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2008 Rehoboth Beach Community Events Calendar
 
This calendar is a free community service. All events, exhibits, etc. should be submitted to info@rehoboth.com for posting. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy of the below events. However, because plans can change, we recommend contacting the event sponsor prior to making travel plans.
 
 
September   October   November   December

ONGOING EVENTS

All Year Rehoboth Beach Theatre of the Arts, 20 Baltimore Avenue, Rehoboth Beach. 302-227-9310 info@rehobothbeachtheater.com. "Broadway at the Beach!" Rehoboth Beach Theatre of the Arts brings a multitude of exciting, cutting-edge live entertainment to Southern Delaware! Join us and see for yourself what all the buzz is about! 2008 productions include Broadway Fever and celebrity tribute bands include Beatlemania Now And Live Bait (Jimmy Buffet Tribute). For a complete performance schedule, tickets, and general info, please visit www.rehobothbeachtheater.com.
All Year

Story times for preschoolers at the Rehoboth Beach Library, 11am on Fridays. Preschoolers listen to stories, do crafts and have fun. For more information call 227-8044.

All Year

Family Night of Comedy with the Delaware Comedy Theatre at the Rehoboth Beach Public Library, 6pm on the second Thursday of each month. Children 5 and older are encouraged to participate and earn prizes. The event is free and open to the public! Call 227-8044 for more information or visit www.delawarecomedytheatre.com.

All Year

Rehoboth Beach Writers' Guild offers a variety of writing workshops, readings and special events. For information please call 302-226-8210 or visit www.rehobothbeachwritersguild.com.

All Year

Beebe Medical Center offers a variety of health-related programs and support groups. For more information call 302-645-3468 or visit www.beebemed.org

All Year

The Wellness Community- Delaware offers professionally led support groups, educational workshops and mind/body classes to help those affected by cancer learn vital skills that enable them to regain control of their lives, reduce isolation and restore hope. At the Wellness Community-Delaware, all programs are offered free of charge. For more information contact Kaye Webb at 302-645-9150 or kwebb@wellnessdelaware.org.

All Year

Cape Henlopen State Park in Lewes offers a variety of programs and special activities. Click here for a current schedule. For more information, call the Seaside Nature Center at 302-645-6852.

All Year Rehoboth Art League offers a variety of classes and events. Galleries open Monday through Saturday, 10am-4pm, & Sundays, 12-4pm. Adult and children’s classes are offered throughout the year. For information please call 302-227-8408 or visit www.rehobothartleague.org.
All Year Mosaic's "Second Saturdays - Destination Art." The second Saturday of every month, the 11-gallery collective "Mosaic" hosts the "Destination Art" walk throughout Rehoboth Beach. Visit all the galleries and enjoy refreshments from 6-9pm. For more information, visit www.mosaicrehoboth.com.
All Year "Third Thursday Theater" - children's film series co-sponsored by the Rehoboth Beach Film Society & the Rehoboth Beach Public Library. Children in grades K-5 are invited to screen an age appropriate film at 6pm the third Thursday of every month in the upstairs community room at the Rehoboth library. Popcorn & juice boxes will be provided. Reservations should be made at the library or film society office. For more information, contact the film society at 645-9095 or the library at 227-8044.
All Year EXHIBITS at The Rehoboth Beach Museum. Bring the whole family to see a fun and fantastic exhibit on the history of the bathing suit with period costumes from the 1890's through the 1970's - including bathing caps and bathing shoes! The exhibit is titled: "Bathing Beauties: The Evolution of Swimwear in the 20th Century." Also on exhibit are the engine from the train ride at Funland, a replica of the Cape Henlopen Lighthouse, and the original map of Rehoboth as a Methodist Camp Town. The Museum is located near the Visitors' Center on Rehoboth Avenue just west of the circle on the banks of the canal.
June-August Marine Tours Sponsored by the University of Delaware College of Marine Studies at Hugh R. Sharp Campus, 700 Pilottown Road, Lewes. From June-August tours are offered every Friday, starting at 10:30am. Suitable for ages 12 and older; reservations required. Call 302-645-4346 or visit www.ocean.udel.edu.
May-October RACES: Seven Sisters & Four Brothers of Dewey Beach Run Walk Series 2007. For dates and more info please visit www.races2run.com/sisters.
each month FILM SERIES: Screen Stories, co-sponsored by the Rehoboth Beach Film Society and the Lewes Public Library. This monthly series will feature films adapted from both contemporary and classic books. The event is free and open to the public. For the titles and details of the featured film and book for this event, please check the Rehoboth Beach Film Society website at www.rehobothfilm.com, call the RBFS directly at 645-9095, or call the Lewes Public Library at 645-2733.
second Wednesday

FILM SERIES: Around the World, co-sponsored by the Rehoboth Beach Film Society and the Lewes Public Library. The film series features critically acclaimed, award-winning, international independent films from the Film Movement catalog. Each screening is free. Around the World takes place on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, at 7pm, in the Upstairs Screening Room at the Movies at Midway. For more information, contact the Rehoboth Beach Film Society, 302-645-9095, or the Lewes Public Library, 302-645-2733, or visit www.rehobothfilm.com.

second Thursday FILM SERIES: Cinema Classics, co-sponsored by the Rehoboth Beach Film Society and the Rehoboth Beach Public Library, an adult film series featuring a classic film each month. Films are shown in the upstairs meeting room of the Rehoboth Beach Public Library, starting at 3pm. Admission: Suggested $1 donation. For more information, contact Rehoboth Beach Film Society, 645-9095, or the Rehoboth Beach Public Library, 227-8044, or visit www.rehobothfilm.com.
every Wednesday FOR KIDS age 9-13: "Fun With Filmmaking" presented by the Rehoboth Beach Film Society, 2-4pm at the Rehoboth Beach Public Library. Designed to help children learn about the many aspects of filmmaking. For more information, call RBFS at 302-645-9095 ext. 2. To register a child for the session, sign up at the Rehoboth Beach Public Library at 226 Rehoboth Ave., or call the Library at 302-227-8044.
every Saturday, October-March 1 Free wine tastings at S and S Liquors, 128 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach. Must be 21 years or older to attend.  Info: 302-227-0263, 888-316-WINE(9463), www.superfinewine.com.
every Tuesday, June-October Rehoboth Beach Farmers Market, 12-4pm in Grove Park,  www.rbfarmersmarket.com.
every Thursday CLASSIC STEAKHOUSE EXPERIENCE presented by Nage restaurant and Hickman's Meat Market. Nage will offer a special menu every Thursday that includes a number of different prime steaks such as a cut to order filet mignon, a 22-ounce porterhouse, and a dry-aged prime NY strip accompanied with classic sauces and sides. Also offered will be a number of traditional appetizers including shrimp cocktail, garlic'ed escargot, baked oysters, and classic caesar salad.  All of the prime steaks for the evening will be provided by Hickman's Meat Market. Butcher and owner Bill Hickman will be working the dining room throughout the evening to discuss the different cuts offered, help you select a steak, and cut one to your specifications. The atmosphere will match the level of comfort and professionalism of Nage, but with the classic steakhouse touches. Nage will also feature vintage music with songs from the Rat Pack era, Ella Fitzgerald, and Louis Armstrong. Nage Restaurant and Hickman's Meat Market are located in the Shore Plaza at 19730 Coastal Highway in Rehoboth Beach. There is ample free parking. Reservations for Nage's Steakhouse Thursdays can be made at 302-226-2037. www.nage.bz.
Seasonal Live Entertainment & Family Movies at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand. Details and program schedule at www.rehobothbandstand.com.
Seasonal Movies & Bonfires On The Beach through Labor Day, at Dewey Beach Life Saving Station, Dagsworthy Street, Dewey Beach. Movie Nights: Mondays, 9pm. Bonfires: Wednesdays, 7-11pm. For more information call the Rehoboth-Dewey Call Chamber of Commerce, 302-227-2233.
July 18-Sept 7

EXHIBIT: Members' Fine Art and Solo exhibits at the Rehoboth Art League. More info at www.rehobothartleague.org.
Featured Exhibits:

  • BEACH PATROL: CELEBRATION OF YOUTH, BEAUTY AND STRENGTH: Photographs by Jim Mott in the Homestead Gallery.

  • 70th ANNUAL MEMBERS’ FINE ART EXHIBIT in the Corkran and Tubbs Galleries.

  • RECENT WATERCOLORS & PASTELS by Mike McFarland in the Ventures Gallery.

Aug 2-Sept 10 EXHIBIT: "Night of the Stud," a cufflink collection, at Heidi Lowe Gallery. This is the first show at Heidi Lowe Gallery aimed at men. Twenty-five artists have created 50 pairs of cufflinks for the show, ranging from traditional silver and gold to cutting edge materials and styles. The back-to-back openings are meant to raise attention -- and more importantly money -- for charity. Ten percent of proceeds will benefit Wellness AIDS. The show will run through September 10. Heidi Lowe Gallery. Innovative Jewelry Studio. 328 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach, 302-227-9203, heidilowegallery@gmail.com, www.heidilowegallery.com. Exhibit opening celebrations will be held Saturday, August 2 & 9, 6-9pm.
Aug 16-Sept 10 EXHIBIT: "Organic Style," the Jamie Bennett-curated jewelry show at Heidi Lowe Gallery , 6-9pm. Jamie Bennett is at the forefront of his field and is having a retrospective this year in museums around the country. An enamelist and painter from Stone Ridge, New York, his work is informed by the history of nature. “Organic Style” examines natural versus contrived inspirations for jewelry. The jewelry show will run through September 10. Heidi Lowe Gallery. Innovative Jewelry Studio. 328 Rehoboth Ave., Rehoboth Beach, 302-227-9203, heidilowegallery@gmail.com, www.heidilowegallery.com. Exhibit opening celebration will be held Saturday, August 16, 6-9pm.
May 23-Sept 14 Parking Meters & Permits in effect, Rehoboth Beach. Click here for more info.

September 2008

Friday & Saturday, Sept 5-6 LIVE ENTERTAINMENT: "Abba Mania" and "Stayin' Alive Bee Gees" celebrity tribute bands, at Rehoboth Beach Theatre of the Arts. For tickets & more info visit www.RehobothBeachTheater.com.
Sept 5-11 FILM: "Vicky Cristina Barcelona" at the Art House Theater, #14 in the Movies at Midway cineplex. Presented by the Rehoboth Beach Film Society.

FILM INFO: Just as New York City was the backdrop in Woody Allen’s Manhattan, the stunning city of Barcelona is the setting for the romantic adventures of Vicky and Cristina. These two young Americans spend a summer in Spain and meet a flamboyant artist (Javier Bardem) and his beautiful but insane ex-wife (Penelope Cruz). Vicky (Rebecca Hall) is straight-laced and about to be married. Cristina (Scarlett Johansson) is a sexually adventurous free spirit. When they all become amorously entangled, the results can only be described as chaotic. [2008, runtime: 96 minutes, Rated: PG-13 for some mature thematic elements] Vicky Cristina Barcelona will screen four times a day in Theater #14 from September 5 – 11, 2008. Check www.rehobothfilm.com for screening times.

Saturday, Sept 6 32nd Gary P. Lister Bottle & Cork Ten Miler 5k run walk. Part 10 Seven Sisters Four Brothers Running Walking Series 2008. Details at www.races2run.com/sisters.
Saturday & Sunday, Sept 6-7 Annual Nanticoke Indian Powwow, Millsboro. For more info call (302) 945-3400 or visit www.nanticokeindians.org/powwow.cfm.
Thursday, Sept 11 Family Comedy Jam presented by Delaware Comedy Theatre. Interactive All Age Show for the Whole Family! Rehoboth Beach Library, 6-7:15pm, upstairs room, 226 Rehoboth Ave. Free of charge. No RSVP necessary. Call 227-8044 for more information or visit www.delawarecomedytheatre.com.
Thursday & Friday, Sept 11-12 LIVE ENTERTAINMENT: Leslie Jordan at Rehoboth Beach Theatre of the Arts, 8pm. For tickets & more info visit www.RehobothBeachTheater.com.
Thursday-Sunday, Sept 11-14 Polkamotion by the Ocean at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center. Four-day polka festival featuring the nation's top polka bands. Exciting polka music, delicious Polish food, & refreshing libations. For more info call 410-729-9697 or visit www.rbpolka.com.
Sept 12-Oct 2 FILM: "Burn After Reading" at the Art House Theater, #14 in the Movies at Midway cineplex. Presented by the Rehoboth Beach Film Society.

FILM INFO: Osbourne Cox (John Malkovich) is an ex-CIA agent who lost his job due to hitting the bottle too hard. His wife Katie (Tilda Swinton) is soon to divorce him, and she one day decides to steal her husband’s memoirs. She accidentally leaves the memoirs at the gym where they are soon discovered by the gym employees (Brad Pitt and Frances McDormand) who begin scheming how to profit from their findings. Harry Pfarrer (George Clooney) is the man Katie Cox has been sleeping with on the side and ends up getting entangled within the chaos which ensues after one initial phone call. “I thought you might be worried about the security of your &#?!.” [2008, Runtime: 96 minutes, Rated R] Burn After Reading will screen four times a day in Theater #14 from September 12 – October 2. Check www.rehobothfilm.com for screening times.
Sept 12-Oct 26

EXHIBIT: Members' Fine Art and Solo exhibits at the Rehoboth Art League. Opening Reception for all: Friday, September 12, 5-7pm. More info at www.rehobothartleague.org.
Featured Exhibits:

  • GEOMETRIES OF CONVICTION: Recent work by Orna Feinstein, Richard Hellman, and Peggy Sampogna in the Homestead Gallery.

  • TOGETHER AND APART: Art Quilts by New Image Art Quilt Group in the Corkran and Tubbs Galleries.

  • SIGNIFICANT DETAILS:  Mixed Media Photographs by F. Anne Benintende in the Ventures Gallery.

Saturday, Sept 13 ALS Walk, Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk. Registration begins at 8:00 am at the Bandstand. Walk begins at 9:00 am. Contact for event: Mary Ann Wolter 302-684-4151, gwolter@comcast.net.
Saturday, Sept 13 Clear Space NYC Bus Trip—Orchestra seats to see Patti LuPone in GYPSY! Join Clear Space Productions for a bus trip to New York City to see GYPSY on Broadway at the St. James Theatre (between Broadway & 8th Avenue) starring Broadway legend Patti LuPone. The luxury coach departs Rehoboth at 7am from K-Mart parking lot in Rehoboth Beach, arriving at 11am in New York City in time for sight-seeing and lunch prior to the 2pm show. Time for enjoying the city and dinner will follow the show. Bus departs from the St. James Theatre in NYC at 7pm to return to Rehoboth Beach by approximately 11pm. Tickets: $170.00 per person. Includes orchestra section tickets to the matinee at the St. James Theatre, transportation, breakfast, driver tip and tolls. Only 43 seats are available—order today! For Info/Tickets: CALL 302.644.3810 or reserve online at: www.ClearSpaceProductions.org.
Saturday, Sept 13 Dewey Beach Sprint Triathlon. For more information visit www.deweybeachtriathlon.com.
Saturday, Sept 13 3rd Annual Chocolate Tasting by Friends of Cape Henopen State Park at the Biden Center in CHSP, 1-4pm, $4 for 5 tastings. For more information call 302-945-8584 or 302-644-4923 or visit www.friendsofcapehenlopen.org.
Saturday, Sept 13 Delaware Pride Festival at Gordons Pond, 12-6pm.
through Sunday, Sept 14 Parking Meters & Permits in effect, Rehoboth Beach. Click here for more info.
Monday, Sept 15 LDAF Beach Classic Golf Tournament at BayWood Greens in Long Neck, DE. Field of 128 Golfers, Scramble Format. Details, registration & sponsorship opportunities at www.ldaf.com.
Friday, Sept 19 CHEER Beach Day, Rehoboth Beach. Events include the Power Walk, Healthy Living Expo, held in the Convention Hall, and entertainment at the Rehoboth Beach Gazebo. Beach Day is held annually as a fundraiser for CHEER, Inc., a nonprofit agency offering programs for the care of Sussex County's population age 50 and above. Contact Ken Moore or Joyce Westen at 302-856-5187 for more information or to register for the Power Walk, sign up early in order to have time to obtain additional sponsors and to receive a CHEER tee shirt.
Friday, September 19 COMEDY SHOW: "DCT UNBAGGED: Uncensored, Unscripted Improv Comedy for Adults!" presented by Delaware Comedy Theatre at Wahoo's. Scheduled dates are now September 19th, October 10th & November 21st; seating for all shows begins at 6:45 PM with the show running from 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM. $5.00 at the door; RSVP to WAHOO'S at 3002-227-6700, 19598 Coastal Highway, Rehoboth Beach. Show is for adult audiences only. More information about DCT at www.delawarecomedytheatre.com.
Friday-Saturday, Sept 19-20 Elvis Festival, Ruddertowne, Dewey Beach. Featuring two days of Elvis Impersonators competing for $5,000.00 in cash! Details at www.deweybeachlife.com.
Saturday, Sept 20 The 3rd Annual Wellness Community Red Balloon Hoedown at Baywoods Country Club. Come have a hootin', hollerin' good time complete with Country music, square dancing fun and a buffet supper with all the fixins'. The Wellness Community - Delaware provides support, education and hope to people with cancer and their loved ones. All programs are provided free of charge. For more information contact Marcia Esposito at 302-645-9150 or mesposito@wellnessdelaware.org.
Sunday, Sept 21 3rd Annual 2008 Dogfish Dash - 5K & 10 K family friendly race to support the Nature Conservancy in Delaware. Race start time 8am from Rehoboth Beach downtown (320 Rehoboth Ave.) and along the Junction and Breakwater Trail. For complete event details and registration visit: http://www.dogfish.com/dogfishdash Race Contact: Race Director Tim Bamforth, Seashore Striders at 302-644-8952.
Sunday, Sept 21 "Critters For a Cure" Fun Dog Show. Prizes will be awarded for categories such as agility, best doggy kiss, most creative trick, and most beauty challenged, and more. For more information visit www.crittersforacure.com.
Tuesday, Sept 23 Rehoboth Beach Block Party, Baltimore Avenue, 4-7pm. This annual event has something for everyone. Food from 30+ local restaurants, live music, fine art, kids games. For more information please visit www.ymcade.org.
Thursday-Sunday, Sept 25-28 Dewey Beach Music Conference. Applications and details at www.deweybeachfest.com/dbmc.
Saturday, Sept 27 LIVE ENTERTAINMENT: Music by Viki Dee & Friends at Rehoboth Beach Theatre of the Arts, 8pm. For tickets & more info visit www.RehobothBeachTheater.com.
Saturday, Sept 27 Memory Walk 2008, Alzheimer's Assn. Delaware Valley Chapter Fundraiser. Registration at Grove Park in Rehoboth Beach, 8:30am. For more information visit www.alz.org/desjsepa.
Saturday & Sunday, Sept 27-28 Bike to the Bay 2008. Fundraise for MS while biking from Dover or Lake Forest to Rehoboth. For more info please email guylaine.thomas@MSdelaware.org.

October 2008

Friday, Oct 3 COMEDY SHOW: "BOO TO YOU, TOO: AN EERILY EARLY HALLOWEEN SHOW!" presented by Delaware Comedy Theatre at Baywood Greens. This completely improvised comedy show for adults explores what's really scary in our lives ­ like jobs, Internet dating, politics and in-laws- through all new, unscripted improvisational scenes. The show will be presented as part of an elegant dinner/show package at the Baywood Greens Clubhouse, Route 24, in Long Neck. Dinner will be served from 6:00 ­ 7:30PM. The show will be presented from 7:30 ­ 9:00PM. The cost for dinner, dessert, drink voucher, included gratuity and show is $45.00 per person. The show is adult-themed & not appropriate for children. Reservations are required; seating is limited & previous shows have sold out. Call Baywood Greens at 302-947-9225 as soon as possible, as seating is limited. More info at www.delawarecomedytheatre.com.
Friday-Sunday, Oct 3-5 32nd Annual Fall Sidewalk Sale-Rehoboth/Dewey Area. For more information call the Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce at 800-441-1329 x 12.
Sunday, Oct 5 2008 Coast Day, 11am-5pm, University of Delaware Hugh R. Sharp Campus, 700 Pilottown Road, Lewes. Presented by the University of Delaware College of Marine and Earth Studies and the Delaware Sea Grant College Program. Coast Day introduces thousands of people each year to the wonders of the sea, the importance of Delaware's marine and coastal resources, and steps being taken to ensure that those resources remain available for future generations to enjoy. Folks will learn about cutting-edge coastal and marine research, explore the aquatic world, sample delicious coastal fare and more, and have a great time. Folks will have the opportunity to tour research ships, meet scientists in their labs and learn of current research projects, and try lots of cool hands-on activities including a marine life touch tank. For detailed event information: call 302-831-8083 or visit http://www.ocean.udel.edu/coastday.
Sunday, Oct 5 Celebrity Chefs Beach Brunch, 11am-2pm, at the Baycenter for the Performing Arts, Dewey Beach. Enjoy Brunch, Wine, Cocktails and sample dishes from the area's finest restaurants, plus a silent auction and entertainment. Order tickets online at www.mealsonwheelsde.org. All proceeds benefit Meals on Wheels of Delaware. Sponsor Organization: Meals on Wheels Delaware--Presented by WSFS Bank. For more information and sponsorship opportunities, please call 302-65-MEALS.
Sunday, Oct 5 2008 AIDS Walk Delaware. Registration, team building and fund raising are underway for the 22nd Annual AIDS Walk Delaware. The Sussex County AIDS Walk will take place at Grove Park, in Rehoboth Beach. Check-in will be at 1 pm and step-off is at 2 pm. For more information, and to register for the walk, visit www.aidswalkdelaware.org or call 302-652-6776.
Thursday, Oct 9 Family Comedy Jam presented by Delaware Comedy Theatre. Interactive All Age Show for the Whole Family! Rehoboth Beach Library, 6-7:30pm, upstairs room, 226 Rehoboth Ave. Free of charge. No RSVP necessary. Call 227-8044 for more information or visit www.delawarecomedytheatre.com.
Friday, Oct 10 COMEDY SHOW: "DCT UNBAGGED: Uncensored, Unscripted Improv Comedy for Adults!" presented by Delaware Comedy Theatre at Wahoo's. Scheduled dates are now September 19th, October 10th & November 21st; seating for all shows begins at 6:45 PM with the show running from 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM. $5.00 at the door; RSVP to WAHOO'S at 3002-227-6700, 19598 Coastal Highway, Rehoboth Beach. Show is for adult audiences only. More information about DCT at www.delawarecomedytheatre.com.
Friday-Saturday, Oct 10-12 North American Sea Glass Festival. Collectors, artisans and glass experts gather to share finds and tips for finding and identifying sea glass. Virden Conference Center, U. of Del., Lewes. For more information visit http://www.seaglassassociation.org.
Friday-Sunday, Oct 10-12 Buddy Fest 2008. Weekend event to raise funds and awareness for people with Down syndrome. For more information visit www.boardwalkbuddywalk.com.
Friday-Monday, Oct 10-13 Greyhounds Reach the Beach, www.adopt-a-greyhound.org
Saturday, Oct 11 The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Light the Night Walk, Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk. For more information please call 302-661-7300; 800-220-1617 or visit www.tlls.org/de.
Wednesday-Sunday, Oct 15-19 19th Annual Rehoboth Beach Autumn Jazz Festival. For details please call 1-800-29-MUSIC or visit www.rehobothjazz.com.
Friday, Oct 17 EXHIBIT OPENING: "The Jazz/Blues Music Series" by Dane Tilghman for Jazz Festival! Dane Tilghman returns with his Jazz/Blues Music series and more of his ever popular Americana series. Opening reception is from 5-8pm to meet the artist. The show will run through October 31. Philip Morton Gallery, 47 Baltimore Avenue, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971. Preview some work online at www.philipmortongallery.com. For more information and to be added to the opening invitation list, please contact Eric Davison, Director, at 302-727-0905 or eric@philipmortongallery.com.
Friday, Oct 17 Jazz Festival featuring Latin Soul group CINTRON! Rehoboth Beach Theatre of the Arts presents the dynamic Cintron! Cintron blends Caribbean Rhythms with dance friendly Latin Jazz, crossover Latin Pop, bilingual salsa, and old-school R&B into a vibrant live performance you won’t soon forget! Showtime: 8pm. Tickets $35. Dinner and A Show Packages available. www.rehobothbeachtheatre.com.
Friday-Saturday, Oct 17-18 Dewey Beach Americana Music Fest. 40 Roots Rock, Country, Alt-Country, Folk & Bluegrass Bands, No cover! Details at www.deweybeachfest.com/americanamusicfest.
Saturday, Oct 18 3rd Annual Dewey Beach Team Marathon Relay. 4 person or two person relay event starts and finishes at Ruddertowne. For more info call 302-654-6400 or visit www.races2run.com/sisters.
Saturday, Oct 18 3rd Annual Wine, Beer, and Cheese Tasting sponsored by Friends of Cape Henlopen State Park, 4-6pm at Officer's Club in CHSP. $18 in advance or $24 at door. Tickets are available at the Park Office, Biden Center, Lewes Gourmet, Lewes C of C, & Lewes Printing. For more info visit www.friendsofcapehenlopen.org.
Friday, Oct 24 Lower Delaware Autism Foundation's Blue Jean Ball, details TBA. Purchase raffle tickets for your chance to win a Toyota Camry LE! For more information, raffle tickets, or sponsorship opportunities, please call the LDAF offices at 302-644-3410 or visit www.ldaf.com.
Friday-Sunday, Oct 24-26 19th Annual Sea Witch Halloween & Fiddlers Festival. For more information visit www.beach-fun.com or call 800-441-1329 x 12.
through Oct 26

EXHIBIT: Members' Fine Art and Solo exhibits at the Rehoboth Art League. Opening Reception for all: Friday, September 12, 5-7pm. More info at www.rehobothartleague.org.
Featured Exhibits:

  • GEOMETRIES OF CONVICTION: Recent work by Orna Feinstein, Richard Hellman, and Peggy Sampogna in the Homestead Gallery.

  • TOGETHER AND APART: Art Quilts by New Image Art Quilt Group in the Corkran and Tubbs Galleries.

  • SIGNIFICANT DETAILS:  Mixed Media Photographs by F. Anne Benintende in the Ventures Gallery.

Friday-Sunday, Oct 31-Nov 2 Punkin Chunkin, www.punkinchunkin.com.

November 2008

Friday-Sunday, Oct 31-Nov 2 Punkin Chunkin, www.punkinchunkin.com.
Saturday, Nov 1

Rehoboth Art League Holiday Faire, 10am-4pm. Visit more than 40 juried artists exhibiting fine arts and crafts and holiday-inspired gifts. Participate in a raffle and silent auction of art works. Donation: $2 (includes one raffle ticket). More info at www.rehobothartleague.org.

Wednesday-Sunday, Nov 5-9 11th Annual Rehoboth Beach Independent Film Festival, www.rehobothfilm.com
Friday, Nov 7 EXHIBIT OPENING: "The Works of Michael Krausz." Artist Michael Krausz brings his collection of abstract work to the Philip Morton Gallery. Opening reception is from 5-8pm to meet the artist. The show will run through November 21. Philip Morton Gallery, 47 Baltimore Avenue, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971. Preview some work online at www.philipmortongallery.com. For more information and to be added to the opening invitation list, please contact Eric Davison, Director, at 302-727-0905 or eric@philipmortongallery.com.
Saturday, Nov 8 4th Annual Most at the Coast Conference: “Does Napoleon Dynamite have Asperger Syndrome?” Presented by the Lower Delaware Autism Foundation. *NEW LOCATION in COASTAL LEWES , DE * at Irish Eyes Restaurant in Lewes in the Banquet Room. Key note speaker: Timothy P. Kowalski, M.A., C.C.C. – SLP. Details & registration at www.ldaf.com.
Nov 14-Jan 4

EXHIBIT: Fall exhibits at the Rehoboth Art League. Opening Reception for all: Friday, November 14, 5-7pm. More info at www.rehobothartleague.org.
Featured Exhibits:

  • PERMANENT COLLECTION: Selected works of art from the extensive Permanent Collection of the Rehoboth Art League, showcasing founding members, as well as contemporary acquisitions in the Homestead Gallery.

  • PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES – Member’s Fall Theme Show: A members’ show of works in all media employing a photographic connection, i.e. photo silkscreen, photo-transfer fiber, photo collage, photo-realism etc. in the Corkran and Tubbs Galleries.

  • MEMBERS’ SALES GALLERY: Works from the members of the League in the Ventures Gallery through March 29, 2009.

Friday, Nov 21 COMEDY SHOW: "DCT UNBAGGED: Uncensored, Unscripted Improv Comedy for Adults!" presented by Delaware Comedy Theatre at Wahoo's. Scheduled dates are now September 19th, October 10th & November 21st; seating for all shows begins at 6:45 PM with the show running from 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM. $5.00 at the door; RSVP to WAHOO'S at 3002-227-6700, 19598 Coastal Highway, Rehoboth Beach. Show is for adult audiences only. More information about DCT at www.delawarecomedytheatre.com.
Saturday, Nov 22 Rehoboth Beach Running Co. First Marathon. A scenic marathon starting in Rehoboth. For more info call 302-227-4848 or visit www.runningrehoboth.com.
Friday, Nov 28 Rehoboth Beach Holiday Tree Lighting and Sing-A-Long, 6:30pm at the Rehoboth Bandstand.
Nov 28-Dec 31 "Boardwalk of Lights."  Enjoy Christmas light displays along the Boardwalk, the holiday tree lighting, and Santa's House beginning November 28.

December 2008

through Dec 31 "Boardwalk of Lights."  Enjoy Christmas light displays along the Boardwalk, the holiday tree lighting, and Santa's House beginning November 28.
through Jan 4, 2009

EXHIBIT: Fall exhibits at the Rehoboth Art League. More info at www.rehobothartleague.org.
Featured Exhibits:

  • PERMANENT COLLECTION: Selected works of art from the extensive Permanent Collection of the Rehoboth Art League, showcasing founding members, as well as contemporary acquisitions in the Homestead Gallery.

  • PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES – Member’s Fall Theme Show: A members’ show of works in all media employing a photographic connection, i.e. photo silkscreen, photo-transfer fiber, photo collage, photo-realism etc. in the Corkran and Tubbs Galleries.

  • MEMBERS’ SALES GALLERY: Works from the members of the League in the Ventures Gallery through March 29, 2009.

Sunday, Dec 7 Community Unity Spaghetti Dinner at the Convention Center,  presented by Rehoboth Main Street and provided by Nicola's Pizza. It's a fantastic meal, along with entertainment by the Tim Laushey Trio plus a Singing Santa! Call 302-227-2772 for details.
Monday, Dec 8 Rehoboth Beach Hometown Christmas Parade along Rehoboth Avenue beginning at 6:30pm. A local tradition, the parade will feature more music, more costumes and more fun than ever, with volunteers from the Fire Department, Police, Public Works and community organizations. Dozens of local groups, bands and participants have already signed up. Line-up starts at 4pm. The parade begins at State Road, travels East to the Boardwalk and the turns West and goes back up to the Convention Center. Parade entrants are judged, with prizes awarded at the Christmas Party immediately following the parade at Convention Hall. Youngsters can chat with Santa and light refreshments will be served. Groups and individuals wanting entry information should call the Hometown Parade voice mail at 302-441-8615 or e-mail rmillman@cityofrehoboth.com to request an application.    
Friday, Dec 12 "A Holi-DAY in The Big Apple." Luxury bus trip from Rehoboth Beach to New York City. Bus leaves Rehoboth at 6:45am and arrives NYC 10:15am. Bus departs NYC at 7pm and arrives Rehoboth around 10:30pm. Great day to catch a show, dine out, ice skate, sight-see, visit museums/galleries and do some holiday shopping. Refreshments served on bus in the morning and the evening. If interested, please contact Eric Davison at ericdavison@comcast.net for more information.
 

This calendar is a free community service. All events, exhibits, openings, etc. should be submitted to info@rehoboth.com for posting. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy of the above events. However, because plans can change, we recommend contacting the event sponsor prior to making travel plans.

 

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