July 16th, 2010
The town of Milton is located north of Lewes, Delaware. In it you will find the most beautiful historical theatre. I have written about it in the past ever since I, myself, discovered it just some months ago.
The Milton Theatre is located at 110 Union St., Milton, DE 19968. Telephone is 302-684-3400. The website is www.miltontheatre.org.
Friday, 7/16 – The Wellnet Foundation/Eden (Energize Delmarva Now) has a fundraising event starting at 6 p.m.
The Delmarva Community Wellnet Foundation is hosting this event as a launching party for its newest progam, Eden (Energize Delmarva Now), at the historic Milton Theatre.
DNREC Secretary Collin O’Mara will welcome Eden to Delaware.
Award-winning singer/songwriter, Doug James, will perform.
Hors d’oeuvres by Nourish, Dogfish Beer and Bin 66 Wine.
Learn how Eden will work to create a greener and economically sound Delaware.
Saturday, 7/17 – Comedy Game Night at 8 p.m.
Delmarva Broadcasting – Cool 101.5, Eagle 97.7, La Exitosa 930 AM, and the witty improvisational team from the Delmarva Comedy Theatre bring an evening of fun and games, literally. Tickets are $10.
Sunday, 7/18 and Monday, 7/19 – Auditions at 7 p.m. for Moon Over the Brewery.
The Milton Theatre will hold auditions for Moon Over the Brewery and 4 actors are needed:
One woman – 30’s or early 40’s
One girl – 12 to 14 years of age
One man – 20’s
It is a romantic comedy set in a faded Pennsylvania mining town. Waitress and single mom Miriam struggles to make ends meet and raise her genius teenage daughter, Amanda.
By night Miriam goes out into the hills around the small town to paint moonscapes, nothing but moonscapes. She also quilts and a beautiful handstitched quilt is the ticket out for her daughter, if only the one rich person in town is willing to buy it.
The play is the story of Amanda’s struggle to leave her childhood behind and her mother’s struggle to find a life of her own while allowing Amanda to grow.
George Spillane is the Director.
Performances will be September 17, 18, 19, 24, 25 and 26.
Rehearsals will begin August 1st.
Auditions will consist of readings from the playscript.
Have a great week-end and enjoy the beaches…
May 18th, 2010
I don’t know if you are like me but when a new movie comes out at the Midway Movies in Lewes, I keep thinking I am going to go see it. Then, it is gone. That’st where the Milton Theatre in Milton, in Delaware, comes in.
Missed it at Midway? Them Movies at The Milton is your answer.
This historic Theatre, which I fell in love with this year, continues to feature recently released films on Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons in May. The 2010 season of plays will begin in June, therefore fewer films will be featured during the summer. They will resume again twice weekly in the fall.
This is what’s happening at the Milton Theatre:
Wednesday, May 19th at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 23rd at 2:00 p.m. – NINE – This movie tells the story of Guido Contini (Danie Day Lewes), a world famous film director as he confronts an epic mid-life crisis with both creative and personal problems. It was directed by Rob Marshall and stars Danie Day-Lewis, Marion Cotillard and Penelope Cruz.
Tickets are: $5 for adults and $2 for children 12 and under.
Friday, May 21st at 8:00 p.m. – ROOM FOR ALL – It is a concert performed by the CAMP Rehoboth Chorus.
The CAMP Rehoboth Chorus is polishing up a reprise of ROOM FOR ALL, a musical show of show tunes and choral classics, for one night only at the Historic Milton Theatre.
Tickets are $15 per person.
Saturday, May 29th at 8:00 p.m. – Lou Rotondo’s DEL-RAYS will bring a powerhouse of nostalgia and contemporary music to the Milton Theatre stage. The group all got their start “back in the day” with such groups as The Passions and The Chaperones. Their incredible sound doesn’t copy or recycle any group – they are DEL-RAYS and their music and vocal harmony magic brings audiences of all ages to their feet wherever they go.
Tickets: $20 per person.
The Milton Theatre is located on 110 Union Street, Milton, Delaware 19968. For more info. please call 302-684-3400 or visit the website www.miltontheatre.org.
Have a great time. You will definitely love this Theatre as much as I do. 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….
March 23rd, 2010
Update received from the MERR Institute, Inc. regarding the findings after performing a necropsy on the Fin Whale that washed up this past week-end on the beach in Fenwick Island. This information is from a member of the necropsy team. It was only 20 years old, and weighed at least 100,000 lbs. The whale appears to have died from a blunt force trauma, most likely a boat strike. “To the public that traveled to see this amazing creature, thanks for supporting MERR’s efforts in understanding more about the marine mammals and sea turtles that visit Delaware’s coastal waters.” If you would like to see my post and pictures regarding the fin whale just scroll down to the 3/21 post on this blog.
Events and activities at the beaches are increasing. A good sign that the summer season will be upon us in no time. Pretty nice events going on, so check them out.
Wednesday, 3/24 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, 3/28 at 2 p.m. is the film Precious: Based on the novel Push by Saphire. This will be shown at the Milton Theatre located on 110 Uniion Street, Milton. Tel. 302-684-3400. Website www.miltontheatre.org. The town of Milton is north of Lewes and it is very easy to get to.
If you have never been to this theatre you really should try to attend at least one of the many events that are held there every week. Check the website for more information. I just went for the first time with my friend, Debbie, last Friday to see Tindewoks and Hands of Harvest, part of the Delmarva Roots series featuring films about the history of the Delmarva region. The movies were fantastic and the theatre is just beautiful.
The Old Milton Theatre was a state of the art, art deco movie house. Rescued from almost ruin, it has been revitalized to operate once again.
Precious received 6 nominations. The film will be sponsored by Lavender Fields Farm in Milton. Tickets are $5.00.
Friday, 3/26 also at the Milton Theatre, located on 110 Union St. in Milton, at 8 p.m. is Delaware Comedy Theatre-Murder Mystery “The Mysterious Madcap Murder at the Milton Theatre”. Live on their stage, a vaudeville-themed murder mystery. An evening of laughs and merriment. One victim, so many crazy characters with a motive. No, the butler didn’t do it!! The audience is invited to help solve the case. Tickets are $15; $12 for Seniors (over 65) and students (under 18). For more information please visit www.miltontheatre.org.
Friday, 3/26 The Monthly Screening: Some Mother’s Son at 7 p.m., upstairs at the Movies at Midway, on Coastal Highway, (Rt. 1) sponsored by the Rehoboth Beach Film Society. $2 for RBFS members (membership card required) $4 for non-members. Complimentary Irish appetizers courtesy of Stoney Lonen in Rehoboth will be served from 6:30 to 7 p.m.
Some Mother’s Son is a 1996 drama based on actual events from 1981, when Irish Republican Army prisoners in Belfast’s Maze Prison staged a hunger strike to protest against British political policies. This fictionalized account focuses on two of the srikers’ mothers, portraying the “Troubles” of Northern Ireland on a purely personal level. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Following the screening, Film Society Board of Director member, Sharon Miken will lead a discussion about this.
Friday, 3/26, Saturday, 3/27 and Sunday, 3/29 Writers at the Beach: Pure Sea Glass Writer’s Conference. It is at the Atlantic Sands Hotel in Rehoboth Beach. Workshops, discussions, readings and book signings. Keynote speaker will be Steve Luxemburg, author of “Annie’s Ghosts: A Journey Into a Family Secret”. Registration will be $250.
One hundred percent of the net proceeds will go to Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, Wilmington, Delaware, to help families with children with mitochondrial disease. For info. please visit www.writersatthebeach.com.
You should know that Writers at the Beach: Pure Sea Glass was founded in March of 2005 to raise money for, and awareness of, a little known disease that affects as many as 1 in 2000 children. Mitochondrial disease.
Diseases of the mitochondrial appear to cause the most damage to cells of the brain, heart, liver, skeletal muscles, kidney and the endrocrine and respiratory systems. Please visit the website of The United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation www.umdf.org.
Writers at the Beach is about helping others to tell their stories. Please, do visit the website as it is a very personal story.
Saturday, 3/27 Young Life 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk. 3.1 mile loop course through historic and country side Milton, Delaware. It is the 2nd Annual Young Life Coastal Sussex County 5 K Run in cooperation with the Seashore Striders. Where? Start/Finish Mulberry St. by Wagamons Pond. To register on line and receive more information go to www.active.com (Left corner type in date and town name). Need more info? Please call Debra Spellman at 302-542-8640.
Saturday, 3/27 at 8 p.m. and also at the Milton Theatre, located on110 Union Street in Milton. Hmm, this little town is having some action this week. It is LOL – A Spring Icebreaker. Join them for a comedy night and celebrate the end of a very long and cold winter. Just for the fun of it, you can participate in this lively evening of laughs co-sponsored by Delmarva Broadcasting. Tickets are $10, ($12 at the door that night). For more information, please visit www.miltontheatre.org.
Saturday, 3/27 Exhibit Opening “Spring and Summer Moods” at Peninsula Gallery. This is the work of Tricia Cherrington Ratliff. Exhibit will run until April 24th. Peninsula Gallery is located at 520 E. Savannah Rd. in Lewes, just across from the canal bridge. On Saturday, 3/27 there will be an opening reception to meet the artist from 5 – 7 p.m. The show may be previewed on the website www.peninsulagallery.com.
Saturday, 3/27 and Sunday 3/28 in Rehoboth Beach is the 13th Annual Delaware Resorts Home Expo at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center on Rehoboth Ave. There will be over 50 exhibitors; realtors, builders, home service companies, etc. Saturday from 9 until 6 p.m. and on Sunday from 10 until 4 p.m. This is a benefit for Sussex County Habitat for Humanity. It is Free. More info? Please visit www.rehobothtoday.com/expo or you can call 302-645-0225.
I think this is all for tonight, so, I will talk to you later….
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