Christmas decorations are up and downtown looks very creative and festive. The Holiday Stroll excitement is on Friday, December 7 – enjoy! Art events are ongoing all month, don’t miss any!
Here’s a round up of December’s arts events – enjoy:
Angelucci Fine Woodworking & Stained Glass Studio & Artists Gallery art for the holidays and more. Call (302) 422-4533 http://www.angeluccifinewood-stainedglass.blogspot.com
Anne Jenkins Art Gallery collaborates with Anita Peghini-Räber Gallery at 49 Baltimore Ave., in Rehoboth Beach to raise a bonus for an AIDS orphans support group in South Africa. During the month of December 10% of all sales in both galleries will go to the group. Jenkins will be in attendance at the Rehoboth gallery on Saturday, December 8 for the second Saturday art walk from 6:00-9:00 p.m. offering a taste of African food and wine and fine art. (302) 393-6629 http://rehobothart.com and http://facebook.com/annejenkinsartgallery
Diamond Dance Company performs Saturday/Sunday, December 8/9 at Milford High School. Tickets are available online. Studio: 44 N. Walnut Street, Milford www.diamonddanceco.com or www.southerndelawareballet.com
First State Academy of Dance performs at People’s Day, Saturday, December 8, 9:10-9:50 am at the Milford Senior Center. The Nutcracker Ballet performance is Saturday, December 22, 3:00 pm at Woodbridge High School. $6/children & senior citizens and $12/adults. Tickets at the studio, Lady Bug Shop, at the door or www.brownpapertickets.co. Studio: 107 Maple Ave, Milford www.firststatedance.com
Gallery 37 opens! Milford welcomes artist Marcia Reed at her gallery’s Grand Opening on Saturday, December 8 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Walnut St. Cellist, Deb Sherr, will be performing during the opening reception. Recently relocated to town, Reed and her artists will contribute much to Milford‘s art scene. http://marciareedpainting.com.
Hidden Gem Boutique on SW Front Street features the works of Liberian native Jon Morris. https://www.facebook.com/TheHiddenGemBoutique
Milford Community Band performs at the Milford Senior Center at Sunday, December 9, 20123:00 p.m and at the 1st Baptist Church in Dover on Sunday, December 16. For their full schedule, see http://milfordcommunityband.org or call Joe Lear at (302) 422-6304
Milford Art Stroll a self-guided studio & art tour. Check out the website to plan a visit – there’s a new map to print out – follow a route of your choice. Lots to enjoy right here in your hometown. http://MilfordArtStroll.com
Mispillion Art League Gallery (MAL) the “Holiday Show : seasonal works on display at 5 N. Walnut Street. http://mispillionarts.org and https://www.facebook.com/MispillionArts
The Music School of DE, Milford Branch special performance “Tis A Winter’s Evening,” on Friday, December 14 at 7:00pm, Avenues United Methodist Church, 20 N. Church Street, Milford. Featuring Nathan Ames & Layne Thompson-Payne from the faculty and students.
Thanks for supporting the arts! Call me, or e-mail me with art news: anne@annejenkinsart.com