May 30 – June 6: Delaware Youth Symphony Orchestra, Drawing 101 and Annapolis Bluegrass Coalition

Hey Delaware, are you looking for something to do this weekend? We have some recommendations on what’s happening around the First State.

New Castle County

052914youthDelaware Youth Symphony Orchestra, June 1st

Conducted by Maestro Simeone Tartaglione, the DYSO is coached by highly qualified coaches from the Music School and major orchestras along the East Coast, as well as professional guest conductors from renowned institutions. FREE! Wilmington Branch, The Music School of Delaware

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052914wreathCreate a Living Violet Wreath, June 4th

Design a living circlet of plants using Mt. Cuba Center’s recent plant introduction, Viola walteri ‘Silver Gem’. Learn how to plant and maintain a beautiful living wreath. Add a stunning accent to a shady area of your garden as a centerpiece on a patio table or as a wall hanging. All materials are provided, but please bring garden gloves. Mt. Cuba Center Inc.

 

Kent County

052914misspillianDrawing 101, May 31st

Take the mystery out of learning to draw well by first learning to “see” like the artist sees. This beginner workshop will focus on drawing everyday objects from life, while building your confidence as an artist. No experience necessary. Materials provided. Instructor: Anne Carrol. Mispillion Art League of Greater Milford.

 

 

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First Friday: Focus on Delaware By Hand, June 6th

Join us in celebrating and supporting the Delaware artists and artisans who comprise Delaware By Hand. Check out the newest additions to inventory in the featured retail space. Biggs Museum of American Art.

 

 

Sussex County

052914bluegrassAnnapolis Bluegrass Coalition, June 3rd

Bluegrass music will fill the air of Stango Park as the Annapolis Bluegrass Coalition performs with a combination of banjo, fiddle, mandolin, guitar and bass fiddle. Bring your blanket and enjoy our free Summer Concert Series performance in historic Lewes. Stango Park.

 

 

052914bandSmooth Sound Dance Band, June 4th

Bring your family, blanket or chairs to our free outdoor Summer Concert Series. Concerts are held on Wednesday evenings at 7 pm in the Milton Memorial Park in historic downtown Milton located on Chandler Street and the Broadkill River. No alcoholic beverages or smoking permitted. This week’s band plays Big Band/Swing. Milton Memorial Park.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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