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Shakespeare, Poe & Fiends at Read House

Read House & Gardens 42 The Strand, New Castle, DE, United States

This October, Delaware Shakespeare will return with a fan-favorite: "Shakespeare, Poe, and Fiends!" This year, with an exciting twist featuring one of the Delaware Symphony Orchestra’s premier violinists, David Southorn, who will provide some chilling musical selections between the readings. This special event will feature Del Shakes artists performing selections of scenes, prose, and poetry […]

Poor Gal: An Evening of American Music History and Live Folk Music

The Queen 500 N. Market St., Wilmington, DE, United States

Huxley & Hiro and the Delaware Historical Society welcome you for an evening of folk music and history with ethnomusicologist Dan Gutstein. His new book "Poor Gal: The Cultural History of Little Liza Jane" (available in store at Huxley & Hiro) chronicles the origins and evolution of a folk tune beloved by millions worldwide. Dan […]

Shakespeare, Poe & Fiends at Old Town Hall

Old Town Hall 512 N Market Street, Wilmington, DE, United States

This October, Delaware Shakespeare will return with a fan-favorite: "Shakespeare, Poe, and Fiends!" This year, with an exciting twist featuring one of the Delaware Symphony Orchestra’s premier violinists, David Southorn, who will provide some chilling musical selections between the readings. This special event will feature Del Shakes artists performing selections of scenes, prose, and poetry […]

Market Street Music: Noontime Concert

Old Town Hall 512 N Market Street, Wilmington, DE, United States

Join us in Old Town Hall on Thursdays in November for Market Street Music Noontime Concerts! Thursday, November 7 12:30-1 p.m. Canto and Basso: Rainer Beckmann, recorder & Jessie Reagen Mann, cello Baroque music with a twist! An extraordinary blockflute and cello combo This is a Pay What You Wish event (suggested donation $5)   […]

2024 Veterans Day Music Event

Delaware Historical Society - Copeland Room 504 N. Market St., Wilmington, DE, United States

Composing American Valor: War, Musicians, and the Soundtracks of Global Conflicts The Delaware Historical Society is excited to present Josh Lee and The Family and historian David Suisman in a musical event and book talk acknowledging the tremendous impact veterans have had on the musical landscape of the United States. Covering nearly two hundred years […]

Market Street Music: Noontime Concert

Old Town Hall 512 N Market Street, Wilmington, DE, United States

Join us in Old Town Hall on Thursdays in November for Market Street Music Noontime Concerts! Thursday, November 14 12:30-1 p.m. Philadelphia Viola Quartet Music to make you smile: bringing their special take on Baroque to pop. This is a Pay What You Wish event (suggested donation $5)  

Fierce Desires: Sex, History, and Issues Driving American Politics

Delaware Historical Society - Copeland Room 504 N. Market St., Wilmington, DE, United States

Join us for a talk with author Rebecca Davis on her new book Fierce Desires. Americans love to talk—and fight—about sex. We argue over sexual identities, consent, and gender. We variously endorse and oppose limits on sexual freedoms and on sexuality’s influence in our culture. Questions of what we can or should do about any […]

Market Street Music: Noontime Concerts

Old Town Hall 512 N Market Street, Wilmington, DE, United States

Join us in Old Town Hall on Thursdays in November for Market Street Music Noontime Concerts! Thursday, November 21 12:30-1 p.m. Duo Silvio: Richard Stone and Cameron Welke, lutes Surprising sonatas by Bach’s friend and colleague, Silvius Leopold Weiss This is a Pay What You Wish event (suggested donation $5)