Delaware State Parks in 2022 drew 8 million visitors, lured by the sand and the surf, the flora and the fauna, the past and the participatory sports and other activities and events that donât make alliterative pairs. But wait, thereâs more! Park superintendents promote a wide variety of âsuperintendentâs picksâ on the homepages of most of the 17 state parks. …
How City Theater grounds âDancing at Lughnasaâ in Ireland
For Michael P. Toner, the vocal coach in the City Theater Company production of âDancing at Lughnasa,â two of the most important things he offered coaching on were âdancingâ and âlughnasa.â âDancingâ was important because itâs pronounced differently in Ireland, where the play is set. Think of a broad âa,â as in family or random, he explained, contrasting it with …
How Candlelight prepares for all those endings of âDroodâ
âThe Mystery Edwin Droodâ poses an unusual mystery. Itâs not because the musical has a complex plot that challenges the audience to outwit the playwright. Itâs because the audience decides the ending. Director Jeff Reim figures there are about 480 endings, and each one deserved time and attention during rehearsals for the production, at The Candlelight Theatre in Ardentown through …
Whoville, more Christmas traditions in gingerbread at Hagley
Brandywine Hundred resident Joe Daigle is sharing his gingerbread artistry across Delaware this year. He became known for it after he won the Food Networkâs âHoliday Baking Championshipâ in 2022, with friend Sean McGovern, pastry chef at the Urban Outfitters headquarters in Philadelphia. Now, Daigle has created the featured house for Hagleyâs sixth annual gingerbread house contest. Heâs creating a display …
Winterthurâs Enchanted Woods, in whimsical gingerbread
Winterthur has moved its Enchanted Woods indoors this season â as a delightfully detailed miniature form in gingerbread â for Yuletide at Winterthur. The 150-pound creation features gingerbread, chocolate, fondant and icing. Thatâs all edible. On this day of Christmas: Holiday events to mark on your calendar The construction sits on a hardwood platform, edged with red ribbon, with styrofoam …