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Cape Gazette’s
Visitors’ Guide to
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Running of the Bull
to return to Starboard

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Jurassic Fest headed
to Hudson Fields July 24

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Satisfaction, ‘70s Flashback to play bandstand July 23-24

With the summer season at about ‘70s Flashback pays tribute to the greatest musical groups and artists of the 1970s. SUBMITTED PHOTOS
the midway point, the City of Re-
hoboth Beach has been delivering on cians, ‘70s Flashback pays tribute to “This year’s lineup has been a work ment that the City of Rehoboth offers
its promise to serve up toe-tapping, the greatest groups and artists of the in progress for the last two years,” during the summer months.”
sing-along, fun family entertainment decade and, through the group’s true said Corey Groll, bandstand program
every summer weekend in the Na- passion for the music, brings that director. “We’re thrilled to have the All concerts are sponsored by the
tion’s Summer Capital. original excitement to both a new music and audience back in Rehoboth City of Rehoboth Beach, are free, and
generation as well as to those who Beach. With such a range of talented begin at 8 p.m.
The upcoming weekend’s perform- experienced it the first time. musicians and entertainers, each
ers demonstrate the quality and vari- weekend brings a fresh, fun musi- The Rehoboth Beach Bandstand
ety of the The weekend will close on an cal experience to the bandstand. We Summer Concert Series continues
bandstand energetic note and party vibe when hope all of our visitors – and residents through Saturday, Sept. 4.
summer Legacy cranks up the tunes at 8 p.m., – are able to enjoy the free entertain-
lineup. Sunday, July 25. For a complete 2021 event list, go to
rehobothbandstand.com.
The
stage will See page 18 for more nightlife listings.
be set for
Satisfac-
tion/The
Interna-
tional Roll-
ing Stones
Show at
8 p.m.,
Friday, July Satisfaction/The Interna-
23. tional Rolling Stones trib-

Satisfac- ute show will perform at the
tion is an bandstand July 23.
interna-
tional touring tribute to the Roll-
ing Stones. The likenesses of Mick
Jagger, Keith Richards and cast bring
a colorful performance to more than
50 years of classic hits. Satisfaction
has been featured in Rolling Stone,
Showbiz, Las Vegas Today, and CBS
Sunday Morning.

One of the summer’s most popu-
lar and entertaining groups, ‘70s
Flashback – The Soundtrack of a
Generation, makes an annual return
to the Rehoboth Bandstand at 8 p.m.,
Saturday, July 24.

Comprising seven veteran musi-

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Heidi Lowe Gallery jewelry
class registration due July 30

Heidi Lowe Gallery is of- to attract, cultivate or focus Registration closes Friday, SUBMITTED PHOTOS
fering two different 2.5-hour on in life. Students will learn July 30. No experience is
jewelry-making classes every basic metalworking tech- necessary. Participants must Rings of Intention Class will teach basic metalworking techniques at Hei-
Tuesday this summer. niques to make a silver ring be at least 13 years old. di Lowe Gallery.
with their word stamped into
Each class is designed it. Everyone will leave with Heidi Lowe Gallery is open
for fun, success and safety. a wearable reminder of their for shopping by appointment,
Students will learn how to intention. Cost is $120. curbside pickup, and for
make a piece of jewelry from private and group classes at
start to finish and wear their In the afternoon class 17522 Ward Ave. #2, Lewes.
own handmade jewelry out from 2 to 4:30 p.m., students
the door. will design and create three For more information, go
sterling silver rings that can to heidilowegallery.com or
Rings of intention class is be stacked together. Then contact hello@heidilowegal-
set for 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., they will make three differ- lery.com or 302-227-9203.
Tuesday, Aug. 3. Each student ent rings using techniques
will come up with a word of including texturing, forming More information:
intention, a word that embod- and soldering. Cost is $130. heidilowegallery.com
ies what each person wants

Materials are ready for stacker rings class participants at Heidi Lowe Pictured Below is Tiffany’s Venetian Box Bracelet
Gallery. It is priced very reasonably at $285.

SoDel Concepts Shore Silver’s 4mm Box Bracelet
salutes peaches Sells for $85!

In July, peaches are the star SUBMITTED PHOTO Need we say more!
attraction at all SoDel Con-
cepts restaurants. Peaches are the featured ingre- (obviously we aren’t selling Tiffany bracelets,
dient at all SoDel Concepts res- but they are so close you can’t tell the difference in the picture)
The Rehoboth Beach taurants in July. Fish On in Lew- Open
hospitality company’s Peach es combined a fresh peach salsa Every Day
Month features everything with fried green tomatoes, avoca- at 10am
from cocktails to appetizers. do crema and roasted corn.

At Fish On in Lewes, fried And to drink, a peach old
green tomatoes have been fashioned with muddled
accompanied by peach salsa, peaches, cherries, Bulleit
roasted corn and refreshing Bourbon and club soda is
avocado crema. offered at NorthEast Seafood
Kitchen in Ocean View.
In Rehoboth Beach,
Bluecoast Seafood Kitchen + For more information, go to
Raw Bar has offered a lively sodelconcepts.com.
peach-and-scallop sashimi
with jalapenos, granola and
molasses cream.

Matt’s Fish Camp in Beth-
any Beach is taking the heat
off with a summer salad that
incorporates peaches, baby
kale, toasted almonds, fresh
mozzarella and a blueberry
vinaigrette.

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Running of the Bull returns ON THE COVER:
to The Starboard Aug. 21 In Ken Arni’s
photograph, an
By Ellen Driscoll osprey family keeps
[email protected] close watch on an
invasive gull from
Expansion of premises for FILE PHOTO Beach Paper Editor their nest near the
two signature Dewey Beach Jen Ellingsworth Indian River Inlet.
events were given unanimous The Running of the Bull returns to The Starboard Aug. 21. In 2019, the last See more of Arni’s
approval by town commis- time the event was held due to the pandemic, Delaware native and actor Copy Editor nature and wildlife
sioners July 9, signaling a Ryan Phillippe as matador taunts the bull with a red cape. Bernadette Hearn photography at
return to normalcy, according arniphotography.
to organizer Steve “Monty” native Ryan Phillippe played Running of the Bull, saying IT Manager/Photo Editor com.
Montgomery. matador. it’s a marketable event for Christopher D. Foster
the town and a lot of fun for Cover design by
Montgomery, owner of The The event is a big deal to adults as well. CoPublisher/ KEN ARNI PHOTO Teresa Rodriguez
Starboard, said both the Run- folks in town, Montgomery General Manager
ning of the Bull and Dewey said, with $6,000 to $8,000 The 10th annual Dewey Chris Rausch For more local happenings,
Goes Pink were canceled in in proceeds going toward Goes Pink 5K is set for Satur- go to BeachPaper.com.
2020 due to the pandemic. the Rehoboth Beach Volun- day, Oct. 9 and benefits the Advertising
teer Fire Company annually. Delaware Breast Cancer Co- Andrew Thomas About us
The Running of the Bull is This year, Montgomery said alition. The event wasn’t held Kathy McGinty Cape Gazette launched its
typically held in June, Mont- he’s shooting for a $15,000 in 2020 due to the pandemic, Lauren Zaniewski free visitors’ guide in 2000.
gomery said, but he pushed to $20,000 donation to the Montgomery said, but T-shirt The publication is locally
the date as late as possible to department. sales still netted a $68,000 Production owned and operated at
Saturday, Aug. 21 in light of donation to DBCC. New this Abby Workman 17585 Nassau Commons
COVID. Montgomery’s lighthearted year will be a golf tourna- Edwin Krumm Blvd. in Lewes.
request for Mayor Dale ment, Montgomery said. So Mallery Galaska Web Manager
A parody of the Running of Cooke to serve as the celebri- far, the event has raised more Tara Arjona Kristin Sinnott
the Bulls in Pamplona, Spain, ty bull was met with laughter than $900,000, he said. Teresa Rodriguez
the event includes a morning from council, but received no
kids run on the beach, usually commitment from the town “This year, I’m sure we'll be
with Washington Capitals leader serving his final term. guaranteed to top $1 million
and Nationals mascots, the in 10 years, which is great,”
Starboard Shark and, of Resident Jeffrey Smith Montgomery said.
course, the bull itself. spoke in favor of the kids

Festivities continue at The
Starboard with live enter-
tainment and the bull run,
comprising more than 1,000
runners decked in signature
colors red and white, fol-
lowed by the bull fight. In
2019, the last year the event
was held, actor and Delaware

Let’s make this the best summer yet!

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Rehoboth Summer Children’s
Theatre returns with live shows

The Rehoboth Summer surprising twist that is sure include libraries in Delmar, SUBMITTED PHOTO
Children’s Theatre is thrilled to delight children and adults Dover, Seaford, Frankford,
to announce a return to live, alike. Bridgeville, Selbyville, and Leah Senseney as Gretel and Jared Calhoun as Hansel will perform in
in-person performances for Odessa, along with Brec- this year’s Rehoboth Summer Children’s Theatre production of “Hansel
2021. “Hansel and Gretel” will Jared Calhoun and Leah knock Park in Kent County and Gretel” starting July 26.
travel to locations throughout Senseney are the multi- and Freeman Arts Pavilion in
Sussex and Kent counties talented actors who bring all Selbyville.
from Monday, July 26 through the characters to life in this
Friday, Aug. 13. The play is sparking, 45-minute produc- All performances of “Han-
the newest two-actor show tion. sel and Gretel” will take place
created by company co- outdoors, conforming with
founder Steve Seyfried. The Cape Region schedule current COVID-19 protocols.
of free public performances Some libraries require pre-
The RSCT production of includes: 10:30 a.m., Thurs- registration for attendance, so
the Brothers Grimm clas- day, July 29, Lewes Public it is advisable to check ahead.
sic features the familiar Library; 6:30 p.m., Thursday, Complete information on all
elements: lost children, a Aug. 5, Lewes Canalfront RSCT activities is available at
hungry witch and a magic Park; 11 a.m., Thursday, rehobothchildrenstheatre.org,
gingerbread cottage. How- Aug. 12, Millsboro Public or by calling 302-227-6766
ever, as audiences have come Library; and 3 p.m., Aug. 12, and emailing rehobothchild-
to expect, the story takes a Georgetown Public Library. [email protected].
Other performance venues

Thompson Island releases
peach puree-infused IPA

Draft beer available at SoDel Concepts ness,” said Matt Patton, beer
director for SoDel Concepts,
Thompson Island Brewing Orchards in Frankford. A which owns Thompson SUBMITTED PHOTO
Company released a peach heavy dose of Cascade, Citra, Island Brewing Company
puree-infused variation Mosaic and Calypso hops and 11 other coastal Dela- Peach Clawback is Thompson Island’s peach puree-infused IPA released
of one of its popular IPAs provides a cornucopia of ware restaurants. “We look for SoDel Concepts Peach Month.
for SoDel Concepts Peach pineapple, honeydew, orange forward to any opportunity
Month. Peach Clawback and citrus to complement the to include seasonal ingredi-
starts with the base of a hazy, peaches. ents in our brews.” This beer
8.8 percent ABV IPA and will will be available on draft only.
utilize peaches from Bennett “Supporting local farmers For more information, go to
is at the heart of our busi- thompsonislandbrewing.com.

‘Frozen Jr.’ shows theatre camp.
set at Milton Based on the enchanting
Theatre July 23
modern classic from Dis-
Milton Theatre will pres- ney, “Frozen Jr.” brings Elsa,
ent “Frozen Jr.” at 12 and 3 Anna and the magical land
p.m., Friday, July 23, with cast of Arendelle to life onstage.
members from its musical The show features all of the
memorable songs from the
Tickets, more information: animated film plus five new
miltontheatre.com songs written for the Broad-
way production.

For more information or
to purchase tickets, go to
MiltonTheatre.com or call
302-684-3038.

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Peninsula to host Coastal
Camera Club reception July 31

The Peninsula Gallery Smile, photograph by Sandra Mor- Reflecting, photograph by Susan Lewes Wetlands, photograph by Dick Snyder.
welcomes back the Delaware gan. McFarlin.
Coastal Camera Club for its tecture. With such a range of who build their artistic skills Coastal Camera Club Exhibi- ception will be held Saturday,
exhibition to run Saturday, images, this exhibition has through educational and tion will be on display from July 31, from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
July 31, to Sunday, Aug. 29. something for every taste. competitive activities. The Saturday, July 31, to Sunday, The gallery is located in the
club holds casual classes and Aug. 29. Shops at the Beacon, 520 East
The photographs included In 2000, a group of 10 small special-interest group Savannah Road. Lewes.
in this show have been juried photography lovers formed meetings, in addition to its Works from the show can
by the Peninsula Gallery and the Coastal Camera Club to two monthly meetings. be previewed at peninsula- For information, call 302-
local photographer Brook critique each other’s works, gallery.com and are available 645-0551 or email peninsula-
Hedge. participate in outings and Club members assist with for pre-sale. An opening re- [email protected].
exchange knowledge about charitable organizations,
An opening reception will the art form. Today, the club using their creativity to
be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m., has more than 240 members help serve the local com-
Saturday, July 31. munity. To learn more, go to
coastalcameraclub.com. The
The show features a variety
of photographs, with differing
subjects presented in multi-
ple mediums. The collection
includes a combination of
realist, abstract and minimal-
istic images, all created using
diverse camera technology
and skills.

Many of the artists chose to
capture the local region, with
images of local wildlife and
iconic locations to commu-
nity gathering spots. Other
works encompass diverse
subjects such as macro-flora
imagery, foreign animals and
seascapes, and grand archi-

Rehoboth Art League to host opening reception July 23

The Rehoboth Art League invites Molly Giordano Untitled portrait by Becky Raubacher, Rehoboth Art League exhibitor.
the public to its galleries from 5 to 7
p.m., Friday, July 23, to celebrate the was later selected to work at the Na- mative, atavistic, manifesting female of types of institutions including an
opening of a new series of exhibi- tional Air and Space Museum. Now divinity and evocative of the primal. historic site, a state museum, a Native
tions, including the annual members’ retired, Clendening opened his own She earned a bachelor of fine arts American museum and an art organi-
fine art exhibition, now in its 83rd studio on the East Coast where he degree in painting at the Art Acad- zation.
year. continues to paint. emy of Cincinnati, continued her
education in art history and museum Her artwork has been widely ex-
This summer favorite showcases GIORDANO WILL PRESENT A studies, and eventually received a hibited across the United States and
artwork by more than 80 member FREE GALLERY TALK AT 10 A.M., graduate degree in anthropology from as far away as Australia. This series of
artists in a wide variety of media, SATURDAY, JULY 24, IN THE Eastern New Mexico University. exhibitions will be on display through
including paintings in pastel, water- CORKRAN GALLERY TO PROVIDE Sunday, Aug. 22.
color, acrylic, oil and mixed media; AN OVERVIEW OF HER AWARDS Her career has included museum
sculptures of both metal and wood; DECISIONS AND TO DISCUSS work across four states and a variety For more information, go to re-
photography, and more. OTHER NOTABLE PIECES FROM THE hobothartleague.org.
MEMBERS’ FINE ART EXHIBITION.
Following a long-standing tradition,
a variety of awards are presented, and Debuting the same evening in the
this year’s show will be judged by Peter Marsh Homestead is re-Inter-
Molly Giordano, executive director of preted, fiber art by Melissa May.
the Delaware Art Museum.
A Lewes artist, May has been ex-
Giordano will present a free gallery hibiting at the Rehoboth Art League
talk at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 24, in the since 2019. Her wall hangings have
Corkran Gallery to provide an over- been described as organic, transfor-
view of her awards decisions and to
discuss other notable pieces from the
members’ fine art exhibition.

Opening July 23, in the Ventures
Gallery is John Clendening’s Experi-
encing the Great Outdoors, a collec-
tion of oil paintings featuring inspira-
tional landscapes. Clendening was the
Best in Show award winner for RAL’s
2020 Members’ Fine Art Exhibition.
He started studying at the Corcoran
School of Art in Washington, D.C. in
1958 and was taught realistic drawing
and painting techniques.

In 1963 he was hired by the Corco-
ran to teach adult drawing and paint-
ing classes, and Clendening worked
full time as an exhibit designer at the
Smithsonian Institution’s National
Museum of American History. He

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No, I haven’t forgotten Lewes

STEPPIN’ UP A big menu, dockside dining the original Café Azafran, but REHOBOTHFOODIE PHOTOS
TO THE PLATE and live entertainment have take heart: Olive & Oats on
kept this place hoppin’ for Market Street takes up the Remember Chippers from the old Pig & Fish restaurant in downtown Re-
REHOBOTH FOODIE years. slack with Azafran’s breakfast hoboth? This guy is still keeping guests smiling and has found a home at
& lunch favorites. Speaking Big Oyster Brewery on Kings Highway in Lewes. I did not ask him to pho-
I’m occasionally accused The Lewes ferry terminal of breakfast, Elina Kamalova tobomb my flatbread photo. But I'm glad he did....
(unjustly) of eschewing finally has a full-service res- and Ibrahim Sen’s Eggcellent
Lewes in favor of down- taurant! Grain on the Rocks is restaurant turns out generous The Rehoboth Foodie urges you to exercise restraint when presented
town Rehoboth eateries. I one of four Delaware eater- breakfasts and lunches – in with Chef GG's garlic-cheese naan. The good news is that you're going
take umbrage (and a side of ies from Lee and Jim’s OMG the original Café Azafran to love it. The not-so-good news is that you can't stop loving it and you
fries) with that. If anything, Hospitality Group. Huge spot! won't be able to eat anything else! Mmmmmm ... there's a compromise
the First Town in the First indoor and outdoor seating in there somewhere....
State is a bit smaller and just areas are cleverly connected Honey’s Farm Fresh
doesn’t have as many res- so all can enjoy the regularly enjoyed a total makeover InFICrseWroshmohomeFrtoueeonddIty
taurants. But there are some scheduled live entertainment. several years ago and is now
great tastes waiting for you Early morning pick-me-ups part of a trio of three popular At the Historic Lewes Farmers Market you’ll find
there, so fasten your seat are the thing at the adjacent Honey’s – one in Ocean View heirloom tomatoes, lavender honey,
belts: Lewes Coffee. and the other in Ocean City.
A bit farther up Savannah is freshly-laid eggs, lots of lettuces, juicy peaches,
The newly rebuilt-from- Two of Lewes’ fine-dining Patty’s super-friendly car-
the-ground-up Gilligan’s is stars, Raas Asian/Indian Fu- ryout - masquerading as a gas hand best of all – community.
reborn as Harbour restaurant. sion restaurant and Heirloom station. But don’t be fooled: Join us at market
Expert barkeep Rob Bagley restaurant, are conveniently her made-to-order sand-
has created a one-of-a-kind next door to one another wiches, salads, and grab & go Saturday Market at George H. P. Smith Park
bar program with some on Savannah Road. Both are goodies are not to be missed.
one-of-a-kind cocktails. Over expertly operated, and they Up around Five Points are May 1–September 25, 2021 • 8am –12pm
the drawbridge, the Pig & rarely - if ever - disappoint. Kaisy’s (early-morning coffee Johnson & Dupont Aves., Lewes, DE
Publican in the Beacon Motel Reservations are a must. & kaiserschmarrn-central),
(brewpub eats with a Belgian the friendly Full Belly Bistro Wednesday Market at Crooked Hammock
accent) still draws the crowds The quietly austere Hotel (another that you might
with upscale comfort food. Rodney plays host to the confuse with a gas station), June 2– September 29, 2021• 8am –11am
Just a few doors away is Har- Rose & Crown restaurant, a SoDel Concepts’ Fish On, Crooked Hammock Way and Kings Highway, Lewes, DE
vest Tide Steakhouse (don’t lunchtime favorite for locals. and new-kid-on-the-block
miss that Wagyu New York Directly across Second Street Sticky Rice Thai tapas next to
Strip). It’s now one of three are the long lines waiting to Capriotti’s.
– Bethany and another in … get into Agave while their
wait for it … Washington, D.C. palatial second location Crooked Hammock
At the foot of the drawbridge, continues to take shape near Brewery on Kings Highway
the Jacona Brothers’ Wheel- Rehoboth. A few doors down is now part of three Ham-
house sports one of the best is Lisa McDonald’s Nectar mocks – one in Middletown
outdoor dining decks around, Café,  tucked behind Edie and the other a bit farther
with live entertainment and Bee’s on Neils Alley. Her south in Myrtle Beach. Just
a casual menu that hints of breakfasts and smoothies down the road are Big Oyster
their Rehoboth mothership, are whipping Second Street Brewery (wait ‘til you see
Zogg’s. Follow the canal a few into a froth. Kindle on Bank their huge outdoor entertain-
doors down to the longtime Street is a Wednesday tradi- ment venue!) and Station on
Lewes mainstay, Irish Eyes. tion where mouthwatering Kings, Leisa Berlin’s sunny
burgers are on special, and café, bakery and garden store
next door is the tiny Half combo.
Full with endless pizzas and
wine. At the corner of Second It’s inevitable that I’ve
and Savannah are Touch missed something, but this
of Italy (overstuffed Italian should get you started. Check
heroes, wood-fired pizzas, out what small-town Lewes
fresh Italian pastries, meats & has to offer. I promise you
cheeses) and the under-new- will not leave hungry.
ownership Striper Bites.
The Rehoboth Foodie also writes The
The fried oysters and fish Business of Eating column every Friday in
‘n’ chips are must-gets at the Cape Gazette under the pseudonym
Jerry’s Seafood. At the other “Bob Yesbek.” The two of them have
end of Second Street, Lewes never been seen in the same place at the
locals still mourn the loss of same time. Just sayin’.

Boys of Summer 2 stand-up
comedy at Milton Theatre July 30

The Boys of Summer 2 stand-up comedy show will fill the Milton Theatre with laughter at 8 p.m., Friday, July www.HistoricLewesFarmersMarket.org
30, featuring Pat O'Donnell, Shawn Banks and Keith Purnell. 302.644.1436
info@ HistoricLewesFarmersMarket.org
For more information or to purchase tickets, go to MiltonTheatre.com or call 302-684-3038.

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Revival House to present Jurassic Fest at Hudson Fields July 24

Hudson Fields will roar blankets and low-back chairs RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
with activity as the Revival to enjoy the event and safely
House presents Jurassic Fest, distance from their neigh- A large crowd enjoys Jawsfest, Revival House’s 2020 event at Hudson Fields, where Jurassic Fest will take
an evening for the entire fam- bors. place July 24.
ily, featuring food, music, art
and games, and concluding Local musicians Hope duction. Starring Sam Neill, operation, Revival House has lenge at the Milton Theatre,
with a screening of the film for Success are the featured Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum been creating film-themed which will return this year.
“Jurassic Park” on a large in- performers, scheduled to take and Richard Attenborough, events in and around Sussex
flatable screen Saturday, July the stage at 5:30 p.m. The “Jurassic Park” earned more County. Attendees who have not
24. Gates open at 5 p.m., and acclaimed group, which has than 20 awards, including been vaccinated are asked to
the movie will begin at dusk, been performing locally since three Academy Awards for Aside from last year’s wear face masks when walk-
around 8:30 p.m. 2017, consists of brothers its technical achievements successful Jawsfest, Revival ing through the grounds and
Drew Fitzkee, bass player/ in visual effects and sound House is noted for creating remain a safe distance from
All event proceeds raised vocalist; Alex Fitzkee, drum- design. the area’s only local short other attendees.
will go to the Beebe Medical mer; Jasper Isaacs, guitar; and film festival, the Halloween-
Foundation with gratitude for singer Elaina Marsch. Hope Now in its fifth year of themed Horror Trailer Chal- For more information, go to
essential workers who have for Success has garnered a revivalhousetheater.com.
dedicated time and energy in large, devoted fan base for its
the fight against COVID-19. brand of rock.
Admission is free and open
to the public, but donations A number of area food
will be accepted at the door. trucks have been invited
Revival House, which pro- to participate, featuring
duced the successful Jawsfest delicacies for every appetite.
last summer, will once again Revelation Craft Brewing
produce this event. Company will return with a
new brew created specifically
Jurassic Fest will feature for the event.
activities for the entire family,
with areas designated for Based on the book by
music, arts and crafts, food, Michael Crichton, “Jurassic
games for the youngsters Park” was directed by Steven
and a 48-foot screen that will Spielberg and released in
offer ample space to view the theaters in summer 1993. It
film. went on to gross close to $1
billion globally and launched
Groups are encouraged a franchise with four sequels
to bring their own coolers, and a fifth currently in pro-

Beach games culminate with a traditional 645-2733. the Delaware beaches’ larg- ful yard wind spinners, and
for teens event beach bonfire. Rehoboth Toy & Kite Com- est selection of kites, unique windsocks. For additional
set July 28 toys and games, decorative information, go to rehoboth-
“Rehoboth Toy & Kite is pany has two locations in house and garden flags, color- kite.com.
Tweens and teens ages bringing lots of fun to this Rehoboth Beach and carries
10-16 are invited to join in an beach outing,” said Emily El-
evening of fun and games at linger, teen services librarian, Visit the Lavender Farm
Lewes Beach from 5 to 8 p.m., Lewes Public Library. "We’re
Wednesday, July 28, hosted super excited to partner with View the lavender blooming in the field and purchase
by the Lewes Public Library them in welcoming kids to produce harvested from our garden!
and Rehoboth Toy & Kite enjoy our awesome beach
Company. here in Lewes, meet new Every year in late May to early July, the French lavender plants
friends and learn some cool bloom and you can see it right here in Milton, Delaware!
High-flying entertain- new skills.”
ment will be provided by Enjoy the gardens and pick up a lavender plant for your home
Rehoboth Toy & Kite, with Space is limited, and for $8 a plant. Our Cottage Store carries soaps, lotions, and
staff members on hand to registration is required. To
offer instruction using unique register, go to lewes.lib.de.us. other lavender products made on-site.
kites, yo-yos and juggling All toy and game equipment
equipment. The evening will will be provided. Participants OPEN DAILY 10AM – 4PM
should dress ready to hit the
sand and bring their own
beach chairs or blankets for
the bonfire. Call the library
with any questions at 302-

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18864 Cool Spring Road Milton, DE

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Abraxas shares his
view of the beach

zone; the zone is a good place DENNIS FORNEY PHOTO
to be.”
Lewes artist Abraxas stands in front of his Second Street gallery.
We look through his eyes
BEACH WALK at the gently breaking surf. “I HEARTBURN OR
start looking at shadow and HEART ATTACK?
NEIL SHISTER light. What’s reflected off the
surface? What’s underneath IT’S BETTER TO BE SURE. If you’re showing even the
Abraxas Hudson, that causes white water to
Lewes’ extraordinary break up? Look how the wave slightest signs of a serious medical condition, seek emergency care
painter of seascapes, goes black when it’s dis- immediately. At Bayhealth, our ER team will give you the expert diagnosis
and I are waiting at the Roos- turbed and sun can’t reflect and treatment that could save your life. And if you’re concerned about
evelt Cut for the sun to rise. off it.”  safety, know that we’ve taken every precaution to protect you.Your health
can’t wait. So don’t wait. Come to Bayhealth for complete emergency care
How often does he get to Then to the rich green and complete peace of mind. To learn all the steps we’ve taken to prevent
the beach? “Whenever I think moss on the breakwater wall. the spread of COVID-19, visit bayhealth.org/be-sure.
about it, I just go.”  He tried “Wet rock has high contrast;
for a while to live inland, “But it’s more distinct because DON’T WAIT. OUR ER IS COVID SAFE.
a piece of me is just missing it reflects light better than
when I’m too far from the dry rock.” He points out the
sea.”   different pattern when a
wave hits the rock and then
Abraxas is already noticing bounces back in a slightly
things as he watches light be- darker ripple. I’m awed by
gin to appear. Like a thin dark this degree of granularity. 
sliver in the water, way, way
out where it meets the sky: “First I watch how light af-
“That’s the curvature of the fects every square inch, then
planet; the sun is just below down to how it affects mil-
the horizon, which causes the limeters.” He sticks a twig in
earth to cast a shadow.”   the sand, a makeshift sundial,
to show how he determines
The sun comes into view as the direction of light and its
a soft, warm red-orange. “Red intensity. The more intense
waves are at the top of the the light, the more distinct
spectrum; their wavelengths the shadows.
can penetrate more quickly TRACKS IN THE SAND,
than other colors when the THOSE OF A HEAVY DOG
density is high. We see them NEXT TO A LIGHTWEIGHT
first.”  He calls this process BIRD, ATTRACT HIS
the “rainbow of atmosphere.” INTEREST. AS THE IMPRINT
As the sun moves upward GETS DEEPER, THE SHADOW
through less-dense air, yellow GROWS MORE INTENSE.
waves predominate that flat-
ten the appearance of objects.  “I don’t use white, grey
or black paint, so render-
How does he feel about the ing shadows through their
sun?  “Lots of gratitude.”   constituent colors makes you
think about things.”
Having just finished a
biography about Leonardo This prompts him to laugh
de Vinci, I am thinking to at himself. “Who else would
myself that Abraxas’ me- dig this deep?”
ticulous attention to details
must be what it would have “Why,” I ask, “do you
been like to beach walk with paint?” The question is
Leonardo, whose notebooks so big, he’s unsure how to
are crammed with minute answer. 
physical explanations of what
he observes. “I love nature. In painting,
I can accentuate my finite
Brax and I have been parts of nature. I look at the
friends for a good while; I world with such detail of at-
regularly stop in at his Sec- tention that I discover things
ond Street shop for conversa- others miss.
tion. Since he is a true-blue
son of Sussex County and I “The artistic choice is de-
an unrepentant D.C. liberal, ciding what stays and what to
our chats are lively. But al- leave out. By digging into the
ways respectful, leaving each science of the world around
of us looking forward to the me, I can create a scene
next. people can connect to. I need
to share what I see with other
What I find most extraordi- people.” 
nary about him as an artist is
that, except for a brief course As we’re leaving, I again
or two along the line, he’s ask why he paints. 
entirely self-taught. And what
he’s taught himself best to do “I was very shy; my father
is see.  would say I was too shy to
look in the mirror. Painting
“I think of art as active for me is a kind of conver-
meditation. I go into the sation; I started early on
because my verbal skills were
inferior to my artistic skills.
Art is my form of commu-
nication – that’s what drives
me. I choose the scene, the
lens I look into within the
scene. I share the choices I
make.”

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Authors Puja Guha and Dea Poirier
to discuss thriller novels July 28

The Lewes Public Library event at the Kuwaiti embassy, discovers that the school, Dea Poirier Puja Guha
and Browseabout Books will only to find Tareq alive - and like his own memory, hides Aimée Osman, editor at copy of the book from lo-
host an online conversation angry. violent secrets of its own. Agora Books, an imprint of cal independent bookstore
with authors Puja Guha and As he begins work with the Polis Books. Browseabout Books. Each
Dea Poirier about their new As Tareq plots his revenge, school’s psychiatrist, he finds copy purchased comes with
psychological thrillers at 5 the confrontation that follows memories returning, but The discussion is free to an archival bookplate signed
p.m., Wednesday, July 28. forces Mariam to confront they aren’t his own. When the public. Registration is by the author. Orders may
her past as a victim and students disappear and his required. To sign up, go to be placed online at browsea-
In “Sirens of Memory,” decide who she really is, once possible body count grows, lewes.lib.de.us and visit the boutbooks.com, by calling the
Guha introduces Mariam, and for all. Asher knows the answers he Virtual Programs for Adults store at 302-226-2665, or in
a pregnant Kuwaiti woman needs are trapped within his page. Participants also are person at 133 Rehoboth Ave.,
fleeing an abusive marriage. Poirier’s “After You Died” is own mind, haunted by ghosts encouraged to support the Rehoboth Beach.
As the Iraqi invasion strikes, a paranormal thriller loosely from the past. He needs to author by purchasing a
she assumes her husband based on true events which uncover who he is and prove
Tareq is dead and flees the finds 17-year-old Asher with the murders aren't connected
country. no memory of the night po- to him - or risk losing his san-
lice found him covered in his ity and freedom forever.
Some 25 years later and girlfriend's blood. Accused
living a double life under the of her murder and sentenced The authors will be joined
identity of her new husband’s to five years at the Dozier in conversation by Chantelle
dead wife, she attends an Reform School, he soon

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