Events

9 to 5: The Musical

Thu, 02 May 2013 07:18:06 GMT

05/18/2013 to 05/18/2013 - The hit 1980 film gets the musical treatment by one of its Grammy Award-winning original stars in this show with big heart and even bigger show-stopping songs! Jaded matriarch Violet, buxom backwoods secretary Doralee, and mistreated newcomer Judy are all under the employ of the overbearing womanizer Franklin Hart, Jr. These three unlikely cohorts team up and hatch a plan to get even with their egotistical, tyrannical boss. All of the madcap hilarity of the movie is intact, intertwined with Dolly Parton’s score that is part Broadway and part pop, a little bit country, and all toe-tapping fun!

Glow: Living Lights

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 07:51:41 GMT

01/26/2013 to 01/26/2013 - From fireflies and glowworms to alien-looking creatures in the sea, many unusual animals are lighting up the dark. Come see why in this enlightening special exhibit!

Centennial Tea Service at Hotel DuPont

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 08:04:27 GMT

01/01/2013 to 01/01/2013 -

The Centennial Tea features our new centennial tea blend, created especially for the Hotel du Pont’s centennial celebration. This tea is infused with a burst of pineapple, the international symbol of hospitality, to commemorate our commitment for 100 years. Also featured at our Centennial Tea are various blends from the Delaware Art Museum and several DuPont Estates in the Brandywine Valley. Choose from Longwood, Winterthur, Hagley, and Nemours teas. Throughout the year, the Green Room also will offer themed teas, such as Downton Abbey Tea, Patriotic Tea, Halloween Tea and Nutcracker Tea. $28 per person, not including gratuity.

"Fun in the Sun!" concert by Capital Ringers

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 07:55:15 GMT

05/19/2013 to 05/19/2013 - Kick back and let the sounds of summer put you in the mood for some Fun in the Sun, as brought to you by the Capital Ringers, downstate Delaware's only community handbell ensemble. You'll be ready to hit the beach with some "good vibrations" after hearing this 14-member ensemble, under the direction of Linda Simms. The music begins at 7, but come early for their silent auction.

Egyptian Festival By Saint Mary Coptic Orthodox Church

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 08:07:23 GMT

05/18/2013 to 05/18/2013 - Enjoy a bit of Ancient Egypt with homemade traditional delicacies at the annual Spring Egyptian Festival. Enjoy our hospitality while sampling popular homemade Middle Eastern foods such as the Grilled Lamb, Falafel, Gyros, Baklava and more. View Egyptian Art and our traditionally architected Church. Visit us at stmaryde.com.

Live Reptile & Amphibian Show

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 08:22:05 GMT

05/19/2013 to 05/19/2013 - Come view the Nature Center's Live Reptile & Amphibian collection up close and personal!

Mélomanie + Minas

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 13:12:59 GMT

05/19/2013 to 05/19/2013 - Wilmington ensemble Mélomanie pairs Baroque music performed on period instruments with contemporary compositions, highlighting connections across centuries. They frequently commission new works and have built relationships with many living composers, including Brazilian composer Sergio Roberto de Oliveira. Mélomanie is Tracy Richardson, harpsichord; Kimberly Reighley, flute; Douglas McNames, cello; Donna Fournier, viola da gamba; and Christof Richter, violin. Minas, formed by Orlando Haddad and Patricia King, takes Brazilian music to new realms, creating a sound that is imaginative, evocative and intimate. Minas composes original music for voice, piano, guitar and a range of accompanying instruments with roots in classical, jazz, Big Band and Brazilian folk music. In this brunch concert, Mélomanie and Minas explore the diverse landscape of Brazilian music, from classical to pop to jazz, with world premiere compositions by both Sergio and Orlando. Since 2008, LiveConnections has served as a creator and curator of innovative, cross-genre music experiences. Our ClassicAlive series “The Collaborators” expands how classical music is experienced by breaking boundaries of repertoire, collaboration and atmosphere in innovative concerts designed to attract both new audiences and long-time classical fans.

Orly Diamonds Dash

Wed, 01 May 2013 11:57:01 GMT

05/19/2013 to 05/19/2013 - Orly Diamonds and Bellevue State Park have teamed up in support of Child Inc. to present the greatest bridal treasure hunt to hit Delaware! For this event you and your other half will race against other couples to find and complete challenges and earn points. The top 2 point-earning couples will compete in a final challenge to win a $5,000 Diamond Engagement Ring from Orly Diamonds and propose in front of Bellevue Hall!Bridal Expo open to the public from 2-4pm

The Manhattan Transfer

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 11:30:36 GMT

05/19/2013 to 05/19/2013 - Celebrating 40 years of creating four-part harmonies without limits, The Manhattan Transfer is widely renowned for broadening the musical landscape with their innovative, genre defying sound with such Grammy winning hits as “Boy from New York City,” “Route 66,” and “Birdland.”

Wilmington Blue Rocks vs. Myrtle Beach Pelicans

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:23:29 GMT

05/19/2013 to 05/19/2013 - Green T-Shirt Give-Away, courtesy of Delaware Children's Department Division of Prevention and Behavioral Health Services. Sunday Family Fun Day. Health and Fitness Expo. Going Green for Children's Mental Health Awareness Day

Wilmington Grand Prix

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 07:54:50 GMT

05/17/2013 to 05/17/2013 - A USA Cycling National Racing Calendar event in Wilmington, Delaware. Race weekend includes a Gran Fondo that is a 62 miles long ride through the rolling hills of the Brandywine Valley, the Monkey Hill Time Trail made famous during the Tour DuPont and a downtown figure-eight criterium over a one-mile course.

Common Destinations: Maps in the American Experience

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 11:07:39 GMT

04/20/2013 to 04/20/2013 - The latest major exhibition at Winterthur delves into how maps in the 18th and 19th centuries they were key to the American experience and became the social glue that bound a young nation into a community. The exhibition features traditional maps on paper rare and interesting map–related objects from Winterthur’s collection, illustrating American's changing interactions with maps.

Fashion Meets Science: Introducing Nylon

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 12:10:10 GMT

04/06/2013 to 04/06/2013 - Seventy-five years ago on October 27, 1938, a brand new material named nylon was announced to the public. Created in DuPont’s labs, nylon replaced silk in the ladies hosiery industry. Nylon was so popular that its early sales created near riots because demand was so high. Hagley’s exhibition will discuss the early development of nylon and its impact on the fashion industry. Exhibition included with admission. The exhibition will be open through March 31, 2014.

30th Spring Sidewalk Sale in Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 07:47:45 GMT

05/17/2013 to 05/17/2013 - Shop for deals and fabulous finds in charming boutique stores in downtown Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach!

Glow: Living Lights

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 07:51:41 GMT

01/26/2013 to 01/26/2013 - From fireflies and glowworms to alien-looking creatures in the sea, many unusual animals are lighting up the dark. Come see why in this enlightening special exhibit!

Centennial Tea Service at Hotel DuPont

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 08:04:27 GMT

01/01/2013 to 01/01/2013 -

Stroller Rollers

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 08:53:23 GMT

05/20/2013 to 05/20/2013 - For 12 months to 3 years. Expand your child’s cognitive and interactive skills as you venture through the park. Fresh air, exercise, and social interaction are added benefits for parents and children alike. $3 per family. Meet at the children’s train. May be cancelled due to inclement weather.

Walk It Off at Bellevue

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 08:48:41 GMT

02/18/2013 to 02/18/2013 - Start your week off right with our Monday morning walks. We’ll provide information and charts to track your progress. No pre-registration. May be cancelled due to inclement weather. Meet at the track.

Common Destinations: Maps in the American Experience

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 11:07:39 GMT

Fashion Meets Science: Introducing Nylon

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 12:10:10 GMT

Glow: Living Lights

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 07:51:41 GMT

01/26/2013 to 01/26/2013 - From fireflies and glowworms to alien-looking creatures in the sea, many unusual animals are lighting up the dark. Come see why in this enlightening special exhibit!

Centennial Tea Service at Hotel DuPont

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 08:04:27 GMT

01/01/2013 to 01/01/2013 -

Birds of Bellevue

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 08:56:26 GMT

03/12/2013 to 03/12/2013 - Join our volunteers and naturalists for an introduction to birding. We will take a walk around the park to spot resident and migrant birds. Wear comfortable shoes. Binoculars are available or bring your own. Meet at the Arts Center. $3 per person.

Wilmington Blue Rocks vs. Lynchburg Hillcats

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 11:55:45 GMT

05/21/2013 to 05/21/2013 - Greek Hertitage Night; Turn Back the Clock Tuesday

Common Destinations: Maps in the American Experience

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 11:07:39 GMT