Out & About Magazine -- Dec 2012

VOL. 25 NO. 10

DECEMBER 2012

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COMPLIMENTARY

Wine And Other Spirited Endeavors • • • Selling the Wine Experience • • • Great Wines for a Lot or a Little • • • Saluting the Best of Bond • • • Waggies: A Doggone Good Idea • • • Twin Lakes Celebrates Delaware Day Dec. 7

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INSIDE

O&ACONTENTS Published each month by TSN Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Mailing & business address: 307 A Street, Wilmington, DE 19801

Publisher Gerald duPhily

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Contributing Editor Bob Yearick

December 2012 | Vol. 25, No. 10 | outandaboutnow.com

FEATURES 12-23 WINE & OTHER SPIRITED ENDEAVORS Selling the wine experience. By Scott Pruden Great area wine finds.

Wine has a language of its own.

Wine by the numbers.

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Director of Publications Jim Hunter Miller jmiller@tsnpub.com

Director of Sales Marie Graham Poot

25-37 FOOD & DRINK

Preparing for the Big Kerfuffle. By J. Burke Morrison Charcuterie: The upscale appetizer. By Pam George The holiday meal and Murphy’s law. By Eric Aber Popular Trolley nightspot gets limed.

Six major additions to area dining scene.

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42-45 MUSIC Creative/Production Manager Matthew Loeb

Butterscotch Grim defies ‘girl band’ stereotypes. By Krista Connor

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Art Director Shawna Sneath

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Contributing Writers Matt Amis, Eric Aber, Krista Connor, Christine Facciolo, Mark Fields, Pam George, Robert Lhulier, Allan McKinley, J. Burke Morrison, John Murray Larry Nagengast, Scott Pruden Contributing Photographers Joe del Tufo, Tim Hawk, Les Kipp, Tony Kukulich, David Norbut, Matt Urban

Special Projects John Holton, Kelly Loeb

Interns Mitchell Hall

For editorial & advertising information: (302) 655-6483 • Fax (302) 654-0569 Website: www.outandaboutnow.com Email: contact@tsnpub.com

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47-49 MOVIES

The Life of Pi is mesmerizing film fare. By Mark Fields As a salute to 50 years, our film critic reveals his ‘Best of Bond.’ By Mark Fields

50 MADE IN DELAWARE

Waggies’ tasty dog biscuits are only part of the story. By Larry Nagengast

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Annual Santa Crawl is a spirited affair.

Snap shots from Wilmington’s 33rd Halloween Loop. By Mitchell Hall

DEPARTMENTS 7

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WORD OF THE MONTH

lugubrious

Pronounced loo-goo-bree-uhs, it’s an adjective meaning mournful, dismal or gloomy, especially in an affected or exaggerated manner.

Wherein we attempt, however futilely, to correct some of the most common errors in English usage By Bob Yearick

Department of Redundancies Dept.

A storm-related press release (oops, sorry, that should be media release) from M&T Bank spoke of “alternative options” for customers. As opposed to what—options that aren’t alternatives?

Sandy Strikes Again

The same release offered up additional ungainly prose. One line read, “Given that the storm may continue to impact some of our geographies . . .”

Geographies? Really? This phrase also was one of four uses of “impact”—three as a verb. Remember the days when impact was only a noun?

Media Watch

• “Delaware Politicians Canvas State”—headline from delawareonline.com. Canvas is a heavy cloth.

Canvass means to survey opinion.

• Colin Powell, speaking of President Obama on a CBS-TV morning show: “I . . . plan to stick with he and Joe Biden in 2012.” Even smart people can’t bring themselves to use the objective pronoun after prepositions. It’s “with him and Joe Biden,” General.

• Gabe Lacques of USA TODAY, noting that Giants pitcher Brian Wilson was not active for the World Series: “That has not kept Fox cameras from honing in on Wilson and his thick black beard.” Lacques thus joins the army of people who mix up honing and homing. We repeat: Hone mean to sharpen. To home in is to target or focus on. Think of it this way: You hone your professional skills to help home in on your career goals.

• Another USA TODAY sportswriter, Jim Corbett, recently typed this: “Before Lincoln Financial Field began emptying early in the fourth quarter, fans

had began chanting, ‘Fire Andy!’” Repeat after me, Jim: begin, began, have begun, had begun.

• Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander got a lot of air time during the Tigers-Yankees playoff series, commenting from the dugout. He is generally well-spoken, but even articulate jocks inevitably trip over some linguistic nicety. Asked about the reasons for his success, he responded: “I contribute that to . . .” The word, of course, is attribute.

Gaffes Galore

If you’re a regular reader of “War,” you know that we believe literally is the most misused word (it should probably never be spoken or written) and the apostrophe the most misused punctuation mark (mistakenly employed to make plurals). Aside from those two irritants, we have our personal list of the most common language gaffes—in both the spoken and written word. Beginning with this issue, we’re going to list them – in no particular order. (There is absolutely no scientific data involved here, just simple observation.) Let’s begin with these: • Single quotes. The most frequent mistake we see in written communications (mostly emails) is the use of single quotes—while double quotes are totally ignored. Here’s the rule: Never use single quotes except inside double quotes. The one exception to this is headlines in newspapers and other publications, where single quotes are a matter of style.

• Ran, as in “He should have ran.” In the world of sports talk radio, the disregard for the proper verb—run—is almost universal. (See also began/ begun—Media Watch, Jim Corbett, above.)

• Than/then. These two are often mixed up, but they have totally different meanings. Than is used for comparison: He is bigger than I am. Then relates to time: He wasn’t ready then. She went to the store, then she came home. So simple, yet so abused.

BONUS WORD OF THE MONTH

mendacity Pronounced menDAS-i-tee, it’s a noun meaning the quality of being untruthful; a tendency to lie.

Secondary meaning: a lie

QUOTATION OF THE MONTH “Listening to most people’s English feels like watching somebody use a Stradivarius to pound nails.” —The late author David Foster Wallace, quoting a friend.

Seen a good (bad) one lately?

Send your candidates to ryearick@ comcast.net

Buy The War on Words paperback on OutAndAboutNow.com, at Ninth Street Books in Wilmington, the Hockessin Book Shelf, or on Amazon. Check out the website: thewaronwords.com.

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Delaware Day is Dec. 7 Toast Delaware’s 225th birthday with commemorative mugs offered at various locations

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aise your commemorative mugs on Friday, Dec. 7, as Twin Lakes Brewing Company, the Delaware Historical Society and more than 30 other Delaware establishments team up to celebrate Delaware’s 225th Anniversary.

In honor of the anniversary, Twin Lakes has produced 1,000 commemorative mugs that will be available at restaurants, taverns, bars and liquor stores* throughout the state. Prices for the clear mugs, which have Twin Lakes and DHS logos, vary by establishment. Proceeds will benefit the DHS. Twin Lakes will offer a 7 p. m. statewide toast at each of the locations selling the mugs, and a kick-off event will take place at the Old Town Hall, 512 N. Market St., Wilmington, at 6 p.m.

Tickets for the kick-off are $20 for DHS members, $25 for nonmembers, and include one commemorative mug per person.

Ticket holders can enjoy live entertainment and sample Jubilicious, a specialty crafted beer by Twin Lakes, along with Statehood Stew, prepared by World Cafe Live.

For tickets, go to dehistory.org. *Delaware Historical Society, Back Burner, BBC Tavern and Grill, Bellefonte Café, Buckley’s Tavern, Cantwell’s Tavern, Capers and Lemons, Chelsea Tavern, Columbus Inn, Concord Pike Liquors, Crabby Dick’s, Cromwell’s Tavern, Deer Park, Extreme Pizza, Famous Tim’s, Feby’s Fishery, Frank’s Union Liquors, Gallucio’s Café, Greenville Wine and Spirits, Henlopen City Oyster House, Jackson Inn, Jessop’s Tavern, Kreston’s Wine and Spirits (Middletown), McLaren’s Irish Pub II, Inc., McGlynns (Peoples Plaza, Polly Drummond Rd., and Dover locations), Mulrooney’s Tavern, Piccolina Toscana, Pig and Fish, Pickled Pig, Pizza By Elizabeths, Redfire Grill & Steakhouse, Six Paupers Tavern and Restaurant, Stanley’s Tavern, Stoney’s Pub, Sully’s Irish Pub, Two Stones Pub, Ulysses American Gastro Pub, and Washington Street Ale House.

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DELAWARE DAY December 7, Toast at 7pm

On December 7, 1787 Delaware became the First State to ratify the Constitution of the United States!

In honor of our founding fathers, we ask that you take a moment, enjoy your family and friends and raise your glass to the great STATE OF DELAWARE, THE FIRST STATE! CHEERS!

Support the Delaware Historical Society and Purchase a Limited Edition 225th Anniversary Mug at any of the Following Locations Join all Delawareans for a Statewide Toast at Your Favorite Watering Hole!

DE Historical Society • Back Burner • BBC Tavern and Grill • Bellfonte Cafe • Buckley’s Tavern • Cantwell’s Tavern • Capers and Lemons Chelsea Tavern • Columbus Inn • Concord Pike Liquors • Crabby Dick’s • Cromwell’s Tavern • Deer Park • Extreme Pizza Famous Tim’s • Febe’s Fishery • Frank’s Union Liquors • Gallucio’s Café • Greenville Wine and Spirits • Henlopen City Oyster House Jackson Inn • Jessop’s Tavern • Kreston’s Wine and Spirts • Kreston’s Wine and Spirts-Middletown • McLaren’s Irish Pub II McGlynn’s Peoples Plaza • McGlynn’s Polly Drummond • McGlynn’s Pub Dover • Mulroonies • Piccolina Toscana • Pig and Fish Pickled Pig • Pizza By Elizabeths • Redfire Grill & Steakhouse • Six Paupers Tavern and Restaurant • Stanley’s Tavern Stoney’s Pub • Sully’s Irish Pub • Two Stones Pub • Ulysses American Gastro Pub • Washington Ale House

Join us for the toast and Celebrate the 225th Anniversary of the First State at your local establishment or at the Delaware Historical Society Old Town Hall, 512 North Maket Street, Wilmington • 6pm-8pm • $20/members, $25 non-members – includes commemorative mug. Must be over 21.

Featuring Jubilicious, a specialty craft beer by Twin Lakes, statehood stew prepared by World Cafe Live, and live entertainment! DEHistory.org

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Selling the On-site events help area wineries expand their appeal

By Scott Pruden photos by Matt Urban and Joe del Tufo

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he hard part about making wine might at first seem to be growing and picking the grapes, then creating the vintages themselves.

But as happens with many creative endeavors—even if what you make is spectacular—when it comes time to actually sell the product, vigorous marketing is a must.

Accordingly, wineries and vineyards in Delaware and Southeastern Pennsylvania have come to realize that even great wines must be accompanied by something beyond the typical tasting if they are to achieve success.

Consider, for instance, the Halloween Trick-or-Treat Tasting at 12 . Up Close

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Chaddsford Winery just over the border in Pennsylvania. “We’ve paired popular Halloween candies with some of the wines. The winery staff tasted some Halloween candies and decided what would go well with the wines,” says Denise McMillan, Chaddsford’s communications director. “Everyone gets a goody bag and sheet that suggests wine to go with candy. For example, merlot and KitKat or our Sunset Blush with Nerds.”

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It’s part of an exceptionally full calendar maintained by the winery, which has always prided itself on being a destination not just for wine, but for a wonderful day.

“We do a lot of events here. We try to have something going on every month if we can—something fun or seasonal or focusing on a new wine release,” McMillan says.

For November “Fire and Spice Weekends” spotlighted Chaddsford’s Spiced Apple wine. Two fire pits added the ambiance—and warmth—on the outdoor patio while cocktails made with the autumnal vintage warmed customers’ insides.

The winery also works with local caterers to provide a limited seasonal menu nearly every weekend through the spring, summer and fall. November’s selections included “hearty cold weather foods,” such as chili and bratwurst, McMillan says.

“We work with the caterer to make sure the offerings and menu items will work well with the wines—and make it kind of convenient picnic food,” she says. “We do tell people they can bring their own picnic, but we find that people like the convenience of being able to pull in and have everything here.”

During the warmer months, weekend acoustic music also serves as a draw.

“We definitely have some people that really enjoy playing here,” says McMillan. “They’re comfortable outside playing on the patio and we have a number of people that play in the summer and may come back in the fall.”

For December, Chaddsford will hold a series of holiday open houses with the outdoor fire pits lit and hot mulled and Spiced Apple wine taking the spotlight. In addition, tastings of the

winery’s three dry whites and four dry reds—normally $10—are discounted to $5. Tastings of the winery’s four sweet wines are always free. “[December] is a really beautiful time to visit the winery because it’s decorated with lots of greens and wreaths and bows and ribbons and holiday lighting outside,” McMillan says. “We put cookies out and the idea is to come and have a fun Christmas shopping day.”

For other wineries in the region, the emphasis is less on serving as a weekend entertainment destination and more on hospitality and good, old-fashioned tourist appeal.

Va La Vineyards in Avondale, Pa., uses music and food paired with its dry wines (and a dry sense of humor) to draw customers to the site to taste its small-batch wines throughout the year.

Events are typically limited to Fridays and Saturdays, and are distinguished by the presence of local jazz musicians - Jazz pianist Glenn E. Williams is a frequent guest - and food by Wood Fired Pizza of Newark, which features a wood-fired pizza oven mounted on the back of an antique Ford F-250 pickup truck.

Throughout the Va La event listings, the owners’ sense of humor comes through clearly. For each event, for instance, Wood Fired Pizza owner Matthew Hans is assigned a variety of personalities—chef, lifestyle consultant and taxidermist are just a few—as is Williams, who gets the nickname “Dirty Santa” for the vineyards’ Dec. 22 pre-Christmas celebration.

At Paradocx Winery events are split between two locations.

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40 people for small parties or corporate events, with outside caterers providing food. In addition, the shop is open seven days a week, selling more than 20 varieties of Paradocx wines and serving local and regional chocolates and cheeses to pair with those wines.

Where Paradocx really takes advantage of other events however, is at the winery’s headquarters on Flint Hill Road in Landenberg, where its 100-acre site, with space of 50 to 150 people, can host weddings, corporate events, concerts, anniversaries and other large social gatherings.

Nassau Valley Vineyard in Lewes rents out space on its site for weddings and other social events, as well as maintaining its own museum of wine history.

Nassau Valley boasts six event spaces on its property for parties of 70 to 450 people.

Where many vineyards and wineries are content to run the usual tours, Nassau Valley immerses visitors in the origins and history of wine that spans 8,000 years of human consumption.

The five-gallery museum tour is self-guided and includes a wide array of wine-related art and artifacts.

In addition, there’s an art gallery on site that features an exhibit by a different regional artist each month, with Meet the Artist events kicking off each knew gallery opening.

Also aiming for the hospitality business is Pizzadili Vineyard and Winery in Felton, which was founded by brothers Tony and Pete Pizzadili specifically to serve as an event space in addition to growing grapes and producing wine. The brothers’ father started in the delicatessen business in 1956, and they joined him in 1968.

Pizzadili Delicatessen in Dover remains a local institution.

Tony passed away in 2010, but his wife, Kathy, along with Pete and his family continue to run the 100-acre operation with an eye toward not only growing grapes on the 38 acres cultivated with vines and using them to make wine, but giving folks a spot to hold a party. ►

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“Way before they broke ground or purchased the land for the vineyard, hosting gatherings was also in their thoughts,” says Kathy Pizzadili. “At first it wasn’t allowed, but then we went to the Legislature and worked through laws that would accommodate having gatherings and being able to serve wine. Once everything was legal and the pavilion was built, it all came together and accomplished the dream they had many moons ago.”

The pavilion she speaks of is the site’s main party tent. It can hold 400 guests, with sides that can remain open to the outdoors or lowered in cooler or inclement weather. The winery also has two smaller rooms—the Dining Room and Bacchus’ Cave, which seat 70 and 30 people, respectively.

Part of what makes the arrangement work so well for them, Pizzadili says, is that the winery maintains exclusive catering and beverage service for each event hosted on the property.

In addition to a busy slate of weddings through the spring, summer and fall, Pizzadili offers hosts larger events like the Delaware Wine and Beer Festival in 2010 and 2011, and the Wheels and Wine charity event this past August.

For an individual wine tasting, visitors pay $5 and have their choice of any five wines off the menu, plus a commemorative wine glass.

And though big events usually shut down the tasting room, resulting in some lost retail sales, the cut from the catering business helps make up for it, Pizzadili says. He also notes that in the end the positive word-of-mouth from big events supports the off-theshelf sales in the tasting room and brings in more event business.

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For Chaddsford Winery, special events are about driving wine sales by enhancing the experience of enjoying the wine on site, McMillan says. But no matter what sort of event it is, the connection to the wine itself remains essential.

“Whenever we’re planning something it’s wine-centric,” she says, “we build our events around the wine and really integrate it into the event.”

Visiting area vineyards is not just a warm-weather activity. The women above are enjoying a visit to Paradocx Vineyard in March, during the Brandywine Valley Wine Trail's annual Barrels on the Brandywine.

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Best Wines — For a Lot or a Little Oenophiles are always ready with an opinion, so it was no surprise that we got an enthusiastic response when we asked area experts to recommend one wine costing less than $25 and one costing more than $25. Below are their picks.

Linda Collier, Collier’s of Centreville

John Ryan, Ryan’s Wines and Spirits

2011 Avanthia Godello ($19.99) A Spanish white that is unusual, opulent, mineral, crisp and very elegant.

This wine is great when you want something a little unusual.

2011 Di Giovanna Bianco ($14.99) This is a lively organic blend of Grillo and chardonnay that smells and tastes of fresh peach and citrus fruit with medium acidity.

Serge Mathieu Cuvee Prestige Brut Magnum 1.5 liter ($89.99) Because you can never have too much champagne, and with champagne, bigger is always better. A small-grower, pinot noir-based champagne with finesse and balance and one of Decanter magazine’s 1,001 must-try wines in the world.

2010 Jelly Jar Zinfandel ($29.99) This is a Nova Vineyard, Lake County, Calif. wine. True to its varietal, this Zinfandel exhibits ripe aromas and flavors of raspberry, black cherry and pomegranate.

Chip Owens, Hockessin Liquors 2009 Catina Zaccagnini - Montepullciano d’ Abruzzo ($12.97) Each sip delivers a mouthful of ripe berries and black pepper with hints of oregano, dried herbs and a touch of vanilla, all leading to a dry and supple finish. Excellent with venison, sausage or beef stew.

2007 Cougar Crest Cabernet ($47.99) From Walla Walla Valley, Wash., this wine has become one of my favorites.

The grapes were allowed to completely ripen on the vine, giving it flavors of red currants, violets, herbs, pepper and spice. Absolutely amazing!

Bob Kreston, Kreston’s Wine & Spirits 2010 Gigondas Cuvee Prestige ($22.99) Fleshy and velvety, this wine sports lush blackberry, cobbler, melted licorice snap, and dark cocoa notes, all gliding through the finish where a smoldering charcoal edge lingers. Drink now through 2017.

Charles de Cazanove Brut ($29.99) This champagne offers an array of flavor, including toasted brioche, Gala apple, lemon zest, graphite and ginger, with a touch of honey. Elegant, but with good intensity and a moderate, nut-tinged finish.

Ed Mulvihill, Peco’s Wine & Spirits 2008 Dry Creek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon ($16.99) This cabernet displays balance, body and elegance you would expect to find in a much pricier bottle. Notes of cherry, chocolate and raspberry give way to a lingering finish.

2005 E. Guigal Chateauneuf-Du-Pape ($47.99) Definitely not an everyday sipper, but the perfect addition for a special occasion or meal. Complex and full-bodied, with notes of mature fruit and spice balanced masterfully with soft, silky tannins.

Rick Ostrand and John Murray, State Line Liquors 2010 Chenas Quartz, Dominique Piron ($24.99) This Grand Cru Beaujolais has ripe but tart red raspberry and sour cherry that abounds all the way through to a smoky, exuberant finish. This is Chenas at its finest.

2009 Calluna Estate (intro. price $39.99, reg. price $49.99) This is a traditional Bordeaux blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot. Dark red with red currant and cherry flavors and hints of tobacco, licorice and herbs.

Oscar Zelaya, Ward’s Fine Wines 2009 Three Saints Cabernet Sauvignon ($23.99) This wine is a extraordinary expression of California with an exceptional value for everyday enjoyment.

2007 Richard Partridge Cabernet Sauvignon ($59.99) This wine is for a long evening and perfect with a steak or lamb. A decanter and big glasses are a must.

Cam Martin, The Wine & Spirit Company of Greenville 2009 Clos du Bois de Menge Gigondas ($20.99) From the Southern Rhone Valley in France, this is dark ruby red wine with velvety tannins, spicy cherry and plum fruit flavors. This delicious wine is an excellent choice with beef or veal stew.

2009 Bouchaine’s Gee Vineyard Pinot Noir ($49.99) This small production wine is made in the Burgundian style, with tart cherry and cranberry flavors and a hint of smoke on the finish. This concentrated, earthy wine is a perfect match for mushroom risotto.

Michael Whitwell, Premier Wine and Spirits 2009 La Posta Pizzella Family Vineyard Malbec ($15.99) Malbec has exploded onto the scene recently because it’s affordable, good quality, and easy to drink. A great alternative to a California Red: soft, rich tannins and earthy, with loads of ripe fruit.

2008 Conti di San Bonifacio Cabernet Franc ($37.99) This family has been making wine since 900 A.D. on their Tuscan property just 20 minutes from the Mediterranean. The finish is elegant and refined, but also rich. Pairs perfectly with fish or aged cheese.

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Wine Snobs A key to knowing what they're talking about ACIDITY refers to the tartness of a wine. High-acidity wines might be described as crisp or racy, while those with low acidity are called soft, and wines with too little acidity are often described as flat.

ALCOHOL in table wines usually ranges between 13% and 15%.

The amount of alcohol determines a wine’s richness, body, and intensity of flavor. Wines with low alcohol feel light-bodied, while wines with too much alcohol often taste overripe and imbalanced.

BALANCE describes the harmony (or lack thereof) among all the elements in a wine. A balanced wine is a progression of fruit, acids, alcohol, and tannins, with nothing too prominent.

BODY is all about how the wine feels in your mouth. "Light body" connotes a thin feeling in your mouth. "Medium body" means that a wine is full-flavored, without being too heavy. "Heavy body" means the wine has a robust, round, and very rich feel.

COMPLEXITY refers to the aromas and flavors in a wine and how they interact with each other. The more layers of flavor and aroma, the more complex the wine and the higher its quality.

CORKINESS is the most common flaw in wine, is caused by a tainted cork. Corked wines smell and taste of wet, musty, or mildewed cardboard.

FINISH describes a wine’s aftertaste, be it fruit, acidity, oak, or tannins. Generally, the longer the flavor lasts after you swallow, the better quality the wine. However, there are also not-so-great wines with long finishes.

LEGS (OR TEARS) are the trickles of wine that run down the inside of a glass after you swirl it. The legs are clues to how much alcohol or residual sugar the wine contains; thicker, slower legs indicate a wine with more alcohol or residual sugar.

SWEETNESS OR DRYNESS levels refer to the presence or lack of sugar in wine. Wines range from bone dry, with no residual sugar, all the way to dessert sweet in style. Off-dry wines have just a hint of sweetness. Most table wines are dry to off-dry.

TANNINS come from the skins, seeds, and stems of the grapes and also from the barrels. Usually found in red wine, tannins taste bitter and make your palate feel fuzzy, puckery, or even dry if there’s a good deal of tannin. Wines high in tannins are often described as firm, and those without a lot of tannins are called soft.

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Preparing For The Big Kerfuffle The Mayans predicted Dec. 21 could bring The End of Days!!

By J. Burke Morrison

Personally, I think the Mayans chose this day because they were particularly fond of ones and twos.

Anyway, if, on Dec. 22, you’re somehow still sentient, congratulations! You’re one of the “Kerfuffle” survivors.

Now then, for you survivors, here is the ultimate Post-MayanChinese-iChing-rabbinical-Newtonian-Jesuit-NostradamianWeb-Bot-predicted Apocalypse survival manual:

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ecember is a month to celebrate not just Christmas but Delaware Day—Dec. 7. Since it serendipitously falls on a Friday this year, we suggest you go out to one of the scores of bars, restaurants and taverns throughout the state to celebrate Delaware’s 225th anniversary as “The First State.”

Special events are scheduled at the Delaware Historic Society at Wilmington’s Old Town Hall on Market Street and at the 16Mile Brewery in Georgetown.

Just two weeks later, however, the month brings us a date of foreboding, of perhaps apocalyptic happenings—Mayan-agedon— Dec. 21! After centuries, or even millennia, of meticulous tracking of the stars and other celestial objects, and predicting their future locations in the sky, the Mayans simply stopped their calculations on this date.

The End of Days is upon us! Kerfuffle— Big F-ing Kerfuffle!

Some of you may not be familiar with the term kerfuffle. That’s understandable. I must confess, I only recently came into contact with the term myself when my 10-year-old son introduced me to it. I, of course, congratulated the young lad for having cleverly conjured up a fictitious onomatopoeia to describe a tumult or disturbance (what a clever boy), only to subsequently learn it’s a real word to describe actual tumult or disturbance.

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Step 1: Be prepared! Even before material goods and wealth, survivors are going to, first and foremost, need sources of hydration and nourishment if they have any hope of surviving the “Post-Kerfuffle” world. So, our advice (You guessed it!)—stock up on BIER! No, I’m not kidding. Bier is, and has been for millennia, an excellent source of sanitary hydration. It’s boiled at the beginning of the brewing process, thereby annihilating any bacterial pathogens, and, in its final state, bier possesses both alcohol and hops, making it impossible for any known pathogens to survive.

Think of it this way: If it was good enough for the Pilgrims, it’s good enough for you.

Please, don’t take my word for it. Back in the 1950s, at the height of the Cold War and the fear of Nuclear Holocaust, the federal government, in conjunction with both military and civilian scientists, did nuclear testing on bier to see how it would hold up in the event of the unthinkable happening. Apparently, they concluded that, assuming a relatively safe distance from ground zero, bier (along with roaches and Twinkies) can survive a nuclear winter and provide a potable source of hydration. Don’t believe me? Google beer and the Apocalypse and see what comes up.

Things to look for in a “Survivalist” bier: • Hops: High hops content will help preserve the bier longer.

• Alcohol: This is a tough one. Higher alcohol will help preserve the bier, but you don’t want something too strong. You need to keep your wits about you.

• Nutritional components: Dark biers tend to have higher levels of iron and other vitamins, but this is a very general comment.

There are plenty of exceptions.

• Unfiltered/Unpasteurized: Live yeast offers some nutritional value, but it’s mostly valued for its ability to make more bier if needed. ►

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1) Guinness Stout Rich in iron and other nutrients, Guinness is a great survivalist bier. Some studies have shown that humans can survive for a month or longer consuming only Guinness Stout.

As a bonus, Guinness is relatively low in alcohol, leaving you sober enough to be able to build a shelter and such should the worst occur.

2) Paulaner Salvator Originally developed by monks hoping to endure the Lenten Fast on “Liquid Bread,” Paulaner Salvator Doppel-Bock is sure to warm the inner spirit during times of extreme turmoil. Its name, Salvator, means “Our Savior,” and will be sure to help strengthen you, body and soul.

3) Fin du Monde If you’re going to drink bier at the end of the world, why not drink one called “End of the World”? Seems somehow appropriate, don’tcha think?

4) Twin Lakes These guys made the list for one simple reason: they are unpasteurized and unfiltered. Don’t get me wrong, they make some tasty brews. However, in the Post-Kerfuffle world, their unpasteurized, unfiltered biers offer something most other brewers don’t—live yeast cultures.

In the event that the Post-Kerfuffle chaos lasts longer than your emergency ration of bier, with the residual liquid in a can of Twin Lakes, you can generate a live culture of brewer’s quality ale yeast to use in making your own bier. Now, I can’t help you too much on where you’re going to get the non-radiated grains, hops and water.

This is survivalist time. You’ll have to do some things yourself. But assuming you can assemble the right ingredients, having a quality brewer’s yeast at your disposal will undoubtedly come in handy.

Of course, we hope and pray this is all for naught, but what’s the worst thing that could happen if you load your basement up with bier and 12/21/12 comes and goes without incident? The way I see it, you’re still alive and now you’ve got a basement full of great bier to drink. I, for one, plan on being like a Boy Scout: always prepared!

On a lighter (and more realistic) note, I wish everyone a safe, happy, kerfuffle-free December holiday season and New Year!

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Mix Fireball Whiskey and RumChata for Cinnamon Toast Crunch!

Get in the Spirit What liquors and cocktails are hot right now? We checked with some area restaurants and bars, and here are comments we got back from the experts: Union City Matthew Curtis—owner, chef 805 N. Union St., Wilmington 654-9780; unioncitygrille.com “RumChata—described as liquid rice pudding—is a coconut liqueur, made with real dairy cream. Comes in a white bottle. I like to have it straight over ice. It’s a really nice winter beverage.

Among all the liquors out there, it really is a clean-tasting drink—it doesn’t taste like ‘mocktails,’ with fake flavors in there.”

BBC Tavern & Grill Rory Conway—general manager/co-owner 4019 Kennett Pike, Greenville 655-3785; bbctavernandgrill.com “I like the Ketel One. In my opinion, it’s the smoothest vodka and it makes a great martini, but also mixes well. Vodkas and rums are the most popular. Ketel One is a huge seller for us. Bacardi Rum is the top.” .OAAN.

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Toscana Rudy Torrijos—mixologist 1412 N. DuPont St., Wilmington 654-8001; piccolinatoscana.com “The trend over the last five years has been to craft cocktails by getting back to basics, using fresh ingredients—fresh lemon, fresh lime, basil, hibiscus flower, and creating cocktails as they used to be 50, 100 years ago. We’ve been acknowledging that trend, where the bartender is more experimental, because the customer is interested in more than getting a buzz—they want a good experience.”

Six Paupers George Master—head bartender 7465 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin 489-7287; sixpaupers.com/six-paupers “The trendiest drink in the last year is Fireball. It’s a cinnamon whiskey. It’s primarily drunk as a straight shot. Two popular mixtures are Fireball and RumChata, which is known as the Cinnamon Toast Crunch, and Fireball, Sour Apple Pucker, and pineapple juice, which is jocularly referred to as the ‘Ballsauce.’”

The Nomad William Cerasari—head bartender 905 N. Orange St., Wilmington 655-8800; thenomadbar.com “Trendy right now are RumChata and Fireball—we use a lot of Dogfish vodka, gin, and especially peanut butter vodka. My favorite right now is the Woodford Reserve Double Oak Bourbon, or the Grand Marnier 150-year-old, which is not trendy, just very expensive. If you can get over the guilt of spending $50 a shot for booze, then it is most enjoyable.”

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The ‘Upscale Appetizer’ Spicy and salty, it’s appearing on more and more trendsetters’ tables

By Pam George

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t arrives on a wood board like a deconstructed hoagie.

Italian bread sits in one corner; an earthenware cup of cornichons in the other. In between are artfully arranged pieces of cured meat.

These, however, are no ordinary deli delights. There are pink, whisper-thin slices of prosciutto, red-tinged slivers of spicy sopressata, duck prosciutto edged in ivory fat, and heavily marbled rounds of Rosette de Lyon, a French pork sausage made with wine.

This is the charcuterie plate at Harvest Seasonal Grill in Glen Mills, Pa., just one of the area restaurants now serving a selection high quality cured meats with all the accoutrements.

Like craft beer, wine, and cheese, cured meats offer numerous nuances, depending on their country of origin and their ingredients. “There are so many different kinds out there,” says Michael DiBianca, owner and chef of Moro in Wilmington. “A lot of people are into trying them.”

The house-made salumi and charcuterie plates are “wildly popular” at Fair Hill Inn in Fair Hill, Md., says co-owner and chef Phil Pyle. “I think the overall appeal has to do with the fact that today, each piece is a small, tasty bite,” he says. “As a society, we like small, tasty bites.”

But what is now an upscale appetizer was born out of practicality. The craft of charcuterie, a branch of cooking typically dedicated to prepared meat products, is “an extremely old way of keeping meat for a very long period of time,” says Pyle.

Before refrigeration, families slaughtered animals in fall and winter because they couldn’t feed them when snow was on the ground. But even in cold weather, Pyle notes, rot sets in. Using sugar and salt, they dried or cured the meat, which was left to hang until it was consumed. The French and Italians came up with the idea of using intestine to create “packages” of meat that were easily moveable, he explains.

A classic charcuterie is made with pork fat, he says. (“Charcuterie” translates to pork butcher shop.) But today, it broadly covers preserved items. As a culinary tradition, it’s

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not limited to French or Italian products. “It’s huge in Spain,” DiBianca says.

Witness the selection at Ole Tapas Lounge & Restaurant in Newark, which features the plato de embutidos. While items may vary, the plate often includes lomo, a dry-cured pork tenderloin dusted with paprika, and cantimpalo chorizo sausage.

“It’s well marbled with fat and similar to pepperoni,” says Ole executive chef David Cole of the chorizo. “It’s somewhat smoky and a little spicy.”

Iberian ham (jamon Iberico) is made from pigs that are allowed to run around the woods and gorge on acorns to their hearts’ delight. “Heat it up a little and the fat will melt in your mouth with rich and compelling flavors,” Cole says.

Harry’s Savoy Grill in Brandywine Hundred might feature mortadella, Serrano, and prosciutto on its board, specially purchased for the presentation.

A charcuterie plate may also include pâté, cooked meat and fat minced into a spreadable or sliceable product. Domaine Hudson in Wilmington makes its own pâté, which might include the classic French-style pâté de campagne or one with chicken liver and black truffles.

While you can buy cured meat and pâté individually at the Stone Balloon Winehouse—chorizo artesano is $7, for instance —the butcher’s board pairs the cured meats with complementary ingredients, including marinated vegetables, such as artichokes, peppers, and pickles. At Moro, meats—including wild boar salami and salami with fennel—are served with caper berries and cornichons.

Why pickled products? “Pickled items have an acid flavor that helps cut the saltiness of some meats,” explains Billy Rawstrom, owner of Maiale Deli & Salumeria in Wilmington.

Mustard also cuts through the saltiness or spiciness of the meat, which is why it’s also served with a charcuterie. “It gives it a contrasting flavor,” Rawstrom says. The Stone Balloon infuses its mustard with such novel flavors as roasted pears or even butternut squash. ►

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Along with cornichons and wholegrain mustard, Domaine Hudson adds house-made quince paste to its charcuterie.

“The sweetness offsets the saltiness,” says Roger Surpin, head chef. He also puts sliced cranberry-and-walnut bread on the plate. In another sweet take, Buckley’s Tavern includes honey and fruit jam to its combination cheese and charcuterie plate.

Many diners like to make little sandwiches out of the tidbits. The traditional platform is crackers or flatbread, which started life as a way to leverage flour, Pyle says. He likes the contrasting crunch with smooth pâté and rillettes, which are similar to pâté. “Fresh bread simply would not make for a nice mouth feel,” he says.

But stay away from crackers with flavorings or toppings, such as sesame seeds or sunflower seeds, Rawstrom adds.

Many people share a charcuterie as an appetizer, although Surpin has seen some guests order it as an entrée. Pyle, who likes to eat small meals, often orders it as a main course. In French and Italian homes, cured meats often are served at breakfast, too, he notes.

Andrew Matulaitis, executive chef at the Stone Balloon, often sees guests at the bar share the plate with their wine. So what to drink with cured meats? Pinot Noir pairs well with Serrano ham, while Malbec suits chorizo, he says. The effervescence of crisp Champagne highlights the meats’ distinct flavors, Surpin says.

Pyle gravitates toward wines made in the region where the cured meat originated, and Xavier Teixido of Harry’s Savoy Grill likes a big Sangiovese or Barolo.

Nearly any beer—except for imperial beers or inexpensive domestic products like Coors—will work, Pyle adds. Surpin likes Belgian beers with a charcuterie.

If you want to create a charcuterie at home, follow the same approach that you would for a cheese plate, Rawstrom says.

Mix up the textures. Put a heavily marbled meat near a delicate prosciutto. Mix up the flavors, too. Maiale offers a cocoa-flavored salami, as well as a German-style salami with caraway, coriander, and garlic. Don’t forget something spicy.

Good products can cost more than supermarket deli finds, but you don’t need a lot to make an impression.

“Charcuterie gives you a lot of flavor per portion,” Pyle concludes.

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s the holiday season approaches and the task of menu planning, ingredient gathering and people pleasing gets underway, here are a few things to keep in mind.

Cooking for a large group of people, with a complex and extensive menu of dishes that are often only prepared once a year requires advance thought to insure success. Planning and forethought also will allow a speedy recovery if something goes awry. Let’s face it, every year something seems to get slightly overcooked, smashed after careful manicuring and garnishing, or sometimes a dish simply succumbs to gravity, ending up on the kitchen floor.

The trick is to get ahead of these bumps in the road and learn to avoid them.

My approach at home is very similar to my approach in a commercial kitchen. It’s a seven-step process.

Step 1: Write a menu. Include everything —even the simple things like garnishes and condiments. Leaving anything to chance allows it to slip off the radar and become an afterthought once the festivities are underway.

Step 2: Dissect the menu. Decide where each ingredient will be purchased, and have a back-up plan for hard-to-come-by items.

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Step 3: Make a schedule. Plan each item’s cooking method and cooking time and determine when and by which appliance each item will be cooked. This is sort of like air traffic control. Figure out what will take the longest and which items can be cooked at the same temperature. Will something need to cool for a few hours before being served? If so, plan where it will be stored after cooking and decide whether there is sufficient refrigeration or hot holding space available.

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Step 4: Think about your table. What plate will each dish be served on and what utensil will be used to serve it? Go over the final meal and envision the final setting of the table, even envision guests serving themselves. This may lead to a moment of clarity on how to best set the table.

Step 5: Enlist help. Know your limits and don’t be afraid to ask for help or advice from people participating in the holiday meals.

It’s easier to plan this in advance than to stop and figure it out when the main event is already underway. Guests often offer to help. Have jobs already thought out for them. You can also delegate jobs or menu items ahead of time.

Step 6: Go with the flow. If something goes wrong, evaluate the importance and decide if it can just be left off the final menu. Don’t call attention to perceived mistakes. Most often the only one aware of these miscues is the one who prepared the dish, not the recipients. Accentuate the positive and tell guests what is special about the dish, rather than calling attention to a detail that isn’t quite right. Remember all the effort that was been put into the meal at this point and know that it will be appreciated by your guests.

Step 7: Relax, eat, and enjoy. It’s your holiday too!

Eric Aber is owner/head chef at Home Grown Café in Newark.

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Forced name change not enough to sour restaurateurs on Trolley Square enterprise

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f you think the name change of Lime Tequila Bar and Mexican Grill to Anejo Mexican Grill and Tequila Bar was simply ownership’s attempt to freshen things, think again.

Erik Williams and Rex Lotito, co-owners of the restaurant at 1717 Delaware Ave. in Trolley Square, Wilmington, would have loved to have had that flexibility.

Instead, in a case of big business flexing its muscle against a small guy, the change from Lime to Anejo was forced because of a threatened lawsuit by Ruby Tuesdays, Inc., the giant that operates more than 700 restaurants across the U.S. As it turns out, Ruby Tuesdays recently purchased the small restaurant chain Lime Fresh Mexican Grill, which operates 15 restaurants in Florida. With that, the word “lime” was trademarked by Ruby Tuesdays, or so says the law firm Ladas & Parry, LLP, of New York. And in mid-July Williams received a letter from the firm, requesting that his restaurant change its name immediately… or else! “[I] can understand that you would patent a full name of your business, but the issue here is that the patent was extended to the trademark of the word ‘lime’ in the food- services industry,” says Williams, who indicated he sought the advice of an attorney after receiving the “cease-and-desist” letter. “Although the date of this action was after Lime Tequila Bar was opened [4/1/2010], going into a legal battle with Ruby Tuesdays doesn’t seem like a wise endeavor.”

How true. And certainly a less expensive move. So Anejo Mexican Grill and Tequila Bar it is. In fact, Williams and Lotito are using the name change to introduce an expanded menu and create new market awareness.

And in the spirit of rolling with the punches, a Cease and Desist Party was held on Nov. 30.

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Expanding the Menu Five new eateries—and a retooled Buckley’s Tavern—enhance area scene

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ccording to the Delaware Restaurant Association, restaurants are responsible for one of every 10 jobs in the state.

So when the National Restaurant Association releases statistics showing that the industry is adding jobs at twice the rate of the overall economy, that’s good news for the First State.

New Castle County is certainly doing its part: five significant restaurant openings have occurred during the past few months and after an exhaustive overhaul venerable Buckley’s Tavern is back in action and packing them in.

Following is a quick look at the new offerings.

Bon appetit.

Buckley’s Tavern

5812 Kennett Pike, Greenville 656-9776; buckleystavern.com The historic country inn along Route 52 has been closed since the spring as a new ownership team gave the place a seven-figure refurbishment. A grand reopening took place in early November and since then patrons have been met with hour-plus waits almost every night. The new Buckley’s is brighter and more polished than the old, but its charm remains. The owners have kept the famed Buckley burger as well as several other favorites, including the Thai noodle soup and the fish and chips.

American fare is the standard, with a comfort food entrée featured each night. The craft beer selection remains one of the area’s best and the popular Sunday pajama brunch has also survived.

Taverna

121 E. Main Street, Newark 444-4334; platinumdininggroup.com Taverna is the latest venture by Carl Giorgi’s Platinum Dining Group, which began in 1996 with the opening of Eclipse Bistro on Union Street in Wilmington. Since then, Giorgi has added Dome in Hockessin (now Redfire Grill Steakhouse) and Capers & Lemons (Little Falls Drive, Wilmington), and now Taverna to his lineup. Though there’s no shortage of grab-and-go eateries in Newark, Taverna gives the town a nice addition to its upscale casual dining scene. Billing itself as a rustic Italian eatery, the restaurant will offer coal-fired pizza, pasta, salads and one of Delaware’s first tap systems for wine.

Taverna is located in the former Learning Station, just a few steps away from the Stone Balloon Winehouse.

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Pochi Restaurant Chilean Cuisine and Wine Bar 220 W. 9th St., Wilmington 384-6654; pochiwinebar.com

Perfect for cocktails, lunch, dinner and business meetings (with free WiFi), this new establishment boasts great Chilean food between $10 and $30, and offers some of the area’s finest wine. Pochi highlights Chilean cuisine—diverse seafood featuring tilapia ceviche, paila marina, and pastel de choclo casserole—and red wine. Owner Braulio Rojas and his wife, executive chef Patricia Millan, have been in the restaurant business for 10 years, but this is their first restaurant. Since they opened on Oct. 5, they have been inundated with crowds bigger than they ever anticipated.

Ole Tapas

170 E. Main St., Newark 224-9378; oletapaslounge.com Ole offers a classic and modern atmospheric blend of everything Spanish— authentic cuisine ranging from $8 appetizers to $50 entrees, friendly interactions and a warm decor. With the new location opening this month, Ole’s goal is to provide top quality Tapas with the best ingredients, and pair the food with quality drinks in stylish surroundings. Try meat, fish or vegetable dishes—or the $49 saffron rice with meat or seafood specialty dish, Paella. Sangrias, Spanish wines and beers are served, although this new, smaller location caters to college students—which means a lot of coffee and faster service in a coffee shop style environment.

Mike and Nick’s Italian Sports Bar 300 Lantana Dr., Hockessin 239-9600; mikeandnicks.com

Want the option of Italian cuisine, a family dining area and an outdoor bar to watch your favorite games? Then Mike & Nick’s, which opened in September, is the perfect location. Prices range from $2.75 house fries to $20.99 Sicilian Sirloin Steak, with a lot of pasta, meatballs, salads and chicken platters in between. The best time to visit would be for lunch, dinner or right before the game to grab a drink.

Pizzapazza

729 N. Union St., Wilmington 654-4400 Add Pizzapazza to your go-to list of eat-in/take-out, high-end pizza joints.

Open since mid-November, this restaurant boasts prices so cheap that “here, you don’t even need coupons!” Nothing on the menu tops $15— from $4 house salads, $8 to $12 pizzas, and $11 entrees (pork or chicken cutlet, chicken parmigiana, and $13 grilled salmon). And then, of course, there’s the homemade pasta, including $7 spaghetti with tomato sauce to $12 seafood ravioli in a blush sauce.

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Lyndsey Roberts (L) and Michaela Mendes share a laugh at Two Stones Pub in Newark. photo by Krista Connor

Members of rising Newark band Butterscotch Grim juggle several roles while defying ‘girl band’ stereotypes

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n a recent Sunday afternoon, six musicians between the ages of 21 and 38 crowded into a practice room to run through their usual punkindie-rock set list and work on a new song—the edgiest yet for the band.

Dressed in jeans and t-shirts, they bantered, laughed and discussed an upcoming show, sipping beverages between songs.

Newark-based Butterscotch Grim treated the practice just like any other, although they didn’t even try to ignore a certain sense of excitement and anticipation.

That was especially true for the drummer, who played just as loud and fast as usual—despite the fact that she was nine months pregnant.

Two days later, her band mates got a frazzled text as the drummer, Lyndsey Roberts, 38, sped home from work in her Jeep Wrangler to grab her fiancé, Jeff Crompton, and floor it to the hospital. She was having the baby, and she was having him soon.

Within an hour of their arrival at the Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, Md., Roberts’ and Crompton’s son Renny was born—into a world where mom makes music in an all-female band, not just dinner at home for the family.

BG guitarist Michaela Mendes is certain that Roberts can juggle both lifestyles. “Lyndsey is the most amazing pregnant woman I think I’ve ever seen,” says Mendes. “I get a headache and I crap out on practice, but Lyndsey is frigging nine months pregnant—two days before she delivers—and she’s sweating her ass off, sitting there banging away. If that can’t slow her down, then I don’t see why a baby would at all.”

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A month after giving birth, Roberts takes a night off her mother duty and hangs out at Two Stones Pub in Newark with Mendes, herself a wife and stepmother of two young children. Mendes, 22, dressed in jeans and a hoodie, her hair pulled back in a ponytail, has just finished giving a guitar lesson.

Flower tattoos morphing into Van Gogh’s “Starry Night” wind up Roberts’ arm, and her t-shirt, red hair and yellow eye shadow—with a hint of shimmer—scream rocker. It’s hard to believe that earlier that day, she was in her “mom” gear—sweatpants and sweatshirt—while fighting serious sleep deprivation.

Sipping beers, the two women laugh and rehash stories from the band’s practices and shows during Roberts’ pregnancy. They recall her Friday night DJ gig at 1984—as DJ Shadylady—where she jammed to the music as her nine-month baby belly bobbed along.

But the conversation takes a serious tone when the subject of parenting young kids while being in an upand-coming all-female band arises, and what those factors mean for the music.

“It’s just weird,” says Roberts, who is also the mother of 11-year-old Mallory. “You go from having a normal life where you can play music whenever you want or practice

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whenever you want. But now you have to be there for this little thing. It takes away some of my freedom, but it’s worth it—unconditional love, all that stuff.”

In the meantime, the band, made up of Roberts, Mendes, vocalist April Higgins, guitarist Alex Voegele, synth player Melissa Forsythe and bassist Miranda Brewer, has been busy. Since they got together a year ago, they recorded a few songs, played local and Philly shows, established a loyal fan base, and—best of all— won this year’s Spark Summer Music Series. The win brought them free t-shirts, recording time, a music video and a huge concert coming in January.

The Spark title was a turning point for Butterscotch Grim. Roberts remembers thinking, We’re totally not gonna win this as their relatively new band went up against popular guy bands like Me Equals You and the Keefs.

But with their eclectic style, Butterscotch Grim clearly made an impression on the fans who came out to vote.

Still, Roberts wonders what role gender plays in people’s minds. Many female bands are stuck in a condescending rut—only known and admired because of their gender, not the quality of their music.

“I think people are just like, ‘Aw, it’s cute you guys are girls,’” Roberts says. “Like we’re just trying to be like the boys—that’s a lot of people’s perceptions. But it’s not like that.”

BG expects to be taken seriously and judged based solely on their music. Roberts hopes that once people actually hear BG play, any preconceived biases will disappear and they can see the band for what they are— musicians.

“People think you’re just trying to play at being a musician—trying to dress up and be a musician if you’re a girl,” Roberts says. “Same thing if kids or young people are in a band: ‘Oh, they’re so cute, they want to be in a band.’

But what if they’re really good musicians and they play good music? Who cares if they’re kids, or girls, or boys, or whatever—we just wanna play, we just wanna rock.” ►

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Offstage, their challenges as musicians go back to childhood. Their mothers weren’t overly fond of the whole daughter-as-a-rock-star thing.

Growing up in Newark, Roberts dreamed of owning a drum set. One day her mom told her to go upstairs—there was a surprise waiting.

“I was like, ‘Oh my God, it’s gonna be a drum kit,’” Roberts says.

Wrong. It was a saxophone.

Finally, when Roberts moved out, she bought a drum set and taught herself how to play.

Likewise, as Mendes grew up, she wanted to express herself as a musician. “I wanted to wear black [clothes] and black eyeliner, and play electric guitar,” she says.

But because she was a girl, Mendes’ parents encouraged her to play slightly more feminine—like acoustic guitar.

Now that they are adults with their own families, Roberts and Mendes say they will encourage their children to pursue any path they choose.

“As long as they’re doing something they like to do, I’ll support it,” says Roberts.

That’s saying a lot, since Mallory recently developed an interest in the clarinet and figure skating—dresses, tutus and all.

“I was like, ‘What do I do with this?’” Roberts says.

Thankfully for Roberts, Mallory is leaning more toward her mother’s lifestyle these days. She even wears the band’s t-shirts and hangs out at practices, giving her input on songs.

In the meantime, Roberts and Crompton have already put drum sticks in Renny’s hands.

“I want him to play music,” Roberts says. “And I wanna play music with him.”

But she says she wants to see both her children become whoever they want to become, whether they follow in her musical footsteps or go in a different direction.

Mendes’ husband, Nathan, and two stepsons, Carson, 9, and Logan, 7, enthusiastically support her music. Likewise, Crompton encourages Roberts, and Mallory thinks she is the coolest mom ever.

“I think people are just like, ‘Aw, it’s cute you guys are girls.’ Like we’re just trying to be like the boys—that’s a lot of people’s perceptions.

But it’s not like that.”

— Lyndsey Roberts

Despite the support, being a mother while playing in a band presents a major challenge for these women. Says Roberts: “You get to be two different people, but still both parts of yourself are important. I think that a lot of times when people have babies, that’s all they become—someone’s mom. You can be someone’s mom and someone that plays drums in a band, too.”

Roberts’ and Mendes’ own mothers sacrificed everything to stay home and take care of their families, and ultimately, the daughters feel this caused their mothers to lose their own identities.

“My mom was a good mom, but I don’t really know who she was or she is as a person.

She’s ‘Mom,’” Roberts explains. “She’s not ‘Mom that does this’ or has this hobby. She likes to keep her house clean—that’s all I know about her.”

Roberts works full-time as a human resources technician at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland, and Mendes is finishing her senior year at the University of Delaware while teaching guitar part time. Both are determined to remain individuals and to successfully manage family, jobs, and, most certainly, the band.

But perhaps the ultimate key to rock-star style motherhood is the simplest reminder.

“We have to remember what it’s like to be a kid,” Roberts says.

“We’re still kids,” Mendes adds, laughing. “So, it’s really easy.”

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The Value of Pi

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had relatively few expectations walking into Life of Pi, director Ang Lee’s newest film. I had only a passing awareness of the 2002 bestselling novel-slash-parable by Yann Martel. I was aware that Taiwan-born Lee has had an eclectic, even unpredictable filmography, ranging from Sense and Sensibility to Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon to his Oscarwinning work on Brokeback Mountain. But none of that prepared me for the fantastical storytelling and surprising cinematographic power of this film.

Pi (Suraj Sharma), a curious and indomitable Indian youth, is traveling across the ocean with his family and animals from his father’s small Pondicherry zoo when their freighter is sunk in a terrible storm. Pi is stranded in the middle of the Pacific Ocean on a small lifeboat with a handful of their critters, including a Bengal tiger named Richard Parker.

All told in flashback, we know that both boy and tiger miraculously survive more than 200 days at sea, eventually washing ashore on the coast of Mexico. But until then, their shared story of castaway hardship and perseverance plays out with great drama, unexpected humor, and a healthy dose of visual whimsy.

As the adult Pi (Irrfan Khan) tells his story to an inquiring novelist, we are promised a tale that will “make you believe in God.” That’s a fairly tall order for any work of fiction, book or film, and I found myself less impressed with the metaphysics of the fable than by its stunning visuals.

Lee and his cinematographer, Claudio Miranda, have packed the film with heart-stopping images, one after another. They capture an oceanic world of beauty, even wonder, including the overpowering fury of the storm, the serenity of a mysterious island, and the luminescent majesty of a passing whale. Long after the words and even the ideas of this film fade away, I will be remembering, and marveling at the pictures.

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Bond is back after a four-year hiatus while producers and studios tussled over the rights to the valued cinematic franchise. But the wait was worth it. The third movie in the 50-year-old series to feature rough-hewn Daniel Craig as the peripatetic British spy, Skyfall deftly captures all the essential elements of Bond-dom that have brought viewers back time and again.

Raul Silva (played by Javier Bardem) is a terrific techsavvy villain, a former MI6 agent gone madly rogue. Adele’s theme song, which she both co-wrote and performs, is a heady throwback to the ballad days of Shirley Bassey. And the women, Berenice Marlohe (bad Bond girl) and Naomie Harris (good Bond girl), are dangerous and alluring. ►

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Craig continues to find genuine depth in a character that predecessors in the role have played mostly as a caricature, but he also brings conviction to the rock-em, sock-em demands of being Bond. He is matched in both steely nerves and grim humor by Dame Judi Dench as his boss, and Bardem brings credibility to his badguy role as Silva. The cast is rounded out with appearances by Ralph Fiennes and Albert Finney.

Directed by Sam Mendes (American Beauty, Revolutionary Road), Skyfall also pays tribute to the legions of Bond fans who have waited in the wilderness for the last four years. The movie is full of clever references to the history of the series and the character.

And finally, lest this all seem too serious for our favorite movie spy, Skyfall has plenty of tautly-directed explosions, chases, stunts, and well-dressed hand-tohand combat. In all, it is one of the best films in the half-century franchise. Long live Bond!

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THE BEST OF BOND On the 50th anniversary of the first James Bond film, our critic and unrepentant Bond fan remembers some of the best.* By Mark Fields

Best Bond Films

The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) Skyfall (2012) Casino Royale (2006) Thunderball (1965) GoldenEye (1995)

Best Bond Villains and Henchmen

Raul Silva (Javier Bardem), Skyfall Jaws (Richard Kiel), The Spy Who Loved Me, Moonraker Ernst Stavro Blofeld (seven actors in six films) Auric Goldfinger (Gert Frobe), Goldfinger Rosa Klebb (Lotte Lenya), From Russia with Love

Best Bond Girls, Good and Bad

Vesper Lynd (Eva Green), Casino Royale Jinx (Halle Barry), Die Another Day Xenia Onatopp (Famke Janssen), GoldenEye Honey Ryder (Ursula Andress), Dr. No Tracy Draco (Diana Rigg), On Her Majesty’s Secret Service

Best Bond Gadgets

Aston Martin DB5 (with ejector seat, machine guns, tireshredding hub caps, etc.), Goldfinger and others Gyroplane, You Only Live Twice Mobile phone (with stun gun, fingerprint scanner, and lock pick), Tomorrow Never Dies Grenade pen, GoldenEye Personal jet pack, Thunderball

…and the Worst Licence to Kill A View to a Kill Quantum of Solace The World Is Not Enough Octopussy

*These lists are drawn from the 23 movies considered to be in the official canon of James Bond films from Eon Productions, excluding Casino Royale (a 1967 spoof) and Never Say Never Again (a 1983 remake of Thunderball with Sean Connery not sanctioned by the producers).

Best Bond Themes

“Nobody Does It Better,” The Spy Who Loved Me (sung by Carly Simon) “Skyfall,” Skyfall (by Adele) “For Your Eyes Only,” For Your Eyes Only (by Sheena Easton) “Diamonds Are Forever,” Diamonds are Forever (by Shirley Bassey) “Live and Let Die,” Live and Let Die (by Paul McCartney)

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Going to the Dogs This nonprofit provides biscuits to canines and meaningful employment to people with intellectual disabilities

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ever to be confused with Alpo or Iams, Waggies by Maggie & Friends may be small, but it is Delaware’s own dogbiscuit manufacturer.

Thanks to strong community support and a small corps of dedicated volunteers, the nonprofit is now five years old, baking about 2,000 bone-shaped biscuits a day in two church kitchens in Brandywine Hundred, and providing meaningful employment to 11 young men and women who have intellectual disabilities.

“Call it luck, serendipity, whatever,” says Mary Ann Nolan, president of the nonprofit organization that she and her friend Leigh Corrigan started in 2007 when they realized how weak the job prospects were for their 21-year-old daughters and others like them.

“We knew that people with intellectual disabilities could be good employees. They have talent, they can learn. They need support,” Nolan says.

Nolan and Corrigan decided to create a program that involved making something that could easily be sold.

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The product selection was easy. “Dog owners are generally nice people. They like to talk about their pets. They indulge them,” Nolan says. “So we decided to do dog biscuits.”

The women got a recipe from a friend, tweaked it a bit and baked some test batches with their daughters, Elizabeth Nolan and Maggie Corrigan.

“We keep it simple,” Nolan says. “We’re not fancy, but we’re good.”

Then they started looking for a place to do some serious baking.

“I called Aldersgate [United Methodist Church]. It was a cold call,” Nolan recalls, “and the church manager, Royal Lowthert, said, ‘why don’t you come in?’’’

When the four met with Lowthert, he recalls, “They told me what they were looking for, what they wanted to do and why they wanted to do it. Nothing fancy. I took it to the church trustees and they agreed that it was a wonderful thing to do.”

More cold calls and several key friendships have helped Waggies grow.

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“We went out on a limb—we thought [Waggies] was a good way to develop a business for intellectually disabled adults, to help them move forward.”

— Janssen’s Market general manager Paula Janssen

One big break was an order for 120,000 biscuits, packed two to a bag, from Burns & McBride, the heating oil distributor, Nolan says.

Terry McBride, a partner in the business, learned about Waggies because he is Nolan’s neighbor. Since he has a niece with intellectual disabilities, he said he recognizes the importance of people with special needs having “meaningful employment, something they get satisfaction from.”

Burns & McBride includes a packet of biscuits with every oil delivery. “When we make a delivery, we have to leave a ticket anyway, so we attach a packet of biscuits,” McBride says. “I don’t think anything we’ve ever done has engendered more positive customer feedback. It’s tremendous how many people comment on it.”

Janssen’s Market in Greenville was one of Waggies’ first retail outlets, general manager Paula Janssen says. “We went out on a limb,” she says, because “we thought it was a good way to develop a business for intellectually disabled adults, to help them move forward.”

The biscuits, displayed at the registers near the market’s bakery, have become a popular impulse buy, she says.

Another early supporter was Apropos gift shop, also in Greenville, where both Nolan and Corrigan have been customers.

“It’s the only pet food I carry,” manager Janet Jornlin says. When customers purchase Waggies, she says, “they’re doing something good for their dog and for the community.”

Employees at Apropos also volunteer to help the Waggies baking team, says Jornlin, who now serves on the organization’s board of directors.

Whether they’re baking at Aldersgate or at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church (the Waggies team uses each site two days a week), the routine for the four-hour shift is similar.

One of the 11 crew members (some work two days a week, others three, earning minimum wage for their efforts) measures the flour, pouring it from large bags into two-cup plastic containers.

The dough maker, usually Matt Montgomery, uses a spatula to scrape every bit of peanut butter out of a 40-ounce jar and drops it into a commercial-sized mixing bowl. He empties six containers of flour into the bowl, adds some baking powder and 6 ½ cups of milk, and starts the mixer spinning.

Montgomery, a Wilmington resident who studied culinary arts at Howard High School, is one of the few workers who have had outside employment. Two years ago, he says, he worked for a concession vendor at Frawley Stadium during Wilmington Blue Rocks games.

After the dough is mixed, Montgomery hands it over to one of his colleagues, who breaks off a chunk and runs it through a device that flattens the dough to the proper size for cutting.

At one table, Laura Scott, 28, of Middletown, wields a boneshaped cookie cutter, making as many biscuits as possible from a pie-sized piece of dough. As she finishes, she places them on wax paper in a cookie sheet. Under the wax paper is a removable plastic template that shows the proper placement of nearly 100 biscuits on the sheet.

At the end of another table, Corrinne Wanamaker, 28, of Newark, carries on a non-stop conversation as she places the dough on top of an inverted fryer basket and, using a rolling pin and a small roller, pushes the dough through the grid to make half-inch cubes of “Waggiebits” kibble. “You use them when ►

Above: Maggie and Friends baker Maggie Corrigan carries a tray of Waggie dog biscuits to be baked.

Right: Waggies dog biscuts are cut out for baking.

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you’re training your puppy,” says Wanamaker, who has a basset hound and a Pekingese at home. “When they sit, you give them a treat.”

Working alongside the bakers are a couple of adult volunteers. Nolan, Corrigan and Chris Rockwell are there most days, and Pat Muller is in the kitchen twice a week. They pitch in, mixing ingredients, cutting cookies and, most importantly, carrying on conversations with the bakers.

“We don’t need many adults [to supervise],” Corrigan says. “The workers all know their jobs.”

The only thing the paid staff doesn’t do is operate the ovens. Adult volunteers put the cookie sheets in the oven and take them out a half-hour later.

While the biscuits are in the oven, the workers take their lunch break. On days that Muller is volunteering, she offers a 20-minute yoga session. “It improves their balance,” she says, and relaxes back and shoulder muscles after the strain of leaning over while preparing the biscuits.

When the sheets have cooled, it’s time to pack the treats—40 biscuits or 6 ounces of kibble to a brown paper bag—each one with a colorful sticker affixed to describe the product inside. Waggies come in five varieties—peanut butter, chicken and sweet potato bones ($6 a bag) and peanut butter and chicken bits ($5 a bag).

The treats are fine for human consumption too. “We eat them all the time,” Rockwell says. (The peanut butter biscuit tastes like a crisp, unsweetened, peanut butter cookie.)

In addition to Janssen’s, Waggies by Maggie are available at more than two dozen locations in and near Delaware, including veterinarians, gift shops, and— quite naturally, given its name—Black Lab Breads in Wilmington. A diner and a sub shop in Ocean City, N.J., sell them too, Nolan says. A full list of retail outlets is 12:41 PM available at Waggies’ website, waggies.org, where online orders can also be placed.

The connections made as the business grew have helped propel its growth.

For example, supervisors from Burns & McBride pick up orders for supplies and deliver them to the baking sites, Nolan says. And Janssen’s has helped in several ways, Paula Janssen says, first by giving technical advice on licensing the products and later by advising on the purchase of a replacement oven for the kitchen at Aldersgate.

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Nolan and Corrigan are pleased with Waggies’ development, and they like the size of the current operation. They would, however, like to see sales or grant revenue grow so they could pay someone to supervise the operation. Also under consideration, Nolan says, is replicating the program in another community, either in nearby Pennsylvania or Towson, Md., so adults with disabilities in those areas would have employment opportunities.

Elizabeth Nolan and Maggie Corrigan, the young women who inspired the business, are no longer part of the baking team. Elizabeth is now working in a doctor’s office and Maggie does janitorial work through Easter Seals. But both come back to handle occasional shifts as volunteers.

The success of the business has made Maggie “a bit of a celebrity,” her mother says, “because she’s known as the Maggie in Waggies by Maggie.”

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2. Cassandra Boyce of Meals On Wheels (center) with Melissa Richwine and Keith Sincavage of Two Stones Pub during the restaurant’s Giving on Tap benefit for Meals on Wheels Delaware.

3. Former UD football star Siddig Haynes showed his support for the Blood Bank of Delmarva’s CAA Blood Challenge at the University of Delaware. photo by Donnell Hill 4. UD coach K.C. Keeler at the CAA Blood Challenge. photo by Donnell Hill 5. Meg Nichols (Director of Events for Meals On Wheels Delaware) with guest John Paradee of Dover during GIving on Tap at Two Stones Naamans.

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DECEMBER 2012

MUSIC

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

FOOD & DRINK

NOW - SUNDAY, JANUARY 6

SAT, DECEMBER 1, 3PM & 7:30PM

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 7PM

TUES, DEC 4 - SUN, DEC 9

Yuletide at Winterthur: A Feast for the Eyes

Jim Brickman: "On A Winter's Night"

Hagley's Home for the Holidays

Shrek the Musical

5105 Kennett Pike • 800.448.3883 bitly.com/T7tCGD

DuPont Theatre • 11th & Market Streets 302.656.4401 • bitly.com/T7tDun

200 Hagley Road • 302.658.2400 bitly.com/Sxq0iL

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 6PM

WED, DEC 5 - SUN, DEC 30

FRI, DECEMBER 7, 3:30-9:30PM

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7, 7PM

DuPont Theatre • 11th & Market Streets 302.656.4401 • bitly.com/Sxq1mM

Chef Tasting Series Finale

A Christmas Carol

presented by Out & About and Premier Wine & Spirits • The Queen • 500 N. Market St. 302.994.1400 • bitly.com/T7tCGO

Delaware Theatre Company 200 Water St. • 302.594.1100 bitly.com/Sxq0iN

Alternatives Holiday Craft Show 2012

Clifford Brown Year Round: E. Shawn Qaissaunee

Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts 200 S. Madison St • bitly.com/T7tCX4

CCAC • 705 N. Market St • 302.652.0101 bitly.com/T7tCX6

SAT, DECEMBER 8, 7:30PM

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 6PM

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15, 7PM

WED, DECEMBER 19, 8PM

Handel's Judas Maccabaeus

Share A Night

Loudon Wainwright III

Saints Andrew & Matthew Church 719 N. Shipley Street • 302.656.6628 bitly.com/T7tDKN

benefitting Ronald McDonald House of Delaware • 1901 Rockford Road 302.656.HUGS • bitly.com/Sxq1mQ

World Cafe Live at the Queen 500 N. Market St. • 302.994.1400 bitly.com/T7tCXd

Sweet Honey in the Rock: Celebrating The Holydays

The Grand Opera House • 818 N. Market St • 302.658.7897 • bitly.com/Sxq0iP

FRI, DEC 21 - SUN, DEC 23

MON, DEC 24 & TUES, DEC 25

MON, DECEMBER 31, 11AM-1PM

MONDAY, DECEMBER 31, 9PM

The Nutcracker

Christmas Dining at the Hotel du Pont

The Grand Opera House 818 N Market Street • 302.658.7897 bitly.com/T7tDKR

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11th & Market Streets • 302.594.3154 bitly.com/Sxq0iR

Noon New Year's Eve Party

NYE with Rusted Root

Brandywine Zoo • 1001 North Park Drive 302.577.7020 • bitly.com/Sxq1mS

World Cafe Live at The Queen 500 N. Market St. • 302.994.1400 bit.ly/T7tFSJ

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ART IS IN - EXHIBITS OPENING & CLOSING THIS MONTH Chris White Gallery

• Relative Bodies: A Mixed Media Exhibit opens December 7 302.932.0738 • 701 Shipley Street

Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4TH Festive Holiday Greens Workshop Delaware Center for Horticulture 1810 N. DuPont St. • 302.658.6262

Green Willow’s Music of the Season

Flight Club every Tuesday 5:30-7:30

Brian Soward & Michael Ronstadt

Blue Ball Barn • 1914 W. Park Drive • 302.577.1164

World Cafe Live at the Queen • 302.994.1400

Chelsea Tavern • 821 N. Market Street

• Alison Stigora’s Natural Forces thru Dec 9 • Benjamin Duke’ Thresholds Dec 22 - March 30 • John Williams’ Homeward Reflections Dec 22 - March 30 • Kelly Kozma’s Play Next Episode thru Dec 16 302.656.6466 • 200 South Madison Street

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14TH

Open Mic Night every Tuesday

World Cafe Live at the Queen • 302.994.1400

Brandywine Baroque: George’s Music for the Royal George Barn at Flintwoods

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5TH

205 Center Meeting Rd. • 877.594.4546

Wee Have Fun Club • Bellevue State

Bronze Radio Return & Wheeler Bros.

Family Wreath Making Workshop

An Intimate Evening w/ Raul Malo

Park • 800 Carr Road • 302.761.6963

• Regional Center for Women in the Arts: Renew/Recycle opens December 7 302.658.6262 • 1810 N. DuPont St.

World Cafe Live at the Queen • 302.994.1400

TheDCH • 1810 N. DuPont St. • 302.658.6262

World Cafe Live at the Queen • 302.994.1400

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15TH

4W5 Blues Jam! every Wednesday

World Cafe Live at the Queen • 302.994.1400

Project Space

The Santa Clause Theatre N at Nemours 11th & Tatnall Streets • 302.571.4699

Out & About and Premier Wine & Spirits present Chef Tasting Series Finale World Cafe Live at the Queen

• Sun and Snow opens December 7 2003 W. 17th Street

The Station Gallery

• Art Works for the Holidays Dec 7-24 302.654.8638 • 3922 Kennett Pike

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1ST Babes in Toyland thru Dec 16 Delaware Children’s Museum 1014 Delaware Ave. • 302.655.1014 Bank of America Museums on Us Delaware Museum of Natural History 4840 Kennett Pike • 302.658.9111

500 N. Market St. • 302.994.1400

Park • 41 Adams Dam Rd. • 302.577.3534

Wilmington Children’s Chorus Annual Candlelight Holiday Concert

Market Street Music Noontime Concert: Cartoon Christmas Trio

First & Central Church • 302.762.3637

First & Central Church • 1101 N. Market St.

Box of Rain: Grateful Dead Tribute

World Cafe Live at the Queen • 302.994.1400

Nature Explorer’s Club TH SATURDAY, JULY Brandywine Creek State 14 Park • 302.577.3534

An Evening w/ Jane Siberry

Arden Concert Gild • 2126 The Highway 302.475.3126

Jim Stephens & Friends End of Year Concert & Jam • World Cafe Live at the

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16TH

Queen • 500 N. Market St. • 302.994.1400

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7TH

Nutcracker Brunch Green Room Hotel du Pont • 11th & Market Sts. • 302.594.3154

Art on the Town

Opera in Cinema: La Centerentola

Various Locations Buses leave 5:45pm from the DCCA, making the last return at approx. 8:30pm 302.576.2135 • 200 S. Madison Street

Hagley Family Christmas Activities thru Jan 1 • 200 Hagley Rd. • 302.658.2400

World Cafe Live at the Queen • 302.994.1400

Winter Crafts Brandywine Creek State

State Park • 41 Adams Dam Rd. • 302.577.3534

1001 N. Park Drive • 302.571.7747

Peanut Butter & Jams: We Kids Rock Band’s Holiday Show

500 N. Market Street • 302.994.1400

Terrific Toddlers SATURDAY, JULYBrandywine 14TH Creek

2301 Kentmere Pkwy • 302.571.9590

Close Encounters of the Wild Kind! daily • Brandywine Zoo

Peanut Butter & Jams: Bari Koral Family Band World Cafe Live at the Queen

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6TH

Centennial Juried Exhibition Artist Talks Delaware Art Museum

Theatre N • 302.571.4699

Market Street Music: Mastersingers of Wilm. The Wonder of Christmas

Jeffrey Gaines World Cafe Live at the

First & Central Church • 1101 N. Market Street

Queen • 500 N Market St. • 302.994.1400

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20 TH

TH

Zach Humenik & Michael Ronstadt

Peanut Butter & Jams: The Rockdoves World Cafe Live at the Queen

History & Trend of Tattoo Art Woodlawn Library 2020 West 9th St. • 302.571.7425

World Cafe Live at the Queen • 302.994.1400

• 500 N. Market St. • 302.994.1400

Peek-A-Boo Review Holiday

Spectacular World Cafe Live at the Queen • 500 N. Market St. • 302.994.1400

The Ministry of Caring presents Voices of Caring World Cafe Live at the

Nutcracker Afternoon Tea Service Green Room at the Hotel du Pont 11th & Market Sts. • 302.594.3154

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21ST

Queen • 500 N. Market St. • 302.994.1400

Holy Motors & Dec 2

Hike & Hot Cocoa SATURDAY, JULY 14TH Brandywine Creek State Park • 302.577.3534

Christmas by Candlelight

Delaware Dance Co.14 The THNutcracker SATURDAY, JULY 1801 Milltown Rd. • 302.738.2023

Theatre N at Nemours 11th & Tatnall Streets • 302.571.4699

thru Dec 23 • New Candlelight Theatre 2208 Millers Rd. • 302.475.2313

Chesapeake Brass Band & A Capella Pops Holiday Concert

World Cafe Live at the Queen • 302.994.1400

Reggaepocalypse! w/ Judah Tribe &

Brixton Saint World Cafe Live at the Queen • 500 N. Market St. • 302.994.1400

Spin for Jim • Bellefonte Cafe

804 Brandywine Boulevard • 302.761.9175

CTC presents BATBOY: The Musical

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22 ND

Eilen Jewel World Cafe Live at the Queen

thru Dec 15 • OperaStudios 4 S. Poplar Street • 302.220.8285

Miracle on 34th Street

500 N. Market Street • 302.994.1400

Jim Brickman “On a Winter’s Night” DuPont Theatre • 11th & Market Streets 302.656.4401

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9

The Nik Everett Band

Music in the Mansion Holiday Concert Bellevue Hall • 302.761.696

Searching for Sugar Man & Dec 2

Theatre N • 302.571.4699

Flashback Affair’s A Very Whacky Christmas The Queen • 302.994.1400

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23RD The Nutcracker

Theatre N • 302.571.4699

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28TH

MONDAY, DECEMBER 10 TH

Sing-A-Long Sound of Music

Holiday Pottery Sale14 thruTH Dec 13 SATURDAY, JULY Art Studio • 310 Kiamensi Rd • 302.995.7661

World Cafe Live at the Queen • 302.994.1400

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29 TH

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12TH

Peanut Butter & Jams: Trout Fishing in American - Countdown to Noon!

Beginning Candy Making

X Marks the Spot thru Dec 3

Bellevue Hall • 302.761.6963

Delaware Children’s Museum 1014 Delaware Ave. • 302.655.1014

Art in the Garden Blue Ball Barn 1914 W. Park Drive • 302.577.1164 Ballet in Cinemas: The Pharaoh’s Daughter Theatre N • 302.571.4699

World Cafe Live at the Queen • 302.994.1400

CTC presents FEARLESS Improv!

YNOT?! 20th Anniversary Show of “A Thrilled Voice” The Queen • 302.994.1400

Chris White Gallery • 701 Shipley Street

ND

MONDAY, DECEMBER 3

World Cafe Live at the Queen • 302.994.1400

818 N. Market St. • 800.37.GRAND

Queen • 500 N. Market St. • 302.994.1400

Red Baraat World Cafe Live at the Queen • 500 N. Market St. • 302.994.1400

Peanut Butter & Jams: Diggity Dudes

PJ Library Story Hour Delaware Children’s TH SATURDAY, Museum • 1014 JULY Delaware14 Ave. • 302.655.1014

Voices of Christmas The Grand

World Cafe Live at the Queen • 302.994.1400

Theatre N • 302.571.4699

TH

Martin Sexton • World Cafe Live at the

Sunset Jazz Series: Joe Allegro Band

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30 TH

The Grand • 800.37.GRAND

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13TH

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2301 Kentmere Pkwy • 302.571.9590

Aldersgate Church • 302.478.2575

Delaware Center For Horticulture

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2

Clay Date • Delaware Art Museum

CoroAllegro: Heaven & Nature Sing!

The Magic Flute

Theatre N • 302.571.4699

Market Street Music: Center City Chorale’s Christmas Comes Again

MONDAY, DECEMBER 31ST

First & Central Presbyterian •1101 N. Market St.

New Year’s Eve Gala Hotel du Pont 11th & Market Sts. • 302.594.3154

Live Performance of A Christmas Carol Winterthur • 800.448.3883

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

FOOD & DRINK

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hollywood comes to the Riverfront Penn Cinema offers 15 screens,including IMAX, beginning Dec. 14

By Mark Fields

photo by Joe del Tufo

Right: Managing partner Penn Ketchum, shown during construction, has high hopes for the new theater.

L

ong ago, downtown Wilmington was packed with movie theaters—more than a dozen at one point. But for many years, the city’s own Theatre N—an art house—has been the lone option within the city limits.

On Friday, Dec. 14, city cinephiles will once again have an abundance of choices as Penn Cinema Riverfront opens just in time for the rush of holiday movies. The entrepreneur behind the $20 million project promises an experience that will draw filmgoers from a wide geographic era.

Penn Cinema Riverfront, located at 401 S. Madison St., near the Delaware Center for Contemporary Arts, will feature Delaware’s first IMAX screen, as well as 14 additional theaters, all equipped with state-of-the-art technology.

IMAX is a proprietary film exhibition process that synthesizes a large-format curved screen with digital sound in a theater specifically designed to create a more immersive viewing experience. Many IMAX films are shot using special 70mm cameras that capture more detail and nuance, but regularly-shot films also can be exhibited in IMAX theaters. That technology will be put to the test immediately with Peter Jackson’s much-anticipated The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, which was filmed to be shown in 48 fps (frames per second)—twice the speed of traditional movies. The faster frame rate provides a significantly higher degree of detail in the images.

Penn Ketchum, the managing partner of the independent Penn Cinema, headquartered in Lititz, Pa., where it operates another theater, recently answered a few of our questions about the newest Wilmington Riverfront attraction.

understand that people have a lot of choices for places to go out for entertainment. We appreciate that sometimes they come to our theater for their night out. I understand that they have found a babysitter, borrowed dad’s car, gotten off work early, or whatever.

The point is that they have made some effort to come to our theater and we respect and appreciate that. We run our theater with our guests first and foremost in our minds, and it shows. The sweet leather seats are nice too!

Out & About: What are some of the state-of-the-art features that will be available at this theater? How will the experience at Penn Cinema be different from other theaters?

Penn Ketchum: Being the only IMAX theater in the region is the obvious feature that is unavailable at any other theater. But that’s not the biggest thing. The biggest thing, I think, is that we really run a first-class place. We will feature all the modern amenities that real moviegoers have come to expect: digital projection and luxury high-back seats, for example.

The real meaningful difference is in the personal experience, the high degree of customer service and our respect for our guests. We

O&A: How did you choose the Wilmington Riverfront as your expansion site?

PK: We had a personal connection that brought the area to our attention. As we explored the Riverfront, we discovered a region that was grossly underserved in terms of the number of available movie screens. We were immediately impressed and then conducted research. Not only did the data support our initial instincts, it really validated the project as a whole.

O&A: Do you think it will be a challenge to attract patrons to the Riverfront for movies when there hasn’t been an opportunity in a long time? What will you do to attract them?

PK: We will do what we do. We will show the best movies in the best theater. We understand this is a new theater and it will take some time to earn the community’s trust and support. Over time, I expect we will do just that and then, to paraphrase Steven Spielberg, we’ll just “try not to screw it up!” That’s what someone said to him after an early test screening of Jaws in 1975.

O&A: What will be your measure of success?

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been to the movies in years because it was so crummy, but now that you are here and the theater is so wonderful I go to the movies all the time.” That’s the ultimate measure of success: winning back, on behalf of the movie business, a guest who had given up on the movies. My measure of success? Happy guests.

PK: I think we will add to the already substantial list of reasons to visit the area. I think people will come for the IMAX and then some of them will also be pleasantly surprised at all the other things they can enjoy while they’re here. Most Delawareans, of course, already know how awesome the Riverfront has become.

O&A: What does this project represent for your company?

PK: We always say, “One good decision at a time.” This represents a good decision.

O&A: How are you working with other riverfront businesses as you launch?

PK: We are working closely with the Delaware Children’s Museum and have been so happy to find such great friends so nearby. We will be working closely with them to make IMAX Documentaries available to DCM guests. And yes, we will also be showing IMAX docs on our own to the general public, including Under The Sea 3D on opening weekend.

O&A: What are some of the unique obstacles you face as an independent exhibitor, and what do you do to overcome them?

PK: As a small independent, it’s easy to get lost in the big scheme of things, to fall off the radar. To overcome that, we work hard to maintain direct relationships with our friends on the studio side of the business. I spend a lot of time going to New York City to stay in close contact with them. I think they respect our commitment to the movie business and our passion for doing it right. I think they understand that we, in turn, respect them for the hard work they do and so we work well together.

O&A: What impact do you believe the theater will have on the Riverfront, on Wilmington?

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O&A: Will you just screen new releases?

PK: We will be doing some of the classics, like we do in Lititz.

National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation in December is a Penn Cinema favorite.

Additional grand opening films should launch this month. Tickets for Penn Cinema Riverfront movies will be available online through Fandango. The theater’s website, penncinemariverfront.com, should launch in December.

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DECEMBER RIVERFRONT EVENTS INNOVATIVE BEADS EXPO

December 1, 10-5pm December 2, 11-4pm Bringing you variety, quality, original artists and beading classes conducted by well known instructors.

Chase Center on the Riverfront Centerontheriverfront.com STRANGER WITH A CAMERA

BY ELIZABETH BARRET

December 2, 2-3:30pm Premiering at the Sundance Film Festival in 2000, Stranger With A Camera is a gripping documentary about a complexly motivated murder in Kentucky’s Appalachia & the media’s role in shaping outside perceptions of place. Program followed by optional gallery tour. Discussion to follow.

Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts Thedcca.org ARTS AND BUSINESS PARTNERS COCKTAIL RECEPTION

December 4, 5:30pm Guest Speaker: Don Linsenmann Enjoy delectable hors d’eouvres from Jimmy Duffy Catering and a cash bar.

Register by phone: 302-656-6466 x7103.

Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts Thedcca.org

PARENTS NIGHT OUT- WINTER WILDLIFE

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

by Patrick Barlow inspired by the story by Charles Dickens December 5-December 30.

Show times vary.

Charles Dickens’ timeless tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim and the Sprits of Christmas Past, Present and Future gets a merry retelling in this world premiere adaptation by the creators of the two-time Tony Award® winning hit The 39 Steps. Five actors portray over 20 characters, bringing life to this holiday treat both young and old will enjoy.

Delaware Theatre Company Delawaretheatre.org ALTERNATIVES HOLIDAY CRAFT SHOW 2012

December 7, 3:30-9:30pm during the DCCA Art Loop Meet the artisans and enjoy beautifully designed contemporary handmade craft items this holiday season from over 20 different artists.

Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts Thedcca.org

December 7, 6:30-8:30pm Set mom and dad loose to have dinner along Wilmington’s Riverfront while you stay at DEEC and have all the fun with games, a scavenger hunt and an evening hike. Dinner provided.

Parents receive a discount coupon for Timothy’s Riverfront Grill.

DuPont Environmental Education Center Duponteec.org NATURAL HOLIDAY CRAFTS

December 8, 10-11:30am Happy Holidays! Deck the Halls, trim the tree, bring your friends and family and help decorate DEEC for the season!

Collect material from the marsh to use in ornaments and greeting cards and create unique holiday crafts for your home. Sing a carol and sip hot chocolate.

DuPont Environmental Education Center Duponteec.org TIMOTHY’S NEW YEAR’S EXTRAVAGANZA

December 31 Don’t miss out on the event of the year—Purchase your tickets early. Group discounts available for groups of 10 or more!!

Timothysontheriverfront.com DELAWARE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM

Celebrate the season the whole month of December with fun activities like: Winter Wonderland, DCM Winter Games, New Year’s Eve Around the World, and New Year’s Eve Studio and more!

Delawarechildrensmuseum.org

Book your holiday party or gathering now at one of our great riverfront restaurants!

Wilmington’s 3rd annual all-inclusive EVE is Back and Bigger than ever at the Chase Center on the Riverfront.

For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit: EveWilmington.com

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Big Fish Grill on the Riverfront: 302-652-3474 FireStone Roasting House: 302-658-6626 Harry’s Seafood Grill: 302-777-1500 Iron Hill Brewery: 302-472-2739 Joe’s Crab Shack: 302-777-1803 Kooma Sushi Bar: 302-543-6732 Timothy’s on the Riverfront: 302-429-7427

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Bat Boy

Cartoon Christmas Trio

Happy, Quirky, Cozy, Arty Holidays to You! The official holiday season is here, and on eight crazy nights in the city there’s a wealth of arty holiday cheer to give everyone reason to rejoice. Traditional or quirky, cozy or decadent, enjoy your holiday in the style of the Arts. By Michelle Kramer-Fitzgerald The Quirky City Theater Company prides itself on presenting works that are out of the ordinary, and the company sticks to its guns this holiday season, presenting the

By Michelle dark comedyKramer-Fitzgerald Bat Boy: The Musical.

The cult hit—based on a Weekly World News tabloid story—is an edgy tale of half-man/half bat and his impact on a small West Virginia town. This is a restaging of the show, featuring music and lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and book

by Keythe Farley and Brian Flemming. It was first produced by CTC in 2004 at the Baby Grand. Producing Artistic Director Michael Gray is thrilled to bring it back.

“Of all the pieces [CTC has] done in the past 18 years, Bat Boy is one of the few I wanted to remount at OperaDelaware Studios,” says Gray. “The dynamics of a live band, the intimacy of the Black Box and the energy of another extremely talented cast allows us to bring a fresh perspective to the story.” With a set constructed to run into and hang over portions of the audience, and a rockin’ band led by Music Director Joe Trainor, this performance should be another—albeit quirky—holiday hit for Delaware’s Off-Broadway. The show runs through Saturday, Dec. 15. Tickets can be reserved at city-theater.org.

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The Cozy A good choice for something new this holiday season: A trip to Brandywine Baroque’s venue, The Barn at Flintwoods, for the next performance, Georges’ Music for the Royal George (Friday, Dec.14, 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 16, 3 p.m.). The repertoire—a robust collection of arias, cantata and sonatas by famous “Georges” (e.g., Handel and Telemann), written for and during the reign of King George II— beautifully complements the rustic, intimate setting of the Barn. The music is easy to enjoy; these two German composers provide wonderful “gateway works” to the world of the Baroque. And the music and venue work harmoniously to envelop audiences in rich notes and a cozy atmosphere. It’s a unique excursion—perfect for this time of year—and one that you’ll not soon forget.

Get tickets at brandywinebaroque.org.

And the Art of Tradition You won’t be at a loss for celebration in any traditional sense, with a bevy of Christmas-themed Arts events awaiting you.

The fun and family-friendly Music School of Delaware’s Early Childhood Holiday Sing (Sunday, Dec. 2, 3 p.m.); Hagley’s Home for the Holidays, an evening tour of the residence trimmed with traditional crafts, libations and sweets to complete your

outing (Tuesday, Dec. 4, 7 p.m.); Market Street Music’s popular concert by jazz ensemble and Vince Guaraldi aficionados Cartoon Christmas Trio (Thursday, Dec. 6, 12:30 p.m.); the multicultural celebrations of Wilmington Children’s Chorus Annual Candlelight Holiday Concert (Saturday, Dec. 15, 7 p.m.); Mastersingers of Wilmington’s “The Wonder of Christmas,” a mix of classical pieces and favorite carols (Sunday, Dec. 16, 3 p.m.); a number of Nutcracker performances (Delaware Dance Company, Saturday, Dec. 8, 2 p.m.; First State Ballet Theatre, Dec. 21-23). Not to mention the indulgence of gifts, crafts, food and entertainment at the Siegel JCC’s Chanukah Choopla (Sunday, Dec. 2, 10 a.m.); the Kwanzaa Celebration at Wilmington Public Library hosted by storyteller Tahira (Wednesday, Dec. 14, 10 a.m.); and the artistic delicacies of the Hotel du Pont’s Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Dining (Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 24 and 25).

Thanks for supporting Wilmington’s fabulous Arts and culture throughout this year. I look forward to sharing even more “ArtStuff ” with you in 2013. Happy Holidays!

Want more “ArtStuff ”? Follow me @ ArtsinMedia.

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CITY NOTES Holiday Shopping Beckons in Downtown Wilmington December brings the holidays, and that means plenty of great shopping in Downtown Wilmington. Whether it’s a business that’s been around for many years or a new pop-up, the city offers an impressive array of shops and boutiques. Don’t believe it? Take a look at this list: Men’s/women’s clothing and accessories: You’ll find a variety of men’s and women’s attire and accessories, including ties, suits, dress shirts, casual wear, jackets and hats, great handbags and scarves that can make or break an outfit. Among your choices for such items: Collars ‘N Cuffs, Wright & Simon, Spaceboy Clothing, Sneaker City, Dimensions & Co., NOSO Boutique, Milan4Ever Children’s Clothing Boutique, Isabella G. Fine Accessories & Apparel, Nzinga’s Cultural Connection and Designs by Keiko.

Jewelry: A.R. Morris and Goldbug Jeweler. Whether it’s a necklace, earrings, ring, bracelet or watch, these are the places to go.

Sporting goods: Al’s Sporting Goods and the Bike Boutique have everything you need for the sports enthusiasts in your family.

Car stereo: Hi Sound Electronics will help you find the perfect sound system and accessories for anyone’s car.

Toys: Yo Yo Joe’s Toys & Fun has opened a pop up store at 711 N. Market St. The store, which received the space through the Delaware Economic Development Office under its Project Pop Up program, has everything for that special little boy or girl.

Books: Ninth Street Book Store and Sunlight Book Source are great choices for the readers on your gift list, children and adults alike.

Art lessons and Instruments: David Bromberg Fine Violins, Delaware College of Art and Design (DCAD) and Christina Cultural Arts Center (CCAC) have gifts for music lovers. DCAD and CCAC also offer classes and workshops.

Spirits: Pick up your favorite holiday cheer or hostess gift at Veritas Wine & Craft Beer. It’s a great specialty shop.

Gift certificates: Not sure what to get for the person who has everything? Downtown Wilmington has restaurants, performance venues, museums and boutiques that offer gift certificates. Among them: Govatos Candy, Bloomsberry Flower Shop, Haus of Lacquer Nail Lounge, The Green Room, Extreme Pizza, Chelsea Tavern and Brew Ha Ha!

Gift shops: Butcher Shop Rehab and the DuPont Hospitality Holiday Shop have an array of unique hostess gifts and holiday home décor.

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WRC News Wilmington Renaissance Corporation

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ewark High School’s Aspira Club won the AZ Challenge that was part of Wilmington Renaissance Corporation’s 2012 Downtown Fall Fitness Fest, held in Rodney Square on Nov. 3. The free family-friendly event emphasized the importance of health and wellness while promoting family activity. It also showcased the safe, fun, family atmosphere in Downtown Wilmington.

Thirty-one schools/nonprofits participated in the AZ Challenge. The winning school receives $500 toward a school project of its choice.

Aspira was rallied by the club coordinator, Vivian Morales. The name Aspira is from the Spanish verb aspirer, which means to aspire. The club’s mission is to empower Hispanic students—through academics, leadership and community services—to complete high school and return to their communities as leaders.

Second place went to Kuumba Academy, third place to the Hockessin Soccer Club, and fourth place to First State Ballet.

“AstraZeneca is incredibly generous to sponsor the AZ Challenge every year and we are thrilled that the students from Newark High School’s Aspira Club won the 2012 AZ Challenge,” said Carrie W. Gray, WRC managing director. “This enthusiastic group of students completed the challenge with the greatest number of students from one organization. We have been told that they plan to use their winnings towards Newark High School’s International Day, being held on Dec. 7, as well as a cultural trip to New York City.”

Staff Picks Every month we recommend a handful of our favorite city events. Enjoy one or more of these holiday activities in December: Jim Brickman at the DuPont Theatre, Saturday, Dec.1 Jim Brickman is not only the best-selling solo pianist of our time, but he has become a staple during the holiday season.

For more information: duponttheatre.com/jim-brickman.

Wilmington Children’s Chorus—Annual Candlelight Holiday Concert at First & Central Presbyterian Church, Saturday, Dec. 15 Enjoy a selection of holiday and seasonal songs performed by the acclaimed “Singing Ambassadors of Wilmington.” For more information: wilmingtonchildrenschorus.org.

A Christmas Carol—a new adaptation by Patrick Barlow, inspired by the Charles Dickens story at Delaware Theatre Company, Dec. 5-30 Charles Dickens’ timeless tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim and the Spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Future gets a merry retelling in this world premiere adaptation by the creators of the two-time Tony Award-winning hit The 39 Steps. Five actors portray more than 20 characters, bringing life to this holiday treat both young and old will enjoy. For more information: delawaretheatre.org/plays/christmas-carol.

The Nutcracker at First State Ballet Theatre, Del Tech, Rt. 18 Georgetown, Saturday, Dec. 15, and at the Grand Opera House Friday, Dec. 21-23 Wilmington’s Holiday Tradition - The Nutcracker at the Grand with FSBT on stage, members of the Delaware Symphony Orchestra in the pit and the angels of the Wilmington Children’s Chorus in the balcony. For more information: firststateballet.com/news.html.

28th Annual Holiday House Tour at Delaware Art Museum, Saturday, Dec. 8 Presented by the Delaware Art Museum Council, the Holiday House Tour is always a seasonal highlight. Tour 10 spectacular Wilmington area homes bedecked for the holiday season. The Tour also features 12 talented regional artisans, who will display their wares at the Museum on Tour day. For more information: delart.org/prog_events/holiday_ house_tour.html.

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