Happy Independence Day!

Some of my favorites from the holiday displays.

      Looks like a comet!

      Sparklers

      Lanterns that float off into the sky.  Don't worry, they flew off over water.

     Fireworks favorite.

Happy New Year!

Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department Carnival and Fireworks July 2, 2016

Fun was had by all.  Lots of patriotic clothing, fun rides, good food, good music, exciting fireworks.

River Concert: Brass and Blues ... Plus Fireworks

Defying the possibility of thunderstorms, the July 1st River Concert went on with occasional strong gusts of wind and a little light rain.  We even had sun for a sunset.

The concert at St. Mary's College of Maryland was held Friday on the green as usual and featured Blues musician Linwood Taylor, trumpeters Amy McCabe, Zachary Silberschlag and Jeffrey Silberschlag, trombonist Bryan Bourne and saxophonist Rick Humphries.  Some of the music included "Trumpeter's Holiday", "Spinning Wheel" by Blood, Sweat and Tears, "Uptown Funk" and Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture"

And Fireworks!!!!!

      Jeffrey Silberschlag, conductor

      Arts Alliance of St.Mary's College of MD

      Wind

      Trumpeters Amy McCabe and Zachary Silberschlag

   Zachary Silberschlag and Bryan Bourne

     Rickk Humphries

      Rain and sun

     Linwood Taylor

     Linwood Taylor

     Pianist

     Bass guitarist

     Jeffrey Silberschlag

     Fireworks!

July 3rd Holiday River Concert Attracts a Huge Crowd

The crowd seems to get bigger every year! 

 I really enjoyed hearing some favorite popular music from backstage.  What a treat!

The sky was overcast and therefore fairly cool and pleasant.  I took advantage of the light and photographed from backstage earlier than normal, without the bright sunshine in the background.

Jeffrey Silberschlag and soloist Lawrence Feldman had some fun taking a selfie in front of the crowd.

Mr. Feldman, saxophonist, has worked with the Saturday Night Live Band, Linda Ronstadt, Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand and many more.

Heather Haughn, violinist, volunteered to sing a few lines and did an excellent job.

Fireworks Finale with "1812 Overture"