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A Socially Driven Paperzine by Cape Gazette. On Stands every Thursday, May 18 through September 7.
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12/02/2023

The 91st Annual Lewes Christmas Parade kicks off TONIGHT at 5 pm! Full of prizes, fun, and the magic of the holiday season, this year's parade is one you won't want to miss. Visit leweschamber.com for more details 🎄

12/01/2023

The Rehoboth Beach Bar Crawl takes place THIS SATURDAY, December 2! The event begins at 1 pm with a group photo at the Rehoboth Beach Christmas tree (next to the bandstand) and wraps up around 8pm at the last stop / closing party location. Participants dress as Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, or one of Santa's elves, and head to Rehoboth Beach to spread holiday cheer as they hop from bar to bar, while benefitting the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. All participants are encouraged to bring at least one new & unwrapped toy as a donation to the Toys For Tots Foundation. Be sure to visit rbsantabarcrawl.com to view all participating locations 🎁

11/10/2023

Looking for some nature-filled fun for your weekend? The Waterfowl Festival is an award-winning event that is a celebration of Eastern Shore sporting tradition and conservation, taking place November 10-12 in Easton, MD. Featuring the best of local wildlife, nature, art, heritage, food and fun. Visit our website or WaterfowlFestival.org for more information! 🦆

11/10/2023

The Autumn Home & Condo Show with Arts, Crafts and Critters begins today! The show takes place from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday and Saturday and from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Sunday and is held at the Ocean City Convention Center. Exhibitors will be on hand with merchandise, product demonstrations, and interior and exterior displays. With a combination of new products and advice from the pros, the Home Show inspires homeowners with ideas on enhancing their home’s comfort and functionality, as well as aesthetic appeal, and overall value. The Arts and Crafts Fair will offer a wide assortment of creative and unique gifts and accessories made by artists and quality crafts people from near and far. Visit TheCapeCurrent.com for more information 🐾

11/03/2023

Looking to get into the holiday spirit this weekend? Look no further than the Rehoboth Art League’s annual Holiday Fair and Fine Craft Show! Held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Rehoboth Art League Homestead & Garden, 12 Dodds Lane, Rehoboth Beach. New this year is a ticketed prevIew night on Friday, Nov. 3. Proceeds support Rehoboth Art League year-round exhibits and education programs. Featuring a variety of artisans exhibiting and selling their work, including jewelry, glasswork, ceramics, mixed media, and decorative and wearable fiber creations. Patrons can stroll the campus and find artists throughout the historic Peter Marsh Homestead, Chambers Studio, and the Corkran and Tubbs galleries to select the perfect gifts for family, friends and themselves. Food and beverage vendors will be on site. Admission is $5 per adult, children 12 & under get in free 🎁

11/01/2023

The Mid Atlantic Symphony is this weekend! The Cape Region’s only homegrown professional symphony orchestra will feature works by Elfrida Andree, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor and Felix Mendelssohn highlight this concert. On November 3, the event takes place at 7∶30 p.m. at Epworth United Methodist Church, Rehoboth Beach. Doors open at 6∶30 p.m. On November 4, the event takes place at 3 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center, Ocean City, Md. Doors open at 2 p.m. Grab your tickets now at midatlanticsymphony.org 🎻

10/28/2023

If you're looking for some fall fun this weekend, head over to Shore Craft Beer’s Octoberfest! Beginning at 1 p.m. this afternoon, October 28, Sunset Park in Ocean City will hold a celebration of great, local beer, local food trucks. Children, nondrinkers, and dogs are welcome 🍂🍻

10/25/2023

The 33rd annual Sea Witch Festival kicks off THIS WEEKEND in Rehoboth Beach! Hosted by the Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce, the Sea Witch Festival will hauntingly delight thousands of locals and visitors with fun for all ages. Events include beach games, trick or treating at local businesses, scarecrow building, broom toss and more. The centerpiece of the weekend is the Costume Parade featuring vehicles, floats, individuals and groups on Rehoboth Avenue Saturday, Oct. 28. Don’t miss the Costumed Dog Parade Contest on the Boardwalk. Visit beach-fun.com for more information 🧙‍♀️ 🧹

10/20/2023

Zombies are BACK in Milton! Beginning at 4 p.m., the Milton Theatre Zombie Fest draws thousands to downtown Milton to celebrate all things All Hallows Eve. Featuring food vendors, local merchants, street performers, entertainment inside and outside at the Milton Theatre, kids fest, costume contests and the Zombie Walk. Visit miltontheatre.com for all the details 🎃

10/18/2023

Whether you're looking for a new furry friend or just want to enjoy some fall fun, the Wags & Whispers Fall Festival is sure to have something for you! Bring your furry companions and celebrate one of the most dog-friendly gatherings in the area from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 21 at Hudson Fields, Milton, hosted by Yarn and Bone. The event will feature photo opportunities, games, vendors, food trucks and adoption opportunities. Visit yarnandbone.com for more information 🐾

10/13/2023

Today kicks off the start of Bridgeville's 30th Annual Apple Scrapple Festival! The festival opens at 4 p.m. this afternoon and at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14. A unique Delaware event celebrating food and fun, the Apple-Scrapple Festival features a food court, car show, live entertainment, a home decorating contest, apple orchard tours, wagon rides, an Invitational Scrapple Sling, health and safety fair, trade show and more. Grab more information from applescrapple.com 🍎

10/11/2023

Ready to run? Then sign up for the Horseshoe Crab Hustle, a brand new 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk hosted by Bethany Brewing Company to benefit the Delaware Center for the Inland Bays! The event begins and ends at Bethany Brewing Company and will primarily take place on the trails of Fresh Pond State Park. Registrants will not only enjoy a fall run/walk surrounded by the beauty of nature, but they will enjoy fresh brewed craft beers, tasty post-race fare, fresh shucked oysters, live music, raffles to benefit the Bays, and loads of fun all while supporting the mission of the Center to protect, restore, and preserve the Inland Bays. The Center will also have information tables about their various projects & programs, and you can learn all about how to ‘get on board with the Bays.’

Visit inlandbays.org to register now!

10/06/2023

Today kicks off the Wings and Wheels festival! Set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Delaware Coastal Airport, 21553 Rudder Lane, Georgetown, the festival features planes, car show, WWII re-enactors, food vendors, entertainment, craft vendors and more. There will also be a Friday dinner show from 6 to 10 p.m. Parking will be at the Marvel Museum, 510 Bedford St, Georgetown, with trams and buses available to shuttle to the airport. You can grab more information from wings-wheels.com ✈️

10/05/2023

The annual Boadwalk Buddy Walk is this weekend! The fundraiser takes place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and unites participants in promoting acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome. Grab more information at buff.ly/45b2v7i 🏖️

09/30/2023

The Cape Artists Gallery's Sidewalk and Tent Sale is today! Pay them a visit and support local artists from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 110 W. Third St., Lewes. Light refreshments will be available. Visit CapeArtists.org for more information 🎨

09/27/2023

The Oceans Calling Music Festival is THIS WEEKEND! The three-day music festival in partnership with musicians O.A.R. featuring over 30 performances on 3 stages, all on the Ocean City Boardwalk. Lineup includes: Jack Johnson, John Mayer, The Lumineers, AND MORE! Held at 809 S. Atlantic Ave. 🎤 🌊

09/23/2023

DO THIS. What better way to kick off the fall season than with some apple cider? The Apple Cider Festival on September 23 celebrates all things fall and apple from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lewes Fire Station 82 in Nassau. More than 50 local crafters and vendors will be in attendance. Visit Saltwaterrootsboutique.co for more details 🍂

09/21/2023

DO THIS. Today marks the first day of the Sunfest Kite Festival! Hosted by The Kite Loft, the annual Sunfest Kite Festival in Ocean City is a kite flying extravaganza and funfest for kite fliers and spectators. You can expect to see kites in the air through Sunday from 9 am till dark, wind and weather permitting. All events are free, including a giant kite candy drop for children. Visit kiteloft.com for more details 🪁

09/12/2023

Don't miss Chef Hari Cameron's Tiki Citrus Crush. Be sure to visit TheCapeCurrent.com to grab the recipe to hold onto summer a little longer 🍹

09/11/2023

Our Making Wave subjects this week are Isabel and Matthew Walsh, owners of Gather. Visit TheCapeCurrent.com to read about how they make Alfajores, a traditional dessert in South America, and their recent collaboration with Dogfish Head.

ISABEL + MATTHEW’S LOCAL FAVS
Beach: Lewes Beach
Coffee spot: The Station on Kings and Gaia Coffee
Shop: Bella Luna
Restaurant: Confucius and Woody’s
Sunset spot: Dewey Beach
Trail: Gordon’s Pond Trail

09/10/2023

Check out this BTS shot from our Funland shoot, featuring Al telling our team one of his many amazing stories.

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09/09/2023

DO THIS. The Inaugural 86 Hook & Ladder Brewfest will be held from noon to 4 p.m., Sept. 9 at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, 229 Rehoboth Ave. Regional craft breweries will offer samples of their beer and patrons will enjoy great food, music, raffles and giveaways. All proceeds benefit the purchase of new equipment for the Rehoboth volunteer department. Entry is $45 for adult drinkers and $5 for adult non-drinkers.

Visit TheCapeCurrent.com for more information on all the hottest festivals for the upcoming season.

09/08/2023

Meet Jessie Husband, the artist behind The Current's community maps. Not only did she create the maps, but she also found the appropriate subjects to reflect the personality of each town. Visit TheCapeCurrent.com to read about her artistic inspirations and how she began creating maps.

JESSIE’S LOCAL FAVS
Restaurant: Shrimpy’s Bar & Grill for the drag shows.
Store: Yesterday’s Fun, which sells vintage toys and games.
Beach lunch: Sandwiches from Surf Bagel.
Art: Rehoboth Beach Museum and West Side Creative Market.

09/08/2023

Can you locate the millstone in the sidewalk on the streets of Milton? If you do, take a selfie and show us ! Visit TheCapeCurrent.com to read about this important part of Milton’s history.

09/05/2023

In his column this week, Chef Hari Cameron highlights the power of pizza. Visit TheCapeCurrent.com to see which local slices made his list of favs.

What's your go-to pizza topping? Tell us in the comments! 🍕 ⬇️

09/04/2023

Our Making Waves subject this week is Hunter Schaeffer, owner of Fringe Food Co. Visit TheCapeCurrent.com to read about how this Rehoboth surfer is riding the wave of the clean eating trend.

HUNTER’S LOCAL FAVS
Restaurant: Lupo Italian Kitchen
Coffee: Double espresso from Rise Up
Lunch spot: Surf Bagel
Dessert: Chocolate Almond Butter Fringe bar
Happy hour: Marys and Margs (the bar in Rise Up)
Healthy dish: Thompson Island Brewing Co.’s grain bowl with grilled salmon
Surfing spot: Northside of the Indian River Inlet
Skimboarding spot: Dewey Beach
Gym: My garage in the summer and Rise Fitness in the winter.

09/03/2023

Check out this stunning shot of an osprey landing on its nest!

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09/02/2023

DO THIS. The CAMP Rehoboth Sun Festival is this weekend! A two-night event featuring headline entertainment, this annual fundraiser takes place at the Rehoboth Beach Convention Center, 229 Rehoboth Ave. On Saturday, Sept. 2, it’s a night of comedy, drag and a live auction. The evening features Dixie Longate and Randy Roberts. Sunday, Sept. 3, it’s a night of dance, featuring DJ Robbie Leslie and DJ Joe Gauthreaux. Visit TheCapeCurrent.com for more information and more awesome events to rock your summer ☀️

09/01/2023

Can you locate the mural that honors Otis Smith and depicts the menhaden fishing industry in the 1940s? If you do, take a selfie and show us ! Visit TheCapeCurrent.com to read about how he fought for equal rights in the 1950s and 60s.

08/31/2023

New issue drop! How is the summer almost over?! But before it ends (with a bang!) we're spotlighting two of the best peeps on earth this week, Devin and Cordi Park. They're working to nurture our community's youth through a popular leadership camp in Rehoboth Beach and we can't wait for you to read their story. Be sure to grab your copy on stands now 🌊

HUGE thank you to Devin and Cordi and the 19 patient, energetic and friendly campers from Sussex County YMCA for taking time away from their planned beach day to pose for The Current, and thank you to Deny Howeth Photography for another great shoot 📷

CORDI & DEVIN’S LOCAL FAVS
Restaurant: Sydney’s Restaurant and Lounge
Coffee: Sunny Bay Cafe
Lunch: Wawa
Dessert: Brick Works Brewing and Eats
Shop: Adidas (it’s all Devin wears!)

08/29/2023

In his column this week, Chef Hari Cameron highlights a famous summertime staple - boardwalk fries. Visit TheCapeCurrent.com to grab his take on the iconic beach delight 🏖️

08/28/2023

Our Making Waves subject this week is Sharon Denny, local wildlife photographer. Visit TheCapeCurrent.com to read about how her captivating photographs have earned her the title of Peninsula Gallery’s Artist of the Month.

08/27/2023

What better way to round out the summer than with a family vacay?

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08/26/2023

DO THIS. Check out Paddlefest this weekend at Delaware Seashore State Park! A kayak course meanders through salt marsh creeks of the park. Launch times are 9 to 11 a.m. Park staff will be stationed on the course to talk about wildlife and local history and will hand out snacks. This year’s event will feature an after-party with food, drink, music and kids’ activities. $25 for entry. Visit TheCapeCurrent.com for more of the hottest summer festivals ☀️

08/25/2023

Can you locate the manufacturing plant that has produced more than 4 billion bottles of medicine? If you do, take a selfie and show us ! Visit TheCapeCurrent.com to read about SPI Pharma, which has manufactured antacids, mineral supplements and digestive aids at this site in Lewes for more than 50 years.

08/24/2023

NEW ISSUE OUT NOW! This week we're highlighting the salt life - Delaware made sea salt and the man behind it all. Founded in 2020, Henlopen Sea Salt has made its way into the kitchens of locals, tourists, and award-winning chefs.

Make sure to snag your copy on stands now, or visit TheCapeCurrent.com for more! HUGE thank you to Dave for letting us tell your story, and thank you to Megan Steele () for another AMAZING shoot 📷

DAVE'S LOCAL FAVS
Beach: Lewes Beach
Restaurant: ,
Coffee:
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Lunch Spot: Patty's Deli
Happy Hour:

08/22/2023

In his column this week, Chef Hari Cameron shares the joys of a summer picnic with the area's freshest produce. Visit TheCapeCurrent.com to read the full column and discover some of his picnic staples.

08/21/2023

Our Making Waves subject this week is Scott Neidert a DelDOT Highway Safety Engineer. Visit TheCapeCurrent.com to read about how he's helping create impactful highway safety messaging — one punny roadside sign at a time.

SCOTT’S LOCAL FAVS
Beach: Dewey Beach
Restaurant: The Starboard, Woody’s
Sunset spot: Indian River Inlet bridge
Ice cream spot: Vanderwende’s
Live music: Freeman Arts Pavilion

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