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SPICING IT UP Meeting the demands of the chiliheads • Area chefs share their wing hot spots Show goes on at Everett Theatre • Bullbuckers’ ska sound a crowd pleaser
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FEATURES 11-24 UP CLOSE: SPICE IS NICE
Bring on the heat. By Matt Amis Great cluckin’ wings. Area chefs Like to eat? And compete? By Kelsey Kerrigan The ulitimate pepper chart. Ways to beat the heat.
25-35 FOOD & DRINK
Taste: Spice up your meals. By Robert Lhulier Washington Street Ale House turns 15. By Krista Connor Suds: If it tastes good... By J. Burke Morrison
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45-47 MOVIES
Comfort food at the cineplex. By Mark Fields
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50-55 MUSIC Contributing Writers Matt Amis, Margaret D. Berthiaume, Mark Fields, Pam George, Robert Lhulier, Allan McKinley, J. Burke Morrison, Larry Nagengast, Scott Pruden
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The Bullbuckers: From Jamaica with love. By Matt Amis Launch Party for Musikarmageddon set for Logan House. Ram Jam Arts & Music Festival rolls into Fair Hill.
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The War
WORD OF THE MONTH
ON WORDS
Again, here are a couple of words that are pronounced almost exactly the same but have different meanings.
By Bob Yearick
A monthly column in which we attempt, however futilely, to correct some of the most common errors in English usage
Media Watch
From a couple of News Journal columns: “The breath of the clients is huge.” Possible, but unlikely. The word is breadth. “Obama has already asked him to stay on for a second term, while acknowledging that Republicans are ‘absolutely . . . strong enough to beat’ he and Obama.” Another writer who missed the day the objective case was covered. Should be him and Obama. Why do compound objects cause this problem? Surely he wouldn’t write “strong enough to beat he.” Would he? And from the NJ sports pages: “The Flyers’ first loss in six games was just five minutes old and Claude Giroux already had his skates off and was peddling away on one of the three stationary bikes . . .” Later in the same story: “. . . a bunch of other Flyers took turns peddling up a sweat.” The correct word: pedaling. To peddle is to sell. Contributing writer Larry Nagengast, who submitted this, comments: “For all the times I’ve seen this mentioned, you’d think that getting it right would be ‘no sweat.’” And our Spark item this month is a headline: “Gear up for St. Pat’s by laying low locally.” That would by lying low. To lie is to recline; to lay is to place, or put. Not to ignore the electronic media, we have this from a reader: “The DJ on WJBR this morning, when announcing a young lady’s birthday, reminded us that ‘her and her brother listen every morning.’” He asks, “Shouldn’t people who speak publicly for a living be held to a higher grammatical standard?” Yes, but they seldom are. And a Baltimore TV guy announced that “the mayor juxtaposed himself between two factions.” Juxtapose has the meaning of placing side by side, so it can’t be used with between. A better word here: inserted. Juxtapose works in sentences like “The violent scenes were juxtaposed with scenes of natural beauty,” or “If the two passages are juxtaposed, the difference is obvious.”
Bore
Pronounced bor, as a verb it means to make others lose interest. As a noun, it means somebody or something regarded as uninteresting or tiresome.
And finally, Mike Missanelli, on 97.5 The Fanatic, noted that a Penn State official is “beholding to a board of trustees.” The word is beholden. A lot of beholding, which means seeing, goes on in the Bible.
Literally of the Month
“The National debt is about to literally go off the rails”—Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan. Good to see a politician besides our own Joe Biden is abusing this almost useless word.
Department of Redundancies Dept.
“Stocks plummeted down in light trading”—a Wall Street report on a local radio station. More superfluous than redundant, but you get the idea.
Pet Peeves
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WORD OF THE MONTH Boor Pronounced with a slightly longer o sound—boor—it’s a noun meaning a rude, churlish or unmannerly person.
(Pardon me while I vent)
The unnecessary use, even by so-called professional writers, of different in such phrases as “several different companies were involved in the suit,” “six different teams competed,” “performances on six different dates.” Really? You mean they weren’t the same companies, teams and dates? The phrase try and in sentences such as “Let’s try and fix that” is incorrect, OK? I’ve covered this before, but to no avail. The misuse continues. It’s try to. Try and connotes trying, followed by another thought. It’s correct only in such odd constructions as “Although the task was difficult, he decided to try, and he was successful.” And finally, we are tracking how long Delcollo Electric continues the ad that claims, “No job to large or to small.”
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Got a timid palate? Prefer your food on the bland side? Then read no further. But if you’re a brave and brazen diner, if you like a dish that makes your eyes water and your mouth scream for mercy, then this issue is for you. We’re about to introduce you to the gustatory torrid zone, the hell fire of dining. On the next few pages, we’re spotlighting the spiciest foods—Mexican, Asian, Indian, Jamaican and more. And if you have a competitive bent, we list some challenges from a few area restaurants that are guaranteed to singe your taste buds. Then, at the very end and out of the kindness of our hearts, we’ve provided some tricks to beat the heat. So enjoy, but don’t say we didn’t warn you.
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t begins with a subtle reddening along the edges of the forehead. Soon, the first bead of sweat slowly forms. The sinuses clear, the nose drips. Capsaicin compounds work their magic across the mouth, scorching all in their path. Spicy foods awaken our taste buds and test our limits. As the weather heats up, so too does the output of some of Delaware’s chefs, as they attempt to meet the demands of firebreathing chiliheads. “Spicy food is definitely trending,” says 2 Fat Guys co-owner Jeff Cook. “The people who crave it are like thrill seekers.” But mindful chefs know that too much heat can ruin a dish and leave customers’ tongues in cinders. “We don’t want to burn your mouth off,” says Tony George, who co-owns the Mexican Post in Wilmington. “Spiciness is just one dimension of flavor. We want to hit all five senses and make you crave our food.” Still, many want the pure heat only a pickled habanero or dried Thai chili can impart. “I grew up eating pots and pots of chili peppers to the point where my mom would yell at me,” says Savette Thatch, co-owner of Southeast Kitchen in Wilmington. “I think it’s addictive, because now I can’t eat anything without some spice in it. It’s a little scary but true. There’s just something about a little heat.” Indeed. Below, a few of our favorite spots for spicy food.
for the right to remain on the menu all year. “It really took on a life of its own,” Glick says. “We had something like 20 votes a day for a solid month.” The 2012 champion? A toasted chile de árbol sauce. When the Mexican Post (mexicanpost.com) first opened its doors some 25 years ago, customers found the food too spicy. But over the years, taste buds have adjusted, and the kitchen, led by chef Adan, can raise or lower the spice index on any dish. The signature dish pollo Mexicana combines habanero and chipotle peppers to provide instant kick, and the house-made guacamole and queso sauces are both studded with jalapenos, says co-owner Tony George. The La Tolteca/Tonalteca family of restaurants (authenticmex.com) has been providing Delaware its Tex-Mex fix for more than two decades. Their kitchens bring the heat with pollo ranchero: grilled chicken breast with special spices and hot ranchero sauce on top. Unassuming El Dorado (eldoradorehoboth.com) is a beacharea hidden gem. Inside, owner Aquiles Demerutis makes crispy fish tacos with flash-fried mahi mahi and tops them with his cadre of homemade toppings, including tomatillo salsa spiked with roasted red peppers, and pickled onions marinated in fiery habañeros. Even the tequila packs an extra spicy punch at Santa Fe Wilmington (santafewilmington.com). Vats on the bar find tequila soaking in pineapple hunks and red chilies. The result is a mouthful of boozy, fiery bliss that somehow goes down smoothly. Try the arepas con chorizo or molcajete for more fiery food options.
MEXICAN Trolley Square’s devilish El Diablo (eldiabloburritos.com) sneaks spice into its gargantuan burritos several ways (most notably in burrito embellishments like honey jalapeno sauce and pickled habanero peppers), but general manager Don Glick says the shop’s devotion to spice runs even further. El Diablo just wrapped its second annual Hot Sauce Super Bowl, wherein customers vote for one of two house-made hot sauces
ASIAN Chef-owner Norrawit Milburn is never shy with spice at his Ubon Thai Cuisine (ubonthaicuisine.com). Witness the Thai Guy’s Wings, marinated in hand-picked Thai herbs and spices and slathered in more incendiary chili sauce. His collection of curries, flavored with house-made spice blends, can smolder when customers request.
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yellow, green and panang) do well with some spice enhancement, as does the Thai beef salad. Takumi (besttakumi.com), in Wilmington’s Independence Trolley Square’s newest entry in the heat index is Southeast Mall, has spice in spades, from the steamed pork dumplings bobKitchen (southeastkitchen.net), a culinary tribute to Indian, bing in incendiary chili oil to chili-braised pork belly. While Kooma Chinese, Thai, Cambodian and Malaysian traditions. “We have (koomasushi.com) and Asnan Sushi (asnanrestaurants.com) light fresh Thai chili peppers ready to be passed into item or sauce,” up the Wilmington Riverfront with fusion cuisine. says owner Savette Thatch. For proof, try the Thai basil chicken, stir-fried with fresh onion, bell peppers and chili paste. JAMAICAN The spicy-sweet notes of the famous Hairy Mexican sushi Jamaican jerk dry-rub gives dishes their distinctive island roll might add some hairs to your chest, but for true spice lovers, flavor at D&H Jamaican Cuisine (dandhjamaicancuisine.com) Mikimotos (mikimotos.com) presents the fire cracker roll--fresh near Newark. A blend of allspice, Scotch bonnet peppers and salmon and avocado roll with a peppery sauce drizzle. The Hunan- many other ingredients, it lends spice to chicken wings, shrimp, style chicken and calamari also pack considerable chili punch. and veggies. The red dots on Eve Teoh’s Rasa Sayang (rasasayangusa. com) menu should come with a warning: “Here be spice.” Achat INDIAN is a bright and piquant medley of pickled veggies, perfumed in Zaikka Indian Grill (zaikka.com) owner Sandeep Nagpal turmeric and other spices that provide a mild spark. For the real would first like to clear any misconception that all Indian food fireworks, try the calamari, marinated in Malaysian spices and is spicy. “Even people who can’t handle spicy food can enjoy doused with hot sauce; or the Mee Goreng noodles, flavored Indian food at Zaikka, with our mildest curried spinach sauce or with sambal chili peppers. At Rasa Sayang’s Hockessin sister a cashew coconut korma curry sauce, which is sweeter medium,” restaurant, Padi (padirestaurant.com), yellowtail tuna gets topped he says. Those craving more heat can try the aromatic Zaikka with fresh jalapenos and yuzu citrus sauce, and fat kee-mao sauce, seasoned with onion, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and whole noodles bathe in spicy tomato sauce. spices like cinnamon sticks, cloves, black cardamom, and cumin Yi Palace (yipalace.com) hits traditional Chinese favorites that seeds, to name a few. Choose your own spice levels at Nirvana go well beyond the standards. Ask for extra spice, and receive (nirvanarestaurant.us) on every item on the menu, from chicken braised chunks of rabbit stewed in a garlicky-hot brown sauce, or vindaloo to lamb madras. thin slices or pork belly bubbling in chili sauce. Craving even more authentic flare? Tom Wechkul’s legendary Bangkok House (654- AND MORE 8555) uses a five-star system to measure how spicy customers Surprisingly, the number of people who have completed want their dish. Naturally, the restaurant’s curry dishes (red, the Armageddon Wing Challenge at 2 Fat Guys American Grill Bring on the Heat continued from preveious page
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In Wilmington, head to Juliana’s Kitchen (julianaskitchen.net) for UP CLOSE more Peruvian flavors. Even fine dining likes to let its spicy hair down every so often. Wilmington’s Culinaria (culinariarestaurant.com) is probably best known for its French-leaning finery, but the spicy chicken salad-slathered in a Thai-chili glaze—brings serious heat. Chef Inton Mouynivong injects Thai spice at Dewey Beach’s Port (portdewey. com). Try his pad Thai, curries, and the occasional jalapeno-filled hush puppies. The burger barons at CP Goodwin (cpgoodwins.com) never met a jalapeno they didn’t like. The pepper’s spice lurks in the nachos, and the Bang Bang Burger. But the king of zing might be the New Orleans Brazo Baby Melt: ground Andouille sausage mixed with ground beef, house-made blackening spice, and pepper jack cheese on grilled jalapeno cheddar bread. Try it with blackened fries. At Maiale Deli and Salumeria (maialecuredmeats.com), chef Billy Rawstrom injects his hand-ground Buffalo chicken sausage with hot sauce and blue cheese. Stop in at lunchtime and he’ll turn one into a fresh and spicy sausage sandwich. Chip Hearn is a legend to chiliheads everywhere. His Peppers (peppers.com) storefront in Rehoboth Beach houses one of the largest collections of hot sauces (and peppery paraphernalia) on the planet—everything from Bourbon-infused Cajun sauce to something called Lizard Spit. His Ice Cream Store on Rehoboth Avenue is known for even more off-the-wall flavors. Last summer, he unveiled the Scorpion Sting: African vanilla ice cream flavored with cayenne pepper, cinnamon and hot sauce, with a dead, edible scorpion poised on top. No joke!
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“The best wings I can think of come from Washington Street Ale House. Since the restaurant serves food until 1 a.m. every day, it has become a tradition of mine after long shifts to wander in for a pint of beer and an order of wings. The combination of sauce and huge wings with blue cheese dip makes them the perfect bar snack. These are definitely a favorite of mine and coworkers. I can vouch for myself and my sous chef Bryan Crowley. Amazing wings.”
“My favorite wings have to be the Jameson Wings at CR Hooligan's in Trolley Square. Hutch's Pub in Newark gets honorable mention, but the Hooligan's gets the mix of heat and flavor just right. There’s a dancing sweetness behind the fire and spice with just enough vinegar. They’re always crispy with the perfect ratio of saucy deliciousness. Wings that both a purist and aficionado can enjoy -- simple, classic, and special.” — Robbie Jester, executive chef, Toscana
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This is for you When it comes to eating contests, Delaware can compete. In recent years, these promotions have proved an excellent way for restaurants to interact with their guests. Pick one from our list and chow down. By Kelsey Kerrigan
“I Beat the Meat,” 2 Fat Guys Burger Challenge
Does 4-½ pounds of cooked-to-order hamburger whet your appetite? If so, take the drive to 2 Fat Guys for their infamous burger-eating contest. The burger is piled high with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles. Contestants can choose the type of cheese and bun, but no modifications can be made. The official clock starts with the first bite and ends when the last bite is swallowed. Note: regurgitation equals disqualification. An empty plate will win the contestant an engraved spot on 2 Fat Guys’ wall of fame, an “I Beat the Meat” t-shirt, name plus picture on their website, and of course a free meal. Current record holder is Matt Stone at nine minutes, 52 seconds. 2 Fat Guys also sponsors the other-worldly Armageddon Wing Challenge. For more on that, see “Bring On the Heat,” pg. 15. 701 Ace Memorial Dr., Hockessin RT 41 at Delaware & Pennsylvania border, 235-0333 3801 Kennett Pike, Suite E120, Greenville (behind Wilmington Trust), 543-4053
Jumbo Cheesesteaks & Pizzas Rule at Cleveland
Love pizza? Then grab a friend, head to the Cleveland Avenue Sub Shop in Newark, tag team a 30-minute pizza-eating competition, and win the title of championship duo. Not in the mood for a pizza? Cleveland also hosts the jumbo cheesesteak challenge. Chow down on 18 inches of steak in under 20 minutes and win a contest t-shirt. 231 E. Cleveland Ave., Newark, 368-8480
Doomsday Survivors Get Wheelchairs
The ultimate burger challenge in Delaware can be found at Deerfield Golf & Tennis Club in Newark. The “Doomsday Burger” is a two-pound monster of twin 10-ounce grilled Angus burgers, each topped with bacon, fried onions, and American cheese and stuffed with buttery grilled cheese sandwiches. Survivors have the staff's promise to be wheeled out to their cars upon completion, and their names will go on the Survivors Wall of Fame plaque. Designate a driver and try this once-in-a-life-time challenge. 507 Thompson Station Rd., Newark, 368-6640
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If you find yourself on Main Street in Newark, head into Main Street Sliders and try to beat the record of 10 sliders in under three minutes. Pick sliders of your choice, clean your plate, win a gift card and get your picture on the wall. Bring a friend and make it a competition of your own. 133 E. Main St., Newark, 738-4664
Chowdown Showdown
The fifth annual Jake’s Wayback Burger-Eating Contest will be held in early August at Frawley Stadium. Contestants must survive a qualifying round in various Delaware, Virginia, Connecticut and New York Jake’s locations. Contestants must eat five Jake’s with cheese, which is the two-patty burger. Registration will end in July. Contestants must be over the age of 18. First prize takes home $2,000, with second place receiving $1,000, and third $500. Visit Jake’s website, waybackburgers. com, to register and check for final updates. Frawley Stadium, 801 Shipyard Dr., Wilmington, 888-2015
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The Starboard is rocking bright and early each Sunday, serving incredible breakfasts along with world famous bloody Marys. The morning wakeup drink is served in the signature footed pounder glass, and guests pick their favorite vodka flavor from Starboard’s huge selection. A hot and spicy smorgasbord allows guests to create a concoction that fits their taste buds. Be sure to garnish with celery, carrots, lime, lemon or even asparagus. Not enough flame for your taste buds? Then take on Starboard’s Suicide Wing Sundays. Contestants eat as many wings as possible in 30 minutes for the grand prize of $500. No liquids or napkins allowed. Current record is 96 wings, held by David “Tiger Wings and Things” Brunelli from Philadelphia. Visit the website, thestarboard.com, for more info on upcoming Sunday contests. 2009 Highway One, Dewey Beach, 227-4600 19
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The heat level of a chili is measured in Scoville Heat Units (SHU), named after the the inventor who developed the system in 1912. In the early stages, determining the number of SHU involved preparing a solution of the chili extract, and diluting it with sugar water until the heat in the pepper was no longer detectable by a panel of five tasters. The number of times needed to dilute the solution before the heat was undetectable formed the basis of the Scoville rating. For example, bell peppers have a Scoville rating of zero since they did not need to be diluted. On the other end of the scale, some habanero varieties had to be diluted in solution over 200,000 times before the heat was no longer detectable. Although a newer method to measure heat level has been used since then, any results produced are converted to SHU because of its familiarity. Below is a rough chart of common chili SHU, and which peppers hold the rating that is too hot to handle.
1,500,000–2,000,000 Most law enforcement-grade pepper spray
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100,000–350,000 Scotch Bonnet, Habanero chili, Jamaican hot pepper
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BEAT THE HEAT The capsaicin in hot peppers is what sends taste buds into overdrive. It is also an oil, which means that it's not water soluble. So when you're breathing fire and in need of some relief, don't reach for the water—it will only spread the heat around, not get rid of it. Here are a few tricks to help beat the heat when you need it:
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Citrus fruits won't rid your mouth of capsaicin, but they do have a high acidity that will immediately help to relieve the burning sensation. Use a bit of honey or sugar on top to battle the spice with sweet.
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You've done it. You've lost the war to the spice gods, and now all you can do is wait for the blazing victor to pass through your system. In the meantime, try downing a cooling peppermint tea or chewing on some ginger root to calm your insides, and help prevent your defeat during Spice War Part Two: The Ring of Fire.
• There are 140 varieties of chili peppers grown in Mexico alone. • People who love fiery food have been dubbed pyro-gourmaniacs. • Although most people think eating spicy foods like chili peppers can cause stomach ulcers, the opposite is true. Ingesting spicy food can help heal ulcers by stimulating the creation of mucosa, the protective lining of the stomach, and killing the bacteria responsible for the ulcer. • Hot peppers are low in calories, contain twice as much vitamin C as citrus fruits and more vitamin A than carrots! • The chili pepper was first cultivated in Central and South America around 3000 BC. • Christopher Columbus brought seeds from the New World back to Europe in 1493. • Chile peppers are consumed around the world and now dominate the world spice market, with India being the largest producer.
Aside from providing the heat in some culinary dishes, capsaicin in small quantities has its benefits. It's used in topical pain relievers, can help burn fat by increasing metabolic activity, and has even been shown to inhibit the growth of cancer cells. .OAAN.
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ne of my most vivid taste memories came as a waiter in the Green Room of the Hotel du Pont. I was learning how to prepare Strawberries Henry VIII, table-side. The fattest, ripest strawberries were wheeled out on a cart with butter, sugar, citrus, Grand Marnier and Courvosier. With the show well underway, the heady aroma of caramelized sugar and freshly squeezed lemon and orange wafted through the room. Then came the fireworks. A splash of GM, a squirt of cognac and—floof!—the copper pan and its contents were set ablaze. The final step, to my surprise, was a generous dose of freshly ground black pepper, set crackling upon contact with the flames. What heresy is this? What strange magic drifts skyward like cinders from this indoor bonfire?
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The pepper, it’s now known, was not just for theatrics, but instead a crucial element in the success of this classic dessert. The final thickened fruit mixture was spooned over vanilla ice cream, but not before the attentive onlookers asked, “What’s the pepper for?” The addition of peppercorn (the fruit of black pepper) opens the taste buds of the eater, waking up the palate to the zesty, syrupy compote, comingled with the rich, frozen vanilla cream. It was a simple exercise, but an impactful one. Many cultures from East and West have known innately what that lesson taught me: when used in a balanced way, spice— in particular, that from a pepper plant-can make the most basic of ingredient combinations shine and invigorate the senses, heightening the enjoyment. Many of the spices we associate with our favorite dishes are fat-soluble, that is, their flavor is activated when mixed with and cooked in fat (oil, butter, etc.), and should therefore be one of the first ingredients in the pan. Adding them at the end of a dish, for example, would be akin to putting a teabag into a cup of cold water; you just won’t get anything out of it. But, when used correctly, a cooked spice releases its oils and disperses throughout a dish, adding depth of flavor as well as aroma. It’s why a dish of chili con carne or chicken curry is so fragrant. Smell is 80 percent of what we taste, so spices add, in many cases, anticipation of the flavors to come. A whole spectrum of non-pepperbased spices exists in Indian and North African cuisines. The ground pods of cumin and cardamom plants add a perfumed effect to roasts and stews, While dried seeds from flowers and herb plants, like clove and coriander, contribute an exotic, floral sensation. It is not uncommon in these types of cuisines to also see an equally sweet element, balancing the overall components of the finished dish. Thirty years ago, if you wanted to jump up your slice of pizza or bowl of pasta, you had Tabasco and dried red pepper flakes. Tabasco is little more than vinegar and chili extract. It was one of the first “extreme foods” in the American pantry, because its nose-tingling zing is an instant rush of blood to the brain. The vinegar doubles the effect of cracked peppercorns. Today, there are dozens of hot sauces available in
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varying degrees of heat, combinations of flavors and tiers of temptation. The now famous sriracha, a.k.a. Red Rooster, is a Thai chili sauce that has gained immense popularity in the West. So named for the rooster on its label, it is a paste of chilies mixed with garlic, sugar and salt. These days, it can be found next to standard condiments in pizzerias, burrito shops and on hot dog stands. Then there’s a whole cult of chili marauders, adventurers who live for the rush and thrill of biting into a raw pepper before digging in to eat. Their aim is to climb the Scoville scale, an index of chili pepper heat. The number of Scoville heat units (SHU) indicates the amount of capsaicin, the chemical compound responsible for skin irritants in a pepper. A jalapeno, by example, represents between 4,000 and 8,000 SHU. A Serrano, 10,00023,000. But these are tame compared to the heat seekers of today. They flirt with the hateful habanero and scorching Scotch bonnet, containing 100,000-350,000 SHU. A recent discovery, the Trinidad Moruga Scorpion, is the mother of them all— the hottest pepper to date. At almost 2 million SHU, it is considered on par with pure pepper spray, which when applied can ward off an attacking Doberman or subdue a group of pesky Occupy Wall Street protestors. But what’s an ideal way to jump up the zing factor on my lunch without taking out my tonsils? If you want increased flavor through spice, don’t mask it with a dousing of vinegar and excessive heat. Take a page from the strawberries lesson and find an ingredient that creates the open taste bud effect, but melds with the other flavors. Example: Americans are fond of slathering ketchup-based cocktail sauce on raw oysters. An alternative is to use freshly grated horseradish root, much milder than prepared, because it contains no vinegar. It still contains heat, but you’re more likely to taste the subtleties of a raw, cold oyster this way than with cocktail. But eating is subjective, right? And spice is the variety of life. Some like it hot, some not. Make mine hot.
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t probably doesn’t come as a surprise to those who know me, but I’m not a big “Rules” guy. Don’t misunderstand me. Rules serve a purpose. We need rules. A society without rules will soon collapse under the weight of its self-indulgence. However, rules themselves can be quite heavy. Too often, they stifle creativity and impede progress. The real trick is to find that ever elusive balance between order and chaos, between indulgence and restraint. Heady stuff, perhaps, for a column dedicated to biery pursuits, but the fact of the matter is, the bier industry, and the artisanal, “craft” segment in particular, is beginning to tip the see-saw. It is no longer good enough that a bier tastes good. Now, we have rules about what makes a bier good. Now I realize that what I’m about to say is, in many circles, considered heresy, but, to coin a phrase, “Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn!”
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Bier drinkers of the world, repeat after me: If it tastes good, drink it! If it makes you feel good, enjoy it! You know what you like and shouldn’t be made to feel there’s something wrong or unsophisticated about it. I encourage all of you to try new things in hopes that you may find new things you like, but that doesn’t mean you can’t continue to enjoy those biers that you have come to know and love. continued on next page
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Don’t let some self-righteous, professionally indignant miscreant tell you that your bier of choice is “inferior,” or, somehow, of lesser quality simply because it wasn’t made: 1) Locally 2) By persons of “piety” 3) In someone’s basement 4) Using fossilized dog feces 5) By a multi-national corporation Beware, oh ye of Great Bier Geekdom, for the hour of judgment is nigh. How many times must ye change your own definitions to ensure your ”too” successful brethren fall not into the realm of the wicked? Seriously, you’re beginning to look and sound like the gaggle of bleach-blonde cheerleaders you loathed so much in high school when they mocked and ridiculed you for not wearing the right jeans, or sporting the latest coif. If you can’t accept that bier’s paramount purpose is one of social lubricant, not initiator of discord, then how can we entrust you with the key to the realm? I apologize to those of you who have come to expect lighthearted, whimsical, yet curiously informative prose in this column, but I really had to get that off my chest. It saddens me to see the industry I hold so dear allow itself to crack under the weight of narcissistic neophytes leading the “Craft” revolution. Here now, my normal, irreverent musings on bier pairings. The art of pairing food and beverage is one replete with
pitfalls. Delicate dishes like a ceviche or a simple vinaigrette can be crushed by big, overpoweringly bold beverages. Similarly, clean, crisp biers can fade into the muddle of background noise when presented against the richness of a roast or “Boeuf Bourguignon.” When it comes to pairing food with libations, there are two rules that trump all others: 1) Never get into a land war in Asia. 2) Never enter into a battle of wits with a Sicilian when death is to be the outcome! Everything else falls, succinctly, under Guidelines, or, more specifically, Burke’s Guidelines. To wit, the 3 Cs: Cut, Complement, Contrast. CUT Often, one may find a particular food, or its preparation and accoutrements, to be somewhat cloying and fatty, leaving a coating or “texture” on your mouth. Sometimes, I find the best way to pair a bier with this gastronomic experience is to introduce a “cutting” agent. Highly hopped biers, such as IPAs, have a great knack for dissolving that viscous residue so commonly left on one’s pallet by buttery sauce (béarnaise , hollandaise, et al) as well as softer, creamier cheeses (brie, goat’s milk, et al). The acidity in many Lambic and other fruit-infused biers can also achieve the same goal of “cutting” through the residual textures of many foods, but, obviously, with a distinctly different experience, based on the introduction of the fruit’s acidity and corresponding flavors.
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COMPLEMENT Perhaps the most instinctive approach, the art of the complement can be more challenging than it may at first appear. Most biers fall into one of two categories: Malty (sweet) or hoppy (bitter). There are far fewer foods, or food preparations, that highlight bitterness, and, therefore, I find IPAs, pale ales, and a myriad of other “hop-forward” biers to be less useful for complementary pairings. The trick in complementing is in finding the intrinsic flavor profile of the food and matching it with the corresponding malt-flavor. While hops tend to focus within a rather narrow band of bitterness flavors, malt covers the full array of potential flavors and flavor compounds. From the syrupy sweet nectar of a Bavarian dopplebock to the espresso bitterness of an uber-imperial Russian stout, pairing to complement poses a far greater potential to “miss the mark.” However, when the mark is struck, there is nothing more satisfying and comforting than the symbiotic gestalt that is complementing biers and food. And for all you chili-heads out there, drinking a malty, sweet bier with your “Sphincter Shrinker” hot sauce will help soften the burn. It won’t, however, put the fire out. Ultimately, only time can fully extinguish the flames of capsaicin. CONTRAST Sometimes the seemingly most unlikely pairings work magic. Salty and sweet (think bier nuts) are, on their own, distinctly opposite. Yet when combined they create a gastronomic delight
that neither on their own could provide. The same is true of bier pairings with food. Hoppy biers play nicely in this arena. Contrasting the bitterness of an IPA with a sweet reduction creates a complex melding of the two, elevating both their strengths. Similarly, the tart sourness of a limbic or Flemish sour when paired with the richness of, say, a rich German chocolate cake results in a symbiosis that will delight the diner with an explosion of flavors. Again for the chili-heads out there, you’ll find little solace in that Imperial IPA you’re drinking with your “Dave’s Insanity” sauce. As it turns out, the hops in bier have a tendency to augment, not quell, the heat in capsaicin by spreading it around. Beware: that bier may look appealing as your sinuses purge themselves of any nasties, but that is the siren song luring your ship to disaster. Too often, the “Rule Makers” focus on the protein with little or no regard for the method of preparation (red with beef, white with chicken—so sayeth the wine nerds). Most people will find that the method of preparation and composition of the accompanying sauces will better indicate what or how you want to pair the dish with bier. In the end, the best pairing is the one you like, so get in the kitchen and have some fun experimenting to find what works best for you.
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“It’s not only a real gem for Middletown, but also a hidden treasure, in my opinion, for the entire state of Delaware,” Santoro says. “It’s really a gateway to the whole town.” In his new-found fondness for the Everett, Santoro joins a couple of generations of Middletownians who have enjoyed the theater’s delights on and off for nearly a century. The first theater to occupy the spot at 47 W. Main St. was built in 1868 and hosted live performances. It burned down in 1918. A replacement structure soon followed, and it was devoted to an emerging and incredibly popular art form, the motion picture. Unfortunately, in 1922 that early movie house also burned. The Everett we see today was completed later that year and was equipped with appropriate acoustics for live theater as well as the ability to show movies. The theater served as the centerpiece of Middletown until 1979, when it was shuttered. As in many small towns, the exodus of shoppers and businesses to suburban malls had sucked the life out of Middletown, and with it patrons for the theater. May 2012 | O&A
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“The theater and everything it encompasses is based on UP CLOSE family oriented community functions, and that’s kind of a rare thing,” Hasson says. And that rare quality doesn’t go unnoticed, says Tracy Skrobot, program manager for Main Street Middletown. A busy theater contributes to more people downtown, which helps feed customers to the shops, restaurants and pubs. “That’s when you really do notice that it makes a difference to have a vibrant theater and have something going there all the time,” she says. “And the Gibby and its art shows help keep things fresh and alive.” As for the theater itself, “It’s in good shape and it looks great, and I think that shows that everyone is proud of it,” she says. “I think it has a special place in the hearts of either new people like me or the ones who came to shows when they cost a nickel.” Santoro, the director of Next to Normal, says the real power of the Everett lies with its ability and willingness to do outreach in positive and sometimes surprising ways. For instance, to tie in with the mental health themes in his production, the Everett partnered with a local mental health organization to promote its work at performances. “It’s a non-profit helping a non-profit, which I really like,” he says.
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He also points out the open-mindedness of the production schedule, noting that his “PG-13 show in theme and language” will be followed by the kid-friendly Seussical: The Musical in May. “They’re really trying to break that mold of doing just one kind of theater, which is really important, especially if you want to be sustainable in the long run,” Santoro says. What gives Hasson optimism for the future of the Everett – and that elusive sustainability – is that the people of Middletown obviously appreciate the theater as part of the community and want to keep it going. Residents, churches and businesses contributed hundreds of thousands of dollars after the 2008 ceiling collapse, and Hasson says the Everett will again be turning to its supporters to help with its $750,000 capital campaign that will get underway shortly. The board also is in the process of applying for grants to restore the historic building’s exterior. “I can unequivocally say the town of Middletown has been wonderful in their support and their help and their promotion of the theater, and I know they believe the theater is a major landmark for the town,” Hasson says. Santoro, meanwhile, sounds like a man who certainly will be looking for other opportunities to spend time with the Everett. “They’re moving from a good to a great experience, and ultimately from a great to an exceptional experience,” he says. “It’s an organization that needs not just the support of the people in Middletown, but of people everywhere.”
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in comparison to filet mignon. By the same token, I must assess The Lucky One in the context of similar romantic dramas, and in that regard, the movie has all the right ingredients in mostly the right proportions, and so delivers on its limited aspirations. It tells the story of Logan (Efron), a serious-minded Marine who discovers a photograph of a beautiful but unidentified young woman amid the debris of a warravaged Iraq. The discovery moves him out of the way of a deadly missile strike, and he credits the photo for saving his life. Once discharged, he returns home and goes in search of the woman, Beth (Taylor Schilling), whom he finds running a struggling dog kennel in rural continued on page 47
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Slumdog Millionaire, 2008 Director Danny Boyle and his appealing lead actors Dev Patel and Freida Pinto capture the flavor (and contradictions) of modern India in this enchanting rags-to-riches love story.
ARGENTINA, CHILE, VENEZUELA
The Motorcycle Diaries, 2004 Gael Garcia Bernal captivates as aspiring young Ernesto “Che” Guevara in this journey of both place and identity.
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The Bridge over the River Kwai, 1957 Multiple Oscar-winning drama about British POWs during World War II. Alec Guinness plays the arrogant British prisoner commander who confuses pluck and collusion.
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Raise the Red Lantern, 1991 Mesmerizing actress Gong Li first gained international attention with her performance as the latest (and least) wife of a Chinese noble. Beautiful and haunting.
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The Man Who Knew Too Much, 1956 The bulk of this Hitchcock assassination thriller takes place in London, but the mystery starts with a strange encounter on the streets of Marrakesh.
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Y Tu Mama Tambien, 2001 Gael Garcia Bernal (again) and Diego Luna are two curious teenage boys smitten with an older woman who tries to teach them the intricacies of sex and love in strife-torn rural Mexico.
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Louisiana with her wise grandmother (Blythe Danner). Like the earlier Sparks film adaptations (most notably The Notebook and A Walk to Remember), The Lucky One centers around two breathtakingly beautiful and impossibly decent people who are fated for one another were it not for one tremendous obstacle. There is nothing to be gained by dissecting the clunky, mawkish screenplay or the florid source material; they are beside the point. The protracted pleasure of this type of movie is watching these two central characters slowly come to the same realization that everyone around them (and those of us sitting in the darkened movie theater) have known from the get-go. In between, we are lavished with 90-some minutes of golden scenery lovingly photographed and scored with pensive strings and piano. The performances are hampered by the clunkiness of the dialogue and the unpersuasive leaps in the narrative. Nevertheless, Efron (High School Musical) is surprisingly effective as the stoical yet personable Logan. Freed from his usual heartthrob roles, he is appealing and deeply sympathetic. Schilling, a relative newcomer, accomplishes what was expected by being beautiful and winsome. And Danner steals all of her scenes because she manages to create a character beyond the sketchy outlines of the script. Director Scott Hicks keeps the story moving steadily, if not briskly, and trusts the conventions of the genre to deliver the desired response from the audience. There is no great art in The Lucky One, but the actors and the setting are lovely to behold, and the arc of the story does ultimately have its payoff. It’s not filet mignon, but sometimes meatloaf can be exactly the meal one is seeking.
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The Year of Living Dangerously, 1982 A young, impossibly gorgeous Mel Gibson plays an Australian journalist covering the anti-government unrest in 1960s Jakarta. Exotic and romantic, with Sigourney Weaver and a stirring score by Maurice Jarre.
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he Bullbuckers are ecstatic. Just a few hours ago, an email arrived on drummer Steve Politowski’s phone, informing him that his band will take the stage at Philadelphia’s Mann Center on June 10. The venue itself is big. The performer they’re opening for is even bigger. “Are you familiar with Jimmy Cliff?” Politowski asks, eyes wide. Unprompted, he and his bandmates break into song. Well, songs,, actually. Guitarist Aaron Poole begins singing Cliff’s “You Can Get It If You Really Want,” and vocalist Kevin Tarzanin goes falsetto to tackle “I Can See Clearly Now.” At Tarzanin’s New Castle home, beers are popped, cigarettes are sparked and dinner is served. The celebration is underway. Booking a show in a 14,000-seat venue and opening for a reggae legend will do that. “We just headlined the Queen, and we were happy to bring out a few hundred people,” Tarzanin says.
The gig at the Mann Center is just the latest in a string of recent successes for the seven-piece ska band, which formed just three years ago. The Bullbuckers might be considered a bona fide Delaware supergroup—they’re made up of bits and pieces from a few of the area’s most well-regarded acts. Frontman Tarzanin was a founding member of party band legends Fat Daddy Has Been and Diatribe. Poole defected from reggae heroes Spokey Speaky, and saxophonist Dave Faga most recently played with Mad Sweet Pangs. The band performed its first live showcase at the 2009 Delaware Music Festival in Dewey Beach. Just a few months later, they were winners at the Spark Summer Music Series. Although that original lineup has flipped over twice (Tarzanin has been the band’s only constant), the Bullbuckers’ musical mission has remained laser-focused. They are ostensibly a ska band, but the players are quick to dismiss any association to ska’s gimmicky and brief revival of the mid-‘90s. continued on page xx
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“Our sound…it’s retro,” Tarzanin says. “We’ve been called a love letter to Jamaican folk music.” Tarzanin mother is from Panama and his grandfather from Cuba, so he grew up absorbing the sounds of Latin and Caribbean music. Ska, which is known to most American audiences by its use of brass horns, rapid-fire upbeats and walking bass lines (as well as optional zoot suits and chains), traces its roots to the 1950s Jamaica, where it paved the way for rocksteady and reggae. “What we try to shoot for is the roots of the music,” Politowski says. “The Motown, the soul of that particular style.” The band owes its distinctive sound to its tight rhythm section and Tarzanin’s soaring and steady vocals. But the Bullbuckers’ best musical weapon is its dynamic horn section. Driven by Faga, veteran trumpeter Jim Miller, as well as Kevin Hutter, Steve Sharp and Zach Scudlark, the Bullbuckers’ horns blast audiences with what Tarzanin refers to as a “wall of sound.” Together, the ingredients make for an instant party, Poole says. “Reggae provides you with a platform on which to dance, if you so choose,” Poole says. “Ska is like: dance. It’s a command.” Their electric live show quickly generated accolades and word-of-mouth for the Bullbuckers. In a few years they’ve served as opening acts for English Beat, the Toasters, the Wailers, Trombone Shorty, Robert Randolph, and many more. They took home “Best Band” and “Best Live Band” in WSTW’s 2012 Hometown Hero awards. Mark Rogers, who hosts the two-hour Hometown Heroes show (and hands out the “Homies”), says the Bullbuckers excel both musically and professionally. “Kevin of course is a great ringleader,” he says. “He is something that’s rare in the music scene: He has a knack for music, as well as the marketing and networking. He’s always out there promoting the band and getting them into things like Summer Music Series, Musikarmageddon, and Ram-Jam.” The Bullbuckers—whose name derives from a Jamaican word describing someone stubborn enough to butt a bull— also excel in the booth. The band released their debut LP, When Push Comes to Shove, earlier this year. “We’ve been really surprised by the response to the album,” Tarzanin says. “It got picked up by Pandora Radio, which accepts something like less than three percent of submissions.” While they thrive in a recording studio (“I could live in there,” Politowski says), the ‘Buckers make live performances a priority, with frequent stops at Dogfish Head, the Deer Park, Home Grown Café, and more. “Their music definitely has that ska influence, but also enough of an accessible pop influence,” Rogers says. “That’s why they’re a great party band.” Wes Davis, a Dover-area musician and music promoter, helped book a few of the band’s initial performances. He was instantly impressed with their musicianship and their “infectious vibe.” “They were very energetic,” Davis says. “Very fresh and unique in a way that I think appeals to a lot of different kinds of people. I keep using the word unique to describe them, but there are just so many bands that do the same songs the same ways. Their music really stands out in the crowd.” Come June, that crowd will get a whole lot bigger.
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elaware’s biggest battle of the bands, Musikarmageddon, once again is set to take center stage for the next five months. The Musikarmageddon 2012 Launch Party is set for Kelly’s Logan House on Friday, May 18, from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. The party will feature live performances from last year’s winner—Deadbeatz, Inc.—as well as two previous winners: New Sweden and Josten Swingline. Between acts at the show, the First Round schedule for Musikarmageddon 2012 will be announced. At press time for the May issue, nearly 40 area bands had entered the competition. Based on online voting results, 12 of those bands will be selected to play. During a series of live shows at the Logan House from now through August 16, four of the 12 competing bands will earn a spot at the Musikarmageddon Finals at the baby grand on Sept. 22. Dave Casey, lead singer for Deadbeatz, says last year’s win was “very vindicating.” “We certainly have gotten more gigs as a result,” he says, “which means less solicitation on our part and more invitations to play. That’s been nice.” Says Tim Crowley, general manager of the Logan House, “Kelly’s has been supporting local, live music for over 50 years. It’s near and dear to our hearts, and Musikarmageddon has been a great format to expose our guests to the abundance of great musicians in the tri-state area.” This is fifth year that Out & About has been a Musikarmageddon partner along with Miller Lite, Kelly’s Logan House, and 23rd Century Audio, Lighting & Video. However, the competition actually started six years ago as a one-day event at The Grand. We are so pleased with the success of Musikarmageddon and the ongoing partnership with Out & About,” says Steve Bailey, Executive Director of The Grand. “Now in its sixth season, Musikarmageddon has grown into the preeminent battle of the bands competition in the region, and The Grand is proud to give these artists the visibility and attention they deserve.” — Out & About 53
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Thu 17 – Cabinet with MiZ Fri 18 – Mad Sweet Pangs Sat 19 – The Blackwell Solution presents Point Blank Wed 23 – The Steel Wheels with The Lawsuits Thu 24 – Ryan Tennis & the Clubhouse Band And Up the Chain Sat 26 – Hymn for Her with Jacopo de Nicola Thu 31 – The Teetotallers
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and more. An expanded campground in a beautiful setting, vending, and a late night amplified stage set-up will be new to the festival. A special kids program, LambJam, will provide expanded fun for the little jammers. Among the bands that will appear: New Sweden, BullBuckers, Universal Funk Order, Mad-Sweet Pangs, Fat Daddy Has Been, The Splashing Pearls, and more. For more info and a full lineup, visit ramjamming.com — Out & About
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Expect lines snaking out the door and onto the sidewalk on Cinco de Mayo, as Santa Fe offers unique Mexican beers, along with bar, margarita, and food specials. Hours for Newark are 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Wilmington 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Newark: santafemexicangrill.net Wilmington: santafewilmington.com
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Ruddertowne, 124 Dickinson St., Dewey Beach On Cinco de Mayo, bring the kids to Que Pasa for activities from 1-6 p.m. They can play in the bounce house, enjoy snow cones, create spin art, and make Pucker Powder candy art. For the adults: $3.50 Sol beers all day and a 5 to 8 p.m. acoustic performance by a Mexican Troubadour soloist. ruddertowneusa.com
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May 2012 volume 3, issue 11
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Grand Prix Weekend
Contributing Editor Bob Yearick
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Advertising Sales Jim Hunter Miller Marie Graham
World-class cyclists, six-block street festival, Delaware’s first Gran Fondo. Grand Prix 2012 is bigger than ever.
8 Recreation Ready, Set, Run Delaware’s only marathon draws from around the world. By Krista Connor
9 Art Stuff Just Kidding
Project Manager Christine Serio
Contributing Writers Josephine Eccel, Carol Kipp, Michelle Kramer-Fitzgerald, Larry Nagengast, Scott Pruden, Christine Serio
Contributing Photographers Joe del Tufo, Tim Hawk Les Kipp, Matt Urban
From Peanut Butter & Jams to Rock Your World, spring offers plenty of family-friendly options. By Michelle Kramer-Fitzgerald
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ART IS IN - EXHIBITS OPENING & CLOSING THIS MONTH Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts
• Emily Hermant New Work opens May 25 • New Works by the Dufala Brothers thru May 13 • Rebecca Mutaugh’s Intimate Constructions thru May 20 302.656.6466 • 200 South Madison Street
DuPont Theatre • 302.656.4401
Delaware Art Museum 2301 Kentmere Parkway • 302.571.9590
THURSDAY, MAY 17TH Cabinet • World Cafe Live at The Queen 500 N. Market St. • 302.994.1400
SUNDAY, MAY 6TH Grace Kelly: Saxaphonist
Market Street Music Noontime Concert Series: Center City Chorale
Christina Cultural Arts Center 705 N. Market St. • 302.652.0101
• Olga Dmytrenko Exhibit May 4 - May 25 302.577.8278 • 820 N. French St.
First & Central Presbyterian • 1101 N. Market St.
MONDAY, MAY 7TH
New Candlelight Comedy Club 2208 Millers Rd. • 302.475.2313
UK “Night After Night”
The Station Gallery
• Louise Clearfield’s Mix - New Paintings May 4 - May 25 302.654.8638 • 3922 Kennett Pike
World Cafe Live at The Queen • 302.994.1400
FRIDAY, MAY 18TH
TUESDAY, MAY 8TH
A Bag of Hammers thru May 20 Theatre N at Nemours • 302.571.4699
Blue Rocks vs Lynchburg Hillcats
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Flight Club Tuesdays 5:30pm-7:30pm Chelsea Tavern • 821 North Market Street Uncorked: Wine, Objects & Tradition thru Jan 5 • Winterthur 5105 Kennett Pike • 800.448.3883
WEDNESDAY, MAY 2 ND George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic World Cafe Live at The Queen • 302.994.1400
Selling Sounds: The Commercial Revolution in American Music Hagley • 200 Hagley Rd. • 302.658.2400
thru May 10 Frawley Stadium 801 Shipyard Drive • 302.777.5722
A Separation thru May 20
WEDNESDAY, MAY 9 TH
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18TH Theatre N at Nemours • 302.571.4699
WEDNESDAY, MAY 9 THReadings Mary Page Evans Poetry
SUNDAY, MAY 20 TH
Delaware Art Museum 2301 Kentmere Parkway • 302.571.9590
Bright Lights, Big ART DCCA • 200 S. Madison St.
THURSDAY, MAY 10 TH
Cathedral Choir School’s Student Piano Recital
Bronze Radio Return
World Cafe Live at The Queen 500 N Market Street • 302.994.1400
Cathedral of St. John • 10 Concord Ave. 302.654.6279
Market Street Music : Duos for Organ & Harpsichord
Community Mitzvah Day
First & Central Presbyterian • 1101 N. Market St.
Siegel Jewish Community Center 101 Garden of Eden Rd • 302.478.5660
Party on the Patio
benefiting Supporting Kidds Vicmead Hunt Club • 302.235.5544
DCAD’s 6th Annual Scholarship Gala World Cafe Live at The Queen• 302.622.8867
Wilmington Arthritis Walk
Dravo Plaza • Riverfront Wilmington
FRIDAY, MAY 11TH
WEDNESDAY, MAY 23RD
Monsieur Lazhar thru May 13
First & Central Presbyterian • 1101 N. Market St.
Epicurean Delights: Eastern Shore Celebration
Theatre N at Nemours • 302.571.4699
PALEFACE • World Cafe Live at The Queen
Green Room at the Hotel du Pont 11th & Market Streets • 302.594.3154
National Public Gardens Day
500 N. Market St. • 302.994.1400
Mt. Cuba Center • 302.239.4244
FRIDAY, MAY 4TH
Saving Face
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18TH Theatre N at Nemours
Owl Prowl • Brandywine Creek State Park 41 Adams Road • 302.655.5740
Alternatives Handmade Market
DCCA • 200 S. Madison St. • 302.576.2135
11th & Tatnall Streets • 302.571.4699
The Steel Wheels
The Perfect Family thru May 13
World Cafe Live at The Queen 500 N Market Street • 302.994.1400
Theatre N at Nemours • 302.571.4699
Art on the Town
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DCM Speedway thru June 18
Boy thru May 6 • Theatre N at Nemours 11th & Tatnall Streets • 302.571.4699
Delaware Children’s Museum 550 Justison St. • 302.654.2340
Get the Led Out
Mother’s Day Tea at the Cauffiel House Bellevue State Park 800 Carr Road • 302.761.6963
World Cafe Live at The Queen • 302.994.1400
The Kid w/ a Bike thru May 6
11th & Tatnall Streets • 302.571.4699
FRIDAY, MAY 25TH We Have a Pope thru May 27 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18TH Theatre N at Nemours 11th & Tatnall Streets • 302.571.4699
SATURDAY, MAY 26 TH
Rodger Delaney - Record Release
Theatre N at Nemours • 302.571.4699
Guided Canoe Trip
World Cafe Live at The Queen 500 N Market Street • 302.994.1400
Suzzette Ortiz
Christina Cultural Arts Center 705 N. Market St. • 302.652.0101 World Cafe Live at The Queen • 302.994.1400
500 N. Market St. • 302.994.1400
World Cafe Live at The Queen • 302.994.1400
thru May 5 • Arden Gild Hall 2126 The Highway • 302.475.3126
Wilmington Jazz Musicians Alliance
Point Blank • World Cafe Live at The Queen
Yoga & Beer Tasting & May 22
Ardensingers present The Mikado
Various Locations Buses leave 5:45pm from the DCCA, making the last return at approx. 8:30pm 302.576.2135 • 200 S. Madison Street
Barn at Flintwoods 205 Center Meeting Rd. • 302.594.4544
First & Central Presbyterian • 1101 N. Market St.
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Market Street Music Noontime Concert Series: Juniper Trio
Brandywine Baroque: Dumont Concerts thru May 20
Market Street Music Festival Concert: Brahms & Friends
The Wedding Singer thru May 20 New Candlelight Theatre 2208 Millers Rd. • 302.475.2313
Brandywine Creek State Park 41 Adams Road • 302.655.5740
Tea in Trinity Vicinity
1017 N. Monroe St. • 302.571.1754
Hymn for Her
World Cafe Live at The Queen 500 N Market Street • 302.994.1400
SUNDAY, MAY 13
SATURDAY, MAY 5TH Cinderella thru May 6
Delaware Children’s Theatre • 302.655.1014
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Gospel Blast 2012
The GrandMothers of Invention
Mother’s Day Fundraiser
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Brandywine Creek State Park 41 Adams Road • 302.655.5740
Mother’s Day Brunch
Green Room at the Hotel du Pont 11th & Market Streets • 302.594.3154
World Cafe Live at The Queen • 302.994.1400
Monthly Birdwalk
World Cafe Live at The Queen 500 N Market Street • 302.994.1400
David Bromberg Big Band • The Grand 818 N. Market Street • 800.37.GRAND
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Andrea Martin: Final Days! Everything Must Go! thru May 20
World Labyrinth Day
Mezzanine Gallery
THURSDAY, MAY 3
TUESDAY, MAY 15TH
Sisters on a Mission Fundraiser Luncheon • Crystal Ballroom 728 Philadelphia Pike • 302.762.9016
WEDNESDAY, MAY 30 TH TH FRIDAY, MAY 25Sgt. Deconstructing Peppers WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18TH Theatre N at Nemours
11th & Tatnall Streets • 302.571.4699
benefiting the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition Woodside Creamery • 1310 Little Baltimore Rd. 302.239.9847
MUSIC
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FOOD & DRINK
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WHAT’S ‘IN’ FOR
MAY 2012
MUSIC
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
FOOD & DRINK
NOW - SATURDAY, MAY 12
FRI, MAY 4 - THURS, MAY 31
SATURDAYS IN MAY, 10AM-4PM
EVERY SATURDAY, 4PM-7:30PM
CTC presents Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson
Matt Urban: Abandoned New Orleans Six Flags
Historic Autos
Jazz Jam Session
OperaDelaware Studios • 4 S. Poplar St. bitly.com/GXWUAL
Poppycock Tattoo • 115 West 8th Street 302.543.7973 • bitly.com/GXWVEM
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library 5105 Kennett Pike • 800.448.3883 bitly.com/H16RCS
Nomad Bar 905 N. Orange Street • 302.655.8800 bitly.com/H173lK
SUNDAY, MAY 6
SUN, MAY 6 - SAT, MAY 12
E/O WEDNESDAY, 12PM
FRIDAY, MAY 11, 8PM
Point-to-Point
OperaDelaware presents The Gershwin's Porgy & Bess
Lunchtime Concert Series
XPN welcomes Dar Williams
The Grand • 818 North Market Street 800.37.GRAND • bitly.com/GXXv5B
Bellevue State Park 800 Carr Road • 302.761.6963 bitly.com/H17vjH
World Cafe Live at the Queen 500 N. Market St. • 302.994.1400 bitly.com/H18AIv
SUNDAY, MAY 13, 10AM-3:30PM
TUE, MAY 15 - SUN, MAY 20
FRI, MAY 18 - SAT, MAY 19
FRI, MAY 18 - SUN, MAY 20
Wild About Moms!
Andrea Martin: Final Days!
Brandywine Zoo 1001 North Park Drive • 302.571.7747 bitly.com/GXXDSB
DuPont Theatre 11th & Market Streets • 302.656.4401 bitly.com/GXXIpl
Delaware Symphony Orchestra presents Reflections The Grand • 818 N. Market St. 800.37.GRAND • bitly.com/GXXNJA
USA Cycling National Racing Calendar Event Various Locations bitly.com/H180ub
SATURDAY, MAY 19, 7:30PM
SATURDAY, MAY 19, 8PM
SUNDAY, MAY 20, 7PM
FRIDAY, MAY 25, 8PM
Art in the Dark
Lukas Nelson and the Promise of the Real
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library 5105 Kennett Pike • 800.448.3883 bitly.com/H18fFH
Sleepover at the DCCA 200 S. Madison Street • 302.656.6466 bitly.com/GXXT49
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Arden Gild Hall • 2126 The Highway 302.475.3126 • bitly.com/H1b0H2
Wilmington Grand Prix
MacHomer
Peek-a-Boo Revue
The Grand 818 N. Market St. • 800.37.GRAND bitly.com/H18v7C
World Cafe Live at the Queen 500 North Market Street • 302.994.1400 bit.ly/Hu87gP
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RIDING HIGH
Wilmington Grand Prix has grown into a major showcase for the City‌ and now the Brandywine Valley
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ilmington Renaissance Corporation had high hopes when it established the Wilmington Grand Prix in September of 2007. Five-and -a-half years later, the bike race and street festival is living up to those lofty expectations. The 2011 Grand Prix was a coming-out party for the event as a record 20,500 people turned out for Saturday’s main day of activities. Commented Ron Morris, former finance director for the City of Wilmington, “That’s the most people I’ve seen on Market Street since the ‘60s.” And though the event is free, attendance means revenue. Since 2010, the Grand Prix has generated more than $1.6 million dollars in economic impact for the Greater Wilmington community, with last year’s races drawing 575 competitors from 30 states and 10 countries. It has also put Delaware on the national pro cycling map
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as this year’s event, set for May 18-20, is one of only 17 races on USA Cycling’s National Criterium Calendar. The NCC is the most prestigious criterium calendar in the country and features races from Tampa, Fla. to Boise Idaho. The race series culminates on Sept. 23 with the TD Bank Mayor’s Cup in Boston. USA Cycling team and individual national champions are declared at the conclusion of that race. “The Grand Prix has arrived as one of the premiere [NCC] events on the East Coast,” says Joe Jefferson, a veteran race announcer who will once again return to call this year’s event, along with nationally-known announcer Richard Fries. “I look forward to announcing at this event, simply because I know that the crowds will be big and enthusiastic. I also know that the streets will be jammed full of activities.” ►
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“We’re very impressed with the development of the Wilmington Grand Prix,” says Micah Rice, USA Cycling’s Managing Director of National Events. “The organizers have worked very hard to facilitate strong corporate and community support, which has helped it become one of the target stops on the nation’s premier cycling calendar.” The action opens on Friday, May 18, with the return of the Monkey Hill Time Trial, a 3.2-mile race against the clock through Wilmington’s Brandywine Park, a course made famous by the Tour DuPont. Youth racers from the Cadence Cycling Foundation will kick off the racing at 4 p.m., followed by amateurs, then pros. Simultaneous with the races, hundreds of volunteers from Chase will be stuffing backpacks with food and school supplies. Those backpacks will be distributed to Wilmington schools. Saturday’s activities will see men’s amateur racing in the morning. The official kick-off is at noon with the Food Bank of Delaware’s 2nd annual Parade to Fight Hunger. Youth races will immediately follow with the Grand Prix Women’s Pro Race set for 2 p.m. and the Grand Prix Men’s Pro Race at 3:45 p.m. All day, however, Wilmington’s Downtown turns into a street festival with activities planned from 5th street to Rodney Square. Most activities are free, including giant slides, rock walls, obstacle courses, moon bounces, BMX stunt shows and more. Downtown restaurants capitalize on the captive audience with course-side cafés at World Café Live, Cavanaugh’s, Chelsea Tavern, Ernest & Scott Taproom and Orillas Tapas Bar. “Last year was hands down our best Saturday on Market Street,” says Chelsea Tavern general manager Joe Van Horn. “It’s one of those days that Market Street comes to life and shows what Market Street can be.” On Sunday things move to the Delaware Art Museum, where Governor Jack Markell will lead the 2nd annual Governor’s Ride. The ride will feature a scenic 15-mile trek through Rockford Park and the grounds of Hagley Museum and Library and Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library. It will finish with a party in the sculpture garden at the Delaware Art Museum. For the more adventuresome rider, this year’s Grand Prix is introducing Delaware’s first Gran Fondo. The term means “big ride” in Italian and this ride certainly is. The inaugural WGP Gran Fondo will follow the Governor’s Ride course through Winterthur, then continue on a scenic yet challenging ride through Brandywine Valley, providing riders with unprecedented access to Hagley, Winterthur and Mt. Cuba Center. The ride is 100 kilometers (62 miles) in distance, with timed climbs through Hagley and Mt. Cuba. A souvenir cycling jersey will be awarded to all those who participate. Proceeds from both rides benefit the Food Bank of Delaware. “The Gran Fondo is a way to engage the recreational cyclists and bring them to Delaware to showcase our attractions and great cycling terrain,” says Julie Miro Wenger of Event Allies, event manager for the Grand Prix. “We already have riders from nine states, including one from as far away as Alaska. It’s bicycle tourism, and we feel Delaware is well positioned to grow as a riding destination.” “We’re excited to see [the Grand Prix] grow to an even more exciting cycling event as well as a chance for families to enjoy the city in such a unique way,” says Carrie Gray, Managing Director of Wilmington Renaissance Corporation. “This event is not only a thrilling sporting event, but an amazing way to showcase our downtown,” adds Mayor James Baker. For details on Grand Prix Weekend, visit wilmgrandprix.com.
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hree thousand participants, hailing from 41 states and five countries, are expected to race in Delaware’s Ninth Annual Marathon and Relay on Sunday, May 13. The event will take place at the Tubman Garrett Riverfront Park between 7 and 10 a.m. It consists of a marathon—26.2 miles—a 13.1-mile half marathon, a four-person relay covering 6.55 miles per runner, and an eight-person 3.275-mile relay per runner. Operations director Joel Schiller expects a heavy contingent of local and regional runners as well as people from throughout the U. S. and several other countries. This year, participants are expected from Japan, India, Italy, Ireland and Canada. Although marathons have been held since the 1970s in Delaware City, Lewes, and Middletown, those races eventually fizzled out. None were in operation when the Delaware Marathon Running Festival was formed in 2003, after a man from Texas called Gov. Ruth Ann Minner’s office and asked, “Why doesn’t Delaware have a marathon?” That man, Steve Boone, turned out to be an organizer from a group called 50 States Marathon Club, in which runners aim to complete a marathon in all 50 states. “At that time, Delaware was the only state in the country that didn’t have one,” Schiller says. After the call, the marathon was formed with the help of Boone and his wife, Paula, race director Wayne Kursh, and Schiller. The first year fewer than 100 participants were expected, but the organizers were thrilled with a turnout of 1,200. This year, Schiller expects a mix of runners, from young, new participants to seasoned racers who have completed more 100 marathons. Ages are expected to range from 18 to 82. “It’s gonna be a crazy scene with 3,000 runners down along the Wilmington Riverfront,” Schiller says. For a list of fees, sponsors and times, visit the website at delawaremarathon.org. — Krista Connor
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‘Art Stuff' For the Kids and You! By Michelle Kramer-Fitzgerald Student Lauren Foraker rocks out at a recent Music School performance
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s the school year winds down and before summer activities are in full swing, parents often search for things to engage the kids (at
least that’s what I’m told by friends who are parents). Luckily, the Arts in Wilmington offer a bevy of familyfriendly and affordable options. Here are a few for you and the young ones to enjoy, before they scurry off to Camp Parenta-Needa-Breaka.
The Music School of Delaware’s tagline is “Music Excellence for Everyone”—a claim it absolutely lives up to! In May, the music school presents two family-friendly concerts that will surely bring down the respective houses. On Saturday, May 12, as part of its Cultural Crossroads series, the school powers up Rock My World —a decade-by-decade tour of rock ‘n’ roll from the ‘50s through the ‘90s, performed by music school students and faculty, and local musicians John Faye and Noelle Picara. Then on Monday, May 14, bring the family to A Concert of Music Excellence for Everyone! held in the Grand Opera House. The multifaceted performance features some of the school’s most accomplished students of every age—including Suzuki Academy students, youth and adult chamber ensembles, the Delaware Women’s Chorus, and Delaware Children’s Chorus. This program also celebrates the winners of the Delaware Concerto Competition for Young Musicians and culminates in a dynamic performance by the Wilmington Community Orchestra. Tickets for this amazing showcase are only $10 and can be reserved by calling the school at 762.1132.
Beatles & Bubblegum
Lolly Hopwood and the Let’s Play Today Bunch
Justin Roberts and The Not Ready for Naptime Players
Events for all ages at the Queen are no secret. But did you know that nearly every weekend (September through May) they cater to kiddies and those who adore them? Peanut Butter & Jams is the wildly popular, weekly children’s music series offered at Upstairs Live. Doors open at 11 a.m. with shows at 11:30 that feature musicians with fun names like Beatles & Bubblegum (Saturday, May 5), Justin Roberts and The Not Ready for Naptime Players (Sunday, May 13—Mother’s Day) and Lolly Hopwood and the Let’s Play Today Bunch (Saturday, May 26). Perhaps you caught the performance by my favorite April artist, Diaper Full of Poopie. Adult tickets are only $10, tickets for children ages 1-12 are $7, and kids under age 1 get in free. Best of all (again, as reported by a friend): “I love that I can take my family to a wonderful children’s show but kick back and enjoy a beer while I’m there!” ‘Nuff said? Buy tickets online at http://queentickets. worldcafelive.com or call the Queen at 994.1400.
Wilmington Children’s Chorus
One of Wilmington’s greatest family-oriented treasures, The Wilmington Children’s Chorus, celebrates a landmark—its 10th Anniversary—this year. The chorus, known as “The Singing Ambassadors of Wilmington,” is a multicultural group sponsored by the City of Wilmington as a project of Cityfest. It began with only 20 singers and has grown to a 120-member, internationally traveled ensemble that performs in over 10 languages and collaborates with the likes of DSO and OperaDelaware. WCC will kick off the anniversary celebration with a “Greatest Hits” concert featuring audience and choir favorites of the past 10 years. The performance, to be held the third weekend in May, will include all 120 members (ages 8-18) singing classical, musical theater, jazz, spirituals and world music selections. Complete details at www. WilmingtonChildrensChorus.org. I hope this gives you parents some interesting ideas to consider as you prepare for the start of (what I’ve heard is) the kids’ favorite time of year. Enjoy your family Art-ventures! 9
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RIVERFRONT WILMINGTON PHOTO CONTEST THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUBMISSIONS! The four finalists’ photos will be printed in the June issue of Out & About Magazine, followed by the Grand Prize winner in July’s issue.
Blue Rocks Vs. Salem Red Sox May 1-3 Frawley Stadium Please visit: www.BlueRocks.com for more information on game times and promotions. 10th Annual NAMI Delaware Walk Saturday, May 5 Race begins at 10:00am Dravo Plaza Family Marsh Trek Saturday, May 5, 10:00 – 11:30 am Lace up your sneakers for an hour long hike into the rarely traversed North Marsh and create your own blend of trail DuPont Environmental Education Center 2012 Superstars in Education Recognition Dinner Monday, May 7, 4:45pm – 8:30pm DE State Chamber of Commerce’s celebration for business and education leaders. Visit: www.dscc.com/chamber/ superstars_in_education. Chase Center Blue Rocks Vs. Lynchburg Hillcats May 8-10 Frawley Stadium Please visit: www.BlueRocks.com for more information on game times and promotions. Annual Arts & Business Partners Breakfast Tuesday, May 8, 7:30am – 9am Network with area business leaders and hear remarks by Michael S. Purzycki who has served as the Riverfront Development Corporation’s Executive Director since the organization was staffed in April of 1996. He has been personally involved in the planning, acquisition of land, and development of more than 900 million dollars of public and private investment during this time. www.TheDCCA.org Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts
9th Annual Christiana Care Health System Delaware Marathon Running Festival Sunday, May 12 Visit www.delawaremarathon.org for more information! Tubman Garrett Park Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson Through May 12 It’s irreverent, loud, political, fun, and it’s what all the critically acclaimed cool kids are doing this spring. See what happens live when America’s seventh president is reinvented as a rock god hell-bent on creating a government for the people, by the people – and how well that works out. City Theater Company Pirate Sail Saturday, May 12, 11:00am – 12:30pm and Sunday, May 13, 10:00 – 11:30am Ahoy Mateys! Visit the Kalmar Nyckel, the Tall Ship of Delaware. Landlubbers -- come walk the plank of this authentic seagoing re-creation of a 17th Century Dutch pinnace. Join our captain and a crew of salty pirates for a festive experience on the high seas! www.KalmarNyckel.org Kalmar Nyckel 2nd Annual Camino Latino 5K and 1.5 Mile Fun walk Thursday, May 17 Race begins at 6:30pm Dravo Plaza Blue Rocks Vs. Myrtle Beach Pelicans May 18-20 Frawley Stadium Please visit: www.BlueRocks.com for more information on game times and promotions.
Art In The Dark DCCA Sleepover! Saturday, May 19, 7:30pm through Sunday, May 20, 10:00am The DCCA is offering its first ever artinfused sleepover! Help weave a glow-in-thedark web in the lobby, go on a flashlight tour of the galleries, and snuggle up to a great movie in front of the big screen. www.TheDCCA.org Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts Bright Lights, Big ART Sunday, May 20, 12:00pm – 3:00pm Be inspired by the sights and sounds of the big city! Using geometric forms children will work with a DCCA Teaching Artist to make a city of their own, and then make a BOOM with other families as we make your world come to life with sound! www.The DCCA.org Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts 2012 Delaware Arthritis Walk Sunday, May 20 Walk begins at 11:00am Dravo Plaza Blue Rocks Vs. Potomac Nationals May 21-23 Frawley Stadium Please visit: www.BlueRocks.com for more information on game times and promotions. 4th Race for a Better Delaware: First In Service 5K Friday, March 27 Race begins at 9:00am Big Fish Grill on the Riverfront
7th Girls on the Run Delaware 5K Saturday, May 19th Race begins at 8:30am Dravo Plaza 3rd Annual Chimes Stride for Awareness 1K and 3K Saturday, May 19th Stride begins at 4:00pm Dravo Plaza
12 . Life on the Riverfront
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MAY COMING EVENTS 1...................................................................................................Two-riffic Tuesday 2..................................................................................................Wacky Wednesday 3................................................Teacher Appreciation Night / “As Seen on TV” Night University of Delaware Sports Management Night 8.............................................Two-riffic Tuesday / Salem County Community Night 9...............................................Wacky Wednesday / Cecil County Community Night 10...Blue Rocks Logo Baseballs / Chimes Night / Delaware Nurses Association Night Kennett Square Community Night / Tribute to Toilet Paper 18...............................Fireworks Friday! / Eugene “The Diamond Geek” Appearance Blue Rocks Junior Dance Team Performance / Geek Night 19...............................................................................................Ghostbusters Night 20.................................Sunday Funday / In Kids Day / Thomas the Tank Engine Day 21......................................................................$1 Hot Dogs/ Italian Heritage Night 22............................REGGY! Appearance/ Two-riffic Tuesday / Greek Heritage Night
2012 SEASON Ticket Game Plans starting at $42 Corporate Picnics Corporate Group Outings Cafe Rentals Luxury Suite Rentals Blue Rocks Youth Kid’s Club Birthday Parties Youth Team Parties
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NOTES LOMA Expansion LOMA Coffee has a history of success with the neighborhood coffee house at the corner of Third and Market streets. The breakfast and lunch spot expanded in April to include the LOMA Lounge. The popular corner venue doubled its size with the addition of the lounge, which can accommodate musical acts and create an even larger gathering space. LOMA Coffee has a mission at “the intersection of caffeine and inspiration, a place where the city’s creative minds come together to connect, refresh and smooth out the wrinkles of daily life.” LOMA Coffee is located at 239 N. Market St. For more information, visit lomacoffee.com or call 384-8494.
New Studio on Market Last month, two photographers decided to move their business from Wilmington’s Little Italy to Market Street. Luigi Ciuffetelli and Scott Hewitt have more than 14 years of business experience in Wilmington. In April, they moved their photography studios to the fourth floor of 605 N. Market St. and held a grand opening in conjunction with the Art Loop on Friday, April 13. The location is what used to be the Crosby Hill Department store, built in the late 1800s. Ciuffetelli and Hewitt renovated the space with recycled and salvaged materials. For more information, visit www.luigic. com or scotthewitt.com.
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New Parking, Ticketing Reforms Set for Wilmington Wilmington Mayor James M. Baker recently announced parking and ticketing reforms designed to make the City’s systems more transparent and user-friendly, and to provide parking opportunities for citizens in residential and business areas. The mayor said parking enforcement is necessary for several reasons: to keep vehicles moving in and out of parking spaces, thus supporting the flow of commerce; to ensure that people living in neighborhoods can park near their residences; and to ensure that transportation routes are not blocked when emergency vehicles or City sanitation vehicles need to navigate dense neighborhoods.
“The announcements and other parking and ticketing reforms announced previously this year should demonstrate to citizens that government officials are listening to legitimate concerns and will take action when necessary to reform Wilmington’s parking and ticketing programs,” said the Mayor. Reforms include: The Mayor will send City Council legislation that will establish a discount for early payment of parking tickets. The program will offer a $10 discount to any citizen who pays a $40 parking ticket within 48 hours of when the citation was issued. The discount applies only to payments made in person at the Redding City/ County Building on French Street and online at www.Wilmingtonparking.com. The discount does not apply to payments made by mail. • As of April 1, the City stopped issuing tickets to vehicles that park in a street cleaning zone once the street cleaning process is completed. • Beginning April 2, Wilmington’s Office of Civil Appeals began mailing an acknowledgement letter to citizens who have chosen to protest or appeal a ticket. • As a further reform, the Office of Civil Appeals is processing appeals more quickly and is operating on a 30-day turnaround in order to respond more efficiently to citizens who protest a ticket. • The City’s Parking Enforcement Office has begun a pilot program, “On Vehicle Notification,” to inform vehicle owners when they are approaching the $200 threshold that will result in their vehicles being “booted.” • The City has revised the first “Notification of Parking Ticket” letter that is mailed to a vehicle owner within seven days of a ticket being issued. Besides stating the reason, date and time of the violation, the letter lists the options available to the citizen to either pay the ticket or appeal. • The City has revised its temporary parking permit program to prohibit a citizen from obtaining a parking pass for at least seven days after the initial seven-day pass has expired. The new rule was established after the City determined that citizens were abusing the temporary parking pass program. This program was originally established to allow visitors and health care professionals to park in a residential parking zone without a residential sticker. (The City also offers a temporary parking
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pass program for construction vehicles and other vendors who offer in-home services. This is managed by the City’s Department of Licenses and Inspections, 576.3030). • New informational labels for parking meters have been ordered and will soon be applied to all meters throughout the City. The stickers will include the following information: two-hour parking limitation at meters Monday through Friday; no enforcement on Saturdays and Sundays; parking rates; hours that parking enforcement officers are on patrol, and instructions on how to report a broken meter. • Mayor Baker also soon will send legislation to City Council to establish a Wilmington Parking Regulation Council to advise the Mayor and Council on parking and ticketing concerns. For details and previously established revisions, visit wilmingtonde.gov. Delaware Marathon Returns The Christiana Care Health System Delaware Marathon Running Festival, presented by New Balance Brandywine & Christiana, Anesthesia Services P.A., the Mid Atlantic Dairy Association, and Discover Bank, returns to the City on Sunday, May 13, for a ninth year. All races begin at 7 a.m. sharp at Tubman Garrett Riverfront Park on the Riverfront. This year, the event has the largest field ever—3,000 runners in four concurrent events. That includes 700 marathoners, 1,100 half marathoners, 800 Four-Person Relay Marathon runners, and 400 EightPerson Relay Marathon runners. Also, the family-friendly Run 1, 4 Fun!—a onemile fun run and walk, sponsored by Novo Nordisk, returns, bringing hundreds of elementary aged children to the Riverfront on the Saturday before the marathon. Proceeds from the 2012 Marathon will go to: the Helen Graham Cancer Center; Christiana Care’s Center for Heart and Vascular Health; LLS Team in Training; Girls on the Run; Epilepsy Foundation of Delaware; Families with Muscular Spinal Atrophy; Mike Clark Legacy Foundation, and many other local organizations and charities. The Delaware Marathon has donated more than $100,000 to charity in its eightyear history. For more information, visit delawaremarathon.org.
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s you can see from this month’s cover story, the Wilmington Grand Prix is back. The event will take place from Friday, May 18, to Sunday, May 20. It’s a weekend of pro and amateur cycling—family fun and more for everyone. Not a cyclist and you just want to hang out and watch? No problem. On May 18, the Monkey Hill Time Trial will have food and drinks for spectators looking to cheer on their favorites. The hot spot will be at the top of the hill—with a perfect view of the last leg up the cobblestone hill. On Saturday, you can watch pro and amateur men and women race along Market Street, join the Parade to Fight Hunger at noon, and participate in all of the free, family fun in the street festival. On Sunday, go to the Sculpture Garden of the Delaware Art Museum to send off the riders of the Gran Fondo and the Governor’s Ride, and be there for the after party. Are you into cycling, but not quite at the pro level yet? No worries. If you’re a competitive cyclist, why not join the Monkey Hill Time Trial and compare your time to national and international pros? If you’re into distance as opposed to speed, the Grand Fondo could be a great opportunity. The 62-mile trek will take you through 13 cultural attractions that you can’t typically see while riding a bike. If you are looking for something a bit shorter and more leisurely, check out the Second Annual Governor’s Ride, which also will explore some of the cultural attractions, but will be a much more manageable 15 miles. The proceeds from the registration fees for both the Gran Fondo and the Governor’s Ride will benefit the Food Bank of Delaware. For more details and to plan your weekend of cycling fun, visit www.wilmgrandprix.com.
Every month we feature a few of the staff’s favorite things that are happening in the city. Our favorites for February include: 1. LOMA Coffee has expanded with the LOMA Lounge at 239 Market St. 2. Terra Cafe and Grill at 721 King St. has an array of Mediterranean-inspired lunch items. You can grab and go or sit in the restaurant. 3. The PNC Building on Delaware Avenue is home to The Rat Pack Café. The swanky throwback spot is a great place to grab breakfast or lunch. 4. Isabella G boutique opened on Ninth Street.
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