Holiday themed events take over this week’s Delaware Arts Calendar

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

A Charlie Brown Christmas, November 18th – 20th

The classic animated television special, A Charlie Brown Christmas comes to life in this faithful stage adaptation where Charlie Brown, Snoopy and the other Peanuts grapple with the real meaning of Christmas. Dates and Times: November 18 at 7:30pm, November 19 at 11:00am, 1:00pm, 3:00pm, and 7:30pm, and November 20 at 2:00pm, Running Time: 30 minutes. Price: Make a $2 donation to reserve your seat. The Everett Theatre, Middletown.

 

Yuletide Jazz & Wine: Cartoon Christmas Trio, November 23rd

This jazz trio plays the classic holiday jazz of Vince Guaraldi, composer of the Peanuts soundtracks. Jeff Knoettner on piano, Jimmy Coleman on drums, and Rob Swanson on double bass violin have played to sell-out crowds at the best regional venues (including Philadelphia’s Kimmel Center) for over 20 years. Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library.

 

Kent County

A Nutcracker Read-aloud, November 20th

Join members of the cast for a special preview of the Nutcracker. Enjoy crafts, storytelling, and activities as costumed characters create a special world for your child. Please call 302-744-1919 to register. Kent County Public Library, Dover.

 

Songwriters & Storytellers, November 19th

7:00PM, Doors will open at 6:15PM. Cash bar will be available. Join us for an evening with four talented songwriters. Marcia Ramirez, Jesse Terry, Craig Bickhardt and Sol Knopf. Smyrna Opera House.

 

Sussex County

O Come, Emmanuel, November 20th

Performance including Britten’s St Nicolas Cantata, J.S. Bach’s Cantata No 61 and Gustav Holst’s Christmas Day with chamber orchestra. Epworth United Methodist Church, Rehoboth Beach.