April 21st, 2015
 
Milton, Delaware, is located on the Broadkill River and many years ago it was a very important shipbuilding community. The river runs through this town. The European settlers of the 17th and 18 centuries used this river as a means of transportation.
Many shipyards were eventually located in Milton.
Vaudeville was one of the most popular types of entertainment in North America from 1880’s until the early 1930’s. The performances were separate, unrelated acts grouped together on a common bill. It came to be called “the heart of American show business”.
 
The Milton Theatre is located in Downtown Historic Milton, at 110 Union St. It was built in 1910 and it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Milton. In the 1930’s it was this community’s art deco movie house, featuring silent films, and the “talkies”.
I first “discovered” this theatre in 2010. Today, I think it is a beautiful gem. It is the home of the Premiere Centre for The Arts. Website? http://www.pcade.com Telephone? 302-684-3038 Milton has a fast growing arts community. The Premiere Centre for The Arts is bringing live theatre, films, comedy nights, summer arts camp, Broadway Baret Night…they are busy in Milton and just as busy in Middletown, at 27 Anderson St., Tel. 302-378-1384. Please make sure to check the website for the schedule of events.
Jody and I arrived last Friday to see the production of Assisted Living: The Musical…How The Older Half Lives! It was so funny and…a full house in attendance!!
New seats are arriving at the beginning of May. Check some of the Coming Attractions: http://www.pcade.com
Wednesday, 4/23 – Damnation, a film odyssey across America explores the sea change….
Friday, 4/24 – Comedy Night with Corey Alexander, Mike Adams, and Chuck Bonner at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15. Enjoy a night of fun and laughter. There will be a Cash Bar.
Thursday, 4/30 – Delaware Tech Student Multimedia Art Showcase
Sunday, 5/3 – Dover Day Princess Tea
Sunday, 5/3 – Psychic Mediums Deanna Fitzpatrick and Ursula Darby
Saturday, 5/9 – Milton Theatre’s Broadway Cabaret, an Autism Friendly Performance at 2 p.m. The cast will sing and dance in a review of your favorite Disney and Broadway music.
Please remember that The Milton Theatre can be rented for parties, including character parties, and other events, as well.
Have a good one!! Talk to you later.
April 19th, 2012
This post came about because 2 Facebook friends decided to meet face to face. The town of Milton, Delaware, was our choice. Just in case you do not know, the historic town of Milton is about 20 to 25 minutes north of Rehoboth Beach.
Small businesses and historic homes is what you will find in Milton. It is located at the head of the Broadkill River, which feeds into the Delaware Bay. Because of its location, it was an ideal place for shipbuilding in the old days.
Historic Milton is, really, set in a rural setting. The pace? Well, I think you would find it to be quiet and leisurely; definitely, small town America.
Are you a history buff? “Milton is the birthplace of 5 governors, a town divided in allegiance during the Civil War, house to many officers who participated in the War of 1812, and rich in agricultural and political facts.”
Button making? Large mother of pearl shells were once shipped to Milton from the South Pacific. The button blanks were cut and polished and then shipped to the northeast for more decoration and use on garments of all kinds.
If you like ice cream, Milton is the home of King’s Ice Cream with locations in Milton and Lewes.
You can find these facts and more at www.historicmilton.com.
When Kathy told me that The Vintage Cafe would be a good spot for our meeting, I was excited to check another place. The Vintage Cafe is located at 113 Union Street, Milton DE 19968. Tel. 302-684-3480. Email vintagecafemilton@gmail.com. The owner is Ami Rae.
The Cafe opens Tuesday through Saturday from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. If you are coming for breakfast you will find delectable offerings, including muffins, scones, and croissants. Of course, coffees, teas, espresso, capuccinos and lattes.
The baked goods are fresh and the soups are homemade. You can eat in, take out, and if you have an event, they can event cater.
The Cafe also carries gluten free baked goods, but it would be best to call them and see what’s available.
A PopStand! CakePop is a cake dipped in candy coating on a stick. Please call Ami Rae, who is the CakePop Pro at 302-684-3480. These can make the perfect gift, fun for parties, and a conversation piece for weddings. Flavors and colors can be customized, as well.
Kathy and I greeted each other and proceeded to sit down and take a look at the menu. There is a board with the daily specials.
And, this is what we had:
Kathy had Beans in the Garden, which was spinach, tomato, black beans, cheddar and brown rice, with red pepper aioli in a tortilla. She thought it was delicious. Kathy stops frequently at the Cafe when coming through Milton.
I decided on The Farmer. I thought the combination of country ham with cheddar, green apple and sweet hot mustard on a ciabatta roll made an interesting combination. It did not disappoint; it was perfect.
We decided that our sandwiches were enough. The portions were a good size so we took half of them home. By the way, the prices are very reasonable, the service was good and offered with a friendly smile.
Lunch with a new friend, in a historic town, at The Vintage Cafe, made for a great afternoon.
Talk to you later…
March 9th, 2012
Historic Milton, Delaware is just minutes from the towns of Lewes, Rehoboth, and Dewey Beach. By minutes, I mean about, 15 or 20 minutes. No big deal, driving through our roads is a breeze
As towns get bigger and more progressive and as residents fight to keep them real, Milton is a classic example of life in a small historic town.
“Milton’s history is written in its streets, its architecture, its relationship to the Broadkill River, its industrial heritage, and its image and reputation throughout Delaware and beyond.”
Milton was once a hub of the button cutting industry. A multi step and labor intensive process that was global.
If you want to know more about this historic town who is also the home of the much loved Dogfish Head Brewery, please visit:
http://www.historicmilton.org.
www.ci.milton.de.us.
So, on Sunday, March 11 you can join Irish Eyes Pub & Restaurant for the 5th Annual Milton St. Patrick’s Day Parade, in Downtown Historic Milton. It will start at 2 p.m. Lineup will be on Atlantic and Hazzard Aves.
Let’s raise some GREEN for the Milton Fire Department Training Program, Best Buddies Delaware and Casa San Francisco.
Check the website of the Milton Fire Dept. to know more about the training program at http://www.milton85.com.
Best Buddies Delaware’s mission is “to establish a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intelectual and developmental disabilities”. More info? Visit www.bestbuddiesdelaware.org.
Casa San Francisco is also located in Milton. It is an emergency adult shelter. It also provides a wide range of services aimed at helping low-income residents of Sussex County. More info? Visit www.cdow.org/casasanfran.html.
This 5th Annual St. Patricks Parade will be fun for all ages. So, get your green on!! Stick around for the after party under the tent with Live Irish Music by Danny Quinn, food & beverages, beer trucks pouring Dogfish Head beer, Face Painting, Green Beer, 50/50’s, Irish (Chinese) Auction, Giveaways, prizes and so much more.
For more complete information, please visit www.irisheyespub.com.
Note: Participate as a walker with a $5 donation and a canned/packaged food donation.
Thanks to all the generous sponsors and remember…..Celebrate Responsibly!! Talk to you later.
April 9th, 2010
This event its not one to be missed. An American Night of Music will be showcasing many of the area’s finest and best loved performers in country, folk, jazz and rock. These talented artists will be telling their own stories, and in the unique performances, created by singer/songwriter Kent Schoch, passes on those stories to a new generation and a new audience.
This event will take place on Saturday, April 10th at 8:00 p.m.
The following performers will be in attendance: Charity Case, Mule Train, The Kent Schoch Band, The Billie Carlin Band, and the Reminders, featuring Ed Shockley, John Thompson and Kevin Short.
Each performer shares his and her own unique voice with the audience, keeping the wheels of music turning for the audience to remember the past as new memories and connections are being created.
Sing along, sit back or dance in the aisles of the historic Milton Theatre. They are saying this performance will nourish your roots and touch your soul.
I wrote a post on this Art Deco Movie House on 3/28/10, so if you would like to see it, (lots of pictures), then click on the month of March under Archives on the left hand side of the blog and scroll down to the date.
Ticket Information:
Adults $18 per person, Seniors (65+) $15 per person and students $15 per person. You may call the theatre at 302-684-3400 to purchase tickets.
Talk to you later…
March 28th, 2010
That’s too bad I could not find anyone to go with me to a wonderful evening at the Milton Theatre on Friday evening. The previous week, my friend, Debbie, and I attended the film Hands on Harvest at this same venue and were taken over by the beauty of this art deco theater.
I really wanted to go and take some pictures of the inside of the theater. I contacted the Theatre and Ellen Passman called me and informed me that there was a performance on Friday that I should not miss; to come a little earlier so that I would be able to take the pictures for my blog.
The performace on Friday was a live on-stage and vaudeville-themed murder mystery. Ellen wrote it and was also starring in it along with the Delaware Commedy Theatre performers. The Delaware Comedy Theatre, Improve Comedy was started in 2005 and it is a non-profit theatre company. They are located on 131 Glade Circle West, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971. Website is www.delawarecomedytheatre.com. Ticket Hot Line 888-446-7763 and for classes, workshops, and booking info. you may call 302-258-5443.
I can tell you that on Friday’s performance of the Mysterious Madcap Murder at the Milton Theatre, the “characters” were quirky and hilarious, mingling and interacting with the audience as they stayed in character, as well; that was part of the fun. Some of the people in the audience really got into it, and solving the murder we did.
This wonderful evening of mystery was to help support the Milton Theatre.
Vaudeville was one of the most popular types on entertainment in North America from the 1880’s until the early 1930’s. The performances were separate, unrelated acts grouped together on a common bill. It came to be called “the heart of American show business”.
The Milton Theatre is in the heart of the historic district in Milton. It was built in 1910, and it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Milton.
Back in the 1930’s it was the community’s celebrated art deco movie house, featuring silent films, and then, “talkies”.
When you enter this theater, and before performances or movies start, there will be continued showings of silent movies, and “talkies”. What was so wonderful to experience was how the audience was truly laughing. And, at a time when we have so much violence and drama shown in films, it was such a nostalgic feeling to experience a good belly laugh, that I just enjoyed the moment.
The silent films, had no sound, or broken dialogue. The acting and dialogue were expressed through muted gestures and pantomime. “Talkies” followed and these were talking pictures; exclusively shorts. The first talking film was The Jazz Singer, released in 1927.
The ticket office at the Milton Theatre is inside and there are no computers; just a cash box. It is very affordable whether it is a movie, documentary or live performance.
One of the interesting aspects when attending anything at this theatre is that besides the usual soft drinks, you are able to purchase beer and wine, along with candy and other movie treats.
On Friday night’s event there was a 50/50 raffle during intermission. The winner, graciously donated her winnings to the theatre.
The Milton Theatre has entertaining stage productions, dedicated to promoting the arts, and most of all making their productions accessible to the community.
This art deco movie house has been rescued from ruin and it has gone through, and is still on going, a revitalization process with a lot of work, dedication and love from the community, who are all volunteers.
It has endured the tests of time; 3 major fires and many nor’easters. It is a community center for many events and is re-emerging as a destination attraction for a fast-growing arts community.
Note: Information for this post was taken from the www.miltontheatre.org, and http://en.wikipedia.org.
Have a good evening. See you at the Milton Theatre some time….It is only 25 minutes from Rehoboth Beach, going north. Talk to you later….
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