December 14th, 2012

What’s Going On? Rehoboth Beach, A Christmas Carol, Entertainment, Films, Santa Visits Rehoboth Beach, Taxi?, Delaware Beaches

The 2012 tree was donated by the Donahue family.

Slow Down…Relax, you are at the Beach!  It is hard to kick back and relax but if you are spending time in Rehoboth Beach during the Holidays, you will find that this town will let you do just that.  Walk the award-winning boardwalk, have coffee, a little tax free shopping, dinner and entertainment….plus Rehoboth is fully decked out this year!!

Friday, 12/14, Saturday, 12/15, Sunday, 12/16 – Last weekend to see a never before seen Delaware production of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens.  The classic story with a script and music brand new to the Clear Space Stage.  Journey with Ebenezer Scrooge through London of past, present, and future in a new Holiday Tradition at the beach!!  Friday and Saturday nights performances will be at 7 p.m.  Sunday, it will be at 3 p.m.  Clear Space Theatre Co. is located in beautiful downtown Rehoboth Beach.  You can grab something to eat and then just walk to enjoy a night of entertainment.  Location?  20 Baltimore Avenue.  Tel. 302-227-2270.  Website?  http://www.clearspacetheatre.org.

Monday, 12/31 – Save the Date and reserve your spot – Showstoppers on New Year’s Eve.  A group of talented vocalists take the stage at 9 p.m. to perform an unforgettable selection of showtunes. Immediately following the show, dance into the New Year with a live swing band led by Doug Yetter.  Enjoy a selection of hors d’oeuvres and cash bar all evening.  All this plus dessert and a champagne toast at midnight for only $50.

Friday, 12/14 – Entertainment at Jakes Seafood, located at 19178 Coastal Highway, will be from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Performing will be John Remy who started performing professionally in 1977 in Ocean City, Maryland.  Since the, he has played in countless venues.  He is currently playing with Joe Smooth from No Byscuyts, 2 Much Stuff, Poole and the Gang, as well as many solo performances in the mid Atlantic region.  Want to know more, please visit http://www.johnremy.com.  More info. on Jakes Seafood can be found at http://www.jakesseafoodhouse.com.

Friday, 12/14 – Red Square Caviar Bar located at 162 Rehoboth Avenue has over 180 Vodkas.  Specialty Martinis, Russian Caviar, French Foi Grass with or without truffles, smoked salmon are a few of the delicacies at Red Square.  They also have smoked meats and desserts.  Tonight, Friday, 12/14 from 7 p.m. until 10 p.m. Everett Spells performs favorite soft, sweet, soul sounds with his magnificent Sax.  Door prize drawings every hour for a Jazz Festival wine glass.  Tel. 302-226-7782.  Website?  http://www.redsquarecaviar.net.  You can find Red Square Caviar Bar on Facebook.

Friday, 12/14, Saturday, 12/15 – Sydney’s Music Revival at Bethany Blues, located at 18385 Coastal Highway, between Lewes and Rehoboth Beach.  Performances begin at 8 p.m.  On Friday, Elwood Bishop and No Byscuyts.  On Saturday, Oh Boy Christmas Roc-a-Billy.

Saturday, 12/15 – “George’s Music for the Royal George” at 2:30 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of our Saviour, located on Bay Vista Rd. in Rehoboth Beach.  It is being presented by the Brandywine Baroque.  Arias from Handel’s “Samson” and songs by Teleman, Festing & Tessarini.  $18 for students.  Free for 16 and under.  More info? Please call 302-594-4544.  Website? http://www.brandywinebaroque.org.

Saturday, 12/14 and Sunday, 12/15 – Santa visits Rehoboth Beach.  Right at the end of Rehoboth Avenue and the Boardwalk.  On Saturday from 3 to 5 p.m.  On Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m.  No charge.  Donations accepted.  Bring your camera!!

Keep these films in mind:  Rehoboth Beach Film Society

Friday, 12/28 – December Monthly’s Screening will present the award-winning documentary “Bill Cunningham New York” at 7:00 p.m. upstairs screening room at the Movies at Midway located on Coastal Highway in Rehoboth Beach. This documentary traces the singular life and carer of the legendary New York Times fashion photographer, Bill Cunningham, whose iconic photos have spotlighted everything from hip-hop to haute couture.  He is now in his 80s and continues to bike around NY shooting the New York Times “On the Street” photo section.  The San Francisco Chronicle calls the film “deeply moving” and “visually stunning”.  Admission $4 for current members (card must be presented).  $6 for future members.  Tickets are sold at the door on a first come, first serve basis.

Saturday, 12/29 – The Rehoboth Beach Film Society and CAMP Rehoboth are co-sponsoring a screening of “Cloudburst” starring Oscar winning Olympia Dukakis and Brenda Fricker at 2:00 p.m.  The screening will be held at the upstairs screening room at the Movies at Midway located on Coastal Highway in Rehoboth Beach.  This film was a 3-screening sellout at the 2012 Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival and features virtuoso performances from Dukakis and Fricker.  Thias uproarious comedy-drama centers on the 2 women, a committed couple for 31 years.  Stella (Dukakis) has a foul mouth and a taste for confrontation.  Dot (Fricker) is losing both her sight and her grip on reality.  When Dot’s neurotic granddaughter shows up, announcing that she intends to break the couple up by putting Dot in a nursing home, Stella sees a way out; they must head to Canada and get married.  What follows is an alternately poignant and riotous comedy that has much to say about the true nature of love and commitment.  Tickets $7.00 can be purchased online by visiting http://www.rehobothfilm.com, or by calling 302-645-9095.  Please note that tickets are non-refundable.

Transportation in Rehoboth Beach:

Beach Ride Taxi:  24 hour 7 Day – Dispatch Service.  Serving Lewes, Rehoboth, Dewey, Bethany, All airports. You can find them on Facebook.  302-645-6800

Shamrock Taxi and Shuttle:  Available 24/7, Airport Service, 15 passenger bus available.  302-360-8360

Jolly Trolley Car Service:  Go anywhere service.  302-227-1197  Website?  http://jollytrolley.com

Have a great week-end!!

January 13th, 2012

What’s Going On? Delaware Beaches, Rehoboth Beach, Lewes, Activities, Entertainment, Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade

If you are visiting the Delaware Beaches you will be surprised to find out that there is plenty to do.  Being that it is a Holiday Week-End, we are  expecting lots of visitors in town enjoying what, we, residents take for granted.  If you are visiting, check this out.

Rehoboth Beach

Friday, 1/13 – Artist’s Exhibit – Works on Canvass at MIXX located at 26 Baltimore St. from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.  It is open to the public.  Artist? Geri Dibiase from Geri Dibiase Photography, Lewes, Delaware. 

Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 1/13-1/15  –  The Rehoboth Beach Film Society is presenting at the Bellmoor Inn, located at 6 Christian St., a 3-part analytical film series that explores aspects of the human experience.  Each film includes a post-screening discussion.

The first film to be screened on Friday will be the Visitor at 7 p.m.  On Saturday, the next film will be As it is in Heaven at 2 p.m. and on Sunday, The Fisher King will finish the series at 2 p.m.

Admission will be $13 for RBFS members and $15 for the general public.  Complimentary snacks and a cash bar will be available prior to each screening.

Friday, 1/13 – Jakes Seafood located at 19178 Coastal Highway (Rt.1) will have entertainer, Dave Sherman, from 6 – 9 p.m., performing vocals and acoustic guitar; playing favorites from the 60s, 70s, 80s and a little country, as well. 

On Saturday, 1/14 Jakes Seafood will be the venue for Decades Dancing Party, starting at 9 p.m.  Kick off your heels and dance the night away to the 50s, 60s, and 70s.  No cover!!

Friday, 1/13 – Every Friday at Nage Bistro & Wine Bar, local artists, acoustic music from 7 p.m. in their Wine Bar.  Nage is located right on Rt. 1 at 19730 Coastal Highway, Rehoboth Beach. 

Lewes

Friday, 1/13 – Bethany Blues will be the venue for Sydney’s Music Revival – Opening Event for the New Season 1/13 until 5/25 on Fridays at 8 p.m.

Tonight, Friday, The Larry Tucker Band will be playing old and new school R & B with a strong Motown influence.  They are also considered a big time party/dance band.  This is their first appearance at Bethany Blues.

Bethany Blues is located at 618285 Coastal Highway.  Tel. 302-644-2500.

Saturday, 1/14 – 18th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade – Celebrate the legacy from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Savannah Rd. and Second St. in downtown, historic, Lewes.

Saturday, 1/14 – Zwaanendael Museum is hosting “Savory Sussex”.  Stop by the Museum located on 102 King’s Highway, from 2 to 4 p.m. to hear Chef Jay Caputo, owner of Espuma and Porcini House in Rehoboth, provide entertaining commentaries on local flavors of Sussex County.  This is the 4th talk on a 7 part, monthly, series of programs on the unique and delectable local flavors of Sussex County, Delaware.  For more information and seating availability, please call 302-645-1148.

Have a great week-end!!

October 21st, 2011

What’s Going On?, Lewes, Activities, Events, Historic Lewes, Delaware Beaches, Friday, Saturday

It is promising to be a great week-end at the Delaware Beaches.  Historic Lewes is great to visit year-round.  But, there is something about the Fall that brings the best in this town that is much loved by its residents and much appreciated by its visitors.

So, if you are here this week-end, this is what you should be looking forward to.

Friday, and Saturday, 10/21 and 10/22 – Historic Haunts, Ghost Hunting.  The Lewes Historical Society invites you to find out who roams those historic buildings in the First Town of the First State. 

Tour Hours:  Both in the evening at 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m., or at 10:30 p.m. until 1:30 a.m.

$26 per person and please note that reservations are required.  The tours are for 13 years old and older.  More info. and reservations?  Call 302-645-7670 or visit www.historiclewes.org.

Friday, 10/21 – A Taste for Art of Southern Delaware at the Clubhouse o Baywood Greens, located at Rt. 24 & 5.  From 6 p.m. until 9 p.m.  Baywoods is near Lewes and Rehoboth Beach.  Website? www.baywoodgreens.com/about/directions.htm.

Beautiful works by local artisans, top restaurants’ signature dishes, live jazz, beer, wine and specialty cocktails.

This is a benefit to support Children & Families First.  An organization that helps families develop solutions to meet challenges and embrace opportunities.  All proceeds will support services to families in Sussex County.  For more info. please call 302-604-6277 or visit www.cffde.org.

Friday, 10/21 – Kick your heels and get on the dance floor.  At Bethany Blues, Lewes, at 8 p.m. you will find The Teletones.  Bethany Blues, Lewes is located at 18385 Coastal Highway.  Tel. 302-644-2500.  Website?  www.bethanyblues.com.  

Besides great food it is a music venue and tonight’s group, The Teletones, is an all-star group of veteran-based musicians who joined forces in 2009 to create their own unique gumbo of blues, soul and funk music.

Saturday, 10/22 –  Best way to start your morning is by visiting a farmers market.  So many things to enjoy.  Well, Lewes outdoes itself with its Historic Lewes Farmers Market from 9 until Noon at the Lewes Historical Society Complex on 2nd & Shipcarpenter Streets.  For more info. you can visit www.historiclewesfarmersmarket.org.

Cape Henlopen State Park – What’s Going On?

Please remember that Park fees are still in effect until the end of November.  $4 for Delaware registered vehicles and $8 for out of state vehicles.

Friday, 10/21 – Is Friday Night Hikes at 6 p.m.  Tales of what comes out on Halloween nights?  Really, check what comes out at the Park.  Join naturalist to learn about animals and other sights and sounds of the Park only to be experienced as the sun sets.

Children must be accompanied by a paying adult.  Pre-registration is required by calling 302-645-6852.  Cost?  $2.00

Saturday, 10/22 – Get Out & Hike Series – Dune Dynamics Hike (1.5 miles) at 11 a.m.  Meet at the Seaside Nature Center then they will go to the respective trail heads.

Join a naturalist and discover why the plants and animals that call the dunes their year-round home might be glad that crowds are gone.

Call 302-645-6852 for directions, more info. and to pre-register.

AboutMyBeaches wishes you a great day…..and I will talk to you later…