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Spotted lanternflies spotted in Lewes
The City of Lewes has identified spotted lanternflies on two parcels of public property and on private property. Parks and Marina Manager Janet Reeves said the invasive insects have been found in Great Marsh Park and another city-owned parcel. Reeves said the Department of Agriculture treated Great Marsh Park July...
Viki Dee celebrating two decades of entertaining Cape Region
It’s Fourth of July weekend in Rehoboth Beach and local entertainer Viki Dee is getting ready to perform her weekly Friday afternoon show at Freddie’s Beach Bar and Restaurant. “It’s going to be crazy,” said Dee, as she unloads her equipment from the back of her car while...
‘Devil is Fine’ author to sign books July 28
Browseabout Books will host John Vercher, author of "Devil is Fine,” for a signing event from 1 to 3 p.m., Sunday, July 28, at 133 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. The novel explores what it means to be a father, a son, a writer and a biracial American fighting to reconcile the past. Reeling from the sudden death of his teenage son, the narrator receives a letter from an attorney: He has just inherited a plot of land from his estranged grandfather. He travels to a beach town several hours south of his home with the intention of immediately selling the land. But upon inspection, what lies beneath the dirt is much more than he can process in the throes of grief.
Berlin celebrates 25th anniversary of Runaway Bride, the movie that made the town famous
The small town of Berlin, Maryland, was once known by another name. That is, of course, when filming was underway for the classic 1999 romantic-comedy film Runaway Bride, starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere. That's right — in 1998, the town of Berlin became the fictional town of Hale, Md., where the film's main female character resides. This...
Lewes shows to feature jam band music Aug. 11, 14
Ahead of Phish’s Mondegreen Festival set for Thursday to Sunday, Aug. 15 to 18, at The Woodlands in Dover, Rocking the Docks will present two kickoff events. Kids Coastal Beats will present The Music of Phish for Kids at 11 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 11, under the tent at the Lewes ferry terminal grounds. “We will have face-painting, a kids’ mocktail bar, lemonade stand and an entire concert geared toward the kids,” said Cara VanBelle, Kids Coastal Beats director. The show will feature beloved Phish songs tailored to entertain and engage the young audience.
‘Nanamorphosis’ author Elise Seyfried to sign books July 28
Author and longtime Cape Gazette blogger Elise Seyfried will be signing copies of her fifth essay collection, “Nanamorphosis: Reflections on an Ever-Evolving Life,” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sunday, July 28, at Browseabout Books, 133 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. As do her four previous books,“Nanamorphosis” contains stories...
Maryland Budget Cuts Could Hurt Local Art Scene
OCEAN CITY, Md. - Eastern Shore artists are expressing concern over recent Maryland budget cuts to arts programs, fearing significant impacts on local art communities. Nearly $150 million in funding has been slashed, affecting universities, the State Department of Health, and the Maryland State Arts Council, which awards grants to local artists.
Sunday Post 637 On the East Coast
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Writing and publishing discussion set Aug. 1
The Rehoboth Beach Writers Guild, in partnership with Lewes Public Library and Browseabout Books, will host four authors for a happy hour discussion, Getting Your Book Out Into the World, at 5 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 1, at the library, 111 Adams Ave., Lewes. While five publishers still dominate the industry...
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