Turnpike Troubadours to close out State Fair, Food & Brew Fest, new art show & more fun

If it feels like summer is slipping through your fingers like the sands of Rehoboth Beach, you're not alone. That's why you have to cherish the cool Delaware events on tap this weekend.

Hello there, I'm Andre Lamar , your guide showing you how to take advantage of summer entertainment in the First State. Welcome to the latest DO Delaware newsletter , where you’ll find fun ways to dive into this weekend, and beyond.

’Circle of Truth’ brings wild art to the Biggs

"Circle of Truth" is a new art exhibit that's like the game of Telephone, where a message whispered from person to person becomes so distorted that the final version hardly resembles the original.

"Circle of Truth" began with a painting by co-curator Shane Guffogg , sent anonymously with a blank canvas to the next artist. Each artist in this "Circle" then received the previous anonymous painting, a blank canvas, and instructions to paint their response to the "Truth" they perceived, according to the exhibit's description. This continued through 49 artists over nine years.

Biggs Museum of American Art (406 Federal St., Dover) through Sunday, Sept. 22. Museum is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday through Sunday. Admission is $2-$10. Free for ages under 18, college students (with valid ID), active military and dependents, plus companions or caretakers or people with disabilities. Visit thebiggsmuseum.org or call 674-2111.

Paranormal Cirque to hit Dover

Halloween begins in July as zombies, sexy vampires and creepy ghosts hit the stage in Paranormal Cirque. This dark-themed cirque show includes adult language and other content that requires guests under the age of 17 to be accompanied by an adult who is 21 years or older. Paranormal Cirque features aerial stunts, contortion and more under a giant tent in the mall's parking lot.

Dover Mall (1365 N. Dupont Highway, Dover) at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 25 and Friday, July 26; 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday, July 27; 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. Sunday, July 28. Tickets are $20-$60. Visit paranormalcirque.com or call (941) 704-8572.

Downtown Newark Food & Brew Fest is on tap

Folks can cool off with their choice of over 45 craft beers paired with fun food offerings from a dozen Newark restaurants, as part of the annual Downtown Newark Food & Brew Fest. Tickets aren't required as patrons will travel from restaurant to restaurant at this pay-as-you-go festival. The first 2,000 guests receive an NFB 20th annual commemorative 5-ounce tasting mug. It's available at the info booth at Academy Lawn (Academy & Main streets).

Downtown Newark (in Newark) from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, July 27. Visit outandaboutnow.com .

Turnpike Troubadours rope concert at Delaware State Fair

The final headliner to put a bow on the last night of the Delaware State Fair this summer will be the country band Turnpike Troubadours , joining Tyler Halverson and Quade Gannon . The six-piece group has won hearts across the nation with their songs like "Diamonds & Gasoline," "Long Hot Summer Day" and "Gin, Smoke, Lies." Admission to the state fair isn't included in this concert ticket.

Delaware State Fairgrounds (18500 S. DuPont Highway, Harrington) at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 27. Tickets are $69-$99. Visit delawarestatefair.com or call (302) 398-3269.

Kansas to rock out near Selbyville

Thanks to the power of classic rock, you can get the Kansas experience without leaving Delaware this summer. This gang is beloved for delivering favorites like "Dust in the Wind," "Carry On Wayward Son" and "Point of Know Return."

Freeman Arts Pavilion (31806 Lake View Drive, near Selbyville) at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 31. Tickets are $56.46 to $309.94. Visit freemanarts.org or call (302) 436-3015.

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