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Wilmington, Delaware
Wilmington, DE
"A Place to Be Somebody" ~ Population: 72,664

  
ENTERTAINMENT & EVENTS
Special Events

Yuletide at Winterthur 5105 Kennett Pike (Route 52), Winterthur, DE 19735, Located at the Winterthur Museum Garden & Library, A memorial occasion since 1978, this popular annual event lasts from November to January and features Winterthur decked out for the holidays in pre-World War II splendor. A "traditional" holiday feast, featuring boar's head, peacock pie and wassail, is part of the occasion, as well as winter holidays that were celebrated in early America, such as an 18th century Twelfth Night party. This year, Yuletide at Winterthur will take place November 22, 2008 - January 4, 2009., 302-888-4600

Christmas at Eleutherian Mills Located at the Hagley Museum, Eleutherian Mills, the 1803 Georgian style estate E. I. du Pont built for his family, will be trimmed for the holidays in a combination of styles from both the 19th and 20th centuries during this annual holiday event that lasts from late November to early January. , 302-658-2400

Invention Convention Route 52 and 141, Wilmington, DE 19807, Located in the Hagley Museum, Aspiring inventors gather at this annual event that features hands-on, family-oriented activities, all related to engineering, science, and invention; entertaining science shows are also on the program each day., 302-658-2400


Cinema

Cinemark Movies 10 1796 West Newport Pike, Wilmington, DE 19804, Eagleridge Shopping Center, Office phone: 302-994-7280, 302-994-7075

Regal Brandywine Town Center 16 Naamans Road and Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803, Features critically-acclaimed films, alternative productions, restored classics and first-run foreign movies. , 302-479-0750


Plays & Productions

Baby Grand 818 North Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19801, Baby Grand provides a 300 seat venue for art films, music, and more., 800-374-7263

Candlelight Music Dinner Theater 2208 Millers Road, Wilmington, DE 19810, Historic Ardentown, This dinner theatre offers fine dining and musical theater entertainment., 302-475-2313

Christina Cultural Arts Center 705 North Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19801, The Christina Cultural Arts Center hosts exhibits, concerts, and special events., 302-652-0101

City Theater Company 818 North Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19801, Works of contemporary theater are produced by the City Theatre Company., 302-658-7897

Delaware Children's Theater 1014 Delaware Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19806, Classics are presented in a century-old theater house., 302-655-1014

Delaware Theater Company 200 Water Street, Wilmington, DE 19801, Brandywine Valley, This Delaware Theatre Company presents a season of classical and contemporary theater annually., 302-594-1100

Delaware Symphony Orchestra 818 North Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19801, A full season of classical and pops concerts are held at the Grand Opera House., 302-656-7442

First State Ballet Theater 641 West Newport Pike, Wilmington, DE 19804, Classical and contemporary dance is presented throughout Delaware and nearby states., 302-633-1577

Grand Opera House 818 North Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19801, The Grand Opera House hosts a year-round program of classical concerts., 800-374-7263

Opera Delaware 818 North Market Street, Wilmington, DE 19801, Wilmington is home to Opera Delaware, one of the oldest opera companies in the nation., 800-374-7263

DuPont Theatre, The Tenth and Market, Wilmington, DE 19801, Located in the DuPont Building, The DuPont Theatre is the oldest continuously operating theatre in the nation. The brightest stars of stage and screen have lit the Wilmington sky and graced the lovely Victorian stage since 1913. Known to residents of Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Maryland as "Delaware's Broadway Experience," The Playhouse presents an outstanding six-show Broadway Series, and their acclaimed Children's Series entertains and inspires more than 30,000 children per year. , 302-656-4401, 800-338-0881

Wilmington Drama League 10 West Lea Boulevard, Wilmington, DE 19802, Since 1933, this community theater has been offering exciting theatrical events and performances. Call to see what is currently being played., 302-764-1172

Wilmington Music School Concert Hall 4101 Washington Street, Wilmington, DE 19802, Professional and student artist perform classical, jazz, and alternative music programs. The concerts run from October through May. Call to see what's happening., 302-762-1132


Arts & Crafts Shows

Victor Letonoff 1707 North Lincoln Street, Wilmington, DE 19801, Carspecken-Scott Gallery, Victor Letonoff features small oil still life paintings. , 302-655-7173


Sporting Events

Wilmington Blue Rocks 801 South Madison Street, Wilmington, DE 19801, The Blue Rocks are a Class A professional baseball team in Wilmington and are the affiliate of the Kansas City Royals. Call or check web site for game schedules., 302-888-2015


Tours

My World Travel 100 Route 202, Wilmington, DE 19317, Located Between Wilmington and West Chester, PA, My World Travel is a member of the American Society of Travel Agents, National Tour Association. They specialize in leisure travel, cruises, and group travel. , 610-358-3744


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