With so many cool arts events in the next few weeks, we tried to include something for everyone in this newsletter. Here's a sampling of what's happening on the Delaware scene this weekend and the days ahead.
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Rehoboth Beach Film Society's Cinema & Art series presents ''Howard Pyle & The Illustrated Story'' Presented by Rehoboth Beach Film Society Thursday, April 19 @ 6:30 pm $15 The Inn at Canal Square 122 Market Street Lewes, DE 19958 |
Howard Pyle, a Delaware treasure, was one of America’s most popular illustrators and storytellers at a time when top illustrators were celebrities. The documentary reveals Howard Pyle’s (1853-1911) talents as prolific author, illustrator, and teacher. The film was written, directed and produced by Wilmington native, Paul Mento of Silver Hand Productions. [2011, US, Runtime: 46 mins, Not rated] Seating is limited and reservations are required. Reception at 6:30 pm with light refreshments followed by the film screening at 7:00 pm and a post-screening Q&A with Paul Mento. |
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The Silk Road Revisited Through Saturday, April 28 Free! Newark Arts Alliance 276 E. Main St., Suite 102 Newark, DE 19711 |
Catriona Binder-Macleod’s camera has captured images of both the ancient and the modern China and her people in The Silk Road Revisited, a photography show. After you’ve seen the images of the New China, continue your journey with a musical multi-media romp though the Ching Dynasty, with violinist Xiang Gao at the University of Delaware’s Mitchell Hall on April 20th and 21st. |
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Master Players Concert Series: iMusic5 - Encounters Presented by University of Delaware Music Department Friday, April 20 @ 8 pm Saturday, April 21 @ 8 pm $10-$25 Mitchell Hall (University of Delaware) University of Delaware South College Avenue Newark, DE |
A theatrical multimedia concert, created and directed by Xiang Gao, that takes the audience back to the last golden period of the imperial China, the Qing Dynasty (1644–1912). Through music, visual presentations and drama, the audience experiences the impact of the encounters between cultures, as artistically interpreted by performing artists and experts of multiple disciplines. This concert is the first of the Encounters Series, which introduces historically significant music, languages, literature, history, philosophy, religions and other art forms under one guise to promote cultural understanding and exchange. |
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Let's Hang On! Saturday, April 21 @ 7 pm $55-$75 Schwartz Center for the Arts 226 S. State Street Dover, DE 19904 |
Let's Hang On! pays tribute to Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons and the sensational show The Jersey Boys. Unlike other tribute acts, Let's Hang On! is not just a band or group of singers, it's a full blow stage show and a true entertainment experience. Let's Hang On! combines four great looking guys and two beautiful girls who sing and dance their way through some of the best songs of all time. All of this is backed up with a live band. What you get is a high energy doo wop show sure to entertain! * pre-concert talk begins at 7 pm. Scholars will discuss the history of rock n roll, pop and doo wop groups and their music. |
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Fine Lines, Pen and Ink, by Ramona Maziarz Through Saturday, April 28 Free! Gilbert W. Perry Center for the Arts & Hudson Contemporary 51 W. Main St Middletown, DE 19709 |
Delaware Division of the Arts Individual Artist Fellowship winner exhibit, Fine Lines, Pen and Ink by Ramona Maziarz, features lush pen and ink renderings of the forest and its inhabitants. With great detail and refinement, Maziarz reveals her curiosity and astonishment for her much beloved subjects. |
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Smyrna's Got Voice - Finale! Saturday, April 21 @ 7:30 pm $5-$13 Smyrna Opera House 7 West South Street Smyrna, DE 19977 |
Root on your favorite singer! This year's competition, based on American Idol, will feature local and regional artists aged 16 and up. The winner will be declared on April 21st and all the voting is decided by our loyal patrons. Come out and cheer on the talented performers (all singers have been juried) and cast your vote. Bring the entire family for this fun night out! |
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The Arts at Trinity: Serafin String Quartet Presented by The Arts at Trinity Saturday, April 21 @ 7:30 pm Free! Trinity Episcopal Church 1108 N. Adams Street Wilmington, DE 19801 |
The newest arts & culture series in the City continues with the return of the Serafin String Quartet and their guest artist William Ransom, piano. Repertoire includes Dvork's Cypresses, Bartok Quartet #4 and Dvork's Piano Quintet. For more details on the ensemble, visit www.serafinquartet.org. |
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Art Rocks Science! EXPO Sunday, April 22 @ 11 am Free! Rehoboth Art League 12 Dodds Lane Henlopen Acres Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 |
Art Rocks Science! EXPO On Earth Day, 2012 (April 22, from 11-3) the Rehoboth Art League will host Delaware’s first satellite event to the USA Science and Engineering Festival. Attendees will participate in free STEM demonstrations and tackle spontaneous art explorations to unleash the real-world power of art and creativity in hands-on innovation. This immersive and fun EXPO is in support of the national ‘STEAM’ initiative, which uses Art to teach core Science, Math, Technology and Engineering. |
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Newark Symphony Orchestra's 3rd Annual Free Family Concert Presented by Newark Symphony Orchestra Sunday, April 22 @ 3 pm Free! The Independence School - Auditorium The Independence School 1300 Paper Mill Rd. Newark, DE 19711 |
The Newark Symphony Orchestra presents its third annual Free Family Concert. Members of the NSO will perform Mozart's Toy Symphony, featuring actor Michael Boudewyns, and Duka's Sorcerer's Apprentice. An instrument petting zoo and other fun activities will follow the concert. |
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An Evening With The Nuala Kennedy Band Presented by Green Willow Folk Club Sunday, April 22 @ 7 pm $20-$22 Blue Ball Barn at Alapocas Run State Park 1914 W. Park Drive Wilmington, DE 19803 |
Nuala Kennedy is an Irish singer and flute player with hauntingly beautiful vocals, adventurous instrumentation, and an imaginative mix of influences. Nuala started to play traditional Irish music at the age of seven and at fifteen was accepted to study at the Royal Academy of Music in Dublin. At the age of eighteen, Nuala moved to Scotland to study and was immediately captivated by the vital traditional music scene. In 2007 she moved to Inverness in the Highlands of Scotland to undertake a year of intensive study. The combination of the best influences of the two cultures, Scotland and Ireland, is what has made Nuala Kennedy the artist that she is today. Seating is limited and reservations are recommended. |
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The Wizard of Oz Presented by Second Street Players Friday, April 27 @ 8 pm Saturday, April 28 @ 8 pm Sunday, April 29 @ 3 pm Friday, May 4 @ 8 pm Saturday, May 5 @ 8 pm $20 Riverfront Theater 2 S. Walnut St. Milford, DE 19963 |
Munchkinland and the yellow brick road await as we bring this legendary classic to Milford at the Riverfront Theatre. Join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion, and all the rest as they search for the Emerald City, The Wizard of Oz and a return flight to Kansas. Along the way, they're sure to encounter danger. Lions, tigers, and bears - oh my! - and the evil Witch with eyes for Dorothy's ruby slippers. Your favorite songs are here, too, including Somewhere Over the Rainbow and We're Off to See the Wizard. Bring the whole family for a show that warms the heart, tickles the funny bone, and reminds us all that there's no place like home. |
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Gypsies and Gentry Presented by Delaware Choral Society Friday, April 27 @ 7 pm Sunday, April 29 @ 4 pm $0-$20 Wesley Chapel, Wesley College Division St. & S. Bradford St. Dover, DE 19904 |
The Delaware Choral Society will present Gypsies and Gentry, a sultry and sophisticated mix of art songs and opera choruses by composers such as Brahms, Bizet, Verdi, Byrd and PDQ Bach to name a few. |
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Delaware Symphony Orchestra - Family Pops Presented by The Delaware Symphony Orchestra Friday, April 27 @ 7:30 pm Saturday, April 28 @ 2 pm $30-$60 The Grand 818 North Market Street Wilmington, DE 19801 |
HOLST: The Planets |
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Slow Art Day Saturday, April 28 @ 11 am $0-$12 Delaware Art Museum 2301 Kentmere Parkway Wilmington, DE 19806 |
Slow Art Day is a worldwide celebration of art that encourages people to look at art slowly, and thereby experiencing it in a new way. Visitors are invited to join a Museum docent as they view a small number of works of art for 5 to 10 minutes each. Afterward, visitors are encouraged to purchase lunch in the Thronson Cafe‚ and discuss their experiences. Visit www.delart.org to register. |
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Authors and Audiences Saturday, April 28 @ 1 pm Free! Kent County Public Library 497 South Red Haven Lane Dover, DE 19901 |
Join us for a celebration of reading and libraries as we introduce local authors and illustrators. Purchase signed copies of their work and learn the stories behind the books. Raffle tickets for an E-Reader and used books will also be available for sale. Support the work of our local writers in an afternoon of fun! |
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