UP to SPEED
Museum & Country Estate—
known worldwide for its
preeminent collection of
American antiques, naturalistic garden, and research
library for the study of
American art and material
culture¬—is on Route 52, six
miles northwest of Wilmington and five miles south
of U. S. Route 1. Sept. 26-28.
winterthur.org.
Superman symphony:
Delaware Symphony Orchestra presents “Musical
Superman: A Tribute to
John Williams.” Spectacular laser effects illustrate
golden classics from the
silver screen, including Star
Wars, Jaws, Raiders of the
Lost Ark and Close Encounters of the Third Kind. David
Amado conducts. Grand
Opera House, 818 N. Market
St. Wilmington. Oct. 1-2,
7: 30 p.m. 302-652-5577.
delawaresymphony.org.
American Painters as Illustrators, 1850-1950,” explore
sthe often-uneasy relationship between the art of easel
painting and the art of illustration. Among the artists
represented are Winslow
Homer, N.C. Wyeth, Frederic Remington, John Sloan,
Grant Wood and Rockwell
Kent. The exhibition at the
Brandywine River Museum is supported by the
Davenport Family Fund for
Exhibitions. Sept. 7-Nov. 23.
brandywinemuseum.org.
Bringing on
the blondes:
Broadway
star Laura
Bell Bundy
MARYLAND
Art station: As part of the
celebration of the 100th
anniversary of the Amtrak
Station in Wilmington—
the last major depot designed by the renowned
architect Frank Furness—
a permanent exhibition
was mounted, featuring the
creative work of 36 students
from seven Wilmington
area schools. The station-themed exhibition is the
result of a competition
organized by the Friends
of the Furness Railroad
District and the Delaware
Chapter of the American
Institute of Architects.
friendsoffurness.com.
Car Crazy: A private, VIP
grand gala Oct. 2 opens the
second annual Delaware
Auto Show. More than 200
new and different makes
and models under one
roof— with the first sneak
peek of the 2009 models.
During the weekend-long
car show, see the can’t-miss salute to the famous
cars of Hollywood, including the Batmobile, the General Lee of Dukes of Hazzard
fame, and the DeLorean
from Back to the Future.
Also, Marvel superheroes
are scheduled to make an
appearance, including Iron
Man and The Incredible
Hulk, plus local sports
celebrities, mascots, games
and more. 302-324-2558;
DelawareAutoShow.com.
throughout the weekend.
During Steam Days, Oct. 4-5,
the museum will operate
two of its historic steam
engines, the #4 St. Elizabeth,
a 1950 Porter built-saddle
tank steam engine and the
oldest operating steam
engine in America, the #25
William Mason. Learn how
a steam engine operates and
see other unique pieces in
the collection. borail.org.
Double lives: The exhibition, “Double Lives:
For the Delaware events,
save 50 percent off the
best available rail fare for one
companion traveling in coach with
a paid regular (full) adult rail fare
ticket on Amtrak travel to Wilmington, DE. Valid for sale through
Dec. 10, 2008, and for travel
through Dec. 13, 2008. Request
discount code V256 when you
book by calling 800-USA-RAIL.
See page 94 for blackout dates
and other restrictions.
Blonde ambition: Take
a hit movie starring Reese
Witherspoon and add a
little music and dance and
you’re in for a good time
with Legally Blonde: The
Musical. America’s favorite
sorority sister discovers
that unlike those Jimmy
Choos, being true to yourself never goes out of style.
Hippodrome Theatre at the
France-Merrick Performing Arts Center, Baltimore.
Sept. 30-Oct. 12. Broadway
AcrossAmerica.com.
Rail fun: B&O Railroad
Kids Fest, Sept. 13-14, is a
celebration of American
railroading for the whole
family. Special activities,
kiddie train rides and
children’s entertainment
For the Maryland events,
save 50 percent off the
best available rail fare for one
companion traveling in coach with
a paid regular (full) adult rail fare
ticket on Amtrak travel to Baltimore,
MD. Valid for sale through Dec. 10,
2008, and for travel through Dec. 13,
2008. Request discount code
V828 when you book by calling
800-USA-RAIL. Visit Baltimore.org/
deals for more information. See
page 94 for blackout dates and
other restrictions.
