Page 10 - The Hunt - Winter 2024

NOTEWDinter2024-25 By Gina Lizzo
Noël at Nemours Estate
Nov. 19-Dec. 29, Wilmington
The 77-room mansion, chauffeur’s garage and formal gardens will get you in the holiday spirit with their impeccably decorated displays. Check online for seasonal live performances. Visit nemoursestate.org.
The Crafted World of Wharton Esherick at Brandywine Museum
of Art
Through Jan. 19, Chadds Ford
The late Wharton Esherick’s work rarely leaves his Chester County property, so here’s your chance to learn more about the father of the studio furniture movement without booking a tour of his home. The exhibition covers the spectrum of his brilliant career, from the early days of woodcut illustrations to his stunning evolution as a celebrated craftsman. Visit brandywine.org.
Kennett Winterfest
Feb. 22,
Kennett Square Over 60 brewers offer samples in downtown Kennett for this chilly annual tradition, which also features live music and food vendors. Visit kennettbrewfest.com/ winterfest.
West Chester Christkindlmarkt Dec. 14,
West Chester
Bundle up and head to festive Gay Street for this outdoor street festival. Over 90 vendors offer art, clothing, jewelry, housewares and more. You’re bound to find a gift with someone’s name on it. Visit downtownwestchester.com.
Jazz Age Illustration at Delaware Art Museum Through Jan. 26, Wilmington
The Jazz Age was about more than music, fun and fashion. Visual art also played a crucial role in the seismic cultural shift that occurred after World War I. Created between 1919 and 1942, the more than 100 works featured in this exhibit showcase Aaron Douglas, Frank Schoonover and other artists of the time. Visit delart.org.
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The Cher Show
Jan. 31-Feb. 1, Wilmington
The Tony-winning musical celebrating the global pop-music icon makes a stop at the Playhouse on Rodney Square for one weekend only. Cher has a persona so large it takes three women to play her, each representing a different era of her life. Visit thegrandwilmington.org.
Triple Bill at the Grand
Feb. 21-23, Wilmington
Experience three world premieres, choreographed by Ukrainian dancer Viktor Plotnikov, Juilliard graduate Blake Krapels and Mexico’s Carlos Martinez. All are performed by members of First State Ballet Theatre. Visit thegrandwilmington.org.
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: COURTESY OF DOWNTOWN WEST CHESTER; EOIN O’NEILL; COURTESY OF DELAWARE ART MUSEUM;
MEREDITH MASHBURN PHOTOGRAPHY