February 15th, 2013
What’s Going On? Lewes, Delaware, Activities, Events, First Town in The First State, Delaware Beaches
It is a gorgeous day in Historic Lewes, Delaware….TGIF. What’s Going On?
Friday, 2/15, Saturday, 2/16 – Nassau Valley Vineyard’s 19th Annual Wine & Chocolate Tasting…all day long. Enjoy locally-made chocolates from Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, cheeses from Touch of Italy in Lewes, and internationally, award-winning, Delaware made wine. 10% discount on all purchase made during these days. Nassau Valley Vineyards is celebrating its 20th year. They are open year-round Monday through Friday 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Sunday, Noon until 5 p.m. More info? Please visit http://www.nassauvalley.com. Nassau Valley Vineyards is located at 32165 Winery Lane in Lewes. Tel. 302-645-9463.
Saturday, 2/16 – Lewes Historical Society’s Antiques Sale from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. – This will be an antique-lovers paradise. Location? The Rabbit’s Ferry House, at the Historical Society’s grounds on 110 Shipcarpenter St. in Lewes. The sale will feature antiques and collectables for yourself or that special someone; jewelry to beautiful furniture. The antiques and collectables being sold have been donated to benefit The Lewes Historical Society. More info? Please call 302-645-7670 or visit http://www.historiclewes.org.
Saturday, 2/16 – US Air Force Heritage Brass Band Concert from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Lewes. It is free and open to the public. Heritage Brass features the diverse talents of 5 professional Airman-musicians whose commitment to excellence has earned worldwide acclaim and military distinction. From Bach to the Beatles and patriotic favorites, they offer a musical experience enjoyed by all audiences.
These world-class musicians are stationed at Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Hampton, Virginia. They travel throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, presenting over 300 events annually for the general public and in support of Airman morale and protocol events.
Thursday, 2/21 – Artifact Illustration Workshop at the Zwaanendael Museum from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. – Archaeological Illustration Through Stipple Drawing is a workshop on illustrating artifacts through the art of stipple drawing. Art supplies will be provided. The Museum is located at 102 Kings Highway in Lewes. The Zwaanendael Museum opens 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Free admission for this workshop but, due to space restrictions, reservations are required. Just call 302-645-1148.
Saturday, 2/23 – Bus Trip to Washington, D.C., sponsored by the Friends of Cape Henlopen. Enjoy a guided tour of the Air and Space Museum. Visit any of the 8 Smithsonian Museums on the Mall. For more info., please call 302-858-6127.
Have a good one!!
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