MILFORD — The Music School of Delaware’s Milford Branch is now enrolling students for its fall semester, offering private lessons, group classes, and early childhood programs designed to nurture both musical and academic growth. Educators at the school emphasize that music lessons extend far beyond performance skills. Research shows that learning an instrument strengthens memory, improves focus, and supports language …
WILMINGTON, Del. — Delaware’s creative community has an opportunity to turn talent into funding thanks to the state’s 2026 Individual Artist Fellowship program — but the deadline to apply is fast approaching. Artists must submit their applications by August 1, 2025, through the state’s smARTDE online portal. The Delaware Division of the Arts is awarding competitive grants of $5,000, $8,000, …
MILFORD, DE — Every seat is spoken for as The Secret Garden opens this weekend at the Riverfront Theater, with all three performances on July 18, 19, and 20 completely sold out. The Second Street Players’ summer musical has captured the hearts of local audiences, once again affirming the theater’s vital role in Milford’s cultural life. Based on the …
This is the second in a series of amazing photos taken by Milford resident, Marc Clery: Photo Memories — a celebration of life in and around Milford through the lenses of our neighbors. Each week, we’ll showcase a fun, nostalgic, or meaningful photo contributed by a local resident, capturing moments worth remembering and stories worth sharing. Today’s Photo Memory …
MILFORD, DE — Downtown Milford is gaining well-deserved recognition as a hub for creativity and culture, thanks in large part to the vision and energy of artist Marcia Reed. Her art space, Gallery 37, is the subject of a glowing feature in the latest issue of Coastal Style Magazine, where Reed is credited with transforming her corner of South …
Second Street Players will bring the heartwarming and humorous story of Steel Magnolias to life this May with a local cast of seasoned performers and community favorites. The production will run for two weekends—May 9–11 and May 16–18—at the Riverfront Theater, located at 2 S. Walnut St. in Milford. Directed by Becky Craft and assistant director Glen Pruitt, the play …
Legendary local rock and soul bands The Funsters and Mike Hines and the Look have been making music in Delaware and beyond for decades. On Sunday August 4th at 6pm they will be performing on the same stage at in Milton, Delaware for the benefit of students pursuing a career in the musical and culinary arts. The event is hosted …
Martha Pileggi, a local Milford artist explores the numerous scenic views of Milford, Delaware and the surrounding areas. She finds inspiration in all nature and the beauty of the land around us. Luscious summer bright and yellow greens, autumn reds and oranges and sometimes a muted sunset or a quiet pond are all depicted in this oil painting exhibit. …
This exhibit showcases what the art educators are doing for the students and presents it to our gallery visitors who might not have a reason to go into a school. MAL is committed to supporting arts education because a quality arts curriculum builds learning skills, increases academic performance, and provides opportunities to reward the skills of children who learn differently. …
After retiring from teaching, Marcia Reed knew she wanted to open a gallery as a second career although she intended to open one in her native Massachusetts. She reconnected with David Pickrell, her now husband, who was president of Italian International Belting in Newark. The two dated in high school from the age of 15 to 23 and reconnected after …
