Downtown Visions released the Downtown Wilmington App, a one stop shop for all the happenings in Downtown Wilmington, DE.
Our friend, Richard Raw, consistently pours himself into the local community, provides quality entertainment, and mentors young people throughout the city.
The week of June 4-11 is Richard Raw Week, with concerts, block parties, film screenings, and more planned throughout the week.
I hope you will bring your family and friends out to these great community events.
Critics and audiences are amazed at what they're hearing and experiencing in Wilmington thanks to OperaDelaware.
Anne Midgette, classical music critic for the Washington Post, had this to say about OperaDelaware's production of Amleto:
Opera Delaware mounted a solid production of “Amleto” (by E. Loren Meeker) with generic medieval costumes and an outstanding cast far better than many I’ve heard from companies with 20 times the funds. Throw in Barrese’s terrific conducting, and “Amleto” is not only a success story but an inspiration
Click Here for the full review
Philly.com Classical Music Critic David Patrick Stearns wrote this:
It's a smart cast. And the singers and the creative team alike say this operatic Hamlet needs no apologies.
Christine Facciolo with WHYY's Newsworks writes:
More than 500 patrons are coming from beyond a 30-mile radius—the company is hoping to attract 1,000—including one devotee who will ride his motorcycle down from Canada to attend a matinee. The company has also attracted more than 800 new patrons.
Gail Obenreder with the News Journal had this to say:
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, has stormed gloriously into downtown Wilmington.
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The unwavering vision of OperaDelaware General Director Brendan Cooke and his staff – as well as the passion of conductor Anthony Barrese to revive “Amleto” – have led this old-yet-new work to Wilmington, resulting in a riveting and unforgettable evening.
The story behind this opera is fascinating - take a look at this:
I am so proud of the work being done by Brendan Cooke and the whole team at OperaDelaware. Downtown Wilmington is simply the place to be for arts and culture.
P.S. To learn more about this incredible organization (and to get tickets to an upcoming performance), click here.
Jimmy Hackett of Leo & Jimmy's inspired and encouraged many of us in Downtown Wilmington. His passing last December came a s a shock to many of us - and we miss his energy and his infectious smile.
In honor of Jimmy, we now have a plaque on Market Street and our friends at The Grand have named the lounge area at the Baby Grand "The Jimmy Hackett Lounge.
Our friends at Channel 6 captured some great video of the opening of this season's Farmer's Market on Rodney Square:
Join us & Mayor Dennis P. Williams for the officla grand opening of the 2016 season of the Downtown Wilmington Farmers Market at Rodney Square on May 18, 2016! This year at the market we are featuring several new food trucks including Outlandish Food truck, I Don’t Give A Fork, Brunch Box and Tyler’s Water Ice. We are also excited about the new Café Tables and Chairs. Other new vendors include Lionheart Coffee, World Café Live and L&D Fine Art. Also enjoy music by Tony Mowen!
The Farmer's Market begins on May 4th and operate every Wednesday, rain or shine, through October 26th from 10:00 AM. until 2:00 PM, except for June 22nd for the Jazz Fest
The Downtown Wilmington Farmers market opens for business everyWednesday in beautiful Rodney Square, between 10th & 11th Streets and Market & King Streets. Centrally located, Rodney Square has been the center of great events such as the annual Clifford Brown Jazz Festival and First Night Wilmington and is the perfect setting for the Farmers Market. The Square comes to life each Wednesday beneath the statue of Caesar Rodney, for whom the park is named. The Farmers Market offers an array of the freshest local produce, plants, herbs and cut flowers.
The Market also offers a large assortment of beautiful handmade and other items, including arts and crafts, unique jewelry and delicious home baked goods. Stroll the Square and then relax under an umbrella at one the many café tables. Enjoy a delicious breakfast or lunch while listening to a variety of free live entertainment.
