The Delaware Symphony Orchestra returns to the stage at the Grand next week for a concert titled "Waltzing through Winter."On this week's edition of Arts Playlist, Delaware Public Media's Martin Matheny speaks to the orchestra's conductor Michelle Di Russo about the program and the wealth of musical diversity that can be found in a fairly simple dance.

Milford’s Second Street Players bring a haunting drama to the stage next weekend with their production of The Diary of Anne Frank.

Delaware poets will visit the Biggs Museum in Dover next week to share poetic responses to 250 years of American history - inspired by works in the Biggs’ collection.

A travelling show that turns murderous and a date night interrupted by the incessant chime of text messages - what do they have in common?They're both stories about love triangles, and they're the stories of a pair of operas presented by Opera Delaware next Friday and Sunday.The operas are Pagliacci and Service Provider. To learn more about the music and why the two operas - one of which premiered in 1892 and one written just ten years ago - work so well together, DPM's Martin Matheny sat down with Opera Delaware's Kerriann Otano on this week's Arts Playlist.

The Wilmington Drama League presents a long-running musical comedy about the many facets of love and romance later this month.

As we head into 2026 – we here at The Green commit to once again putting a strong focus on the Delaware arts community through our regular arts segment – Arts Playlist.The segment is helmed by our local Morning Edition host Martin Matheny – and we figured as we launch into 2026, it would be a good time to chat with Martin about some of the people and places he’s got an eye on over the next few months.

The Delaware Contemporary.It is closed to the public right now, but inside, museum curators and other staff are working hard to prepare a trio of new exhibitions, designed to spark deep conversations and introspection.To find out what's coming to the Delaware Contemporary, Delaware Public Media's Martin Matheny spoke to Shefon Taylor, Director of Communications, Design and Strategy for this week's Arts Playlist.

Thank You Willie Sutton uses slapstick comedy and satire to highlight an all-too-serious issue - the exorbitant cost of prescription drugs.

The exhibition is titled “Reflections: 25 Objects for 250 Years of Delaware History,” and features objects from the museum’s collection chosen by Delawareans.

After a 44-year-long career at Wilmington's Hagley Museum and Library, Jill MacKenzie is stepping down as the museum's executive director.On this installment of Arts Playlist, Delaware Public Media's Martin Matheny sits down with MacKenzie to talk about her career, the museum, and the future of the humanities.