August 3rd, 2015
The town of Rehoboth Beach was incorporated in 1873. It was to be a Christian Seaside Resort. But, by 1878 the railroad was extended to Rehoboth Beach, bringing visitors and businesses to the area. A mile long award-winning boardwalk provides the tourists and the residents opportunities for walking, and jogging practically at the water’s edge. Through the years Rehoboth Beach has changed, but it has also kept its charm as a seaside resort where every summer memories are made. It has come a long way. It is a dining destination with so many of its chefs outdoing one another in friendly competition. Entertainment, the arts, tax free shopping and the beach….yes, it is so nice living at the beach and I do not take it for granted.
What’s Going On?
Tuesday, 8/4 – Rehoboth Summer Children’s Theatre presents “The Snow Queen” at 7:00 p.m. at Epworth United Methodist Church, 1928 Glade Rd. More info. and tickets? 302-227-6766 For a complete schedule please visit http://www.rehobothchildrenstheatre.org.
Wednesday, 8/5 – Rehoboth Summer Children’s Theatre presents “Jungle Book” at 11:00 a.m. at Epworth United Methodist Church, 1928 Glade Rd. More info. and tickets? 302-227-6766. For a complete schedule, please visit http://www.rehobothchildrenstheatre.org.
Thursday, 8/6 – Rehoboth Summer Children’s Theatre presents “Cinderella” at 11:00 a.m. at Epworth United Methodist Church, 1928 Glade Rd. More info and tickets? 302-227-6766. For a complete schedule, please visit http://www.rehobothchildrenstheatre.org.
Thursday, 8/6 – Epworth’s Skate Project’s Contest – 1:00 p.m. at Epworth Skate Park on Holland Glade Rd. The inaugural Rehoboth AM Skate Jam will kick off the 2015 Summer Vibes Festival. The event will include street and bowl contests for amateurs, complete with a panel of judges. For more info., please contact event organizer, Jason Wilson at 760-458-7546.
Friday, 8/7 – Free Entertainment at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand, 8:00 p.m. – 9:15 p.m….Philbilly. This is a Philadelphia’s answer to country music. A unique collection of musicians from varying backgrounds, each member was selected not only for their musical prowess, but their ability to put on a show. More info? Please visit http://www.rehobothbandstand.com.
Saturday, 8/8 – Free Entertainment at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand, 8:00 p.m. – 9:15 p.m….The Comfort Zone Band. Event music is the backbone of any get together and making it live with The Comfort Zone Band makes it that much more fun. They are a dynamic, 7-member Classic R & B band from the Eastern Shore of Maryland/Delaware and perform primarly in the Rehoboth Beach/Ocean City area. More info? Please visit http://www.rehobothbandstand.com.
Saturdays, until August 29th – Delaware Comedy Theatre is performing every Saturday at 10:00 p.m. at Clear Space Theatre located at 20 Baltimore Avenue in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. The charge for the show is $12.00 A bar and concessions will be available throughout the show, which is adult-themed and not appropriate for children. Delaware Comedy Theatre was formed in 2005 and is a non-profit theatre company bringing professional comedy improv training and performance to the Lewes, Rehoboth and Dewey Beach areas. For more info. and to purchase tickets on line, please visit http://www.clearspacetheatre.org.
Saturday and Sunday, 8/8, 8/9, 8/15, and 8/16 – The 42nd Annual Outdoor Fine Art & Fine Craft Show at the Rehoboth Art League at 12 Dodds Lane in Henlopen Acres. Ove 125 artists and artisans from around the country will display and sell their fine art and fine crafts amidst the Rehoboth Art League’s 3.5 acre historic wooded location. Tickets are $5 for adults and there is no charge for children under the age of 12. They can be purchase at the gate or on line by visiting http://www.rehobothartleague.org/42nd-annual-outdoor-art-show-html.
Sunday, 8/9 – Free Entertainment at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand at 8:00 p.m. until 9:15 p.m….US Army Jazz Ambassadors – America’s Big Band is the official touring big band of the United States Army. This 19-member ensemble, formed in 1969, has received great acclaim both at home and abroad, performing America’s original art form, JAZZ. More info? Please visit http://www.rehobothbandstand.com
Thursday, 8/20 – The 2015 Cinema By the Surf Summer Outdoor Film Series concludes with the animated film; “Mr. Peabody and Sherman”, starting at dusk (8:15-8:30 p.m.) at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand. The exceptionally brillian Mr. Peabody, who happens to be a dog, and his adopted son Sherman travel through time using Peabody’s ingenious invention, the WABAC machine. It is free to the public. Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more info., please visit http://www.rehobothfilm.com.
Sunday, 8/23 – Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company’s 1st Fire Fightin’ 5K Run & Walk – This fundrasing event will benefit The Capital Campaign Station 2 Building Fund. The Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Co., along with Tim Bamforth, Seashore Striders Event Production, Inc. are managing the event. The out and back course will start at the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Co., Station 1 located at 219 Rehoboth Avenue, and will travel from Station 1 west on Rehoboth Ave., through the beautiful north side of Rehoboth Beach to the Boardwalk. The course will turn around on the Boardwalk then return to Station 1 where it will end. The post-race party will take place at Lula Brazil Restaurant at 234 Rehoboth Ave. The 1st Fire Fightin’ 5K Run & Walk will feature a great Tech t-shirt, custome designed medals, a fun post -race party and plenty of competitive racing and fun. To register, please visit http://www.seashorestriders.com/race-schedule
Sponsor levels are available. If you would like to become a sponsor, please contact Danny Mitchell, Chairman Rehoboth Beach Fire Co. Fundraising Committee, at 302-245-8642 or email dmitchell@rehobothbeachfire.com.
Saturday, 9/12 – The 5th Annual Wings of Hope…A Butterfly Release to benefit Cancer Support Community of Delaware at 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Medical Arts Building, 8947 John J. Williams Highway in Rehoboth Beach. Rain date will be Sunday, 9/13. This is a community wide event in support of all of their Sussex County neighbors who have been touched by cancer. This very special event embodies the Cancer Support Community Delaware’s mission of hope and support. Admission is free and all ages are welcome. Sponsorship and underwriting opportunities are available. For more info., please contact Morgan Whalen Fabber, Special Event Coordinator or call 302-645-9150.
 Nancy McDonnell & Shirley Fleegle Monday, 9/21 – Village Improvement Association (VIA) 17th Annual Charity Golf Tournament to benefit local charities. It will be at The Peninsula. The tournament will feature prizes for men, women and mixed groups, the longest drive, closest to the pin and other categories. Preston Motor Boulevard will offer a car as the prize for the “hole in one” contest. There will also be door prizes and raffles.
In addition, the event will include a Continental Breakfast and a Southern Barbecue luncheon. The cost is $125 per person. For additional details or to register go to: http://www.rehobothbeachvia.org.
Questions? Please call Shirley Fleegle at 302-226-1681.
The Village Improvement Association or VIA is a unique women’s civic and charitable organization located in Rehoboth Beach. Since its founding in 1909, members have been harnessing their collective powers to make enduring contributions to the town of Rehoboth Beach, as well as the surrounding Cape Henlopen District communities. The VIA is a memeber of the Delaware State Federation of Women’s Clubs and the General Federation of Women’s Clubs.
Have a good one!!
July 31st, 2015
 
Life’s a beach and playing in the sand is just part of it. Saturday, August 1st the 37th Annual Sandcastle and Sculpture Contest will take place in the north end of the Rehoboth Beach Award-Winning Boardwalk. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. Judging begins at 3:00 p.m.
There will be prizes and trophies so take your time and be precise.
 
You can vote for your favorite sandcastle!!
And, you can also help build a community sand sculpture.
The weather looks like it’s going to be gorgeous, so get out there because it really is going to be a lot of fun.
Fundland is located on the south side of the Boardwalk. It is a must stop when visiting The Nation’s Summer Capital. Tons of games and rides and the beautiful Carousel.
The Bumper Cars are for the whole family.
The Rehoboth Beach Bandstand offers free concerts and on Saturday, August 1st from 8 p.m. until 9:15 p.m. The Jackie Browne Jazz Nonet will be the evening’s entertainment. It is a 9 piece ensemble formed by drummer Jackie Browne and tenor saxophonist, Bobby Bosick. The Band is based out of Wilmington, DE. It features some of the finest musicians in the tri-state area. More info? Please visit http://www.rehobothbandstand.com.
Rehoboth Beach is a summer destination. So many memories are made in this town every year. Fans of Rehoboth Beach come year-round, not just in the summer. The town keeps its residents and visitors very busy with plenty for everyone. So, how about it? Come on to the beach and stay awhile!!
July 19th, 2015
 Kristine Opolais as Manon of Manon Lescaut Since its initial broadcast in 2006 “The Met: Live in HD” has grown exponentially with classical music lovers from around the world proving opera can have a place in their local theaters and it is now the largest provider of alternative cinema content in the world. “The HD transmissions stimulate opera lovers, and they are a catalyst for the singers, too.” said Met General Manager Peter Gelb. “Knowing that a global audience is watching and listening, our opera stars are inspired to give their greatest performances.”
The Rehoboth Beach Film Society in partnership with the Cape Henlopen Educational Foundation presents “The Metropolitan Opera: Live in HD” on Saturdays at the Cape Henlopen High School Theater., located at 1255 Kings Highway in Lewes, Delaware. Now in its tenth season, this award-winning series will feature live transmissions of 10 Met performances, including all 6 new productions.
The 10th season begins on Saturday, October 3rd at 12:55 p.m. with “Il Trovatore” Future transmissions are as follows:
“Otello” – October 24th at 12:55 p.m.
“Tannhauser” – October 31st at 12 p.m.
“Lulu” – November 21st at 12:30 p.m.
“Les Pecheurs de Perles – January 16th at 12:55 p.m.
“Turandot” – January 30, 2016 at 12:55 p.m.
“Manon Lescaut” – March 5th at 12:55 p.m.
Madama Butterfly – April 2nd at 12:55 p.m.
Roberto Devereux – April 16th at 12:55 p.m.
Elektra – April 30th at 12:55 p.m.
In addition to the opera performance, the HD series features Met opera stars conducting live interviews with cast and/or various production crew members while showing behind the scene features. Complete details, including casting, are available at the Film Society website, http://www.rehobothfilm.com.
Advance online sales for all 10 transmissions will open to the public on July 24th. Met members already have been purchasing since July 17th and Rehoboth Beach Film Society members may order beginning July 22nd.
Admission is $25 for adults, $22 for Met members, RBFS members, or seniors 65 years of age and plus; and $15 for students with ID or children 12 and under. Seating is on a first come, first served basis. No reserved seats. Online reservations are available. Admission will be offered at the door with cash payment only. More info? Check the website above mentioned.
The mission of the RBFS is promoting cinematic arts and providing education and cultural enrichment for our community. Please check the many events sponsored by this organization by visiting http://www.rehobothfilm.com.
Or, you may call 302-645-9095.
Have a great day!!
July 16th, 2015
What can I say….searching is half the fun! The tradition continues when Lindy Promotions & Miller Lite team up once again to bring back the most exciting summer tradition; The 5th Annual Dewey Beach Scavenger Hunt.
This is the Wildest Scavenger Hunt in the Craziest Beach Town!! Dewey is the playground of the Delaware Beaches!!
It will take place on Saturday, August 1st from Noon until 8:00 p.m., during which teams will attempt to earn as many points possible by collecting random items, taking pictures at different landmarks, visiting bars and answering trivia in the wildest scavenger hunt ever seen.
Pre and post-parties are held around the Hunt itself. The regisration/pre-party will be held from Noon until 2:00 p.m. at The Starboard for the post-party, where they will be judged and awarded prizes from 6 until 8 p.m.
Prizes this year include Maryland Football tickets, Six Flags America Tickets, Medieval Times Tickets, gift certificates and much more!! All participants will also receive a special event koozie!!
What are you waiting for? Get your teams together. They can consist of between 4 and 8 people (all must be 21+). Team themes and constumes are greatly encouraged. Registration is currently just $50/team.
In previous years the event has had over 400 participants and this year is expected to be even bigger and better. Participating bars include The Starboard, Gary’s DBG, Woody’s, Port, Scully’s, The Lighthouse, Nalu, Whiskey Beach BBQ, Que Pasa, Grotto’s, McShea’s & Hammerheads.
For full details and to register a team, go to http://www.lindypromo.com.
More info? Contact Lindy Promotions at 301-652-7712.
Lindy Promotions has spent over 20 years successfully planning events in numerous cities throughout the country. Each event provides an excellent chance to bring people together for a great time while enjoying discount specials at participating bars.
Have a Good One!!
July 13th, 2015
“One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.” bob marley
During the day The Freeman’s Stage is quiet and peaceful. The stage is small and cozy. The laws are beautifully manicured.
Throughout the summer this venue offers live music for everyone. It is outdoors and listening to music under the stars is…..priceless. Top national performers as well as local ones come to The Stage. Is funny to hear the performers say that they feel like they are in someone’s yard. Well, they sort of are. Please check the schedule by visiting http://www.freemanstage.org.
Now, when Melissa Etheridge, and Blondie…ultimate classic rock stars arrived, and then followed a couple of days later by The Wailers…..this venue was everything but quiet.
Melissa Etheridge is a super star and an activist. Her voice continues to entertain so many of us that have known her for a long time. She is on tour at the moment and her time at The Freeman Stage is not going to be forgotten.
When she sang I’m the Only One, I Want to Come Over, and Come to My Window among others the audience went nuts. She gave it her all in every song. And, believe me, it was steamy that night.
Blondie, another icon form the late 1970’s. She had just turned 70!!! The Tide is High, Hanging on The Telephone and Rapture brought all of us to a good cheer, remembering those days long gone.
Last Friday night at The Freeman Stage it was a night of reggae with The Wailers coming to the Delaware Beaches to play some of the songs we have loved through the years.
Reggae…the music, is influenced by mento, which is Jamaican folk music, calypso, and believe or not….American jazz.
Red Stripe Beer, a place to sing and dance….young ones to the more matured crowd….they knew all the words to the songs!!
“Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent.” victor hugo
July 3rd, 2015
 
I like putting on the heading that Bethany Beach is The Quiet Resort. Maybe it was known to be that quiet many years ago, but no more!! This is a sought after coastal town in Southern Delaware….perfect for summer vacations, and to get away during the fall and winter.
Bethany was founded by members of the Christian Church; the Disciples of Christ. They came from Washington, D.C. and Pennsylvania. It was not supposed to be a town. They wanted it to be a permanent yearly seaside assembly for the Christian churches of the country.
But quite a little town it is. Families have been coming for so many years, creating many summertime memories.
The Fourth of July is celebrated big time in Bethany Beach. This is the 32nd year. There is usually a theme to every Fourth of July celebration. This year’s theme is Let Freedom Ring.
Please note that on Friday, July 3rd, the Beach will be closed between Oakwood Street and Hollywood Street beginning at 5 p.m. in order to get ready for the Town’s 4th of July fireworks displays. Make sure to pick all your beach items in this area. The beach will re-open on Sunday, July 5th.
Fourth of July: Registration
You may register your floats and bikes the day of the parade from 9 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at the registration desks as follows: Floats-Route 1 and Central Avenue; Bikes-Christian Church grounds.
Fourth of July: Schedule
Noon…The parade will begin at the intersection of Pennsylvania and Garfield Parkway and take its traditional 2 mile route through the town. It will feature 5 marching bands and 6 entertainment groups on trucks with marching units.
After the parade, enjoy the following activities:
2 p.m. Try your skill at the horseshoe-throwing contest at the southwest corner of the Christian Church grounds.
7:15 p.m. Award Ceremony
7:30 p.m. The Vigilantes band performs popular dance music on the Bandstand. The 2015 Summer Concert Series continue all summer long. On Sunday, July 5th the entertainment will be The Reagan Years, and 80’s Tribute. All concerts begin at 7:30 unless otherwise noted. These concerts are popular and perfect for summer evenings at the beach. For more info., please visit http://www.townofbethanybeach.com. Click on Activities and scroll down to Bandstand.
Dusk: FIREWORKS!! No July 4th event would be complete without them!!!
Around 40,000 people attend the celebrations all day long with the culmination of the Fireworks. As you can imagine traffic and parking can be a hassle. Best deal in town are the Trolleys. They run continuously between 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. You can flag down the trolley anywhere along the route for pick-up or discharge, except on Rt. 26 and Rt. 1. No pick-up or drop-off on Jefferson Bridge or Rt. 26. The fare is $.25. The driver does not make change Please note that the trolley no longer stops at the Lake Bethany entrance or the South Coastal Library. For more information, please call 302-539-1996, or visit http://www.townofbethanybeach.com. Click on Services and scroll down to Trolley.
Sunday, July 5th, is the Bethany Beach Farmers Market, from 8 a.m. until Noon at Garfield Parkway and Pennsylvania Avenue. More info? Please visit http://www.bethanybeachfarmersmarket.com.
Have a great holiday week-end!!
June 26th, 2015
Delaware Arts Alliance (DAA) is the unifying voice for the arts and arts education throughout the state, advocating for the central role of the arts in advancing dynamic communities and creative citizenry. DAA is proud to count the Delaware Division of the Arts and Amtrak among its supporters. For more information, please visit http://www.delawareartsalliance.org.
DAA will hold an arts advocacy networking event, Wine, Cheese, & the Arts, tomorrow, Saturday, June 27th from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. as part of the Second Street Players’ Movies at Riverfront Theater series. Following Wine, Cheese, & the Arts, there will be the Second Street Players’ screening of the summer cinematic classic, Jaws. The program is open to the public and all are invited to attend.
Wine, Cheese, & the Arts is part of a series of DAA learning and networking events for Kent, New Castle, and Sussex Counties, Arts Rendezvous, to engage the arts community while creating a strong base of advocates through DAA’s Free Individual Membership Campaign. Wine, Cheese, & the Arts provide an informal way to the arts community to mingle and connect.
The program will start with conversation and wine and cheese at 6 p.m. At 7 p.m., DAA Executive Director, Guillermina Gonzalez, will make brief remarks on arts advocacy and the benefits of being a member of DAA. At 7:05 p.m. the seating of Jaws will begin.
 
Admission is $5 per person to the Second Street Players at the Riverfront Theater to offset program costs. A selection of cheeses will be served and wine is BYOB. Register at http://www.delawareartsalliance.org/events. You may also email nmercado@delawareartsalliance.org.
The Riverfront Theater is located at 2 South Walnut Street in Milford, Delaware.
Have a good one!!
June 20th, 2015
It has been a week since our 16 Miles or BUST team participated in a 16 Mile Walk to raise money for the Cancer Support Community Delaware. We are all still talking about it because it was so much fun. Everyone survived the heat….I think there were more like 17 1/2 miles, going through the Circle in Georgetown.
Our team was comprised of 10 amazing women…and one guy, who is pretty awesome himself. These women and Jamin (our guy) have a thirst for life. They have had their ups and downs like everyone else. They have faced those curve balls that life throws to you when you least expect it, and they have handled them with courage. 3 of them were breast cancer survivors. They are fit, they laugh, and they can also let their hair down. They are professionals, mothers, grandmothers, well traveled and well read, as well. The following photo makes me laugh…with Jamin. He wore the pink hat that said “Women Who Behave Rarely Make History”!!
Before starting our walk, Jamin brought us all together in an uplifting prayer giving thanks, and praying for peace, hope and health for those afflicted with cancer.
Police escort…our route was a little dangerous, more so, at this time of the year. Every mile we had water, and every 2 miles we had fruit and granola bars.
We walked in groups of two or three, and then, we would change and formed other groups, which made it easier.
Everyone has been touched by cancer in one way or another and being that June is Cancer Survivors Month, cars passing by kept honking their horns all through our journey. All services provided by Cancer Support Community Delaware are free of charge. For more information, please call them at 302-645-9150. Or, visit their website…http://www.cancersupportdelaware.org.
It was so darn hot…but at least there was a breeze, and the Sussex County Corvette Club was transporting anyone that had had enough.
At the Lewes-Rehoboth Moose Lodge, the Sussex Tech Band received us. I believe that was mile 7.
Dreaming about a cold beer….16 Mile Brewery’s was hosting the Cancer Survivors Rock After Party.
Music and Bethany Blues Lewes….Food Truck!! Games, massages for the walkers, as well.
16 Mile Brewery….air condition, please. And, a cold Beer. It is located at 413 S Bedford St., Georgetown, DE 19947. Website? http://www.16milebrewery.com. Tel. 302-253-8816
 
The tasting room is open Monday through Thursday from 1 p.m. until 8 p.m. Friday from Noon until 10 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. and Sunday from Noon until 5 p.m.
Crisp and clean…Blues’ Golden was just delicious. For the event a little twist to this favorite beer, adding ginger, coconut and mango. Very good!!
 
The Tours are Friday and Saturday from Noon until 3p.m. on the hour. Please call ahead for private tours and tastings. Tel. 302-253-8816.
Events: Wednesday…Farmers’ Market. Friday…Live Music (you may bring food into the Brewery). Every week-end…Food Trucks.
If you are planning on having a party, please call them at the above mentioned telephone.
Visiting the Delaware Beaches…don’t want to drive? Let the Jolly Trolley do all the driving from Dewey to the Brewery. Round trip is $40 per person on Wednesdays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Pick up and drop off is at Gary’s Dewey Beach Grill. You will get a private tour and tasting. Also, specials at Gary’s before and after. To make a reservation, please visit http://www.jollytrolley.com. Or, email reservations@jollytrolley.com. Tel. 302-227-1197
Meet some of our 16 Miles or BUST walkers as they arrived at 16 Mile Brewery:
 
Note: Thanks to Ann Raskauskas of Bethany Area Realty in Bethany Beach for the T-Shirts she offered us from her annual event, Bethany Beach Breast Cancer Fun/Walk. It happens on the Saturday of Mother’s Day Week-End. For more information, please visit http://www.bethanybeachbreastcancer.com
 
Have a good one!!
 
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