Find Them Before They Melt
We all scream for ice cream and we bet you’ll also be jumping up and down if you find the cones we’ve hidden in this issue. That’s because three of you will win a cool prize by identifying those four pages. Please email your answer by August 20 to Contact@TSNPub.com with the subject line: I Found the Ice Cream. We will choose three winners from correct submissions. Congrats to John Wilczynski, Bart Brooks and Gerard Rousseau who found the beer on pages 21, 35, 47 and 52 of our July edition.
New Online Resource Launched for Delaware 250
A new online hub, “Delaware 250 in New Castle County,” has launched spotlighting ways to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary. Developed by the Greater Wilmington Convention and Visitors Bureau, the site features a Revolutionary War timeline, a three-day historical itinerary, event listings, and an overview of local attractions where the region’s war ties can be experienced. There is also a special section devoted to Separation Day, the annual celebration that commemorates when the First State cut ties with both Britain and Pennsylvania. Visit VisitWilmingtonDE.com/250.
‘Robot Sculptor’ Headlines Brandywine Festival Of The Arts
The Brandywine Festival of the Arts returns to Wilmington’s Brandywine Park (1001 N. Park Dr., Wilmington) on September 6 & 7, featuring more than 240 artisans from across the country. This year’s featured artist is Brian Marshall, who creates whimsical robot sculptures from vintage items. “I fabricate robots, fish and more from vintage items like a modern-day Dr. Frankenstein of junk,” Marshall says. Marshall and his Robot Menagerie will have a prominent location for display and sale at the two-day festival.
In addition to painters, jewelers, photographers, woodworkers and other artisans displaying and offering their works for sale, the festival features a food court, children’s activities and pet adoption opportunities. Festival hours are Saturday 10am-6pm and Sunday 10am-4pm. Entry is $5 each day, with children 12 and under free with adult admission. Visit BrandywineArts.com.
New Light Theatre Presents Once For A Cause
New Light Theatre will stage the award-winning musical Once at Delaware Theatre Company (200 Water St., Wilmington) from August 8-17. Directed by Kyle Metzger, Once tells the story of an Irish busker and a Czech immigrant whose chance encounter sparks healing and hope. Featuring a folk-rock score by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová performed by an ensemble of actor-musicians, the musical reminds audiences of the power of art, kindness, and community.
As part of New Light Theatre’s mission to illuminate social issues through meaningful performance, this production partners with RISE, the Refugee Integration Support Effort of Jewish Family Services of Delaware. Audiences are encouraged to bring new household donations. For donation details and tickets, visit NewLightTheatre.com.
Annual Irish Music & Dance Festival Returns
Irish Culture Club of Delaware’s 45th Annual Feiseanna & Festival returns to the Chase Center on the Riverfront August 9 & 10. This family-friendly, all-weekend music and dance festival is free to attend and features four bands, a pub atmosphere for music, five dance stages, youth art competition, and more. This year’s music lineup includes local favorites Gerry Timlin, John Byrne Band, Seven Rings Band and McMark & Company. Visit IrishCultureClubDe.com/feis2025.
Mobile Bookshop Conjures The Magic Of Reading
Wisp Bookshop, a new mobile bookstore, is now popping up around Delaware with a mission rooted in healing, imagination, and inclusion. Created by Middletown resident Alina Pfeifer, a former teacher and homeschooling mom, Wisp specializes in fantasy books and merchandise for all ages “because reality is overrated.” With a focus on accessibility and representation, the bookshop is designed to welcome all readers, especially those with disabilities and neurodivergent kids. Wisp is more than just a bookstore, says Pfeifer. “It’s a dream that brings together everything I love: family, imagination, and the belief that books can truly change lives.”
Wisp is currently staying local to the Middletown area — Sweet Melissa Bakery (Saturdays 10am-2pm) and Crooked Hammock Brewery (Sundays 11am-2pm) — but Pfeifer is open to collaborating with other Delaware businesses on pop-up opportunities. Follow Wisp Bookshop on Instagram (@wisp.mobile.bookshop) and TikTok (@wispbookshop).
New Hospitality Leadership Program Launched
The Delaware Restaurant Association (DRA), through its nonprofit arm, the Delaware Restaurant Foundation, has launched the Hospitality Leadership Advancement Program, a new workforce development initiative for hospitality professionals, in partnership with Goldey-Beacom College. Designed for those ready to take the next step in their hospitality career, this training program offers applicants flexible, credit-bearing courses, career support, and wrap-around services such as transportation and childcare stipends. Applications for the Fall 2025 cohort are now open, with a virtual orientation on August 12 and classes beginning August 25. Visit Bit.ly/gbcleadership.
Wilmington Native Returns For Film Festival Spotlight
The Wilmington International Film Festival will welcome home Wilmington-native and Salesianum alumnus Raymond Lambert for special screening of Phunny Business: A Black Comedy at The Screening Room at 1313 (1313 N. Market St.) on October 12 at 1:30pm. The award-winning documentary chronicles the iconic comedy club All Jokes Aside, which launched the careers of such comedy legends as Jamie Foxx, Mo’Nique, Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle, and more. Raymond, the film’s producer and the club’s founder, will participate in a live Q&A session and present his “Mic and a Stool Collective,” a re-imagination of All Jokes Aside as a not-for-profit, that seeks to use comedy as a tool for education, empowerment, and engagement. Tickets are available now.
The inaugural Wilmington International Film Festival, organized by Gordon DelGiorno of Film Brothers Productions, will bring the four-day celebration of global and local cinema to the city October 7-12. More than 40 films will be screened across three venues: Theatre N, The Screening Room, and The Delaware Contemporary. The Chancery Market will serve as the festival’s headquarters and offer international food and drink, live music, and business networking. Visit Wilmington.Film.
Riverfront Wilmington Rewards Program
Now through August 31, shop, dine, or play at participating Riverfront Wilmington businesses and earn entries to win prizes. To enter, snap and upload a photo of your receipt. Every $10 spent equals one entry, with entries doubled on Wednesdays or when you use the hastags #riverfrontwilmingtonde and #riverfrontrewards on Instagram. Weekly giveaways and monthly grand prizes include gift cards, Blue Rocks tickets, Brandywine Riverfront Cruise tickets, and more. Visit RiverfrontWilm.com/rewards.
