

Sometimes our justice system works. But when it doesn’t, the effects are staggering. Hear the true stories of six innocent death row inmates released from prison after their convictions...

Where:
Delaware Theatre Company
200 Water St.
Wilmington, DE
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Website »

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Faust

What would you trade your soul for? UD’s Resident Ensemble Players bring the world-famous “Faust” to the stage.

Where:
Resident Ensemble Players
Thompson Theatre, Roselle Center for the Arts
110 Orchard Road
Newark, DE
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Telephone: 831-2201
Website »

More information
Wrought With Careful Hand: Ties of Kinship on Delaware Samplers

The Biggs Museum of American Art celebrates all things needlework in March with an exhibit, a three-day symposium including classes (March 21-23) and a day of free lectures (March 22).

Where:
The Biggs Museum of American Art
406 Federal St.
Dover, DE
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Website »

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9:00 AMU.S. Senator Chris Coons' Opportunity: Africa Conference 2014

Senator Coon's third annual Opportunity: Africa conference will be held on March 10, 2014 from 9am to 3pm at the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington, Delaware.  The conference...

Cost: FREE

Where:
Chase Center on the Riverfront
815 Justison Street
Wilmington, DE  19801
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Telephone: (302)425-4890
Website »

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9:00 AM - 6:00 PMOrchid Extravaganza at Longwood Gardens

Escape the cold of winter during Orchid Extravaganza. Explore a magical world of orchids where thousands of colorful blooms drape from walls, flow from baskets, and form captivating archways in...

Cost: Adults $18; Children 5-18 $8; Seniors $15; Children 4 and under FREE

Where:
Longwood Gardens
1001 Longwood Road
Kennett Square, PA  19348
View map »


Sponsor: Longwood Gardens
Telephone: 610-388-1000
Website »

More information
9:30 AM - 4:30 PMCharlie & Kiwi's Evolutionary Adventure

Exhibits, activities, live birds, and an engaging story introduce the basics of evolution through the eyes of Charlie, a young boy writing a report about his favorite bird—the...

Cost: Adults: $9 Children (3-17): $7 Seniors (60+): $8 Under 3: FREE Members: FREE

Where:
Delaware Museum of Natural History
4840 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE  19807
View map »

More information
9:30 AM - 4:30 AMFashion Meets Science: Introducing Nylon

On April 6, Hagley Museum and Library opens "Fashion Meets Science: Introducing Nylon." Seventy-five years ago on October 27, 1938, a brand new material named nylon was announced to the public....

Cost: free-$14

Where:
Hagley Museum and Library
201 Hagley Creek Road
Greenville, DE  19807
View map »


Sponsor: Hagley Museum and Library
Telephone: 302-658-2400
Website »

More information
10:00 AM - 5:00 PMKay Healy

  Kay Healy E. Avery Draper Showcase December 7, 2013 – March 16, 2014   A solo exhibition of recent soft, sewn sculptures of domestic interiors, Healy’s exhibition introduces...

Cost: Free

Where:
Delaware Center For The Contemporary Arts
200 S Madison St
Wilmington, DE  19801
View map »

More information
10:00 AM - 5:00 PMLittle White Cubes: Artists’ Makeshift Galleries

  Little White Cubes: Artists’ Makeshift Galleries Constance S. and Robert J. Hennessy Project Space December 7, 2013 – April 6, 2014   This exhibition showcases a series of...

Cost: Free

Where:
Delaware Center For The Contemporary Arts
200 S Madison St
Wilmington, DE  19801
View map »

More information
10:00 AM - 5:00 PMFrogs: Nature's Messenger

Visit Adventure Aquarium this winter to experience Frogs: Nature’s Messenger, a limited-time opportunity to discover more than 20 kinds of frogs and see the world through their eyes....

Cost: 18.95 - $24.95

Where:
Adventure Aquarium
1 Riverside Drive
Camden, NJ  08103
View map »


Telephone: 610-455-2755
Contact Name: Corrinne Kluge
Website »

More information
10:00 AM - 5:00 PMThe Flowering of American Tinware

  This pocket-size exhibition highlights the collection of decorated tinware that Henry Francis du Pont acquired from antiques dealers in New England and Pennsylvania, particularly from...

Cost: Members free. Included with admission.

Where:
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
5105 Kennett Pike (RT 52)
Winterthur, DE  19735
View map »


Telephone: 302.888.4600
Contact Name: Winterthur Information
Website »

More information
10:00 AMUnder the Influence - Contemporary Artists and the Masters Who Inspire Them

All artists study the Masters in varying degrees. They glean technique, application, ideas, composition, spatial relationships, colors, meaning and a host of other information that informs their...

Cost: Free Admission

Where:
Somerville Manning Gallery
101 Stone Block Row
Breck's Mill, 2nd Floor
Greenville, DE  19807
View map »


Sponsor: Somerville Manning Gallery
Telephone: 302 652 0271
Contact Name: Marisa Nolan
Website »

More information
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM“Blessed are the Peacemakers”: Violet Oakley’s The Angel of Victory (1941)

Violet Oakley (1874–1961) was an illustrator, stained-glass designer and the first American woman to find fame in the burgeoning field of public mural painting. Throughout her 60-year...

Cost: Museum Admission

Where:
Delaware Art Museum
2301 Kentmere Parkway
Wilmington, DE  19806
View map »

More information
10:00 AM - 4:00 PMFashion, Circus, Spectacle: Photographs by Scott Heiser

Best known for his innovative photographs of the fashion runways for Interview magazine, Scott Heiser was a talented photographer who documented a wide range of public entertainments...

Cost: Museum Admission

Where:
Delaware Art Museum
2301 Kentmere Parkway
Wilmington, DE  19806
View map »

More information
11:00 AM - 4:00 PMForging Faith, Building Freedom

Forging Faith, Building Freedom: African American Faith Experiences in Delaware, 1800-1980, opening at the Delaware History Museum on September 27, 2013, will celebrate two important...

Cost: 6/adults, $5/military/seniors/students, $4/youth (ages 3-18)

Where:
Delaware History Museum
504 North Market Street
Wilmington, DE  19801
View map »


Sponsor: Delaware Historical Society
Telephone: (302)295-2400
Website »

More information
Faust

What would you trade your soul for? UD’s Resident Ensemble Players bring the world-famous “Faust” to the stage.

Where:
Resident Ensemble Players
Thompson Theatre, Roselle Center for the Arts
110 Orchard Road
Newark, DE
View map »


Telephone: 831-2201
Website »

More information
Seussical

The Delaware Children’s Theater goes where it’s never gone before: to the land of the Cat in the Hat, of course. Join it for a fantastical musical adventure through the world as only...

Where:
Delaware Children’s Theatre
1014 Delaware Ave.
Wilmington, DE
View map »


Telephone: 655-1014
Website »

More information
Blessed are the Peacemakers

Violet Oakley was the first woman to receive a commission to paint a public mural. She was also a student of local illustrator Howard Pyle who was highly influenced by the Pre-Raphaelite...

Where:
Delaware Art Museum
Wilmington, DE


Telephone: 302-571-9590
Website »

More information
Nature's Bounty: Nature-Inspired Art - Art Loop Opening

Nature’s Bounty: Nature-Inspired Art is a collaborative exhibit developed by the Museum and the Delaware College of Art and Design featuring works of art by DCAD students who draw...

Cost: Free with admission

Where:
Delaware Museum of Natural History
4840 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE  19807
View map »

More information
George Lorio

The individual artist fellow in sculpture exhibits at the Mezzanine Gallery.

Where:
Delaware Division of the Arts
820 N. French St.
Wilmington, DE
View map »


Telephone: 577-8278
Website »

More information
Faces of the Collection


A multicultural exploration of the human face.

Where:
The University of Delaware, University Museums
Old College Gallery
Newark, DE
View map »


Telephone: 302-831-8037
Website »

More information
A Date with Art: The Business of Illustrated Calendars

Howard Pyle, Maxfield Parrish, Norman Rockwell and N.C. Wyeth created some of their best-known images for advertising calendars. Check out the iconic images.

Where:
Brandywine River Museum
U.S. 1
Chadds Ford, PA
View map »


Telephone: (610) 388-2700
Website »

More information
N.C. Wyeth’s America in the Making

N.C. Wyeth was quite the patriot. His take on Coronado’s 16th-century expedition and Abraham Lincoln’s second inaugural address, plus 10 other important American moments, are on display.

Where:
Brandywine River Museum
U.S. 1
Chadds Ford, PA
View map »


Telephone: (610) 388-2700
Website »

More information
Spa Getaway Package

Enjoy a two night getaway at the beautiful, waterfront Indian River Marina Cottages in Delaware Seashore State Park.  The Spa Getaway Package features treatments at Made...

Cost: 446 for 4 people

Where:
Cottages at the Indian River Marina
39415 Inlet Road
Rehoboth Beach, DE  19971
View map »

More information
Alapocas through the Seasons

Exhibit Reception on February 16, 2014 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Blue Ball Barn. The exhibit is the work of the participants from our Photo Hike series with photographer Lynn McDowell. It...

Cost: Free with paid admission (fees in effect starting March 1)

Where:
Blue Ball Barn
1914 West Park Drive
Wilmington, DE  19803
View map »


Telephone: 302-577-1164
Website »

More information
Kay Healey

Kay Healey shows sewn sculptures of domestic interiors.

Where:
Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts
200 S. Madison St.
Wilmington, DE
View map »


Telephone: 656-6466
Website »

More information
Wrought With Careful Hand: Ties of Kinship on Delaware Samplers

The Biggs Museum of American Art celebrates all things needlework in March with an exhibit, a three-day symposium including classes (March 21-23) and a day of free lectures (March 22).

Where:
The Biggs Museum of American Art
406 Federal St.
Dover, DE
View map »


Website »

More information
FreshPAINT: African-American art at UD

Works from the Paul R. Jones Collection of African-American art are showcased.

Where:
University Museums
Mechanical Hall Gallery
Newark, DE
View map »


Telephone: 302-831-8037
Website »

More information
Fifth Annual High School Art Exhibit

Check out the crème de la crème of high school artists. Talent is culled from 26 high schools in six states.

Where:
Delaware College of Art and Design
600 N. Market St.
Wilmington, DE
View map »


Telephone: 622-8000
Website »

More information
Magnum Opus: The Alchemical Process in Art

Did you read “The Alchemist?” Then you might dig this, a study exploring the field of alchemy as it relates to the artistic process.

Where:
Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts
200 S. Madison St.
Wilmington, DE
View map »


Telephone: 656-6466
Website »

More information
Young at Art

Take in a juried exhibition of works by elementary, middle and high school artists from throughout Sussex County.

Where:
Rehoboth Art League
12 Dodds Lane
Rehoboth Beach , DE
View map »


Telephone: 227-8408
Website »

More information
Call for Folk Artists: Pawpaw Folk Festival Poster Artwork

Creative Folk Artwork to be used for posters and flyers for the 2014 Pawpaw Folk Festival.  Submissions will be accepted from January 1through March 31. 

Cost: 25 entry fee

Where:
Alapocas Run State Park
1914 West Park Drive
Wilmington , DE  19803
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Sponsor: Friends of Wilmington Parks
Telephone: 302-577-7020
Website »

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5:00 AM - 8:00 AM15th Annual Women of Distinction Celebration - Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay

Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay will honor Terri Kelly, President and CEO of W.L. Gore & Associates, at the 15th Annual Women of Distinction program on Tuesday, March 11, 2014. Every honoree of...

Cost: $175

Where:
Hotel duPont
42 W. 11th Street
Wilmington, DE  19801
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Sponsor: Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay
Telephone: (302) 778-0293
Contact Name: Eileen Pelham
Website »

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9:00 AM - 6:00 PMOrchid Extravaganza at Longwood Gardens

Escape the cold of winter during Orchid Extravaganza. Explore a magical world of orchids where thousands of colorful blooms drape from walls, flow from baskets, and form captivating archways in...

Cost: Adults $18; Children 5-18 $8; Seniors $15; Children 4 and under FREE

Where:
Longwood Gardens
1001 Longwood Road
Kennett Square, PA  19348
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Sponsor: Longwood Gardens
Telephone: 610-388-1000
Website »

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9:30 AM - 10:15 AMBaby & Me at the Brandywine Zoo (Ages 6 months - 18 months)

Baby and Me is a series of fun programs held on Tuesdays January 21st-March 25th geared toward babies ages 6 – 18 months old.  Through hands-on activities and sensory exploration, we will help...

Cost: 8 per child/ $7 per adult. $6 per child/adult free for DZS Members

Where:
Brandywine Zoo
1001 North Park Drive
Wilmington, DE  19802
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Telephone: 302-571-7850
Contact Name: Jacque Williamson
Website »

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9:30 AM - 4:30 PMCharlie & Kiwi's Evolutionary Adventure

Exhibits, activities, live birds, and an engaging story introduce the basics of evolution through the eyes of Charlie, a young boy writing a report about his favorite bird—the...

Cost: Adults: $9 Children (3-17): $7 Seniors (60+): $8 Under 3: FREE Members: FREE

Where:
Delaware Museum of Natural History
4840 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE  19807
View map »

More information
9:30 AM - 4:30 AMFashion Meets Science: Introducing Nylon

On April 6, Hagley Museum and Library opens "Fashion Meets Science: Introducing Nylon." Seventy-five years ago on October 27, 1938, a brand new material named nylon was announced to the public....

Cost: free-$14

Where:
Hagley Museum and Library
201 Hagley Creek Road
Greenville, DE  19807
View map »


Sponsor: Hagley Museum and Library
Telephone: 302-658-2400
Website »

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10:00 AM - 5:00 PMKay Healy

  Kay Healy E. Avery Draper Showcase December 7, 2013 – March 16, 2014   A solo exhibition of recent soft, sewn sculptures of domestic interiors, Healy’s exhibition introduces...

Cost: Free

Where:
Delaware Center For The Contemporary Arts
200 S Madison St
Wilmington, DE  19801
View map »

More information
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM“Blessed are the Peacemakers”: Violet Oakley’s The Angel of Victory (1941)

Violet Oakley (1874–1961) was an illustrator, stained-glass designer and the first American woman to find fame in the burgeoning field of public mural painting. Throughout her 60-year...

Cost: Museum Admission

Where:
Delaware Art Museum
2301 Kentmere Parkway
Wilmington, DE  19806
View map »

More information
10:00 AM - 5:00 PMLittle White Cubes: Artists’ Makeshift Galleries

  Little White Cubes: Artists’ Makeshift Galleries Constance S. and Robert J. Hennessy Project Space December 7, 2013 – April 6, 2014   This exhibition showcases a series of...

Cost: Free

Where:
Delaware Center For The Contemporary Arts
200 S Madison St
Wilmington, DE  19801
View map »

More information
10:00 AM - 4:00 PMFashion, Circus, Spectacle: Photographs by Scott Heiser

Best known for his innovative photographs of the fashion runways for Interview magazine, Scott Heiser was a talented photographer who documented a wide range of public entertainments...

Cost: Museum Admission

Where:
Delaware Art Museum
2301 Kentmere Parkway
Wilmington, DE  19806
View map »

More information
10:00 AMUnder the Influence - Contemporary Artists and the Masters Who Inspire Them

All artists study the Masters in varying degrees. They glean technique, application, ideas, composition, spatial relationships, colors, meaning and a host of other information that informs their...

Cost: Free Admission

Where:
Somerville Manning Gallery
101 Stone Block Row
Breck's Mill, 2nd Floor
Greenville, DE  19807
View map »


Sponsor: Somerville Manning Gallery
Telephone: 302 652 0271
Contact Name: Marisa Nolan
Website »

More information
10:00 AM - 5:00 PMFrogs: Nature's Messenger

Visit Adventure Aquarium this winter to experience Frogs: Nature’s Messenger, a limited-time opportunity to discover more than 20 kinds of frogs and see the world through their eyes....

Cost: 18.95 - $24.95

Where:
Adventure Aquarium
1 Riverside Drive
Camden, NJ  08103
View map »


Telephone: 610-455-2755
Contact Name: Corrinne Kluge
Website »

More information
10:00 AM - 5:00 PMThe Flowering of American Tinware

  This pocket-size exhibition highlights the collection of decorated tinware that Henry Francis du Pont acquired from antiques dealers in New England and Pennsylvania, particularly from...

Cost: Members free. Included with admission.

Where:
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
5105 Kennett Pike (RT 52)
Winterthur, DE  19735
View map »


Telephone: 302.888.4600
Contact Name: Winterthur Information
Website »

More information
11:00 AM - 4:00 PMForging Faith, Building Freedom

Forging Faith, Building Freedom: African American Faith Experiences in Delaware, 1800-1980, opening at the Delaware History Museum on September 27, 2013, will celebrate two important...

Cost: 6/adults, $5/military/seniors/students, $4/youth (ages 3-18)

Where:
Delaware History Museum
504 North Market Street
Wilmington, DE  19801
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Sponsor: Delaware Historical Society
Telephone: (302)295-2400
Website »

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12:00 PM - 1:00 PMGarden Walk Buffalo: An Armchair Tour & Preview of July Trip

Last year’s excursion to Garden Walk Buffalo and western New York’s horticulture gems was a huge success. Join TheDCH staffer Marcia Stephenson for a presentation about this...

Cost: Free

Where:
Lincoln Towers
1810 N Dupont Street
Wilmington, DE  19806
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Telephone: 302-658-6262
Contact Name: Helen Anderson
Website »

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A Date with Art: The Business of Illustrated Calendars

Howard Pyle, Maxfield Parrish, Norman Rockwell and N.C. Wyeth created some of their best-known images for advertising calendars. Check out the iconic images.

Where:
Brandywine River Museum
U.S. 1
Chadds Ford, PA
View map »


Telephone: (610) 388-2700
Website »

More information
N.C. Wyeth’s America in the Making

N.C. Wyeth was quite the patriot. His take on Coronado’s 16th-century expedition and Abraham Lincoln’s second inaugural address, plus 10 other important American moments, are on display.

Where:
Brandywine River Museum
U.S. 1
Chadds Ford, PA
View map »


Telephone: (610) 388-2700
Website »

More information
Alapocas through the Seasons

Exhibit Reception on February 16, 2014 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Blue Ball Barn. The exhibit is the work of the participants from our Photo Hike series with photographer Lynn McDowell. It...

Cost: Free with paid admission (fees in effect starting March 1)

Where:
Blue Ball Barn
1914 West Park Drive
Wilmington, DE  19803
View map »


Telephone: 302-577-1164
Website »

More information
Kay Healey

Kay Healey shows sewn sculptures of domestic interiors.

Where:
Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts
200 S. Madison St.
Wilmington, DE
View map »


Telephone: 656-6466
Website »

More information
Spa Getaway Package

Enjoy a two night getaway at the beautiful, waterfront Indian River Marina Cottages in Delaware Seashore State Park.  The Spa Getaway Package features treatments at Made...

Cost: 446 for 4 people

Where:
Cottages at the Indian River Marina
39415 Inlet Road
Rehoboth Beach, DE  19971
View map »

More information
Seussical

The Delaware Children’s Theater goes where it’s never gone before: to the land of the Cat in the Hat, of course. Join it for a fantastical musical adventure through the world as only...

Where:
Delaware Children’s Theatre
1014 Delaware Ave.
Wilmington, DE
View map »


Telephone: 655-1014
Website »

More information
Blessed are the Peacemakers

Violet Oakley was the first woman to receive a commission to paint a public mural. She was also a student of local illustrator Howard Pyle who was highly influenced by the Pre-Raphaelite...

Where:
Delaware Art Museum
Wilmington, DE


Telephone: 302-571-9590
Website »

More information
Nature's Bounty: Nature-Inspired Art - Art Loop Opening

Nature’s Bounty: Nature-Inspired Art is a collaborative exhibit developed by the Museum and the Delaware College of Art and Design featuring works of art by DCAD students who draw...

Cost: Free with admission

Where:
Delaware Museum of Natural History
4840 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE  19807
View map »

More information
Call for Folk Artists: Pawpaw Folk Festival Poster Artwork

Creative Folk Artwork to be used for posters and flyers for the 2014 Pawpaw Folk Festival.  Submissions will be accepted from January 1through March 31. 

Cost: 25 entry fee

Where:
Alapocas Run State Park
1914 West Park Drive
Wilmington , DE  19803
View map »


Sponsor: Friends of Wilmington Parks
Telephone: 302-577-7020
Website »

More information
Faust

What would you trade your soul for? UD’s Resident Ensemble Players bring the world-famous “Faust” to the stage.

Where:
Resident Ensemble Players
Thompson Theatre, Roselle Center for the Arts
110 Orchard Road
Newark, DE
View map »


Telephone: 831-2201
Website »

More information
Young at Art

Take in a juried exhibition of works by elementary, middle and high school artists from throughout Sussex County.

Where:
Rehoboth Art League
12 Dodds Lane
Rehoboth Beach , DE
View map »


Telephone: 227-8408
Website »

More information
Wrought With Careful Hand: Ties of Kinship on Delaware Samplers

The Biggs Museum of American Art celebrates all things needlework in March with an exhibit, a three-day symposium including classes (March 21-23) and a day of free lectures (March 22).

Where:
The Biggs Museum of American Art
406 Federal St.
Dover, DE
View map »


Website »

More information
Fifth Annual High School Art Exhibit

Check out the crème de la crème of high school artists. Talent is culled from 26 high schools in six states.

Where:
Delaware College of Art and Design
600 N. Market St.
Wilmington, DE
View map »


Telephone: 622-8000
Website »

More information
Faces of the Collection


A multicultural exploration of the human face.

Where:
The University of Delaware, University Museums
Old College Gallery
Newark, DE
View map »


Telephone: 302-831-8037
Website »

More information
George Lorio

The individual artist fellow in sculpture exhibits at the Mezzanine Gallery.

Where:
Delaware Division of the Arts
820 N. French St.
Wilmington, DE
View map »


Telephone: 577-8278
Website »

More information
Magnum Opus: The Alchemical Process in Art

Did you read “The Alchemist?” Then you might dig this, a study exploring the field of alchemy as it relates to the artistic process.

Where:
Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts
200 S. Madison St.
Wilmington, DE
View map »


Telephone: 656-6466
Website »

More information
FreshPAINT: African-American art at UD

Works from the Paul R. Jones Collection of African-American art are showcased.

Where:
University Museums
Mechanical Hall Gallery
Newark, DE
View map »


Telephone: 302-831-8037
Website »

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9:00 AM - 6:00 PMOrchid Extravaganza at Longwood Gardens

Escape the cold of winter during Orchid Extravaganza. Explore a magical world of orchids where thousands of colorful blooms drape from walls, flow from baskets, and form captivating archways in...

Cost: Adults $18; Children 5-18 $8; Seniors $15; Children 4 and under FREE

Where:
Longwood Gardens
1001 Longwood Road
Kennett Square, PA  19348
View map »


Sponsor: Longwood Gardens
Telephone: 610-388-1000
Website »

More information
9:30 AM - 4:30 AMFashion Meets Science: Introducing Nylon

On April 6, Hagley Museum and Library opens "Fashion Meets Science: Introducing Nylon." Seventy-five years ago on October 27, 1938, a brand new material named nylon was announced to the public....

Cost: free-$14

Where:
Hagley Museum and Library
201 Hagley Creek Road
Greenville, DE  19807
View map »


Sponsor: Hagley Museum and Library
Telephone: 302-658-2400
Website »

More information
9:30 AM - 4:30 PMCharlie & Kiwi's Evolutionary Adventure

Exhibits, activities, live birds, and an engaging story introduce the basics of evolution through the eyes of Charlie, a young boy writing a report about his favorite bird—the...

Cost: Adults: $9 Children (3-17): $7 Seniors (60+): $8 Under 3: FREE Members: FREE

Where:
Delaware Museum of Natural History
4840 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE  19807
View map »

More information
10:00 AM - 5:00 PMKay Healy

  Kay Healy E. Avery Draper Showcase December 7, 2013 – March 16, 2014   A solo exhibition of recent soft, sewn sculptures of domestic interiors, Healy’s exhibition introduces...

Cost: Free

Where:
Delaware Center For The Contemporary Arts
200 S Madison St
Wilmington, DE  19801
View map »

More information
10:00 AMUnder the Influence - Contemporary Artists and the Masters Who Inspire Them

All artists study the Masters in varying degrees. They glean technique, application, ideas, composition, spatial relationships, colors, meaning and a host of other information that informs their...

Cost: Free Admission

Where:
Somerville Manning Gallery
101 Stone Block Row
Breck's Mill, 2nd Floor
Greenville, DE  19807
View map »


Sponsor: Somerville Manning Gallery
Telephone: 302 652 0271
Contact Name: Marisa Nolan
Website »

More information
10:00 AM - 5:00 PMLittle White Cubes: Artists’ Makeshift Galleries

  Little White Cubes: Artists’ Makeshift Galleries Constance S. and Robert J. Hennessy Project Space December 7, 2013 – April 6, 2014   This exhibition showcases a series of...

Cost: Free

Where:
Delaware Center For The Contemporary Arts
200 S Madison St
Wilmington, DE  19801
View map »

More information
10:00 AM - 5:00 PMFrogs: Nature's Messenger

Visit Adventure Aquarium this winter to experience Frogs: Nature’s Messenger, a limited-time opportunity to discover more than 20 kinds of frogs and see the world through their eyes....

Cost: 18.95 - $24.95

Where:
Adventure Aquarium
1 Riverside Drive
Camden, NJ  08103
View map »


Telephone: 610-455-2755
Contact Name: Corrinne Kluge
Website »

More information
10:00 AM - 5:00 PMThe Flowering of American Tinware

  This pocket-size exhibition highlights the collection of decorated tinware that Henry Francis du Pont acquired from antiques dealers in New England and Pennsylvania, particularly from...

Cost: Members free. Included with admission.

Where:
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
5105 Kennett Pike (RT 52)
Winterthur, DE  19735
View map »


Telephone: 302.888.4600
Contact Name: Winterthur Information
Website »

More information
10:00 AM - 4:00 PMFashion, Circus, Spectacle: Photographs by Scott Heiser

Best known for his innovative photographs of the fashion runways for Interview magazine, Scott Heiser was a talented photographer who documented a wide range of public entertainments...

Cost: Museum Admission

Where:
Delaware Art Museum
2301 Kentmere Parkway
Wilmington, DE  19806
View map »

More information
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM“Blessed are the Peacemakers”: Violet Oakley’s The Angel of Victory (1941)

Violet Oakley (1874–1961) was an illustrator, stained-glass designer and the first American woman to find fame in the burgeoning field of public mural painting. Throughout her 60-year...

Cost: Museum Admission

Where:
Delaware Art Museum
2301 Kentmere Parkway
Wilmington, DE  19806
View map »

More information
11:00 AM - 4:00 PMForging Faith, Building Freedom

Forging Faith, Building Freedom: African American Faith Experiences in Delaware, 1800-1980, opening at the Delaware History Museum on September 27, 2013, will celebrate two important...

Cost: 6/adults, $5/military/seniors/students, $4/youth (ages 3-18)

Where:
Delaware History Museum
504 North Market Street
Wilmington, DE  19801
View map »


Sponsor: Delaware Historical Society
Telephone: (302)295-2400
Website »

More information
4:00 PMRehoboth Beach Film Society's Read a Movie series presents "Hollow Man"

Hollow Man Wed, March 12 at 4:00 pm Hollow Man is a sci-fi thriller-horror film based on the H.G. Wells short story “The Invisible Man” and was nominated for an Academy...

Cost: Free

Where:
Rehoboth Beach Public Library
226 Rehoboth Ave.
Rehoboth Beach, DE  19971
View map »


Sponsor: Rehoboth Beach Film Society
Telephone: 302-645-9095
Contact Name: Dave Ruffner
Website »

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5:00 PMClassical Revolution Delaware

Classical Revolution (CR) was founded in 2006 in San Francisco when several former and current San Francisco Conservatory of Music students met at Revolution Cafe for a public chamber music...

Cost: Free

Where:
World Cafe Live at the Queen
500 N. Market Street
Wilmington, DE  19801
View map »


Sponsor: World Cafe Live at the Queen
Telephone: 302-994-1400
Contact Name: Box Office
Website »

More information
Fifth Annual High School Art Exhibit

Check out the crème de la crème of high school artists. Talent is culled from 26 high schools in six states.

Where:
Delaware College of Art and Design
600 N. Market St.
Wilmington, DE
View map »


Telephone: 622-8000
Website »

More information
Faust

What would you trade your soul for? UD’s Resident Ensemble Players bring the world-famous “Faust” to the stage.

Where:
Resident Ensemble Players
Thompson Theatre, Roselle Center for the Arts
110 Orchard Road
Newark, DE
View map »


Telephone: 831-2201
Website »

More information
Wrought With Careful Hand: Ties of Kinship on Delaware Samplers

The Biggs Museum of American Art celebrates all things needlework in March with an exhibit, a three-day symposium including classes (March 21-23) and a day of free lectures (March 22).

Where:
The Biggs Museum of American Art
406 Federal St.
Dover, DE
View map »


Website »

More information
N.C. Wyeth’s America in the Making

N.C. Wyeth was quite the patriot. His take on Coronado’s 16th-century expedition and Abraham Lincoln’s second inaugural address, plus 10 other important American moments, are on display.

Where:
Brandywine River Museum
U.S. 1
Chadds Ford, PA
View map »


Telephone: (610) 388-2700
Website »

More information
Seussical

The Delaware Children’s Theater goes where it’s never gone before: to the land of the Cat in the Hat, of course. Join it for a fantastical musical adventure through the world as only...

Where:
Delaware Children’s Theatre
1014 Delaware Ave.
Wilmington, DE
View map »


Telephone: 655-1014
Website »

More information
Spa Getaway Package

Enjoy a two night getaway at the beautiful, waterfront Indian River Marina Cottages in Delaware Seashore State Park.  The Spa Getaway Package features treatments at Made...

Cost: 446 for 4 people

Where:
Cottages at the Indian River Marina
39415 Inlet Road
Rehoboth Beach, DE  19971
View map »

More information
Young at Art

Take in a juried exhibition of works by elementary, middle and high school artists from throughout Sussex County.

Where:
Rehoboth Art League
12 Dodds Lane
Rehoboth Beach , DE
View map »


Telephone: 227-8408
Website »

More information
Magnum Opus: The Alchemical Process in Art

Did you read “The Alchemist?” Then you might dig this, a study exploring the field of alchemy as it relates to the artistic process.

Where:
Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts
200 S. Madison St.
Wilmington, DE
View map »


Telephone: 656-6466
Website »

More information
George Lorio

The individual artist fellow in sculpture exhibits at the Mezzanine Gallery.

Where:
Delaware Division of the Arts
820 N. French St.
Wilmington, DE
View map »


Telephone: 577-8278
Website »

More information
Faces of the Collection


A multicultural exploration of the human face.

Where:
The University of Delaware, University Museums
Old College Gallery
Newark, DE
View map »


Telephone: 302-831-8037
Website »

More information
Alapocas through the Seasons

Exhibit Reception on February 16, 2014 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Blue Ball Barn. The exhibit is the work of the participants from our Photo Hike series with photographer Lynn McDowell. It...

Cost: Free with paid admission (fees in effect starting March 1)

Where:
Blue Ball Barn
1914 West Park Drive
Wilmington, DE  19803
View map »


Telephone: 302-577-1164
Website »

More information
A Date with Art: The Business of Illustrated Calendars

Howard Pyle, Maxfield Parrish, Norman Rockwell and N.C. Wyeth created some of their best-known images for advertising calendars. Check out the iconic images.

Where:
Brandywine River Museum
U.S. 1
Chadds Ford, PA
View map »


Telephone: (610) 388-2700
Website »

More information
Call for Folk Artists: Pawpaw Folk Festival Poster Artwork

Creative Folk Artwork to be used for posters and flyers for the 2014 Pawpaw Folk Festival.  Submissions will be accepted from January 1through March 31. 

Cost: 25 entry fee

Where:
Alapocas Run State Park
1914 West Park Drive
Wilmington , DE  19803
View map »


Sponsor: Friends of Wilmington Parks
Telephone: 302-577-7020
Website »

More information
Nature's Bounty: Nature-Inspired Art - Art Loop Opening

Nature’s Bounty: Nature-Inspired Art is a collaborative exhibit developed by the Museum and the Delaware College of Art and Design featuring works of art by DCAD students who draw...

Cost: Free with admission

Where:
Delaware Museum of Natural History
4840 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE  19807
View map »

More information
FreshPAINT: African-American art at UD

Works from the Paul R. Jones Collection of African-American art are showcased.

Where:
University Museums
Mechanical Hall Gallery
Newark, DE
View map »


Telephone: 302-831-8037
Website »

More information
Kay Healey

Kay Healey shows sewn sculptures of domestic interiors.

Where:
Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts
200 S. Madison St.
Wilmington, DE
View map »


Telephone: 656-6466
Website »

More information
Blessed are the Peacemakers

Violet Oakley was the first woman to receive a commission to paint a public mural. She was also a student of local illustrator Howard Pyle who was highly influenced by the Pre-Raphaelite...

Where:
Delaware Art Museum
Wilmington, DE


Telephone: 302-571-9590
Website »

More information

Show More...
Show Less...
9:00 AM - 6:00 PMOrchid Extravaganza at Longwood Gardens

Escape the cold of winter during Orchid Extravaganza. Explore a magical world of orchids where thousands of colorful blooms drape from walls, flow from baskets, and form captivating archways in...

Cost: Adults $18; Children 5-18 $8; Seniors $15; Children 4 and under FREE

Where:
Longwood Gardens
1001 Longwood Road
Kennett Square, PA  19348
View map »


Sponsor: Longwood Gardens
Telephone: 610-388-1000
Website »

More information
9:30 AM - 4:30 AMFashion Meets Science: Introducing Nylon

On April 6, Hagley Museum and Library opens "Fashion Meets Science: Introducing Nylon." Seventy-five years ago on October 27, 1938, a brand new material named nylon was announced to the public....

Cost: free-$14

Where:
Hagley Museum and Library
201 Hagley Creek Road
Greenville, DE  19807
View map »


Sponsor: Hagley Museum and Library
Telephone: 302-658-2400
Website »

More information
9:30 AM - 4:30 PMCharlie & Kiwi's Evolutionary Adventure

Exhibits, activities, live birds, and an engaging story introduce the basics of evolution through the eyes of Charlie, a young boy writing a report about his favorite bird—the...

Cost: Adults: $9 Children (3-17): $7 Seniors (60+): $8 Under 3: FREE Members: FREE

Where:
Delaware Museum of Natural History
4840 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE  19807
View map »

More information
9:30 AM - 10:30 AMZoo Kids: Toddlers and Preschool (Ages 18 months - 6 years)

Learn with us through age-appropriate games, crafts, stories, activities, and live animal presentations, toddlers, preschoolers, and their grown up can learn and play together! New themes each...

Cost: 8 per child/ $7 per adult; $6 per child/adult free for DZS Members

Where:
Brandywine Zoo
1001 North Park Drive
Wilmington, DE  19802
View map »


Telephone: 302-571-7850
Contact Name: Jacque Williamson
Website »

More information
10:00 AM - 3:00 PMTheDCH Day Trip: Winterthur March Bank & Museum Exhibit: Costumes of Downton Abbey

Get a double dose of beauty with this two- part tour of Winterthur Museum and Gardens. We’ll begin with a walking tour of the March Bank – Winterthur’s oldest surviving garden built in 1902...

Cost: $25/members; $35/non-members

Where:
Delaware Center for Horticulture
1810 N Dupont Street
Wilmington, DE  19806
View map »


Telephone: 302-658-6262
Contact Name: Helen Anderson
Website »

More information
10:00 AM - 5:00 PMThe Flowering of American Tinware

  This pocket-size exhibition highlights the collection of decorated tinware that Henry Francis du Pont acquired from antiques dealers in New England and Pennsylvania, particularly from...

Cost: Members free. Included with admission.

Where:
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
5105 Kennett Pike (RT 52)
Winterthur, DE  19735
View map »


Telephone: 302.888.4600
Contact Name: Winterthur Information
Website »

More information
10:00 AM - 5:00 PMLittle White Cubes: Artists’ Makeshift Galleries

  Little White Cubes: Artists’ Makeshift Galleries Constance S. and Robert J. Hennessy Project Space December 7, 2013 – April 6, 2014   This exhibition showcases a series of...

Cost: Free

Where:
Delaware Center For The Contemporary Arts
200 S Madison St
Wilmington, DE  19801
View map »

More information
10:00 AM - 5:00 PMFrogs: Nature's Messenger

Visit Adventure Aquarium this winter to experience Frogs: Nature’s Messenger, a limited-time opportunity to discover more than 20 kinds of frogs and see the world through their eyes....

Cost: 18.95 - $24.95

Where:
Adventure Aquarium
1 Riverside Drive
Camden, NJ  08103
View map »


Telephone: 610-455-2755
Contact Name: Corrinne Kluge
Website »

More information
10:00 AMUnder the Influence - Contemporary Artists and the Masters Who Inspire Them

All artists study the Masters in varying degrees. They glean technique, application, ideas, composition, spatial relationships, colors, meaning and a host of other information that informs their...

Cost: Free Admission

Where:
Somerville Manning Gallery
101 Stone Block Row
Breck's Mill, 2nd Floor
Greenville, DE  19807
View map »


Sponsor: Somerville Manning Gallery
Telephone: 302 652 0271
Contact Name: Marisa Nolan
Website »

More information
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM“Blessed are the Peacemakers”: Violet Oakley’s The Angel of Victory (1941)

Violet Oakley (1874–1961) was an illustrator, stained-glass designer and the first American woman to find fame in the burgeoning field of public mural painting. Throughout her 60-year...

Cost: Museum Admission

Where:
Delaware Art Museum
2301 Kentmere Parkway
Wilmington, DE  19806
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PMKay Healy

  Kay Healy E. Avery Draper Showcase December 7, 2013 – March 16, 2014   A solo exhibition of recent soft, sewn sculptures of domestic interiors, Healy’s exhibition introduces...

Cost: Free

Where:
Delaware Center For The Contemporary Arts
200 S Madison St
Wilmington, DE  19801
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10:00 AM - 4:00 PMFashion, Circus, Spectacle: Photographs by Scott Heiser

Best known for his innovative photographs of the fashion runways for Interview magazine, Scott Heiser was a talented photographer who documented a wide range of public entertainments...

Cost: Museum Admission

Where:
Delaware Art Museum
2301 Kentmere Parkway
Wilmington, DE  19806
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11:00 AM - 4:00 PMForging Faith, Building Freedom

Forging Faith, Building Freedom: African American Faith Experiences in Delaware, 1800-1980, opening at the Delaware History Museum on September 27, 2013, will celebrate two important...

Cost: 6/adults, $5/military/seniors/students, $4/youth (ages 3-18)

Where:
Delaware History Museum
504 North Market Street
Wilmington, DE  19801
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Sponsor: Delaware Historical Society
Telephone: (302)295-2400
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6:00 PM - 9:00 PMBrandywine Zoo Guest Bartending Night at the BBC Tavern and Grill

Support the zoo tonight at BBC! All tips (100%) to our volunteer bartenders go to the Delaware Zoological Society. During the event, BBC will donate 10% of your dinner bill when you eat in one of...

Cost: To view their menu, visit www.bbctavernandgrill.com

Where:
BBC Tavern And Grill
4019 Kennett Pike
Greenville, DE  19807
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Telephone: 3025717850 x208
Contact Name: Jacque Williamson
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6:30 PMRehoboth Beach Film Society's Cinema & Art series presents "Gore Vidal: The United Staes of Amnesia"

Cinema & Art Presented in partnership with the Rehoboth Art League and The INN at Canal Square Gore Vidal: The United States of Amnesia Wed, Mar 13 at 6:30 pm Location: The...

Cost: $15 (includes pre-screening refreshments and film screening)

Where:
The INN at Canal Square
122 Market Street
Lewes, DE  19958
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Sponsor: Rehoboth Beach Film Society
Telephone: 302-645-9095
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Faust

What would you trade your soul for? UD’s Resident Ensemble Players bring the world-famous “Faust” to the stage.

Where:
Resident Ensemble Players
Thompson Theatre, Roselle Center for the Arts
110 Orchard Road
Newark, DE
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Telephone: 831-2201
Website »

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Nature's Bounty: Nature-Inspired Art - Art Loop Opening

Nature’s Bounty: Nature-Inspired Art is a collaborative exhibit developed by the Museum and the Delaware College of Art and Design featuring works of art by DCAD students who draw...

Cost: Free with admission

Where:
Delaware Museum of Natural History
4840 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE  19807
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Wrought With Careful Hand: Ties of Kinship on Delaware Samplers

The Biggs Museum of American Art celebrates all things needlework in March with an exhibit, a three-day symposium including classes (March 21-23) and a day of free lectures (March 22).

Where:
The Biggs Museum of American Art
406 Federal St.
Dover, DE
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Website »

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Fifth Annual High School Art Exhibit

Check out the crème de la crème of high school artists. Talent is culled from 26 high schools in six states.

Where:
Delaware College of Art and Design
600 N. Market St.
Wilmington, DE
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Telephone: 622-8000
Website »

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Young at Art

Take in a juried exhibition of works by elementary, middle and high school artists from throughout Sussex County.

Where:
Rehoboth Art League
12 Dodds Lane
Rehoboth Beach , DE
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Telephone: 227-8408
Website »

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George Lorio

The individual artist fellow in sculpture exhibits at the Mezzanine Gallery.

Where:
Delaware Division of the Arts
820 N. French St.
Wilmington, DE
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Telephone: 577-8278
Website »

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Magnum Opus: The Alchemical Process in Art

Did you read “The Alchemist?” Then you might dig this, a study exploring the field of alchemy as it relates to the artistic process.

Where:
Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts
200 S. Madison St.
Wilmington, DE
View map »


Telephone: 656-6466
Website »

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Seussical

The Delaware Children’s Theater goes where it’s never gone before: to the land of the Cat in the Hat, of course. Join it for a fantastical musical adventure through the world as only...

Where:
Delaware Children’s Theatre
1014 Delaware Ave.
Wilmington, DE
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Telephone: 655-1014
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Spa Getaway Package

Enjoy a two night getaway at the beautiful, waterfront Indian River Marina Cottages in Delaware Seashore State Park.  The Spa Getaway Package features treatments at Made...

Cost: 446 for 4 people

Where:
Cottages at the Indian River Marina
39415 Inlet Road
Rehoboth Beach, DE  19971
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Blessed are the Peacemakers

Violet Oakley was the first woman to receive a commission to paint a public mural. She was also a student of local illustrator Howard Pyle who was highly influenced by the Pre-Raphaelite...

Where:
Delaware Art Museum
Wilmington, DE


Telephone: 302-571-9590
Website »

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A Date with Art: The Business of Illustrated Calendars

Howard Pyle, Maxfield Parrish, Norman Rockwell and N.C. Wyeth created some of their best-known images for advertising calendars. Check out the iconic images.

Where:
Brandywine River Museum
U.S. 1
Chadds Ford, PA
View map »


Telephone: (610) 388-2700
Website »

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Kay Healey

Kay Healey shows sewn sculptures of domestic interiors.

Where:
Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts
200 S. Madison St.
Wilmington, DE
View map »


Telephone: 656-6466
Website »

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Alapocas through the Seasons

Exhibit Reception on February 16, 2014 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Blue Ball Barn. The exhibit is the work of the participants from our Photo Hike series with photographer Lynn McDowell. It...

Cost: Free with paid admission (fees in effect starting March 1)

Where:
Blue Ball Barn
1914 West Park Drive
Wilmington, DE  19803
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Telephone: 302-577-1164
Website »

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N.C. Wyeth’s America in the Making

N.C. Wyeth was quite the patriot. His take on Coronado’s 16th-century expedition and Abraham Lincoln’s second inaugural address, plus 10 other important American moments, are on display.

Where:
Brandywine River Museum
U.S. 1
Chadds Ford, PA
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Telephone: (610) 388-2700
Website »

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Call for Folk Artists: Pawpaw Folk Festival Poster Artwork

Creative Folk Artwork to be used for posters and flyers for the 2014 Pawpaw Folk Festival.  Submissions will be accepted from January 1through March 31. 

Cost: 25 entry fee

Where:
Alapocas Run State Park
1914 West Park Drive
Wilmington , DE  19803
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Sponsor: Friends of Wilmington Parks
Telephone: 302-577-7020
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Faces of the Collection


A multicultural exploration of the human face.

Where:
The University of Delaware, University Museums
Old College Gallery
Newark, DE
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Telephone: 302-831-8037
Website »

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FreshPAINT: African-American art at UD

Works from the Paul R. Jones Collection of African-American art are showcased.

Where:
University Museums
Mechanical Hall Gallery
Newark, DE
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Telephone: 302-831-8037
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9:00 AM - 6:00 PMOrchid Extravaganza at Longwood Gardens

Escape the cold of winter during Orchid Extravaganza. Explore a magical world of orchids where thousands of colorful blooms drape from walls, flow from baskets, and form captivating archways in...

Cost: Adults $18; Children 5-18 $8; Seniors $15; Children 4 and under FREE

Where:
Longwood Gardens
1001 Longwood Road
Kennett Square, PA  19348
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Sponsor: Longwood Gardens
Telephone: 610-388-1000
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9:30 AM - 4:30 AMFashion Meets Science: Introducing Nylon

On April 6, Hagley Museum and Library opens "Fashion Meets Science: Introducing Nylon." Seventy-five years ago on October 27, 1938, a brand new material named nylon was announced to the public....

Cost: free-$14

Where:
Hagley Museum and Library
201 Hagley Creek Road
Greenville, DE  19807
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Sponsor: Hagley Museum and Library
Telephone: 302-658-2400
Website »

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9:30 AM - 4:30 PMCharlie & Kiwi's Evolutionary Adventure

Exhibits, activities, live birds, and an engaging story introduce the basics of evolution through the eyes of Charlie, a young boy writing a report about his favorite bird—the...

Cost: Adults: $9 Children (3-17): $7 Seniors (60+): $8 Under 3: FREE Members: FREE

Where:
Delaware Museum of Natural History
4840 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE  19807
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10:00 AM - 4:00 PMFashion, Circus, Spectacle: Photographs by Scott Heiser

Best known for his innovative photographs of the fashion runways for Interview magazine, Scott Heiser was a talented photographer who documented a wide range of public entertainments...

Cost: Museum Admission

Where:
Delaware Art Museum
2301 Kentmere Parkway
Wilmington, DE  19806
View map »

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10:00 AM - 5:00 PMThe Flowering of American Tinware

  This pocket-size exhibition highlights the collection of decorated tinware that Henry Francis du Pont acquired from antiques dealers in New England and Pennsylvania, particularly from...

Cost: Members free. Included with admission.

Where:
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
5105 Kennett Pike (RT 52)
Winterthur, DE  19735
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Telephone: 302.888.4600
Contact Name: Winterthur Information
Website »

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10:00 AM - 5:00 PMFrogs: Nature's Messenger

Visit Adventure Aquarium this winter to experience Frogs: Nature’s Messenger, a limited-time opportunity to discover more than 20 kinds of frogs and see the world through their eyes....

Cost: 18.95 - $24.95

Where:
Adventure Aquarium
1 Riverside Drive
Camden, NJ  08103
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Telephone: 610-455-2755
Contact Name: Corrinne Kluge
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PMSugarloaf Crafts Festival

Show Hours:   Friday, March 14: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.    Saturday, March 15: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.   Sunday, March 16: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.   More than 250 American artisans will personally...

Cost: Adults: $8 online; $10 at the door. Children under 12: Free

Where:
Greater Philadelphia Expo Center
100 Station Avenue
Oaks , PA  19456
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Sponsor: Sugarloaf Mountainworks
Telephone: 800-210-9900
Contact Name: Sugarloaf Mountainworks
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PMKay Healy

  Kay Healy E. Avery Draper Showcase December 7, 2013 – March 16, 2014   A solo exhibition of recent soft, sewn sculptures of domestic interiors, Healy’s exhibition introduces...

Cost: Free

Where:
Delaware Center For The Contemporary Arts
200 S Madison St
Wilmington, DE  19801
View map »

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10:00 AM - 5:00 PMLittle White Cubes: Artists’ Makeshift Galleries

  Little White Cubes: Artists’ Makeshift Galleries Constance S. and Robert J. Hennessy Project Space December 7, 2013 – April 6, 2014   This exhibition showcases a series of...

Cost: Free

Where:
Delaware Center For The Contemporary Arts
200 S Madison St
Wilmington, DE  19801
View map »

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10:00 AM - 4:00 PM“Blessed are the Peacemakers”: Violet Oakley’s The Angel of Victory (1941)

Violet Oakley (1874–1961) was an illustrator, stained-glass designer and the first American woman to find fame in the burgeoning field of public mural painting. Throughout her 60-year...

Cost: Museum Admission

Where:
Delaware Art Museum
2301 Kentmere Parkway
Wilmington, DE  19806
View map »

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10:00 AMUnder the Influence - Contemporary Artists and the Masters Who Inspire Them

All artists study the Masters in varying degrees. They glean technique, application, ideas, composition, spatial relationships, colors, meaning and a host of other information that informs their...

Cost: Free Admission

Where:
Somerville Manning Gallery
101 Stone Block Row
Breck's Mill, 2nd Floor
Greenville, DE  19807
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Sponsor: Somerville Manning Gallery
Telephone: 302 652 0271
Contact Name: Marisa Nolan
Website »

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11:00 AM - 4:00 PMForging Faith, Building Freedom

Forging Faith, Building Freedom: African American Faith Experiences in Delaware, 1800-1980, opening at the Delaware History Museum on September 27, 2013, will celebrate two important...

Cost: 6/adults, $5/military/seniors/students, $4/youth (ages 3-18)

Where:
Delaware History Museum
504 North Market Street
Wilmington, DE  19801
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Sponsor: Delaware Historical Society
Telephone: (302)295-2400
Website »

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6:00 PMArt is After Dark: Fashion, Photography, and Art

Experience the new exhibition Fashion, Circus, Spectacle: Photographs by Scott Heiser with a fashion show by Rags to Riches, fashion sketching, displays by Aoki, and ‘80s...

Cost: Free for Museum members, $8.00 in advance or $10.00 at the door for non-members

Where:
Delaware Art Museum
2301 Kentmere Parkway
Wilmington, DE  19806
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PMVariations in Abstract

Starting at the end of the Post-Impressionist period, abstract art has bedeviled and amazed us for over 100 years.  It has found many expressions on every continent.   The Gibby is...

Cost: Free

Where:
gilbert W. Perry Center for the Arts
51 W. Main St.
Middletown, DE  19709
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Sponsor: Caroline Zeitler
Telephone: 302 383 5165
Contact Name: Carole Huber
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7:00 PM"Mick Fest"

Sure to be the area's premier Irish Fest to start of St. Patty's Day Weekend. -Premium Irish Buffet providedy Sherms Catering (Bangers & Mash/Sheppards Pie/ham & Cabbage...

Cost: $15

Where:
Christiana Memorial Hall
2 E. Main Street
Christiana , DE  19702
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Sponsor: Christiana Fire Company
Telephone: 302-731-0237
Contact Name: John
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7:00 PM - 9:00 PMClay Date

Clay Date is back by popular demand! Led by Museum Studio Instructor. Clay Date is a different kind of evening activity for friends and dates to mix, mingle, and get a little messy in the...

Cost: $30 Members, $35 Non-Members

Where:
Delaware Art Museum
2301 Kentmere Pkwy
Wilmington, DE  19806
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8:00 PMJonathan Richman featuring Tommy Larkins on the drums

The internationally known American songwriter, singer, and guitarist, Jonathon Richman, has helped create the foundation for punk rock. Without dismissing his resilient personality, the artists...

Cost: $19

Where:
live @ the baby grand
818 Market St.
Wilmington, DE  19801
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8:00 PMVenus in Fur

"Venus in Fur"by David Ives    Thomas Novachek is the writer-director of a new play, an adaptation of the 1870 novel "Venus in Furs" which inspired the term...

Cost: $15-20

Where:
The Black Box at Opera Delaware
4 S. Poplar St.
Wilmington, DE  19801
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Sponsor: Bootless Stageworks
Contact Name: Jackie
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Habitat for Humanity Art Auction

Help Habitat create more homes for those in need at an auction of selected works from the Elisa and Dick Poole collection.

Where:
, DE


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Faust

What would you trade your soul for? UD’s Resident Ensemble Players bring the world-famous “Faust” to the stage.

Where:
Resident Ensemble Players
Thompson Theatre, Roselle Center for the Arts
110 Orchard Road
Newark, DE
View map »


Telephone: 831-2201
Website »

More information
Wrought With Careful Hand: Ties of Kinship on Delaware Samplers

The Biggs Museum of American Art celebrates all things needlework in March with an exhibit, a three-day symposium including classes (March 21-23) and a day of free lectures (March 22).

Where:
The Biggs Museum of American Art
406 Federal St.
Dover, DE
View map »


Website »

More information
Young at Art

Take in a juried exhibition of works by elementary, middle and high school artists from throughout Sussex County.

Where:
Rehoboth Art League
12 Dodds Lane
Rehoboth Beach , DE
View map »


Telephone: 227-8408
Website »

More information
George Lorio

The individual artist fellow in sculpture exhibits at the Mezzanine Gallery.

Where:
Delaware Division of the Arts
820 N. French St.
Wilmington, DE
View map »


Telephone: 577-8278
Website »

More information
Fifth Annual High School Art Exhibit

Check out the crème de la crème of high school artists. Talent is culled from 26 high schools in six states.

Where:
Delaware College of Art and Design
600 N. Market St.
Wilmington, DE
View map »


Telephone: 622-8000
Website »

More information
Magnum Opus: The Alchemical Process in Art

Did you read “The Alchemist?” Then you might dig this, a study exploring the field of alchemy as it relates to the artistic process.

Where:
Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts
200 S. Madison St.
Wilmington, DE
View map »


Telephone: 656-6466
Website »

More information
FreshPAINT: African-American art at UD

Works from the Paul R. Jones Collection of African-American art are showcased.

Where:
University Museums
Mechanical Hall Gallery
Newark, DE
View map »


Telephone: 302-831-8037
Website »

More information
N.C. Wyeth’s America in the Making

N.C. Wyeth was quite the patriot. His take on Coronado’s 16th-century expedition and Abraham Lincoln’s second inaugural address, plus 10 other important American moments, are on display.

Where:
Brandywine River Museum
U.S. 1
Chadds Ford, PA
View map »


Telephone: (610) 388-2700
Website »

More information
A Date with Art: The Business of Illustrated Calendars

Howard Pyle, Maxfield Parrish, Norman Rockwell and N.C. Wyeth created some of their best-known images for advertising calendars. Check out the iconic images.

Where:
Brandywine River Museum
U.S. 1
Chadds Ford, PA
View map »


Telephone: (610) 388-2700
Website »

More information
Seussical

The Delaware Children’s Theater goes where it’s never gone before: to the land of the Cat in the Hat, of course. Join it for a fantastical musical adventure through the world as only...

Where:
Delaware Children’s Theatre
1014 Delaware Ave.
Wilmington, DE
View map »


Telephone: 655-1014
Website »

More information
Alapocas through the Seasons

Exhibit Reception on February 16, 2014 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Blue Ball Barn. The exhibit is the work of the participants from our Photo Hike series with photographer Lynn McDowell. It...

Cost: Free with paid admission (fees in effect starting March 1)

Where:
Blue Ball Barn
1914 West Park Drive
Wilmington, DE  19803
View map »


Telephone: 302-577-1164
Website »

More information
Kay Healey

Kay Healey shows sewn sculptures of domestic interiors.

Where:
Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts
200 S. Madison St.
Wilmington, DE
View map »


Telephone: 656-6466
Website »

More information
Call for Folk Artists: Pawpaw Folk Festival Poster Artwork

Creative Folk Artwork to be used for posters and flyers for the 2014 Pawpaw Folk Festival.  Submissions will be accepted from January 1through March 31. 

Cost: 25 entry fee

Where:
Alapocas Run State Park
1914 West Park Drive
Wilmington , DE  19803
View map »


Sponsor: Friends of Wilmington Parks
Telephone: 302-577-7020
Website »

More information
Blessed are the Peacemakers

Violet Oakley was the first woman to receive a commission to paint a public mural. She was also a student of local illustrator Howard Pyle who was highly influenced by the Pre-Raphaelite...

Where:
Delaware Art Museum
Wilmington, DE


Telephone: 302-571-9590
Website »

More information
Faces of the Collection


A multicultural exploration of the human face.

Where:
The University of Delaware, University Museums
Old College Gallery
Newark, DE
View map »


Telephone: 302-831-8037
Website »

More information
Nature's Bounty: Nature-Inspired Art - Art Loop Opening

Nature’s Bounty: Nature-Inspired Art is a collaborative exhibit developed by the Museum and the Delaware College of Art and Design featuring works of art by DCAD students who draw...

Cost: Free with admission

Where:
Delaware Museum of Natural History
4840 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE  19807
View map »

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8:30 AMPAWS for People Annual Winter Conference

"Perfect Pairing:  People & Pets - a full day of information, interaction and inspiration for all pet owners, lovers and enthusiasts.   Features 20+ workshops on pet...

Cost: $40/person before 3/1; $45 after

Where:
Delaware School for the Deaf
630 E. Chestnut Hill Rd.
Newark, DE  19713
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Sponsor: PAWS for People™
Telephone: 302-351-5622
Contact Name: Wendy Lewis
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9:00 AM - 6:00 PMOrchid Extravaganza at Longwood Gardens

Escape the cold of winter during Orchid Extravaganza. Explore a magical world of orchids where thousands of colorful blooms drape from walls, flow from baskets, and form captivating archways in...

Cost: Adults $18; Children 5-18 $8; Seniors $15; Children 4 and under FREE

Where:
Longwood Gardens
1001 Longwood Road
Kennett Square, PA  19348
View map »


Sponsor: Longwood Gardens
Telephone: 610-388-1000
Website »

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9:00 AMAnnual Maya Symposium - Voices of the Past: Maya Research Today

Scholars, first-time visitors, and lovers of all things Maya are invited to take part in a full day of special Maya-related programming. Guests hear from experts including Dr. Richard...

Cost: $40; $30, Penn Museum members

Where:
Penn Museum
3260 South St
Philadelphia, PA  19104
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9:30 AM - 4:30 AMFashion Meets Science: Introducing Nylon

On April 6, Hagley Museum and Library opens "Fashion Meets Science: Introducing Nylon." Seventy-five years ago on October 27, 1938, a brand new material named nylon was announced to the public....

Cost: free-$14

Where:
Hagley Museum and Library
201 Hagley Creek Road
Greenville, DE  19807
View map »


Sponsor: Hagley Museum and Library
Telephone: 302-658-2400
Website »

More information
9:30 AM - 4:30 PMCharlie & Kiwi's Evolutionary Adventure

Exhibits, activities, live birds, and an engaging story introduce the basics of evolution through the eyes of Charlie, a young boy writing a report about his favorite bird—the...

Cost: Adults: $9 Children (3-17): $7 Seniors (60+): $8 Under 3: FREE Members: FREE

Where:
Delaware Museum of Natural History
4840 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE  19807
View map »

More information
10:00 AM - 5:00 PMFrogs: Nature's Messenger

Visit Adventure Aquarium this winter to experience Frogs: Nature’s Messenger, a limited-time opportunity to discover more than 20 kinds of frogs and see the world through their eyes....

Cost: 18.95 - $24.95

Where:
Adventure Aquarium
1 Riverside Drive
Camden, NJ  08103
View map »


Telephone: 610-455-2755
Contact Name: Corrinne Kluge
Website »

More information
10:00 AMUnder the Influence - Contemporary Artists and the Masters Who Inspire Them

All artists study the Masters in varying degrees. They glean technique, application, ideas, composition, spatial relationships, colors, meaning and a host of other information that informs their...

Cost: Free Admission

Where:
Somerville Manning Gallery
101 Stone Block Row
Breck's Mill, 2nd Floor
Greenville, DE  19807
View map »


Sponsor: Somerville Manning Gallery
Telephone: 302 652 0271
Contact Name: Marisa Nolan
Website »

More information
10:00 AM - 5:00 PMKay Healy

  Kay Healy E. Avery Draper Showcase December 7, 2013 – March 16, 2014   A solo exhibition of recent soft, sewn sculptures of domestic interiors, Healy’s exhibition introduces...

Cost: Free

Where:
Delaware Center For The Contemporary Arts
200 S Madison St
Wilmington, DE  19801
View map »

More information
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM“Blessed are the Peacemakers”: Violet Oakley’s The Angel of Victory (1941)

Violet Oakley (1874–1961) was an illustrator, stained-glass designer and the first American woman to find fame in the burgeoning field of public mural painting. Throughout her 60-year...

Cost: Museum Admission

Where:
Delaware Art Museum
2301 Kentmere Parkway
Wilmington, DE  19806
View map »

More information
10:00 AM - 4:00 PMFashion, Circus, Spectacle: Photographs by Scott Heiser

Best known for his innovative photographs of the fashion runways for Interview magazine, Scott Heiser was a talented photographer who documented a wide range of public entertainments...

Cost: Museum Admission

Where:
Delaware Art Museum
2301 Kentmere Parkway
Wilmington, DE  19806
View map »

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10:00 AMGo Green at the Museum

Enjoy a bit o’ time at the Museum this fine weekend in celebration of all things green!

Cost: Free with admission

Where:
Delaware Museum of Natural History
4840 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE  19807
View map »

More information
10:00 AM - 5:00 PMThe Flowering of American Tinware

  This pocket-size exhibition highlights the collection of decorated tinware that Henry Francis du Pont acquired from antiques dealers in New England and Pennsylvania, particularly from...

Cost: Members free. Included with admission.

Where:
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
5105 Kennett Pike (RT 52)
Winterthur, DE  19735
View map »


Telephone: 302.888.4600
Contact Name: Winterthur Information
Website »

More information
10:00 AM - 5:00 PMLittle White Cubes: Artists’ Makeshift Galleries

  Little White Cubes: Artists’ Makeshift Galleries Constance S. and Robert J. Hennessy Project Space December 7, 2013 – April 6, 2014   This exhibition showcases a series of...

Cost: Free

Where:
Delaware Center For The Contemporary Arts
200 S Madison St
Wilmington, DE  19801
View map »

More information
10:00 AM - 5:00 PMSugarloaf Crafts Festival

Show Hours:   Friday, March 14: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.    Saturday, March 15: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.   Sunday, March 16: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.   More than 250 American artisans will personally...

Cost: Adults: $8 online; $10 at the door. Children under 12: Free

Where:
Greater Philadelphia Expo Center
100 Station Avenue
Oaks , PA  19456
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Sponsor: Sugarloaf Mountainworks
Telephone: 800-210-9900
Contact Name: Sugarloaf Mountainworks
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11:00 AM - 4:00 PMForging Faith, Building Freedom

Forging Faith, Building Freedom: African American Faith Experiences in Delaware, 1800-1980, opening at the Delaware History Museum on September 27, 2013, will celebrate two important...

Cost: 6/adults, $5/military/seniors/students, $4/youth (ages 3-18)

Where:
Delaware History Museum
504 North Market Street
Wilmington, DE  19801
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Sponsor: Delaware Historical Society
Telephone: (302)295-2400
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12:00 PMGrand Opening of Integrity Sport & Spine Chiropractic Center

Please join us for the Grand Opening of Dr. Shaun E. Rinow's new office, Integrity Sport & Spine Chiropractic Center. We are conveniently located in Springside Plaza on Route 40 (between...

Cost: Free

Where:
Integrity Sport & Spine Chiropractic Center
100 Biddle Avenue
Suite 102
Newark, DE  19702
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Sponsor: Dr. Shaun E. Rinow
Telephone: 302-595-2344
Contact Name: Rachel RInow
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12:30 PM - 6:00 PMBlueGold All-Star High School Basketball Games

The 15th Annual Blue Gold High School All-Star Basketball Games will be held at the University of Delaware Bob Carpenter Center on March 15th, 2014. The Annual All-Star Banquet...

Cost: 10 General Admission

Where:
Bob Carpenter Center, University of Delaware
631 South College Avenue
Newark, DE  19716
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Sponsor: Best Buddies Delaware
Telephone: 302-691-3187
Contact Name: Amanda Foxman
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2:45 PMRehoboth Beach Film Society's Metropolitan Opera Live in HD series presents "Werther"

Werther Sat, March 15 at 12:55 pm Two of opera’s greatest artists, Jonas Kaufmann and Elıˉna Garanc˘a appear together for the first time at the Met as the brooding poet Werther...

Cost: $25 Adult / $22 Met Member or Senior (65+) / $15 Student & Child (12 or under)

Where:
Cape Henlopen High School Theaterr
Kings Hwy.
Lewes, DE  19958
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Sponsor: Rehoboth Beach Film Society
Telephone: 302-645-9095
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7:00 PM"Mick Fest"

Sure to be the area's premier Irish Fest to start of St. Patty's Day Weekend. -Premium Irish Buffet providedy Sherms Catering (Bangers & Mash/Sheppards Pie/ham & Cabbage...

Cost: $15

Where:
Christiana Memorial Hall
2 E. Main Street
Christiana , DE  19702
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Sponsor: Christiana Fire Company
Telephone: 302-731-0237
Contact Name: John
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8:00 PMVenus in Fur

"Venus in Fur"by David Ives    Thomas Novachek is the writer-director of a new play, an adaptation of the 1870 novel "Venus in Furs" which inspired the term...

Cost: $15-20

Where:
The Black Box at Opera Delaware
4 S. Poplar St.
Wilmington, DE  19801
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Sponsor: Bootless Stageworks
Contact Name: Jackie
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8:00 PMSolas: Shamrock City

Irish Central describes Solas as “magical and harmonious.” The Irish-American band, whose name means light in Gaelic, has recorded ten albums and toured extensively under the...

Cost: $23-$29

Where:
The Grand Opera House
818 Market St.
Wilmington, DE  19801
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Magnum Opus: The Alchemical Process in Art

Did you read “The Alchemist?” Then you might dig this, a study exploring the field of alchemy as it relates to the artistic process.

Where:
Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts
200 S. Madison St.
Wilmington, DE
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Telephone: 656-6466
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George Lorio

The individual artist fellow in sculpture exhibits at the Mezzanine Gallery.

Where:
Delaware Division of the Arts
820 N. French St.
Wilmington, DE
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Telephone: 577-8278
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Young at Art

Take in a juried exhibition of works by elementary, middle and high school artists from throughout Sussex County.

Where:
Rehoboth Art League
12 Dodds Lane
Rehoboth Beach , DE
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Telephone: 227-8408
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Dickinson Theatre Organ Society

L.A.’s Donna Parker jumps coasts to delight listeners with a night of organ music.

Where:
John Dickinson High School
1801 Milltown Road
Wilmington, DE
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Telephone: 995-2603
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Until There’s A Cure

Kay’s Kamp’s 7th annual gala celebration takes place at Deerfield in Newark.

Where:
507 Thompson Station Road
Newark, DE
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Merchants’ Attic II

If you missed the Merchant’s Attic I in February, you’ve got another chance. Get in while the pickin’s good—the doors to the state’s largest indoor garage sale open...

Where:
Rehoboth Beach Convention Center
229 Rehoboth Ave.
Rehoboth Beach , DE
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Telephone: 227-6446
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Solas

Everyone’s Irish in March, right? Celebrate your newfound (or always there) heritage with the Irish-American band, whose name means “light” in Gaelic. The band’s latest...

Where:
The Grand Opera House
818 N. Market St.
Wilmington, DE
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Telephone: 652-5577
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Faces of the Collection


A multicultural exploration of the human face.

Where:
The University of Delaware, University Museums
Old College Gallery
Newark, DE
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Telephone: 302-831-8037
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FreshPAINT: African-American art at UD

Works from the Paul R. Jones Collection of African-American art are showcased.

Where:
University Museums
Mechanical Hall Gallery
Newark, DE
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Telephone: 302-831-8037
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N.C. Wyeth’s America in the Making

N.C. Wyeth was quite the patriot. His take on Coronado’s 16th-century expedition and Abraham Lincoln’s second inaugural address, plus 10 other important American moments, are on display.

Where:
Brandywine River Museum
U.S. 1
Chadds Ford, PA
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Telephone: (610) 388-2700
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A Date with Art: The Business of Illustrated Calendars

Howard Pyle, Maxfield Parrish, Norman Rockwell and N.C. Wyeth created some of their best-known images for advertising calendars. Check out the iconic images.

Where:
Brandywine River Museum
U.S. 1
Chadds Ford, PA
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Telephone: (610) 388-2700
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Kay Healey

Kay Healey shows sewn sculptures of domestic interiors.

Where:
Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts
200 S. Madison St.
Wilmington, DE
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Telephone: 656-6466
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Blessed are the Peacemakers

Violet Oakley was the first woman to receive a commission to paint a public mural. She was also a student of local illustrator Howard Pyle who was highly influenced by the Pre-Raphaelite...

Where:
Delaware Art Museum
Wilmington, DE


Telephone: 302-571-9590
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Nature's Bounty: Nature-Inspired Art - Art Loop Opening

Nature’s Bounty: Nature-Inspired Art is a collaborative exhibit developed by the Museum and the Delaware College of Art and Design featuring works of art by DCAD students who draw...

Cost: Free with admission

Where:
Delaware Museum of Natural History
4840 Kennett Pike
Wilmington, DE  19807
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Wrought With Careful Hand: Ties of Kinship on Delaware Samplers

The Biggs Museum of American Art celebrates all things needlework in March with an exhibit, a three-day symposium including classes (March 21-23) and a day of free lectures (March 22).

Where:
The Biggs Museum of American Art
406 Federal St.
Dover, DE
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Cheaper by the Dozen

You think one or two siblings are bad? Step into Anne’s shoes for a day and try about a dozen.

Where:
Schwartz Center
226 S. State St.
Dover, DE
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Telephone: 678-3583
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Faust

What would you trade your soul for? UD’s Resident Ensemble Players bring the world-famous “Faust” to the stage.

Where:
Resident Ensemble Players
Thompson Theatre, Roselle Center for the Arts
110 Orchard Road
Newark, DE
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Telephone: 831-2201
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Seussical

The Delaware Children’s Theater goes where it’s never gone before: to the land of the Cat in the Hat, of course. Join it for a fantastical musical adventure through the world as only...

Where:
Delaware Children’s Theatre
1014 Delaware Ave.
Wilmington, DE
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Telephone: 655-1014
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St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Floats, bands and step dancers hit King Street for this annual event in Wilmington. 

Where:
, DE


Telephone: 658-8288
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