The Spitfire Grill, healing hearts through the arts and more to see and do in Delaware this week
From concerts and movies, to special events for the whole family, there is always something to see and do in Delaware. Here are some of our picks:
New Castle County
Christina Cultural Arts Center presents: Healing hearts through the arts 70th anniversary student concert, June 10thA full day of two performances by our talented students in the majestic staging of The Grand Opera House! Tickets: $22.00 for adults with a $6.00 service fee; $20.00 for seniors/college students with a $6.00 service fee; $14.00 for elementary/high school age students with a $2.00 service fee. Purchase at TicketsAtTheGrand.org or call 800.37.GRAND.
Delaware Chamber Music Festival Concert, June 16th
STRINGS AND KEYS: A Mini – BRAHMS CELEBRATION, Natalie Zhu, piano; Barbara Govatos, violin; Kerri Ryan, viola; Clancy Newman, cello. Friday, June 16, 2017 at 7:30 pm. Higdon – Pale Yellow and Fiery Red for Piano Trio. Dohnanyi – Serenade for String Trio Brahms – Piano Quartet in G major. Wilmington Friends School.
Kent County
Knit Night, June 15thTextile arts are engaging and beautiful! Robin Agar will teach participants how to knit. The presentation will be focused on beginners, but all are welcome no matter your skill level. Please provide your own needles and yarn. Kent County Public Library, Dover.
Celebration of Creativity, June 16th
Come explore our world of art! This wonderful exhibition presents artwork created by individuals with disabilities. Exhibit artists, primarily K-12 students, created artwork through unique arts education programming facilitated by VSA Delaware. Students participating in these programs were able to experience an integrated curriculum that provided artistic instruction, as well as opportunities for self-expression. Delaware State University, Arts Center/Gallery, Dover.
Sussex County
Possum Point Players presents: The Spitfire Grill, through June 11th
A feisty parolee follows her dreams, based on a page from an old travel book, to a small town in Wisconsin and finds a place for herself working at Hannah’s Spitfire Grill. It is for sale but there are no takers for the only eatery in the depressed town, so newcomer Percy suggests to Hannah that she raffle it off. Entry fees are one hundred dollars and the best essay on why you want the grill wins. Soon, mail is arriving by the wheelbarrow full and things are definitely cookin’ at the Spitfire Grill. Possum Point Players Theatre, Georgetown.
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