SEE EAT DO PLAY | FREE VOL. 02 | THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2023 THE ART ISSUE Leah stands in front of the mural Terrance Vann created that the DAC had commissioned to preserve the history of West Rehoboth. Developing Artist Collaboration Founder
2 THE CURRENT | MAY 25, 2023 Welcome to Memorial Day Weekend 2023 at the Delaware Beaches and the second edition of The Current. On this weekend 30 years ago, The Current’s big sister, the Cape Gazette, was founded to cover the area of the Delaware beaches known as the Cape Region. Since then, the area has seen such tremendous growth that we’ve started The Current to provide you a glimpse into the lifestyles of all our wonderful residents and regular visitors. In this second edition, we do a deep dive into the local art scene. There is something about coastal living that draws talented artists from all over to our little sliver of the world. Art touches us in many different ways and there are abundant opportunities to engage with local artists and artisans here at the beach. Enjoy this Memorial Day weekend with friends and family and make time to take in all the inspiring artwork we are fortunate to have around us. SEE EAT DO PLAY | FREE VOL. 02 | THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2023 THE ART ISSUE Leah stands in front of the mural Terrance Vann created that the DAC had commissioned to preserve the history of West Rehoboth. Developing Artist Collaboration Founder THIS WEEK’S COVER OF LEAH BEACH WAS PHOTOGRAPHED BY JOHN YEATMAN, JR. Welcome to The Art Issue BY CHRIS RAUSCH REWIND BACK TO FRIDAY, MAY 28, 1993 The Cape Gazette, a local weekly newspaper serving the people and communities located in the Cape Henlopen School District, begins publishing today. Dennis Forney and Trish Hogenmiller Vernon, Cape Henlopen District residents, are the lone officers of Cape Gazette Ltd., a Delaware corporation formed to publish the newspaper. The Cape Gazette will be published every Friday and distributed to newsstands and resident subscribers throughout Sussex County. Local subscribers will receive their newspapers on Friday, while out-of-county subscribers will receive their newspapers a few days later. Subscriptions are available at $25 per year for in-county subscribers and $40 per year for out-of-county subscribers. Until the end of June, charter subscribers receive a $5 discount off those prices. Newstand price of the Cape Gazette is 25 cents. The Cape Gazette is designed to celebrate the lives and times of the people who live and own property in what many people consider one of the most beautiful and unique areas along the eastern seaboard. In the pages of the Cape Gazette, readers will find news of decisions being considered and made about them and their area, editorials and letters, sports, fishing and hunting, arts and entertainment, business and real estate and community and school news. The dynamic and multi-faceted natural environment plays a critical role in the vitality of the Cape area and will be a steady focus of the Cape Gazette. As a community service, the Cape Gazette offers free classified ads for noncommercial accounts. Reader comments and suggestions are always welcome. To celebrate the Cape Gazette’s 30th anniversary this year, we are publishing our first ever story. Has this story aged well? You be the judge. Welcome to the Cape Gazette BY DENNIS FORNEY A special publication by Publisher Chris Rausch Production Manager Tara Marks Creative Director Tracy Toscano Editor Danielle Bouchat-Friedman Copy Editor Janet Andrelczyk Advertising Kathy McGinty, Lauren Zaniewski Photo Editor/IT Manager Christopher D. Foster Production Mallery Galaska, Teresa Rodriguez, Kristin Sinnott, Elizabeth Tedley, Abby Workman CONTRIBUTORS Hari Cameron, Chloe Chen, Pam George, Jessie Husband, Lisa Mathena John Yeatman, Jr. is a portrait and commercial photographer based in Millsboro. You can learn more about his work by visiting yeatphotos.com. Send your submissions to [email protected] COME ALONG FOR THE RIDE THE CURRENT is published every Thursday and can be found at these locations.
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4 THE CURRENT | MAY 25, 2023 BETHANY BEACH ➊ Big Chill Beach Club mural by Kelsey Montague, 27099 Coastal Highway. ➋ Totem Pole by Peter Wolf Toth, 216 Route 26. DAGSBORO ➊ Delaware Botanic Gardens (at Pepper Creek) mural by Leah Beach, 30220 Piney Creek Road. DEWEY BEACH ➊ Woody’s Take Out mural by Amanda Pace and Laura Erickson, 1904 Coastal Highway. LEWES ➊ Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal mural by Christian Kanienberg, 43 Cape Henlopen Drive. ➋ Lewes Drawbridge mural by Lorelei Meanor (with volunteers from Art in Bloom), 211 Front St. ➋ Menhaden mural by Damon Pla, 514 E. Savannah Road. ➍ Mosaics in pollinator gardens by Art in Bloom, George H.P. Smith Park, DuPont Ave. and CanalFront Park, 211 Front St. ➎ Mural by Kyle Confehr, Lewes-to-Georgetown Trail at Schley Ave. ➏ Sculpture by Dewitt Godfrey, CanalFront Park (through Sept. 20), 211 Front St. ➐ Sentinels at Lewes Library by Lyman Whitaker, 111 Adams St. ➑ Trompe l’oeil by Jean Doran at Kindle restaurant, 111 Bank St. MILFORD ➊ Mispillion River Brewing Company mural by Michael Johnson, 255 Mullett Run St. MILTON ➊ Steampunk Treehouse, Dogfish Head Brewing Company, 6 Cannery Village Center. ➋ “Greetings” mural by multiple local artists, Mill Park, 114 Mulberry St. REHOBOTH BEACH ➊ Bus Stop sculpture by Gary Hughes, City Hall atrium, 229 Rehoboth Ave. ➋ Dogfish Head Brewing & Eats mural by Holly Fields-Scott, 320 Rehoboth Ave. ➌ Rehoboth Beach Convention Center mural by Brett Steeves, 229 Rehoboth Ave. ➍ Rehoboth mural by Terrance Vann, 37401 Malloy St. Stunning Public Art Works Around Town LET’S GO NICK ROTH Artist Kyle Confehr’s mural along Lewesto-Georgetown Trail. Whether this is your first time or you’re a seasoned vet, we got you. We’ve picked the best Cape Region things to do this week. Most are free—some cost a few bucks. & Sat. & Sun. JUNE 3 & 4 110 Shipcarpenter St. Lewes, DE HISTORICLEWES.ORG Coastal Arts Festival Mid-Atlantic SEA GLASS
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6 THE CURRENT | MAY 25, 2023 There’s plenty to do when the sun goes down. Scout out your desired location here to find live music, karaoke, bingo and trivia nights. NIGHTLIFE Cause a little bit of summer is what the whole year is all about.” -JOHN MAYER OUTDOOR CONCERTS Bethany Beach Bandstand Concerts start at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 1 - Rob Benton; Thursday, June 8 - Red Dirt Revolution; Thursday, June 15 - Uptown Band; Thursday, June 22 - 70s Flashback; Thursday, June 29 - Dan & Dan Band townofbethanybeach.com Freeman Arts Pavilion Friday, June 2 - The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System, 7 p.m.; Saturday, June 3 - Styx, 7 p.m.; Sunday, June 4 - Carly Pearce, 7 p.m.; Thursday, June 8 - BAM Percussion, 7 p.m.; Friday, June 9 - Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue; Saturday, June 10 - Kashmir: The Live Led Zeppelin Show, 7 p.m.; Thursday, June 15 - Brian Regan, 7 p.m.; Friday, June 16 - Darius Rucker, 7 p.m.; Saturday, June 17 - Keb’ Mo’, 7 p.m.; Wednesday, June 21 - Wizard Academy!, 7 p.m.; Thursday, June 22 - The Brothers Doobie: A Doobie Brothers Experience, 7 p.m.; Friday, June 23 - Rebelution: Good Vibes Summer Tour 2023, 5 p.m.; Saturday, June 24 - Grand Funk Railroad, 7 p.m.; Sunday, June 25 - Cheap Trick, 7 p.m.; Thursday, June 29 - Steve Miller Band, 7 p.m.; Friday, June 30 - Ziggy Marley, 7 p.m. Freemanarts.org Grain on the Rocks Rocking the Docks Music Series Lewes Ferry Terminal 43 Cape Henlopen Dr., Lewes Concerts start at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 21 - Robert Randolph Band; Wednesday, June 28 - Joe Samba; Wednesday, July 5 - The Heavy Heavy; Wednesday, July 12 - Mo Lowda & The Humble; Wednesday, July 19 - The Vegabonds; Wednesday, July 26 - George Porter Jr. & The Runnin’ Pardners; Wednesday, Aug. 2 - Amish Outlaws; Wednesday, Aug. 9 - Sam Burchfield & The Scoundrels; Wednesday, Aug. 16 - Danielle Ponder; Wednesday, Aug. 23 - Dumpstaphunk meetatgrain.com Hudson Fields 29977 Eagle Crest Rd., Milton Saturday, May 27 - Henlopen Springfest featuring Jovan Newman, Electric Velvet and Mike Hines & The Look, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Lewes Canalfront Park Thursday, June 15 - The 19th Street Band, 7 to 9 p.m.; Thursday, June 29 - Mike Hines & The Look, 7 to 9 p.m.; Thursday, July 13 - Joe Baione Jazz Quartet, 7 to 9 p.m.; Thursday, July 27 - Rehoboth Summer Children’s Theatre presents “Jack and the Beanstalk,” 6:30 p.m.; Thursday, Aug. 17 - Can’t Fool the Blues, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.; Thursday, Sept. 21 - Mark Taylor, 6 to 8 p.m.; Thursday, Oct. 5 - The Funsters, 6 to 8 p.m. lewescanalfrontpark.org Rehoboth Beach Bandstand Concerts start at 8 p.m. Friday, May 26 - Mike Hines & The Look; Saturday, May 27 - U.S. Navy Cruisers; Sunday, May 28 - Jimi Smooth & HitTime rehobothbandstand.com BETHANY BEACH Big Chill Beach Club 27099 Coastal Hwy. (302) 402-5300 Thursday, May 25 - Electric Velvet Duo, 6 to 9 p.m.; Friday, May 26 - Bettenroo, 6 to 9 p.m.; Sunday, May 28 - Flat Moon Society, 6 to 9 p.m. DEWEY BEACH Bottle & Cork 18047 Highway One (302) 227-7272 Jimmy’s Grille Bellevue Street and Highway One (302) 227-4333 Mondays - Stealing Savanah, 6 to 9 p.m; Tuesdays - Chris Diller, 6 to 9 p.m.; Thursdays - Rick Arzt, 5 to 8 p.m., and Chasing Straights, 9 p.m. to midnight; Friday, May 26 - Chris Steele, 3 to 6 p.m., Jexxa, 6 to 9 p.m., and The Everafter, 9 p.m. to midnight Lighthouse 124 Dickinson Ave. (302) 227-4333 Friday, May 26 - The return of the Taco Toss featuring Decade 80, 4 p.m.; Saturday, May 27 - Darren O’Neill, 7 to 10 p.m.; Sunday, May 28 - Steel Happiness with Mike Cook, 5 to 7 p.m. Nalu Surf Bar & Grille 1308 Coastal Hwy. (302) 227-1449 Friday, May 26 - DJ JY, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Rusty Rudder Dickinson Avenue and the Bay (302) 227-3888 Mondays - Chasing Straights, 4 p.m.; Tuesdays - Stealing Savanah, 4 p.m.; Thursdays - Love Seed Mama Jump, 9 p.m.; Thursday, May 25 - JJ Rupp Duo, 5 p.m.; Friday, May 26 - Rick & Mike, 2 p.m., Chris Diller Duo, 5 p.m., and Blue Label, 9 p.m. Starboard 2009 Highway One (302) 227-4600 Wednesdays - Lost in Paris, 10 p.m.; Thursday, May 25 - Kristen & The Noise, 10 p.m. LEWES American Legion Post 17 113 American Legion Rd. (302) 645-9965 Friday, May 26 - Short Term Memory, 6 to 9 p.m. Bethany Blues 18385 Coastal Hwy. (302) 644-2500 Mondays - Mingo, 6 p.m.; Thursdays - Let’s Do Trivia, 7 p.m.; Friday, May 26 - Ghost Light Radio Show, 8:30 p.m. Big Oyster Brewery 1007 Kings Hwy. (302) 644-2621 Thursdays - Sam Capolongo, 4 to 7 p.m.; Friday, May 26 - Pat O’Brennan, noon to 3 p.m., and Bryan Scar, 4 to 7 p.m. Crooked Hammock Brewery 36707 Crooked Hammock Way Milton Theatre 110 Union St. (302) 684-3038 Thursday, May 25 - Quayside at Night with Al Frantic Band, 7 to 9 p.m.; Friday, May 26 - The Rock Orchestra: Billy Joel Deep Cuts, 8 p.m. Revelation Beer Garden at Hudson Fields 29763 Eagle Crest Rd. (302) 562-5412 Friday, May 26 - Cal Toner, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sydney’s Restaurant & Lounge 16388 Samuel Paynter Blvd. (302) 313-4770 OCEAN VIEW Dickens Parlour Theatre 31810 Good Earth Lane (302) 829-1071 Friday, May 26 - Master Magician Chris Capehart, 7 p.m. (tickets, $42 adult, $30 child) REHOBOTH BEACH Arena’s Deli & Bar 149 Rehoboth Ave., in the Village by the Sea Mall (302) 227-1272 Mondays - Open Mic Night, 8 p.m.; Tuesdays - Trivia, 7 p.m.; Wednesdays - Show City, 7 to 10 p.m.; Friday, May 26 - Lower Case Blues, 8 p.m. Atlantic Social 19340 Lighthouse Plaza Blvd. (302) 212-5319 Saturdays - live music, 5 to 8 p.m. Big Chill Surf Cantina 19406 Coastal Hwy. (302) 227-5568 Sundays - Lower Case Blues, 4 to 7 p.m.; Wednesdays - Trivia, 7 to 9 p.m. Blackwall Hitch 52 Rehoboth Ave. (302) 226-0550 Sunday, June 4 - Jazz Brunch with Hammond Hot Trio, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bluecoast Seafood Grill & Raw Bar 30115 Veterans Way (302) 278-7395 Thursday, May 25 - Raymond Charles, 4 to 7 p.m.; Friday, May 26 - Robbie LeBlanc, 4 to 7 p.m. Blue Moon 35 Baltimore Ave. (302) 227-6515 Tuesdays - Bingo with Sister Dot, 8 p.m.; Saturdays - Legends Show, 8 p.m.; Sundays - A Night with Roxy Cabaret, 8 p.m. Café Azafran 18 Baltimore Ave. (302) 227-8100 Thursdays - Holly Lane & John Flynn, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Chesapeake & Maine 316 Rehoboth Ave. (302) 226-3600 Friday, May 26 - Dylan Canfield, 5 to 8 p.m. Coastal Taproom 18766 John J. Williams Hwy. (302) 645-9911 Wednesdays - Trivia Night, 6 to 8 p.m.; Fridays & Saturdays - live music Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats 320 Rehoboth Ave. (302) 226-2739 Friday, May 26 - Cathy Jane, 9 to 11 p.m. Purple Parrot 134 Rehoboth Ave. Fridays & Saturdays - Karaoke Rehoboth Ale House Downtown 15 Wilmington Ave. (302) 278-7433 Friday, May 26 - Roy Voshell, 8 to 11 p.m. 1776 Steakhouse 18585 Coastal Hwy. (302) 645-9355 Thursdays & Saturdays - Jeff Irwin on piano, 5:30 to 9 p.m. Shrimpy’s Bar & Grill 18585 Coastal Hwy., Midway Shopping Center (302) 313-5124 Thursdays - Matthew Kenworthy, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.; Friday, May 26 - Minus 2 Plus 1, 6:30 p.m. Summer House 228 Rehoboth Ave. (302) 227-3895 Mondays - DJ Spig, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Tuesdays - DJ JY, 6 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Wednesdays - DJ Hector, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays - DJ Spig, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.; Sundays - Bryan Clark, 6 to 9 p.m., and DJ Hector, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. The Pines Rehoboth Beach 56 Baltimore Ave. (302) 567-2726 Mondays - Dueling Pianos with John Flynn & Matthew Kenworthy, 6 to 9 p.m.; Saturdays - Piano Bar with John Flynn, 5 to 7 p.m., and Divas: The Best Drag Show at the Beach with host Mona Lotts & Kristina Kelly, 8 to 11 p.m.; Sundays - Drag Brunch, 10:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. (tickets, $15); Friday, May 26 - The Boys of Summer Memorial Day Kickoff Show, 8:30 to 11 p.m. The Pond 19266 Coastal Hwy., Unit 1 (302) 227-2234 Tuesdays - Survey Sez, 6:30 p.m.; Wednesdays - Play That Funky Music, 6:30 p.m.; Thursdays - Trivia Challenge, 7 p.m., and Lower Case Blues, 9:30 p.m.; Friday, May 26 - Off 24, 5 p.m., and Robin & the Hoods, 9 p.m. Thompson Island 30133 Veterans Way (302) 226-4677 Thursday, May 25 - Bryan Scar Duo, 7 to 9:30 p.m.; Friday, May 26 - Blind Wind, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Tiki Jac’s Street Eats & Brews 71 Rehoboth Ave. (302) 493-3387 Friday, May 26 - Jody Lynn Cohee, 7 to 10 p.m. Zogg’s 1 Wilmington Ave. (302) 227-7660 Thursdays - Mingo, 6 to 8 p.m.; Friday, May 26 - Devin Canfield, 7 to 10 p.m. Mondays -Steve Bowers Band, 7 to 10 p.m.; Saturday, May 27, Kenny Riggs, 7 to 10 p.m. (302) 644-7837 Tuesdays - Trivia, 6 p.m. Grain on the Rocks Lewes Ferry Terminal 43 Cape Henlopen Dr. (302) 291-3900 Friday, May 26 - Tim Jaudon, 5 to 8 p.m. Harvest Tide 410 E. Savannah Rd. (302) 644-2600 Friday, May 26 - George Oshal, 5 to 8 p.m. Irish Eyes at Anglers Anglers Rd. (302) 645-6888 Wednesdays - Jake & Elwood, 7:30 to 10 p.m.; Thursday, May 25 - Electric Smoke, 8 to 11 p.m.; Friday, May 26 - DJ Surf, 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. JD Shuckers Seafood Grill & Raw Bar 20750 John J. Williams Hwy. (302) 945-8850 Thursdays - Sol Knopf, 5 to 8 p.m. Lefty’s Alley & Eats 36450 Plaza Dr. (302) 864-6000 Tuesdays - Line Dancing, 7 to 10 p.m.; Thursdays - Karaoke Night, 7 to 10 p.m.; Sundays - Line Dancing, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Nassau Valley Vineyards Farmers Market 32165 Winery Way (302) 645-9463 Sundays - live music, noon to 3 p.m. The Wheelhouse 7 Anglers Rd. (302) 291-2163 Mondays - Trivia, 7 to 9 p.m.; Thursdays - Mingo, 7 to 9 p.m., and After-party with DJ JD, 9 to 11 p.m.; Friday, May 26 - The Warren Project, 6 to 9 p.m. LONG NECK Amvets Post 22 32369 Long Neck Rd., Palmer (302) 945-2599 Saturdays - Terminator, 3 p.m. Paradise Grill 27344 Bay Rd. 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Superb opportunity w/great potential! $995,000 Call the Lingo/Tull Team 302-226-6417 (Direct) #4233J ANN ACRES 3 BR, 2 BA, flex room, tons of outdoor living space, .92 Acres, sunroom, 3 season porch, deck, patio, fenced in yard, extensive landscaping, and HW floors throughout. $629,900 Call Chelsea Bristow 302-382-6090 (Cell) #4546BL SEA WOOD Spectacular 4 BR, 3.5 BA remodeled home situated in a community of 118 homes close to Rehoboth Beach and nestled between two golf courses. 2,900 SF, open living/dining room with fireplace, updated kitchen, two-car garage, and front porch with porch above overlooking the beautifully landscaped yard! $949,000 Call Randy Mason 302-236-1142 (Cell) #4584J THE SEASONS UNDER CONTRACT This impeccably designed, custom 3 BR, 2 BA home is situated on .82 acres and features 9’ ceilings, HW floors, FR w/gas FP & built-ins, kitchen w/granite, bonus room, rear porch, and irrigated yard. Close to shopping, dining, DE beaches, & DAFB. $564,500 Call Lucius Webb 302-258-4590 (Cell) #4480S RETREAT AT HAZZARDS HILL Enjoy indoor & outdoor living in this lovely 5 BR, 3.5 BA home featuring a welcoming beach floor plan, gourmet kitchen w/granite counters, 3,000 SF, & a rear outdoor recreation area w/gas grill, fireplace, paver patio, & landscaped tree lined fenced yard! Gated/amenity rich community with pools, tennis, & more! $855,000 Call Henry McKay 302-381-5039 (Cell) #4588B SAWGRASS Move right into this 3 BR, 1 BA, 100-year-old, lovingly maintained farmhouse, situated on 1.4 acres, with updated electrical & plumbing systems, vinyl siding, HW floors, & floored attic. The 48-acre farm is also available under a separate listing. $375,000 Call Greg Wood 302-228-7185 (Cell) #4510RL COUNTRY FARMHOUSE This one story, 3 BR, 3 BA home is situated in Pilottown Village, located along the canal, and close to shopping and restaurants. The vaulted ceilings make this home feel spacious and bring in the natural sunlight. Kitchen w/ granite, freshly painted, HW floors, screened in porch, and oversized garage. $815,000 Call Melinda Ingram (302) 462-6581 (Cell) #4540A IN TOWN LEWES! Custom Cape Cod Modular Built home featuring LVP Plank flooring throughout the main living area, kitchen w/granite countertops, rear deck, unfinished 2nd floor, and situated on a 3/4-acre lot with no HOA fees. Plenty of room to expand! $417,000 Call Mike Dominguez 302-745-2019 (Cell) #4533RL NEW CONSTRUCTION Move-in ready & beautifully appointed 3 BR, 2 BA home, meticulously maintained inside & out. Features include a gourmet kitchen, great room, floor to ceiling windows, oversized primary suite, screened porch, cobblestone patio, & views of one of the fountained ponds. $749,000 Call the Lingo/Tull Team 302-226-6417 (Direct) #4582T PENINSULA LAKES
10 THE CURRENT | MAY 25, 2023 Bethany Beach Poseidon Festival MAY 26-29, BETHANY BEACH Festivities in downtown Bethany Beach include a luau show, marine science camp, meet-andgreet with town’s lifeguards, police and fire personnel, island music, pirates and mermaids and live sand sculpting, plus a concert with the U.S. Navy Cruisers Band. COST Free INFO townofbethanybeach.com Henlopen Spring Fest MAY 27, MILTON The first ever Henlopen Spring Fest brings the community together at Hudson Fields to support local charitable and volunteer organizations. The event includes a car and truck show, a cornhole tournament, a Battle of the Bands, kids’ activities, food and police and community outreach. COST $10 per person INFO henlopenspringfest.com Lewes in Bloom Garden Plant and Flea Market MAY 27, LEWES Lewes in Bloom’s annual Garden Plant and Flea Market Sale will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., MEMORIAL DAY FUN RUN May 28, 6:30 to 8:30 a.m. Charm City Run 200 Rehoboth Avenue, Rehoboth Beach charmcityrun.com DELAWARE SHORE ARTISTS RECEPTION May 28, 1 to 3 p.m. Lavender Fields This exhibit has more than 30 works of art, all available for purchase. lavenderfieldsde.com YOGA Every Sunday, 8 to 9 a.m Canalfront Park, Lewes Supported by Dimitra Yoga dimitrayoga.com ANNUAL LEWES MEMORIAL DAY PARADE May 29, 11 a.m. leweschamber.com FREE EVENTS at its Schley Avenue warehouse. A variety of flowers and pollinating plants will be available for sale. In addition to plants, Lewes in Bloom will also be selling hanging baskets, pocket planters, merchandise and used garden accessories. INFO lewesinbloom.org Horseshoe Crab & Shorebird Festival MAY 27, MILTON Enjoy arts and crafts, kayak rides, themed exhibits, food, live music and more. Festivities will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at both the Lydia B. Cannon Museum and at the Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge. COST Donation suggested. INFO historicmilton.com West Side Creative Market MAY 29-SEPT. 4, REHOBOTH BEACH The open-air market features live music and supports local artists. Vendor booths feature artists selling their original work including paintings, jewelry, ceramics and photography. Open from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m Monday and Friday through Labor Day. INFO developingarts.org FESTIVALS FARMERS MARKETS CHECK OUT THECAPECURRENT.COM FOR AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT ALL THE HOTTEST SUMMER FESTIVALS. DO THIS Bethany Beach Farmers Market STARTING MID-JUNE Sundays, 8 a.m. to noon. Garfield Parkway and Pennsylvania Avenues, Bethany Beach Farmers Market at Sea Colony JUNE 7 TO AUG. 30 Wednesdays, 8 a.m. to noon. Marketplace at Sea Colony Rt. 1 South, Bethany Beach Historic Lewes Farmers Market Saturdays, 8 a.m. to noon. Summer Saturday Market George H.P. Smith Park (DuPont and Johnson Avenues) JUNE 7 TO SEPT. 6 Wednesdays, 8 to 11 a.m. Wednesday Market at Crooked Hammock Brewery Crooked Hammock Way (at Kings Hwy.) Milton Broadkill Farmers Market Fridays, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. 210 Union Street, Milton Nassau Valley Vineyards Farmers Market Sundays, noon to 3 p.m. 32165 Winery Way, Lewes Rehoboth Beach Farmers Market Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Grove Park, Rehoboth Ave. Available at CapeGazette.com/CapeCuisine Please confirm current hours by calling or checking the restaurant’s website / social media. CAPE CUISINE Authentic Italian cooking carefully prepared with the fi nest ingredients. Delicious appetizers, salads, savory pastas, and other Italian specialties like Nonna’s Meatballs and Italian Sausage. A full Italian deli and market onsite o ering ready to serve family meals, antipastos, hero sandwiches, and fresh Mozzarella. Dine-in, carryout, and curbside pickup! 19724 Coastal Hwy., Rehoboth 101 2nd Street, Lewes 302.703.3090 www.TouchOfItaly.com 18585 Coastal Hwy. Rehoboth Beach, DE 302-645-9355 1776steakhouse.com 1776 Steakhouse is the ideal setting for great food & conversation. Steaks from premium, dry-aged beef - our specialty. Fresh seafood, chops, chicken, pasta, and vegetarian selections. Extensive beer & wine lists with signature cocktails. Classic, warm, inviting and comfortable atmosphere. Lewes • Canalside 302.645.6888 Milton • Union St 302.684.8889 IrishEyesPub.com After over 30 years in the business Irish Eyes is guaranteed to do it right. Featuring traditional Irish fare, local favorites and more. Our Milton location overlooks the Broadkill River & our Lewes location overlooks the Lewes Harbor. 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12 THE CURRENT | MAY 25, 2023 Susan is an award-winning writer, photographer and native Delawarean. She loves to photograph the area’s wildlife and her work can be found at The Gallery on Savannah, the Lewes gallery she co-owns with photographer Kim Johnson. How did you get into photography? It’s actually been something that I always liked doing, but the only course I’ve ever taken in photography was a camera club that I was a part of in eighth grade. Prior to doing photography full time I worked in banking for about nine years. I had kids and decided to spend a year of just being a stay-at-home mom. I loved it but felt like I needed something just for me. My husband at the time suggested I start a blog about parenting. I was intimidated by the idea at first but decided to embrace the chaos, messiness and reality of parenting. The blog, No Domestic Diva, became very popular and has over 500,000 followers. It was through my blog that brands like Sony discovered me and liked the composition of the photos I took and posted on my blog. That was really the first time that I started shooting and playing around with a camera’s manual settings. When we moved to Lewes seven years ago, my kids didn’t know anyone so I decided to take a year off so I could go on all the field trips and do the extracurricular stuff with the kids. But when they were in school, I started walking on the beach every day, taking pictures and posting them on my personal Facebook and Instagram pages. I got a really great response from people, and I really enjoyed doing it, so I decided to completely switch gears. I’ve always been the type of person who follows their passion, and it hasn’t led me astray so far. What do you love to photograph? My passions are definitely landscape and wildlife. I don’t want to encroach on wildlife and disturb them in their natural habitat, so I often use a telephoto lens. I love to photograph the horses at Assateague Island, where you are required to stay a minimum of 40 feet away when shooting, especially when a colt is just born. I also love photographing the ospreys that we have around here; I have a goal this year of getting a photo of one hitting the water with its talons out. Everyone loves to snap sunrise photos at Herring Point in Cape Henlopen State Park. Where do you like to shoot that is less wellknown or off the beaten path? I love the marshes and estuaries. I love brackish waters because they support all different kinds of life. There are a couple spots in Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge that are great. I love Burton Island, which is located behind the Indian River inlet. Sometimes I desaturate my photos, because I think people aren’t going to believe that the pinks and oranges were really that vibrant. Photography has allowed me to explore so many different places and it has helped me transition through a couple of difficult situations over the years. It’s something I’m grateful I had the guts to get into. Susan McLean WRITER AND PHOTOGRAPHER MAKING WAVES I love to photograph the horses at Assateague Island, where you are required to stay a minimum of 40 feet away when shooting.” —SUSAN MCLEAN BY DANIELLE BOUCHAT-FRIEDMAN
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PHOTOGRAPH BY JOHN YEATMAN, JR. LEAH IN DAC’S WEST REHOBOTH HEADQUARTERS ON APRIL 21, 2023.
MAY 25, 2023 | THE CURRENT 19 Developing Artist Collaboration founder Leah Beach’s mission to make art matter and the courage she found along the way. BY PAM GEORGE LEAH’S LOCAL FAVS Beach Saulsbury St. in Dewey — where I live! ;) Restaurant Confucious. Shop Bella Luna. Brunch spot Egg. I painted the chicken mural. Coffee Rise Up. Trail Breakwater Trail, it runs right through West Rehoboth. Dessert Fifer’s apple cider donut. Happy hour Rehoboth Ale House. Beach activity Making time to actually go to the beach. Ice cream spot The Ice Cream Store. Live music scene West Side Creative Market. Beach read I love audiobooks on personal and professional growth. I love laughing along with the boys on ‘Oops the Podcast’. Purple clouds blanketed the afternoon sky over Dewey Beach, but that didn’t stop Leah Beach from climbing three flights of stairs to her deck. And it was easy to see why. The deck boasts a sweeping view of the grassy dunes and the ocean beyond. Fresh from a massage appointment, Beach curled her feet under her and cradled a mug trailing a tea bag string. It was a reflective pose, but then again, Beach has been in a retrospective mode. At 32 years old, she has been the face of the Developing Artist Collaboration (DAC) since its official founding in 2018. It’s a lot to shoulder for someone with no prior nonprofit experience. Nevertheless, the organization has experienced meteoric growth. It now has a headquarters in West Rehoboth and artist studios on the Forgotten Mile. The open-air West Side Creative Market, complete with live entertainment, is a social hub. But perhaps most importantly, DAC launched career development programs for artists. “Leah Beach has brought a surge of energy to the emerging artist community in the area,” says jewelry artist Heidi Lowe, the current president of DAC’s board. “Between DAC’s artist development program and providing consistent, affordable opportunities for artists to sell their work, the organization has become invaluable.” Former board member Kyle Ten Eyck agreed. Beach is a “pretty incredible force down here,” says the photographer and restaurateur. “She had it in her head: ‘How can we give artists the tools to succeed?’ And she’s done an incredible job of it.” But the past few years have been a roller-coaster ride for Beach, and now it’s time for the artist and the organization she founded to write the next chapter. NO FEAR Beach is a blend of self-sufficiency and vulnerability —a free spirit with a people-pleasing streak. These traits were likely cultivated For the Love of Art during childhood. The Dover native was 3 when her parents divorced. Her mother stayed in Delaware; her father moved to Alabama. “I love my parents but definitely clashed with them a lot growing up,” she confides. At 13, she moved in with her father and stepmother but spent summers at Windswept Stables in Delaware, the horse farm owned by her aunt, Dawn Beach — “a force of nature,” she says. You could say the same about her niece. As a teen, Beach told her dad she was staying with friends but took off to Nashville and Tupelo. Once he punished her by taking her phone. So, she got a job and purchased a new one. “I just always had the mentality of, like, I will take care of myself and not rely on anyone else,” she says. Beach discovered photography at her arts-centric high school, and after graduation, she drove to Wilmington to intern with a famous photographer. Unfortunately, he was as verbally abusive as he was successful. When the internship ended, she enrolled full time at Delaware College of Art & Design and worked at Ruby Tuesday to pay her tuition. BEHIND THE LENS A photograph of Beach’s great-grandmother launched her Global Dementia Project, which showcases people worldwide with the disease. To capture subjects in developing countries, she bought a oneway ticket to Kenya and volunteered with service organizations. She’s also photographed patients in South Africa, India and Guatemala, and her work led to public speaking engagements. The project was part of an exhibition at the World Health Assembly and landed Beach a Delaware Division of the Arts grant. Beach realized that art could change a viewer’s perception. For instance, when her series on Blue Moon drag queens opened at CAMP Rehoboth, a puzzled child asked a subject why a man was dressed like a woman. “Honey, have you seen a circus clown?” the drag queen asked the child, who nodded. “Well, that’s what I am
20 THE CURRENT | MAY 25, 2023 — except I’m a lot more fabulous.” Perhaps that dialogue would influence the girl’s opinion on diversity, Beach muses. AN OUTLET FOR ARTISTS Beach, a self-taught artist, began creating chalkboard menus and murals for coastal restaurants. She also painted canvases, but finding a place to sell them was difficult. Filmmaker Robert Waters could relate. Many artists can’t afford fair entrance fees, and galleries look for established names. “Leah showed up and gave artists a place to show their art and be better artists,” Waters says. Beach started in 2015 with Sip & Shop, a holiday event with more than 40 artists. Two years later came DAC, which became official in 2018. The nonprofit is not another art league. “Our focus has always been on the artist first,” says Patrick Gallagher, DAC’s marketing director, who also owns a marketing business. “We aren’t a gallery-based organization. We’re really focused on artists interested in turning their passion into a sustainable career that meets their needs.” Beach led the effort to secure the headquarters in West Rehoboth. Popular activities included DIY workshops, which skidded to a stop with the Covid outbreak. “A lot of people would have put the brakes on,” Beach acknowledges. Instead, she donned a mask and gloves and bought supplies for DIY at-home kits, which DAC eventually sold online. Meanwhile, the group held popups outdoors, including in Egg’s parking lot. The kits made money, and in 2021, DAC also received a $158,350 Longwood Foundation grant to “grow and strengthen” the organization and develop artists. THE NEXT STEP What was casual and fun in 2018 is now a nonprofit responsible for managing and spending significant dollars. By 2022, Beach was burned out. “We grew so fast, so quickly, and I thought I had it handled,” she says. “I have always felt a lot of pressure to perform at a very high level to overcome my ‘shortcomings’ — AKA not having a background in the nonprofit sector or experience as a leader.” She didn’t want to burden others by asking for help. Not even her closest friends knew she was struggling with the load. “Now 2023 Leah is dealing with decisions that 2021 and 2022 Leah made,” Beach says. “She was a very impulsive, passionate girl — I love her to death.” But putting DAC first took a toll on her spirit and back — she regularly lifted heavy items at events. In December 2022, she stepped down from the executive director position, and Gina DePaul took over. DePaul is no stranger to DAC; she oversaw the West Side Creative Market, weekly outdoor arts events held on Mondays and Fridays during the summer. Previously, she was a project manager for the construction of Capital One Hall in Tyson, Virginia. Together, the duo and board are building a firm foundation for DAC to help artists everywhere. “We’ve seen the impact we have here and truly believe that it’s something that can benefit all artists — in Delaware and outside of Delaware,” DePaul says. Program accessibility is a major focus. The DAC Hub, for instance, is an accessible online resource offering courses and networking. However, in-person events, including artist workshops open to the public, are still essential. While Beach plans to stay involved with DAC, she is also pursuing Creative Connections, which she started with roommate Sophia Sawicki. A combination of meditation and music helps participants tap into their inner artist, explains Beach, who’s led workshops for the state of Delaware employees and SoDel Concepts’ leadership team. Beach also wants to talk about art at public-speaking engagements. “I live every day for this purpose inside of me,” she says. “That’s why I got on a plane and went to Kenya. It’s the same reason I’ve done all these crazy things. I truly believe my purpose is to show the world what artists can do.” 2023 LEAH IS DEALING WITH DECISIONS THAT 2021 AND 2022 LEAH MADE. SHE WAS A VERY IMPULSIVE, PASSIONATE GIRL — I LOVE HER TO DEATH.” Leah in front of the 2021 Firefly Music Festival mural she collaborated on with artist Terrance Vann; aeriel shot of the West Side Creative Market; Leah as a child at her family’s horse farm, Windswept Stables; Leah with a women’s empowerment group she helped support in Kenya in 2013. EDITOR’S NOTE The Developing Artist Collaboration needs the help of the community to continue to support the arts. For more information on donating or to sponsor a booth at the West Side Creative Market, go to developingarts.org. ELLIOT MACGUIRE
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22 THE CURRENT | MAY 25, 2023 Play And so castles made of sand fall in the sea, eventually.” Play -JIMI HENDRIX Sandcastle ➊ You will need a bucket (or two), a shovel (ideally one with a long handle and a small scoop), a trowel or putty knife, a soft-bristled paintbrush, a misting water bottle and a plastic drinking straw. You can also use a sandcastle mold if you want to speed up the design process. ➋ Build a foundation. Create a large pile of sand. Ensure the stability of the pile by using your shovel to make deep holes and filling them with water. Test the solidity of the pile by stomping on it, and repeat the process of adding water and poking holes if necessary. When you post pics of your masterpieces, tag us too! #TheCapeCurrent ➌ Pack and shape the sand starting from the tallest element until it feels secure and roughly shaped. Carve and smooth the surface using one of your smoothing tools. Use your mold if you’d like. Carefully remove the mold and repeat the process to make more towers. ➍ The pancake method (similar to bricklaying) is recommended as it offers the most solid foundation. Scoop up a handful of sand and water mixture and flatten it into a layer that is approximately one inch thick. Continue this process, stacking the flattened layers to create sturdy towers or to add height to your sculpture. ➎ The sand will dry out the more you work with it. Throughout your process, make sure you use your water bottle to keep the sand moist. ➏ Use sand that closely resembles silt. Silty sand enables you to build a firm and towering structure with intricate undercuts and cut-throughs. ➐ Use your tools to carve out windows and doors. Use shells, rocks and seaweed to decorate your castle with moats and drawbridges. ➑ When you’re done, mist your castle with water to protect it from the wind. HOW TO BUILD A LEGIT Plastic eating utensils will work in a jam to create a smooth surface. Tools you Need TROWEL STRAW PUTTY KNIFE PAINT BRUSH SHOVEL WATER BOTTLE BUCKET DON’T MISS THIS Delaware State Parks is sponsoring a sandcastle contest on July 8 at Indian River Inlet.
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MAY 25, 2023 | THE CURRENT 29 SOLUTIONS FROM PAGE 24 Delaware Watercolor Society Announces Exhibit Winners Winners of Delaware Watercolor Society’s juried exhibition at Nassau Valley Vineyards were announced during the May 11 opening reception. The society also recognized nine new signature members. A collection of 39 paintings representing 24 area artists was selected for the exhibit by juror and awards judge Ellen Elmes. Ribbons, monetary awards and certificates were presented to the selected artists by Delaware Watercolor Society President Marjorie Wuestner. For “Cafe Monet,” the first-place award went to Christine Heyse, recipient of the MW and Anne Hughes Award. Second-place honors went to Isabel Pizzolato for “Farm Fresh” and third place was awarded to “Dave” by Winifred Way. Honorable mentions went to Anne Crown-Cyr for “Garden Peony, Sarah Bernhardt,” Kathleen Cropper for “Blue Heron” and Joan Fabbri for “Winery Welcome.” In recognition of their exemplary artistic efforts, the honor of signature member was presented to Kym Bellerose, Jane Coonce, Brad Hastings, Charlotte Hughes, Joan Judge, Wendy Leddy, Judy Olsen, Cindy Strouse and Winifred Way. The exhibit will be on display through Wednesday, May 31. Alpaca Farm to Host Plein Air Watercolor Day on June 7 Alpacas will be models for Delaware Watercolor Society’s plein air paint day participants at Four Acres Living Alpaca Farm. Delaware Watercolor Society members will meet for a plein air paint day at 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 7, at Four Acres Living Alpaca Farm. Preregistration is not required. A fee of $20 per person is payable to the alpaca farm upon arrival. Attendees will be given a brief tour of the farm. Tables and chairs will be set up where the alpacas are free to roam. Feed is available for an additional cost for anyone who wants to feed the alpacas (and they love to eat). Participants should bring their own painting supplies including a container to hold water. There is a sink for water access. Attendees can bring a sketchbook or cameras, or both. Participants should also pack a lunch and drink; there will be no food or drink for purchase. A refrigerator will be available. The farm has a small shop where alpaca products and other items can be purchased. ART NEWS THE CURRENT CONDITIONS Average Sea Temperature 60° TIDES HISTORY SUNRISE & SUNSET SUMMARY Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday HIGH 80 LOW 64 HIGH 81 LOW 59 HIGH 81 LOW 59 HIGH 73 LOW 58 HIGH 67 LOW 59 HIGH 66 LOW 54 HIGH 63 LOW 53 BOATING & SURFING Sunrise Sunset Moonrise Moonset
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