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The Crucible

By Arthur Miller

Directed by Ben Barnes

Thompson Theatre

MAR. 5 - MAR. 22

The Whipping Man

By Matthew Lopez

Directed by Steve Tague

Studio Theatre

APR. 16 – MAY 10

Round and Round the Garden

by Alan Ayckbourn

Directed by Maria Aitken

Thompson Theatre

APR. 23 – MAY 10

When a group of teenage girls is caught dancing naked in the woods outside of a tiny Puritan town in Massachusetts, an investigation into their adolescent mischief-making derails into madness and hysteria when accusations of witchcraft fly. As the Salem Witch Trials proceed, Miller’s classic drama winds fear, paranoia, lust, and greed into a real American tragedy. Written in 1953 under the shadow of McCarthyism, The Crucible cries out against zealotry, bigotry, and the willingness to turn on another for personal gain in a masterpiece that is a both a gripping historical play and a timely parable for our current society.

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The Civil War is over; the Confederacy has fallen. On the eve of Passover, Caleb, a young Jewish Rebel soldier with a bullet still lodged in his leg, returns to his half-destroyed Virginia home and his family’s former slaves, Simon and John. As the three men wait for others to arrive, they struggle with the new reality of a defeated south, emancipated slaves, and the strange irony of Jewish families being slave owners. As they prepare a simple Seder, long-buried secrets from the past emerge in a dramatic and shocking climax.

A hilarious tale of three couples looking for love and satisfaction anywhere but their own bedrooms. Annie has grown weary of caring for her ailing mother and has decided to take a break: an amorous weekend in the country. Delightful trouble ensues when her intended companion—her sister’s husband—arrives early, forcing Annie, her two sisters, and all their love interests into one house for a weekend of missed connections, misread signals, and madcap humor.

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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

Being inspired by a color, a vase, a photo, a memory, a rug or anything

else is a great place to start with your design. This foundation gives your creative ideas shape and color. on ur

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 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.

Nobody works harder for you than CB Joe

Since 1972, at CB Joe TV & Appliance, success comes when the customer comes first. The winning plan is Price and Service. It is David versus Goliath, as this popular local family store beats the big box stores.

CB Joe says, “After I served nine years in the U.S. Navy as an electronics technician, my wife Alice and I started the business in our home. Wow! Time and all those changes over 48 years. Imagine all the wonderful customers that have helped us help them.”

CB Joe TV & Appliance is a 10,000-square-foot workplace full of choice home appliances, televisions, and repair service. Every day, CB Joe sale prices are compared to match or beat all the big box stores and even Amazon prices.

The computer software helps us to easily get you the best price. Shoppers can search the website CBJOE. COM to compare and order online or call Jim, Joe, Hugh, or Jason. Free delivery is available, with no sales tax. Over 1,000 models are available on the CB Joe website and almost all of that is available in one day.

CB Joe says, “We are grateful for your business. Ask your neighbor. Give us a try!”

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.

The full dinner experience is $51.00, the Salad Bar Only option is $25.50, children 6 and under are free, and our young guests ages 7-12 are half price.

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

Varicose Veins &

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

Treatment Options

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.

OperaDelaware Turns 75 2020 Festival Opens April 25

OperaDelaware’s 2020 Festival, the highlight of the company’s 75th-anniversary season, returns to Wilmington this spring with three exciting productions running April 25 through May 3. A celebration of the beginnings of opera, the height of romantic opera, and the future of opera, the Festival features a Baroque classic, an opéra fantastique and a modern romantic comedy. With more performances on the schedule, three venues to choose from, and repertoire that spans 375 years, this is the perfect time to give opera a try.

THE AFFAIR THAT ROCKED ROME

The 2020 Festival opens with The Coronation of Poppea, a drama about the scandalous affair between Roman Emperor Nerone and his ambitious mistress, Poppea, who will do anything to become queen. Composed by Claudio Monteverdi, this Baroque masterpiece is one of the first operas based on historical events, but has the shock value and allure of a modern-day Netflix thriller. Soprano Lindsay Ohse who starred in OD’s 2017 production of Semiramide will take on the role of the legendary seductress. Countertenor Daniel Bubeck makes his OperaDelaware debut as Ottone, a nobleman who dares to cross Poppea. Performances will take place in the baby grand in downtown Wilmington.

AN OPÉRA FANTASTIQUE

The festival’s other mainstage production is Jacques Offenbach’s opéra fantastique, The Tales of Hoffmann which follows a lovelorn poet (based on the German writer E.T.A. Hoffmann) as he drunkenly recalls three doomed romances, including an infatuation with a lifesized doll. Tenor Kirk Dougherty who appeared in the 2018 Festival productions of Gianni Schicchi and Buoso’s Ghost stars in the title role. Veteran director Dean Anthony will lead this much-anticipated production which will take place in Copeland Hall at The Grand in downtown Wilmington.

WHEN HARRY MET SALLY FOR THE INSTAGRAM GENERATION

The festival’s final offering is Speed Dating Tonight!, a romantic comedy co-created by composer/librettist Michael Ching and director Dean Anthony. This one-act comedy features a series of three-minute speed dates, starring meme-worthy singles looking for love, sex, and everything in between. The unique comedy will take place in the Black Box Theater at OD’s Riverfront Studio which will be staged like a hip downtown bar.

Lindsay Ohse -- Poppea in The Coronation of Poppea

Daniel Bubeck -- Ottone in The Coronation of Poppea

Kirk Dougherty -Hoffmann in The Tales of Hoffmann

The Candlelight Theatre, Delaware’s first dinner theatre, celebrates

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, under Robert Miller and Jody Anderson, 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.

candlelighttheatredelaware.org

Show photos by Tisa Della Volpe

Wisdom Begins with Wonder. Celebrating thirty years of excellence. Join us at the Delaware Aerospace Academy

Have you ever thought about the year 2025? 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 6/22-6/26, 2020: $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 field trip to the Dover AFB. The four cadet wings’ learn about science and technology as they relate to AeroSpace Science.

Full Day Academy: Offered at DASEF’s Environmental Outpost located at 585 Big Oak Rd. in Smyrna, DE 19977

Minutes from Route 1 exit 114

Full Day Academy 6/15 - 6/19, 2020: $300 9am - 4 pm

Exploration Discovery (entering 1st - 3rd grades)

Children will set out on an imaginary voyage under and above the ocean and then discover a dinosaur pit on land where they will excavate bones. Scientists believe that deep sea creatures were able to survive in the wake of the mass extinction which wiped out the dinosaurs by feeding on the bodies of microorganisms such as bacteria and algae that trickled down from the waters above. Ships, ﬁsh, diﬀerent species of dinosaurs and prehistoric sea monsters – some that lived under the sea and even some pirates will add to an exciting week of adventure. Overnight Academies: University of Delaware

Cost for Overnight Academies 7/5-7/10, 2020: $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 non-profit 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

Calendar of Events

April 26

Celebrity Chefs Brunch

Dupont Country Club

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 26

Wildflowers in 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 3

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 8-10

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-andcoming 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 16

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.

May 15-17

Wilmington Grand Prix

One of the premier pro-am bicycling races in the country takes to the streets during three days of festivities. The Saturday street fair includes skateboarding demos, demos of X Games-style BMX riding and a party atmosphere at Market Street businesses.

June 1-6

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 7-14

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.