River Concerts are starting online Friday, June 26, 6:15 pm

Some possible performers in this week's River Concert Series online performance, "Let us break bread together" Also Sherri Fenwick Piano/organ, Alec Manasse clarinet and some Chesapeake Orchestra brass. (Not pictured).  Subject to change!

Watch at https://www.chesapeakeorchestra.org

http://www.smcm.edu/river-concert/

The time varies, so check weekly.

Please share with your music loving friends.  Here's a chance to see some of your favorite musicians and performers.  You may see a few of our photos and videos possibly scattered around, especially on July 3rd.

Good News.  The River Concert Series will NOT get rained out for any performances this year!  

 Giuseppe Nova

 Nathaniel Silberschlag

 Rachael Meador, pre-concert at 6:15 pm

 Zachary Silberschlag

Milad Daniari

Since there isn't an Arts Alliance bucket brigade this year, I'm sure the orchestra would love to receive a donation for this year's online concerts.  (BTW, No one told me to say this.)  https://www.chesapeakeorchestra.org/make-a-donation.html

The Osprey are Back! June 2020

The osprey have their nest back, after demolishing the nest and removing the geese, but I don't see any signs of juveniles.  I suspect they have another nest in the trees and use this one for fishing.

Cormorants

Cormorants from St Michael’s Manor in St. Mary’s County.  They were very far away, and my focus was off a little, but I liked the reflection.  

Blue birds in my Walnut Tree

Male Blue Grosbeak

I had to look this bird up.  I have never seen one before.  He was with the Eastern bluebirds and I didn't realize it was different until I looked more carefully at the photo.

Female Bluebird

 

 Male Bluebird

Colorful Face Masks from my Zazzle store

I wanted to contribute to help relieve the crisis a little, so I made several designs for face masks in my Zazzle store since they are making them for customers and I haven't sewn in a while.  There is a Persian kitten, a big pink gerbera daisy, a red rose (not pictured), a hot air balloon and a heart design from a book.  They told me they make them in Nevada.  Some are cotton and some are polyester with a slot for an insert. They also sell some disposable face mask inserts at reasonable prices.  Here are some of the photos I used (all copyrighted by me).

Facemask Link to Zazzle

We Want Your Osprey Nest Continued

CLICK HERE FOR Osprey Nest Takeover Video

In April our osprey nest was hijacked by a pair of geese. For a couple of days the osprey tried hard to reclaim his nest, but the brave geese wouldn't give up, and are now tending eggs or goslings (can't tell from the shore). We had not heard of this happening, but research tells us it does happen occasionally.

#OspreyNestTakeover #GooseOsprey #GooseOspreyWar #GooseInOspreyNest

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Mother's Day Cards from my Zazzle Store

There is still time to get your Mother a nice card for the holiday on May 10th.  I am offering 2 cards at my Zazzle store.  Can you tell I love pink!

Mother's Day Cards