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SUMMARY:Living Indigenous
DESCRIPTION:Living Indigenous – Delaware Art Museum (Wilmington\, DE)\n\nThe Delaware Art Museum is closed on Monday and Tuesday \n\nDates: February 28 – August 23\, 2026\nPrice: Free with museum admission\nLocation: Delaware Art Museum\, Gallery 9\, 2301 Kentmere Parkway\, Wilmington\, Delaware \nExplore contemporary Indigenous creativity at Living Indigenous\, an exhibition at the Delaware Art Museum that celebrates the work of Indigenous artists living in or connected to the Delaware community. Developed in partnership with the Nanticoke Indian Museum\, the exhibition highlights artistic voices that reflect cultural heritage\, identity\, and community connections. \nThe exhibition brings together intergenerational artists\, offering perspectives that link history\, cultural traditions\, and modern Indigenous experiences. By centering these voices during the United States’ 250th anniversary era\, the exhibition emphasizes broader stories of the inhabitants of Turtle Island\, connecting past knowledge with present-day artistic expression. \nVisitors will encounter a diverse range of artwork—from painting and mixed media to contemporary interpretations of Indigenous identity. Additional works and ephemera by Indigenous artists are installed throughout the museum’s permanent galleries\, expanding the narrative beyond a single exhibition space. \nExhibition Highlights \n\nArtwork by Indigenous artists connected to the Delaware region\nCollaboration with the Nanticoke Indian Museum\nIntergenerational perspectives linking tradition and contemporary life\nAdditional Indigenous works are displayed across the museum galleries\n\nVenue: The Delaware Art Museum in Wilmington connects visitors with American art\, illustration\, and contemporary exhibitions through rotating shows\, educational programs\, and cultural events.
URL:https://delawareads.com/event/living-indigenous/
LOCATION:Delaware Art Museum\, 2301 Kentmere Pkwy\, Wilmington\, DE\, 19806\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:Abundance/Excess: A Contemporary Eye on Still Life
DESCRIPTION:Abundance/Excess: A Contemporary Eye on Still Life\nMarch 15\, 2026 – June 7\, 2026 \n\nOpen Wednesday–Monday. Closed Tuesdays except for special events. \n\nCurator: Kerry Bickford \nAbundance/Excess: A Contemporary Eye on Still Life brings together ten contemporary artists who engage with the long tradition of still life while reframing it for the twenty-first century. Historically a genre associated with technical skill and symbolic meaning\, still life has also served as a space for experimentation — a place where artists explore texture\, composition\, and coded messages about wealth\, mortality\, and desire. \nThe exhibition is organized into two thematic sections: \nAbundance\nThis section examines how still life imagery has historically symbolized prosperity and status. The featured contemporary works interrogate systems of wealth\, commerce\, and exchange — asking how objects signal value and how consumer culture shapes perception. Fruit\, fish\, flowers\, and meat become markers not only of bounty\, but of economic power. \nExcess\nThe second section focuses on the environmental and social consequences of overconsumption. Many works incorporate discarded or repurposed materials — bath towels\, reclaimed toys\, grocery flyers\, and other found objects — reflecting on industrial production and waste. These reinterpretations of still life question what remains after abundance tips into excess. \nThe Brandywine Museum of Art presents John Sloan’s Street Theater\, an exhibition exploring the graphic work of John Sloan (1871–1951)\, a central figure of the Ashcan School. Emerging in the early twentieth century\, Sloan and his contemporaries rejected idealized subjects in favor of the realities of modern urban life\, particularly in New York City. \nBest known for his paintings and etchings of everyday city scenes\, Sloan captured sidewalks\, rooftops\, tenements\, shop windows\, and neighborhood theaters with both humor and social awareness. While his oil paintings employed loose\, modern brushwork\, his prints reveal a more intricate approach\, using etching to record fleeting gestures\, crowd interactions\, and private moments glimpsed through open windows. \nThis exhibition draws from a collection of more than 500 prints donated to the museum by the late Paul Preston Davis\, presenting over 50 works that highlight Sloan’s mastery of the medium. The selection underscores his deep interest in human behavior — from children playing in the streets to the rhythms of working-class neighborhoods. \nSloan’s art offers insight into a transformative period in American life. During his lifetime\, the city shifted from horse-drawn transportation to automobiles; women’s public roles expanded dramatically; and social norms were reshaped through movements such as suffrage and Prohibition. Through his prints\, urban life becomes both stage and subject — a “street theater” unfolding in real time. \nTogether\, the exhibition expands still life beyond decorative tradition\, connecting it to urgent contemporary concerns about sustainability\, consumption\, and economic imbalance. The familiar language of fruit and flowers becomes a lens for examining extraction\, production\, and responsibility in modern society.
URL:https://delawareads.com/event/abundane-excess-eye-still-life/
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CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:The City on Paper
DESCRIPTION:The City on Paper – Delaware Art Museum\n\nThe Delaware Art Museum is closed on Monday and Tuesday \n\nDates: March 28 – August 16\, 2026\nPrice: Free with museum admission\nLocation: Galleries 11 & 12\, Delaware Art Museum\, 2301 Kentmere Pkwy\, Wilmington\, Delaware \nExplore urban life through the lens of printmaking in The City on Paper\, an exhibition at the Delaware Art Museum featuring 47 drawings and prints that capture city scenes from 1875 to 2007. The exhibition highlights how artists have documented the energy and architecture of cities such as New York\, Paris\, and Wilmington\, portraying grand boulevards\, quiet alleyways\, towering skyscrapers\, and the people who animate these spaces. \nPrintmaking plays a central role in the exhibition\, with works created through techniques including etching\, woodcut\, lithography\, monotype\, and screen printing. Drawn entirely from the museum’s own collection\, the exhibition includes new acquisitions alongside rarely displayed works\, offering visitors a chance to see pieces that are not often on view. \nThe exhibition features works by 45 artists\, including notable figures such as Peggy Bacon\, Stuart Davis\, John Marin\, Martin Lewis\, John Sloan\, Wayne Thiebaud\, and James McNeill Whistler. Together\, these artists present a rich visual narrative of city life across more than a century of artistic interpretation. \nExhibition Highlights \n\n\n47 works on paper exploring city life and architecture \n\n\nPrintmaking techniques including etching\, lithography\, and screen printing \n\n\nArtwork spanning more than 130 years of urban imagery \n\n\nWorks by 45 artists from the Delaware Art Museum collection \n\n\nVenue: The Delaware Art Museum in Wilmington presents American art\, illustration\, and contemporary exhibitions while offering educational programs and community events throughout the year.
URL:https://delawareads.com/event/the-city-on-paper/
LOCATION:Delaware Art Museum\, 2301 Kentmere Pkwy\, Wilmington\, DE\, 19806\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:Citizen Artist
DESCRIPTION:Citizen Artist – Delaware Art Museum (Wilmington\, DE)\n\nThe Delaware Art Museum is closed on Monday and Tuesday \n\nDates: April 11 – July 19\, 2026\nPrice: Free with museum admission\nLocation: Fusco Gallery\, Delaware Art Museum\, 2301 Kentmere Pkwy\, Wilmington\, Delaware \nExplore the role of artists as community builders in Citizen Artist\, an exhibition at the Delaware Art Museum that reflects on the relationship between art\, public service\, and civic identity. Timed with the United States Semiquincentennial in 2026\, the exhibition highlights artists who worked through major federal arts programs designed to support creative workers and strengthen communities. \nBeginning with the New Deal arts initiatives of the 1930s\, the exhibition examines programs such as the Public Works of Art Project\, the Works Progress Administration\, the Farm Security Administration\, and the Treasury Section on Fine Arts. These programs employed artists who created murals\, photographs\, performances\, and educational programs that connected art to everyday American life. \nThe exhibition also explores the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA) of the 1970s\, which funded job programs that many communities adapted to employ professional artists. In Delaware\, these efforts helped expand community arts programs and contributed to the development of institutions such as the Delaware Art Museum and The Delaware Contemporary. \nThrough historical works and contemporary commissions\, Citizen Artist highlights how artists have served their communities while shaping cultural life across generations. The exhibition also connects with the statewide Citizen Photographer initiative\, inviting Delaware residents to contribute photographs that reflect identity\, place\, and civic life during the nation’s 250th anniversary. \nExhibition Highlights \n\n\nArtwork connected to New Deal and CETA artist employment programs \n\n\nContemporary commissions exploring the role of artists in civic life \n\n\nCommunity participation through the Citizen Photographer initiative \n\n\nPart of Delaware’s cultural programming for the U.S. Semiquincentennial in 2026 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n 
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CATEGORIES:Art
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T220000
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SUMMARY:Festival of Fountains at Longwood Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Festival of Fountains\nIlluminated Fountain Performances\n\n \n\n\nOpen Wednesday–Monday. Closed Tuesdays except for special events. \n\n“Our Illuminated Fountain Performances offer a spectacle unlike any other” isn’t marketing fluff. It’s a pretty accurate description of what happens when water\, fire\, music\, and light all agree to show off at the same time. \n\n\n\n\nMay 8–August 20\, 2026\nGardens Open\n10:00 am–6:00 pm Monday\, Wednesday\, Thursday \n10:00 am–10:00 pm Friday\, Saturday\, Sunday \nClosed Tuesdays \n\n\nAugust 21–September 27\, 2026\nGardens Open\n10:00 am–6:00 pm Monday\, Wednesday\, Thursday \n10:00 am–9:00 pm Friday\, Saturday\, Sunday \nClosed Tuesdays \n\n\n\n\nA Little History Behind the Splash\nLongwood Gardens traces its roots to 1906\, when industrialist Pierre S. du Pont purchased the farm in Kennett Square\, Pennsylvania\, to preserve a historic collection of trees. Du Pont wasn’t content with a quiet botanical garden. He wanted drama. He wanted scale. He wanted fountains that could rival European estates. \nThe original fountains debuted in 1931\, inspired by du Pont’s travels to Italy and France. Think Versailles\, but with American engineering muscle. The Main Fountain Garden became the crown jewel—spanning five acres and featuring hundreds of jets choreographed to music. \nFast forward to 2017\, and the Main Fountain Garden underwent a $90+ million revitalization. The result: \n\n1\,719 fountain jets\nWater columns reaching up to 175 feet\nAdvanced LED lighting systems\nFire effects that turn the night sky into a stage\n\nThis wasn’t just a renovation. It was a glow-up worthy of the Gilded Age. \nWhat Makes the Illuminated Performances So Unique?\nDuring the Festival of Fountains (typically May through September)\, daytime shows are impressive. But when the sun sets\, the real magic begins. \nThe Illuminated Fountain Performances combine: \n\n🎵 Choreographed music ranging from classical to contemporary\n💡 Precision lighting that shifts in color and intensity\n💦 High-powered water jets moving in sync\n🔥 Fire bursts integrated into select shows\n\nEach performance feels theatrical. The fountains don’t just spray water—they “dance.” And yes\, the water hits its mark with timing that would make a Broadway director proud. \nEuropean Inspiration\, American Scale\nDu Pont’s inspiration came from places like the fountains of Italy’s Villa d’Este and France’s Palace of Versailles. The difference? Longwood’s system was engineered using 20th-century innovations\, enabling greater height\, pressure\, and precision. \nThe modern restoration introduced: \n\nAdvanced computer-controlled choreography\nUnderground infrastructure upgrades\nExpanded viewing terraces\nADA-accessible improvements\n\nIt’s old-world elegance powered by modern tech. \nThe Festival of Fountains Tradition\nThe Festival of Fountains began as a seasonal highlight and evolved into one of the region’s most anticipated summer attractions. Families plan trips around it. Photographers stalk the golden hour. Couples claim benches early. \nMany evenings conclude with fireworks—because if you’re going to do fountains\, you might as well go all in. \nPlanning Your Visit\n\n📍 Location: Kennett Square\, Pennsylvania\n📅 Season: Late spring through early fall\n🌙 Illuminated Performances: Select evenings\n🎟️ Timed tickets required\n\nLongwood’s fountain system circulates over 10\,000 gallons of water per minute during peak shows. That’s not just a splash—it’s hydraulic choreography. \nPierre du Pont reportedly tested early fountain systems himself\, sometimes getting soaked in the process. Industrialist by day\, accidental water feature by night. \nIf you’re building out a “Things to Do” list\, Longwood’s Illuminated Fountain Performances aren’t just an entry—they’re a headline act. Water\, fire\, music\, and a century of history working together in perfect rhythm.
URL:https://delawareads.com/event/festival-of-fountains-at-longwood-gardens/
LOCATION:Longwood Gardens\, 1001 Longwood Rd\, Kennett Square\, PA\, 19348\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardens,Nature
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SUMMARY:Rockford Tower Afternoons at Rockford Park
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy views of the City of Wilmington and the surrounding countryside from the top of Rockford Tower. Note: Tower may close if there is inclement weather. Free!
URL:https://delawareads.com/event/rockford-tower-afternoons-at-rockford-park/
LOCATION:Rockford Park\, Lookout Drive\, Wilmington\, DE\, 19806\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T163000
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SUMMARY:Treasures from the Family: The Gift of Betsy James Wyeth
DESCRIPTION:Treasures from the Family: The Gift of Betsy James Wyeth\n\nOpen Wednesday–Monday. Closed Tuesdays except for special events. \n\nMay 23\, 2026 – November 8\, 2026\nStrawbridge Family Gallery\nCurated by Amanda C. Burdan\, Ph.D. \nTreasures from the Family: The Gift of Betsy James Wyeth explores the profound legacy of Betsy James Wyeth (1921–2020) as steward of the Wyeth family’s artistic and archival history. The exhibition draws from the major bequest she arranged for the Brandywine Museum of Art\, ensuring the long-term preservation of paintings and thousands of archival materials connected to the Wyeth family. \nAndrew and Betsy Wyeth were instrumental supporters of the museum from its founding in 1971. They ensured that works by N.C. Wyeth and Andrew Wyeth would be displayed in its galleries and played a central role in transferring the N.C. Wyeth House and Studio and later the Andrew Wyeth Studio into the museum’s care. Their long-term vision also helped establish the museum’s Andrew and Betsy Wyeth Study Center\, which stewards the collections of the Wyeth Foundation for American Art. \nA Transformational Bequest\nBetsy Wyeth’s final philanthropic act extended beyond Andrew Wyeth’s work. Her bequest includes paintings long held within the family\, many of which had been on extended loan to the museum for decades and are now permanently part of its collection. \nAmong the highlights: \n\nN.C. Wyeth’s Self-Portrait with Palette (ca. 1909–1912)\nCaptain Nemo (1918)\nEarly Western illustrations that launched N.C. Wyeth’s career\nA teenage self-portrait revealing his formative years\nExperiments with Impressionist brushwork\n\nWhile the bequest centers on N.C. Wyeth\, it also includes works by other family members\, including Henriette Wyeth\, Carolyn Wyeth\, and Jamie Wyeth. The exhibition reflects the interconnected creative lives of a multi-generational artistic family. \nAndrew and Betsy Wyeth also shared a deep admiration for illustrator Howard Pyle\, Andrew’s grandfather and N.C. Wyeth’s teacher. Several Pyle paintings included in the exhibition reflect the couple’s personal collecting interests and their commitment to preserving the lineage of American illustration. \nThe Archive: A Life’s Work\nPerhaps equally significant is the archive that Betsy Wyeth spent decades assembling and organizing. Known formally as the “N.C. Wyeth Correspondence Collection of Betsy James Wyeth\,” the archive contains thousands of letters\, photographs\, and personal documents spanning from N.C. Wyeth’s birth in 1882 through the aftermath of his untimely death in 1945. \nBetsy gathered these materials from dispersed private collections and institutional sources\, catalogued them\, and published selections in her book The Wyeths: The Letters of N.C. Wyeth\, 1901–1945. The archive is now housed within the museum’s Walter and Leonore Annenberg Research Center\, where it supports ongoing scholarship. \nSelected materials in the exhibition include: \n\nA 1904 valentine sent by N.C. Wyeth to Carolyn Bockius before their marriage\nFamily photographs taken by N.C. Wyeth\nLetters exchanged between N.C. and Andrew Wyeth\nN.C. Wyeth’s final known correspondence with Andrew\, written weeks before his death\n\nThese documents reveal the private dimension behind the public legacy\, illuminating the Wyeths not only as artists but as a closely connected family navigating creativity\, ambition\, and loss. \nA Unified Legacy\nTreasures from the Family underscores Betsy Wyeth’s understanding that paintings and archives must be preserved together. Artworks gain depth through letters\, photographs\, and personal artifacts; archival materials gain resonance when seen alongside finished works. Her gift ensures that both will remain publicly accessible for generations of visitors and researchers. \nThrough this bequest\, the Brandywine Museum of Art becomes not only a guardian of the Wyeth artistic tradition\, but also the primary steward of the family’s historical record.
URL:https://delawareads.com/event/treasures-from-the-family-the-gift-of-betsy-james-wyeth/
LOCATION:Brandywine Museum of Art\, 1 Hoffmans Mill Rd\, Chadds Ford\, PA\, 19317\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T170000
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SUMMARY:Annie
DESCRIPTION:Little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts as she attempts to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City orphanage. Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray\, Annie has become a worldwide phenomenon and has won seven Tony Awards\, including Best Musical. The beloved book and score by Tony Award winners Thomas Meehan\, Charles Strouse\, and Martin Charnin features some of the greatest musical theater hits ever written\, including “Tomorrow.” \n\nTimes and dates vary. See the website for the latest schedule \n\n\n\nJuly 17 – August 30\, 2026
URL:https://delawareads.com/event/annie/
LOCATION:Candlelight Theatre\, 2208 Millers Rd\, Wilmington\, DE\, 19810\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T160000
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SUMMARY:The People’s Gallery
DESCRIPTION:The People’s Gallery – Delaware Art Museum (Wilmington\, DE)\n\nThe Delaware Art Museum is closed on Monday and Tuesday \n\nDates: August 7 – September 6\, 2026\nPrice: Free with museum admission\nLocation: Gallery 10\, Delaware Art Museum\, 2301 Kentmere Parkway\, Wilmington\, Delaware \nCelebrate Delaware’s creative community in The People’s Gallery\, a special exhibition at the Delaware Art Museum that invites residents across the state to share their artwork with the public. Created as part of the Delaware250 celebration\, the exhibition welcomes up to 600 Delaware residents and DelArt members to submit one piece of art for display in the museum. \nUnlike traditional juried exhibitions\, The People’s Gallery offers an open opportunity for artists of all experience levels to showcase their work. Every submitted piece will be exhibited in the museum’s gallery space\, highlighting the wide range of artistic voices found throughout Delaware communities. \nArtwork featured in the exhibition will also be available for purchase through Market at DelArt during the show’s run\, giving visitors the chance to support local artists directly. Registration for participating artists opens online on July 5\, 2026\, with submissions accepted on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nExhibition Highlights \n\nCommunity exhibition featuring up to 600 Delaware artists\nOpen submission format with no jury selection\nArtwork available for purchase through Market at DelArt\nPart of the statewide Delaware250 celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary
URL:https://delawareads.com/event/the-peoples-gallery/
LOCATION:Delaware Art Museum\, 2301 Kentmere Pkwy\, Wilmington\, DE\, 19806\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T160000
DTSTAMP:20260303T222209Z
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SUMMARY:Photovoice
DESCRIPTION:Photovoice – Delaware Art Museum (Wilmington\, DE)\nDates: April 11 – September 6\, 2026\nPrice: Free with museum admission\nLocation: Orientation Hallway\, Delaware Art Museum\, 2301 Kentmere Parkway\, Wilmington\, Delaware \n\nThe Delaware Art Museum is closed on Monday and Tuesday \n\nExperience powerful community storytelling in Photovoice\, an exhibition at the Delaware Art Museum that presents personal narratives through photography and the historic cyanotype printing process. The exhibition highlights the lived experiences of participants who responded to the prompt “What does culture mean to you?” through images and written reflections. \nParticipants—including refugees\, immigrants\, asylum seekers\, and people closely connected to these communities—were provided with digital cameras to document meaningful moments from their daily lives. These photographs were later transformed into distinctive cyanotype prints during hands-on workshops and paired with captions written by the photographers themselves. \nThe project was guided by Jon Cox\, Associate Professor of Art and Design at the University of Delaware\, and Andy Bale\, Visiting Professor at Dickinson College. Together with community partners\, the exhibition creates a space where personal stories highlight themes of identity\, resilience\, loss\, belonging\, and shared human experience. \nDisplayed as a collective visual narrative\, the works invite visitors to reflect on how diverse experiences shape community connections while revealing the common threads that unite people across cultures. \nExhibition Highlights \n\nCyanotype photography created through participatory workshops\nImages and captions produced by community members\nStories reflecting identity\, culture\, and belonging\nCollaboration with educators\, artists\, and community partners
URL:https://delawareads.com/event/photovoice/
LOCATION:Delaware Art Museum\, 2301 Kentmere Pkwy\, Wilmington\, DE\, 19806\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T180000
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SUMMARY:Fiddler On The Roof
DESCRIPTION:FIDDLER on the ROOF is the award-winning tale of Tevye the Dairyman and his family’s struggles in a changing Russia. This musical score\, beloved by theater-goers for generations\, includes songs such as “If I Were a Rich Man\,” “Matchmaker\,” and “Sunrise Sunset.”  Winner of nine Tony Awards when it debuted in 1964\, Fiddler on the Roof is the brainchild of Broadway legends Jerome Robbins and Harold Prince; with book by Joseph Stein and score by Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick \n\nTimes and dates vary. See the website for the latest schedule \n\nSeptember 18 – October 25\, 2026
URL:https://delawareads.com/event/fiddler-on-the-roof/
LOCATION:Candlelight Theatre\, 2208 Millers Rd\, Wilmington\, DE\, 19810\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Theater
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261025T210000
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SUMMARY:Fall at Longwood & Chrysanthemum Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Fall at Longwood & Chrysanthemum Festival 2026\n\n \n\n\nOpen Wednesday–Monday. Closed Tuesdays except for special events. \n\nThis fall\, nature picks up her brush and transforms Longwood Gardens into a living canvas of amber\, crimson\, and gold. Towering trees ignite in color\, ornamental grasses shimmer in the breeze\, and late-season blooms hold their own against the crisp blue sky. It’s the season when artistry and agriculture meet—when master gardeners\, designers\, and scientists showcase what careful planning and bold imagination can achieve. \nWander the Flower Garden Walk\, where autumn perennials and textured foliage create layered ribbons of color. Explore the Hillside Garden\, a quieter\, contemplative space where horticultural rarities and thoughtful plant pairings reveal subtle beauty. In the expansive Meadow Garden\, sweeping fields of goldenrod\, asters\, and native grasses glow in the afternoon light\, creating one of the most photogenic landscapes in the region. \nThe Ornamental Kitchen Garden offers another kind of bounty. Here\, edible crops mix with decorative plantings\, proving that productivity can be beautiful. Heirloom vegetables\, vibrant peppers\, and richly colored greens demonstrate that form and function aren’t rivals—they’re partners. \nChrysanthemum Festival 2026\nBeginning October 16\, 2026\, Longwood’s artists and scientists stretch horticultural limits during the celebrated Chrysanthemum Festival. This isn’t a simple flower show. It’s a feat of botanical engineering. \nExpect: \n\nCascading chrysanthemum towers\nIntricate trained forms\nSculptural displays cultivated over many months\nRare varieties grown exclusively for the exhibition\n\nLongwood has cultivated chrysanthemums for nearly a century\, building a reputation for precision growing techniques and dramatic presentation. Each plant is trained\, pruned\, and shaped to create architectural forms that seem almost impossible—proof that patience is powerful. \nTiny trivia: Some chrysanthemum specimens are trained for nearly a full year before they bloom on cue. Talk about sticking to a growth plan. \nOctober 2–25\, 2026\nGardens Open \n10:00 am–6:00 pm\nMonday\, Wednesday\, Thursday \n10:00 am–9:00 pm\nFriday\, Saturday\, Sunday \nOctober 26–November 15\, 2026\nGardens Open \n10:00 am–5:00 pm\nWednesday–Monday \nAutumn at Longwood blends sweeping landscapes with fine detail. From golden meadows to meticulously trained chrysanthemums\, the season offers both grand vistas and intimate discoveries. If summer dazzles with fountains\, fall answers with fire—this time in the leaves.
URL:https://delawareads.com/event/fall-at-longwood-chrysanthemum-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Longwood Gardens\, 1001 Longwood Rd\, Kennett Square\, PA\, 19348\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardens,Nature
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SUMMARY:Fall at Longwood Gardens – Extended Hours (October 2–25\, 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Fall at Longwood & Chrysanthemum Festival 2026\n\n \n\n\nOpen Wednesday–Monday. Closed Tuesdays except for special events. \n\nThis fall\, nature picks up her brush and transforms Longwood Gardens into a living canvas of amber\, crimson\, and gold. Towering trees ignite in color\, ornamental grasses shimmer in the breeze\, and late-season blooms hold their own against the crisp blue sky. It’s the season when artistry and agriculture meet—when master gardeners\, designers\, and scientists showcase what careful planning and bold imagination can achieve. \nWander the Flower Garden Walk\, where autumn perennials and textured foliage create layered ribbons of color. Explore the Hillside Garden\, a quieter\, contemplative space where horticultural rarities and thoughtful plant pairings reveal subtle beauty. In the expansive Meadow Garden\, sweeping fields of goldenrod\, asters\, and native grasses glow in the afternoon light\, creating one of the most photogenic landscapes in the region. \nThe Ornamental Kitchen Garden offers another kind of bounty. Here\, edible crops mix with decorative plantings\, proving that productivity can be beautiful. Heirloom vegetables\, vibrant peppers\, and richly colored greens demonstrate that form and function aren’t rivals—they’re partners. \nChrysanthemum Festival 2026\nBeginning October 16\, 2026\, Longwood’s artists and scientists stretch horticultural limits during the celebrated Chrysanthemum Festival. This isn’t a simple flower show. It’s a feat of botanical engineering. \nExpect: \n\n\nCascading chrysanthemum towers \n\n\nIntricate trained forms \n\n\nSculptural displays cultivated over many months \n\n\nRare varieties grown exclusively for the exhibition \n\n\nLongwood has cultivated chrysanthemums for nearly a century\, building a reputation for precision growing techniques and dramatic presentation. Each plant is trained\, pruned\, and shaped to create architectural forms that seem almost impossible—proof that patience is powerful. \nTiny trivia: Some chrysanthemum specimens are trained for nearly a full year before they bloom on cue. Talk about sticking to a growth plan. \nOctober 2–25\, 2026\nGardens Open \n10:00 am–6:00 pm\nMonday\, Wednesday\, Thursday \n10:00 am–9:00 pm\nFriday\, Saturday\, Sunday \nClosed Tuesdays \nOctober 26–November 15\, 2026\nGardens Open \n10:00 am–5:00 pm\nWednesday–Monday \nAutumn at Longwood blends sweeping landscapes with fine detail. From golden meadows to meticulously trained chrysanthemums\, the season offers both grand vistas and intimate discoveries. If summer dazzles with fountains\, fall answers with fire—this time in the leaves.
URL:https://delawareads.com/event/fall-at-longwood-gardens-extended-hours-october-2-25-2026/
LOCATION:Longwood Gardens\, 1001 Longwood Rd\, Kennett Square\, PA\, 19348\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardens,Nature
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SUMMARY:Transcendent: Landscapes of the Hudson River School
DESCRIPTION:Transcendent: Landscapes of the Hudson River School – Delaware Art Museum (Wilmington\, DE)\n\nThe Delaware Art Museum is closed on Monday and Tuesday \n\nDates: October 10\, 2026 – January 10\, 2027\nPrice: Free with museum admission\nLocation: Gallery 10\, Delaware Art Museum\, 2301 Kentmere Parkway\, Wilmington\, Delaware \nDiscover the power of nature through American landscape painting in Transcendent: Landscapes of the Hudson River School\, an exhibition at the Delaware Art Museum that explores the artistic and spiritual ideas behind one of the most influential movements in 19th-century American art. Drawn primarily from the collections of The New York Historical\, the exhibition presents iconic works that reflect the philosophy of Transcendentalism\, which emphasized a deep spiritual connection between humans and the natural world. \nEmerging in the 1850s and reaching its height in the 1870s\, the Hudson River School represented a defining moment in American landscape painting. Artists associated with the movement viewed nature as a reflection of the divine\, creating dramatic scenes of mountains\, forests\, rivers\, and skies that conveyed both beauty and spiritual meaning. \nThe exhibition brings together significant paintings and studies from public and private collections\, introducing visitors to the artistic tradition that flourished across the United States during the mid-19th century. Through these works\, visitors gain insight into how artists\, writers\, and theologians of the period understood the natural world as a place where the divine could be experienced. \nExhibition Highlights \n\nLandscape paintings from the influential Hudson River School movement\nWorks exploring the philosophy of Transcendentalism and spirituality in nature\nArtwork primarily drawn from The New York Historical collections\nAdditional loans from public and private collections\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://delawareads.com/event/transcendent-landscapes-of-the-hudson-river-school/
LOCATION:DE
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:Early November At Longwood Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Fall at Longwood & Chrysanthemum Festival 2026\n\n \n\n\nOpen Wednesday–Monday. Closed Tuesdays except for special events. \n\nThis fall\, nature picks up her brush and transforms Longwood Gardens into a living canvas of amber\, crimson\, and gold. Towering trees ignite in color\, ornamental grasses shimmer in the breeze\, and late-season blooms hold their own against the crisp blue sky. It’s the season when artistry and agriculture meet—when master gardeners\, designers\, and scientists showcase what careful planning and bold imagination can achieve. \nWander the Flower Garden Walk\, where autumn perennials and textured foliage create layered ribbons of color. Explore the Hillside Garden\, a quieter\, contemplative space where horticultural rarities and thoughtful plant pairings reveal subtle beauty. In the expansive Meadow Garden\, sweeping fields of goldenrod\, asters\, and native grasses glow in the afternoon light\, creating one of the most photogenic landscapes in the region. \nThe Ornamental Kitchen Garden offers another kind of bounty. Here\, edible crops mix with decorative plantings\, proving that productivity can be beautiful. Heirloom vegetables\, vibrant peppers\, and richly colored greens demonstrate that form and function aren’t rivals—they’re partners. \nChrysanthemum Festival 2026\nBeginning October 16\, 2026\, Longwood’s artists and scientists stretch horticultural limits during the celebrated Chrysanthemum Festival. This isn’t a simple flower show. It’s a feat of botanical engineering. \nExpect: \n\nCascading chrysanthemum towers\nIntricate trained forms\nSculptural displays cultivated over many months\nRare varieties grown exclusively for the exhibition\n\nLongwood has cultivated chrysanthemums for nearly a century\, building a reputation for precision growing techniques and dramatic presentation. Each plant is trained\, pruned\, and shaped to create architectural forms that seem almost impossible—proof that patience is powerful. \nTiny trivia: Some chrysanthemum specimens are trained for nearly a full year before they bloom on cue. Talk about sticking to a growth plan. \nOctober 2–25\, 2026\nGardens Open \n10:00 am–6:00 pm\nMonday\, Wednesday\, Thursday \n10:00 am–9:00 pm\nFriday\, Saturday\, Sunday \nOctober 26–November 15\, 2026\nGardens Open \n10:00 am–5:00 pm\nWednesday–Monday \nAutumn at Longwood blends sweeping landscapes with fine detail. From golden meadows to meticulously trained chrysanthemums\, the season offers both grand vistas and intimate discoveries. If summer dazzles with fountains\, fall answers with fire—this time in the leaves.
URL:https://delawareads.com/event/early-november-at-longwood-gardens/
LOCATION:Longwood Gardens\, 1001 Longwood Rd\, Kennett Square\, PA\, 19348\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardens,Nature
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SUMMARY:The Worlds of Betsy James Wyeth By Design
DESCRIPTION:By Design: The Worlds of Betsy James Wyeth\n\nOpen Wednesday–Monday. Closed Tuesdays except for special events. \n\nJune 27\, 2026 – January 3\, 2027\nCurated by William L. Coleman\, Ph.D.\nWyeth Foundation Curator and Director\, Andrew & Betsy Wyeth Study Center \nBy Design: The Worlds of Betsy James Wyeth offers the first in-depth exploration of Betsy James Wyeth (1921–2020) as a designer of complex environments whose influence extended far beyond her well-known role as Andrew Wyeth’s wife and manager. \nRather than focusing solely on painting\, this exhibition examines Betsy Wyeth’s work in architectural restoration\, environmental design\, collecting\, and interior composition. Over decades\, she shaped immersive environments across hundreds of acres in Pennsylvania and Maine — spaces that became both living works of art and creative catalysts. \nDesigning Environments Across Two States\nBetsy Wyeth’s projects included: \n\nSouthern Island\, Maine\nBroad Cove Farm\nAllen and Benner Islands\nBrinton’s Mill in Chadds Ford\n\nThrough restoration and adaptive reuse\, she transformed historic buildings while preserving their structural integrity and layered histories. Her work blended eighteenth-century architectural associations with modern sensibilities\, particularly at Brinton’s Mill — a site that became central to Andrew Wyeth’s artistic production. \nHer approach was neither purely preservationist nor purely decorative. She constructed environments that were cohesive\, curated\, and deeply intentional — spaces where architecture\, objects\, and landscape worked together as unified compositions. \nInterior Worlds and Artistic Partnership\nBetsy Wyeth was also an avid collector whose choices shaped highly original interiors. Objects were not arranged casually; they were composed. Many of Andrew Wyeth’s paintings were created within or in response to these carefully constructed spaces. \nDrawing from largely unexhibited holdings of the Wyeth Foundation for American Art\, the exhibition includes: \n\nWorks by Andrew Wyeth influenced by Betsy’s environments\nRare archival materials\nPhotographs and design documentation\nOriginal furnishings and objects from these interiors\n\nThrough these materials\, the exhibition reframes Betsy Wyeth as a creative partner whose environmental designs informed Andrew Wyeth’s artistic vision. \nA Multi-Institution Collaboration\nBy Design is co-organized by: \n\nBrandywine Museum of Art (Chadds Ford\, PA)\nColby College Museum of Art (Waterville\, ME)\nFarnsworth Art Museum (Rockland\, ME)\n\nEach institution presents a distinct component of the broader narrative. \nOn view concurrently: \n\nBrandywine Museum of Art: June 27\, 2026 – January 3\, 2027\nColby College Museum of Art: June 12 – November 2\, 2026\nFarnsworth Art Museum: May 2 – December 31\, 2026\n\nThe exhibition is accompanied by a hardcover catalogue published by Rizzoli Electa\, featuring essays from curators and scholars examining Betsy Wyeth’s design legacy. \nFor decades\, Betsy James Wyeth was recognized primarily as a steward of the Wyeth family legacy. By Design expands that understanding\, presenting her as a designer whose architectural and environmental projects shaped both physical landscapes and artistic output. \nIn the Brandywine Valley — where landscape and art are deeply intertwined — this exhibition reframes a familiar name within a broader creative context.
URL:https://delawareads.com/event/the-worlds-of-betsy-james-wyeth-by-design/
LOCATION:Brandywine Museum of Art\, 1 Hoffmans Mill Rd\, Chadds Ford\, PA\, 19317\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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SUMMARY:Scrooge
DESCRIPTION:SCROOGE. This timeless musical\, an adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol\, has enchanted generations with the transformative power of the Christmas spirit.  With book\, music\, and lyrics by Leslie Bricusse\, Scrooge brings an Academy Award-nominated score to the beloved tale of a curmudgeonly miser who finds redemption and the true meaning of kindness and love.  Based on the hugely popular 1970 film starring Albert Finney\, Scrooge is the perfect way to kick off your holiday season.  \n\nTimes and dates vary. See the website for the latest schedule \n\nNovember 14 – December 21\, 2026
URL:https://delawareads.com/event/scrooge/
LOCATION:Candlelight Theatre\, 2208 Millers Rd\, Wilmington\, DE\, 19810\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Theater
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SUMMARY:A Longwood Christmas November 20\, 2026–January 10\, 2027
DESCRIPTION:A Longwood Christmas\nWhen the holidays arrive at Longwood Gardens\, they don’t tiptoe in—they glow. A Longwood Christmas transforms the historic gardens into a radiant winter wonderland filled with towering trees\, glittering pathways\, fragrant evergreens\, and one of the most celebrated seasonal displays in the country. \nFrom the moment guests enter\, light becomes the storyteller. Thousands upon thousands of twinkling bulbs outline grand trees\, trace historic architecture\, and reflect across still waters. The Conservatory becomes a warm sanctuary of poinsettias\, orchids\, garlands\, and beautifully decorated trees that rise toward the glass ceiling like living chandeliers. \n\n(No Tuesday closures during this seasonal celebration!!) \n\nA Tradition Rooted in History\nThe holiday celebration traces back to founder Pierre S. du Pont\, who decorated the Conservatory for Christmas gatherings in the early 20th century. What began as elegant seasonal décor evolved into a signature experience drawing visitors from across the region and beyond. \nOver time\, the display expanded to include: \n\nOrnate indoor trees and themed rooms\nOutdoor light installations spanning acres\nIlluminated fountains choreographed to festive music\nFire pits and cozy gathering spaces\n\nIt’s classic holiday charm—with scale. \nTiny trivia: Longwood has been growing many of its holiday display plants on-site for decades\, meaning some of the “stars” of the show start their journey months before they ever sparkle. \nWhat to Expect in 2026\nA Longwood Christmas blends indoor elegance with outdoor spectacle. \nInside the Conservatory: \n\nGrand trees adorned with thousands of ornaments\nSeasonal floral displays designed with precision\nWarm\, fragrant air filled with evergreen and citrus notes\n\nOutside: \n\nHundreds of decorated trees\nLight tunnels and glowing pathways\nReflections across the Main Fountain Garden\nSelect evenings featuring festive illuminated fountain performances\n\nThe contrast of crisp night air and radiant lights makes evening visits especially magical. It’s the kind of place where cameras work overtime\, and people linger just a little longer than planned. \nDates & Hours\nNovember 20\, 2026 – January 10\, 2027 \nGardens Open\n10:00 am – 11:00 pm daily \n\n(No Tuesday closures during this seasonal celebration!!) \n\nA Longwood Christmas isn’t simply a light display. It’s a layered experience of horticulture\, design\, architecture\, and tradition working together in harmony. The gardens become immersive rather than observational—guests don’t just look at the decorations\, they move through them. \nExpect high demand\, especially on weekends and evenings. Timed admission tickets are required\, and this event regularly sells out. \nIf autumn at Longwood is about warm colors and harvest glow\, winter answers with brilliance. The gardens trade falling leaves for shimmering light—and somehow\, the quiet of winter feels brighter than ever.
URL:https://delawareads.com/event/a-longwood-christmas-november-20-2026-january-10-2027/
LOCATION:Longwood Gardens\, 1001 Longwood Rd\, Kennett Square\, PA\, 19348\, United States
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Gardens,Nature
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