Arrive Magazine - May/June, 2011

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of Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers merges jazz, pop, blues, soul and rock music for a sound unique to the Javon Jackson Band. Jackson was mentored by saxophonist Branford Mar-salis and was influenced by John Coltrane, Joe Henderson and Sonny Rollins. Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation’s Jazz Touring Network hosts The Javon Jackson Band at Christina Cultural Arts Center in Wilmington. May 7. ccacde.org.

Antiques Show: Antiques from across the nation are featured at the Brandywine River Museum Antiques Show. This event, hosted by the Museum Volunteers, presents a variety of American and English furniture, glass, metalware, ceramics, folk art, quilts, Oriental and European porcelain, rugs and other fine collectibles. $12, includes museum admission. Proceeds support the Museum Volunteers’ Art Purchase Fund. May 28–30. Brandywinemuseum.org.

Perception/Deception: Illusion in Contemporary Art: This group exhibition explores a trend in contemporary art that questions our perceptions of the world. Through the use of shadow play, lights, mirrors and complex mathematical equations, artists create paintings and sculptures that explore the tension bet ween appearance and reality. Paticipating artists include Chul-Hyun Ahn, Larry Kagan, Robert Lazzarini and Mary Temple. Delaware Art Museum. May 21–Sept. 25. delart.org.

Lilytopia at Longwood Gardens: Experience one of the largest lily displays in North America when more than 10,000 stems adorn Longwood’s Conservatory in this breathtaking display. See the latest colorful and fragrant varieties from the renowned Dutch breeders and purchase lilies from the Netherlands for your garden. Free with gardens admission. May 20–30. Longwoodgardens.org.

Longwood Gardens’ Lilytopia show, Delaware Wine and Jazz Festival at Longwood Gardens: Vintage wines, great jazz and glorious gardens are the stars of this annual event at Longwood Gardens. Hear the region’s finest jazz artists perform live; taste great wines from around the state; and indulge in delicious fare amid the early summertime splendor of Longwood. Special tickets required. Noon to 5 p.m. June 4. Longwoodgardens.org.

Jazz fest: The DuPont
Clifford Brown Jazz Festival
brings some of the most
exciting personalities in jazz
to the stage in Wilmington,
attracting 35,000 music lov-
ers. Performances are held
in Rodney Square in the
heart of Downtown Wilm-
ington, rain or shine. The
weeklong festival is free and
open to the public. June 20–
26. Visitwilmingtonde.com;
cliffordbrownjazzfest.com.

For the Delaware events, save 30 percent on the best available coach rail fare for one companion traveling in coach with a paid regular (full) fare adult. Valid for travel on the Northeast Regional service to Wilmington, Del. Valid for sale through Dec. 17, and for travel through Dec. 20, 2011. Reservations are exclusively available through visitwilmingtonde.com/ amtrak-discount. See page 98 for blackout dates and other restrictions.

MARYLAND Baltimore Pride: For more than 30 years, Baltimore has celebrated the diversity of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community during Baltimore Pride. This year’s Pride weekend takes place at a variety of locations throughout the city. June 19 marks a parade and block party in Mount Vernon. The festival takes over Druid Hill Park the following day. June 18–19. Druid Hill Park. baltimorepride.org.

A New Commission: This
piece is so new it’s still being
written. So make your plans
now to be one of the first
to experience an original
work inspired by the story
of Eddie Brown, Baltimore’s
financier-philanthropist,
and playwright Kwame
Kwei-Armah’s own recent
experiences. The play tack-
les questions of individual
identity and collective
legacy. Center Stage.
May 26–29. Centerstage.org.

For the Batlimore events, save 30 percent on the best available coach rail fare for one companion traveling with a paid regular (full) fare adult. Valid for travel on the Northeast Regional service to Baltimore. Valid for sale through Dec. 17, and for travel through Dec. 20, 2011. Reservations are exclusively available at Amtrak.com through Visitbaltimore.org/amtrak. See page 98 for blackout dates and other restrictions.

Chesapeake Bay Blues Festival: The blues are back in town for the 10th time at Sandy Point State Park. Recognized nationally as one of the premier blues festivals in the world, the event features an all-star lineup that jams on the shores of the Chesapeake in the name of good fun and even better deeds. All net proceeds benefit local charities. In 2010, the event raised $50,000. Sandy Point State Park, Annapolis. May 21–22. bayblues.org.

Annapolis Greek Festival: Get a taste of Athens in the heart of Annapolis when you and your family join in the fun at this annual event. Enjoy performances by Greek dance groups, sample Greek foods, enjoy Greek music, tour the beautiful Greek Orthodox Church and much more. Ss. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church, 2747 Riva Road, Annapolis. June 3-5. 410-573-2072; annapolisgreekfestival.com.