The Schwartz Center for the Arts will host a performance of the children’s play “Pinkalicious,” based on the popular book by Elizabeth and Victoria Kann.

The historic non-profit Milton Theatre is proud to present singer, songwriter and locally acclaimed performer Beth McDonald, for one night only, in “Moments Like This: A Salute to Miss Peggy Lee,” Saturday, Nov. 15 at 8 p.m.

Specifically, the 17-member all-female barbershop harmony group is seeking females ages 12 and up to join them in singing Christmas carols at local venues during the months of November and December.

The film previously announced for Nov. 19 and 23, “Vicky Cristina Barcelona,” will not be available to the Schwartz Center.

From 6 to 9 p.m. on Nov. 20 at the Milford Senior Center, the Chamber will once again offer the “Tastes of Milford,” with a huge variety of food courtesy of more than a dozen local restaurants.

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In the best murder mysteries, the killer’s identity is a surprise to everyone in the audience. In this fall’s play at Milford High School, it’ll be a surprise to the actors, too

The Diamond Dance Co. will perform its annual production of “The Nutcracker” on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 6 and 7 in the Milford High School auditorium. The Saturday evening show begins at 7 p.m., and the Sunday performance is at 5 p.m.

First State BMX will be open for Halloween! We will be holding a Halloween Party at the track on Oct. 31 as an alternative for trick-or-treating. Open for all ages children and adults of any age. We will be open from 5 p.m. to midnight! Cost is $5 per person.

The Joe Baione Quartet, featuring Joe Baione's signature vibraphone sound, as well as jazz piano, bass and drums, comes to the Milton stage for one night only. The evening will feature several sets of music, including jazz standards like Duke Ellington's "Prelude to a Kiss," and Lem Winchester's "Down Fuzz." He will also be playing original compositions from his "Oh Yeah!" album. The album will be available for purchase following the event.

Possum Point Players announces open auditions for “Art” by Yasmina Reza on Nov. 9 at 6 p.m. and Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. Anyone interested in trying for a role in this play is welcome to audition.

“Bottle Shock,” a Rocky-like story of California winemaking, will have its final showing at the Schwartz Center at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 29.

Those interested in directing any of the productions should submit information regarding theatre experience and reasons for choosing a particular show. Letters of interest should be mailed to Second Street Players, P.O. Box 470, Milford, DE 19963. If unable to mail a submission, call the theatre by 5 p.m., Oct. 31, and leave a message complete with contact name and daytime and evening phone numbers.

The quintet will play a Veteran’s Day show at First Presbyterian Church in Milford on Nov. 11, as well as a Nov. 13 stop in Lewes, combining classical brass with an altogether new approach to pop music, according to Vector’s French horn player, Master Sgt. Robert Newlin.

The Southern Fried Chicks will perform at the Schwartz Center for the Arts in Dover at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 6. Tickets are $30 for adults, $28 for student, senior and military and $15 for children 12 and under.