Delaware Roundup: Quick Reads (11/22)

Peter OsborneBusiness, Delaware Nonprofits, Education, Entertainment, Government & Politics, Health, Sports

The Delaware Roundup, a compilation of news briefs from across the state from the past week, is published every weekend. Send submissions for News Briefs and Calendar items to [email protected]. If possible, please forward submissions within the email or in a Word document. LEADING OFF: DART statewide services, both fixed route and paratransit, will not operate on Thanksgiving Day. SEPTA …

July Music at the Mill features Bryan Scar

Terry RogersCulture, Entertainment, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

After the June Music at the Mill concert was cancelled due to rain, Abbott’s Mill is excited to bring Bryan Scar to the July outdoor concert event. This fun, outdoor activity for the entire family is planned for July 13 from 6 to 8 PM at Abbott’s Mill Nature Center. “We encourage you to bring the entire family, set up …

Milford Senior Center celebrates 50 years

Terry RogersCulture, Entertainment, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

Milford Senior Center celebrated its 50th year in March 2023 and, in celebration of that milestone, will hold a Golden Anniversary Gala on Saturday, May 20 from 6 to 10 PM in the Crystal Room at the center, located at 111 Park Avenue in Milford. According to Amy Stratton, Executive Director of the center, the gala is to celebrate the …

Increase in cost for Ladybug Festival questioned by council

Terry RogersBusiness, Charity, Culture, Entertainment, Events, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

At a recent council meeting, Downtown Milford, Inc. (DMI) requested $55,000 from Milford City Council to cover the cost of the Ladybug Festival planned for September 2023. The request was $15,000 higher than requested for 2022 due to an increase in costs from Gable Entertainment. “They’re requesting two payouts one on July 1 for $25,000 and the second one on …

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Second Street Players to Present “Peter and the Star Catcher”

Terry RogersCulture, Delaware Nonprofits, Entertainment, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

Second Street Players has announced that they will present the innovative and imaginative Tony-winning comedy with music, “Peter and the Star Catcher,” directed by John H. Hulse, on September 9, 10, 16, 17, 2022, at 7 PM; and September 11 and 18, 2022 at 2 PM at the Riverfront Theater; 2 S Walnut St; Milford, DE 19963. Tickets are $20 …

Country Up Fest to benefit ALS

Terry RogersCharity, Culture, Entertainment, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

The first annual Country Up benefit, featuring Jimmy Charles, will benefit ALS and is an all-day indoor/outdoor music festival. The festival will be held Sunday, August 14 starting at Noon at the Willowbrook Wedding Venue in Bridgeville. “I was born in Delaware and grew up in Ocean City and Berlin, Maryland,” Charles said. “I moved to Nashville in 2009 and …

Ladybug Festival Spotlight:  Lisa and Lori Brigantino

Terry RogersCulture, Entertainment, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

Growing up in a musical family, the Lisa and Lori Brigantino began performing since they were small children. Their cousin, Felix Pappalardi, produced Cream and was the base player for Mountain, a band he also produced. Two more cousins are musical engineers, and their aunt was a barbershop music arranger. “We have a reel-to-reel recording of our family singing happy …

Ladybug Festival Spotlight:  REGOTHERESHEGO

Terry RogersCulture, Entertainment, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

Performing at the Ladybug Music Festival for the first time, REGOTHRESHEGO will bring her electric style and flashing moods to the Arena’s stage on Saturday, July 30 at 4:30 PM. REGO explained that although she has a very laid back personality off stage, she uses her performances as an outlet to get feelings out. “I currently live in Philadelphia and …

Ladybug Music Festival Spotlight:  Eljuri

Terry RogersCulture, Entertainment, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

Cecilia Villar Eljurii, known professionally as Eljuri, is a singer/songwriter and guitarist who has been playing music since she was a small child. A Latina musician, she was born in South America and remembers the sounds of Afro-Cuban, rumba and flamenco music in her home growing up. She will be one of the headliners at the upcoming Ladybug Music Festival …

Ladybug Music Festival Band Spotlight:  Melissa Menago

Terry RogersCulture, Entertainment, Headlines

Melissa Menago, one of the headliners for the Ladybug Music Festival planned for July 30 in downtown Milford, does not know what it was that drew her to music. She naturally gravitated to it as far back as she could remember, playing melodies by ear on the piano and then teaching herself to read music. “My parents helped foster it …