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Wilmington Events

Use this calendar to find out about the many exciting happenings taking place in the City of Wilmington--you will never again have a reason to say, "there's nothing to do!"

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Arts
When: 6/28/2008 to 9/21/2008 (All day event)
Where: Delaware Art Museum
2301 Kentmere Pkwy. (View Map)
Wilmington, DE
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(302) 571-9590
This exhibition features 52 one-of-a-kind sculptural chairs created by Garry Knox Bennett, one of the foremost contemporary studio furniture makers in America. Inspired by well-known furniture designers and architects such as Frank Lloyd Wright, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, George Nakashima, and Gerrit Rietveld, Bennett’s wit and imagination come to life with such chairs as Wiggle Wright and Great Granny Rietveld.
When: 6/6/2008 to 9/21/2008 (All day event)
Where: Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts
200 S. Madison St. (View Map)
Wilmington, DE
(302) 656-6466
Philadelphia Collects: Works on Paper gives the public a glimpse of the Philadelphia collecting landscape. The exhibition provides an intriguing look into a world of collecting that reflects a range of foci, with works from collectors who concentrate on Philadelphia artists, to those who collect works by artists of color, to those who collect only modern masters. Works by Dave Hockney, Jasper Johns, Chuck Close, Astrid Bowlby, Frank Stella, Andy Warhol, & more.
General
When: 9/10/2008 (Time: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM)
Where: Delaware Center for Horticulture
1810 N. DuPont St. (View Map)
Wilmington, DE
(302) 658-6262
Join other volunteers for a fun evening dedicated to caring for Wilmington’s street trees. Tools will be supplied, but bring gloves and loppers if you have them. Volunteers will be contacted with specific location to assemble. Please pre-register with Nick Lodsun at ext. 113 or email him at nlodsun@dehort.org.
When: 9/13/2008 (Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
Where: Delaware Center for Horticulture
1810 N. DuPont St. (View Map)
Wilmington, DE
(302) 658-6262
Share the excitement as the winners in the 26th annual Wilmington City Gardens Contest are announced. Photos of the winning gardens will be shown and prizes distributed in multiple categories. All contestants and judges are especially encouraged to attend. Refreshments will be served.
When: 9/14/2008 (Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
Where: Delaware Museum of Natural History
4840 Kennett Pike (View Map)
Wilmington, DE
(302) 658-9111
A wine and beer tasting festival with fine wine, specialty beer, delicious cuisine, live music, and silent auction, all to benefit the Museum.
When: 9/14/2008 (Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
Where: Hagley Museum
298 Buck Road East (View Map)
Wilmington, DE
(302) 658-2400
Browse through more than 600 antique and restored cars that date from the early nineteen-hundreds to the nineteen-eighties. The show features vehicle parades, motoring music, video and go cart racing, and a festival food court. Activities are on Hagley’s upper property. Adults $7, Children 6-14 $4. Free for members. Parking will be in the Barley Mill Plaza.
When: 5/9/2008 to 10/8/2008 (All day event)
Where: Riverfront
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Wilmington, DE
(302) 530-5069
The Riverfront Wilmington River Taxi is now operating on a regular schedule for the 2008 season. The 36 passenger boat offers daily trips, private cruises, wine cruises and family nights along the Christina River. The River Taxi can be boarded at any one of the following dock locations: Dravo Plaza, Overlook Pavilion, Riverfront Market, Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park and Kalmar Nyckel Foundation. The cost is $5 for Adults and $3 for Children.
When: 6/25/2008 to 10/8/2008 (Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM)
Where: Riverfront
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Wilmington, DE
(302) 530-5069
Wednesday’s on the Water will provide a one hour cruise with wine tasting and entertainment along the Christina River. Cost is $15 per person. Cruise Times: 6:00pm-7:00pm, 7:00pm-8:00pm, and 8:00pm-9:00pm. Reservations are accepted and passengers must be 21 years old.
When: 9/15/2008 to 9/20/2008 (All day event)
Where: Riverfront Wilmington
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Wilmington, DE
(302) 594-1400
St. Hedwig Parish present the 52nd annual Polish Festival in Wilmington. Entertainment will include Polka Bands from along the east coast, the Philly Horn Band, and carnival attractions.
Local
When: 9/10/2008 (Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM)
Where: Artisans Bank Bldg
219 West 9th Street (View Map)
Wilmington, DE
19801
Sponsor: Delaware Offices
There is an open meeting to the public to review the soon to be designated "9th Street Historic District". The meeting will be held at 219 West 9th Street Artisans Bank Bldg. Sept 10th 4:00 - 6:00 PM. Anyone interested in learning about historic tax credits, grants & to dispel the myths about historic preservation are welcome to attend. Debbie Martin & Rachel Royer will be presenting. The event is hosted by Delaware Offices.
When: 5/14/2008 to 10/29/2008 (Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM)
Where: Rodney Square
10th and Market streets (View Map)
Wilmington, DE
This year promises many new vendors with an emphasis on arts & crafts in addition to those who have made the Downtown Farmer's Market a place to return every Wednesday. New food vendors, such as Deer Head Hot Dogs and Country Road, add to the variety of food options to eat at one of our outdoor cafe tables while enjoying live entertainment. Come and enjoy all the new and exciting changes to this downtown favorite.
Performing Arts
When: 9/3/2008 to 9/24/2008 (Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM)
Where: Overlook Pavilion
Riverfront (View Map)
Wilmington, DE
(302) 425-4890
The riverfront lunch time concert series continues at the Overlook Pavilion from noon to 1:30 p.m.


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