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Delaware’s Department of Correction aims to expand options it offers to people incarcerated at its four state facilities.One is a pilot arts program at Howard Young in Wilmington run by Rehabilitation Through The Arts. Delaware became the third state to participate when it launched 10 weeks ago.This week, five men graduated from that program and Delaware Public Media’s Bente Bouthier sat in on their final class to learn more about the program and what it provides.
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The Southern Delaware Chorale returns to the stage later this month with a concert that deals with two very different regal themes - the crowned heads of Europe and some rock and roll royalty.It's called "Kings and Queen," featuring Mozart's "Coronation Mass" - that's the "Kings" part - with the music of Freddie Mercury - that's the "Queen" part.To find out more about this out-of-the-box experience and the musical threads connecting Mozart and Mercury, Martin Matheny spoke to the Southern Delaware Chorale's co-director, Joseph Shortall on this week's Arts Playlist.
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For almost ten years, the University of Delaware has played host to the Calidore String Quartet.In addition to a busy performing and recording schedule, the ensemble teaches the next generation of classical musicians through their work at UD.Ahead of its performance Monday at UD, Delaware Public Media's Martin Matheny is joined by one of the group's violinists, Ryan Meehan on this edition of Arts Playlist,
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The play, which became a successful movie starring Cary Grant, is about a quirky family with a tendency towards murder.
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Milton Theatre reports it’s reached its “Save Quayside" fundraising goal, bringing in over $150,000.
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The season is anchored around four subscription series shows with two additional add-on shows in January and February.
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At a meeting last week, committee chair Heidi Lowe charged members to come up with ideas for a strategic plan that would set a pathway forward for the group and its work.
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The Freeman Arts Pavilion in Selbyville is gearing up for another season of concerts.While it continues to offer a diverse mix of shows, some things are changing, including a brand-new stage.In this edition of Arts Playlist, Delaware Public Media's Martin Matheny gets a preview of the summer season from the Joshua M. Freeman Foundation's Alyson Cunningham.
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The strategic plan is community-driven, with public events held around the state earlier this year and a survey online through March 27.
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The Biggs Museum of American Art in Dover brings together artists, writers, and activists for “Shared Table: Art, Food, and Equity."