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Party all around with big names coming to Ocean City, Dewey Beach stages and more
While it has been a doozy of a week weather-wise with high temperatures in the 90s, things are expected to cool down a little as the weekend approaches. For those looking for a little live music at the beach, however, concert venues are heating up with some of their biggest shows of the summer scheduled for the days ahead.
Selbyville 12-year-old Zoe Ziegler stars in A24's feature film, 'Janet Planet'
Zoe Ziegler, the 12-year-old Selbyville girl starring alongside Julianne Nicholson in A24's "Janet Planet," is an introvert. She's the opposite of chatty, and that might be part of what makes her a good actress. She uses her expressive young face to convey her thoughts, and instead of talking, she listens and observes the behaviors of everyone around her –human and animal. She's been riding horses since she was 3, and just about the only way to get her talking is to ask her about her horse, Celine.
Ingrid Andress Makes Decision On Concert Tour After National Anthem Fiasco
Ingrid Andress will no longer perform at previously scheduled tour dates after checking herself into rehab. The country singer admitted she was drunk when performing the national anthem at Monday night's MLB Home Run Derby in Texas. Andress announced Tuesday that she's checking into a rehab ...
Ruby slippers can’t solve Rehoboth’s problem
You are not in Kansas anymore, Mr. Tedder! Yet, you earn more than the governors of Kansas, California, Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey, Texas, Florida, Pennsylvania, Nevada and Delaware. I have no doubt that you served Boulder City, Nev. (population 15,000 residents) well. But, for the salary you are expecting from Rehoboth taxpayers, you are expected to be a real wizard.
‘Runaway Bride’ run, walk event planned in Berlin for 25th anniversary
Fans of the Julia Roberts-led and Berlin-filmed “Runaway Bride” will get the chance to participate in a Fun Run and Walk to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the movie’s release later this month. Fans of the Julia Roberts-led and Berlin-filmed “Runaway Bride” will get the chance to...
Butterflies and blooms classes kick off July 25
Delaware Botanic Gardens’ 37 acres are in full peak summer bloom, and Butterflies & Blooms classes kick off at 9:30 a.m., Thursday, July 25, at 30220 Piney Neck Road, Dagsboro. Ray Sander, DBG president said, “This Butterflies & Blooms class is a family-friendly class that is both fun and educational. All are welcome.” The classes also will be offered Thursdays, Aug. 8 and Aug. 15.
Speak Up: Beaches seeing early arrival of jellyfish
The Rehoboth Beach Patrol has confirmed that the three species of jellyfish and one close cousin common along Delaware's coast have arrived earlier than usual this year. But the lifeguards and the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control also note that the number of injuries has remained flat.
Fitz and the Tantrums @ Freeman Arts Pavilion, Selbyville, DE
I’ve been down in Delaware for 2 full years now and haven’t been to Freeman Arts Pavilion in Selbyville…until now. Fitz and the Tantrums came to town and I decided to finally see them again. The last time I saw them was twice in 2011, Central Park Summerstage and at Terminal 5, both in NYC.
Children’s Beach House campers get on the water
Weeklong summer camps at Children’s Beach House in Lewes are part of the organization’s Youth Development Program, which serves underresourced children with special needs and their families across Delaware. Children ages 7 to 18 take part in activities designed to strengthen communication and leadership skills while they build friendships and confidence, said Camp Coordinator Paul Seyfert.
Talk of Delmarva Fishing Report 07/16/24
Monday was brutally hot at the beach. Lewes Harbour Marina said several charter boats went shark fishing on Monday catching a releasing the big critters in the nearshore waters. The Katydid had some flounder and sea bass from ocean structure. A few private boats worked bay structure with sand flea baits and caught tog and sheepshead.
Local author Maribeth Fischer publishes third novel
A somewhat flippant remark by a well-known writer gave local author Maribeth Fischer the validation she needed to complete a book six years in the making. Fischer, the founder and executive director of the Rehoboth Beach Writers Guild, said she felt stuck in a writing rut when she joined the prominent and unnamed author for a weeklong workshop.
Old World, New Perspective exhibit reception set Aug. 3
Peninsula Gallery’s Old World, New Perspective exhibition, on display from Saturday, Aug. 3 to Sunday, Aug. 25, will present classical realism paintings by present-day artists. Oil painters Cecelia Cox, Austin Dwyer, Barbara Efchak, Barbara Nuss and Marco Vera will showcase work inspired by real-life observation, historical events and unpolluted...
Rehoboth Beach Planning Commission Approves Belhaven Hotel with Conditions
The Rehoboth Beach planning commission has approved the site review plan for the proposed Belhaven Hotel – planned for 2 Rehoboth Avenue on the boardwalk. On Friday, the City Planning Commissioners added 10 amendments to the plan – which included drop off zones and adding a second loading/unloading berth, the screening of refuse storage, and the height of railings, rooftop planters, solar panels and a rooftop antenna, which all exceed the 42-foot height allowed in the City Code.
Illustrator to sign books and teach painting class July 20
Artist and illustrator Monica Dorazewski will discuss and sign her new book and teach a painting class from 4 to 5 p.m., Saturday, July 20, at Browseabout Books in Rehoboth Beach. Dorazewsi will talk about illustrating “East Coasting: The Ultimate Roadtripper's Guide to New England,” and she will lead attendees...
Rehoboth author pens children’s picture book
Rehoboth author and former teacher Aimee Isaac has penned a children’s picture book that encourages environmental stewardship at a young age. Published in 2023 through Philomel, a division of Penguin Young Readers, Isaac’s “The Place We Call Home” teaches children about the interconnectedness of the earth with the people who live on it, she said.
Cinema Art Theater announces upcoming film options
The Rehoboth Beach Film Society’s Cinema Art Theater, starting Friday, July 19, will present “Songs of Earth,” “The Nature of Love” and “Daddio,” along with the Fright Night Fridays feature “Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?” and The Metropolitan Opera: Live in HD Summer Encore Series.
Nothing better than watermelon after a race
In light of Fredman's coverage of the Dave Reynolds Biathlon, I would like to congratulate Seashore Striders for providing watermelon to the contestants. I guarded with Dave several decades ago. Super guy and a great lifeguard. Nolo Secundus, for sure. Over the decades, I've enjoyed the second-greatest high life has...
Artist reception with Jonathan Spivak set July 19 at Gallery 50
Retrospective – Abstracts and Color, an exhibit of works by Jonathan Spivak, will open with a reception from 5:30 to 8 p.m., Friday, July 19, at Gallery 50, 50A Wilmington Ave., Rehoboth Beach. The show will be on display through Wednesday, Aug. 7. An abstract artist who uses liquid...
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