June 5th, 2014
“Art is when you hear a knocking from your soul….and you answer.” terri guillemets
The Delaware Arts Alliance (DAA) is the unifying voice for the arts and arts education throughout the state, advocating for the central role of the arts in advancing dynamic communities and a creative citizenry.
In its first 3 years, the Alliance has made presentations to the Joint Finance Committee of the Delaware legislature, hosted speaking events, and organized advocacy programs throughout Delaware.
In January 2014, DAA launched its Free Individual Membership plan with the goal of increasing membership to 500 by December 2014. For more information, and to find out what DAA is all about, please visit http://www.delawareartsalliance.org.
ARTS ADVOCACY EVENTS
Monday, June 9th – Arts Rendezvous in Sussex County at Possum Point Players, http://www.possumpointplayers.org located at 441 Old Laurel Rd., Georgetown, is the first in a series of DAA learning and networking events for Kent, New Castle, and Sussex Counties. The programs will educated and engage the arts community in all three counties about impactful arts advocy, and will facilitate the creation of a strong base of advocates through DAA’s Free Individual Membership Campaign.
Arts Rendezvous in Sussex County will start at 4:30 p.m. $5.00 for DAA members and $10 for future members, payable at the door. Light fare will be served and advance reservations are recommended. Please rsvp to nmercado@delawareartsalliance.org.
Liane Hansen, former Senior Host of NPR’s Weekend Edition Sunday and DAA member, will be the Arts Rendezvous in Sussex County spokesperson and convener. A resident of Sussex County, she is active in the theatre community, performing at Clear Space Theatre Company.
Ann Marie Miller, Executive Director of ArtPrideNJ, will be the event speaker. Prior to joining ArtPride in 1995, Ms. Miller served as Director of Development at McCarter Theatre, a Tony-award winning regional theatre and performing arts center. She has over 30 years of experience as an arts manager…she will consider, “How to be an effective arts advocate; the New Jersey experience”.
Monday, June 23rd – Arts Rendezvous in New Castle County at Opera Delaware, http://www.operade.org located at 4 South Poplar Street in Wilmington, is the second in the series of DAA learning and networking events for our 3 counties. It will start at 4:30 p.m. and light fare will be served. Advance reservations are recommended and you may do so my emailing nmercado@delawareartsalliance.org. $5 for DAA members and $10 for future members, payable at the door.
John Schratwieser, Executive Director of Maryland Citizens for the Arts, will be the Guest Speaker. He will be discussing arts advocacy best practices. He has led Maryland Citizens for the Arts since June 2010 and has more than 20 years of experience in the field of arts and non-profit management. For the last 5 years he was Executive Director at the Prince Theatre Foundation in Chestertown on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. He previously worked at Lincoln Center Theatre in New York and Signature Theatre in Arlington, Virginia. John received a B.A. from Fairfield University in 1991, and an M.P.A. from The George Washington University in 2005. He has performed, as an actor and singer, for most of his life, rounding out his understanding of, and affinity for, arts organizations of all shapes and sizes.
For further information, please contact Lynn Calder at lcalder@delawareartsalliance.org or call 302-425-5500, Ext. 103.
Have a great day!!
March 8th, 2013
A celebration.. this year’s event celebrates good food prepared by some of the most innovative chefs…Tastings, Mixologists, creating masterpieces and so much fun.
The MidAtlantic Wine & Food Festival boasts dozens of events over four days in formats that range from small, intimate dinners to gala black-tie events.
All proceeds from the 2013 festival will benefit 9 Delaware arts organizations through the MidAtlantic Food & Wine Feast Charitable Fund at the Delaware Community Foundation.
The beneficiaries are:
Christina Cultural Arts Center – http://www.ccacde.org
Delaware Art Museum – http://www.delart.org
Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts – http://www.thedcca.org
Delaware Symphony Orchestra – http://www.delawaresymphony.org
Delaware Theatre Company – http://www.delawaretheatre.org
Grand Opera House – http://www.thegrandwilmington.org
Kent County Fund for the Arts – http://www.cendelfoundation.org/kent-county-fund-for-the-arts.html
Opera Delaware – http://www.operade.org
Rehoboth Beach Film Society – http://www.rehobothfilm.com. Please note that 2 events are being held in Rehoboth Beach: One at Nage Bistro on Friday, 3/8, called Bourbon & Bacon: South; the other is Sundowner Wine and Appetizers on Saturday, 3/9….please check the website and tickets are available online.
Please visit http://www.midatlanticwineandfood.com. But, if you want to find out the menus, the wine and winery descriptions, chef bios, and special schedules then check the following links:
Menus – https://www.facebook.com/notes/midatlantic-wine-and-food-festival/2013-festival-menus/536535206391175
Wines and Wineries, and Visiting Chefs – https://www.facebook.com/notes/midatlantic-wine-and-foodfestival/2013-winemakers-and-visiting-chefs/518280608216635
Regional Chef Bios – https://www.facebook.com/notes/midatlantic-wine-and-food-festival/2013-regional-chef-bios/536541403057222
Gospel Brunch Participant Bios – https://www.facebook.com/notes/midatlantic-wine-and-food-festival/2013-gospel-brunch-participant-bios/536541579723871
Plenty to discover, so much to do….so chit, chat, and chow!! Have a good one!!
May 30th, 2011
“Life beats down and crushes the soul and art reminds you that you have one.” stella adler
Rehoboth Beach offers its visitors plenty. It has a beautiful beach, a boardwalk, shops, restaurants; fine dining and junk food, as well. In the summer, this coastal town is a destination; arts and entertainment being at the head of it all.
I decided to write this post just on the arts and entertainment. This is in addition to all the venues that offer live music.
Since 1963 Rehoboth Beach has been offering FREE entertainment as part of the Summer Concert Series. These concerts are held at the bandstand in the Rehoboth Boardwalk. They start at 8:00 p.m. unless otherwise mentioned.
There is a full schedule with descriptions on its website; http://www.rehobothbandstand.com/schedule.
Friday, 6/17 – Kicking off the Summer Concert Season and a new one to the Bandstand is Deja Groove Party Band. This is a dance band. You can check their own website at www.dejagroove.net. It is a high energy performance, a diverse musical repertoire that will get you on your feet. This band will be performing the best music of the 60’s through the 90’s and right up to the chart topping hits of today.
Saturday, 6/18 – Vinyl Shockley is Rhythm & Blues. His website is www.vinylshockley.com. “Honest music that soothes the soul and moves the feet”. His music has been called “blue-eyed soul with a Stax/Volt Twist”.
Sunday, 6/19 – The Threetles. A tribute to the Beatles. 3 long-time friends who share the love for the music of the Beatles. All three bring great musical experience to the band.
The friends are:
Dennis Schocket, formerly fronted the Baltimore band, the Rattlecats and currently leads the harmony-laden band, Starbelly.
Pete Wiedmann is in Love Seed Mama Jump, the Delaware band.
Cliff Hillis has been in Philadelphia’s IKE. He also performs with Eric Bazilian of the Hooters in the Eric Bazilian Band.
The Rehoboth Beach Historical Society is located at 511 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. It is also the home of the Rehoboth Beach Museum. Tel. 302-227-7310. Website? www.rehobothbeachmuseum.org. The museum is located near the Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center and Grove Park.
A new exhibit just opened: Skimming the Surface: Surfing, Skimboarding, and Floating off the Delaware Coast.
The following postcard is of the interior of Surf Shop East, Rehoboth Beach, from the 1960’s. It is on loan to the Rehoboth Beach Museum from Skip Savage, who owned the shop and who is also in the East Coast Surfing Hall of Fame.
On display you will find vintage surfboards, skimboards and bathing suits. Surfing slang, board shaping and information about ancient Hawaiian surfing traditions will be featured.
The exhibit will continue until the first week of March, 2012. Gallery hours are: Mondays to Fridays 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Admission rates are: $5 for adults, $3 for seniors and active duly military, $2 for young adults 13 to 17. Children 12 and younger are free and will receive a free gift.
The Museum welcomes group tours. Parking is free.
The Rehoboth Beach Film Society has something for everyone year-round. The address is 107 Truitt Ave., Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971. Tel. 302-645-9095. The website? http://www.rehobothfilm.com.
Festival Film Reviews – Film Critics Wanted!! Always thought you wanted to be a film critic? Well, then this might be your opportunity. Be a part of the film selection process for the Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival, which will be celebrating its 14th year.
Each session will include the screening of a short and a documentary or a feature, time permitting. Reviewers are asked to complete a rating form and may also join in the post film discussion.
Film titles and descriptions will not be provided in advance as they want everyone to arrive with an open mind for a new experience. Most submitted films have not received a MPAA rating, and film review screenings are recommended for mature audiences only.
Once the viewer leaves the screening room, please do not publicize any information about the films in any format; website, newsletter, etc.
Please visit http://www.rehobothfilm.com/festival_film_reviews.html for schedules and location.
The Rehoboth Beach Film Society would like you to know that you can enjoy a delicious lunch or dinner at Cake Bar on Second St., Lewes. 10% of your entire check will be donated to the Rehoboth Beach Film Society. Be sure to request a “Give Back Slip” and circle the Film Society’s name before leaving.
I have been to Cake Bar and if you would like to see my review with pictures, please visit http://www.aboutmybeaches.com. Then, click on the month of April, 2011 and scroll down to the 28th.
Clear Space Theatre Company is located at 20 Baltimore Ave. in downtown Rehoboth Beach. Website? www.clearspacetheatre.org. Tel. 302-227-2270.
Tuesday and Wednesday, 6/7 – 6/8 – OperaDelaware brings Opera Hits to Clear Space. Delaware’s only professional opera company will bring their talents to the beach when Clear Space Theatre Company presents OperaDelaware’s “Opera Pops…And Sizzles!” These performers will bring to life some of the greatest moments in opera, from such well known shows as “Carmen”, “La Boheme”, and from OperaDelaware’s current season, “The Merry Widow”.
OperaDelaware was founded in 1945 by Chick Laird, and in addition to operating as Delaware’s only professional opera company,it is also currently, the nation’s 14th oldest.
The performances will be at 7:00 p.m. at the Clear Space Theatre, located on 20 Baltimore Ave. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors, $15 for students and $5 for children 12 and under. You can purchase them online by visiting the website, by phone at 302-227-2270 or by visiting the box office in person.
Saturday, 6/18 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, 6/19 at 3:00 p.m. Clear Space Theatre Company presents Opus Nine. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors, $15 for students and $5 for children 12 and under. They are available online by visiting the website, by phone at 302-227-2270 or in person at the box office.
A new twist on classical music to the beach. Opus Nine, an ensemble of twenty-somethings from New York, will bring their impeccable musicianship and youthful vigor to Rehoboth Beach for two evening concerts.
Opus Nine was started in early 2009 by Alysia Lee and Jarvis Benson. They wanted to start an ensemble that mirrored their lives and represented their generation – to “embrace their differences and work together harmoniously”.
With degrees from such prestigious schools as Julliard and the Peabody Conservatory, members of Opus Nine have performed all across the country, including recitals at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center.
This Theatre Company is ready to offer a new year full of shows for the whole family. These productions will take place during the 2011-2012 season. It will be the 7th season of performing arts at the beach.
So, get your calendar ready. Visit the above mentioned website so that you can have further information on what’s on the schedule. Here is a little teaser.
It will kick off the season with “100 Years of Broadway IV from September 23rd to October 9th. Then, Clear Space Theatre will take part in Rehoboth Beach’s Annual Sea Witch Festival by creating their own Haunted Theatre. That will be from October 21st until October 30th. Scrooge will follow from November 25th until December 11th. On December 31st “Showstoppers” which will have members of the acting company take the stage to perform big Broadway tunes, followed by dancing, live music and a champagne toast at midnight. On January 27 – 29, 2012 a new version of “An American Songbook” will start the new year. Then, immediately after that “Blithe Spirit” will open on February 2nd until February 19th. This classic comedy by Noel Coward follows a British novelist whose second marriage is disrupted by the ghost of this first wife.
Spring will have a roster full of musicals. “Little Shop of Horrors”, March 15th until April 1st. Ted Keegan will return for a new concert series April 27 – 29. A production of “My Fair Lady” will run from May 10 – 27.
The company will wrap up performances with their summer repertory season, which begins June 19th and runs through September 2nd. Three shows will run in rotation all summer long. The productions of “100 Years of Broadway IV” and “My Fair Lady” will be welcomed back in addition to the new production “Words & Music: The 1950’s”, a celebration of the sounds of the era.
I remember when I moved to the Delaware Beaches in 1981. Not much was going on and people would ask “What are you going to do there year-round?”….How times have changed. Those same people have either bought properties here, have moved here, or can’t wait to visit time and time again….have a good one.
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