Director, cast go Gaga for ‘Macbeth’ in contemporary production

"Macbeth" is set for 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27, in the auditorium of Central Middle School.

Schwartz Center season puts focus on families, music and theater

The Schwartz Center for the Arts' single ticket and season sales are already rolling, with patrons lining up for Celtic music, kids' plays, a classic drama and more.

Hispanic heritage on display at Biggs Museum

The Governor's Advisory Council on Hispanic Affairs and Biggs Museum of American Art have teamed up again to highlight Hispanic culture by way of the "Voices of Dignity" exhibit, which opens Sept. 15.

First Friday still on despite Hurricane Earl warnings

First Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3, is still on as of Wednesday, Sept. 1, even though the region may be pummeled by Hurricane Earl this weekend. The schedule includes music, food and artists.

Dover Symphony Orchestra season brings evening shows and change of scenery

Dover Symphony Orchestra kicks off its season in October although it is already selling tickets all four of its annual shows. This year not only brings new music, but a different venue, timing and format for some concerts.

Weekend busy with First Saturday, Labor Day events

First State Heritage Park will be buzzing with First Saturday and Labor Day events.

Mid-Atlantic Writers Conference set for Oct. 2

The Mid-Atlantic Writers Conference: The Writers Conference for Non-Writers, will be held Saturday, Oct. 2, in Dover. Best-selling author and speaker Lara M. Zeises will be the keynote speaker. The day-long event is geared toward those who would like to write but don't know how to get started. Registration is open through Sept. 17.

Milford Museum spotlights town’s rock history

The  Milford Museum celebrates when rock 'n' roll came to prominence in Delaware with an exhibit featuring video, instruments, albums and paraphernalia from the '50s and '60s.

First Friday block party planned for Aug. 6

The Honeycombs will give Loockerman Street a beach vibe from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 6, at a First Friday block party. The theme is Loockerman Street Beach Party, with local business and eateries participating as usual.

‘Women of The Green’ walking tour debuts

First Saturday brings Biggs Kids, a genealogy workshop and more to sites around the First State Heritage Park.

Local students pen original works for contest promoting healthy lifestyles

AIDS Delaware's annual Teen Idol competition has students from across the state writing their own song lyrics and poems about topics such as AIDS and teen pregnancy prevention and competing for top honors.

‘Taming of the Shrew’ inspires students, alumni to spend summer with the Bard

Caesar Rodney students and alumni are trading the bright light of the sun for hot stage lights for a production of "The Taming of the Shrew." The show blends a modern-day setting with traditional dialogue, and opens at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 5.

Sandcastle contest fun for all ages at Rehoboth Beach

Wannabe artists and engineers head to Rehoboth Beach to get down and dirty Saturday, Aug. 7, for the 32nd Annual Sandcastle Contest.

Dancers travel from the Crusades in ‘Raymonda’ to the 20th century in ‘Jukebox Suite’

Ballet Theatre of Dover's upcoming production blends classical ballet with more ethnic and modern dance. The production of "Raymonda" and "Jukebox Suite" will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 4, and Thursday, Aug. 5, at the Schwartz Center.

Biggs movies on the lawn shows 'Wizard of Oz'

"Wizard of Oz" will show at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 27, on the lawn in front of the Biggs Museum of American Art. Admission is free.

Post PIcks

Milford's Riverwalk Arts and Jazz event heats up with live music and arts, and the fair welcomes Circus Hollywood's high-flying act to this  year's free entertainment.

Travel: Murderous ambition of 'Macbeth' holds court at Delaware Shakespeare Festival

Get out of town and catch the Delaware Shakespeare Festival's production of "Macbeth" in Wilmington's Rockwood Park, which welcomes guests to bring dinner and see the Bard under the stars. Here's what to know before heading north.

Easton art banners stolen

Six banners celebrating the arts in Easton, Md., were recently stolen from a storage facility. The artists are seeking help in finding the banners, and offering a $500 reward for help locating them.

Hot fiction for dog days of summer include familiar authors, characters

Summer can be a great time to spend time with a good book that takes you away from the every day, even if you can't get away for a vacation. Local librarians and book sellers tell us what local readers are enjoying these days, and what trends are catching on.

Cleopatra exhibit is a wonder to behold

Americans don’t really know much at all about Egyptian queen Cleopatra VII, and most of what we think we know is courtesy of Hollywood.

Philadelphia’s Franklin Institute is turning that image on its head — and brings out the truth behind the legend — with its most recent exhibit, “Cleopatra, the Search for the Last Queen of Egypt.”

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