Don’t Get Faked Out
In the spirit of April Fools’ Day, we’ve placed a fake ad in this issue. Tell us the page number we’ve placed it on and you can win lunch. Email your answer by April 20 to Contact@TSNPub.com with the subject line: I Found the Fake Ad. We will choose three winners from correct submissions. Congrats to Monica Brennan, Kathleen Gegan and Nicholas Thompson, who found the paw prints in our March issue on pages 17, 26, 47, 51.
Chapel Street Player Presents Steel Magnolias
Chapel Street Players in Newark brings the heartwarming comedy-drama Steel Magnolias to the stage from April 4-12. Set in Truvy’s rural Louisiana beauty salon, the play follows a tight-knit group of women navigating life’s joys and challenges with humor, strength, and resilience. Full of Southern charm and sharp wit, Steel Magnolias is a touching portrayal of friendship and love. Tickets are available at ChapelStreetPlayers.org.
Call For Entries: NCC Art Contest
Artists of all ages are invited to enter the 7th Annual New Castle County heARTted Art Contest. Create an original artwork portraying an adventure—real or imagined—using a graphic arts style such as anime, comics, or illustrations. Works can be created digitally or by hand. All entries must be submitted by April 28. Learn more at NewCastleDE.gov/1822/NCC-HeARTed-Art-Contest.
42nd Annual Emmanuel Dining Room Auction
Support a great cause at the 42nd Annual Emmanuel Dining Room Auction on April 27, hosted by the Ministry of Caring Guild. This event helps to raise about a third of the operating costs for the Emmanuel Dining Room, which provides nutritious daily meals to those in need, no questions asked. This year’s luau-themed event features delicious food, entertainment, an auction, and a prize raffle offering the chance to win up to $10,000. Tickets at MinistryOfCaring.org.
City Theater Company Closes Season with Comedy
City Theater Company closes out its 2024-25 season with Christopher Durang’s Tony-winning Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, running April 4-12 at The Black Box inside The Delaware Contemporary (200 S. Madison Street, Wilm.). This witty, modern riff on Chekhov follows two bickering siblings whose mundane life is upended when their glamorous movie-star sister and her boy-toy visit. Hilarious chaos ensues, fueled by an eccentric housekeeper and an idealistic neighbor. Directed by Joseph Pukatsch, the production stars Jordan Eck, Mary Catherine Kelley, Kerry Kristine McElrone, Paul McElwee, Mikala Plymyer, and Jennifer Youngblood. Tickets at City-Theater.org.
Winterthur Unveils New Exhibition
Beginning May 3, a new exhibition will open at Winterthur — Almost Unknown, The Afric-American Picture Gallery, inspired by a 19th century essay by William J. Wilson, a free Black journalist and educator. Curated by Dr. Jonathan Michael Square, a historian of Afro-Diasporic fashion and visual culture, the exhibition brings to life Wilson’s imagined gallery, showcasing Black life through art and objects from Winterthur’s vast collections. Featuring such works as a silhouette by Moses Williams and copies of Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin, the exhibit runs through January 4, 2026. “Wilson’s essay is a curious text that challenges us to consider our past, reflect on our present, and imagine a more inclusive future,” said Square. More at Winterthur.org.
Delaware Sets New Tourism Record
The Delaware Tourism Office announced a record-breaking 29.3 million visitors to the state in 2023, marking a 2.4% increase from 2022. Tourism contributed over $7 billion in spending and supported 55,240 jobs, contributing significantly to the state’s economy. Visitor satisfaction remains high, with 71% of overnight travelers reporting strong satisfaction. Governor Matt Meyer noted Delaware’s appeal lies in its beaches, culture, and welcoming environment as key attractions. More details at VisitDelaware.com.
