September 29th, 2011
October is making a grand entrance in the Historic Town of Lewes, Delaware. Remember? The First Town in the First State. As if that was not enough.
I was in Lewes last Friday and the town looked great. The hanging flowers adorning the streets were still gorgeous. Must be the rainy weather we have had.
I better get on with this post because Lewes is busy.
Saturday, October 1st, the Lewes Chamber of Commerce is presenting the 16th Annual Boast The Coast Maritime Festival. It will be full of maritime-themed activities throughout the day and even into the evening.
At 11:00 a.m. the Boast The Coast activities will begin at 1812 Park and at the City Dock.
1812 Park was developed to commemorate the defense of Lewes against a 2-day bombardment by the British fleet. It is at the corner of Savannah Rd. and Front St. It also is the entrance of the City Dock.
Free boat tours at the City Dock will also begin at 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. The tour will include New Jersey’s Tall Ship, the AJ Meerwald. The AJ Meerwald returns to Lewes from southern New Jersey. It was built in 1928, restored by the Bayshore Discovery Project, and then launched as an educational vessel in 1996. The New Jersey state legislature named her the state’s official tall ship in 1998. She will be participating as an entrant in the Lighted Boat Parade.
The Lightship Overfalls, berthed in the Canalfront Park on Front Street, was recently designated a National Historic Landmark and will be open for free tours from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
The Lewes Historical Society’s Maritime History Museum located in the Cannonball House, will also be open from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. for free tours, featuring their extensive collection reflecting Lewes’ maritime history.
Seafood Tasting at 1812 Park will feature specialties prepared by numerous chamber member restaurants.
Also at the 1812 Park, the Family Fun Tent will feature the entertaining Flumpa the Tree Frog Musical Show and Chuckles the Clown’s pirate-themed magic show.
Life at Sea at the Zwaanendael Museum located at Savannah Rd. and Kings Highway will feature programs and activities showcasing Delaware’s maritime history. 10:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
Boat Parade
To register, boat owners can pick up entry forms at the Lewes Chamber of Commerce visitor center in the Fisher-Martin House next to the Zwaanendael Museum or call 302-645-8073 for more info. You can also visit http://www.leweschamber.com.
It does not cost anything for boat owners to enter the parade. All boat entries will receive prizes and will be eligible for 2 cash prizes. All registrations must be received by Noon on October 1st.
Registered boats will line up at the Roosevelt Inlet at 6:15 p.m. and wind their way down the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal arriving at Fisherman’s Wharf at approximately 7:00 p.m. Spectators can view the parade from anywhere along the canal from Roosevelt Inlet to the drawbridge.
Th acclaimed Northern Neck Chantey Singers will usher in the Lighted Boat Parade in 1812 Park from 6:00 – 6:45 p.m. The singers were organized in 1991 and perform the songs called “chanteys” that coordinated with their movements hauling heavy menhaden fish nets onto the long rowboats. The singers are retired African American watermen from Virginia who worked aboard fishing boats during the time when chanteys were sung.
The Captains’ Reception following the parade recognizes all the participants to making the event a success.
Other events taking place on Saturday, October 1st:
The Lewes Historical Society Craft Show and the Lewes in Bloom Fall Plant Sale will begin at 9:00 a.m.
The Historic District Merchants’ Fall Sidewalk Sale will begin at 10:00 a.m.
Note: The Lewes Historic Farmers’ Market will be held on Saturday, October 1st, from 9 a.m. until Noon at Shields Elementary School Parking lot, at Savannah Rd. and Sussex Drive. You can visit www.historiclewesfarmersmarket.org.
See you around…have a good one
September 20th, 2011
An adrenaline rush? A thrill? Well, today is when tickets go on sale for this much awaited season at Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia. It is their Terror Behind The Walls. The best way to buy tickets and check the schedules is by visiting www.terrorbehindthewalls.com, the website www.easternstate.org/tickets, or by just going to their box office at 21st Street and Fairmount Ave., Philadelphia, PA. The box office is open every day from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. on show nights.
Also, they are celebrating their 20th anniversary with a special Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, November 11th.
When you visit the above mentioned websites, please click on “New for 2011″. You will be able to see what they will be offering.
Please note that children of ages 7 -12 years old need to go on the designated days for Family Nights. Every Sunday evening, Wednesday, October 12th, Thursday, October 13th, Tuesday, October 18th.
The ultimate Halloween experience will be the Eastern State After Dark VIP Tour. The evening will begin with an hour-long, guided flashlight walking tour of this historic prison.
Eastern State Penitentiary was built in 1822-1836. It was closed in 1971. It was once the most expensive prison in the world.
On this VIP toup the highlights will include the cellblocks, Death Row, Al Capone’s cell, and the underground isolation cells under Cellblock 14. Afterwards you will be escorted to the front of the Terror Behind the Walls’ lines. This tour is limited to 20 people per tour group. The cost is $79 Sundays through Thursdays and $99 Fridays and Saturdays, only available on show nights only.
For this coming week-end 9/23 and 9/24, all tickets for the VIP tour are Buy One Get One Free. You can also call their group sales dept. at 215-236-5111, ext. 16 for pricing.
Note: Terror Behing the Walls will start September 23rd until November 5th.
Daytime Prison Tours are available from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Have a great time!!! Talk to you later….
September 13th, 2011
Just a short drive from Ocean City, Maryland and a little bit of a longer drive from the Delaware Beaches, you will find some interesting events that are on the calendar for the upcoming week-end. After having such crazy weather, the month of September is turning out to be one of sunny days and low humidity, great for outdoor events.
Historic St. Martin’s Church
This Church is located in Showell, Maryland. It is the oldest of 11 Worcester County Museums; established in 1692. Beautifully restored and a proud gem of the community.
I wrote a post on St. Martin’s Church on 5/9/11. If you would like to see it, please click on the month of May,on this website, and scroll down to the date.
The address is Rt. 113 & 589 Junction, 4 miles north of Berlin, Maryland. The website is www.historicstmartinschurch.org. You can also find it on Facebook.
Because it is part of the Worcester County Museums you can also visit www.octhebeach.com/museums.
St. Martin’s has been busy all summer long. All the way through October there are open houses every Saturday from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Weddings have been held at the Church and other events have been on-going, as well.
The next event will be on Sunday, September 18th, at 1:00 p.m. This is when New York based Brown Box Theatre Project will bring, to the public, free of charge “Twelfth Night”.
Shakespeare’s classic comedy of a shipwrecked heroine is brought new life by local resident Kyler Taustin, the Director, and a group of exciting young professional actors and designers out of Boston and New York City. The setting will be the bones of a shipwreck itself, with the actors picking their way over driftwood and broken pieces of a ship.
Since it will be an outdoor performance, the audience is encouraged to bring chairs and picnic blankets.
Twelfth Night is one of Shakespeare’s most beloved plays, with a twisting plot involving identical twins, mistaken identities, love triangles, and one very cruel practical joke.
Other events on the calendar are:
11/11/11 – St. Martin’s Day: A Celebration of Donors
11/12/11 – Open House Festivities
December- Historic St. Martin’s will have several holiday services, To Be Announced.
Worcester County Garden Club
The Worcester County Garden Club is sponsoring A Standard Flower Show, “A Day At The Beach”. Location? The Ocean Pines Library on 11107 Cathell Rd. (Route 589).
This will be a two day event. Please note that it is FREE to the public.
Friday, 9/16 frin 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, 9/17 from 10:00 a.m. until Noon.
Anyone interested in entering the show, please call Mary Lou Scott at 410-208-6558.
Design Arrangements and Horticulture Specimen will be judged prior to the public viewing.
Have a good one!! Talk to you later….
September 12th, 2011
Having attended this summer one of these unforgettable outdoor dinners, I have to remind you that tomorrow, Tuesday, September 13th, you can join fellow diners as the sun sets for a special dining experience.
It is sponsored by Plate Catering and Good Earth Market. The food will be prepared by Matt Haley, Sue Ryan and SoDel Chefs.
It will start at 6 p.m. Location? Good Earth Market, Clarksville. $95/person. For tickets please call 302-537-7100.
All local farm and pier fresh menu accompanied by wine pairings and cocktails.
This is a fundraising event. All proceeds benefit the Global Delaware Fund.
This Fund is helping local and global communities by supporting education and sustainability. Their website? www.theglobaldelawarefund.com.
The Global Delaware Fund is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing goods and services to children at risk in distressed situations. It provides essential services to children and adults locally and throughout the world.
Their Services? Financial support for essential needs, such as clothing, shelter and food, and thereby filling the gaps in the “social safety net”.
They also provide financial support towards counseling and mentoring for abused, grief-stricken, or disease-afflicted children.
And, they also provide scholarships, fellowships, and education grants for students in grades K-12 including support for special needs and learning disabled students.
Online donations are accepted through the Delaware Community Foundation, www.delcf.org. Or, you can make a check payable to: The Global Delaware Fund, P.O. Box 31, Bethany Beach, DE 19930.
When donating, please specify whether you would like your funds distributed locally or abroad.
Good Earth Market is located in Clarksville, Delaware, just a few miles west of Bethany Beach. For directions and more info., please visit www.goodearthmarket.com.
Have a great time!!…talk to you later…
August 31st, 2011
Slowly the visitors are coming back to celebrate what a lot of people might think is the last hurrah for the beaches. Not so fast. The fall schedule for all the beaches is strong with activities, events, arts and entertainment to satisfy everyone, including the young ones.
The Labor Day Holiday week-end is looking so good. The weather? Those blue skies and that ocean keep us here week after week. September is one of the best months.
If you are visiting us, have a great time. Relax and kick back. Check the following events.
Friday, 9/2 – Rehoboth Beach Museum offers Guided Tour of the Anna Hazzard Tent House. It was built in 1895 for use as housing during religious camp meetings, the Anna Hazzard Tent House is located at 17 Christian St. It was originally located on Baltimore Ave., and moved to its current location in 1975 and opened as the first Historical Society museum in 1977. Natalie Becker will be your host.
 Docent Natalie Becker with Kristina Tour goers will then drive to the Rehoboth Beach Museum located at 511 Rehoboth Ave. The museum, formerly the town’s ice house, is currently hosting a few exhibits. “Rehoboth Speaks: The Story Nation’s Summer Capital” tells the story of the founding and growth of Rehoboth Beach. The other exhibit is “Skimming the Surface: Surfing, Skimboarding and Flotating off the Delmarva Coast. The exhibit celebrates the active surfing community that thrived in the 1960s and 1970s on coastal Delmarva.
The tour starts at the Anna Hazzard Tent House at 9:00 a.m. It is free of charge but space is limited. You must register by calling 302-227-7310 to reserve your space.
Funland – Exhibit – For many summers, locals and visitors alike have flocked to Funland, the popular amusement park on the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk, for games, rides, and fun. The Rehoboth Beach Museum is now celebrating Funlands’ 50th year in business with a display of photographs in the museum’s main corridor. The snapshots illustrate the fascinating history of the popular destination, which was originally called the Sport Center before it was bought by the Fasnacht family in 1961. After refurbishing the building and rides after the devastating storm of 1962, the Fasnachts opened Funland to the public, and since then, it has become one of the city’s treasured pastimes.
The Museum is open Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. unitl 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Regular admission is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors, college students and military, $2 for children ages 13-17. For more info., please call 302-227-7310.
Tuesday, 9/6 – Rehoboth Beach Farmers Market from Noon until 4 p.m. at Grove Park. Baked goods, fresh produce and flowers. More info? Please visit www.rbfarmersmarket.com.
News from Clear Space Theatre Company located at 20 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach
Scrooge Auditions – Scrooge is coming back for another spirited holiday season. Clear Space Theatre Company’s own original musical version of the classic Charles Dickens tale has been revamped for its annual production, which starts November 25th at 7 p.m.
For auditions, please contact Michael Mathias at michael@clearspacetheatre.org, or you can visit www.clearspacetheatre.org for more info.
Clear Space Theatre Company opens it newest production, “Broadway Rhythms” on September 23rd and the organization will celebrate the start of their seventh season in a big way. The season kick-off event, “A Night ‘On the Town’”, will be an evening full of food, friends and great entertainment.
It will begin at 5:30 p.m. with drinks, appetizers and a silent auction at the theatre. Festivities then move to 4 of Rehoboth’s best restaurants for dinner at 7:00 p.m., with choices of Adriatico, Cafe Azafran, Eden and MIXX. at 9:00 p.m., patrons will be treated to the premier performance of Clear Space’s newest production, “Broadway Rhythms. Following the performance, audience members will have the chance to mingle with the cast and crew.
Limited tickets are available for the opening night gala, priced at $100 per person. It includes two drink tickets, appetizers, dinner and the show. No online purchase is available for this particular event. Please call the box office at 302-227-2270 to reserve. The run will continue from September 24th to October 9th. Tickets for those performances will be $25 for adults, $20 for seniors, $15 for students and $5 for children 12 and under. They are available at www.clearspacetheatre.org, by phone at 302-227-2270 or in person in the box office located at 20 Baltimore Ave.
Saturday, 9/3 - Race – 21st Last Blast Prediction 5K – from 6:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. at The Grove Park in Rehoboth Beach by the roundabout. For more information, please visit www.seashorestriders.com. Or, contac Tim Bamford by emailing him at Tim@seashorestriders.com.
Saturday, Sunday, 9/3, 9/4 – Sundance 2011 – A benefit for CAMP Rehoboth Community Center. It is a 2-night event at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center located at 229 Rehoboth Ave. CAMP Rehoboth is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, gay and lesbian cummunity service organization originally created to create a more positive relationship among all the people in the Rehoboth Beach area. For more info., please visit http://www.camprehobothcom.
Opening on Saturday, 9/3 the Sundance Auction and Cocktail Buffet with open bar, silent and live auctions from 7 – 10 p.m.
Sunday will be The Sundance – The party begins at 8 p.m. with dancing until 2 a.m.
Tickets are $80 for both events or $45 for each one. They are available through the website above mentioned or at CAMP Rehoboth tel. 302-227-5620.
News from The Rehoboth Beach Film Society
Wednesday – 9/7 Screeing of Illegal at the Screening Room located at Movies at Midway on Rt. 1. It is FREE.
Tania is a former teacher from Russia, and is living in Belgium with her 13 year old son, Ivan. Living in constant fear of being discovered, one day she is stopped for a routine police chedk and subsequently arrested…90 minutes, not rated. It is in French and Russian with English subtitles.
Around the World is a series of critically acclaimed, award-winning, international independent films. It takes place on the first Wednesday of each month from September until May. For more info., please call the Film Society at 302-645-9095 or you can also visit http://www.rehobothfilm.com.
Monthly Screening Series from the Rehoboth Beach Film Society - The mission of RBFS is to promote the art of film and, through outreach initiatives, to entertain, educate, and enrich the cultural life of local and extended communities.
In a Better World – Thursday, 9/22 at 7:00 p.m. at DiFebo’s in Bear Trap Dunes, Friday, 9/23 at 7:00 p.m. in the upstairs screening room at the Movies at Midway.
In a Better World centers on Anton, a doctor who commutes between his home in an idyllic town in Denmark and his work at an African refugee camp. In these two very different worlds, he and his family are faced with conflicts that lead them to difficult choices between revenge and forgiveness….Danish and Swedish with English subtitles, not rated, 119 minutes.
Following the screening, Eric Kafka (President, RBFS Board of Directors) will lead a discussion. Eric is a psychologist with a private practice in Lewes, DE. He has coordinated and let analytical discussions of the Film Society’s What Makes us Tick? program for the past 3 years.
Monthly screenings are $3 for members with current membership and card presented, and $5 for non-members. For more information, please call 302-645-9095. Or, visit www.rehobothfilm.com.
Friday, Saturday, Sunday – 9/9, 9/10, 9/11 – 15th Annual Delaware Antiques Show and Sale at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center.
Friday and Saturday from 10 until 6 p.m.
Sunday from 10 until 5 p.m.
$6 Admission. For more info., please call 302-542-3286 or 302-226-5456.
The show and sale will feature selected exhibitors offering 18th and 19th century American, primitive and period furniture and accessories, among other items.
Rehoboth Beach Bandstand – Labor Day Week-End Entertainment at 8:00 p.m.
Friday, 9/2 – The Diamonds – It has been over 50 years since they released the hit called Little Darlin’….If you cannot remember, then you were too young so please visit www.thediamonds.com because they are still putting on a great show.
Saturday, 9/3 – Mario Rocco – He calls it The Parade of Stars, a mixture of some of the best of recognizable performers. He has opened for The Temptations, The Drifters, The Coasters and many others, including being chosen to perform for the President at a 911 benefit concert. More info.? please visit www.mariorocco.com.
Sunday, 9/4 – DSU Approaching Storm Marching Band – It has gained both national and international acclaim, performing in England, The Netherlands, and the National Football League at Veterans Stadium, Ravens Stadium, JFK Stadium and the Pontiac Silverdome.
That’s all for now. Please enjoy the beach and have fun….talk to you later….
August 20th, 2011
Historic Lewes was founded in 1631. Charming streets, beautiful scenery, quaint, great shopping and diverse restaurants, are some of the attributes of Lewes. But, I have said it many times before; the residents really make the town. They are friendly and go out of their way to make you feel at home. You want to come back again and again. They are proud of their town.
If you are visiting Lewes this coming week, check out what’s going on. There is always something; a concert, a walk, music, a Farmers’ Market.
Sunday, 8/21 – 3rd Annual Greene Turtle Lewes 5K Run/Walk from 7:15 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Run or walk the pretty and flat course nestled in the residential communities at the Villages of Five Points and support the Cancer Support Community of Delaware. There will be a complimentary post-race party featuring music, beer and refreshments at “The Turtle”. For more info. and to register, visit www.cancersupportdelaware.org or call Lily at 302-645-9150.
Monday, 8/22 – Delaware Breakwater East End Lighthouse Tour from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Take a short boat ride and walk in the steps of the lighthouse keeper. Included in the tour is a boat ride, a tour of the interior, and a climb to the lantern room. Also included is the sail-by of the Harbor of Refuge Light Station for close views and photography. These tours are open to adults and children from ages 6 and up (accompanied by an adult). Reservations are required.
For reservations and information, please call 302-644-7046 or visit www.delawarebaylights.org.
“The Delaware River & Bay Lighthouse Foundation is an all-volunteer organization that serves as the caretaker for 2 of Delaware’s 9 remaining historic lighthouses; Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse and Delaware Breakwater East End.
Tuesday, 8/22 – Burger Special and Music in the Evening at On the Rocks located at the Cape May Lewes DE Ferry Terminal. Website? www.ontherocksde.com. Casual, great views, waterfront…and one very delicious burger.
Tuesday, 8/23 – It’s a Summer Concert with Rockafillys at 7 p.m. at Stango Park, which is located along King’s Highway, next to the Lewes Public Library. This is music under the stars, an outdoor event.
It is said that “They rock, they roll, they chase those blues with swing and soul!!” The Rockafillys are one of the Northeast’s premier dance bands. They play everything from 40s R&B and Boogie Woogie to Jumpin’ Blues and Western Swing.
Thursday, 8/25 – Lewes Steps Out for Fitness – This walking program takes place the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. Sign up is at 5 p.m. in the parking lot at Beach 1, then, walk to the Canalfront Park for a full filled activity. All are welcomed.
Saturday, 8/27 – Lewes Historic Farmers’ Market – 8 a.m. until Noon. It is held at the Lewes Historical Society Complex at 2nd and Shipcarpenter streets. More info.? Please visit http://www.historiclewesfarmersmarket.org.
Do you love this market like we all do? Then cast your vote on http://action.farmland.org/site/PageNavigator/Americas-Favorite-Farmers-Markets/sign_up_vote_new?market=709.
Sunday, 8/28 – A Summer Concert with the Diamond State Band at Stango Park at 7 p.m. Stango Park is located right along King’s Highway, next to the Lewes Public Library.
Tuesday, 8/30 – Summer Concert Series with Copper Sky featuring light Jazz/Folk. The concert starts at 7 p.m. at Stango Park, located along King’s Highway, next to the Lewes Public Library.
Have a great week!!!…Talk to you later…
August 19th, 2011
Joining us, here in Rehoboth Beach, this week-end? Then, check some of the events that are being held around town this Saturday and Sunday.
Saturday & Sunday, 8/20 & 8/21 – 38th Annual Outdoor Fine Arts & Craft Show – This is the last chance for your to check out more than 120 artists on the grounds of the Rehoboth Art League. Special activities for children will be provided by Kids Cottage on Saturday only. There will be music and food.
I went last week-end and it was very nice. If you need more info. please visit www.rehobothartleague.org. You can also call 302-227-8408. Rain or shine!!
Parking: Free Shuttle Service – On Saturday there will be 2 shuttles from K-Mart parking lot on Coastal Highway. The shuttles will begin at 9:45 a.m. and will end at 5:15 p.m. from the Art League. On Sunday there will be one shuttle running from 9:45 a.m. until 3:15 p.m. from the Art League.
Please note that parking in Henlopen Acres is limited. You need to adhere to parking restrictions including No Parking on Street. Unless there is a “no parking” sign, all vehicles must park on the grass with tires off the pavement. Really, is true.
Entry fee is $5.00. For a complete schedule, please visit the website above mentioned.
The Rehoboth Art League is located at 12 Dodds Lane in Henlopen Acres, Rehoboth Beach.
Saturday, 8/20 – Adopt-A-Thon for Safe Haven Dogs from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at WSFS Rehoboth Parking Lot on Rt. 1 between Giant and Walgreens. Bring the whole family. Even family dogs on leashes are welcomed.
Schedule – 10 a.m. 12:30 p.m. – Meet Safe Haven’s Rescue Dogs. Parade at 11:00 a.m.
1:00 p.m. – Pet Contest for Family Dogs. Best in Show, Personality, & Kids Choice.
There will be face paining, a coloring station and mask making, as well.
Doggies at the Beach mascots, Biscuit & Freckles will be there too. Doggies at the Beach is offering free baths to all adoptions.
Animals bring so much love into people’s lives. Doggies at the Beach is a cage free facility with 24 hour human supervision. Always caring about the community, they are informing us of what’s also going on this week-end and beyond.
News from Doggies at the Beach – Nicole, known as the DE Dog Whisperer has been the puppy and doggie trainer for the last couple of years. She has joined their staff a their new Manager. She will still continue to hold the training classes.
September Schedule:
Wednesday 9/7 – 10/5 – Puppy – 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Wednesday 9/7 – 10/5 – Doggie – 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
or,
Saturday, 9/10 – 10/8 – Puppy – 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Saturday, 9/10 – 10/8 – Doggie – 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Their next Discount Vet Day will be Saturday, 9/10 from 9 – 11 a.m. First come, first served. Puppies, doggies and cats can be vaccinated, as well.
Doggies at the Beach is located at 18806 John J. Williams Highway (Rt. 24). Tel. 302-644-8200.
Saturday, 8/20 – Delaware SPCA Run for the Paws 5k – Dewey Beach. Mascots Biscuit and Freckles will be in attendance, as they usually are in all doggie related events.
This will be their 3rd annual Run for the Paws begining at 8:00 a.m. on Dogsworthy Street in Dewey Beach.
Join animal lovers as they take to the streets to help homeless and abused animals. You can choose a 5k or a 1-mile dog trot. Stay after the race for fun, refreshments and an award ceremony hosted by The Starboard Restaurant.
Food Drive – Safe Haven has a drop off basket at Doggies at the Beach. Dry food for both, dogs and cats, would be appreciated.
If you would like to know about Safe Haven, please visit http://www.safehavensanctuary.com. Their tel. is 302-856-6460.
Summer Theater and Entertainment at Clear Space Theatre, located at 20 Baltimore Ave. Website? www.clearspacetheatre.org. Tel. 302-227-2270.
Tickets are available on line or you can stop by the Box Office.
Chicago – Saturday and Sunday 8/20 and 8/21
100 Years of Broadway – 8/23, /8/24, 8/25, 9/2, 9/3 and 9/4
Words & Music: By Gershwin – 8/26, 8/27, 8/28, 8/30, 8/31 and 9/1
Have a great week-end!!….talk to you later…
August 17th, 2011
It has not been even a month since I wrote about the Cape May-Lewes Ferry. I could never get tired of that view. Relaxing, peaceful and serene.
There is a tall ship anchored, which adds to a most spectacular and unique site. I went to check it out.
Its name is the Kalmar Nyckel. It is also Delaware’s official tall ship Ambassador. It is a recreation of the first colonial Swedish ship to arrive in America at what is now, Wilmington, Delaware.
Some of its dimensions are:
Full rigged ship, 141′, 168 gross tons. It is owned by the Kalmar Nychel Foundation. It is one of America’s pioneering colonial ships. For more information you can visit www.KalmarNyckel.org.
The tall ship will be in Lewes through the first week in September. You can sail the tall ship or you can also have a pirate sail, as well. For full schedule and rates either visit the website above mentioned or, call 302-429-7447.
On Sunday, 8/28, there will be free dock tours from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
The Cape May Lewes Ferry Terminal is located at 43 Cape Henlopen Drive, Lewes. Transportation from the Terminal can be done by bus, trolley or bikes. For schedules, please visit http://www.capemaylewesferry.com/schedules-fares.
I decided that I was hungry. On the Rocks Bar & Grill was on my mind. The hamburgers? They say they are the best. So, why not?
I met Ken who works along with his wife and a few others at On The Rocks. I ordered a plain hamburger. I wanted to get the full effect of this American favorite.
I asked Ken. What makes it so special? His answer was that their supplier is excellent…then right before we cook it we….oh, sorry, it’s a secret. What? You are leaving me hanging with suspense, Ken.
It arrived as I was getting into some of that Calypso/Jimmy Buffet music. It was 1/2 lb. beef, moist, perfectly cooked, and delicious. Just like I had been told. I had an iced tea. I was lucky too. There was a special; Tuesdays it is $8.00 for the hambuger and tea. In the evening it is music on the deck.
Thursday is Bucket of Crabs, a draft beer or a soda for $16. To check out their menu, specials, events, and entertainment, please visit www.ontherocksde.com.
I was surprised by the arrival of Peggy Mitchell. She is the Manager of Food & Retail-Lewes Delaware River & Bay Authority. She thanked me for the the last post. She loves her job. You can tell. She has a passion for it; does not feel like a job, at all.
Peggy told me that they have hosted 6 weddings this year with 2 other ones in September. Other events are also held at this beautiful spot. More info? Please visit http://www.capemaylewesferry.com/book-an-event.
She also told me that this spot is the best kept secret. Some locals do not want it divulged. Sorry, that has been taken care of already.
Did I tell you how friendly everyone has been?
Have a good one!! Talk to you later.
And, there she went again; always on time…
 
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