1. Shop the Arts
There’s nothing like finding that perfect, one-of-a-kind holiday gift — and nowhere better to find it than shopping with the Arts! The Delaware Center for Contemporary Arts’ Alternatives Museum Shop Holiday Craft Show on December 6 & 7 features more than 20 artists’ work in jewelry, ceramics, woodworking and fun accessories. www.thedcca.org
That same weekend, the Delaware Art Museum’s Winter Art Fair on December 7 & 8, features museum Studio Art instructors and their works. Plus, 25% of proceeds benefit the museum’s education department. www.delart.org
And also this weekend: Rehoboth Art League Holiday Open House
on December 7, offering plenty unique gift options, art demonstrations,
activities for adults and children, refreshments and maybe even a visit from
Santa! www.rehobothartleague.org
Barry Schlecker and friends certainly know how to throw a Fest. And, they're doing it again on December 6 with Taste of the Holidays, at the Delaware Center for Horticulture. Not only can you find great arts & crafts for gifting, you can sample yummy holiday sips (beer, wine & spirits) and hear some great live music! Taste of the Holidays
2. Support an Artist and Her Cause
Sarah Davenport is a designer, a photographer, an ardent supporter of the Arts…and a sufferer of chronic late-stage Lyme disease. Her fundraiser — FEARLESS: A Fight Against Chronic Lyme Disease — will help defray the cost of her extensive treatment and raise awareness for the disease. On December 7, the event features a mix of music, art and charity, including a silent auction of some fantastic objet d'arts. Tickets available at http://fearless.brownpapertickets.com/
3. Go “Nuts” with Dance
It’s a holiday tradition, and Delaware provides plenty of chances for you to experience The Nutcracker. Take your pick:
4. The Greatest Story Ever Told…Through Music & Dance
Christina Cultural Arts Center and Eleone Dance Theatre present “Carols in Color.” CCAC brings back this powerful show, based on the gospel according to St. Matthew, on December 15 at the Grand. “Carols in Color” re-tells the story of the birth of Christ through exuberant dance, contemporary music and powerful narration. www.ticketsatthegrand.org
5. Rejoice in the Voice(s) of the Holidays
There’s plenty of holiday chorale music this time of year; here’s a sampling of the voices you’ll hear exalting the season:
Barry Schlecker and friends certainly know how to throw a Fest. And, they're doing it again on December 6 with Taste of the Holidays, at the Delaware Center for Horticulture. Not only can you find great arts & crafts for gifting, you can sample yummy holiday sips (beer, wine & spirits) and hear some great live music! Taste of the Holidays
2. Support an Artist and Her Cause
Sarah Davenport is a designer, a photographer, an ardent supporter of the Arts…and a sufferer of chronic late-stage Lyme disease. Her fundraiser — FEARLESS: A Fight Against Chronic Lyme Disease — will help defray the cost of her extensive treatment and raise awareness for the disease. On December 7, the event features a mix of music, art and charity, including a silent auction of some fantastic objet d'arts. Tickets available at http://fearless.brownpapertickets.com/
3. Go “Nuts” with Dance
It’s a holiday tradition, and Delaware provides plenty of chances for you to experience The Nutcracker. Take your pick:
- December 7 & 8 with the Delaware Dance Company at John Dickinson High School
- December 7 with New Castle Dance and Music Academy's Ballet Company at the Smyrna Opera House
- December 7 & 8 with Diamond Dance Company at Milford Senior High School
- December 13 & 14 with Mid-Atlantic Ballet at UD
- December 21 with First State Ballet Theatre at the Grand Opera House December 21 with Wilmington Ballet Academy of the Dance at the Dupont Theatre
4. The Greatest Story Ever Told…Through Music & Dance
Christina Cultural Arts Center and Eleone Dance Theatre present “Carols in Color.” CCAC brings back this powerful show, based on the gospel according to St. Matthew, on December 15 at the Grand. “Carols in Color” re-tells the story of the birth of Christ through exuberant dance, contemporary music and powerful narration. www.ticketsatthegrand.org
5. Rejoice in the Voice(s) of the Holidays
There’s plenty of holiday chorale music this time of year; here’s a sampling of the voices you’ll hear exalting the season:
Celebrate Christmas with the Mastersingers on December 8. The
celebrated Mastersingers, organist Marvin Mills, conductor David Schelat and
orchestra provide some of the greatest Christmas music of all time. www.marketstreetmusicde.org
The Music School of Delaware ensembles partner with neighboring synagogues for a stunning performance in Winter Reflection: Winter Choral Concert on December 15. The program features the Delaware Children’s Chorus, the Delaware Women’s Chorus and choirs of Congregation Beth Emeth and Beth Shalom.www.musicschoolofdelaware.org
The “Singing Ambassadors of Wilmington” bring their annual performance and amazing talent to the masses with the Wilmington Children's Chorus Candlelight Holiday Concert on December 13 & 14.www.wilmingtonchildrenschorus.org
6. Laugh Your Way Through the Holiday
Need a good laugh to brighten your Blue Christmas? Head to World Café Live for The Second City's Nut-cracking Holiday Revue on December 5. The troupe that bore many SNL faves brings you magic and mayhem of the season with original songs, new sketches and classic favorites.queen.worldcafelive.com
7. Love Live & Local Holiday Tunes
Local and national musicians get into the holiday spirit with these awesome seasonal sets:
The Music School of Delaware ensembles partner with neighboring synagogues for a stunning performance in Winter Reflection: Winter Choral Concert on December 15. The program features the Delaware Children’s Chorus, the Delaware Women’s Chorus and choirs of Congregation Beth Emeth and Beth Shalom.www.musicschoolofdelaware.org
The “Singing Ambassadors of Wilmington” bring their annual performance and amazing talent to the masses with the Wilmington Children's Chorus Candlelight Holiday Concert on December 13 & 14.www.wilmingtonchildrenschorus.org
6. Laugh Your Way Through the Holiday
Need a good laugh to brighten your Blue Christmas? Head to World Café Live for The Second City's Nut-cracking Holiday Revue on December 5. The troupe that bore many SNL faves brings you magic and mayhem of the season with original songs, new sketches and classic favorites.queen.worldcafelive.com
7. Love Live & Local Holiday Tunes
Local and national musicians get into the holiday spirit with these awesome seasonal sets:
TOMORROW, December 4, Lunasa: Christmas from Ireland comes to
the Grand, with a blend of homey nostalgia, rollicking high energy and what The
Irish Voice calls “the hottest Irish acoustic group on the planet.” www.ticketsatthegrand.org
Market Street Music presents the Cartoon Christmas Trio on December 5. Celebrate with a nostalgic repertoire of classic cartoon themed-music including Vince Guaraldi “Peanuts” music. www.marketstreetmusicde.org
Our very own favorite DOCK-ROCK power duo, HOT BREAKFAST!, release their single, An Idiot for Christmas, just in time for your holiday party playlist! Get it here: https://soundcloud.com/hotbreakfas.../an-idiot-for-christmas
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with the David Bromberg Quintet. Bromberg’s played with everyone, toured everywhere, and now hosts a New Year’s Eve bash at the Queen just for Delaware fans on December 31. queen.worldcafelive.com
Market Street Music presents the Cartoon Christmas Trio on December 5. Celebrate with a nostalgic repertoire of classic cartoon themed-music including Vince Guaraldi “Peanuts” music. www.marketstreetmusicde.org
Our very own favorite DOCK-ROCK power duo, HOT BREAKFAST!, release their single, An Idiot for Christmas, just in time for your holiday party playlist! Get it here: https://soundcloud.com/hotbreakfas.../an-idiot-for-christmas
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with the David Bromberg Quintet. Bromberg’s played with everyone, toured everywhere, and now hosts a New Year’s Eve bash at the Queen just for Delaware fans on December 31. queen.worldcafelive.com