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In partnership with the nonprofit Joshua M. Freeman Foundation and musical instrument retailer Seaford Music, PRS Guitars recently donated guitar gear to the Southern Delaware School of the Arts and Selbyville Middle School.  “Having high-quality PRS instruments in our rock band program is truly transformative for our students. These guitars ensure that every child, regardless of their financial situation, has the opportunity to learn, create and perform on an instrument […]

To say goodbye to 2025 and welcome 2026, Milton Theatre will host a New Year’s Eve dance party beginning at 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 31, at 110 Union St., Milton. Energizing the crowd with their high-octane performance will be Crush, a premier party band renowned for its versatile repertoire and electric stage presence. Attendees can expect a spectacular evening featuring a dynamic mix of Top 40 hits, ‘80s and ‘90s […]

Keep the holiday spirit rolling with Bell Bottom Blues, a husband‑and‑wife acoustic duo with an extensive list of ’70s rock and roll, from 5 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 27, at Downtown Blues in Rehoboth Beach. Plan the rest of your nightlife by viewing the Steppin’ Out schedule.

, , , After two rounds of competition, sophomore Natalia Gatti was named winner of the Sussex Academy Poetry Out Loud contest Dec. 18. Poetry Out Loud is a national literacy and recitation competition funded by the National Endowment for the Arts. Students are scored on presence, speech, understanding, interpretation, poem complexity and accuracy of recitation. Natalia now goes on to represent Sussex Academy at the state competition, to be […]

Xi Sigma Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi International members held a Christmas season gathering and exchanged Secret Santa gifts at the home of Kris Pritchett of Milton, Celebrating the holidays with spouses and guests, members attended a Second Street Players show at the Riverfront Theater, followed by dinner at Big Oyster in Milford. Beta Sigma Phi is an international sorority aimed at encouraging friendship, education and service to the community.  […]

Lewes Elementary School recently announced that its Spanish immersion teacher Verónica DeBartolo is collaborating on a unique project, using her voice and expertise in an exciting new bilingual children’s music initiative. The project is designed to support language development, storytelling and cultural connection. DeBartolo is a featured vocalist in a growing project titled Mairim Enchanted Songs (Mairim Cuentos en Cantados) that produces educational and recreational bilingual songs for children. While […]

To celebrate Southern Delaware and keep it top of mind throughout the winter with visitors planning 2026 travel, Southern Delaware Tourism is launching its 10th annual photo contest. Both locals and visitors are invited and encouraged to enter. Entries will be accepted from midnight, Thursday, Jan. 1, through 5 p.m., Friday, March 6. Winners will be announced Friday, March 20. There will be one grand prize-winning photo as well as […]

Coastal Concerts is looking for historic photos and stories to use for its Lewes 250 concert set for Tuesday, June 16, in Stango Park, 101 Adams Ave., Lewes. Hosted in collaboration with the City of Lewes, Coastal Concerts’ jazz event will feature Big Band music, dancing, narration and a jazz soloist. Attendees will be transported back in time to a dynamic and transformative era in Lewes. To make this concert […]