May 23rd, 2013
Hey, Keith (The Back Porch) what happened with your 50 cent coffee? OMG look at the Camel’s Hump…do you remember when it was just a hole in the wall on Rehoboth Avenue and Marcia was all over the place? Not too quiet either….That’s what you want from an exhibit that evokes fun memories. That’s the whole purpose; to engage the public in conversation and friendly chit chat.
The Beach Eats! The exhibit celebrates eating in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, for over 100 years. Fun to fine dining! The opening day will be Saturday, May 25th. It will share the tradition and history of the splendid yet long gone wooden hotels of the 1900s and bring to light the evolution of restaurants serving residents and visitors alike.
 Dr. John's on 52 Baltimore Avenue The museum is located at 511 Rehoboth Avenue, by the Rehoboth Beach Chamber of Commerce and the Visitor’s Center. This Museum is in the former icehouse, where ice was cut from local lakes and stored in a wooden structure insulated with sawdust during the late 1800s, and early 1900s.
A few of us had the opportunity to preview the exhibit as Nancy and Barbara were working non stop for Saturday’s opening.
This iconic group of restauranteurs paved the path for what Rehoboth has become…a dining destination. Most are past owners and one is still, presently, at it.
 L-R: Keith Fitzgerald, Back Porch, Sue Krick, Summer House, Joyce Felton, Blue Moon, Tom Wayson, Chez La Mer If you have visited Rehoboth Beach for years you know that it is known for its fine dining establishments. And, some of us are always drawn by the perennial favorites such as French fries, pizza, cotton candy and caramel popcorn. The Beach Eats will evoke those memories and it will be a must to visit this summer season in Rehoboth Beach.
Many of the residents and restaurant owners have been rummaging through their memory trunks, bringing out some really neat things. Gus & Gus has loaned their famous sign to the Exhibit.
 L-R: Bill Slovis, Gus & Gus, Tom Wayson, Chez La Mer Remember The Canyon? It is now Lily Thai.
A favorite of many was Chez La Mer.
I loved the Garden Gourmet….I had my youngest son’s Christening there.
Pizza….Nicola!!
 Joan & Nick Caggiano Irish Eyes….a favorite for so many years in Rehoboth Beach.
The Summer House. Always crowded and plenty of partying and dining.
The Blue Moon, another favorite restaurant in Rehoboth Beach, then and now.
Sydney’s was one of the first restaurants to bring some food with real taste and spice….Louisiana cooking was always on the menu….and Blues as in “you never leave Sydney’s without singing the Blues”. So much fun. Sydney was and still is a food and music icon in Rehoboth Beach.
The Camel’s Hump…was last located at 21 Baltimore Avenue, but just like I mentioned above, it was a hole in the wall on Rehoboth Avenue…and so much fun too. It had the “hottest” hot sauce. People used to have “dare if you eat a spoonful” contests….no way.
The Back Porch is one of the most visited restaurants in Rehoboth Beach….still at it and still just as popular!
 
It will be a fun exhibit to visit. Programs related to the exhibit are planned, including a forum of restaurant owners talking about their restaurants on September 26th at the Rehoboth Beach Public Library, and a presentation on favorite Delaware eats.
Please stay in touch with the Museum by visiting http://www.rehobothbeachmuseum.org. You may also call 302-227-7310. The Museum will be open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. It is located at 511 Rehoboth Avenue in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware!!
Talk to you later!!
 The Boat House in Dewey  The Boat House in Dewey Beach at Bellevue & Rehoboth Bay
May 13th, 2013
Someone told me that in Lewes, Delaware, they say that Lewes has history…but Rehoboth Beach, just has a past!!
If you love coming to Rehoboth Beach….then, learn a little bit about it in a very fun and casual way. This popular coastal town has come so far. At times you have to visit the past to see how the future has developed. I always say that a visit to the Rehoboth Beach Museum is a must. It is such a doable museum. It is also the home of the Rehoboth Beach Historical Society. The museum is in the old “ice house”. Location? 511 Rehoboth Avenue. The hours are Monday, Thursday, Friday, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Until Memorial Week-End the museum is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesday. Website? http://www.rehobothbeachmuseum.org. Tel. 302-227-7310. Regular admission is $5 for adults; $3 for seniors, college students and military; $2 for children ages 13-17. Members and children 12 and under are free.
The following are the events that will be held this week:
REHOBOTH BEACH MUSEUM AND JOLLY TROLLEY LOCAL HISTORY TOURS BEGIN – Last Fall I had the opportunity to go along on the history tour. It was so much fun. The Jolly Trolley is an institution in Rehoboth Beach/Dewey Beach. It originated in 1970 and it celebrates the sights, smells, colors and characteristics of the resort area. You might have seen the Jolly Trolley carrying passengers to and from Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach. It is the best way to get around during the summer season.
The Jolly Trolley began when a group of locals wanted to have a means of transportation that would let visitors get a feel for the area. The rest is history!
The Jolly Trolley is also a year-round charter service. Just in case you need them, the website is http://www.jollytrolley.com. Tel. 302-227-1197, 302-249-1605. The tour bus is probably going to be the enclosed one. Better for everyone to hear the driver and the tour guide.
The first tour of the season will be starting on Thursday, May 16th, at 9 a.m. It will last about 40 minutes. Other tour dates are June 13th, August 15th, September 19th, and October 25th. The Trolley tour will start and end at the Anna Hazzard Museum at 17 Christian Street in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. The cost of the tour is $10, which includes entrance fee for the Anna Hazzard House and the Rehoboth Beach Museum. Reservations are required. You may call the museum at 302-227-7310.
The Anna Hazzard House was one of the original “tent” buildings, dating to the 1870’s. It reflects the early history of Rehoboth Beach.
During the tour, visitors will experience first hand pieces of the history of Rehoboth Beach, such as the birth of the town as a Methodist Camp Meeting site and its growth as a resort town. Learn about shipwrecks, submarines, storms and sand dunes. Totally recommend it.
REHOBOTH BEACH MUSEUM ASKS “WHAT’S IN YOUR ATTIC?” – The Museum offers the chance to search those boxes in your attic for Rehoboth Beach memorabilia. On Thursday, May 16th, at 7:00 p.m. bring your something special to the Museum to share with others. Keepsakes from the Rehoboth Beach area only are welcome.
 Dolle's Candy Box from the 1930's. Reservations are required for this event. This program is free for members and included in the cost of admission for the general public. Please call the museum for reservations and information at 302-227-7310.
Tables will be available to display the treasures. This event will be a great opportunity to explore others’ little pieces of history and to share stories.
MUSEUM KICKS OFF SUMMER SEASON – Area residents are invited to join members of the Rehoboth Beach Historical Society as the Society kicks off the summer season with a canal-side party at the Rehoboth Beach Museum. It will be held on Saturday, May 18th at the museum from 4 until 6 p.m. Guests will enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres, take a chance on winning raffle prizes, purchase plants for sale to fill in that last empty spot in a garden and enjoy the quiet before the start of another busy season. The Society will also present the Hall of Fame award to Paul Preston Davis.
Tickets are $25 for members and $35 for non-members. Raffle tickets can be purchased at the event and are 3 for $5 and 7 for $10.
You may make a reservation by phone with a credit card by calling 302-227-7310.
Have a Good One!! Talk to you later.
April 18th, 2013
The coastal town of Lewes, Delaware is located by Cape Henlopen, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Delaware Bay. It was first settled by the Dutch in 1631.
It is the First Town in the First State. And, if you even thought for a moment that Lewes rolls its sidewalk at dusk….then you have to visit this historic charming and much loved and respected town.
If you are walking through Lewes, stop by the Visitor Center, lcoated at 120 Kings Highway. This is also a historic house called the Fisher-Martin House and it is next to the Zwaanendael Museum. They have plenty of information available if you are new in the area. Please visit http://www.leweschamber.com.
Friday, 4/19 – Cape Henlopen State Park – 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. Explore the woods at sunset with their ears, not their eyes, in search of animals that emerge after dark. Ages 7 and up with an adult. $2 per person. Meet at the Seaside Nature Center inside the Park, 15099 Cape Henlopen Drive. More info? Please call 302-645-6852.
Friday, 4/19 – Lewes Historical Society April Speaker Series with Chuck Fithian, Curator of Archeology, for a discussion on Lewes and the War of 1812, at 7:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m….Location? The Lewes Presbyterian Church Hall at 133 Kings Highway. Free admission, no reservations required. More info? Please visit http://www.historiclewes.org.
Friday, 4/19 – “Delaware’s Destiny Determined by Lewes” – Presentation by Supreme Court Justice, Randy Holland. The program begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Lewes Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall at 133 Kings Highway. “Delaware’s Destiny Determined by Lewes” is being introduced in Delaware at this Historical Society program and according to Michael DiPaolo, Executive Director of The Lewes Historical Society, a “copy of the book will be presented to each guest at no cost, in recognition of the launching of this first-time historic account, compliments of the author and the Delaware Heritage Commission” Following the presentation, Justice Holland will sign copies of the book. Light refreshments will be served after the talk.
Saturday, 4/20 – 2013 Walk for Autism at Cape Henlopen State Park, Lewes. This is the largest community fundraiser, drawing over 2,000 people over 2 days of events in support of people and families affected by autism and raising the money to show it. On Saturday, 4/27 there will be a second walk at Bellevue State Park, in Wilmington, Delaware. Registration for both walks starts at 9 a.m. Walk will begin at 11 a.m. More info? Please visit http://www.delautism.org.
Saturday, 4/20 – Dutch American Friendship Day – 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. at the Zwaanendael Museum. More info? Please call 302-645-1148 or visit http://www.history.Delaware.gov.
Saturday, 4/20 – Got Feathers? Examine bird specimens and journey outside to identify some of Cape’s wild species. Ages 7 and up. Pre-registration is required by calling 302-645-6852. $2/person. 11 a.m. until Noon. Location? Seaside Nature Center located inside the Cape Henlopen State Park at 15099 Cape Henlopen Drive.
Saturday, 4/20 – The Rehoboth Beach based non-profit improvisational theater group and school, Delaware Comedy Theatre, is happy to present “DCT Unsprung…Spring Fever Edition!” Saturday, 4/20 at Fish On! located at 173 N. Village Main, Village of Five Points in Lewes. Seating begins at 6:30 p.m. The show runs from &:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. The cost is $10 per person at the door. A full menu of fantastic food and drinks will be available, separately, and a 20% gratuity will be automatically added to the bill. RSVP to Fish On after 4 p.m. at 302-645-9790. The show is adult-themed and not appropriate for children.
Saturday, 4/20 – Coastal Concerts presents REBEL Baroque Ensemble at Bethel United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall at 4th & Market Streets in Lewes. For more information, please visit http://www.coastalconcerts.org. Or, call 888-212-6458.
Sunday, 4/21 and 4/28 – Take Me Out to the Ball Game” – The Lewes Vintage Base Ball Club, participating in the Mid Atlantic Vintage Base Ball League and a member of the Vintage Base Ball Association will be playing both Sundays at the University of Delaware Lewes campus near the Virden Conference Center grounds at 700 Pilottown Rd. in Lewes. “The earliest known reference to date of baseball in Lewes is from February of 1874 when a match pitting Lewes against Milton was advertised for March 1, 1874.” The Lewes Vintage Base Ball Club plays by 1864 rules which have several differences from contemporary baseball, the most notable being the ability to catch the ball on one bounce for an out and no gloves permitted for outfielders. Additionally, pitchers throw underhand; batters are called strikers; strikes are called when a striker does not attempt to swing the bat after a warning from the umpire; and foul balls can be caught on the bounce for an out. Games are 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Sunday, 4/21 is Lewes vs. The Elkton Eclipse and on Sunday 4/28 is Lewes vs. the Diamond States. This information was obtained from the Lewes Chamber of Commerce’s website.
Have a good week-end!!
April 16th, 2013
What’s Going On? A little bit for everyone in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware!! Check it out.
Wednesday, 4/17 – Yoga and Pilates with Stacy Fulton at the Glade Clubhouse located at 16 Glade Farm Rd. in Rehoboth Beach. Wednesday at 8 a.m. is Yoga-Pilates and at 9 a.m. is Beginner Yoga.
Wednesday, 4/17 – Clear Space Theatre Company presents “Anything Goes – Free!” 11:00 a.m. Under the direction of David Button and Dough Yetter, the students of their “Legends” class (50 and older) perform the score to this popular Cole Porter musical with songs sure to put a smile on your face and keep your toes tapping: Anything Goes, It’s De-Lovely, You’re The Top, Friendship, I Get a Kick Out of You, and much more. Guests Artists? The Tapsations! Come early and enjoy this free performance. The Theatre is located at 20 Baltimore Avenue in Downtown Rehoboth Beach.
Thursday, 4/18 – Charity Dinner hosted by The Sussex County Survivors Fund at 4:00 p.m. at Hooked Seafood & Martini Bar, located at 18585 Coastal Highway, Suite 23 in Rehoboth Beach. The restaurant will donate 10% of proceeds to the “Patient Special Needs Fund” at Tunnell Cancer Center. Call Kathy at 302-841-8056 for more info.
Friday, 4/19 – Really Rosie opens…a perfect musical for the whole family!! Friday, 4/9, Saturday, 4/20 at 7 p.m. Sunday, 4/21 at 3 p.m. Rosie, the self-proclaimed sassiest kid on her block of Brooklyn’s Avenue P, entertains everyone by directing and starring in an “Oscar-winning” movie based on the exciting, dramatic, funny (and slightly exaggerated) story of her life. Clear Space Theatre is located at 20 Baltimore Avenue in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. For more info., please visit http://www.clearspacetheatre.org.
 A beautiful Cherry Blossom! Saturday, 4/20 – Yoga, Pilates and ZUMBA with Stacy Fulton at the Glade Clubhouse located at 16 Glade Farm Rd. in Rehoboth Beach. 8 a.m. is Yoga-Pilates, 9 a.m. is Beginner Yoga, and at 10 a.m. is ZUMBA!
Saturday, 4/20 – Rehoboth Beach Museum Needlework Exhibit – 1:30 p.m. An interactive event of Show and Tell. Attendees are encouraged to bring a meaningful piece of needlework that tells a story or highlights a part of their family history. The lecture will start at 2 p.m., when Dolores Andrew, Master artist and designer will present an informative discussion on three of Great Britain’s historical events through the eyes and the artistic expression of embroiderers. For more information, please call 302-227-7310 or visit http://www.rehobothbeachmuseum.org. The photo shows Rehoboth Beach Museum Neddlework Exhibit Judge, Beth Maree, on the left examining a quilt submitted to the exhibit for judging. On the right, Exhibit Chair, Dolores Andrew, presenting the quilt for examination.
Saturday, 4/20 – Works On Canvas, Geri Dibiase Photography, Artist Reception at MIXX Restaurant, located at 26 Baltimore Avenue in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. 4 to 6 p.m. The show closes the end of April; all work will be 20% off. For more info., please visit http://www.geridibiase.com. Or, email her at geri@geridibiase.com.
Saturday, 4/20 – Movie Screening at 7:00 p.m. at Movies at Midway (Upstairs) on Coastal Highway. What We Need is the Impossible is presented by the Rehoboth Beach Film Society and it is a collection of short films by Academy Award nominated Director Sam Green. Included in this collection is his latest documentary, “The Universal Language”, which traces the history of Esperanto, a new language created in the late 1800’s by a Polish doctor who believed that if everyone in the world spoke a common tongue, humanity could overcome racism and war. Filmmaker, Sam Greene will be present to introduce his films and answer questions after the screening.
It is not often that a filmmaker visits Sussex County, so enjoy this rare opportunity to talk directly with him. This program is part of the Film Society’s On Screen/In Person series. The goal of the program is to bring the vision of some of the country’s best independent filmmakers to a broad audience throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.
$4 for members and $6 for future members. Purchase tickets at http://www.rehobothfilm.com/film_events_on_screen_in_person.html Or, by Friday, 4/19 at the Film Society’s office at 107 Truitt Avenue in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. Tickets will also be sold at the door.
Saturday, 4/20 – Comedy at the Beach!! Michael Ian Black will be at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center located in Downtown Rehoboth Beach on Saturday at 8 p.m. One show only! Tickets are $35, $45, and $65. If interested, please call 302-856-3300 or visit http://www.comedyatthebeach.com. All proceeds from the show go to support the operations cost for The Jefferson School located in Georgetown, Delaware. Michael Ian Black is a multi-talented actor, writer, comedian and director, co-founder and star of the groundbreaking sketch comedy show The State, which ran on CBS and MTV for 6 years.
Sunday, 4/21 – Rehoboth Museum Hosts My Doll and Me Event. This is the second year where young ladies in the area, ages 8-12 are invited to a tea party for girls and their dolls, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Rehoboth Beach Museum. Ice tea, lemonade, and sweet treats will be served. Girls will play and play old-fashioned games such as hop scotch, cat’s cradle and hula hoop. Each girl will be invited to tell a special story about her doll. Girls are encouraged to dress up.
The cost of the party is $10 and includes admission to the Museum, refreshments and games. This event is limited to 15 girls with one doll each. Please call 302-227-7310 to make a reservation. Young ladies and dolls who have attended this event in the past are welcomed to join the party again this year.
The Rehoboth Museum is located at 511 Rehoboth Avenue. Last year I helped with this event and it really was a lot of fun. It brought so many good memories. When I was young I really loved playing with my dolls.
From Doggies at the Beach – This is the premier facility for leaving your best friend…the pooch. My own dog, Addy, just spent about 10 days at Doggies at the Beach and if she could talk she would be raving about her spa day. Paws in Palmolive…awesome! They are located on Rt. 24 at the Family Dollar Plaza off of Rt. 1 (Coastal Highway). Overnight care, Day Care, no kennels, 3 doggie cams, spa grooming and training. Website? http://www.doggiesatthebeach.com. Tel. 302-644-8200
On Saturday, 4/20, Tara from Get Your Wag On, will begin the next series of Puppy and Doggie Training.
On Wednesday, 4/24 – Doggies at The Beach will be hosting a party…the Business Mixer at The Pond, located on First Street in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. Please stop by and win a door prize. Please note that the Delaware Georgetown SPCA will be a shared host. If you are a business and would like to donate a door prize and have the opportunity to speak at the microphone about your business, please contact Jim or Teri at Doggies at The Beach, tel. 302-644-8200.
On Saturday, 4/27 – Dewey Beach – Calling all Golden and Labra-Doodles – All sizes for the Annual Doodle ROMP.
On Sunday, 4/28 – Epworth’s Leashes of Love Program will have their certification class at Doggies at The Beach. They bring parishioners doggies into nursing homes to share love and joy.
And, don’t forget….The NEW website for the Rehoboth Beach/Lewes area — Everything in our area about Doggies!! http://www.tailsofthebeach.com
Have a Good One!!
April 2nd, 2013
Do you remember the milk man? I do. The milk delivered in glass containers, the cream the top.
A trip through memory lane. This is what the Rehoboth Museum and Rehoboth Historical Society will be showcasing in their upcoming exhibit to open on Memorial Day, called “Beach Eats”.
Rehoboth Beach is famous for its fine dining establishments. However, many who visit are drawn by perennial favorites such as French fries, pizza, cotton candy and caramel corn.
 Nicola's Nothing better than Thrasher’s with plenty of apple cider vinegar…and salt.
This new exhibit also needs the public’s help. The Rehoboth Beach Historical Society is asking you to search around the house or the attic for keepsakes of your favorite eateries from childhood to adulthood.
 Robin Hood Restaurant The exhibit will share the tradition and history of the splendid yet long gone wooden hotels of the 1900s and bring to light the evolution of restaurants serving residents and visitors alike.
If you have an old sign, napkin, menu or a matchbook to share please contact the museum. The Museum would like establishments old and new, as well as individuals to search around and see if they can find memorabilia that will enhance, the Exhibit, “Beach Eats”. The objects can be designated as a donation or on loan for the duration of the Exhibit.
Gus & Gus, located on Wilmington Avenue and the Boardwalk is one of those “iconic” establishments.
Gus Svolis on the left, Bill Svolis on the right. They are holding the sign from their restaurant donated to the Rehoboth Museum for the upcoming exhibit.
If visiting Rehoboth Beach for the first time the Rehoboth Beach Museum is a must stop. It is also the home of the Rehoboth Beach Historical Society. The Society’s mission is to preserve and showcase artifacts that illustrate the development of Rehoboth Beach.
The Museum is in the former icehouse where ice was cut from local lakes and stored in a wooden structure insulated with sawdust during the late 1800s and early 1900s.
The Museum is located at 511 Rehoboth Avenue, right by the roundabout. For more information, please call 302-227-7310, or visit their website at http://www.rehobothmuseum.org. Follow them on Facebook and Twitter.
Have a great day!!
February 10th, 2013
The Rehoboth Beach Museum is the home of the Rehoboth Beach Historical Society. It is located at 511 Rehoboth Avenue. Winter hours are Monday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. until 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. Members and children 12 and under are free. Tel. 302-227-7310. Website? http://www.rehobothbeachmuseum.org.
Having lived at the Delaware Beaches for so many years, visiting the local museums, where you can unlock the past so that you can see where we are going, is a must if you are visiting or living, here at the beach. I know, I know, the beach, restaurants, and shops are probably what you are coming to the beach for…these museums will not take a long time. You never know, you might be retiring to the Delaware Beaches; low property taxes and tax free shopping!!!
The Rehoboth Beach Historical Society’s mission is “to preserve and showcase artifacts that illustrate the development of our beautiful city by the sea”.
Until March 17h, the exhibit currently on display is “WWII: Rehoboth Beach” – In Rehoboth there were Coast Guardsmen on horseback, a Civil Air Patrol airfield…the Civil Air Patrol pilots kept our waters safe from the enemy. There were also blackouts and stage door canteens. You can view at the Museum the artifacts that help tell the story of a beach town during the war. A 1940’s kitchen, listen to the music of the Mills Brothers and the Tommy Dorsey Band. Children visiting the Museum can learn how to send a Morse Code. And you can grab a recipe for creamed chipped beef on toast!!
Thursday, February 14th – Valentine’s Day Stage Door Canteen, a Valentine’s Day Musical Revue. The response has been overwhelming, so, instead of holding it at the Rehoboth Museum, it has been moved to Clear Space Theatre located at 20 Baltimore Avenue in downtown Rehoboth Beach, It will start at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $14 (cash or check only for that night) in honor of the holiday and light refreshments will be served. A cash bar will be available, as well. Please call 302-227-7310 to reserve your seat.
This performance concurs with the WWII exhibit on display at the Rehoboth Museum. Clear Space, http://www.clearspacetheatre.org, will take the audience on a sentimental journey to another era with a presentation of popular wartime songs; Chattanooga Choo-Choo, You’ll Never Know, and I’ll Be Seeing You.
Stage Canteens were special clubs and the guests were the steady stream of GIs headed off to war. Many were leaving home for the first time and the Canteens offered a welcome opportunity to forget their anxieties, if only for a time, with entertainment, fellowship and a little American spirit.
Friday, March 8th – Documentary, “Top Secret Rosies”, in honor of Women’s History Month in March, at the Rehoboth Beach Museum located at 511 Rehoboth Avenue, by the roundabout. The documentary will start at 7:00 p.m. in the museum’s Cooper Gallery. Please note that reservations are required for this event, since the space is limited. All you have to do is call 302-227-7310 and make the reservation. Light refreshments will be served. Free for members of the Rehoboth Beach Historical Society and $5 donation from non-members.
The film was produced and directed by Leann Erickson. The film explores, with four of the “Top Secret Rosies” the importance of their role in the Allied successes. The 4 vastly different women share what it was like as a human computer and how they sometimes worked night, day and night again. It was up to these women to make sure those in the air and on the battle grounds received the accurate calculations needed to achieve success in hitting their targets.
Have a great day!! Talk to you later.
January 12th, 2013
Visiting Denver at the end of the summer was great. The weather was perfect and the City was so clean and accessible.
18 degrees in Denver? I think I like it like that….for the Ravens!! So, regardless of the outcome, if you are in Denver this week-end, a few places I have visited and thought you might be interested are:
Denver Convention Center – If you are visiting from the East Coast, you know how much we like boats, the water and all those water sports. Well, the Premier Boat show in the Rocky Mountain Region is at the Denver Convention Center until Sunday 1/13. The Convention Center was opened in 1990 and it is within walking distance to hotels, art museums, shops and restaurants.
 
It is so easy to find, located at 700 14th St. But, if you see the Big Blue Bear, then, you know you have reached your destination. This Big Blue Bear is peering inside the Denver Convention Center; almost like wanting to see what’s going on. It is 40 feet tall….”I See What You Mean”…More info? Please visit http://www.denverconventioncenter.com.
Denver Art Museum – The Museum is also in Downtown Denver, located at 100 W 14th St. It is a very friendly museum. There are so many exhibits taking place at the present time….and some very exciting ones coming up.
Until Sunday, 1/13: Dana Schutz: If The Face Had Wheels.
Mud to Masterpieces: Mexican Colonial Ceramics until 1/17
Becoming Van Gogh until 1/20.
More info? Please check http://www.denverartmuseum.org.
Looking for some Latin cuisine in Denver? Cuba Cuba has been hailed as one of the best, if not the best. It is located at 1173 Delaware St. Tel. 303-605-2822. Website? http://www.cubacubacafe.com. Cuba Cuba opened its doors in 2001.
Mojito Happy Hour is Monday through Thursday from 5 p.m. until 6:15 p.m. And, I do have to say that they offer gluten free options for those with gluten allergies and sensitivities.
So, if you are longing for some Mariquitas, Fried Yuca, and Ropa Vieja….then, by all means stop by.
 Mariquitas  Fried Yuca  Ropa Vieja
October 26th, 2012
What a difference!! The weather today in Rehoboth Beach is like night and day. Gorgeous to say the least. It was also the perfect day to kick off the Sea Witch festivities. I was going to do so with a “Magical History Tour” of downtown Rehoboth Beach.
First things first. A stop at The Bake Shoppe, located on Rehoboth Ave. A little coffee and a most delicious pumpkin muffin. If you are in Rehoboth, please stop by. This particular one was crunchy on top and so warm, moist and full of flavor. Coffee was great too.
I was waiting outside with the others, when the Jolly Trolley Bus arrived. The Jolly Trolley originated in 1970. It celebrates and shares the sights, smells, colors and characteristics of the Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach resort area. The Jolly Trolley is also a year round charter service. Please call 302-227-1197, and 302-249-1605 for information. You can also visit http://www.jollytrolley.com.
Christine Hastings, Jolly Trolley, Vice President, and I believe part owner, was going to be our Driver. George Palmer was going to be our Tour Guide.
I went into the bus last and, of course, a picture was taken of my fellow Jolly Riders!! Guess what? I did not know one single person.
Since I started my blog over 3 years ago, I have learned so much about our area. Believe me, Rehoboth Beach and the Delaware Beaches, in general, are a great place to live. That’s why they are so easy to promote. I don’t take them for granted.
In order to know how far Rehoboth Beach has come, you need to unlock that past. The Rehoboth Beach Museum is a non-profit organization dedicated “to encouraging and promoting public knowledge of and participation in the preservation of the history, culture, architecture and special character of Rehoboth Beach”. It is not a big museum but the information will show you the progression of a town that is also known as the Nation’s Summer Capital.
The Rehoboth Beach Museum is located by the roundabout, adjacent to the Visitors Center and the Chamber of Commerce, at 511 Rehoboth Avenue. Website? http://www.rehobothbeachmuseum.org. Exhibits, programs and entertainment are part of the Museum, as well. Check the website for upcoming events.
George Palmer was the perfect Tour Guide. His information was full of history given in a simple way and adding local color.
We stopped at the Anna Hazzard Museum. This is one of the original “tent” buildings dating to the 1870s. It reflects the early history of Rehoboth Beach.
Mr. Palmer told us that we used to grow a lot of peaches in Delaware. Delaware, afterall, is an agricultural state. Chickens? Well, he told us that Delaware sells more chickens than anyone in the world.
The magnolia trees are beautiful in this area. This is the farthest north they grow.
And, we started laughing when he asked if anyone had worn wool bathing suits? Well, he had. They were itchy too. There was a time that men had to wear tops too at the beach.
Also, funny was when he mentioned that residents in Lewes consider Lewes with history, but Rehoboth Beach? Oh well, they just have a past.
A drive by parallel to the beach. I took this picture from the inside of the bus. The ocean looked so pretty with the sun’s reflection.
We went by the Village Improvement Association of Rehoboth Beach. At present, it is being rebuilt. This association, also known as the VIA is a”charitable, non-profit organization, founded in 1909. It promotes the interests, improvements and progress of the Rehoboth Beach community. They perform charitable and civic work in and around the Rehoboth Beach area. Its member are women of diverse interests, talents and backgrounds. And, Mr. Palmer said that if you want to have something done in Rehoboth Beach, these are the women that can make it happen. Hmmm…by the way, his wife belongs to it. For more information, please visit http://www.rehobothbeachvia.org.
I recommend this tour to anyone visiting or to some of our locals and natives that might need a refresher course on Downtown Rehoboth Beach. It is only 40 minutes long; you’ll still have time for the beach, shopping and eating.
After the tour I continued walking around Downtown Rehoboth Beach. The shops were getting ready for a busy week-end….I hope Sandy lets visitors enjoy Sea Witch.
A stop at the Rehoboth Beach Post Office…the postal workers were ready!!
The beach looked gorgeous. A sunny and clear day.
The Boardwalk was again, filling up with people soaking up the sun.
And, then my last stop was Lake Gerar. Autumn at its best!! Lake Gerar, along with Silver Lake and Lake Comegys, is one of the 3 fresh water lakes closest to the ocean than anywhere in the country. These lakes are the jewels of Rehoboth Beach!!
I almost forgot…thanks for the water, Jolly Trolley!! Have a great week-end!!
 
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