{"id":15949,"date":"2015-05-08T10:02:29","date_gmt":"2015-05-08T14:02:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/?p=15949"},"modified":"2015-05-08T09:36:48","modified_gmt":"2015-05-08T13:36:48","slug":"what-to-do-if-its-mothers-day-its-willowdale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kennetttimes.com\/?p=15949","title":{"rendered":"What To Do: If it’s Mothers Day, It’s Willowdale"},"content":{"rendered":"

From Steeplechases to local stages, there’s lots to do with Mom this weekend<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

By Denny Dyroff<\/strong>,<\/span>\u00a0Staff Writer, The Times<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\"Willowdale\"<\/a>

The 23rd Annual Willowdale Steeplechase takes place Sunday, complete with the annual tailgating competition, antique cars \u2014 and of course, the hats.<\/p><\/div>\n

It\u2019s Mother\u2019s Day on May 10 and you can go the traditional route and take mom out to a nice dinner.<\/p>\n

But, if you\u2019re looking for something different to do with mom on Mother\u2019s Day, take her to an equestrian event in the country — take her to the Willowdale Steeplechase (Steeplechase grounds, routes 82 and 926, Unionville, 610-444-1582, http:\/\/willowdalesteeplechase.org<\/a>).<\/p>\n

The 23rd Annual Willowdale Steeplechase will be held on May 10 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. The \u201cTailgate Competition\u201d and the \u201cAntique and Unique Car Display\u201d are both slated to run all day. The initial competition will be the \u201cJack Russell Races\u201d\u00a0at 11a.m. followed by the \u201cSmall Pony Race\u201d\u00a0at 12:15 p.m. and the \u201cLarge Pony Race\u201d\u00a0at 12:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

The first of seven steeplechase races will begin at 1:30 p.m. and the racing is scheduled to end between 4:30 and 5 p.m. Gates will close at 6 p.m. The Willowdale Steeplechase is a first-class steeplechase course that features an uphill approach to the fences. This encourages less speed and more jumping and, as a result, causes less wear and tear on the horses.<\/p>\n

The Willowdale Steeplechase Tailgate Competition is sponsored by The Whip Tavern and Studio 882. This year\u2019s Willowdale Steeplechase has several beneficiaries — Quest Therapeutic Riding Services, Inc., The Stroud Water Research Center and The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine at New Bolton Center. Tickets are $30.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re celebrating Mother\u2019s Day with a dinner engagement and you want to carry the celebration on into the evening — or if you\u2019re just looking in general for something fun to do when the sun goes down — consider making a trip to an area theater to catch a live stage show.<\/p>\n

\"guys<\/a>

Guys and Dolls opens Tuesday in Wilmington.<\/p><\/div>\n

Fortunately, there are plenty of top-flight choices right now including top-flight productions such as \u201cKinky Boots\u201d in Philadelphia, \u201cHello Dolly\u201d in Media and \u201cGuys and Dolls\u201d in Wilmington.<\/p>\n

The national tour of \u201cGuys and Dolls\u201d will open on May 12 and run through May 17 at the Playhouse on Rodney Square (10th<\/sup>\u00a0and Market streets, Wilmington, Delaware, 302-888-0200,\u00a0www.theplayhousede.org<\/a>).<\/p>\n

\u201cGuys and Dolls\u201d is one of the all-time classics of American musical theater. It features music and lyrics by Frank Loesser and book by Jo Swerling and Abe Burrows and is based on a pair of short stories by Damon Runyon.<\/p>\n

The hit musical opened on Broadway in 1950, ran for more than 1,200 performances and won five Tony Awards in 1951 — Best Musical, Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical, Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical, Best Choreography and Best Direction of a Musical.<\/p>\n

Runyon\u2019s short stories, which were written in the 1920s and 1930s, featured gangsters, gamblers and other assorted unsavory characters from New York\u2019s seedy underworld. Runyon was known for the unique dialect he employed in his stories — a mixture of highly formal language and slang.<\/p>\n

The show revolves around four main characters — Miss Adelaide, a veteran night club performer; Sky Masterson, a professional gambler addicted to his profession; Sergeant Sarah Brown, a prim and proper member of a Salvation Army style band; and Nathan Detroit, who runs an illegal floating crap game.<\/p>\n

The talented cast of the national tour stars Kayleen Seidl as Sarah Brown, Christopher Swan as Nathan Detroit, Lauren Weinberg as Miss Adelaide and Matt Taylor as Sky Masterson.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis tour has been out since December,\u201d said Taylor, during a phone interview Thursday afternoon from his home in Beaumont, Texas. \u201cIt\u2019s the first time out for this incarnation. The last time was 6-7 years ago and that was based on the most recent Broadway revival.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was very familiar with \u2018Guys and Dolls.\u2019 It was the first show I ever did in high school. In terms of the story, this show is extremely true to the original from 1950. The only main difference is the song \u2018Sit Down, You\u2019re Rocking the Boat,\u2019 which has been given a different spin. We actually created it in rehearsal.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis show is not like the Broadway revival from a few years ago. That show tried to take a darker version of New York. Ours is lighter — pretty much the version you would have seen in 1950.\u201d<\/p>\n

The national tour\u2019s production of the classic show is lighter, warmer and more down-to-earth.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere are more human elements between Nathan and Adelaide,\u201d said Taylor. \u201cSometimes, they are portrayed as testy but not so much here. These two (Swan and Weinberg) are both comedic geniuses. Within a few lines, you really feel sympathetic for Adelaide.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd, 10 minutes into the story, Nathan falls in love with Adelaide. It\u2019s really funny to watch Nathan struggle with the plot point. He\u2019s been running a crap game since he was a kid. It\u2019s the only thing he knows.<\/p>\n

\u201cSarah and I are quintessential ing\u00e9nue characters. Just like Nathan and Adelaide, with us you have the story of two people who love each other and shouldn\u2019t. Sky embodies everything that Sarah is trying to destroy in the world. Kayleen does a great job with the role — and she\u2019s awful pretty.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat I like most about Sky is how genuine he is. It\u2019s easy to play him as a ruthless card shark but he is so much more. He sort-of lies to Sarah — but he\u2019s still a genuine guy. He has an open heart and he gets his heart broken.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cGuys and Dolls\u201d is a show that became instantly popular when it premiered on Broadway and has remains very popular for more than six decades. It has had Broadway revivals in 1976, 1992 and 2009. It opened in London in 1953 and has had West End revivals in 1982, 1996 and 2005. There was also a 1955 film adaptation starring Marlon Brando, Jean Simmons, Frank Sinatra and Vivian Blaine.<\/p>\n

\u201cOne of the biggest reasons for the show\u2019s continuing popularity is the music,\u201d said Taylor. \u201cThe score is really good. Every single song in the show has become a standard. I even heard \u2018Luck Be a Lady\u2019 at a Lady Gaga concert the other night.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnd, there is something classical and Shakespearean about the way the characters struggle with what they can\u2019t have. The characters are just as valid today as they were in the 1950s.\u201d<\/p>\n

Video link for \u201cGuys and Dolls\u201d — https:\/\/vimeo.com\/117971086<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cGuys and Dolls\u201d will be performed at 7:30 p.m. on May 12, 13 and 14, 8 p.m. on May 15 and 16, and 2 p.m. on May 13, 16 and 17. Tickets range from $35-$79.<\/p>\n

\u201cKinky Boots\u201d will run through May 10 at the Forrest Theatre (1114 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, 800-447-7400, http:\/\/www.forrest-theatre.com<\/a>). The inspirational story tells the tale of a shoe factory owner facing bankruptcy who\u00a0works to turn his business around with help from Lola, a fabulous entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos.<\/p>\n

\u201cSteel Magnolias\u201d will begin six-week run through June 21 at the Candlelight Theater (2208 Millers Road, Arden, Delaware,\u00a0302- 475-2313,\u00a0www.candlelighttheatredelaware.org<\/a>) beginning on May 9.<\/p>\n

The Media Theatre (104 E. State Street, Media, 610-891-0100,\u00a0mediatheatre.org<\/a>) is presenting \u201cHello Dolly\u201d now through May 24. Not only is the show one of Broadway\u2019s all-time favorite musicals, it is a production that features Broadway star Andrea McArdle, who was the original \u201cAnnie\u201d when the show opened on Broadway many years ago.<\/p>\n

People\u2019s Light & Theatre (39 Conestoga Road, Malvern, 610-644-3500,\u00a0PeoplesLight.org<\/a>) is performing Neil Simon\u2019s \u201cBiloxi Blues\u201d now through May 24. The show is Simon\u2019s semi-autobiographical Tony Award-winning classic coming-of-age tale.<\/p>\n

Now, let\u2019s go back to looking at outdoor events.<\/p>\n

\"Wildflower,<\/a>

The Brandywine River Museum holds its annual Wildflower, Native Plant and Seed Sale this weekend.<\/p><\/div>\n

(Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, 610-388-2700,\u00a0www.brandywinemuseum.org<\/a>) hosts a number of special events each year. One of the most popular is the annual \u201cWildflower, Native Plant & Seed Sale.\u201d<\/p>\n

The well-attended annual event will be held on May 9 and 10 on the Museum\u2019s grounds along the banks of the Brandywine Creek in Chadds Ford. Visitors to the \u201cWildflower, Native Plant & Seed Sale\u201d will be able to select items from a wide array of categories and varieties. No plants are collected from the wild and most of them are propagated by Conservancy volunteers.<\/p>\n

Many of the plants and seeds on sale at this weekend\u2019s event are difficult — and some are impossible — to find in retail garden centers.\u00a0As an added attraction, Conservancy staff and volunteers will be available to answer questions and provide planting and horticultural information.<\/p>\n

All proceeds from the sale benefit the Conservancy’s diverse and beautiful gardens. Admission to the plant sale is free. For a complete list of the flowers and seeds available for purchase, go to http:\/\/www.brandywinemuseum.org\/documents\/PlantSaleList2015.pdf<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re interested in antique, classic or custom autos, there are two special events on this week\u2019s calendar that are sure to pique your interest — \u201cHistoric Autos at Winterthur\u201d and \u201cCruise Night\u201d at Herr\u2019s Snack Foods.<\/p>\n

\"winterthur<\/a>\u201cHistoric Autos at Winterthur\u201d (Route 52, Wilmington, Delaware, 302-888-4600, www.winterthur.org<\/a>), which is included free with museum admission, provides visitors with the opportunity to see a variety of vehicles from the past that have been maintained in pristine condition. There will be different displays every Saturday through the month of May.<\/p>\n

The theme for May 9 is \u201cClassic General Motors in the \u201cDuco Era — A New World of Color, 1924-1948.\u201d The themes for the other three Saturdays are \u201cHistoric Automobiles — Trends in Preservation\u201d (May 16), \u201cIn Grand Style: Rolls Royce and Bentley\u201d (May 23) and \u201cCars and Colors: 1950-1961\u201361\u201d <\/b>(May 30).<\/p>\n

Some of the prime autos featured in recent years have been 1928 Mercedes-Benz S 2-Door Touring, 1933 DeSoto Rumble Seat Coupe, 1936 Packard 120\u00a0Convertible Sedan, 1938 Buick\u00a0Limited 90 Limousine, 1941 Cadillac\u00a09-Passenger Touring Sedan, 1955\u00a0Rolls-Royce\u00a0Silver Dawn\u00a04-door Saloon, 1956\u00a0Lincoln and 1969\u00a0Rolls-Royce\u00a0Silver Shadow LWB Formal Sedan.<\/p>\n

On May 9, Winterthur will also be presenting \u201cAzaleas and Bluebells Day.\u201d Visitors to the site will be able to enjoy the spectacle of thousands of azalea blossoms and acres of wildflowers.<\/p>\n

The day\u2019s events will include the opportunity to take photos with Mom in Azalea Woods, shop at plant sales at the Museum Store, and participate in guided and self-guided tours through the azalea display.<\/p>\n

Admission to Winterthur is $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and students, and $5 for children (ages 2-11).<\/p>\n

A different breed of automobile will be featured on May 14 during \u201cCruise Night\u201d at Herr\u2019s Snack Foods, (20 Herr Drive, Routes 272 and 1, Nottingham, 610-932-9330, www.herrs.com<\/a>).<\/p>\n

This year, Herr\u2019s Snack Foods is hosting its 16th Annual Cruise Night. Visitors to the event will find that \u201ccruising\u201d is welcomed rather than frowned upon in so many of the area\u2019s municipalities. The popular annual event, which features free admission and free parking, will get underway at 5 p.m. and continue until dusk.<\/p>\n

More than 300 classic cars and hot rods will be on display. Car owners are encouraged to register in the people\u2019s choice contest for first, second and third place \u201cBest of Show\u201d trophies. Spectators will be able to vote for their favorite classic car between 5-7 p.m.<\/p>\n

The free event will also feature factory tours, food booths with festival fare, children\u2019s games, music by a disc jockey and a variety of door prizes.<\/p>\n

This weekend, collectors of comics, toys, gaming or non-sport trading cards will be making their annual pilgrimage to Philadelphia to attend Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con at the Pennsylvania Convention Center (1101 Arch Street, Philadelphia, 215-418-4700, www.wizardworld.com<\/a>).<\/p>\n

One of the country\u2019s top pop culture conventions, the annual event, which is running now through May 10, is the largest event of its type on the East Coast and is expected to draw a crowd of over 25,000 fans.<\/p>\n

\"wizard<\/a>

M. Night Shyamalan, no stranger to Chester County, is just one of the luminaries scheduled to appear at Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con.<\/p><\/div>\n

Wizard World Philadelphia Comic Con will feature movies, comics, toys, video gaming, television, anime, manga, horror, sports, original art, collectibles, contests and movie screenings — along with more than 150 celebrities who will be greeting fans and autographing items and industry professionals representing the best in today\u2019s pop culture.<\/p>\n

The long and diverse list of special guests includes Burt Reynolds, M. Night Shyamalan, Frankie Muniz, Dee Snider, Randy Orton, Billie Piper, Karl Urban, Sting (WWE), Katie Cassidy, Lou Ferrigno (\u201cThe Incredible Hulk\u201d), Keshia Knight Pulliam, Hayley Atwell and many, many more celebrities from the entertainment world.<\/p>\n

Other special attractions include comics-themed panels, portfolio reviews, costume contests and \u201cKids Day\u201d on Sunday with an array of panels and events designed especially for children. Children and adult attendees are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite villain, superhero or pop culture personality for the chance to win special prizes in daily costume contests.<\/p>\n

The show also will host hundreds of exhibitors who will be displaying and selling action figures, Anime, movie posters, trading cards, clothing, memorabilia, original artwork and comics.<\/p>\n

Tickets are $45 on Friday and Sunday and $55 on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square, 610-388-1000, www.longwoodgardens.org<\/a>) has \u201cSpring Blooms\u201d running through May 23. Visitors can enjoy hundreds of lush acres featuring burgeoning gardens of daffodils, tulips, magnolias, azaleas, flowering cherries and more than 240,000 flowering bulbs.<\/p>\n

Daily visitor programs, including gardening demonstrations, behind-the-scenes tours, and talks add to Longwood\u2019s charms. Children will enjoy the many activities in the outdoor Children\u2019s Area, and the imaginative fun of the Indoor Children\u2019s Garden.<\/p>\n

Admission to Longwood Gardens is $20 for adults, $17 for seniors and $10 for students.<\/p>\n

\"wilm<\/a>Usually, the Wilmington Flower Market, which is held in early May every year, is an event that almost always seems to bring wet weather. So, it comes as a bit of surprise that no rain showers have been forecasted for this weekend.<\/p>\n

This year, the 95th<\/sup> Annual Wilmington Flower Market returns to Rockford Park (Park Drive, Wilmington, Delaware, 302-995-5699, www.wilmingtonflowermarket.org<\/a>) on May 8 and 9. The Flower Market, which always runs in conjunction with Mother\u2019s Day, benefits over 50 children\u2019s charities in Delaware.<\/p>\n

The 2015 Wilmington Flower Market, which is free and open to the public, will be held today from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. each day. As is the tradition, the event features crafts, booths, rides, food, fun, live entertainment and plenty of flowers.<\/p>\n

Friday\u2019s roster of performers on the Concert Stage includes Nature Jams, Mascot Mania, Danielle & Jennifer, Chorduroy, the Veronicas and Lifehouse. Saturday\u2019s schedule features Olympiad Gymnasts, Elene Delle Donne, Alex B., Statesmen, Ginfer Coyle, Ju-Taun, Young Rising Sons and North of Nine.<\/p>\n

The Yellow Springs Art Show, which now features over 175 participating artists, will run through May 10 in Historic Yellow Springs Lincoln Building (Art School Road, Chester Springs, 610-827-7414 or www.yellowsprings.org<\/a>). Show hours for the free event are from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily.<\/p>\n

The 2015 show has on display over 3,000 pieces of fine art in a wide range of media and styles \u2013 oils, watercolors, bronze sculptures, pastels, landscapes, still life, seascapes and abstracts. All proceeds benefit arts education, environmental protection and historic preservation of the 300-year-old village of Historic Yellow Springs.<\/p>\n

If longevity is a sign of success for an area festival, Phoenixville\u2019s annual Dogwood Festival has to be one of the most successful — without challenge. \u00a0This year\u2019s festival, which runs from May 11-16, is the 72nd annual staging of the springtime fair.<\/p>\n

\"dogwood<\/a>The 2015 Dogwood Festival and Parade will take place at the historic Reeves Park Bandshell (Main Street between third and Fourth avenues, Phoenixville, 484-928-0052, www.phoenixvillejaycees.org<\/a>) with live entertainment each night.<\/p>\n

The performance schedule\u00a0starts May 11 Gene Galligan and They Know. The Hytha Family Band and Kendall Phillips are set to perform on May 12 and the schedule for May 13 features Gene Galligan, the Audubon Symphony Orchestra and the Prince and Princess Contest.<\/p>\n

On May 14, there will be performances by Facetime Creative Soles Dance Studio, Grace Assembly of God Fine Arts Team and Ray Owen. May 15\u2019s schedule offers Rock & Roll After School and The Flower Power Band. On May 16, entertainment will be provided by John Valerio, Dave Sullivan and Rougarou.<\/p>\n

The main day for activities at the free festival will be May 16 with a parade and other festivities running from noon-3 p.m. and live entertainment starting at 4 p.m. The parade, which is one of the festival\u2019s showcase events, is slated to get underway at 1 p.m.<\/p>\n

\"star-party-m51-galaxy\"<\/a>

On May 9, the Chesmont Astronomical Society will host a \u201cStar Party\u201d at French Creek State Park \u2014 in search of galaxy gazing, such as M51.<\/p><\/div>\n

On May 9, the Chesmont Astronomical Society will host a \u201cStar Party\u201d at French Creek State Park (1027 Park Rd, Elverson, 610-469-8646, http:\/\/www.chesmontastro.org<\/a>). The public is welcome and the event, which offers activities for the entire family, is free.<\/p>\n

Participants will meet in the park\u2019s lower parking lot around 7 p.m. and the party will run from 8-11:59 p.m. Those attending will be able to view the nighttime sky using society members\u2019 telescopes and live view star cameras.<\/p>\n

Potential targets for this weekend\u2019s event include the planet Jupiter; galaxies M81, M82 (Cigar Galaxy), M51 (Whirlpool Galaxy); planetary nebulae M57 (Ring Nebula), NGC 6543 (Cat’s Eye Nebula); and globular clusters M13 (Keystone Cluster), M3, M5 — all depending on sky conditions.<\/p>\n

There will also be parties at the same site on June 6, July 11, September 5 and October 3. The Chesmont Astronomical Society will have similar \u201cStar Party\u201d events at Marsh Creek State Park on June 27, July 25, August 22, September 19 and October 24.<\/p>\n

The Marsh Creek parties are held near the first lunar quarter and focus on observing the moon, the planets and bright deep sky objects. Marsh Creek Star Parties end at 11 p.m. while French Creek Star Parties end after midnight.<\/p>\n

Because these events need a clear, dark sky to be successful, they are dependent on the weather. Therefore, it is recommended to check the society\u2019s website (www.chesmontastro.org<\/a>) after 5 p.m. for last minute schedule changes.<\/p>\n

The Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen offers a number of craft fairs throughout the state each year. One of the most popular fairs is scheduled for this weekend. Now through May 10, the Guild will present the Fine Craft Fair (Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, 717-431-8706, www.pacrafts.org<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Through a partnership with the\u00a0Friends of Rittenhouse Square\u00a0and in conjunction with the Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen will bring its signature premier Fine Craft Fair to the scenic park in Center City Philadelphia.<\/p>\n

Founded in 1944 at the recommendation of Eleanor Roosevelt, the Pennsylvania Guild is one of the nation\u2019s largest and most recognized craft guilds, specializing in the advocacy and support of more than 1,400 members whose handwork is known for its unparalleled skill and artistry.<\/p>\n

Fine craft is often defined as the hand and mind transformation of raw materials into inspired works of art.\u00a0The finished products may be either traditional or contemporary in style and design. This weekend\u2019s event will feature more than 145 of the Guild\u2019s finest craft artists.<\/p>\n

The Fine Craft Fair, which is free and open to the public, will focus on hand-crafted jewelry, contemporary furniture, functional and decorative pottery, designer clothing, fine porcelain, blown glass, limited edition photography, sculpture, paintings, watercolors, oils, graphite and pastels.<\/p>\n

Fair hours are 11 a.m.-7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is free. Street and garage parking is readily available.<\/p>\n

One of the more interesting traditional springtime events in Pennsylvania Dutch country is the Rough and Tumble Engineers Historical Association\u2019s annual \u201cSpring Stream Up\u201d (Rough and Tumble, 4977 Lincoln Highway East, Kinzers, 717-442-4249, www.roughandtumble.org<\/a>).<\/p>\n

\u201cSpring Steam-Up\u201d is scheduled for May 8 and 9 from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. each day. One of the highlights will be sessions of \u201cPlowing with Steam and Gas Tractors.\u201d This activity will be held only if weather is favorable to plow.<\/p>\n

There will be a variety of displays featuring steam engines, gas engines, steam tractors, gas tractors and antique cars. Also featured will be a model shop, a saw mill, two steam trains and blacksmithing demonstrations at the museum\u2019s blacksmith shop.<\/p>\n

\u201cTractor Games\u201d are scheduled for Friday at 4 p.m. A \u201cParade of Power\u201d will be presented on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. followed by a \u201cGarden Tractor Pull\u201d immediately after the parade. A \u201cChildren\u2019s Pedal Tractor Pull (35 lb – 80 lb)\u201d will be held on Saturday at 1 p.m.<\/p>\n

\u201cSpring Steam-Up\u201d is looked at as special event each year at Rough and Tumble — a time to get the steam engines out of hibernation and fire them up. It is also a time for the plowing to begin.<\/p>\n

Video link for \u201cSpring Stream Up\u201d — https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=p2mcLqqfKyk<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Tickets for \u201cSpring Stream Up\u201d are $5 for adults and $3 for children (ages 6-12).<\/p>\n

On May 10, the public is invited to partake in the free activities at the \u201cGrand Opening\u201d of the new Copeland Maritime Center at the Kalmar Nyckel Shipyard (Seventh Street, Wilmington, Delaware, 302-429-7447, http:\/\/www.kalmarnyckel.org<\/a>).<\/p>\n

The event, which is scheduled to run from 1-4 p.m., will feature tours of the recently-constructed Maritime Center and the \u201cPublic Opening\u201d of \u201cThe Forney Collection.\u201d<\/p>\n

There will be a number of activities planned for the whole family — nautical-themed games, blacksmith and cannon firing demonstrations, \u201cHow to Set and Douse a Sail,\u201d and navigation lessons. The Opening Ceremony <\/b>will begin promptly at 2 p.m.
\nThe Maritime Center will be unveiling \u201cWatercraft of the World,\u201d a major permanent exhibit in the education. These 72 model ships and boats were gathered by Bob and Marilyn Forney from their many travels around the world and represent over 60 foreign countries.<\/p>\n

Visitors to Sunday\u2019s festivities will also be able to get on the water with tours aboard the Kalmar Nyckel, the official Tall Ship of Delaware. Water Taxi rides to and from Dravo Plaza and the Kalmar Nyckel Dock will also be available throughout the afternoon (additional fee required).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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