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“The man who rows the boat seldom has time to rock it.” Bill Copeland
cape may-lewes ferry
Take a break from the ordinary with a cruise on the Cape May–Lewes Ferry
Where Is It? Located along the bay between downtown Lewes and Cape Henlopen State Park. Why Should I Go? BECAUSE it’s fun AND practical. The 80-minute ride between Lewes and Cape May, New Jersey is a great way to cut a few miles off your trip or to relax and enjoy a day on the water and the other side of the bay. Cape May offers beautiful Victorian architecture and is designated as a National Historic Landmark. Stroll the streets past the beautifully-renovated hotels and Bed & Breakfast inns, or spend a day shopping in the open air along the newly-renovated Washington Street Mall. You’ll understand why The New York Times declared Cape May to be the restuar-
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ant capital of New Jersey after enjoying an amazing meal at any of the award-winning restaurants in town. At your destination, you can relax and eat at Gerald’s Breakwater in Lewes, or The Rockpile in Cape May. Kids will especially love the trip and can meet Lighthouse Pete the Pirate on select rides. Shops in both terminals and on the ship have Lighthouse Pete gear, T-shirts, hats and souvenirs, plus essentials like sunglasses, magazines, postcards, books, and film. Anything Else I Should Know? IF YOU have a birthday, anniversary, or other special event coming up, have it on one of the boats or at either of the terminals. With their waterside settings, they make spectacular venues!
43 North henlopen drive, lewes « 800-643-3779
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“Adventure is worthwhile.” Amelia Earhart
dewey beach parasail
Step out of the ordinary. Take a ride and see the beach from 800 feet up!
Where Is It? Located on Dickinson Street on the bay side of Dewey Beach, right at the Rusty Rudder. Why Should I Go? Parasailing is safe, easy and fun – anyone can do it. The crew at Dewey Beach Parasail have flown passengers from age two all the way up to 92! Passengers take off and land directly from the back of the boat, so if you can sit down, you can parasail. Want to get wet? They can dip your toes in the water. Want to get really wet? Then they will dip your whole body. Want to stay dry? No problem – their captains have that much control and guarantee a great experience. Not only are the captains at Dewey Beach Parasail licensed, but they all have more than 10 years of experience operating parasail vessels. Dewey Beach Parasail is Delaware’s largest and most experienced parasail operator.
They are fully insured, operate only US Coast Guard-inspected vessels designed specifically for parasailing, and are the only parasail company in Delware or Maryland certified by the Professional Association of Parasail Operators. Dewey Beach Parasail offers two rides. For $65 they’ll send you up 500 feet, and for just $10 more they will send you all the way up to 800 feet! All prices are per person, however most people fly tamden (with a friend) or even triple! There are departures every hour on the hour, and the whole excursion takes an hour, including 12-15 minutes up in the air under the canopy. Dewey Beach Parasail offers a professional photo package and spectators are welcome for $15 if there is room on the boat. Please call a day or two in advance to make a reservation because spaces fill quickly. Mention this ad and get $10 off any ride or $15 off the high ride before 10am.
dewey beach parasail « 113 dickinson Street, Dewey Beach « (302) 227-9507 or 877-FLY-Dewey « www.flydewey.com
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“What people really want in the theater is fantasy involvement and not reality involvement.” Edward Albee
The Freeman Stage
A beautiful outdoor theatre offering the best of Delaware and beyond... pack a picnic and catch a show!
About The Company The Freeman Stage is nestled four miles west of Fenwick Island in the community of Bayside. Open from Memorial Day through mid-October, the beautiful open-air stage showcases dozens of performers. Having hosted more than 15,000 people a show in each of its first two seasons, The Freeman Stage has become one of the most popular destinations at the shore for high-quality, family-friendly arts experiences. The 2010 season promises to be another summer full of captivating theatre, breathtaking dance, energizing music, and non-stop entertainment. Take a peek at a few of the acts that you can catch performing on The Freeman Stage this season. 5/29 Memorial Day St*ARTS & Stripes Carnival Kick off the summer with the beginning of the 2010 season and great live performances, patriotic crafts, and fun games for the whole family!
5/29 First State Ballet A crowd favorite from 2009, they’re back for a second year! Come see the First State Ballet company present a spectacular production that’s sure to amaze. 6/18 Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra For the third year in a row, the Mid-Atlantic Symphony will officially open The Freeman Stage. Broadway classics, patriotic standards, and crowd favorites. 6/19 – 9/4 Saturday Children’s Hour Every Saturday from 10-11am The Freeman Stage offers terrific programs for children of all ages, including storytelling, art lessons, juggling, magic, sing-a-longs, puppet shows and much more. 7/23 Blue Jupiter A powerful pop-jazz-funk, a cappella quartet. They will inspire you with their infectious energy, seamless harmony and thunderous vocal percussion.
7/2 & 7/3 The Music of Cole Porter by Clear Space Productions Enjoy all of Cole Porter’s best music in this captivating revue. Showcasing the best voices in the area, their performances are always a crowd pleaser. 7/10 Delaware Symphony Orchestra This orchestra, led by maestro David Amado, will keep you on the edge of your seat for an evening of wonderful music under the stars. 7/16 & 7/17 Annie Get Your Gun by Clear Space Productions Irving Berlin at his best! “They Say It’s Wonderful,” “I Got the Sun in the Mornin’,” and “There’s No Business Like Show Business!” are highlighted in this sharp-shootin’ musical. 8/5 Ted Keegan in Concert Broadway star Ted Keegan has appeared as the title role in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Phantom of the Opera and in 24 states across the country. Enjoy Ted performing your favorite Broadway tunes live.
8/6 Rhythmic Circus Rhythmic Circus has quickly risen from an underground percussive-dance phenomenon to an innovative, live performance company known for transforming their tap shoes into instruments. Feet Don’t Fail Me Now!, the company’s current production, showcases their technical capacity as dancers, and explores rhythm through percussive dance as it plays off a wide array of musical genres. 9/18 100 Years of Broadway III by Clear Space Productions Enjoy this third installment of a riveting compilation of the best Broadway tunes of the last century. The great performances aren’t the only reason to visit The Freeman Stage. Enjoy a picnic prior to the show. You can bring your own or visit their café for refreshments and Freeman Stage goodies. The majority of the shows at The Freeman Stage are free and open to the public – select events do require ticket purchases.
the freeman stage « 31750 lakeview Drive, Selbyville « (302) 436-3015 « www.freemanstage.org
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“Every child is an artist. The problem is to remain an artist when we grow up.” Pablo Picasso
Creatable Crafts
Hook ’em II Charters
Where Is It? Located along Rehoboth Avenue on the second block back from the beach.
Where Is It? ON Angler’s Road, behind Lewes Harbor Marina Bait and Tackle.
A drop-in crafts and activities studio... for kids AND adults
Why Should I Go? Creatable Crafts offer hands-on craft projects for adults and children with a wide variety of crafts and activities to choose from including... Paint Your Own Pottery: Choose from more than 500 different shapes and paint them however you want (stamps, stencils and other design tools are also available). Creatable Crafts will glaze and fire your piece overnight – paint today and pick up tomorrow! All pieces are food, dishwasher and microwave-safe. Glass Fusing: Creatable Crafts staff teach glass-cutting. Lay out your pattern or design on a glass base, then it goes into a kiln to be melted together and made into, glasses, bowls, serving
pieces, jewelry pendants or hanging works of art. Precious Metal Clay: Create your own silver jewelry pieces using precious metal clay like LIlly Ollo. Creatable Crafts carry hundreds of design stamps to choose from, or use your favorite fingerprints to create silver pendants. Beading: Create necklaces or bracelets. Choose from hundreds of different beads to design and create your own fashion statement. There are pearls, semi-precious stones, wood, glass, crystal, and vintage beads. You lay out your design and their staff will attach a clasp. Paint Me T-shirts: You paint on paper with their very special paints, and Creatable Crafts staff will fuse the design to a high-quality, heavycotton, microfiber shirt. Mosaics: Create mirrors, trivets or picture frames using wooden bases, ceramic and glass tiles.
146 rehoboth Avenue, Rehoboth Beach « (302) 227-1020 « www.creatablecrafts.com
Get off the beach and into the boat for a day of fishing or sightseeing
Why Should I Go? Whether you’re a fishing fanatic, or if you just want to spend a day doing something a bit different than lying on the beach, Hook ’Em II Charters is your contact for a great day out on the water. It doesn’t matter if you’re a novice or an expert either, because Hook ’Em II offers free fishing instruction. Captain Holly Ann Firuta, the owner of Hook ’Em II Charters, docks her boat in beautiful, downtown Lewes. She is an accomplished physical therapist, too. Her crew includes Captain Steve Cardano, who is a science specialist in the school system. They look forward to helping your entire family –
including those with physical challenges – enjoy a day of fun in the sun out on the Atlantic Ocean. At the end of the day, all of the fish caught onboard are professionally cleaned back at the dock by Captain Joe Morris. Captain Holly Ann is proud to offer her Women’s Fish program. An all-woman crew will leave the dock at 9am for six hours out on the water, including a complimentary lunch. It costs $65 per woman, and 10% of all proceeds are donated to the Breast Cancer Foundation. If you’re not really into fishing, but still want to get out on the water, Hook ’Em II Charters also offers sight-seeing trips. Feel free to call and book a dolphin-watching or sunset cruise. You can also take an Eco Tour on the Broadkill River and Delaware Bay.
Angler’s marina, lewes « (302) 745-2828 « www.hookem2.com
Sunset over Breakwater Harbor, Lewes