Winter Blues?
The first column of the year always lets me know that not only will the days be getting longer, but that my columns will follow suit. There are plenty of events to keep we full-timers and our wonderful weekenders busy all winter long. Check out the extensive list of films presented by the Rehoboth Beach Film Society and see a few, or all of them. Shop in a local art gallery during their Second Saturdays event and treat your walls to something new and beautiful. Catch a show or a concert—just get your backside off the couch and do something for yourself! All locations are Rehoboth Beach, unless otherwise noted.
PERFORMING ARTS
CAMP Rehoboth (37 Baltimore Avenue; 302-227-5620) presents I Am My Own Wife, a one man show by playwright Doug Wright and starring New York actor Timothy Babcock, on Saturday, February 18 at 3 and 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 and may be purchased online at camprehoboth.com or by calling 302-227-5620.
CAMP Rehoboth Chorus (37 Baltimore Avenue; 302-227-5620) presents its winter concert, All You Need Is Love, on Saturday, February 11 at 7 p.m. at Epworth United Methodist Church, 19285 Holland Glade Road in Rehoboth. Tickets are $15 and are available online at camprehoboth.com or by calling 302-227-5620.
Clear Space Theatre Company (20 Baltimore Avenue; 302-227-2270) Sussex County’s only year-round professional troupe presents Noel Cowards’ classic British farce Blithe Spirit from February 3-19. Performing arts classes for all ages through the Clear Space Arts Institute start the first week of February. Check their website under Education for more information. Opening March 16—My Fair Lady.
Coastal Concerts (in residence at Bethel UMC Hall; Fourth and Market Streets in Lewes; 888-212-6458; coastalconcerts.org; P.O. Box 685; Lewes, DE. 19958) offers the Carpe Diem String Quartet in concert, February 25 at 8 p.m. The highly innovative ensemble presents a wide-ranging program that includes works by Mendelssohn and Piazzolla. $25 (free for ages 10-18 with a paying adult). The popular quintet Spanish Brass performs March 24 as the season closer.
Possum Point Players (441 Old Laurel Road in Georgetown; 302-856-4560) The Possums’ Dreamers United group presents a Celebration of Black History month February 10-12.
VISUAL ARTS
Galleries marked with an asterisk (*) are members of The Rehoboth Gallery Collective, MOSAIC (mosaicrehoboth.com). Join participating galleries for Second Saturdays: Destination Art Walk, February 11 from 2-5 p.m.
*AerieArt Gallery (45½ Lake Avenue; 302-227-5376/302-584-6402) On display during the winter season is a special collection of paintings from the 19th Century to the present. Open during the Mosaic February and March Second Saturday Art Walks from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and by appointment any time.
Coffee Mill (127B Rehoboth Mews; 302-227-7530) displaying Melcks Photography—original Photographs of Rehoboth Beach and scenes of surrounding areas.
*Gallery 50/G-50 Fine Art Photography (50 A-B Wilmington Avenue; 302-227-2050) hosts a reception for their show Director’s Cut Saturday, February 11. On display are the director of the gallery’s favorite works of art from many of the gallery’s represented artists. This show runs through March 9 with other revolving monthly group exhibitions until May 25. (Please note new address for G-50 Fine Art Photography.)
*Heidi Lowe Gallery (328 Rehoboth Avenue; 302-227-9203) features handmade, contemporary jewelry by studio artists from around the world.
*Juleez (1 North First Street; 302-227-3792) features the unique and vibrant works of Julie Borden including hand-painted cellos, violins, miniature pianos, giclee prints, dichroic glass sculptures of MAD Creations and art work of Amandeline Gallery. (Please note new address.)
*Kevin Fleming & Friends (239 Rehoboth Avenue) is a new gallery featuring National Geographic photographer, and local resident, Kevin Fleming’s photographs, books, and calendars, as well as art and photography from Deb Applebee, Tony Pratt, and Pam Bieler.
Midge Smith Fine Art Gallery (135 Second Street, second floor, in Lewes; 302-245-4528) Art for a Purpose assists tax-exempt organizations by turning donated art into cash for their use. Gallery hours are 2-6 p.m., Friday-Sunday.
Packard Reath Gallery (Located in The Hotel Rodney, 142 Second Street; Lewes; 302-644-7513) Specializing in fine art photography.
*Paintiques (20 Baltimore Avenue; 302-258-4203) offers Sherry Biele’s unique and artfully-painted vintage furniture and accessories as well as glass art by Connie Ballato; silver jewelry by Sue Bartley, and handbags by Linanz. Midwinter hours are Thursday-Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. or by appointment.
Peninsula Gallery (520 E. Savannah Rd in Lewes; 302-645-0551).
*Philip Morton Gallery (47 Baltimore Avenue; 302-727-0905)
Proud Bookstore (Baltimore Avenue in Village By the Sea; 302-227-6969) featuring the artwork of Geri Dibiase, Jeffrey Todd Moore, David Kraft, Lynn Finaldi, Michael Gardner, Patrick Keating, and John Gress as well as having great books, cards, and calendars.
Rehoboth Art League (12 Dodds Lane in Henlopen Acres; 302-227-8408) has a special exhibition you won’t want to miss! The Other Side of Howard Schroeder—rarely seen works drawn from the personal/private collections of his children and family. Open Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. Adult and children’s classes are offered throughout the year.
Rehoboth Beach Film Society (107 Truitt Avenue, 302-645-9095) On Screen/In Person: Touring new independent, American films, including animation, documentaries, experimental, and narrative work accompanied by the filmmaker. Money Matters: Friday, February 10 at Delaware State University in the Education and Humanities Theater in Dover. Family Talk: Saturday, March 10 in the upstairs screening room at Movies at Midway 7 p.m. Admission: $4 (RBFS members)/$5 (general public). Another Take: A gay and lesbian film series presents Beginners Saturday, February 18 at 2 p.m. and Wish Me Away February 19 at 2 p.m. Both screenings will be held in the upstairs screening room at Movies at Midway. Admission: $7. Delmarva Roots: A film series about the rich history of the Delmarva Region. Each event will be held at the Milton Fire Hall, located at 116 Front Street in Milton. Crash: A Tale of Two Species Friday, February 17 at 7 p.m. Watermen Friday, March 16 at 7 p.m. Cinema Caberet: Celebrating fine film and fine food. Julie & Julia Friday, March 9. Seating by 6 p.m. at Irish Eyes Restaurant, 213 Anglers Road in Lewes. Admission: $34. Registration required by March 6. Around the World: Series featuring critically acclaimed, international, independent films. A Screaming Man Wednesday, March 7 in the upstairs screening room at Movies at Midway 7 p.m. Admission: Free. Monthly Screenings: Oscar Shorts Thursday, February 23 at 7 p.m. at DiFebo’s in Bear Trap Dunes (Ocean View) and on Friday, February 24 at 7 p.m. in the upstairs screening room at Movies at Midway. Admission: $4 (RBFS members)/$6 (non-members).
Rehoboth Beach Museum (302-227-7310; Rehoboth Avenue at the Canal)
Surrattsart (20 Baltimore Avenue at the Celebration Mall; 302-227-3522) featuring the work of artist Sherry Surratt. Specializing in oils, acrylics, and gouache.
*Thunderbird Gallery (200 Rehoboth Avenue; 302-227-1900) presents original oils by John Powell (johnpowellfineart.com), an artist who lives in the hills of southern California and Maine.
*Ward Ellinger Gallery (CAMP Rehoboth Courtyard - 39 Baltimore Avenue; 302-227-2710) featuring abstract paintings by Ward Ellinger, Sondra N. Arkin, Murray Archibald, and others.
*WibergArt (20 Baltimore Avenue at the Celebration Mall; 302-226-0206 or 302-245-361) features renowned marine artist, Jack Wiberg, and his original oils of sailing vessels and ships.