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Experience Delaware takes a closer
look at the arts in the First State.
Each
Thursday Experience Delaware gives
you the opportunity to connect with some of
the well-known names in Delaware's arts heritage.
Other
lesser known artists and historic sites are
also featured in some unique local stories.
We
hope you take some time to experience the
arts in Delaware by viewing just a sampling
of arts stories featured in our Experience
Delaware archive. |
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Experience
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December 2007
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 MUSIC
IN TRANSLATION
In
this week's Experience Delaware we meet a
local man who creates buetiful music with
a very special instrument. 12/27/2007 |
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 CHRISTMAS
CARVERS
A group
of local woodcarvers delivered some handmade
goods just in time for christmas. 12/20/2007 |
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 ASPIRING MUSICIANS
In
this week's Experience Delaware we meet past
and present winners of the Austrian American
Society's musical scholarship. 12/13/2007 |
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 TAPESTRIES OF
WAR & PEACE
In
this week's Experience Delaware we visit with
an immigrant family who imports and exports
hand-woven rugs. 12/6/2007 |
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| November 2007 |
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 PEN
AND INK
In
this week's Experience Delaware a Middletown
woman uses old fashioned tools and love of
the outdoors to create art. 11/29/2007 watch
Go
to Ramona Maziarz's site |
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 MUSIC
FOR THE EYES
In
this week's Experience Delaware, we visit
a local artist that mixes jazz music with
a paintbrush. 11/15/2007 |
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 BRILLANCE IN
BRONZE
In
this week's Experience Delaware we profile
a Brandywine River artist who casts everything
in Bronze. 11/8/2007 watch |
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 GRIOT
SPIRIT
In
tonight's Experience Delaware we take a behind
the scenes look into a group that's keeps
African history alive in Wilmington. 11/1/2007 |
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| October 2007 |
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 EVERYDAY ART
In
tonight's Experience Delaware we meet a contemporary
sculptor who transforms everyday objects into
art. 10/25/2007 |
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 FIRST STATE
BALLET
In
tonight's Experience Delaware we go on stage
with three young dancers as they practice
contemporary ballet. 10/18/2007 |
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 200
YEARS OF VOLUNTEERS
This
week's Experience Delaware takes a closer
look at the Goodwill fire Company and their
spirit of volunteerism. 10/11/2007
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to Goodwill Fire's Site |
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 TRAVEL ART
This week's
Experience Delaware profiles a retired graphic
artist and a firefighter and the pair's passion
for travel art. 10/04/2007
Go
to the Connelly's Blog |
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| September 2007 |
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 PRE-RAPHAELITES
RETURN
This
week's Experience Delaware celebrates the
return of a valuable collection of paintings.
9/27/2007 |
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 BRANDYWINE
SPRINGS
This
week's Experience Delaware explores the history
behind the trails of Brandywine Springs Park.
9/20/2007 |
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 EQUINE
ART
This week's
Experience Delaware introduces us to a woman
who trains, rides, and paints horses. 9/13/2007 |
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 SHELL
COLLECTION
This week's
Experience Delaware takes us deep inside one
of the largest shell collections in the world.
9/6/2007 |
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| August 2007 |
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 GARDEN
EXPOSURE
This
week's Experience Delaware takes us to the
Delaware Art Museum for a photography exhibition
on gardens. 8/23/2007 |
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 100TH
ANNIVERSARY
A centennial celebration
of the first riders of the Wilmington train
station and the architect, Frank Furness.
8/16/2007 |
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 SMYRNA
SCULPTOR
We take a look at
the techniques and inspirations of a marble
sculptor. 8/9/2007 |
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 LIBRARY
LETTERS
Get
a glimpse of some rare documents found in
the basement of the Wilmington Public Library.
8/2/2007 |
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| July 2007 |
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 THE
SPINTO BAND
We
look at how a young Wilmington band went from
the basement to the stage. 7/26/2007 |
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 BALLROOM
CHAMPS
A Delaware
ballroom dancing couple brings their own twist
to the dance floor.
7/19/2007 |
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 LESSONS
FROM THE CANVAS
Living
legend Ed Loper, Sr. is being honored by the
U of D for his decades of Delaware art. 7/12/2007 |
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 CIVIL WAR
CEMETERY
A look
at how five gravestones brought Civil War
history back to life. 7/5/2007 |
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| June 2007 |
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GARDEN
EXPOSURE
This
week's Experience Delaware takes us to the
Delaware Art Museum for a photography exhibition
on gardens. 6/28/2007 |
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 WINDOW
WORKS
Two Delaware
stained glass experts team-up to restore pieces
of a historic church window. 6/21/2007 |
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 ITALIAN CULTURE
We
examine the cultural roots of Saint Anthony's
Italian festival, and why the cultural celebration
is about more than just food. 6/14/2007 |
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SMYRNA
SCULPTOR
We take a look at
the techniques and inspirations of a marble
sculptor. 6/7/2007 |
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| May 2007 |
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 THE
POTTER'S WHEEL
We
profile a ceramic artist who was born to make
pottery. 5/31/2007 |
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 GUITAR
MAKER
Meet
a Claymont man as he follows his musical passion
for playing, repairing and building guitars.
5/24/2007 |
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LIBRARY
LETTERS
Get
a glimpse of some rare documents found in
the basement of the Wilmington Public Library.
5/17/2007 |
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LESSONS
FROM THE CANVAS
Living
legend Ed Loper, Sr. is being honored by the
U of D for his decades of Delaware art.
5/10/2007 |
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 ARCHAEOLOGY
DIG
We'll
take you on location as archaeologists dig
up the past while developers make way for
the future. 5/3/2007 |
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| April 2007 |
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 WINDOW
WORKS
Two Delaware
stained glass experts team-up to restore pieces
of a historic church window. 4/26/2007 |
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 50
YEARS OF SINGING
The
Delaware Choral society brought small church
choir's together. 50 years later they're still
hitting all the high notes. 4/19/2007 |
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BALLROOM
CHAMPS
A Delaware
ballroom dancing couple brings their own twist
to the dance floor. 4/12/2007 |
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 CARVING
HIS NICHE
Meet
a folk artist who hand carves some of the
world's most celebrated duck decoys. 4/5/2007 |
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| March 2007 |
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 BACK
IN TIME
We
take a trip through time to Dover's Biggs
Museum as an exhibit opens featuring some
of Delaware's finest clocks. 3/29/2007 |
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 TIN
MAN
We
spend some time with a sheet metal mechanic
who found a new love when he saw a tinsmith
at a craft show. 3/22/2007 |
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 DANCING ROOTS
With
Saint Patrick's Day in mind we examine the
roots of Irish dancing. 3/15/2007 |
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THE
SPINTO BAND
We
look at how a young Wilmington band went from
the basement to the stage. 3/8/2007 |
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 LIVING
IN HARMONY
Meet
a member of the Delaware Symphony Orchestra
that makes music at home and on the stage.
3/1/2007 |
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February 2007 |
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 BLACKSMITH
CREATIONS
A Delaware
City blacksmith wants to open your eyes to
his favorite hobby and craft. 2/22/2007 |
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 UNDERGROUND
RAILROAD STATION MASTER
We
take a trip back in time and look at the life
of abolitionist Thomas Garrett. 2/15/2007 |
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CIVIL WAR
CEMETERY
A look
at how five gravestones brought Civil War
history back to life. 2/8/2007
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THE
POTTER'S WHEEL
We
profile a ceramic artist who was born to make
pottery. 2/1/2007 |
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January 2007 |
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100TH
ANNIVERSARY
A centennial celebration
of the first riders of the Wilmington train
station and the architect, Frank Furness.
1/25/2007 |
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 FIERY
CRAFT
We profile
a Delaware glass blower with a special gift.
1/11/2007 |
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 FIRST
STATE PHOTOS
See
how the Delaware Photographic Society and
and PNC Bank produce a yearly calendar full
of First State Photos. 1/4/2007 |
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