Left: Robert Jackson,
Target the Artist,
2009, oil on linen,
40 x 30, artist’s
collection
Hagley Car Show
Contemporary
American Trompe l’Oeil
own collection of 19th- and
early 20th-century American trompe l’oeil painting,
explores the genre in the
21st century through the
work of contemporary artists
who bring innovative and
exciting approaches to the
tradition. Sept. 11–Nov. 18.
brandywinemuseum.org.
who “made” America, both
literally and figuratively.
Oct. 2–Jan. 2. winterthur.org.
place in West Springfield.
Fairgoers enjoy agricultural
exhibits and competitions,
crafts, multicultural foods,
headline entertainers, horse
shows, endless shopping and
much more. There’s a daily
Mardi Gras-style parade and
Storrowton Village, where
visitors can experience New
England life from the 19th
century. Sept. 17-Oct. 3.
413-737-2443; thebige.com.
On the fringe: Caution:
Extreme Art Ahead! The
2nd Annual Fringe Wilmington Festival—Delaware’s
deliciously different arts
festival—celebrates five
days of experimental and
unconventional art in venues, including Delaware
Center for the Contemporary Arts, the Baby Grand,
Opera Delaware’s Black
Box Theatre and Theatre
N. Adventurous artists
from around the country
present thought-provoking
performance, visual and cinematic arts. Sept. 29–Oct. 3.
fringewilmingtonde.com.
A season of symphony:
The Delaware Symphony
Orchestra season opens
with a centennial celebration of Samuel Barber, one
of the 20th century’s most
popular composers. The
concert features Barber’s
famous Adagio for Strings
and Piano Concerto, with
stellar pianist Jon Kimura
Parker, and Two Fanfares
by John Adams and the
theatrical Pines of Rome by
Respighi. Oct. 1–2, 8 p.m.
The Grand Opera House,
Wilmington. 302-656-7442;
delawaresymphony.org.
featuring the Delaware Symphony
Orchestra, music
director David
Amado and Cirque
Dreams performers. Aerial acts and contortionists perform amazing
feats to the romantic strains
of Scheherazade. Oct. 29.
The Grand Opera House,
Wilmington. 302-656-7442;
delawaresymphony.org.
For the Delaware events, save 40 percent on 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.
Valid for sale through Dec. 13, and
for travel through Dec. 16, 2010.
Reservations are exclusively available through visitwilmingtonde.com/
meeting-and-event-planners/trans-portation. See page 98 for blackout
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MASSACHUSETTS
Call her Ms. Ross: Betsy
Ross is one of the few
female figures to emerge as
a compelling character in
stories from the American
Revolution. Discover “Betsy
Ross: The Life Behind the
Legend” in this exhibition
that examines the work of
the legendary flag maker
and upholsterer, along with
other Philadelphia artisans
The Color Purple: A soul-stirring musical based on
the classic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice
Walker and the moving
film by Steven Spielberg.
It is the unforgettable and
inspiring story of a woman
named Celie, who finds her
unique voice in the world.
Nominated for 11 Tony
Awards, The Color Purple is
a landmark theatrical event,
a celebration of love and a
Broadway phenomenon.
Sept. 14-19. DuPont Theatre.
duponttheatre.com.
Book it: The Boston Book
Festival celebrates the power
of words in historic ven-
ues in and around Copley
Square. Featuring presenta-
tions by world-renowned
authors and celebrities,
along with workshops, an
open mic opportunity and
“Writer Idol.” And don’t
miss the festive street fair
with live music, exhibitors,
contests, giveaways and
activities for the kids.
Oct. 16. bostonbookfest.org.
Beantown jazz fest: The
10th Berklee Beantown Jazz
Festival features a variety of
jazz, Latin, blues and groove
acts. The city comes out in
force—a record-breaking
80,000 strong in 2009—to
enjoy world-class jazz on
three stages, great eats,
and good times across six
blocks in Boston’s historic
South End. The little ones
will enjoy face painting,
inflatables, photos and an
expanded “instrument”
petting zoo. More than
100 vendors are expected
to participate. Sept. 15–25.
beantownjazz.org.
The Night of All Nights:
Cirque Masquerade,
The Big E: New England’s
largest fair, and the only
cross-state agricultural
fair in the country, takes
Oktoberfest: The 31st
annual Oktoberfest and
Honk Festival at Harvard
Square features six stages of
live entertainment, HONK
Bands from around the
country, children’s rides, face
painters, balloon twisters,
puppeteers, dance troupes
and Harvard Square’s
famous street performers.
More than 200 vendors
offer artistic crafts, jewelry,
and clothing and other gifts
from around the world and
here at home. Tempt your
taste buds with international cuisines. Featuring an
