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VOL. 25 NO. 7

SEPTEMBER 2012

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INSIDE

O&ACONTENTS

September 2012 | Vol. 25, No. 7 | www.outandaboutnow.com

FEATURES Publisher Gerald duPhily

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Contributing Editor Bob Yearick

15-29 UP CLOSE: WHAT’S ON YOUR PLATE?

The science of fresh. By Pam George Five questions with the Organic Mechanics. By Pam George A fresh role for historic Penn Farm. By Larry Nagengast An appetizing look at eating local. By Pam George

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33-43 FOOD & DRINK Director of Publications Jim Hunter Miller jmiller@tsnpub.com

Director of Sales Marie Graham Poot

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Creative/Production Manager Matthew Loeb mloeb@tsnpub.com

Art Director Shawna Sneath

Tasty competition at 5th annual Farmer & The Chef. By Kelsey Kerrigan Two Stones coming to North Wilmington. By Dillon McLaughlin Taste of Newark to feature 45 restaurants. Buying local is a way of life at Booth’s Corner. By Dillon McLaughlin

51-55 MUSIC

Musikarmageddon set for Sept 22 at The Baby Grand. By Matt Amis Los Lonely Boys to rock The Grand Oct. 9.

57-59 MOVIES

Set amid financial upheaval, Cosmopolis crashes and burns. By Mark Fields Check out this bumper crop of farm movies. By Mark Fields

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61-67 NIGHTLIFE Contributing Writers Matt Amis, Margaret D. Berthiaume, Mark Fields, Pam George, Robert Lhulier, Allan McKinley, J. Burke Morrison, Larry Nagengast, Scott Pruden

Contributing Photographers Joe del Tufo, Tim Hawk, Les Kipp, Tony Kukulich, David Norbut, Matt Urban Interns Mitchell Hall, Scott Harrison, Kelsey Kerrigan, Dillon McLaughlin Special Projects John Holton, Kelly Loeb

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Where to watch the game. By Scott Harrison City Loop Series opens with The Pink Loop.

DEPARTMENTS 7

The War on Words

Out Front

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WORD OF THE MONTH This month, we’re featuring words that have similar meanings but are not spelled or pronounced anything alike.

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

Department of Redundancies Dept.

Joy Smoker, erudite former art director of O&A, says she heard a host on NPR’s Weekend Edition mention an “unexpected surprise.” Can a surprise be expected? Doubtful. From Verizon’s description of Charlie Sheen’s new show, Anger Management: “Charlie is forced to treat a woman he once slept with in the past.” Roy Blount, writing in Sports Illustrated, ponders whether the new baseball stat, BFP (batters faced by pitcher), should be just BF. Who else besides pitchers, he asks, would batters face?

How long, oh Lord, how long?

(In which we feature misuses of that most maligned punctuation mark, the apostrophe) The Hollywood Grill is becoming a regular in “War.” A reader reports that its electronic sign advertises “sandwich’s.”

Two Bold Predictions

The war on words continues apace, as social media and general ignorance conspire to eliminate all the rules. As a result, I’m making the following predictions: 1. Quotation marks inside periods and commas will be acceptable in the near future. “War” has been fighting this battle for years, but most people continue to get it wrong—even fans of “War.” I guess their thinking is, it’s correct in the UK, so why not here in the Colonies? 2. “I graduated college,” instead of “I graduated from college” will soon be accepted. As “War” has pointed out several times (to no avail), colleges

Pronounced pro-scribe, it’s a verb meaning to ban, prohibit, denounce or condemn something.

graduate students, students don’t graduate colleges. But even some of my most learned friends use this construction. It’s a lost cause.

Media Watch

A reader tells us that Ford has a new slogan in its ads for the increased gas mileage its vehicles attain: “Go Further.” Farther should be used for actual distances. We heard Larry Anderson, radio color analyst for the Phillies, refer to the frosting on a cake as “ice-ning.” I haven’t heard that term since, oh, fourth grade. (Similar but not as bad—those people who pronounce sandwich as “sangwich.” How do these things get started?) From Spark: “If you’re a night owl, and someone tries to give you grief for sleeping in, just remind them that they are not as creative as you are . . .” (italics ours). We’re pretty sure it’s a rule at Spark that a singular antecedent must be followed by an (incorrect) plural pronoun. From a News Journal blog: “Eric Kuo will take the reigns as president of Motech Americas’ solar module business in Newark . . .” Reins are what leaders metaphorically take in hand as they begin their reigns, while hoping that it rains good fortune on them and their followers.

Oddities

Amazing the words people invent. A reader recently dropped us an email describing a DJ who talked about how an ‘80s pop star had caved in to peer pressure. “He succame to the pressure,” quoth the DJ. On a flight to Key West, our plane stopped in Tampa, after which, the flight attendant informed us, we would “continuate to our destination.”

BONUS WORD OF THE MONTH

Exorcise Pronounced ex-or-size, it’s a verb meaning to expel an evil spirit or something troublesome.

Quotation of the Month: “Sufficient evidence has accumulated to demonstrate that intelligence is manifested in the use of functional language, and that vocabulary— qualitatively and quantitatively—is one important measure of intelligence.” Cecil W. Mann, Vocabulary and Intelligence, in Twentieth Century English (1946).

Seen a good (bad) one lately? Send your candidates to ryearick@ comcast.net

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

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Out & About Poetry Contest

THIRD PLACE Nina Bennett, of Newark, won third place in the 2012 Out & About Poetry Contest. Below is her poem, “Déjà Vu.”

We sit on the deck, sip red wine, watch girls prance across the dance floor, gyrate to the thumping bass.

teetered through night clubs on three-inch heels, left trails of posh perfume.

I pick at the crab dip, ask the waitress for more pita chips, remark on the sunset, yawn.

We slammed shots at the bar, tossed long, straight hair, trolled the band, danced

You sigh, grimace as you shift your bad hip in the resin chair, stare at the yachts docked in the marina.

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WEIGHT LOSS TOTAL = ONE BIG PERSON 298 lbs. lost, $11,200 gained in Boys & Girls Clubs Challenge

wenty participants lost the equivalent of one very large person—298 pounds—in the three-month-long Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware Weight Loss Challenge. Scott Ciabattoni, a member of the organizing committee, was the top “loser,” dropping 43 pounds—16 percent of his original body weight. Mark Rogers lost 22.6 pounds, or 11 percent of his body weight, by the final weigh-in on Aug. 15. The real winner was the Metro Wilmington Boys & Girls Clubs, to the tune of $11,500, the amount raised by participants from sponsors’ pledges. That’s well over the original goal of $5,000. Leading fundraiser was Chris Barton, also a committee member, who brought in $2,800. Barton, who lost 24 pounds, said he was “humbled and inspired” by the support the project received. “What we

did together made a difference and our community responded to ensure the success of the effort,” he said. Plexus Fitness supervised weigh-ins and workouts. Sean Marcisin, fitness director at Plexus, said the Challenge helped the 20 men and women not only lose weight but start healthier lifestyles. Ciabattoni agreed. “This program has been great for me in two ways,” he said. “It has helped me make my health a priority and it has raised money for a great cause. The Boys & Girls Clubs do fantastic work. Without them, the kids would probably be on the streets and that has bad news written all over it.” He thanked Plexus Fitness and Out & About, another sponsor of the Challenge, for their support. Barton noted that the committee will continue to raise money through the end of September. — Bob Yearick

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Charity Rides Keep Delaware Pedaling September brings Amish Tour and MS Bike to the Bay By Scott Harrison

Team NRG joined a ﬁeld of more than 1,500 riders at the 2011 MS Bike to the Bay.

ny cycling fanatic who thought he or she had to wait another year for a Delaware-based bike event after May’s Wilmington Grand Prix is in for a pleasant surprise. On Saturday, Sept. 8, Kent County Tourism will sponsor the 26th annual Amish County Bike Tour. The tour begins at 8 a.m. from 411 Legislative Ave. in Dover’s historical district. Cyclists will then negotiate a twist-and-turn scenic cruise through Delaware’s Amish country. Participants

can enter any of five rides of distances ranging from 15 miles to 100. The event, which started as a small outing organized by a local bike club, has grown into an almost 2,000-person tour with riders from more than a dozen states. Last year participants ranged in age from 5 to 79. Cindy Small, executive director of Kent County Tourism, estimates the tour will bring in $350,000. The primary ►

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benefactor is the Central Delaware YMCA but proceeds also go to other organizations, including three churches in the area, the Amish Schoolhouse, and the Kent Country Regional Sports Complex. Several rest stops are provided during the tour, one being the Amish School House, where Byler’s Country Store bakes 200 blueberry, cherry, apple and pumpkin pies for cyclists to enjoy. A full, catered BBQ meal will be provided at the end of the day. Tickets are $60 for adults, $25 for those 5-16 years of age. Children under 5 can ride free of charge. Two weeks after the Amish event, Bike to the Bay will take place. Delaware’s largest cycling event, set for Sept. 22 and 23, is sponsored by the NRG Indian River Generating Station to raise money for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Camaraderie is an underlying theme of the event, according to Stephanie Fitzgerald, public relations coordinator at NMSS. “I think the team aspect, having someone to fundraise, train and have a good time with through the ride, makes it a lot more fun,” says Fitzgerald The society has set a goal this year of $900,500.

Starting at Del Tech in Dover and ending at the Towers at Seashore State Park in Dewey Beach, the six routes will send bikers over scenic southern Delaware roads. Saturday riders can choose from courses of 17, 45, 75 and 100 miles. On Sunday riders are given the challenge of completing a 150- or 175-mile route. Nicknamed “Buffet to the Bay,” the ride has an array of rest stops and refreshments run by more than 250 volunteers. One famous long-time pit stop is Uncle Ted’s in Milford, which specializes in scrapple and baked goods. Riders can form teams of four or more. This gives teammates an opportunity to build corporate spirit, bring publicity to their Photo by Kelli Baxendale Wilke companies, and bring friends and family together. The ride also includes “phantom riders,” those who want to support the cause but don’t want to hop on a bike. “Bike to the Bay—best known for food, fun, and a flat route—is the most fun you can have on a bike,” says Kate Cowperthwait, president of the Delaware Chapter of the NMSS. “All year long I look forward to the baked goods, the camaraderie, and the time spent with my bike team.” Cyclists are often met by family, friends and volunteers at the finish line to celebrate their accomplishments. The party is B.Y.O.B., but food, refreshments, and live music will be provided. Tickets are $50 until Sept. 15, after which they will be $55. Participants are asked to raise $250 for the cause prior to entry.

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of Fresh

t’s September, and the tables at farmers markets are particularly heavy. The last of the corn and tomatoes join melons, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, carrots, chard, peaches, pears—and the list goes on. The bounty makes shopping a delight for Eric Aber, chef-owner of Home Grown Café in Newark. “My take on food selection and fresh food is to keep with the season,” he says. “I go a lot by sight, and I buy whatever looks vibrant and still has definition to it. As stuff starts to wilt, it loses its clarity, as if it’s saying: ‘Hey, don’t eat me. I’m past my prime.’” Yet the prime time to get the most flavor and nutrients from your food is a complicated matter. Many of us think just-picked fruit or fresh fish are the best. And in some cases, that’s true. But apples are only harvested once a year, the timing of which depends on the orchard’s location. They’re stored in climate-controlled chambers, typically with high concentrations of carbon dioxide, to delay ripening. In July, Harvest Market Natural Foods in Hockessin featured apples from South America. “You can’t tell the difference,” says owner Bob Kleszics. “I’d much rather eat an apple that is six months old than a year old.” And some apples, like wine, mellow over time, which boosts their flavor profile. Similarly, some of the best steaks are dry-aged, which means they’ve been hanging in a cooler fridge for several weeks or more. So how do you get the most flavorful bang for your buck?

Flavor Facts Flavor involves five basic tastes: sweet, salty, sour, bitter, and unami, a pleasant,

savory taste. Usually flavor is a mingling of the above. For instance, some people add sugar to certain tart fruits. Or they sprinkle salt on watermelon to create what they deem the proper flavor. After harvesting, some vegetables and fruits—such as carrots and green peas—lose their sweetness. “A good example is corn, where the sugar is converted into starch after picking,” says Sue Snider, a professor in animal and food science at the University of Delaware and a nutrition specialist. Aroma can also affect flavor. “Flavor is generally a combination of taste and aroma,” agrees Marianne Carter, director of the Delaware Center for Health Promotion at Delaware State University. “A main taste tool is our nose.” Which is why food doesn’t taste as fresh or flavorful when you have a bad cold, and seniors with a reduced sense of smell lose their appetites.►

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The Science of Fresh continued from page 17

As Aber notes, color, too, can affect the perception of taste. “A vegetable or fruit should look like it’s giving off an energy,” he says. Ripeness may not matter. Case in point is a green tomato, which many people fry. But appearances can also be deceiving. A beautiful red tomato in a grocery store might not taste as good as an ugly heirloom tomato or a discolored one from your garden. Flavor is also partially a result of texture. “People might say something tastes ‘mushy,’” Carter explains. “It adds to the overall perception.” Now toss in the subjective. “Each of us has what is known as a threshold for each basic taste,” Snider says. While in graduate school, she worked in a lab that studied a new sweetener project. Each panel member received two glasses: one with pure water and one with a sweet agent. They were asked to identify the one with the sweetener. “It took a ton of sweetener for me to taste a difference in the two liquids,” she recalls. “On the other hand, put something bitter in water and I can taste the tiniest dab.”

Handle with Care The way a food is handled also has an impact on the flavor.

Commercially sold produce is often harvested before it’s ripe to minimize the risk of damage during shipping and ensure that by the time it reaches the grocery store, it’s ripe or nearly ripe. Of course, we’ve all seen strawberries with moldy beards sitting on the shelf. Food science has helped improve the chances that an item shipped from, say, Chile, still possesses flavor when it hits the grocery store. “It has the chance of tasting better,” Kleszics concurs. “But it also depends on where it was grown, how it was grown, the variety, and whether it was grown in season or the grower stretched the season.” Certain foods prized for their flavor, such as heirloom tomatoes, simply can’t take the shipping. The skin is too delicate. “If you eat one fresh off the vine with a little salt, there’s no comparison in texture and flavor,” Kleszics says. He’s equally enthusiastic about a ripe peach that’s never been refrigerated. “There’s few organic peaches [from California] that can hold up to a local peach—even if it’s sprayed,” he says. Previously frozen or frozen items are a hot topic, depending on the food. Commercial fishermen often freeze fish as soon as they’re caught, which can help kill some bacteria, Aber says. Just be aware that the fish you see in the case might have been frozen at sea, shipped and thawed in the store. You may not eat it for a few days after buying. “Is it really that fresh?” Aber muses. Most shellfish should be “very fresh,” he says. Fresh shrimp is best right off the boat, but most of us buy it frozen. Meat, meanwhile, must be kept in stable conditions. Dry-aged meat, for instance, should remain at a steady temperature. “Fluctuation can destroy it,” Aber says. Kleszics, who sells mostly frozen meat and seafood, believes that if the item has been frozen at just the right time, it can retain a good deal of its flavor. “That’s not to say a frozen scallop is going to taste as good as a fresh scallop in a restaurant,” he says.

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Proper handling at home is important. With corn, the speed of the conversion from sugar to starch depends on the temperature, which is why you should store corn in the fridge, Snider says. Left on the counter, its flavor will decline. Potatoes, however, will grow sweeter when stored in the fridge. “Most people view this as undesirable,” Snider says. “When cooked, the flesh is stickier. You also get a browner color when they’re fried.” When you defrost meat, poultry and seafood, do like the experts and thaw “gently” at a steady temperature, Aber says. Don’t toss it in water or leave it on the counter.

Vitamins & Minerals While everyone wants food with flavor, the ideal food not only

tastes good but is also good for you. Minerals remain consistent. To get beneficial minerals, Mark Highland, founder of Organic Mechanics, recommends good soil. “Research shows that the quality of the soil impacts the nutrient density of a food,” says Highland, who makes organic potting soils. Consider how soil affects the taste of grapes used to make wine. The same varietal may produce a differently flavored wine depending on whether it’s from Australia, Argentina, or California. Organic soils and practices tend to add microorganisms to the soil, which in turn makes it healthier. Vitamin stability depends on the vitamin, the food, and the storage conditions. “The two most fragile vitamins are folic acid and Vitamin C,” Snider says. “Both are lost due to exposure to oxygen and heat. Carotenoids (Vitamin A) are the most stable of the vitamins.” Keeping food cold will minimize vitamin loss, assuming there’s no air exposure. But some items, such as tomatoes and bananas, are better left on counters. Tomatoes get mealy in the fridge. All this is not to say that eating a three-day-old tomato is not worth it because the vitamins might be diminished. Nor should you necessarily avoid canned or frozen products, particularly in winter. “As Americans, we are not getting the recommended daily amount of fruits and vegetables,” Carter says. “They are so beneficial with respect to weight management and disease prevention. All forms count.”

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ark Highland gets his hands dirty on a regular basis, but it’s for a clean cause. Highland is the founder of Organic Mechanics, a Modena, Pa., company whose potting soils and planting mix is available at local garden centers and natural food stores, including Whole Foods in Glen Eagle. A graduate of the Longwood Graduate Program in Public Horticulture, Highland, through trial and error, created a product line that is 100-percent peat-free and supports sustainable gardening. Longwood Gardens, Scott Arboretum and Chanticleer Gardens are among the believers who use the mixes. Q: Why are your products peat-free? A: In North America, peat—which is decomposed plant parts—is primarily harvested in Canada. It must be trucked in [to the U. S.]. We have locally made farm-based compost available, so why not use it? Compost has more nutrients and more water-holding capacity. We’re recycling agricultural products prevalent in our area. Peat also takes a long time to grow. We use pine bark and coconut fiber. The coconut fiber currently comes from Viet Nam, but it’s dried and compressed and shipped by boat. Every container is like 2-½ truckloads of peat. Peat also shrinks away from the edges of a container. Water runs around it and out the bottom, so you think you’ve watered enough when actually you haven’t. .OAAN.

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Q: Do you think organic soil is better for plants? A: If you don’t start with good soil, you’re not going to grow a healthy plant. You also have to time the fertilizer application. Everybody should follow the label on the package. If it says use a tablespoon, then use a tablespoon. Our potting soils have a diversity of ingredients which helps lead to a diversity of microorganisms, and when you have a more diverse community of microorganisms, you set yourself up for healthier soil. There is an underground safari going on. Q: The products contain worm castings. What is that? A: It is the PC way of saying “worm poop.” They are tiny black pellets that smell earthy. Worms are herbivores, so there’s no issue of e-coli or anything like that. Worms are nature’s fertilizer factory, processing organic matter, concentrating it and turning it into a casting. Worm castings add nutrients to the soil. Q: What’s your most popular product? A: Container Blend Potting Soil is rapidly becoming the number one seller. It’s an all-purpose outdoor blend. It’s also very well drained. Too many people can love their plants to death by watering them too much. Q: Any products in the pipeline? A: We’re doing a smaller size of our Seed Starting Blend Potting Soil, and we’re selling pure worm castings — there are so many different ways to use them. We are also going to sell an all-natural, organic hardwood bark mulch. Enough people are asking for it. And we’re going to carry fertilizer for the first time because customers are asking for it. It’s a great product to add to an order. For more information on Organic Mechanics, visit organicmechanicsoil.com. 21

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A piece of New Castleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s agricultural history is becoming a source of fresh produce for area residents By Larry Nagengast

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ometimes you find the future by looking to the past. That’s what’s happening now at the 112acre Penn Farm, the last remaining piece of New Castle’s rich agricultural history. Penn Farm, on Frenchtown Road (Route 273) east of Du Pont Highway, behind the retail complex that includes the New Castle Farmers Market, is part of the original 1,068-acre New Castle Common, land that had been set aside for community and agricultural use well before William Penn arrived in North America in 1682. The Trustees of the New Castle Common, who have overseen the land since 1764 under a grant from the Penn Family, had leased the property to a succession of tenant farmers, from John Crow in 1799 to members of the Quigley family through 2010. Last year, Delaware Greenways signed a long-term agreement with the Trustees to manage the farm. Several new initiatives are geared toward making the farm a significant source of fresh produce for area residents by applying 21st-century technology to agricultural practices that date to colonial times. Other plans will help make the farm a destination—a place where kids can play and people of all ages can learn about the environment and the area’s past. “This isn’t going to happen overnight,” cautions Andrea Trabelsi, managing director of Delaware Greenways. “We’ve gotten a solid corps of capable and committed people together, but it’s going to take a lot of planning.” In addition to farm manager Kathryn Panula and the trustees, Trabelsi says that group includes experts from the University of Delaware, educators from William Penn High School and the Colonial School District, several tenant farmers, advisors from conservation groups and the state Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, and Fred Kirschenmann, a nationally known expert in sustainable agriculture. William Penn students, under the guidance of two agriculture teachers and Mike McGrath, the retired head of the state’s farmland preservation program, are growing vegetables and flowering plants on four acres. Most of their yield is being purchased by 41 shareholders in a community-supported agriculture (CSA) program, McGrath says.

Some of the harvest is being served at Jessop’s Tavern, the popular, historic New Castle restaurant that is one of the CSA subscribers, McGrath says. When school resumes, some of the produce will find its way onto the plates in William Penn’s cafeteria and a student-run café, he says. Jahtenny Leda of Wilmington, a native of Jamaica, farms five acres, growing a variety of peppers, grapefruit, watermelon and amaranth, a leafy vegetable known to Jamaicans as callaloo. Leda sells some of his crops on site, and mixes his peppers to create a variety of hot sauces, which he sells to Caribbean restaurants and from his truck as he drives through Wilmington and Philadelphia. “Penn Farm is wonderful. I love it,” says Leda, who formerly farmed in a community plot at Bellevue State Park. Paul Lester, a fifth-generation Delaware farmer, was recruited by the Trustees before the Delaware Greenways deal was negotiated. He is in his third year of clearing noxious weeds that had overgrown much of the farm and planting wheat, soybeans, corn and other cover crops in their place. Planting cover crops reduces erosion and regenerates the soil, making it likely that more acreage can be devoted to planting vegetables in a couple of years, Panula says. “It’s like we’re growing the soil.” Panula is also sowing ideas and growing partnerships to assist in revitalizing the farm. Two projects will “demonstrate 21st-century water-recovery techniques on a 19th-century farm,” says Jerry Kauffman, director of the University of Delaware Water Resource Agency. For the Tract 6 Produce Stand on Frenchtown Road, Kauffman and Green Stone Engineering plan to create a “green roof.” Vegetation planted over a waterproofing membrane on the roof will absorb rainwater, provide year-round insulation for the stand and mitigate the “heat island effect” of the asphalt paving nearby, Panula says. For the 19th-century bank barn near the rear of the property, Kauffman is working on a design for a gutter and downspout system that would funnel rainwater into cisterns placed underground on the west side of the barn, Panula says. Water collected in the cisterns would be pumped around the farm for irrigation or other uses. ►

Left: Kathryn Panula, Farm Director of Historic Penn Farm, stands in a ﬁeld of soy beans.

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Growing Together

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Jahtenny Leda with the scotch bonnet peppers that he grows at Penn Farm.

Panula is also working with a Boy Scout troop to create a “romping ground,” a natural play area for children in what is now a wooded area behind the barn and farmhouse. She envisions a place with “trees to climb, tree stumps to sit on, a wooden seesaw, and a little hill with a tunnel that kids can crawl through.” The water recovery projects and the romping ground are being funded in part by a $45,000 DNREC grant. In the spring, students in a landscape design class at William Penn began developing ideas for landscaping around the 200-year-old farmhouse. In addition to pathways and a “kitchen garden” of herbs and small vegetables, teacher Jim Ryan thinks the period landscaping might include boxwoods, magnolias and crape myrtles. The landscaping work is on hold, Panula says, pending some work by the University of Delaware’s Center for Historic Architecture and Design. Faculty members are interested in having students do some research on the farmhouse, and an archaeological dig to search for artifacts of early 19th-century farm life is possible, Panula says. Also in the works are bicycle paths to link the farm to historic New Castle and to another bike trail that will lead to the Wilmington Riverfront, Trabelsi says. “We hope to capture the spirit of the community and create a community-powered, sustainable farm, for the first time ever,” says Chris Castagno, one of the Trustees of the New Castle Common. “We’re not just throwing money at a property. We’re developing it as a community resource.” www.OutAndAboutNow.com

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Fred Kirschenmann, one of the nation’s best-known experts in sustainable agriculture, will be the primary speaker at Historic Penn Farm’s first Common Ground forum, from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, at Arsht Hall on the University of Delaware’s Wilmington Campus, 2800 Pennsylvania Ave. Kirschenmann, the distinguished fellow for the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture at Iowa State University and an advisor to Historic Penn Farm, will discuss how people can come together to develop resilient, sustainable communities—integrating social, agricultural, economic and ecological principles, restoring vitality to communities, farms and food. The program is partially funded by the Delaware Humanities Forum, Delaware Greenways, the Delaware Center for Horticulture, and Harvest Market Natural Foods. Admission is $15 for adults, $8 for students. For more information, go to historicpennfarm.org

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A Tasty Competition Chase Center hosts fifth annual The Farmer and The Chef

he fifth annual The Farmer and The Chef event will turn the Chase Center on the Riverfront into a restaurant on Thursday, Sept. 20. Local chefs will pair with local farms to create unique taste sensations, all available for sampling from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Guests will be able to vote for their favorite dish, and the winning chef/farmer pairing will be announced late Friday on the event’s website. This year, guests can us their mobile phones to vote by scanning QR codes. They can then keep track of the voting on their phones as they walk around the event. Among the chefs participating will be representatives from Dogfish Head, Cafe Gelato, the Columbus Inn, the Hotel du Pont, Immediato’s, Sanford School, Ulysses America GastroPub, and the University & Whist Club. This year the event also will feature celebrity chefs Dana Herbert, winner of “Cake Boss: Next Great Baker,” and Jennifer Behm, winner of “MasterChef.” Locally grown products will come from several farms, including Fierro Cheese/Hy-Point Dairy, Magee Farms, Filasky’s, Ramsey Farms, T.S. Smith & Sons, and Woodside Creamery. To celebrate the event’s fifth anniversary, past winners will compete in a “Winners Challenge.” Celebrity guest judges, who will be named the day of the event, will determine the winner. Tickets for the event are $40 in advance and $50 at the door. Tickets and more information about participants are available at thefarmerandthechef.com. All proceeds will go to the March of Dimes Foundation, whose main mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant deaths. The foundation is focused on advancing research on maternal and health issues, helping moms have healthy pregnancies, and also supporting families. For the latest resources and information, visit marchofdimes.com or nacersano.org. — Kelsey Kerrigan www.OutAndAboutNow.com

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Two Stones Coming to North Wilmington Grand opening will kick off a week of brewing events

ewark has been kind to Two Stones Pub, and owner Michael “Stigz” Stiglitz is hoping the Wilmington suburbs will treat him and his restaurant just as well. The grand opening of his Foulk Road location is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 24, and brewing events will be held every evening for the first week. “We have already lined up some great breweries from Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and maybe a few more surprises,” says Stiglitz. “This will undoubtedly be the biggest brewery week Delaware has seen in one location.” Stiglitz and his beer coordinator and management leader, Ben “Gumbo” Muse, have plenty of experience splitting time between two locations. They managed the Pickled Pig Pub and the Pig and Fish, both downstate. Add chefs Christopher Meyer, Brian Callahan and Ed Ristenbatt to the new location, and Muse and Stiglitz have confidence in the stability of the restaurant. Stiglitz is particularly fond of the idea of Delaware as a developing “beerburb” of Philadelphia. “The primary reason for selecting North Wilmington for our second location was the fact that there is already a great beer culture there,” says Stiglitz. “And there’s the overall impact we felt we added to the North Delaware area as it pertains to bringing the best craft brewed beer selection at a non-brewery restaurant.” The additional location, in the Valley View Plaza Shopping Center, will have a “salvaged/ industrial look,” according to Stiglitz. “There are exposed girders, steel I-beams, polished concrete bar top, trough sinks, and hanging metal work.” Two Stones Two also will boast eight more taps than the original (32 total), and one more cask handle (two total), along with the industrial décor. The menus in both restaurants have items available only at their respective locations, so the chef teams can tailor the menus to their clientele. — Dillon McLaughlin

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he Societa da Vinci will host the ninth Annual Vendemmia Wine Festival on Sunday, Oct. 7, from 2 to 6 p.m. at Tubman-Garrett Park on the Riverfront. Vendemmia celebrates the harvest of the grapes, a traditional festival that takes place in villages and cities across Italy, as well as Delaware’s rich Italian heritage. Those attending can sample wine from every region of Italy, food from 25 Italian restaurants, and peruse the wares of Italian vendors. Vendemmia attracts visitors from New York, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Italy. More than 10 buses will help swell attendance to 3,000, making it the largest one-day festival in Delaware. A hand-crafted wine competition, bocce ball tournament, and homemade gravy (spaghetti sauce to the layman) contest are planned. The event will feature 10 live performances, including singers Mario Rocco and Steve Silicato, and operatic performer Andrea Arena, with Al Santoro and the Hi-Liters as the stage band. Providing food for the festival will be 25 local Italian restaurants, including Soffrito Italian Grill, Ristorante Marco Riviera, and Esposito’s Porchett. All-inclusive tickets are $50 in advance, $60 on the day of the event. To purchase, Visit societadavinci.com or call 877-7315790. All proceeds benefit the community through family assistance and educational and cultural grants. — Dillon McGlaughlin S  | O&A

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Samuel Fisher (left) and son Billy at Billy’s Pretzel Wraps, one of the Fisher family’s five enterprises at Booth’s Corner. photo by Tim Hawk

A DAY AT THE ‘Buy Local’ is a way of life for the merchants at Booth’s Corner By Dillon McLaughlin

ne of the challenges of the trend to “buy local” is finding a place to do it. Faced with the rise of big-box stores— Wal-Mart, Target, etc.—small businesses have been declining because of their inability to offer a similar range of products. But a lot of specialized local businesses in one place might just stand a chance against these retail giants. Booth’s Corner Famers Market is just such a place. Located across the Pennsylvania line at the intersection of Route 261 (Foulk Road) and Route 491 (Naaman’s Creek Road), Booth’s Corner has been a popular destination for shoppers since the 1930s. Benjamin Cohen, whose family has owned the market for almost 70 years, attributes its success to the fact that local families are the merchants.

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“When you shop at a store, you will be taken care of by the owner or his family,” says Cohen. “We’re owned and operated by locals.” “There’s an owner-operator behind every counter,” says Samuel Fisher, 64, who began working at Booth’s Corner more than 50 years ago. Today, the Fisher family operates five stands (Fisher’s Deli, Fisher’s Tasty Cheese, Billy’s Pretzel Wraps, Linda’s Bakery and B&C Nut Shoppe), with at least four family members present every weekend. “Everybody is hands on. We know people by name,” adds Billy, Samuel’s son, who runs the pretzel wrap business. So while the Buy Local movement has become a catch phrase of late, especially when it comes to meats and produce, the food vendors at Booth’s Corner have been living by that philosophy for decades. “Buy Local has only helped our market,” says Scott Stoltzfus, who operates two shops at the market: Albie’s Fresh Burgers and Crab Cakes and Lancaster County Sausage Sandwiches. “People know what to expect when they come here—quality and freshness.” Like the Fishers, the Stoltzfus family has a large presence at Booth’s Corner, with five separate operations. Scott’s father, Ken, took over a business at the market nearly 20 years ago. Today, he runs Stoltzfus Meats. Sons Doug and Todd run Stoltzfus Produce and Lancaster County Meats & Deli, respectively. “We are not a tourist market. We’re a local market,” says Scott Stoltzfus. “I see the same people every week. I’d say at least 80 percent of my business is repeat customers.” While food is one of the signature draws for Booth’s Corner—38 of the 100 vendors are food merchants—shoppers can also find jewelry, furniture, clothing and collectibles. Take PA Dutch Woodcraft, for instance. The store stocks Amish carpentry exclusively, although the owner and his family► 41

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are not Amish themselves. John Esh bought the store 22 years ago The Paradocx name comes from the two families of practicing when it was a small outdoor shop. Shortly afterward, he began physicians who own the shop—the Harrises and Hoffmans. Both to transition from outdoor furniture to Amish-made indoor families live on a 100-acre farm in Landenberg, where they grow furniture. their own grapes and make the wine that is sold in the store. “At first, we specialized in decks and porches,” says Esh. “But a “They had been interested in opening here for months,” says few years ago we decided to stock a 48-inch round oak table with John Caldwell, a store manager. “They’ve sold wine at other four chairs, and there was a lot of interest.” farmers markets, and a storefront here is the logical progression.” From there, the shop grew into one of the largest in the The wine is sold in a paint can, a unique and officially patented market. It moved from way to bottle and sell vino. an area at one end of the The can holds the equivalent building to a larger area of four-and-a-half standard at the opposite end. Now, wine bottles (the standard PA Dutch Woodcraft sells bottle holds 750 milliliters, or dining sets, beds, and even three quarters of a liter) and antique-style chests. keeps wine fresh for up to “It’s all handmade out three weeks after opening. of Lancaster—solid wood, A few stalls down from no veneers, and good the pair of docs, Jim Kollias quality,” says Esh. runs a shoe repair operation On the lower level called, appropriately enough, of Booth’s Corner Shoe Repair. Kollias has been John DeSantis and Len at Booth’s Corner since 1993, D’Antonio own and operate when he moved from the now Uncle John’s Attic. closed Bazaar of All Nations “My cousin Len and I in Delaware County. Hadassah Huyard, 17, and Rebecca Stoltzfus, 15, are busy preparing for Booth’s Corner weekend rush. photo by Tim Hawk have been partnered for “Paul Cohen came down nearly two decades and to the Bazaar when he heard it when we had the opportunity to open a location here we seized it,” was closing and asked if I wanted to move here,” says Kollias. “He says DeSantis. “We started over 10 years ago with a double booth. was looking for new shops, and now here I am.” Every two years we added another booth, and today we’re seven Kollias says he and his employees can repair any kind of shoe, booths large.” which is evident from the myriad shoe types that cover his shelves. Thanks to customer requests, DeSantis and D’Antonio stock They even make handbag repairs. some items that can’t be found in an ordinary store. “We have the highest quality and the best prices,” he claims. “We take in products that our customers demand,” says “We can’t be beat by anyone.” That sentiment is shared by others. DeSantis. “Our most popular items include vinyl records, VHS “As people become more cost conscious, the value of a farmers’ videos, die-cast cars and trucks, antiques, memorabilia, vintage market becomes more appealing,” says Scott Stoltzfus. military items, and a huge selection of books. Our knife shop is the area’s best source for knives, swords, and knife-sharpening From Wilmington take Rt. 202 north into Pa.. At Rt. 491, make services.” a right. Travel about two miles and Booth’s Corner is on the left But while Booth’s Corner boasts many longstanding family side. The market is only open on Fridays (9am-9pm) and Saturdays operations, it’s still bringing in new merchants. Example: Paradocx (9am-8pm). Boothscorner.com Vineyard, which opened its doors in July.

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he bands are set. The venue is primed. All that remains is the face-melting fury of the final battle. When Glim Dropper slipped into the fourth and final slot as a judge’s wildcard selection, the Musikarmageddon Finals field was set. Three other finalists—Mallory Square, the Hold-Up, and schroeder—will join the Montgomery County trio for the final battle at the Baby Grand in Wilmington on Saturday, Sept. 22. Musikarmageddon began on June 7 with a slate of 12 local bands. Over the summer, they waged head-to-head battles from the electric second-floor loft of Kelly’s Logan House in Wilmington. The combined judges’ score and audience vote determined the finalists. Among the judges for this year’s finals is Grammy-nominated producer/engineer David Ivory (The Roots, Patti Labelle, Silvertide), who is representing the Philadelphia Grammy Chapter. Also on the panel is Musikarmageddon co-founder and musician Joe Trainor; Brad Wallace of CineMavericks Media; Jim Pennington of Accent Music and the band Tithonus, Leslie Carey of the Leslie Carey Band., and Shaun Dougherty of the Grand. www.OutAndAboutNow.com

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The Hold-Up The Musikarmageddon winner gets an instant boost of rock stardom. In addition to a professional recording of their firstround performance, the winning group books a headlining date at the Baby Grand, an article in Out & About Magazine, and their name inscribed on the legendary Musikarmageddon Axe. It’s all an effort to recognize the area’s many talented, original musicians. Like, for instance, Newark’s dream-pop veterans schroeder, who reunited last year after a 14-year absence. Their ascent to the Musikarmageddon finals “is pretty amazing, flattering to be honest,” says frontman Larry DiMaio. “Just to have the support of people that voted for us after we’d been completely inactive for so long. The fact that people still care is amazing.” With bubbly crowd-pleasers like “Heavenly,” “Sweeter Than You” and “Too Beautiful,” schroeder wowed the audience during the first two rounds, dispatching Glim Dropper and the Jolly What. “We had a lot of both old and new fans,” DiMaio says. “I think our music is easy to get. I have always been clear that my favorite band was the Monkees. Give me a catchy chorus and an easily catchy song. We’ve never tried to be Rush or Yes.” ► 55 51

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For Kevin McCabe and Mallory Square, a spot in the Musikarmageddon finals is a chance at vindication. McCabe, along with bandmates TJ Ferrara and Aaron Goldstein, were 2009 runners-up as members of their previous project, Orbit Shaker. But breezy jams like “The Valley Song” and “Josephine”—which recalls summer days in Dewey Beach—helped push the band past The Whiskies and Echo Mission in the preliminary rounds. “It’s been pretty exciting for us,” McCabe says. “The band is all psyched. It’s been a fun couple months.” The band overcame a few technical stumbles during their first show, but they tightened up (even managing to trim the fat on a few of their trademark ambling • 60-day advance tee time scheduling • Unlimited use of the Practice Facility jams) and focused on crafting smooth • Membership tournaments • USGA handicap service vocal harmonies. • 20% discount in the Pro Shop • At the Rail Wine Bar & Grille discounts “We just pushed through, and had a good time,” McCabe says. “It must have Call 302.994.6700 ext. 7436 for details. shown.” The Hold-Up, a former solo acoustic project of Jason Webb, managed to take down The Honey Badgers and The Last Valorians in the first two rounds. But the down-and-dirty blues rockers triumphed over some personnel changes, including the addition of new bassist Matt Messatzzia plus saxophonist Bri Vinette, who’d hung her reed for several years as a member of Newark legends Fat Daddy Has Been. For Kauffman and Glim Dropper, the journey seemed to end before it even began, immediately after a tough firstround loss on June 14. But all was not lost: The panel of judges saw something special in the three-piece power-poppers. “We played that night with schroeder,” Located on the grounds of Delaware Park Casino and Racetrack. Kauffman says, “and honestly, one of the nicest things about that night was that we 777 Delaware Park Blvd. | Wilmington, DE 19804 | whiteclaycreek.com were the out-of-towners, and we didn’t have Just up the road, I-95 DE Exit 4B that many people see us in Wilmington. But schroeder had a large crowd there, and they supported us as well.” Glim Dropper’s secret weapon is its DP-15408 Sept. Out N About Golf Print Ad 4.5x7.indd 1 intensity, Kauffman says—along with its anthem-like set-closer, “March.” “Being a trio, we all have to put a lot into it to get the sound we want.” It’s something his band is ready to flex on the Baby Grand stage. “We’ve been holding on and waiting,” he says. “Right now we feel really good.” Stay tuned to outandaboutnow.com/ musikarmageddon for details and updates.

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New Sweden September 8 @ World Café Live Wilmington September 13 @ The Fire, Philadelphia Revolution, I Love you September 14 @ MilkBoy Philly Spokey Speaky Every Thursday, September 6-27 @D&H Jamaican Cuisine, Newark Spontaneous Underground September 28 @ World Café Live Wilmington Universal Funk Order September 7 @ World Café Live Wilmington September 15 @ Tom Foolery’s, Middletown September 29 @ Deer Park Tavern

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UPSTAIRS IN SEPTEMBER Every Tuesday Night: Open Mic hosted by Kyle Swartzwelder Perform to win monthly prizes from Accent Music, Aztec Printing, Spaceboy Clothing, Planet Ten Multimedia and more!

Every Wednesday Night: 4W5 Blues Jam

Sat 1 – Charlotte Sometimes Thurs 6 – Lighting Love with W.C. Lindsay & Jamican Queens Angela Sheik

Fri 7 – Morley

LOS LONELY BOYS Rock The Grand Oct. 9

os Lonely Boys—“Willie Nelson’s favorite band”—will bring their unique brand of rock ‘n’ roll to the Grand Opera House on Tuesday, Oct. 9. A synthesis of electric blues, soulful grooves and old fashioned rock has garnered critical acclaim for the Texican trio. They won a Grammy for their single “Heaven” and their 2003 debut album, Los Lonely Boys, which went multi-platinum. Their follow-up album, 2006’s Sacred, hit number two on Billboard’s album chart. The three Garza brothers first started playing music as kids behind their father in various small gigs. While still in their teens, they moved to Nashville in an effort to win a record deal. Missing that, they returned to Texas to make a name for themselves on the club scene until “Heaven” propelled them into the spotlight. The show at the Grand is part of Los Lonely Boys’ Rockpango tour. Rockpango is their new self-produced album that blends fandango, huapango (a Latin rhythm that excites the crowd), and a full-scale Tex-Mex American rock party. The trio will be joined by country singer/songwriter Sonia Leigh. Known for her storytelling and her gritty vocals, Leigh recently signed with Southern Ground Artists, the label of country star Zac Brown. Tickets are $32, $36, or $40, and can be purchased at thegrandwilmington.org.

Sat 8 – New Sweden and Cheers Elephant & The Brenden Hines Thurs 13 – Fishtank Ensemble Sat 15 – The Whirled Peas Band Thurs 20 – Jen Creed with Lucy Stone Fri 21 – Jon Herington Band Sat 22 – The Ragbirds Travelin’ Machine Fall Tour with Betty & the Bullet Thurs 27 – Biden Breast Health Initiative Concert with Jessica Latshaw, IVA, Katie Dill and more! Fri 28 – Spontaneous Underground Sat 29 – Rod Kim & Vince Cirino’s Birthday Bash, with Mean Lady and Friends! Sat 29 – Premier Centre for the Arts Afternoon Blues Jam at 2pm

World Cafe Live at the Queen 500 N Market St, Wilmington, DE 302-994-1400 WorldCafeLive.com

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Set amid financial upheaval, Cosmopolis crashes and burns By Mark Fields

avid, David, David. What were you thinking? Too little… or too much? Director David Cronenberg has made his reputation with provocative dramas that explore the more twisted corners of the human psyche: A History of Violence, Eastern Promises, Naked Lunch, and even the earlier The Fly, The Dead Zone and Videodrome. The typical Cronenberg film features healthy doses of violence, sex, angst, and occasionally a bit of philosophical musing. His most recent film, Cosmopolis, includes many of these ingredients as it follows one tumultuous day in the life of a young lion of finance. But instead of being thoughtful or even scandalous, this wreck of a film registers as one long, messy load of metaphysical claptrap, as long as the stretch limo in which its supposed hero spends much of his time. Certainly, the movie receives no benefit from resting on the very slight shoulders of Robert Pattinson, its star. As the self-absorbed, self-indulgent, self-righteous, wouldbe magnate Eric Packer, Pattinson lacks both the sincerity and gravitas needed to make this protagonist understandable, let alone sympathetic. Director Cronenberg also got no help from Cronenberg the screenwriter. Adapted from the novel by Don DeLillo, the story, such as it is, collapses under the weight of heady speeches about

Rashida Jones and Andy Samberg in Celeste and Jesse Forever.

markets and money and the way the world works. Much of it is delivered in long monologues in the back of the limo by an endless stream of minor and opaque characters with which Packer interacts during a day of upheaval on the streets of some large, nameless city (which seems to be New York). These characters, all dully played by esteemed actors, spout their abstract claptrap, oblivious to the chaos right outside the metal shell of the vehicle. What it’s all about, I couldn’t tell you. How Cronenberg convinced talented actors such as Juliette Binoche, Samantha Morton and Paul Giamatti to agree to say these meaningless, even laughable words, I have no idea. How Pattinson continues to get hired for films, I couldn’t begin to guess. As for Cronenberg’s signature violence, just know the greatest violence done here is to the idea of thoughtful cinematic storytelling, and perhaps to Cronenberg’s reputation as a director. Celeste and Jesse Forever Celeste is a Type A Los Angeles mogul, a trend spotter in the world capital of trendiness. Jesse is a struggling illustrator, whose primary challenge is his own lack of focus and perhaps ambition. This disparity is perhaps why the two, though lifelong best friends, have failed at being married. The big problem is that though they cannot live together, apparently neither can they live apart. ► 57

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Comic actress Rashida Jones (Parks and Recreation) has written a screenplay for herself and pal Andy Samberg. Jones has a deft way with dialogue and manages to instill her atypical romantic comedy—or is it roman à clef?—with a loopy, appealing spirit. The problem is that she and director Lee Toland Krieger were unable to throw out any of the clever and funny moments of interaction, even if they weakened the arc of the story. The result is a lurching, confusing narrative where the viewer is constantly torn in her or his sympathies, even while being charmed by small steps along Celeste’s journey of discovery. Although Celeste and Jesse Forever avoids the most clichéd tropes of the romantic comedy genre (including a pat ending), the film is eventually more frustrating than satisfying. Perhaps with a stronger editor and director, actress/writer Jones can create a vehicle more worthy of her comedic talents.

Enjoy this bountiful harvest of movies set on the farm… By Mark Fields

Days of Heaven (1978) A struggling working class couple tries to manipulate their wealthy farmer employer with unexpected consequences in this quiet film that stars a young Richard Gere. Exquisite photography and a melancholic score enhance this lyrical portrayal of farm life that brought further attention to the deliberate, personal filmmaking of Terrence Malick (Badlands, The Tree of Life). Country (1984) Sam Shepherd and Jessica Lange star in this searingly realistic depiction of a failing family farm in late 20th century America. Overtly political, Country indicts illconceived and detached government policy for destroying small-time farmers. This film is not a shimmering fantasia on rural beauty but a grim study of ordinary people trapped by tragic circumstance. Babe (1995) This utterly charming and off-beat film centers on the relationship between a very smart pig and the farmer who trains him to herd sheep. Filmed with a combination of live animals and convincing animatronics, Babe is funny, thoughtful, inventive, and surprisingly rewarding. James Cromwell was nominated for an Oscar for his role as Farmer Hoggett. That’ll do, Pig, that’ll do. Cold Mountain (2003) Based on the Civil War bestseller by Charles Frazier, this historic drama stars Jude Law, Nicole Kidman, and Renee Zellweger. Law plays a Confederate soldier trying to get home from the war to re-unite with his sweetheart, who has been valiantly but hopelessly trying to survive on his farm. The solid performances, including a number of quirky supporting roles, and the starkly beautiful scenery rescue the story that suffers from keeping its two lovers separated for too much of the movie. Martha Marcy Mae Marlene (2011) Elizabeth Olsen, Mary Kate and Ashley’s beautiful and far more talented younger sister, stars as a damaged young woman recently escaped from a turbulent farm-based cult. She attempts to re-connect with her brittle sister and selfabsorbed brother-in-law. Olsen’s acting is free from artifice and strangely moving, but the rest of the film is frustratingly opaque.

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Now in its fourth year, The Pink Loop has raised more than $40,000 for breast cancer research. photo by Tony Kukulich

Paint the Town Pink Loop fundraiser kicks off City Loop Series

ilmington’s most popular and enduring nightlife tradition begins its 33rd season this September. The 2012-13 City Loop Series will kick off on Saturday, Sept. 29, with The Pink Loop, a benefit for breast cancer research. The 15 participating nightspots are donating the $5 cover charges they receive to Pink Loop teams raising money for their breast cancer walks and fundraisers. “We’re more than appreciative, we’re honored,” said Kim Frerichs, whose team (Miles for Marsha) is participating in its fourth Pink Loop. “To know that 15 Wilmington nightspots are donating their cover charges in the support against breast cancer is amazing.” As a thank you for supporting the cause, the Pink Patrol (a busload of Pink Loop team members and supporters) will be making the rounds to every nightspot and awarding prizes on the spot to those wearing pink. This year’s Loop lineup includes: Catherine Rooney’s, Club 3, C.R. Hooligan’s, Dead Presidents, Del Rose Café, Famous Tim’s, Firestone, Gallucio’s Café, Grotto Pizza, Kelly’s Logan House, Kid Shelleen’s, Kooma, Lime, Shenanigans and Timothy’s on the Riverfront. The Loop Series continues on Saturday, Oct. 27 with the 33rd Halloween Loop, a costumed extravaganza that regularly brings more than 12,000 people to Wilmington. The remaining events on the series: Santa Crawl (Sat., Dec. 15), St. Paddy’s Loop (Sat., Mar. 16) and the Loop for Party Animals (Sat., Apr. 13) For tips on doing the Loop and event updates visit outandaboutnow.com

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WHERE TO WATCH THE GAME BBC TAVERN & GRILL

4019 Kennett Pike, Greenville; 655-3785 Number of TVs: 5 flat-screens Beers on tap: 16; Bottled beers: 60+ NFL & NCAA specials (bar area): 50¢ wings; $3 Miller Lites; $3 domestic bottles; half-price nachos Monday Night Football Specials: $3 Miller Lites; $5 Eagle Drinks (mixed drinks); Tailgate Specials: ribs, pulled pork, burgers Phillies Specials (bar area): 50¢ wings; ½ price Nachos; $6 Tall Ketel One Drinks; $5 Tall Captain Morgans; $3 Miller Lite Drafts; $3 Domestic Bottles bbctavernandgrill.com

BUFFALO WILD WINGS

Multiple locations: Bear, Dover, Limestone Rd., Middletown, Newark Number of TVs: 33+ w/NFL & NCAA packages Beers on tap: 20-24; bottled beers: 35 NFL specials: $3 tall Miller Lites during all pro games buffalowildwings.com

CHELSEA TAVERN

821 N. Market St., Wilmington; 482-3333 Number of TVs: 2 Beers on tap: 31; bottled beers: 100+ NFL Specials, Good during Eagles Games; includes pre-season: All Victory Drafts $3 all game every game; $3 PBR & Rolling Rock 16oz. Pounders; Football Food$4 Chelsea Soft Pretzels (2) with Spicy Cheese Sauce, $6 Beer-Battered Pickle Wedges (5) with Horseradish Aioli, $5 Lager Steamed Mussels (8) with Smoked Bacon, $6 Fish Sticks (4) and Fries with Old Bay Remoulade, $6 Buffalo Chicken Fingers (3) with Gorgonzola Dipping Sauce, $7 Meat Lovers Mini Pizza. The Touchdown Platter- combine any 3 of the above for $12.99 chelseatavern.com

COLUMBUS INN

2216 Pennsylvania Ave., Wilmington; 571-1492 Number of TVs: 6 & a projector screen Beers on Tap: 8; bottled beers: 38 NFL Specials: 1/2 price apps & drinks with $5 happy hour games columbusinn.com

C.R. HOOLIGANS SPORTS BAR & RESTAURANT

1616 Delaware Ave., Trolley Square; 654-BALL Number of TVs: 25 plus one 92-inch screen; 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 & more catherinerooneys.com/hooligans

DEAD PRESIDENTS

618 N. Union St., Wilmington; 652-7737 Number of TVs: 6 w/NFL package Beers on tap: 8; bottled beers: 66 NFL specials: $2 16-oz Miller Lite and Yuengling drafts NCAA specials: $3 craft beers deadpresidentspub.com

DEER PARK TAVERN

108 W. Main St., Newark; 369-9414 Number of TVs: 24 w/NFL package Beers on tap: 12; bottled beers: 50+ NFL specials: half-price wings and nachos; $3 vodka and Captain drinks; $2 Miller Lite; Coors Light and Yuengling drafts; $3 Orange Crushes and Bloody Marys deerparktavern.com

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ERNEST & SCOTT

902 North Market Street, Wilmington; 384-8113 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. Other food & drink specials available. ernestandscott.com

EXTREME PIZZA

201 N Market St., Wilmington; 384-8012 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 wilmington.extremepizza.com

FAMOUS TAVERNS

Newark, Wilmington 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) famoustaverns.com

GROTTO PIZZA

21 locations in Delaware Number of TVs: 15-25; NFL & MLB packages at many locations Beers on tap: 6-14; bottled beers: 16-22 NFL Specials: Monday Night Football $3 Leinenkugel Seasonal Pints; Thursday Night Football $3 Blue Moon; Saturday and Sunday: $3, 22-oz Miller Lite Drafts; during all games $3, 22-oz Coors Light Drafts; Win-500 AMEX Gift Card, Pig Skin Pick ‘Em every week Commemorative Eagle pint glasses, Win Eagles Phlite Deck tickets and autographed Eagles memorabilia. grottopizza.com

Live Music Every Wed • 9pm-1am 9/5 – Joe Daphne 9/12 – Nik Everett 9/19 – Joe Daphne 9/26 – Jefe

JAMES STREET TAVERN

2 S James St., Newark; 998-6903 Number of TVs: 8 HD Beers on tap: 12; bottled beers: 24 NFL and NCAA specials: $7 draft and wings (half dozen, four sauces to choose from); $7 draft and cheese steak; $7 draft and burger; $2 Miller/Coors drafts Wing-eating contest at half time of every Eagles game; prizes include UD football tickets, Ravens tickets, gift certificates and other prizes. All month long beer of the month is Harpoon Octoberfest $2 a bottle. jstavern.com

KELLY’S LOGAN HOUSE

1701 Delaware Avenue, Wilmington; 652-9493 Number of TVs: 25+ w/ NFL Ticket and Every Soccer Package Beers on Tap: 12; bottled: 32 + 14 craft cans NFL Specials: $3 Sam Adams drafts, $8 Bud Light pitchers, $5 Jack Daniels tall, $5 Smirnoff Drinks Eagles Game Specials: $5 cheesesteaks, $4 pretzels, $3 Yards Philly Pale Ale drafts, $3 Victory bottles loganhouse.com

Ladies Night Every Saturday Night 5pm til Closing ½ price glasses of wine, $5 select martinis, and a $5 snack menu

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AFTER PARTY Open Bar Appetizers Live Music!

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KID SHELLEEN’S

14th & Scott., Wilmington; 658-4600 Number of TVs: 6 w/NFL & MLB packages Beers on tap: 10; bottled beers: 30+ NCAA Specials: Saturdays during games: $2.50 Yuenglings; half-price wings NFL specials: Sundays: $2.50 Bud Lights; Monday: $2.50 Bud Lights; $5 Patron margaritas; half-price wings; half-price nachos. Phillies Playoffs: Dollar Dogs kidshelleens.com

KLONDIKE KATE’S

158 East Main St., Newark; 737-6100 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, Coors Light) klondikekates.com

MCGLYNNS PUB

Polly Drummond, Peoples Plaza Number of TVs: 17 w/NFL package Beers on tap: 12-32; bottled beers: 45-50 NFL specials: half-price pitchers of Miller

Lite and Coors Light; half-price wings; half-price nachos; Sundays: Roast beef sandwich w/any domestic beer on draft (or import for $2 charge) for $6.99 Get a 22-oz Eagles mug for $2 Miller Lite and Coors Lite refills mcglynnspub.com

MEXICAN POST

3100 Naaman’s Rd., Wilmington; 478-3939 Number of TVs: 6 Beers on tap: 5; bottled beers: 22 NFL specials: ½ price nachos, ½ price wings, ½ price margaritas, $2 tacos, $2 Miller Lite drafts, $2.50 16oz. aluminum bottle Coors Light mexicanpost.com

TIMOTHY’S OF NEWARK

100 Creek View Rd., Newark; 738-9915 Number of TVs: 30 w/NFL package Beers on tap: 30; bottled beers: 45 with one featured “Moccia Beer of the Week” (highly rated beer that runs for a week) NFL specials: $2.50 Coors Light draft; $2.50 Coors Light and Blue Moon Seasonal Bottles; $4 Tall Captain Morgan Drinks, $4 Captain Morgan drinks and $6.99 food specials, including beef or chicken

cheesesteak; sausage, onions & peppers grinder; jumbo soft pretzels & dipping sauces; breakfast sub; $5 wings timothysofnewark.com

STANLEY’S TAVERN

2038 Foulk Rd., Wilmington; 475-1887 Number of TVs: 32 HD w/NFL package Beers on tap: 18; bottled beers: 58 NFL specials: 2-for-1 Buffalo wings; beer specials; Monday Night: half-price burgers. Eagles’ tickets w/limo ride raffle every week. Customers from now until December have a chance for a car giveaway on Superbowl Sunday stanleys-tavern.com

WASHINGTON STREET ALE HOUSE

1206 Washington St., Wilmington; 658-2537 Number of TVs: 6 HD; NFL, MLB, and NCAA packages Beers on tap: 24; on cask: 1; bottled beers: 8 NFL and NCAA specials (bar area only): $2 Yuengling drafts; $2 Pabst Blue Ribbon drafts; 50-cent wings; $2 chili cheese dogs; $3 house cut UConn chips; $5 pulled pork nachos wsalehouse.com

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Engaging young singer-songwriter blends jazz and folk

Rollicking Scots Gaelic music from acclaimed band

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Produced by

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Contributing Editor Bob Yearick

Art Director Shawna Sneath

Production Manager Matt Loeb

Advertising Sales Jim Hunter Miller Marie Graham

September 2012 volume 4, issue 3

In Wilmington Week

Official Program for the City’s Nine-Day Celebration of Arts and Entertainment

7 Cover Story Showtime!

New year, NEW ARTS! By Michelle Kramer-Fitzgerald An overview of the 2012-13 performing arts season. By Michelle Kramer-Fitzgerald On the Fringe: Wilmington’s ‘unconventional’ arts festival. By Kelsey Kerrigan

20 Politics 10 Questions with Our Next Mayor

Project Manager Carrie Gray

Contributing Writers Josephine Eccel, Carol Kipp, Michelle Kramer-Fitzgerald, Larry Nagengast, Scott Pruden,

Contributing Photographers Joe del Tufo, Tim Hawk Les Kipp, Matt Urban

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City Notes

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On the cover: More than 200 participants in arts and film will be in Wilmington during this year’s five-day Fringe Festival. Pictured on the cover is a performance by First State Ballet during the 2011 Fringe. photo by Joe del Tufo.

ABOUT THE “IN” CAMPAIGN

Wilmington is truly in the middle of it all, and the “in” campaign is a celebration of the accomplishments we continue to achieve as a community to make our city stronger and more attractive. From neighborhood and business development to our arts and cultural scene, the people of Wilmington are working together to support our city’s ongoing growth and prosperity.

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â&#x20AC;˘Â Entropy thru Sept 9 â&#x20AC;˘Â A Functioning System thru Sept 16 â&#x20AC;˘Â Fragile Boundaries thru Sept 16 â&#x20AC;˘Â Right Here, Out There (Nowhere) thru Sept 30 â&#x20AC;˘Â The Real Women of Philadelphia Cream Cheese Contest Sept 7 - Nov 1 â&#x20AC;˘Â Alison Stigora: Natural Forces Sept 7 - Oct 5 302.656.6466 â&#x20AC;˘ 200 S. Madison St.

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Bellevue Lunchtime Concert Series Sept 12 & 26

Delaware Yesterday, DelawareToday: Opening Party

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Delaware Art Museum 2301 Kentmere Pkwy â&#x20AC;˘ 302.571.9590

Various Locations Buses leave 5:45pm from the DCCA, making the last return at approx. 8:30pm 302.576.2135 â&#x20AC;˘ 200 S. Madison Street

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DIRECTORY 1984 • 302.384.6479 • 2511 W. 4th St. 1984wilmington.com • Sun-Mon: 4pm-12am, Tues-Sat: 4pm-1am At the Rail Wine Bar & Grill 302.994.6700 • 777 Delaware Park Blvd. The Back Burner 302.239.2314 • 425 Hockessin Corner Big Fish Grill 302.652.3474 • 720 S. Justison Street Bloomsberry Flowers • 302.761.6963 207 N. Market Street • Mon-Thurs: 9am-5pm, Fri: 9am-6pm, Sat: 10am-4pm 20% OFF instore floral orders over $50 for guidebook holders! Discount cannot be combined. Not valid on wire-out orders, special events or major floral holidays. Bootless Stageworks • 302.887.9300 bootless.org 20% OFF regular adult single ticket purchases for all 2012-13 shows w/ code ”INWILM”! Excludes special events and fundraisers. Limited availability. Valid thru June 30, 2013. Brandywine Baroque brandywinebaroque.org • 877.594.4546 Brandywine Zoo • 302.571.7747 • 1001 N. Park Dr. • brandywinezoo.org Mon-Sun: 10am - 4pm • Visit the amazing animals! Pet the Pygmy Goats, marvel at the Marmosets, ooh and ahh at the otter, roar with the Amur tiger! Snack bar & gift shop onsite. Free parking. Mention “IN Wilmington” and one child receives FREE admission during #inWilmWeek! Catherine Rooney’s 302.654.9700 • 1616 Delaware Avenue catherinerooneys.com • Mon-Fri: 11am-1am; Sat-Sun: 10am-1am Buy one entrée get the second for ½ price! C.R. Hooligan’s • 302.652.2255 1616 Delaware Ave. • Daily 5pm-1am $5 OFF purchase of $25 or more! C.R. Hummingbird to Mars • 302.654.9700 1616 Delaware Ave. Thurs-Sat: 5pm-1am; Sun: 7pm-1am $5 off purchase of $25 or more! Center for the Creative Arts • 302.654.9700 ccarts.org • 410 Upper Snuff Mill Row Chelsea Tavern • 302.482.3333 • 821 N. Market St. • chelseatavern.com • Mon-Fri: 11:30am-1am; Sat: 4pm-1am; Sun: 10am FREE dessert or appetizer with the purchase of any entrée! Christina Cultural Arts Center • ccacde.org City of Wilmington / CityFest wilmingtonde.gov City Theater Company • city-theater.org $5 off General Admission tickets to any 2012-2013 performance online with code “INWILM”. Valid thru 5/31/13. Collars’n Cuffs • 302.654.3322 716 N. Market St. • collarsncuffsonline.com Mon - Thu, Sat: 9:30am - 5:30pm; Fri: 9am - 6pm; Sun: Closed 20% off for all #inWilmWeek guidebook holders! Cool Spring Farmers Market 10th & Van Buren Sts. • 302.658.4171 x18 Columbus Inn 302.571.1492 • 2216 Pennsylvania Ave. Copeland String Quartet copelandstringquartet.com Deep Blue 302.777.2040 • 111 West 11th St. del.AWARE Live • del-aware.tumblr.com Delaware Art Museum • 302.571.9590 2301 Kentmere Parkway • delart.org • MonTue: Closed; Wed-Sat: 10am-4pm; Sun: 12-4pm

Delaware Center for Contemporary Arts 302.656.6466 • 200 S. Madison St. thedcca.org • Mon: Closed; Tue,Thu-Sat: 10am5pm; Wed, Sun: 12-5pm Member pricing ($15) for Tim Brady, 24 Frames for all #inWilmWeek patrons using promo code “DCCA IN” online. Advance sales only (see Sept 23rd for full event description). Delaware Center for Horticulture 302.658.6262 1810 N. Dupont St. thedch.org • Mon-Fri: 9am-5am Membership pricing during #inWilmWeek for all guidebook holders Delaware Children’s Museum 302.654.2340 • 550 Justison Street A place for kids to have fun while learning all sorts of new things! Spectacular exhibits by one of the nation’s foremost museum designers, with something exciting for every age. delawarechildrensmuseum.org Open Daily 9am-4:30pm $12 Delaware College of Art and Design 302.622.8000 • 600 N. Market St. dcad.edu • Mon-Fri: 10am-9pm, Sat & Sun: 10am-3pm • FREE Participants who complete the Sept 29 pinhole photography workshop receive a voucher for a FREE ticket to a Fringe Wilmington performance on Saturday evening or Sunday! Subject to availability of tickets at the door. Delaware Community Foundation • dcf.org

Delaware History Museum (Delaware Historical Society) • 302.655.7161 505 N. Market Street • hsd.org • Sun-Tues: Closed; Tue-Fri: 11am-4pm; Sat:10am-4pm Delaware Humanities Forum • dhf.org Delaware Museum of Natural History 302.658.9111 • 4840 Kennett Pike delmnh. org • Mon-Sat: 9:30am-4:30pm; Sun:12-4:30pm; $0-$9 • The Delaware Museum of Natural History welcomes visitors to explore far away jungles and seas and the Delmarva habitats found in your backyard! Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame • 302.425.3263 • 801 Shipyard Dr. desports.org • Tues-Fri: noon-5pm $0-$4 Celebrate the history, preserve the legacy, and honor the heroes of sports within Delaware. Delaware Symphony Orchestra delawaresymphony.org Delaware Theatre Company • 302.594.1100 200 Water Street • delawaretheatre.org $25 for one ticket to The Outgoing Tide on Wednesday, October 10th and one FREE drink coupon for our Young Professional Ambassadors reception at 6:15pm in DTC’s lobby. Call and mention code: YPA. Dickinson Theatre Organ Society 302.995.5630 • dtoskimball.org Domaine Hudson 302.655.9463 1314 N. Washington St. • domainehudson.com Spend $40 and mention #inWilmWeek and receive a $20 coupon good on any future purchase of $40 or more!

First State Ballet Theatre firststateballet.com $5 discount to any 2012-2013 mainstage production w/ code “INWilm” during #inWilmWeek. 1.800.37. GRAND

Poppycock Tattoo • 302.543.7973 • 115 W. 8th St. poppycocktattoo.com Mon - Sat: 12pm - 7pm 1/2 Price Piercings for all #inWilmWeek guidebook holders. Valid thru Dec. 31, 2012. Cannot be combined.

Firestone Roasting House 302.658.6626 • 110 South West St

The Residences • 302.691.2100 theresidences.net

Fringe Wilmington -- Look for this! fringewilmingtonde.com Free Festival Button for #inWilmWeek guidebook holders! ($5 Value) Gable Music Ventures gablemusicventures.com Gallery 919 • 919 N. Market St. 302.229.3266 • Mon-Fri: 7am-6pm The Grand (& baby grand) 800.37.GRAND • 818 N. Market St. thegrandwilmington.org Greater Wilmington Convention & Visitors Bureau • 800.489.6664 visitwilmingtonde.com Mon-Thurs: 9am-5pm, Fri: 8:30am-4:30pm Green Willow Folk Club • 302.456.3242 greenwillow.org 10% off dining at Chelsea Tavern for Sept 25th concert patrons! Harry’s Savoy 302.475.3000 • 2020 Naamans Rd. Hagley Museum and Library 302.658.2400 • 200 Hagley Road hagley.org • Where the du Pont story begins... Daily 9:30am-4:30pm $0-$11 • Free exhibit gift with museum admission! Hotel duPont (Green Room & Lobby Lounge) • 302.594.3100 • 42 W. 11th Street hoteldupont.com Ignite Wilmington • ignitewilmington.com Joe’s Crab Shack • 600 S. Madison St. 302.777.1803 • joescrabshack.com Sun–Thurs : 11am-12am; Fri & Sat: 11am-1am FREE appetizer w/ purchase of adult entrée! Not valid with any other offer or discount. Tax & gratuity not included. 1 per party of 4. Value up to $7.99. No cash value. Valid only at Wilmington location. Kalmar Nyckel Foundation kalmarnyckel.org Krazy Kat’s 302.888.4200 • 528 Montchanin Rd. Market Street Music marketstreetmusicde.org Mélomanie • 302.764.6338 melomanie.org $5 Off Wilm Concert Series using online code “INWILM”! thru May 30, 2013 Plus, 2 complimentary tickets to 9/29 concert & sample packets of their signature coffee, Downtown Wilmo Blend, at 9/24 & 9/27 performances.

Downtown Visions • downtownvisions.org

The Melting Pot 302.652.6358 • 1601 Concord Pike

DSL Social (Delaware Sports League) delawaresportsleague.com

Mezzanine Gallery • 302.577.8278 820 N. French St. • Mon-Fri: 8am-4:30pm

DuPont Environmental Education Center 302.656.1490 • 1400 Delmarva Lane duponteec.org

The Music School of Delaware musicschoolofdelaware.org

DuPont Theatre • DuPontTheatre.com $5 discount on Anything Goes. Online promo code: “INWILM” Showing Oct 30 - Nov4. Ernest and Scott • 302.661.7920 902 N. Market St. • ernestandscott.com FREE dessert or appetizer with the purchase of any entree Extreme Pizza • 302.384.8012 • 201 N. Market St, • wilmington.extremepizza.com Mon-Thu, Sun: 11am-10pm; Fri-Sat: 11am-11pm 20% discount for all IN Wilmington Week guidebook holders!

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New Candlelight Theatre • 302.475.2313 2208 Millers Road • nctstage.org Call to book for Follies & mention code “INWeek” to receive 20% off the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee! Showing thru Oct 28. Limit 4. OperaDelaware (Studios) • 4 S. Poplar Street operade.org Opening night Studio Series special (Sept 28th): 2 tickets for the price of 1! Mention “IN Wilmington Week” at The Grand Box Office or 1.800.37. GRAND. Limited availability. Out & About Magazine • outandaboutnow.com

Feby’s Fishery 302.998.9501 • 3701 Lancaster Pike

Piccolina Toscana 302.654.8001 • 1412 North Dupont St.

Film Brothers • filmbrothers.com

Podcamp East • PodcampEast.com

Riverfront Development Corporation riverfrontwilm.com Rockwood Museum & Park 302.761.4340 • 610 Shipley Road • Adults: $10 ($5 for New Castle County Residents with ID); Children (7-12): $4 ($2 for New Castle County Residents With ID); Children (6 and under): FREE; Active Military: FREE Sommerville Manning Gallery 302.652.0271 • 101 Stone Block Road somervillemanning.com • Tues-Sat: 10am-5pm, Mon-Fri: 10am-5pm; Sat: 11am-3pm Spark Magazine • spark247.com Spark Productions • occarshow.com Sports Connection • 302.655.6453 • 709 N. Market Street FREE Sports Connection t-shirt w/ purchase of $50 or more. While supplies last. The Station Gallery • 302.654.8638 3922 Kennett Pike • stationgallery.net • Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm, Sat: 10am-3pm Talleyville Frame Shoppe and Gallery 302.478.1163 • 3625 Silverside Road talleyvillefsg.com • Mon,Wed, Fri: 10am-1pm; Tue,Thur: 10am-7pm, Sat: 10am-4pm Team Fox Delaware teamfoxdelaware.wordpress.com Thump Thump Productions thumpthumpproductions.com Theatre N 800 N. French Street • theatren.org Twin Lakes Brewery • 302.658.1826 • 4210 Kennett Pike • twinlakesbrewingcompany.com Ulysses American Gastro Pub 302.691.3456 • 1716 Marsh Road Union City Grille 302.654.9780 • 805 North Union St. Walter’s Steakhouse 302.652.6780 • 802 North Union St. Wilmington Blue Rocks • bluerocks.com Wilmington Drama League • 302.764.1172 10 W. Lea Blvd. • wilmingtondramaleague.org Wilmington Renaissance Corporation downtownwilmington.com Wilmington River Taxi • 302.530.5069 Wilmington Riverfront • 815 Justison St. Winterthur • 302.888.4600 • 5105 Kennett Pike • winterthur.org • Tues-Sun: 10am-5pm • $0-$18 • Founded by Henry Francis du Pont, Winterthur is the premier museum of American decorative arts, reflecting both early America and the du Pont family’s life here. Woodside Farm Creamery • 302.239.9847 1310 Little Baltimore Road • woodsidefarmcreamery.com World Cafe Live at the Queen 302.994.1400 • 500 North Market St. Mon-Fri: 11:30am-10pm, Sat: 5pm-10pm Buy one appetizer, get one free when you mention #inWilmWeek! Zaikka Indian Grill • 302.543.4958 • 209 N. Market Street• zaikka.com • Mon - Fri: 11am - 9pm Buy one Bowl/Roll and get one 50% off!

Visit inWilmWeek.com for up-to-date listings.

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FRINGE WILMINGTON FESTIVAL

• DELAWARE DINES OUT - Restaurant Week

• DSLsocial (Delaware Sports League)

D E L AWA R E S P ORTS L E AG UE.CO M

9pm

Thump Thump Productions presents Comedy Night @ Extreme Pizza • Enjoy live comedy from some of the area’s best. Host John DelCollo and Headliner Keith Purnell will be performing, with more TBA. These shows sell out FAST so don’t wait! Reservations and advance ticket sales: 302.384.8012 $10

2pm8pm 2:30pm

Ballet in Cinema: Move to Move • Theatre N Contemporary ballet performed by the Nederlands Dans Theatre. $15 Gable Music Ventures & Arts in Media present the IN Wilmington Week Sunday Cabaret World Cafe Live at The Queen - Downstairs Live Join us for a family-friendly, cabaret-style showcase of music & dance, featuring some of the best young talent in the area! Performers include Suzuki Academy Advanced Cello Group of The Music School of Delaware, Flute Choir of The Music School of Delaware, Student String Quartet from The Music School of Delaware, The Matson Run Pickers, Christina Cultural Arts Center Dance Ensemble, the Imagination Players and MORE! Children (12 & Under) $7, Adults $10 Live Irish Music by Seisiuns Catherine Rooney’s • Experience an Irish Tradition at Catherine Rooney’s! All musicians, singers & dancers are welcome to join in or simply come & celebrate the music! FREE Last Call at the Oasis • Theatre N • See Sept 22. Don’t forget about the daily attractions open today:

Brandywine Zoo, Delaware Art Museum, Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts, Delaware Children’s Museum, Delaware College of Art and Design, Delaware Museum of Natural History, Gallery 919, Hagley Museum & Library, Mezzanine Gallery, Rockwood Museum & Park, Winterthur

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

17 filles (17 Girls) • Theatre N • See Sept 22. 6th Annual Wine and Dinosaurs: A Wine & Beer Tasting Festival • Delaware Museum of Natural History Come enjoy a fun afternoon sampling wine, craft beers, and delicious hors d’oeuvres while bidding on the silent auction and listening to the smooth sounds of live jazz. Complimentary valet parking on-site. $35 & Up Friends of Rockwood Victorian Lecture Series: The 1876 Centennial in Philadelphia: America’s First World Fair Rockwood Museum & Park • Presented by Mary Anne Eves, a self-employed historical researcher who’s been actively involved in the history, art & architecture of the region. Members FREE, Non-members $10

FOOD & DRINK

INCENTIVE

6:30pm

10am – 3:45pm 11am* & 2pm 12pm

Kalmar Nyckel Sails (plus special Pirate Sails!) Wilmington Riverfront • See Sept 22. *11am Pirate Sail

12pm

Close Encounters of the WILD Kind! Brandywine Zoo • Experience wildlife up close and personal and learn about your favorite animals from zoo staff! FREE w/ museum admission.

Arts TastIN’ • Delaware History Museum (Old Town Hall) • Mélomanie, Market Street Music, City Theater Company and more of your favorites join forces for an Arts TastIN’! This sampling of multi-genre performances from Baroque music to comedic improv is sure to give you a complete “taste” of all that the Arts #inwilm have to offer! $5 includes light fare. Cash bar.

7pm

Brandywine Zoo, Delaware Art Museum, Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts, Delaware Children’s Museum, Delaware College of Art and Design, Delaware History Museum, Delaware Museum of Natural History, Gallery 919, Hagley Museum & Library, Mezzanine Gallery, Rockwood Museum & Park, Somerville Manning Gallery, The Station Galllery,Talleyville Frame Shoppe & Gallery, Winterthur

Jack Devine w/ Ben Rogers Mojo 13 • 1706 Philadelphia Pike • Fans of Justin Townes Earle and Bruce Springsteen are sure to appreciate Philadelphia’s Jack Devine. 21+ FREE

8pm

Don’t forget about the daily attractions open today:

1:30pm tour 2:30pm lecture

3 – 10pm*

Taste of the Riverfront The Park at Justison Landing • 400 Justison Street Taste the neighborhood restaurants all in one spot, outdoors, while enjoying sounds provided by World Cafe Live at The Queen, including Wilmington’s own New Sweden, Villains Like You and The Hold Up! Ever wonder what it’d be like to live #inwilm? Tour a condo or townhome at Justison Landing and then finish the night with an outdoor screening of one of everyone’s favorite 80’s films - Back to the Future, brought to you by Penn Cinema (coming soon to the Wilmington Riverfront!). FREE food tastings. Cash bar. *Movie shown at dusk.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

The Ragbirds Travelin’ Machine Fall Tour w/ Betty & the Bullet • World Cafe Live at The Queen - Upstairs Live • It’s rare to stumble upon a band that brings as much joy and creative flare to their music as The Ragbirds. It’s multi-cultural rhythms with roots rock flavor that is as captivating and flirty, as it is smart. Opening is local Americana/Bluegrass/Swing favorite Betty & the Bullet. $12-$14

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2012

Lecture: The New York and London Theaters Kirkwood Highway Library • 6000 Kirkwood Highway Delaware Humanities Forumn presents theatrical productions and performances in New York and/or London since 1950 are placed in historical context of their times. Dr. Richard A. Davison has delivered lectures and readings in the US and abroad and has published many articles and books on literature and theatre. FREE

MUSIC

Musikarmageddon 2012 - Finals baby grand • Join Out & About Magazine for the final battle of Musikarmageddon 2012! Three bands emerged from Round Two: Mallory Square, The Hold-Up and Schroeder and one Wild Card will be thrown into the mix as they take one last shot at the Grand Prize. $8

Wilmington River Taxi Rides Wilmington Riverfront • See Sept 22.

Arrested Development w/ F. Stokes and Kuf Knotz WCL at the Queen - Downstairs Live • This two-time Grammy award winning hip-hop supergroup is a true trailblazer. In celebration of their 20th anniversary, they will go back to the hits and perform the album “3 Years, 5 Months & 2 Days in the Life Of...” including the socially conscious anthems “People Everyday”, “Mr. Wendal” and“Tennessee”. $19-$29

8pm

17 filles (17 Girls) • Theatre N • Premiered at last year’s Critics’ Week in Cannes, 17 Girls takes its inspiration from a real, headline-grabbing incident in Gloucester, Massachusetts, where a group of teenage girls decided to become pregnant at the same time, much to the consternation of their families and teachers. In French with English subtitles.

7pm

Twin Lakes Brewery Tour and Tasting Twin Lakes Brewery • Our relaxed, informal and personalized tours allow you to fully experience Twin Lakes as we guide you through the history of beer and brewing, our unique brewing process and the traditions of our Brandywine Valley heritage. A gourmet cheese tray accompanies your tastings. $22

8pm

Wilmington River Taxi Rides Wilmington Riverfront • Leave the crowds and cars behind while you cruise the Christina River on the River Taxi. Experience Wilmington’s Riverfront as you have never seen it before…from the water. The taxi can be boarded from six docks located along the Riverfront: • Dravo Plaza • Public Docks • FireStone Roasting House • Riverfront Market/Harry’s Seafood Grill • TubmanGarrett Riverfront Park • Kalmar Nyckel Shipyard

Gypsy Wilmington Drama League • Witness the backstage drama, the highs, the lows and sacrifices it takes to become a star in Stephen Sondheim’s classic musical, Gypsy. $11-$20

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Zoo Fiesta! • Brandywine Zoo • A WILD bilingual Fiesta for all ages! Learn about endangered species from Latin countries and how YOU can make a difference! What’s a fiesta without a piñata? Observe several Zoo animals at play with their own piñatas, plus crafts, face painting, music, story time and more! FREE w/ museum admission.

Dickinson Theatre Organ Society presents Walt Strony POPS Concert • John Dickinson High School 1801 Milltown Rd. • Join us for one of America’s premier concert organists as he performs on the fourth largest Theatre Pipe Organ in existence! $14

Gypsy Wilmington Drama League • See Sept 22.

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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee New Candlelight Theatre • Back to school has never been this funny! This hilarious tale of overachievers’ angst chronicles the experience of six adolescent outsiders vying for the spelling championship of a lifetime.With a delightful score, brilliant book and a little audience participation, Spelling Bee will have you laughing nonstop. $33-$56

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St. Hedwig’s Polish Festival Wilmington Riverfront • 800 S. Madison Street Don’t miss the final day of Wilmington’s annual celebration of Polish heritage! Live music by The Golden Tones (7pm), plus, food, games, family fun and FREE admission!

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Delaware Custom Car Expo Chase Center • 815 Justison Street Delaware’s biggest custom car show from the creators of The OC Car Shows. Browse the hottest vehicles from around the country. Enjoy huge discounts, live entertainment, DJs, activities, celebrities, a kids area and more! $20

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World Water Monitoring Day Open House DuPont Environmental Education Center Join us in celebration of World Water Monitoring Day and participate in hands-on water testing, see what lives in the water, and discover and learn about where Wilmington gets its drinking water. FREE

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WXPN presents Kids Corner Music Festival World Cafe Live at The Queen - Downstairs Live Join WXPN’s Kathy O’Connell and Kids Corner fans of all ages! Joining us on stage will be Lunch Money, Alex & The Kaleidoscope Band and The Paisley Pickles. WXPN members: $8 General Public: $12

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Sail on the Kalmar Nyckel (plus special Pirate Sails!) Wilmington Riverfront • Sail aboard the Kalmar Nyckel, the Tall Ship of Delaware. Up to 49 souls can experience this hour and a half sail aboard the 17th Century Dutch pinnace that brought the first permanent European settlers to the Delaware Valley! $20-$35 *11am Pirate Sail

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Pancakes for Parkinson’s a TEAMFOX Event Sanford School • 6900 Lancaster Pike • Organized by Delaware families affected by Parkinson’s Disease, benefitting The Michael J. Fox Foundation. All-You-Can-Eat Pancakes for just $10!

Tim Brady, 24 frames • Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts • Canadian musician Tim Brady is a composer and electric guitarist who has been radically reshaping new music for electric guitar for over 25 years. 24 Frames -- music for electric guitar, live electronics, and video -- brings together Brady’s work creating new music for electric guitar in a multi-movement, multi-dimensional performance. Each movement explores its own unique sound world, combined with powerful video projections created specially for the project by video artists Martin Messier and Nelly-ve Rajotte. Followed by optional gallery tour. $10 students; $15 Members; $20 Non-Members

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Last Call at the Oasis • Theatre N • Developed, financed and executively produced by the company responsible for An Inconvenient Truth, Food, Inc. and Waiting For “Superman”, Last Call At The Oasis presents a powerful argument for why the global water crisis will be the central issue facing our world this century. $7

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Introducing DSLsocial. Simply put, DSLsocial provides opportunities for adults to get out into the world and experience it in great company. An arm of the Delaware Sports League, DSLsocial is based on the idea that one’s social wellbeing is just as important as physical in a balanced approach to overall wellness. Come out and see what it’s all are DSLsocial meet-ups. about! Events marked with

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Celebrate Delaware’s biggest restaurant week with some of the finest right here #inwilm! Enjoy three-course, prix fixe dinner menus for only $30. Participating restaurants include: Columbus Inn, Deep Blue, Domain Hudson, FireStone Roasting House, Piccolina Toscana, Union icon in the directory for City Grille and MORE ! Look for the more locations!

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The Fringe Wilmington Festival is Delaware’s celebration of unconventional & experimental performance, visual, and cinematic arts. The 2012 Festival features a cast of characters that is sure to please even the most daring of cultural explorers: naked clowns, dueling magicians, down-and-out puppets and a vast assortment of cutting-edge dancers. are our Fringe picks! Events marked with

David Gray • The Grand • Gray, an English singer-songwriter best known for his folk rock/alternative rock blend and acoustic melodies, has released ten popular albums over his twenty year career including White Ladder, his platinum chart-topper. Gray, who has toured extensively worldwide, wins fan acclaim for his warm and personal stage presence in concert. Don’t miss him in your backyard. $47-$57 Don’t forget about the daily attractions open today:

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Thump Thump Productions presents Singer Songwriter Showcase w/ Mason Dunn • Shenanigans 125 N. Market St. • FREE Musicians welcome. Gable Music Ventures presents Magnifus w/ The Splashing Pearls • Extreme Pizza • Come listen to the anachronistic alternative rock of Magnifus with one of Wilmington’s favorite bluesy island folk-rockers, The Splashing Pearls. FREE

The Magic and Comedy of Larry Denburg 4 West 5th Street • This is the show everyone will be talking about. Larry Denburg’s comedy magic is guaranteed to keep everyone guessing between the laughs, while involving them in a unique and personal way. Few people have ever had the chance to experience a truly expert sleight of hand artist. Now you have that opportunity! FOLLIES…In Concert New Candlelight Theatre • Benefiting the NCT Memorial Fund, your NCT favorites will grace the stage for 4 performances only of Stephen Sondheim’s Award Winning musical. $45 VIP includes light-fare, Beer/Wine from 6-7, Dessert buffet; $30 General admission includes Dessert Buffet, cash bar.VIP *Doors open at 6pm, Seating for general admission is at 7pm. Show begins at 8pm. Live Jazz Music by Bruce Anthony C.R. Hummingbird to Mars • Come see the Jazz Man & support a great local musician! FREE Sixpence None the Richer • World Cafe Live at The Queen - Downstairs Live • Nashville-based pop/rock band known for their hit single “Kiss Me,” comes to The Queen during #inwilmweek! $25-$33

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Telescope Viewing Woodside Farm Creamery • Observe the moon, Mars, Saturn & Jupiter with the Delaware Astronomical Society’s high powered telescopes while you enjoy a cool treat (ice cream of course)! Rain Date: Sept. 29. FREE

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OperaDelaware Fall Studio Series Opera Studios • Enjoy a glass of wine or beer while taking in the colorful world of opera up-close-and-personal in the intimate setting of the Rehearsal Hall on the Wilmington Riverfront! $40 VIP Table seats; $30 General Admission

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Fringe Fest Preview Party World Cafe Live at The Queen • Downstairs Live Q. What’s the best way to choose from among the more than 80 outrageous performances at this year’s Fringe Wilmington Festival? A. By attending this event. Artists from across the U.S. will offer 2-3 minute previews of their Fringe Wilmington performances - find out more at FringeWilmingtonDE.com! FREE admission

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Whirled Peas Band Catherine Rooney’s • Performing classic American Roots music incorporating folk, blues, bluegrass, country and more for over 15 years! FREE

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4W5 Blues Jam • World Cafe Live at The Queen Upstairs Live • Every Wednesday at The Queen, it’s okay to have the blues! Jam with some of the area’s best blues musicians, or simply sit back and enjoy. FREE

The Biden Breast Health Initiative and Thump Thump Productions present Jam 4 Breast Cancer Concert World Cafe Live at The Queen - Upstairs Live • Local female artists come together to raise awareness, featuring Jessica Latshaw, Evangelina Guajardo, Aly Cat, Laura Cheadle, Rachel Schain and MORE! $35

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Costumes and Cocktails: Sale and Soiree Delaware Theatre Company • Sip on cocktails in DTC’s lobby as you peruse through a select sale of costumes and accessories while mixing and mingling with DTC’s Young Professional Ambassadors group. Bring your friends and start planning for Halloween! FREE

Carl Doubet Jewelers presents the 5th Annual Film Brothers Festival of Shorts • Theatre N Award-winning short films from across the globe! Opening Reception (5:30pm) at Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition (around the corner from Theatre N) w/ movies at 7pm. $20 - Dogfish Head beer, grapes from Frank’s Wine and finger food from Chelsea Tavern (who will host afterparty). Pre-sales ONLY. All-access passes not accepted. filmbrothers.com/festival.html

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Wine Down Wednesdays Lobby Lounge at the Hotel du Pont • Listen to smooth sounds of live music while you enjoy chef’s complimentary Hors d’oeuvres. A la carte menu, by the glass wine and 20% off any bottle from our award-winning wine list. FREE

Meet the composers, Meet the instruments, meet Mélomanie! • baby grand • Mélomanie is a fivemusician chamber music ensemble that combines Baroque and contemporary music through intimate, interactive performances. Presenting modern music written by five noted area composers - Ingrid Arauco, Chris Braddock, Mark Hagerty, Chuck Holdeman & Kile Smith, plus short interactive demos of harpsichord, viola da gamba, violin, cello, & flute will show audiences what contemporary composers are writing for these amazing instruments.

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Twin Lakes Brewery Tour and Tasting Twin Lakes Brewery • See Sept 22.

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Family Gardening 101 • Delaware Center for Horticulture • Get ideas for sparking your little one’s interest in the outdoors, including fun gardening projects for the entire family! Bring the little ones along! Admission includes 1 adult & child. $10 students; $15 Members; $20 Non Members

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Lunchtime Concert Series: Justin McNatt Bellevue State Park • 800 Carr Rd. • Bring your lunch and relax outdoors on your lunch hour, complete with live music! FREE w/ park admission

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21st Century Ballet baby grand • For the past two years patrons have dubbed FSBT’s “Nonsense in the Sense of Innocence,” choreographed by internationally renowned Viktor Plotnikov, the “Fringiest” show in the festival. The piece is, by turns, witty, elegant, silly and profoundly moving. “Nonsense” will be complemented by “Walpurgis Night,” one of the repertoires most dramatic and mysterious works.

Carl Doubet Jewelers presents the 5th Annual Film Brothers Festival of Shorts • Theatre N • Awardwinning short films from across the globe! Live Music by Joe Trainor Trio. After-party at Ernest & Scott. $12 Presales ONLY. All-access passes not accepted. filmbrothers. com/festival.html

Del.AWARE Live presents Midnight Mob w/ The Keefs Barcode Tavern • 500 Greenhill Ave. NY’s glam punk rock ‘n’ roll stars Midnight Mob w/ Wilmington’s own punk super star’s The Keefs. 21+ $5

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City Theater Company presents a Table Reading of “8” • 306 N. Market Street • 8 (or 8 the Play) is an American play portraying the legal argument and testimony of the Perry v. Schwarzenegger trial, which led to the overturn of California’s Proposition 8. The reading will feature local actors, advocates for same-sex equality, and other communitymembers. Mature Audiences Only.

21st Century Ballet baby grand • See Sept 27.

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2012

FOLLIES…In Concert New Candlelight Theatre • See Sept 27.

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Think & Drink: Food & Beer Pairings Delaware History Museum (Old Town Hall) Ernest & Scott • Beginning in Old Town Hall, Hagley presents a short talk on the history of beer making in Wilmington, followed by a walking tour up Market Street led by the Delaware Historical Society, all culminating w/ the opportunity to visit Wilmington’s newest taproom, Ernest & Scott, for a delicious beer and food pairing! Lecture FREE, Food & Beer Pairing: $20 (5 food/beer sample pairings)

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Art is Social Delaware Art Museum • Dr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art School of Philadelphia returns! Amateurs & experienced artists alike are invited to sketch Victorian-era costumed models in a series of quick poses. Free beer and wine tastings provided by Frank’s Union Wine Mart, live music and a chance to see the renowned Pre-Raphaelite collection. $5

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Cool Spring Farmers Market Cool Spring Park • In addition to the normal weekly produce and food vendors, the fourth Thursday of every month you can enjoy a special assortment of hand-made crafts and local artists selling their work, plus live music and kids entertainment options! FREE

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Brandywine Zoo, Delaware Art Museum, Delaware Center for Horticulture, Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts, Delaware Children’s Museum, Delaware College of Art and Design, Delaware History Museum, Delaware Museum of Natural History, Gallery 919, Hagley Museum & Library, Mezzanine Gallery, Rockwood Museum & Park, Somerville Manning Gallery, The Station Galllery,Talleyville Frame Shoppe & Gallery, Winterthur

Spark Summer Music Series Winners’ Showcase World Cafe Live at The Queen - Downstairs Live Featuring live music by the Bullbuckers, Hippocampus and Modern Exile w/ DJ EA in between sets! $5

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Art Salad • Delaware Center for Contemporary Arts Free lunchtime lecture series that features multi-point perspectives into the world of contemporary art from artists, historians, educators, and curators.

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Spontaneous Underground WCL at the Queen - Upstairs Live • Wilmington-based keyboard trio with deep roots in Philly jazz. $7

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The Robert Cray Band and Kenny Wayne Shepherd The Grand • Two sensational blues guitarists in one concert. Shepherd and Cray, legends in their own right, tear it up together for one night of rockin’ blues. Shepherd’s “Blue on Black” remained #1 on the rock charts for 17 weeks, while Cray received a Grammy for his album featuring the hit “Smokin’ Gun. $45-$53

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Green Willow Folk Club presents Ian Bruce w/ Ian Walker Chelsea Tavern • Experience one of the great singer/ songwriters of the Scottish Folk Movement in an intimate setting!17&Under FREE w/ Adult; Adults $15 advance/$17 door. Limited seating - reservations recommended: reservations@greenwillow.org or 302-456-3242. Cash or check accepted for payment at the door.

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Gable Music Ventures presents Open Mic Night Extreme Pizza • Join us for a great night of music, food & drinks! FREE admission

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Weekly 80’s Vinyl Night w/ DJ Shady Lady 1984 • Relax in Wilmington’s only barcade while DJ Shadylady spins 80’s for your listening pleasure. 21+ FREE

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Open Mic Night - The Best of What’s Next World Cafe Live at The Queen - Upstairs Live A progressive talent competition, hosted by Kyle Swartzwelder featuring some of the area’s best musicians. FREE admission

Chorduroy • Catherine Rooney’s Live music playing favorites of all ages. FREE

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Yet Another Adult Evening of Shel Silverstein 312 N. Market Street • SCO Productions returns after a sell-out Fringe run in 2010. These wickedly funny vignettes come from the twisted mind of the man who created such beloved classics as A Light in the Attic, The Giving Tree and A Boy Named Sue. Mature Audiences Only Don’t forget about the daily attractions open today: FRINGE WILMINGTON FESTIVAL

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2012 PodCamp East • Del Tech • 333 N. Shipley Street Podcamp East brings together some of the best speakers, thinkers, and innovators in business, arts, education, and social media. It’s a place where ideas are born and nurtured - if you want to know what to expect in the next few years, you want to be at Podcamp East. $20 *8am registration, 9am-5pm program.

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Sail on the Kalmar Nyckel (plus special Pirate Sails!) Wilmington Riverfront • See Sept 22. *11am Pirate Sail

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Yet Another Adult Evening of Shel Silverstein 312 N. Market Street • See Sept 28.

Premier Centre for the Arts presents Afternoon Blues Jam • World Cafe Live at The Queen - Upstairs Live Middletown, DE’s Premier Centre for the Arts presents an afternoon of Blues brought to you by 25 of the area’s best professional and student performers! $16

The Fringe Wilmington Extreme Filmmaking Competition • Theatre N at Nemours In early September, teams of filmmakers spent nine days scripting, casting, filming and editing a short film, all in a quest to win nearly $4,000 in cash prizes! Three different sets of entries will be screened.Vote for your favorites!

Twin Lakes Brewery Tour and Tasting Twin Lakes Brewery • See Sept 22.

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Keeper Talks • Brandywine Zoo • Experience the Zoo from a Zoo Keeper’s perspective. Learn interesting facts about the zoo’s fabulous animals and the special ways that keepers work with them. FREE w/ admission.

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Wilmington River Taxi Rides Wilmington Riverfront • See Sept 22.

Photo Workshop: Pinhole Photography DCAD • “Fringe’y” workshop that will show you how to make photographs – without a camera. Led by DCAD faculty, create a hand-made camera to capture and develop images that are deceptively simple yet fascinatingly mysterious. FREE Participants invited to show their work in the Spring 2013 Continuing Education Exhibition!

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21st Century Ballet baby grand • See Sept 27.

Mélomanie 2012-2013 Season Opening Concert Immanuel Highlands Church • Mélomanie showcases music written for us by five regional composers alongside Baroque music by Telemann and Boismortier. Featuring the World Premiere of The Grease in the Groove for mandolin, harpsichord, & cello, by Chris Braddock. With composers Ingrid Arauco, Chris Braddock, Mark Hagerty, Chuck Holdeman & Kile Smith and guest artists Eve Friedman, flute, Priscilla Smith, oboe and Chris Braddock, mandolin & 12-string guitar. performances. $15 & Under FREE, Students & Seniors $15, Adults $20

OperaDelaware Fall Studio Series Opera Studios • See Sept 28.

Rod Kim & Vince Cirino’s Birthday Bash w/Mean Lady & Friends! • World Cafe Live at The Queen - Upstairs Live • Come celebrate the September birthdays of local musicians Rod Kim and Vince Cirino with special guests Mean Lady! $5

Luck of the Draw • Center for the Creative Arts • An exciting evening with guest Emcee Victoria Wyeth. Enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres while browsing the artwork. Cards are at random, and ticket holders will have one minute to choose one piece to take home! $25- $100

6th Annual King Neptune Gala Chase Center on the Riverfront • 5:30pm cocktails on the Dravo Plaza Dock followed by dinner at the Chase Center and live and silent auctions, all benefiting the Kalmar Nyckel Foundation.

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City Theater Company presents a Table Reading of “8” • 306 N. Market Street • See Sept 28.

Pollywog After Party (King Neptune Gala) ShopRite Rooftop • 501 S. Walnut Street Party on the rooftop with live music provided by two of Wilmington’s favorite local bands - New Sweden and the Bullbuckers! Cash Bar. Gala attendees: FREE, Kalmar Crew: $5, General Public: $10 8pm doors, 9pm music.

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FOLLIES…In Concert New Candlelight Theatre • See Sept 27.

Del.AWARE Live presents Red Hands w/ Sheep and The Shears • Mojo 13 • Fans of Thrice, Deftones and Emarosa will appreciate the sounds of Pittsburgh’s Red Hands while electro-pop fans will be pleasantly surprised by The Shears of Austin, TX. 21+

In the Light performs Led Zepplin’s Physical Graffiti WCL at the Queen - Downstairs Live • Following an oversold out performance at the Arden Gild Hall, In the Light - a Delaware-based band formed for the sole purpose of paying homage to this classic album - will perform Physical Graffiti in its entirety on the stage at World Cafe Live at the Queen. With lead vocal duties carried by well-known performer Joe Trainor and a compliment of top-shelf local musicians including Scott Lawing, Andy Faver, Christian Salcedo, Steve Kuzminski and Matt Urban, this is a performance not to miss! $25 advance; $30 day of

Out & About Magazine’s Pink Loop Various Locations #inwilm • 14 Wilmington nightspots join forces for one great cause! Proceeds benefit breast cancer research. $5 Free shuttle service to all nightspots. Outandaboutnow.com/loops

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Sail on the Kalmar Nyckel (plus special Pirate Sails!) Wilmington Riverfront • See Sept 22. *12pm Pirate Sail

Keeper Talks Brandywine Zoo • See Sept 29.

PodCamp East • Del Tech • 333 N. Shipley Street See Sept 29.

FOLLIES…In Concert New Candlelight Theatre • See Sept 27.

The Fringe Wilmington Extreme Filmmaking Competition Grand Finale • Theatre N at Nemours The top 13 films receive an encore screening and the cash prizes will be awarded. See Sept 29.

Copeland String Quartet • Church of the Holy City 1118 N. Broom Street • Enjoy one of the area’s finest quartets, comprised of members of the Delaware Symphony Orchestra, followed by a reception! FREE

Yet Another Adult Evening of Shel Silverstein 312 N. Market Street • See Sept 28.

Brandywine Baroque presents Music for Queen Elizabeth • Barn at Flintwoods • 205 Center Meeting Rd. • Featuring “Hir Virginall Booke” by Elizabeth Rogers and Consort songs by William Byrd from the age of Elizabeth I. Tickets: General Admission $26; Seniors $24; Students $13; Children under 16 FREE.

Wilmington River Taxi Rides Wilmington Riverfront • See Sept 22.

OperaDelaware Fall Studio Series Opera Studios • See Sept 28.

Taiwan Film Festival: The Song of Cha-Tian Mountain Delaware Art Museum • Adapted from a novel of the same name, this film depicts life in a Japanese-occupied Taiwanese mountain town at the end of WWII. A Q&A with Director Huang Yu Shan will take place at 3pm. FREE

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SPECIAL EXHIBITS & GALLERIES Delaware Art Museum • Art is Everywhere- Sept 22-30 Enjoy “pop-up” art all throughout the city of Wilmington (and the entire state)! Visit inWilmWeek.com for a full list of locations. Delaware Museum of Natural History • Rainforest Adventure - Sept 22 - 30 A multisensory exhibit that introduces children to tropical rainforests around the world, highlights the challenges facing these unique ecological wonders, and suggests ways that people can make a difference. • PNC Bank presents One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure - Sept 22, 24-26, 28 Big Bird, Elmo and their friend from China, Hu Hu Zhu, take viewers on a journey of discovery to learn about the Big Dipper, the North Star, the Sun, and the Moon. Starts every 30 mins during normal hours. Delaware Center for Horticulture • Alice Davis’ Gardens of Southeast Asia - Sept 24-28 Following a March tour of Southeast Asia, photographer Alice Davis shares images of gardens and farms in Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam. Refreshments served. Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts • Young Country: Rural Themes in Art - Sept 29 & 30 Young Country specifically examines how artists living in “fringe” art centers are re-defining ideas of fine art, class, and “country” in America. Delaware Children’s Museum • DCM Speedway - Sept 22-30 Lean into the bank, gun it out of the corner, and zoom past the other drivers! Experience the physics of lateral friction, force, and torque firsthand as you move the handlebars from side to side, propelling yourself around the race track. Delaware College of Art and Design • From the Studio: 16th Annual Faculty Exhibition - Sept 22 -30 The first major exhibition of the fall will focus on the work of the studio art faculty at DCAD and include a wide range of genres – painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, original prints, design, animation and film-related work. Delaware History Museum • Delaware Yesterday, DelawareToday - Sept 22, 26-29 Examining the past 50 years through DelawareToday’s coverage of life in Delaware and the Delaware Historical Society’s collections, this exhibition will show dramatic and significant changes, while others will bring back memories of fads some of us would probably rather forget. Gallery 919 • Wilma Yu Photography - Sept 24-28 Wilma Yu, photographer and diver for 10 years, photographs unusual creatures found in tropical waters around the world. Her show features images from 4 dive sites around the Philippine Islands where she joined other underwater photographers in the first Seafari in April, 2011. Hagley Museum & Library • 100 Years of Picturing the Nation’s Business... - Sept 22-30 This exhibit of photographs will show the history of business in the United States in the twentieth century and the Chamber’s role in ensuring the growth of the U. S. economy. Mezzanine Gallery • Sally Van Orden: Fossilized Memories - Sept 24-28 The imagery for Van Orden’s artwork is abstractions of organic structures. Pieces range from a microscopic investigation to a larger visual field, with compositions as large as a landscape or as small as an acorn. These forms may allude to architecture, to a southwestern landscape, or to a very intricate natural formation, all implying fossil laboratory slides, samples and cross-sections. Somerville Manning Gallery • Timothy Barr: Clarity - Sept 25-29 This Contemporary American Luminist creates strikingly realistic fine oil paintings of the colorful Pennsylvania countryside, including picturesque views of the Brandywine region and Southern Berks County; finding inspiration from his explorations of these specific landscapes. The Station Gallery • Dennis Young: Local Color - Sept 22, 24-29 This award-winning plein air artist who paints in both oil and pastel, enjoys depicting the local icons of Delaware, nearby Pennsylvania and street scenes from Old New Castle. Talleyville Frame Shoppe and Gallery • Kristen Margiotta: Gustav Gloom - Sept 22, 24-29 Meet Gustav Gloom and enter his exciting, yet creepy, world of shadows! Original illustrations and concept sketches will be on display from Kristen’s, new series of chapter books in the Gustav Gloom series, published through Penguin Young Readers Group. Winterthur • Uncorked! Wine, Objects & Tradition - Sept 22,23, 25-30 Celebrate this delightful beverage with a new exhibition created to explore the stunning range of objects associated with the history of wine drinking, especially in Britain and America.

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New Year, NEW ARTS By Michelle Kramer-Fitzgerald

ow that our steamy summer is winding down, it’s time to launch into my favorite time of year…ARTS SEASON! In the year that I’ve been writing for Wilmington Magazine, we’ve celebrated many wonderful arty things in Wilmo: The Queen turned 1 and the Delaware Art Museum turned 100; three new directors arrived on the scene (Bud Martin to Delaware Theatre Company, Brendan Cooke to OperaDelaware, Diana Milburn to the DSO); new music events emerged, like the Sunset Jazz Series and the Ladybug Festival; Art on the Town became the social/arts event to see-and-be-seen at in the city; and we discovered a fabulous new resource that houses all of the hot stuff to know: inwilmingtonde.com! All of these arty happenings are signs that our fair city’s cultural scene is growing and thriving. I encourage each of you this arts season to experience something you haven’t before—take a musical lunch break with Market Street Music; enjoy the food & culture combo at Extreme Pizza’s comedy or acoustic nights; discover the off-the-wall, intimate productions of City Theater Company or a genre-bending chamber music performance by Mélomanie; get a taste of

classical music at its best with the Copeland String Quartet; expand your repertoire with foreign films, live concerts and even football on the big screen at Wilmington’s own art-house cinema, Theatre N; settle into a Friday night of jazz, folk or blues at Christina Cultural Arts Center. This month, you’ll have an opportunity to explore these events and more with IN Wilmington Week, a nine-day celebration of Wilmo arts & culture, courtesy of the IN Wilmington Arts Campaign. Kicking off Saturday, Sept. 22, with a Taste of the Riverfront, the week includes a variety of affordable performances and events such as a youth showcase at the Queen, a multi-genre “Arts Sampler” at Old Town Hall, daily live music, a “Live IN Wilmington” contest, and much more. Details can be found on inwilmingtonde. com as well as in the pages of this magazine. From family-friendly fun to bawdy improv comedy to original live music, IN Wilmington Week is all about what makes the Wilmo scene great. If you’ve never hung out downtown past 5 p.m., never spent an evening at the Queen’s open mic, never savored Thai delicacies from UBON restaurant on the riverfront, IN Wilmington Week is your chance to find what you’ve been missing!

9.28.12 8 PM - 11 PM $5 ENTRY FEE DJS ENTERTAINMENT BY DR. SKETCHY’S ANTI-ART SCHOOL OF PHILADELPHIA $1 - $4 BEER & GLASSES OF WINE FREE BEER & WINE TASTING

Dr. Sketchy’s returns! Amateur and experienced artists alike are invited to sketch Victorian-era costumed models while enjoying DJs, free beer and wine tasting, and the Museum’s renowned Pre-Raphaelite and contemporary art collections. 2301 Kentmere Parkway, Wilmington, DE 302.571.9590 | delart.org

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On the FRINGE Five-day festival brings array of talented artists to the city By Kelsey Kerrigan photo by Joe del Tufo

dventurous audiences can connect with unconventional artists beginning on Wednesday, Sept. 26, when the Fringe Festival pushes Wilmington’s experience with the arts to the, well, fringe. The five-day event is packed with performances to appeal to all senses. “We are unusual in that in addition to performance art, we feature cinema and visual art as well,” says Rich Neumann, who shares the titles of co-founder, producer and director with Tina Betz. All venues are within easy walking distance. Patrons will be able to witness the start times of five to 10 shows at once. “Bam, bam, bam—all diverse in their own sense of fringe,” Neumann says. There will be 12 venues, all donated by sponsors, as they were last year. More than 200 artists and film participants are set to participate. There will be 24 acts plus two visual art installations and a free art workshop. Randy Shine, the most popular artist from last year’s event, is set to perform again this year. Shine is a magician who combines with nationally acclaimed spoken word artist Perry “Vision” DiVirgillio to present “Prose and Prestidigitation.” This will be Shine Entertainment’s third performance at the Fringe Festival and Prose & Prestidigitation is the first performance in which he will be partnered with a non-magician. “Everything about Vision is unexpected,” Shine says, “He is 6-7 and weighs 300 pounds. Everyone expects him to be a Philly Eagle or a Baltimore Raven, not a poet.” This year, two visual art installations have been added. Brookes Britcher, a first-time performer, will present “The Echoing Green,” which re-imagines a 1914 baseball contest between the Wilmington Chicks and the Allentown Teutons for public broadcast. “Everyone has some relationship to baseball,” Britcher says, “but our act is meant to be subtle, yet still unique while partnering with the Delaware Historical Society.” The other visual talent, “Girls, Girls, Girls,” performed by Wilmington native Tom Newby, explores the relationship between the viewer and the women represented in figurative art. The preview party will be held at World Café Live on Wednesday, Sept. 26, at 7:30 p.m., where patrons and artists will get a three-minute sneak peek of each show. Tickets the day of the festival are $5. An all-access pass is $25. The festival runs until Sunday, Sept. 30. Start times are: Thursday and Friday, 6 to 10 p.m.; Saturday 2 to 11 p.m.; Sunday 1 to 7 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit fringewilmington.com.

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Brandywine Baroque Brandywine Baroque is Delaware’s premier early music ensemble, offering concerts of chamber music on period instruments and featuring national and international guest performers. They have presented a number of rare, previously unpublished manuscripts and performed music often unheard by modern audiences. The ensemble performs in the intimate setting of The Barn at Flintwoods, in Centreville. The 2012-2013 season begins on Saturday, Sept. 29, in Rehoboth Beach and Sunday, Sept. 30, at The Barn with Queen Elizabeth & The Golden Age— Virginal Music for the Virgin Queen. For more information: 877-594-4546 or visit brandywinebaroque.org. Like them on facebook.com/BrandywineBaroque and follow them on Twitter @ArtsinMedia.

City Theater Company CTC kicks off its 19th season by continuing its wave of cutting-edge performances like last spring’s Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson. In December, the season starts with Batboy: The Musical—a dark, comic rock musical of a half-man/ half-bat, discovered in a West Virginia cave. Its season continues with an original work for the stage written by musician Joe Trainor and the Delaware premiere of Spring Awakening in May. CTC performs in its intimate, interactive home, The Black Box at OperaDelaware on the waterfront. Tickets can be purchased online at citytheater.org. Like them at facebook.com/ CityTheaterCompany and follow them on Twitter @CityTheaterCo.

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The Arts at Trinity Trinity Episcopal Church is host to a new Arts & culture series in the heart of the City. Programs feature music, children’s concerts, poetry, lectures and visual arts. All are free. The season opens on Saturday, Oct. 20, with a performance by the Serafin String Quartet. For more information: 652-8605 or visit TheArtsatTrinity.org. Like them on facebook.com/TheArtsatTrinity and follow them on Twitter @ArtsinMedia. 12 . PERFORMING ARTS

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Christina Cultural Arts Center CCAC is a community school committed to providing affordable arts education and live multicultural performances accessible to children, teens, and adults in a family environment. Its programs promote self-development, healthy lifestyles, social change, educational success and economic empowerment. Registration is open for fall classes in dance, music, theater and creative writing. CCAC is a presenting partner in the Clifford Brown YearRound Jazz Series, along with CityFest and The Grand Opera House. CCAC’s signature fundraising event, the Christi Awards, will be held on Friday, Nov. 2. The awards honor individuals who have made significant contributions to the Arts in our community. For information call 652-0101 or visit ccac.org. Like them at facebook.com/CCACDE and follow them on Twitter @CCACDE.

Delaware Art Museum Delaware Art Museum celebrates 100 years of its renowned collection of American art and illustration from the 19th to 21st Centuries as well as works from the British pre-Raphaelite movement. Exhibitions include the Centennial Juried Exhibition, contemporary works by 97 regional artists; State of the Art: Illustration 100 Years After Howard Pyle; French Twist: Masterworks of Photography from Atget to Man Ray, 100 prints from the golden age of photography (1910-1940); and American Moderns, 1910-1960: From O’Keeffe to Rockwell, exploring 50 years of American art and culture. The Museum’s amenities include the Copeland Sculpture Garden, the Helen Farr Sloan Library & Archives, studio art classes, the interactive Kids’ Corner, the Thronson SEPTEMBER 2012

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Café, and the Museum Store. For more information: 571-9590 or visit www. delart.org. Like them at facebook.com/ delawareartmuseum and follow them on Twitter @delartmuseum.

Delaware Symphony Orchestra The DSO is back! The Delaware Symphony Orchestra 2012-2013 Season, headed by Music Director David Amado, will include the festive and traditional New Year’s Eve celebration concert and four Chamber Series concerts to be held at the Hotel du Pont. Call the DSO at 302-656-7442 for more information about the season and ticketing.

Delaware Theatre Company Delaware Theatre Company (DTC), located on the Wilmington Riverfront, is Delaware’s largest professional theater. Under the new leadership of executive director Bud Martin, DTC begins its 2012-13 season with The Outgoing Tide by Bruce Graham (Oct. 10-28), followed by a world premiere adaptation of A Christmas Carol by Patrick Barlow (Dec. 5-30). Next, ring in the new year with the hilarious French farce Boeing Boeing, by Marc Camoletti, translated from the French by Beverly Cross and Francis Evans (Jan. 23-Feb. 10), and a touring production of Love, Loss, and What I Wore—a collection of stories by Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron (March 6-10 & 13-17). DTC ends the season with Rodgers and Hammerstein’s South Pacific, as you’ve never seen it before (April 10-May 5). For more information or to purchase tickets: 594-1100 or visit delawaretheatre. org. Like them at facebook.com/ DelawareTheatreCompany and follow them on Twitter @DelawareTheatre.

reception with the company’s dancers, staff and board. FSBT’s final mainstage performance will be the Delaware premiere of A Midsummer Night’s Dream FSBT’s contribution to The Year of the Bard, next April. Check out FSBT’s Fringe Festival performances at the baby grand on Sept. 27, 28 and 29. For mainstage tickets: 800-37-GRAND or ticketsatthegrand.org. For “Up Front” tickets, call Mary Anne Grenfell at 658-7897 x3851 For additional FSBT info, visitfirststateballet.com. Like them at facebook.com/Firststateballet. DuPont Theatre The DuPont Theatre, known to locals as “Delaware’s Broadway Experience,” is the oldest legitimate, continuously operating theater in the country. Each season features a six-show Broadway series and a children’s series. This year, the theater will celebrate its 100th season of Broadway entertainment with six Broadway productions and two Broadway and Beyond shows, including Elvis Lives, Shrek, Flashdance, Dreamgirls, and Memphis. For tickets and more information: 656-4401 or visitduponttheatre.com. Like them at facebook. com/DuPontTheatre.

First State Ballet Theatre FSBT opens its mainstage season at the Grand in October with The Sleeping Beauty, the timeless tale with the ultimate happy ending. The company continues its historic Nutcracker collaboration with the Delaware Symphony Orchestra and Wilmington Children’s Chorus in December. Two “Up Front with FSBT” performances, in November and February, will treat 100 patrons to a program of classical and contemporary ballet highlights, followed by a catered

The Grand The Grand Opera House has been a landmark for more than 140 years and has hosted thousands of renowned artists. The Grand and baby grand present more than 75 shows each season, from the latest rock, pop, jazz, folk, and country music to A-list celebrities, comedians, and family artists. The 2012-2013 season features Los Lonely Boys, The Doobie Brothers, comedian Bill Engvall, and salsa star Gilberto Santa Rosa. One of the highlights of the season is The Grand’s annual black-tie fundraiser, The Grand Gala. This year’s event, on Saturday, Dec. 1, will feature pop music phenomenon Pink Martini. The Grand’s mainstage shows, resident performing companies (OperaDelaware, First State Ballet Theatre), community events and rentals present 200 events each year. For tickets or more information: 800-37-GRAND or 652-5577 or visit thegrandwilmington.org. Like them at facebook.com/thegrandwilmington and follow them on Twitter @thegrandwilm.

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Market Street Music Market Street Music presents a variety of music events. Its program formats are in both weekly half-hour Thursday Noontime Concerts and full-length Festival Concerts. Market Street Music also sponsors two choral organizations: Center City Chorale and Mastersingers of Wilmington. Most Market Street Music performances are held at First & Central Presbyterian Church, at 11th and Market Streets. The 2012-2013 season begins with Noontime Concerts on Thursday, Oct. 4, featuring the sounds of Delaware Steel; tickets are only $3. For more information: 654-5371 or visit marketstreetmusicde. org. Like them at facebook.com/ MarketStreetMusicDE and follow them on Twitter @ArtsinMedia.

The Music School of Delaware The Music School, founded in 1924, is the only statewide, accredited, community music school in the nation, serving residents of Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Maryland. Its Wilmington and Milford campuses and more than 20 satellite and outreach locations offer private lessons, classes and ensembles for every age and ability level. The school also hosts more than 75 performances, workshops and master classes each year. Performances are open to the public and many are free. They include diverse musical styles and feature faculty, regional artists, internationally acclaimed special guests and the school’s students. For more information: 7621132 or visit musischoolofdealware. org. Like them on facebook.com/ musicschoolofde and follow them on Twitter @MusicSchoolofDE.

Mélomanie This five-piece Wilmington ensemble specializes in pairings of the Baroque and contemporary, as well as performances of original works by local and international composers. Mélomanie launches its 20122013 concert series on Saturday, Sept. 29, at Grace Church on Washington Street, highlighting regional composers Ingrid Arauco, Chris Braddock, Mark Hagerty, Chuck Holdeman and Mark Rimple. The ensemble also will make appearances during IN Wilmington Week on Monday, Sept. 24, and during the Fringe Wilmington Festival on Thursday, Sept. 27. For concert series tickets and more information: 764-6338 or visit melomanie.org. Like them at facebook. com/Melomanie and follow them on Twitter @ArtsinMedia.

OperaDelaware Two operas, three murders, four love affairs, and a string of greatest hits: that’s Mascagni’s Cavalleria rusticana and Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci. Cav/Pag— as they’re commonly known—are opera’s ultimate double bill. These oneact operas contain some of the most beautiful music ever written. Productions run Nov. 4 at 2 p.m. and Nov. 9 & 10 at 7:30 p.m. The September Studio Series will preview the upcoming season by featuring tenor John Pickle, who will sing both Canio in Pagliacci and Turiddu in Cavalleria Sept. 28 and 29 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 30, at 2 p.m. For tickets, call The Grand box office at 800-37-GRAND. For more information, visit operadelaware.org. Like them at facebook.com/operadelaware and follow them on Twitter @OperaDelaware.

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Wilmington Drama League The Wilmington Drama League opens its season with Stephen Sondheim’s classic musical Gypsy, which runs from Sept.14 through 23. Neighboring up to Gypsy is The Boys Next Door, which tells the hilarious and touching story of five very special men with a lot to learn about life and a lot to teach about love. The Boys Next Door runs Oct. 26 through Nov. 4. From Dec. 14 through 29, The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe will bring chases, duels, escapes, and a magical array of talking animals to audiences in this adaptation of the beloved story by C.S. Lewis. For tickets and more information: the WDL box office at 764-1172 or visit wilmingtondramaleague.org. Like them at facebook.com/WilmingtonDrama-League.

World Cafe Live at the Queen World Cafe Live at the Queen was built on a simple premise: a place dedicated to showcasing live music should attract and inspire live musicians. Performers coming this month include Irish rock ‘n rollers The Young Dubliners on Sept. 6, neo-burlesque troupe Peek-a-Boo Revue on Sept. 8, one-man band Keller Williams on Sept. 20, WXPN’s Kids Corner Music Fest on Sept. 22, hip-hop pioneers Arrested Development’s 20th Anniversary tour on Sept. 24, The Fringe Festival’s Free Preview Party on Sept. 26, In the Light performing Led Zeppelin’s Physical Graffiti on Sept. 29, and much more. For more information or to purchase tickets: 994-1400 or visit queen. worldcafelive.com. Like them at facebook. com/WCLatTheQueen and follow them on Twitter @WCLatTheQueen. SEPTEMBER 2012

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MEGA BIZFEST HELPS ENTREPRENEURS City promotes small business owners with annual conference on Oct. 11

n one of its biggest smallbusiness initiatives of the year, the City of Wilmington’s Office of Economic Development will present Mega BizFest 2012 on Thursday, Oct. 11, at the Doubletree Hotel in Downtown Wilmington. Initiated in 2004, the annual conference is designed to provide strategic assistance to businesses owned by veterans, women or minorities. “Mega BizFest demonstrates Wilmington’s commitment to small businesses,” says Wilmington Mayor James Baker. “We want business owners to be part of a new Wilmington emerging from the old, where everyone is given the opportunity to succeed.” “Many participants credit the conference with giving them the confidence and enthusiasm to succeed,” adds Joe DiPinto, director of the city’s Office of Economic Development. Following the theme of “Building a Competitive Advantage In Pursuit of Procurement Opportunities,” this year’s conference will focus on how disadvantaged business entrepreneurs (DBEs) and minority business entrepreneurs (MBEs) can create partnerships to secure procurement opportunities. A Lender’s Match program will be featured this year. More than 20 lenders will be on hand to meet entrepreneurs seeking financial support. In addition, five workshops will be offered: social media, marketing, communications, federal contracting and a certification boot camp. One-on-one sessions between procurement and purchasing specialists also are scheduled. Event contests include 10K Business Plan Competition and the Elevator Pitch. Carmen Lee Pow, owner and president of Motivated Communications, is the keynote speaker. Pow served as senior international underwriter and trainer for American Life Insurance Company (ALICO/AIG) for 33 years before establishing Motivated Communicators in 2009. She has presented to private, public and government organizations. The full registration fee for Mega BizFest is $99; individual initiative pricing is available. For event schedule and registration information, visit www.megabizfest.com or call 576-2121. For information regarding disadvantaged business enterprise certification and development, sponsorship or participation, call the Small & Minority Business Enterprise Office at 576-2121, email info@megabizfest.com, or visit Wilmington’s website at WilmingtonDE.gov.

The CityLife Awards and the Downtown Family Fitness Festival The CityLife Awards will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 13, at World Cafe Live, 500 N. Market St. The event is a celebration and recognition of individuals, companies and organizations who have championed the City of Wilmington 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 of the event are Hal Real, founder and CEO of World Cafe Live and Real World Entertainment, and John Hawkins, president of Aloysius Butler & Clark. The Wilmington Renaissance Corporation’s Downtown Family Fitness Festival will be held on Saturday, Nov. 3. This year’s Fest will focus on wellness and children’s sports activities and will include moon bounces, youth bands, and an autograph tent, as well as active sports areas for baseball, football, lacrosse, tennis, volleyball, running, soccer and other kids’ activities. New this year will be representatives from area youth sports and wellness organizations, who will be available to discuss their programs with kids and families. The free event will take place in Rodney Square and the surrounding area. Go to downtownwilmington.com for more information on both events.

Welcome to the Neighborhood! LOMA is boasting two new additions. The NOSO Boutique, 316 N. Market St., is an urban women’s contemporary boutique offering original, affordable designs like those found on New York City fashion runways. Look for NOSO on Facebook and be sure to stop in. Just down the street, at 300 N. Market, is Haus of Lacquer. A nailbar and spa, it’s the perfect relaxing spot for a manicure or pedicure. A new concept nail lounge specializing in natural nails, nail art and nail enhancements, Haus also offers each client a glass of champagne upon arrival and the option of your favorite magazine or an iPad to peruse. Check out thehausoflacquer.com for more information and to book your appointment.

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SEPTEMBER Riverfront Events

Blue Rocks vs. Potomac Nationals September 1-3 Frawley Stadium Please visit: bluerocks.com for more information on game times and promotions. 2nd Annual Limen House 5K September 2 Registration begins at 8:00am Race begins at 9:00am Dravo Plaza Races2Run.com Delaware State AFL-CIO Labor Day Parade and Rally September 3, 9:00am-12:00pm Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park 4th Cindy Foundation for Ovarian Cancer Research 5K September 5 Registration begins at 5:00pm Race begins at 6:30pm Dravo Plaza Races2Run.com ART ON THE TOWN September 7- 5:00pm-9:00pm Openings: Alison Stigora, Natural Forces, and Jenny Drumgoole, The Real Woman of Philadelphia Cream Cheese Contest. Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts TheDCCA.org 9/11 Heroes Run September 8, 9:00am Our goal is to never forget the sacrifices of all of the Heroes of September 11th-veteran, first responder, military, and civilian. We honor the fallen by challenging the living. Frawley Stadium 911heroesrun.com/runs/locations/ Delaware/Wilmington Art21 - Access ’12 Screenings September 8 & 15, 1:00pm-3:00pm In partnership with Art21 as part of its Access ‘12 initiative, the Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts presents the sixth season of Art in the Twenty-First Century, the only prime time national television series focused exclusively on contemporary art. Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts TheDCCA.org 2012 Wilmington Heart Walk September 9, 8:00am The Wilmington Heart Walk is an inspirational day filled with energy, excitement and hope! Designed to promote physical activity and heart-healthy living. Dravo Plaza heartwalk.kintera.org/faf/home/ default.asp?ievent=997794

Second Annual Women’s Race for the Pink Ribbon September 13 Registration begins at 5:00pm Race begins at 6:30pm Join DBCC for the Second Annual Race for the Pink Ribbon along the Wilmington Riverfront. This is a fun women’s only 5K Run! Dravo Plaza Races2Run.com Delaware Walk for PKD September 15 Registration begins at 9:15am Walk begins at 10:30am With your help, we can put a treatment within reach. A cure is our finish line – but we need your help to get there! Dravo Plaza kintera.org/faf/home/default. asp?lis=1&ievent=1028185 Monarch Migration Butterfly Celebration Open House September 15, 12:00pm-4:00pm At this open house, encounter live butterflies, take butterfly walks, and help us tag and release Monarchs for migration research. DuPont Environmental Education Center DupontEEC.org Boys and Girls Club 6th Annual Day for Kids September 15, 12:00pm-5:00pm Thanks to our generous sponsors, Day for Kids is a FREE family day celebrating our youth and spending quality time together! Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park DelawareDayForKids.org Pirate Sail September 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, & 30- times vary Ahoy Mateys! Visit the Kalmar Nyckel, the Tall Ship of Delaware. Landlubbers -- come walk the plank of this authentic seagoing re-creation of a 17th Century Dutch pinnace. Call 302-429-7447 for more information. Dravo Dock KalmarNyckel.org Christina River Sail September 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, & 30- 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. Dravo Dock KalmarNyckel.org 5th Annual Miles 4 Melanoma 5K Run/Walk September 16 Registration begins at 8:00am Run/Walk begins at 9:00am It’s not just a Run/Walk – It’s a Family Event! Please join us for the 5th Annual 5K Run/Walk. Dravo Plaza Races2Run.com 2012 St. Hedwig’s Polish Festival September 17-22 Admission is free! Parking is free! Dinner served nightly at 5:30pm. Visit the midway for family fun or dance the night away to your favorite polkas! PolishFestival.net Wilmington Fire Boat Ceremony September 19, 9:00am Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park

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Natural Plant Dyes Workshop September 19, 10:00am-1:00pm Join Jeff Moore and discover how locally abundant plants, such as goldenrod and walnut, can yield beautiful colored fabrics. DuPont Environmental Education Center DupontEEC.org The Farmer and the Chef September 20, 5:30pm Local farmers and area chefs whip up the tastiest competition of the year. While the event is a fundraiser for the March of Dimes, we also hope to help create sustainable relationships between farmers and chefs while reinforcing the movement of healthy eating. Included in the evening’s festivities are a silent auction and basket auction. Chase Center on the Riverfront TheFarmerandtheChef.com Wilmington CureSearch Walk September 22 Registration beings at 9:00am Run/Walk begins at 10:00am This very special day will include prizes, music, food, and fun activities for the entire family! Please encourage your friends and family to join us as we raise funds to reach the day when every child with cancer is guaranteed a cure! Dravo Plaza curesearchwalk.org/faf/home/ default.asp?ievent=1010328 World Water Monitoring Day Open House September 22, 11:00am-1:00pm Participate in hands-on water testing, see what lives in the water, and discover and learn about where Wilmington gets its drinking water. DuPont Environmental Education Center DuPontEEC.org Tim Brady, 24 frames September 23, 2:00pm Canadian musician Tim Brady is a composer and electric guitarist who has been radically reshaping new music for electric guitar for over 25 years. Program followed by optional gallery tour. Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts TheDCCA.org 2nd KISS Family & Friends Run/ Walk 5K for Cancer September 23 Registration begins at 8:30am Run/Walk begins at 9:30am Dravo Plaza Races2Run.com Aids Walk Delaware September 29 Registration begins at 9:00am Walk begins at 10:00am Dravo Plaza AidsWalkDelaware.org 4th Saint Francis Hospital 5k Run Walk for Women’s Health September 30 Registration begins at 8:00am Run/Walk begins at 9:00am Benefits St. Francis Hospital. Nylon windbreaker jackets to all participants! Free blood pressure, diabetes and electrolyte screening and a post-race celebration with food and music. Dravo Plaza Races2Run.com

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elcome to the start of another exciting arts season here in Wilmington, featuring lots of interesting events, performances and festivals to attend throughout the month of September. Among them: The Brandywine Festival of the Arts, with hundreds of juried artists exhibiting one-of-a-kind art, is set for Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 8 and 9. The festival attracts participants from across the United States. Each year, 20,000 visitors flock to Brandywine Park’s Josephine Gardens for this end-of-summer celebration that features 250 artists exhibiting in a wide range of styles and mediums, live music performances, children’s activities, and local food vendors. Check out brandywinearts. com for more information. IN Week offers participants the opportunity to join the Wilmington Arts & Entertainment Marketing Initiative and more than 50 area organizations and businesses for a nine-day celebration of arts & entertainment IN Wilmington. Taking place Saturday, Sept. 22-Sunday, Sept. 30 at venues across the city, it includes a variety of exciting and eclectic events. See inwilmingtonde.com for more information. Fringe Wilmington celebrates unconventional and experimental art Sept. 26-30. Innovative, thought-provoking and engaging, Fringe Wilmington challenges artists of all creative disciplines to explore the outer edges of their art in a supportive environment throughout the city. Go to fringewilmingtonde.com for more information. The Kids Corner Music Festival at World Cafe Live at the Queen on Saturday, Sept. 22, presents Lunch Money, Alex & The Kaleidoscope Band, and KinderAngst. Go to queen.worldcafelive.com for more information. Be sure to keep up on everything happening in the city by signing up for WRC’s Downtown News—our weekly email that keeps you up to date on what’s happening in Wilmington each week. And for a detailed calendar of events, check out the INWilmington campaign’s web site at inwilmingtonde.com. See you around town! STAFF PICKS Every month we feature a few of the staff ’s favorite things that are happening in the city. Our favorites for September: • Film Brothers 5th Annual Festival of Shorts—Thursday and Friday, Sept. 2728 at Theatre N at Nemours. Thursday starts with a Festival of Shorts Opening Reception at Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition at 5:30 p.m., with movies beginning at 7 p.m. The $20 ticket covers the opening reception, which includes light fare from Chelsea Tavern, Frank’s Wine, Dogfish Head Beer, and the movies. • Art is Social at the Delaware Art Museum—Friday, Sept. 28. Amateurs and experienced artists alike are invited to sketch Victorian-era costumed models in a series of quick poses. The evening also will feature free beer and wine tastings, live entertainment, and a chance to see the Museum’s renowned Pre-Raphaelite collection. • A cool new place to wash your duds is Super Suds, 900 S. Franklin St. For a limited time when you pay to use the washing machines you can use the dryers for free. Parking is free too, and you can relax and watch TV on the big plasma screens while you wait.

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A youngster receives a backpack filled with school supplies from JP Morgan’s Daryl Graham during last month’s Bayard Back to School picnic. Looking on is Stubbs Elementary School principal Merridith Murray. photo by Barb Bullock

Backpack Brigade Chase employees deliver for area youth

hile an international field of cyclists competed in the Wilmington Grand Prix this May, an impressive local army of 400 volunteers from JP Morgan Chase teamed with the event to score a win for area youngsters. During the Grand Prix’s Time Trial at Monkey Hill, the Chase crew filled 5,000 backpacks with food and school supplies in just three hours. At the end of the school year, 3,000 of those backpacks loaded with food were distributed to Wilmington students by the Food Bank of Delaware. On August 22, distribution began for the remaining 2,000 of those backpacks (filled with school supplies) during the annual Bayard Back to School Picnic. World Vision, a Christian humanitarian organization, assisted with the acquisition of the school supplies. When distribution is complete, virtually every Wilmington student will have a backpack of supplies to start the year, said Harold “Butch” Ingram, Jr., principal at Bancroft Elementary. According to national statistics, the average cost of school supplies runs about $100 per student. “This is a great [example] of how strong partnerships can make a difference,” said Daryl Graham, a vice president in the Office of Corporate Responsibility at JP Morgan Chase.

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10 Questions for Wilmington’s

We’ve heard where the candidates stand on crime, jobs, the budget... But dining, arts and culture, entertainment, optimism...are important to our city. So we want to know:

MAYOR ROBERT BOVELL

KEVIN KELLY Special events are important to the vitality of our great city. They bring visitors and business to Wilmington and provide residents with the type of entertainment that they deserve. I am also very mindful of the city’s declining resources and we will seek corporate and private funding to continue the levels of support for special events currently being provided by the city and expand the number of events with those partnerships.

Special events play a major role in bringing people together from all areas of the City. When people mingle and socialize in one common area from diverse neighborhoods and communities from all points in the city, bonds are formed and ties are strengthened, promoting unity and understanding. It is imperative that ALL the citizens of Wilmington have the opportunity to share and enjoy our wonderful attractions. My major platform initiative revolves around establishing strong, new revenue streams to fund not only our current budget, but to make sure that free events as mentioned above are included.

Young Dubliners

Natalie Cole in concert; music of the Clifford Brown Festival this past June.

Events that encourage the celebration of ethnic diversity. Festivals such as Miami’s annual Calle Ocho, which fills 23 blocks in Miami’s Little Havana area with Latin music, street performers and international foods, is just one example of the type of festival the city must encourage...

I would love to have Wilmington sponsor a multi-cultural festival where representation of all our diverse cultures can come together, blending all neighborhoods and nationalities, promoting harmony, understanding and sharing of ideals.

St Patrick’s Day Parade.

Clifford Brown Jazz Festival.

What is your favorite Wilmington festival or event?

It’s a lot like the old sit-com Cheers. In Wilmington, everybody seems to know your name.

Wilmington’s ethnic food establishments, especially on the West Side, are often mentioned when discussing some of the best things in town.

What is the best compliment you’ve heard paid to Wilmington?

What type of event or festival would you like to see come to Wilmington?

What was the last show or performance you saw in Wilmington?

What role do you feel special events play in the vitality of Wilmington? What will be your administration’s approach to events such as the Independence Day Celebration, Jazz Festival, Grand Prix…..?

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DENNIS WILLIAMS

SCOTT SPENCER

WILLIAM MONTGOMERY

KEVIN MELLOY

RAL CANDIDATES It’s an awesome location with small town feeling.

From a recent transplant: “Wilmington has so much going for it. I’m really glad I moved here!”

The cost to live, work and enjoy entertainment in Wilmington is a lot less than other cities in the Northeast.

With strong leadership, Wilmington has the potential to be one of the best and most vibrant cities on the East Coast.

Greek Festival

Do I really have to choose?

Clifford Brown Jazz Festival

The Clifford Brown Jazz Festival for music, and the Italian Festival for food.

I would like to expand the First Friday Art on the town to be First Weekend for the Arts and create a wider variety of venues to bring more people to Wilmington. My slogan is “Our City is Your City,” which is a play on “Mi Casa es su Casa,” which is to welcome visitors to our creative, well located city.

I’d like to see more ethnic and cultural festivals revived or relocated to Wilmington (like the African American, Jewish, Indian, and Pride events) to fill out the festival season so we can celebrate more of our city’s rich diversity together, all summer long.

Neighborhood of the Week events to celebrate the identity and diversity of each of Wilmington’s neighborhoods throughout the year.

I would like to bring back a major sporting event like a PGA or Senior Pro Golf event to the Wilmington area. My team will also work with the arts community to create a new festival for independent film, authors or musicians.

I saw a group of musicians playing at Film Brothers in LOMA during the last Art loop.

I was lucky enough to see Willie Nelson and attend Aubrey Plaza’s movie premier at the Grand, and catch the Royal Southern Brotherhood at the Blues Festival.

Buddy Guy at the Grand.

I have attended the art loop and Comedy Night at Extreme Pizza.

I think our cultural arts events are the key to our future. It is important to increase jobs, but I think it is crucial to increase the population base, and having cultural events gives more attractiveness to our city. Our infrastructure is designed for a larger population, so there is plenty of room to celebrate without being a burden on our streets and residents.

We deserve a vibrant city! The City should continue to support these great events but must also encourage the business community to continue and expand its invaluable financial support. The Jazz Festival and the Grand Prix draw visitors from around the country and the world. They fill our hotel rooms, restaurants and bars. They are not frills! They are a vital part of our local economy, bringing new customers to our businesses. These events, including the July 4th Celebration, are free, family-friendly, cultural attractions that show off Wilmington at its best.

Special events help make Wilmington a fun, vibrant and enjoyable place to live. As Mayor, the Spencer Administration will work with civic, arts and business leaders to improve the financial viability of special events and develop ways to bring some special events into our neighborhoods. I’d also like to consider expanding the Clifford Brown Jazz Festival to the Riverfront.

Events are critical in unifying, creating energy and bringing excitement to Wilmington. Our citizens proudly work as volunteers and our businesses prosper financially with enthusiastic visitors coming into the city. The Mayor’s office will work to promote and grow major events year after year.

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MAYORAL CANDIDATES

KEVIN KELLY

with Wilmington’s

ROBERT BOVELL

10 Questions continued from page 21

If you could place one more attraction on Market Street Downtown, what would it be?

We need something for the youth of the city that promotes a healthy lifestyle.

I would encourage the placement of a children’s museum downtown.

If you could place one more attraction on the Rivefront, what would it be?

ESPN Sports Center. We need to promote a healthy lifestyle for all our citizens, especially youth, so having an accessible site that provides entertainment and activities would be a priority.

A mix of businesses that cater to children, youth, their families as well as adults. A children’s themed restaurant would be a wonderful start.

What would you say to suburbanites who say they don’t go downtown at night because there is nothing going on and they fear for their safety?

There is a perception of unsafe streets in Wilmington that has always kept suburbanites from coming into the city. Once we begin addressing the pressing issues here in the city, opening up job markets and reducing criminal activity, that negative perception surrounding safety can and will be erased.

The Downtown and the Riverfront are two of the safest areas of the city and I encourage everyone to come into the city to share in the diversity of venues that make our city great.

Accessibility. Access to plays, music venues, eateries, specialty shops, doctors, lawyers, banks, libraries, etc.

What I love about Wilmington is our people. We are the best of small-town and big-city America. We are familyoriented and tend to know each other in a way that other cities do not, yet we are diverse and dynamic.

1. Create jobs through my Vacant Property Program. 2. Eliminate the blight throughout the city, through my Vacant Property Program. 3. Provide safe havens for our youth by funding current and new community centers to promote educational and recreational activities, using revenue generated by my Vacant Property Program. 4. Review and negotiate fair contracts for our city employees. 5. Trim the FAT out of the city budget —instead of layoffs or reducing social services for our citizens. By implementing policies to handle all of the above, we will also begin the process of reducing crime in our city, which in turn will continue the cycle of providing an atmosphere where businesses want to open and people want to live, generating more jobs, more prosperity, etc.

1. Reduce crime with community policing, having cops walking in dedicated communities. 2. Starting with the Wilmington police department and then other agencies. Implement Baltimore’s proven CitiStat approach that has cut violent crime in half, saved hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars, and delivered better services. 3. Bring business leaders and highereducation institutions together to develop unified approaches to reducing business development barriers. 4. Reduce expenses by eliminating unnecessary vacant positions, reducing some department budgets, actively partnering with the unions to create work place efficiencies, and seek every possible way to avoid hikes in property taxes or other taxes. 5. Create a “Youth Advocate” to fight for the resources necessary to educate our children. enabling them to find good jobs in a global economy.

In 20 words or less, what is your favorite thing about living in Wilmington?

If elected, what will be the first five things that you do (one sentence for each item)?

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DENNIS WILLIAMS

SCOTT SPENCER

WILLIAM MONTGOMERY

KEVIN MELLOY A large residential housing building.

I’d love to see an Apple Store on Market Street.

Horse-drawn trolley cars.

A large auction house/antique and furniture consignment mall on Market Street.

I think the hotel and movie theater will help. I think a social media voucher system and a bus trolley system until 2am on weekends would be a big attraction to people.

I’d love to see a versatile outdoor performing arts amphitheater along the Riverfront that could host theater, dance, live concerts, etc.

A light-rail trolley link to Amtrak, Market Street and Rodney Square.

Improved retail shopping and greater variety of dining options on the Riverfront.

Offer them a social media voucher to an event and be sure there is no parking issue. My EZPARK concept will be discussed in my campaign this fall.

I’d say that a lot has changed in the past 10 years and if you haven’t been downtown recently you will be surprised. I’m well aware of the perception, but the reality is that good things are happening downtown and it is one of the safest parts of the city.

Downtown Visions and Wilmington Police are dedicated to your safety. Visit downtown Wilmington at least once to explore the restaurants, music and arts and find out what you are missing. Save the costs of traveling to Philadelphia or New York and enjoy instead a hotel stay in Wilmington.

I will work to reverse the negative vibe and perception that exists in the suburbs. My team will lower the crime rate and there will be a laser focus on public safety like this city has never seen. Venues will be safe, and there will be a very active police presence in commercial areas.

I love the beautiful parks, architecture, the small town one degree of separation, and the amazing location, location, location!

I like sitting on my front porch with neighbors and being able to walk to great restaurants, bars and theaters.

I enjoy Wilmington’s neighborhoods, special events and visiting the Riverfront and Brandywine Park with my family.

As a former policeman and current elected official, I have gotten to know many wonderful families across every city neighborhood.

1. Celebrate the fact that people elected someone based on ideas and vision and not based on a political party. 2. Have a summit with all of the city employees and discuss what they feel they can do now to better our city 3. Meet with all of the newly elected council people and listen and discuss our visions and learn how to work through our differences. 4. Call meetings with all of the different planning councils and work on specific plans that are achievable. 5. Establish a better relationship with the public safety and community leaders as well as the businesses large and small.

1. Create a more responsive, serviceoriented government by consolidating and cross-training customer service staff from all city departments to create a 311 Call Center that will be a one-stop-shop for constituent needs. 2. Establish a Council of Community Organizations to help community and neighborhood organizations across the city learn from each other. 3. Assemble a core team of police officers, prosecutors, probation and parole, social services, the courts and the community to fully implement the “Safe Communities” violence reduction strategy. 4. Convene an Education Council involving the Secretary of Education, the superintendents of all five school districts in the city, principals, teachers and parents to develop and implement short and long-term strategies. 5. Reactivate the WIlmington Arts Commission to broaden and diversify city arts programming.

Details of these items can be found at SpencerforthePeople.com:

1. Give thanks to God, my family and everyone across the city for their support and placing faith in my vision. I will be a visible, proactive Mayor if I am blessed to win. 2. Hire a new police chief from the outside; Restructure and restore morale in the police force. 3. Conduct a forensic audit to ensure the integrity of city finances. 4. Meet immediately with a new City Council to create a positive working relationship and with neighborhood planning councils and clergy to focus on improving neighborhoods. 5. Instill a culture where city employees respectfully treat citizens like customers and stop this insane culture of “gotcha” government of huge fines, parking tickets, and aggressive licensing and inspections.

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1. Establish a Wilmington Police Homicide Unit. 2. Implement the Cut Crime Now Initiative. 3. Evaluate ways to cut costs and increase revenues. 4. Develop the YES Jobs Program and Amtrak High Speed Train Factory proposal. 5. Set aside time to have fun in downtown Wilmington and our neighborhoods.

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