May 1st, 2012

What’s Going On?, Rehoboth Beach, Activities, Events, Entertainment, Delaware Beaches

Driving or walking around Rehoboth Beach you will see that is in full bloom.  The gorgeous azaleas are not yet at their peak, but getting there.

If you are in Rehoboth Beach today, well, at the time of this writing the weather does not look that great.  The famous Rehoboth Beach Farmers’ Market is opening its doors today, May 1st.  Rain or Shine!!  From Noon to 4 p.m. the vendors will be there to show off their produce. 

The Farmers’ Market is part of the Rehoboth Beach community, with 100% of the profits going to the farmers.  Baked goods, flowers, chef demos, always on Tuesdays.  You can find the Farmers’ Market by the only roundabout in Rehoboth Beach, behind the Chamber of Commerce.

Check their website, www.rbfarmersmarket.com.  

It will be turning from this,

to this.

Tuesday, May 2nd – Clear Space Theatre Company, located at 20 Baltimore Ave., in Rehoboth Beach will be joining forces with Bethany Blues Lews to raise funds for and awareness of the non-profit organization, in support of the performing arts in our community.  Tomorrow, Tuesday, 4/2 from 4 – 7 p.m.

During those hours, patrons who present a coupon provided by Clear Space to their server, will have a portion of their total bill donated directly back to Clear Space.  Members of the Board of Directors will be on hand for the evening, as well as members of the acting company, staff and volunteers to field questions patrons may have about the organization.

Bethany Blues Lewes is located at 183 Coastal Highway (Rt. 1).  To download the coupon, please visit www.clearspacetheatre.org, scroll down to the botton and on the right hand side, and under the heading In the Community, you will see this event.  Just click and download the coupon.

Tuesday, May 2nd – From the Rehoboth Beach Film Society, the next Around the World screening will be taking place.  Around the World features critically acclaimed, international, independent films.  Free to the public.

The screening will take place at 7:00 p.m. in the upstairs room at Movies at Midway, located on Coastal Highway.

Before Their Eyes – It is a moving drama about ten-year old Gulistan and her younger brother, Firat, who live happily with their parents in the heart of Turkish Kurdistan.  Suddenly, tragedy strikes when their mother and father are shot down by paramilitary gunmen before their eyes.

Traumatized and orphaned, Gulistan and Firat try to care for the infant sister, but their money soon runs out and they’re forced onto the street.  It is there that Gulistan meets the part-time escort Dilara.  Accompanying her on a hotel call one day, Gulistan is shocked to discover Dilara’s client is the murderer of her parents, and quickly devises a plan for revenge.  Running time is 102 minutes.  Not rated.  In Kurdish with English subtitles.

Until May 6th – Needlework Exhibit at The Rehoboth Beach Historical Society and Museum, located at 511 Rehoboth Ave., Tel. 302-227-7310.  Website? www.rehobothbeachmuseum.org.  It is a judged exhibit.

On Saturday, May 5th – Residents are invited to the Rehoboth Beach Museum at 2 p.m. for an unusual presentation of vintage wedding clothing.  Mike Connolly, Director of the New Castle Historical Society will present a review of an exhibit titled Tying the Knot – New Castle Nuptials Since 1784. 

Examples from the collection will be on view for the program.  Images from the exhibit that took place in New Castle in 2010 will be shown.  The original exhibit featured 14 wedding dresses dating from 1784 through 1935.  Mr. Connolly will discuss how the exhibit was organized and the challenges in presenting such fragile items.  Regular admission rates apply.  $5 for adults, $3 for seniors, college students and military, $2 for children ages 13-17.  Members and children 12 and under are free.  There is also a AAA discount. 

Please call 302-227-7310 to register for this event.  Spaces are limited.

Unitl May 27th – The Rehoboth Art League looks gorgeous this time of the year.  It is located at 12 Dodds Lane in Henlopen Acres, in Rehoboth Beach.  Tel. 302-227-8408  Website? www.rehobothartleague.org.

Two exhibits:  Alan B. Tuttle:  For the Sake of Art is located at the Corkran and Tubbs Galleries.

The other exhibit, ORBS is located at The Homestead.

Gallery hours:  Mondays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.  Sundays, Noon to 4 p.m.

Friday, May 4th through Sunday, May 6th – Last week-end to see the Designer Show House.  A vintage 1920 Rehoboth Beach Home, decorated by preeminent interior and landscape designers.  It is located at 10 4th St. 

This event is sponsored by The Village Improvement Association, Rehoboth Beach.  For tickets ($25 at the door, $20 in advance), and information, please call 302-227-2598 or 302-227-1466.  Website? www.rehobothbeachvia.org.

Have a great day!!  Talk to you later…

April 26th, 2012

What’s Going On? Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, Activities, Events, Entertainment, Delaware Beaches

Going to Rehoboth this week-end?  So am I.  After been away for over a week, it is time to leave The Village by the Sea, or Delray Beach, and start enjoying the beginnings of what is expected to be a fantastic summer season at the Delaware Beaches.

So, let’s see……

Gelato Gal is open again for the season.  The weather has been so warm that she will open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 1 p.m. until 9 p.m.  Gelato Gal has the most amazing gelato.  You are going to be hooked….don’t be mad, we all have had to do a few laps around the neighborhoods to work out those extra calories.  Gelato Gal is located at 20200 Coastal Highway, or Rt. 1, in Rehoboth Beach.  Tel. 302-227-1001.  Website?  http://www.gelatogal.com.

Amanda Randall is the owner.  She will even give you a few tastes to make sure that’s the flavor you like.  I received an e-mail from her and she has signed up for an artisan chocolate class at the French Culinary Institute in May .  Hopefully, she will be able to introduce another amazing dessert to our area!!  Her words, not mine.  I have written about this wonderful place several times.  Just put Gelato Gal on the search, on the right hand corner of the website.

Friday, 4/27 – Film Event brought to all of us by the Rehoboth Beach Film Society.  Monthly Screenings feature films and discussions about the various cultures in the world, including the diversity in our own country.  Margin Call at 7 p.m., upstairs Screening Room, at Movies at Midway, located on Coastal Highway.  $4 for member of the Society and $6 for future members.  Purchase tickets at the door.

Margin Call, a thriller drama follows the key people at an investment bank over a 24-hour period, during the early stages of the financial crisis.  If you would like to see the trailer, please visit http://www.rehobothfilm.com/film_events_monthly_screenings.html.

Janet Redman, Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch will lead a post-screening discussion.

Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 4/27 – 4/29 – Designer Show House, located at 10 Fourth St. in Rehoboth Beach.  Vintage 1920s Rehoboth Beach Home decorated by Preeminent Interior and Landscape Designers.  Sponsored by The Village Improvement Association.  For tickets and information, please call 302-227-2598 or 302-227-1466.  Or, better yet, check the website www.rehobothbeachvia.org.

Please note that the Designer Show House will also be open on May 4th through May 6th.

Friday, 4/27 – Sunday, 4/29 – Jerry’s Girls is a celebration of the music of Jerry Herman.  Under the direction of Fay Jacobs, and starring the Annapolis Divas!  Friday and Saturday performances at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.  Sunday, at 3 p.m.  Tickets? $20  For more info., please call 302-227-5620 or visit http://www.camprehoboth.com.

Friday, 4/27 and Saturday, 4/28 – Sydney’s Music Revival at Bethany Blues, Lewes, located at 18385 Coastal Highway. (Between Lewes and Rehoboth Beach).  8:00 p.m.

Friday, The Crawstickers

Saturday, Galaxy Collective

Saturday, 4/28 – Join members and friends of the Rehoboth Beach Museum on Saturday from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Museum located at 511 Rehoboth Ave., for a discussion about colorful quilt squares painted on barns around the country.  Free with admission to the Museum.  Please call 302-227-7310, or visit www.rehobothbeachmuseum.org.

See you in Rehoboth….have a good one.  Remember, you are at the beach…kick back and relax!!