March 13, 2010
Delaware History Museum
Half Moon in Newburgh Bay
Len Tantillo
Henry Hudson explores the river which today bears his name, September 1609 |
Open Hearth Cooking Workshops
Dutch and Swedes Foodways
Read House & Gardens, 42 The Strand, New Castle
Hours:
Admission: $50/members $60/non-members. Space is limited
Phone: 302-322-8411
Weblink: www.dehistory.org.
Through March 13, 2010
Delaware History Museum
Frontier Delaware: The Dutch and the Swedes
504 Market Street, Wilmington
Hours: Wednesday-Friday 11a.m. - 4p.m. Saturday 10a.m. - 4p.m.
Admission: Adults $4 Children $2
Phone: 302-656-0637
Weblink: www.dehistory.org.
 March 13
Longwood Gardens
Curtis on Tour: Barber Celebration
Curtis on Tour brings the extraordinary artistry of the world-renowned Curtis Institute of Music to audiences nationwide, with tomorrow's leading musicians performing alongside celebrated alumni and faculty. Celebrate Samuel Barber's 100th birthday with Barber's String Quartet Op. 11.
Hours: 8:00 pm
Admission: $40
Phone: 610-388-1000
Weblink: www.longwoodgardens.org
 March 13 through January 2, 2011
Hagley Museum
Remember Me: du Pont Family Keepsake Portraits
See small portrait miniatures and other portraits of du Pont family members. Of special interest are those depicting the founder of the DuPont Company, E.I. and his wife Sophie, as well as E.I.'s brother Victor's family. Exhibit will be on display in the family ancestral home, Eleutherian Mills. Use main entrance off of route 141 in Wilmington.
Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily
Admission: Included in regular museum admission; Adults - $11.00; Students and senior citizens - $9.00; Children ages six to fourteen - $4.00; Children under six - Free; Hagley Members - Free
Phone: 302-658-2400
Weblink: www.hagley.org
 March 20
Longwood Gardens
The Jazz Club presents Jane Monheit
Enjoy a night of hot jazz in a floral paradise. Firmly established as one of the post-millennial jazz world's foremost vocalists, Jane Monheit delights audiences with her latest project The Lovers, the Dreamers and Me.
Hours: 8:00 pm
Admission: $50
Phone: 610-388-1000
Weblink: www.longwoodgardens.org
 March 26-28
Longwood Gardens
International Orchid Show and Sale
Vendors from around the world showcase their prized orchids in this AOS-judged show. The orchid sale features rare and popular varieties for both novice and experienced growers.
Hours: 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Admission: Free with Gardens admission.
Phone: 610-388-1000
Weblink: www.longwoodgardens.org
 Through March 31, 2010
Longwood Gardens
Orchid Extravaganza
Escape winter's chill and visit a lush oasis as thousands of orchid blooms fill Longwood's Conservatory. Breathtaking displays, including the award-winning Living Wall of Orchids, enchant visitors. In March, thousands of bulbs begin to bloom outside creating a palette of early spring color.
Hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 p.m.
Admission: Free with general admission
Phone: 610-388-1000
Weblink: www.longwoodgardens.org
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