August 9th, 2009
About My Beaches, this week…
The following are my own highlights of some of the many events that will be going on this coming week.
Please check my posts under Categories and then Events for information on already posted events.
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Thursday, August 13th is Cinema by the Surf, at the Bandstand. It is free admission. The Rehoboth Film Society is presenting Mama Mia and it starts at dusk. This film is PG-13 and seats are on a first come, first serve basis. For more information on the Rehoboth Film Society and its memberships, events and what it is all about, go to their web site www.rehobothfilm.com
Friday, August 14th, the Rehoboth Beach Recreation Dept. is sponsoring Magic Fun with Jack & Trixie. It is to be held at the Tot Lot by Lake Gerard on the north end of the Boardwalk. It will start at 7:00 p.m. In case of bad weather, it will be held at the Grove Park by the roundabout and behind the Chamber of Commerce and the time then will be 7:15 p.m.
On, Saturday, August 15th Jewelry Designer Stephanie Hill will be holding a Jewelry Trunk Show from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Her specialty is handcrafted necklaces, bracelets and earrings. It will be held at Jeff West Home, 413 Rehoboth Ave., tel 302-227-3635 and the web site www.jeffwesthome.com
The Rehoboth Art League’s 36th Annual Outdoor Fine Arts & Crafts Exhibit will be on Saturday, August 15th and Sunday, August 16th. It will be from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and the location is 12 Dodds Lane in Henlopen Acres. Their tel. is 302-227-8408 and the web site is www.rehobothartleague.org
Also, on Saturday, August 15th will be the First Rehoboth Watermelon Festival. It will start at 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Grove Park and the Rehoboth Beach Museum on 511 Rehoboth Ave. There will be an entry fee of $2 for adults and $1 for children. The entry fee will also include admission to the Rehoboth Beach Museum. There will be watermelon seed spitting (really?) and eating contests. Available food will be there for purchase.
The following information is from www.rehomain.com “In the 1920’s and 1930’s, vacationing families in Rehoboth purchased watermelons from roving produce salesmen called “hucksters”. Most families did not have ice boxes and refrigerators were not yet common. When they bought a watermelon, people carved their initials in the melon and stored them in the ice house.” That tradition is the celebration for the festival.
At the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand, you will find this week-end the following performances:
Saturday, August 15th at 8:00 p.m. – U.S. Army Field Band and Soldier’s Chorus. It is the premier touring musical representation for the U.S. Army. Their web site is www.army.millfieldband.com
Sunday, August 16th – Hindsight 2-20. It is also at 8:00 p.m. This is the Cape Henlopen District “Home Band”. In this group you will find teachers and administrators raising money for the Cape Henlopen Education Foundation. Their music is Southern Rock, British Rock, and Motown. You know the tunes, don’t you?
Lewes, Delaware
On Tuesday, August 11th, there is a concert in Stango Park, behind the Lewes Library and the performers will be Tydewater (American Roots). It starts at 7:00 p.m. The address is 110 Adams St., off of King’s Highway. Please bring a chair and don’t forget the bug’s spray.
On Thursday, August 13th is Lewes Step out at 5:30 p.m. on Lewes Beach 1. This is doing something healthy for yourself.
At the Villages of Five Points, on Sunday, August 16th, the event will be 33 1/3 Classic Rock and it starts at 7:00 p.m. Again remember to bring a chair and bug’s spray.
Dewey Beach, Delaware
Monday, August 10th the movie shown at Dagsworthy Street and the Beach will start at 8:30 (dusk). This week’s movie will be Shark Tale. In Case of bad weather, please check with the Life Saving Station on Dagsworthy St. or WGMD 92.7 FM.
Wednesday is Bonfire on the Beach at Dagsworthy St. and the Beach from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. Bring chairs, the family and marsmallows. Again, in case of bad weather check with the Life Saving Station on Dagsworthy St. or WGMD 92.7 FM.
Saturday and Sunday, August 15th and 16th will be the East Coast Skim Championships. Please check the web site www.skimonline.com for information on its history, pro-files, where to stay, how to enter, how heats are run, etc.
Bethany Beach
Tuesday, August 11th – Children’s Theater – Alice in Wonderland. Two shows at 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Location – The Town Hall. The tickets are free while they last and the limit is 6 tickets. Pick up tickets at 8:30 a.m.
The Bandstand
Events start at 7:30 unless otherwise noted. The hot line is 302-539-5484.
Friday, August 14th – U.S. Navy Commodores – Jazz. This is the Navy’s premier Jazz ensemble.
Saturday, August 15th – Over Time – Dance Music
Sunday, August 16th – Dakkota – Country Western
Fenwick Island, Delaware
From August 8th until August 15th is the Little League Senior League World Series at the Lower Sussex Little League Park. The series consists of 4 International teams, 5 U.S. teams. One of the teams is from Sussex County. Contact Martin Donovan at info@district3.org
At the Freeman Stage at Bayside on 31750 Lakeview Dr. (Rt. 54 & Rt. 20). Tel. 302-436-3015 and web site www.freemanstage.com
On Thursday, August 13th at 7:00 p.m. is Sankota African Dance. It is open to the public and free.
Friday, August 14th at 7:00 p.m. is the Chesapeake Brass Band
Saturday, August 15th at 10:00 a.m. will have Cascading Carlos performing a high energy juggling act with an educational theme.
Ocean City, Maryland
Family Beach Olympics on Tuesday, August 11th on 27th Street Beach. Contests for all ages and the time will be 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 11th at 7:30 p.m. – Location will be Sunset Park on South Division St. on the Bayside. It is a free concert and the performers will be Ashcraft & Saltwater Cowboys
Sunday, August 16th will be Sundaes in the Park. Location – Northside Park on 127 St. and the Bay. There will be music and you can create your own ice cream sundae for a small fee. For more information, please call 800-626-2326.
The Art League of Ocean City Exhibit and Receptions is open to the public and free of charge. It is open on Tuesdays-Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. and Fridays-Sundays from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. It has exhibits from local and regional artists. Their web site is www.artleagueofoceancity.org
All of my beach towns have great entertainment and restaurants and you name it, we have it, but the important thing is that you are coming here on vacation, so take a step back, relax and enjoy it.
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