Wilmington, Del. — August 18, 2025 The Delaware Children’s Theatre (DCT) will open its 2025–2026 season with a celebration that blends music, friendship, and a deep-rooted mission to inspire a lifelong love of the arts. On September 20th, DCT will present The Return of the Treblemakers, a wine-and-cheese cabaret fundraiser that also honors “Marie Swajeski Day,” first proclaimed by then-Governor …
First Two Nights of ‘All Together Now’ Celebrate Early Beatles — Mid- and Late-Era Masterpieces Begin Tonight
WILMINGTON — If the first two nights are any indication, “All Together Now” is shaping up to be one of the most talked-about live music events Wilmington has ever hosted. Audience members raved about the energy and authenticity. With Help!, Revolver, Sgt. Pepper, Abbey Road, and more coming; the best may be yet to come. The six-night Beatles marathon at …
DelShakes thinks outside the box for summer show
Delaware Shakespeare (DelShakes) will present a summer production for the first time that is a musical, partly in Spanish, and includes words written by people not named William Shakespeare. “Twelfth Night O Lo Que Quieras” was initially presented in DelShakes’ 2022 community tour. Artistic director Mariah Ghant said she was “really blown away” by the 2022 production and wanted …
Book it now: Delaware Author Fair starts a new chapter in literary events
Wilmington will see a “Boozy Book Fair” on steroids on Oct. 23, when the Huxley & Hiro bookstore hosts the Delaware Author Fair with 50 local writers in attendance. What organizers are modestly referring to as “Delaware’s Literary Event of the Year” will be held from 5-8 pm in the Olympia Room at the Queen Theater at 500 Market St. …
Wharton Esherick exhibit opens at Brandywine River Museum
This story first appeared on Chadds Ford Live, one of our sister publications and was written by Rich Schwartzman. CHADDS FORD — The new Wharton Esherick exhibit differs from most exhibits at the Brandywine River Museum of Art (BRM). There are still some hang-on-the-wall types of paintings and wood blocks, but there are also functional furniture and sculptures. “It’s …