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Out & About Magazine September 2026 Vol. 38 | No. 7

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War on Words

Crossword Puzzle

Pets of the Month

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Art Loop Wilmington

Revolutionary War Graves Discovered

DSHOF Inductee Andrew Gemmell

The ReThink Fashion Show

Our Expanding Indie Film Scene

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Listen 51

Bones Brigade Plays The Dead Forward

5 Questions with Corey Glover

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A writer/editor’s slightly snarky and relentless crusade to eliminate grammatical gaffes from our everyday communications

Compiled from the popular column in Out & About Magazine

THE WAR On Words A monthly column in which we attempt, however futilely, to defend the English language

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By Bob Yearick

MYRIAD, A MYRIAD OF

CLANGING DANGLERS

You can use either of the above constructions, but variations aren’t allowed. Here’s one misuse and one correct use: • David Murphy, in The Philadelphia Inquirer, arguing that the Los Angeles Dodgers’ organizational skills are the club’s biggest advantage: “Not the Dodgers’ myriad of other competitive advantages.” Had Murphy deleted of, he would’ve been golden. • Jarrett Bell, in USA TODAY: “. . . following a training camp practice on Aug. 4, [Aaron] Rodgers, 42, reflected on myriad topics as he gears up for a 22nd and final NFL season.” Bell gets an A for proper use of myriad, and an F for using past and present tense in the same sentence.

Dangling participles and misplaced modifiers seem to slip by editors at an alarming rate. Two recent examples: • Ethan Kopelman, in The Philadelphia Inquirer: “Growing up just a half hour from Veterans Stadium, the Oct. 4, 1987, game against the Chicago Bears should have been a true homecoming for [Ron] Fazio.” It was Fazio who grew up near Veterans Stadium, not the Oct. 4, 1987, game. • Reader Jane Buck submits this from The Newark Post, which quoted Councilman George Irvine thus: “Having raised two sons in Newark, daycare is critically important for working families.” Daycare may have had a hand in it, but Councilman Irvine meant that he had raised two sons in Newark.

WHERE ARE THE EDITORS?

• Spike Eskin, on 610 WIP Sports Radio, discussing MLB’s proposed salary cap and floor system: “It’s not a salvo for what’s wrong with baseball.” Spike misfired badly, using the term for a kind of attack, usually involving bombs and rockets, instead of what I assume he meant: salve (pronounced sav), meaning a remedial or soothing influence or agency.

• Jordan McClements, writing in The News Journal: “John Elway watches us pass him by repeatedly, everyday.” That’s every day — two words. Everyday means mundane, routine. Later in the same editorial: “We don’t look in the mirror besides when we try to banish it like we banish John Elway, the mirror we betray.” He meant “aside from.” • The iHeart Daily Newsletter, according to reader Joan Burke, declared that, “Lionel Richie is putting the breaks on two of his upcoming concerts after a recent ‘dizzy’ spell onstage forced him to abruptly end a show early.” That’s brakes. And I have no idea why dizzy is in quotes. Oh, and early is superfluous. DEPARTMENT OF REDUNDANCIES DEPT. • Ryan Novozinsky, in The Inky: “These traits are the reason why general manager Howie Roseman handed [cornerback Riq Woolen] a one-year deal worth up to $15 million.” The old “reason why” prolixity raises its ugly head once again. • Headline, also in The Inky: “It will be a process for [Phillies] roster to mesh together.” As opposed to meshing apart? • From an AP story: “Additionally, Mariners manager Dan Wilson was also suspended one game and will serve his suspension in the series finale . . .” • Reader Janet Strobert came across this on ABC7.com in an article about Jeopardy winner Caleb Groen: “Groen, a policy and law student, is interning in New York before returning back to Harvard Law School in the fall.” Back is pretty much the only way one can return.

Word of the Month Bowdlerize

Pronounced bode-le-rize, it’s a verb meaning to expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar.

OUR BROADCAST BRETHREN

SHUCKS, LET’S HUSK September being the traditional start of oyster season (and continuing through months containing an r, thus ending in April, although modern farming allows oysters to be enjoyed safely year-round), it seems appropriate to discuss shucking, an act that should be associated with oysters — not corn. Some people insist that they are “shucking corn.” No, they are husking corn — literally removing the husk. SOUND HIP/TRENDY/IN THE KNOW Learn to use the French term pied-à-terre (literally “foot on the ground”). It describes a living unit, e.g., apartment or condominium, often located in a large city, that is used as a temporary second residence, usually by a wealthy person. Look for it to appear not only in publications like The New Yorker and Vanity Fair, but also in your local sports pages: LeBron James owns a pied-à-terre in NYC, and apparently he will use it as a residence while commuting to 76ers games.

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Happy 150th Birthday, 1-Across! By Joe O’Brien

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English Dept., Salesianum School

1 With 14- and 28-Across, early American female landscape architect who designed for the Vanderbilts and du Ponts (including 35-Across) 7 “This isn't pleasant news, but…” 11 “Watch your tone!” 12 Closest Great Lake to Wilmington 13 Candle string 14 See 1-Across 17 Under's opposite 18 One of four on virtually all passenger cars 24 Bright-___ and bushy tailed (eager and excited) 25 Spheres 26 ___ Moines, Iowa 27C ooking liquid 28 See 1-Across 33 Publicly condemn 35 ___ Museum, Garden and Library (local estate on Route 52, much of which was designed by 1-Across) 37 “Still ___ You” (Paramore song) 38 Concentrated liquids hidden in “pulse rate” 39 Alternatives to yeses 40 Low-visibility forecast

DOWN 1 Frenzied 2 Orbiting rock 3 Dorm supervisors (abbr.) 4 ___ B. Wells (NAACP co-founder) 5 Have as a boss 6 Military refusal 7 Praiseful poem 8 Neither partner 9 Cinephile's network 10 Shrill shriek sound 15 Hokies' rival college, for short 16 Certain hair product 18 Fire engine color, usually 19 “Yes, Captain!” 20 Downward movements 21 Competition show with Bobby Flay 22 Slugger's stat 23 Class for some new U.S. citizens 29 “Hang ___ your butts” (Jurassic Park quote) 30 Enemy

31 Hair of the dog? 32 QB's mistakes 33 T-rex, for one 34 Currency in Spain 35 Come out on top 36 Old garment used for dusting, perhaps

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When the House Goes Quiet:

Helping Your Pet Adjust to Back-to-School By Brianna Hansen

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he school bus pulls away, the backpacks are gone, and suddenly the house feels quiet. All summer, your pets have had a front-row seat to chaos … kids thundering down the stairs, doors slamming, snack wrappers crinkling, and impromptu living-room dance parties. Then September hits, and in a single week the soundtrack of their day drastically changes. Our pets may not understand school calendars, but they certainly feel the void. Many dogs and cats experience confusion or sadness as they wander the house looking for their missing playmates, perk up at every car door, or camp out by the front window waiting for the after-school rush. This sudden drop in energy and activity can show up as anxiety, extra affection, vocalizing, changes in appetite or good old-fashioned mischief. The good news? With a little planning, you can turn this seasonal shift into a healthy reset. If you know your pet struggles with change, start before the first day of school by introducing short periods of quiet time and independence. Help them ease into the day with something to focus on as the house empties. A food- or treat-dispensing puzzle toy can redirect your pet’s focus from “Why am I alone?” to snack sleuth in a heartbeat. Rotate toys and treats to keep things interesting … and remember that a cardboard box with hidden snacks can be just as exciting as something from the store! If your dog was used to daily backyard games, they may have some energy to burn. If you’re able, adjust walk times to bookend the school day: Enjoy a brisk morning walk after the kids leave to help shake off anticipation and nervous energy, and an afternoon or early evening walk to give your pup something predictable to look forward to. Cats can benefit from a similar rhythm. Try a short wand toy session, a new window perch or a few treats hidden around the house to encourage natural hunting behavior. Of course, in a suddenly silent house, your presence is your pet’s greatest anchor. Build in 10–15 minutes of intentional quiet time each day: No phone or TV, just petting, brushing, gentle play or cuddling. This reassures them that while the household rhythm may change, their bond with you never will. And you know what else can help? A pup-friendly event like Humane Animal Partners’ Muttini Mixer at the Beach on September 23rd in Lewes, or Brunch in the Ballroom on November 8th in Wilmington! Partying alongside your pup to help raise money for homeless pets is a pretty wonderful way to settle into a new fall groove. Back-to-school season may leave the house quieter, but it doesn’t have to leave your pet feeling lost. A little enrichment, movement, and one-on-one attention can really go a long way! InWilmDE.com

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Start TENNIS LEGEND HEADLINES ANNUAL BENEFIT FOR RODNEY STREET

ennis legend Tommy Haas, a former world No. 2, will join RodneyStreet Tennis & Tutoring Association (RSTTA) for its annual benefit Sept. 10 at DuPont Country Club. The day begins with an exclusive Hit with Haas Clinic Experience from 3-5pm, featuring instruction, drills and photo opportunities. That evening’s benefit, from 6:30-9:30pm, will feature Haas as the special guest, along with dinner, stories, live and silent auctions, and a chance to support RSTTA’s youth programs, which combine tennis, education, and mentorship. More at RodneyStreetTennis.org.

AN EVENING IN THE GARDEN

DRAMA OF THE SEARCH

howtime! The performing arts season is upon us. While you're perusing the upcoming offerings, see if you can spot the four pairs of drama masks we've hidden in this issue. Tell us the pages you spot them (excluding this one) and you could win a cool prize. Please email your answers using the subject line: I Found the Masks to Contact@TSNPub.com by Sept. 17. Last month's winners: Jay Headley, Sue Shamine, Janoah Wright. The hidden corks were on pages 25, 38, 43 and 54.

he Delaware Center for Horticulture’s annual fundraiser returns Sept. 18 with Jardin en Vert, an elegant evening of food, drinks, live music and a curated silent auction. From 6-9pm, guests can enjoy the gardeninspired celebration while supporting DCH’s educational programs, workforce training initiatives, and community greening efforts. Garden party attire is encouraged, and tickets are limited. More at TheDCH.org.

MUTTINI MIXER HEADS TO THE BEACH

umane Animal Partners (HAP) is taking its signature Muttini Mixer to the beach this year. On Sept. 23 from 6-9pm, the dog-friendly bash will take place at Children’s Beach House in Lewes, featuring food, craft cocktails, live entertainment, and live and silent auctions. Four-legged friends are welcome to join the fun, with proceeds supporting HAP’s lifesaving work, including adoption services, low-cost veterinary care, spay/neuter services, and its pet food pantry. More at HumaneAnimalPartners.org.

BRANDYWINE FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS

A ROARING GOOD TIME

he 65th annual Brandywine Festival of the Arts returns Sept. 12 & 13, transforming Wilmington’s Brandywine Park into a two-day celebration of art, music, food, and family fun. More than 200 artisans from across the country will be exhibiting and selling unique work. The festival, which attracts up to 10,000 visitors each year, also includes live music, kids’ activities, and local food vendors. Festival hours are Saturday (10am-6pm) and Sunday (10am-4pm.) Entry is $5 each day, with children 12 and under free with adult admission. More at BrandywineArts.com.

he Delaware Museum of Nature and Science’s 17th annual Wine & Dinosaurs returns Sept. 27 with a Roaring ’20s theme. From 12:30–4pm, guests can enjoy food from local caterers, wines and spirits from Kreston Wine & Spirits, craft beer from a dozen local breweries, live music and a silent auction. The 21+ event supports the museum’s exhibits, educational programs and scientific collections. Dress in your best ’20s-inspired attire for an afternoon of food, drinks and fun. More at DelMNS.org September 2026 | OutAndAboutNow.com 13

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CELEBRATING 60 YEARS OF THE BRANDYWINE YMCA

n 1966, the Brandywine Branch of the Delaware YMCA opened its doors with a simple but powerful mission: to strengthen the foundations of the community. Sixty years later, the branch will celebrate that ongoing mission on Friday, Sept. 25. The fun, casual event is scheduled for 6-8pm, and will feature light appetizers and other refreshments, music by DJ TimDogg, and photos and memories from throughout the past six decades. At 6:30pm, the 60th anniversary video will premiere in the Movement Studio, and a few special stories will be shared by people who have experienced the lasting impact of the Y in their lives. Families are welcome, and Kids Club will be open during the celebration. In announcing the event, Carolan Cross, executive director of the branch, said: “For 60 years, the Brandywine YMCA has been so much more than a building — it has been a place where people find belonging, build lifelong friendships, discover their potential, and strengthen their spirit. As we celebrate this incredible milestone, we are reminded that our greatest achievement isn't our programs or facilities, but the generations of people who have made the Y their home. We are honored to continue serving our community and look forward to creating the next chapter of impact together.” Cross encouraged those planning to attend to RSVP at ymcade.formstack. com/forms/60thrsvp or stop in at the branch at 3 Mount Lebanon Rd. to register for the event. While you’re at it, you can share your stories, photos and memories about your time at Brandywine.

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avid Sanchez, aka “Chez,” is best known around the area as the prime force behind Spaceboy Clothing in Wilmington’s LOMA district. But more recently, Chez has been branching out into other related worlds. On August 29, at the grand opening of Wilmington’s new NOMA Library, guests were among the first to see two murals that the State of Delaware commissioned Chez to create. Similarly, last month the Riverfront Visitor Center hired Chez to design some of his brandcentric robot characters that visitors can pose with for group photos and amusing selfies. During this month’s Art Loop on Friday, September 11, curious art lovers can check out Chez’s work at his INSIDE exhibit at the LOMA Offices at 211 N. Market Street. The exhibit will run from 5-8pm. More at SpaceboyClothing.com.

WILMINGTON INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL RETURNS

he Wilmington International Film Festival returns Oct. 8-11 bringing filmmakers, film enthusiasts, non-profits, and businesses together for a weekend celebration of film. Organized by Gordon DelGiorno of Film Brothers Productions, the festival will screen films at two city venues — Theatre N and The Screening Room 1313 — along with panel discussions and networking events. VIP All-Access passes provide expanded entry to screenings and events and are available at a discount for a limited time. More at Wilmington.Film. InWilmDE.com

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uestras Raíces Delaware will celebrate 50 years of Hispanic heritage programming with a weekend of music, culture, and community Sept. 12–13 in Wilmington. Saturday’s Hispanic Heritage Concert & Celebration, from 12-6pm at the Delaware Art Museum, will feature Frankie Negrón & Friends, live music, cultural performances, food vendors, family activities, and community resources. Sunday brings Calle 4 Fest and the 50th Anniversary Grand Parade from 12-4pm along West Fourth Street, with the festival starting at noon and the parade stepping off at 1pm from Greenhill Avenue to North Jackson Street. More at NRDelaware.org/50th-anniversary. On Sept. 20, the ninth Hispanic Heritage Festival follows at Bellevue State Park with traditional music and dance, Latin street food, and an expanded lineup of women artisans from across the Mid-Atlantic. From 125pm, browse jewelry, textiles, and other handmade works, connect with community organizations and enjoy the family-friendly celebration. Admission and parking are free, and the festival takes place rain or shine. More at HoyEnDelaware.com.

DELAWARE WRITER BILL NEWCOTT AUTHORS DIVIDED WE STAND

s a writer and editor, Bill Newcott has led an intriguing professional life — he’s the only journalist to have worked at both National Geographic and the National Inquirer. While nowadays Newcott spends much of his time interviewing Sussex County locals for Delaware Beach Life, he recently found time to go on a cross-country road trip to interview folks from all walks of life for his new book, Divided We Stand. The book’s message? We are all in this together … No matter what. “When I set out on this project, I was afraid I’d have nothing but trouble finding people at opposite ends of the political and social spectrum who were willing to find common touchpoints,” Newcott says of his on-the-road research. “But one of the most gratifying surprises of my life was how astonishingly easy it was to find them, no matter what flashpoint issue I researched, from race relations to abortion to gun rights to environmentalism. “People, I discovered, were not just dying to find a connection with each other — they were already well into the process, under the radar, hidden from the we-all-hateeach-other narrative that media, both social and mass, seem to be trying to sell us.” More at BillNewcott.com. September 2026 | OutAndAboutNow.com 15

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OCTOBER 2, 2026 A program of the Mayor’s Office of Cultural A program of theAffairs Mayor’s

RIVERFRONT The Delaware Contemporary 200 S. Madison Street 656-6466 • DeContemporary.org Exhibitions: Our Sun Is Rising — Our Sun Is Setting; We Were Always Here; We Could Use the Rain — Art by Larissa Ranbom and Solo Exhibition by John Breakey

DOWNTOWN 2nd & LOMA Leasing Office 211 N. Market Street 655-0124 • 2ndAndLoma.com Exhibition: Inside by Chez Bridge Art Gallery 213 N. Market Street 353-4527 • BridgeArtGallery.net Exhibition: All About Color: A Retrospective Celebrating the Life and Work of Chi Modu Chris White Gallery 701 N. Shipley Street 475-0998 • ChrisWhiteGallery.com Exhibition: “Shadow Work” Group Show Christina Cultural Arts Center Edward Loper, Sr. Gallery 705 N. Market Street 652-0101 • CCACDe.org Exhibition: Complexities of Life by Chevala Oliver City of Wilmington’s Redding Gallery 800 N. French Street 576-2100 CityfestWilm.com/Redding-gallery Exhibition: A Jazz & Music Inspired Group Art Exhibition Create Magic Studio 419 N. Market Street 439-0805 Exhibition: Pareidolia an Art Show by Todd Purse, Vik Hart, and Heather Thornton

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Office of Cultural Affairs

The Grand Opera House 818 N. Market Street 658-7897 • TheGrandWilmington.org Grand Gallery: Riding Time & Space by Greg Nichols baby grand Gallery: Broghan Sweeney “dream state” Huxley & Hiro Booksellers 601 N. Market Street 439-0805 • HuxleyAndHiro.com Exhibition: Reimagined Street Scenes by Lisa Marie Patzer MANE Gallery at the Tina Betz Urban Artist Exchange 1509 Clifford Brown Walk, Studio #1 576-2100 CityfestWilm.com/uae-amphitheater Exhibition: The Jazz Series by Desi Steele Mezzanine Gallery 820 N. French Street 577-8278 • Arts.Delaware.gov Exhibition: Passing through… by Alan B. Tuttle MKT Place Gallery 200 W. 9th Street 289-6772 Exhibition: Ode: Paintings and drawings inspired by women around the world who create fabrics, clothing and quilts by Carmina Cianciulli Solid Earth Studio 225 N. Market Street 267-237-4304 • SolidEarthStudio.com Exhibition: Homemade Pottery Spaceboy 205 N. Market Street 225-9781 • SpaceboyClothing.com Artist: Donald Lambert solo show

WEST SIDE Blue Streak Gallery 1721 Delaware Avenue 429-0506 Exhibition: Rituals of Repair by Constance McBride Howard Pyle Studio 1305 N. Franklin Street 656-7304 Exhibition: Artwork by members of The Studio Group

BEYOND THE CITY Bellefonte Arts 803-C Brandywine Blvd 547-2573 • BellefonteArts.com Exhibition: Beyond by Charlese Phillips Bellefonte Café 804 Brandywine Blvd 562-1436 • TheBellefonteCafe.com Exhibition: Art Battle Group Exhibition Finist & The Owl 811 Brandywine Blvd, Bellefonte 786-228-6638 • FinistAndTheOwl.com Exhibition: Roots in Harmony: The Tree of Life Collection Lumen Studio & Gallery Independence Mall 1601 Concord Pike, Suite 89 545-3204 • LumenStudioGallery.com Exhibition: Water Dream by Carson Zullinger Mid Century Collections 803D Brandywine Blvd 734-658-3308 Exhibition: Xyare Patrick (Indigo) Indigo Solo Art Exhibition Rockwood Park & Museum 4651 Washington Street Extension 761-4240 • Rockwood.org Exhibition: We the People… 5 Contemporary Artists. 1 Historic House. The Station Gallery 3922 Kennett Pike 654-8638 • StationGallery.net Exhibition: Close to Home Group Show

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Historic People & Places That Help Tell Delaware's Story

A Revolutionary War Mass Grave Discovered

In celebration of Delaware 250, this monthly series will spotlight historic people and sites unique to our state.

By Bill Knightly

ilmington is the site of a recently uncovered Revolutionary War–era mass grave containing the remains of 63 Continental Army and British Army soldiers. Of those soldiers, 33 have been identified by name — 28 American soldiers and five British soldiers. This level of identification is unusual for a mass grave from the Revolutionary War era and gives the site exceptional historical significance. The soldiers buried in Wilmington & Brandywine Cemetery belonged to two different groups and died under different circumstances between 1777 and 1782. For generations, their identities, the details of their deaths, and the location of their final resting place remained largely unknown. However, on September 23, Wilmington Mayor John Carney will host a memorial ceremony to honor these fallen soldiers. During the ceremony, the city will unveil a memorial that includes the names of the 33 soldiers who have been identified. HOW THE BRITISH SOLDIERS CAME TO REST IN WILMINGTON The first group of soldiers buried in Wilmington came from the British Army. Their story began with the Battle of Brandywine, the largest battle of the American Revolution, fought on September 11, 1777, just 10 miles north of Wilmington. Immediately after the battle, the British Army seized and occupied Wilmington and used the town as a general hospital for its wounded soldiers. British casualties at Brandywine included 488 wounded men. Two days later, the British transported 112 wagons filled with wounded soldiers down Concord Pike to Wilmington. Although the exact number of wounded soldiers brought into the town is unknown, contemporary accounts suggest a substantial influx. One primary source described the wounded arriving in “large numbers,” while a British officer referred to the “immense” number of injured men brought into Wilmington. > At top: A visit to Wilmington & Brandywine Cemetery, in the heart of downtown Wilmington, is to walk through history. At right: Reenactors representing the 1st Rhode Island Regiment. Photos courtesy of Bill Knightly September 2026 | OutAndAboutNow.com 19

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The historic Birmingham gravesite commemorating the Battle of Brandywine. The site is just 10 miles north of Wilmington.

ESTIMATING THE BRITISH DEAD AND THEIR BURIAL SITE Modern algorithms conservatively suggest that at least 38 British soldiers may have died from wounds sustained at the Battle of Brandywine. The question that remained was where those soldiers had been buried. Intensive research and historical clues point to the Poor and Strangers burial ground, a relatively little-known 18thcentury potter’s field in Wilmington, as the likely original burial site for the British dead. Between 1850 and 1853, the remains were disinterred from that burial ground and moved to a mass grave in Wilmington & Brandywine Cemetery. THE RHODE ISLAND REGIMENT IN WILMINGTON The second group of soldiers buried in Wilmington came from the Rhode Island Regiment. These men passed through the city in December 1781, after participating in the battle of Yorktown. As they moved through Wilmington, many soldiers contracted smallpox and were treated at a hospital located in the old academy building that stood on the current site of the Grand Opera House on Market Street. Twentyeight members of the regiment died, including 14 African American soldiers. The Rhode Island soldiers followed the same burial path as the British soldiers four years earlier. They were first interred in the Poor and Strangers cemetery and later moved, between 1850 and 1853, to the present mass grave site at Wilmington & Brandywine Cemetery. UPCOMING MEMORIAL CEREMONY The fall ceremony hosted by Mayor Carney takes place at Wilmington & Brandywine Cemetery and includes the unveiling of a permanent monument honoring the 63 soldiers buried there. The monument will include the names of the thirty-three soldiers who have been identified. Invited guests are expected to include representatives from the State of Rhode Island, State of Delaware and the United Kingdom. After nearly 250 years, the City of Wilmington will formally honor these soldiers and restore their place in public memory. — The public ceremony will begin at 10am on September 23 at Wilmington & Brandywine Cemetery (701 Delaware Ave., Wilm.) September 2026 | OutAndAboutNow.com 21

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Stroke Of Genius Delaware’s Andrew Gemmell propelled himself from community pools to international swimming acclaim By Chuck Durante

or Andrew Gemmell, Delaware’s most accomplished swimmer of the 21st century, resilience was as important as the skills that propelled him from North Brandywine Swim League to world championships and the Olympics. In two different worlds — the pool and open-water — he swam to international heights while staying in touch with normalcy in life. Gemmell was among an unprecedented array of three swimmers amidst the eight inductees at the Delaware Sports Hall of Fame’s 50th anniversary banquet in May. Joining him at the Chase Center podium were two Mount Pleasant graduates: his father, Bruce Gemmell, a Big Ten champion and All-American, who became a celebrated coach of Olympic multi-champion Katie Ledecky and others, and Seth Van Neerden, American record-setter in the breaststroke and winner of three 1995 Pan Am gold medals. Like thousands of Delaware kids, Andrew played soccer and swam for his community pool — in his case Timber Lane — before showing potential that altered the path of his youth. While immersing himself in swimming six mornings a week at 5:30, “You figure out ways to make it happen. Grab naps when you can and get your schoolwork done during lunch. It’s being efficient with your time,” he recalls. “He was a delight,” a Wilmington Charter teacher says. Gemmell won championships with Ohtani-like versatility, ricocheting from University of Georgia in the

winter to open water summers. “That was good for my longevity in the sport because you’re not just focused on the same thing for 15 years,” he says. At 17, he was World Youth champion in the 400-meter individual medley, his father’s specialty. At 19, U.S. open water swimmer of the year. At 20, American 1,500 freestyle champion. As the nation’s dominant open water swimmer for eight years, Gemmell missed the 2012 Olympics when two competitors caught a favorable late wave in choppy water in the trial race. “Open water is completely different,” he says. “It’s much more Tour de France type racing where it’s strategic. A lot goes into the positioning and effort expenditure over a two-hour race. It’s way more physical because you’re bumping up next to somebody the whole time. You deal with currents, you deal with sun, you deal with waves, you deal with wildlife.” Thwarted in his favorite event, he still qualified for the London Games by repeating as U.S. 1,500 champion. > September 2026 | OutAndAboutNow.com 23

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Andrew Gemmell (l) with father Bruce and Olympic Champion Katie Ledecky at the 2014 Golden Goggles competition.

After finishing ninth in London, he resumed U.S. dominance in open water, winning national titles through 2016 while completing graduate study with an NCAA fellowship. His younger sister Erin may become the best of all the Gemmells. She’s currently a senior at University of Texas and is a four-time Big 12 champion. She is an American record holder in the 4x200-meter freestyle relay and was part of the U.S. team that won a silver medal in that event at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Now the father of a 9-month-old daughter, Andrew is following his physician wife, fellow University of Georgia swimming champion Jordan Mattern, to Eugene, Ore., where he will continue his career as a business analyst for a Big Four accounting firm. — Founded in 1976, the Delaware Sports Museum & Hall of Fame is located on the Wilmington Riverfront at 801 Shipyard Drive. Sports fans can tour the museum for free each Saturday from 10am to 1pm and for two hours before Blue Rocks home games.

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Sustainable Style The ReThink Fashion Show is a regional initiative inspiring more eco-friendly consumption

By Andrea Smith

hrifty people know the thrill of entering a shop with racks of pre-loved garments, shelves of vintage bags, and bins of unique accessories. However, those accustomed to shopping online or in boutiques with new, organized clothes are less likely to find joy in mining through used items. Enter the ReThink Fashion Show, a high-energy design and shopping experience hosted by Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County that demonstrates how to style thrifted clothes.

The annual show returns for a third year on Sept. 17 and unites local experts in sustainable fashion, as well as aspiring fashion professionals. It’s a response to the rising fast-fashion trend that encourages shoppers to purchase poor-quality items with limited relevance, and after the

current season, these cheap garments go out of style and often end up in landfills. Piled there, they’ll decompose and release greenhouse gases that exacerbate climate change. Some contain PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” and microplastics that further pollute the environment. >

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Goodwill has teamed with the University of Delaware's Department of Fashion and Apparel Studies to reduce textile waste in the region.

“Sustainable fashion is more than a trend — it’s a movement,” the ReThink Fashion Show event webpage declares. “At Goodwill, we extend the life of clothing, reduce waste, and empower communities through the ‘Power of Work!’ Every outfit in the show comes directly from our stores, proving that style can be both conscious and creative.” Goodwill has an ongoing partnership with the University of Delaware's Department of Fashion and Apparel Studies, which has been working to reduce textile waste across the region for 10-plus years. Students have been involved with staging pop-ups featuring their designs and merchandising, conducting waste audits that inspire new sustainable business models, and making yarns and products out of unsold products through a National Science Foundation-funded project known as ReSpool. Currently, a group of UD and Delaware State students are using items from a local Goodwill outlet to design sustainable fashions for the ReThink show, with guidance from UD professor Kelly Cobb and DelState assistant professor Francesca Antinarelli Freitas. “This goes back to our mission, which is doing relevant teaching and research that tackles problems that our community is affected by,” Cobb says. Cobb’s research focuses on sustainable textile innovation, so she teaches courses that require students to confront sustainability problems in the fashion industry. Nevertheless, as a designer she appreciates opportunities like the ReThink Fashion Show, which continue the tradition of showing off new looks on a runway. “I want people to shop and have fun shopping. Enjoy being out and seeing the new items, but really think about what you're actually going to wear as opposed to what you wish you would wear,” Cobb says. “Longevity is key. Also, knowing how to mend, how to fix buttons, how to shine 26 September 2026 | OutAndAboutNow.com

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your shoes — these are kind of lost arts at this point.” When Delaware-based professional designer Dell Scott sees a unique trim or standout sleeves hanging from the racks of a Goodwill store, she’s already picturing how she might refashion those details into something new. After scouring numerous stores in the area, she completed a bold, colorful collection to debut on the ReThink runway. “We're looking for it to be bigger and better this year,” Scott says about the show, adding that tickets sold out last year. Scott specializes in formalwear and has shown her work at New York and Los Angeles fashion week events and on runways in Paris and Dubai. Now in her home state, she’s eager to illustrate what can happen when creative artistry meets a sustainable mindset. “[When] sourcing garments from Goodwill, you never know what you're going to get, so that's the challenge but also the surprise of it all,” Scott says. “I go into different stores and [work with] whatever's there at that moment on that day. And it just really took my creativity to another level.” The event will feature multiple designers’ work and allow attendees to purchase looks from the runway, as well as from a curated pop-up shop. Also, expect small bites, drinks, a swag bag, photo ops on the blue carpet, and opportunities to mingle with like-minded fashionistas. — Ticket sales benefit Goodwill and are being sold online at GoodwillDe. org/EcoEdit, where additional details are posted. The ReThink Fashion Show takes place on Thursday, Sept. 17, from 6-8:30pm at the Goodwill Outlet and Recycling Center located at 400 Centerpoint Blvd., New Castle.

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Declare Your Independence A look Delaware’s expanding indie film scene

By Ken Mammarella

he big bucks in movies these days are in franchises, sequels, prequels, and reboots, but the most interesting ideas on the big screen come from independent films. Delaware has theaters that feature independent films year-round, recurring festivals, places to network, and a new tax credit. Here’s an alphabetical overview. DelArt Film Society

The DelArt Film Society screens classic, documentary and independent films, usually two Saturdays a month and the second Sunday at the Delaware Art Museum, 2301 Bancroft Parkway, Wilmington. New independent films are sporadic. Indies “typically are shown only when it makes sense for an event or such. The examples being the Sinners screening in March that we had alongside film trivia,” says curator Tom Cavanaugh. “Or previously we showed The Brightness of Light film about Georgia O’Keeffe with the director/producer in attendance for a post-screening Q&A.” Saturday screenings are $5 for the public, and Sunday screenings are included in admission. Refreshments bought at the museum cafe are allowed into the 165-seat auditorium. Visit DelArt.org/series/DelartFilmSociety. >

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Delaware Art Museum. “I pushed out the film festival back this year due to our heavy production load,” Phynx says.

The new Delaware Entertainment Production Tax Credit covers films, TV, DreaMedia Productions esports and video game production. There are four parts to the core Companies that invest more than mission of DreaMedia Productions, $100,000 in eligible activities within 12 according to Bill Shahan, who comonths could receive a credit on state founded it with Brandon R. Baker. They taxes equal to 30% of those investments. DreaMedia works year-round to elevate are: “elevating Delaware’s film industry The bill also includes internships. Delaware's film industry. through festivals, productions, and “For many years Delaware has industry partnerships; building a longrelied heavily on a concentrated group term Delaware film ecosystem; creating opportunities of revenue-producing industries, particularly financial for local creatives while attracting outside productions; services and franchise revenue,” House Majority Leader and positioning Delaware as a destination for film and Kerri Evelyn Harris says. “Those industries remain entertainment.” Visit DreaMediaProductions.com. critically important, but we also have to position Delaware for the next generation of economic growth.”

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Delaware Independent Filmmakers Guild

The Delaware Independent Filmmakers Guild is a networking group “dedicated to helping the independent film scene grow.” Its Facebook page includes calls for volunteers and crews for film shoots, screenings, contests and related activities.

Dirty Popcorn Black Film Festival

The Dirty Popcorn Black Film Festival began in 2022, presented by Jet Phynx and hosted and sponsored by the

The first Horror Fest Film Festival is scheduled Sept. 24-27 at Theatre N, 221 W. 10th St., Wilmington. It’s a partnership between Theatre N and DreaMedia. “Beyond the screen, the festival comes alive with filmmaker panels, networking events, and high-energy social parties designed to connect creators, fans, and industry insiders,” it says on HorrorFestFilmFestival.com. “We’re still finalizing ticket pricing, but our current plan is for the VIP Festival Pass to be $150,” Shahan says.

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Newark Independent Film Festival

The Newark Independent Film Festival began in 2024 at Chapel Street Players, 643 Creek View Road, Newark. “We are here to show you content that you would not have been exposed to,” it says on NewarkIndependentFilmFestival.com. In August, the annual festival screened more than 75 films, in eight themed blocks. DreaMedia co-founded the festival with Kazy Tauginas of New Lease Films. Visit NewarkIndependentFilmFestival.com.

Rehoboth Beach Black American Film Fest

The Rehoboth Beach Film Society and the Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice present the Rehoboth Beach Black American Film Fest every February. “It aims to foster community dialogue and highlight the diverse, often untold stories of African Americans,” it says on the alliance's website.

Rehoboth's International Film Festival returns Nov. 1-8.

Rehoboth Beach Film Society

The Rehoboth Beach Film Society was founded in 1998 and programs the Cinema Art Theater at 17701 Dartmouth Drive, Lewes. One theater seats 104, in tiered and staggered seats with cupholders. The other seats 36. On Wednesdays through Sundays, it screens first-run indies and documentaries as well as operas from New York’s Metropolitan Opera, plays from London’s West End, and Reel Art Appreciation (movies about artists, movements and exhibitions). In the spring, it schedules mini-festivals, and this year the themes included gay pride, Jewish films, and the “cinema of despair.” A basic ticket is $12, with discounts for members and on Wednesdays and surcharges for special programming. Visit RehobothFilm.com.

Rehoboth Beach International Film Festival

“The largest film event in Delaware is the Rehoboth Beach International Film Festival, which is co-hosted by the Rehoboth Beach Film Society and DreaMedia Productions. Lisa G. Black serves as artistic director,” says Bill Shahan of DreaMedia Productions. This year’s festival runs Nov. 1-8 at the Cinema Art Theater featuring premieres, filmmaker Q&As, red carpet evenings, and thoughtful industry conversations. Visit RehobothFilm.com.

Theatre N hosts everything from films to live music.

Revival House Theater

“The Revival House is a platform to celebrate the experience of going to the movies,” it says on TheRevivalHouseTheater.com. It runs two festivals at the Milton Theatre, 110 Union St., Milton. The Horror Trailer Challenge asks for filmmakers to make a trailer for a horror film that includes a specific line of dialogue and prop. The eighth annual screening is Oct. 17, with the audience voting on their favorites and the evening capped off with a Q&A with all the filmmakers. Tickets start at $8.20. The Slower Lower Short Film Festival features short films from Delaware’s creative community, celebrating independent filmmaking. The 11th edition will be next May, according to John Paul Lacap, of the Milton Theatre. The festival also includes a Q&A session with filmmakers.

The Screening Room at 1313

The Screening Room at 1313 opened in 2023 with two theaters in the Hercules Building, 1313 N. Market St., Wilmington. “The west side has couches and armchairs and seats 68. The east side has movie theater seats that do not recline, but have cupholders, and seats 50,” says cofounder Bev Zimmerman. There’s a plan to create a state-of-the-art theater in the building. >

Gordon DelGiorno (l) brings the Wilmington International Film Festival back to town Oct. 8-11.

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The concession stand sells beer, wine, pre-made mixed drinks, nonalcoholic drinks, popcorn, and candy. “We do allow people to bring in food from The Chancery Market, but most people choose to eat either before or after the film there since it’s tough to manage food like that without a tabletop,” she says. Movies are shown Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Tuesdays. Tickets are $12.50, with discounts for seniors, students, military, and matinees. Visit TheScreeningRoom. org. (On June 13, 2027, Delco Horror Haven will have its fourth annual film festival at the Screening Room.)

Theatre N

Theatre N screens independent, classic, and foreign films on Saturdays, Sundays, Wednesdays and occasionally on Fridays, says Executive Director Andrew Larason. “We also open our stage to live music and local comedians once a month.” It opened in 2002 in a 213-seat theater in the Nemours Building, 221 W. 10th St., Wilmington. Theatre N claims it was one of the first cinemas in the country to switch to digital in 2005, but still has its 35mm projector and “will always maintain the ability to run film prints.” Tickets are $10, with discounts for seniors. The concession stand sells alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks, popcorn and candy. Visit TheatreN.com.

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Wilmington International Film Festival

The second annual Wilmington International Film Festival runs Oct. 8-11 at The Screening Room and Theatre N. The all-access pass is $150, with individual programs $15$20, depending on the screening. “We started something called The Film Champion, where a nonprofit is paired with a film, and they get 75% of the ticket sales,” says festival director Gordon DelGiorno. The Arts Means Business Leadership Summit addresses how “Delaware is currently losing the race for the creative economy,” it says on Wilmington.film. “We rank 50th in [the] nation for arts-related GDP.” The keynote speaker for Arts Means Business is Dewey Beach resident Alex Pires, whose companies have made and invested in films and theater. It’s 8-10:30am Oct. 9, and tickets are $25. The 18th annual Festival of Shorts is set for Oct. 10 at 6pm with “views, news, and utter nonsense” from host DelGiorno. Other Festival features: Wilmington University giving a four-year scholarship to a high schooler for an eight- to 10-page screenplay; and a networking happy hour with filmmakers, actors, and other industry professionals hosted by entertainment lawyer, Aaron Harburg.

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Fall Into The Arts

A look at what’s happening on Delaware stages, in galleries, and beyond By Michelle Kramer-Fitzgerald & Amy Watson Bish

all brings a fresh season of arts and culture to the area, with plenty happening on stages as well as galleries, museums and cultural spaces. Here’s a preview of what’s ahead, from big-name performances and new exhibitions to festivals, concerts, and creative experiences. ARDEN GILD HALL

Fall kicks off in Arden with the 118th annual Arden Fair, featuring food, rides, children’s games, antiques, crafts, and live music from JD Webb, The Flying Vees and more. Insun Park & Generals brings Korean culture to the hall Sept. 25, followed by Lucero (Oct. 9), The Residents performing Eskimo Live (Oct. 15), Beats Antique (Oct. 16), and folk artists Mary Gauthier (Ocgt. 30) and Susan Werner (Nov. 7), with comedian and Edinburgh Fringe favorite Emily Wilson closing the fall season Dec. 7. 2126 The Highway, Arden | 302.898.9308 | ArdenConcerts.com Facebook: @ArdenConcertGild | Instagram: @ArdenConcerts

BARRY'S EVENTS

Presented by Barry’s Events, the 65th annual Brandywine Festival of the Arts returns to Brandywine Park Sept. 12-13, featuring more than 200 artisans, live music, food vendors and more. Then, Brandywine Holiday Festival of the Arts returns to the Chase Center on the Riverfront Dec. 19-20, offering a chance to browse original artwork and find one-of-a-kind pieces and unique gifts for the holidays. 1080 N. Park Dr., Wilm. | 302.652.4190 | BrandywineArts.com Facebook: @BrandywineArts | Instagram: @Brandywine_FestivalOfTheArts

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Step back in time with Delaware’s premier early music ensemble through three concerts of 17th- and 18th-century music performed on historical instruments. An Italian Sojourn (Oct. 9 & 11) travels to Venice and Rome, followed by At the Pleasure Gardens (Nov. 6 & 8), featuring English songs and Telemann’s Paris Quartets. Music for a Joyous Christmas (Dec. 4 & 6) features Handel and J.S. Bach. The Barn at Flintwoods Preserve, 205 Center Meeting Rd., Centreville | 302.652.4190 | BrandywineBaroque.org Facebook: @BrandywineBaroque > September 2026 | OutAndAboutNow.com 35

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THE BRANDYWINERS LTD

2026 marks 94 years of theatrical and vocal entertainment for The Brandywiners Ltd., one of the region's longest-running volunteer arts organizations. This fall, its Second Stage will produce Stephen Sondheim’s musical comedy A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Oct. 29 to Nov. 1) — a fast-paced, laugh-filled classic following the antics of Pseudolus, a clever slave determined to win his freedom through outrageous schemes, mistaken identities, and comedic twists. The Brandywiners Chorale will continue its tradition of bringing music to communities throughout Delaware with a series of fall performances that celebrate the joy of choral singing and seasonal favorites. Performance venue: Otello Meucci Performing Arts Center at Newark Charter, 200 McIntire Dr., Newark | 302.478.3355 | Brandywiners.org Facebook: @Brandywiners | Instagram: Brandywiners_Ltd

THE CANDLELIGHT THEATRE

Everyone’s favorite dinner theatre experience starts this fall with the classic Fiddler on the Roof, the awardwinning tale of Tevye the Dairyman and his family’s struggles in a changing Russia (Sept. 18 to Oct. 25). Adored by generations of theatergoers, the show includes iconic songs like “If I Were a Rich Man,” “Matchmaker,” and “Sunrise Sunset.” Then, start your holiday season commencement at Candlelight with Scrooge (Nov. 14 to Dec. 21) — an adaptation of Charles Dickens’ tale of the curmudgeonly miser who finds redemption and the true meaning of kindness and love — based on the hugely popular 1970 film starring Albert Finney. 2208 Millers Rd., Wilm. | 302.475.2313 | CandlelightTheatreDelaware.org Facebook/Instagram: @CandlelightTheatreDe

BRIDGE ART GALLERY

Bridge Art Gallery’s fall season opens Sept. 11 with a solo exhibition by acclaimed photographer Chi Modu, whose iconic images of hip-hop’s golden era have helped shape visual culture and inspired generations of artists. The exhibition runs through Oct. 31. Beginning Nov. 1, the gallery presents its second annual Keep It 100 Group Art Exhibition, bringing together local and regional artists whose original works are priced at $100. Running through the holiday season, the exhibition offers an accessible way to collect original art while supporting working artists. Together, the exhibitions pair a major photographic voice with a community-focused holiday tradition, reflecting Bridge Art Gallery’s commitment to making art discovery and collecting welcoming and accessible. 213 N. Market St., Wilm. | 302.535.4527 | BridgeArtGallery.net Facebook/Instagram: @ TheBridgeArtGallery

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Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive (Oct. 2-10). It’s a fast-paced, irreverent political comedy that follows seven brilliant, overworked, and under-appreciated women as they contain a PR disaster spectacularly out of control. The season continues with Alice Childress’ Trouble in Mind (Dec. 4-12). Set in rehearsals for an anti-lynching play in its Broadway debut, this satirical drama follows Black actress Wiletta Mayer as she challenges stereotypes and uncovers uncomfortable biases. Beyond its Mainstage, CSP also offers concerts, improv, staged readings, education programs, special events, and more, continuing its longstanding tradition of bold stories and engaging live theater. 643 Creek View Rd., Newark | 302.368.2248 | ChapelStreetPlayers.org Facebook: @ChapelStreetPlayers | Instagram: @CSPNewarkDe

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CHRISTINA CULTURAL ARTS CENTER

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This fall, Christina Cultural Arts Center (CCAC) invites you to experience a season of arts, culture, and creativity. Kicking things off on Sept. 19, Soul of the City returns to Market Street. This free, family-friendly festival features live performances by regional and national artists; local vendors and food trucks; and entertainment that transforms downtown into a vibrant cultural destination. On Oct. 23, Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist Michael Mayo takes the CCAC stage for an unforgettable evening of innovative music. The holiday season comes alive Dec. 6 with Carols in Color, CCAC's beloved holiday dance musical retelling Christ's birth through powerful music, dance, and theater. In addition, registration is open for dance, music, theater, and vocal instruction for all ages as well as CCAC's arts-integrated Pre-K program, where creative expression is woven into early childhood learning. 705 N. Market St., Wilm. | 302.652.0101 | CCACDe.org Facebook/Instagram: @CCACDe

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This fall, the halls of the Choir School of Delaware (CSD) once again resonate with the voices of Delaware’s youth. Through rigorous music education and holistic support, CSD empowers students — particularly at-risk youth in Greater Wilmington — while nurturing the individual artist within each young singer. Whether performing solo or as part of an ensemble, students bring talent, resilience, joy, and purpose to the stage. Upcoming performances include the Fall Concert on Nov. 15 and Holiday Cabaret on Dec. 6, with additional holiday performances to be announced. Varying locations, Wilm. | 302.543.8657 | ChoirSchoolOfDelaware.org Facebook: @ChoirSchool

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This fall at the Tina Betz Urban Artist Exchange (TBUAE), the free Levitt AMP Wilmington Music Series showcases local and national musical talent on Wednesdays at 7pm and Thursdays at 6pm through Oct. 14. Arrive early to enjoy food vendors and family activities before the music, then settle in with your favorite > September 2026 | OutAndAboutNow.com 37

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chair or blanket. The TBUAE also hosts the Annual Dance Jubilee Sept. 24-26, featuring a community dance showcase and special guest performers. Cityfest then rings in the holidays with Light Up the Square in Rodney Square (Nov. 30) and the Cartoon Christmas Trio at the OperaDelaware Black Box Theater (Dec. 4).

class, so you can pick up some new skills and laughs. And, don’t miss Fearless’ “adults only” show at Wilmington Brew Works on Nov. 12. Then, CTC “feeds” you their spin on Little Shop of Horrors (Dec. 11-19), the first of two Mainstage shows of the season on The Black Box stage.

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CTC opens its 33rd season as Delaware’s OFFBroadway, in an inaugural partnership with Huxley & Hiro Bookstore on Sept. 10. with a pay-what-you-can staged reading of Richard Gaw’s new play, Ethan’s People. CTC's Fearless Improv returns to The Black Box at The Delaware Contemporary with monthly comedy shows starting Sept. 19. Each improv show is preceded by an Intro to Improv

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CoroAllegro celebrates 40 years of adventurous musicmaking with Power of Love: A 1980s Concert & Gala on Nov. 21, at The Baby Grand in Wilmington. The one-nightonly event looks back at the decade when Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Madonna, and Billy Joel dominated the airwaves and Les Misérables and The Phantom of the Opera transformed Broadway. Expect 1980s-inspired choral music,

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DELAWARE ART MUSEUM

Art, nature and spirituality converge at the Delaware Art Museum this fall, with exhibitions and programs offering new ways to connect with art. Transcendent: Landscapes of the Hudson River School explores nature as a source of awe and transcendence, while Lisa Bradley: Beyond Luminosity considers the search for meaning through abstraction. Pyle and the Pre-Raphaelites reveals connections between British Pre-Raphaelite art, Howard Pyle and American illustration. Beyond the galleries, DelArt’s fall lineup includes the Delaware Korean Festival, Hip Hop Summit, literary collaborations, exhibition-related events, and favorites such as Art is Tasty and Family 2nd Sunday. New this season, Creative Connections offers multisensory art experiences, programs for people living with dementia and their care partners, and art-inspired wellness and meditation. A full slate of studio classes and workshops rounds out the season, providing opportunities for visitors of all ages and experience levels to create, connect and be inspired. 2301 Kentmere Parkway, Wilm. | 302.306.9799 | DelArt.org Facebook/Instagram: @DelawareArtmuseum

DELAWARE CHILDREN'S THEATRE

Not ready to leave the beach? Then head to Delaware Children’s Theatre (DCT) for their season opener Disney and Pixar's Finding Nemo (Oct. 3-18), filled with fish-tastic songs and a dazzling underwater world. The cast will also sing at Blue Rocks Stadium Sunday Sept. 6. Then, Matilda (Nov. 22-Dec. 12) brings holiday spirit with the story of a book-loving girl with extraordinary powers. DCT's Victorian Theatre will be festively decorated for the season and provides a perfect opportunity for photos with the cast. 1014 Delaware Ave., Wilm. | 302.655.1014 | DeChildrensTheatre.org Facebook: @DelawareChildrensTheatre| Instagram: @DeChildrensTheatre

DELAWARE CHORALARTS

Delaware Choral Arts presents its fall concert, The Patchwork Mass, Nov. 22 at 4 p.m., marking the debut of new Artistic Director J. Matthew Lista. The program brings together movements from various Mass settings, reflecting themes of strength, unity and resolve while highlighting America’s diverse musical and cultural traditions. Melissa Dunphy’s Canticum Novum opens with regal fanfare, while Canto’ e Libertad by Diana Saez and Suzzette Ortiz closes the concert in the Afro-Puerto Rican bomba yubá tradition. The program celebrates resistance, hope and the power of coexistence. Performance venue: Grace UMC, 900 N. Washington St., Wilm. 302.283.9784 | DelawareChoralArts.org Facebook/Instagram: @DelawareChoralArts

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THE DELAWARE CONTEMPORARY

The Delaware Contemporary’s fall lineup explores identity, place, history, and perspective. Exhibitions include Our Sun Is Rising—Our Sun Is Setting (through Jan. 3), Tree Watching (through Nov. 29), Elizabeth Bergeland’s I Thought I Would__By Now (through Nov. 29), and We Were Always Here (through Feb. 28), a group exhibition of Indigenous artists of the Eastern Woodlands. Beyond The Perspective of What You See, opening Oct. 2, examines travel, movement, memory, and the ways photography shapes our understanding of place. On Nov. 12, the 2026 Gretchen Hupfel Symposium, Shifting Perspectives: Art in America, brings together artists and voices for conversations about the evolving art landscape. 200 S. Madison St., Wilm. | 302.656.6466 | DeContemporary.org Facebook/Instagram: @DEContemporary

DELAWARE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Fall at the Delaware Historical Society brings new exhibitions, stories, films, music, and more. At the Delaware History Museum, Objects, Ideals, & Delaware’s Unfinished Revolution pairs artwork with archival materials as part of Delaware 250. Two additional exhibitions explore Black history: Ancestral Dream, Living Blueprint (through October), created in partnership with Mother African Union Church, and Breaking Barriers, Building Legacy (October-December), marking Louis Redding’s 125th birthday and the 10th anniversary of the Mitchell Center for African American Heritage. Black Storytelling Week begins in September with an open mic and familyhistory workshop. October’s Historic Perspectives Photo Walk explores Wilmington’s past through photography, while Haunted Delaware delves into the state’s spooky stories. At Read House & Gardens, Artifacts After Hours explores history through a handmade dress, followed in October by folklorist Derek Piotr’s Fieldwork Archive, preserving regional folk music. 504 N. Market St., Wilm. | 302.655.7161 | DeHistory.org Facebook: @DEHistory | Instagram: @DelawareHistoricalSociety

DELAWARE INSTITUTE FOR THE ARTS IN EDUCATION

This September DiAE celebrates 44 years of proof that the arts changes lives. In classrooms across Delaware, students are discovering their voices, building confidence, and connecting to learning in powerful ways through the arts whether it’s a first live performance or a weeks-long residency with a professional artist. On Sept. 10, join DiAE as it hosts its Founders Day celebration at The Chancery Market and help shape the future of arts in education. 1200 N. French Street, Wilm. | 302.660.4783 | DiAE.org Facebook: @DiAE.org | Instagram: @DiAE_arts

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DELAWARE MUSEUM OF NATURE & SCIENCE

The museum roars into fall with its popular Wine & Dinosaurs on Sept. 27. This year’s “ROAR-ing 20s” theme invites guests to don their best flapper and Jazz Age attire while enjoying food, wine and spirits, local craft beer, music, and a silent auction. On Nov. 15, slow down with a Sound Bath, using soothing sounds of nature to help calm the senses and reduce stress. Meanwhile, Nerd Nite continues monthly on the fourth Wednesday at Wilmington Brew Works, featuring entertaining and informative talks spanning arts, history, science, entertainment, and more, with proceeds benefiting the museum. 4840 Kennett Pike, Wilm. | 302.658.9111 | DelMNS.org Facebook: @DelMNH | Instagram: @DelMNS

DELAWARE SHAKESPEARE

DelShakes is back with The Complete Works of Shakespeare (abridged) (revised) (again), presented as part of their Community Tour (Sept. 8-27). The comedic romp transports you through all 36 of Shakespeare’s plays in a performance of endless physical comedy, pop-culture references, and audience interaction. The Tour plays in non-theatrical venues — multipurpose rooms, cafeterias, and gymnasiums — and uses live music and a minimal set to transform these spaces and bring Shakespeare’s words of to life. Free performances include appearances in Lewes and Kent County Libraries, with ticketed performances at Wilmington’s Sugar Bowl amphitheater, Mt. Cuba, Rockwood Mansion, and The Delaware Contemporary. The Tour culminates in a Performance with a Purpose Fundraiser on Sept. 26 at The Delaware Contemporary, promising a full night of food and beverages, raffles, and a memorable performance. Varying locations | 302.468.4890 | DelShakes.org Facebook/Instagram: @DelShakes

DELAWARE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

The DSO's 121st season commences with Opening Night in Wilmington on Oct. 2, with a performance entitled, "Symphonic Dances." The DSO’s season theme is Where Music Speaks, and Music Director Michelle Di Russo assures us that each concert “will be marked by its own distinctive voice.” This year, Maestra Di Russo also focuses on works of women composers, starting on

Opening Night with “Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman,” by composer Joan Tower. You’ll enjoy five Mainstage Series (full-orchestra) performances, including a night of Broadway favorites entitled “From the American Stage”; two Musicians’ Series (smaller, more intimate ensemble) performances, and special seasonal events like the familyfriendly Jingle Bell Jamboree (Nov. 29) and the glittering Holidays at the Hotel (Dec. 8). Performance Space: Grand Opera House, 818 N. Market St., Wilm. 302.656.7442 | DelawareSymphony.org Facebook/Instagram: @DelawareSymphony

DELAWARE THEATRE COMPANY

This fall, Delaware Theatre Company (DTC) presents three unforgettable productions that celebrate the power of community. They’re stories about how we find one another through laughter, hardship, and unexpected connection. The season opens with the Tony Award–winning musical comedy The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, A New Light Theatre production presented by DTC (Sept. 16-Oct. 4). Next, Sam Kissajukian: 300 Paintings (Oct. 21Nov. 8) delivers a blend of comedy, storytelling, and visual art inspired by the artist’s six-month manic breakthrough and creative journey. Fall concludes with Steel Magnolias (Dec. 2-20), the cherished classic that continues to move audiences with its humor, honesty, and the reminder that we are stronger, braver, and more joyful when we gather. 200 Water St., Wilm. | 302.594.1100 | DelawareTheatre.org Facebook/Instagram: @DelawareTheatreCompany

THE EVERETT THEATRE

The Everett Theatre has a busy fall lineup, beginning with A Few Good Men (Sept. 11-20), Aaron Sorkin’s gripping courtroom drama where honor, loyalty and truth collide. On Oct. 16-25, Cabaret transports audiences to 1930s Berlin, where a lively nightlife unfolds against the growing threat of the Third Reich. December brings Narnia (Dec. 4-13), inviting audiences through the wardrobe and into the magical world of C.S. Lewis’ The Chronicles of Narnia. With a land locked in endless winter, a mighty lion and four unlikely heroes, the beloved story promises a magical holiday-season adventure for the whole family. 47 W. W. Main St., Middletown | 302.378.7038 | TheEverett.org Facebook: @TheEverettTheatre | Instagram: @EverettTheatreInc > September 2026 | OutAndAboutNow.com 41

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FIRST STATE BALLET THEATRE

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First State Ballet Theatre (FSBT), Delaware’s only professional ballet company, opens its season with Don Quixote (Oct. 24 & 25), a vibrant romantic comedy filled with dazzling dancing and Spanish flair. In November, FSBT presents Up Front on Market (Nov. 13 & 15), an intimate mixed-repertoire program of classical favorites and contemporary works in FSBT’s intimate Studio One with just 75 seats. December brings Delaware’s holiday tradition, The Nutcracker (Dec. 12-20) with iconic music, breathtaking dancing, and the magical story for all ages. New this year, FSBT presents the Sugar Plum Soirée (Saturday, Dec. 12) — a family-friendly benefit featuring Nutcracker characters, arts and crafts, sweet treats, a mini ballet class with the Sugar Plum Fairy and Santa. Through performances and its School of FSBT, the company continues its mission to bring professional ballet and education to audiences and students throughout Delaware. Performance venue: Grand Opera House, 818. N. Market St., Wilm. 302.652.5503 | FirstStateBallet.org Facebook: @FirstStateBallet | Instagram: @FirstStateBalletOfficial

THE GRAND OPERA HOUSE & THE PLAYHOUSE ON RODNEY SQUARE

For more than 150 years, The Grand has been delighting audiences in Wilmington and the greater Brandywine region with the finest live entertainment the country has to offer. The Grand’s three venues (the baby grand, Copeland Hall, and The Playhouse on Rodney Square) offer something for everyone — from legendary rock stars to side-splitting comedians, to the best of Broadway and more. Highlights for fall across all three venues includes: Beth Orton (Sept. 16); Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs (Sept. 25); Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band (Oct. 3); The Wiz (Oct. 23-25); The Robert Cray Band (Nov. 7); SIX The Musical (Nov. 27-29) and more. Grand Opera House, 818 N. Market St. and The Playhouse on Rodney Square, 1007 N. Market St., Wilm. | 302.652.5577 | TheGrandWilmington.org Facebook: @thegrandwilmington | Instagram: @thegrandwilm

HAGLEY MUSEUM & LIBRARY

Hagley Craft Fair weaves its way into place this fall (Oct. 17 & 18). This marketplace, nestled among the fall colors of Hagley Museum’s picturesque property, brings together more than 100 talented artisans from the MidAtlantic area to display and sell fine arts, crafts, and gourmet items. You’ll find handcrafted jewelry, pottery, stationery, accessories, and more. A specialty food market includes everything from sauces and spices to snacks and sweets. Vendors extend both outdoors and indoors in unique spaces from Hagley’s mid-century research library to the 1800s Soda House. Tickets are valid for both days and include admission to the du Pont Family home and garden. 200 Hagley Creek Rd., Wilm. | 302.658.2400 | Hagley.org Facebook: @HagleyMuseumandLibrary | Instagram: @HagleyMuseum 42 September 2026 | OutAndAboutNow.com

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LAFATE GALLERY

Friday, Sept. 25, join artist and gallerist Eunice LaFate to mark LaFate Gallery's 11th Anniversary Celebration at her location in Wilmington’s LoMa District. On Friday, Oct. 2, Eunice will open an exhibition at The Grand Opera House, entitled "Folk Art Preserving History.” 277 N. Market St., Wilm. | LaFateGallery.com Facebook/Instagram: @LaFateGallery

MKT PLACE GALLERY

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This fall, two exhibitions curated by Sara A. Crawford explore art, design, culture and technology. Opening Sept. 11, Women Who Design features paintings and drawings by Carmina Cianciulli inspired by women around the world who sew, design fabrics and create quilts. On Dec. 11, RHYTHM presents the artwork of Shonté Young Williams in an immersive multimedia experience exploring the relationship between light waves and the patterns, textures, and movement of hair. Through illustration, animation, augmented reality, and a soundtrack celebrating House music created by Black women, RHYTHM brings color, movement, sound, and technology into conversation. 200 W. 9th St., Wilm. | 302.289.6772 | Facebook/Instagram: @ MktPlaceGallery

THE MUSIC SCHOOL OF DELAWARE

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Music is for everyone, and this fall, the Music School of Delaware invites people of all ages and experience levels to discover where music can take them. As Delaware’s statewide community music school, it offers private lessons in nearly 30 instruments and voice, plus classes, ensembles, workshops and performances. Meet faculty and explore programs at the Wilmington Fall Open House on Oct. 4. Need-based tuition assistance is available for qualifying families, with awards covering up to 100% of tuition. Throughout the season, enjoy concerts and recitals by faculty, guest artists and students, many offered free. Orchestras, choruses, chamber groups and the Suzuki Academy bring music to the community year-round. 4101 Washington St., Wilm. | 302.762.1132 | MusicSchoolOfDelaware.org Facebook/Instagram: @MusicSchoolOfDE

NEW LIGHT THEATRE

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This September, New Light Theatre presents The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at Delaware Theatre Company, Sept. 16-Oct. 4, with proceeds supporting Children and Families First, which provides critical services to local families and community members. The Delaware-based nonprofit theatre company uses meaningful artistic work to raise awareness and support for organizations making a difference in the community, while fostering empathy and connection through the arts. Performance Venue: Delaware Theatre Company, 200 Water St., Wilm. 302.594.1100 | NewLightTheatre.com Facebook/Instagram/TikTok: @NewLightTheatre > September 2026 | OutAndAboutNow.com 43

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OPERADELAWARE

Under General Director Eric Einhorn, OperaDelaware (OD) opens with a suite of intimate, ambitious productions, beginning with Don Giovanni Portraits (Oct. 8 & 10), a chamber-scaled preview at OperaDelaware Studios that introduces audiences to Mozart's most volatile characters up close, ahead of the mainstage run. Don Giovanni (Oct. 16 & 18) itself — a blend of ghost story, comedy, and karmic reckoning — follows at The Grand in a co-production with Opera Baltimore. Next comes OD’s first-ever Spanish-language zarzuela, Torroba's Fernanda (Nov. 13 & 15), as part of the Chamber Series at the Studios. Fall concludes with Menotti's Amahl and the Night Visitors (Dec. 5 & 6), staged in the non-traditional venue of the Sunday Breakfast Mission, a homeless shelter near the company's home. Directed by Einhorn, this production presents a story about generosity and faith, performed inside an institution that practices both daily. Performance venue: Various | 302.442.7807 | OperaDe.org Facebook/Instagram: @OperaDelaware

PIFFARO, The Renaissance Band

This fall, Piffaro invites audiences to encounter music that has traveled centuries to reach us. On Oct. 18 at 3pm, At the Sign of the Crumhorn journeys to Renaissance Antwerp, imagining the musicians, dancers and listeners who gathered there (Christ Church Christiana Hundred, 505

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E. Buck Road, Wilm.). On Dec. 6 at 3pm, In the Midwinter Light brings the music of an earlier Christmas into the present, offering a chance to pause, reflect and discover something familiar in lives lived long ago (Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1502 W. 13th St., Wilm.). Varying locations, Wilm.| 215.235.8469 | Piffaro.org Facebook/Instagram: @PiffaroRenaissanceBand

PYXIS PIANO TRIO

Now in its 17th season, Pyxis Piano Trio continues its residency at Market Street Music at First and Central Presbyterian Church (1101 N. Market St., Wilm.) on Saturday, Oct. 10, at 3pm, performing piano trios by Enrique Granados and Germaine Tailleferre. On Oct. 21, the trio will perform at the Delaware Art Museum as part of its inaugural collaboration with the Music School of Delaware. Varying locations, Wilm. | PyxisPianoTrio.com Facebook/Instagram: @PyxisPianoTrio

THE QUEEN

The Queen keeps downtown Wilmington buzzing this fall with a diverse lineup of touring acts. September brings indie-electronic duo Phantogram (Sept. 12), followed by The War on Drugs (Sept. 18, sold out). October features folk legend Loudon Wainwright III (Oct. 2), comedian Jim Norton (Oct. 9), and Faroese vocalist Eivør (Oct. 30). November brings folk-pop icon Suzanne Vega (Nov. 1), alternative-

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rock veterans Cowboy Junkies (Nov. 4), metalcore band The Amity Affliction (Nov. 7) and pop-rock favorites The Maine (Nov. 9), along with tribute acts, local favorites. 500 N. Market St., Wilmington | TheQueenWilmington.com Facebook/Instagram: @QueenWilmington

THE RESIDENT ENSEMBLE PLAYERS (THE REP)

The REP, the professional theatre company in residence at the University of Delaware, launches its 19th season with stories rich in humor, heart, romance, and suspense. The season opens with August Wilson’s How I Learned What I Learned (Sept. 4-20), an inspiring, deeply personal journey through the life of one of America’s most celebrated playwrights. Next is Fireflies (Oct. 29-Nov. 15), based on Annette Sanford’s novel Eleanor and Abel. The work is a warm-hearted romance about two people discovering that love, connection, and new beginnings can happen at any age. In 2027, the REP presents Wendy MacLeod’s comedy Slow Food and a gripping new adaptation of the psychological thriller, Gaslight. With four distinctive productions, the REP invites audiences to laugh, reflect, connect, and experience the transformative power of live theatre. Roselle Center for the Arts, 110 Orchard Road, Newark | 302.831.2204 | Rep.Udel.edu | Facebook: @Rep.Udel.edu | Instagram: @Delaware_Rep

THE ROCK ORCHESTRA

The Rock Orchestra celebrates its 10th season with An Evening of Peter Gabriel at The Grand on Nov. 14. The concert explores Gabriel’s early solo career with favorites from his first four self-titled albums, followed by a 40thanniversary performance of So, his acclaimed 1986 album, in its entirety. Performance venue: The Grand, 818 N. Market St., Wilm. 302.521.4495 TheRockOrchestra.net Facebook: @TheRockOrchestra | Instagram: @RockOrchestraDE

ROCKWOOD PARK & MUSEUM

Rockwood Park & Museum gets into the spirit of fall with a lineup of spooky happenings. The Oct. 9 Goth Ball kicks off the paranormal season with ’80s alternative cover band Melt With You, DJ Raven de la Noir, dancing, an open bar, a sneak peek at Rockwood’s Haunted Trails, and more. Then, on Oct. 16, 17, 23 and 24, The Revisionists takes over the mansion and gardens for a 90-minute guided walk inspired by A.C. Parsons’ Sunset on Sunset. Expect ghost stories, dark history, and plenty of chills as you make your way through the grounds after dark. Grab a drink from the Rockwood Speakeasy before you head out for an extra dose of fun. 4651 Washington St. Ext., Wilmington | 302.761.4340 | Rockwood.org Facebook: @ RockwoodParkMuseum | Instagram: @RockwoodPark >

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performances rooted in the music of her native Spain. On Nov. 21, Brendan Evans returns following his 2018 appearance, offering an adventurous program connecting centuries of guitar music, from Renaissance lute works to 20th-century compositions. Both artists will also lead masterclasses for developing guitarists on the day of their performances. Concerts begin at 7pm. Performance venue: Covenant Community Center, 503 Duncan Rd, Wilm. WilmingtonGuitar.org | Facebook/Instagram: @WilmingtonGuitar

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SERAFIN ENSEMBLE

Serafin Ensemble’s Fall 2026 season spans classical masterworks, contemporary works and Broadway favorites. It opens with Wonderful Winds (Sept. 10), featuring Mozart, Beethoven and Devienne, followed by Reflections and Remembrances (Sept. 11) with baritone Grant Youngblood. October brings Composer’s Notebook (Oct. 21), a free discussion with Wilmington composer Peter Compo, plus Past and Present! (Oct. 21) and Bach to Broadway (Oct. 23). In November, Czech Please! (Nov. 13) showcases Dvořák and Martinů. The fall season wraps Dec. 16 with Beethoven’s Birthday Bash!, featuring violin, cello, clarinet and piano masterpieces, before the ensemble resumes its season in February 2027. Varying locations, Wilm. | 610.368.1078 | SerafinEnsemble.org Facebook/Instagram: @TheSerafins

WILMINGTON CHILDREN’S CHORUS

Wilmington Children’s Chorus (WCC) is gearing up for an exciting season of music-making, welcoming young singers ages 4-18 to its nationally recognized, tuition-free program. Auditions for its performing choirs take place Sept. 8 and 13; register online to audition. The choirs’ festive performance season includes a Dec. 4 collaboration with the Cartoon Christmas Trio, blending jazz, holiday classics and WCC’s voices. The season concludes with Holiday Concerts on Dec. 11 and 12, featuring classical works and contemporary favorites that showcase the artistry, energy and spirit of the singers. Performance venue: First & Central Presbyterian Church, 1101 N. Market St., Wilm. | 302.762.3637 | WilmingtonChildrensChorus.org Facebook/Instagram: @WilmingtonChildrensChorus

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Wilmington Classical Guitar Society welcomes back two audience favorites this fall. Spanish guitarist Andrea González Caballero takes the stage Oct. 17, returning to Wilmington for the first time since 2019. Praised by BBC Music Magazine as “one of the best guitarists of her generation,” she brings expressive warmth and virtuosic 46 September 2026 | OutAndAboutNow.com

Wilmington Concert Opera (WCO), the minority- and women-run opera company of Delaware, is continuing their 10th anniversary season themed Strong Women. The next concert is Shadows and Songs, a live recital with soprano Gabriella Giangreco and pianist Maria Dell’Orefice (Sept. 13) and features works by Beach, Brahms, Debussy, Fauré, Gurney, Hahn, Hoiby, Moore, Refice, Respighi, Santoliquido, Schubert, Shire, Strauss, and Zandonai. Their next performance features works of women musical theatre composers with soprano Elizabeth Axler and pianist Nathan Kendrick (Oct. 6). WCO also announces a collaboration with Philadelphia-based Opera Fresca for their opera, Carmen by Georges Bizet (Nov. 13 & 15). WCO and Opera Fresca will perform in French with sung recitative and English supertitles. Performance venue: Covenant Community Center, 503 Duncan Rd, Wilm. WilmingtonConcertOpera.com | Facebook/Instagram: @WilmingtonConcertOpera

WILMINGTON DRAMA LEAGUE

Wilmington Drama League (WDL) offers a season that engages fans of all ages. The Shark Is Broken (Sept. 4-13) is a witty, behind-the-scenes comedy imagining the filming of Jaws while exploring friendship, rivalry, and the creative process. Into the Woods 50+ (Oct. 8-11) celebrates actors age 50 and older in Sondheim’s musical intertwining fairy tales and the consequences of choice. Into the Woods Jr. (Oct. 15-18) offers young performers the opportunity to bring this same story to life in a family-friendly adaptation. The Christians (Nov. 6-15) is a compelling drama examining faith, leadership, and the impact of difficult decisions. The holiday season welcomes Shrek the Musical (Dec. 11-30), a high-energy adventure of friendship, acceptance, and the idea that beauty comes from within. Throughout the fall, WDL presents its Pillow Play series, introducing children and families to theater through short, interactive performances. 10 W. Lea Blvd., Wilm. | 302.764.1172 | WilmingtonDramaLeague.org Facebook: @WilmingtonDramaLeague | Instagram: @WilmDramaLeague

WILMINGTON BALLET ACADEMY OF THE DANCE

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movement therapy with Dr. Angela Grayson, hip-hop and acting classes for youth, teens and adults. The season culminates with the company’s annual production of The Nutcracker at The Playhouse on Rodney Square, Dec. 11-13. The production features the Wilmington Ballet Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Maestro José Dominguez, and welcomes back world-class ballet star and choreographer Ingrid Silva, formerly of Dance Theatre of Harlem, for her fifth consecutive year as the Sugar Plum Fairy. 1709 Gilpin Ave., Wilm | 302.655.1004 WilmingtonBallet.org | Facebook: @WilmingtonBallet Instagram: @ TheAcademyOfTheDance

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Winterthur opens Challenging Masterpieces: Art and Identity in American Furniture (Sept. 26), showcasing more than 70 standout pieces of great design, construction details, and what defines a furniture masterpiece. New in the galleries is the At Home at Winterthur estate history exhibition and Stitched in Place, which explores how American needlework expresses identity, community, and a sense of place. Fall events include a piano and violin concert (Sept. 12), mixed-repertory performance by First State Ballet Theatre (Sept. 19), and Shakespeare, Poe and Fiends from DelShakes (Oct. 9) featuring poetry, prose, music and a dramatic reading of “The Raven.” Starting Nov. 21, Yuletide at Winterthur festivities celebrate home and all things home can mean — the place, the people, the food, the music, the traditions, and more. A new version of A Christmas Carol (Dec. 4, 5 & 6) features a three-ghost show featuring humor, music, and movement, presented by Winterthur and the Farm Hill Players. 5105 Kennett Pike, Winterthur 800.448.3883 | Winterthur.org Facebook/Instagram: @WinterthurMuse

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at Kane was only about 5 when Grateful Dead guitarist Jerry Garcia died in 1995, and Cole Petrillo never saw Garcia perform. Yet three decades later, the two musicians are keeping the Dead’s music alive. The artists are members of Bones Brigade, the Wilmington-area band that performs Dead songs as well as music from the Jerry Garcia Band and other member-related projects. “Essentially, anything written or covered by any of the members of the Grateful Dead is fair game,” Petrillo says. >

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Calling Bones Brigade a tribute band is accurate, but capturing the essence of the Dead takes more than learning the lyrics. It’s all about the vibe. “The whole band plays together so well, there is often a marvelous exchange of magical energy between the players and audience,” says Annie Johnson, a fan. “I can’t say enough about them. Anyone who has seen them knows they are something special.” Petrillo and Kane view their performances as a mission. “People love and need to hear the Grateful Dead and JGB music live, and we're just happy to provide that service,” Petrillo says. Kane agrees. “We started this band as a public service,” he says. “We needed it here.” The Dead Won’t Die The Grateful Dead began in 1965 in California. Over the years, the group became synonymous with extended improvisation, genre-blending songs, and a loyal fan base known as Deadheads. Their approach helped establish a template for the jam-band movement that followed, which included groups such as Phish, Widespread Panic, and Dave Matthews Band. The Dead’s music was never static. Set lists changed, jams wandered and audiences never knew what to expect, which made attending live shows a distinctive experience. Fans would follow the tour as it moved around the country, comparing performances from night to night. Moreover, the repertoire crosses timeless genres, including country, blues, folk, bluegrass, R&B, and traditional American music. There are “near-innumerable versions” of many Dead songs, with the band’s style evolving over decades, Kane says. “Having no definitive version of a song makes it a non-issue,” he says of precisely replicating their style. Tie-dye and psychedelics were undeniably part of the formative years. But the culture that survived Jerry Garcia’s death is rooted in improvisation, community around live music, music-sharing, dancing, and the conviction that no two performances should be exactly alike. “You don’t just listen to it, you can get inside it and look around,” Kane says. A Meeting of Musical Minds The music of Garcia and the Dead had been part of Kane’s life since he was a teenager, and he had played it in various projects. Starting a dedicated Dead band wasn’t on his agenda until he heard Petrillo play. Petrillo had never seen Garcia perform, but the guitar tone on Europe ’72, the landmark live album released in 1972, grabbed his attention. Later, he experienced the material live through the late Bob Weir’s projects, including RatDog and Furthur. The Bones Brigade musicians met through Dead Fest, an annual Grateful Dead celebration held each September by Brandywine Red Clay Alliance at the Myrick Conservation Center near West Chester. 52 Sep tember 2026 | OutAndAboutNow.com

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“We really meshed on a few songs “Sometimes during a jam, it can be and decided to try and put a band scary when you realize how far you’ve together,” Petrillo says. “We didn't have strayed from the proverbial shore and any goals other than to play Dead tunes that it could all implode or blossom at local venues. It still feels that way.” at any moment,” Kane says. “We stick Bones Brigade formed in 2019. The together and know we all have each name pays tribute to the skateboard other’s backs no matter where the team associated with Tony Hawk, music takes us.” Rodney Mullen, Steve Caballero, Sometimes, the musicians travel to Lance Mountain, Tommy Guerrero, a “sonic landscape that is reminiscent and Mike McGill. The crew helped of a jeweled tapestry,” he continues. define 1980s skate culture through “Other times it is a dark and heavy funk their technical skills, individuality, that could occupy a Berlin dance club.” and experimentation. Regardless, everyone on and offstage “Skating and jamming have a lot of feels the intensity of the moment, he similarities when it comes to flow and says. “At the end of a great journey, the improvisation,” says Petrillo, who, like crowd usually gives us a loud roar to his bandmates, grew up skating. celebrate a ride well taken.” Pat Kane says he selects his guitars and musical During the pandemic, the equipment with Jerry Garcia in mind. Fellow musician Richard Hanrahan relationship between the two guitarists is one of them. “They all play so well deepened. “Our interweaving playing invokes the imagery together and capture a sound that only people who attended of a double helix,” Kane says. The current lineup also Dead shows would get,” he says. “They can transition in features Dustin Frohlich on bass and vocals, and Justin and out of jams back into melodic solos and beyond.” Knott on drums. The secret to playing the Dead’s music goes well beyond Kane and Knott have played together sporadically a successful jam. Capturing Jerry Garcia’s guitar tone since high school, and they have an “ESP-like musical takes the sound to the next level. Kane selects his guitars connection,” Kane says. He’s known Frohlich just as long, and equipment for Bones Brigade with Garcia in mind; although Bones Brigade allowed them to collaborate he knows which effects and techniques Garcia used on more deeply. certain songs. Kane’s brother, Mike, joined the band on keyboards and “There are many parts, riffs or licks that I think need organ. “My brother being with us on organ and keyboards to be there the way he played them,” he says. But he also brings me immense joy,” Kane says. “I love being able to lets his own style come through. “I toe that line carefully make music with him, and I’m ever amazed both by his and with respect. Too far to either side and you miss out playing and constant growth.” on something.” Adding Mike moved the group closer to the Dead’s Kane generally occupies the Garcia role, which leaves sound. But exact recreation was never the goal. Petrillo room to move between Garcia- and Bob Weir“When we first got together, we really didn't put a ton inspired parts and his own musical instincts. “He can of effort into recreating the Dead's sound, but we always weave comfortably between both Jerry and Bobby’s playing want to continue to respect and maintain its essence,” style, but he is an incredible guitarist with a style all his Petrillo says. “We still sound like the Bones Brigade at the own that transcends that,” Kane says. end of the day, especially during the jams.” The Same but Different Inside The Music A recurring monthly show at Kennett Brewing To be sure, improvisation is central to the Dead Company in downtown Kennett Square helped turn the tradition. At a Dead performance, a tune that lasted six performance into an appointment for fans. minutes one night might stretch much longer on another. “At least once a month, you'd know where and when Songs could flow into one another. Familiar sections could Bones and all your friends will be,” Kane says. dissolve into improvisation before reappearing minutes After Kennett Brewing closed, the band moved into later. If you expected a song to sound like the record, you’d Kelly’s Logan House in Wilmington and continues to likely be disappointed. perform there the first Friday of each month. There’s more Bones Brigade puts together set lists and basic song room for dancing, which with tie-dye distinguishes a structures before a show, but once the musicians start Deadhead crowd. jamming, the direction isn’t predetermined. Fans have become part of the band’s story. Many feel “You can't really dictate which songs will be jammed like family, Petrillo says. Two frequent audience members, out and taken to another level sonically,” Petrillo says. “It Eric Visser and Brad Johnston, record and archive many just has to happen naturally.” of the shows, carrying on a tradition long associated with That doesn’t mean there’s no effort. Dead culture — concert taping helped performances > September 2026 | OutAndAboutNow.com 53

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circulate far beyond the venue. The audience spans generations. Russell Tuckerman, for instance, saw the Grateful Dead. “While there are many Dead cover bands, Pat Kane truly sounds like Garcia,” he says. Others discovered the Dead decades after the group’s heyday, and Bones Brigade now offers the experience to another generation. Seven years after Bones Brigade began, Petrillo still does not have a grand plan for it. “There are hundreds of songs to pick from,” he says, adding that Bones Brigade has only scratched the surface. And once those songs are in the repertoire, they’ll change. Consider the song “Cassidy,” with music by Weir and lyrics by John Perry Barlow. The song links the birth of Cassidy Law, daughter of longtime Grateful Dead associate Eileen Law, with the memory of Beat Generation figure Neal Cassady, a friend and associate of the band. It first appeared on Weir’s 1972 solo album, Ace, and became a recurring part of the Grateful Dead’s live repertoire. Petrillo remembers working out the guitar harmony with Kane when Bones Brigade was new. Adding Mike Kane on keys changed it again. But the jam keeps the song interesting. “The jam section always ends up going to a sonic space that doesn't sound like any other band to my ears (including the Grateful Dead),” Petrillo says. That may be the highest compliment Bones Brigade can pay itself. Not that it sounds exactly like the Dead, but that it doesn’t. “I find new meaning every time I sing a song, and I know that everyone listening is having their own unique experience with the same song,” Kane says. “Therein lies the magic.” — In addition to appearing monthly at Kelly’s Logan House, Bones Brigade will be performing at Dead Fest on Friday, Sept. 11. Visit BrandywineRedClay.org/Dead-Fest.

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orey Glover, best known as the lead singer for the Grammy-winning hard rock band Living Colour, will be bringing a more soulful and unplugged side of his music to this year’s Mushroom Festival. Glover and Living Colour bandmate,

guitarist Vernon Reid, will be headlining with an acoustic set on Saturday, Sept. 12, the first day of the two-day festival, which takes over downtown Kennett Square, Pa. Living Colour 1988 debut album Vivid sold more than 2 million copies and spawned

three hit singles — notably their signature song “Cult of Personality,” which led to a “Best Hard Rock Performance” Grammy. The 1990 follow-up album, Time’s Up, also garnered a Grammy and was certified gold. Ultimately, Living Colour released six albums, the most recent was 2017’s Shade. > Corey Glover may be best known as the lead singer for Living Colour, but he also has notable screen and stage credits. Photo courtesy Corey Glover September 2026 | OutAndAboutNow.com 55

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Glover has had six solo releases, as well as albums with other musical projects. He also has acted on stage and screen. His credits include a role in the Oscarwinning film Platoon, as well as playing Judas Iscariot in a national tour of Jesus Christ Superstar. His skills as a vocalist have been widely praised and recognized, including his inclusion in Billboard’s list of the “Top 50 Lead Singers of All Time.” The Living Colour frontman has recently formed a new band called The Soul Experience, which focuses largely on classic soul and R&B songs from the ‘60s and ‘70s. Setlists have included songs by Al Green, the Temptations, Sam & Dave, the O’Jays, Otis Redding, and the Bee Gees. Glover recently sat down with with Out & About to talk about The Soul Experience, and what it’s like for him and Reid to put an acoustic spin on their songs that originated on electric guitars. O&A: You've been involved with a lot of different pursuits and projects over the years. What are you most focused on now? Glover: My focus is mainly on The Soul Experience, which is a bit of a surprise because it really wasn’t supposed to be “a thing.” It started as an homage to the music that I listened to as a kid, which influenced why I do what I do. It wasn’t intended to be some sort

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of all-encompassing band experience. I just wanted people to have a good time and to show them that the blues can be fun. But people really started digging it, and we booked more shows. The Soul Experience focuses on songs that are meaningful to me for one Living Colour's debut album Vivid reason or another. However, sold more than two million copies. it’s not just a collection of whatever songs I feel like playing on a given night. I’m not playing for myself. I’m playing for an audience; and I would like them to be pleased too. O&A: In the context of a cover or tribute band, do you think cover songs should be true to the original versions or should bands should put their own spin on other artists' songs? Glover: You've got to put your own spin on a cover song. You do that just by virtue of you playing it. You're never going to play it as it was written or as it was performed. For The Soul Experience, we look for stuff that was impactful to us. For example, we play a lot of Bill Withers because he had a major influence on our lives musically. I’m not trying to be Bill Withers; I’m not Bill

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Withers. But I am very influenced by what he’s done, so I try my best. O&A: What can people expect from you and Vernon on Sept. 12 at the Mushroom Festival? Glover: It will be a mix. There will be acoustic stuff that Vern and I enjoy playing from the Living Colour catalog. Then we sort of dovetail that into The Soul Experience. It’s been fun having a chance to explore this stuff, including songs that Living Colour doesn’t play anymore. We've been very happy that these songs work as well in an acoustic setting as they did in their original versions. Good songs are good songs. We also throw in music from our respective experiences that we perform well together. Recent gigs have included songs from Leonard Cohen, Tracy Chapman, Eagles, and Prince, alongside some of my solo work. Also, I really like yacht rock. Playing acoustic guitar is a different animal. It gives Vernon a chance to scratch an itch he doesn’t get to do on a regular basis. And he can delve into things he doesn’t usually do on an electric guitar. Plus, there’s a bit of a comedic aspect to these duo shows. We’ve known each other for a very long time. The familiarity just starts to creep in and makes for some really interesting moments. O&A: Are there any future plans or projects you’d like to tell us about? Glover: I’d love to record with The Soul Experience. I’d like to write some new, original stuff along those lines and see what happens. As for rumors about a new Living Colour album, they’re all rumors. I've led some vocal workshops with my vocal coach, Greg Drew. We talk about the technique of singing and the real-world applications. I enjoy hosting these. I do so to give back to people who care about this kind of thing. Not a lot of singers do. It really does take some work. As for future projects, that’s TBA. I’ll figure it out as I’m going along. An opportunity may present itself. A couple songs may come out of The Soul Experience. And I have to take a listen and see where I can make it work. There are a lot of really, really talented people where I live. There are lots of places I can go to hone that thing that is The Soul Experience. So, we’ll see what happens. O&A: Any bucket list items? Glover: I’ve never been to Alaska, so I’d love to find someplace to play there. In the summer. There are also parts of Asia I’ve never been to that I’d like to check out. — Corey Glover and Vernon Reid will play together at the Mushroom Festival in Kennett Square on Saturday, September 12. More at MushroomFestival.org. September 2026 | OutAndAboutNow.com 57

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n July 27, Squeezebox Records announced it would be closing its current Wilmington location due to a fire that took place at the end of June in the mixed-use building directly next door. “That building was burnt so bad that they are going to raze the building — in other words, they are going to tear it down,” said Squeezebox owner Rich Fisher via an Instagram video. “There were no vinyl records damaged at all in that fire; however, [because] we are attached to that building … we can be razed also. That was the decision of the landlord.” As a result, Squeezebox will be closing on September 15. While Fisher and his team look for a new location, the store is offering considerable discounts: 50% off all CDs; 30% off all stereo gear; 20% off all cassettes and collectables; and all the budget vinyl records you can carry for $10. Squeezebox Records is located at 1901 W. 11th Street, Wilmington.

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he 118th Arden Fair returns to the quaint North Wilmington hamlet of Arden on Saturday, September 5 featuring an art exhibit, handmade crafts, antiques, used books, and children’s games and rides. The end-of-the-summer festival is also well known for its live music, which it hosts in its Shady Grove area. J.D. Webb & The Good God Damn headlines the fair this year with a 5pm set time, following the Billy Pierce Band at 4pm. Other acts include the Diamond State Concert Band, Artese N Toad, Embers, Goldrush, The Flying Vee, and Tumultuous Uproar. Guests can also enjoy food and beverages at the food court and a Gardner’s Gild Plant Sale. Admission to the fair is free, and free shuttle buses run between the fairground and the Hanby YMCA Camp. — More at ArdenClub.org

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ne of the biggest outdoor musical fundraisers in our area, Dead Fest will attract thousands of music fans eager to hear a team of 30-some local musicians perform the songs of the Grateful Dead. This year’s show — the 16th in the series — will take place on Friday, September 11. In addition to hearing three-hours-worth of live music, guests will have a choice of on-site food vendors, including Philly Hots, On the Roll, and Baily’s Ice Cream. [Editor’s Note: On page 51, read more about Dead cover band Bones Brigade, whose members will be performing at Dead Fest.] The family-friendly event is held at the spacious amphitheater area at the Brandywine Red Clay Alliance in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Gates open at 5pm, and music starts at 6pm. Guests are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and/or blankets. — More at BrandywineRedClay.org

JOHN FAYE TO RELEASE ‘THE HILL’ ON THE FIRST DAY OF FALL

ohn Faye has announced he has a new song coming out this month. After releasing a new version of The Spinners’ classic “I’ll Be Around” with David Uosikkinen’s In The Pocket last month, Faye will release “The Hill” on Tuesday, September 22, the first day of fall. Faye describes the song as being “rooted in the idea of choosing to love without focusing on the outcome… but also knowing your love is worth something.” If the song sounds like it’s been a labor of love for Faye, it’s because it has. He’s been working on it for more than a year at Studio 4 Recording just outside of Philadelphia. There, the recording process offered a rare opportunity for Faye to bring in his full band live along with a three-piece string section. Fans will get a preview of the song before its release during Faye’s Songs & Stories performance at the Fallser Club in Philadelphia on Saturday, September 19. — More at JohnFaye.com 60 August 2026 | OutAndAboutNow.com

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ELEVATED MEXICAN CUISINE COMING TO TALLEYVILLE

AÍZ Mexican Cocina has opened in the former Stoney’s British Pub space at 3007 Concord Pike in Wilmington, serving contemporary Mexican cuisine and handcrafted cocktails. MAÍZ is the creation of Delaware restaurateur Angel German Barron, known for Three Amigos Mexican Grill and Katanas. Chef Cristian Omar Reyes Bautista is developed the menu, which reimagines traditional dishes with modern techniques and presentations. Signature dishes include Deconstructed Sopa Azteca, Carne en su Jugo and a plantain taco with Oaxacan black mole. The result is a menu that puts a contemporary spin on the flavors and traditions of Mexico. — Follow @Maiz202De on Instagram

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new spot for fresh-baked breads, pastries and bagels is coming to Trolley Square later this year from Bardea Restaurant Group, adding to its growing lineup of Wilmington restaurants. BRG recently opened the Mediterranean concept Ezme on Market Street. The bakery will be located at 1624 Delaware Ave. and offer house-baked goods, specialty coffee and breakfast and lunch sandwiches. James Beard-nominated chef-partner Antimo DiMeo, who learned the craft of dough in his family’s pizzerias, is developing an opening menu with the neighborhood in mind. The result will be a neighborhood spot designed for everything from a quick morning coffee to a leisurely lunch. — Visit BardeaWilmington.com

NEW CHOPHOUSE COMING TO NEWARK

ockwell’s on Main is set to open this month in the former Iron Hill Brewery space at 147 N. Main Street in Newark, bringing a fresh take on the classic American chophouse. Owned by Martuscelli Restaurant Group, which also operates Klondike Kate’s, the restaurant has been completely renovated with nods to the University of Delaware woven throughout. Led by local chef Brandon Gentry, the menu will Rendering of the upcoming Rockwell’s on Main. center on premium steaks, chops, fresh seafood and shareable sides, with a touch of Gentry’s South Carolina roots, including dishes such as collard greens and banana bread pudding. The relaxed space will include a 22-seat bar and lounge area serving handcrafted cocktails and hosting live music, along with The Library, a private room with a fireplace in the back of the restaurant. Students can also take advantage of the “Broke College Kid” plate: 12 ounces of beef, a vegetable and potato for $30 with a college ID. Rockwell’s will be open primarily for dinner, with brunch on Saturdays and Sundays, and happy hour from 3-6pm beginning two weeks after opening. — Visit RockwellsOnMain.com

CASA KAHLO OPENS SECOND LOCATION

asa Kahlo Mexican Cantina & Grill has expanded beyond downtown Newark with a second location at 2705 Pulaski Highway in the Stanton-Christiana area, taking over the former Colbie’s Chicken space. The colorful Mexican restaurant, named for artist Frida Kahlo, serves burritos, street tacos, enchiladas, quesadillas, Mexican street corn, and vegetarian dishes. The new location features indoor and outdoor seating plus a separate bar area and is open daily from 11am. — Visit CasaKahloMexican.com September 2026 | OutAndAboutNow.com 65

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ilmington is bringing together leaders from across the business, nonprofit, education, and civic sectors to help shape the city’s economic future. The City of Wilmington has established the Mayor’s Economic Development Roundtable, a strategic advisory body created under Mayor John Carney’s Executive Order. The Roundtable is designed to strengthen collaboration among community partners and identify opportunities for growth to help align efforts around shared priorities for Wilmington. Mayor Carney and Yvonne Deadwyler The Roundtable will focus on expanding economic opportunity, supporting inclusive growth, strengthening connections between businesses and community institutions, and identifying strategies that can benefit residents and businesses across the city. To lead this effort, Mayor Carney appointed Yvonne V. Deadwyler, President and CEO of the New Castle County Chamber of Commerce, to serve as Chair. With her experience working across the region’s business community, Deadwyler will help guide the Roundtable’s efforts and bring together diverse perspectives around Wilmington’s economic priorities.

EXPANDING LITERACY THROUGH SUMMER PROGRAMMING

he City of Wilmington’s Department of Parks and Recreation is partnering with Reading Assist to bring literacy programming to summer camps across the city, helping students strengthen their reading skills while enjoying their summer. The partnership builds on a successful pilot program in Mayor Carney with members of Parks & Recreation and Reading Assist. which more than 80% of participating students demonstrated measurable growth in their reading skills. The program provides students with additional opportunities to build confidence and proficiency in reading in an engaging summer setting. By incorporating literacy into summer programming, the City and its community partners are helping ensure Wilmington’s young people have the skills they need to succeed in the classroom and beyond.

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INVESTING IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING ACROSS WILMINGTON

he City of Wilmington is investing $8.4 million in affordable housing through its Affordable Housing Development Subsidy Program, supporting projects that expand housing opportunities, preserve existing affordable homes, and strengthen neighborhoods across the city. The funding, made available through a competitive Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA), is designed to support thoughtful, community-focused development that helps families, seniors, and working residents remain in the neighborhoods they call home. “Strong neighborhoods begin with stable housing,” said Mayor John Carney. “By investing in quality affordable housing, we are strengthening neighborhoods and ensuring Wilmington remains a city where people can build their futures.” The program reflects the City’s broader commitment to creating and preserving affordable housing while promoting long-term neighborhood stability and vibrant communities. Qualified affordable housing developers and community development partners can find application materials and additional information through the City’s Department of Real Estate and Housing.

SENIOR THANKSGIVING BALL RETURNS

ayor John Carney and the City of Wilmington invite residents age 55 and older to come together for an evening of dinner, dancing, and celebration at the Senior Thanksgiving Ball on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at the Chase Center on the Riverfront. Sponsored by the Mayor’s Wilmington Aging Advisory Council, the annual event offers Wilmington seniors an opportunity to enjoy an evening of community, connection, and holiday spirit. The celebration begins at 4:00 p.m. and will feature dinner and dancing, with formal attire requested. Tickets are $30 per person and go on sale Friday, September 11, on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets are required for entry, and guests must be at least 55 years old and present identification. Tickets will be available for purchase at the Louis L. Redding City/County Building, 800 N. French Street, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 311.

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