June 29th, 2014
Bethany Beach, Delaware, the Quiet Resort as it is also known, is full of activities and entertainment for the whole family. This coastal resort has a Bandstand and a Boardwalk. They are the life of Bethany Beach. During the day, swimming and other ocean related activites….Summer 2014 is definitely here!
But, in the evenings the ourtdoor performances at the Bandstand are not to be missed. You will get the small town atmosphere of Bethany Beach.
The performances are free. You can bring your own chairs, as well, but there are plenty of benches.
All performances begin at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
Besides musical entertainment, movies are also shown on the beach every Monday night at dusk, off Garfield Parkway and bonfires are held every Thursday at dusk, off Campbell Place. Exercise schedules are also posted on http://www.townofbethanybeach.com. Just click on the tab that says “Movies on the Beach” for movie titles and ratings. The exercises are posted under “Summer Exercise Classes”.
You may also click on their Bandstand Program on the website to find out the entertainment bios.
Please note that all these outdoor activities and performances are weather dependent.
It is Sunday, June 29th and tonight’s performers will be Electric Velvet…genre of Rock and Pop.
Tuesday, July 1st – “Dancing through the Decades” with DJ Batman. Dance the night away on the Bethany Beach Boardwalk with music from the ’50s, ’60s, and ’70s from 7 p.m. until 9:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 2nd – Uncle Pete with kids on the Bandstand from 7:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 3rd – National Guard Army show Band from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. followed by a bonfire at dusk on the beach at Campbell Place.
Friday, July 4th – Happy 4th!! Parade at Noon with bands, horseshoe-throwing contest at 2 p.m., awards ceremony at 7:15 p.m…..FIREWORKS AT DUSK!
Saturday, July 5th – The Stims…genre of Rock/Pop
Sunday, July 6th – Sarah Williams, Singer and Songwriter.
Remember that you are at the beach….Relax and Kick Back!!
April 26th, 2011
I wonder what those founding members of Bethany would think of the town now? I think they would be so proud. The town was founded by members of the Christian Church from Washington, D.C. and Pennsylvania.
Bethany has stayed true to what these settlers had in mind so long ago. A town that still reflects their character; they were looking for “a haven of rest for quiet people”.
It is still that way. A quiet, family town by the beach. Still some of the old beach houses remain in town. Small streets, quaint shops.
I lived in Bethany for years. My children grew up there. The town and the beach were their playground. It was great.
Over the years, major groceries stores have come to town, more traffic and more development. The town is not a “dry” town anymore.
On Monday evening at 7:00 p.m. I arrived in Bethany. I wanted to see how the town looked after a hectic and busy week. Usually, at this time of the year, the beach towns settle after a holiday week-end.
So was the case on Monday. I was coming from Rehoboth Beach and turned left into Garfield Parkway, which is the Main Street in “downtown Bethany Beach”. The Totem Pole is always guarding that entrance. You cannot miss it; imposing is the word.
For the past years the beautification of Bethany has been praised. The people working on this effort should be commended. The town looks good; pretty. More so as the sun was setting.
The last street before you hit the Boardwalk, Bandstand and the beach is called Atlantic. I looked North and there was not a soul; the same when I looked to the South. Everyone did go home!!
On the Boardwalk and Bandstand there were a few people; leftovers from the week-end. From Memorial Week-End to Labor Day you will find live entertainment at the Bandstand. It is usually, Fridays through Sundays. Performances start at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise stated. For this info. you can call 302-539-5484.
On May 7th, rain or shine the event called Bethany Beach Breast Cancer Fun Run/Walk will take place. Check in is at 8:00 a.m., by the Boardwalk. The 5K Fun Run will start at 9:00 a.m. and the 3K Walk, at 9:10. For more information, please visit http://www.bethanybeachbreastcancer.com.
To kick off the Memorial Week-end, the entertainment for Saturday will be USNA Electric Brigade, which is the Navy’s Premier Pop Music Ensemble. On Sunday, US Army Volunteers, will be performing. They are the United States Army’s premier touring show band.
I continued on my sunset strolling tour through the empty streets. I finally got to the Addy Sea Bed & Breakfast. This is an elegant Victorian beach front B & B. “The 4th of 5 houses built by John Addy from Pennsylvania. Considered his masterpiece, it was one of the first homes to have indoor plumbing. In 1935 it was converted into a guest house and now it operates as a very popular B & B. Weddings, parties, etc. are scheduled way in advance. For more info. please visit www.addysea.com.
Then I got to 5th street, which is on the north part of town. That was the beach that I took my kids to. It was at the end of town and in many ways very private. The path towards the beach looked the same. Throughout Bethany, access to the beach looks like this from the side streets.
Right in town there is a recreation park; basketball courts and a tot lot.
Then I came to find a beach bunny as I was going to the beach. He just stood there. Not afraid, either. So cute.
The beach looked pretty; the dunes protecting the town.
It was a peaceful walk; pretty soon the gates will open and the visitors will start arriving. It is so good to see them come; but I do enjoy the solitude of the second season.
Talk to you later…have a good one.
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