Mark Rudinoff, art teacher for Smyrna Middle School, earned first place in the Professional category of artwork in the first-ever Delaware State Employee Exhibition and Contest for his Bob Marley-inspired painting.
New York comedian Demetri Martin, best known for his Comedy Central show, “Important Things with Demetri Martin,” will bring a handful of jokes to the DuPont Theatre.
As seen on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent,” New Jersey ventriloquist John Pizzi will debut his crew of “politically incorrect” dummies at the Everett Theatre.
New York’s 3PX Productions is holding a casting call for a pregnant mother and pregnant daughter, who are 18 or older, for a new documentary series to air on a major cable TV network. The documentary, currently a working title under the name: “Pregnant Mothers Pregnant Daughters,” will focus on the funny and complicated moments during both the mother and daughter’s life, from their pregnancy to childbirth. The show could air as early as fall.
Loosely inspired by the wonderful party scene referenced in Charles Dickens’ beloved novel, “A Christmas Carol,” the Ardensingers will unveil an extended take on the event in their musical production: “Fezziwig’s Christmas Party”.
The holiday season has officially arrived now that Santa sightings are a regular occurrence. With such a busy season ahead, it made sense to file upcoming holiday events by date and put them all in calendar for easy planning. Enjoy!
Boredom won’t be an option in the coming weeks, since the Smyrna Opera House will host four surefire events that will tickle your fancy.
In 2001, Smyrna’s Jeff Griffin (also known as the “Halloween Guy”) decided to scare the community out of the goodness of his own heart, frightening both kids and adults who toured his very first, and very free, homemade haunted house. Now at 24 years old, and nine free haunted house tours later, Jeff’s teenage ambition has followed him into adulthood, where he’ll host his most epic haunted house tour yet.
To many people the term “graffiti” is a nasty little word that bears a diabolical connation. Jordan Sinclair, 12, was guilty of sharing negative feelings towards graffiti, saying, “Graffiti… I look at it on the streets and I don’t like it.” But that was until he realized there are legal and positive ways to use the craft.
Emmy Award-winning comedian Wanda Sykes has brought her clever and uncompromising stand-up act everywhere, including: the big screen, the White House Correspondents’ Association annual dinner and on “The Tonight Show With Jay Leno.” Wednesday night she’ll bring her punch lines to The Grand for another no-holds barred performance.
Revered as both the “Queen of Gospel Music” and the “First Lady of Gospel,” the 11-time Grammy Award-winning singer Shirley Caesar will bring her heavenly sound to The Grand for an unforgettable night of heartwarming tunes.
David Ferrell, four-time nominee for Comedian of the Year by the Inspirational Country Music Association, will bring his act to the Smyrna Opera House for a belly-aching night of laughs this Saturday.
Wilmington photographer Alessandra “Nicole” Stokley, formerly of Smyrna, will exhibit photos she snapped in Lower Manhattan on Sept. 11, 2001, to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the World Trade Center attack.
Regional band Runaway Train is making the most of its members, including Bobbi Fisher of Smyrna. With three songwriters and vocalists, one banjo, a mandolin and a cigar box guitar, the group is making headway in the original music scene with its heartfelt country and Americana.
American Legion Ambulance Service Station 64 will host their annual car show on Saturday to raise funds for a new station and additional rescue trucks.
Smyrna husband-and-wife gospel duo, the Walking Miracle, will sing tunes of hope at a free concert on July 23.
The Biggs Museum in Dover hosted the inaugrual "Hair Affair" competition and fashion show Sunday, April 10.
Joe Mathieu has illustrated more than 100 children’s books and has created thousands of illustrations for Sesame Street books and other products.
Nothing kills the mood before a show like a clunky cell phone announcement or fundraising pitch from the stage.
Five questions with Femke Hiemstra about "Rock Candy," her lovely and surreal book of collected art.
