Wilmington’s Serafin Ensemble brings performances from their summer festival – chamber music performed by nationally renowned classical artists. Beautiful music under the magical summer skies. The program for this evening may be found here.

Serafin Ensemble, “The Serafins,” is a group of internationally acclaimed performing artists (string, wind, brass, piano, and vocalists) devoted to collaborative chamber music performances of repertoire for up to eight players. The ensemble evolved from the former Serafin String Quartet and continues the nearly two-decade-long Serafin legacy of passionate commitment to presenting exceptional performances of small ensemble repertoire.
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In order to let any potential inclement weather clear out, we are delaying the start time of tonight’s concert in the pavilion to 7:30 PM. 
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. 

Wilmington’s Serafin Ensemble brings performances from their summer festival – chamber music performed by nationally renowned classical artists. Beautiful music under the magical summer skies. The program for this evening may be found here.

Serafin Ensemble, “The Serafins,” is a group of internationally acclaimed performing artists (string, wind, brass, piano, and vocalists) devoted to collaborative chamber music performances of repertoire for up to eight players. The ensemble evolved from the former Serafin String Quartet and continues the nearly two-decade-long Serafin legacy of passionate commitment to presenting exceptional performances of small ensemble repertoire.
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DUE TO THE PREDICTED HEAT, THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD INDOORS IN THE LARGE MEETING ROOM AT THE LEWES PUBLIC LIBRARY.

Anyone who reserved a seat under the pavilion will be guaranteed a seat in the large meeting room. Any unclaimed seats will be released at 6:50 PM

Wilmington’s Serafin Ensemble brings performances from their summer festival – chamber music performed by nationally renowned classical artists. Beautiful music under the magical summer skies. The program for this evening may be found here.

Serafin Ensemble, “The Serafins,” is a group of internationally acclaimed performing artists (string, wind, brass, piano, and vocalists) devoted to collaborative chamber music performances of repertoire for up to eight players. The ensemble evolved from the former Serafin String Quartet and continues the nearly two-decade-long Serafin legacy of passionate commitment to presenting exceptional performances of small ensemble repertoire.
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DUE TO WEATHER, THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD INDOORS IN THE LARGE MEETING ROOM AT THE LEWES PUBLIC LIBRARY.

Anyone who reserved a seat under the pavilion will be guaranteed a seat in the large meeting room. Any unclaimed seats will be released at 6:50 PM.

A sneak peek at excerpts from Delaware Shakespeare’s summer festival premiere of a new musical adaptation of Twelfth Night. The region’s premiere professional Shakespeare troupe in an evening of compelling Shakespeare as you’ve never heard it before.

Inspired by Shakespeare’s creative vision and the broad societal mix of audiences of his era, Delaware Shakespeare brings our community together for vibrant theatre and learning experiences. DelShakes envisions a Delaware where people from all walks of life celebrate and explore their shared humanity through the lens of Shakespearean works.
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Linda Harris and David Cole of Maryland’s Harriet Tubman Museum & Educational Center present an evening of songs, stories, and information about this remarkable woman.

The Harriet Tubman Museum and Educational Center, located in Cambridge, Maryland, is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the life and legacy of Harriet Tubman. Established in the 1980s by dedicated local volunteers, the museum aims to educate visitors about Tubman’s extraordinary contributions as an Underground Railroad conductor, Civil War spy, nurse, suffragist, and humanitarian.
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Experience Lewes’ history first-hand as Individuals and luminaries from Lewes’ past come to life to share stories and engage you in conversation. The Lewes Historical Society‘s Tavern Talks bring history to life by re-creating the energy of early American tavern culture.

The Lewes Historical Society promotes and advocates the preservation, interpretation, and cultural enrichment of the Lewes region through museum exhibits, educational programs, historical research, and publications.
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They have been called the greatest musical theater writing team of all time. They transformed Broadway and in the process left a legacy of some of the most memorable musicals of the 20th century: Oklahoma!, Carousel, South Pacific, The King and I, and The Sound of Music, are just some of their collaborations. Paul Sparrow will explore their accomplishments in conversation with Tina Maria Casamento, a well-known Broadway singer and producer. Tina is an expert on the history of Broadway and will sing excerpts of some of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s most beloved songs accompanied by the pianist David Libby.

This program is sponsored by The Inn at Canal Square.
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Come hear Dr. Aaron Carlisle, Associate Professor at University of Delaware, School of Marine Science and Policy, talk on everybody’s favorite beach topic – sharks!

The School of Marine Science and Policy (SMSP) is committed to advancing knowledge critical to the understanding, stewardship, and conservation of estuarine, coastal and ocean environments. An internationally-recognized faculty and multidisciplinary curriculum offers SMSP students exciting opportunities in the classroom, lab and beyond.
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An engaging and enlightening evening on Philosophy and its place in a world of Artificial Intelligence.

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“Get your feet wet” with Delaware’s Inland Bays! Join Lisa Swanger, Director of Outreach & Education at the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays, for a fun and interactive presentation exploring the amazing habitats and wildlife that call the Bays home. Discover how this unique ecosystem supports both wildlife and our communities, some of the challenges it faces, and simple ways—even the smallest hands—can help protect this natural treasure. This presentation is perfect for curious kids, nature-loving families, and anyone ready to dive into the wonders of the Inland Bays!

The mission of the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays is to preserve, protect, and restore Delaware’s Inland Bays and their watershed. The Center achieves this through science-based: research, restoration, education, outreach, public policy, and advocacy.
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Alan Jensen of the Lewes Historical Society brings the power of Jack Lewis’ work to life in a compelling talk on Lewes’ most renowned visual artist.

The Lewes Historical Society promotes and advocates the preservation, interpretation, and cultural enrichment of the Lewes region through museum exhibits, educational programs, historical research, and publications.
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The region’s premiere ballet company, First State Ballet, brings its newest piece to our stage. A premiere Lewes happening!

First State Ballet Theatre is a performing arts organization dedicated to the idea that diversity strengthens our community. Their mission is to present ballet boldly to Delaware, enrich our community with live professional performances, inspire and educate dancers and audiences of the future, and connect local youth with a creative, inclusive movement experience.

For this event only, all seating will be on the grass surrounding the pavilion. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on. No seating will be available under the pavilion.

NO REGISTRATION IS NECESSARY. In case of inclement weather, this performance will be cancelled.

Be the first to experience this hidden gem of medieval French literature in its English-language world première performance! Light-hearted and modern in tone, Christine de Pizan’s tale written in 1400CE barely veils the poet’s surprising proto-feminism. Christine and her courtier friends take us on a glorious ride through the French countryside and witness first-hand the cloistered life of a self-sufficient community of nuns. Meanwhile, a big spat erupts between a lady and a gentleman over which of them has the most disastrous love-life, stirring up heartbreak and hilarity, and begging the question: Do nuns perhaps have it better than noblewomen after all?

Music performed on lute and images of the remains of the priory of St.-Louis-de Poissy illuminate this staged reading. Bill Burford, a veteran of New York and Texas theatre, directs. Translator/performer Suzanne Savoy, a classically trained theatre artist, is also known for film roles and recurring TV appearances on How to Get Away with Murder, Full Circle, The Knick, House of Cards, Better Call Saul, and many others. Her most recent film, All of It, recently won “Best Comedy Feature” at the Marina del Rey Film Festival and has been submitted for the November 2025 Rehoboth Beach International Film Festival.

For more information, please read the program for this performance.

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World Renowned and local favorites Gerald Dickens and Suzanne Savoy team up to do a staged reading of A Child’s Journey with Dickens. In the late 1860s, a young Kate Douglas Smith, later Kate Douglas Wiggin, the author of Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm, had a chance encounter on a train with her very favorite author, Charles Dickens. They spent the ride in conversation, and this is the memoir of that event.

After the reading, Gerald and Suzanne will engage the audience in discussion of a life in the arts and on the road.

Gerald Dickens is an actor, director, and producer, and the great-great-grandson of the author Charles Dickens. In 1993 he created his first one-man show, a theatrical performance of A Christmas Carol inspired by Charles Dickens’ own energetic readings of the 1860s. A fascination with the life and works of Charles led him to write and direct further one-man shows including Mr. Dickens is Coming!, Nicholas Nickleby, and Sketches by Boz. Dickens regularly performs in major theatres and arts centres, arts and literary festivals in the UK, as well as at hotels, stately homes, and on cruise ships.

Suzanne Savoy has made a career of performing on TV and in film and onstage in regional theatres, playing Shakespeare’s Desdemona, Emilia, Rosalind, Viola, and many other classical roles. Lately she has been translating the works of Christine de Pizan for performance and publication.
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World famous and local favorite Gerald Dickens presents a one-man performance of his great-great grandfather’s immortal Nicholas Nickleby.

Gerald Dickens is an actor, director, and producer, and the great-great-grandson of the author Charles Dickens. In 1993 he created his first one-man show, a theatrical performance of A Christmas Carol inspired by Charles Dickens’ own energetic readings of the 1860s. A fascination with the life and works of Charles led him to write and direct further one-man shows including Mr. Dickens is Coming!, Nicholas Nickleby, and Sketches by Boz. Dickens regularly performs in major theatres and arts centres, arts and literary festivals in the UK, as well as at hotels, stately homes, and on cruise ships.

Thank you to Byers’ Choice Ltd. for bringing Gerald Dickens to the United States.
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