Arrive Magazine - March/April, 2011

UP to SPEED

The arts in full bloom

the final event, Celebrity Chefs’ Brunch at Bank of America in Wilmington. 10 a.m. to 1: 30 p.m. mealsonwheelsde.org.

Bugs Bunny at the Symphony: The Delaware Symphony Orchestra joins forces with Warner Bros. to bring Bugs Bunny back to Wilmington. Featuring classic Looney Tunes characters displayed on the big screen accompanied by the symphony. Grand Opera House. March 18-19. 302-652-5577; ticketsatthegrand.org.

Dakshina/Daniel Phoenix Singh Dance Company heads to a city near you this spring, performing modern dance and classical Indian dance forms (see D.C., New York, Maryland and Pennsylvania sections), presented by Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation. “The dance sequences in Slumdog Millionaire are based on the Bollywood genre of dance, which borrows heavily from the classical dance form we perform,” says Daniel Phoenix Singh, founder. “Our company also has a strong social justice mission and so our dances often reflect that in the themes.” Experience Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-nominated playwright/actress Anna Deavere Smith (co-star of Showtime’s Nurse Jackie) in her one-woman show, Let Me Down Easy, in Philly. Daniel Radcliffe takes another big step away from Harry Potter in his Broadway musical debut, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying. Journey along the Wine and Ale Trail in Delaware; feast your eyes on the Maryland Film Festival; celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in “America’s Most Irish City,” Boston; enjoy “Springtime in Paris” at the Philadelphia International Flower Show; and so much more. Be sure to check for special discount companion fares below to save some dough. —Compiled by miChael hammett

The Delaware Symphony Orchestra presents Mahler’s Symphony No. 2: The University of Delaware Chorus joins the Delaware Symphony for Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 2, Resurrection, at the Grand Opera House. Mahler’s second symphony is noted for its religious setting and reflection on the idea of life after death. Grand Opera House. April 15-16. 302-652-5577; ticketsatthegrand.org.

CONNECTICUT
Coast Guard Band: St.
Patrick’s Day at The Garde
Arts Theater in New London.
Since its formation in 1925,
the Coast Guard Band has
developed an international
reputation as one of the
finest professional concert
bands in the world, offering
music of great variety and
appeal. The band is a regular
contributor to National
Public Radio. Free. March 13,
2 p.m. Uscg.mil/band.

DELAWARE
Meals on Wheels: Enjoy a
weekend of “Meals from the
Masters” and help support
Meals on Wheels Delaware
April 15 at Chase Center
on the Riverfront, and an
Evening with the Masters,
6-10: 30 p.m. Featuring the
area’s top chefs preparing
their specialties and new
creations. Cellar Masters’
Wine Auction takes place
the same night, at the same
venue, 6-10 p.m. April 17 is

Wine and Ale Trail: The
Delaware Tourism Office’s
“Wine and Ale Trail” show-
cases the growing craft
brew and wine industries
in Delaware. Quench your
thirst at a dozen locations
across the state. Trail part-
ners welcome visitors to
preview their operations and
learn about wine and brew
production. Ongoing event.
visitdelaware.com/wineandale.