Delaware Symphony Orchestra, The Grand Opera House, UD Old College Gallery and The Schwartz Center for the Arts in Dover

Twin Peaks

The Delaware Symphony Orchestra’s Classical Series continues March 23-24 with guest artists identical twins Christina and Michelle Naughton joining on piano in Struggles & Glories. The program begins with Ravel’s “Ma Mére l’Oye” (Mother Goose). The Naughtons join for Mozart’s “Concerto for 2 Pianos” and “Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5.” (652-5577, delawaresymphony.org) If opera is more your style, visit OperaDelaware March 23-25 for the latest in its Studio Series. You’ll hear the best regional talents sing classic arias while you enjoy the Cabaret-style setting. (652-5577, operade.org)
 

 

 

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Get Your Green On

Unlike most Irish bands who release new records in the United States during the few weeks before St. Patrick’s Day, Gaelic Storm released its latest in summer, which may be part of the reason why “Cabbage” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard World Chart. The rest of the reason may be that these lads rock. See the acclaimed pub band perform at The Grand Opera House in Wilmington on March 2. Some may recognize their music from the movie “Titanic.” Some may have gone on to become loyal fans. Either way, their popularity just keeps growing. Find out why. Also this month, the famed Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes show why they’ve been one of the top touring bands of the past 35 years. See them March 9. (652-5577, thegrandwilmington.org)
 


An Artful Afternoon

Thanks to collector Donald Rothfeld, artist Floyd Coleman and other donors, the UD has a slew of new artwork that has expanded the school’s collection significantly. They include paintings by Coleman, sculptures and works on paper by Frank Gerritz and Lisa Hoke, paintings by art program alum Donald McLaughlin and professor Peter Williams, and drawings by Felrath Hines and Elmer Bischoff. Their exhibition will be on display at the Old College Gallery through July 20, but you can learn all about them when McLaughlin and art department faculty members Virginia Bradley, David Meyer, Robert Straight and Williams give a gallery talk on March 1 at 4:30 p.m. View, listen, discuss. (831-6589, udel.edu/museums)
 


Funny Forty

Those who have yet to pass the milestone and those who left it behind long ago will get a charge out of “Four Sides of Forty.” Four comedians examine different experiences of the age. Eric McMahon, father of three, riffs on 20 years of marriage. Lenny Marcus talks about dating in the Big Apple. Al Ducharme is trying to adjust to his new marriage after years of carefree bachelorhood. And Patty Rosborough is more than happy to tell you about her ex. They’ll all have you rolling in the aisles. See them at The Schwartz Center for the Arts in Dover on March 16. (678-5152, schwartzcenter.com)

 

 

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