Arts Preview: Delaware Arts and Entertainment

It’s Show Time: A season of milestones at iconic museums and performance venues means a better-than-usual year of programming.

by Mark Nardone


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April 2014

Today
6:00 AMGrace Church Easter Sunrise Celebration

Celebrate the risen Christ with the rising sun! Come Share in the annual tradition of Easter worship on the Wilmington Riverfront.  Chair will be available, but you can bring your ownif you...

Cost: Free

Where:
Chase Center on the Riverfront/Hare Pavilion
815 Justison Street
Wilmington, DE  19801
View map »


Website »

More information
8:30 AMJ. Gordan - Known Unknowns

A selection of recent work by J. Gordon, recipient of a 2013 Individual Artist Fellowship from the Delaware Division of the Arts.

Cost: Free

Where:
Mezzanine Gallery - Carvel State Office Building
820 N. French Street
Wilmington, DE  19801
View map »


Sponsor: Delaware Division of the Arts
Telephone: 302.577.8278
Contact Name: Roxanne Stanulis
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 - 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 - 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 - 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
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
12:00 AMBlue Rocks Home Game

Come out and cheer on the Blue Rocks at Frawley Stadium!  Be sure to look at www.bluerocks.com for game times and special events and giveaways!

Cost: Varies

Where:
Frawley Stadium
801 Shipyard Drive
Wilmington, DE  19801
View map »


Telephone: 302-888-2583
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
Anything Goes

Nothing says “classic” like Cole Porter’s captivating musical set on the high seas. The Tony Award winner includes hits like “I Get a Kick Out of You.” 

Where:
The New Candlelight Theatre
2208 Millers Road
Wilmington, DE
View map »


Telephone: 475-2313
Website »

More information
Camelot

The legend lives on. Join King Arthur, Guinevere and Lancelot in one of the most beloved musicals ever. 

Where:
Clear Space Theatre Company
20 Baltimore Ave.
Rehoboth Beach , DE
View map »


Telephone: 227-2270
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
South Pacific

Legendary jazzman Thomas “Fats” Waller is the king of a sassy, sexy, jazzy kinda world. Five performers bring to life the music of the 1920s and ’30s Harlem Renaissance. 

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


Telephone: 594-1100
Website »

More information
Spring Awakening

Local artists use various media to interpret the theme “Spring Awakening.”

Where:
Gallery One
32 Atlantic Ave.
Ocean View, DE
View map »


Telephone: 537-5055
Website »

More information
'Sleeping Beauty'

Following its best season in 20 years, Delaware Children’s Theatre’s gangbuster schedule features “Sleeping Beauty”. “Sleeping Beauty” is the premiere of a...

Where:
Delaware Children’s Theatre
, DE


Telephone: 655-1014
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
Wilmington Trap Stars: A Street Art Exhibit

The brainchild of Dr. Yasser Payne of the University of Delaware’s Department of Black American Studies, this collaborative exhibition focuses on issues of structural inequality and...

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


Telephone: 656-6466
Website »

More information
Illuminated Structures

Visionary Scott Kip invents meticulously crafted architectural models out of wood, incorporating light as part of the temporal experience central to his art. 

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


Telephone: 656-6466
Website »

More information
Costumes of Downton Abbey

The Crawleys are skipping the Atlantic—well, their clothes are. If you’re anything like us, you’re having trouble thinking of anything but this exhibit at Winterthur. So grab...

Where:
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Del. 52
Winterthur, DE
View map »


Telephone: 888-4600
Website »

More information
Snow White

Sleeping Beauty makes nap time look good, but who will wake her up? Find out in the beloved fairy tale. PS: Come in your best princess attire and join the princess parade.

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


Telephone: 655-1014
Website »

More information
Continuing Education Exhibit

The Delaware College of Art and Design showcases the work of students and faculty in the Continuing Education Program. 

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


Telephone: 622-8000
Website »

More information
Young at Art

Children 5 to 18 get the spotlight at this all-media art exhibition. 

Where:
Newark Arts Alliance
276 E. Main St.
Newark, DE
View map »


Telephone: 266-7266
Website »

More information
“The Art of the Still Life”

Five artists who work in the still life genre present work with traditional and contemporary themes. 

Where:
Peninsula Gallery
520 E. Savannah Road
Lewes, DE
View map »


Telephone: 645-0551
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
George Martz Solo Show

Painter George Martz showcases his newest pieces. 

Where:
The Station Gallery
3922 Kennett Pike
Greenville, DE
View map »


Telephone: 654-8638
Website »

More information
J. Gordon

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

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


Telephone: 577-8278
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

Show More...
Show Less...
8:30 AMJ. Gordan - Known Unknowns

A selection of recent work by J. Gordon, recipient of a 2013 Individual Artist Fellowship from the Delaware Division of the Arts.

Cost: Free

Where:
Mezzanine Gallery - Carvel State Office Building
820 N. French Street
Wilmington, DE  19801
View map »


Sponsor: Delaware Division of the Arts
Telephone: 302.577.8278
Contact Name: Roxanne Stanulis
Website »

More information
8:30 AMNo School? Nature at the Riverfront Day Camp!

Spend all or part of your spring break exploring the freshwater tidal marsh and Wilmington's Riverfront.

Cost: Varies

Where:
DuPont Environmental Education Center
1400 Delmarva Lane
Wilmington, DE  19806
View map »


Website »

More information
8:30 AM - 4:00 PMSpring Zoo Camp 2014 (Ages 4-13)

Come enjoy a WILD spring break at the Brandywine Zoo! Each day of the week will have its own zoo related theme. The week will be filled with zoo visits, live animal presentations, games, crafts,...

Cost: Weekly Fee: $200/per child; $175/child for Delaware Zoological Society Members.

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


Telephone: 302-571-7788 ext.200
Contact Name: Jacque Williamson
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 - 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
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 »

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
12:00 AMBlue Rocks Home Game

Come out and cheer on the Blue Rocks at Frawley Stadium!  Be sure to look at www.bluerocks.com for game times and special events and giveaways!

Cost: Varies

Where:
Frawley Stadium
801 Shipyard Drive
Wilmington, DE  19801
View map »


Telephone: 302-888-2583
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
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
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
Camelot

The legend lives on. Join King Arthur, Guinevere and Lancelot in one of the most beloved musicals ever. 

Where:
Clear Space Theatre Company
20 Baltimore Ave.
Rehoboth Beach , DE
View map »


Telephone: 227-2270
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
"I Break for Folk Art": Spring Break Camp at the Blue Ball Barn

Monday – Friday, April 21 – 25 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Ages 7 – 11 Each day, folk artists will show how their art reflects their passions, heritage and feelings about...

Cost: 185 per camper or $45 per day. Aftercare, 3 – 5 p.m., $40 or $15 per day

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


Sponsor: Delaware Division of the Arts
Telephone: 302-577-7020
Website »

More information
Wilmington Trap Stars: A Street Art Exhibit

The brainchild of Dr. Yasser Payne of the University of Delaware’s Department of Black American Studies, this collaborative exhibition focuses on issues of structural inequality and...

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


Telephone: 656-6466
Website »

More information
“The Art of the Still Life”

Five artists who work in the still life genre present work with traditional and contemporary themes. 

Where:
Peninsula Gallery
520 E. Savannah Road
Lewes, DE
View map »


Telephone: 645-0551
Website »

More information
J. Gordon

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

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


Telephone: 577-8278
Website »

More information
Illuminated Structures

Visionary Scott Kip invents meticulously crafted architectural models out of wood, incorporating light as part of the temporal experience central to his art. 

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


Telephone: 656-6466
Website »

More information
Costumes of Downton Abbey

The Crawleys are skipping the Atlantic—well, their clothes are. If you’re anything like us, you’re having trouble thinking of anything but this exhibit at Winterthur. So grab...

Where:
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Del. 52
Winterthur, DE
View map »


Telephone: 888-4600
Website »

More information
Snow White

Sleeping Beauty makes nap time look good, but who will wake her up? Find out in the beloved fairy tale. PS: Come in your best princess attire and join the princess parade.

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


Telephone: 655-1014
Website »

More information
George Martz Solo Show

Painter George Martz showcases his newest pieces. 

Where:
The Station Gallery
3922 Kennett Pike
Greenville, DE
View map »


Telephone: 654-8638
Website »

More information
Continuing Education Exhibit

The Delaware College of Art and Design showcases the work of students and faculty in the Continuing Education Program. 

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


Telephone: 622-8000
Website »

More information
South Pacific

Legendary jazzman Thomas “Fats” Waller is the king of a sassy, sexy, jazzy kinda world. Five performers bring to life the music of the 1920s and ’30s Harlem Renaissance. 

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


Telephone: 594-1100
Website »

More information
'Sleeping Beauty'

Following its best season in 20 years, Delaware Children’s Theatre’s gangbuster schedule features “Sleeping Beauty”. “Sleeping Beauty” is the premiere of a...

Where:
Delaware Children’s Theatre
, DE


Telephone: 655-1014
Website »

More information
Spring Awakening

Local artists use various media to interpret the theme “Spring Awakening.”

Where:
Gallery One
32 Atlantic Ave.
Ocean View, DE
View map »


Telephone: 537-5055
Website »

More information
Young at Art

Children 5 to 18 get the spotlight at this all-media art exhibition. 

Where:
Newark Arts Alliance
276 E. Main St.
Newark, DE
View map »


Telephone: 266-7266
Website »

More information
Anything Goes

Nothing says “classic” like Cole Porter’s captivating musical set on the high seas. The Tony Award winner includes hits like “I Get a Kick Out of You.” 

Where:
The New Candlelight Theatre
2208 Millers Road
Wilmington, DE
View map »


Telephone: 475-2313
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

Show More...
Show Less...
8:30 AM - 4:00 PMSpring Zoo Camp 2014 (Ages 4-13)

Come enjoy a WILD spring break at the Brandywine Zoo! Each day of the week will have its own zoo related theme. The week will be filled with zoo visits, live animal presentations, games, crafts,...

Cost: Weekly Fee: $200/per child; $175/child for Delaware Zoological Society Members.

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


Telephone: 302-571-7788 ext.200
Contact Name: Jacque Williamson
Website »

More information
8:30 AMNo School? Nature at the Riverfront Day Camp!

Spend all or part of your spring break exploring the freshwater tidal marsh and Wilmington's Riverfront.

Cost: Varies

Where:
DuPont Environmental Education Center
1400 Delmarva Lane
Wilmington, DE  19806
View map »


Website »

More information
8:30 AMJ. Gordan - Known Unknowns

A selection of recent work by J. Gordon, recipient of a 2013 Individual Artist Fellowship from the Delaware Division of the Arts.

Cost: Free

Where:
Mezzanine Gallery - Carvel State Office Building
820 N. French Street
Wilmington, DE  19801
View map »


Sponsor: Delaware Division of the Arts
Telephone: 302.577.8278
Contact Name: Roxanne Stanulis
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 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
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
View map »


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

More information
11:00 AMWilmington Earth Day Celebration

2014 Wilmington Earth Day Celebration Celebrate Earth Day in Rodney Square during your lunch break on April 22, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Visitors will enjoy giveaways, free raffle items,...

Cost: Free

Where:
Rodney Square
10th & North Market streets
Wilmington, DE  19801
View map »


Sponsor: The City of Wilmington, DelDOT, and the Partnership for the Delaware Estuary
Telephone: (800) 445-4935 x106
Contact Name: Dee Ross
Website »

More information
12:00 AMBlue Rocks Home Game

Come out and cheer on the Blue Rocks at Frawley Stadium!  Be sure to look at www.bluerocks.com for game times and special events and giveaways!

Cost: Varies

Where:
Frawley Stadium
801 Shipyard Drive
Wilmington, DE  19801
View map »


Telephone: 302-888-2583
Website »

More information
'Sleeping Beauty'

Following its best season in 20 years, Delaware Children’s Theatre’s gangbuster schedule features “Sleeping Beauty”. “Sleeping Beauty” is the premiere of a...

Where:
Delaware Children’s Theatre
, DE


Telephone: 655-1014
Website »

More information
Spring Awakening

Local artists use various media to interpret the theme “Spring Awakening.”

Where:
Gallery One
32 Atlantic Ave.
Ocean View, DE
View map »


Telephone: 537-5055
Website »

More information
Young at Art

Children 5 to 18 get the spotlight at this all-media art exhibition. 

Where:
Newark Arts Alliance
276 E. Main St.
Newark, DE
View map »


Telephone: 266-7266
Website »

More information
South Pacific

Legendary jazzman Thomas “Fats” Waller is the king of a sassy, sexy, jazzy kinda world. Five performers bring to life the music of the 1920s and ’30s Harlem Renaissance. 

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


Telephone: 594-1100
Website »

More information
Anything Goes

Nothing says “classic” like Cole Porter’s captivating musical set on the high seas. The Tony Award winner includes hits like “I Get a Kick Out of You.” 

Where:
The New Candlelight Theatre
2208 Millers Road
Wilmington, DE
View map »


Telephone: 475-2313
Website »

More information
Continuing Education Exhibit

The Delaware College of Art and Design showcases the work of students and faculty in the Continuing Education Program. 

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 »

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Wilmington Trap Stars: A Street Art Exhibit

The brainchild of Dr. Yasser Payne of the University of Delaware’s Department of Black American Studies, this collaborative exhibition focuses on issues of structural inequality and...

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


Telephone: 656-6466
Website »

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Costumes of Downton Abbey

The Crawleys are skipping the Atlantic—well, their clothes are. If you’re anything like us, you’re having trouble thinking of anything but this exhibit at Winterthur. So grab...

Where:
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Del. 52
Winterthur, DE
View map »


Telephone: 888-4600
Website »

More information
Camelot

The legend lives on. Join King Arthur, Guinevere and Lancelot in one of the most beloved musicals ever. 

Where:
Clear Space Theatre Company
20 Baltimore Ave.
Rehoboth Beach , DE
View map »


Telephone: 227-2270
Website »

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Snow White

Sleeping Beauty makes nap time look good, but who will wake her up? Find out in the beloved fairy tale. PS: Come in your best princess attire and join the princess parade.

Where:
Delaware Children’s Theatre
1014 Delaware Ave.
Wilmington, DE
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Telephone: 655-1014
Website »

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Dickinson Theatre Organ Society’s Daytime Concert

Organist Wayne Zimmerman sets up shop at the console for old-school sing-along music plus a short silent film.

Where:
John Dickinson High School
1801 Milltown Road
Wilmington
, DE
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Telephone: 995-2603
Website »

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Illuminated Structures

Visionary Scott Kip invents meticulously crafted architectural models out of wood, incorporating light as part of the temporal experience central to his art. 

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


Telephone: 656-6466
Website »

More information
J. Gordon

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

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


Telephone: 577-8278
Website »

More information
“The Art of the Still Life”

Five artists who work in the still life genre present work with traditional and contemporary themes. 

Where:
Peninsula Gallery
520 E. Savannah Road
Lewes, DE
View map »


Telephone: 645-0551
Website »

More information
George Martz Solo Show

Painter George Martz showcases his newest pieces. 

Where:
The Station Gallery
3922 Kennett Pike
Greenville, DE
View map »


Telephone: 654-8638
Website »

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"I Break for Folk Art": Spring Break Camp at the Blue Ball Barn

Monday – Friday, April 21 – 25 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Ages 7 – 11 Each day, folk artists will show how their art reflects their passions, heritage and feelings about...

Cost: 185 per camper or $45 per day. Aftercare, 3 – 5 p.m., $40 or $15 per day

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


Sponsor: Delaware Division of the Arts
Telephone: 302-577-7020
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 »

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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 »

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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
View map »


Telephone: 302-831-8037
Website »

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8:30 AMJ. Gordan - Known Unknowns

A selection of recent work by J. Gordon, recipient of a 2013 Individual Artist Fellowship from the Delaware Division of the Arts.

Cost: Free

Where:
Mezzanine Gallery - Carvel State Office Building
820 N. French Street
Wilmington, DE  19801
View map »


Sponsor: Delaware Division of the Arts
Telephone: 302.577.8278
Contact Name: Roxanne Stanulis
Website »

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8:30 AM - 4:00 PMSpring Zoo Camp 2014 (Ages 4-13)

Come enjoy a WILD spring break at the Brandywine Zoo! Each day of the week will have its own zoo related theme. The week will be filled with zoo visits, live animal presentations, games, crafts,...

Cost: Weekly Fee: $200/per child; $175/child for Delaware Zoological Society Members.

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


Telephone: 302-571-7788 ext.200
Contact Name: Jacque Williamson
Website »

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8:30 AMNo School? Nature at the Riverfront Day Camp!

Spend all or part of your spring break exploring the freshwater tidal marsh and Wilmington's Riverfront.

Cost: Varies

Where:
DuPont Environmental Education Center
1400 Delmarva Lane
Wilmington, DE  19806
View map »


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 »

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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 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 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 »

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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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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 »

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12:00 AMBlue Rocks Home Game

Come out and cheer on the Blue Rocks at Frawley Stadium!  Be sure to look at www.bluerocks.com for game times and special events and giveaways!

Cost: Varies

Where:
Frawley Stadium
801 Shipyard Drive
Wilmington, DE  19801
View map »


Telephone: 302-888-2583
Website »

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6:30 PMCountry Line Dancing

Christiana Fire Company Memorial Hall and Sherm's Catering present: Country Line Dancing and Instruction Wednesday, April 23, 2014 6:30pm - 10pm Lite food available by Sherm's Catering...

Cost: $12

Where:
Chrisiana Fire Company Memorial Hall
2 E. Main Street
Christiana , DE  19702
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Sponsor: Christiana Fire Company Memorial Hall
Telephone: 302-731-0237
Contact Name: John
Website »

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"I Break for Folk Art": Spring Break Camp at the Blue Ball Barn

Monday – Friday, April 21 – 25 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Ages 7 – 11 Each day, folk artists will show how their art reflects their passions, heritage and feelings about...

Cost: 185 per camper or $45 per day. Aftercare, 3 – 5 p.m., $40 or $15 per day

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


Sponsor: Delaware Division of the Arts
Telephone: 302-577-7020
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
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
Young at Art

Children 5 to 18 get the spotlight at this all-media art exhibition. 

Where:
Newark Arts Alliance
276 E. Main St.
Newark, DE
View map »


Telephone: 266-7266
Website »

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Continuing Education Exhibit

The Delaware College of Art and Design showcases the work of students and faculty in the Continuing Education Program. 

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


Telephone: 622-8000
Website »

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George Martz Solo Show

Painter George Martz showcases his newest pieces. 

Where:
The Station Gallery
3922 Kennett Pike
Greenville, DE
View map »


Telephone: 654-8638
Website »

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Spring Awakening

Local artists use various media to interpret the theme “Spring Awakening.”

Where:
Gallery One
32 Atlantic Ave.
Ocean View, DE
View map »


Telephone: 537-5055
Website »

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'Sleeping Beauty'

Following its best season in 20 years, Delaware Children’s Theatre’s gangbuster schedule features “Sleeping Beauty”. “Sleeping Beauty” is the premiere of a...

Where:
Delaware Children’s Theatre
, DE


Telephone: 655-1014
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
South Pacific

Legendary jazzman Thomas “Fats” Waller is the king of a sassy, sexy, jazzy kinda world. Five performers bring to life the music of the 1920s and ’30s Harlem Renaissance. 

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


Telephone: 594-1100
Website »

More information
J. Gordon

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

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


Telephone: 577-8278
Website »

More information
“The Art of the Still Life”

Five artists who work in the still life genre present work with traditional and contemporary themes. 

Where:
Peninsula Gallery
520 E. Savannah Road
Lewes, DE
View map »


Telephone: 645-0551
Website »

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Keep Them In The Game Lecture

This free lecture includes advice from Christiana Care Concord Health Center family doctors Kelly Billig-Figura, M.D. and Ray Carter, M.D. on injury prevention, fitness planning and treatment...

Where:
Concord Health Center
161 Wilmington-West Chester Pike
Chadds Ford, PA
View map »


Telephone: (800) 693-2273
Website »

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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
View map »


Telephone: 302-831-8037
Website »

More information
Snow White

Sleeping Beauty makes nap time look good, but who will wake her up? Find out in the beloved fairy tale. PS: Come in your best princess attire and join the princess parade.

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


Telephone: 655-1014
Website »

More information
Costumes of Downton Abbey

The Crawleys are skipping the Atlantic—well, their clothes are. If you’re anything like us, you’re having trouble thinking of anything but this exhibit at Winterthur. So grab...

Where:
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Del. 52
Winterthur, DE
View map »


Telephone: 888-4600
Website »

More information
Illuminated Structures

Visionary Scott Kip invents meticulously crafted architectural models out of wood, incorporating light as part of the temporal experience central to his art. 

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


Telephone: 656-6466
Website »

More information
Anything Goes

Nothing says “classic” like Cole Porter’s captivating musical set on the high seas. The Tony Award winner includes hits like “I Get a Kick Out of You.” 

Where:
The New Candlelight Theatre
2208 Millers Road
Wilmington, DE
View map »


Telephone: 475-2313
Website »

More information
Wilmington Trap Stars: A Street Art Exhibit

The brainchild of Dr. Yasser Payne of the University of Delaware’s Department of Black American Studies, this collaborative exhibition focuses on issues of structural inequality and...

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


Telephone: 656-6466
Website »

More information
Camelot

The legend lives on. Join King Arthur, Guinevere and Lancelot in one of the most beloved musicals ever. 

Where:
Clear Space Theatre Company
20 Baltimore Ave.
Rehoboth Beach , DE
View map »


Telephone: 227-2270
Website »

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8:00 AMULI Philadelphia Presents "Delaware Economic Development Summit"

Join ULI Philadelphia to hear keynote speakers discuss new corporate commitments, employment gains, and real estate transactions in Delaware which have helped the State to re-establish itself...

Cost: $40

Where:
The Westin Wilmington
818 Shipyard Drive
Wilmington, DE  19801
View map »


Sponsor: ULI Philadelphia
Telephone: 215-525-4977
Contact Name: Gerri Lipp

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8:30 AMNo School? Nature at the Riverfront Day Camp!

Spend all or part of your spring break exploring the freshwater tidal marsh and Wilmington's Riverfront.

Cost: Varies

Where:
DuPont Environmental Education Center
1400 Delmarva Lane
Wilmington, DE  19806
View map »


Website »

More information
8:30 AMJ. Gordan - Known Unknowns

A selection of recent work by J. Gordon, recipient of a 2013 Individual Artist Fellowship from the Delaware Division of the Arts.

Cost: Free

Where:
Mezzanine Gallery - Carvel State Office Building
820 N. French Street
Wilmington, DE  19801
View map »


Sponsor: Delaware Division of the Arts
Telephone: 302.577.8278
Contact Name: Roxanne Stanulis
Website »

More information
8:30 AM - 4:00 PMSpring Zoo Camp 2014 (Ages 4-13)

Come enjoy a WILD spring break at the Brandywine Zoo! Each day of the week will have its own zoo related theme. The week will be filled with zoo visits, live animal presentations, games, crafts,...

Cost: Weekly Fee: $200/per child; $175/child for Delaware Zoological Society Members.

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


Telephone: 302-571-7788 ext.200
Contact Name: Jacque Williamson
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 »

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10:00 AMFrom Toad to Tadpole

Have you heard the calling of the frogs and toads?  Can you see tadpoles swimming in the water?  Did you ever touch a toad or a turtle?  Search for all of this plus a story and a craft!...

Cost: $8/$14

Where:
DuPont Environmental Education Center
1400 Delmarva Lane
Wilmington, DE  19806
View map »


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 - 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 - 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
12:00 AMBlue Rocks Home Game

Come out and cheer on the Blue Rocks at Frawley Stadium!  Be sure to look at www.bluerocks.com for game times and special events and giveaways!

Cost: Varies

Where:
Frawley Stadium
801 Shipyard Drive
Wilmington, DE  19801
View map »


Telephone: 302-888-2583
Website »

More information
5:30 PMBird Watching for Beginners

If you like to look for birds but do not know what they are or how to find out, then join bird expert Jim White to learn the ins and outs of birding as you walk with Russell W. Peterson Urban...

Cost: $5/$9

Where:
DuPont Environmental Education Center
1400 Delmarva Lane
Wilmington, DE  19806
View map »


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
South Pacific

Legendary jazzman Thomas “Fats” Waller is the king of a sassy, sexy, jazzy kinda world. Five performers bring to life the music of the 1920s and ’30s Harlem Renaissance. 

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


Telephone: 594-1100
Website »

More information
Anything Goes

Nothing says “classic” like Cole Porter’s captivating musical set on the high seas. The Tony Award winner includes hits like “I Get a Kick Out of You.” 

Where:
The New Candlelight Theatre
2208 Millers Road
Wilmington, DE
View map »


Telephone: 475-2313
Website »

More information
Wilmington Trap Stars: A Street Art Exhibit

The brainchild of Dr. Yasser Payne of the University of Delaware’s Department of Black American Studies, this collaborative exhibition focuses on issues of structural inequality and...

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
Young at Art

Children 5 to 18 get the spotlight at this all-media art exhibition. 

Where:
Newark Arts Alliance
276 E. Main St.
Newark, DE
View map »


Telephone: 266-7266
Website »

More information
Continuing Education Exhibit

The Delaware College of Art and Design showcases the work of students and faculty in the Continuing Education Program. 

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


Telephone: 622-8000
Website »

More information
George Martz Solo Show

Painter George Martz showcases his newest pieces. 

Where:
The Station Gallery
3922 Kennett Pike
Greenville, DE
View map »


Telephone: 654-8638
Website »

More information
Spring Awakening

Local artists use various media to interpret the theme “Spring Awakening.”

Where:
Gallery One
32 Atlantic Ave.
Ocean View, DE
View map »


Telephone: 537-5055
Website »

More information
Camelot

The legend lives on. Join King Arthur, Guinevere and Lancelot in one of the most beloved musicals ever. 

Where:
Clear Space Theatre Company
20 Baltimore Ave.
Rehoboth Beach , DE
View map »


Telephone: 227-2270
Website »

More information
Wit

When Vivian Bearing, a brilliant, demanding poetry professor, undergoes experimental treatment for ovarian cancer, she falls from a position of authority to one of dependency. “Wit”...

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


Telephone: 831-2204
Website »

More information
'Sleeping Beauty'

Following its best season in 20 years, Delaware Children’s Theatre’s gangbuster schedule features “Sleeping Beauty”. “Sleeping Beauty” is the premiere of a...

Where:
Delaware Children’s Theatre
, DE


Telephone: 655-1014
Website »

More information
J. Gordon

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

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


Telephone: 577-8278
Website »

More information
“The Art of the Still Life”

Five artists who work in the still life genre present work with traditional and contemporary themes. 

Where:
Peninsula Gallery
520 E. Savannah Road
Lewes, DE
View map »


Telephone: 645-0551
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
"I Break for Folk Art": Spring Break Camp at the Blue Ball Barn

Monday – Friday, April 21 – 25 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Ages 7 – 11 Each day, folk artists will show how their art reflects their passions, heritage and feelings about...

Cost: 185 per camper or $45 per day. Aftercare, 3 – 5 p.m., $40 or $15 per day

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


Sponsor: Delaware Division of the Arts
Telephone: 302-577-7020
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
Dining Out for Life

Participating restaurants donate one-third of their food sales for the day to benefit AIDS Delaware.

Where:
, DE


Telephone: 652-6776
Website »

More information
Snow White

Sleeping Beauty makes nap time look good, but who will wake her up? Find out in the beloved fairy tale. PS: Come in your best princess attire and join the princess parade.

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


Telephone: 655-1014
Website »

More information
Illuminated Structures

Visionary Scott Kip invents meticulously crafted architectural models out of wood, incorporating light as part of the temporal experience central to his art. 

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


Telephone: 656-6466
Website »

More information
Costumes of Downton Abbey

The Crawleys are skipping the Atlantic—well, their clothes are. If you’re anything like us, you’re having trouble thinking of anything but this exhibit at Winterthur. So grab...

Where:
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Del. 52
Winterthur, DE
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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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8:30 AMNo School? Nature at the Riverfront Day Camp!

Spend all or part of your spring break exploring the freshwater tidal marsh and Wilmington's Riverfront.

Cost: Varies

Where:
DuPont Environmental Education Center
1400 Delmarva Lane
Wilmington, DE  19806
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8:30 AMJ. Gordan - Known Unknowns

A selection of recent work by J. Gordon, recipient of a 2013 Individual Artist Fellowship from the Delaware Division of the Arts.

Cost: Free

Where:
Mezzanine Gallery - Carvel State Office Building
820 N. French Street
Wilmington, DE  19801
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Sponsor: Delaware Division of the Arts
Telephone: 302.577.8278
Contact Name: Roxanne Stanulis
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8:30 AM - 4:00 PMSpring Zoo Camp 2014 (Ages 4-13)

Come enjoy a WILD spring break at the Brandywine Zoo! Each day of the week will have its own zoo related theme. The week will be filled with zoo visits, live animal presentations, games, crafts,...

Cost: Weekly Fee: $200/per child; $175/child for Delaware Zoological Society Members.

Where:
Brandywine Zoo
1001 North Park Drive
Wilmington, DE  19802
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Telephone: 302-571-7788 ext.200
Contact Name: Jacque Williamson
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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
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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
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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 - 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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10:30 AMGlory of Stories

Learning about art is fun every Friday at the Delaware Art Museum! Glory of Stories introduces young visitors to art and the Museum through a story-reading followed by an interactive tour of...

Cost: Free for Museum members, $3.00 per child for non-members, free for adults

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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12:00 AMBlue Rocks Home Game

Come out and cheer on the Blue Rocks at Frawley Stadium!  Be sure to look at www.bluerocks.com for game times and special events and giveaways!

Cost: Varies

Where:
Frawley Stadium
801 Shipyard Drive
Wilmington, DE  19801
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Telephone: 302-888-2583
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6:30 PMWOW Awards Celebration

Wow Awards Celebration Presented by Walgreens, join us at the 10th Annual WOW Awards Celebration as the Delaware HIV Consortium honors eight for their contributions to quality service for...

Cost: $135

Where:
Clarion Hotel - The Belle
1612 N. DuPont Highway
New Castle, DE  19720
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Sponsor: Delaware HIV Consortium
Telephone: 302-654-5471
Contact Name: Scott MacKenzie
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7:00 PMARBOR DAY LECTURE: Tree Selection, Planting & Care

Trees can flourish in urban environments, but all too often they fail because gardeners don’t know a few simple but necessary steps to keep them thriving. Greg Paige, Bartlett Tree...

Cost: Members: $10; Non-Members: $15

Where:
Delaware Center for Horticulture
1810 N Dupont Street
Wilmington, DE  19806
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Sponsor: Delaware Grounds Management Association, Kerns Bros. Tree Service
Telephone: 302-658-6262
Contact Name: Helen Anderson
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“The Art of the Still Life”

Five artists who work in the still life genre present work with traditional and contemporary themes. 

Where:
Peninsula Gallery
520 E. Savannah Road
Lewes, DE
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Telephone: 645-0551
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George Martz Solo Show

Painter George Martz showcases his newest pieces. 

Where:
The Station Gallery
3922 Kennett Pike
Greenville, DE
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Telephone: 654-8638
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J. Gordon

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

Where:
Delaware Division of the Arts
Mezzanine Gallery
820 N. French St.
Wilmington, DE
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Telephone: 577-8278
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Continuing Education Exhibit

The Delaware College of Art and Design showcases the work of students and faculty in the Continuing Education Program. 

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

Children 5 to 18 get the spotlight at this all-media art exhibition. 

Where:
Newark Arts Alliance
276 E. Main St.
Newark, DE
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Telephone: 266-7266
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Spring Awakening

Local artists use various media to interpret the theme “Spring Awakening.”

Where:
Gallery One
32 Atlantic Ave.
Ocean View, DE
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Telephone: 537-5055
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Illuminated Structures

Visionary Scott Kip invents meticulously crafted architectural models out of wood, incorporating light as part of the temporal experience central to his art. 

Where:
Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts
200 S. Madison St.
Wilmington, DE
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Telephone: 656-6466
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Classics 4

The majestic sounds of the Delaware Symphony Orchestra and friends fill Copeland Hall.

Where:
The Grand Opera House
818 N. Market St.
Wilmington, DE
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Telephone: 652-5577
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Snow White

Sleeping Beauty makes nap time look good, but who will wake her up? Find out in the beloved fairy tale. PS: Come in your best princess attire and join the princess parade.

Where:
Delaware Children’s Theatre
1014 Delaware Ave.
Wilmington, DE
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Telephone: 655-1014
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Ocean To Bay Bike Tour

Get those wheels spinning and join the more than 2,000 cyclists for a ride through the beaches, bays and beyond—you can’t beat the view. The 5-, 30- and 50-mile routes begin and end...

Where:
, DE


Telephone: 539-2100
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West Chester Film Festival

Small town, big films—this festival draws short films from directors around the globe.

Where:
252 East Market Street, PMB#252
West Chester, PA
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Telephone: (484) 639-9237
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Costumes of Downton Abbey

The Crawleys are skipping the Atlantic—well, their clothes are. If you’re anything like us, you’re having trouble thinking of anything but this exhibit at Winterthur. So grab...

Where:
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Del. 52
Winterthur, DE
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Telephone: 888-4600
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M*A*S*H Revue

When unpredictable madcaps Hawkeye and Duke are on the loose, it’s sure to be a good time.

Where:
Second Street Players
Riverfront Theater
2 S. Walnut St.
Milford, DE
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Telephone: 422-0220
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Agnes of God

A baby was born—and murdered—in a convent. Who fathered and killed the infant? When a court-appointed psychiatrist arrives on the case, her questions force the women to re-examine...

Where:
Chapel Street Players
27 N. Chapel St.
Newark, DE
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Telephone: 368-2248
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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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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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"I Break for Folk Art": Spring Break Camp at the Blue Ball Barn

Monday – Friday, April 21 – 25 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Ages 7 – 11 Each day, folk artists will show how their art reflects their passions, heritage and feelings about...

Cost: 185 per camper or $45 per day. Aftercare, 3 – 5 p.m., $40 or $15 per day

Where:
Blue Ball Barn
1914 West Park Drive
Wilmington, DE  19803
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Sponsor: Delaware Division of the Arts
Telephone: 302-577-7020
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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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Camelot

The legend lives on. Join King Arthur, Guinevere and Lancelot in one of the most beloved musicals ever. 

Where:
Clear Space Theatre Company
20 Baltimore Ave.
Rehoboth Beach , DE
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Telephone: 227-2270
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Anything Goes

Nothing says “classic” like Cole Porter’s captivating musical set on the high seas. The Tony Award winner includes hits like “I Get a Kick Out of You.” 

Where:
The New Candlelight Theatre
2208 Millers Road
Wilmington, DE
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Telephone: 475-2313
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Wit

When Vivian Bearing, a brilliant, demanding poetry professor, undergoes experimental treatment for ovarian cancer, she falls from a position of authority to one of dependency. “Wit”...

Where:
Resident Ensemble Players
Thompson Theatre, Roselle Center for the Arts
110 Orchard Road
Newark, DE
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Telephone: 831-2204
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South Pacific

Legendary jazzman Thomas “Fats” Waller is the king of a sassy, sexy, jazzy kinda world. Five performers bring to life the music of the 1920s and ’30s Harlem Renaissance. 

Where:
Delaware Theatre Company
200 Water St.
Wilmington, DE
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Telephone: 594-1100
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Wilmington Trap Stars: A Street Art Exhibit

The brainchild of Dr. Yasser Payne of the University of Delaware’s Department of Black American Studies, this collaborative exhibition focuses on issues of structural inequality and...

Where:
Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts
200 S. Madison St.
Wilmington, DE
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Telephone: 656-6466
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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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Meals From The Masters

This weekend of culinary events—Evening with the Masters, Cellar Masters’ Live Wine Auction and the Celebrity Chefs’ Brunch—benefits Meals On Wheels Delaware, with events...

Where:
, DE


Telephone: 656-3257
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'Sleeping Beauty'

Following its best season in 20 years, Delaware Children’s Theatre’s gangbuster schedule features “Sleeping Beauty”. “Sleeping Beauty” is the premiere of a...

Where:
Delaware Children’s Theatre
, DE


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7:00 AM - 3:00 PM25th Ocean to Bay Bike Tour

All routes start and end in Bethany Beach. Choose from a 5-, 30-, 50-mile or Metric Century route. Completion of the ride is optional. 

Where:
PNC Bank
2 S. Pennsylvania Ave.
Bethany Beach, DE
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8:00 AM - 2:00 PMCamden Friends Annual "Spring Fling" Flea Market

Looking for a good deal?  Come to the Camden Friends annual "Spring Fling" Flea Market.  Browse our tables for a variety of gently used treasures, books, clothing and...

Cost: Free

Where:
Camden Friends Gathering Place
122 East Camden-Wyoming Avenue
Camden, DE
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Sponsor: Camden Friends Meeting
Contact Name: Judith Light-Baker

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8:00 AM - 5:00 PMFlower & Arts Festival

Great day includes a live radio broadcast, new plants & local artists exhibiting their work.  Bring your family to enjoy face painting, complimentary hot dogs & more!

Cost: Free

Where:
East Coast Garden Center
30366 Cordrey Rd
Millsboro, DE  19966
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8:45 AMNational Brain Tumor Society 7th Annual Walk

National Brain Tumor Society, the largest nonprofit organization dedicated to the brain tumor community in the United States, is hosting its 7th annual Brain Tumor event on April 26, 2014 at...

Cost: http://events.braintumor.org/delaware-brain-tumor-walk/

Where:
, DE

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8:45 AMDelaware Brain Tumor Walk

The 2014 Delaware Brain Tumor Walk has a NEW start time.  The walk will begin at the balloon arches at 10am. Top team and top individual will be acknowledged during the closing ceremony....

Cost: Donations

Where:
Dravo Plaza
815 Justison St
Wilmington, DE  19801
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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 - 5:00 PMAntique Street Fair

Over 40 Antique Vendors from the tri state will be joining the Mullica Hill New Jersey Merchants at our Sixth Annual Outdoor Antique Street Fair.  Our Historic Village is a mile...

Cost: 0

Where:
Historic Mullica Hill New Jersey
Mile Long Main Street
Mullica Hill, NJ
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Sponsor: Mullica Hill Merchants
Telephone: 856 478 6556
Contact Name: Judith Salvino
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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
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10:00 AMAnnual Sheep Shearing & Herb Sale

Join us on Saturday, April 26 we we celebrate spring during our annual sheep shearing and herb sale. Wander among the aisles of high-quality herbs. Watch (and help) as our sheep lose their...

Cost: Free!

Where:
Greenbankmill & Philips Farm
500 Greenbank Rd
Wilmington, DE  19808
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Sponsor: Greenbank Mill & Philips Farm
Telephone: 302-999-9001
Contact Name: Stacie Maheurin
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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
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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 - 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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12:00 PMR2Hop2

R2Hop2, Fordham & Dominion Brewing's annual beer and music festival, will be held April 26 from 12-7 p.m. It features music from four local bands, food from Delaware restaurants, and...

Cost: 20 in advance

Where:
Fordham & Dominion Brewing Co.
1284 McD Dr.
Dover, DE  19901
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12:00 AMBlue Rocks Home Game

Come out and cheer on the Blue Rocks at Frawley Stadium!  Be sure to look at www.bluerocks.com for game times and special events and giveaways!

Cost: Varies

Where:
Frawley Stadium
801 Shipyard Drive
Wilmington, DE  19801
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Telephone: 302-888-2583
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12:00 PMSpring Into Nature

Fun for all ages! Meet live animals, walk with a naturalist, make a craft and try dipnetting in the marsh! Bring your family and learn about how our daily decisions impact the environment and how...

Cost: Free

Where:
DuPont Environmental Education Center
1400 Delmarva Lane
Wilmington, DE  19806
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12:45 PMRehoboth Beach Film Society's Met Opera Live in HD Series presents "Cossi fan tutti"

The Rehoboth Beach Film Society and the Cape Henlopen Educational Foundation are proud to present the Metropolitan Opera’s Live in HD broadcast of Mozart’s beloved opera...

Cost: $22 / Met member, $25 / adult, $22 / Senior (65+), $15 for Student or Child

Where:
Cape Henlopen High School Theater
1250 Kings Hwy.
Lewes, DE  19958
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Sponsor: Rehoboth Beach Film Society
Telephone: 302-645-9095
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2:00 PMLiving History Hike

Start at the Chandler Miller Bridge to learn of the history and it’s current fate as a historic site. Then hike to the Bucktoe Cemetery for a look at ruins of the African...

Cost: $5-$10

Where:
Chandler Mill Bridge
Kennet Square , PA  19348


Sponsor: The Land Conservancy
Telephone: 610-347-0347 ext 104
Contact Name: Paige Minka
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6:00 PMSt. Peter the Apostle Church Hosts Silent Auction & Dinner to Raise Funds to Restore Historic Pipe Organ

St. Peter the Apostle Church in historic New Castle, Delaware will be holding a dinner and silent auction Saturday, April 26 to raise funds needed to restore their pipe organ which dates back to...

Cost: $25

Where:
St. Peter the Apostle School
515 Harmony St
New Castle, DE  19720
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Telephone: (302)328-2335
Contact Name: Mike McHugh
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6:00 PM - 6:00 AMRelay For Life of University of Delaware

Cost: 0 for survivors/registration fee for participants

Where:
University of Delaware
S. College Avenue
Newark, DE  19716
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Sponsor: American Cancer Society
Telephone: 302-669-6326
Contact Name: Cydney Goldman
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6:00 PM1 Lil Baker's Candle Light Dinner Theater & Supper Club

T. Co Productions LLC brings “Creative Jazz Ensemble” to perform at its “1 Lil Baker’s Candle Light Dinner Theater & Supper Club”. Also presented for your...

Cost: $35.00 & $40.00 at the door

Where:
Delaware Ag Museum
866 N. DuPont Hwy.
Dover, DE  19901
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Sponsor: T. Co Productions LLC
Telephone: (302) 423-2460
Contact Name: David Thomas / Deborah Adams
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6:30 PMGALA: TheDCH 33rd Annual Rare Plant Auction®

Every plant has a story to tell, and each year hundreds of collectors and garden enthusiasts nationwide celebrate those stories at the Rare Plant Auction®, a gala fund raiser staged...

Cost: $125 and up

Where:
Longwood Gardens
1001 Longwood Rd
Kennett Square, PA  19348
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Sponsor: Delaware Center for Horticulture
Telephone: 302-658-6262
Contact Name: Helen Anderson
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7:30 PMSpring Sings at OD Studios

Don't miss these exciting concerts throughout downtown Wilmington! The amazing OperaDelaware Chorus will be joined by international soloists Kirk Dougherty, Timothy Mix, Victoria Cannizzo,...

Cost: $25-60

Where:
OperaDelaware Studios
4 S Poplar St
Wilmington, DE  19801
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Sponsor: OperaDelaware
Telephone: 302.442.7809
Contact Name: Mary Wilcosky
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7:30 PMThe Arts at Trinity presents Serafin String Quartet

Serafin String Quartet will return to the popular community series, The Arts at Trinity, on Saturday, April 26 at 7:30pm. SSQ will be joined by guests Timothy Schwarz, viola and Norman Fischer,...

Cost: Free

Where:
Trinity Episcopal Church
1108 North Adams Street
Wilmington, DE
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Sponsor: The Arts at Trinity
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7:30 PMThe Arts at Trinity presents Serafin String Quartet

Serafin String Quartet will return to the popular community series, The Arts at Trinity, on Saturday, April 26 at 7:30pm. SSQ will be joined by guests Timothy Schwarz, viola and Todd Thiel, cello...

Cost: Free

Where:
Trinity Episcopal Church
1108 North Adams Street
Wilmington, DE  19801
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Sponsor: Trinity Episcopal Church
Telephone: (302) 652-8605
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10:00 PM - 3:45 PMEarth Day Celebration

What can YOU do to help save species? Join us for our annual Party for the Planet to learn about what you can do to make EVERY DAY Earth Day. Stop by a learning station or talk with a volunteer...

Cost: Free with paid admission to the zoo.

Where:
Brandywine Zoo
1001 North Park Drive
Wilmington, DE  19802
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Telephone: 302-571-7850
Contact Name: Jacque Williamson
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Delaware Brain Tumor Walk

The National Brain Tumor Society’s Delaware Walk connects brain tumor survivors, patients, family members, caregivers, and friends for an inspiring, family-friendly day. All proceeds from...

Where:
Dravo Plaza on the Wilmington Riverfront
Wilmington, DE


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South Pacific

Legendary jazzman Thomas “Fats” Waller is the king of a sassy, sexy, jazzy kinda world. Five performers bring to life the music of the 1920s and ’30s Harlem Renaissance. 

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


Telephone: 594-1100
Website »

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Wilmington Trap Stars: A Street Art Exhibit

The brainchild of Dr. Yasser Payne of the University of Delaware’s Department of Black American Studies, this collaborative exhibition focuses on issues of structural inequality and...

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


Telephone: 656-6466
Website »

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Wit

When Vivian Bearing, a brilliant, demanding poetry professor, undergoes experimental treatment for ovarian cancer, she falls from a position of authority to one of dependency. “Wit”...

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


Telephone: 831-2204
Website »

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Agnes of God

A baby was born—and murdered—in a convent. Who fathered and killed the infant? When a court-appointed psychiatrist arrives on the case, her questions force the women to re-examine...

Where:
Chapel Street Players
27 N. Chapel St.
Newark, DE
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Telephone: 368-2248
Website »

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M*A*S*H Revue

When unpredictable madcaps Hawkeye and Duke are on the loose, it’s sure to be a good time.

Where:
Second Street Players
Riverfront Theater
2 S. Walnut St.
Milford, DE
View map »


Telephone: 422-0220
Website »

More information
Anything Goes

Nothing says “classic” like Cole Porter’s captivating musical set on the high seas. The Tony Award winner includes hits like “I Get a Kick Out of You.” 

Where:
The New Candlelight Theatre
2208 Millers Road
Wilmington, DE
View map »


Telephone: 475-2313
Website »

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Camelot

The legend lives on. Join King Arthur, Guinevere and Lancelot in one of the most beloved musicals ever. 

Where:
Clear Space Theatre Company
20 Baltimore Ave.
Rehoboth Beach , DE
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Telephone: 227-2270
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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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Science Saturdays: Move the 'Powder Keg'

Visitors will use simple machines to try and move a “Powder Keg” from one spot to another. Part of Hagley's new Science Saturdays series, on the fourth Saturdays of the...

Cost: Free-$14

Where:
Hagley Museum and Library
201 Hagley Creek Rd.
Greenville, DE  19807
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Telephone: 302-658-2400
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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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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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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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'Sleeping Beauty'

Following its best season in 20 years, Delaware Children’s Theatre’s gangbuster schedule features “Sleeping Beauty”. “Sleeping Beauty” is the premiere of a...

Where:
Delaware Children’s Theatre
, DE


Telephone: 655-1014
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Ocean To Bay Bike Tour

Get those wheels spinning and join the more than 2,000 cyclists for a ride through the beaches, bays and beyond—you can’t beat the view. The 5-, 30- and 50-mile routes begin and end...

Where:
, DE


Telephone: 539-2100
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West Chester Film Festival

Small town, big films—this festival draws short films from directors around the globe.

Where:
252 East Market Street, PMB#252
West Chester, PA
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Telephone: (484) 639-9237
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Bug & Bud Festival

Bug & Bud in Milford is 11 this year. Come celebrate the ladybug and spring blooms with arts and crafts vendors, food and live entertainment. 

Where:
, DE


Telephone: 839-1180
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Ag Day

It’s a day of tours, exhibits, demos, animals, kids’ activities, music and food on the grounds of UD’s Townsend Hall in Newark.

Where:
, DE


Telephone: 831-2508
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Snow White

Sleeping Beauty makes nap time look good, but who will wake her up? Find out in the beloved fairy tale. PS: Come in your best princess attire and join the princess parade.

Where:
Delaware Children’s Theatre
1014 Delaware Ave.
Wilmington, DE
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Telephone: 655-1014
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Costumes of Downton Abbey

The Crawleys are skipping the Atlantic—well, their clothes are. If you’re anything like us, you’re having trouble thinking of anything but this exhibit at Winterthur. So grab...

Where:
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Del. 52
Winterthur, DE
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Telephone: 888-4600
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Illuminated Structures

Visionary Scott Kip invents meticulously crafted architectural models out of wood, incorporating light as part of the temporal experience central to his art. 

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

Local artists use various media to interpret the theme “Spring Awakening.”

Where:
Gallery One
32 Atlantic Ave.
Ocean View, DE
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Telephone: 537-5055
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Young at Art

Children 5 to 18 get the spotlight at this all-media art exhibition. 

Where:
Newark Arts Alliance
276 E. Main St.
Newark, DE
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Telephone: 266-7266
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George Martz Solo Show

Painter George Martz showcases his newest pieces. 

Where:
The Station Gallery
3922 Kennett Pike
Greenville, DE
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Telephone: 654-8638
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“The Art of the Still Life”

Five artists who work in the still life genre present work with traditional and contemporary themes. 

Where:
Peninsula Gallery
520 E. Savannah Road
Lewes, DE
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Telephone: 645-0551
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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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