Edition
Summer 2015
Ann Marie Gamble & Tim Buckelew May 25, 2014 St. Anthony of Padua Greenville Country Club
Overlooking the ancient walls of the Old City of Jerusalem, the King David Hotel has been the home base of choice for visitors like President Obama, Prince Charles, Muhammad Ali … […]
The period between World Wars I and II is known by several names: the Roaring Twenties, the Jazz Age, the Machine Age. All conjure up a sense of industry, creativity […]
Molly Johnson bakes pies. Serious pies, both sweet and savory. Bite into the personal-sized, flaky-crusted apple-cranberry variety, or a chicken curry with crimini mushroom, and you’ll be smiling for the next […]
On a warm May morning, Bill Elkins walks slowly uphill through the lush, tall meadow grasses, disappearing into his herd of black cattle. His is a gentle flock, and the cows […]
Carefully preserved in the archives at the Hagley Museum & Library is a 14-page letter from a mother to her children. Handwritten in 1825, the paper is brittle and frail, […]
Brian Sikora As the sun dipped behind a grove of oak and hickory trees last September, I joined a stream of guests hiking up to a late-1600s bank barn at […]
Tucked in the midst of Chadds Ford’s antiques mecca is SpringHouse Furnishings, a combination shop, showroom and studio. The exterior, reminiscent of a cottage in the English countryside, is as […]
Georgia O’Keeffe liked the silky purple petunia blossoms in her garden and painted them in 1924, saying, “I decided that if I could paint that flower on a huge scale, you […]
It’s not easy to describe the home of Zig and David Shields. The house has a distinctive style that evokes the Arts and Crafts era, along with New England influences and contemporary touches. […]
Renew your landscape with something old. A unique antique serves as a stunning focal point around which your garden design can flow. Be sure to choose something that was originally […]
Browse through more than 500 antique and restored cars that date from the early 1900s to 1980s. This year’s theme is “Fins, Chrome, and the Rocket Age.” www.hagley.org/event/hagley-car-show-2015
Visit the Mushroom capital of the world to celebrate the 30th year of this popular event, named one of America’s best food festivals by Gourmet Live. Sept. 12-13. mushroomfestival.org
This end of summer tradition is held the week after Labor Day in Brandywine Park. The festival features over 200 artists, live music performances, children’s activities, and a selection of […]
Penns Woods Winery’s fifth annual car show and wine festival showcases Ferraris and other classics. Sip on a glass of chardonnay while you enjoy local vendors, live music and wine […]
The largest premier fine craft fair in the Brandywine Valley returns for its eighth year with 192 craftsmen. This two-day event is held at the Chase Center on the Riverfront […]
Enjoy The Taming of the Shrew in picturesque Rockford Park. Bring your own blankets or chairs, pack a picnic, and don’t miss the pre-show entertainment. July 17-Aug. 2 www.delshakes.org
You’ve explored Longwood Gardens by day, but have you ever seen it by starlight? This innovative display will showcase never-before-seen views of Longwood at night. Opens July 1. longwoodgardens.org/events-and-performances/events/nightscape-light-and-sound-experience
Experience Frank E. Reilly’s play chronicling Emily Post’s thrilling cross-country automobile journey from New York to San Francisco through uncertain conditions. Through June 28. www.hedgerowtheatre.org
Rockwood Park will be bustling with local creameries and restaurants, crafters, and live music. Bring the whole family to this cool summer food fest. rockwoodicecream.com
The golf tournament raises money for Delaware residents diagnosed with breast cancer. It takes place at Cavaliers Country Club and includes lunch, a round of golf, a golf cart, golfer […]
