August 3rd, 2015

Destination? Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, The Nation’s Summer Capital, Events, Activities, Delaware Beaches, Southern Delaware

The town of Rehoboth Beach was incorporated in 1873.  It was to be a Christian Seaside Resort.  But, by 1878 the railroad was extended to Rehoboth Beach, bringing visitors and businesses to the area.  A mile long award-winning boardwalk provides the tourists and the residents opportunities for walking, and jogging practically at the water’s edge.  Through the years Rehoboth Beach has changed, but it has also kept its charm as a seaside resort where every summer memories are made.  It has come a long way.  It is a dining destination with so many of its chefs outdoing one another in friendly competition.  Entertainment, the arts, tax free shopping and the beach….yes, it is so nice living at the beach and I do not take it for granted.

What’s Going On?

Tuesday, 8/4 – Rehoboth Summer Children’s Theatre presents “The Snow Queen” at 7:00 p.m. at Epworth United Methodist Church, 1928 Glade Rd.  More info. and tickets? 302-227-6766 For a complete schedule please visit http://www.rehobothchildrenstheatre.org.

Wednesday, 8/5 – Rehoboth Summer Children’s Theatre presents “Jungle Book” at 11:00 a.m. at Epworth United Methodist Church, 1928 Glade Rd.  More info. and tickets? 302-227-6766.  For a complete schedule, please visit http://www.rehobothchildrenstheatre.org.

Thursday, 8/6 – Rehoboth Summer Children’s Theatre presents “Cinderella” at 11:00 a.m. at Epworth United Methodist Church, 1928 Glade Rd.  More info and tickets? 302-227-6766.  For a complete schedule, please visit http://www.rehobothchildrenstheatre.org.

Thursday, 8/6 – Epworth’s Skate Project’s Contest – 1:00 p.m. at Epworth Skate Park on Holland Glade Rd.  The inaugural Rehoboth AM Skate Jam will kick off the 2015 Summer Vibes Festival.  The event will include street and bowl contests for amateurs, complete with a panel of judges.  For more info., please contact event organizer, Jason Wilson at 760-458-7546.

Friday, 8/7 – Free Entertainment at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand, 8:00 p.m. – 9:15 p.m….Philbilly.  This is a Philadelphia’s answer to country music.  A unique collection of musicians from varying backgrounds, each member was selected not only for their musical prowess, but their ability to put on a show.  More info?  Please visit http://www.rehobothbandstand.com.

Saturday, 8/8 – Free Entertainment at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand, 8:00 p.m. – 9:15 p.m….The Comfort Zone Band.  Event music is the backbone of any get together and making it live with The Comfort Zone Band makes it that much more fun.  They are a dynamic, 7-member Classic R & B band from the Eastern Shore of Maryland/Delaware and perform primarly in the Rehoboth Beach/Ocean City area.  More info?  Please visit http://www.rehobothbandstand.com.

Saturdays, until August 29th – Delaware Comedy Theatre is performing every Saturday at 10:00 p.m. at Clear Space Theatre located at 20 Baltimore Avenue in Downtown Rehoboth Beach.  The charge for the show is $12.00  A bar and concessions will be available throughout the show, which is adult-themed and not appropriate for children.  Delaware Comedy Theatre was formed in 2005 and is a non-profit theatre company bringing professional comedy improv training and performance to the Lewes, Rehoboth and Dewey Beach areas.  For more info. and to purchase tickets on line, please visit http://www.clearspacetheatre.org.

Saturday and Sunday,  8/8, 8/9, 8/15, and 8/16 – The 42nd Annual Outdoor Fine Art & Fine Craft Show at the Rehoboth Art League at 12 Dodds Lane in Henlopen Acres.  Ove 125 artists and artisans from around the country will display and sell their fine art and fine crafts amidst the Rehoboth Art League’s 3.5 acre historic wooded location. Tickets are $5 for adults and there is no charge for children under the age of 12.  They can be purchase at the gate or on line by visiting http://www.rehobothartleague.org/42nd-annual-outdoor-art-show-html.

Sunday, 8/9 – Free Entertainment at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand at 8:00 p.m. until 9:15 p.m….US Army Jazz Ambassadors – America’s Big Band is the official touring big band of the United States Army.  This 19-member ensemble, formed in 1969, has received great acclaim both at home and abroad, performing America’s original art form, JAZZ.  More info? Please visit http://www.rehobothbandstand.com

Thursday, 8/20 – The 2015 Cinema By the Surf Summer Outdoor Film Series concludes with the animated film; “Mr. Peabody and Sherman”, starting at dusk (8:15-8:30 p.m.) at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand.  The exceptionally brillian Mr. Peabody, who happens to be a dog, and his adopted son Sherman travel through time using Peabody’s ingenious invention, the WABAC machine.  It is free to the public.  Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.  For more info., please visit http://www.rehobothfilm.com.

Sunday, 8/23 – Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Company’s 1st Fire Fightin’ 5K Run & Walk – This fundrasing event will benefit The Capital Campaign Station 2 Building Fund.  The Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Co., along with Tim Bamforth, Seashore Striders Event Production, Inc. are managing the event.  The out and back course will start at the Rehoboth Beach Volunteer Fire Co., Station 1 located at 219 Rehoboth Avenue, and will travel from Station 1 west on Rehoboth Ave., through the beautiful north side of Rehoboth Beach to the Boardwalk.  The course will turn around on the Boardwalk then return to Station 1 where it will end.  The post-race party will take place at Lula Brazil Restaurant at 234 Rehoboth Ave.  The 1st Fire Fightin’ 5K Run &  Walk will feature a great Tech t-shirt, custome designed medals, a fun post -race party and plenty of competitive racing and fun.  To register, please visit http://www.seashorestriders.com/race-schedule

Sponsor levels are available.  If you would like to become a sponsor, please contact Danny Mitchell, Chairman Rehoboth Beach Fire Co. Fundraising Committee, at 302-245-8642 or email dmitchell@rehobothbeachfire.com.

Saturday, 9/12 – The 5th Annual Wings of Hope…A Butterfly Release to benefit Cancer Support Community of Delaware at 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Medical Arts Building, 8947 John J. Williams Highway in Rehoboth Beach.  Rain date will be Sunday, 9/13.  This is a community wide event in support of all of their Sussex County neighbors who have been touched by cancer.   This very special event embodies the Cancer Support Community Delaware’s mission of hope and support.  Admission is free and all ages are welcome.  Sponsorship and underwriting opportunities are available.  For more info., please contact Morgan Whalen Fabber, Special Event Coordinator or call 302-645-9150.

Nancy McDonnell & Shirley Fleegle

Monday, 9/21 – Village Improvement Association (VIA) 17th Annual Charity Golf Tournament to benefit local charities.  It will be at The Peninsula.  The tournament will feature prizes for men, women and mixed groups, the longest drive, closest to the pin and other categories.  Preston Motor Boulevard will offer a car as the prize for the “hole in one” contest.  There will also be door prizes and raffles.

In addition, the event will include a Continental Breakfast and a Southern Barbecue luncheon.  The cost is $125 per person.  For additional details or to register go to:  http://www.rehobothbeachvia.org.

Questions?  Please call Shirley Fleegle at 302-226-1681.

The Village Improvement Association or VIA is a unique women’s civic and charitable organization located in Rehoboth Beach.  Since its founding in 1909, members have been harnessing their collective powers to make enduring contributions to the town of Rehoboth Beach, as well as the surrounding Cape Henlopen District communities.  The VIA is a memeber of the Delaware State Federation of Women’s Clubs and the General Federation of Women’s Clubs.

Have a good one!!

June 15th, 2012

What’s Going On? Rehoboth Beach, Activities, Events, Entertainment, Delaware Beaches

It is looking like a great week-end in Rehoboth Beach.  Still not at the height of the season, June is a quieter month at the Delaware Beaches.  Schools are still in session, but not for long. 

A few things to remember while in Downtown Rehoboth Beach is that you can now pay for parking by phone.  You need to register at www.parkmobile.com  Then, to pay for the parking, use their mobile app, QR Code or call 1-877-727-5758. 

Once you have found a parking space, launch their free mobile app or call the above number.  Enter the parking zone number located on the meter.  It’s that easy!!   You can still pay with quarters and change is available at the booths located on Rehoboth Avenue.

Friday, 6/15 – Opening night for Summer Concert Series at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand.  Through the years musicians have been able to showcase their talents at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand and at the same time provide our visitors free concerts throughout the summer season.  You can find the schedule at www.rehobothbandstand.com/schedule.  In the meantime this is the line-up for this week-end.  Entertainment at the Bandstand starts at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

Friday, 6/15 –  Another Level – It is one of the Mid-Atlantic region’s best dance and party bands.  Each member has toured with top performers like, Prince, Patti Labelle, James Brown, Earth, Wind, & Fire, Harold Melvin, the Blue Notes, amonth many others.  They will be performing greatest oldies, R & B, Fund, Jazz, Rock & Roll and pure Soul.

Saturday, 6/16 – MD Army National Guard Live Fire Band.  It is the 229 Army Band and it is a new addition to the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand schedule.  It is military (rock) and they can only perform patriotic music selections.  The band has performed for many military and civilian events, including the 45th and 50th anniversary of D-Day in France and for the world renowned Tatto Ceremony in Estonia.  More info?  Visit www.me.ngb.army.mil.

Sunday, 6/17 – Jamie McClean is known as the guitarist for the New Orleans, funk institution, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band. His genre is New Country.  His music is rich with rock, soul and dirty blues.  More info?  Check him out at www.jamiemclean.com.

Saturday, 6/16 – The Seaside Toy & Train Show will be taking place at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, located at 229 Rehoboth Ave., from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Over 100 tables of trains and toys.  Tickets are $5.  Children under 10 years of age are free.  For more info., please call 302-537-5557.

Beach Feet On The Go – This is a program geared to encourage activity such as walking, biking, running, playground, and recreational activities.  The program is in effect and ends on September 30th.  In order to participate and qualify for prizes, participants need to average a minimum of 60 minutes of activity per day.  500 winners will receive a 2013 Delaware State Park annual pass.  Passes are limited to one per family.  The grand prize will be a 4 night stay at a cottage in the Delaware Seashore Park.  Winners will be announced at the Sea Witch Festival in October.  How do you register?  Begin recording your minutes of activity, go to www.beach-fun.com, click into the Site Index beach ball and on “Beach Feet on theGo – Sussex Oudoors”.

Replenish Tuesdays – A Project of Eden of Delmarva.  Dine at any participating Replenish restaurant on Tuesdays during June and receive an entry to win up to a $500 gift certificate!!!  Find the list of participating restaurants at www.edendelmarva.org.  Replenish is a DNREC-recognized self-certifying program, originating through and sponsored by Eden Delmarva.  It encourages sustainability, respect for the environment, and the creation of green jobs through the recovery and use of renewable sources.

Clear Space Theatre Company – For the second summer in a row, Clear Space Theatre Company, located at 20 Baltimore Ave., in Dowtown Rehoboth Beach, is producing a summer full of live entertainment at the Delaware Beaches.  Six nights a week, from June 28th through September 2nd, the theatre company will be rotating 3 brand-new productions:  Annie, Broadway at The Beach, and Cabaret.

A Summer Kick Off Event with a Special Gala will be on June 28th, beginning at 6 p.m.  Hors d’oeuvres will be provided courtesy of MIXX Restaurant, a cash bar will be available all evening.

The evening is costume optional in line with the theme of “Kat Kat Club”.  A prize will be awarded during the intermission for Best Dressed.  At 7:30 p.m. the company will debut its production of CABARET, the hit Kander & Ebb musical, which was subsequently made into an Oscar-winning film of the same name.

During the intermission there will also be a live auction.  Some of the items to be auctioned off are:  7-day stay at the Wyndham Resort in Orlando, Florida in a 3 bedroom, 3 bath, fully equipped villa overlooking one of the 3 Jack Nicklaus golf courses on the property.  Another item is a pair of tickets to country star Miranda Lambert’s concert at the Delaware State Fair.  Seats are located in Track A, Row 25, Seats #24 and #25.

Tickets for the Clear Space Summer Repertory Opening Gala are currently on sale and priced at $75 per person.  They are available online at www.clearspacetheatre.org, by phone at 302-227-2270 or by just stopping by the box office on 20 Baltimore Ave.

To find this and more info., please visit www.clearspacetheatre.org.

Enjoy the beach….relax and kick back!!  Talk to you later.