The Grand Announces 2015 Summer Children's Theater Schedule

This information taken from release courtesy of The Grand Opera House...

The Grand Opera House is pleased to announce its 2015 schedule for Summer Children Theater that will celebrate 20 years of free entertainment for the kids! Over the past two decades, The Grand has served more than 200,000 children from across the region and we're still going strong! The Grand’s Summer Children’s Theater presents a variety of fun and engaging performances each season with free admission (a suggested donation of $5 per person is requested for reserved seating).

This year promises more exciting performances for all ages – with comedy and juggling, music and dancing, unique adventures and larger-than-life characters! The shows are designed to introduce children to the excitement of live entertainment. Most shows are appropriate for children from preschool through middle school, and all of them are perfect for schools, summer camps, daycares, and families. The Grand also offers the chance for local students to audition with Missoula Children’s Theatre and perform on The Grand’s stage.  All shows are performed at The Grand, 818 N. Market Street in Wilmington.

2015 Summer Schedule
MARK NIZER 4D – A new dimension in entertainment!
Thursday, July 2, 10:00am & 1:00pm

HOT PEAS ‘N BUTTER – As seen on Nick Jr!Thursday, July 9, 10:00am & 1:00pm

REGGY’S CARIBBEAN ADVENTURE – Reggy the Purple Party DudeThursday, July 16, 10:00am & 1:00pm

JACK AND THE BEANSTALK – Delaware Children’s TheatreThursday, July 23, 10:00am & 1:00pm

BLACKBEARD THE PIRATE – Missoula Children’s TheatreFriday, July 31, 1:00pm & 7:00pm

Running time for all shows is approximately one hour. Tickets are only $5 (suggested donation), and seats may be reserved by making your donation in advance. If you prefer to bring your donation on the day of the show, you will be given the best seats available at the time of your arrival.

To make a reservation with your advance donation, visit The Grand’s website at www.TheGrandWilmington.org/SCT to download and complete a reservation form, then return with your payment. For other questions, please contact Nora Reilly at (302)658-7897 ext. 3201 or nreilly@grandopera.org.

See www.TheGrandWilmington.org. 

Penn's Place Seeks New Artisans!

The Artisans Gifts & Gallery — part of Trader's Cove at Penn's Place — has served as an artisan small business incubator and retail shopping experience since July 2010. Located in the former William Penn Bed & Breakfast, directly across the street from the Court House Museum and central location of Delaware's National Park in Old New Castle, it has become a shopping destination for unique, handmade gifts and accessories.

Trader's Cove at Penn's Place is now seeking a few new artisans and craftspeople to fill available gallery/display space in the artist co-op.  The space can be filled by one or more artisans sharing the footprint.  Monthly rent is $167 and includes the following amenities:

• Includes A/C, heat, water, electric and trash removal
• Each room is equipped with its own A/C unit 
• Free Wi-Fi thoughout the building
• Website promotion and cooperative marketing efforts to promote your business 
• Access to Color Printer at no additional charge
• Break Room: Private room with table and 4 chairs, bathroom, closets, mini refrigerator and microwave
• Trader’s Cove: A Best of Delaware Winner coffee shop located in the building to attract additional traffic to Penn’s Place
• The Muse: A LIVE Entertainment Venue/Private Event space also designed to drive more traffic to the location 
• Cooperative Coverage: We understand that you have demands on your time outside of Penn’s Place. We cover for each other and communicate on everything...together we are greater than the sum of our parts to help grow your business
• Collaborative Effort: Meaning we are always open to new ideas and input 

The space is a cooperative effort; each occupying artist is expected to volunteer time in working in the gallery (artist themselves or their representative). Required time is one day per week (approximately 5-7 hours).

Trader's Cove at Penn's Place Hours

Thursday: 11:00am-5:00pm

Friday & Saturday: 11:00am-6:00pm

Sunday: Noon-5:00pm

For details on how to apply for artisan space, See http://www.pennsplace.net/sign-me-up.html. 

The Playhouse on Rodney Square Off to a Great Start

Delaware Arts Info is happy to report: According to initial numbers, The Playhouse on Rodney Square has already renewed more than 40% of its current season subscribers in the first three weeks of its renewal campaign. The 2015-16 Season, first unveiled at a launch event at The Playhouse on April 11, includes the Wilmington premiere of Jersey Boys, as well as return engagements of extremely popular past shows such as Annie, Chicago, Mamma Mia!, Blue Man Group and 42nd Street.  This will be the first season under the new management of The Grand Opera House administration.

“We are delighted by this enthusiastic response,” said Mark Fields, Executive Director of The Grand and Playhouse. “The patrons have confirmed our belief that we had put together an appealing, high-quality roster of Broadway favorites.”

The deadline to renew subscriptions is Saturday, May 23. The renewal process will continue through May 23, but interested individuals can order new subscriptions now. To purchase season ticket packages, visit www.ThePlayhouseDE.org or call The Playhouse Box Office at 302.888.0200. Individual tickets will go on sale at a date to be announced.

Delaware Arts Info is hopeful that initial indications of patron interest and enthusiasm will lead to an exciting new chapter in the theater's history. Congrats to The Playhouse staff!

See www.ThePlayhouseDE.org.