July 18th, 2011
Outside from Lighthouse in Dewey
“I miss the days when summer vacation was about relaxing and hanging out with friends. Now, it’s about trying to squeeze your friends whenever you can.”
Dewey Beach is one of those coastal towns at the Delaware Beaches that once you become acquainted with it; well, it grabs you. Some of its supporters started coming to Dewey in their early years; it’s funny to see them now with a few kids in tow.
I saw this t-shirts at Que Pasa and it really says it all about Dewey and all of our Delaware Beaches; Pura Vida.
If you are in Dewey this week there is plenty to do for all, so check this out:
Monday, 7/18 – There is a movie under the stars at the beach. Tonight’s showing is “Nanny McPhee Returns”. It starts at 8:30 p.m. on Dagsworthy Street. Bring your chair, blanket, friends, if you want to and kick back and relax. Watch the weather, remember it is an outdoor event.
Monday, 7/18 – Reggae at The Cove at Bayside. Mike Pinto Band. There is a full bar and tickets are $12. Mike Pinto Band is on Facebook.
Monday, 7/18 – It’s The Fabulous Greaseband at the Bottle & Cork. Great music and letting your hair down, it’s a must. The Bottle & Cork defines Dewey in many ways; its been there since 1936. The Greasebands starts at 8 p.m. and you might find some familiar faces.
Wednesday, 7/20 – Bonfire on The Beach at 7:30 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. on Dagsworthy Street. If you need more info., please call 302-227-2233. Roasting marshmallows, dancing and playing to family friendly music. If you want, bring glowsticks for the young ones. It seems that a lot of kids are bringing them to the beach. If you need transportation from Rehoboth to Dewey, to and from check the trolley schedule at www.jollytrolley.com.
Skimboarding Lessons? Check the Dewey Beach Surf Shop at http://www.deweybeachsurfshop.com/camp,html. This camp is held Mondays through Thursdays from 9 until 3 p.m. and on Fridays from 9 until 1 p.m. They will provide food and drinks from local restaurants and will even provide a board. On Fridays, there will be a competition while learning the fundamentals of contests. Parents and friends are invited to cheer on.
Times have changed, haven't they?
The camp locations can change depending on the conditions for that day, but will be within 10 miles of each other. Most will be at the Delaware State Parks. The location will be announced the night before or early in the morning of the camp at the Dewey Beach Surf Shop. Please call for more info. at 302-227-8288. Dewey Beach Surf Shop is located at 2105 Unit A, Highway 1 in Dewey Beach.
Week-Ends – Yoga on the Beach, between Dickinson and McKinley Avenues. 8 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. Brought to you by Comfort Zone Yoga Center. Please visit the website for more info. at www.comfortzoneyogacenter.com.
Have a great day!!…Talk to you later….
August 3rd, 2010
On Monday it was time to let my hair down a bit, put my dancing shoes and follow Paula and Nancy to the Bottle & Cork. These 2 friends are fans of The Greaseband.
The Greaseband has been performing in Dewey Beach for the past 25 plus years. The band has been around for 35 years.
This summer they are entertaining their fans at the Bottle & Cork, located in Dewey Beach, right on Rt. 1. On April 29th I wrote a post about this famous Rock & Roll Bar and if you would like to see it, just go to the month of April under Archives and scroll down to the date.
It was unexpected fun for a Monday. I had never seen their performance and it was great. The Bottle & Cork was packed. By the time we got there, people were already dancing and The Greaseband was playing.
I guess my last post was about what children can do in Dewey and tonight the post is for what the more matured crowd can do.
The age group was definitely a little older than what you would expect in Dewey; there were some in their 20’s but the majority was definitely older.
You know what was so nice to see? How much fun everyone was having. The members of The Greaseband know a lot of the people in attendance; they have been followed for years. The audience sings, dances, jumps up and down with big smiles on their faces.
The Greaseband plays music from the 50’s to the 90’s Rock ‘n’ Roll. They will be performing at 9:15 p.m. every Monday at the Bottle & Cork until August 23rd. More info? Please call 302-227-7272.
If you would like to know more about them including their schedules, story, bookings, etc., please visit their website www.greaseband.com.
The dancing was contagious; cannot wait to go again!!
Talk to you later….
April 29th, 2010
There is a second edition of Dewey Beach History & Tales and it provided me with some information for this post. This book is available at Browseabout Books located on Rehoboth Avenue in Rehoboth Beach.
I took a drive through Dewey Beach, and you could tell that they are getting ready for this week-end. Every week more establishments are opening up. Well, Memorial Week-End is around the corner and that is, actually, the official opening of the season.
Oh, how things have changed since those early days at the Bottle & Cork in the 40’s. By today’s standards it really was a bargain. There was a tab for a birthday party which included 20 beers, 3 shots, 1/2 pint Black label, and one cigar. The total was $3.65. The tab would then be settled 16 days later after an additional purchase of two more pints.
The Bottle & Cork’s appearance has change since those early days, but what has not changed is the aura around it. Vacationers in Dewey will make those lines to get in.
The Bottle & Cork is opening up on Saturday, May 1st. Full of history, being that it was established in 1936. The stories it could tell, if it could talk.
Getting ready for opening day!!
Almost ready!!
It was one of the major contributors to the growth of Dewey in the 1940’s and 1950’s. Apparently, no directions to any place in Dewey were complete without mentioning the Bottle & Cork, such as “go 2 blocks past the Cork, and turn right”, or “If you arrive at the Bottle & Cork, you have gone too far”.
In the late 70’s Dewey was a drinking town with no apparent police force or lifeguards to control the situation. The town has come a long way. It is still considered a party town. It is young and energetic, and definitely, a true beach town.
So, Saturday, May 1st at 9 p.m. is the official opening. In case you do not know, the Cork is located at 1807 Rt. 1 in Dewey. You cannot miss it. Tel. 302-227-7272. You can follow them on twitter and Facebook.
The entertainment for opening night is Burnt Sienna and they play a wide range of genres and eras. They started in 1997 and their concerts are very high energy.
Have a great week-end.
Talk to you later….
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