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Audiences rejoice! Ebenezer Scrooge returns to our stage as he transforms from a stingy miser to a man who generously celebrates the spirit of the season all year long. Don't be left out in the cold for this stunning adaptation of a timeless holiday classic. Adapted by Patrick Barlow / Directed by Steve Tague […]
Playing at Regal Brandywine, Cinemark Christiana and Movies 10 in Newport at 2 and 7pm. More info + buy tickets here. Fathom Events, Turner Classic Movies, and Paramount Pictures invite you to fall in love again with Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961) when it charms its way back into select cinemas nationwide for a special […]
Auditions for Macbeth are 2-4 p.m. July 16 and 6-9 p.m. July 19. Director Adam Montgomery is looking for performers of all genders and ethnicities for this nontraditional production. All parts are open to all genders. Those auditioning should be prepare a one-minute Shakespearean monologue, preferably from a tragedy (but nothing from Romeo and Juliet). […]
Auditions for Macbeth are 2-4 p.m. July 16 and 6-9 p.m. July 19. Director Adam Montgomery is looking for performers of all genders and ethnicities for this nontraditional production. All parts are open to all genders. Those auditioning should be prepare a one-minute Shakespearean monologue, preferably from a tragedy (but nothing from Romeo and Juliet). […]
Enjoy TWO features for the price of one, as Mike, Kevin and Bill take on Santa Claus Conquers the Martians, a classic from the days of Mystery Science Theater 3000, completely re-worked by RiffTrax for the 2013 broadcast. Santa Claus Conquers the Martians tells the story of an evil Martian who comes to earth […]
Auditions for Macbeth are 2-4 p.m. July 16 and 6-9 p.m. July 19. Director Adam Montgomery is looking for performers of all genders and ethnicities for this nontraditional production. All parts are open to all genders. Those auditioning should be prepare a one-minute Shakespearean monologue, preferably from a tragedy (but nothing from Romeo and Juliet). […]
Playing at Regal Brandywine, Cinemark Christiana and Movies 10 in Newport at 2 and 7pm. More info + buy tickets here. Fathom Events, Turner Classic Movies, and Paramount Pictures invite you to fall in love again with Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961) when it charms its way back into select cinemas nationwide for a special […]
Auditions for Macbeth are 2-4 p.m. July 16 and 6-9 p.m. July 19. Director Adam Montgomery is looking for performers of all genders and ethnicities for this nontraditional production. All parts are open to all genders. Those auditioning should be prepare a one-minute Shakespearean monologue, preferably from a tragedy (but nothing from Romeo and Juliet). […]
Auditions for Macbeth are 2-4 p.m. July 16 and 6-9 p.m. July 19. Director Adam Montgomery is looking for performers of all genders and ethnicities for this nontraditional production. All parts are open to all genders. Those auditioning should be prepare a one-minute Shakespearean monologue, preferably from a tragedy (but nothing from Romeo and Juliet). […]
On the first Wednesday of each month the Please Touch Museum extends their hours, closing at 7pm. Admission is only $2 per person from 4 to 7pm.
$20 + fees, buy tickets here "A Soul Opera...telling stories of love & life through songs and poetry!" Local and regional artist perform dramatic stories of love and life using a unique blend of poetry and songs backed by a live band and DJ. Hosted by SuiteFranchon. Featuring the Best Kept Soul Band.
Join us on a walk around the park to spot resident and migrant birds. Wear comfortable shoes, walks last about 2 hours. Binoculars are available or bring your own. There is no cost or pre-registration necessary. May be cancelled due to inclement weather. Meet at the Arts Center
Bring your lunch, (and a friend!) to the second of our Brown Bag Concert Series and listen to the sounds of the season with the Concord High School Chorale and Madrigals-always a fan favorite! Refreshments provided.
Auditions for Macbeth are 2-4 p.m. July 16 and 6-9 p.m. July 19. Director Adam Montgomery is looking for performers of all genders and ethnicities for this nontraditional production. All parts are open to all genders. Those auditioning should be prepare a one-minute Shakespearean monologue, preferably from a tragedy (but nothing from Romeo and Juliet). […]
DMI will host the Holiday Stroll from 5-8 p.m. on Dec. 2nd. The Stroll will include free Horse-drawn Carriage Rides, costumed Strolling Holiday Carolers, Delmarva Miniature Horse Club, local entertainment and a visit with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus at the Santa House. Refreshments and entertainment will be offered at most downtown businesses. This […]
Tacky takes the stage at our Ugly Sweater Party. Enjoy a night of card making, spiked hot chocolate, and holiday music by Matthew Piazzi and The Debonairs. Wear your ugliest sweater and use our photo booth to snap a memento of a memorable night. Art After 5 is free with Museum admission.
$20 for Members, $25 for Non-Members. It may be called Parents’ Night Off, but let’s be honest…it’s really for the kids! Each night has a different theme, so we’ll do something new every time. Experiments, movies, games, arts and crafts, and other activities mean there’s something for everyone ages 5 – 10. Includes pizza dinner […]
Join us for a festive jingle bell ride as we celebrate the season, downtown Newark, and bicycling on Friday, December 2nd. To ensure we can see and be seen, bike lights will be required. Excessive bike lights are encouraged! We’re gathering at the Newark Shopping Center on E. Main Street at 5:15 pm and plan […]
Holiday Open House at Rockwood Park Friday, December 2, 6-9 p.m. (Tree lighting at 6:30 p.m.) Saturday, December 3, 6-9 p.m. Sunday, December 4, 1-4 p.m. Bring your family out for the 16th annual Holiday Open House with entertainment, children’s activities, costumed characters, refreshments and FREE photos with Santa! The event also includes our Youth […]
Join us for Winterfest on Main Street! We'll be decked out for the holidays and standing by to help you cross some things off your shopping list. ;) ________________________________________ WINTERFEST Date: Friday, December 2, 2016 (Rain date: Saturday, December 3) Time: 6 - 8 p.m. Location: Main Street and Academy Street, Academy Building Lawn Winterfest […]
Tasting at 6:30pm, Movie begins at 7:00pm Join Premier Wine & Spirits and Out & About Magazine once a month at Penn Cinema Riverfront as we offer one of the most interactive tasting experiences around. Each event will feature different, local/regional brewery and their brewers. Sample some great tastings beers, meet and greet with […]
Historically and even today, ship-to-ship communication has a language all its own. Explore the history and meanings behind the International Signal Code, then paint your own Nautical Flag message on a rustic piece of wood to hang in your home. Pre-registration required. $20 per person. Ages 10+
The annual Reindeer Run & Romp 5K is Friday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. on the University of Delaware campus in Newark. Join hundreds of chip-timed runners and "just for fun" walkers as they make the trek along a candlelit course, all to benefit Special Olympics Delaware (SODE). Cost is $25 ($30 after Nov. 22) […]
Laurel will host their annual Christmas Parade on Friday, December 2nd at 7pm. The parade will begin on Evergreen Drive and proceed north on Central Avenue to Maryland Avenue.
Floats, marching bands, beauty queens, fire trucks, classic cars. Santa Claus from 5:30-7pm at the Santa House before he rides in the parade.
$12 advance $14 day of BJ BARHAM B.J. Barham was a long way from home when the tragedy happened. On November 13, 2015, the singer-songwriter—raised in a small North Carolina town called Reidsville—was in the middle of his fourth European tour with American Aquarium, the rising alt-country act he’d led for nearly a decade. […]
Dec 2nd & 3rd, 8th, 9th, and 10th at 8pm Dec 4th at 2pm Adult: $18 Senior: $12 Student: $5 Buy tickets here. Instead of performing Charles Dickens’ holiday classic for the umpteenth time, three actors decide to perform every Christmas story ever told – plus Christmas traditions from around the world, seasonal icons […]
First State Flea is a traveling flea market specializing in antique, vintage, re-purposes and hand crafted goods.
The New Castle Lions Club and the Good Will Fire Company are again teaming up to have breakfast with Santa!
Santa’s coming to town! Pop in anytime from 8 am to 10 am and join Santa for breakfast! Enjoy doughnuts and pastries with Mr. Clause himself! Bring your camera and take a photo, sip some hot cocoa and enjoy making fun holiday crafts while listening to the sounds of Christmas! $7 per person
Ride aboard the Christmas Tree Train to Leaman Place Grove where you can choose a pre-cut Frasier or Douglas Fir tree and have it delivered by steam on a flatcar back to the station. Trains will depart at 9 a.m. and 12:30 p.m for this exclusive train ride. Once at Leaman Place Grove, passengers […]
“…and Scary Ghost Stories”: Victorian Storytelling Stories are offered on the half hour beginning 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. John Bell House on The Green A Victorian Christmas was a time to celebrate the past and hope for the future. Enjoy the holiday tradition of scary ghost stories by the fire with a holiday […]
Enjoy a very special pancake breakfast at DMNH and visit with Santa! Get your picture taken with Santa and let him know if you've been naughty or nice. This will make for a great photo opportunity for the whole family! Afterwards, enjoy the afternoon at the Museum! Saturday, December 3, 2016 The 9:45, 10:30, and […]
Breakfast with Santa Seatings for 9am now available! Children: $7.95 Adults: $16.95 Mr. & even Mrs. Claus � will be at Tyler's this year again for Breakfast With Santa!!! Kids will be able to have a meet & greet with Santa to ask for all of their favorite toys ����� & a yummy breakfast too! […]
Merriness at the Museum Every weekend in December Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Sundays, 12:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. FREE with Museum admission Holiday Film Fest – Spend quality time with those you care about most this holiday season. Experience our newest traveling exhibit, visit our natural history galleries, do a little holiday […]
Get your camera ready to capture special moments as children of all ages join Santa for juice and a snack at the George Wilson Center! Cost is $2 per person (children must be accompanied by an adult). No pre-registration is required; pay at the door. While they Snack with Santa, children are invited to […]
Make your own beautiful sea glass pendant using a few basic wire-wrap techniques. Bring your own piece of sea glass or choose from our collection. Pre-registration required. Ages 12 and up. $15 per person
No Ticket Required: Visit the Artisan Exchange this Saturday for a German Christkindl & indoor food festival. Over 25 local artisans will be serving delicious treats and offering handmade goods. Meet the local business owners and take home delicious foods! Celebrate our 4th Birthday party! Artisan Exchange is turning 4 years old this weekend. Come […]
Visit with Father Christmas (not Santa), sit and listen to stories/sing with our storyteller, take some time to view the train display custom designed for the holiday by the First State Model Railroad Club. The Mansion in all its glory will provide you not only an old fashioned experience but also provide you with […]
The perfect way to personalize your Nutcracker experience! Children and adults are invited to dress up as any character of the Nutcracker! The more the merrier! Petit Fours, pastries, sweets, tea and fruit will be served. An ornament and signed picture with your favorite Nutcracker character included. Child $12, Adult $18. FOR TICKETS, please call […]
The Penn Museum’s international collection of art and artifacts forms the backdrop of this free annual celebration, the Museum’s holiday “gift” to the community. This spirited event features holiday traditions from throughout the year and around the world. Groups from across the region share their cultural heritage through music and dance performances, craft stations, storytelling, […]
Saturday, December 3rd 11:00 - 4:00 p.m. Sitting with Santa Claus 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Holiday Happenings 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Mingle & Jingle: Meet Elsa and Anna 5:00 p.m. Caroling and Christmas on the Bethany Beach Bandstand (with cocoa) Bring non-perishable food items or warm clothes for Neighbors in Need Saturday, December 10th […]
Sat. Dec.3, 2015 11:00PM - 5:00PM Annual Holiday Open House. The Public is Cordially Invited to Attend. Well-behaved children always welcomed Free but donations are encouraged. Best address for GPS is 550 Stanton-Christiana Rd, Newark, DE 19713. When you " have reached your destination" come down the ramp to the 18th century house below.
10:00AM-3:00PM Holiday Activities and Holiday Gift Market along with food trucks in the Loockerman Way Plaza (126 W. Loockerman Street) 12:00PM Parade to start at the Duncan Center (500 Loockerman St, Dover, DE 19904) and run east down Loockerman Street to State Street. Announcing along with musical entertainment provided by "Imagine" at the corner of […]
The Seaford Museum is offering discounted admission from 1-5pm; as always, kids under 12 are free 1st Saturday in Seaford is a community event featuring live holiday music, food vendors and craft beer and wine from local breweries and wineries, local farms selling produce, crafters and gift vendors, and a special visit from Santa. This […]
Personalized homemade candy wreaths make great gifts! Participants will make this fun and tasty wreath to take home or give as a gift. $10 per person includes program supplies and light refreshments. Register by Thursday, December 1.
Create nautical-themed ornaments for the holiday season while learning about the maritime history of the Delaware coast. We provide all the materials and instruction. Pre-registration required. Ages 12 & up. $15 per person.
Face painting and photos with Santa complete with hot cocoa, cookies, and a station for children to write letters to Santa. Horse-drawn carriage rides, trolley rides through town, and beach tractor rides will be extended until 4:00 p.m. Free. No rain date.
Auditions for Macbeth are 2-4 p.m. July 16 and 6-9 p.m. July 19. Director Adam Montgomery is looking for performers of all genders and ethnicities for this nontraditional production. All parts are open to all genders. Those auditioning should be prepare a one-minute Shakespearean monologue, preferably from a tragedy (but nothing from Romeo and Juliet). […]
The Ballet Theatre of Dover presents their 2016 production of The Nutcracker ballet. Performances will be held at 2 and 7pm on December 3 and 2pm on the 4th. Tickets start at $12.
December 3rd at 2 and 7pm December 4th at 2 and 6pm Tickets start at $14.99. Experience the magic of the story of young Clara on Christmas night as she is tangled in a battle between the Nutcracker and the Mouse King, and travels to the Land of Sweets. Snowflakes become dancing maidens. Hot […]
Join us for a special holiday train ride on the Wilmington & Western Railroad's Santa Train. Saturday, December 3rd, 2016 @ 2:30PM (train leaves at 2:30PM) until 4:00PM Wilmington & Western Railroad 2201 Newport Gap Pike Wilmington, DE 19808 $10/person and people with Down syndrome ride free!
Holiday Open House at Rockwood Park Saturday, December 3, 6-9 p.m. Sunday, December 4, 1-4 p.m. Bring your family out for the 16th annual Holiday Open House with entertainment, children’s activities, costumed characters, refreshments and FREE photos with Santa! The event also includes our Youth Entrepreneur’s Secret Santa Shoppe, selling gifts for the whole family, […]
David Schelat, conductor Marvin Mills, organist Wilmington’s fine ensemble of the finest singers in the mid-Atlantic region sings music for the Christmas season – some favorites, as well as some that is very new. Program includes: E’en so Lord Jesus, quickly come – Paul Manz Rise up, shepherd, and follow – Marvin Mills In […]
$10 + fees GREG JONES PROJECT Between his husky voice, precise guitar playing and down-to-earth presence, Greg Jones generates a connective musical experience that hangs in the balance of an intimate improv jazz session, a groove-filled jam show and a chill coffee shop concert. The singer songwriter from Levittown, NY, on Long Island started […]
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