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VIRTUAL BEYOND BEGINNER'S WATERCOLOR

July 7, 2021, 6:00 PM - July 28, 2021, 8:00 PM @ Virtual Art Studio Program

Four 2-hour virtual classes. Explore the use of light, shadow and color to create forms using watercolors. Focus on painting from life. Previous experience required. Students will receive a list of materials they are asked to purchase on their own prior to the start of class. Zoom meeting invitation and material list will be sent out after registration. Ages: 16+

VIRTUAL ACRYLIC PAINTING

July 9, 2021, 6:00 PM - July 30, 2021, 8:00 PM @ Virtual Art Studio Program

Four 2-hour virtual classes. Learn fundamental painting techniques and create a painting from still life, landscapes or colorful abstraction. Explore adding mediums for transparency, texture, color mixing and mark making. Students will receive a list of materials they are asked to purchase on their own prior to the start of class. Zoom meeting invitation and material list will be sent out after registration. Ages: 16+

Resource Protection Area Technical Advisory Committee Public Hearing - CANCELLED

July 28, 2021, 9:30 AM @ New Castle Room

Redistricting Commission Meeting

July 28, 2021, 7:00 PM @ Council Chambers

Beginning Line Dancing at Glasgow Park

July 29, 2021, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM @ Bank Barn

Learn basic line dances and show off your skills in the last half of the class. Adults

Glasgow Park Farmers Market

July 30, 2021, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM @ Glasgow Regional Park

Market season opens at five locations, Route 9 Library, Bellevue Community Center in Claymont, Westside at Cool Spring Park (Wilmington), Glasgow Park and Carousel Park. All markets offer fresh and local produce and foods, entertainment, information and fresh air. All markets accept multiple forms of payment including credit cards, SNAP, EBT and WIC vouchers. All ages

Summer Concert Series at Glasgow Park presents Hoochi Coochi

July 29, 2021, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM @ Bank Barn

Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy a summer evening of local music. Hoochi Coochi is a hand clapping soul stirring good time band. They create soulful indie blues music and focus on spreading the love one performance at a time.

Rockwood’s Apothecary Garden Tours

July 28, 2021, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM @ Rockwood Park & Museum

The plants growing in Rockwood's Apothecary Garden are native plants that have been used throughout the ages for medicinal purposes. Tour the Garden and discover the connection between healing plants and the inhabitants of Rockwood Mansion. Please meet your tour guide in the courtyard. Online registration required. Participants are asked to bring a folding chair.

Delaware Shakespeare: Rosalind X 3 at Rockwood Park

July 29, 2021, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Rockwood Museum

The iconic lead character from As You Like It is explored through three different cultural lenses by three actor/director pairings. Part performance, part artist discussion, this unique program brings three times the joy to Shakespeare’s largest female role. We missed you in 2020! This year, we’ve crafted a summer season of three exciting events as we get back into the groove at Rockwood Park. Come picnic in the park while enjoying programs that allow for social distancing among performers and audience members alike. We’re thrilled to “triple your Bard” this year…before the return of our mainstage Summer Festival production in 2022. All performances will last between 60-75 minutes. CLICK HERE FOR CURRENT COVID PROTOCOLS (which are subject to change). Pay-What-You-Decide Tickets $10 • $20 • $30 Discounts available for 2-event or 3-event purchases

Rockwood House Tours

July 30, 2021, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM @ Rockwood Museum

Take a tour of the mansion rooms to see how the Bringhurst family and their staff lived at Rockwood at the turn of the twentieth century. Masks required for the duration of the tour. Reservations required. Space is limited. Tours at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., and 2 p.m. Get your tickets now

Delaware Shakespeare: Shakespeare Poetry Slam at Rockwood Park

July 30, 2021, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Rockwood Museum

SHAKESPEARE POETRY SLAM “I’ll teach you how to flow.” – The Tempest Rhythm, word play, and metaphor will fly as hip-hop and spoken word artists share creations inspired by Shakespeare. Produced and hosted by Anthem. We missed you in 2020! This year, we’ve crafted a summer season of three exciting events as we get back into the groove at Rockwood Park. Come picnic in the park while enjoying programs that allow for social distancing among performers and audience members alike. We’re thrilled to “triple your Bard” this year…before the return of our mainstage Summer Festival production in 2022. All performances will last between 60-75 minutes. CLICK HERE FOR CURRENT COVID PROTOCOLS (which are subject to change). Pay-What-You-Decide Tickets $10 • $20 • $30 Discounts available for 2-event or 3-event purchases

Rockwood House Tours

July 31, 2021, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM @ Rockwood Museum

Take a tour of the mansion rooms to see how the Bringhurst family and their staff lived at Rockwood at the turn of the twentieth century. Masks required for the duration of the tour. Reservations required. Space is limited. Tours at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., and 2 p.m. Get your tickets now

Delaware Shakespeare: Midsummer Mix Tape at Rockwood Park

July 31, 2021, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Rockwood Museum

“Mark the music!” – The Merchant of Venice Original music is a magical part of the Del Shakes experience. Join us for a joyful celebration of songs and scenes from past (and future) productions, featuring tunes by Michael Hahn, Liz Filios, Emily Schuman, and Joe Trainor. We missed you in 2020! This year, we’ve crafted a summer season of three exciting events as we get back into the groove at Rockwood Park. Come picnic in the park while enjoying programs that allow for social distancing among performers and audience members alike. We’re thrilled to “triple your Bard” this year…before the return of our mainstage Summer Festival production in 2022. All performances will last between 60-75 minutes. CLICK HERE FOR CURRENT COVID PROTOCOLS (which are subject to change). Pay-What-You-Decide Tickets $10 • $20 • $30 Discounts available for 2-event or 3-event purchases

Wheels & Reels: Toy Story 4 at the Town of Whitehall

July 30, 2021, 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM @ The Town of Whitehall

Fun family movies outdoors on the big screen! Pile your car full of blankets, chairs and snacks and join us for a fun outdoor movie night with your family! All ages. FREE Doors open at 7:30 p.m., movie at dusk. Toy Story 4, PG https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/toy-story-4