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!!
September 2nd, 2012
Many years ago, I lived in Bethany Beach. At the end of the Labor Day Week-End, we would watch, literally, how everyone would pack up and leave. The Delaware Beaches would close down for the season. During those times, Bethany did not have a pharmacy. It only had one grocery store. That was hard since I like to go to the grocery store every day. I never know what I want to eat. Bethany was also a “dry town”. Imagine that. When my parents would come to visit, they could not believe it.
It does not look that quiet now, and as the Delaware Beaches roll into their Second Season…check What’s Going On.
Until 9/16 – Bethany Beach Yoga at Sunrise from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m. Every day, except Thursday. There is a drop in fee of $10. Check Bethany Beach Yoga at http://www.bethanybeachyoga.org. Tel. 302-448-0563. Just bring a towel or mat.
As I look back, I also remember one event that we would enjoy so much. I would run to downtown Bethany, with my friend, Sharon. Sometimes, my parents would be here visiting and they would tag along.
Monday, 9/3 – Get Ready For a Funeral!! Bethany’s way, anyway. Criers, Mourners; all dressed in black. You can join in. You are expected to. Started by Moss Wagner all those years ago, it was a way to “bury” the summer in a unique way. It used to be a handful of residents and their families. Now, it is an Event!!
The Summer of 2012 will be gone but not forgotten. The Jazz Funeral will begin at 5:30 p.m., at the north end of the Bethany Beach Boardwalk. There will be 3 Jazz Bands; the Dixie Cats, the Downtown Band, and the Jazz Funeral Irregulars. The mourners will transport the casket with the Summer of 2012 inside. In a Louisiana type jazz celebration, it will be taken to its final resting place; The Bandstand.
After the Funeral, probably after 6:00 p.m. there will be a Celebratory Swim by the Bethany Beach Lifeguards. This event was much different in many years past; disrobing and swimming in the buff!! That’s how it was!!
Saturday, 9/8 – The 5th Annual Joshua M. Freeman Foundation Golf Tournament, from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Fundraising Event. Bayside Resort Golf Club. A fun filled day of celebrating the art of golf and the legacy of Josh Freeman. $3,000 per foursome. Fee includes admittance to the Arts by the Sea party, held after the tournament at The Cove at Bayside Resort Golf Club. For more info., please contact Lucinda Williams, Development Director at lucinda@freemanfoundation.org. or call 302-436-6241. Please visit http://www.freemanfoundation.org.
 Best Deal in Bethany Beach Saturday, 9/8 – The 34th Annual Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival will take place from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. One day only!! Tel. 302-539-2100. Join the Bethany-Fenwick area Chamber of Commerce for the premier fine arts festival in the Quiet Resorts. It will feature more than 100 skilled artisans showcasing their artistry against the backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean. It will take place on the Boardwalk and surrounding streets. This juried show exemplifies national artists in mediums from metalworks to watercolors. It attracts thousands of visitors so get there early. The Bandstand will host a Silent Auction. All of the proceeds will benefit the art programs at 4 local elementary schools.
Saturday, 9/8 – The Arts by the Sea Party is an annual fundraising event party for the Joshua Freeman Foundation. It is held at The Cove, at Bayside Resort Golf Club. Music and entertainment, a live auction, a Vegas style buffet, and open bar from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. Something new this year is the addition of Casino Games!! Roll the dice for a great cause. $150 per person. For more info., please contact Lucinda Williams, Development Director at lucinda@freemanfoundation.org. or call 302-436-6241. You can buy tickets online by visiting http://www.freemanstage.org/event/264/arts-sea-party/detail.htm.
Saturday, 9/8 – Ryan Scott Kappes Wine Tasting & Silent Auction at DiFebo’s Bistro on the Green, (DiFebo’s at Bear Trap Dunes), 7 Clubhouse Rd., Ocean View, DE, 19970. 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Tel. 302-228-8793. Wine tasting and silent auction, featuring a huge selection of wines. Fantastic food and entertainment. All proceeds will benefit the Ryan Scott Kappes Foundation. This foundation provides financial assistance to families of critically ill children during extended hospitalizations. If you would like to know about this foundation, please visit http://www.rskfoundation.org.
Saturday, 9/15 – Arts & Jazz Festival from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. at The Freeman Stage at Bayside, located 4 miles west of Fenwick Island, at the intersection of Rt. 54 and Rt. 20. Stroll the green and enjoy previewing the artwork of Delmarva’s finest artists, whom are sponsored by Delaware by Hand. Pull up a chair and listen to the most talented jazz artists to ever play at the beaches. Joe Baione, Grace Kelly and Ron Carter.
Saturday, 9/15 – Fenwick Flicks – Free Beach Movie “The Zookeeper”, at 8:30 p.m. at Bayard St. and the Beach. Bring your blankets or beach chairs, friends and family. Seating is first come, first served. Pick up your movie tickets at the Chamber’s office, town hall and other locations throughout the town prior to the movie to take advantage of Fenwick Flick discounts on movie days. Inclement weather? That happens, sometimes. The movie will be shown the following day. Free parking at Fenwick Island Town Hall, St.l Matthew’s by the Sea, Southern Exposure and overflow lot located at Dagsboro St. & Coastal Highway (bayside). More info? Call302-539-2100.
Not so quiet, afterall, right? Have a great one!!
July 31st, 2012
“Bethany was named by H.LO. Atkinson, who won a nationwide contest. He was given a lot on the beach as his prize. Bethany still reflects the character of the early settlers who were looking for “a haven of rest for quiet people”.” It is known as The Quiet Resort.
Having lived in Bethany Beach for many years, I cannot help to feel disappointment as I learned the Travel Channel will not be featuring Bethany Beach in the upcoming filming of the best boardwalks in America. Not sure if that is the title of the program, though. The Travel Channel will be filming in Rehoboth Beach this coming week-end as part of that program. They will be concentrating mainly on the Boardwalk, Bandstand and what goes around it.
How I know about this, is because I was contacted by the film company for some information. I am sure they have contacted others in the area, as well. They will also be filming in Ocean City, Maryland, during the Marlin Tournament in a couple of weeks. So I asked them about Bethany Beach. Guess what? No idea it was even there or how far from each other our beaches really are, including O.C.
Believe me, I am thrilled that Rehoboth and Ocean City will be nationally featured. But, little Bethany has been left behind.
I told them everything I could about why they should film if Bethany, even if only a few minutes. You know, how tiny Bethany is. That’s what people love. I told them that Bethany’s summer life revolves around the Boardwalk and Bandstand. A piece of small town America. Kids playing on the beach, music playing at the Bandstand. I even told them about the Totem Pole; how I had seen Peter Wolf Toth carve it in the 1970’s. Chief Little Owl, which is a landmark in Bethany Beach was his #22. His gift to give honor to Native Americans; Trail of The Whispering Giants.
The Bethany Beach Boardwalk, along with the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk received awards at the same time. Number 6 of 10 Great American Boardwalks.
When I look at these pictures, I can’t help thinking….they don’t know what they are missing!!
 Best way to travel in Bethany Beach..The Trolley!! Have a great day!! Talk to you later…
July 22nd, 2012
This is so interesting…Did you know that prior to the 1950s, no railroad came to Bethany Beach? You would have to travel by train to Baltimore, Maryland, spend the night there, then, travel by boat across the Chesapeake Bay to the Delmarva Peninsula and by train across the peninsula to Rehoboth Beach. Still, you had to board a steamer, prior to 1910, called Atlantic, across Rehoboth Bay and Indian River Bay to Ocean View, then, on horse drawn carriage to Bethany Beach.
On July 1910, the Loop Canal was completed in Bethany Beach, therefore, you could take the motorboat Allie May. In 1912 the Helen Marie II replaced Allie May, to dock at the town itself. Exhausting to say the least!!
Bethany Beach is still considered a Quiet Resort. The town gets so packed in the summer and then, a well deserved rest through the winter. The Second Season brings a lot of visitors; it is one of the best times of the year.
The best way to travel through Bethany Beach is by taking the Trolley. It is the best deal in town. Can you believe that it is still $.25 each way? The driver does not make change so make sure you have quarters. It is in service through mid September from 9:30 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. Last pick up at Atlantic & Garfield is at 9:45 p.m.
You can flag down the Trolley along the routes for pick up and discharge except on Rt. 26 & Rt. 1. For more info., please visit http://www.townofbethanybeach.com, then click on Services and scroll down to Trolley.
Life in our small coastal towns revolves, in the summer, around the Boardwalk and the Bandstand. The Bethany Beach Boardwalk, along with the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk were named in the top Boardwalks of the United States.
Performances at The Bandstand: Shows begin at 7:30 p.m. unless noted. Hot line is 302-539-5484
Sunday, 7/22 – Dialtones – Rock n’ Roll from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. Check http://www.thefabulousdialtones.com
Monday, 7/23 – Movie at 8:30 p.m., Zookeeper. It is rated PG.
Friday, 7/27 – U.S. Navy Cruisers – This is the premier U.S. Navy’s contemporary entertainment ensemble. The name comes from the Navy’s versatile, flexible, multi-missioned ship, The Cruiser. Genres of music range from jazz and standards, rhythm and blues, classic rock, adult contemporary, and original material.
Saturday, 7/28 – City of Fairfax Band – This band is from Northern Virginia and the Washington, D.C. area. The musicians come from varying musical backgrounds. Performers are from all walks of life; they share the love of music.
Sunday, 7/29 – Sir Rod – Rod Stewart Tribute. Tommy Edward as Sir Rod Stewart. Check http://www.tommyedward.com.
All that Boardwalk Grub, which is what we all love during the summer months, can cause havoc on your exercise routines. Don’t worry because Bethany Beach has summer exercise classes right on the beach and the Bandstand.
Bethany Beach Yoga at Sunrise from 6 to 7 a.m. until September 16th. No class on Thursdays. Instructors: Georgette Rhoads and Pat Wood. There is a drop in fee. Tel. 302-448-0563. More info? http://www.bethanybeachyoga.org.
Tai Chi on The Bandstand from 7:15 to 8:15 a.m. until Labor Day. Classes on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Instructor: Jim Mace. There is a drop in fee. Tel. 302-363-4509. E-mail mace12@juno.com.
Power Yoga on the Beach from 7 to 8 a.m. on Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday. Location? Garfield Beach (by the Bandstand) Drop in fee. Instructor: Natalie Griffin. Tel. 860-617-1933.
Wednesday, 7/25 and Thursday, 7/26, is the 21st Annual Beach and Bay Cottage Tour. Tickets are $30 and are available online, at the Bethany-Fenwick Chamber of Commerce in Fenwick, at the South Coastal Library in Bethany Beach. Tel 302-537-5828. The Cottage tour benefits The Friends of the South Coastal Library, which was founded in 1988 to provide support for the services and resources of the Library. Please check the website for more info. and to see the Cottages that will be on the tour. http://www.beachandbaycottagetour.com
Note: Every Sunday, from 8 a.m. until Noon the Bethany Beach Farmers’ Market can be found at the PNC Parking lot, right in town. Only on Sundays and until Sept. 5th.
Have fun in Bethany!! Talk to you later….
July 5th, 2012
I can, actually, say that I have known Alice Klein for so many years now. Ever since I saw here designs for the first time, I became a fan. Yes, and you can tell that, as well, since you have seen frequent posts about this talented jeweler and designer in Bethany Beach, Delaware.
I am happy to say that TKO is one of my new advertisers on AboutMyBeaches. You can find the banner on the right hand side of this website. All you have to do is click on it and you will find yourselves on her website. Her website has samples of her work and plenty of information. But, the best way to appreciate the beauty of her desings is by visiting her shop, right in Downtown Bethany Beach.
Alice H. Klen is the President of TKO Designs. It is located at 100 Garfield Parkway, #6, Bethany Beach, DE 19930. Tel. 302-539-6992. Website? http://www.alicehklein-tko.com.
Alice is originally from Milwaukee, but has made the Bethany Beach her home since 1990. Her husband, Bryant Clark is also a jeweler. You might see him at TKO from time to time.
TKO Designs are recognizable. Alice has a unique way of presenting a beautiful stone in its best light. Her designs are modern and they stand out. They catch a person’s eye.
Her craft is an art. Alice is a professional and works with plastics and resins, precious and semi-precious stones, pearls, gold, gold filled, silver and Swaroski crystals.
Her designs are affordable; it depends what you want.
Her custom pieces are of the highest quality stones and materials…you will pay more for those.
Alice can also give a new lift to old and tired settings. Just bring them by for her to give you an estimate.
Stop in…you can also meet JoAnne, her niece, who also works at TKO.
Welcome TKO Designs!! Thanks. Have a good one!!
July 3rd, 2012
I lived in the town of Bethany Beach for so many years. The parade was so much fun. Years ago candy was thrown and kids would go crazy for it. Children in bikes, probably just decorated with ribbons here an there. It really was great and I am so glad the tradition continues.
Important Notice: No Trolley Service on the 4th of July in Bethany Beach from 9:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. The Service will resume at 3:00 p.m.
The town of Bethany Beach is honoring, this year, the formation of the Delaware Militia in the Revolutionary War. The present Delaware National Guard evolved from the Militia, and their 287th Army Band of the Delaware Army National Guard continues the proud tradition of “Liberty and Independence of the Delaware Regiment”. They will be marching at the head of this year’s parade.
The Grand Marshal is Major General Frank Vavalla, Adjunct General of the Delaware National Guard.
Noon – Parade will start immediately following Ms. Carter singing the “Star Spangled Banner” at the reviewing stand.
2:00 p.m. – The 24th Annual Horseshoe Throwing Contest will start right after the parade. It will be located at the south west corner of the Christian Church Grounds. Two categories: Professional and Amateur.
2:00 p.m. – The 3rd Annual Blueberry Pie Eating Contest will also be going at the same time as the Horseshoe Throwing Contest. Location? Adjacent to the Christian Church Building. Children and adults, ages 5-80 are invited to participate.
7:15 p.m. – Award Ceremony at the Band Stand.
7:30 p.m. – The Milford Community Band will present a concert at the Band Stand.
Dusk – Fireworks!! Plan accordingly; traffic will be heavy; parking will be a challenge.
Note: The T-Shirt depicting the parade theme will be available for sale July 4th, in the morning, at the Christian Church Grounds.
Have a Great 4th of July!!
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