The actor Ian Fidance shares the advice he would give to his young me
The native of Wilmington and the actor on tour Ian Fidance shares the advice he would like to give to his young person.
Ian Fidance
Griffin Brothers, celebrity skating duo
Marcus and Michael Griffin du Delaware are in their thirties, have jobs in restoring carpets and truck driving – and also happen to be social media stars.
The duo of Newark publishes skating videos with roller -roller online to all of all, Debbie Deb and Freestyle, in Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam.
What is the size? Sensational roller skating brothers and sisters each have nearly a million followers Tiktok And InstagramAfter having become viral in 2021 on Tiktok. They were presented on “Good Morning America” by ABC and “Today” from NBC over the years. And if you were looking at “New Year’s Eve” from CNN with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen this year, you saw them helping the nation to get started in the new year with several segments showing their skills.
The country has been in a sort of roller skating rebirth in recent years and the Griffin brothers of the first state have certainly helped to supply it.
Ti West, Hollywood director
Last year, a star casting appear in the horror film of director Ti West “Maxxxine”, which included Giancarlo Esposito,, Halsey,, Kevin Bacon and Mia Goth.
Wilmington’s director’s film was the third in the horror franchise, which also presents the films “Pearl” and “X.”
In December, Variety revealed that the singer of Platine Halsey is developing a dark comedy television series with Amazon Prime video entitled “Bloodlust” that West should be directly and executive. The intrigue of the television series and its release date remain a mystery. But the title alone looks like something of the little frightening shooting of West.
Beverly Zimmermann, co -owner of the screening room at 1313
If you have participated in an artistic event in Wilmington in the past 25 years, there is a good chance that Beverly Zimmermann has contributed. She probably helped to coordinate or promote it, perhaps even pour your drink or serve you a snack as a volunteer.
These days, the beloved figure is the co-owner of independent cinema in the city The screening room at 1313Help coordinating the city Artistic loop And volunteers as a bartender of Grand events, The Playhouse and Old Brandywine Village. She also volunteers as a member of the planning committee for annual SHINE A LIGHT fund collection concerts at the Queen and is on the board of directors of the Horticulture centerware center And Delaware Arts Division.
Former program director for the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs, she previously managed the N -theater and voluntary for the old -fashioned ice cream, the Graces of Thanksgiving of the National Sclerosis Society, the Race Tour Dupont Bike and the Wilmington Flower Market in the past.
Elisabeth Shue, Hollywood actor
Featured in “Karate Kid” to “The Boys” ,, ” Elisabeth Shue represents the first state for decades in Hollywood.
Shue is responsible for his emblematic role as girlfriend of Daniel Larusso in “The Karate Kid” (1984) to take it back in “Cobra Kai”.
His performance in “Leave Las Vegas” with Nicolas Cage won his nominations for an Oscar, Golden Globe, Bafta and Screen Actors Guild Award. Shue also played in “Back to the Future II” and “III”, “Hollow Man” with Kevin Bacon and “Greyhound” alongside Tom Hanks.
Although IMDB Do not list it in “Karate Kid: Legends”, planned for theaters on May 30, maybe a surprise cameo is not out of the question.
Dan Dougherty, Managing Director of Kelly’s Logan House
As part of a descending renovation of Kelly’s Logan house In Wilmington, Dan Dougherty took office as general manager in August. He was hired by the new owners Pat and Joanna Kelly, who inherited the bar after their father Michael P. “Mike” Kelly Sr. died in 2022.
Dougherty looked at to add more original music to the calendar, ranging from local and national acts upstairs to more acoustic happy hours at the bottom – all with the help of live bookers live. At a time when there are fewer pieces for original groups in the region, music fans presented themselves.
When the weather warms up, customers will find a new bridge slightly extended to the rear tiki bar of the historic joint for DJ and the sets of live music under the sun (and the stars). And if you are there to take a board, you will find a menu updated thanks to their collaboration with Highwater Management – The Management of Catering Services based in Rehoboth, the Empire of the SOEL Concepts Concepts Concepts led by Scott Kammerer – which were brought to consult.
Barry Schlecker, owner of Barry’s Events
Who does not like the Brandywine Arts Festival? The event recognized nationally, with more than 200 artists and 15,000 visitors, is operated by Barry eventsbelonging to the figure of the arts respected Barry Schlecker of Wilmington.
Although Schlecker did not start the festival – which dates back to 1961 – he has run it since 2010, preserving his original spirit while adding live music, local food sellers and children’s activities.
In addition to the Brandywine Festival of the Arts, the Wilmington event producer organized other popular events such as the Wilmfilm Festival, the July 4 hockessin celebration and the New Castle County Ice Cream Festival.
The leadership and the vision of Schlecker made him an important part of the artistic scene of the Northern Delaware, enriching the community of dynamic cultural experiences.
Ric Cunningham and Katie Salsbury: entrepreneurs
At a time when it is more difficult to find scenes of original music in Delaware, the married couple Ric Cunningham and Katie Salsbury created a musical oasis just above the state line in Elkton, Maryland.
The three-year-old parents have teamed up with music based in Arden Booker Ron Ozer to provide national, regional and local acts to Elkton Music Hall just in downtown Elkton. Open for the first time in 2023, the site of 300 people found its stride, reserving everyone, from Richard Thompson, Leo Kottke and Chris Smither, to Bob Muggle, Rhett Miller and Loudon Wainwright III since its doors opened for the first time.
The Maman-et-Pop music room (literally) is not led by Goliath Faceless Company Music, and the touch of the house can be felt at almost all turning point, whether it is more reasonable tickets and drinks or local staff that looks like a family-all from the first day.
Ian Fidance, actor and podcastor
Regarding comedy, Ian Fidance quickly became one of the most spoken stars of the first state. The graduate of the 2003 Archmere, now living in New York, joined the Standing Standing Dave Atell as a guest on “The Joe Rogan experience“Last year.
Fidance is a comic strip, writer and actor on tour, who also appeared on popular podcasts like “Kill Tony” and “Your Mom’s House” organized by the actors Tom Segura and Christina Pazsitzky.
The native co-hosts shifted from Wilmington “Bein ‘ian with the Jordan podcastWith his comic compatriot Jordan Jensen. The Pod has more than 80,000 subscribers, while Fidance Instagram page has more than 200,000 subscribers.
The actor should play in Philly in the course of this year and when he does, don’t be shocked if he carries his hat of Wilmington Blue Rocks.