September 4th, 2012
Delaware Charitable Music, Inc. (DCM) has finalized the sizzling lineup for Fall Into Jazz III, the organization’s annual music event, which will occur this coming Saturday, September 8th, beginning at 8:00 p.m. at the Schwartz Center for the Arts. Address? 226 St. State St., Dover, DE 19903. Website? http://www.schwartzcenter.com/otherevents.shtml.
Headlining this event will be the sensational saxophonist Jessy J. With her sizzling mix of hot beats, Latin and samba rhythms, instantly captivating melodies and model looks, Jessy J has received high critical acclaim from internationally respected Jazz publications and aficionados across the board. Fueled by sultry saxophone playing, her potent and unmistakable talent proves her much more than just another pretty face. Never is this more perceptible than on her new album “Hot Sauce” which offers an extraordinary and seemingly effortless mix of Latin influences and mainstream Jazz. She has worked diligently to achieve recognition for her finely honed chops, songwriting skills and a strong sense of originality.
Born in Portland, Oregon, she’s played the saxophone for over 20 years. An accomplished singer and dancer, she sang background vocals for Michael Bolton, played with the Henry Mancini Jazz Orchestra and performed in the off-Broadway production of Blast! She has also completed studio work with such greats as Michael Buble, Seal, the Temptations, Jessica Simpson, Michael Bolton, and Mexico’s pop diva Gloria Trevi.
Rounding this event is the return of the remarkable Kim Waters, one of the top five jazz instrumentalists in the world. His repertoire includes traditional and contemporary jazz, soul and R & B. With a string of #1 Smooth Jazz radio hits and 20 years at the top of the Billboard Contemporary Jazz charts, saxophonist Kim Waters is adored by his legions of fans.
A true Smooth Jazz superstar, Waters thrives on live performance and he appreciatively gives his captive audience his musical all. According to the Washington Post, “Waters has a flair for composing seductive melodies. He is like a romantic pied piper out on a long evening stroll”. Heralded as “simply one of the planet’s best saxophonist” by Jazz Times Magazine, Kim Waters has built an impressive and enviable career giving his fans what they want.
Recognizing the impact of the economy on arts programming in public schools, DCM has committed its efforts to the support of quality music education and performance through the production of events that attempt to preserve American music traditions. It is a mission of Delaware Charitable Music to create opportunities for young musicians to interact with each other and to be able to work with and observe music professionals in order to provide continuity between the generations and to be able to pass on musical traditions.
To order tickets for this important event, please call the Schwartz Center Box Office at 302-678-5152, Monday-Friday from 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Or, visit the above mentioned website. Standard tickets are $35 each. Premium tickets are $45 and include a Pre-Concert Meet and Greet. Featured performers at the cocktail party will be 12 year old jazz trumpet wunderkind, Geoff Gallante with special guests Joe Wilford on guitar, Tom Baione on bass and the soulful sound of outstanding young vocalist, Alexis Baione.
More info? http://www.demusic.org.
Contact: Sydney Arzt, Delaware Charitable Music, Inc., 302-245-8292. E-mail artsinfo.sydney@gmail.com
May 24th, 2012
House on the Shore, 1981 by Edward Grant, Oil on Canvass
I am sure some of you, especially, my friends would like to ask me why am I writing a post on Dover when I should be concentrating at the Delaware Beaches. After all, opening the 2012 Summer Season, should be the most important post; where to go, what to do, where to eat, etc. etc. I’ll get there, don’t worry. In the meantime, let me tell you about Dover. Yes, our state’s Capital.
I thought I have found the neatest museum. Come to think of it, the museum is 20 years old. It is called the Biggs Museum of American Art. In order to get there, you might want to know a few facts about Dover, Delaware.
I know, that DuPont Highway is not very pretty; one fast food place after another. It is incredible how many. Years ago a by-pass was built so in reality unless you have business to do in Dover, you probably will not even stop. Hopefully, this might entice you to give it a second look.
Dover was founded in 1683. If you go a few streets back you will find The Green, right in the Capital Complex & Historic District. It is a central square and was the location of many rallies, troop reviews and patriotic events. It is the heart of the Historic District and the location of the Delaware Supreme Court and the Kent County Courthouse.
The Green
Dover is the home of the Dover Air Force Base. It is also the U.S. military’s only mortuary in the continental U.S., which accepts and processes the remains of soldiers killed in battle.
A company named ILC Dover, just a few miles south, in the area known as Frederica, has been the producer of fabrics for military and aerospace uses.
NASCAR Races are held at Dover International Speedway, home of the Monster Mile.
At Dover Downs Hotel & Casino, you will find gambling and harness racing, both simulcast and live.
Dover is the only State Capital in the United States with a volunteer Fire Department.
The list goes on an on with various museums, universities, parks, and rivers in the area.
I had to get something notarized and it had to be in Dover. Long story; boring. As I was coming out of the building I look and saw the museum. It is called the Biggs Museum of American Art. It is located at 406 Federal Street, Dover, DE 19901. Tel. 302-674-2111. Website? www.biggsmuseum.org. You can find it on Facebook, as well.
The Biggs Museum of American Art opened in 1993. It was founded to display the art collection of its founder, Sewell C. Biggs. It is one of many sites within the First State Heritage Park, which is in downtown Dover, in the historic district. The First State Heritage Park is Delaware’s first urban “park without boundaries” linking historic and cultural sites in the city that has been the seat of state government since 1777. There is a Welcome Center at 121 Duke of York Street, where you can get more information.
From the Delaware Beach Resorts all you have to do is take Route 1 North towards Dover. Make a slight left at Clapman Rd. Continue on to South State St. into Dover. Make a right at North Street. Museum is located on the right at the first stop sign. It will probably take you about 45 minutes.
Admission to the museum is free for all ages. There might be fees for special events, programs and workshops, though.
It is an easy museum to navigate. Relaxing too. You can explore the permanent collections. American paintings collections, art forms as sculptures and images by Brandywine School illustrator, Frank E. Schoonover. The furniture by early American cabinetmakers is gorgeous. The Museum’s Delaware Silver Study Center holds one of the finest collections of regional silver in the country.
Until June 24th a very important exhibit is presently at the Museum. It is called Jewels of the Generations. It is the Legacy of the Loockerman and Bradford Family of Dover. Vincent Loockerman died in 1785. From what I read, it is said that he was probably Dover’s single largest land owner and collector of Delaware and Philadelphia made furniture of the 18th century. His family has added over the years to that collection. The Museum’s founder, Sewell C. Biggs, was a collector and admirer of the objects accumulated by Vincent Loockerman. The exhibit, on loan, also has early American clothing, Victorian jewelry, American and European silver, American portraits, and Delaware and Philadelphia furniture.
This is a very active Museum. The Children’s Sewell’s Studio is a public interactive art studio. It is used for lectures, workshops, birthday parties and meetings.
The 2 rifles caught my attention. They were Kentucky rifles; examples of where we get the term “lock, stock and barrel”. All the pieces were made separately before being assembled into a rifle. They were made in Berks County, PA. ca 1830 and 1800.
These caught my attention, as well. The miniature Chest of Drawers, probably made in Delaware, painted wood. Late 19th or early 20th century. The Blanket Chest also from Delaware is painted yellow pine. Ca 1790-1810. And, the botton is also a Blanket Chest, CA 1800-1825, painted poplar and made in Sussex County.
This picture shows a staircase, ca 1850 made in cast iron, probably in Philadelphia. It is original to the Museum. This part of the Museum was used as a Delaware State Office building in the 19th century.
In this particular Gallery every painting was made by Frank E. Schoonover, many of them as illustrations for books like Robin Hood and King Arthur and His Knights. It is painted in red because that’s the color that he included in all of his paintings.
Delaware by Hand (DBH) is the brand of the artist and artisan members of the Biggs Museum of American Art. This coming Saturday, 5/26 at the Zwaanendael Park in Lewes, Delaware, it is the Member’s Day Show featuring unique and original artworks for sale, from 50 vendors. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission.
Their website is www.delawarebyhand.org.
There is also a Retail Gallery at the Biggs Museum which opens Tuesdays through Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Saturdays from 1:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. It features a rotating selection of arts and fine crafts by DBH artist member of the Biggs.
Please check the website, www.biggsmuseum.org, for events, tickets, and information, like First Friday, which will be on June 1st where there will be a Delaware by Hand Trunk Show from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Biggs.
On Saturday, 6/9 Winescapes: Unplugged and Uncorked with Paul Cullen from 5 to 7 p.m. An evening of contemporary jazz. $35.
This is one of those jewels that are found just in your backyard….too crowded at the beach? Then head north. Just 45 minutes away.
They have a beautiful collection of Tall Clocks, as well.
Note: Information for this post was taken from Wikipedia, and Biggs Museum of American Art.
Have a good one!!
August 17th, 2010
Independently owned; yes that is a good feeling. New signs with new colors, yellow and blue, are up showing its new name, Delaware Realty.
The real estate broker at the head of this company is Richard L. Bryan (Dick). The address is 117 Savannah Rd., Lewes, DE 19958. The telephone numbers are 302-645-6100, 645-7100 and 800-244-2501. Dick’s e-mail address is rbryan@dmv.com and his tel. is 302-645-4800.
Dick was originally associated with Re/Max for over 20 years; now it is time to be on his own. The association with a national firm is very helpful, don’t get me wrong, but Dick is a native of the area and one of those people that I have mentioned in the past that has a love for the conservation of Lewes, as a town. You know, the ones that when they are describing the true gem that Lewes is, you can feel the emotions in their words. I know him personally so believe me when I tell you that he does feel this way.
He has over a dozen agents, and by the way, a lot of them are locals and natives and all have that same appreciation for the area we all live in.
Delaware Realty has residential and commercial listings throughout Sussex County and Kent County. It is also a member of the Kent and Sussex County Boards of Realtors.
Dick became an auctioneer this year having attended the best school in the country for this purpose, Nashville Auction School. His auction services are available for residential and commercial real estate.
I am happy for the new ventures pursued by my friends. It’s exciting!!
Talk to you later…you know I will…
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