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October 2012 | Vol. 25, No. 8 | outandaboutnow.com
FEATURES 13-37 UP CLOSE: FALL FEVER, FROM PUMPKIN TO PIGSKIN
Our passion for pumpkin. By Pam George Halloween around the world. Sports betting moves to Delaware’s bar scene—legally. By Matt Amis Area celebrities reveal their ‘go-to’ sandwich for the big game. Where to watch the game.
39-41 MOVIES
(Wall)Flower Power. New film explores the teen caste system. By Mark Fields The world’s films come to University of Delaware.
44 PEOPLE
UD’s legendary band leader Heidi Sarver. By Larry Nagengast
49-51 FOOD & DRINK
It helps to have friends in wine country. By John Murray Acclaimed Sixpoint craft beers arrive in Delaware. By Allan McKinley
53 O&A IN CHESAPEAKE CITY
A visit to this jewel on the C&D Canal. By Scott Pruden
63-66 NIGHTLIFE
Going Loopy. Wilmington celebrates 33rd Halloween Loop. By Krista Connor Fall Favorites: Blue Jean Ball and Eleganza spice up October. By Krista Connor On the cover: A group of gourds from Highland Orchards in Wilmington. Photo by Shawna Sneath
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WORD OF THE MONTH
Nefarious
Pronounced ni-′fer-ē- s, it’s an adjective meaning flagrantly wicked or impious: evil. e
Department of Redundancies Dept.
“It’s déjà vu all over again for former Eagle Kevin Kolb.” —Michael Harrington in the Philadelphia Inquirer. Harrington is one of those writers who tries to be cute, but in this case he’s just irritating. This tired phrase, stolen from Yogi Berra, should be retired. Use the correct term—déjà vu—and leave it at that, OK?
How long, oh Lord, how long?
(In which we feature misuse of that most maligned punctuation mark, the apostrophe.) Singer LeAnn Rimes tweeted this about her 30th birthday party: “I had a wonderful day full of peace with my friend’s and family.”
Media Watch
• Robert Lhulier, our food writer, spotted this online headline about the Olympics: “Mayor Salutes Britain's Glutinous Desire for Gold.” The word is gluttonous. “Glutinous” means sticky, gooey. • From a letter to The News Journal: “[Joe Booth] has become part of the elite click in Dover that think they know better than their constituents . . .” The word is clique, and this should have been corrected by TNJ editors so as not to embarrass the letter writer. • A reader sent in this sentence from a frontpage TNJ story on the Republican candidate for lieutenant governor: “It was her son’s autism that prompted she and her husband to start their business . . .” The reader, who prefers anonymity, asks, “How does this sound when you omit ‘and her husband’?”
• In another TNJ story on the Olympics, contributing writer Larry Nagenast spotted this: “ . . . an ice skater with his sites set on the 2018 Olympics.” “Enough with reign and rein,” says Larry, “let’s get sight, site and cite correct.” In this instance, of course, it should be sights.
Literally of the Month
Rosie O'Donnell, who recently suffered a heart attack, said she was “saved by a TV commercial. Literally.” A writer who submitted this item commented, “I’m trying to picture this.”
Eager vs. anxious
Many people use “anxious” when what they mean is “eager.” Sentences like “I'm anxious to get started before it rains” are fine, but “I’m anxious for Christmas to come so I can open my presents” are not. Anxious has a negative connotation, implying worry, anxiety. Eager is a positive, suggesting the speaker is looking forward to something with enthusiasm.
And finally . . .
Every presidential campaign inevitably provides fodder for “War.” Let’s start with Mitt Romney: “If you ask Ann and I what we’d give to break up just one more fight between the boys. . .” The Platitudinous One committed two errors in this one acceptance speech sentence. Should be “Ann and me.” (Would he say “If you ask I . . .?) and, since the Romneys have five sons, it would be “fight among the boys.”
BONUS WORD OF THE MONTH
Multifarious Pronounced mùlt férree ss, it’s an adjective meaning diverse: including parts, things, or people of many different kinds. e
Wherein we attempt, however futilely, to correct some of the most common errors in English usage By Bob Yearick
QUOTATION OF THE MONTH Kory Stamper, an editor for MerriamWebster, says “irregardless” really is a word due to “accumulated usage,” but “I’d rather stab my eyes out than use it.” “War” whole-heartedly agrees.
Seen a good (bad) one lately? Send your candidates to ryearick@ comcast.net
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Dan Healy and Dan Walsh at last year's Stash Bash, which raised almost $100,000 for Supporting Kidds.
Manly Mustaches for a Cause Supporting Kidds explores creative avenues to raise money for children grieving for lost loved ones By Krista Connor
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comical mustache-growing contest, rambunctious weekly check-ins at a local bar—all while raising money for grieving children and their families? If anyone knows how to utilize “fun” in fundraiser, it’s the guys from Supporting Kidds. Supporting Kidds is a Hockessin-based organization that has provided help and emotional healing for bereaved children and their families for the past 20 years by raising money and support from the community. Three years ago, president Dan Walsh and vice president Nate Bacon decided they needed a fresh form of fundraising. “We were looking for something a little different than our traditional fundraisers,” Bacon says. “Something that would broaden awareness of Supporting Kidds.” They brainstormed ideas such as bar crawls, beer pong tournaments, and softball games, but Bacon says those have all been done before. Then they came upon the mustache idea. “As we thought about it some more and started thinking of the happy hours and Stache Bash and all of the fun we could have—as well as the potential for embarrassment—we knew we had something good,” says Bacon. Walsh and Bacon coined the term “Mustaches for Kidds,” and since then, more than 100 guys have volunteered to grow bushy mustaches each year, and have raised almost $100,000 for the organization so far. This year’s five-week fundraiser kicked off on Sept. 27 at the Mustation Anticipation Happy Hour at Kelly’s
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Logan House in Wilmington. The mustache-flaunting men will continue to meet and measure progress weekly at the Logan House on Oct. 10, 24, and 30, and on Oct. 17 at Famous Tim’s Tavern, from 5:30 to 9 p. m. The climactic Stache Bash, where the men will celebrate the five weeks of growing, is on Nov. 7 at 5:30 p.m. at the Logan House. Walsh says M4K has increased recognition for Supporting Kidds, and that this fun and often embarrassing five weeks for mustache growers has been a vehicle of awareness for many people. “There is nothing so effective to begin a serious conversation about a cause close to your heart as a sweet stache,” says Walsh. “People will ask you ‘why?’ and it is a great segue to talk about the great work we do.” Supporting Kidds’ board member Bill Bowlsbey thinks a lot of people like the idea of helping the community, but don’t know how to engage. M4K helps people get involved because it’s a great conversation topic. “You have to tell your wife, parents, co-workers, and friends about this fantastic organization to justify that ‘70s stache look,” Bowlsbey says. “As a result, the awareness of the organization increases, the use of services increase, and that transition to ‘what more can I do’ happens.” Visit the website at supportingkidds.org to donate, get involved, and see upcoming events.
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f you want to make God laugh, tell him your plans.” Woody Allen is usually credited with this witticism, which implies that careful preparation often results in disaster. And nothing offers more potential for disaster than the family vacation. With the many details required for a successful vacation, the possibilities for calamity are endless: mix-ups in hotel reservations, missed flights, delayed flights, horrible weather, lost car keys and wallets, language barriers, trips to the emergency room. Many of us have experienced these disasters. Now we’d like you to tell us your Vacation Horror Story. Nothing too gruesome, of course —no fatalities or disfigurements—and the more humorous the better. Entries must be 800 to 1,000 words, double spaced, typed in 12-point Times New Roman, Ariel or Courier font. All entries must be submitted electronically. No handwritten submissions. The email should include the author’s name, address and phone number. Send your entry to jduphily@tsnpub.com by Oct. 31. Vacation Horror The winner will be announced and published in the Story Contest December issue, and two runners-up will be published in subsequent issues. The winner will receive $100 cash and dinner for two at one of Out & About’s favorite area restaurants.
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PUMPKINS AND FOOTBALL
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or pure football weather, you can’t beat October. The air is crisper, the colors brighter, and the competition ratchets up as fans begin to get a sense as to whether their teams have a shot at playing in January. Of course, October is also the height of pumpkin season. As we all know, the large yellow gourds are good for much more than carving into jack-o’-lanterns or baking into pies. Nowadays, they’re
used to add flavor to many foods, not to mention beer, vodka and tea. So it won’t surprise us if some of you, at some time this month, wind up quaffing a pumpkinlaced beverage while sitting in a local sports bar and placing a bet on your favorite NFL teams (That just became legal, you know). For all things football and pumpkin related, read on—and enjoy your October!
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Food, beer, vodka, tea, shampoo and cosmetics all reflect our fascination with the gourd-like squash By Pam George
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s early as mid-September, chefs at Harry’s Savoy Grill and Harry’s Seafood Grill were playing with pumpkin. “We were pulling a couple of different varieties off the farm stands, and storing them someplace cool, like the wine room. We’ve been rocking a couple of dishes,” says David Leo Banks, executive chef of both restaurants. He is keen on a pumpkin variety called Fairytale. “It’s really creamy and has a good flavor,” Banks says. “They roast up great.” Over at Piccolina Toscana, pastry chef Daniella “Danni” Keenan started offering pumpkin-spice gelato in September. More pumpkiny sweets are on tap for October. “Pumpkin is great with a whole lot of flavors and can be sweet or savory,” she says. “There’s usually something pumpkin for everyone.” And she’s not kidding. From pumpkin pie-flavored vodka to pasta, expect to see pumpkin on restaurant menus across Delaware this fall. And the gourd-like squash is also a star outside the kitchen. There are beverages packed with pumpkin flavor, and skincare lines that tout pumpkin as a key ingredient. Sweet & Savory What’s the appeal? Pumpkin is linked with fall. “That’s the only time I make pumpkin treats, so people really seem to want it more than the chocolate cupcake they can get year round,” Keenan says.
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The slightly sweet taste, complemented by fragrant spices, lends itself to desserts. Toscana serves its pumpkin-spice gelato with a rum caramel sauce and whipped cream. For Toscana To Go, Keenan is making a pumpkin cupcake with brown sugar-butter cream icing. In late September, the restaurant started selling a pumpkin cheesecake with a ginger snap crust and spiced crème anglaise. Both Harry’s Savoy Grill and Harry’s Seafood Grill are also featuring pumpkin cheesecake. Harry’s Seafood Grill, meanwhile, is serving up a pumpkinbutter cake that Banks calls “crazy good.” Caffe Gelato’s pumpkin gelato is made with HyPoint Farms milk and cream, cinnamon and nutmeg. “It’s popular because it’s a classic fall flavor,” says Ryan German, owner of Caffe Gelato. And if people picture hayrides, trick-or-treating and crisp autumn days, then the dish is doing its job. “It is often said people can remember their favorite memories when eating gelato or ice cream,” German says. The gelato is available through November. You can also find it at the Back Burner Restaurant in Hockessin and Pagano's Villaggio Italiano in Chadds Ford, now owned by Delaware chef Anthony Stella. Also in Hockessin, Woodside Farm Creamery, which is open through Thanksgiving this year, features pumpkin ice cream and pumpkin-pecan ice cream. Pumpkin is also popping up on the savory side of the menu. Chelsea Tavern is highlighting a pumpkin►
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scone for Sunday brunch. At Harry’s Savoy Grill, chef Patrick D’Amico is caramelizing pumpkin and tossing it with spicy sausage and wilted spinach in a nest of fresh pappardelle flecked with fried sage. “It’s downright delicious,” Banks says. Harry’s Seafood Grill is mixing pumpkin with short ribs braised in a Burgundy sauce and sun-dried cherries. Of course there’s always the beloved pumpkin-mushroom soup at the Back Burner and the Back Burner To Go. Pumpkin apparently is also the darling of health enthusiasts. Linwoods packs ground flax, goji berries and pumpkin and sesame seed into a sprinkle-worthy mix. Spoon it on cereal, fruit or yogurt. The “energy-rich” blend is available at Whole Foods and specialty nutrition stores.
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LUSCIOUS LIBATIONS The beverage industry also worships the Great Pumpkin. In September, Pinnacle released Pumpkin Pie Vodka, a limited edition that packs the taste of the classic dessert, complete with whipped cream, into one sip. Call it the liquid version of Willy Wonka’s three-course meal, which he incorporated into a chewing gum. Poor Violet turned into a blueberry when she reached the blueberry pie portion of Wonka’s “meal.” You won’t turn into a pumpkin after succumbing to one sweet martini at Harry’s Savoy Grill, but drink too many and you might wish you had. It’s also available at Kreston’s Wine & Spirits in Wilmington and Middletown. On the morning after, crank up the caffeine with a pumpkin latte from LOMA Coffee in downtown Wilmington. Opt for the regular version or the white-pumpkin latte, made with white chocolate. (You can also get a decaf version.) If you want to spice up your own breakfast blend at home, add a spoonful of Coffee-mate Pumpkin Spice. (You can also bake with it.) For tea drinkers, there’s Celestial Seasonings’ Sweet Harvest Pumpkin Holiday Black Tea, which includes cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg.
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The most anticipated pumpkin-spiked beverage at this time of year? Beer. “I think it serves as the perfect crossover for women who enjoy an off-dry style of beer,” says John Ryan of Ryan’s Fine Wines in Independence Mall. “It’s palatable to both men and women, which inspires a sharing of the experience.” Ryan’s sells Arcadia Jaw Jacker Pumpkin, Southern Tier Pumking, and Smuttynose Pumpkin Ale. By now, Chelsea Tavern has at least six pumpkin-flavored beers on tap, and Dogfish Head Punkin Ale has hit the stores. Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant offers its own pumpkin ales in its nine locations on tap. Some of the restaurants are creating events based on the pumpkin beers. The West Chester location, for instance, will holds its “Gathering of the Gourds” on Saturday, Oct. 27. This season, the locally owned chain is rereleasing its Great Imperial Pumpkin in 750ml bottles. “People love it,” says Mark Edelson, director of brewery operations. “I can’t explain it, but they call in early September looking for it. So we give them what they want.” CLEAN AND SHINY Other companies are also jumping on the autumnally-inspired “hay wagon.” Consider the Homemade Pumpkin Pie line by Philosophy, which includes shampoo, shower gel, and bubble bath. Only available during the holidays, it’s sold at Nordstrom. Enzymes in pumpkin naturally slough off dead skin, which leads to a brighter complexion. That explains the bestselling pumpkin facial at Fabrizio Salon & Spa. Cielo Spa and Day Salon applies the same approach to its pumpkin manicure and pedicure, which tackles rough, dry skin. For those who want results at home, MyChelle Dermaceuticals makes a line of pumpkin products, including the Incredible Pumpkin Peel; Pumpkin Renew Cream, made with pumpkin seed oil, an antioxidant; and Creamy Pumpkin Cleanser. The ode to the gourd collection is available at Whole Foods. You can also try glō•therapeutics Pumpkin Enzyme Scrub, which adds date seeds and jojoba beads to the mix for a stimulating scrub that whisks away those pesky skin cells. It’s for sale at Sanctuary Spa in North Wilmington. After cleaning your face and washing your hair in pumpkinscented products, relax and light a pumpkin votive or tea light candle, from Colonial Candles, available at Friendly Gift Shop in the Branmar Plaza in North Wilmington and Everything But The Kitchen Sink in Hockessin. Yankee Candle, which has stores in Christiana Mall and Concord Mall, lets you lean toward the sweet or the spicy, depending on your olfactory preferences. Scents include basic pumpkin pie, pumpkin butter cream, spiced pumpkin, and apple pumpkin. Evidently, when it comes to pumpkins, we just can’t get enough.
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HALLOWEEN Around the World
The Halloween Americans are familiar with isn’t celebrated everywhere. So just what is everybody doing this time of year if not eating themselves sick and dressing...ahem...provocatively?
Austria
In Austria, some people will leave bread, water and a lighted lamp on the table before retiring on Halloween night. It was once believed that these would welcome the dead souls back to earth on a night that Austrians considered to be magical.
Hong Kong
The celebration in Hong Kong is known as "Yue Lan" (Festival of the Hungry Ghosts) and is a time when it is believed that spirits roam the world for 24 hours. Some people burn pictures of fruit or money at this time, believing the physical items will reach the spirit world and bring comfort to the ghosts.
Japan
Japan celebrates the Obon Festival in the summer, which honors the spirits of ancestors. Red lanterns are hung everywhere and also released into rivers and the sea. For the duration of the festival, a fire is lit each night to guide a spirit to its family’s location—during this time, the deceased return to where they were born.
Belgium
The Belgians believe that it is unlucky for a black cat to cross one's path and also unlucky if it should enter a home or travel on a ship. The custom in Belgium on Halloween night is to light candles in memory of dead relatives.
Czechoslovakia
Chairs are placed by the fireside on Halloween night. There is one chair for each living family member and one for each family member's spirit.
Ireland
Considered to be the birthplace of Halloween, Ireland celebrates the day muchlike it is celebrated in the United States. In rural areas, bonfires are lit as they were centuries ago, and children get dressed up in costumes and spend the evening trick-or-treating in their neighborhoods. A traditional food eaten on Halloween is barnbrack, a kind of fruitcake that can be bought in stores or baked at home. A muslin-wrapped treat is baked inside the cake that, it is said, can foretell the eater's future.
Mexico
Halloween is known as "El Dia de los Muertos"— the days of the dead, a three-day celebration that begins on the evening of Oct. 31 and culminates on Nov. 2. It is a joyous celebration to remember those who have passed. In the villages, parades are held. People dress as skeletons and dance in the streets. People light bonfires, set off firecrackers, and hang lanterns on trees to guide the souls of the dead home. Many also have picnic lunches on the graves of their relatives, and take turns talking to the departed and offering food.
Germany
In Germany, the people put away their knives on Halloween night. The reason for this is because they do not want to risk harm to (or from) the returning spirits.
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he scene at Famous Tim’s Tavern during Week 1 of the 2012 NFL season unfolded like a football United Nations. Inside the Wilmington sports bar, Redskins fans clinked pints with Eagles fans. Supporters of both the Ravens and the Steelers at last found a little common ground. Eyes darted between laptops, scorecards, and 16 46-inch plasma TVs, as fans of all teams bonded over legalized pro football wagering, which became available in 31 bars, restaurants and retail locations across Delaware on Aug. 8, as well as inside the state’s three racinos. “It was really neat,” says Tim’s owner Paul Ogden, who has three other “Famous” taverns in New Castle County. “I have four bars with football betting, and we filled them all. Our Week 1 Sunday was the best Sunday I ever had.” A similar vibe arose across town at Stanley’s Tavern in North Wilmington. “Sports is a big part of what we do, and it really added a whole new dimension of conversation,” says owner Steve Torpey. “Around here people talk a lot about the lines and matchups and point spreads. Now it’s official.” “We see a lot of new faces coming in and our regulars like the capability of discussing which teams to choose over a sandwich and a beer,” added Joe McCoy, owner of C. R. Hooligan’s in Wilmington. Sports wagering kicked off in a big way for bar owners and state lottery officials, who are tapping into a wellspring of the gaming market--devoted pro football fans, the guys (and gals) who, jerseyclad, sit down in their favorite bars each Sunday with wings and beer, or who ponder office pools and fantasy football rosters. State lottery director Vernon Kirk indicates that the ideal Delaware Sports Lottery player isn’t necessarily looking for a payday. Rather, he’s looking for another way to enhance his weekly football experience. "The folks who visit our casinos regularly, that’s a more hardcore customer,” says Kirk. “We’re trying to make our product more available to more customers, more people—the guys who might be sitting around the bar on a Friday night with friends, talking football, making a wager or two. We’re hoping to provide the opportunity.” When launched in 2009, NFL parlay bets could only be made at sports tables at the state’s three race track-casinos: Delaware Park, Dover Downs, and Harrington Raceway. “The common man, we’re not going go into Delaware Park to place a football bet,” Ogden says. “[But] we will go to a local pub and put 10 bucks on a few games. We don’t want the serious bettor, we don’t want the guys with the bookie and the private accounts. Our version is for fun. Nobody is going to bet a paycheck on a parlay card.” During the last three weeks of the NFL preseason, lottery sales shot up a combined 39.1 percent compared to the same time period last year. And numbers from the first two weeks of the regular season are even better, Kirk says. “It’s been an unqualified success so far.”
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The Delaware Lottery—which operates within the state Department of Finance and generates income for the state’s General Fund—launched the inaugural Sports Lottery in retail locations like Famous Tim’s as well as spots like the Convenient Store and Fairfax News in Wilmington. It came on the heels of House Bill 333, the Delaware Gaming Competitiveness Act of 2012, signed into law by Gov. Jack Markell on June 28. “To remain competitive in the face of increased gaming opportunities in neighboring states, the bill allows the Lottery to issue Sports Lottery and Keno retailer licenses to Delaware businesses operating outside of the state’s racetrack casinos,” said a press release. Earlier this year, the New Jersey State Legislature and Gov. Chris Christie approved sports gambling in casinos and racetracks. Delaware is the first state to place sports betting in retail locations. Ogden, a cofounder of the Delaware Tap Room Owners Association, was a vocal proponent of sports betting at Legislative Hall. So too were lobbyist Rhett Ruggerio and Scientific Games, a Newark-based company that was eventually awarded the contract to operate the statewide network of wagering terminals and their related communications, monitoring, risk management, and accounting services. The resulting system makes Delaware “a trailblazer,” Torpey says. “It gives us a really neat advantage over our bordering states. There are a lot of places to get a cold beer and great burger, but when you compare legal gambling options between us and a neighboring Pennsylvania location, they don’t measure up.” Bar patrons need only fill out a parlay card, available on-site each Wednesday, to get started. A parlay is a single wager that links multiple wagers. In this case, a minimum of three games must be picked correctly for a winning bet. The more wagers you make, the higher the payoff. But lose one, and you lose the entire bet. Variations include half-point parlays, teaser cards, and more. (A “How to Play” brochure and sample cards are available at delottery.com/games/sports.) Nick Caggiano, Jr., general manager of Nicola Pizza in Rehoboth Beach, says the lottery helps increase the profile of Nicola’s new second-level sports bar, and supplements foot traffic during the beach town’s off-season. “We figured they would go hand-in-hand,” he says. “So far everyone is very happy about it.” Next year, bar owners might be even happier. Keno, the popular casino game, will make its retail debut sometime early in 2013. Internet-based gaming could follow as early as next year, Kirk says. As long as the games keep attracting vociferous football fans, owners will let it ride. “No bar owner will be getting rich from the gaming,” says Ogden, pointing out that retail spots earn just five percent of lottery revenue. “Our business is to sell beer, wine, and liquor. And what this does is fill our bars.”
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Area celebrities reveal their ‘go-to’ sandwich when watching the big game: Joe Biden
Vice-President of the United States, U.S. Senator from Delaware for 36 years (As offered by his daughter, Ashley Biden) “It truly is a toss-up between Casapulla’s and Capriotti’s. We order from both all the time. He [gets] a steak sandwich, hot peppers, ketchup and no onions. He has been going to Casapullas in Elsmere since he was young. My grandparents lived around the corner from Elsmere, and so he grew up eating cheese steaks from there. Capriotti’s subs need no reason. They are simply delicious! (These are my words, not his).”
Dave Tiberi
Former Delaware middleweight boxer (22-3-3), known as “The Uncrowned Champ” “Before the television goes on in the Tiberi household to watch the game, I make the trip to Casapulla’s in Peoples Plaza. I’m a big fan of the Italian sub and my wife and three daughters love the turkey subs filled with turkey breast baked on site. The subs are always full with the freshest ingredients and are never skimpy.”
Ray Didinger
Philadelphia sportswriter, talk show host (WIP), TV commentator, and member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame “I don’t often have the luxury of just kicking back on a Sunday and watching a game. When the Eagles play, I’m usually in the Comcast SportsNet studio, furiously taking notes and preparing for the PostGame show. But on those rare occasions when I can sit back and enjoy a game, like a Super Bowl, I’ll have a Primos hoagie. My favorites are the Suprimo (prosciutto and fresh mozzarella with roasted red peppers) and the Audie (turkey, roast beef and cheese). Great flavorful sandwiches that just seem to go well with football.”
K. C. Keeler
Head football coach, University of Delaware “Fresh turkey with provolone on whole wheat, light mayo, lettuce and tomato, and pickles and sweet peppers on the side from Malin’s Market on South College Avenue in Newark—very popular place among out athletics staff— sandwiches that just seem to go well with football.”
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Vicki Huber-Rudawsky Former Olympian (track), current columnist for The News Journal
“There is an eggplant panini that I love at Bertucci’s (Panini Al Forno), but I also love all the new guacamole sandwiches at Subway.”
Vance Wilson
Manager, Wilmington Blue Rocks “Maryland Avenue Subs. The cheese steak with provolone, mushrooms and hot peppers.”
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“My first stop is and has always been Capriotti's for a special ‘game time’ sandwich, specifically the Capastrami, due to the fact that one of my father’s favorite sandwiches has always been a hot pastrami on rye. Childhood memories are strong, and there was nothing like my dad’s pastrami sandwiches while watching bowl games.”
Dave Arthur
Executive Director, Delaware Sports Commission “Chicken Cutlet Supremo from Ioanonni’s in New Castle. This place is a hidden gem! Chicken cutlets on a sub roll topped with sharp provolone and broccoli rabe. Eat this pre-game and you’ll be stuffed until at least the fourth quarter!”
Kevin Tresolini
Sportswriter for The News Journal “On those rare occasions when I’m a fan instead of a reporter, I stock up at Malin’s Deli on South College Ave. in Newark, across from McDonald’s. It’s conveniently located less than a half-mile from Delaware Stadium, and it was actually Delaware coaches who first turned me on to the place 30-plus years ago. Now I live nearby so I can partake regularly. I love all their subs, but I usually go with the Italian —what would you expect from a Tresolini?—because they slice the ham nice and thin. And the veggies I like—sweet peppers in particular—are real fresh, as are their very soft rolls. Too bad I'm usually subject to less appealing press box food.”
John Carney
Delaware’s U. S. Congressman “An Italian sub from Capriotti’s. It’s a tradition in the Carney family and still one of my favorites when my boys and I sit down to watch an Eagles or Phillies game.”
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Kevin Reilly
Former Philadelphia Eagles linebacker, current football broadcaster (WYSP, WDEL) “A small tuna sub with lettuce, tomatoes, onions and sweet peppers from Capriotti’s. Hmmmm . . . might go get one now.”
Dennis Williams
Recently voted the new Mayor of Wilmington “A corned beef sandwich smothered in swiss cheese from Brown Bag Deli (9th & Walnut streets, Wilm.). The only thing that makes it better is an ice-cold Bud and a Pittsburgh Steelers win.”
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Number of TVs: 27; NFL, NCAA, & Big Ten packages Beers on tap: 7; bottled beers: 40+ NFL and NCAA Specials: $5 Football Food menu available during all games, $10 Bud Light buckets; $4 Jack Daniel’s drinks; $3 Monster Domestic Drafts; $10 Burger & Monster Draft Combo, & more
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Deer Park Tavern
108 W. Main St., Newark; 369-9414 deerparktavern.com Number of TVs: 24 w/NFL package Beers on tap: 12; bottled beers: 50+ NFL specials: half-price wings and nachos during all the games; Bloody Mary bar (9am-3pm); Monday Night Football giveaways
Extreme Pizza
201 N. Market St., Wilmington; 384-8012 wilmington.extremepizza.com Number of TVs: 7 HD w/NFL Sunday Ticket Beers on tap: 6; bottled beers: 40 NFL specials: 25% off all drafts, $1 off mixed drinks, $1 wine by the glass, $5 half dozen wings on Sundays; any 8-in. pie and draft beer for $9; $9 cheese steak & fries; happy hour all day
Famous Taverns Ernest & Scott Taproom
902 N. Market St., Wilmington; 384-8113 ernestandscott.com Number of TVs: 8 flat screens Beers on tap: 18 American crafts; bottled beers: 55 Sports Specials: Sports Bento featuring favorite “Gamer� food favorites, including Buffalo Wings with Blue Cheese Dip, Chorizo & Chicken Quesadillas, Crispy Chipotle Lime Chicken Rolls, and Nachos for two people for $10. Burger Battle Sliders with dry aged beef, mozzerella and Vermont cheddar, Vidalia pickles, tarragon parmesan aioli. Afghan Souvlaki Sliders with lamb patty, veggie mix, minted cucumber greek yoghurt sauce, and tahini
Newark, Wilmington; 533-6500 famoustaverns.com Number of TVs: 10 HD in each tavern with MLB and NFL packages Beers on tap: 10; bottled beers: 20 NFL and NCAA specials: $2 drafts all day until 7 p.m. (changes to $3)
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Klondike Kate’s
158 E. Main St., Newark; 737-6100 klondikekates.com Number of TVs: 5 HD and 100-inch projection screens (2 downstairs, 3 upstairs, 1 in private Rockwell room) Beers on tap: 8; bottled beers: 35-40 NFL specials: $2.50 bottles (Bud Light, Miller Lite), $3 Mimosas and Bloody Marys during Sunday Brunch
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3100 Naamans Rd., Wilmington; 478-3939 mexicanpost.com Number of TVs: 6 Beers on tap: 5; bottled beers: 22 NFL specials: half-price nachos, half-price wings, half-price margaritas, $2 tacos, $2 Miller Lite drafts, $2.50 16-oz. aluminum bottle Coors Light
Stanley’s Tavern
2038 Foulk Rd., Wilmington; 475-1887 stanleys-tavern.com Number of TVs: 32 HD w/NFL package Beers on tap: 25; bottled beers: 58 NFL specials: 2-for-1 boneless Buffalo wings; beer specials; $3.25 23-oz Miller Lite, $3.75 tall Yuengling; Monday Night: half-price burgers; Eagles tickets w/limo ride raffle every week; season grand prize: two-year lease on Ford Fusion or Nissan Altima (See ad on p. 20 for Great Car Giveaway details.)
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1206 Washington St., Wilmington; 658-2537 wsalehouse.com Number of TVs: 6 HD; NFL, MLB, and NCAA packages Beers on tap: 24; on cask: 1; bottled beers: 8, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday NFL and NCAA specials (bar area only): $3.50 Yuengling & Amstel Light pint; 50-cent wings; $5 BBQ chicken sliders, $5 pulled pork nachos
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1716 Marsh Rd., Wilmington; 691-3456 ulyssesgastropub.com Number of TVs: 7 HD w/NFL Sunday Ticket Beers on tap: 24; bottled beers: 34 NFL specials: $2 PBR during any NFL game; $4 select crafts; $5 personal pizzas (representing your favorite NFL teams); raffles for $25 gift certificates
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(Wall)Flower Power A high school drama/romance focuses on the dynamics within a group of five outcasts By Mark Fields
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There are few extended encounters between the five misfits and the popular kids. And thankfully, there’s no disingenuous build-up to a triumphant third-act victory of wish fulfillment when the nerd incredibly bests the jock to become the hero. Director Stephen Chbosky, who has adapted the screenplay from his own 1999 novel, has aided the story by casting appealing young actors in the roles of his wallflowers. Emma Watson, familiar to all moviegoers as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter films, plays Sam, the insecure beauty with a checkered sexual past. Ezra Miller (We Need to Talk about Kevin) is Patrick, the group’s gay ringleader. And Logan Lerman (Percy Jackson) wins the viewer’s heart and sympathy as Charlie. All of them bring nuance to roles that could easily descend into stereotype. There are a number of familiar faces in adult roles as parents and teachers—Paul Rudd, Kate Walsh, and Dylan McDermott—but their appearances are fleeting. Like The Woman in Black earlier this year, The Perks of Being a Wallflower may catch some young adult interest primarily because of Watson’s Harry Potter appeal and curiosity about whether she can play anything beyond a teen witch. (Despite an uneven American accent, she acquits herself well.) Those who give this modest but effective film a chance may be charmed by its honest, melancholic acknowledgement of the pain and awkwardness many, if not all of us, experienced during our teen years.
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World’s Films Come to UD International Film Series continues through Nov. 18 The University of Delaware’s International Film Series continues through November, featuring some of the best recent films the world has to offer. Sponsored by the Department of English with support from the UD Faculty Senate Committee on Cultural Activities and Public Events, the series is free and open to the public. All films, which are subtitled in English, are shown in the Trabant University Center Theater on the Newark campus on Sunday evenings at 7:30.
Artist : Sarah LYON Portrait of the Artist’s Bronze Boots
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We Have a Pope (2011, Italy) Oct. 7
Quirky comedy by Nanni Moretti (Dear Diary) about a man extremely reluctant to succeed a popular Pontiff.
Declaration of War (2011, France) Oct. 11
Inspired by a true story, this family drama depicts a young couple anguished over the inexplicable illness of their baby. Filmmaker Valérie Donzelli directed, co-wrote, and starred in the film. France’s nominee for Best Foreign Language Film of 2012.
Hipsters (2008, Russia) Oct. 14
Lively musical about rebellious youth using American music and fashion as a method to resist Soviet social expectations.
OKA! (2011, United States/Central African Republic) Oct. 28
An American researcher seeks to record and thus save the musical heritage of African Pygmies, whom he studied and befriended for more than 20 years.
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Incendies (2010, Canada) Nov. 4
An intriguing family mystery, a study of ethnic hatred, and an endearing love story are entwined in a searing Middle Eastern drama as estranged twins attempt to fulfill their mother’s dying request. Best Foreign Language Film nominee in 2011.
Ocean Heaven (2010, China) Nov. 11
Jet Li, in his first non-martial arts role, stars as a terminally-ill father trying to prepare his autistic son for life without him. A moving story of limitless parental love.
Into The Abyss (2011, USA) Nov. 18
Filmmaker Werner Herzog, whose documentaries include Cave of Forgotten Dreams and Grizzly Man, interviews a condemned murderer on death row as well as those affected by his senseless crime and its consequences.
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Heidi Sarver has attained legendary status while creating a family atmosphere as UD’s band director By Larry Nagengast
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o musical group in Delaware plays so often before such large audiences as the University of Delaware Marching Band. This fall, the band will strut its stuff seven times before crowds averaging 20,000-plus. With 300-plus musicians, every show is a multisensory explosion—brass blasting far beyond the confines of Delaware Stadium, trumpeters and flutists striding across the field with more precision than a wide receiver running a slant pattern, twirlers and color guard kicking as high as a punter. Behind it all, but very much in charge, is band director Heidi Sarver, a “Jersey girl” who marched through Massachusetts, Long Island and Philadelphia before arriving in Newark in 1995 at the end of a very unusual job competition. Now entering her 18th season, Sarver, if her aching knees are willing, is looking forward to about 15 more. “My mind and my heart are still that of an 18- to 21-year old,” she says. “These kids keep you young.”
“She is completely passionate about her job,” says Jim Ancona, her assistant. “There is such a love for what she does that we don’t think about the hours we’re putting in.” The hours do add up—600 to 700 per season for band members (who get one academic credit for their time), and probably 900 to 1,000 for the staff, Sarver says. A trumpeter in the University of Massachusetts band, Sarver served as a graduate assistant for her mentor, band director George N. Parks, while earning her master’s degree there. Then came four years as a music teacher and band director at Oceanside High School, on Long Island, and three years as assistant director of bands at Temple University. While at Temple, early in 1995, she learned that UD was recruiting a new band director, even though her boss, as was his custom, didn’t post the announcement on his office door for his assistants and grad students to see. “He said later that ‘I didn’t post it because I knew what when you saw it you would be leaving,’” she says. She found out anyway, and Bob Streckfuss, a former UD band director who was her director at the Wind Symphony of Southern New Jersey, told her she should apply. Then she found out about her competition. The other finalist was Parks, the man who hired her to work summers at his drum major academy, a Christiana High School grad and a UD band member for two years before transferring to West Chester. In their interviews with UD President David Roselle, each talked up the other for the job, Sarver says. “It was the bizarrest situation.” That Memorial Day weekend, Sarver was at Parks’ house, helping his wife prepare food for a cookout, when the phone rang. With everyone else busy, Sarver asked if she should pick it up, but Parks shouted from the basement that he would take the call. It was David Herman, head of the UD music department, offering Parks the job. “We fought about it, but not in a bad way,” she recalls. “It was such a strange three months.” Then, in an amazing twist of fate, Parks decided to stay at UMass. Sarver never found out why. A week or two later, she got the call from UD. When she took over, Sarver promised Roselle the band would top 200 members by her fifth year. She hit 225 in her rookie season, broke 300 in her third year, and has never looked back. In a tradition-filled university community, growth brought some interesting challenges, especially when rumors circulated that Sarver planned to
“My mind and my heart are still that of an 18- to 21year old,” she says. “These kids keep you young.” change the band’s pregame show, featuring the UD fight song, alma mater and national anthem. Word got back to Streckfuss, who asked what was going on. With its larger size, Sarver explained, the band would now have to move into a block UD formation. Keeping the former single file arrangement, she says, “The top of the U would be at the top of the east stands and the bottom of the D would be at the top of the west stands.” Streckfuss understood. The tradition was preserved, albeit with a new look. In carrying on tradition, Sarver talks resolutely about the concept of legacy, “a gift that one leaves behind that becomes a responsibility to pass on to others.” Legacy, she says, is about “knowing where you came from to know where you’re going.” Sarver has contributed to that legacy by building a program that young musicians want to join and older ones don’t want to leave. Each year, more than 1,000 high school band members join in the Band Day halftime performance, and 100 or so alumni turn out to play at Homecoming. “Sarv,” as the students affectionately call her, “picks great music and our shows are always fun to learn and perform,” says Tresha Edmond, of Smyrna, one of this year’s four drum majors. “She pushes us by simply believing in us.” “Having fun” is integral to the band experience, Sarver says, adding, “my definition of having fun is hard work, sweat, and sore, aching muscles. But, at the end of a performance, when the crowd is standing, applauding, and you see their smiles, then that definition of fun has been realized. That’s their paycheck. And they’ll tell you there’s nothing like it.” The hundreds of hours students commit to marching band each fall includes more than game-day performances at home. A collegiate band festival in Allentown, the Newark Halloween parade, an exhibition at a high school band festival and a road trip are usually on the schedule. And then there are the extras— like traveling to Tennessee or Texas for national championship football games, to Indianapolis for a national high school band festival, to Washington for President ► 45
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Obama’s inaugural parade, or to Ireland (with Parks and the UMass band) for a combined appearance in Dublin’s 2010 New Year’s parade. “It’s important,” Sarver says, “that we create opportunities for our students to have experiences they wouldn’t have anywhere else.” Maggie Kehoe, another drum major, had a special experience the first time she set foot on the Delaware Stadium turf in her blue, white and gold uniform. As one of about 150 new band members, she doubted that the director even knew her name. “After walking off the field,” she says, “Sarver walked past me and said, ‘Did you play any notes out there, Maggie?’ … Not only had she known I was a rookie, no doubt from the look of fear on my face, but the legendary Heidi Sarver had known my name too.” Kehoe’s view of Sarver as a legend parallels Sarver’s assessment of Parks. For years, they shared experiences, with the UD band often making road trips to UMass and Parks bringing his band to Newark. The two bands’ trip to Dublin was the ultimate joint venture. And it would be their last. Parks suffered a fatal heart attack in September 2010 while traveling with his band to a performance at the University of Michigan. His passing left Sarver distraught and never knowing for sure how she came to secure her job at Delaware. Ironically, Parks’ death would give added meaning to the song she and Ancona, another UMass grad, chose in 1995 as the UD band’s theme, the Lennon-McCartney ballad, “In My Life.” As they close their postgame show, the band members, arms entwined, often accompanied by parents and alumni in the stands, sing, There are places I remember All my life, though some have changed. Some forever not for better Some have gone and some remain Though I know I’ll never lose affection For people and things I can still recall I know I’ll often stop and think about them In my life I’ve loved them all “We’ve created a community and Heidi is leading us in that song,” Ancona says. “That means quite a bit to us.” Indeed, Kehoe adds, “It ties generations of UD band members together, and reassures all of us that we will always have a place to come back to.”
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FOOD&DRINK It Helps To Have Friends
In Wine Country
Trips to Napa and Sonoma are good for the soul…and the customer By John Murray
John Murray talks wine with customer Paula Lutz from North East, Md., in the temperature-controlled room at State Line Liquors. Photo by Tim Hawk
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rips to the West Coast always present a problem: so many wineries and so little time. This trip—in August—was to the North Coast: Napa and Sonoma. They are surrounded by water and mountains, creating a variety of micro-climates for grape growing. The region is also known for its many different soils and terrain, influencing varieties grown and styles of wine. The diversity of flavors in the region is truly amazing, but the predominant grape varietals are Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Zinfandel, and Pinot Noir. There are many other varietals grown there as well—too numerous to mention. I’ve been fortunate to develop relationships with winemakers and others in the industry since my first trip to California in 1976. Knowing the players gives me access to information about specific vintages and wines, which enables me to better inform my customers. As a retailer, the more information I have about a winery, a vintage, a specific area, or anything else about a wine, the more information I can provide to my customer. Wine drinkers delight in having extensive knowledge about what they are drinking, and the unique and individual experience of each bottle can be made more valuable if I can put the wine in the context of its production. The business of wine is challenging. In addition to the differences in soils, terrain, and grape varietals, every vintage has unique qualities, some subtle and some dramatic. My August trip was important to get an idea of several vintages, in terms of both quality and quantity. In the 2010 and 2011 vintages, production was down but quality was good to exceptional, depending on the producer. A typical day started with my friends John and Doug Shafer, who own Shafer Vineyards in the Stag’s Leap appellation of Napa Valley. It isn’t often one gets a chance to taste and talk with both John and Doug. I have always regarded the Stag’s Leap area as a great growing appellation. The Shafer wines were incredible and some of the best wine I tasted. Cathy Corison of Corison Winery was next. She is one of the great winemakers of Napa Valley. Her wines are old world, all the expression of Cabernet fruit without the ripe, fruity extractions. Cathy makes cabernet with elegance. Wonderful flavors of cherries and toasted blueberries give her wine character. We tasted a vertical of her wines dating back to 1999. Next came Frog’s Leap Winery, where John Williams has produced excellent wine since the early ‘80s. John has one of the first organic certifications in Napa, and Frog’s Leap has been certified organic and also farmed biodynamically. After an extensive walk through his gardens and vineyards, we tasted finished products. Known for Cabernet, he also makes outstanding Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Zinfandel. We finished with the 1988 Cabernet Sauvignon, which had a great richness of fruit flavors and still was young to drink. www.OutAndAboutNow.com
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Other stops in Napa included Tres Sabores, where Julie Johnson farms organically and has an incredible variety of wines, including Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay. Julie also invited me to the “Rutherford Dust Society” Block Party—a beautiful afternoon pig roast with a who’s who of the Napa Valley that was fun and casual, a nice change from the normal Napa business mentality. And yet more stops at Honig, where Mike Honig has great, reasonably-priced Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc; and to Conn Creek, Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, Pine Ridge, Hess and Neyers. Bruce Neyers is from Wilmington—a local Napa connection. Now to Sonoma. Napa is great but Sonoma is awesome. It has a less corporate atmosphere than Napa, more laid back. Mountains fringe the valley and the Pacific Ocean borders the western edge. At the Benziger Family Winery, the Benziger family has established a reputation for some of the best in Sonoma Valley. Kathy and Mike Benziger are outstanding hosts and the tram trip through the vineyards is well worth the visit. The property borders Jack London State Park and is biodynamically farmed: “one with nature.” Rodney Strong Vineyards in Northern Sonoma has produced some classically great wines. Cabernet and Chardonnay are excellent examples of well-made, user-friendly wines. I had a chance to taste many barrel samples from 2010 and 2011 vintages and was very impressed with the quality of the fruit. David Ramey, owner of Ramey Wine Cellars, is another long-time friend. I met him in the early ‘80s when he was the winemaker for Matanzas Creek. The wines David produces are among the best in all of California. David also consults for other wineries. Alexander Valley Vineyards and Pedroncelli are must stops for me. Again, I have known the Wetzel family and the Pedroncellis since the 1980s. They represent fine quality and very reasonably priced wines in an industry that is saturated with high-dollar, mediocre products. My last stop for the week was saved for Michael Dashe of Dashe Cellars. I met Mike in his days as a cellar rat at Ridge Vineyards in the Santa Cruz Mountains south of San Francisco. Here, Mike learned from one of the best: Paul Draper. Paul is known for his ability to craft elegant wines that tantalize the taste buds with all sorts of flavors. Mike is best known for his production of Zinfandel wine. These are rich, earthy, black current fruit with hints of brambly pepper spice flavors. What a long, strange trip it was! The week was non-stop activity and I feel it was very successful. Outstanding weather, food, people and wines were the order of the day, every day. The wine industry is alive and well in California. The 2012 vintage, which is being harvested now, looks to be outstanding. By visiting those with whom I have a professional relationship, I can get an idea of what is out there, and upon my return, let my customers (my mother-in- law would say my followers!) know what to expect. I could write several chapters on all of the wines I tasted, but space is limited. You are welcome to visit me for an in-depth conversation about my trip. John Murray is the proprietor of State Line Liquors in Elkton, Md. He has made more than 40 trips to the Napa Valley, beginning in 1976. 49
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STYLE STATEMENT Combination of craft and creativity has fueled Sixpoint’s rapid growth. Now the Brooklyn-based brew is available in Delaware.
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rewing beer is a delicate balance of art and science. Even the most creative and inspired recipes rely on scientific principles to produce the perfect pint. In other words, it’s equal parts order and chaos. At least that’s how Shane Welch, founder of Brooklyn’s Sixpoint Brewery, describes it. “Whether you’re a physicist, a chemist or a zymurgist [a scientist who studies fermentation],” Welch says, “you’re constantly formulating things. You’re creating, taking different elements and shaping them into something.” For Welch, that end product is Sixpoint craft beer, which became available throughout Delaware last month. Five of Sixpoint’s core offerings—Bengali Tiger, Righteous Ale, Resin, Sweet Action, and The Crisp—are now on draft as well as in their distinctive 16-oz. cans at various locations in the First State. Sixpoint beers, according to Welch, are rooted in the homebrew spirit of adventurousness and creativity. “We don’t brew ‘to style’ all that much,” he says, referring to established Beer Judge Certification Program (BJCP) classifications. “We have unique formulations. We are a very technically-minded brewery, but if you’re brewing to standard, then you’re basically just doing what you’re told to do.” When developing Resin, for example, Welch anatomically studied the botanical properties of the hop cone to best utilize its taste and aroma. Sixpoint packaging is also different, starting with easilyrecognizable four-packs of 16-oz. cans. The cans also are different, with brewing specifications such as International Bittering Units (IBU), Standard Reference Method (SRM), and supplemental
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ingredient lists printed on them to more fully describe the often unclassifiable beers. This unique approach has helped Sixpoint achieve and sustain massive growth—it will produce 35,000 barrels this year—as well as a reputation as a top-shelf beer. Many of its products enjoy “Exceptional” or “World Class” status on Beer Advocate, an online beer-rating community and website. Welch, who studied chemistry and math at the University of Wisconsin, applied his scientific background as a homebrewer before becoming an apprentice brewer at the now defunct Angelic Brewing in Madison, Wis. He moved to the up-and-coming Red Hook neighborhood of Brooklyn in 2004 to start the brewery, due in large part to the neighborhood’s energy and accessibility to a brewing facility. While Sixpoint immediately developed a strong word-ofmouth buzz, it faced innumerable challenges in transitioning from a small start-up to a full production brewery. “You name it,” Welch says of the hurdles he faced. “Inventory problems, lack of manpower, cash flow, politics.” Sixpoint’s production facility even burned down in early 2006, but the brewery’s popularity in New York City helped it recover. “We were a local sensation for a long time,” Welch says. “If you were in New York City, chances are you knew Sixpoint.” In the past year, the brewery has launched into a full growth and distribution phase, and its beers are now available in much of the U. S. “Now that the word has spread, we’ve got this beautiful, organic momentum going,” Welch says. He has high expectations for Sixpoint’s offerings in Delaware. “I love the (distribution) team we have in place down there, and I think it’s an outstanding move for us.”
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Chesapeake City A Jewel on the Canal By Scott Pruden
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reputation. That reputation can be summed up in two words: Canal Day. Begun more than 35 years ago as a celebration of the tiny town’s history along the C&D Canal (and a fund-raiser for the local civic association), it eventually morphed into “Mardi Gras on the Canal,” notable for its teeming flotilla of drunken, bead-tossing, boob-flashing humanity amassed in the Basin, the town’s tiny harbor. But if all you know about Chesapeake City is this tawdry side, you’ll miss the charm and amenities the lovely Eastern Shore village has to offer. First, there’s the history. Chesapeake City is one of the last vestiges of the huge infrastructural undertaking that is the C&D Canal. Originally hand-dug to connect the shipping and manufacturing centers of the Delaware River and the Chesapeake Bay, the canal opened in 1829 and featured a system of locks to gradually move ships across the peninsula. The original settlement of a few buildings for those who manned the locks on the south bank of the canal grew as the waterway’s use expanded, and in 1839 the town
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was incorporated. A decade later, the town limits stretched across the canal to the north bank. Transit continued for the next 75 years, only partially impeded by the Civil War, during which the canal helped supply Union troops battling a Confederate advance on Washington, D.C. During this time, Chesapeake City grew with the canal’s popularity and served the expanding needs of each ship’s crew and officers. In 1927, increasing traffic demands and larger ships led to the entire canal’s dredging to sea level across its length, eliminating the need for locks and rendering obsolete many of the services Chesapeake City originally provided. According to one historical account, “with the canal’s decline, [Chesapeake City] lapsed into the backwater status of picturesque country villages.” Though the town did see some hard times through the latter half of the 20th century, within the last two decades it has remade itself into a unique destination for pleasure boaters, outdoor enthusiasts and tourists who crave a little taste of that Eastern Shore magic without the two-hour drive. In keeping with its maritime history, Chesapeake City is one of those places—much like North East or Annapolis—that is appreciated best when you arrive by water. Fortunately it’s an easy prospect. Both the town and the Chesapeake Inn ►
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and Marina offer easy docking that lets you step off your boat and into the heart of town with minimal expense. At the city docks, boaters can tie up for as long as 24 hours for free, with a $10 fee for water service and $15 for an electric hookup. At the marina, fees for the 45 slips vary by season, the length of your stay and size of your boat, or you can anchor in the Basin and take a complimentary water taxi to shore. Part of the beauty of Chesapeake City is its size. Once you’re docked (or parked), there’s no reason to travel by any means other than foot for the remainder of your stay. The town boasts of having no stoplights, and sidewalks are plentiful. And along those sidewalks are enough curio, gift, clothing and antique shops to keep commerce-minded day-trippers happy for hours. The Old Gray Mare, 17 Bohemia Ave., seems to have a little something for everyone. You can find hand-crafted rugs and Christmas ornaments, unique food items, country -and boatingthemed furnishings, and bawdy wall hangings. For the fashion plate, Chicks boutique at 98 Bohemia Ave. offers stylish hats, handbags and big-city fashion, as well as oneof-a-kind cosmetics and lotions. Plenty of other shops offer a wide selection of unique items, focusing on 1950s and ’60s die-cast and pressed tin toys at Toys from the Attic (3rd St. and Bohemia Ave.), and decorative and functional garden accessories at Thyme in the Garden (200 Bohemia Ave.). Along the way, check out the plaques explaining the significance of many of the original homes remaining from the town’s heyday before the Civil War. Though modest by modern standards, they were the outward signs of upward mobility and social standing achieved by the sea captains and river pilots who once lived there. If history is more your thing, visit the C&D Canal Museum to learn about the canal’s creation (and a few of the other routes considered) and see what remains of the pump system that helped fill the canal’s locks. Then take a guided tour of the historic district (call 410-885-2415 for reservations).
A tour of this water-centered village wouldn’t be complete without getting the fish-eye-view of things from the Miss Clare, an authentic Chesapeake Bay deadrise workboat. Capt. Ralph H. Hazel, Jr., a fifth-generation Chesapeake City resident, takes passengers along the canal while providing a historical overview and noting many of the maritime and natural features of the surrounding waterways (call 410-885-5088 or e-mail baytour@ yahoo.com). After all that touring, food and possibly lodging will be on your mind, and in these areas, Chesapeake City seems to have more amenities per capita than a town twice its size. Most convenient to the boater crowd is the Chesapeake Inn Restaurant and Marina, where the downstairs Deck (with a menu separate from the upstairs fine dining room) makes the ideal spot to soak in the sun, down a few cold beverages and watch as the massive tankers and cargo ships drift silently by on their way from bay to bay. The Deck also features regular food and drink specials and live music or a DJ nearly every night of the week. Also offering a stellar canal view is the Bayard House, featuring Eastern Shore classics with a European twist, as well as its downstairs Hole in the Wall Bar with a smaller and less expensive menu. For a more casual experience away from the waterfront, consider the Tap Room Crab House at 201 Bohemia Ave. It has a full complement of seafood and Italian fare and a no-frills vibe thanks to the craft paper table coverings and rolls of paper towels for that extra messy order of oysters or crabs. Just remember, the Tap Room is cash only, but there is an ATM on site. If you plan to stay over and enjoy the town’s hospitality for longer than a day, the bed and breakfast options are myriad, ranging from the one-room Old Wharf Cottage to larger lodgings like the Ship Watch Inn. Nearly all the town’s B&Bs offer private baths, and allow history buffs an inside look at some of the most historic buildings. So whether it’s for a day trip or an overnight stay, remember that Chesapeake City is far more than just her old Canal Day self. She’s still fun, just a lot calmer.
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Schroeder fan Eno Roberts (2nd from left) with Schroeder members (L-R) Nick Dimaria, Larry DiMaio and Mike Bolan along with backup vocalists Shannon Martin, Drew Pierson, and Margot West.
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torrential downpour wasn’t enough to keep local music fans from filling the Baby Grand last month for the Musikarmageddon finals. For the recently reunited Schroeder, especially, the rain was a mere drop in the bucket. The dreampop quartet is playing live again after a 14-year hiatus, and it seems absence has made hearts grow fonder. In besting three other bands, Schroeder capitalized on reunion fever and did what only last year would’ve been unthinkable: lay claim to the sixth annual Musikarmageddon originalmusic competition. While MA typically spotlights original up-and-coming talent—last year’s Deadbeatz Inc., for example, or 2010’s New Sweden—this year’s competition proved there’s still some country left for old men. Philly’s Glim Dropper sported sophisticated suits
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and gray-speckled beards, while the members of Mallory Square have been playing in various lineups for the last 20 years. Only the bluesy Hold-Up held it down for the mostly twentysomethings. Schroeder’s members hover in the mid-40s, and reunion-show scheduling has taken a back seat to work and family obligations. The band broke up in 1997, vocalist DiMaio says, because things had run their course. “There wasn’t some explosion of hate or whatever. People’s lives were pulling them in different directions, mine included. People were getting married and wanted to have families. It was just time to move on.” The battle-of-the-bands win tops off a history of success for Schroeder. Formed around the UD campus in the late 1980s, the band originally aimed to sound, in DiMaio’s words, “like the Stone Roses meets the Monkees.”►
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Roses meets the Monkees.” But the driving force was guitar-pop: the band sped up shoegaze by dousing a swirling rhythm section with catchy hooks. (The band is filled out by guitarist Nick DiMaria, bassist Mike Bolan, and “Ersk,” whose energy behind the drum kit was a highlight of Schroeder’s winning set.) Crowds quickly took notice, scooping up copies of the albums and pushing to tour Byband’s Michael Pollock photosSchroeder by Tim Hawk the East Coast college circuit. Labels like CBS and TVT showed interest in signing them. Larry DiMaio, lead singer of Schroeder, “People went crazy for them,” former regales fans with candy at the Musikarmageddon manager Rick Neidig gotten calls for 22. tapes Finals at thesays. Baby“I’ve Grand on September of their old shows because somebody is looking to fill out their collection. I have letters from people saying they played ‘Blue’ at their wedding.” Band members remained mum after breaking up. Last year, they played the Queen as a favor to friend and musician John Faye. When voting for Musikarmageddon opened last spring, DiMaio was shocked to get the call that Schroeder had made the top 12 selected for the competition. “I didn’t even know people were voting for us,” he says. “We had just played the one show at the Queen. But the more I thought about it, the more I thought it would be a jerk move if we didn’t play, because the fans asked for this.” The band performed a new song, “Twilight of the Superheroes,” earlier in the competition, but more material may or may not surface. Schroeder will play at least one more show, an upcoming headliner at the Baby Grand, as part of their Musikarmageddon victory.
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But the driving force was guitar-pop: the band sped up shoegaze by dousing a swirling rhythm section with catchy hooks. (The band is filled out by guitarist Nick DiMaria, bassist Mike Bolan, and “Ersk,” whose energy behind the drum kit was a highlight of Schroeder’s winning set.) Crowds quickly took notice, scooping up copies of the band’s albums and pushing Schroeder to tour the East Coast college circuit. Labels like CBS and TVT showed interest in signing them. “People went crazy for them,” former manager Rick Neidig says. “I’ve gotten calls for tapes of their old shows because somebody is looking to fill out their collection. I have letters from people saying they played ‘Blue’ at their wedding.” Band members remained mum after breaking up. Last year, they played the Queen as a favor to friend and musician John Faye. When voting for Musikarmageddon opened last spring, DiMaio was shocked to get the call that Schroeder had made the top 12 selected for the competition. “I didn’t even know people were voting for us,” he says. “We had just played the one show at the Queen. But the more I thought about it, the more I thought it would be a jerk move if we didn’t play, because the fans asked for this.” The band performed a new song, “Twilight of the Superheroes,” earlier in the competition, but more material may or may not surface. Schroeder will play at least one more show, an upcoming headliner at the Baby Grand, as part of their Musikarmageddon victory. Michael Pollock is the former editor of Out & About and a lifelong music fan.
1. Dan Kauffman of Glim Dropper delivered a power-packed performance, which scored top points with the judges. 2. Jamie Price, T.J. Ferrara, Kevin McCabe, and Aaron Goldstein of Mallory Square harmonize a cappella to close out their lively set. 3. L to R: Devin Zito, Jason Webb, and Matt Messatzzia of The Hold-Up got the Musikarmageddon Finals started with a bang.
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bars, and restaurants, including Catherine Rooney’s, Dead Presidents, and, of course, Kid’s. Free shuttle service is available to transport event-goers from venue to venue. Davis says that the camaraderie of the Loop is enjoyable for customers and staff alike. “In the day-to-day of the hospitality business, you’ll meet people celebrating a promotion and others having a drink after being laid off. For the Loop, everyone is on the same page—it’s fun to see.” For parking information and a full list of venues, see the website: outandaboutnow. com/loops.
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On Saturday, Oct. 13, from 7 to 11 p.m., the Food Bank will transform its warehouse at 14 Garfield Way in Newark into a jazz speakeasy. There will be food prepared by The Culinary School, wine and beer, a silent auction, and entertainment from the Phillybased party band Strangers. Tickets are $100 per person—$125 after Oct. 1—and $1,000 per table of 10. Guests can leave their black tie attire at home for this annual event. Blue Jean Ball attendees are asked to don their favorite blue jeans or most fabulous outfits for the evening. Each year, the Food Bank distributes between seven and 10 million pounds of food through its 440 hunger-relief program
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Bellevue Hall, Bellevue State Park, Wilmington A beloved rock star’s first tour in 10 years...Only it’s his final performance...Who snuffed our fave musician: The tired wife? The jealous drummer? The secret stalker? Or YOU? Rock all night in an evening of killer comedy with a who-done-it theme.
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Upcoming Client Events
Mélomanie Concert Sat., Sept. 29, 7:30pm
Immanuel Church, Highlands
Music by five regional composers plus music by Telemann & Boismortier. World Premiere of “The Grease in the Groove” by Chris Braddock
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CENTENNIAL JURIED EXHIBITION OCTOBER 20, 2012 – JANUARY 13, 2013
Market Street Music
Noontime Concerts begin with Delaware Steel!
Thurs., Oct 4, 12:30pm
First & Central Church Celebrating 100 years of supportingRodney regional visual Square, Wilmington Lively steel drum sounds of of artists, this juried exhibition features 98 diverse works popular UD ensemble take you to the sunny Caribbean! art—including drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, Pay what you can! video, and installation—by 97 artists living in Delaware or within 100 miles of the Museum.
2301 Kentmere Parkway Wilmington, DE 19806 302.571.9590 delart.org
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100 and Counting! Still Wilmington’s answer to Broadway, the Dupont Theatre schedules a season loaded with musical hits. By Scott Pruden Wilmington native writes history of DuPont Theatre.
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MUSIC
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NOW - SAT, MARCH 30, 2012
EVERY THURSDAY, 7:30-10PM
EVERY FRIDAY, 9PM-1AM
SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS IN OCT
Delaware Yesterday, DelawareToday
Gable Music Ventures presents Open Mic Night
Hagley Fun-filled Family Weekends in October
Delaware History Museum
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THURS, OCTOBER 11, 12:30PM
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14, 12PM
Market Street Music presents Pyxis Piano Quartet
Tails Around the Tower
Margaret Cho “Mother”
Delaware Human Association’s 22nd Annual Walk for the Animals • Rockford Tower 2000 Lookout Drive • 302.571.8171x307
DuPont Theatre 11th & Market Streets 302.656.4401 • bit.ly/Q2latb
First & Central Presbyterian Church 1101 N. Market St. • bit.ly/Q2latd
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Festival of Goblins
Freak Antique: Contemporary Art Curios
Cultural Crossroads: Sounds of the 60’s
Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts 200 S. Madison St. • 302.656.6466
The Music School of Delaware 4101 Washington Street • 302.762.1132
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Counting Still Wilmington’s answer to Broadway, the DuPont Theatre, née Playhouse, schedules a season packed with musical hits By Scott Pruden
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nnmarie D. O’Hara-Townshend finds herself in the unique position of running two venerable Wilmington landmarks—the DuPont Theatre and the adjacent Hotel DuPont. From her office on the hotel’s mezzanine level, she can gaze down into the lobby to watch the ebb and flow of tourists and business travelers. But it’s around the corner, at the historic DuPont Theatre— formerly known as the Playhouse—where a different display of near constant activity is hidden from view. There, workers are completing a significant sprucing up of the auditorium in preparation for this, the theater’s centennial season. One hundred years of uninterrupted seasons is a milestone that is significant not just to Wilmington but to the entire live theater community. Why? Because it makes DuPont the oldest continually operated legitimate theater in the United States. “We are very proud of that special distinction,” says O’HaraTownshend. “In all those seasons, the theater has never gone dark.” The theater reflects an early commitment to the arts by what was then the dominant corporate presence in the state. Originally
commissioned by DuPont executives John J. Raskob, Pierre S. du Pont and R.R.M. Carpenter, the Playhouse, as it was called, was designed to provide Broadway-caliber entertainment for residents who previously had to travel to Broadway to enjoy. “Wilmington has just been a great place to be able to come and enjoy the arts,” O’Hara-Townshend says. “The du Pont and Raskob families have really supported having theater and live entertainment.” The 100-man crew began preparing the site for its groundbreaking in April of 1913 and construction proceeded for 150 consecutive days, with work wrapping up two days before its first show, Bought and Paid For, opened on Oct. 15 of that year. Significant in the original plan was the location of the theater— right next to the recently completed Hotel Du Pont and smack in the center of Wilmington. That connection to the hotel and its amenities has been a special asset to the theater over its century of operation. “I think it’s a very nice driver,” says O’Hara-Townshend. “I think it has a lot to do with the success” of the theater. She notes that both the hotel and The Green Room, the hotel’s upscale dining room,
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maintain Four Diamond ratings from AAA. “You could make this just a whole experience here. And we design packages around that so people can come in, have dinner in the Green Room, take in a show and, as we say, take the elevator home.” That deep connection was emphasized even more when, in 2003, the theater’s name was changed from the Playhouse to DuPont Theatre to allow for better branding and to further link it to its sister properties—the hotel and the DuPont Country Club— also operated under the banner of DuPont Hospitality. The theater itself was built with the biggest shows of the time in mind and with all the opulence and filigree associated with architecture in the Victorian period. But it wasn’t just size for size’s sake. In aspiring to host Broadway productions, Raskob, du Pont and Carpenter proposed that the theater should also serve as a dress rehearsal venue for shows preparing for a New York debut, and as a “preview” theater for shows touring to work out the kinks before heading to the Great White Way. Among those to use the theater before moving on to Broadway greatness was the original version of Cabaret, starring Joel Grey. Flashdance, which is part of the theater’s 2012 season, is also previewing at the DuPont before it goes to New York City. “Being the special clearinghouse for shows to debut before they make their way to Broadway, we’ve been very fortunate and blessed to have those things working in our favor,” says O’HaraTownshend. “Delaware’s Broadway Experience is part of our tagline, and we never had to act as a movie theater, as lots of theaters did back then to keep things going. The Victorian-style
theaters, there are so few of them, so we’re very proud that we could keep things in the original state.” These days the only factor limiting what shows can play the DuPont is size. “We’re not a huge theater—1252 seats—but we are a Broadway theater,” O’Hara-Townshend says. “The challenges are some of the larger shows fitting into the theater. For instance, with Mary Poppins, the house [from the production] wouldn’t fit into our house.” This season there might not be any flying English nannies, but there will be a celebration of the music of the 1930s through the 1980s. The 2012 Broadway Series features the 1930s swing music of Anything Goes, the rock of Elvis Presley in Elvis Lives, the soul of Motown and 1960s R&B radio in Dreamgirls and Memphis, respectively, the 1980s sizzle of Flashdance, and the kid-friendliness of Shrek The Musical. The season kicks off on Monday, Oct. 1, with an Elvis-themed Centennial Celebration in Rodney Square starting at noon, followed by the opening of Elvis Lives at 7:30 p.m. the next day. “Of the six shows that we have, five of them have never been here before,” says O’Hara-Townshend. “It’s a very unique season.” She admits that many of the theater’s subscribers skew older, but she and her staff are continuing to pursue those new to live theater, whether they are young adults or school-age children, with shows like Shrek. For adults, new subscription options developed over the last two years help take off some of the pressure to see all six performances, allowing patrons to mix and match the shows they want to see. To order your tickets, call 800-338-0881 or 302-656-4401, or go to duponttheatre.com/buy-tickets.
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uPont has always been part of the life of Wilmington native Joanna L. Arat. Her father worked for the company for 24 years, and after Arat graduated from the University of Delaware with an English degree, she also became a DuPont employee. As a member of the Hospitality Marketing Team, she was offered an opportunity to write the newest addition to Arcadia Publishing’s popular Images of America series—DuPont Theatre. Filled with more than 200 vintage images, as well as anecdotes and facts, the book commemorates the theater’s 100th season. It explores its ups and downs, including the effect of the 1929 stock market crash, the Great Depression, multiple wars, and the rise of new media. DuPont Theatre (128 pgs.) $21.99, Arcadia Publishing. Available at local retailers, online bookstores, or through Arcadia Publishing at www.arcadiapublishing.com or (888) 313-2665 —Krista Connor
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Dress Up
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love October: fiery-colored leaves, cool temps, abundant Arts options. Mostly, I love October because of Halloween. I just enjoy the whole festive, kooky, dress-up-as-anyone-butyourself thing. In honor of that, I’m giving you a few fun, Arty reasons to get costumed up before All Hallows Eve.
Murder, in a Rock-n-Roll Style
City Theater Company rolls out the spooky season right with its fall fundraiser, Murder at the Mansion: The Comeback Tour. It’s a murderous evening of rock-n-roll whodunit that only CTC can deliver: A beloved rock star holes up in “Bellevue Manor” rehearsing for his comeback tour…but never makes it out alive. Who killed our fave rocker—his weary wife? the jealous bandmate? a crazed stalker? Or you? CTC producer and actor Kevin Regan describes the “feel” of the event: “Murder. Mystery. Made up on the spot. Come see City Theater Company’s improv’d murder mystery show. See if you can figure out who did it, before we do!” Affordable tickets, too: $40/person or $75/couple (includes beer and wine bar and lite fare). Get ‘em now at city-theater.org. Be as involved as you want—wear a vintage concert tee, dress as a slick record exec, or simply be part of the observing “audience”—but don’t miss the fun—on Saturday, Oct. 6, at Bellevue Hall in Bellevue State Park.
On Friday, Oct. 5, at 7 p.m., Christina Cultural Arts Center kicks off its music season with Friday Live, with The Sharon Sable & Shawn “Q” Quartet. Sharon’s lyrical, sensitive approach has made her a sought-after vocalist both locally and nationally. Her voice is soothing and rich, like losing yourself in a decadent dessert. They’ll be playing Brazilian bossa novas and some of their favorite pop songs, with tributes to composers like Chick Corea, Cy Coleman and Dizzy Gillespie. The ensemble performs in CCAC’s intimate Clifford Brown Performance Space at 705 N. Market St. Tickets are only $10 in advance (at ccacde.org) or $15 at the door. At 8 p.m., Delaware’s beloved Joe Trainor Trio (Joe Trainor, piano and vocals; Kevin Niemi, bass and Jeff Dement, drums—JT3 to fans) celebrates the release of their new full-length album, Twelve Stories. They’ll host an old-fashioned release party and performance at World Café Live at the Queen. The trio’s sophomore effort encompasses not only unabashed rock-n-roll but also sweeping epics with orchestral arrangements. “While it was important to have songs that showed the trio in its most honest form, there are tracks where we incorporate horn and string sections to create pieces that tell the story musically as well as lyrically,” Joe says of the project. Opening for JT3 are the area’s most awesome (and likely only) premier “dork-rock” duo, HOT BREAKFAST! (Matt Casarino and Jill Knapp). Tickets are $12 at worldcafelive.com. Throw on your hippest jazz or rock duds and play up to our City’s “see-andbe-seen” thing.
Go “A Little Bit” Country with Art
Perhaps you’re “a little bit country,” not “a little bit rock-nroll.” If so, this one’s for you. To get you in the mood for their November fundraiser, “Contemporary Country,” the Delaware Center for Contemporary Arts presents “Young Country,” an exhibition of rural themes in American art. Depicting subjects like horse racing, honky tonks, and homesteading, this exhibit addresses how a region’s visual culture often shapes perception and identity, and aims to redefine ideas of “country” in America. The opening reception is Friday, Oct. 5, and features a performance by The Bullets. Jump in to the theme—grab your boots, your 10-gallon hat and your bandana, and saddle up for a trip to DCCA.
Fancy Music, Casual Wear
For these last two options, you won’t spend a lot on costume or admission, but you’ll get a wealth of music — it’s casual dress with fancy tunes. Market Street Music Thursday Noontime Concerts are held over lunchtime at First & Central Presbyterian Church. The mid-month lineup features two fabulous musical “x-factors”: Pyxis Piano Quartet on Thursday, Oct. 11, and SPARX Flute & Harp Duo on Thursday, Oct. 18. Pyxis (Meredith Amado, Amy Leonard, Jie Jin and Hiroko Yamazaki) is known for playing to packed houses as Artists-in-Residence at the Delaware Art Museum; SPARX (Joan Sparks and Anne Sullivan) has been wowing regional audiences for nearly two decades with unique repertoire and relaxed, fun performances. Best of all, you can enjoy them both while sporting unfussy garb with a $3 ticket tucked into your jeans. Embrace the holiday—dress yourself up as a Wilmo Arts Aficionado! Want more ArtStuff ? Follow Michelle @ArtsinMedia.
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Delaware Tech Community College Stanton and Wilmington-Alumni and Friends 5K Run/Walk October 3, Registration begins at 6pm Dravo Plaza dtcc.edu/about/news/events/sw5k Canoeing the River and Marsh October 5, 2-6pm Canoe the Christina River and through the heart of our marshes’ winding guts to search for flora and fauna. DuPont Environmental Education Center duponteec.org DSWA Collection Event- Household Hazardous Waste/Electronic Goods October 6, 8am The Delaware Solid Waste Authority is proud to host special collection event for Household Hazardous Waste/Electronic Goods. Frawley Stadium dswa.com Head of the Christina Regatta October 7, 8am There will be live jazz music, good food, competitive racing, and unique medals for first place in each event. Wilmington Youth Rowing Association wyra.org Delaware Distance Classic 15K & 5K Road Races October 7, 8:30am Presented by M&T Bank. Inaugural 5K run/walk. All proceeds benefit PCVRC, Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation, and the Mike Clark Legacy Foundation Frawley Stadium pcvrc.com/ddc.php Preston Poe, YouTunes October 7, 12pm-5pm This new media artist, will perform a live- five hour marathon interactive work in which the artist will spontaneously write, play, sing, and record your personal custom song on the spot! Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts thedcca.org Vendemmia da Vinci October 7, 2pm Sample Italian wines, enjoy fantastic food and entertainment all day long. And more! Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park societadavinci.com/html/vendemmia.htm River Walk & Wine October 9, 5:30-8pm Enjoy an interpretive walk of the Wilmington Riverfront’s cultural and natural history with Sally O’Byrne, author of Wilmington’s. Finish at Veritas. DuPont Environmental Education Center duponteec.org The Outgoing Tide October 10-28, Show times vary This transformative piece offers surprising humor as it thoughtfully explores the ebb and flow of a family dynamic. Delaware Theatre Company delawaretheatre.org
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Fantastic Mr. Fox October 11, 10-11:30am Enter the world of the red fox. Make a sly mask, read the parable of the fox and grapes and leap for a snack. Dupont Environmental Education Center duponteec.org Parents Night Out- Bug Out! October 12, 6:30-8:30pm Set mom and dad loose to have dinner along Wilmington’s Riverfront while the kids stay at DEEC and have all the fun with games! Dinner provided. Parents receive a discount coupon for Timothy’s Riverfront Grill. Dupont Environmental Education Center duponteec.org Delaware Home Show October 13,10-6pm and October 14, 11-4pm Be inspired with give-aways, demos, workshops and more! FREE pansies to the first 500 attendees. Chase Center on the Riverfront DelawareHomeShow.com Rivers of Wilmington Wine Cruise October 13, 1-3pm Take a scenic boat cruise along the Christina River and enjoy a fun and lively interpretation of the rivers history, while enjoying sampling wine. DuPont Environmental Education Center duponteec.org 2012 Light the Night Walk October 13 Registration begins at 5pm Opening ceremonies begin at 7pm Frawley Stadium lightthenight.org/de Christina River Cruise October 13-14, Cruise times vary Enjoy this 1.5 hour cruise along the Christina River on the Kalmar Nyckel, The Tall Ship of Delaware. Call 302-429-7447 for more information. Kalmar Nyckel kalmarnyckel.org Big Sit Birding Competitions October 14, 4am-7pm Join birding enthusiasts for this 24 hour unique birding experience. Teams of birders stay at one location for up to 24 hours and identify every bird species they see or hear. Join anytime during the event on the DEEC boardwalk! DuPont Environmental Education Center duponteec.org 2012 Wilmington Kidney Walk October 14 Check in and Family fun begins at 8:30am Walk begins at 10am Dravo Plaza donate.kidney.org/site/TR/Walk/ DelawareValley?pg=entry&fr_id=4740
New Age Brass in Concert October 14, 7pm New Age Brass has been bringing music to audiences around the world with energizing interactive performances that push the boundaries of standard chamber music repertoire. Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts TheDCCA.org 2012 Walk to End Alzheimer’s October 20 Check in begins at 8am Walk begins at 9:30am Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park act.alz.org/site/TR?fr_id=1584&pg=entry Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K Walk & Run October 21 Registration begins at 8am Walk begins at 10am The journey to end breast cancer starts with a single step. Join us in the fight to end breast cancer forever! Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park makingstrides.acsevents.org/site/TR/ MakingStridesAgainstBreastCancer/ MSABCFY13SA?pg=entry&fr_id=47539 Pro Bono Celebration 5K Run/Walk October 24 Registration begins at 8:15am, Race begins at 9:00am Dravo Plaza dvls.org Inaugural ATI Physical Therapy 5k Run Walk Roll & Chili Cook Off October 27 Registration begins at 9:30am 5K begins at 10:30am Frawley Stadium races2run.com Fall Family Canoe October 27, 10-12:30pm Canoe in the Russell W. Peterson Urban Wildlife Refuge with the whole family. Enjoy the fall foliage from the water. DuPont Environmental Education Center duponteec.org 2nd Annual Kind To Kids Halloween Hoopla 5k October 27 Registration begins at 3pm Dravo Plaza races2run.com Canoeing the lower Brandywine and Christina October 31, 12:30-3:30pm Paddle at the height of fall splendor while exploring Wilmington’s urban wilderness with Sally O’Byrne, author of Wilmington’s Waterfront. DuPont Environmental Education Center duponteec.org
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CITY NOTES October is National Walking Month! From boosting your mood to helping you shed weight, exercise can improve your life. It’s also a great way to give back to the community. Most run/ walks are for local charities, so you can support a cause while benefiting from the exercise. Put your best foot forward: check out these walk/run events throughout October: 10/3: Del Tech Community College Stanton & Wilmington Alumni and Friends 5K 10/6: 4th Pearls of Hope 5K 10/7: 30th Annual Delaware Distance Classic 15K & 5K 10/9: River Walk & Wine 10/13: Inaugural Lt. Joseph Szczerba Memorial 5K, Salesianum Homecoming 5K, 2012 Light the Night Walk
Welcome to the Neighborhood! Ninth Street just got four new neighbors: DunnBetter Sweets, 316 W. 9th, is a sweet shop boutique offering candies and baked goods. Look for DunnBetter Sweets on Facebook. Just down the street, at 209 W. 9th St., is Mr. Chris’ Hair Design. Whether you want a cut and color or a brand new look, they have what you need at prices you can afford. For more information, visit mrchrishairdesigns. com/index.html or call 658-2121. Pochi Chilean Cuisine & Wine Bar at 220 W. 9th specializes in Chilean food and an extensive wine selection. Great for lunch and business meetings (free Wi-Fi) with an excellent dinner menu with cocktails. Check it out on Facebook. Le Ann’s Bridal, at 105 W. 9th, features a selection of gowns for pageants, weddings, proms and quinceaneras. Sizes range from 2 to 52. If you’re preparing for a special occasion, be sure to stop in. Look for Le Ann’s Bridal on Facebook or call 636-9344.
10/14: 3rd SOAR 5K, Wilmington Kidney Walk 10/20: Wilmington Walk to End Alzheimer’s 10/21: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Wilmington 10/24: Pro Bono Celebration 5K Run/Walk 10/27: 2nd Annual Kind to Kids Halloween Hoopla 5K, Inaugural ATI Physical Therapy 5K Run Walk 10/28: Walk to Cure Diabetes, 10th Annual E-Racing the Blues Run/Walk
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ctober is rolling in with fall temperatures and plenty of fun activities. Get a first look at the 2013 lineup of cars and trucks at the 2012 Delaware Auto Show, Oct. 5–7, at the Chase Center. For more information, visit delawareautoshow.com. The Head of the Christina Regatta will be held Sunday, Oct. 7, at 8 a.m. Novice through top-skilled boats; sculling and sweep; youth through masters; open and club; schools and open youth. There will be live jazz, good food, racing and medals for first place in each event. Register today by writing to suzanne@wyra.org or faith@wyra.org. The Delaware Home Show is set for Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 13-14, at the Chase Center. Tickets are $7 per person. Free pansies to the first 500 attendees. For more information: delawarehomeshow.com. LOOKING AHEAD…. Bring the family to Wilmington Renaissance Corporation’s Downtown Family Fitness Festival on Saturday, Nov. 3, from noon to 4 p.m. This year’s festival will focus on wellness and children’s sports, with moon bounces, youth bands and an autograph tent, as well as sports areas for baseball, football, lacrosse, tennis, volleyball, running, soccer and other kids’ activities. Representatives from area youth sports and wellness organizations will discuss their programs. The free event is set for the Rodney Square area. Don’t miss the CityLife Awards on Tuesday, Nov. 13, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at World Cafe Live, 500 N. Market St. The event recognizes individuals, companies and organizations that have championed the City in the past year. Award categories are Wilmingtonian of the Year, Rising Star of the Year, Entrepreneur of the Year, Neighbor/Neighborhood of the Year, and Partnership of the Year. Honorary co-chairs are Hal Real, president and CEO of World Cafe Live and Real World Entertainment, and John Hawkins, president and CEO of ab+c creative intelligence. Both are past CLA winners. Attendees will enjoy classic Sinatra sounds from Sean Reilly, great Motown grooves, hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine, and a silent auction along with the awards presentation. Go to downtownwilmington.com for more information on both events. To keep up on happenings in the city, sign up for the weekly WRC’s Downtown News. For a detailed calendar of events, see the INWilmington campaign’s website: inwilmingtonde.com.
STAFF PICKS Every month we feature a few of the staff ’s favorite things that are happening in the city. Our favorites for October: • The Delaware Theatre Company’s season opener, The Outgoing Tide, by Bruce Graham, runs Oct. 10–28 and features Emmy winners Peter Strauss and Michael Learned. Running at DTC before its New York premiere, this feature offers surprising humor as it explores a family dynamic. In a summer cottage on Chesapeake Bay, Gunner has hatched an unorthodox plan to secure his family’s future but meets with resistance from his wife and grown son. For more information or tickets, visit delawaretheatre.org/Play1 or call 594-1100. • On Sunday, Oct. 7, from 2 to 6 p.m. (rain date: Oct. 14), celebrate the 9th Annual Vendemmia Harvest of the Grapes Wine Festival at Tubman-Garrett Park on the Riverfront with the da Vinci Society of Delaware. Enjoy wines from Italy, food from 32 restaurants and food vendors, a silent auction with more than 60 items, and operatic performances and classic Italian and contemporary music, as well as the annual homemade gravy and winemaking contests. For more information or tickets, visit societadavinci.com/html/ vendemmia.htm or call 877-731-5790. • On Tuesday, Oct. 16, at 8 p.m., Blues Traveler comes to The Grand. The band is best known for its Top 40 singles “But Anyway,” “Run-Around” and “Hook.” Its newest album, Suzie Cracks the Whip, released on June 26, is Blues Traveler’s highest-charting album (#91 on Billboard’s Top 200) in more than a decade. For more information or tickets, visit thegrandwilmington.org/Productions/12-13-Season/BluesTraveler or call 652.5577/800-37-GRAND. • Turning Delaware Pink—Join the American Cancer society in partnership with the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition for this Breast Cancer Awareness Event, Oct. 1-31, to bathe Delaware’s buildings, shopping centers, bridges, fountains and streets in pink. For more information, contact Rene Hiles at 669-6313.
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