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Delaware Division of the Arts The Delaware Division of the Arts is dedicated to nurturing and supporting the arts to enhance the quality of life for all Delawareans. In addition to providing funding for arts programming, the Division supports the integration of the arts into community life and serves as a resource for arts information statewide. This program is made possible, in part, by grants the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency dedicated to nurturing and supporting the arts in Delaware, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. For additional information on arts activities in Delaware, visit the Delaware Division of the Arts homepage, www.artsdel.org.

Second Street Players operates as a year-round community theatre group dedicated to providing quality productions to the people of southern Delaware. The group presents primarily traditional adult and children's theatre productions and some locally created and more experimental works. In addition to providing live theatre for patrons, the Player's productions provide the talented members of the community with an outlet for their creative abilities. The Second Street Players also serves as a vehicle for education among all members of the community for the enrichment and understanding of the performing arts.

Possum Point Players Formed in 1973, this nonprofit community theatre group was formed in 1973 to bring live theatre to Sussex County. The goal of the Possum Point Players is to present a regular season of plays, concentrating first and foremost on quality and diversity. The theater's programs are geared towards reaching out to all segments of the community to offer entertaining, educational and training opportunities related to the theater.

Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation is a private, non-profit organization that celebrates, promotes, and supports the wealth and diversity of the region's arts resources and works to increase access to the arts and culture of the region and the world. Created in 1979 to encourage continued development of the arts and to support arts programs on a regional basis, MAAF is dedicated to growth and appreciation of the arts throughout the region, the nation and the world. Foundation programs encourage the creation of new works of art, promote new relationships and ideas within the performing arts community, build new audiences, advocate for the arts in education and connect the arts and artists of the mid-Atlantic region to the rest of the nation and the world.

National Endowment for the Arts The National Endowment for the Arts enriches our Nation and its diverse cultural heritage by supporting works of artistic excellence, advancing learning in the arts, and strengthening the arts in communities throughout the country.

Delaware Music School The Delaware Music School has been bringing the joy and benefits of music education to southern Delaware for more than 20 years. A non-profit organization with several branches, DMS offers quality private and group instrumental and vocal lessons, plus a thriving early childhood curriculum starting at birth. DMS provides financial assistance to many of its students, including those enjoying DMS provided outreach programs in schools, daycares and social services organizations and tuition-free grants to children with special needs through the Delaware Foundation for Retarded Children.

The Milford Community Band is a true community band with membership that ranges from middle school students to senior citizens. We have about 50 members and play more than 25 free concerts per year. The Dance Band and the Dixieland Band are part of the community program.

Henlopen Theater Project is a professional Equity company which produces an annual season of musical and non-musical theatrical work, ranging from world premieres to classics. Its mission is to present professional theater and educational performing arts programs of high quality and diverse interest that both enlighten and entertain the communities of Southern Delaware.

Coastal Concerts is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to bringing the finest classical music to audiences in Lewes by presenting renowned performers to the coastal communities in the fall, winter and spring months. Coastal Concerts is focusing on cultural enrichment during the less busy times of year. Residents and visitors alike are welcomed and encouraged to support Coastal Concerts and enjoy the fine music.

The Delaware Symphony Orchestra seeks to enrich the quality of life through live orchestral music. To buy tickets, call the box office at 1.800.374.7263 / 302.652.5577 or visit us on our website.

The Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra Ocean City, Maryland. Telephone: 410-289-3440; Toll Free: 888-846-8600 or visit us on our website for details on our concert series presented in various locations in Maryland and Delaware.

The Players Club members work together to help promote the arts. The group collectively supports the works of Musicians, Artists and Writers in the Rehoboth Beach area.

Upcoming Performances

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Paul Fleckenstein, our frequent concert organist and Mikado guest pianist, has served as the Organist and Director of Music at Wilmington's Westminster Presbyterian Church. He has performed extensively as a solo organ recitalist, organ and piano accompanist, conductor and professional choral singer. A few of his concerts have included the Washington Cathedral, St. Patrick's Cathedral and St. Thomas Church in New York City and Boston's Trinity Church. Mr. Fleckenstein and the Westminster Choir have performed in Austria, Italy and France in recent years. Visit www.wpc.org to learn more.