February 15th, 2013
I believe that the groundhog was right when its shadow told us that is will be an early spring. Even though the Delaware Beaches are a little quieter during the month of February…..I stand corrected….here is What’s Going On?
Rehoboth Beach is a shopping destination. Besides all the local boutiques, we also have outlets and more outlets; the Tanger Outlets. Sales and more sales; Presidents’ Day Savings…check out coupons and sales offers by visiting http://www.tangeroutlet.com/rehoboth/coupons.
Friday, 2/15 – Saketumi, located at 18814 Coastal Highway (Rt 1) is presenting the debut show for straight-ahead live jazz performances. Pianist, Fred Hughes and Juanita Williams-Eddie Sherman Show. Dinner seating at 6 p.m., with the show starting at 7:30 p.m. until 10 :00 p.m. in the upstairs room. $15/person. For reservations, please call 302-645-2818.
Friday, 2/15 – Dinner & Belly Dancing Show at Samra’s Mediterranean Grill, located at 19 Rehoboth Avenue. Tel. 302-727-5964. Website? http://www.samras.com. Time? 6:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. A special show with Kalilah Nala celebrating Valentine’s.
Friday, 2/15 – The Rehoboth Beach Film Society and the Milton Historical Society will be co-presenting Delmarva Roots, which is a series featuring films about Delmarva’s history and/or by Delmarva filmmakers. Tonight’s presentation include 2 films. The Red Shoes and The Dream Share Project, starting at 7:00 p.m. At the Milton Fire Hall, 116 Front Street, Milton, Delaware. Milton is about 20-25 minutes from Rehoboth Beach, if that. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under. You can purchase tickets by calling 302-645-9095, ext. 1.
The Red Shoes is a musical, only 10 minutes in long. It was filmed entirely in Rehoboth Beach and surrounding areas with local talent. Karen, a young orphan with a wild imagination, strikes creative gold in her new trial home, the “Foster Mother Mansion”. Karen behaves well in this lifestyle of plenty, until she discovers a pair of red dancing shoes. Unable to bottle her excitement for them, she must dance. But, will Karen’s imagination carry her to trouble, or to paradise? This short film praises obedience – to one’s own heart.
The Dream Share Project addresses the question; What does it take to make your dream come true? Delaware documentarians, Chip Hiden and Alexis Irvin, traveled the country finding answers from those who have turned aspirations into reality. You will hear from an Olympic skier, one of the original Latin Kings of Comedy, a slam poet, a Project Runway fashion designer, the CEO of a sustainable flip-flop company, a beer maker, the producer of Austin City Limits and many more. Their wise and surprising comments cover everything from discovering one’s passion, committing to goals, dealings with setbacks and redefining success for the millennial generation. Running time…63 minutes.
Friday, 2/15 – Bethany Blues’ Sydney’s Music Revival presents The Divas of One Love; What’s Love Got to Do with It? Glitter and Spice, fire and ice, vocalists of One Love, Kelly Boyle and PJ Brown. Bethany Blues is located on 18385 Coastal Highway, between Lewes and Rehoboth Beach. Entertainment begins at 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, 2/16 – Merchant’s Attic I! It is the State’s largest indoor garage sale. If you can’t make it on this Presidents’ Week-End, there will be another later in March. It is held at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, located at 229 Rehoboth Avenue. Doors will open at 9:30 a.m. through 1:30 p.m. No admission, but donations for the benefit of the Chamber Event Fund are, certainly, welcome. Favorite vendors will be there and new ones, as well.
Saturday, 2/16 – Rehoboth Concert Band Debut Performance at Rehoboth Beach Elementary School located at 500 Stockley St. in Rehoboth Beach. Professional musicians, students and committed adults come together under the direction of 30 plus year veteran conductor, Sharon Still. Performance begins at 7 p.m. until 8:15 p.m.
Looking forward to the 2013 Summer Concerts at the Beach!!
Saturday, 2/16 – Bethany Blues’ Sydney’s Music Revival presents 3 Sheets, a trio of acoustic guitarists and harmonizing vocalists who play favorite classic tunes along with current tunes about to become classics. Entertainment starts at 8:30 p.m. Bethany Blues is located at 18385 Coastal Hwy. (Rt. 1) between Lewes and Rehoboth Beach.
Until February 24th – The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie presented by Clear Space Theatre, located at 20 Baltimore Avenue in Downtown Rehoboth Beach. Tel. 302-227-2270. This is the longest-running play in history, celebrating its 60th anniversary in London, this year. It brings murder and intrigue right to the beach this winter. A group of strangers are snowed in a stately manor in the English countryside. A murderer on the loose has already claimed 2 lives, and has now infiltrated the house, in search of his or her 3rd victim. Who could it be – the owners of the manor? The skittish young architect or the cranky old spinster? The retired Army Major or the man whose car mysteriously crashed in a snow drift? The master of mystery, Agatha Christie, will keep you guessing until the very end, with a twist ending that you’ll be sworn to secrecy to keep!! More info? Please visit http://www.clearspacetheatre.org.
Have a great one!!
January 27th, 2013
A Delmarvalous full moon, no less!! It was gorgeous. I stood on Lewes Beach, Delaware, to admire it.
Then, off to Bethany Blues, Lewes, located at 18385 Coastal Highway. A craving for ribs and barbecue chicken. Tel. 302-644-2500. Website? http://www.bethanyblues.com. Love coming here when I least expect it.
I give Bethany Blues and Big Fish Grill big thanks for being so aware of customers with food allergies and sensitivities. In my family’s case, it is a gluten allergy. Bethany Blues Manager will come to your table to discuss your allergy and your food options.
The restaurant was comfortably crowded and the fire was glowing. We sat at the bar area.
A dish that I would say “gotta have it” is the Crispy Pork Belly. It is an appetizer. Basically, you get cured pork bellies with a vinegar/apple cider sauce. Just a little bit is enough. Delicious.
An order of St. Louis Ribs which were thick and meaty, prepared with a brown sugar rub, smoked for a long time. The mashed potatoes were made out of red skin potatoes.
The Cheesy Creamed Corn….customers’ favorite.
My Saucy Delmarva Chicken was smoked and seasoned and then brushed with their house sauce. The meat fell off the bones, true!! And, that Sussex Medley, was a mix of garbanzo beans, diced cucumbers, tomatoes, onions with chopped cilantro in a light vinaigrette. It screamed Summer! That side was sooo good. During the summer months, when the veggies are at their best, this Sussex Medley is made with local tomatoes and cucumbers.
Some of their award winning sauces are gluten free.
The background music was good tonight. Live music on Fridays and Saturdays with Sydney’s Music Revival starting at 8:30 p.m.
Friday, 2/1 is Deb Callahan Band – Philadelphia’s blues and soul drenched vocalist and songwriter. Check http://www.debcallahanband.com.
Saturday, 2/2 Keith Mack and Ed Shockley, lifetime musicians will be performing. They are returning to their fan base by popular demand. Check http://www.keithmack.net.
Checking the restaurants that are open year-round….2013 is a new season!!
April 11th, 2012
Where the Delaware Bay and the Atlantic Ocean meet at Cape Henlopen, that’s where you will find the charming coastal town of Lewes. It is no ordinary town; it is the First town in the First State.
If you are visiting the Delaware Beaches you will be surprised to see so many events and activities. To tell you the truth, this has been such an unusual year. The weather, the towns, the residents and all of you visitors have made the Second Season a lot of fun. It went by so quickly.
Let’s get on with what’s going on in Lewes, Delaware.
Thursday, 4/12 through Sunday, 4/15 – 3rd Annual Lewes Tulip Festival. Lewes in Bloom and other volunteers have planted more than 10,000 bulbs in the City’s parks and public places in the past 3 years.
Originally, the colors selected were red and white and blue, colors of both, the Dutch and American flags.
The Lewes Historical Society is hosting a new event this year, associated with the Preservations Awared. It is called Restoration Destination; a Restoration and Home Builder’s Expo to be held at the Lewes Presbyterian Church, located at 133 Kings Highway, on Friday and Saturday. More info? www.historiclewes.org.
Please visit http://www.leweschamber.com, for details on this most awaited festival. Just click on News and Events. There will be Tulip Trolley Tours, Photography Contest, Quilt Exhibit. Call 302-645-8073. Stop by the Lewes Chamber of Commerce located at 120 Kings Highway.
On The Rocks Bar & Grill – Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. On the Boardwalk at the Lewes Ferry Terminal you will find On The Rocks Bar & Grill. Right where the Cape May-Lewes Ferry is also located, 43 Cape Henlopen Drive. The views are unparalleled.
I wrote a post on this popular Bar & Grill on August 17, 2011. All you have to do is click on the month of August and scroll down to the date. I had to go and try their hamburgers, which by they way, are sooo good. Their website is www.ontherocksde.com. You can also find them on Facebook.
Friday, 4/13 and Saturday 4/14 – Sydney’s Music Revival at Bethany Blues Lewes, located at 18385 Coastal Highway (Rt. 1). Website? http://www.bethanyblues.com. The entertainment will start at 8 p.m.
On Friday, 4/13 – Big Hat, No Cattle
On Saturday, 4/14 – Elwood Bishop
Saturday, 4/14 – Flea Market at the Seaside Nature Center from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. The Flea Market is hosted by The Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park. The Seaside Nature Center is inside the Park located at 15099 Cape Henlopen Dr. For purposes of GPS you might need to put in the old address, 42 Cape Henlopen Drive, Lewes, DE 19958.
Clean items may be donated by dropping them off on Friday, 4/13, at the Nature Center Auditorium from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. If it rains, the flea market will be held in the Auditorium. More info? Please visit www.friendsofcapehenlopen.org.
At the Zwaanendael Museum, located at 3rd St. and Savannah Rd., you will find on Saturday, 4/14:
The Zwaanendael Women’s Club sponsors “Get Ready for Earth Day”. There will be Conservation Exhibits and information throughout the whole day.
The Museum will also be presenting on Saturday “Savory Sussex” from 3 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. Charlie Smith, 4th generation farmer and co-owner of T.S. Smith & Sons farm in Bridgeville, DE will be the speaker at the final installment of “Savory Sussex”. This is a Free event. Call to reserve a seat since there is limited space. Tel. 302-645-1148.
Charlie Smith will talk about his farm’s 105 year history, its sustainable approach to agriculture and the public’s opportunity to visit and tour the farm. Samples of cream of asparagus soup made by Charlie’s sister, Susan, will be shared along with the family recipe.
I had the opportunity to visit and tour this magnificent farm. You can check my post written on September 29, 2011. Just click on the month of September and scroll down to the date.
Have a great week-end in Lewes!! Talk to you later…
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