Find the Flick!
Delaware is making a major effort to have more movies made here. We love the idea and to celebrate the initiative, we’ve hidden film projectors on four pages in this issue (this page doesn’t count). Tell us what four pages we’ve hidden the film projectors and you could win free lunch. Email your answers to Contact@TSNPub.com with the subject line: I Found The Flick! Three winners will be selected from those who answer correctly by November 18. Congratulations to last month’s winners — Tom Ferrier, Lisa Summers, Cheressa Myers — who found the tickets on pages 23, 40, 49, 53.
Odessa Lights Up the Night
On Saturday, Nov. 23, historic Odessa kicks off the holiday season with “Odessa Lights Up the Night,” featuring festive lighting, holiday music provided by MixStar Audio, fire pits, a meet-and-greet with Santa and Mr. Claus, and refreshments offered by Cantwell’s Tavern. Visitors will be transported to the magical world of Neverland through festive scenes and vignettes shown in the 2024 Holiday Exhibit inspired by J.M. Barrie’s classic novel, Peter and Wendy. The exhibit is in the Corbit-Sharp House, a National Historic Landmark which celebrates its 250th anniversary. Event proceeds benefit Historic Odessa’s preservation and education mission. More at HistoricOdessa.org.
Muttini Mixer Returns
Let’s paw-ty! After a 6-year hiatus, the Human Animal Partners’ Muttini Mixer returns on Thursday, Nov. 14 at Riverfront Events in Wilmington. Animal lovers are invited to bring their dogs (75 lbs or less) to enjoy this evening featuring food stations, open bar, silent and live auctions, and live music by Diamond Swing Jazz. The event directly supports the dogs and cats in HAP’s care, as well as their low-cost wellness & vaccine clinics, and pet-retention services — including their free Pet Food Pantry — serving local communities in need. More at HumaneAnimalPartners.org.
Great Dames, Inc. Announces Grant Winner
Great Dames Inc. recently announced the winner of its highly selective 2024 Remarkable Ideas Grant Competition winner as LaVante’ N. Dorsey, founder and CEO of True to You Mental Health Initiative, for her innovating work to address the mental health of women and teen girls. Since 2018, the nonprofit has served 1,424 women and teen girls in Delaware, empowering them by providing personalize, compassionate care. The annual grant competition is open to women-led businesses across the globe with innovative ideas for bettering the future for women and girls. In addition to a $10,000 cash prize, the grant package includes a dedicated business mentor and a comprehensive portfolio of business services. More at GreatDames.com.
Long-Awaited Opening of Longwood Reimagined
A project in the making for three years, Longwood Gardens is set to unveil “Longwood Reimagined: A New Garden Experience” on Nov. 22. Seventeen acres at the Gardens have been transformed, allowing for expanded exhibitions, programs and events. The centerpiece of this ambitious revitalization is a 32,000-square-foot glass house designed by WEISS/MANFREDI with gardens and pools designed by Reed Hilderbrand. “Longwood Reimagined” opens in conjunction with the Gardens’ annual holiday spectacular, A Longwood Christmas, which is on view through Jan. 12. More at LongwoodGardens.org.
Free Shipping for All Who Shop Small
Downtown Visions is offering free shipping this holiday season to support Wilmington’s small businesses. Shoppers can shop online from the websites of participating downtown retailers from now through December 31 and receive free shipping on their orders. Participating shops include Al’s Sporting Goods, Herbert Studios, Huxley & Hiro Booksellers, LaFate Gallery, Make & Mellow Candle Bar, Morgan’s of Delaware, Rhythm and Heat, Shoe Tech Shoe Repair, Spaceboy Clothing, and Town & Shore Handcrafted. More at DowntownWilmingtonDe.com.
Lights, Camera, Action!
Relative Control, a new Delaware-made film, will make its premiere at the Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival on Sunday, Nov 10. The family comedy/drama stars Dover’s own Teri Polo (Meet the Parents) as a woman juggling the increasing needs of her aging parents with her professional and romantic life. The film was written and produced by Charlene Davis, a retired Delaware lawyer, and shot almost entirely in New Castle County (Wilmington-native Gordon DelGiorno served as location manager). More at RehobothFilm.com.
Scandinavian Take-Over of Liquid Alchemy
For a second year, Wilmington’s Liquid Alchemy has collaborated with Philadelphia’s American Swedish Historical Museum on the limited-edition Rambo’s Revival — New Sweden Apple & Lingonberry Hard Cider. Made with heritage Rambo apples grown on the Museum’s property, this cider combines historical tradition with a modern Scandinavian lingonberry twist. To celebrate its release, Liquid Alchemy will host a tasting and trivia night on Thursday, Nov. 7. Participants will learn more about the Swedish origins of Delaware and test their knowledge of Scandinavian history and pop culture trivia to win prizes. More at AmericanSwedish.org.
TV Icons Visit Wilmington
Wilmington Public Library will welcome two special guests this month for intimate conversations. On Nov. 13 (6pm), Marla Gibbs, known for her roles as Florence Johnston on The Jeffersons and Mary Jenkins on 227, will share inspiring stories from her life and career. The event is free, but registration is required. On Nov. 17 (12pm), enjoy brunch and conversation with Jaleel White, famously known as nerdy Steve Urkel on the ‘90s sitcom Family Matters. Tickets for this event are $30 and include brunch, a chance to take a selfie with Jaleel, and a signed copy of his memoir Growing Up Urkel (available for pick up from the library on its release date Nov. 19). More at Wilmington.Lib.De.Us.
Mural Project Brings Jazz Age to the Streets
The Delaware Art Museum reprises its District 8 mural project, with support from an AARP Challenge Grant and City of Wilmington District 8 Councilperson Nathan Field, as a complement to its “Jazz Age Illustration” exhibition. “Jazz Around Town” features enlarged images of Jazz Age (1919-1942) illustrations by artists Douglas Duer, George W. Gage, Jay Jackson, Neysa McMein, and Nicolai Remisoff, combined with quotations from popular writers and press from the period. The murals will be on view through the New Year at select locations including Luther Towers, BrewHaHa Trolley Square, Southeast Kitchen, and more. More at DelArt.org.
Fashionable Fall Fundraiser
The Delaware Contemporary, in collaboration with the Delaware Fashion Alliance, will host Inspired to Design, a fashion fundraiser, on Saturday, Nov. 9 from 6 to 10 p.m. It combines art and fashion, with emerging designer presentations and a runway show inspired by TDC’s fall exhibition, “DESIGN.” The night also includes a silent auction, hors d’oeuvres, DJ, and more. The event aims to celebrate and support local fashion, while raising funds to enhance the museum’s community programs and exhibitions. Tickets are $75. Visit DeContemporary.org.
