August 24th, 2009
The End of August…but there are still Plenty of Events for your Enjoyment this coming Week
Even though summer is coming to an end, at my beaches, there are plenty of things to do. A lot to choose from, for example, theatre venues, bandstand concerts and movies, fundraising events, and, of course, our beautiful beaches, and parks. Here are a few things this week that have peaked my interest:
Lewes, Delaware
Lewes Summer Music Schedule is held at the Stango Park, 110 Adams St., behind the Lewes Library. Free of charge from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. Just remember to bring a chair and bug spray.
Tuesday, August 25th – The performers will be Dirty Kitchen Bluegrass
Friday, August 28th – Vinyl Schockley will be performing
Saturday, August 29th – The Children’s Beach House Barbecue at the Children’s Beach House on 1800 Bay Ave., Lewes, DE 19958. Tel 302-645-9184 or 302-655-4288. Individual tickets will be $85 but go on their website for more information www.cbhinc.org or e-mail inquiry@cbhinc.org This fundraising event is for their Sandcastle Program and it starts at 6:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
In the early 1930’s Lydia Chichester duPont founded this organization and its mission is to provide children with special needs the healing qualities the coastal environment has to offer.
For this particular fundraising event one of a kind shaker tables painted by local artists and sponsored by various businesses will be auctioned. They are gorgeous and you can see them on the above mentioned website.
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Bandstand:
Thursday, August 27th – Delaware Comedy Theatre will perform. It is an all age comedy improv. Their website is www.delawarecomedytheatre.com
Friday, August 28th – Volunteers of the U.S. Army Field Band. It started in 1981 and they are the U.S. Army’s premier touring show. Their music is from popular American to country, jazz and patriotic. Their website is www.armyfieldband.com/pages/ensembles/vols.html
Saturday, August 29th – Mario Rocco will be the performer. It is a variety show. He is a great performer who has opened for top stars and was even chosen to perform in Washington, D.C. for the president at a 911 benefit concert. His website is www.mariorocco.com
Dewey Beach, Delaware
Monday, August 24th – Tonight’s movie will be Beverly Hills Chihuahua at 8:30 p.m. (dusk) on Dagsworthy Beach. Check the lifeguard stand station on Dagsworthy St. in case of bad weather. Bring a chair and your family.
Bethany Beach Area
In Ocean View, Delaware, on Saturday, August 29th, you will find The Seashore Strider Running Club’s 3rd Ed Dean Memorial 4 Miler. Time will be 8:00 a.m. at Magnolias Seafood Bar & Grill, 30415 Cedar Neck Rd., Ocean View, DE 19970. This race is in memory of lifeguard Ed Dean. Contact Tim Bamforth at Tim@seashorestrider.com or check the website www.seashorestriders.com
Bethany Beach – Bandstand
Performances start at 7:30 p.m., otherwise noted. Hot line is 302-539-5484
Wednesday, August 26th – 100 Years of Broadway
Friday, August 28th – Cole Younger Band – Ballads, Folk and Western
Sunday, August 30th – Joe Bajone Jazz Quintet
Yoga at Sunrise- From 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Drop in fee. Bring mat and towel. For more information call 302-537-7838
Exercise Classes – Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Drop in. $6.00 per class. Time is 7:30 a.m. until 8:30 a.m. Call 302-537-7838 for more information.
Fenwick Island, Delaware
Freeman State at Bayside, 31750 Lakeview Dr., Selbyville, DE 19975. 4 miles west of Fenwick at the intersection of Rt. 54 and Rt. 20. Their tel. is 302-436-3015 and the website is www.freemanstage.org
The performances are:
Thursday, August 27th – at 7:00 p.m. First State Ballet Theatre. It is free of charge.
Friday, August, 28th – From 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. is Tommy Edward as Sir Rod Stewart – A Rod Stewart tribute.
Saturday, August 29th – 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. is Chocolate Covered Fairytales by Gary Lloyd. Storyteller for kids of all ages.
Ocean City, Maryland
Monday, August 24th there is a Greek Party at Sunset Park on South Division St. and the Bay. It will be a celebration of the Greek culture. Live entertainment, food and wine garden. The time will be 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and the website is www.ococean.com
Wednesday, August 26th, Concerts on the Beach at North Division St. Beach. It starts at 8:00 p.m. At these concerts you will find tribute bands and local favorites entertaining. Bring a chair. Tel. 800-626-2326 and website is www.ococean.com
Thursday, August 27th is the Bonfire Hour at North Division St. with a different speaker every time. The time is 9:00 p.m. but for more information go to www.oceancity.com or call them at 800-626-2326.
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