Delaware Today November 2009

My glory days were but one glorious moment, but it launched one of the greatest post-football careers in high school history.

An Italian restaurateur rediscovers a new world—and finds a chance to succeed in a way his predecessors have not.

A lively palette makes a home in Lewes a mirror of nature. Plus, adapting a home for aging can pay off in many ways, bringing your garden indoors for winter, changing decor with the seasons, and more.

OperaDelaware performs “The Barber of Seville” at The Grand. Plus, the Rehoboth Art League holds its holiday fair, Lyle Lovett and his Large Band comes to town, a Simon & Garfunkel tribute hits The Smyrna Opera House, and more.

This month the Gabby Guy finds the Brandywine Town Center ringing the bell for a very important cause and learns why the 21st Best of Delaware is all grown up now.

Birders, cyclists, kayakers and other outdoor enthusiasts flock to Delaware for fun. A savvy group of outfitters, state agencies and marketers are hoping to parlay that activity into something more.

Juggernaut Elena Delle Donne rocketed to the heights of college athletics, then dropped off the map. Now she’s back—happy, fired up, and ready to change the game.

Our own folk hero John Flynn sings about America. Plus, meet three travel agents of change, the Junior Board of Christiana Care celebrates a milestone, Alex Pires brings Hollywood to Bridgeville, Lieutenant Governor Matt Denn sings the praises of mentoring, and more.

Need we offer more? It just so happens that we do. Read on.

The eighth annual Dover Downs Hotel & Casino Wine and Music Festival is set for November 13-14. Find out more about the entertainment lineup and wine-making classes here.