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"

Cover Photo by Calm Reflections Photography for 20th Anniversary River Concert Series

The wonderful River Concert Series began on Friday, June 29th with the Chesapeake Orchestra, fireworks, patriotic music, jazz solos by Sara Jones, and a few ballet numbers by Ballet Caliente.  The free concerts are held at St. Mary's College of MD.

The Chesapeake Orchestra shared my Old Boat photo on the cover of the 2018 20th Anniversary River Concert program. 

I also have photos on pages 5, 7 tent, 14, 15 Jose, 18 Ad, 19 Adolph, 31, 32, 33,34, 35, 36, 40, and 42.

To access the whole program visit 

https://www.chesapeakeorchestra.org/2018-season.html

The boat photo made me think of St. Mary's County and there was nice autum late day light available.  It was photographed at St. Mary's College of MD a few years ago.  The original photo is also available on my online collection at https://www.zazzle.com/old_boat_8x10_print-190112637160930443

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

Spring Flowers May 6, 2018

A few photos from a lovely place.

 I was trying out my Lens Baby which creates a sharp area and blurs the rest of the photo.

Similar photo of the Fern using Lens Baby

Spring at National Arboretum Washington DC

Azaleas

 Lacebark Pine

 Pixel, the female dog

 Sadie, a female standard poodle

 Capitol Columns Panorama

Japanese Garden Vertical Panorama

Mid-Atlantic Fireworks Festival

Fun photos of the April 21st Fireworks we saw by Allen's Fresh Road.

     Does the shape remind you of anything?

     Dandelions?