Prepare yourself for the Ladybug Music Festival, the free block party in Wilmington’s LOMA district (Lower Market Street) with live music from 30 independent female musicians. Count ’em. From 5 p.m. till 10 p.m., 30 artists will play in seven businesses on the 200 block of Market Street. With an outdoor stage that will feature a performance by Philly-based AlyCat to kick off the festival and Pittsburgh-based Lovebettie to close out the night, the festival is expected to draw record attendance. In addition, see Ashley Leone, Brooke Dicaro, Canyon, Chelsea Rae, Christa Blue, Em McKeever, Gina Degnars, IVA, Jessica Graae, Joy Ike, Katie Barbato, Kira Alejandro, Lauren Kuhne, Maggie Gabbard, McKinley Short, Nadjah Nicole, Nalani & Sarina, Prima Donna, Sarah Fridrich, Sweet Soubrette, Suzie Brown and Victoria Vox, not to mention local performers IVA, Noelle Picara, Angela Sheik, Jessica Latshaw and No Stringz Attached. Shenanigans, Extreme Pizza, Film Brothers, Zaikka Indian Grill, the Kitchen, Babe Styling Studios, and LOMA Coffee will host musicians. Last year more than 700 people attended. This year, be one of them. Organizers expect about 1,000. For Wilmington, that’s monumental. For more, click theladybugfestival.com.
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It’s been 40 years since NRBQ formed as the New Rhythm and Blues Quartet. See founder Terry Adams’ latest lineup when they play World Café Live at the Queen in Wilmington… More |
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One of the most original artists in popular music today, Lyle Lovett and his Acoustic Band fuse country, jazz, swing, folk, blues and gospel under the night sky at Longwood Gardens… More |
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July 12 |
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The two-week long Delaware Shakespeare Festival begins at Rockwood Park. This year: “The Two Gentlemen of Verona.” Two guys. Two girls. Two clowns. One dog. ’Nuff said… More |
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It’s Andrew Wyeth’s birthday. Celebrate the artist’s life and legacy at the Brandywine River Museum… More |
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Watch “Midnight in Paris” in the sculpture garden of Delaware Art Museum. It’s inspired by the exhibition “French Twist: Masterworks of Photography from Atget to Man Ray,” on view now… More - Partner Content -
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July 12-13 |
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Walk right up or float on in to Nanticoke Riverfest. Rollin’ on the Nanticoke is this year’s theme. Eat. Drink. Play. Listen to music. Learn about one of our most significant waterways… More |
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July 13 |
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Smyrna’s second annual Craft Beer, Wine & Food Festival goes down in town, with tastings and more on the Market Street Plaza, including live music and activities for kids. Cheers… More |
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July 13-14 |
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What goes down in a famous drag nightclub? Lots of drama, and lots of sequins. See “La Cage Aux Folles” at Clear Space Theatre in Rehoboth… More |
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Experience American history through the firm that defined its image during “The Legacy of Currier & Ives: Shaping the American Spirit” at the Biggs Museum of American Art in Dover… More |
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What’s so significant about garbage? Find out at “The Taxonomy of Trash,” a sound-, video- and photography-based exhibit at DCCA in Wilmington… More - Advertisement -
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The pocket-size exhibition “The Flowering of American Tinware” at Winterthur highlights Henry Francis du Pont’s historical collection of decorated tinware. Beautiful… More |
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It’s a milestone for Rehoboth Art League–75 years young and counting–making this year’s annual Members Fine Art Exhibit & Heritage Artists very special indeed… More |
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July 25 |
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Hit the state’s biggest shindig, Delaware Today’s Best of Delaware Party, at Dover Downs to sample food from the finest restaurants and enjoy great live music. It’s the bash no one wants to miss.… More |
