Presented by the Resident Ensemble Players, Delaware's resident professional acting company, performing at the University of Delaware.
“It’s not about science versus religion. It is about the right to think.”
One of the most famous trials in U.S. history is the inspiration for this this sizzling courtroom drama. During the Scopes “monkey trial” of 1925, the focus of the entire nation is riveted on a small town courthouse where a high school science teacher faces prison for teaching Darwin’s theories of evolution. This searing and moving drama centers on cultural conflicts still being hotly debated today – church vs. state, fundamentalism vs. freedom of belief, and the sanctity of faith vs. the right to think – in a brilliant boxing match between two of the greatest legal giants of the twentieth century.
A cunningly crafted comedic thriller about deceit, double-crosses…and stamps. A pair of half-siblings, mourning their recently deceased mother, have inherited the “crown jewel of philately” — the 1847 one- and two-penny Mauritius stamps, worth millions if authentic. A cat-and-mouse game ensues when three seedy, high-stakes collectors enter the sisters’ world, willing to do anything to claim the rare find as their own in this fast-paced, twisting, and tension-filled comedy.
Contains adult languages and situations. Recommended for mature audiences.
“…universal enough to touch a chord in every human heart.” — The New York Times
In this Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning masterpiece, Troy Maxson, a former star of the Negro Baseball Leagues is now a trash collector with little future. Embittered and resentful, Troy builds both literal and figurative fences around his wife and son as he come to terms with his past disappointments in Wilson’s poetic, powerful, and Pulitzer Prize-winning challenge to the American dream.
Over the years, the Celebrity Chefs Brunch has brought chefs like John Tesar, Stephanie Izard, Anne Burrell, Katsuji Tanabe, Tom Douglass, Lee Ann Wong and Daniel Stern together with top Wilmington chefs to create delicious bites of brunch for this spectacular foodie fundraiser for Meals on Wheels Delaware in mid-April. Dine like you’re on an episode of Top Chef, chatting with chefs, going back for seconds of your favorites and arguing with friends over who made the best bite.
April 28
Wildflower Celebration
Mt. Cuba Center
At the first sign of spring, the wildflowers begin to bloom in the Brandywine Valley, and Mt. Cuba Center is the best place to catch this colorful display, especially during the Wildflower Celebration in late April. This annual springtime festival includes live music and food, scavenger hunts and tree-climbing demonstrations, arts, crafts, and professional advice on how to prepare your gardens at home for the summer ahead.
May 5
Delaware’s Derby Winterthur
Enjoy a day of elite horse racing and celebrate the 41st Annual Point-to-Point. Join us for kids’ activities, festive tailgating, and beautiful hospitality tents with elegant luncheons. Tailgate spots and wristband sales start March 1, 2019. Purchase tailgate spots and tailgate wristbands online or by downloading our PTP Winterthur mobile app. To purchase General Admission wristbands starting March 1, call 800.448.3883.
May 9-11
Wilmington Flower Market
For 100 years, the Wilmington Flower Market has been a destination for food, entertainment and everything you need to start your spring garden off in style. Held on the days leading up to Mother’s Day, this free festival has a reputation for booking some up-and-coming nationally touring bands and has created a fiercely devoted following for its Market Mustard and Market Hot Sauce (available only at the festival). But the plants and flowers are the main attraction, and few people leave without something new to go in the ground.
May 18
Bellefonte Arts Festival
700-800 Blocks Brandywine Blvd.
The Bellefonte Arts Festival celebrates local art in its many forms on a Saturday in May. While musicians busk on the streets, you can stroll Brandywine Boulevard and visit vendors selling jewelry, photography, paintings, textiles and edible culinary art provided by a number of Greater Wilmington food trucks.
June 7-8
Americana Festival
Tubman Garrett Riverfront
Wilmington resident and music legend David Bromberg and his band headline this 2-day premier Americana festival at the Tubman Garrett Riverfront Park. Chill out at the beer garden, enjoy wine and spirits in the grove or dive into the food trucks and walk among the craft vendors. Past performers include Los Lobos, Dumbstaphunk, David Wax Museum, Dr. John, John Hiatt and Chris Robinson. Bromberg’s Big Noise Festival takes place in June.
June 4-8
Holy Trinity Greek Festival
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
Summer simply cannot start in Wilmington until you’ve tasted the spanakopita, moussaka and loukoumades at the Holy Trinity Greek Festival, Wilmington celebration of Greek culture at the beginning of June. There is music all week long, more baklava than you can imagine in your dreams, and a generosity of spirit as neighbors greet one another in the gyro line.
June 9-16
St. Anthony’s Italian Festival 901 N Dupont St.
Tens of thousands come to Wilmington for the St. Anthony’s Italian Festival in the second week of June. Every year has a theme specific to a region of Italy, but the core of the festival remains the same. There’s the food (don’t miss the spezzato sandwich and the smelts), the music that goes late into the night (you might see the governor joining in for a song on stage), and the Procession of Saints after mass on the closing Sunday of the festival.
Churrascaria Saudades
In days of old, in the southernmost state of Brazil, Rio Grande do Sul, cattle grazed the pampas (treeless plains), providing the Gaucho (Southern Brazilian Cowboy) with endless supplies of meat for the now famous tradition of “Churrasco” barbecues. The Gaucho would skewer large pieces of meat and slowly grill them over open-flamed pits.
In keeping with this tradition, we bring you Churrascaria Saudades.
At Churrascaria Saudades, we proudly keep this churrasco tradition alive with Gaucho chefs roasting the finest cuts of meat over open fire, serving these skewered cuts tableside. A fantastic gourmet salad bar with fresh cut vegetables, a variety of traditional side dishes to compliment the meats, signature cocktails/imported soft drinks, and a dessert menu replete with cakes, fruits, and sweets will round off the unique experience.
The poet Goethe once said, “There is no past that we can bring back by longing for it, only the present that builds and creates itself as the past withdraws.” A unique word exists, only in the Brasilian language, that best describes those longings and that word is Saudades.
The word Saudade (pronounced: saw’ DA dee, or plural: saw’ DA deez) is the Brasilian word that has no direct translation into English but is most accurately described as a deep emotional state of nostalgic longing for an absent something or someone. After a unique steak experience, as can only be experienced at Churrascaria Saudades, a guest will go away with a deep emotional state of nostalgic longing to return to the experience, hence the name Saudades.
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The full dinner experience is $46.00, the Salad Bar Only option is $23, children 6 and under are free, and our young guests ages 7-12 are half price.
OperaDelaware’s 2019 Festival
OperaDelaware’s 2019 Festival, a bold exploration of law, redemption, and unlikely friendships in a divided world, spotlights works that are accessible to newcomers but will also thrill lifelong opera fans. On the docket: a delightful double bill of SCALIA/ GINSBURG, composer Derrick Wang’s one-act opera about the unlikely friendship between Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Antonin Scalia paired with TRIAL BY JURY, Gilbert & Sullivan’s beloved courtroom comedy. Also presented is one of the most successful contemporary operas of our time, Jake Heggie’s DEAD MAN WALKING. Based on the book by Sister Helen Prejean with a libretto by Terrence McNally, this modern masterpiece about a death row inmate and the nun who becomes his reluctant spiritual adviser is one of the most moving and frequently performed operas of the 21st century.
For DEAD MAN WALKING, audience favorites Timothy Mix and Aleksandra Romano star as Joseph De Rocher and Sister Helen Prejean. Adrienne Danrich returns to OperaDelaware to sing the role of Sister Rose. Mezzo-soprano Jenni Bank makes her company debut as Mrs. De Rocher. Maestro Jerome Shannon conducts the OperaDelaware Chorus and Orchestra and Octavio Cardenas directs. SCALIA/GINSBURG, the comic opera by Derrick Wang, will feature soprano Jennifer Zetlan as Ruth Bader Ginsburg. A Delaware native, Ms. Zetlan is a regular at high-profile opera companies throughout the county, but got her start in OperaDelaware’s Family Opera Theater in the world premiere of Libby Larsen’s A WRINKLE IN TIME. The role of Justice Antonin Scalia will be sung by Brian Cheney, and the Commentator will be sung by OD favorite Ben Wager. Wager is a graduate of Philadelphia’s prestigious Academy of Vocal Arts and got his start in OD’s chorus. SCALIA/GINSBURG will be directed by Fenlon Lamb and conducted by Sara Jobin. Gilbert and Sullivan’s TRIAL BY JURY, directed by Chester County native Cynthia du Pont Tobias, rounds out the Festival and will feature artists from OD’s Young Artist Training Program.
All performances will take place at The Grand located at 818 N. Market St in downtown Wilmington. Tickets start at $29 and are on sale now at operade.org or by calling the OperaDelaware Box Office at 302-442-7807.
OperaDelaware is a revelation… Come revel with us!
Ben Wager
Tim Mix
Aleksandra Romano
Adrienne Danrich
Jennifer Zetlan
Brian Cheney
Wisdom Begins with Wonder. Celebrating twenty-eight years of excellence. Join us at the Delaware Aerospace Academy
Have you ever thought about the year 2020? The 21st century is a time of advanced technologies, harnessing energy, recycling our resources, futuristic structures, robotic probes, lunar outposts and human missions to Mars. The future holds undreamed of scientific and technological opportunities. The Delaware Aerospace Academy hopes to prepare students for those challenges. In operation since 1990, the objective of the Delaware Aerospace Academy is to provide hands-on training and experiences through our Destination academies in related activities and fields. Throughout the week, girls and boys in grades 1 - 10 are continually challenged to think, create, solve, build, and work cooperatively. All academies are designed to integrate the study of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) using Earth, Science and Space Education as the unifying framework. The academies are financed through tuition fees, grants and scholarship sponsorships, with emphasis on in-kind support from industry and other agencies. A working board and advisory council, consisting of representatives from industry, educational and supporting agencies, share their expertise and advise the group.
Full Day Academies: University of Delaware
Cost for all Full Day Academies 6/24-6/28, 2019: $300 Before & after care available.
Full-day academies: Mornings, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Hands-on activities and many opportunities for problem solving in small teams are included. All cadets will receive a camp T-shirt & many handouts about the new high-tech world they are entering. Before & After Care available.
Destination Sky & Beyond (entering 3rd or 4th grade) features a week of creative problem solving challenges including Powers of Ten, Millions of Stars, Planets, Space Habitats, and Rovers. In addition, cadets participate in exciting activities based on the physics of flight, leading to a training flight in the Elementary Simulator.
Destination Space (entering 4th or 5th grade) features a series of experiments conducted in a space laboratory like NASA's "White Room." The results and solutions could have the potential to benefit the human race. Cadets will discover and learn about concepts from ground to space including machines, engineering, circuitry, science, weather and computer training. Plan on constructing and launching a bottle rocket.
Destination Flight (entering 5th or 6th grade) focuses on an in-depth study of the principles of flight and cutting edge studies of the FAA and NASA Aeronautics programs. Cadets will apply the knowledge as they operate our advanced flight simulator and hovercraft.
Destination Orbit (entering 6th, 7th & 8th) includes Space Architecture, Living in Space, Physics, Rocketry, Planetary Studies & a fieldtrip to the Dover AFB. The four cadet wings’ learn about science and technology as they relate to AeroSpace Science.
Half Day Academies: Offered at DASEF’s Environmental Outpost located at 585 Big Oak Rd. in Smyrna, DE 19977 Minutes from Route 1 exit 114 Cost for Half Day Academies 6/17-6/21, 2019: $150
Destination Ocean (entering 1st and 2nd) takes you under the sea and on the beach. Children will explore and learn about the colorful life that moves and interacts in the ocean. Join us on the Richard Ellis our new ‘scow’ as it launches them on a week of exciting explorations and a memorable sea adventure.
Destination Dinosaur (entering 2nd and 3rd) allows children to participate in a dinosaur dig in ‘The Pit”. Bones will be excavated and assembled. Different species of dinosaurs will be studied using creative approaches and activities.
Over Night Academies: University of Delaware Cost for Overnight Academies 6/7-6/12, 2019: $650.00
Destination Moon (entering 7th, 8th & 9th grade) integrates real world experiences with Lunar Studies, lessons in Crystal Development, Advanced Rocketry, Remote Sensing, Robotics, Computer Simulation, Composite Materials, Telescope Building and Field Trips.
Destination Mars (entering 8th, 9th & 10th) offers challenges such as designing a robotic vehicle & a rocket, solving a critical life-support problem, assembling a space station underwater, & conducting in-flight experiments in a Mars Simulation. Cooperative challenges are used in all sessions. They are supplemented by presentations, lectures, on-site training and tours, large group team building, computer simulations, videos, discussions, storytelling and some Language Arts activities. Young people of all ages are enraptured with innovation, technology and exploration. The academy has helped to intensify and channel that fascination. An understanding and an appreciation of our world and exposure to the wide variety of high tech career opportunities are essential to the young people of our country as they enter the 21st century. The Delaware Aerospace Academy and other statewide outreach programs are sponsored by DASEF, was incorporated as a nonprofit organization. The Mission of DASEF is to inspire and educate the people of the Delaware Valley in learning about the Earth’s environment, space science, mathematics and technology through the use of our academies, presentations, symposiums, professional development, events and activities and the resources of the Environmental Outpost.
For more information, please visit our website www.dasef.org, email dasef.outpost@gmail.com or call 302.834.1978
DELAWARE PARK
Delaware Park is Always in Play just minutes away from Chester County. This multi-level, non-smoking entertainment and gaming facility offers something for everyone 24/7: 2,500 slot machines, an array of live table games, cash and tournament poker rooms, Keno, free Wednesday-Sunday evening live entertainment at HOPS stage and many dining options. The adjoining Clubhouse offers additional dining choices, seasonal pro football parlay sports betting, year-round simulcasting and live Thoroughbred horse racing. Please check www.delawarepark.com for the 2019 racing schedule and current promotions/specials.
Also on property is White Clay Creek Country Club, complete with At the Rail Wine Bar & Grille, the Veranda Ballroom, Golf Pro Shop & Academy and a 7,007 yard Par 72 public golf course, where tournaments and outings are our specialty. Ask about convenient membership options or reserve your daily tee time at 302.994.6700 x 7436 or www.whiteclaycreekcc.com. Our 250 seat banquet room overlooks the pristine putting green and is ideal for your once in a lifetime event or any special occasion. At the Rail serves lunch and dinner, as well as a delectable Sunday Brunch buffet.
Delaware Symphony has Busy Spring Schedule
By Dan Colburn, Delaware Symphony Orchestra
It’s a busy time for the Delaware Symphony Orchestra, with concerts in both the orchestra’s Classics Series and Chamber Series, and also concerts in both Wilmington and downstate in Lewes in the next few weeks.
First, the DSO is pleased to help celebrate Leon Fleisher on his 90th birthday. For its 4th Classics Series concerts, March 22 and 24, the orchestra welcomes one of the titans of the classical stage. Leon Fleisher will join us in his 90th birthday year to perform Mozart’s 12th Piano Concerto. Music Director David Amado says of the work, “Its unfiltered buoyancy, melodic invention, and virtuosity will be at the fore as Fleisher will bring the experience of more than half a century of an astonishing career to bear as he joins the DSO for the first time. His insight, knowledge, experience, and raw musical horsepower promise to make his appearance extraordinary.” The second half features the DSO premier of Bruckner’s magnificent 7th Symphony, which Amado describes as “a masterpiece of sonic architecture. 19th Century romantic harmony, Classical form, and an ancient, otherworldly aesthetic make this symphony one of his most popular.” Performances are on Friday, March 22, at 7:30
p.m. in Copeland Hall of The Grand Opera House in downtown Wilmington, and on Sunday, March 24, at 3:00 p.m., in the Cape Henlopen High School Theatre, 1250 Kings Highway, in Lewes. One hour before each concert, Amado will lead a pre-concert talk from the stage.
In April, to conclude the DSO Chamber Series for the season, David Amado will conduct a chamber orchestra of 32 players in a concert in memory of Dorothy Chambers Flynn, a longtime supporter and much loved former staff member of the Delaware Symphony. The concert will feature the Bartok Divertimento, Mozart Symphony No. 40 in G Minor, K.550, and Copland’s Quiet City, with soloists Lloyd Shorter, English Horn and Brian Kuszyk, trumpet.
The home of the Chamber Series is the beautiful Gold Ballroom of the Hotel du Pont, in downtown Wilmington. Tickets include complimentary Champagne and dessert buffet at intermission. Dining options include the Hotel’s famous Green Room, and the Lobby Café. Valet parking is available.
Tickets for all Delaware Symphony Orchestra concerts are available online at www.delawaresumphony.org and by phone at 302-656-7442.
Varicose Veins & Treatment Options
Have you ever wondered what varicose veins actually are and how they come about? When once healthy vein walls become weakened over time, the vein grows in size leaving the valves unable to do their job properly. The vein becomes large and swollen, particularly in the legs, and can lead to symptoms such as itching, swelling, and/or a tired and heavy feeling. In more severe cases, thrombophlebitis can occur. This happens when the blood sits in the large veins because it is not being returned up the leg properly and a clot forms in the superficial veins. Vein disease is progressive and if left untreated, it can lead to chronic swelling, discoloration and venous ulcers.
The first line of defense in properly diagnosing varicose veins is with an ultrasound. The ultrasound will rule out any evidence of thrombus but also look at the superficial veins in detail. The varicose veins are often an issue that is secondary to venous reflux in one of the main superficial veins. Once the problematic vein is identified, a proper treatment plan can be developed. This often involves the closure of any refluxing veins, then focusing on the bulging varicosities that are the result of the severe venous insufficiency.
Treatment of varicose veins may be different for each patient. Depending on the size and location of the individual’s vein, the doctor will determine which option will be the best fit. The two main treatment options that we offer differ in many aspects. Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy is a minimally invasive
procedure that leaves a portion of the work for your body to take care of on it’s own. Ambulatory Phlebectomy is a more involved procedure, however, the vein is permanently removed at the time of your visit.
Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy is one treatment option which involves the injection of a medication directly into the varicose vein. This medicine will cause the blood within this vessel only to thrombose or clot off. the body’s instinct is to then fight this clot, break it up and reabsorb it over time. The medication used is referred to as a sclerosant and different concentrations are used depending on the vein size.
Another treatment option is Ambulatory Phlebectomy. This is a procedure that involves multiple small incisions through which the varicose vein is then removed in sections. This procedure is minimally invasive and can be performed in the comfort of our office. We use local anesthesia and offer the option of nitrous oxide (laughing gas) for ambulatory phlebectomies which help to relax the patient for a comfortable experience.
We offer free verbal vein screenings each month to allow patients to express their concerns about their veins. This gives patients the opportunity to ask questions which helps us to better navigate you through the process of properly treating your venous insufficiency. Come to one of our FREE vein screenings or call (302) 731-0001 to schedule a free consult today.
A True Game Changer in Upscale Resale Today Designer Consigner:
Semi-Annual
Bag Sale
March 9
St. Patty's Sale
March 15-17
If you’re looking for designer brands at unbeatable prices, Designer Consigner is the place to go. At Delaware’s premier upscale resale boutique for men and women, shoppers have come to know Designer Consigner for the labels they lust for at prices they love.
The business started in 2009 as a small, grassroots shop, and quickly grew into the famous destination boutique that it is today. With nearly 3,000 consigners across seven states, our inventory of designer brands is never lacking. We pride ourselves on being the only consignment shop in Delaware that gives consigners access to an online account where they have complete autonomy and can see their items selling in real time. And while Designer Consigner adheres to a strict list of brands that are accepted, the prices are literally unbeatable. The shop has won numerous awards, including being voted “Best of Delaware” Best Bargain Shopping for men and women by Delaware Today Magazine, year after year.
But aside from the brands, Designer Consigner has become synonymous with sales. The unique marketing initiatives are aimed to cultivate a shopping experience like none other. Wondering why you might see 300 customers in line outside? Twice a year, Designer Consigner holds its famous Bag Sale, where $25 will get you everything you can fit into a shopping bag. And the thrills aren’t limited to semi-annual sales; if there’s an upcoming holiday, you can be sure there will be a corresponding sale -- from Presidents' Day to Black Friday and everything in between. Not to mention every Wednesday is “Wine Down Wednesday,” when shoppers enjoy complimentary wine while they shop – and the store is open late. And if crowds aren’t your thing, Designer Consigner is happy to host a private “Girl’s Night Out” exclusive shopping party for you and your crew. We’ll supply the wine and hors d’oeuvres, and you supply the guest list.
Visit the only Men's Consignment Store in DE. And guys, you won’t be disappointed. You’ll find the same deals on designer brands – everything from Armani to Robert Graham, Hermes to Hugo Boss. Assuming you’ll find what you’re looking for in half the time of your female counterpart, there’s a nice size flat screen TV inside, so you’ll never miss the game!
Designing, consigning and staging Designing,
For over seven years, Delaware Furniture Exchange has been passionate about acquiring unique and fabulous home furnishings and accessories to help you create a beautiful home on a budget. We offer an eclectic mix of new and gently used furniture and accessories, displayed in magnificently staged rooms. Our high quality merchandise is personally selected by the owner, Jena Baffone.
Delaware Furniture Exchange curates a wonderful shopping experience from the moment you arrive in the store. We have over 500 consignors and more than one thousand of repeat customers. It is most rewarding to see pictures of staged homes and decorated rooms from those satisfied customers. Please stop by the store and experience first hand what we are all about!
The look for less:
We are big believers that you do not have to have a large budget to have a beautiful home.
Consign with us: Our customers have diverse needs and reasons for consigning with us. Selling a beach house, or downsizing your home, liquidating an estate or just redecorating? We will be happy to work with you.
Fabulous Finds: We are constantly hunting for those one-of-a-kind pieces that make a house a home. If you are looking for something unique, stop in and discover what we have found.
A welcome respite at the Boardwalk Plaza Hotel
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3 Simple Tips for Decorating Your Home From Delaware’s Premier Fabric Shop!
Decorating your home can be a daunting task. Here at The Interior Alternative, we help both the designers and the DIYers find the perfect fabrics. Here are a few tips that make the decisions flow a little easier.
Tip 1: Inspiration
else is a great place to start with your design. This foundation gives your creative ideas shape and color. on ur
Being inspired by a color, a vase, a photo, a memory, a rug or anything
Tip 2: Function
How will the fabric function in your space? Some things to consider are weight, durability and weave. Some options may be indoor/outdoor fabric, performance or a specialty fabric.
Tip 3: Decoration
Adding layers to your home design gives interest and depth to your space. Customize your space with pillows, decorative trims and window treatments.
with our custom services, we can make
With thousands of fabrics to choose from and with our custom services, we can make your design ideas come to life. Stop in and let us help you find your perfect fabric today.
The Candlelight Theatre, Delaware’s first dinner theatre, celebrates 50 years
The Candlelight Theatre, located in historic Ardentown, Del., a short drive from Chester County, and 10 minutes from downtown Wilmington provides an all-inclusive evening of “Dining and Entertainment, Beyond Your Expectations.”
The Candlelight Theatre’s colorful history began in 1931, when a barn in Arden was converted to a theatre and called The Robin Hood Theatre. That was when summer stock theatre came to Delaware, where it remained through the 1950s. In 1969, after 5 months of intensive renovations by a team of hard-working volunteers, the barn was transformed into the “Candlelight Music Dinner Theatre”, Delaware’s 1st Dinner Theatre under the ownership of Julian and Annabelle Borris and John and Lena O'Toole, nurturing the talents of many, including Tony Award-winner Susan Stroman, film star Bruce Willis, and Broadway musical star Diane Fratantoni. In 2006, TCT became a non-profit and continues the tradition of nurturing young performers and producing six shows annually.
Operating as a theater venue for over 75 years, the stage of this quaint barn comes alive every weekend year-round. In addition to musicals, TCT presents events such as a monthly Comedy Club, Just Drag, the annual blues festival, and a variety of cabaret acts. Summer camps are offered in partnership with DelArts Conservatory of Bear, Del., providing education and performance opportunities for ages 6 to 18.
Tickets for mainstage musicals are $63 for adults, $33 for children, and include fullcourse buffet and show. Cash bar is available, as well as free parking. Group discounts are available.
Box office: 302-475-2313
Address: 2208 Millers Road, Ardentown, DE Website: www.
