WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE DELAWARE ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT WORLD
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11/07/11The Arts Buzz: A blog about a Howard Pyle film at Delaware Art Museum, "Treasure Island" at Brandywine River Museum, IVA at The Grand Opera House, Brandywine Baroque at UD, DePue Brothers in Arden and morePyle it On In this year of all things Pyle—the 100th anniversary of his death—Delaware Art Museum has an extra special event on Nov. 9: the premiere of the new documentary film “Howard Pyle & the Illustrated Story.” The film traces Pyle’s work around the world and his influence on books, movies and art. Pyle, of course, is the famed illustrator of “The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood” and the main reason why the Delaware Art Museum came to exist. “The Illustrated Story” was written and directed by Wilmington filmmaker Paul Mento. Join him after the screening for a Q&A session, along with Margaretta Frederick, curator of “Howard Pyle: American Master Rediscovered,” which is on display now at the museum. Space... |
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10/31/11The Arts Buzz: a blog about The Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival, Leo Nocentelli at World Cafe Live, The Miles Davis Experience at the Grand Opera House and moreOne of Our Favorites If you haven’t made your plans yet, do so. The Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival happens Nov. 9-13. There are more than 100 American and international features, documentaries and shorts to see, including a few notable locals. Save Nov. 11 for director Michael Oates, maker of “The Storm of ’62,” and his new Delaware documentary “An Evolving Legacy: Delaware’s Coastal Act” about Russell W. Peterson’s landmark legislation to protect our precious coast line. “Legacy” is featured as part of the festival’s Regional Showcase. Other area films and directors include James Diehl’s popular “Vanishing Voices” about local World War II vets on Nov.12. On Nov. 13 see Wilmington... Posted at 08:23 AM | Permalink |
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10/24/11The Arts Buzz: A blog about dance at The Schwartz Center, concerts at The Music School of Delaware, Rasputina at World Cafe Live at The Queen, The Pixies at The Grand Opera House and moreDancing the Night Away The Schwartz Center's 10th anniversary season just keeps getting better. Alvin Ailey II Dance Company whirls in on Nov. 3 to show you some of the best contemporary dance in the country. These young performers will stun you with their technical ability and their creative vision. This is a rare opportunity to see a world-class dance troupe in such an intimate place. 678-3583, schwartzcenter.com School is in Session If you've never been to the Music School of Delaware for a performance, do yourself a favor. On Wed., Oct. 25, the faculty of the Milford Branch will be joined by some special friends for works by Beethoven, Chopin, Fauré, Grieg, Schubert, Cahuzac, Donaudy and Kovács. They'll feature faculty Donna Beech and... |
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10/17/11The Arts Buzz: A blog about "All My Sons" at Delaware Theatre Company, concerts at The Grand Opera House, Remington Ryde and oompah at Smyrna Opera House, Serafin String Quartet, Melomanie, West African music and moreFans of Arthur Miller, great American drama and explorations of the Great American Dream, this is for you. Delaware Theatre Company will present “All My Sons,” starting this week. The story goes like this: Joe Keller’s son wants to marry the girl next door. His wife wants their estranged eldest son to come home. But a secret from Joe’s past threatens to destroy the family. Set in the days after World War II, the play won Miller the Tony for Best Play in 1947. It remains fresh as ever. See it Oct. 19-23, Oct. 26-30 and Nov. 2-6. For tickets, call 594-1100, or visit delawaretheatre.org. A Grand Week at The Grand Whether you prefer your rock folky, bluesy or songwritery, you won’t be disappointed when legendary guitarist Richard Thompson visits... Posted at 07:40 AM | Permalink |
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10/10/11The Arts Buzz: Dedicated to Edward L. Loper Sr., about First State Ballet Theatre, Andes Manta at Music School of Delaware, the lighted labyrinth at Delaware Art Museum, Dover Symphony Orchestra and UD Symphony Orchestra, NWAA and Winterthur, and moreDelaware Today is sorry to learn of the passing of the great Edward L. Loper Sr. Few local painters have achieved his level of recognition and influence, here and beyond, or have been as beloved by so many students. Read editor Maria Hess' story about Loper, "The Secret Life of Color," at http://www.delawaretoday.com/Delaware-Today/February-2007/The-Secret-Life-of-Color/. We wish Mr. Loper peace. From Spain to Ecuador Dance fans, don't miss First State Ballet Theatre's “Don Quixote” staged by Kirov-trained artistic director Pasha Kambalov at The Grand Opera House in Wilmington this weekend. Based on Cervantes' epic story and played on Broadway as “The Man of La Mancha,” FSBT's “Don Quixote” will delight... Posted at 12:16 PM | Permalink | Comments: 1 |
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10/03/11The Arts Buzz: A blog about the DCCA, the Biggs Museum, the Dover Art League, Longwood Gardens and The Delaware Symphony Orchestra chamber seriesEye Catching In 1936, a group of artists in New York banded to promote understanding of non-objective art. In this, the 75th anniversary year of the American Abstract Artists, three of its current members will show their work in “Fluid” at the DCCA—a most fitting space. See the textile creations of Lynne Harlow, Marthe Keller and Rossana Martinez. The show will run through Jan. 21. Visit before Oct. 9 to check out “Cause and Effect” by Leslie Shellow, an installation of cutout drawings and biomorphic paper forms that sprawl and creep across and around gallery spaces. Through “Cause and Effect,” Shellow examines the nature of growth, decay, and regeneration. One great thing about visiting the Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts,... Posted at 12:00 PM | Permalink |
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09/26/11The Arts Buzz: A blog about Elwyn and Anne Truitt at Delaware Art Museum, George Thorogood at The Grand Opera House, and the plays "Passing Strange" and "Twelfth Night"New Windows on Art When last we told you about the Delaware Art Museum’s Outlook Series, it was an exhibition of works from Christina School District art teachers. Starting next week, Outlook presents “Expressions: Artists Presented by Elwyn,” a show of 80 works by clients of Elwyn Delaware, a vocational training center for people with disabilities. Jerry Bilton, director of Gallery 919 in Wilmington, is guest curator. This is truly beautiful work, a window into the lives and minds of the differently abled. It shows Oct. 8-Nov. 13. Also at the Delaware Art Museum, see “Anne Truitt: Luminosities.” The exhibition features works from the museum’s collection. An important part of the group known as the Color Field painters,... Posted at 07:38 AM | Permalink |
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09/19/11The Arts Buzz: A blog about the Delaware Symphony Orchestra, OperaDelaware and Kennett Symphony Orchestra, with the Delaware Art Museum and Brandywine River MuseumWhat do we love most about fall? An earnest start to the arts season, and no weekend could start it better than this one. Symphony, Opera and Symphony Again First on your list: The Delaware Symphony Orchestra Classical Series begins Friday, Sept. 23, with pianist Vassily Primakov joining the orchestra for “From Superhuman to Superman,” a program of Rachmaninov, Strauss DSO promises “herculean feats of pianistic prowess. “ If that kind of line doesn't hook you, who knows what would. The concert begins at 8 p.m., with a pre-concert lecture at 7 p.m. See it at The Grand Opera House. For more, call 656-7422, or visit delawaresymphony.org Good fortune continues for music lovers with the OperaDelaware Studio Series Sept. 23-25. This chapter is... Posted at 02:00 PM | Permalink |
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09/12/11The Arts Buzz: A blog about Newark Film Festival and WilmFilm, Reel Life, Howard Pyle at Brandywine River Museum, Photo Month 2011 and the Lewes Artists' Studio TourCelebrating CinemaGet to Cinema Center 3 in Newark now for the heart of the Newark Film Festival, or wait till the weekend, when it moves to Delaware Art Museum as WilmFilm. Newark or Wilmington, you can see documentary gems such as Werner Herzog's "Cave of Forgotten Dreams" and Richard Press' "Bill Cunningham New York" about the famous fashion photographer, and "Saint of 9/11," which tells of Father Mychal Judge, the only priest to die in the terrorist attacks. There are plenty of indies, foreign and limited-release flicks, so you'll find something to suit your taste. New this year: OUTflix for those interested in LGBT issues. Check the full schedule of films, times and location at newarkfilm.com.The Reel DealWhat happens when a group of at-risk youth... Posted at 07:17 AM | Permalink |
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09/05/11The Arts Buzz: A Blog about John McGiff at Gallery 919, The Brandywine Arts Festival, a free event at Delaware Art Museum, "Damn Yankees" at the New Candlelight Thetre and moreA Painter's PainterI will never forget interviewing John McGiff in the summer of 1999. Then, as now, he was an art teacher at St. Andrew's School (though since elevated to co-chair of the arts department) who worked extra hard to get his students to experience the world in new ways. In a market on a field trip, he would ask the students to sample the olives, then instruct them to, "really taste the olive. What does it taste like?" Art was less about technical proficiency or talent than about experience. At the time, McGiff was mildly obsessed with experiencing the farms around Middletown before they were developed into big neighborhoods and strip malls, painting barns in various lights as Monet painted the cathedral at Chartres. At the same time, in the loft of the barn on his... Posted at 10:02 AM | Permalink |
