August 12th, 2013
Someone mentioned to me yesterday that they could see a difference in the amount of people at the Delaware Beaches. It is that time of the year when some are going back to school and others will soon have the beaches all to themselves.
So, what’s going on?
LEWES
Tuesday, 8/13 – Sundown BBQ at 6:30 p.m. It will be a fun summer evening on The Lightship Overfalls. Rain date? Wednesday, 8/14. The Crew of the Kalmar Nyckel will be the special guests. The Overfalls deck will be open to catch the scenery and sunset. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for children. This admission will give you pulled pork on fresh baked rolls, or a vegetable wrap, pickles, chips, cole slaw, dessert, and beverage of choice; beer, wine, or soft drink. Food is being provided by Casa D’Amici. More info? Please visit http://www.overfalls.org. Purchase tickets online or from the Ship Store at the Overfalls dock, and the Lewes Chamber of Commerce. Call Tracy Mulveny at 302-279-0072.
Wednesday, 8/14 – On Wednesdays until August 28th Zumba with Kelly at Canalfront Park on Front Street. 6 p.m. until 7 p.m.
Wednesday, 8/14 – The Odd Life of Timothy Green will be presented at dusk, 8:15-8:30 p.m., at Canalfront Park on 211 Front St. It is an outdoor event, and it is also free. Please check the weather.
Thursday, 8/15 – Summer Concert at Stango Park, by the Lewes Public Library. The Rogues will be entertaining the crowds. Take your chair, friends, and bug spray. 7 – 9 p.m.
REHOBOTH BEACH
Tuesday, 8/13 – Jack & The Beanstalk will be presented by Rehoboth Summer Children’s Theatre at 7 p.m. at Epworth United Methodist Church on Holland Glade Rt. Admission is $10. Please call 302-227-6766 or visit http://www.rehobothchildrenstheatre.org.
Thursday, 8/15 – Rehoboth Beach Museum and Jolly Trolley will take you on a Local History Tour of Rehoboth Beach. Meters in Rehoboth Beach are in effect from 10 a.m. on. The tour begins and ends at the Anna Hazzard Museum on 17 Christian St. The cost is $10, and it also includes your entry at the Rehoboth Beach Museum located at 511 Rehoboth Ave. Reservations are necessary. Please call 302-227-7310. Websites? http://www.rehobothbeachmuseum.org.
Saturday, 8/17 and Sunday, 8/18 – This is the second week-end of the 40th Annual Fine Art & Fine Craft Show at the Rehoboth Art League, located at 12 Dodds Lane in Henlopen Acres. $5 admission. Please check http://www.rehobothartleague.org for more information, including parking and rides on the Jolly Trolley.
DOGGIES AT THE BEACH – It is a full service facility for your dog….boarding, training, grooming and lots of love is given by the staff at Doggies at The Beach. It is located at 18806 John J. Williams Highway or Rt. 24. Tel. 302-644-8200. Website? http://www.doggiesatthebeach.com.
DEWEY BEACH
Tuesdays – Dewey Tunes! Hip Hop & Play on The Beach – Join 93.5 The Beach on the beach at Dagsworthy Street in Dewey between 3 and 4 p.m. Bring your dancing flip flops for music and a live radio broadcast. Skim-boarding demos…you are encouraged to test your skills and learn something new. It is free!! For more info. please call Carol Everhart at 302-227-2233.
Wednesdays – Family Bonfires on the Beach in Dewey. Kids roast marshmallows with their families, dance and play to family friendly music. The sticks and marshmallows are provided. Food and non-alcoholic drinks are for sale. Take glow sticks..kids love them and are great when it gets dark.
That’s enough for now…..Talk to you later. Have a Good One!!
August 8th, 2013
I could tell that it was August because Staples was packed…this is their Christmas when everyone is ready to go back to school. Rehoboth Beach is open year-round and even though the summer of 2013 might be coming to an end, this town is just getting started. There is still time to think about all the festivals and the comings and goings of this coastal town….stay tuned for that.
In the meantime…..What’s Going On?
Friday, 8/9 – Clear Space Theatre Company is inviting you to join them on Friday, 8/9, for 2 FREE matinee performances at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. WICKED will be presented by the talented students in their Musical Theatre Summer Intensive Program. Location? 20 Baltimore Avenue in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. Tel. 302-227-2270. Website? http://www.clearspacetheatre.org.
Until 2014 – If you love Rehoboth Beach, you should stop by and visit the Rehoboth Beach Museum. It is an easy museum to navigate and you will still have plenty of time to hit the beach, shops, and restaurants. You can learn how Rehoboth Beach was then and how it has developed during these years. The present exhibit is “Beach Eats”. Rehoboth Beach is a dining destination, as well, and the exhibit celebrates over 100 years of eating in Rehoboth Beach, from the grub to the fine dining. For more information please visit http://www.rehobothbeachmuseum.org.
Saturday, 8/10, Sunday, 8/11, and Saturday, 8/17, and Sunday, 8/18 – The 40th Annual Outdoor Fine Art & Fine Crafts Show…Two week-ends!! Location? Rehoboth Art League, 12 Doods Lane in Henlopen Acres. Saturday, 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Admission ? $5.00 Tel. 302-227-8404. This show is a much awaited event every year in Rehoboth Beach. And, this is a very special year as the Rehoboth Art League celebrates its 75th anniversary. There will be plenty of activities, entertainment and food. For more info., please visit http://www.rehobothartleague.org/events/40th-annual-members-outdoor-art-show.html.
If you have been coming to the beach, you know that August is so busy….and parking can be a hair raising experience. So, for the 40th Annual Outdoor Fine Art & Fine Crafts Show this is what you should do:
Since the parking in Henlopen Acres is very limited, the Art League is suggesting you use the Jolly Trolley. Two convenient locations: Park your car at either the Kmart on Rt. 1 or at the Rehoboth Beach ElementarySchool at 500 Stockley Avenue. The shuttle will begin running at 9:45 a.m. and will be making continuous loops to the Outdoor Show. I have used it and recommend it.
If you decide to venture and park in Henlopen Acres, please be considerate of the residents. Adhere to parking restrictions, including no parking on the street. Unless there is a “No Parking” sign, all vehicles must park on the grass with tires off the pavement. Yes, you heard me right and I write this too from experience.
For the 2 week-ends of the show, Henlopen Acres’ Dodd’s Lane, beginning at the instersection of Rolling Rd. and Tidewaters, from Dodd’s Lane to Zwaanendael, will be temporarily one way street. Visitors will be entering Henlopen Acres by making a left off of Columbia Avenue and exiting Henlopen Acres across from Rehoboth Beach’s Surf Avenue.
Saturday, 8/10 – Opening Reception for artist Michael Krausz from 6 – 9 p.m. A benefit for AIDS DE, 6 p.m. until 8:45 p.m. It is the 5th Annual Silent Art Auction at Gallery 50, located at 50B Wilmington Avenue in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. Tel. 302-227-2050. Website? http://www.50contemporaryart.com.
Have a great week-end!!
June 30th, 2013
Okay, I agree…no fun if you are at the beach and it is raining cats and dogs….the kids are driving you insane….and why did we choose this week? It happens at times, so you will have to make the best of it. And, please, do not go back to your rental agent and start complaining…..it’s raining, and it is only the weather’s fault.
With that in mind what could you do besides, shopping and eating? Read on.
REHOBOTH BEACH
CREATABLE CRAFTS – Located at 146 Rehoboth Avenue. Fun for the whole family. Really? Paint your own pottery. Tel. 302-227-1020. Website? http://www.creatablecrafts.com
THE BEACH ARCADE – Next to Dolles at 5 North Boardwalk. Tel. 302-227-1040
PLAYLAND ARCADE – Located on the South side of the Boardwalk.
SURFSIDE ARCADE – Located on the South side of the Boardwalk.
FUNLAND’S ARCADE – On the South side of the Boardwalk. Website? http://www.funlandrehoboth.com
JOLLY TROLLEY – Hop on the Trolley and ride around between Rehoboth Beach and Dewey. Please visit http://www.jollytrolley.com for their services.
CAKE BREAK – Located at 7 South First St. Decorate a cake and eat it too!! Tel. 302-260-9265. Website? http://www.cakebreakrehoboth.com. Please note that Cake Break is a peanut free facility so if you have someone in your group with a peanut allergy, they will be just fine. They also offer gluten free and vegan cupcakes.
BROWSEABOUT BOOKS – Located at 133 Rehoboth Avenue. Tel. 302-226-2665 Website? http://www.browseaboutbooks.com. You can check the books and even sit on one of their comfortable sofas to relax and read awhile.
REHOBOTH ART LEAGUE – Exhibits. Located at 12 Dodds Lane in Henlopen Acres. Website? http://www.rehobothartleague.org
ANNA HAZZARD MUSEUM – Located at 17 Christian St.
REHOBOTH BEACH MUSEUM – Located 511 Rehoboth Avenue, by the roundabout and next to the Visitor’s Center. Website? http://www.rehobhtbeachmuseum.org. Their newest exhibit, Beach Eats!! is great. Free admission.
ATLANTIC THEATERS – Located on Coastal Highway at the Midway Shopping Center, between Rehoboth Beach and Lewes. Check the schedule by visiting http://www.moviefone.com/theater/movies-at-midway-rehoboth-beach/3587/s.
DEWEY BEACH
BOOKS AND COFFEE – Located on 113 Dickinson St. Tel. 302-226-9959
INDIAN RIVER LIFE SAVING STATION MUSEUM – Located between Dewey Beach and the Indian River Bridge. Tour the Museum and the Shop. Tel. 302-227-6991
FENWICK ISLAND
DISCOVER SHIPWRECK MUSEUM – Located at 708 Ocean Highway, Fenwick Island. Tel. 302-539-9366
MILLVILLE
DICKENS PARLOUR THEATRE – Located at 35715 Atlantic Avenue – A few miles west of Bethany Beach. Rainy day matinee at 2 p.m. Otherwise, nightly show at 7 p.m. Check http://www.dptmagic.com
LEWES
ZWAANENDAEL MUSEUM – Located on Savannah Rd. and Kings Highway.
SEASIDE NATURE CENTER – Located at the Cape Henlopen State Park on 15099 Cape Henlopen Drive. Exhibits, displays, including their 1,000 galon tank with local fish, and a touch tank also. Tel. 304-645-6852. Admission to the park is in effect.
LIGHTSHIP OVERFALLS – Located on Pilottown Rd. Website? http://www.overfalls.org
CANNONBALL HOUSE MARINE MUSEUM – Located on Front Street in Lewes.
BACK BAY ART GLASS – Located at 110 New Rd. Tel. 302-645-1825 Website? http://www.backbayartglass.com
MILTON
DOGFISH HEAD BREWERY TOURS – The brewery is located in the town of Milton. It is a great tour for adults. Tel. 302-684-1000. Website? http://www.dogfish.com. Cheers!!
Roll with the punches…have a good one!
June 21st, 2013
Nothing but blue skies, plenty of sunshine, low humidity, warmer temperatures….Destination? Rehoboth Beach, Delaware!
The Nation’s Summer Capital is ready to, formally, begin Summer of 2013!! What’s Going On? Check it out…
CRYSTI – Going Out of Business Sale. One of the oldest women’s boutique is retiring. Everything is going. Location? 33 Baltimore Avenue. Tel. 302-227-2818
REHOBOTH BEACH FILM SOCIETY – The Rehoboth Beach Film Society is pleased to announce that Damon Pla’s acrylic on canvas titled “Old Man and The Must See” was selected as the art theme for the 16th anniversary of the Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival. “Old Man and The Must See” will be the theme of the poster, program, ads, t-shirts, and other collateral materials. The July release of the post is much anticipated throughout coastal Sussex County.
Damon Pla was born in South Florida. This self taught artist move near Bethany Beach to absorb a different landscape. Please Note: The Film Society will again invite artists to submit work for the 2014 Film Festival. Artists interested in participating in this process should email into@rehobothfilm.com for guidelines and due dates. Website? http://www.rehobothfilm.com.
REHOBOTH BEACH MUSEUM – Free Admission Policy. The Rehoboth Beach Museum is located at 511 Rehoboth Avenue in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. By offering free admission, the Museum, hopes that you will visit and revisit, bringing friends and family to learn about Rehoboth Beach. Nancy Alexander, the Museum Director says that “The Rehoboth Beach Museum has many stories to tell that we think are of interest to everyone. New visitors curious about the town’s turn-of-the century Camp Meeting history, multi-generational vacationers who want to share Beach Patrol and Funland memories from the ’40s, ’50s and ’60s, or beach and beach-town lovers in general”. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. More info? Please visit http://www.rehobothbeachmuseum.org. Note: Beach Eats! A great exhibit at the Rehoboth Beach Museum, celebrating eating in Rehoboth Beach for over 100 years, from fun to fine dining.
LOCAL ON THE MENU – Southern Delaware’s Local on the Menu Program “connects local restaurants with local farmers and producers”. Visit http://www.localonthemenu.com to find eateries dishing out local delicacies and the producers where you can take the ingredients home. Discount card can be printed from the website to obtain specials at local establishments.
EATING REHOBOTH – WALKING, TASTING, SIPPING – Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 1 p.m. These food tours need to be reserved through http://www.eatingrehoboth.com. 3 hours of a lot of eating, tasting, walking and sipping. A post on AboutMyBeaches…you can put on the search Eating Rehoboth and check it all out. Restaurants are a surprise…
THE CULTURED PEARL LIQUOR – Grand Opening was at the beginning of June. Wine, Beer, Liquor & Moonshine….It is conveniently located in Downtown Rehoboth Beach with complimentary 15 minute FREE PARKING next door at Grub Grocery. They are literally a “Wine Cellar in the Cellar” on the Two Basement Levels below The Cultured Pearl in The Shops at The Pearl Mall on the corner of 4th Street and Rehoboth Avenue. Opens daily from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. Sundays, Noon until 8 p.m. FRIDAY’S enjoy Complimentary Wine Tastings from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Take your receipt within 24 hours of dining at The Cultured Pearl and receive 10% off your entire purchase. Tel. 302-227-6966.
Friday, 6/21 – LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AT THE CULTURED PEARL – Music and Entertainment from 9:30 p.m. until 12:30 a.m. Friday entertaining customers will be Shawn Hopper and on Saturday, Sir Rod will be taking the stage. For complete schedule, please visit http://www.culturedpearl.us/live-music-entertainment-list-2013-cultured-pearl.
Friday, 6/21, Saturday, 6/22, Sunday, 6/23 – SUMMER CONCERT SERIES AT REHOBOTH BEACH BANDSTAND – 8 p.m. These concerts are free all summer long! On Friday, the blues with Lower Case Blues, Saturday…jazz with The Eddie Sherman Show, and on Sunday Lloyd Dobler Effect will take the stage with rock!! More info? Please visit http://www.rehobothbandstand.com/schedule
Saturday, 6/22 – REHOBOTH BEACH SAILING ASSOCIATION OPEN HOUSE – Noon until 4 p.m. RBSA is located at 38767 Rehoboth Sailing Association Lane in Dewey Beach. Find out about boat rentals, junior sailing association. Tel. 302-227-9008. Website? http://www.rbsa.org
Saturday, 6/22 – PLAYTIME AT THE BEACH!! Meet and mingle with other animal lovers who support Delaware Humane Association at Playtime at the Beach, a series of “doggy happy hours” hosted annually by local restaurants and bars in Rehoboth Beach through October. On Saturday The Seafood Shack will be hosting this event from 4 until 7 p.m. The dogs are welcome, but please make sure they are on a leash. A portion of the proceeds from each happy hour will be donated to the Delaware Humane Association. Website? http://www.dehumane.org
NOTE: Please remember, as you visit Rehoboth Beach, that dogs are not allowed at any time on the beach or Boardwalk from May 1st through September 30th.
Thursday, 6/27 – LA CAGE AUX FOLLES OPENING GALA – A Summer Season Celebration with Clear Space Theatre Company in Downtown Rehoboth Beach! Join the Theatre on their opening night reception and performance of La Cage Aux Folles. Patrons will enjoy a wine and cheese reception one hour before the show (6:30 p.m.) and hear pre-curtain remarks from director Dorothy Neumann of Signature Theatre. The party continues with desserts and champagne at intermission and concludes after the show with an opportunity to talk withy Christopher Peterson and the cast of La Cage. All seats are $40. Clear Space Theatre Company is located at 20 Baltimore Avenue. Tel. 302-227-2270 Website? http://www.clearspacetheatre.org.
REHOBOTH BEACH VISITOR’S CENTER – Plenty of parking and lots of information. It is located at 501 Rehoboth Avenue, next to the Rehoboth Beach Museum, by the roundabout.
Have a great week-end!!
May 31st, 2013
Another gorgeous, hot summer day in Rehoboth Beach!! It’s Sea Fever at the Delaware Beaches. It is our time to shine. During the winter many head south; this time of the year the Mid-Atlantic beaches is the place to be. Rehoboth Beach has unobstructed beaches…you won’t even have to move your chair once you claim your spot.
There are so many events and activities. You can pick and choose what to do, or do nothing at all. But, if you do want to know….here is What’s Going On.
Saturday, 6/1 – It is the first Rehoboth Beach VegFest. A vegetarian celebration at the Beach. 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. at Epworth United Methodist Church on 19285 Holland Glade Rd. On Rt. 1, take a right after Tomato Sunshine. The church is right there on your right. Cooking demos, exhibitors, kid’s activities, veg food and very interesting speakers, you do not want to miss. More info? http://www.rehobothvegfest.org.
Saturday, 6/1 and Sunday, 6/2 – Eating Rehoboth Walking Food Tours – You Eat, You Sip, You Walk, You Discover!! It is a 3 hour culinary adventure through historic Downtown Rehoboth Beach. Seasoned guides will bring you up to date with the local history and restaurant lore. These tours are on-going throuhout the summer. Please note they also have them on Fridays. Tours are from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. Please call Zerve at 800-979-3370, or visit http://www.eatingrehoboth.com. I am going on Sunday to check it out!!
Sunday, 6/2 – Saturday, 6/8 – Restaurant Week in Rehoboth Beach!! Delicious multi-course meals will be prepared by Rehoboth’s finest restaurants. Rehoboth was voted by Frommer’s as “One of the Nation’s Top 20 Vacation Spots. The James Beard Foundation has nominated 3 of Rehoboth’s chefs and restauranteurs for their culinary excellence. So, this is you opportunity to try some of the restaurants that make Rehoboth Beach a dining destination. From haute-cuisine and seafood to Mediterranean tapas and sushi…something for everyone. To check the list of restaurants and what they are offering, please visit http://www.downtownrehoboth.com/downtown-happenings/restaurant-week.htm.
From the Rehoboth Beach Film Society:
The moment the Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival ends…the works starts all over again. The 2013 Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival will take place November 6th through the 13th. I was so happy to see that Damon Pla has been chosen once again as the winning artist to portrait the theme of this year’s festival. His acyrlic on canvas titled “Old Man and The Must See” is the selection for the 16th anniversary of the Rehoboth Beach Film Festival. Posters, programs, ads, t-shirts, and other materials will be released in July. In 2011 Damon Pla’s work was also selected. When asked what his inspiration was for this year’s piece, he replied “Old Man and The Must See” is based around the fascination of a combination of machines working together to serve one purpose, accentuating a journey, not a destination. In this case, emphasizing the work of the camera, not the subject being filmed.
Damon Pla is from South Florida….He is a self made painter. He offers original paintings, limited editions, commissions and trompe l’oeil/murals. Happy he has made his home, here, in Southern Delaware. Want to learn more? Please visit http://www.damonpla.com. Tel. 302-541-6057. Find him on Facebook, and Twitter.
FILM ENTHUSIASTS: Enjoy a unique opportunity to screen film submissions for this year’s Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival. The screenings will be taking place at the Movies at Midway on Coastal Highway in Rehoboth Beach and at the South Coastal Public Library in Bethany Beach. The film screenings will begin at 7 p.m. Admission? $2 at Movies at Midway, but free at the library in Bethany. Tel. 302-645-9095. Please visit http://www.rehobothfilm.com.
The Beach Eats – Exhibit at the Rehoboth Beach Museum – A celebration of eating in Rehoboth Beach. The museum is located at 511 Rehoboth Avenue by the roundabout and Rehoboth Beach Chamber of Commerce. It is a fun exhibit. I wrote a post on May 23, 2013 so if you want to take a peek just click on the month of May, 2013 and scroll down to the date. The iconic restaurants in Rehoboth Beach paved the way for the present restaurants. Remember Sydney’s? Sydney mentioned to me that having the restaurant at that time was “A Moment in Time”. It certainly was. So much fun and great food accompanied by amazing music. Check it out…it is worth it. More info? Please visit http://www.rehobothbeachmuseum.org.
Doggies at The Beach is a 3,500 square foot indoor-cage free facility…my dog’s, Addy’s, favorite. She feels like she is at home. Can’t say enough about them. Jim and his staff are true dog lovers. Web cams, grooming, 24 hour supervision, training.
The “doggies” play or relax. Check them out, they are open 7 days a week. More. info? http://www.doggiesatthebeach.com.
Reminder: Parking Meters are in effect in all Delaware Beaches. In Rehoboth Beach, meters run from 10 a.m. until midnight daily. $1.50 per hour. Quarters and credit card via Parkmobile app accepted. Credit cards are not accepted at parking merters. Parking permits are required daily from 10 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. in all non-metered areas. Scooters may park in car spots and pay accordingly or purchase a $40 permit to park in dedicated scooter spots.
Have a great week-end!!
May 23rd, 2013
Hey, Keith (The Back Porch) what happened with your 50 cent coffee? OMG look at the Camel’s Hump…do you remember when it was just a hole in the wall on Rehoboth Avenue and Marcia was all over the place? Not too quiet either….That’s what you want from an exhibit that evokes fun memories. That’s the whole purpose; to engage the public in conversation and friendly chit chat.
The Beach Eats! The exhibit celebrates eating in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, for over 100 years. Fun to fine dining! The opening day will be Saturday, May 25th. It will share the tradition and history of the splendid yet long gone wooden hotels of the 1900s and bring to light the evolution of restaurants serving residents and visitors alike.
 Dr. John's on 52 Baltimore Avenue The museum is located at 511 Rehoboth Avenue, by the Rehoboth Beach Chamber of Commerce and the Visitor’s Center. This Museum is in the former icehouse, where ice was cut from local lakes and stored in a wooden structure insulated with sawdust during the late 1800s, and early 1900s.
A few of us had the opportunity to preview the exhibit as Nancy and Barbara were working non stop for Saturday’s opening.
This iconic group of restauranteurs paved the path for what Rehoboth has become…a dining destination. Most are past owners and one is still, presently, at it.
 L-R: Keith Fitzgerald, Back Porch, Sue Krick, Summer House, Joyce Felton, Blue Moon, Tom Wayson, Chez La Mer If you have visited Rehoboth Beach for years you know that it is known for its fine dining establishments. And, some of us are always drawn by the perennial favorites such as French fries, pizza, cotton candy and caramel popcorn. The Beach Eats will evoke those memories and it will be a must to visit this summer season in Rehoboth Beach.
Many of the residents and restaurant owners have been rummaging through their memory trunks, bringing out some really neat things. Gus & Gus has loaned their famous sign to the Exhibit.
 L-R: Bill Slovis, Gus & Gus, Tom Wayson, Chez La Mer Remember The Canyon? It is now Lily Thai.
A favorite of many was Chez La Mer.
I loved the Garden Gourmet….I had my youngest son’s Christening there.
Pizza….Nicola!!
 Joan & Nick Caggiano Irish Eyes….a favorite for so many years in Rehoboth Beach.
The Summer House. Always crowded and plenty of partying and dining.
The Blue Moon, another favorite restaurant in Rehoboth Beach, then and now.
Sydney’s was one of the first restaurants to bring some food with real taste and spice….Louisiana cooking was always on the menu….and Blues as in “you never leave Sydney’s without singing the Blues”. So much fun. Sydney was and still is a food and music icon in Rehoboth Beach.
The Camel’s Hump…was last located at 21 Baltimore Avenue, but just like I mentioned above, it was a hole in the wall on Rehoboth Avenue…and so much fun too. It had the “hottest” hot sauce. People used to have “dare if you eat a spoonful” contests….no way.
The Back Porch is one of the most visited restaurants in Rehoboth Beach….still at it and still just as popular!
 
It will be a fun exhibit to visit. Programs related to the exhibit are planned, including a forum of restaurant owners talking about their restaurants on September 26th at the Rehoboth Beach Public Library, and a presentation on favorite Delaware eats.
Please stay in touch with the Museum by visiting http://www.rehobothbeachmuseum.org. You may also call 302-227-7310. The Museum will be open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. It is located at 511 Rehoboth Avenue in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware!!
Talk to you later!!
 The Boat House in Dewey  The Boat House in Dewey Beach at Bellevue & Rehoboth Bay
May 13th, 2013
Someone told me that in Lewes, Delaware, they say that Lewes has history…but Rehoboth Beach, just has a past!!
If you love coming to Rehoboth Beach….then, learn a little bit about it in a very fun and casual way. This popular coastal town has come so far. At times you have to visit the past to see how the future has developed. I always say that a visit to the Rehoboth Beach Museum is a must. It is such a doable museum. It is also the home of the Rehoboth Beach Historical Society. The museum is in the old “ice house”. Location? 511 Rehoboth Avenue. The hours are Monday, Thursday, Friday, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Until Memorial Week-End the museum is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesday. Website? http://www.rehobothbeachmuseum.org. Tel. 302-227-7310. Regular admission is $5 for adults; $3 for seniors, college students and military; $2 for children ages 13-17. Members and children 12 and under are free.
The following are the events that will be held this week:
REHOBOTH BEACH MUSEUM AND JOLLY TROLLEY LOCAL HISTORY TOURS BEGIN – Last Fall I had the opportunity to go along on the history tour. It was so much fun. The Jolly Trolley is an institution in Rehoboth Beach/Dewey Beach. It originated in 1970 and it celebrates the sights, smells, colors and characteristics of the resort area. You might have seen the Jolly Trolley carrying passengers to and from Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach. It is the best way to get around during the summer season.
The Jolly Trolley began when a group of locals wanted to have a means of transportation that would let visitors get a feel for the area. The rest is history!
The Jolly Trolley is also a year-round charter service. Just in case you need them, the website is http://www.jollytrolley.com. Tel. 302-227-1197, 302-249-1605. The tour bus is probably going to be the enclosed one. Better for everyone to hear the driver and the tour guide.
The first tour of the season will be starting on Thursday, May 16th, at 9 a.m. It will last about 40 minutes. Other tour dates are June 13th, August 15th, September 19th, and October 25th. The Trolley tour will start and end at the Anna Hazzard Museum at 17 Christian Street in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. The cost of the tour is $10, which includes entrance fee for the Anna Hazzard House and the Rehoboth Beach Museum. Reservations are required. You may call the museum at 302-227-7310.
The Anna Hazzard House was one of the original “tent” buildings, dating to the 1870’s. It reflects the early history of Rehoboth Beach.
During the tour, visitors will experience first hand pieces of the history of Rehoboth Beach, such as the birth of the town as a Methodist Camp Meeting site and its growth as a resort town. Learn about shipwrecks, submarines, storms and sand dunes. Totally recommend it.
REHOBOTH BEACH MUSEUM ASKS “WHAT’S IN YOUR ATTIC?” – The Museum offers the chance to search those boxes in your attic for Rehoboth Beach memorabilia. On Thursday, May 16th, at 7:00 p.m. bring your something special to the Museum to share with others. Keepsakes from the Rehoboth Beach area only are welcome.
 Dolle's Candy Box from the 1930's. Reservations are required for this event. This program is free for members and included in the cost of admission for the general public. Please call the museum for reservations and information at 302-227-7310.
Tables will be available to display the treasures. This event will be a great opportunity to explore others’ little pieces of history and to share stories.
MUSEUM KICKS OFF SUMMER SEASON – Area residents are invited to join members of the Rehoboth Beach Historical Society as the Society kicks off the summer season with a canal-side party at the Rehoboth Beach Museum. It will be held on Saturday, May 18th at the museum from 4 until 6 p.m. Guests will enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres, take a chance on winning raffle prizes, purchase plants for sale to fill in that last empty spot in a garden and enjoy the quiet before the start of another busy season. The Society will also present the Hall of Fame award to Paul Preston Davis.
Tickets are $25 for members and $35 for non-members. Raffle tickets can be purchased at the event and are 3 for $5 and 7 for $10.
You may make a reservation by phone with a credit card by calling 302-227-7310.
Have a Good One!! Talk to you later.
May 10th, 2013
A Taste of Summer!! You can just tell Rehoboth Beach is ready; excitement is in the air. My parking Angel came on handy as I found parking just by the Bandstand on Rehoboth Avenue, overlooking Thrasher’s, Kohr Bros, and Dolle’s!!
Then, another telltale that summer is upon us is The Jolly Trolley….a great way to get around. It was parked right by the Bandstand, waiting for customers. The Jolly Trolley celebrates and shares the sights, smells, colors and characteristics of the Rehoboth Beach/Dewey Beach Resort areas. Friday, 5/10, until 2 a.m. Saturday, 5/11, 10 a.m. until 2 a.m. Memorial Day, The Jolly Trolley will be servicing the area every day from 8 a.m. until 2 a.m. $2.50 one way. Children under 5 years of age pay $1. For more info., please visit http://www.jolllytrolley.com.
I spotted a kid coming out with a freshly made funnel cake!! He showed it to me and this really screamed summer!
Then I asked the friends from Smyrna, Delaware if I could take their picture with their summer favorite. From Kohr Bros!! One just showed me the cone; the other one was not shy.
 
Then, I turned around because it smelled so good…Thrasher’s French Fries!! Perfectly cooked, crispy….hopefully, she showered them with vinegar.
The Boardwalk Grub…it’s what you will remember. Rehoboth Beach has wonderful restaurants. They are really good! But, there is something about hitting those summer favorites, right by the water!! Priceless!
Which reminds me that the Rehoboth Museum, located on Rehoboth Avenue by the Visitor’s Center, is opening an exhibit called “Beach Eats” on Memorial Day. It will feature memorabilia from establishments both old and new that have served generations of locals and beach-goers for years. According to the Rehoboth Beach Historical Society and Museum Director, Nancy Alexander, the eateries in the resort city bring back many happy times and stories that go along with them.
If you happen to have memorabilia from local restaurants that you’d like to share for the exhibit, please call her at 302-227-7310. Visit http://www.rehobothbeachmuseum.org.
It was great to see the Boardwalk crowded. And, the ones sitting by the beach were enjoying one awesome day!
Playland is already opend on the south side of the Boardwalk.
The Beach Arcade on the north side of the Boardwalk has also opened.
Summer tends to have an effect on people. It is that laissez faire attitude, when we let things take their own course….so when you leave it all behind this summer to come to Southern Delaware, remember….
 
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