The River Concert Series Began June 29, 2018 with Patriotic Music and Jazz

After the rained out concert on June 22nd, the Chesapeake Orchestra began their annual series last Friday at 7 PM at St. Mary’s College of Maryland.

It was humid and sunny and the expected crowd showed up to hear the patriotic music composed by Sousa and Tchaikovsky, as well as famous pieces by Leonard Bernstein (West Side Story) and of course, followed by fireworks.

Jeffrey Silberschlag, music director

An introduction by Tuajuanda Jordan, President of St. Mary's College of MD

 Barbara Bershon, Maryland State Arts Council

 Robert Hayes, pianist

Suzanne Orban, cellist

 Woodwinds

Trombones

 Arts Alliance volunteers

Student volunteers

  After missing their performance last year, Ballet Caliente (artistic director Sheryl-Marie Dunaway) performed 2 numbers to rousing music in colorful costumes. 

What a crowd!

I love bubbles!

Sunset at intermission

The featured soloist was Sara Jones, lovely jazz singer and alumna of St. Mary’s College of Maryland.  Some of her music included Cole Porter's "I've Got You Under my Skin" and the "One Note Samba"

 She was accompanied by Michael Miller on bass and electric guitar, along with a pianist

 And Don Stapleson on flute.

Dresses anyone?  Sidewalk Vendor

The exciting ending with Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture"

Lynchburg, VA June 15-16, 2018

We went to Lynchburg, VA for a wedding at the Terrace View by the James (river).

Depot Grill Restaurant, good food and atmosphere.

One of the tallest fountains on the East coast

 Depot Grill restaurant inside

 The bar from a pharmacy in Edinburg VA at the Depot Grill.  Legend says the mirror was shattered during an attempted bank robbery next door by a stray bullet from Frank and Jesse James.

 Coal train going by

Views from the Terrace View by the James, 8th floor

Yucatan Playa Del Carmen February 12, 2018

Sunset at a private Beach at Playa Del Carmen

Our Airbnb unit came with access to this lovely beach and a small pool.  Unfortunately, we didn't see it till sunset, since we went exploring and got stuck in the heavy traffic.  We couldn't even find a restaurant without a gated community, so we went to a local grocery store for food.

Secluded private pool with our Playa del Carmen apartment