November 6th, 2013
The first film festival was held in Venice in 1932, and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde was the first film to be screened at the festival. How about that little trivia? Since then, film festivals have been established throughout the world. Some of them better than others.
When the Rehoboth Beach Independent Film launched in 1998 it was done after a year of discussing the possibility of showing independent films in local restaurants. Since then it has become a respected Mid-Atlantic event. It is a 501(c)(3), not-for-profit organization, as well. Film buffs come from the Mid-Atlantic area to enjoy features, documentaries, and shorts.
For complete info., please visit http://www.rehobothfilm.com.
There is a process regarding buying tickets. To avoid standing in long lines, numbers will be distributed starting at noon outside the Big Tent. Check http://www.rehobothfilm.com/festival_ticket_sales_policy.html
The Film Festival Box Office in the Big Tent will open for Associate Producer ticket sales at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, 11/6. This tent serves many purposes. Besides buying tickets and film souvenirs, it is also a gathering place. Food and entertainment happens under the tent.
At 3 p.m. on Wednesday, 11/6, Student and Film Buff members may buy tickets for Wednesday films. Numbers will be distributed starting at 2:30 p.m. inside the Big Tent. Look for the “Get a Number” sign near the Box Office.
The Box Office opens to the public on Wednesday, 11/6 at 4 p.m. The line length will let them know if they need to issue numbers.
Have a great time!!
NOTE: Saturday, 11/9 at 12:55 p.m., The Rehoboth Beach Film Society and the Cape Henlopen Educational Foundation are proud to present the Metropolitan Opera’s live broadcast of Puccini’s tragic tale “Tosca” at the Cape Henlopen High School’s theater. This new and exciting production is the third opera in The Metropolitan Opera: Live HD series of live simulcast transmissions for the 2013-14 season.
Puccini’s sweeping, dramatic tale of murder, lust, and political intrigue is beautifully displayed by an exceptional cast. Soprano, Patricia Racette who performed a solo concert in Rehoboth Beach last year will play the title role of the jealous diva, Floria Tosca. It runs 3 hours, 35 minutes, sung in Italian with subtitles in English.
Addmission is $22 for a Met member, $25 for adult, $22 for Senior (65+), $15 for Student with ID, $15 for child (12 and under). Seating is on a first come, first serve basis. The doors will open at 12:30 p.m. There will be 2 intermission breaks during the live broadcast.
May 17th, 2011
“The Sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.” jacque cousteau
It is so true. So many times I have met people at the beach and the first thing they say is “I have been coming here for years”, whether it has been with family or friends, the beach brings in all of us feelings of nostalgia and serenity.
 Last summer on the Boardwalk If you happen to be in Rehoboth Beach this week-end, then get ready because the town of Rehoboth has a lot to offer as the week-end approaches. I call it “a soft opening”, because the gates will open on Memorial Week-End and the season will formally open then. Once that happens, this small coastal resort will be non-stop with shopping, arts, entertainment, restaurants; the beach and the boardwalk.
Thursday, 5/19 – All You Can Eat Pancake and Sausage Breakfast and Annual Walk-A-Thon. 8:30 – 11:00 a.m. at the Cape Henlopen Senior Center, 11 Christian St. in Rehoboth Beach.
The breakfast is $5 for adults and $2.50 for children under the age of 10. Then, after eating, the 2 mile Walk-A-Thon begins on the Rehoboth Boardwalk at 9:00 a.m. That walk is great and don’t forget to touch the end of the boardwalk each way. That’s a ritual for Boardwalk walkers. I had to laugh; pancakes, sausage and then walk…or roll, that would be me.
The funds raised will be used to purchase “new” chairs. For more info. please call 302-227-2055.
Thursday, 5/19 – A Flower Show presented by the Sussex Gardeners called “A Gardener’s Palette”. It will include a plant sale and a display of artwork by the Cape Artists. 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. at All Saint’s Parish Hall located at 18 Olive Ave., in Rehoboth. Questions? Please call 302-227-9194.
The Sussex Gardeners is a club that has been in existence for about 70 years. The group helps in providing plant materials for the houses built by Habitat for Humanity, is involved in the Rehoboth Cottage Tour, maintains the gardens at the Devries Monument in Lewes, the State Police Memorial Garden at Troop 7 and the Lewes Senior Center.
Thursday – Sunday, 5/19 – 5/22 – Clear Space Sings the Classics in “Gershwin”. Clear Space Theatre Company brings some of the greatest music of the 20th century to the stage with their original musical “Words & Music: By Gershwin”. Location? Clear Space Theatre at 20 Baltimore Ave. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors, $15 for students and $5 for children under 12. Tickets are available online at www.clearspacetheatre.org, by phone at 302-227-2270, or in person at the box office.
Friday – Sunday, 5/20 – 5/22 is the 28th Annual Spring Sidewalk Sale. Shops in the Rehoboth and Dewey Beach area will be having their annual sale from 10:00 until 8 :00 p.m. I don’t need to tell you anything else. It is shop, shop, shop at bargain prices in downtown Rehoboth and Dewey!!!
Friday – Sunday, 5/20 – 5/22 – Plein Air Arts Festival Paint Out throughout downtown Rehoboth Beach. You will have the opportunity to watch artists at work, purchase completed works of art and stroll through the quaint streets of our coastal town. More info? Visit www.rehobothartleague.org or call 302-227-8408.
This is the 5th Plein Air Arts Festival. It is also a competition. Over 50 artists will be competing. As you walk through the streets of Rehoboth Beach you will get to see them as they work and show Rehoboth through their eyes.
This event is co-sponsored by Rehoboth Beach Main Street and the Rehoboth Art League.
Saturday, 5/21 – A transformation will take place on trendy Baltimore Avenue with bright tents and local craft artists and photographers. From 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. For more info. visit www.rehobothartsfair.org.
This event is sponsored by Rehoboth Beach Main Street. This is a membership organization of merchants, business owners, residents and visitors who love Downtown Rehoboth Beach and want to preserve it as a real hometown and thriving resort community. Their website is http://www.downtownrehoboth.com.
Saturday, 5/21 – Clear Space Theatre Company/Plein Air Arts Festival will host an outdoor concert series on the patio in front of the Clear Space Theatre, 20 Baltimore Ave. from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. For schedule and info. visit www.clearspacetheatre.org.
Saturday, 5/21 – “Seraphine”. Screening. Brought to you by the Rehoboth Beach Film Society’s Cinema & Arts Series and the Plein Air Arts Festival. Location? Rehoboth Beach Art League’s Corkran Gallery, 12 Dodds Lane in Henlopen Acres, Rehoboth Beach.
There will be a reception with ligh refreshments at 6:30 p.m. The screening will start at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $15.
Please note that there is limited seating so advanced ticket purchase is necessary. Tickets? Call 302-645-9095, ext. 1, or visit www.rehobothfilm.com. Tickets are non-refundable.
Saturday, 5/21 – Yard Sale sponsored by The Village Improvement Association of Rehoboth Beach from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Association’s club house located on Grenoble St. on the Boardwalk. Info? 302-227-1631, or visit www.rehobothbeachvia.org.
Sunday, 5/22 – Second Annual DE-Feet Breast Cancer 5k Run/Walk. 9 a.m. until Noon at Tanger’s Outlet’s behind Applebee’s Rest. Location? 36470 Seaside Outlet Drive on Rt. 1. Wear Pink!! Proceeds to benefit the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition. Visit www.defeetbreastcancerwalk.org/walk.
Monday, 5/23 – Walt Wagamon Golf Classic at Rehoboth Beach Golf & Country Club. This tournament will benefit the Wellness Community Delaware. Tournament starts at 1:00 p.m. $130/person. More info? Please call 302-645-9150 or visit www.wellnessdelaware.org.
Busy little town, don’t you think? Have a good one!! Talk to you later…
June 27th, 2010
I was taking a walk this morning, here, in Rehoboth Beach, and it was so hot. It reminded me of the same heat I felt in Delray Beach a few weeks ago. We think that there is nothing going on in South Florida this time of the year but I was pleasantly surprised how crowded this Village by the Sea was a few weeks ago. As hot as it was, I did not mind it.
As the 4th of July approaches I was wondering what would be going on in Delray this week. And, this is what I found:
Monday, June 28th – Booksigning at Murder on the Beach, a Mystery Book Store, located at 273 NE 2nd Avenue (Pineapple Grove Art District). Tel. 561-279-7790. Website www.murderonthebeach.com. Open Mondays through Saturdasy from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Closed on Sundays.
Murder on the Beach carries new, used, collectible books, and audio books. They also carry mystery jigsaw puzzles and mystery dinner games.
Author, Craig Johnson, will speak and sign his new book, Junkyard Dogs. The book: “Missing body parts and dead developers are only the beginning….”
Craig Johnson is a mystery writer from Wyoming and he is the author of The Cold Dish and The Dark Horse.
Tuesdays through Saturdays – Coral Reef Shark Feeding at the Sandoway House Nature Center located on 142 S. Ocean Blv., Delray Beach, FL 33483. Tel. 561-274-7263. On Sundays the feeding takes place at 1:30 p.m. Website is www.sandowayhouse.com.
You know, the Sandoway House is a house that was designed by Samuel Ogren, Sr. in 1936 for early Delray winter resident J.B. Evans who was a retired produce broker. It is a simple home, overlooking the ocean, and it is one of the last remaining Resort Colonial Revival houses in Delray. Since it was built during the Great Depression, the only ostentation is the cathedral window on the south side of the house.
In 1998, this house opened its doors to the public as a nature center in a historical setting.
Please visit the website or give them a call because they have all kinds of programs, plus it is a neat house to tour; you don’t find many of those left. They have turtle talks, garden walks, inside and outside talks about shells, fossil Fridays and snake and lizard talk.
At Boston’s on the Beach:
Boston’s is an institution in Delray Beach. It has been in this town for 28 years and there is always food, fun and live music. Right there a block south from Atlantic and A1A, across from the beach. The address is 40 S. Ocean Blvd. and the telephone is 561-278-3364. The website is www.bostonsonthebeach.com.
On Monday, 6/28 is Reggae Night from 9 p.m. until 1:30 a.m.
On Tuesday, 6/29 it is Blue Tuesdays from 8:30 until 9:30 p.m. This night brings world class blues music featuring famous Frank Ward and “The Nantucket Goobers”. It is an ever changing lineup of musicians and special guests.
On Friday, 7/2, Saturday, 7/3, and Sunday (the 4th!!) – It is The Red, White & Blues 2010 Festival at Boston’s on the Beach at Atlantic & A1A. Featuring Elvin Bishop & Tinsley Ellis. Admission $12 on Friday, $18 on Saturday or a 2-day pre-sale pass for $20. No charge on Sunday. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Forgotten Soldiers Outreach. For schedule performances please visit the website above mentioned.
Friday, 7/2 – Gallery Walk – 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. This is a time when Delray’s downtown art galleries and studios open their doors to the public for extended hours for music, art and refreshments.
The following businesses I personally know. There is no better way to advertise than by word of mouth. Yes, they are also my advertisers right on my blog. Just click on their individual sites and this will take you into their websites for information on everything they have to offer.
Tauriello & Company Real Estate – I have used them many times. Please call John Merryman at 561-573-8500 in case you want a place in this beautiful Village by the Sea.
Anita Jennings Designs – Interiors. You may contact Anita at 561-278-7473.
Beach House Management, LLC. – Property Management Company. Tel. 561-376-4329. Please talk to Michael Keegan. I cannot say enough about Michael. I have known him for a very long time and having a house in Delray with him taking care of it, has given me peace of mind.
Have a great week!! Enjoy the Second Season….
August 9th, 2009
The following are my own highlights of some of the many events that will be going on this coming week.
Please check my posts under Categories and then Events for information on already posted events.
Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Thursday, August 13th is Cinema by the Surf, at the Bandstand. It is free admission. The Rehoboth Film Society is presenting Mama Mia and it starts at dusk. This film is PG-13 and seats are on a first come, first serve basis. For more information on the Rehoboth Film Society and its memberships, events and what it is all about, go to their web site www.rehobothfilm.com
Friday, August 14th, the Rehoboth Beach Recreation Dept. is sponsoring Magic Fun with Jack & Trixie. It is to be held at the Tot Lot by Lake Gerard on the north end of the Boardwalk. It will start at 7:00 p.m. In case of bad weather, it will be held at the Grove Park by the roundabout and behind the Chamber of Commerce and the time then will be 7:15 p.m.
On, Saturday, August 15th Jewelry Designer Stephanie Hill will be holding a Jewelry Trunk Show from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Her specialty is handcrafted necklaces, bracelets and earrings. It will be held at Jeff West Home, 413 Rehoboth Ave., tel 302-227-3635 and the web site www.jeffwesthome.com
The Rehoboth Art League’s 36th Annual Outdoor Fine Arts & Crafts Exhibit will be on Saturday, August 15th and Sunday, August 16th. It will be from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and the location is 12 Dodds Lane in Henlopen Acres. Their tel. is 302-227-8408 and the web site is www.rehobothartleague.org
Also, on Saturday, August 15th will be the First Rehoboth Watermelon Festival. It will start at 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Grove Park and the Rehoboth Beach Museum on 511 Rehoboth Ave. There will be an entry fee of $2 for adults and $1 for children. The entry fee will also include admission to the Rehoboth Beach Museum. There will be watermelon seed spitting (really?) and eating contests. Available food will be there for purchase.
The following information is from www.rehomain.com “In the 1920’s and 1930’s, vacationing families in Rehoboth purchased watermelons from roving produce salesmen called “hucksters”. Most families did not have ice boxes and refrigerators were not yet common. When they bought a watermelon, people carved their initials in the melon and stored them in the ice house.” That tradition is the celebration for the festival.
At the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand, you will find this week-end the following performances:
Saturday, August 15th at 8:00 p.m. – U.S. Army Field Band and Soldier’s Chorus. It is the premier touring musical representation for the U.S. Army. Their web site is www.army.millfieldband.com
Sunday, August 16th – Hindsight 2-20. It is also at 8:00 p.m. This is the Cape Henlopen District “Home Band”. In this group you will find teachers and administrators raising money for the Cape Henlopen Education Foundation. Their music is Southern Rock, British Rock, and Motown. You know the tunes, don’t you?
Lewes, Delaware
On Tuesday, August 11th, there is a concert in Stango Park, behind the Lewes Library and the performers will be Tydewater (American Roots). It starts at 7:00 p.m. The address is 110 Adams St., off of King’s Highway. Please bring a chair and don’t forget the bug’s spray.
On Thursday, August 13th is Lewes Step out at 5:30 p.m. on Lewes Beach 1. This is doing something healthy for yourself.
At the Villages of Five Points, on Sunday, August 16th, the event will be 33 1/3 Classic Rock and it starts at 7:00 p.m. Again remember to bring a chair and bug’s spray.
Dewey Beach, Delaware
Monday, August 10th the movie shown at Dagsworthy Street and the Beach will start at 8:30 (dusk). This week’s movie will be Shark Tale. In Case of bad weather, please check with the Life Saving Station on Dagsworthy St. or WGMD 92.7 FM.
Wednesday is Bonfire on the Beach at Dagsworthy St. and the Beach from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. Bring chairs, the family and marsmallows. Again, in case of bad weather check with the Life Saving Station on Dagsworthy St. or WGMD 92.7 FM.
Saturday and Sunday, August 15th and 16th will be the East Coast Skim Championships. Please check the web site www.skimonline.com for information on its history, pro-files, where to stay, how to enter, how heats are run, etc.
Bethany Beach
Tuesday, August 11th – Children’s Theater – Alice in Wonderland. Two shows at 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Location – The Town Hall. The tickets are free while they last and the limit is 6 tickets. Pick up tickets at 8:30 a.m.
The Bandstand
Events start at 7:30 unless otherwise noted. The hot line is 302-539-5484.
Friday, August 14th – U.S. Navy Commodores – Jazz. This is the Navy’s premier Jazz ensemble.
Saturday, August 15th – Over Time – Dance Music
Sunday, August 16th – Dakkota – Country Western
Fenwick Island, Delaware
From August 8th until August 15th is the Little League Senior League World Series at the Lower Sussex Little League Park. The series consists of 4 International teams, 5 U.S. teams. One of the teams is from Sussex County. Contact Martin Donovan at info@district3.org
At the Freeman Stage at Bayside on 31750 Lakeview Dr. (Rt. 54 & Rt. 20). Tel. 302-436-3015 and web site www.freemanstage.com
On Thursday, August 13th at 7:00 p.m. is Sankota African Dance. It is open to the public and free.
Friday, August 14th at 7:00 p.m. is the Chesapeake Brass Band
Saturday, August 15th at 10:00 a.m. will have Cascading Carlos performing a high energy juggling act with an educational theme.
Ocean City, Maryland
Family Beach Olympics on Tuesday, August 11th on 27th Street Beach. Contests for all ages and the time will be 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 11th at 7:30 p.m. – Location will be Sunset Park on South Division St. on the Bayside. It is a free concert and the performers will be Ashcraft & Saltwater Cowboys
Sunday, August 16th will be Sundaes in the Park. Location – Northside Park on 127 St. and the Bay. There will be music and you can create your own ice cream sundae for a small fee. For more information, please call 800-626-2326.
The Art League of Ocean City Exhibit and Receptions is open to the public and free of charge. It is open on Tuesdays-Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. and Fridays-Sundays from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. It has exhibits from local and regional artists. Their web site is www.artleagueofoceancity.org
All of my beach towns have great entertainment and restaurants and you name it, we have it, but the important thing is that you are coming here on vacation, so take a step back, relax and enjoy it.
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