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OCTOBER ed Bonfire. Sponsored by the Dewey Business Part- 32ND ANNUAL SEA WITCH FESTIVAL
nership. For more information, go to www.dewey- Oct. 28-30, Rehoboth Beach
businesspartnership.com/dewey-beach-events. The signature event of the Rehoboth Beach-Dewey
CBeLacAh CShSamI bCerAoLf CoMmmU eSrcIeC, the Sea Witch Festival
WORLD-CLASS will hauntingly delight locals and visitors with fun for
BOOS & BREWS all ages. Events include beach games, trick or treat,
scarecrow building, broom toss and much more. The
Oct. 28, 7 to 10 p.m. Lewes centerpiece of the weekend is the Costume Parade
Historical Society Campus, 110 Shipcarpenter St., featuring vehicles, floats, individuals, and groups on
Lewes. Spend a memorable evening with spirits on Rehoboth Avenue Saturday, Oct. 29. Don’t miss the
the ghostly, historic campus of the Lewes Historical Best Costumed Dog Parade Contest on the Board-
Society. While you mingle amongst the living and walk. For more information, go to www.beach-fun.
the dead, partake in the flavors of the local eateries, CcoLm/AseSa-SwIitcCh-AhaLllowMeeUn-SfidIdClers-festival.html.
breweries, and vineyards. Evening includes food,
O.C.TOBERFEST
drink, musicW, anOd eRntLerDtai-nmCeLntA. WSeaSr a costume! Oct. 28-30, Ocean City, Md.
Three days of free Halloween and fall family fun.
Must be 21 or older to attend. For more information, Experience the trills of the giant Halloween Beach
go to www.historiclewes.org/events/boos-brews. Maze, open all three days. Dress up your pets and
html. participate in the “Howl-O-Ween Pet Parade” on the
Boardwalk near N. Division St at 1 p.m. on Oct. 29.
MID ATLANTIC SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Build your own pumpkin race car and compete for
Oct. 28, 7 p.m. Epworth United Methodist Church, prizes in “The Great Pumpkin Race” on the Boardwalk
19285 Holland Glade Rd, Rehoboth Beach
Ensemble series concert featuring a Woodwind Quin- Continued on page 58
tet. For tickets and more information, go to www.
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WORLD-CLASS CLASSICAL MUSIC

2022/23 SEASON

Amy Yang Lani Spahr will be back this season Curtis on Tour Viano String
to present his Performance Insights Quartet and Roberto Diaz
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October 22, 2022 7:30 pm pre-concert talks. All concerts Viola
are held at the Bethel United February 18, 2023 2 pm
Smetana Trio Methodist Church, 4th and Market
Takacs Quartet
Piano, Violin, Cello Street in Lewes, Delaware.
November 12, 2022 7:30 pm Tickets for all concerts can be String Quartet
March 18, 2023 2 pm
Imani Winds purchased on our website.
“WildCard” Concert
Woodwind Quintet For tickets and details Elena Urioste & Tom Poster
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go to www.specialeventpro.com/oc-toberfest or friends. Children, nondrinkers, and dogs welcome.
www.ococean.com/events/o-c-toberfest. For more information, go to www.shorecraftbeerfest.
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A macaroni and cheese competition hosted by the Rain date Oct. 30. A day long, town-wide event fea-
Caroline County Chamber of Commerce. Featuring turing a parade, costume contest, Halloween crafts,
mac and cheese tastings, vendors, games, a DJ, storefront decorating contest, trick-or-treating, and
alpacas, and more. For more information, go to www. pet adoption. Costume contest categories include:
facebook.com/mactoberfestontheshore or www. most original, funniest, scariest, cutest, best pet, best
carolinechamber.org/events/details/mactoberfest- with a pet, and best family. For more information,
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OCTOBER GUIDED BIRDING TOUR AT BLACKWATER
NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
Oct. 30, 8 a.m. to noon, Blackwater National Wildlife
Refuge Visitor Center, 2145 Key Wallace Dr., Cam-
bridge, Md.
Tours meet at the Blackwater NWR Visitor Center.
Tours may last 3-4 hours. Bring binoculars and dress
appropriately for the weather. The birding party will
caravan via car to birding hotspots around the Wild-
life Drive. For more information, go to www.friendsof-
blackwater.org.

See if you can spot local wildlife on a guided birding tour through MID ATLANTIC SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge. Oct. 30, 4 p.m., Academy Art Museum, 106 South St,
Easton, Md.
The event features live music on two stages, boat Ensemble series concert featuring a Woodwind Quin-
rides, retriever demonstrations, oysters and other tet. For tickets and more information, go to www.
local fare, an oyster stew competition and cooking midatlanticsymphony.org.
demonstrations, along with children’s activities,
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apeake-related documentary screenings. For more Nov. 5, Cape Henlopen High School,
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NOVEMBER many home product and home service companies. on site. For more information, go to www.rehoboth-
Exhibitors include medical facilities and services, artleague.org/events/holiday-fair.
home health care agencies, physical therapy firms,
lifestyle coaches, physical fitness programs, 55+ REHOBOTH BEACH INDEPENDENT
residential communities, realtors, home builders and FILM FESTIVAL
renovators, developers, insurance and financial firms. Nov. 7-13, Rehoboth Beach
Lewes/Rehoboth Meals on Wheels will be the bene- A mid-Atlantic fall destination event for film enthusi-
ficiary of this year’s event. For more information, go asts from more than 15 states. The eleven-day event
to www.deexpos.com/55%2B-expo. is held every November and offers a wide variety of
American and international feature, documentary
REHOBOTH ART LEAGUE’S 38TH ANNUAL and short films. Film screenings will take place at
HOLIDAY FAIR AND FINE CRAFT SHOW Cinema Art Theater. 17701 Dartmouth Dr, Lewes;
Nov. 5-6, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rehoboth Art League and Unitarian Universalist of Delaware, 30486
Homestead & Garden, 12 Dodds Ln, Rehoboth Beach Lewes-Georgetown Hwy, Lewes. No festival pass is
Weekend entry fee of $5 per adult. Children under 12 required. Film admission is $10 per film. For more
are free. Proceeds support RAL year-round exhib- information, a list of films, and schedule, go to www.
its and education programs. Featuring a variety of rehobothfilm.com/film-festival.
artisans exhibiting and selling their work, including
jewelry, glasswork, ceramics, mixed media, and deco- RETURN DAY
rative and wearable fiber creations. Patrons can stroll Nov. 10, the Circle, Georgetown
the campus and find artists throughout the historic A unique Sussex County tradition taking place every
Homestead, Chambers Studio, and the Corkran and two years, dating back to the 1700s. Voters would
Tubbs galleries to select the perfect gifts for family, traditionally gather in Georgetown two days after
friends and themselves. Food and beverage vendors
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NOVEMBER WORLD-CLASS CLASSICAL MUSIC

WORLD-CLASS CLASSICAL MUSIC

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Political parties prepare to bury the hatchet at Return Day, a Delaware tradition.

WORLD-CLASS CLASSICAL MUSIC

2022/23 SEASON

Amy Yang Lani Spahr will be back this season Curtis on Tour Viano String
to present his Performance Insights Quartet and Roberto Diaz
Piano
October 22, 2022 7:30 pm pre-concert talks. All concerts Viola
are held at the Bethel United February 18, 2023 2 pm
Smetana Trio Methodist Church, 4th and Market
Takacs Quartet
Piano, Violin, Cello Street in Lewes, Delaware.
November 12, 2022 7:30 pm Tickets for all concerts can be String Quartet
March 18, 2023 2 pm
Imani Winds purchased on our website.
“WildCard” Concert
Woodwind Quintet For tickets and details Elena Urioste & Tom Poster
January 28, 2023 7:30 pm visit us online at
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NOVEMBER

Enjoy local wildlife, nature, art, heritage, food, and fun at the Waterfowl Festival Nov. 11-13 in Easton, MD.

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NOVEMBER Election Day to hear the results. The modern day Presented by our Spotlight on Young Performers.
festival includes food vendors, craft booths, and a pa- Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most
rade of politicians in horse drawn carriages. For more beloved stories and the classic animated Disney film.
information, go to www.facebook.com/screturnday This musical is a hauntingly beautiful story of Ariel,
or www.returnday.com. who wishes to be with Prince Eric in the world above,
bargaining with sea witch, Ursula, to trade her tail for
MID ATLANTIC SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA legs. But the bargain is not what it seems, and Ariel
Nov. 10, 7:30 p.m., Easton Church of God, 1009 N needs the help of her colorful friends to restore order
Washington St, Easton, Md. under the sea. For more information, go to www.
Performance featuring Igor Yuzefovich, guest violin clearspacetheatre.org/shows/the-little-mermaid.
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WATERFOWL FESTIVAL 19285 Holland Glade Rd, Rehoboth Beach
Nov. 11-13, Easton, Md. Performance featuring Igor Yuzefovich, guest violin
The Waterfowl Festival is an award-winning event soloist. For tickets and more information, go to www.
that is a celebration of Eastern Shore sporting midatlanticsymphony.org.
tradition and conservation. Featuring the best of
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information, go to waterfowlfestival.org. Nov. 13, 3 p.m., Community Church of Ocean Pines,
11227 Racetrack Rd, Ocean Pines, Md.
CLEAR SPACE THEATRE PRESENTS Performance featuring Igor Yuzefovich, guest violin
“THE LITTLE MERMAID” soloist. For tickets and more information, go to www.
Nov. 11 - 13, Clear Space Theatre, 20 Baltimore Ave., midatlanticsymphony.org.
Rehoboth Beach
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NOVEMBER WINTERFEST OF LIGHTS A Christmas boutique and book sale featuring hand-
Nov. 17 - Dec. 31, Northside Park, 200 125th St, made crafts, Christmas decor, and Friends of Cape
Ocean City, Md. Henlopen State Park Branded Merchandise. For more
A walking holiday tour through thousands of spar- information, go to www.friendsofcapehenlopen.org/
kling holiday lights and light displays. Also featuring calendar.html.
a 50-foot Christmas tree, photos with Santa, a gift
shop, and holiday exhibits. For more information, go EASTERN SHORE SEA GLASS & COASTAL
to www.ococean.com/events/winterfest-holidays. ARTS FESTIVAL
Nov. 19-20, Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum,
CHRISTMAS BOUTIQUE & BOOK SALE 213 N Talbot St, St. Michaels, Md.
Nov. 19, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., The Eastern Shore Sea Glass and Coastal Arts Fes-
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NOVEMBER tival brings artisans and craftspeople together for and dozens of lighted Christmas trees. Also featuring
a holiday marketplace. Artisans and craftspeople food and drink vendors, artisan vendors, a beer gar-
exhibit and sell coastal and sea-glass related jewelry, den, and more. A portion of proceeds will be donated
home décor, art, and more. For more information, go to the Harry K foundation. For more information, go
to www.cbmm.org/events/annual-festivals-and-spe- to www.schellbrothers.com/promotions/schellville.
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CLEAR SPACE THEATRE PRESENTS
WINTER WONDERFEST FESTIVAL OF CHEER “ELF: THE MUSICAL”
LIGHT SPECTACULAR Nov. 25 - Dec. 18, Clear Space Theatre,
Nov. 19 - Dec. 31, Hudson Fields, 20 Baltimore Ave., Rehoboth Beach
29763 Eagle Crest Rd, Milton Based on the cherished 2003 New Line Cinema
A dazzling one-mile drive-through holiday light show. hit, ELF bring us Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly
See the lights from either a self-guided drive or open- crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to
air wagon ride. Since 2016, WonderFEST has helped the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware
invest more than $850,000 into the local community. that he is actually a human until his enormous size
For more information, go to www.wonderfestde.org and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the
or www.facebook.com/wonderfestde. truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on
a journey to New York City to find his birth father
SCHELLVILLE ENCHANTED and discover his true identity. Faced with the harsh
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Festival set for Sept. 10 Chamber of Commerce.

EVENT HOSTS OVER ONE HUNDRED JURIED ARTISTS “The annual event supports
the arts, local businesses,
and raises money for local
school art programs in the
Quiet Resorts. “

Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival The Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts
attendees peruse ceramic pieces handcrafted Festival will also include a silent auc-
by Linda Sikora. tion sponsored by Jayne’s Reliable and
will feature works of art generously
The Bethany-Fenwick Area Cham- donated by the festival’s artists and
ber of Commerce presents the 44th local businesses. All proceeds from
annual Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts the silent auction will support the art
Festival, Saturday, Sept. 10 from 10
a.m. to 5 p.m., in downtown Bethany Continued on page 80
Beach. This annual event hosts more
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Continued from page 78

programs at five schools in the Quiet
Resorts Region. The schools which
benefit from the silent auction are
Lord Baltimore Elementary School,
Southern Delaware School of the Arts,
John M. Clayton Elementary School,
Phillip C. Showell Elementary School,
and Selbyville Middle School.

There will be a check presentation to Artist John Brandish, right, chats with local resident Tom Sennett.
the art teachers of each school during
the Chamber’s Family Night Out on
Wednesday, Sept. 28 at Millville
Boardwalk. All are invited to attend
the event to celebrate the arts in the
community.

This event is sponsored by McKee
Builders, Coastal Point, Forever Media
– The Wave, Today Media Group,
Bethany Beach Books, The Book Drop,
Coastal Tented Events, Berkshire
Hathaway, Beebe Healthcare, Vacasa
DE, and Delmarva Two Way Radio.
Their continued support makes this
event possible. For more information
on the Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts
Festival, visit BethanyBeachArtsFesti-
val.com or call (302) 539-2100.

Brian Quattlebaum set up his fish paintings on
reclaimed wood on the boardwalk. Excited by
his unique art are potter Sabie Carey, center,
and Mimi Pickrell.

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The Big Draw FALL FUN ON FARM
Festival Returns THE
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Mispillion Art League (MAL), Milford’s Apple Cider Donuts
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Draw Festival! From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m, on
Saturday, Oct. 8. MAL will offer free,
family-friendly art activities on Park
Avenue in downtown Milford.

Save the date and get ready to join
this remarkable community event. The
Festival is for everyone of all ages—
families, children, artists, non-artists—
anyone looking to have a fun art-mak-
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the fun of creating art for art’s sake.

“This has been the best
day of my life.” Exclaimed
a 5-year-old Big Draw
participant while making
chalk drawings on the
sidewalk.

The festival was first organized in
the UK 22 years ago and is now the
world’s biggest celebration of drawing.
It promotes the universal language of
drawing as a tool to learn, express and
invent. This year’s theme, “Come Back
to Color,” is about bringing color back

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MAL day–Friday from 10 a.m.to 5 p.m. and Division of the Arts, a state agen-
Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. cy, in partnership with the National
Continued from page 82 Endowment for the Arts. The Division
Mispillion Art League welcomes art- promotes Delaware arts events on
into our lives post-pandemic—offering ists, aspiring artists, and anyone who www.DelawareScene.com.
an opportunity to celebrate family, loves art and believes in its power to
culture and heritage by creating art enrich all members of the community.
through experimentation and creativity. Its mission is to provide communi-
ty-wide access to a quality visual arts
The Art League also offers art classes program. By joining MAL and support-
in many different mediums for ages ing it financially, members are making
pre-K and up. Class details and reg- an investment in the community by
istration can be found on the website promoting access to all kinds of art for
www.mispillionarts.org, on Facebook all kinds of people.
and Instagram (@MispillionArts), and
on www.delawarescene.com. While The Mispillion Art League is an ex-
visiting, don’t forget to wander through empt organization as described in Sec-
the gift shop, filled with local, hand- tion 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue
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Sussex County Republicans are “It’s going to be a fun-filled day,” said take the stage, in addition to a num-
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HUDSON FIELDS WILL HOST THIS FUN, CULTURAL EVENT
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dancers on Saturday will be at 12 wishes to share our voices, lawn chairs to enjoy the weekend.
noon. Sunday morning begins with a customs, and traditions.
worship service at 8:30 a.m.; Grand No smoking, alcohol, or drugs are
Entry on Sunday is at noon. The Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children Continued on page 92
Native American crafts and food 11 to 17, and free to children under 10.
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Continued from page 90

allowed. Animals/pets are strictly
prohibited, except for service animals
which must display proper credentials.

The Nanticoke Indian Association is ciation and more than 2,000 people Hudson Fields, located at 30045 Eagle
accepting further contributions to its who can trace their heritage back Crest Road, Milton is an outdoor ven-
event. Call 302-945-3400 or email to the Tribe. For more information ue featuring sports activities, concerts,
[email protected] to donate. about the Nanticoke go to www.Nan- food, and festivals. For more informa-
Sponsors thus far who are helping to ticokeIndians.org. tion, go to www.Hudsonfields.com.
make this year’s Powwow a success
are Sussex County Council, Carl
Freeman Foundation, USAA, Beebe
Healthcare, the Burton family, Chuck
Hall’s State Farm Agency, Community
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Church of Christ, Nutter Lumber,
Unitarian Universalist Society, and
Watson Funeral Home.

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people of lower Delaware. In Algon-
quian, the common Indian language of
Northeastern tribes, the work Nan-
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Nantaquak meaning the tidewater
people or people of the tidewaters.
First contact with the Nanticoke Tribe
was recorded by Captain John Smith
in 1608 when he was exploring the
Chesapeake Bay and sailed up what is
known today as the Nanticoke River.

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of the Nanticoke Indian Tribe Asso-

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