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Updated Thu, Jul 29, 2010

NIGHTLIFE

Time for beer: Try to conquer
Arena’s Hall of Foam in Rehoboth

By Liz Hernandez
Special to the Cape Gazette

Arena’s Deli & Bar, one of Rehoboth Beach’s most popular hot spots, is offering a chance for customers 21 and older to be a part of its Hall of Foam and receive $1 off all draft beers.

Here’s the catch: In order to be in this exclusive association, one must complete a list of the 79 bottled beers. Fortunately there is no time limit.

Bar manager Colleen Carney, bar manager of Arena’s Deli said there’s no time limit.

Customers receive a wallet-sized card with a list of beers. For each completed beverage they receive a punch out.

“We even have a Rolodex, if you want to keep your card at Arena’s,” said Carney.

When the card is complete, the honorary individual will receive a mug, a T-shirt, their picture on the wall and – perhaps best of all - $1 off whatever beverage they order for the mug.

The beers on the list range from Smirnoff Ice to more premium beers such as Delerium Tremens and Chimay.

“I have to say my favorite beer on the list is the Red Seal Ale made by North Coast Brewing Co. in Mendocino County, California,” she said Carney. “It is overall just a really tasty beer.”

Stephanie Huerta, employee of Arena’s Café, is one of the only five women to conquer the Hall of Foam.

She started the challenge in the beginning of the year, but when she actually took time to focus, she said she ended up finishing in 2 to 3 months. Huerta said her favorite beer was Allagash.

“It was a flavorful beer, but it wasn’t too heavy,” she said. “The biggest challenge for me was the lager beers and the ones with more alcohol content. I had to pace myself.”

Carney said the purpose is to allow people to try all different styles of beer from hefeweizens to IPA’s, ales, lagers and even malt beverages.

“I think this is an excellent idea,” said Huerta.

“People get the opportunity to find what beers they like and try ones you never thought you’d taste.”

Visit Arena’s - “Where the locals hang” - to start your very own quest to conquer Hall of Foam and introduce your taste buds to a whole new experience in the world of beer. But remember…pace yourself.

For hours and information call 227-1272.

Free movies a highlight
of summer in Cape Region

By Rob Rector
Beach Paper movie dude

Drive-in theaters are sadly a thing of the past, but families can recreate the atmospheric viewing experience all summer long in various locations throughout the Delaware coast.

Dewey Beach, Lewes and Rehoboth Beach all have films slated to be screened under the stars this summer for fans of outside cinema by the surf. Here’s a quick glance at what’s coming soon to a beach near you:

DEWEY BEACH
Dagsworthy Street and the beach serves as the location for “Family Movie Night” Mondays throughout the summer. Film-goers can pack snacks for the show, or refreshments will be available (and please remember to pick up all those plastic wrappers when the final credits roll). Films begin at dusk (usually around 8:30 p.m.). Here’s the slate:

Aug. 2: Over the Hedge (PG): A wiley raccoon and his woodland buddies start a furry revolution against the sprawl of a local housing development that encroaches on their homes. The animated flick features the voices of Bruce Willis, Steve Carell, Garry Shandling, Wanda Sykes and William Shatner.

Aug. 9: Madagascar (PG): A herd of New York City Zoo animals tire of their caged existence and long to taste life in the Big Apple. Ben Stiller, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett Smith and Chris Rock all lead the cast as the wayward wildlife, but it’s the trio of tactical penguins that steal the show.

Aug. 16: Bedtime Stories (PG): Adam Sandler stars in this live-action romp as a handyman who spins nighttime tales to his niece and nephew that suddenly start to come true. Realizing his newfound power, he begins to place himself in the yarns so that he can create a happier ending to his humdrum life.

Aug. 23: Cars (G): Rookie race-car hotshot Lightning McQueen gets stuck in the sleepy town of Radiator Springs after an accident required him to perform community service. Though reluctant to stay, he soon learns that there is more to life than winning the big races.

Aug. 30: The Princess and the Frog (G): Disney went back to 2D animation and entered princess territory once again with young New Orleans girl, Tiana, who must seal her fateful kiss with a lumpy reptile to allow him to transform to his former princely state.

LEWES
The Villages of Five Points will host weekly family film screenings every Thursday evening on its green starting in July this summer. Films will begin at dusk (about 8:30 p.m.)

July 29 - Casablanca (NR): What better atmosphere than a cool summer beach night to watch one of the most romantic films of all time? Bogart and Bergman light up the screen in this 1942 classic considered by many to be one of the best films of all time.

August 5 - The Twilight Saga: New Moon (PG-13) While maybe not quite the same caliber as Bogart and Bergman, (though never say this to an adoring “Twi-Hard”), the timing of this screening is just right for those who just watched “Eclipse” in theaters (released the week prior) and a thirsting for more chaste vampire romance.

REHOBOTH BEACH
Rehoboth Beach Bandstand will also host two Cinema By the Surf screenings this summer.

Aug. 12: This is It (PG): After his premature death, what was to be Michael Jackson’s big comeback tour is now a documentary that goes behind the scenes of the concert’s production.

Current Movie Summaries »

Boney James returns to Rehoboth Beach Autumn Jazz Friday, Oct. 15, at the convention center.

Jazz festival gears for
21st run, Oct. 13-17

Tickets on sale now on website

The 21st Annual Rehoboth Beach Autumn Jazz festival is slated for Wednesday, Oct. 13 to Sunday, Oct. 17. Tickets are currently available at rehobothjazz.com.

The festival kicks off at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, where The Contours – The Dirty Dancing Tour will entertain. Tickets, at $79, include the festival’s People’s Choice Award for the best chicken and seafood signature Taste of Jazz.

Guests will vote for their favorite “taste” in both chicken and seafood. An open bar will also be available during the tasting. The Contours show will start at 9 p.m. Limited seating is available for opening night.

The festival continues at 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, at the convention center, where Autumn Jazz will present the Rehoboth Beach Smooth Jazz Project starring Nick Colionne, Steve Cole, Marc Antoine, Jeff Kashiwa, Jackiem Joyner, Brian Simpson and Gerald Veasley. Tickets range from $55-$65.

At 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 15, at the convention center, don’t miss Boney James with special guest Matt Marshak. Soulful and gifted, James has sold 3 million albums and is considered one of today’s most respected and best-selling instrumentalists.

Marshak is one of the fresh faces on the contemporary jazz scene. His live shows overflow with passion, energy, crowd interaction and intensity.

Tickets range from $55-$69.

Gerald Veasley will bring his Salute to the Philly Sound at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, to the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center.

The show features Veasley, along with special guests Will Downing, Carol Riddick, Walter Beasley and Nick Colionne. It’s a Rehoboth Beach Autumn Jazz exclusive. Tickets cost $55-$65.

Epworth UM Church in Rehoboth Beach will host a late-afternoon session with Steve Cole and Nick Colionne at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16.

Beebe Medical Center and the Bank of Delmarva will present Remembering a Legend....Celebrating the Music of Grover Washington Jr. featuring Jason Miles, Gerald Albright, Walter Beasley, Chante Moore, Randy Brecker, Jeff Golub, Ada Rovatti, Buddy Williams, Ralph MacDonald and Neal Jason. This signature show will take place at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16, at the convention center. Tickets are $55-$69.

Epworth returns as host of a 10:30 p.m. show Saturday, Oct. 16, starring Four80East with Paul “Shilts” Weimar, Matt Marshak and Jackiem Joyner. Tickets are $38.

The festival ends with a gala celebration at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 17, when the Super All-Star Smooth Jazz Grand Jam comes to the convention center. For the closing of the 21st Rehoboth Beach Autumn Jazz Festival, Brian Simpson has put together a concert not unlike the ones he produces and directs for the Smooth Jazz cruises. Guests will enjoy three hours of great artists and music.

Simpson is bringing together Nick Colionne, Marc Antoine, Steve Cole, Jackiem Joyner, Gerald Veasley, Carol Riddick, Randy Brecker, Ada Rovatti, Buddy Williams, Jeff Golub, Jason Miles, Walter Beasley, Matt Marshak, Gerald Albright, Jeff Kashiwa and Paul “Shilts” Weimar. All drinks are $2. Appetizers included. Tickets are $45-$59.

DEWEY BEACH
• Bottle & Cork: Route 1. Mondays – The Fabulous Greaseband, 8 p.m. Friday, July 30 – Who’s Bad; Saturday, July 31 – Burnt Sienna/Kristen & The Noise/Full Effect; Tuesday, Aug. 3 – Galactic; Wednesday, Aug. 4 – Bruce in the USA; Thursday, Aug. 5 – Dark Star Orchestra; Friday, Aug. 6 – TBA; Saturday, Aug. 7 – Kristen & the Noize/Liquid A/Go-Go Gadget; Sunday, Aug. 8 – Badfish. deweybeachlife.com.

• The Cove Restaurant: 124 Dickinson Ave., Ruddertowne. Tuesdays – The Gold Standard. Thursdays – Jersey rock legend John Eddie. Saturday, July 31 – Mary Ann Redmond. 226-1680.

• Lighthouse Raw Bar: Ruddertowne, 124 Dickinson Ave., Ruddertowne. Mondays – Spokey Speaky. Thursdays – Element K. Fridays – DJ Chris Mal. Saturdays – Lyric Drive. 227-6444.

• Rusty Rudder: 124 Dickinson Ave., Ruddertowne. Mondays – Kristen & Joe, 9 p.m.; Wednesdays – Lost in Paris, 9 p.m. Thursdays – Love Seed Mama Jump, 9 p.m. Sundays – Burnt Sienna, 9 p.m. Friday, July 30 – Mr. Greengenes; Saturday, July 31 – Mike Hines & the Look/Lifespeed; Friday, Aug. 6 – Burnt Sienna/Split Decision. 227-3888.

• The Starboard: 2009 Highway One. Tuesdays – Freshly Squeezed, 10 p.m. Wednesdays – LauraLea & Tripp Fabulous, 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 5 – Mavi Trio. 227-3600.

• Venus on the Half Shell: Dagsworthy Street. Wednesdays – Paul Cullen, 7-10 p.m. 227-9292.

LEWES
• Annabella’s: 1201 Savannah Road. Wednesdays – Bryan Clark sings, 6:30-9 p.m. and chooses chef’s special for the night. 645-1980.

• Béseme: Second and Market streets. Saturdays - Shore Jazz, 7-10 p.m. Sundays - Paul Cullen, 7-10 p.m. 645-8108.

• Bethany Blues: 18385 Coastal Highway. Fridays – DJ Bo, 8 p.m. to midnight. Saturdays – Keith Mack, 5-8 p.m. Mondays – Speed bingo with DJ Bo. Tuesdays – lower case blues, 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays – Love Seed duo of Rick and Pete, 7-10 p.m. Thursdays – Let’s Do Trivia with DJ Bo, 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 2 – Performance by Mr. Hetfield’s Rock and Roll Summer Camp, 8 p.m.; Friday, Aug. 6 – Clarence Spady, 9 p.m. 644-2500.

• Gray Hare Tavern: Wednesdays - Freshly Squeezed; Thursdays - 8-Track Flashback Band. Saturday, July 31 - DJ Porky, 9 p.m. Route 24; Wednesday, Aug. 4 – Players Club Reunion Jam with Regina AaMacha and friends (6-10 p.m.) followed by Freshly Squeezed (10 p.m.). 645-9911.

• Irish Eyes at Anglers: Anglers Road. Thursdays – Ed Shockley and friends, 8-11 p.m. Saturday, July 31 – No Byscuyts; Saturday, Aug. 7 – Freshly Squeezed. 645-6888.

• Jakes Seafood House: Route 1. Friday, July 30 – Tony Mowen; Friday, Aug. 6 – Bryan Clark. 644-7711.

LONG NECK
• J.D. Shuckers: Route 24, Peddlers Village. Thursdays - Paul Cullen, 6-9 p.m. 945-8850.

• Sand Bar: Long Neck Road. Thursdays – Karoke with DJ Sidekick. 945-4001.

MILTON
• Iguana Grill: 122 Mulberry St. Thursdays - Let’s Do Trivia, 7:30 p.m. Fridays – Anthony Carmen, 4 p.m. 684-4211.

• Irish Eyes Pub and Restaurant: 105 Union St. Fridays – Let’s Do Trivia, 8:30 p.m. registration; 9 p.m. game. Saturdays – DJ Taz. Saturday, July 31 – Funky Fresh; Thursday, Aug. 5 – Marty Zombro; Saturday, Aug. 7 – The Folk Heroes. 684-8889.

REHOBOTH BEACH
• Aqua: 57 Baltimore Ave. Tuesdays – Holly Lane with John Flynn. 226-9001.

• Arena’s: 149 Rehoboth Ave., in the Village by the Sea Mall. Sundays – Karaoke, 10 p.m. Mondays – Team Trivia, 8 p.m. Tuesdays – Jay Hoad, 10 p.m. Saturday, July 31 – The Skatologists; Friday, Aug. 6 – Kalai King & The Fractured Hearts/New Sweden. 227-1272.

• Back Porch Café: 59 Rehoboth Ave. Thursdays – Keith Mack. Fridays – Paul Cullen, 7-10 p.m. 227-3674.

• Casa DiLeo: 721 Rehoboth Ave. Thursdays – Bryan Clark, 7-10 p.m. Tuesdays – Karaoke. 226-8660.

• Cloud 9: 234 Rehoboth Ave. Every Friday and Saturday DJ Vixx; every Sunday Ms. Peaches & the Cloud 9 Angels; every Monday karaoke. 226-1999.

• Conch Island Key West Bar and Grill: 207 Rehoboth Ave. Saturdays - Matt Avery, 9 p.m. Tuesdays - Chorduroy, 9:30 p.m. 226-WEST.

• Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats: 320 Rehoboth Ave. Friday, July 30 – Lipbone Redding; Saturday, July 31 – Loretta Bilieux; Thursday, Aug. 5 – Soul Rebels Brass Band; Friday, Aug. 6 – Tom Larsen Band; Saturday, Aug. 7 – TBA. 226-BREW.

• Frogg Pond: South First Street. Wednesdays – Viki Dee, 6 p.m. Fridays – DJ Sharon Messina, 6 p.m. Sundays – lower case blues. Mondays – Pete Wiedmann and the Gamilons. Tuesdays and Thursdays – Karaoke. Friday and Saturday, July 30-31 – Mama’s Black Sheep (5:30 p.m.) and Sweet Leda (9:30 p.m.); Friday, Aug. 5 – Trisha Benton (5:30 p.m.) and Glen Govot (9:30 p.m.); Saturday, Aug. 6 – Glen Govot (5:30 p.m.) and dirty City Band (9:30 p.m.). 227-2234.

• Irish Eyes: 52 Rehoboth Ave. Thursdays – Live music with The Time Police, 8 p.m. to midnight; Sundays – Irish Night with Danny Fisher, 5-9 p.m. Monday, Aug. 2 – Patrick O’Donnell. 227-5758.

• Rehoboth Ale House: 15 Wilmington Ave. Mondays – DJ Bump. Wednesdays – Euro Dance Party. Thursdays – Acoustic jam with Josh. Friday, July 30 - Jeb Stuartl Saturday, July 31 - Robot Surfer; Sunday, Aug. 1 - Semiblind Duo. 227-2337.

• Salt Air: 50 Wilmington Ave. Saturdays – Phil Knight on acoustic guitar, 7 p.m. 227-2444.

• Seafood Shack: 42 1/2 Baltimore Ave. Thursdays – Karaoke with DJ Sea Shell, 8:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays – Live music, 8:30 p.m. to midnight. Sundays – John Flynn, 7-10 p.m. 227-5881.

• Summer House: 228 Rehoboth Ave. Tuesdays – DJ JY; Fridays and Saturdays – DJ JY. 227-3895.

• Timothy’s Tap House & Raw Bar: 19598 Highway One. Thursdays – Comedy Night, 9:30 p.m. Mondays – DJ Woody. 227-3435.

• Victoria’s Restaurant: Boardwalk Plaza Hotel, Olive Ave. Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays – Pianist Jeff Irwin plays the Great American Songbook, 6-9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays – Pianist Jeff Irwin returns, 6-10 p.m. 227-0615.

• Zogg’s: 1 Wilmington Ave. Wednesdays – DJ Wood, 10 p.m. Fridays – Live acoustic music, 10 p.m. Saturdays – DJ Fatty, 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 6 – Roger and Cliff Hillis. 227-7660.

THE BANDSTAND »
Performances at Rehoboth Beach Bandstand, sponsored by the City of Rehoboth Beach, are now in full swing. Events start at 8 p.m. A schedule of free events at the Bandstand is as follows:

Friday, July 30 – North of Mason Dixon
Saturday, July 31 – City of Fairfax Band
Sunday, Aug. 1 – Key West Band
Friday, Aug. 6 – Jazz Ambassadors of the U.S. Army Field Band
Saturday, Aug. 7 – Volunteers of the U.S. Army Field Band
Sunday, Aug. 8 – Sun, Surf & ‘65
Thursday, Aug. 12 – Cinema by the Surf: “This Is It”
Friday, Aug. 13 – U.S. Navy Country Current
Saturday, Aug. 14 – Bullbuckers
Sunday, Aug. 15 – Fat Girl Slim
Friday, Aug. 20 – Groove Train
Saturday, Aug. 21 – U.S. Navy Sea Chanters
Sunday, Aug. 22 – The Blue Tips Rhythm Revue
Friday, Aug. 27 – U.S. Army Field Band and Solders’ Chorus
Saturday, Aug. 28 – King Teddy
Sunday, Aug. 29 – Right Food Red
Friday, Sept. 3 – The Eddie Sherman Show
Saturday, Sept. 4 – Mario Rocco

Visit rehobothbandstand.com for news and updates about live entertainment this season.

DAN COOK PHOTO

Love Seed Mama Jump lead singer Rick Arzt holds the audience’s attention with his lively stage antics at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand. Love Seed’s show Friday, June 18 was the inaugural Bandstand performance of the season. During the show Arzt invited young members of the audience to jam on stage with the band.

Improv group to perform July 31
Delaware Comedy Theatre will celebrate its sixth anniversary with a show from 8 to 10 p.m., Saturday, July 31, at the Milton Theatre. The show will feature all new games as well as some Delaware Comedy Theatre classics. Also on the bill is CUBED - a hilarious improvised peek into the world of cubicle workers. Tickets are $10 each. RSVPs to 684-3400.

Kayak poker paddle
to be held Aug. 21
The Center for the Inland Bays and the Bayfront at Rehoboth community are sponsoring a kayak poker paddle and cookout from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 21. Proceeds from the event will support habitat restoration projects in the Inland Bays area.

The cost is $20 per single kayak or $30 per tandem kayak for advance registration. Day-of-event registrations add $5. The event will take place on the beach at the Bayfront at Rehoboth community on Camp Arrowhead Road. Visit inlandbays.org or bayfrontatrehoboth.com/home.html for more information. Call Eric Buehl at 226-8105 or go to inlandbays.org for online registration.

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