June 5th, 2014

The Delaware Arts Alliance, Arts, Education, State of Delaware, Arts Advocacy Events, Possum Point Players, Monday, June 9th, Opera Delaware, Monday, June 23rd, Wilmington, Delaware

“Art is when you hear a knocking from your soul….and you answer.”  terri guillemets

The Delaware Arts Alliance (DAA) is the unifying voice for the arts and arts education throughout the state, advocating for the central role of the arts in advancing dynamic communities and a creative citizenry.

In its first 3 years, the Alliance has made presentations to the Joint Finance Committee of the Delaware legislature, hosted speaking events, and organized advocacy programs throughout Delaware.

In January 2014, DAA launched its Free Individual Membership plan with the goal of increasing membership to 500 by December 2014.  For more information, and to find out what DAA is all about, please visit http://www.delawareartsalliance.org.

ARTS ADVOCACY EVENTS

Monday, June 9th – Arts Rendezvous in Sussex County at Possum Point Players, http://www.possumpointplayers.org located at 441 Old Laurel Rd., Georgetown, is the first in a series of DAA learning and networking events for Kent, New Castle, and Sussex Counties.  The programs will educated and engage the arts community in all three counties about impactful arts advocy, and will facilitate the creation of a strong base of advocates through DAA’s Free Individual Membership Campaign.

Arts Rendezvous in Sussex County will start at 4:30 p.m. $5.00 for DAA members and $10 for future members, payable at the door.  Light fare will be served and advance reservations are recommended.  Please rsvp to nmercado@delawareartsalliance.org.

Liane Hansen, former Senior Host of NPR’s Weekend Edition Sunday and DAA member, will be the Arts Rendezvous in Sussex County spokesperson and convener.  A resident of Sussex County, she is active in the theatre community, performing at Clear Space Theatre Company.

Ann Marie Miller, Executive Director of ArtPrideNJ, will be the event speaker.  Prior to joining ArtPride in 1995, Ms. Miller served as Director of Development at McCarter Theatre, a Tony-award winning regional theatre and performing arts center.  She has over 30 years of experience as an arts manager…she will consider, “How to be an effective arts advocate; the New Jersey experience”.

Monday, June 23rd – Arts Rendezvous in New Castle County at Opera Delaware, http://www.operade.org located at 4 South Poplar Street in Wilmington, is the second in the series of DAA learning and networking events for our 3 counties.  It will start at 4:30 p.m. and light fare will be served.  Advance reservations are recommended and you may do so my emailing nmercado@delawareartsalliance.org.  $5 for DAA members and $10 for future members, payable at the door.

John Schratwieser, Executive Director of Maryland Citizens for the Arts, will be the Guest Speaker.  He will be discussing arts advocacy best practices.  He has led Maryland Citizens for the Arts since June 2010 and has more than 20 years of experience in the field of arts and non-profit management.  For the last 5 years he was Executive Director at the Prince Theatre Foundation in Chestertown on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.  He previously worked at Lincoln Center Theatre in New York and Signature Theatre in Arlington, Virginia.  John received a B.A. from Fairfield University in 1991, and an M.P.A. from The George Washington University in 2005.  He has performed, as an actor and singer, for most of his life, rounding out his understanding of, and affinity for, arts organizations of all shapes and sizes.

For further information, please contact Lynn Calder at lcalder@delawareartsalliance.org or call 302-425-5500, Ext. 103.

Have a great day!!

April 18th, 2014

Destination? Delaware Beaches, Southern Delaware, Events, Friday, 4/18, Kite Festival, Saturday, 4/20, Alley-Oop Egg Scoop, Easter Egg Hunt Canalfront Park, Georgetown Chamber Annual Easter Egg Hunt, Easter Egg Hunt The River, A Wesleyan Church

What’s Going On?

Friday, 4/18 – LEWES –  THE 46th ANNUAL GREAT DELAWARE KITE FESTIVAL – Cape Henlopen State Park in Lewes – Registration will be at 9:30 a.m. and the competitions will begin at 10:30 a.m.  I should be warmer by then.  No entry fee for competitors.  Three age categories.  No charge to watch, but enrance fees willl apply when entering the Park which will be collected at the entrance.  $4/car for Delaware license cars and $8/car for out of state tags.  The Jolly Trolley will transport spectators at not cost to the competition field from the state park’s beach parking lot.  Handicap parking is available at the Seaside Nature Center parking lot.    Don’t have a kite but want to participate?  Kids’ Ketch and Rehoboth Toy & Kite Company will be on site selling a wide variety of kites.  You can practice ahead of the competition at 10 a.m.  There will food vendors, a face painter, and community organizations.  More info?  Please visit http://www.leweschamber.com/event/great-delaware-kite-festival.

EASTER EGG HUNTS

Saturday, 4/19 – DEWEY BEACH –  6th ANNUAL ALLEY-OOP EGG SCOOP – New Orleans Street.  $3.00 online, but $4.00 on Saturday.  Ages 5 and under at 10 a.m., ages 6 – 8 at 11 a.m., and ages 9 – 11 at noon.  To register online, please do so at http://www.eventbrite.com, or visit the store at 2000 Coastal Highway in Dewey.  Tel. 302-227-7087.  Website?  http://www.alleyoopskim.com.  Note:  Please arrive early for parking and check-in.

Saturday, 4/19 – LEWES – EASTER EGG HUNT CANALFRONT PARK – Front Street in Lewes.  Photos with the Easter Bunny at 10 a.m.  Hunt begins at 11 a.m.  $5/child.  Reserve your space online at http://lewescanalfrontpark.org.  There will be face painting, balloon artists, music.  Hidden Eggs! Treats!, Surprises!

Saturday, 4/19 – GEORGETOWN CHAMBER ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT – Location?  Nutter Marvel Carriage Museum, 510 S Bedford Street in Georgetown.  Tel. 302-856-1544.  11 a.m. until 1 p.m.  Various age categories with up to 12 years old.  Over 7,000 candy filled eggs will be hidden n the Museum grounds.  In addition to the free egg hunts, for $3 kids can enjoy unlimited bounces on the moon bounce, the clown magician, train rides on Georgetown’s Lil Toot, and face painting.  Pictures taken with the Easter Bunny are $5.  Food and refreshments will be available for purchase.  Visit http://www.georgetowncoc.com.

Sunday, 4/20 – FRANKFURT –  EASTER EGG HUNT – THE RIVER, A WESLEYAN CHURCH.  Location?  35175 Roxana Rd, Frankford, DE 19945. Moms and Dads enjoy the 10:30 service while the kids have fun with their volunteer staff.  Special Prize Eggs will be sponsored by the Clayton Theater, Millsboro Bowling Alley and Midcoast Gymnastics.

Have a great day!!