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Ladybug Music Festival returns to Downtown Wilmington with all-women lineup

Claudia EstradaCulture, Arts & Entertainment, Events, Headlines

WILMINGTON – The Ladybug Music Festival will return on Friday, May 30, 2025. Now in its 13th year, the free, rain-or-shine event continues to spotlight women in music with a vibrant and diverse lineup featuring over 30 artists from across the US. Founded in 2012 and produced by Gable Music Ventures, Ladybug was created to provide more performance opportunities for …

This year’s market will take place Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Photo: wilmingtonflowermarket.org)

Wilmington Flower Market returns to Rockford Park this Mother’s Day weekend

Claudia EstradaCulture, Charity, Events, Headlines

WILMINGTON — The annual Wilmington Flower Market is set to return to Rockford Park this Mother’s Day weekend, marking another year of tradition, community, and charitable giving across Delaware. The event is organized by Wilmington Flower Market Inc., an all-volunteer fundraising organization that supports children’s charities across Delaware. While well-known to many residents as an annual community event, it also …

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Wilmington celebrates Earth Day 2025 with a week of eco-friendly events

Claudia EstradaCulture, Environment, Events, Headlines

WILMINGTON—As Earth Day 2025 approaches, Delaware is gearing up for a week of events dedicated to honoring our planet and promoting environmental awareness.  Governor Carney’s Earth & Arbor Day Celebration  The City of Wilmington will kick off the festivities with the Earth & Arbor Day Celebration hosted by Governor John Carney on Thursday, April 17, from 11 a.m. to 2 …

Dr. Scott Siegel will present at the DBCC's virtual update, discussing the state's high rate of TNBC among Black women (Photo provided by DBCC)  

Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition hosts 27th annual Update highlighting TNBC

Claudia EstradaHealth, Delaware Nonprofits, Events, Headlines

   The Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition (DBCC) will host its 27th Annual Breast Cancer Update virtually on May 14, featuring a presentation highlighting the troubling distinction as the state with the highest rates of Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) among Black women.  As part of DBCC’s ongoing efforts to raise awareness of this disproportionate health crisis, the virtual update, titled …

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Wilmington Street Food Festival returns to the Riverfront May 17

Claudia EstradaCulture, Business, Events, Food, Food & Dining, food and drink, Headlines

WILMINGTON— The Wilmington Street Food Festival is set to return on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Tubman Garrett Riverfront Park. The event will feature food from more than 25 restaurants and food trucks from the Wilmington area, with all food items priced at $5 or less. The festival aims to allow attendees to sample a wide variety of dishes in …

Doc. 119 and Doc. 22, two rare examples of tattoo design books held in the Winterthur Library special collections. (Photo Courtesy of Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library)

Tattoo art meets rare books at Winterthur Library’s Spring Open House

Claudia EstradaCulture, Art, Events, Headlines

WINTERTHUR—On Saturday, April 12, the Winterthur Library invites visitors to explore the intersection of history, art, and personal expression at its “Art Book Open House: Tattooable Edition.”  This special event, held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., offers a rare chance to explore tattoo-inspired designs from the library’s world-renowned collection. The event’s centerpiece is a pair of 19th-century tattoo flash books, created …

The 4th Annual Powwow of Arts and Culture will be on Saturday, April 12, from 11:00 AM-4:00 PM at the Delaware Art Museum. (Photo credit Shannon Woodloe for DelArt.)

4th Annual Powwow of Arts and Culture brings Indigenous traditions to Wilmington

Claudia EstradaHeadlines, Art, Arts & Entertainment, Culture, Delaware Arts, Division of the Arts, Events

WILMINGTON – The Delaware Art Museum, in collaboration with the Nanticoke Indian Association, is set to host the 4th Annual Powwow of Arts and Culture on Saturday, April 12, 2025. The vibrant celebration of Indigenous traditions will feature traditional dance, music, artisan vendors, food stalls, and hands-on art activities for children. The event, along with museum admission, is free and …

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Chris Kenny named 2025 Heartstrings of Hope Honoree by Catholic Charities

Claudia EstradaEvents, Faith, Headlines

WILMINGTON- Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Wilmington has announced that Christopher Kenny, a distinguished business leader and philanthropist, has been selected as the 2025 honoree for its annual Heartstrings of Hope Tribute Dinner.  Kenny will receive the prestigious Monsignor Thomas J. Reese Award on May 14, at the Hotel duPont, in recognition of his exceptional servant leadership and unwavering …

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Delaware Running Festival returns for its 21st year

Claudia EstradaHeadlines, Charity, Events

WILMINGTON–This weekend, runners from across the country and beyond will gather at Tubman-Garrett Park in Wilmington, to participate in the 21st annual Delaware Running Festival. The event will feature four races: a full marathon, a half marathon, a 10K, and a 5K. The festival will kick off at 7:00 AM on Sunday, April 6, with the marathon, half marathon, and …

Kalmar Nyckel Foundation to host Black History Month event on Saturday

Staff WriterEducation, Events, News Briefs

WILMINGTON — The Kalmar Nyckel Foundation will host Five Ways to Freedom: Wilmington’s Underground Railroad on Saturday, Feb. 1, from 1:30-4:30 pm at 1124 East 7th St to kick off Black History Month. Children and adults can explore the five ways freedom seekers traveled on Wilmington’s Underground Railroad at this fourth annual Five Ways to Freedom event, including free crafts, …