Come, Ye Thankful People, Come
As we enter the season of what should be endless holiday revelry, we need to take a moment and give thanks for those of us who survive, remember those who didn’t, and do what we can to forgive most of 2020 and what will likely be the entirety of 2021. Let forgiveness be the first step on your path to healing. And celebrate, ever so cautiously. ▼
CAMP REHOBOTH UPCOMING SHOWS
Pacem in Terris Traveling Peace Artwork—This juried exhibit connects us to our deeper sense of humanity as it highlights positive messages and visions of peace from young artists (ages five to 18) from around Delaware. Today’s children prove they have a strong voice about what their future should be. Treat yourself to a moment of peace amidst the hectic holiday season.
HINENI (Here I Am)—Works by contemporary abstract expressionist painter, Rebecca Davidson, explore motion, color, and texture through monumental, layered paintings. Rebecca, currently pursuing an MFA from the Savannah College of Art and Design, hopes this body of work speaks of her own identity of being queer, multiethnic, Jewish, and autistic.
Both shows run December 3, 2021-January 3, 2022, with an Opening Reception on December 3 (5-9 pm).
CAMP Rehoboth highlights our community’s unique history and culture, and serves to further diversity, equity, and inclusion, by building unity and understanding. Exhibits may be viewed Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., or by appointment by emailing artshow@CAMPRehoboth.com. You may view and purchase the art on the CAMP Rehoboth website under the “SHOP” heading.
PERFORMING ARTS
Capital Ringers (PO Box 35, Lewes; capitalringers.org) hits the road with We NEED a Little Christmas, November 27-December 12 in Lewes, Millsboro, Ocean Pines, and Milton. See website for details and locations.
Cinema Art Theater (17701 Dartmouth Drive, Lewes; 302-313-4032; rehobothfilm.com) continues to follow all CDC guidelines, with reduced seating capacity for in-person viewing, and dozens of films available for streaming. The Met: Live in HD: Eurydice, December 13-14. See website for information.
Clear Space Theatre Company (20 Baltimore Avenue; 302-227-2270; ClearSpaceTheatre.org) presents Scrooge the Musical, November 26-December 19. See website for details.
The Milton Theater (110 Union Street, Milton; 302-684-3038; miltontheatre.com) has reduced capacity for social distancing and continues to present a remarkably diverse array of shows and talent. See website for events.
Mispillion Performance Series continues their premiere season with the Siepp/Sheets Trumpet and Organ Duo on November 20, and flutist Carla Lancelotti Auld with pianist Michael Fennelly on December 18—both at 7p.m. at Epworth United Methodist Church (19285 Holland Glade Road). FREE and open to the public.
Possum Point Players (441 Old Laurel Road, Georgetown; 302-856-4560; possumpointplayers.org) unwraps their production of Elf the Musical as their holiday gift, December 3-12.
Rehoboth Concert Band (rehobothconcertband.org) presents their Holiday Peace Concert, featuring traditional carols, medleys with surprise “twists,” and songs of global peace. December 19 (3p.m.) at Epworth UMC, 19285 Holland Glade Road. See website for information and tickets.
Second Street Players (2 South Walnut Street, Milford; 302-422-0220 / 800-838-3006; secondstreetplayers.com) has the perennial holiday favorite It’s a Wonderful Life onstage November 26-December 5.
Southern Delaware Chorale (PO Box 444, Rehoboth Beach; 302-260-7022; southerndelawarechorale.org) presents their holiday concert Sing Joyfully!, December 5, 3 p.m. at Epworth UMC (19285 Holland Glade Road).
GALLERIES & MUSEUMS
CAMP Rehoboth Gallery (37 Baltimore Avenue; 302-227-5620; camprehoboth.com) features Exum Art (through November 30), Pacem in Terris, and HINENI. (See listing elsewhere in this column.)
Gallery 50 (50 Wilmington Avenue; 302-227-2050; gallery50art.com) offers complete framing services and represents several talented artists. Currently showing Retrospective: Bill Snow through November 27.
Milton Arts Guild (107 Federal Street, Milton; 302-684-1500; miltonartsguild.org) celebrates their new home with a virtual exhibit All About Lines. Visit their website for classes and upcoming events.
Peninsula Gallery (520 E. Savannah Road, Lewes; 302-645-0551; peninsula-gallery.com) presents Big Skies, a collection of new pastels from local favorite Nick Serratore, through November 21. Their 18th annual holiday show, Small Jewels, features works limited in size and price, and opens November 27.
Rehoboth Art League (12 Dodds Lane, Henlopen Acres; 302-227-8408; rehobothartleague.org) has several exhibits: Seascapes-Under the Surface: Information, works by David Heatwole and David Curtis; and The Lonely Girl, works by Constance McBride. Check website for upcoming exhibitions and class offerings. ▼
Doug is the Artistic Director for CAMP Rehoboth Chorus, Director of Music Ministries at Epworth UMC, and co-founder and Artistic Director emeritus of the Clear Space Theater Company. Contact Doug at dougyetter@gmail.com if you want to add your events to the calendar. Check out CAMP Arts on our website at camprehoboth.com for links to all the listed theatres, galleries and museums.