DO Delaware: Cher impersonator, Winterthur tour, 'Gilded Age' drinks, more seasonal fun
Cher and friends sing holiday tunes
Las Vegas impersonators will bring back the nostalgia of classic Christmas tunes in a star-studded program with the Edward Twins featuring Cher, Neil Diamond, Bette Midler, Andrea Bocelli, Barbra Streisand and plenty others at the Smyrna Opera House (7 W. South St., Smyrna) at 7:30 p.m., Saturday. Tickets are $35. Visit smyrnaoperahouse.org or (302) 653-4236.
Wilmington Ballet's 'The Nutcracker'
As the “The Nutcracker” season winds down, Wilmington Ballet wants to help Delaware go out in an artsy bang with its multicultural cast of performers in its 53rd annual performance of the holiday ballet. Guests are required to provide proof of full vaccination or a negative PCR test within 72 hours of the event. “The Nutcracker” will slay gracefully the audience at The Playhouse (1007 N. Market St., Wilmington) at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Saturday and Sunday; and at 2 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are $18-$53. Visit thegrandwilmington.org or (302) 888-0200.
Sweet seasonal Rehoboth concert
Rehoboth Concert Band will serve a piping-hot performance of its “Holiday Peace Concert” program, offering fresh seasonal medleys, classic carols, surprising twists and other treats. Guests must wear masks. Listeners will hear these sweet Christmas jams and carols at Epworth United Methodist Church (19285 Holland Gland Road, Rehoboth Beach) at 3 p.m., Sunday. Tickets are $20 adult. Free for ages 18 or younger. Visit rehobothconcertband.org.
Jolly Christmas tour at Winterthur
When it comes to making reservations for Winterthur’s Yuletide house tours this weekend, it appears the early birds have gotten the worms. But don’t fret, the holiday tour still has lots of slots on the weekdays you can enjoy. Branding the Yuletide tour as “festive” simply won’t do it justice. It’s more like a fanciful production that offers two beautifully decorated trees, plus a chance to explore traditions of the season that were enjoyed by the family when Henry Francis du Pont was alive.
This holiday experience is on tap through Jan. 2. The tour also pays homage to the upcoming exhibit “Jacqueline Kennedy and Henry Francis du Pont: From Winterthur to the White House.” You can soak up all of this fun at Winterthur (5105 Kennett Pike, Winterthur). Timeslots for Yuletide this coming week are 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Some slots might be taken. Reserve your time slot online. Admission is $25 adults; $23 seniors and students; $6 children; and free for infants. Visit winterthur.org or (302) 888-4600.
'Gilded Age' on tap at Hotel Du Pont
Fans of HBO drama “The Gilded Age” might get a kick out of an era-inspired weeknight cocktail hour at Wilmington’s premier Hotel Du Pont. “Toast to Twilight,” which kicked off Monday. The cocktail hour takes place in the hotel’s newly updated lobby, where guests and neighbors can enjoy a tasty seasonal punch and be charmed by the aesthetics of the historic hotel. Folks can get their sip on with a “Gilded Age” twist at the Hotel Du Pont's (42 W. 11th St., Wilmington) updated lobby. Cocktail hours will be held at 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. Visit hoteldupont.com or (302) 594-3100.
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