Ahead of its 20th anniversary, the two-time reigning Delaware Poetry Out Loud champion believes the competition undoubtedly leaves an impact by the way it allows contestants to connect with themselves and with others. “After being a part of the program, and many other students and advisors can say the same, it leaves you with something to take away from it, …
Longtime Grand Opera House administrator Pamelyn Manocchio will head the downtown Wilmington theater when the current executive editor bikes into retirement in September. Manocchio, who has been working at The Grand since 2006 in a variety of roles, most recently has served as managing director. Executive Director Mark Fields will continue to work with Manocchio through the end of …
The Delaware Symphony Orchestra’s upcoming season will celebrate the 20th anniversary of maestro David Amado, include a world premiere, feature a concert of movie music — and return to Sussex County performances. “The DSO and I have planned a gorgeous, wide-ranging season — from Beethoven to Harry Potter, and most things in between,” said Amado in a press release. …
The Choir School of Delaware is helping to organize a conference celebrating Black music in all genres. For four days this week, Grace United Methodist Church in Wilmington will be alive with the sounds of the first conference ever designed to shine a light on the contributions and accomplishments of Black musicians and composers. “Bent, but not Broken,” will …
New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer, at microphone, was one of many officials expressing their gratitude for the bequest. A Wilmington music lover has left $10 million to the Music School of Delaware, a donation officials call transformative and say will help fund 80 scholarships a year in perpetuity. Mary Ellen Northrop, a tax analyst who also played …
