August 31st, 2012
Where has the summer gone? Way too fast for many. Someone put on facebook a comment regarding the summer coming to an end. I am saying….not so fast. The Second Season in Rehoboth Beach is just beginning and when you might think that the 2012 Summer is a thing of the past, well, think again because Rehoboth Beach has so many festivals and events that it might be worth taking a trip back.
So, What’s Going On?
Saturday and Sunday, 9/1 and 9/2 – A 2-Night event for CAMP Rehoboth. It is the 25th Sundance Celebration to take place at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, located at 229 Rehoboth Ave. in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. On Saturday there will be silent and live auctions and cocktail buffet, open bar. On Sunday, 9/2 is The Sundance. The party begins at 8 p.m. Dancing until 2 a.m. Open bar; music all night long. $80 for both events or $45 for one. Tickets are available in advance at http://www.camprehoboth.com. Or, by calling 302-227-5620. Cash/Check/American Express/VISA/Master Card/Discover.
Until September 30th – Exhibits opening at the Rehoboth Art League – 4th Regional Juried Show, Delaware and New Mexico Paintings, New Works by Denise Dumont. The Rehoboth Art League is located at 12 Dodds Lane. Tel. 302-227-8408. Website? http://www.rehobothartleague.org. Hours: Monday – Saturday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Sunday from Noon until 4 p.m.
Looking for some venues to listen to music? Plenty of them at all the Delaware Beaches. On July 23rd I posted Links to Music Venues at the Delaware Beaches. All you have to do is click on July 23, 2012 and enter any of the sites to see if you like whose playing.
Speaking of which. We all have favorites. Check the following:
Friday, 8/31 – Rehoboth Beach Bandstand – The Diamonds. Saturday, 9/1, the entertainer will be Mario Rocco. Both sows will begin at 8 p.m. For more info., please visit http://www.rehobothbandstand.com.
Bethany Blues – Friday (tonight) is Lionel Young Band. He was trained as a classical violinist, but he plays the blues and a distinctive brand of blues it is. He plays on the electric violin. Should be a good one. On Saturday, 9/1 The Divas of One Love will be taking the stage. 2 women that play a bit of everything; from Soul, R & B, Reggae, to Motown. Both, will start at 9 p.m. The website? http://www.bethanyblues.com
At the Cove in Dewey – Saturday, 9/1, Jimmy Smooth and on Sunday, 9/2, John Eddie will take the stage. These 2 entertainers have big followers at the Beaches. More info? http://www.ruddertowneusa.com. Both shows are supposed to start at 9 p.m.
John Eddie
Don’t want to cook? I don’t blame you. It is a holiday week-end, afterall. Earl is cooking again, all week-end long at Rustic Acres Farm.
This is also the home of Rehoboth Dairy. He will have chicken and ribs, while they last. He told me they are the best and that the meat falls off the bones. You be the judge. Stop by and check them out. They are located on Holland Glad Rd. If you are coming from Rehoboth and Dewey, just turn right after Tomato Sunshine. That’s Holland Glade Rd. Then, go almost all the way to the end of the road. They will be on the left. If you are coming from the Lewes areas and points north, then you will have to turn around at the intersection of Rt. 1 and Shuttle Rd., then turn right after Tomato Sunshine.
They have local produce, like green tomatoes, red tomatoes, and melons. Earl told me his corn is the best and he gets it from Greenwood. By the way their milk is awesome!! I rave about it all the time. But, Earl also told me that his cream is unbelievable….if you like cream soups he said you won’t taste a better soup if it is made with his cream. Cows are in the back. Fresh!! I almost forgot, they serve ice cream too.
As I sat on the beach in Rehoboth on Thursday, I was watching this little boy. It reminded me of my kids. They loved the beach. This little guy was with his father. It looked like it was his first time of the beach. He was adorable.
How about the guy swimming with the dolphins right by him?
From Lewes to Fenwick Island, there are 24 miles of beach. Yours to pick and choose. The bay on the other side. The best of both worlds.
Have a great holiday week-end…..relax you are at the beach!!
April 29th, 2011
Outdoor activities and music. This lively coastal town is starting to wake up after a long winter. If you are at the Delaware Beaches, this is what you will expect to find in Dewey.
Saturday, 4/30 – It’s a Town-Wide Yard Sale. Homeowners and property owners are participating in this event and extending you an invitation to come and shop throughout Dewey Beach. It is a Treasure Fest Community Yard Sale beginning at 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
Saturday, 4/30 – It is the 6th Annual DoodlesinDewey. It will meet at Saulsbury St. at 9:30 a.m. This event is for the whole family to enjoy and participate. Watch dogs run free, buy raffle tickets or just enjoy your time at the beach. All proceeds benefit Food and Friends organization which delivers food to home-bound men and women. More info? Check these 2 websites; www.foodandfriends.org and www.doodlesindewey.com.
Saturday, 4/30 – Rusty Rudder, 113 Dickinson St. and On the Deck at 3:00 p.m. is the very loved The Greaseband. This is one of those bands that have a big following at our beaches and have been around for a long time. They put up quite a performance.
Later, in the evening, at 9:00 p.m. the performers will be Kristen and The Noise. If you are wondering about the deck, do not worry because it is tented and heated.
Have a great time!!! Talk to you later…
April 24th, 2010
Well, this week, certainly, I have had a diversed group of posts. From Fager’s in Ocean City, Maryland, Tulip Festival in Lewes, Life Saving Station, Shredder Truck, yesterday, Friday, 4/23, the preview of Avery’s Rest (archaeological dig), and ending in Dewey Beach at Que Pasa? with entertainment at Lighthouse with John Eddie. Afterall, my blog, is AboutMyBeaches, so experiencing what these resorts have to offer is part of my job. Please, don’t laugh. I am serious, it’s true.
I arrived at Que Pasa? at dusk. This Mexican Cantina is located on 124 Dickinson St. in Dewey Beach. Tel. 302-226-1820. I wrote about this restaurant on 9/2/09. Just go and click on the month of September and scroll down to the date. It is an open Bar on the water, facing Rehoboth Bay. The view could not be better. You are able to eat at the Cantina, outdoors or you can go to their own restaurant inside. On a beautiful evening like last night people had started happy hour early and it was crowded.
Happy Hour is not just one happy hour anymore, it is all day. In Dewey Beach, that’s the way of life. It is a true beach town; water, water sports, restaurants and music.
And that’s how my evening started.
A friend mentioned to me, last summer, that I needed to go to Dewey and listen to John Eddie. For one reason or another I never did. Again, she mentioned that he was playing for the first time, this season, at Lighthouse on Friday. She is a true fan of his.
As I mentioned, Que Pasa? was full and we had drinks there and said hello to locals and residents alike. Then, we ate inside because it does get chilly in the evening, at this time of the year.
A few of us ordered the seared tuna. It was so delicious, perfect portion and cooked just the way it should be, very pink in the middle. It was accompanied with sauteed potatoes, a slaw and a chipotle sauce. Other orders were steak quesadillas, shrimp quesadillas, crabcake sandwich. Everyone was happy.
We were enjoying every moment but we really were waiting for the time to arrive in order to see John Eddie.
Finally, we decided to walk around the restaurant to Lighthouse. Que Pasa? and Lighthouse are part of the Ruddertowne Complex of entertainment venues and restaurants located in Dewey.
I was told that even though John Eddie was supposed to start at 9 p.m., he is never on time. On Friday, the fans were getting restless since it was almost 10 p.m. and they were still setting up. You could see everything going on because Lighthouse is not that big and it was full to capacity.
I did not know what to expect of him. He had a boyish look and a resemblance to Bruce Springstein in the way he moves and performs. By the way, Bruce is a fan of his.
His music genre? A little bit of country and a lot of rock and roll. Then add some soul and folk music; that’s John Eddie. His website is www.johneddie.com.
As a songwriter you find that his songs are very personal but some are definitely, foot stumping.
The moment, I kid you not, he started performing there was not one single person that was not dancing. That lasted about 3 hours. He engaged his audience and you were right there with him. Yo Faithful! Raise Your Bottles, Raise Your Glasses and everyone did, many times.
His renditions of Rod Stewart’s 1971 Maggie Mae and Elvis’ 1969 Suspicious Minds were phenomenal. He plays them in every show. Fans expect him to.
His followers travel to see him perform. Today he is at Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City, then to Kennet Square, PA and then to San Diego, CA. But, this summer, starting on May 27th, he will pretty much be every Thursday, at the Cove, also located at Ruddertowne in Dewey.
So, if you like to dance and listen to good music, put on your dancing shoes and you now know where to go.
Have a great week-end!!
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