Downtown Wilmington Celebrates Shakespeare Day

Lunchtime on Market Street on Friday provided a real treat as the Delaware Shakespeare Festival coordinated a production of all of Shakespeare's plays in under an hour using more than 50 people from our community.

All of this took place in front of The Grand Opera House - and I would dare say we had participation from people from all walks of life and all of our great communities - artists, musicians, attorneys, business leaders, young, not so young, students, professionals, and more!

I am proud of our vibrant arts community in Wilmington - and I am proud that Downtown Visions helped sponsor and support this event.

Marty

Helping businesses prepare for everything

We really have some great resources to help our business and nonprofit communities around here.

The Delaware Small Business Development Center, in conjunction with the University of Delaware and the Small Business Administration, is hosting a Delaware Resiliency Summit, free of charge and open to all Delaware businesses, nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies, academic institutions and the general public.

The 2016 Delaware Resiliency Summit will cover how to protect your business through disruptions - whether from a storm, cybersecurity breach or supply chain interruption. 
The summit will include breakfast and lunch. Participants will receive a free business continuity guide and other giveaways.

April 6 Summit

Time: 8 a.m. until 1:15 p.m.
Location: at the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington

Click Here to Register for this FREE event.

I encourage all businesses and non-profits in the area to take advantage of this great opportunity.

Marty

Come Together To Support Our Friends

I have written before about how fortunate we are to have artists like Richard Raw in our community.

Now, we have an opportunity to help out Richard and his wife, Shah Janelle.

It is important for all of us to come together and support our own.

Click Here to learn more and order your tickets.

I want to thank those who have already stepped up to be a part of this event:

World Cafe Live at the Queen is donating the space for the event.

Parcels Inc is covering the printing costs.

I hope to see you on the 26th as we show our friends how much we appreciate and support them.

Marty

Wilmington Celebrates St. Patrick's Day

Hundreds of people came out to Downtown Wilmington to celebrate Irish heritage Saturday.

Men, women, and children were entertained throughout the afternoon by dancers, bagpipers, classic cars, and more.

I am proud of our Irish community and appreciate all who became Irish on Saturday!

Marty

Wilmington is the place for love

This coming Sunday is Valentine's Day - for some of us, that means it's time to start planning something special for that someone special in our life.

Fortunately, several places in Downtown Wilmington are providing plenty of opportunities for us.

I encourage you to take a look at all of the events listed below and get your tickets and reservations all set.

From all of us at Downtown Visions, Happy Valentine's Day!

Marty

Valentine's Day Partner Yoga

 FLYOGI has announced a super exciting Valentine's Day treat special!

This Yoga event is only $35 per couple! Please sign up at Flyogionline@gmail.com while they're spots available.

Click Here to learn more about Flyogi

Valentine Specials at Ernest & Scott and Chelsea Tavern

Ernest & Scott and Chelsea Tavern are both running great specials - 4 course meals for $85 per couple.

Click Here to learn more.

Couples Game Night - Friday, Feb. 12

Have a pre Valentine's Day date with your spouse with a twist! Enjoy games, food, shopping, prizes and more all in the same night to prepare you for the day of love or just a fun night out of you don't celebrate.

Each couple will receive a three course Olive Garden meal, $45 shopping credit for the night, games, prizes, and more! 

$45 per couple

Click Here for more details and to get your tickets.

Valentine's Day Special at La Fia

La Fia's Valentine's Day special features a four course meal for $60 - but you'll want to get your reservations in right away.

Click Here for the menu.

Click Here to make a reservation.

Melomanie Valentine's Day Concert

Calling all lovers & MUSIC lovers: Share a unique musicial Valentine with us! A Special Valentine's Day Collaboration with The Delaware Contemporary. 

Mélomanie Wilmington Series: Valentine's Day Concert
The Delaware Contemporary, 200 S. Madison Street * Wilmington, DE 19801. 

Featuring guest artist * Priscilla Herreid, oboe. Repertoire inlcudes "The Nobility of Women" * Kile Smith; "Quartet in G Major" (from Tafelmusik) * Georg Philipp Telemann; "Sonata in G Major" for oboe & basso continuo * Louis-Antoine Dornel & "Two Interludes" for flute, violin & harpsichord * Jacques Ibert

Tickets $20 adults * $15 students & seniors * Youth through age 15 free.

Click Here for more information.

Singer Songwriter Showcase at World Cafe Live at the Queen

Each month, Gable Music Ventures brings together a group of impressive Singer Songwriters to entertain and inspire audiences at World Cafe Live at the Queen.

This Friday evening, you don't want to miss this lineup.

Click Here for more information and to get your tickets.

Battle of the Sexes Comedy Night Thursday at The Baby Grand

Liberty Comedy brings you Battle of the Sexes Comedy Night starring hilarious stand-up comedians from late-night TV. 2 Men, 2 women, 1 each single & married. Pre-celebrate Valentine's Day (or don't!) with tales of love and not-love, bad dinners and good dates, broken cars and unbroken dreams.

Starring Adrienne Iapalucci from The Late Show with David Letterman, Ophira Eisenberg from The Late, Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Comedy Central & NPR, Mike Burton has been the fill-in warm-up guy for daytime shows Rachel Ray and The View and Shaun Eli from The Joey Reynolds Show.

Click Here for more information and to order your tickets.