June 5th, 2014
“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 2nd, 2010
I took off with Paula last Monday and we drove, north, in the State of Delaware. Thank God I went with her because she is a native of the State and knows the ins and outs of all roads in the state, especially Wilmington and adjacent towns.
One store that I have been meaning to visit is called Everything but The Kitchen Sink. I have been on their e-mail list since last year when I saw that they were offering a gluten free cooking class.
When I started this blog, I really wanted to visit the places I was going to be blogging about. It is the only way to really express my honest opinion. It, definitely, is my judgment.
The Kitchen Sink offers a unique shopping experience. It is one of those must stop shops for everything; the store lives up to its name.
The Kitchen Sink is located at 425 Hockessin Corner, Hockessin, DE 19707. The Tels. are 302-239-7066, or 800 731-7066. The website is www.thekitchensink.com. The owner is Missy Lickle, but I did not meet her. I met Suzanne Edgar, who is the Manager. I told her that I wanted to write about the store and she graciously told me I could wander around and take pictures, as well.
The Kitchen Sink is in the Brandywine Valley, minutes away from Centreville, Greenville, Winterthur and Longwood Gardens. This area is called Hockessin and even though it is a little bit of a trip for us here at the Delaware Beaches, it is not a bad drive and definitely, a change of scenery. Driving time is about 1 hour and 45 minutes. Hockessin is in New Castle County, Delaware and its chief industry is mushroom farming.
The Kitchen Sink opened in 1977, when its owners purchased an old hardware store that had stoned walled bins for grain and coal storage. Since those days the store has grown both in size and popularity. It has a second floor loft, where railcars were onced winced up to dump the coal below.
The store looks beautiful. On the first floor you will find the bridal and gift registry; beautiful china, crystal, silverware. Not only for the bride, but for yourself, as well. Crisp linens for the table, kitchen gadgets; everything you can imagine to prepare a fabulous meal.
On this first floor, it is also where you will find their “kitchen”. Yes, they offer cooking classes. The second cooking class will be Monday, April 12th at 6:00 p.m. and the cost will be $60.00. Please call the above telephone number to reserve your spot. This class will be Journey to Asia, which will include exotic dishes made just for you by their local chef, Nanek Oei, who is back from Indonesia. The menu for that class will consist of Pumpkin & Coconut Milk Soup, Crab Meat Fried Rice and Crispy Wontons with Ground Pork and for dessert you will learn to make Tapioca Pears with Bananas in Coconut Milk. Please check the website above mentioned because you will be able to see what a beautiful website they have and read about their story. A schedule of cooking classes and events is also posted on the website.
On Thursday, 4/8 from 10 to 6 p.m., Friday, 4/9 from 10 to 5 p.m. and on Saturday, 4/10 from 10 to 3 p.m. there will be a Silver Restoration Event. You may bring your silver for a free estimate on repairs. Silver, brass, copper, pewter, nickel and gold are all professionally restored. More info? Please call 302-239-7066.
On the second floor of this special store is a corner just for children. You will find Christening dresses, silver baby cups, stuffed animals, puzzles, games and wind-up toys.
Another corner will be one designated for personalized stationery. A wide selection for every occasion. An InScribe calligraphy machine will be able to turn an ordinary invitation to an extraordinary and unforgettable one.
The Bed and Bath coner is especially popular at this time of the year since a bedding sale is under progress until 4/3. Pamper yourself with a soothing sachet, slippers, or an elegant pillow. Or, maybe fine soaps, lotions and body oils.
Looking for garden gadgets, pottery and whimsicals for your yard? It is also found upstairs, at the Kitchen Sink.
So many beautiful things for the home. A wide assortment of rugs were hanging from the railings.
So, if you are looking for something special or just a relaxing way to spend a day, visit this store. You will definitely find something to lift your spirits here; indulge, spoil.
Have a great Easter Week-end!! Enjoy the weather…Talk to you later…
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