exhibit, “Wilmington’s
Railroad Heritage,” in the
updated Amtrak station.
“The exhibit presents the
story of railroads in America,
rail lines that served Wilmington and the railroad
industry’s broad impact on
our area,” says J. Harry Feld-man, board member, Friends
of the Furness Railroad District.
friendsoffurness.org.
“Romance in Conflict:
N.C. Wyeth’s Civil War
Paintings”: This exhibition
marks the 150th anniversary
of the start of the American
Civil War and is accompanied by a selection of works
from the permanent collection, featuring Civil War
themes. Through March 20.
Brandywinemusuem.org.
Wedding Traditions
of the du Pont Family,
1813—1915: The exhibit
showcases weddings of du
Pont family members during the 19th and early 20th
centuries. Free for members. Hagley Museum and
Library. Use Hagley’s main
entrance off Route 141 in
Wilmington. March 12-
Jan. 1, 2012.
hagley.org.
OperaDelaware: Mainly
Mozart March Studio Series:
Enjoy a glass of wine at a
cozy cabaret table while listening to your favorite arias
from some of the best talent
in the region. Tickets, $30
for general admission, $50
for a VIP table. OperaDelaware Studios, 4 S. Poplar St.,
Wilmington. March 18-20.
800-37GRAND; operade.org.
The Merry Widow: Hanna
Glawari is one seriously
wealthy widow and the
entire embassy of her strug-
gling country wants to
keep her money within its
borders. Tickets, $25 to
$71. The Grand Opera
House, 818 N. Market St.,
Wilmington. May 1, 6 and 7.
800-37GRAND; operade.org.
Delaware Park: A multi-
faceted gaming facility
just south of Wilmington.
Known for live thorough-
bred and Arabian horse rac-
ing, April through October,
year-round simulcasting
and 2,500 slot machines,
Now Delaware Park adds
live table games to this
repertoire. Also in the mix:
White Clay Creek Country
Club, with a 7,007-yard
championship golf course
and At the Rail Wine Bar and
Grille.
Delawarepark.com or
Visitwilmingtonde.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.
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Dakshina: Dakshina/Daniel
Phoenix Singh Dance Company (see D.C. section).
Baltimore Theatre Project
in Baltimore. April 11-17.
theatreproject.org.
Railroad Rosie’s: Amtrak
presents “Women’s His-
tory Month at the B&O”
throughout March. Learn
about the contributions
women made to the B&O
Railroad and the modern
history of women in the
railroading industry.
March 1-31. 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.,
Mon.-Sat. and 11 a.m.- 4 p.m.,
Sun.
borail.org.
“Civil War 150th anniversary”: The War Came
By Train: The B&O Railroad
was the major line that
straddled a divided country, standing witness and
participating in the war
that changed the course of
American history. The B&O
Railroad Museum exhibit
features the largest assemblage of Civil War railroad
equipment in the world and
includes a narrated train
ride to the original site of
Camp Carroll. April 15-
May 30, 2015.
borail.org.
Bunny rails: Hop on board
the train and take a ride
with the B&O Easter Bunny.
Photo opportunities with
the Bunny too! 11 a.m., 1 p.m.
and 3 p.m. April 22 and 23.
And next up: Take the kids
on a 25-minute train ride
behind Thomas the Tank
Engine. April 29-May 1 and
May 6-8.
borail.org.
Shrek the Musical: In a
faraway kingdom turned
upside down, things get
ugly when an ogre shows up
to rescue a feisty princess.
Throw in a donkey who
won’t shut up, and a dozen
other fairy-tale misfits, and
you’ve got the kind of mess
that calls for a real hero.
Featuring 19 new songs.
March 22-April 3. Next
up: West Side Story returns
April 13-24.
France-merrickpac.com.
Do you know Maryland?:
Rediscover the history of
the “Old Line State” during
Maryland Day 2011, a fun-filled weekend festival highlighting the region’s unique
heritage. Admission: free
or no more than $1. March
25-27.
marylandday.org.
Film fest: The 13th annual
Maryland Film Festival
offers a buffet of films for
every taste and the opportunity to interact with
filmmakers. The festival’s
advisory board includes
Barry Levinson, Edward
Norton and John Waters,
among others. Located in
Baltimore’s arts and entertainment district. May 5-8.
Md-filmfest.com.
For the Maryland 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 Vis-
itbaltimore.org/amtrak. See page
98 for blackout dates and other
restrictions.
Take the “Plunge”: Polar
Bear Plunge 2011: Brave par-
ticipants take a quick dip in
the icy-cold Chesapeake Bay
to raise funds for Special
Olympics. Jan. 29. Sandy
Point State Park, 1100 E.
College Parkway, Annapo-
lis. Plungers must raise
$50 in pledges. You can
watch the plungers for free.
plungemd.com.
For the Annapolis event, save 30 percent on the
best available coach rail fare for
one companion traveling with
a paid regular (full) fare adult.
