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…

March 26th, 2012

What’s Going On?, Rehoboth Beach Museum, Delaware, Events, My Doll and Me, Neddlework Exhibit, City by the Sea, Delaware Beaches

The Rehoboth Beach Museum is the home of the Rehoboth Beach Historical Society.  The Society’s mission is to preserve and showcase artifacts that illustrate the history of our beautiful City by the Sea. 

The museum should be part of your visit to Rehoboth Beach.  To know how far this seaside town has come, you need to see how it all started. 

The Museum is located at 511 Rehoboth Ave.  Parking is available.  At the moment, the museum hours are:  Monday, Thursday, and Friday 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.  Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Regular admission is $5 for adults, $3 for seniors, college students and military, $2 for children ages 13 to 17.  Members and children 12 and under are free.  There is a AAA discount, as well.  For more info. visit the website www.rehobothbeachmuseum.org, or call 302-227-7310.

The following is what’s going on at the Museum:

Sunday, April 15th – Young ladies in the area, ages 8-12 are invited to a tea party for girls and their dolls at 2:30 p.m. at the Rehoboth Beach Museum.  Iced tea, lemonade, and sweet treats will be served.  Girls will play and learn old-fashioned games such as hop scotch, cat’s cradle and hula hoop.  Each girl will be invited to tell a special story about her doll.  Girls are encouraged to dress up.

The cost of the tea party is $10.  The event is limited to 15 girls with one doll each.  Please call 302-227-7310 to make a reservation.

When I was a young girl, dolls were so special to me.  Here are a few of my own dolls.

New Exhibit has Opened – The Second Annual Needlework Exhibit

Needlework Exhibit Chairwoman, Dolores Andrew and Hugh Andrew

On Saturday, March 24th –  this second annual exhibit opened at the Rehoboth  Beach Museum.  About 100 items are on display from regional needle artists from Newark, Delaware to Baltimore, Maryland.

Techniques include intricate beadwork, colorful canvaswork, heirloom sewing, including quilting, and beautiful cross stitch samplers. 

Visitors will be treated to Christmas stockings, table runners, wall hangins and intricately stitched needle cases and miniature pictures.

The Museum will host several events while the exhibit is on display, including an afternoon of needlework technique demonstrations, a lecture on Barn Quilts, and a presentation about 18th Century wedding dresses.

Please check www.rehobothbeachmuseum.org or call 302-227-7310, for more information.

Have a great day!!