Fall Arts in the Park

Wilmington and Alapocas Run State Parks are brimming with arts programs this month, so we thought we'd share their excitement with you! Coming up in September at the Blue Ball Barn:
 

"Two Wine Bottles" Eunice LaFate

Eunice LaFate Workshop
Saturday, September 6, 1:00-3:00pm | Admission free with paid park admission
Local folk artist Eunice LaFate* talks about her work and leads participants in creating their own piece of artwork.  Pre-registration required by noon on September 5.
Call 302.577.7020.
*Eunice is truly one of Delaware's treasures as an artist and community educator — even more evident by her recent recognition as a recipient of the 2014 Governor’s Awards for the Arts. Delaware Arts Info sends our love & congratulations to you, Eunice!
 
Green Willow Folk Club Concert Series at the Blue Ball Barn, Featuring Cantrip  
Tuesday, September 9, 7:30pm | $25 Reserved/$28 Door • 17 & under free with adult
This trio of traditional Scottish musicians has been stunning audiences with its driving blend of fiddle, bagpipes and guitar. Reserve seats at 302.456.3242 or reservations@greenwillow.org.

This Old Quilt
Sunday, September 21, 1:00-3:00pm | Admission free with paid park admission
Learn about the care, cleaning, repair and storage of old and new quilts in the home.
Madge Ziegler, quilt specialist, will help identify information about your quilt such as age, technique and fabrics, so bring them along! Examples from Madge’s collection will be used to illustrate theories and controversies of collecting and repairs. Space is limited.  Pre-registration required by noon on Thursday, September 18. Call 302.577.7020.

Mélomanie at Blue Ball Barn

Mélomanie, a music ensemble which supports and collaborates withlocal composers, is launching their fall season with a fundraiser concert and party in Blue Ball Barn. The program is one of their signature ‘provocative pairings of early and contemporary works’ – combining four early composers and two contemporary works by local composers.

The contemporary works are two of the works by regional artists which will appear on the ensemble's new CD produced by Meyer Media. Mélomanie has secured grants for the recording project from WSFS Bank, DDOA, educational institutions, individuals and other sources.

Harpsichordist Tracy Richardson says, “Our ensemble has had the good fortune to collaborate with these superb composers over several years, and we want to document our work together in order to bring it to a wider audience.” Contemporary works by Christopher Braddock and Chuck Holdeman and baroque works by Georg Muffat, Michel Corrette, Marco Uccellini, and George Philipp Telemann will be the provocative pairings for the party.

Come to the party at Blue Ball Barn on Friday, October 2 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. and enjoy hors d’oeuvres and a preview of works appearing on the CD.

$75 Adults advance tickets
$65 Young Friends of the Arts (35 and under)
$85 Tickets at the door

For more information, visit www.melomanie.org or email info@melomanie.org or call 302-764.6338 to reserve tickets.