For Michael P. Toner, the vocal coach in the City Theater Company production of “Dancing at Lughnasa,” two of the most important things he offered coaching on were “dancing” and “lughnasa.” “Dancing” was important because it’s pronounced differently in Ireland, where the play is set. Think of a broad “a,” as in family or random, he explained, contrasting it with …
“The Mystery Edwin Drood” poses an unusual mystery. It’s not because the musical has a complex plot that challenges the audience to outwit the playwright. It’s 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 …
Winterthur has moved its Enchanted Woods indoors this season – as a delightfully detailed miniature form in gingerbread – for Yuletide at Winterthur. The 150-pound creation features gingerbread, chocolate, fondant and icing. That’s 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 …
Here are some memorable events to celebrates Christmas in Delaware. These events run only a day or two. There’s a separate list of events that run more often. Camden-Wyoming Christmas Parade. 6 p.m. Dec. 9, starting at Caesar Rodney High School. Organized by the two towns. Caroling on the Cirle and the Georgetown Christmas Parade. Caroling at 6 p.m. Dec. …
Here are some not-so-scary places to go trick or treating and celebrate Halloween in other ways. Be prepared for rain in the forecast this weekend. This calendar is chronological. Fall Festival and Corn Maze, Mondays-Saturdays through Nov. 4, Fifer’s, 1919 Allabands Mill Road, near Camden. Includes Motor Maze and play area, plus more events on Saturdays. All activities weather-permitting. Maze …
The Philadelphia 76ers announced today details for the 2023 Blue x White Scrimmage, presented by Ticketmaster, which is set for Saturday, Oct. 14 at noon at Chase Fieldhouse, the home of the Delaware Blue Coats, the team’s NBA G League affiliate. The free, open-practice style event will feature new 76ers Head Coach Nick Nurse and the 2023-24 roster, as the …
St. Anthony’s Italian Festival has been drawing the crowds to Wilmington since the 1970s, and it’s likely that there have been parking issues all along. “St. Anthony’s has gone too far for this Festival,” Christine Ciccone began her post on nextdoor.com. “Starting tomorrow we are not able to park on 8th & N. Scott St. for 2 weeks due …
Bethany Beach has announced free activities than run from June through October, including bonfires, concerts and movies. All events are weather-dependent and subject to beach conditions. Here’s the lineup: Bethany’s bonfires Bonfires will take place 6-8 p.m. Fridays in October on the beach off Campbell Place. Marshmallows, roasting sticks and glow bracelets will be provided while supplies last. Bethany’s concerts …
“Time to dust off your lawn chairs,” Bellevue State Park said on Facebook in announcing its summer concert series. “Can’t wait to share some delicious food and toe-tapping tunes,” the Brandywine Hundred park continued. Most concerts are 6:30 p.m. Sundays and Thursdays — with some dates skipped — and are included in park admission. Fans able to walk or bicycle into …
