Murder mystery to come to Milton Theatre
The Delaware Comedy Theatre will perform an original murder mystery at 8 p.m., Friday, March 26, at the Milton Theatre. The production was created by David and Amy Warick. The curtain rises as Madame Tushinskya, the famous Delmarvelous gypsy fortune teller, invites patrons to help solve the case of “The Mysterious Madcap Murder at the Milton Theatre.” The show is a PG-13 comedy and suitable for families. Beer, wine and the special drink The Madcap will be available. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. For reservations, call 684-3400. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for seniors and children 16 and under.

Johnny Cash tribute show to take place March 20
“The Johnny Cash Experience” starring David Stone will be performed at 8 p.m., Saturday, March 20, at the Rehoboth Beach Theatre of the Arts, 20 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach. The show takes the audience through the late country legend’s career, covering early Johnny Cash, Johnny Cash and June Carter, and the Folsom Prison Concert era. David Stone is a Philadelphia-born singer/songwriter who has been singing the songs of Johnny Cash nearly all of his life. He developed this show about four years ago. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the show begins at 8. Ticket prices are $30 for adults and $25 for seniors 65 plus; call 227-7303 or visit rehoboththeatreofthearts.com.

CHEER center to present film March 26
The Long Neck CHEER Center located at the Shoppes of Long Neck on Long Neck Road will present a feature film, “The Sound of Music,” at 10 a.m., Friday, March 26, and will break for lunch at noon. The movie will resume after lunch at 12:30 p.m. This year is the 45th anniversary of the film. For more information, call Robin Greene at 945-3551.

Possums to stage spring musical
While admitting that the Possum Point Players are taking a chance, and with the advice to look beyond the name, Director Jim Hartzell is anxious for everyone to see the theatre group’s upcoming production of “Urinetown - the Musical.” “Urinetown” will run Friday-Sunday, April 16-18 and 23-25. Call the Possum Ticketline at 856-4560 to reserve a seat. “Urinetown” is produced by special arrangement with Music Theater International. Possum Point Players is made possible, in part, by grants from 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.

Committee plans annual chicken festival
Plans are under way to hold the 61st Delmarva Chicken Festival Friday and Saturday, June 18 and 19, in Dover. Hosted by Delaware State University, the event will be held on the university campus located at 1200 N. DuPont Highway (Route 13) on the north side of Dover. This will be the festival’s ninth visit to Dover. Nancy H. Wagner, executive director of community relations, Office of Institutional Advancement at Delaware State University, and a former Delaware state representative, will chair the annual salute to Delmarva’s chicken industry. For more information on the Delmarva Chicken Festival, visit desu.edu/chickenfestival and click on “events” or contact Delmarva Poultry Industry Inc. at 800-878-2449 or 856-9037.

Film society seeks venue for events
The Rehoboth Beach Film Society’s venue committee is actively seeking a location for the Art House Theater and other year-round film programs in the Lewes - Rehoboth area. Desired space could be a large room or complete structure. Space criteria includes seating capacity of 100, minimum ceiling height of nine feet, parking for at least 45 vehicles, a working heating and air conditioning system, rest rooms, proper zoning for commercial operation, some storage and adequate electricity. The film society is open to creative arrangements given the proper space and location. Options include lease, lease-to-purchase or purchase. Renovation work is negotiable. Inquiries or suggestions can be made to Sue Early, film society executive director, at 645-9095, Ext. 3, or Eric Kafka, committee chairman, at 644-8891.

Red Hatters sponsor May 12 bus trip to NYC
The Bizy Be’s Red Hat Society chapter is offering a bus trip to New York City Wednesday, May 12, to Red Hatters and their guests. There will be four pick-up points beginning in Georgetown. There will be two drop-off points in New York City, at Times Square and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The $45 ticket is only for the transportation to New York. Some travelers plan to buy half-price theatre tickets, eat and then see a show. Others will go to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. For more information, visit metmuseum.org. To sign up for the trip, call 947-4533.

Black-tie gala to benefit sick children
Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children’s A Night at Nemours Black-Tie Gala will begin with a cocktail hour at 6 p.m. and dinner catered by The Wilmington Club at 7:30 p.m., Friday, June 18, at the hospital. Music will be provided by Jellyroll. For tickets, contact Marie Vacca at 302-651-4416 or mvacca@nemours.org

June Jam tickets on sale for June 19 event
The 32nd Annual June Jam will be held Saturday, June 19, at G&R Campground in Houston. The entertainment lineup showcases Women in Music with musical acts featuring outstanding female artists including Niki Barr, Deanna Bogart Band, Nothin’ but Trouble with Salli Fulkerson-Saunders, Hyjinx, SemiBlind, Gretchen Emery & The Dirty Boots Dance Band, and the winner of WZBH’s Local Produce contest. Dana Fuchs will be the headliner. Beneficiaries for the event are Kent County Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund and Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition. Tickets are available for $24 from now until the end of March for $24 and can be purchased online at junejam.com, by phone at 302-284-JUNE, and at Tip Top Trim Shop on 13 just north of the Camden Walmart.

Businesses: Help Paint Out by being sponsor
Rehoboth Beach Main Street will once again partner with the Rehoboth Art League for the Rehoboth Paint Out event. This year’s Paint Out will be May 6-9, drawing customers to Rehoboth in the off season. Area businesses can benefit from this event and can help by choosing to become sponsors. There are several Paint Out sponsorships that can bring extra attention, promotion and customers to a business. The general Paint Out Patron offers exposure through web links, advertising and more. The Atelier Sponsor was developed specifically for accommodations like hotels, motels and rental agents and can draw artists and visitors interested in the Paint Out right to their reservations site. The Artist Welcome Site Host puts a business on the map literally for the whole weekend. Contact Karen McGrath at the Rehoboth Art League for more information at 227-8408, or email director@rehobothartleague.org.