1) The owner of Hockessin gourmet store / cooking school Chef's Haven is from Schoharie, NY, one of the New England towns that was devastated by Hurricane Irene. In this case, rising waters caused a dam to break, putting three entire towns under water. The owner of Chef's Haven will be traveling to his hometown on Friday afternoon, and is accepting donations of supplies that he will take up to Schoharie. Clothing was one of the items he was asking for, but I see on the town's social networking page (disorganized, so there's no sense linking it here) that they are no longer taking clothing donations. But they probably still need toiletries, diapers, baby formula, non-perishable food, etc. You can leave your donations at Chef's Haven, 1304 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin DE 19707. The number is 302-234-2040.
2) West End Neighborhood House, which provides community services on the western side of Wilmington, is holding a book drive this week. You can donate your books, CDs and DVDs (doesn't matter how old or dusty) at West End's main lobby, or call Carolyn Gordon at 658-2800 or Tasha Warren at 658-4171 for pick up.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Upcoming festivals
There are two major festival periods in Delaware. There are the weeks in May/June when the Greek Festival, Italian Festival, Chinese Festival, and more happen one after another. September is the other one. So get your lederhosen/mushroom recipes/polka shoes ready now.
I'll post more detailed info on the appropriate weeks, but here's a heads up if you want to plan in advance.
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I'll post more detailed info on the appropriate weeks, but here's a heads up if you want to plan in advance.
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- 104th annual Arden Fair. Saturday Sept. 3, 10am-6pm (raindate is Sunday Sept. 4, 10am-5pm). Free admission, except for the antique market.
- Bethany Beach Jazz Funeral, September 5th, 5:30pm (a silly event that I shouldn't even acknowledge, really. Everyone without kids knows summer lasts into October, or UNTIL I SAY IT ENDS. I'm being facetious here, but seriously - every year when I see notices about this event, it depresses the bejeesus out of me. Why do it soon?). http://www.bethany-beach.net/jazzfuneral.htm
- Newark Film Festival. September 8th-15th, Cinema Center 3. http://www.newarkfilm.com/
- Kennett Mushroom Festival. September 9th-11th, center of town. http://www.mushroomfestival.org/
- St. Hedwig's Polish Festival. September 12th-17th, Wilm. riverfront. http://www.polishfestival.net/
- Wilmington Film Festival. September 15th-18th, Delaware Art Museum. http://www.newarkfilm.com/?page_id=12&show=wilmfilm
- Oktoberfest. September 16th-18th, off Salem Church Rd. in Newark. http://www.delawaresaengerbund.org/v5_Oktoberfest.shtml
- Taiwan Film Festival. Sept. 4, Sept. 11, and Sept. 25th, Delaware Art Museum. Details.
Monday, August 29, 2011
A couple of hurricane-related Monday closings.
Most businesses and restaurants are open today, but if you have much of a drive, you should call to make sure. Other than that, here are a couple of places that need a little more time to clean-up and repair. I'll add to this if I see any more.
But maybe you own a small business that has been damaged. Delaware Small Business Association has posted a link to a national small business association website that lists resources for rebuilding and helps business owners navigate the process. Details here.
- The nature center (and surrounding trails) at White Clay Creek State Park, off of Hopkins Road, is closed until further notice. The wooden bridge that connects Hopkins Rd with their parking lot was swept down the road and needs to be rebuilt. I imagine that won't take more than a few days. Other park entrances are open.
- Brandywine River Museum reports that they're still closed today, Monday, but they expect to be open on Tuesday. I'd assume that means there's still some mopping to be done from the body of water it's named after. All other area museums seem to be open.
- The Wilmington and Western Railroad fared relatively well, with no bridges or rails out, but there are some downed trees that need to be cleaned up. They expect to be open for business by the weekend.
But maybe you own a small business that has been damaged. Delaware Small Business Association has posted a link to a national small business association website that lists resources for rebuilding and helps business owners navigate the process. Details here.
Post-Irene weekday events, 8/29-9/1:
Unrelated to the hurricane, I'm noticing that there are several shows at Johnny Brenda's, Kung Fu Necktie, and R5 productions that are either cancelled or sold-out, so check the websites if there was something you were thinking of going to. I have not listed those shows here.
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Monday: Double-check any Monday event you were planning on going to, in case the building sustained damage and needs another day to recouperate.
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Wednesday:
Thursday:
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Monday: Double-check any Monday event you were planning on going to, in case the building sustained damage and needs another day to recouperate.
- Foam party at Mojo Main. Doors at 9, foam at 10. I would assume this is exactly what it sounds like. By the way, this one has been confirmed definitely on.
- Singer/songwriter open mic at Mojo 13, 8pm-midnight, free.
- Showing of the movie Tabloid at Theatre N. 7pm, $7, free street parking.
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Tuesday:
- Rehoboth Farmers' Market, noon - 4. To the left of the lighthouse circle.
- Thurston Moore, with Meg Baird (of nationally-acclaimed Philly freak-folk band Espers), at the1st Unitarian Church. All ages, doors at 8, $17.
- Smoke Signals, with the Latebirds, at World Cafe Live Philly. 8pm, $6.
- Bruce Hornsby at Longwood Gardens. 7:30pm, $40-$80. Details.
Wednesday:
- Wilmington Farmers' Market, Rodney Square, 10-2.
- Blues jam at the Queen Theatre, 7pm, free.
- Kuf Knotz presents the Boombox Collective, World Cafe Live Philly. Details here. 8pm, free.
Thursday:
- Brandywine Village Farmers' Market, Concord Ave. & Market, 4-7pm.
- UD Farmers' Market, next to the library, 10-2.
- Cool Springs Farmers' Market, 10th & Van Buren, 4-8pm.
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Movies that were scheduled to play at Theatre N on Sunday are moved to Monday September 5th.
That means:
Woody Allen's Midnight In Paris will be playing at noon on Monday, September 5th, instead of today. Description. $5
Tabloid will be playing at 7pm on Monday, tomorrow, as regularly scheduled. It will also play one more time on Monday September 5th. Details. $7
I wish that they had given us another showing of The Trip, since that played at 5pm last night and there can't have been many people there. Who cares if they show Tabloid one more week? Maybe it's me.
Theatre's website: http://www.theatern.org/Films
Woody Allen's Midnight In Paris will be playing at noon on Monday, September 5th, instead of today. Description. $5
Tabloid will be playing at 7pm on Monday, tomorrow, as regularly scheduled. It will also play one more time on Monday September 5th. Details. $7
I wish that they had given us another showing of The Trip, since that played at 5pm last night and there can't have been many people there. Who cares if they show Tabloid one more week? Maybe it's me.
Theatre's website: http://www.theatern.org/Films
In case you're like my mother-in-law and don't watch the news,
there is still a driving ban in affect in New Castle County as of late-morning Sunday.
In fact, around my neck of the woods, the wind is worse now that the hurricane has passed. Roads around us are flooded and closed (including parts of Kirkwood Highway, 141, Governor Printz, and Rt. 13), and there is still some danger of falling trees and tree-limbs. So you're best off staying put for now.
What I'm seeing is that museums and scheduled events are closed/cancelled today, but a lot of restaurants are opening for lunch, once the ban is lifted. Just be aware that there are still a lot of flooded and closed roads out there, if you do venture out (personally, I can't wait to take a walk in the park to see the damage - wind is still too strong for that here).
The Wilmingtonic household made it just fine - not even a power outage, though we were prepared for one. I hope everyone else fared just as well.
In fact, around my neck of the woods, the wind is worse now that the hurricane has passed. Roads around us are flooded and closed (including parts of Kirkwood Highway, 141, Governor Printz, and Rt. 13), and there is still some danger of falling trees and tree-limbs. So you're best off staying put for now.
What I'm seeing is that museums and scheduled events are closed/cancelled today, but a lot of restaurants are opening for lunch, once the ban is lifted. Just be aware that there are still a lot of flooded and closed roads out there, if you do venture out (personally, I can't wait to take a walk in the park to see the damage - wind is still too strong for that here).
The Wilmingtonic household made it just fine - not even a power outage, though we were prepared for one. I hope everyone else fared just as well.
Friday, August 26, 2011
This weekend, 8/26-8/28:
UPDATE: I wrote all of this before people started talking about Irene being the worst east coast hurricane in decades. Obviously, a lot of this is moot. If you don't know what I'm talking about, take a look at http://www.weather.com/ . Live your life on Friday and Saturday, but please take the time to make some basic preparations.
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NON-MUSIC (or free, casual shows):
(Note: This is the weekend to see a film at downtown Wilmington's Theatre N . All weekend they're having one last showing of several films that were popular at the theater over the summer, including Woody Allen's Midnight In Paris, Morgan Spurlock's Greatest Movie Ever Sold, and the Sideways-esque British film The Trip. The theater is cheap as hell and you can buy bottles of Twin Lakes and Guinness there - go! Don't wait for this stuff on Netflix - remember how much better it is to see good movies in the theater?)
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MUSIC:
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NON-MUSIC (or free, casual shows):
(Note: This is the weekend to see a film at downtown Wilmington's Theatre N . All weekend they're having one last showing of several films that were popular at the theater over the summer, including Woody Allen's Midnight In Paris, Morgan Spurlock's Greatest Movie Ever Sold, and the Sideways-esque British film The Trip. The theater is cheap as hell and you can buy bottles of Twin Lakes and Guinness there - go! Don't wait for this stuff on Netflix - remember how much better it is to see good movies in the theater?)
Friday:
- Free noon concert at the Queen with singer-songwriter Tom Esposito.
- Free noon concert at HB DuPont Park (12th & Tatnall) with The Miles.
- Theatre N showing: Tabloid, 2pm & 8pm. $5 & $7.
Saturday:
- Theatre N showings: The Trip (only showing all weekend), 5pm, $7. POM Wonderful Presents: The Greatest Movie Ever Sold, (only showing all weekend) 2pm, $5. Tabloid, 8pm, $7.
- Pawpaw Folk Festival at the Blue Ball Barn in Alapocas Run State Park (off S. 202). 10am-3pm, free with park admission. Includes folk music, raptor presentation, duck carver, steam cars, a storyteller, and more.
Sunday:
- Cancelled: Theatre N showings: Midnight In Paris (only showing all weekend), noon, $5. Tabloid, 6pm (also showing Monday at 7pm). $7.
- Confirmed not cancelled (but check the link before you head out): Outdoor movie showing at Piazza at Schmidt's, East Philly: Bangkok Knock-out, a Thai martial arts film. Part of the "Awesome Fest", which has been bringing unique movies and presentations to Philly all month. 8pm, free.
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MUSIC:
Friday:
- Top Pick: Spinto Band, The Spring Standards, and Purples (which is the new project from the brothers who led the now-defunct but once-notorious local band The Teeth), at Mojo Main. 18+, 9pm, $10-$12.
- Brown Recluse and Arc In Round at Kung Fu Necktie. 21+, doors at 7:30, $8.
Saturday:
- Great local folk-pop bill at Johnny Brenda's: Hezekiah Jones, Chris Kasper, and The Doublewides, in a show to benefit cancer research. 21+, doors at 8, $10.
- Final LoMa 'Summer Music Series' show at Film Bros. Co-Op (Market & 4th): Universal Funk Order with Joe Keys & the Latebloomers Band. All ages, 6pm, $6 (or 4 for $20).
- Locals Still Moon Servants, Robot House, The LGB Project, and Villains Like You at the Queen. 8pm, $6.
Sunday:
- Cancelled: 4 band Bluesfest at New Candlelight Dinner Theatre, to benefit the American Cancer Society. 1pm-6pm, $20.
- Presumed cancelled: Spokey Speaky at Bellevue State Park. 6:30-8:30. Free with park admission.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
This weekend at Theatre N
This weekend the theater is playing one new film, and several films that were popular over the last few months. But these films only have one showing each, so plan accordingly.
Tabloid
Friday at 2 & 8 pm, Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 6pm, and Monday at 7pm. $5-$7
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POM Wonderful Presents: The Greatest Movie Ever Sold
Morgan Spurlock's latest, a fast-paced and entertaining look at the world of product placements.
One last showing only, Saturday at 2pm. $5
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The Trip
Sideways but about restaurants instead of vineyards, the British countryside instead of Napa Valley, and spot-on impersonations (the preview had me at the Michael Caine voice) instead of womanizing.
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Midnight In Paris
Woody Allen is said to make one great movie every 3-4 movies, and this is supposed to be that one. Starring Owen Wilson, set in Paris.
One last showing only, Sunday at noon. $5
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Theatre N is northern Delaware's best (and only) option for indie, foreign, and art house films. Beer, wine, popcorn and candy are available very cheaply in the theater before showings. The theater is located in the Nemours Building, between 10th & 11th on Orange St. (enter via the revolving doors on the courtyard side of the building). Parking is free and plentiful on the weekends, or you can park in the Community parking lot across the street and get $1 validated parking. Ask for a frequent viewer card - every 6th movie is free, if there are two of you. For more info about the films or the theater:
http://www.theatern.org/Films
Tabloid
"Thirty years before the antics of Lindsay Lohan and Britney Spears were regular gossip fodder, Miss Wyoming Joyce McKinney made her mark as a tabloid staple ne plus ultra.
Academy Awardwinner Errol Morris’ Tabloid follows the much stranger-than-fiction adventures of McKinney, a former “beauty queen” whose single-minded devotion to the man of her dreams leads her across the globe and directly onto the front pages of the British tabloid newspapers. Joyce’s crusade for love and personal vindication takes her through a surreal world of gun point abduction, manacled Mormons, oddball accomplices, bondage modeling, magic underwear and dreams of celestial unions. "
Friday at 2 & 8 pm, Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 6pm, and Monday at 7pm. $5-$7
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POM Wonderful Presents: The Greatest Movie Ever Sold
Morgan Spurlock's latest, a fast-paced and entertaining look at the world of product placements.
One last showing only, Saturday at 2pm. $5
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The Trip
Sideways but about restaurants instead of vineyards, the British countryside instead of Napa Valley, and spot-on impersonations (the preview had me at the Michael Caine voice) instead of womanizing.
Tapped by The Observerto review fine restaurants throughout the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales, Steve (Coogan) finds himself without a traveling companion after his girlfriend decides not to go at the last minute. After being turned down by everyone else he knows, Steve extends an invitation to Rob (Brydon), and together the pair attempt to navigate the winding back roads of rural England, impersonating popular celebrities such as Michael Caine, Woody
Allen and Liam Neeson (among many others) and bickering along the way.
Over the course of six different meals at six different restaurants, the ultimate odd couple tests the limits of their friendship, questioning what is most important to them and along the way discover the limits of what they are and are not willing to give up for fame.One last showing only, Saturday at 5pm. $7
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Midnight In Paris
Woody Allen is said to make one great movie every 3-4 movies, and this is supposed to be that one. Starring Owen Wilson, set in Paris.
One last showing only, Sunday at noon. $5
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Theatre N is northern Delaware's best (and only) option for indie, foreign, and art house films. Beer, wine, popcorn and candy are available very cheaply in the theater before showings. The theater is located in the Nemours Building, between 10th & 11th on Orange St. (enter via the revolving doors on the courtyard side of the building). Parking is free and plentiful on the weekends, or you can park in the Community parking lot across the street and get $1 validated parking. Ask for a frequent viewer card - every 6th movie is free, if there are two of you. For more info about the films or the theater:
http://www.theatern.org/Films
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Free all ages show at Piazza at Schmidt's tonight.
Piazza at Schmidt's is in the Northern Liberties section of east Philly, just a couple of blocks north of Market St., on 2nd. This show is part of the Philadelphia Weekly concert series.
Nicos Gun, Cheers Elephant, and Hezekiah Jones are playing. The show starts at 6pm, and is all ages and free.
Nicos Gun, Cheers Elephant, and Hezekiah Jones are playing. The show starts at 6pm, and is all ages and free.
In the news: earthquake that I didn't notice, and the passing of a cheesesteak/anti-immigration legend.
Remember that earthquake the east coast had yesterday? Lucky you*. I was driving in my car at the time and had no idea anything was going down until I got home and logged into Facebook. When I saw the first related post, along the lines of "Earthquake at my house, baby!", I thought the friend who posted it was just being lewd. By the third post, I realized it wasn't a joke and I was not part of this massive shared experience. Biggest earthquake to hit the East Coast in 67 years? Check. Felt from mid-Georgia to mid-Canada? Check. Totally passed me by without notice? Check.
*Don't judge me for making light of this. There were no injuries. Also, all of California is laughing at us right now.
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Joey Vento, 71 year old owner of Geno's Steaks in Philly, has passed away of a heart attack. Vento gained worldwide notoriety a couple of years ago for posting a sign that said "This is America. Speak English when ordering" outside of his business. When the media started raising questions about the sign's ethics, Vento welcomed the publicity and became an overnight spokesperson for the anti-immigration crowd. Europeans generally regarded him as an uneducated blow-hard, while American public opinion was generally polarized between those who thought he was racist and those who thought he had every right to post the notice. The former stopped patronizing his steak stand; the latter flocked to it in droves.
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Don't forget that today is the day to donate $10 gas cards to Meals On Wheels, for their volunteer drivers, via Groupon. Here's the link: http://www.groupon.com/deals/gt-meals-on-wheels-delaware
"If 50 People Donate $10, Then Meals on Wheels Delaware Can Fund More Than 2,500 Miles to Deliver Meals to Homebound Seniors". They've reached their goal of 50 donors, but still, only 66 Delawareans have participated so far. Lets get that number up a little so Meals on Wheels is still around when the rest of us are old enough to need them.
*Don't judge me for making light of this. There were no injuries. Also, all of California is laughing at us right now.
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Joey Vento, 71 year old owner of Geno's Steaks in Philly, has passed away of a heart attack. Vento gained worldwide notoriety a couple of years ago for posting a sign that said "This is America. Speak English when ordering" outside of his business. When the media started raising questions about the sign's ethics, Vento welcomed the publicity and became an overnight spokesperson for the anti-immigration crowd. Europeans generally regarded him as an uneducated blow-hard, while American public opinion was generally polarized between those who thought he was racist and those who thought he had every right to post the notice. The former stopped patronizing his steak stand; the latter flocked to it in droves.
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Don't forget that today is the day to donate $10 gas cards to Meals On Wheels, for their volunteer drivers, via Groupon. Here's the link: http://www.groupon.com/deals/gt-meals-on-wheels-delaware
"If 50 People Donate $10, Then Meals on Wheels Delaware Can Fund More Than 2,500 Miles to Deliver Meals to Homebound Seniors". They've reached their goal of 50 donors, but still, only 66 Delawareans have participated so far. Lets get that number up a little so Meals on Wheels is still around when the rest of us are old enough to need them.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Philly FEASTIVAL, to benefit Philly Fringe Fest, to be held on September 14th.
From Foobooz:
The now annual FEASTIVAL will again bring together top Philadelphia chefs as the culinary arts raise fund for Philadelphia Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe.
The event, building on the success of last year’s gala will be held on Wednesday, September 14th, 2011. This year the event will be held at Pier 9, located at 121 N. Columbus Boulevard. More than seven hundred attendees are expected to attend the tasty cultural event.
FEASTIVAL will once again be co-hosted by Stephen Starr, Michael Solomonov and Audrey Claire Taichman. This year’s event will honor Former Governor Edward Rendell for his role in Philadelphia’s cultural community.
“FEASTIVAL celebrates both our artistic and culinary scenes – two great economic engines that push Philadelphia forward,” said Philadelphia Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe Board President Richard Vague. This year’s FEASTIVAL will feature a culinary feast from the city’s top chefs, live performances by Live Arts artists, and a silent and live auction. All proceeds will benefit the Philadelphia Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe.
For more information and tickets visit www.phillyfeastival.com
The now annual FEASTIVAL will again bring together top Philadelphia chefs as the culinary arts raise fund for Philadelphia Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe.
The event, building on the success of last year’s gala will be held on Wednesday, September 14th, 2011. This year the event will be held at Pier 9, located at 121 N. Columbus Boulevard. More than seven hundred attendees are expected to attend the tasty cultural event.
FEASTIVAL will once again be co-hosted by Stephen Starr, Michael Solomonov and Audrey Claire Taichman. This year’s event will honor Former Governor Edward Rendell for his role in Philadelphia’s cultural community.
“FEASTIVAL celebrates both our artistic and culinary scenes – two great economic engines that push Philadelphia forward,” said Philadelphia Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe Board President Richard Vague. This year’s FEASTIVAL will feature a culinary feast from the city’s top chefs, live performances by Live Arts artists, and a silent and live auction. All proceeds will benefit the Philadelphia Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe.
For more information and tickets visit www.phillyfeastival.com
Monday, August 22, 2011
Two quick notices:
Today (Monday) is the last day to nominate someone for a Governor's Outstanding Volunteer award.
The nomination must be post-marked by today, so you can still get it in by taking it to a post office today. Click here for full details on how and who to nominate: http://www.1-800-volunteer.org/vc/62505/2011%20Nomination%20Form.pdf
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Upcoming business / resume-building classes for women, via the YWCA:
The nomination must be post-marked by today, so you can still get it in by taking it to a post office today. Click here for full details on how and who to nominate: http://www.1-800-volunteer.org/vc/62505/2011%20Nomination%20Form.pdf
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Upcoming business / resume-building classes for women, via the YWCA:
"Upcoming DCWEdge workshops have been scheduled in all three counties! Topics/dates are September: Quickbooks; October: eMarketing; and November: Websites. There is a small fee of $15.00. Please contact us at dcwe@ywcade.com for details and to register."
Weekday events of note, 8/22-8/25:
Fall is encroaching fast: I'm seeing reminders for Oktoberfest, the Polish Festival, the mushroom festival, football season - all great things, in their season, but I'm a summer lover. Give me Beach Boys, give me fresh local tomatoes, give me steamed crabs and baseball. And summer ain't over until I say it is, in my household. Still, the reminders are everywhere, mocking me. Fall just can't wait its turn, can it? I think I need to get back to the beach, pronto, to ward off the chill I'm imagining in the air. It is not yet time for me to cry Old Bay- and sunblock-scented tears over the vanishing of my favorite season.
Oh, and here's what's to do this week.
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Oh, and here's what's to do this week.
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Monday:
- One day left to get a Groupon for 6 tickets to the Newark Film Festival for $25. http://www.groupon.com/deals/newark-film-festival?c=dnb&p=4
- Theatre N showing (one last showing of a popular film that ran a couple of months ago): Winter In Wartime. 7pm, $7.
- Open mic night at Mojo Main, 9pm.
- Blues jam at the Kennett Flash, doors at 7, $3-$5.
- Groove Night (local r&b bands) at the Queen. 7pm, $7. It looks like the Monday 4W5 acoustic jam has been shelved. Probably a good idea to combine that with the 4W5 blues jam that happens on Wednesday, anyway.
- Fenwick Island Farmers' Market, Coastal Hwy, 8-noon.
Tuesday
- The Tough Shits at Kung Fu Necktie. 21+, doors at 8, $8.
- Rehoboth Farmers' Market, Grove Park near the lighthouse circle, noon-4pm.
Wednesday:
- 6th annual 'Tour De Lance' run/walk 5k along the Wilmington riverfront, to benefit the Lance Armstrong Foundation. Registration at 5, race starts at 6:30, Dravo Plaza (next to outlets). $25
- Wilmington Farmers' Market, Rodney Square, 10-2.
- A Johnny Cash tribute musician, David Stone, at White Clay Creek State Park. 6:30pm, free with park admission.
- Blues jam at the Queen, 7pm, free.
- Free all ages show at Piazza at Schmidt's, 6pm: Nicos Gun, Cheers Elephant, and Hezekiah Jones.
- Buckethead (guitar player who wears a bucket on his head and sometimes plays with Les Claypool) and Wolff at the TLA. 21+, doors at 7, $27+.
- And for those not on any particular budget, The Gipsy Kings are playing Longwood Gardens at 7:30. Tickets are $50 - $140.
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Thursday:
- A Graffiti Radio Presents show at Mojo Main: Revolution I Love You, Look Out Houston and The Gut Strings. 21+, 9pm, $5.
- Top Pick: The Felice Brothers and New Sweden at the Queen. (They sound interesting, but I find this part of FB's bio dubious: "They are self-taught, not one of them played an instrument prior to the band's inception in 2006 when they started busking in New York City subway station.". You have to audition for a permit to busk in that subway system, and competition is extremely high - ever notice the calibre of musicians around NY subways? Not buying this story). 8pm, $13-$25.
- UD Farmers' Market, next to Morris Library, 11-2pm.
- Brandywine Village Farmers' Market, Concord Ave. & Market, 4-7pm.
- Cool Spring Farmers' Market, 10th & Van Buren, 4-8pm.
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Janssen's Market in Greenville now composting their vegetable trimmings.
From Janssen's:
Good move, Janssen's. Now just reduce those cheese counter prices a hair (even DiBruno Bros. are lower), and you and I are cool.
"Janssen's Market is now composting 100% of our produce trimmings..including the orange rinds from our fresh squeezed orange juice. We are on track to be composting 100% of our kitchen food waste by September 1."
Good move, Janssen's. Now just reduce those cheese counter prices a hair (even DiBruno Bros. are lower), and you and I are cool.
Are you a member of Group On, and would you like to support Meals On Wheels?
From August 23rd to August 25th, Meals On Wheels will partner with Group On to offer a Group-On that allows you to buy and donate gas cards to the volunteers who deliver food for the Meals On Wheels organization. These volunteers not only give their time and vehicles, but they must usually pay for their own gas.
So if you're already a Group On member, check your inbox on August 23rd to find out the details (I don't know what the specifics will be). If you're not a member, you can sign up at groupon.com.
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Here's a caveat about Group On that's totally unrelated to this Meals On Wheels fundraiser. Yes, you can occasionally find good discounts through Group On. I'm a member, and I've gotten some sweet deals. But if you buy a restaurant gift certificate, don't hold onto it for too long. There are rumors out there that some businesses, that know they'll be going out of business soon, will sign up to be featured with Group On. Then they'll collect some of the money (I believe Group On pays them in 3 installments), but shut down operations before all of the Group On certificate holders have a chance to use the coupon. This happened a couple of times with Philadelphia restaurants in the past year. It may have been a coincidence and may be no cause for concern, but ever since I heard that I've made it a point to not hold onto Group On certificates for months and months.
So if you're already a Group On member, check your inbox on August 23rd to find out the details (I don't know what the specifics will be). If you're not a member, you can sign up at groupon.com.
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Here's a caveat about Group On that's totally unrelated to this Meals On Wheels fundraiser. Yes, you can occasionally find good discounts through Group On. I'm a member, and I've gotten some sweet deals. But if you buy a restaurant gift certificate, don't hold onto it for too long. There are rumors out there that some businesses, that know they'll be going out of business soon, will sign up to be featured with Group On. Then they'll collect some of the money (I believe Group On pays them in 3 installments), but shut down operations before all of the Group On certificate holders have a chance to use the coupon. This happened a couple of times with Philadelphia restaurants in the past year. It may have been a coincidence and may be no cause for concern, but ever since I heard that I've made it a point to not hold onto Group On certificates for months and months.
Saturday, August 20, 2011
The News Journal's 'Second Helpings' blog reports that Domaine Hudson has been sold to 2 veterinarians from PA.
http://blogs.delawareonline.com/secondhelpings/2011/08/16/chadds-ford-veterinarians-buy-domaine-hudson/
Well that explains why a friend-of-a-friend who worked there just lost his job.
Apparently, this husband-and-wife team of veterinarians had been big fans of the restaurant. They plan on keeping the focus on good food and wine, while renovating the interior and expanding the wine list.
I've always thought they should expand that teeny tiny bar since, you know, it's called a 'wine bar'. There was an incident a few years ago when my husband and I wandered in after a movie, thinking we'd have a glass of 'wine' at the 'bar'. We ended up ordering appetizers as well (and it was not a busy night for them). We were then chastised by the young waitress for not ordering dinner entrees. So much for getting a glass of wine at the wine bar.
Good luck to the new ownership!
Well that explains why a friend-of-a-friend who worked there just lost his job.
Apparently, this husband-and-wife team of veterinarians had been big fans of the restaurant. They plan on keeping the focus on good food and wine, while renovating the interior and expanding the wine list.
I've always thought they should expand that teeny tiny bar since, you know, it's called a 'wine bar'. There was an incident a few years ago when my husband and I wandered in after a movie, thinking we'd have a glass of 'wine' at the 'bar'. We ended up ordering appetizers as well (and it was not a busy night for them). We were then chastised by the young waitress for not ordering dinner entrees. So much for getting a glass of wine at the wine bar.
Good luck to the new ownership!
Reminder about emergency preparedness exercise (cars needed to drive through a practice checkpoint).
Emergency Preparedness and Safety Exercise
"Please volunteer to drive through a
Point of Distribution (POD) and receive a
FREE case of water!
...
Thursday, August 25, 2011
10:30am-12:30pm
Southern Patrol Headquarters
605 N. Broad St. Middletown, DE 19709 (Rt. 71)
If you’d like to participate please contact
Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA)
302-659-3362 or email Training.DEMA@state.de.us"
"Please volunteer to drive through a
Point of Distribution (POD) and receive a
FREE case of water!
...
Thursday, August 25, 2011
10:30am-12:30pm
Southern Patrol Headquarters
605 N. Broad St. Middletown, DE 19709 (Rt. 71)
If you’d like to participate please contact
Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA)
302-659-3362 or email Training.DEMA@state.de.us"
Friday, August 19, 2011
This weekend, 8/19-8/21:
Tinkering with the format again - instead of lumping all music together, I'll put incidental shows like the free lunchtime, museum or park performances in the upper category. I'm assuming that most readers will skip over my indie-rock-flavor-of-the-month music listings, and I don't want the little free shows to get lost in that.
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GENERAL EVENTS (and free, incidental shows):
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
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ORIGINAL MUSIC:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
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GENERAL EVENTS (and free, incidental shows):
Friday:
- Free lunchtime concert at HB DuPont Park (11th & Tatnall), with The Jollies (from Media, PA). Noon.
- Chad Jervis plays a free lunchtime show at the Queen, noon.
- Improv jazz(-ish) violinist Diane Monroe at Philadelphia Museum of Art's Art After 5 show. Free with museum admission, cash bar, 5pm.
- 1st annual Philly Geek Awards, Phila. Academy of Natural Sciences. 8pm, $5 (res. required).
- Carousel Park Farmers' Market, Limestone Rd. 2-7pm.
- Kennett Square Farmers' Market, main drag, 2-6pm.
- Fenwick Island Farmers' Market, Coastal Hwy, 8-noon.
- Theatre N movies: World on a Wire at 2pm, Rejoice and Shout at 8pm.
Saturday:
- Little Italy Farmers' Market, Bancroft Pkwy, 9-1.
- Winterthur farm stand, Rt. 52, 9-1.
- Lewes Farmers' Market, downtown, 8-noon.
- Theatre N movies: World on a Wire at 6pm, Rejoice and Shout at 3pm.
Sunday:
- Bird walk at Bucktoe Creek Preserve (nearby PA), 8-10 am. Free.
- Newark Co-Op farmers' market, E. Main. 10-2.
- SPCA 5k in Dewey, "Run for the Paws & Dog Trot". 8am, $25.
- Green Turtle 5K in Lewes, benefits The Wellness Community. 8:15 start, $22.
- Free admission to both Delaware Art Museum and Brandywine River Museum. Every Sunday. The Philadelphia Museum of Art goes "pay what you want" on Sundays.
- Theatre N movies: World on a Wire at 3:15pm, Rejoice and Shout at 12:30pm.
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ORIGINAL MUSIC:
Friday:
- Philadelphia Folk Festival. Friday's line-up includes Hoots & Hellmouth, Birdie Busch, Justin Townes Earle, John Flynn, and many more.
- Schroeder reunion show (the 2nd of 2) at Mojo Main, with the excellent The Sky Drops opening (they're from Delaware, but usually tour outside of the state). 21+, 9pm, $5
- My Friends & Atlas split-release show at the Queen. Easy Pyramids and Troubled Hips open. 8:30pm, $6.
- Slutever (yes this is an actual band, yes they have a following) at Johnny Brenda's. 21+, doors at 8
- The Wave Pictures (from England) at the North Star. 21+, show at 9, $10.
Saturday:
- Philadelphia Folk Festival. Saturday's line-up includes: Jim Boggia, David Bromberg, Trombone Shorty, Arlo Guthrie, Angel Band, and many more.
- Pearls and Brass, with Purling Hiss, at Johnny Brenda's. 21+, doors at 8, $10
- Penrose, The Gang Age and Villains Like You at Mojo 13, 9pm.
Sunday:
- Philadelphia Folk Festival. Sunday's line-up includes: David Wax Museum, Levon Helm, and several workshops that include the festival's most notable performers.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
The Trocadero, a historic Philly music venue often mentioned here, has filed for bankruptcy.
Philly.com has the story: http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/inq-phillydeals/Trocadero-Theatre-in-bankruptcy-court.html
This doesn't necessarily mean it will close. The Electric Factory, for instance, has been struggling for at least a couple of years, and has been able to ride it out so far. But let's face it: the news is more than a little depressing, especially in light of the new music venues opening in Philly this year (for instance: Union Transfer, set to open in about 5 weeks with a Clap Your Hands Say Yeah show). Will the new venues put the already struggling venues out of business? Will the new venues be able to make it, themselves? (I'm encouraged on this point by Union Transfer's opening month calendar, which includes St. Vincent, Gillian Welch, Mogwai, The Felice Brothers, and RJD2, with shows by Kurt Vile and The Sea and The Cake in November).
As part of the filing, by the way, Trocadero blames their revenue losses on the high price of doing business with Ticketmaster, and are seeking to end their contract with the dominating ticket giant. I hope they succeed.
This doesn't necessarily mean it will close. The Electric Factory, for instance, has been struggling for at least a couple of years, and has been able to ride it out so far. But let's face it: the news is more than a little depressing, especially in light of the new music venues opening in Philly this year (for instance: Union Transfer, set to open in about 5 weeks with a Clap Your Hands Say Yeah show). Will the new venues put the already struggling venues out of business? Will the new venues be able to make it, themselves? (I'm encouraged on this point by Union Transfer's opening month calendar, which includes St. Vincent, Gillian Welch, Mogwai, The Felice Brothers, and RJD2, with shows by Kurt Vile and The Sea and The Cake in November).
As part of the filing, by the way, Trocadero blames their revenue losses on the high price of doing business with Ticketmaster, and are seeking to end their contract with the dominating ticket giant. I hope they succeed.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
A couple of Wednesday and Thursday events I didn't originally mention in my weekday listings:
TONIGHT: Two outdoor, all ages shows with music legends.
Thursday :
Incidentally, Longwood Gardens also has the Beach Boys on Thursday night, but it's sold out. [This touring version of the 'Beach Boys' is known by some as the "Mike Love Dog & Pony Show" - and I say that as a huge Beach Boys fan. And anyway, sometimes I think: who could blame Mike Love for shutting out the Wilson family after Brian Wilson was such a self-sabotaging flake all those years? Can you imagine being in a band with a guy who you know has the genius to make your band as big as the Beatles, but having to wait, and wait, and wait for him to get his shit together?].
- Bob Dylan and band at The Mann Center, with Leon Russell opening. All ages, 7:30pm, $30-$82. http://manncenter.org/events/2011-08-17/bob-dylan-his-band-special-guest-leon-russell
- Mavis Staples at Longwood Gardens. All ages, 7:30pm, $30-$45. http://ht.ly/63qYP
- Also today is a free concert by Born Sisters in front of the Grand Opera House. Noon, free. Grab a lunch at the market on Rodney Square - beautiful day for it.
Thursday :
- That Fest at the Queen Theatre, which I actually did mention (not without a little zing at one of the performers who is having 3 of his own bands headline). What I didn't realize was that the old Newark band Schroeder would be having the first of their 2 reunion shows during this concert. The 2nd will be at Mojo Main on Friday. Doors at 6pm, $12.
- Also, Rachel Schain will be having a birthday show at Gallucio's. (Noted by special request). No cover, and there will be cake. 6-8pm.
Incidentally, Longwood Gardens also has the Beach Boys on Thursday night, but it's sold out. [This touring version of the 'Beach Boys' is known by some as the "Mike Love Dog & Pony Show" - and I say that as a huge Beach Boys fan. And anyway, sometimes I think: who could blame Mike Love for shutting out the Wilson family after Brian Wilson was such a self-sabotaging flake all those years? Can you imagine being in a band with a guy who you know has the genius to make your band as big as the Beatles, but having to wait, and wait, and wait for him to get his shit together?].
The Queen Theatre announces October 28th Matthew Sweet concert.
Tickets go on sale this Friday. Matthew Sweet will be playing his seminal 1991 album, Girlfriend, in its entirety. Here's the link: http://queentickets.worldcafelive.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=193
On one hand this could be a fun nostalgia show for people my age. The "Girlfriend" single was massive when I was a kid. On the other hand, I can't help remembering a Sweet interview I read in the mid-nineties. In the article, he unabashedly stated that his production team had penned his then-upcoming single with the primary goal of marketing it to the widest demographic. Everything from lyrical content to guitar hooks had been carefully manipulated with customer tastes in mind.
Despite what you might think, my first reaction was actually to be impressed with his honesty. Here was a songwriter who wasn't afraid to admit that his writing was purely market-driven - something many are guilty of, but would never admit. Finally, someone who was upfront about being a salesman as much as a musician.
But as that interview ripened in my brain over the next week, I found myself completely turned off of Matthew Sweet. Brutal honesty aside, nobody wants to find out that an artist they've admired is writing lyrics and hooks that they believe will draw in the broadest market. I'm aware that it happens all the time, but it's beyond distasteful to read it in black and white.
So when I hear that Matthew Sweet is doing a tour playing his most popular album, I can't help but feel that old skepticism that this is a calculated move to sell tickets. But aren't most bands guilty of that, to some degree? The answer is absolutely, but it's like the illicit sexual exploits of politicians - we know many of them are doing it, and we're willing to pretend not to know, as long as they don't get caught and admit to it. Once that happens, all bets are off.
Then again, that interview was published a long time ago, and maybe I'm overthinking things. Let the people have their early-nineties nostalgia - the man is certainly not peddling hit singles anymore. He's just a singer with a couple of old hits under his belt, probably looking to put a kid through a good college, like so many other aged rockers doing a yearly tour circuit. And what's so wrong about that, as long as they can still hit the notes and deliver a show? Enjoy it if you go.
On one hand this could be a fun nostalgia show for people my age. The "Girlfriend" single was massive when I was a kid. On the other hand, I can't help remembering a Sweet interview I read in the mid-nineties. In the article, he unabashedly stated that his production team had penned his then-upcoming single with the primary goal of marketing it to the widest demographic. Everything from lyrical content to guitar hooks had been carefully manipulated with customer tastes in mind.
Despite what you might think, my first reaction was actually to be impressed with his honesty. Here was a songwriter who wasn't afraid to admit that his writing was purely market-driven - something many are guilty of, but would never admit. Finally, someone who was upfront about being a salesman as much as a musician.
But as that interview ripened in my brain over the next week, I found myself completely turned off of Matthew Sweet. Brutal honesty aside, nobody wants to find out that an artist they've admired is writing lyrics and hooks that they believe will draw in the broadest market. I'm aware that it happens all the time, but it's beyond distasteful to read it in black and white.
So when I hear that Matthew Sweet is doing a tour playing his most popular album, I can't help but feel that old skepticism that this is a calculated move to sell tickets. But aren't most bands guilty of that, to some degree? The answer is absolutely, but it's like the illicit sexual exploits of politicians - we know many of them are doing it, and we're willing to pretend not to know, as long as they don't get caught and admit to it. Once that happens, all bets are off.
Then again, that interview was published a long time ago, and maybe I'm overthinking things. Let the people have their early-nineties nostalgia - the man is certainly not peddling hit singles anymore. He's just a singer with a couple of old hits under his belt, probably looking to put a kid through a good college, like so many other aged rockers doing a yearly tour circuit. And what's so wrong about that, as long as they can still hit the notes and deliver a show? Enjoy it if you go.
Opportunity for artists - I don't understand it, but am going to help promote it anyway.
This opportunity is open to digital artists. Just don't ask me what 'digital art' is. Is that where you make pictures out of ones and zeros? What? I must be too old to wrap my brain around this concept. Maybe you know what this all means.
(Side note, because I'll never be too old for bathroom humor: when you click on the above link from the Facebook page I found it on, Facebook inserts random F's into the address before converting it to the real address. Because of this, the link at the top of my screen briefly said "Fart-in-the-air").
"DE digital artists – check out this cool project! Art in the Air is a digital art initiative developed through a Breadboard & PECO partnership. The PECO Crown Lights (atop the PECO building at 23rd & Market streets) will serve as an exhibition venue. Select artists works will be on view every Friday evening for one month from 7pm to midnight."Link: http://breadboardphilly.org/programs/art-in-the-air-2
(Side note, because I'll never be too old for bathroom humor: when you click on the above link from the Facebook page I found it on, Facebook inserts random F's into the address before converting it to the real address. Because of this, the link at the top of my screen briefly said "Fart-in-the-air").
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Apparently there's a Wilmington chef in season 2 of Gordon Ramsey's FOX tv show, "Master Chef".
Her name is Jennifer Behm, and she's a former Miss Delaware who works both as a realtor and a caterer in the area. She's made it into the finals, and there will be a live viewing party tonight at the Columbus Inn, starting at 6pm.
UPDATE: She won the competition. Congratulations to Jennifer!
UPDATE: She won the competition. Congratulations to Jennifer!
Dr. Dog announces fall tour dates, including some with Bright Eyes.
For those not familiar with the band, Dr. Dog has been Philadelphia's single most successful and nationally recognized indie rock band for a few years now. They are relentless in their touring and recording output, so while other bands like Man Man have risen in the ranks and come close to the band's success, Dr. Dog's sheer work ethic (and, frankly, a real bulldog of a manager) keeps them solidly at the top of the heap as far as indie rock bands in Philly (note that I said "indie rock". I'm not including frat-rock, hardcore, top 40 bands, American-Idol types, rappers or DJs in this, some of which undoubtedly have more record sales than the band of which I speak). Full disclosure: I know these guys personally, although not well.
From Anti- Records:
The tour schedule:
Update: A day after I wrote this, Dr. Dog uploaded this tour montage video, shot over the last two years, using live audio from an Austin show. .
From Anti- Records:
"Beloved symphonic rock ‘n’ roll band Dr. Dog is hitting the road for a series of North American tour dates in the coming months. The band will kick things off with three nights sharing a bill with none other than Bright Eyes before steering their merry bus to selected theaters and ballroom across the country. With their ever-evolving sound and supreme love of performing, the band has crafted a psychedelic infused modern rock show unlike any other.
The band is currently in a Philadelphia studio recording a new full length album. The record, an anticipated follow up to the band’s breakout release Shame Shame, will be in stores early 2012."
The tour schedule:
8/30 Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel Providence RI (w/ Bright Eyes)
8/31 Williamsburg Waterfront, Brooklyn NY (w/ Bright Eyes)
9/1 Mid-Hudson Civic Center, Poughkeepsie NY (w/ Bright Eyes)
9/3 WHYY Connections Festival @ Penn’s Landing, Philadelphia PA
9/17 HF Festival @ Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia MD
11/2 Beachland Ballroom, Cleveland OH
11/4 Bluebird Nightclub, Bloomington IN
11/5 The Firebird, St Louis MO
11/7 Cain’s Ballroom, Tulsa OK
11/8 George’s Majestic Lounge, Fayetteville AR
11/9 Proud Larry’s, Oxford MI
11/10 Tipitina’s, New Orleans LA
11/12 Orlando Calling Festival, Orlando FL
11/14 The Music Farm, Charleston SC
11/15 40 Watt, Athens GA
11/16 Bijou Theater, Knoxville TN
Update: A day after I wrote this, Dr. Dog uploaded this tour montage video, shot over the last two years, using live audio from an Austin show. .
Volunteers are being sought for Delaware's Coastal Clean-up, to be held on 9/17.
I'll give a more detailed description and reminder in early September, but here's the link for info and sign-ups, in the meantime: http://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/CoastalCleanup/Pages/default.aspx
Monday, August 15, 2011
If your family has been in Delaware for a couple of generations, chances are you have a relative who worked on the Delaware Memorial Bridge,
...or who worked for the Delaware River and Bay Authority in some capacity. In my case, my grandfather, a master mechanic, maintained trucks for the DRBA. My husband's grandfather was a bridge police officer.
At any rate, the Delaware Memorial Bridge is now 60 years old, according to the Delaware Public Archives blog. Many happy returns to this huge part of the state's history.
At any rate, the Delaware Memorial Bridge is now 60 years old, according to the Delaware Public Archives blog. Many happy returns to this huge part of the state's history.
Weekday events of note, 8/15-8/18:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
- Movie Monday showing at the Trocadero: Your Highness. The movie starts at 8pm and is $3, but if you come between 6:30 and 7 you get a free beer and free popcorn.
- Acoustic jam at the Queen, 7pm, free.
- Open mic night at Mojo Main, 9pm, free.
Tuesday:
- Rehoboth Farmers' Market, by the lighthouse circle, afternoon. I recently went to this. On the positive side, there are a ton of vendors, and a good variety: vegetables, ice cream, dog treats, bakeries, sweets, flowers, kettle corn, you name it. On the negative side, it is the most expensive farmers' market I've yet been to (and I thought the Saturday Lewes market was pricey).
- Blues jam at the Kennett Flash. 7pm.
Wednesday:
- Mavis Staples (legendary soul singer) at Longwood Gardens. 7:30pm, $30-$45. http://ht.ly/63qYP
- Wilmington Farmers' Market, Rodney Square, 10-2pm.
- Hagley's Bike & Hike. Bike, hike, picnic around the property, whatever. 5-8pm, $2.
- Blues jam at the Queen, 7pm, free.
- Ella Dars (members of Stargazer Lily, a band many Delawareans are familiar with) at the North Star. 21+, doors at 8, $8.
- Bob Dylan and band at the Mann Center, Leon Russell opening. All ages, 7:30pm, $30-$82.
Thursday:
- Cool Spring Farmers' Market, 10th & Van Buren, 4-8pm
- Brandywine Village Farmers' Market, Concord Ave. & Market St., 4-7pm
- UD Farmers' Market, next to the library, 11-2pm (the nice thing about this one is that it's the most reasonably priced market I've seen in Delaware. And the ice cream from the UD creamery is excellent - better than some disappointing Woodside Creamery scoops I've had lately).
- Rachel Schain performing at Gallucio's, in Trolley Square. 6-8pm, no cover. It will be her birthday show, so expect cake and good times.
- "That Fest 2011", which might as well be called "John Faye Fest", since at least 3 of the bands on the bill are John Faye bands. What's up with that? Details: http://queentickets.worldcafelive.com/orderticketsarea.asp?p=312&a=1&backurl=default.asp UPDATE: one of the bands is Schroeder, having their reunion show (the 1st of 2 this week).
- East A.M. (from Delaware) opening up for The Roddies at the North Star. 21+, doors at 8, $8.
- Original music night at Logan House: Galaxy and Electric Blue Concept. 21+, doors at 8, $5.
- The War On Drugs record release show at Johnny Brenda's. 21+, doors at 8, $12
- Creepoid at Kung Fu Necktie. 21+, doors at 7:30, $12
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Jobs: Green Delaware is looking for a, um... well, you tell me.
Hopefully they're also looking for someone who can write a coherent classified ad. First of all, the ad includes a million irrelevant facts yet never states what the open position actually is. And it's full of sentences that either run-on or just plain make no sense, such as: "All that Green Delaware represents with the smartest advertisers in the First State!". If you can make any sense of this ad, go for it:
"Green Delaware is owned and operated by one of the oldest native Delaware families. We are also the major Sponsor in the September 18th Green Fest event being held on "The Green" Legislative Hall grounds in Dover with every major business, political, media and community leaders in Delaware. ( see http://www.degreenfest.org/ )
The former Senior Editor of Delaware Today magazine (who just rec'd a Masters in Journalism) just came on full-time as a managing partner and, is heading our new (free/advertiser supported) monthly Green Delaware magazine.
Our credentials and reputation are excellent ranging from small local "green" companies to Delmarva Power and up to Governor Markell (see GreenDelaware.com)
For the past 15-years, Green Delaware has been an on-line organization with monthly (free) Green Drinks networking events held each month in Newark, Wilmington and Lewes. The monthly Green Drinks will now have the Delaware Divas All Female Musician (Violin led) group performing at the high-end locations already lined up to 2012!
Our current advertisers and potential new ones have been asking why we have not produced a "going green" print publication given the lack of a "one-stop" going green source for residents, businesses, non-profits, educational, City/County and State agencies who all want to go green and be recognized for going green yet lack what we will be providing.
Again, Green Delaware is well-branded and the only one-stop in every aspect of going green.
From a long list of Delaware companies that can help save millions of dollars in energy for residents, taxpayers and organizations to reducing the use of natural resources (such as water), improved indoor/outdoor air quality, green (LED) lighting that saves up to 80% in lighting costs while improving light quality/improved productivity, health along with free tips on how to save on healthy meals and much, much more!
Going Green is great for our advertisers in Public Relations and so many other benefits such as bottom line profit.
Who Would Not Want to Be Green in $$$ energy savings, reduced pollution of the air, ground and water?
All that Green Delaware represents with the smartest advertisers in the First State! "
Friday, August 12, 2011
Whoops! Am on vacation and forgot all about the weekend listings.
Maybe when I get home tomorrow I'll whip out some Saturday and Sunday things to do, maybe not. If not, I'll be back on Monday with some weekday goings-on.
Enjoy the last of your summers, for those of you in the teaching profession.
UPDATE: Tried late Saturday afternoon, wasn't finding much, called it a day. Which is not to say there's nothing to do. Here are some websites you might want to check out:
Enjoy the last of your summers, for those of you in the teaching profession.
UPDATE: Tried late Saturday afternoon, wasn't finding much, called it a day. Which is not to say there's nothing to do. Here are some websites you might want to check out:
- Theatre N's schedule: http://www.theatern.org/Films
- InWilmington.com: http://inwilmingtonde.com/
- R5 productions (most of the best mid-sized-venue shows in Philly are put on by this promotoer): http://www.r5productions.com/
- The Queen Theatre's schedule: http://queentickets.worldcafelive.com/
- Mojo Main's calendar: http://www.mojomain.com/calendar
- Graffiti Radio concert calendar: http://www.graffitiradio.com/index.cgi?do=calendar
Monday, August 8, 2011
Weekday events of note, 8/8-8/11:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
- Twin Lakes Brewing Co. tour. Noon-4pm, $23. (Seems a little high, no? Well that's the Greenville pricing scale for you.) http://inwilmingtonde.com/events/event.php?e=922
- Open mic night at Mojo Main. 9pm, free.
- Acoustic jam at the Queen. 7pm, free.
- Blues jam at the Kennett Flash. 7pm, $3-$5
Tuesday:
- Band Of Horses at the TLA. 7pm, @$25
Wednesday:
- Wilmington Farmers' Market, Rodney Square, 10-2.
- Showing of the documentary "Delaware's Coastal Zone Act: An Evolving Legacy" at Theatre N. Presented by Delaware Humanities Forum. 7pm, $7
- Hagley Museum Bike & Hike. 5-8pm. $2, or free for members. http://inwilmingtonde.com/events/event.php?e=209
- Blues jam at the Queen. 7pm, free.
Thursday:
- Cool Spring Farmers' Market, 10th & Van Buren, 4-8pm
- Brandywine Village Farmers' Market, Concord Ave. & Market St., 4-7pm
- UD Farmers' Market, next to the library, 11-2pm
- New Sweden, Villains Like You, and Can You Canoe at Mojo Main. 21+, 9pm, $5
- Joan of Arc at Johnny Brenda's. 21+, 9pm, $12
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Fringe Festival Wilmington has announced its list of performers and participants.
The festival will be held September 21st-25th in locations throughout Wilmington. Congrats to the artists who made the list.
Performance Fringe:
21st Century Ballet (First State Ballet Theatre, Wilmington, DE)A Contemporary Folk Evening with Flyground (FlyGround, Philadelphia, PA)
All Over—A Blue’s Play (Jamie J. Brunson, Claymont, DE)
Chandroutie: A Voyage Beyond Kala Pani (Usiloquy Dance Design, Philadelphia, PA)
Clamour (Darrell Brock, New Castle, DE)
Dirk Darrow; NCSSI (Tim Motley, Cherry Hill, NJ)
The Durty, Durty Clown Show, plus Naked Clowns (Steven Lampredi, Baltimore, MD)
Edward Albee’s The Zoo Story (Chapel Street Players, Newark, DE)
Foolhardy ( Patrick Combs, Encinitas, CA)
Friend of the Groom (Mark Mobley, Lewes, DE)
Glass Houses (The Beggars Group, Brooklyn, NY)
He Was Either Well and Over It, Or Lost and Gone Forever (Courtney Colon, Westmont, NJ)
Juxtaposed (Pieces of A Dream, Wilmington, DE)
The Last American Gladiator (Slash Coleman, Richmond, VA)
Mint Julip Goes to Foodieland (Judith Pojda, Baltimore, MD)
No Alto Left Behind (Augustine Mercante, Wilmington, DE)
One Word (MM2 Modern Dance Company, Landsdowne, PA)
Please Don’t Beat Me Up; Stories and Artifacts from Adolescence (Adam Ruben, Washington, DC)
Poetik Blues: A Sistah’s Story (Karen Moore, Philadelphia, PA)
The Road to High Street (Andrew Potter, Jamestown, RI)
Sacred and Scared Get the Same Score in Scrabble (Charles Shafer, Baltimore, MD)
Special Ed (Empress Joyner, Bowie, MD)
Tricked Out: Chicago vs. Philly (Randy Shine, Philadelphia, PA)
Une Soire Au Cabaret (SHARP Dance Company, Philadelphia, PA)
The XX Chromosome Genome Project (Sherna Ann Johnson, Baltimore, MD)
Cinema Fringe:
The Film Brothers Festival of Shorts at Fringe Wilmington (Film Brothers, Wilmington, DE)The Playstation Killed the Puppet (Charles N. Mosley, Jr., Philadelphia, PA)
Visual Fringe:
Jen Brown (Baltimore, MD)Nicole FitzGibbon (Wilmington, DE)
All Over—A Blue’s Play (Jamie J. Brunson, Claymont, DE)
Stephanie Geffert (Bear, DE)
David Nordheimer (Arden, DE)
Mimi Owens (Springfield, VA)
Christopher Ray (Swarthmore, PA)
Kristin J. Sareyka (Newark, DE)
Bellefonte Arts Fest is turning into a permanent, brick-and-mortar Bellefonte Arts Center.
It won't be open until the fall, but they're putting out a call for artists and art teachers who might utilize and develop the planned space. Here's the flyer with the details:
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Like to bike on the trails of White Clay Creek State Park?
Then this is your chance to have a say in the matter of new bike trails for the park. The parks department has created a plan for new White Clay Creek bike trails, and they're looking for input from the public. On August 10th the input will be reviewed, and the plan will either be finalized or revised. The Bike Delaware blog has the full explanation on how to submit comments: http://bikedel.blogspot.com/2011/08/white-clay-creek-trail-plan-comments.html
Friday, August 5, 2011
Internship and employment opportunties at the Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts
1) DCCA seeks recent college graduates to be fall interns. Details here:
http://www.thedcca.org/internship
2) DCCA seeks part-time (highly qualified) 'education assistant'
By the way, I love these job postings that basically read: work part time so we don't have to pay you benefits, be little more than a girl / boy Friday, and oh, by the way, we'd like you to have a related masters degree and to be able to submit a "writing sample". Do these candidates exist? Employers are obviously banking on the idea that, in this economy, they do. Well good luck to employer and employment-seekers.
EDUCATION ASSISTANT
The Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts (DCCA), a non-collecting art museum located on Wilmington’s Riverfront, is seeking a twenty-hour per week, part-time Education Assistant beginning on or about September 15th, 2011 for a one-year appointment. The Education Assistant assists the Curator of Education with the development and implementation of the DCCA’s varied and numerous education programs. The Education Assistant is responsible for administrative duties, program assistance and documentation, tour scheduling, and overall programmatic support. The Education Assistant maintains the tour schedule and serves as the primary contact for the DCCA Guide Program.
Requirements
Qualifications/ Skills
Application deadline: August 22, 2011.
Posted: August 3, 2011
http://www.thedcca.org/internship
2) DCCA seeks part-time (highly qualified) 'education assistant'
By the way, I love these job postings that basically read: work part time so we don't have to pay you benefits, be little more than a girl / boy Friday, and oh, by the way, we'd like you to have a related masters degree and to be able to submit a "writing sample". Do these candidates exist? Employers are obviously banking on the idea that, in this economy, they do. Well good luck to employer and employment-seekers.
EDUCATION ASSISTANT
The Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts (DCCA), a non-collecting art museum located on Wilmington’s Riverfront, is seeking a twenty-hour per week, part-time Education Assistant beginning on or about September 15th, 2011 for a one-year appointment. The Education Assistant assists the Curator of Education with the development and implementation of the DCCA’s varied and numerous education programs. The Education Assistant is responsible for administrative duties, program assistance and documentation, tour scheduling, and overall programmatic support. The Education Assistant maintains the tour schedule and serves as the primary contact for the DCCA Guide Program.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in related field required, master’s degree or equivalent preferred. Minimum two years related work experience required.
Qualifications/ Skills
The position requires a detail-oriented multi-tasker who is familiar with contemporary art and museum education. The DCCA seeks an individual who works well in a team situation, is flexible, and has a strong work ethic; good writing and computer skills are essential.
Application deadline: August 22, 2011.
Applicant will be eligible to re-apply for this position beyond the completion date if funding becomes available.
Please email resume, cover letter, three references, and writing sample to
Curator of Education, Jane Chesson at jchesson@thedcca.org by August 22, 2011.
Posted: August 3, 2011
This weekend, 8/5-8/7:
NON-MUSIC:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
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MUSIC:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
Friday:
- Carousel Park Farmers' Market, 2-6pm, Rt. 7 entrance.
- Kennett Square Farmers' Market, 2-6pm, main drag.
- Fenwick Island Farmers' Market, 8-noon, Coastal Hwy.
- Multicultural Art Street Fest in Rodney Square, noon-6pm. "Free outdoor family fun in the midst of multicultural performance and exhibiting art. Come out and enjoy face painting, exhibiting/vending art, great food, arts and crafts vendors, live performances and much more!". Honestly, the list of performers seems less multicultural than uni-cultural, but as someone who writes about mostly Euro-centric events, I'm not criticizing. www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/event.php?eid=112064208881777
- Canoe And Brew II - meets at DuPont Environmental Center on the Riverfront, 3:45pm-7:15pm. Canoe with Delaware Nature Society guides down the Christina, observe wildlife, end the day with happy hour specials at Timothy's on the Waterfront. $30 members (of the Delaware Nature Society, presumably), $45 non-members. http://inwilmingtonde.com/events/event.php?e=495
- Art On The Town, Wilmington's First Friday art loop. 5-9pm, citywide. The website has full details of the many gallery and transportation options you have: http://www.wilmingtonde.gov/residents/artloop
Saturday:
- Little Italy Farmers' Market, 9-1, 4th & Bancroft.
- Winterthur Farm Stand, 9-1, Rt. 52.
- Lewes Farmers' Market, 8-noon, Shipcarpenter St.
- Rainbow Records anniversary sale - 25% off all used product, and free cupcakes! Main St. Newark, in back of their old location which is now a skateboard shop.
- Steamin' Evenin' Ice Cream Social at Auburn Heights Preserve. $10 (cheaper for 13 and under), 6-9pm. http://inwilmingtonde.com/events/event.php?e=543
Sunday:
- Newark Co-Op Farmers' Market, 10-2, E. Main St.
- Bethany Beach Farmers' Market, 8-noon, main drag.
- Butterflies For Grownups, at Bucktoe Creek Preserve (just past PA state line near Hockessin). 1-4pm, $8 members / $12 non-members. Details: http://bucktoecreekpreserve.org/events/2011/08/07/butterflies-grownups-bucktoe
- Canning Basics class at Fresh Thymes Cafe, Lovering Ave. in Trolley Square. 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Sunday. "We will cover freezing, dehydrating, canning using a water bath process, and pressure canning. Get hands on practice. A textbook will be provided. Pre-registeration and pre-payment required. Bring your lunch. Cost is $60. Contact the NCC Extension office for more info, 831-1239".
- Free admission to Brandywine River Museum, every Sunday. Also - from Memorial day through Labor Day, admission is always free for active duty, National Guard, and Reserve military.
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MUSIC:
Friday:
- Free noon show at HB DuPont Park, with "Obsoleets". http://inwilmingtonde.com/events/event.php?e=848
- Riverfront Blues Fest. Headliner is James Cotton. 4:30-10pm, Tubman-Garrett Park. Afterparty from 10:30 pm - 1am at the Sheraton. http://www.riverfrontbluesfest.com/Schedule
- Salsa party at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, at 5-9pm, part of their Art After 5 series. Free with museum admission.
- Chicago tribute band at the Queen. 8:30, $10.
- A New Dakota, The Holdup, and My Name is Drew, at Mojo Main. 9pm, $5
- Death Cab For Cutie with Frightened Rabbit, at The Mann. All ages, doors 6 / show 7:30, $39.50.
- Man Man with West Philadelphia Orchestra and Grandchildren, at the Trocadero (3 Philly bands - the headliner is a national touring act, and the support is highly acclaimed. WPO is kind of a fun Baltic dance band - think really raucous klezmer). All ages, doors at 7, $14.
- PhillyLOVE Party at the Electric Factory featuring DJ Questlove of The Roots. 21+, 10:30pm, $30.
Saturday:
- Riverfront Blues Fest. Headliner is Chicago Blues Reunion. Noon - 10pm, Tubman-Garrett Park. After-party from 10:30pm - 1:30am at the Sheraton. http://www.riverfrontbluesfest.com/Schedule
- Mad Decent Block Party, Piazza at Schmidt's, Philly. Performances by Diplo (nationally-known Philly music producer), Das Racist, Major Lazer, Gang Gang Dance, and more. What this is is a touring festival that's happening in 4 major US cities this summer. It's free and all ages. http://maddecentblockparty.com/
- Smoke Signals at the Queen, 11pm, $6.
- Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears at the TLA. Doors at 7:30. $27
- God Is An Astronaut, with Monogold, at Johnny Brenda's. 21+, doors at 8, $12
- Archers of Loaf at the Trocadero. All ages, doors at 8, $20.
Sunday:
- Riverfront Blues Fest. Headliner is The Lowrider Band. 11:30am - 6pm, Tubman-Garrett Park. http://www.riverfrontbluesfest.com/Schedule
- Berlin featuring Terri Nun (yeah, that Berlin). Opening is DJ Robert Drake, well-known for hosting XPN shows such as his 'Land Of the Lost'. Doors 6:30 / show 8, $20-$48. http://tickets.worldcafelive.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=4077
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Two days ago the Kings of Leon / Band Of Horses August 12th show was canceled.
There was a vocal chord issue within Kings Of Leon, hence the cancellation of that whole tour. But today, Band Of Horses has announced that they're going to try to visit as many of the canceled cities as possible, by themselves. And they're coming to Philly on Tuesday, August 9th. Tickets go on sale for $25 at noon today.
I can only imagine the scrambling their booking agent has had to do to arrange a last-minute headlining tour for them out of the ashes of a failed main-support tour. (Usually, tours like this are set up more than 3 months in advance).
WXPN's blog The Key broke the story: http://thekey.xpn.org/2011/08/band-of-horses-reschedule-show-that-kings-of-leon-cancelled-now-playing-the-tla-on-tuesday-august-9th/
I can only imagine the scrambling their booking agent has had to do to arrange a last-minute headlining tour for them out of the ashes of a failed main-support tour. (Usually, tours like this are set up more than 3 months in advance).
WXPN's blog The Key broke the story: http://thekey.xpn.org/2011/08/band-of-horses-reschedule-show-that-kings-of-leon-cancelled-now-playing-the-tla-on-tuesday-august-9th/
Today (Thursday) is International IPA Day.
And the blogosphere is telling me that there are unspecified celebratory events and sales going on at Dogfish Head today, as well as a plethora of IPAs to choose from at Wilmington's Chelsea Tavern, Iron Hill Brewery, and Rehoboth's Pickled Pig Pub.
Here's more on International IPA Day from Dogfish Head's newsletter: http://www.dogfish.com/community/news/press-releases/celebrate-international-ipaday.htm
And don't forget that Twin Lakes Brewery out of Greenville, 16 Mile Brewery out of southern Delaware, and Fordham Brewery out of Dover also make great IPAs.
Bottoms up.
Here's more on International IPA Day from Dogfish Head's newsletter: http://www.dogfish.com/community/news/press-releases/celebrate-international-ipaday.htm
And don't forget that Twin Lakes Brewery out of Greenville, 16 Mile Brewery out of southern Delaware, and Fordham Brewery out of Dover also make great IPAs.
Bottoms up.
The 48-hour film-making competition for Fringe Festival Wilmington is now open for registration
Only the first 50 registrants will be accepted, and the deadline is September 2nd.
As part of this competition, contestants will have 48 hours in which to script, film, and edit a 5 minute film (maximum), which will then be shown during the Fringe Festival, in late September.
Visit the link for the full rules and details: http://fringewilmingtonde.com/artistApplication_48hrFilmIntro.php
As part of this competition, contestants will have 48 hours in which to script, film, and edit a 5 minute film (maximum), which will then be shown during the Fringe Festival, in late September.
Visit the link for the full rules and details: http://fringewilmingtonde.com/artistApplication_48hrFilmIntro.php
This week at Theatre N:
You have two choices this time. Last week there were, what, four different movies? Meh, sometimes I think it's better to have less choice in life. Makes decision-making easier. So here are your movie choices:
BUCK
Okay, you tell me if this is a documentary or not, based on the description Theatre N gives. I *think* they're saying it's a documentary, but usually a documentary doesn't claim to "follow" a person from childhood. Hmm...
(From Theatre N): "BUCK, a richly textured and visually stunning film, follows Brannaman from his abusive childhood to his phenomenally successful approach to horses. A real life “horse-whisperer”, he eschews the violence of his upbringing and teaches people to communicate with horses through leadership and sensitivity, not punishment. Buck possesses near magical abilities as he dramatically transforms horses – and people – with his understanding, compassion and respect. In this film, the animal-human relationship becomes a metaphor for facing the daily challenges of life. A truly American story about an unsung hero, BUCK is about an ordinary man who has made an extraordinary life despite tremendous odds.
Friday at 8, Saturday at 2 & 5, Sunday at 5. $5-$7.
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PASSIONE
A 90 minute music documentary by John Turturro which looks at the musical traditions and influences of Naples, Italy. In English, Italian, and Arabic with English subtitles. This is a good one to bring to Wilmington, where a large portion of our Italian-American population are "NA-boh-lee-don", as they call themselves in the dialect their parents and grandparents brought from that region of Italy.
Friday at 2, Saturday at 8, Sunday at 2, and Monday at 7. $5-$7
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Theatre N: 11th & Orange, enter on the courtyard side of the Nemours building. Validated parking at the Community Parking Lot across 11th. Cheap beer, wine, popcorn and candy available before the movie starts.
BUCK
Okay, you tell me if this is a documentary or not, based on the description Theatre N gives. I *think* they're saying it's a documentary, but usually a documentary doesn't claim to "follow" a person from childhood. Hmm...
(From Theatre N): "BUCK, a richly textured and visually stunning film, follows Brannaman from his abusive childhood to his phenomenally successful approach to horses. A real life “horse-whisperer”, he eschews the violence of his upbringing and teaches people to communicate with horses through leadership and sensitivity, not punishment. Buck possesses near magical abilities as he dramatically transforms horses – and people – with his understanding, compassion and respect. In this film, the animal-human relationship becomes a metaphor for facing the daily challenges of life. A truly American story about an unsung hero, BUCK is about an ordinary man who has made an extraordinary life despite tremendous odds.
Friday at 8, Saturday at 2 & 5, Sunday at 5. $5-$7.
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PASSIONE
A 90 minute music documentary by John Turturro which looks at the musical traditions and influences of Naples, Italy. In English, Italian, and Arabic with English subtitles. This is a good one to bring to Wilmington, where a large portion of our Italian-American population are "NA-boh-lee-don", as they call themselves in the dialect their parents and grandparents brought from that region of Italy.
Friday at 2, Saturday at 8, Sunday at 2, and Monday at 7. $5-$7
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Theatre N: 11th & Orange, enter on the courtyard side of the Nemours building. Validated parking at the Community Parking Lot across 11th. Cheap beer, wine, popcorn and candy available before the movie starts.
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Riverfront Blues Festival is coming this weekend.
You can find all the fine details here , and I will include some of those details in the weekend listings, but I thought I'd give a heads up since this is the kind of thing people like to plan for in advance.
[UPDATE: Hubs tells me that the Sunday headliner includes several members of the legendary 70s band WAR. Which is pretty awesome. I might just have to dig up a video for All Day Music later in the week].
The Blues Festival runs from 4:30pm Friday until 6pm Sunday (not non-stop, obviously), at Tubman-Garrett Park near the Wilmington waterfront. Tickets range from $15-$25, depending on the day and depending on if you get them in advance or not. A 3 day pass is $50.
Artists include the James Cotton Band, Chicago Blues Reunion, The Lowrider Band, Joanne Shaw Taylor, Porkroll Project, Travis Moonchild Haddix, EC Scott, James Super Chikan Johnson, Vasti Jackson, Victor Wainright and the WildRoots, Jumpin Johnny Sansone, and Tab Benoit. (I know - some of those names seem like they should have quote marks around them, but I'm just typing it out the way the website lists them).
The Friday and Saturday night performances will be followed by late-night after parties at the Wilmington Sheraton.
Thirsts and appetites: You can buy alcohol at the shows, but none is allowed inside, and organizers say that bags and coolers may be checked upon entrance. (Funny - they've never checked at the jazz festival - not that I'm admitting that my family and friends have smuggled in copious amounts of chilled rose' and malbec, or anything).
You are allowed to bring in outside picnic food (nothing enclosed in glass), but food will also be available from vendors at the festival (some good stuff, too - not just hot dogs and french fries. I know there's at least one guy who vends there with his small family food business whose day job is chef at the Hotel DuPont).
As for seating, bring chairs or blankets. Just leave the pets at home.
[UPDATE: Hubs tells me that the Sunday headliner includes several members of the legendary 70s band WAR. Which is pretty awesome. I might just have to dig up a video for All Day Music later in the week].
The Blues Festival runs from 4:30pm Friday until 6pm Sunday (not non-stop, obviously), at Tubman-Garrett Park near the Wilmington waterfront. Tickets range from $15-$25, depending on the day and depending on if you get them in advance or not. A 3 day pass is $50.
Artists include the James Cotton Band, Chicago Blues Reunion, The Lowrider Band, Joanne Shaw Taylor, Porkroll Project, Travis Moonchild Haddix, EC Scott, James Super Chikan Johnson, Vasti Jackson, Victor Wainright and the WildRoots, Jumpin Johnny Sansone, and Tab Benoit. (I know - some of those names seem like they should have quote marks around them, but I'm just typing it out the way the website lists them).
The Friday and Saturday night performances will be followed by late-night after parties at the Wilmington Sheraton.
Thirsts and appetites: You can buy alcohol at the shows, but none is allowed inside, and organizers say that bags and coolers may be checked upon entrance. (Funny - they've never checked at the jazz festival - not that I'm admitting that my family and friends have smuggled in copious amounts of chilled rose' and malbec, or anything).
You are allowed to bring in outside picnic food (nothing enclosed in glass), but food will also be available from vendors at the festival (some good stuff, too - not just hot dogs and french fries. I know there's at least one guy who vends there with his small family food business whose day job is chef at the Hotel DuPont).
As for seating, bring chairs or blankets. Just leave the pets at home.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Urban Bike Project announces two "re-grand opening" events.
Thursday 6:30-9pm, and Saturday from 1-4pm. The location is 1908 N. Market St., Wilmington 19801.
The UBP is Wilmington's grass-roots organization that provides bike and bike mechanic skills to impoverished children in Wilmington. Last month, they were vandalized and robbed of all inventory. But bike donations poured in, and they're ready to re-open. From UBP:
The UBP is Wilmington's grass-roots organization that provides bike and bike mechanic skills to impoverished children in Wilmington. Last month, they were vandalized and robbed of all inventory. But bike donations poured in, and they're ready to re-open. From UBP:
Monday, August 1, 2011
Food Bank of Delaware is still looking for summer volunteers.
They especially need volunteers for the morning hours, to pack lunches for needy kids. If you have 2-4 morning hours once a week, even once a month, you can help out. And even if you don't have morning availability, you might find a shift or two that suits your schedule. (And let's be honest - it's a great resume builder). Check here for all volunteer opportunities: http://fbd.volunteerhub.com/Events/Browse.aspx
UD publishes guide to living green on the UD campus.
UD students, or others just interested in getting some green-living tips, can download the PDF at this link:
http://www.udel.edu/has/greenguide.html
http://www.udel.edu/has/greenguide.html
Weekday events of note, 8/1-8/4:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
- Single tickets go on sale for many Grand Opera House shows. 10am. http://www.thegrandwilmington.org/
- Streetlight Manifesto with Reel Big Fish at the Electric Factory. Doors at 7, $25.
- Open mic night at Mojo Main, 9pm.
- Acoustic Jam (free), also Groove Night ($), at the Queen. Both start at 7pm.
Tuesday:
- Screening of "Breakfast at Tiffany's" (yes, the original with Audrey Hepburn. I'm not sure if it was ever remade, but it seems important to mention that) at the Trocadero. Doors at 6:30, show at 8, arrive before 7pm and your $3 admission gets you a free beer and popcorn. http://www.thetroc.com/events.php
Wednesday:
- Lori Citro at Mojo Main. 21+, 8pm, $5.
- Bardo Pond (legendary Philly noise/psychadelic band), Johnny Brenda's. 21+, doors at 8, $10.
- Blues Jam at the Queen, 7pm. Free.
Thursday:
- Musikarmaggedon semi-final show at Logan House with Little Invisibles (9pm) vs. Deadbeatz (10pm). Depending on who you ask, there's either a $5 cover, or no cover but a $3 voting charge.
- Big Audio Dynamite with HR (from Bad Brains), at the Electric Factory. 8:30, $32.
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