October 13th, 2014
Looking out the window, I am wondering what the heck happened to the sun? It was so gorgeous on Sunday at the beaches, that I called my neighbor and asked her if she wanted to take a walk around Rehoboth Beach.
Rehoboth Beach is a great town to walk. The Boardwalk is award-winning and the iconic benches line this popular boardwalk just in case you want to relax and people watch. Sunday was one of those days that even though it was a bit cool, the beaches were packed. Some were at the water’s edge with sweaters, some were shopping, others were just enjoying one beautiful day. And others decided to just eat and have something to drink.
The Greyhounds stayed in Dewey but they also made the rounds in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. At least they had one good sunny day this week-end.
Walking through The Pines, a neighborhood, between Downtown Rehoboth Beach and Henlopen Acres, we stopped to check out 2 Open Houses. One new construction and the other one a house that had been built in the 1940s and was still owned by the family. We got a bird’s eye view from the top of this house, whose “upper deck” was a later addition.
On our walk we stopped at Anita Peghini-Raber Gallery. It is located at 49 Baltimore Avenue. Anita is an expressionist; she is also self-taught. Website? http://www.rehobothart.com.
What’s Happening at the gallery?
Oriental Dance with Viviana on Thursdays from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. $10 donation at the door.
Tango de Arte takes place the last Saturday of the month. A free class from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. From 9 p.m. dance until……late. Please visit http://www.tangolewes.com.
These events are well attended and they tell me that they are so much fun!!
Hungry and late in the afternoon we decided to stop at Semra’s Mediterranean Grill. It is located at 19 Rehoboth Avenue. John and Semra are the owners and they are always at the restaurant. I cannot say enough about their cuisine. Everything is made in house. Website? http://www.semras.com. Tel. 302-727-5964. Sema’s is on Facebook. Watch for Belly Dancing Events coming up in the months to come.
You know, it is really interesting, because I can say that I can make a Mousaka, but when Mousaka is served at Semra’s it takes your palate to a different dimension. Their spices are sent by relatives and the taste is delicate, with dishes perfectly seasoned.
My dish was traditional from Semra’s city in Turkey…..except I forgot if it was called Manti, Monti…hopefully she will correct me. It was light, and Semra’s described it that way. Ground lamb with amazing spices and with just a hint of heat, topped with tzatziki (yogurt) sauce.
Off we went back to our car….Lucky to live at the beach and never take it for granted. Have a great day!!
August 9th, 2014
Art continues to make a statement in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. Second Saturdays of the month take a self-guided gallery tour in Downtown Rehoboth….it is an Art Walk sponsored by the Rehoboth Beach Gallery Collective: MOSAIC. This is a year round event from 6 – 9 p.m. For more information, please visit http://www.mosaicrehoboth.com.
Rehoboth Beach is one square mile, the Atlantic Ocean is the background of this coastal town. Throughout the town shops, art galleries, restaurants, bars, theater and entertainment afford the vacationers the ability to enjoy it all within walking distance. From the beach to all these amenities is awesome….plenty for the young ones to do, as well.
Baltimore Avenue is one of Rehoboth’s trendiest streets. Crawling or strolling the shops, and galleries is a daily addiction for many. Rehoboth artists are diverse and unique. One such artist is Anita Peghini-Raber. She opened her gallery at 49 Baltimore Avenue. about 3 years ago. Tel. 302-227-2888. Websites? http://www.anitapeghini-raber.com, http://www.rehobothart.com.
Anita’s joie de vivre is contagious. She is funny, friendly and a naturalist-expressionist painter. She is self tought, has worked hard….totally immersed in the communities at the Delaware Beaches. And it is paing off with accolades statewide, nationally and internationally. Congratulations!!
Anita Peghini-Raber Gallery calls home a charming cottage on Baltimore Avenue. Stop by and say hello.
Another passion of Anita is dancing. Tango dancing takes place the last Saturday of each month. A Milonga or Social Dance Party is held at the gallery. I have not been, but appaarently it is a lot of fun. Call 302-227-2888 for more information. Check this article, Tango Speaks to The Spirit, at http://www.delmarvanow.com/story/life/arts/2014/07/17/tango-lewes/12812249. That’s Anita on the photo with her husband, Paolo.
I asked Anita which a favorite painting….she pointed to the Tango Dancers….and nearby were her own Tango dancing shoes!!
On Thursdays the Gallery hosts Art & Belly….belly dancing classes for all levels. 6:30 p.m. A $10 donation is al that is needed.
If you are spending time in Rehoboth Beach, check the gallery, learn to tango, and catch a belly dancing class…..among Anita Peghini-Raber’s paintings.
Have a great time!!
July 1st, 2014
“The earliest lighthouses were simply bonfires built on hillsides to guide ships. The first American light came to life in 1716 at Boston Harbor.”
Widely acclaimed maritime artist, Jack Wiberg, presents a new series of 8 paintings, and limited edition prints, capturing the historic significance and charm of the lighthouses of Delaware Bay.
Born and raised in Wilmington, and a graduate of the University of Delaware, artist Jack Wiberg, has been painting for more than 40 years, including training with revered master oil artists such as Silva Fernandes. Specializing in marine art, with a focus on documentaed naval events and historical location and ships, Wiberg says he remains enamored with the mystery and grace of the water and its vessels. “With the sailing ship, there’s a certain beauty in them that doesn’t exist in today’s ships – container ships,” he explains. “I like things that flow and have lines that catch your eye – the mood of the ocean, and of the sky…there’s so much you can capture in a marine painting.”
"Brandywine Shoals" - Built in 1850.
Jack Wiberg’s work has been exhibited in group and solo shows throughout the U.S. and is in private collections around the world. He is a professional member of The International Society of Marine Painters and a member of The American Society of Marine Artists. Most recently, Wiberg’s painting of The USS Delaware was selected to be included in an elite grouping of paintings, curated by the American Society of Marine Artists, to illustrate a documentary on the War of 1812 developed in conjunction with Temple University and a number of other museums.
"Fourteen Foot Bank Light" Bowers Beach, Delaware. Built in 1888.
He states that he has been planning the Lighthouse Series for quite some time, noting that these buildings are notorious, beloved by local and travelers alike. He researched the structures thoroughly, he says, spending several months traveling around the bay, exploring the history and modern functionality of these water-side landmarks. “The Delaware Bay was an extremely dangerous place,” explains Wiberg, stating that the lighthouses marked dangerous shoals of mud, and rock lying deep below the surface of the water. Heavy fog and wild storms were an ever present threat.
Lighthouses represented in the series include: the Cape May Lighthouse, the Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse, the Delaware Breakwater East End Light, the Brandywine Shoal Lighthouse, the Miah Maull Shoal Lighthouse, the Mispillion Light, the Fourteen Food Bank Lighthouse and the Ship John Shoal Lighthouse, spreading from locations in New Jersey, to Milford and points southward, on the Delaware side of the bay.
“I have tried to capture some of the changing mood of the Bay, from the tranquility of a moonlit night, to the storms lashing the Miah Maull Lighthouse, to the colorful sunsets and brisk blue sky,” he states. Wiberg describes a longtime draw to coastal Delaware, where he has been living for the past 18 years. “I had always wanted to retire here to be close to the ocean,” he reflects. “We think the Delaware coast is the best in the country.”
The “Lighthouses of Delaware Bay” oil paintings took nearly a year to complete, says the artist. In order to allow admirers to enjoy and embrace the history of the Delaware Bay lighthouses, Wiberg has printed each original piece in a very limited edition of 50 signed and numbered giclee prints on canvas, making the work, and the full set, more affordable.
"Harbor of Refuge" Located off Cape Henlopen, where the ocean meets the Delaware Bay. Built in 1896.
Harbor of Refuge - My own photo, 2013.
To view the full set of original paintings, visit the Wiberg Art Gallery, located at 20 Baltimore Avenue in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. Website? http://www.wibergartgallery.com. Email: wibergart@aol.com. You can find Jack Wiberg Art on Facebook, as well.
Orders for limited edition giclee prints are being accepted now. Those with interest in the full set of prints will be granted special consideration to ensure they receive the same edition number on all prints. For more information, please visit the above mentioned website, or the artist’s Facebook Page at “Jack Wiberg Art”.
Have a good one!! Talk to you later.
April 9th, 2012
Art…making a statement in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. The Grand Opening of what used to be a dream, became a reality for Anita Peghini-Raber. As we came in, you could feel her enthusiasm; her smile was wide and her eyes were sparkling. She was so happy. And, so were we all. She had a full house!!
Anita Peghini-Raber
The Gallery is located at 49 Baltimore Avenue in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. Tel. 302-227-2888. Website? http://www.rehobothart.com.
The Manager of the Gallery is Denise Del Vitto. She is originally from Virginia.
Denise Del Vitto
Due to the Holiday Week-End it was a joyous occasion; those Easter Eggs, definitely, made an appearance.
Outside steps decorated for the festivities.
As you came in, there were brushes available in case you wanted to express yourself on the prepared plastic canvasses. Kids were having a ball!!
In Anita Peghini-Raber Gallery you will find paint, wood, silver, paper, bronze, ceramic, porcelain and photography. The Gallery represents local and visiting artists. In the website, http://www.rehobothart.com you will be able to see the bios of the artists presently exhibiting at the Gallery.
Anita, herself, is a Naturalistic Expressionist and to see her work and what she has been up to until now, you may visit her website http://www.anitapeghini-raber.com.
The hours of operation are:
Mondays – 10 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
Thursdays through Sundays – 1:00 p.m. until 10 p.m.
Wine, hors d’oeuvres, and a couple of Easter Egg Bars complemented the evening.
The Gallery is so charming, being that is located in an old Rehoboth home. I could not get over at the success of the opening. People were chatting and having a great time.
Art is such a personal thing. At Anita Peghini’s Gallery you will find so many diversed artists working in their own mediums that something will catch your attention.
An then the bongos started….A very fun evening on trendy Baltimore Avenue in Downtown Rehoboth Beach.
Have a Great Day!! Talk to you later…
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