Wilmington Renaissance Corporation

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!"

Start Date:
March 2010»
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
28123456
78910111213
14151617181920
21222324252627
28293031123
45678910
End Date:
March 2010»
SuMoTuWeThFrSa
28123456
78910111213
14151617181920
21222324252627
28293031123
45678910
Quick Date Range Selector:
Keywords:
Set options above, then:
Arts
When: 3/16/2010 (Time: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM)
Where: The Baby Grand
818 N. Market Street (View Map)
Wilmington, DE
19801
Sponsor: Delaware Division of the Arts
Michael M. Kaiser, President of The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, is stopping in Wilmington, Delaware, on March 16, 2010 during his 50-state tour to provide counsel and encouragement for arts organizations in need. The Delaware Division of the Arts and the Delaware Arts Alliance are hosting this special event and you are invited.
Local
When: 3/16/2010 (Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM)
Where: Chase Center on the Riverfront
815 Justison Street (View Map)
Wilmington, DE
19801
(302) 429-7447
The Kalmar Nyckel Foundation presents its Second Annual Lecture Series at the Chase Center on the Riverfront in keeping with its mission to preserve and promote the cultural and maritime heritage of Delaware for the education and enrichment of all. Ticket Prices for each event - $10 Pre-Registration; $15 At Door; $8 Members.
Performing Arts
When: 3/14/2010 (Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM)
Where: The Baby Grand
818 N. Market Street (View Map)
Wilmington, DE
19801
Group Friendly
(302) 652-5577
This gifted musician takes the audience on a musical journey into the tradition and future of music. His distinctive guitar style, wry humor and warm, expressive voice have made him both a legend and a lure to audiences around the world. His shows are filled with the side-splitting laughter of terrific story-telling, the sweet melancholy of ballads and the passion of gritty blues. Performance Magazine calls Tom Rush “fresh — a timeless act.” Tom’s newest album What I Know (released in 2009), his first studio recording in over 35 years is a musical quilt of original and carefully selected compositions that fully deserve “the Rush treatment.” The songs are shorn of elaborate metaphors, and placed in graceful, evocative, straightforward emotional settings. Rush’s warm baritone voice, tanned by experience, humor and melancholy, shines right through the lyrics, illuminating them from within. Tickets: $34. http://www.tomrush.com
When: 3/11/2010 (Time: 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM)
Where: The Grand
818 N. Market Street (View Map)
Wilmington, DE
19801
Group Friendly
Sponsor: Delaware Symphony Orchestra
(302) 652-5577
Andy Stein has collaborated with musicians as varied as Wynton Marsalis, Charlie Daniels and Kathie Lee Gifford. But he's best known for his regular appearances with Guy's All-Star Shoe Band, the house ensemble of Garrison Keillor's "A Prairie Home Companion." No "Prairie Home" joke show would be complete without Stein's "Knock Knock" song. He'll perform it at the Grand, as well as light classical, jazz and swing favorites. Hot swing and beautiful ballads from between the World Wars. How fit are you?
When: 3/12/2010 (Time: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM)
Where: The Grand
818 N. Market Street (View Map)
Wilmington, DE
19801
Group Friendly
(302) 652-5577
In the early 1960s, The Kingson Trio was one of the vanguard groups in the emerging folk music scene. Blending warm and precise musical talent with keen observations of American society, the Grammy-winning Kingston Trio still resonates years later with their classic folk songs (“Scotch & Soda,” “Tom Dooley,” and “Hard Ain’t It Hard”), humor, and good spirits. The current trio – Bill Zorn, George Grove, and Rick Dougherty – retain the unique sound and ambience of this iconic American group. Tickets: $27 / $30 / $34 http://www.kingstontrio.com.
When: 3/13/2010 (Time: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM)
Where: The Grand
818 N. Market Street (View Map)
Wilmington, DE
19801
Group Friendly
(302) 652-5577
These kings of Texas swing are not just your typical western dance band, they're an institution: “The most entertaining night in Texas, says The New York Post.” Since 1969, this Austin-based band has released over twenty-five albums, charting more than twenty Billboard singles and winning nine Grammy Awards along the way. Under leader Ray Benson, Asleep at the Wheel envelops roots music that is eclectic, improvisational and accessible for all audiences. Tickets: $27 / $31 / $35. http://www.asleepatthewheel.com
When: 3/14/2010 (Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
Where: The Grand
818 N. Market Street (View Map)
Wilmington, DE
19801
Group Friendly
(302) 652-5577
A rousing spectacle of Celtic music, dance, and ceremony, The Band of the Irish Guards and the Royal Regiment of Scotland continue a proud tradition of pageantry at The Grand. Flurries of colorfully kilted musicians capture the military precision and musical artistry of the British Isles. Dating back hundreds of years, the Guards will perform both traditional folk tunes and other familiar songs. And of course, don’t forget the bagpipes! Tickets: $33 / $36 / $40.
When: 3/15/2010 (Time: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM)
Where: The Grand
818 N. Market Street (View Map)
Wilmington, DE
19801
Group Friendly
(302) 652-5577
When Tommy and Dick became household names with their landmark TV show, nobody knew exactly how to react to the curious combination of oddball comedy and pointed commentary. But years later, the Smothers Brothers remain as funny and relevant as ever. The offbeat chemistry between firebrand Dick and discombobulated Tommy exemplifies perfect comic timing. The New York Times exclaims, “Their routines together are tighter and sharper than ever!” The Smothers Brothers have been honored with a star on the historic Hollywood Walk of Fame and been inducted into the illustrious Hollywood Bowl Hall of Fame. In 2003 they were presented with the George Carlin Freedom of Expression Award from the Video Software Dealers’ Association recognizing their “extraordinary comic gifts and their unfailing support of the First Amendment.” Later that year, they also received Honorary Doctorate Degrees from their alma mater, San Jose State University. In 2008, The Boston Comedy Festival bestowed a Lifetime Achievement Award on the brothers. Tickets: $35 / $40 / $45. http://www.smothersbrothers.com

A PARTNERSHIP FOR PROGRESS

  • 233 King Street, Suite 200
  • Wilmington, DE 19801
  • 302.425.5500