Turkeys Are Lurking
It‘s turkey time! Just one problem — those darn birds are on the loose! Tell us the four pages where you’ve spotted them and you could win a cool prize. Email your answer by November 19 to Contact@TSNPub.com with the subject line: I Found the Turkeys. We will choose three winners from correct submissions. Congrats to Omar Brown, Mark LaVere, and Joseph Sharpe, who found the books on pages 29, 53, 55, and 57 of last month’s issue.
Historic Odessa Foundation Showcases Delaware-Inspired Art
The Historic Odessa Foundation presents Here, There & Delaware: Travel Poster Prints & Illustrations of Erick Sahler, on view from October 28 to December 31, at the Historic Odessa Visitors Center Gallery (201 Main Street). Sahler’s nostalgic and colorful scenes of Delaware draw inspiration from the WPA (Works Progress Administration) posters of the 1930s and the mid-20th century American travel posters, blending vintage charm with contemporary artistry. The Foundation will host a free artist reception on Thursday, Nov. 13, 6–8pm, offering guests the opportunity to meet Sahler and view his work. More at HistoricOdessa.org.
Reel In Deals At Whale Of A Sale
Whale of a Sale, Delaware’s largest garage sale, returns Saturday, Nov. 8 from 9am to 2pm at Concord Mall in Wilmington. Presented by the Junior League of Wilmington, this fundraiser offers more than 13,000 square feet of bargains, including clothing, furniture, housewares, books, and holiday décor. Shoppers will also find a boutique area featuring designer fashions and bridal gowns. Proceeds benefit the League’s mission of empowering women leaders and supporting its community initiative, Stand Up. Period., promoting menstrual equity in Delaware. More at JLWilmington.org/whale-of-a-sale.
A New Chapter For Huxley & Hiro
On Thursday, Oct. 30, indie bookstore Huxley & Hiro celebrated its grand reopening at 601 N. Market Street, previously home to David Bromberg’s violin shop. The new space doubles the bookstore’s inventory and adds a micro Romance and Horror section in the historic bank vault inside the building. The upstairs area that formerly doubled as a recital area for Bromberg has been repurposed into the Huxley & Hiro Prose Parlor, which will host author events, along with music, comedy, and films. Also on site, Dueling Rabbits Cafe offers small-batch roasts, tasting flights and workshops. The bookstore’s former location at
419 N. Market Street will be transformed into a “Made in Delaware” retail incubator supporting local makers, starting with pop-ups during holiday weekends. More at HuxleyAndHiro.com.
Delaware Symphonic Winds Fall Concert
Delaware Symphonic Winds will perform its fall concert program, Suites, Sprints & Soundscapes, at Dover High School on Saturday, Nov. 1 at 7 pm and William Penn High School in New Castle on Sunday, Nov. 2 at 3 pm. The program features baritone saxophonist Steven Kieley performing Vongole! by Satoshi Yagisawa, along with audience favorites Overture to Candide by Leonard Bernstein and Suite from Pineapple Poll by Sir Arthur Sullivan. The concert also features a “Side-by-Side” experience, giving area high school band students the chance to perform alongside ensemble members. More at DelawareSymphonicWinds.org.
DelArt To Host Conversation With Celebrated Composer
The Delaware Art Museum will welcome world-renowned composer Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber on Monday, Nov. 10 at 5:30pm for an intimate evening exploring his lifelong love of British Pre-Raphaelite art. Lord Lloyd Webber, who visited DelArt this past spring, is not only the celebrated composer of The Phantom of the Opera, Cats, and Evita but also one of the world’s foremost collectors of Pre-Raphaelite art. His conversation with DelArt curator Dr. Sophie Lynford will reveal deep connections between his private collection and the Museum’s own, which is home to the largest Pre-Raphaelite holdings outside the United Kingdom. The evening includes a cocktail reception, with proceeds supporting the museum’s exhibitions, education programs, and community initiatives. More at DelArt.org.
FSBT’S Up Front Brings Audience Up Close
First State Ballet Theatre presents Up Front on Market on Friday, Nov. 14 at 7pm and Sunday, Nov. 16 at 2pm in Studio One at The Grand (818 N. Market Street, Wilmington). This intimate program blends tradition with innovation, featuring excerpts from the classical ballet Paquita alongside two world premieres of contemporary works by Andrea Yorita and Zachary Kapeluck. With just 75 seats per show, audiences experience the dancers’ artistry up close. More at FirstStateBallet.org.
Blue Coats Spring Into Action
The Delaware Blue Coats announced their 2025-26 promotional schedule, kicking off Saturday, Nov. 8 at the Chase Fieldhouse against the Westchester Knicks, featuring a surprise giveaway for the first 500 kids. Theme nights this season include Italian Heritage Night (Nov. 15), Disco Night (Feb. 21), Beach Day (Mar. 1) and more, plus the new Kids Countdown to 2026 New Year’s Eve game. The Blue Coats will also feature three scheduled Dollar Dog Nights (Dec. 5, Jan. 24, Mar. 6), along with a new Pregame “Blue Light Special” featuring discounts on select concessions items for all home games. Single-game tickets, including courtside offerings, are available now. More at BlueCoats.Team.
CTC Chooses A Classic To Kick Off New Season
City Theater Company, now in its 32nd season, will give audiences the “old razzle-dazzle” this December with Chicago, one of the most popular American musicals of all time. Artistic Director Kerry Kristine McElrone directs and promises a whole lotta grit with a little glam, as CTC transforms their performance home at The Black Box in The Delaware Contemporary (200 S. Madison Street, Wilmington) into a 1920s speakeasy for this tale of murder, moxie, and mayhem. Running December 12-20, Chicago stars Dylan Geringer as Roxie Hart and Dana Michael as Velma Kelly. Tickets at City-Theater.org.
