April 15th – 22nd Earth Day, Rusted Root, and The Secret Garden

2011 Wilmington Earth Day Celebration

The Wilmington Earth Day Celebration is an annual festival held outdoors in Rodney Square featuring dozens of “green” vendors from throughout the tri-state region. This year’s festivities will take place on April 21, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine.  Rodney Square, April 21st, 11 a.m.

 

 

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An Evening with Rusted Root

Rusted Root has sold more than 3 million albums worldwide. Formed in Pittsburgh by singer/guitarist Michael Glabicki in the early ’90s, Rusted Root’s worldly style quickly charmed fans of roots music and world rock.  World Cafe Live at the Queen, April 19th, 8 p.m.

 

 

Mini-Masters: April Showers

April showers bring May flowers! Help us bring rain showers to life using watercolor paints and sponges so we can enjoy beautiful flowers next month. Dress for the occasion in a raincoat, rain boots, hat and an umbrella!  Biggs Museum of American Art, April 20th, 10 a.m.

 

 

The Secret Garden

The story of young orphan Mary Lennox, sent to live with relatives whom she has never met, has captivated audiences for generations. Told through one of the most beautiful musical scores in the history of Broadway, the Tony Award-winning THE SECRET GARDEN has book and lyrics by Marsha Norman and music by Lucy Simon. Don’t miss this timeless family classic!  Clear Space Theater, April 15th and 16th, 7 p.m. and April 17th, 3 p.m.

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