We had our first chance to visit Wilmington's Grand Opera House when we went to see Jorma Kaukonen there as part of Dave Bromberg's "In My House" series (more about them and the concert, later).
The Grand is a marvelous old building, originally opened in 1871. It has hosted operas, vaudeville acts, movies, and live stage shows of every kind. It currently is used to showcase a wide variety of performers, most recently Wanda Sykes, James Galway, the Glenn Miller Orchestra, Jerusalem Symphony and Taj Mahal.
The interior is richly decorated with ornate trim and mural covered ceilings. Our only complaint? The seats seam to be constructed for the smaller, leaner bodies of 135 years ago.
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