River Concert Series “Prayer For Our Planet” on Youtube from July 10th.

Watch the River Concert Series “Prayer For Our Planet” on Youtube from July 10th.  Jim had 2 videos Henrik Naimark-Meyers and Ballet Caliente dancing to music by Arvo Part.  At one point we were going to use still for the ballet, but then I broke my left foot on Wednesday.  I am so glad they came up with a way to use Jim’s video.  Wonderful show.  Sung hee Park (and her friends) from South Korea has an incredible voice. 

https://youtu.be/AXJ3zKaG6IU

Garden flowers

During quarantine, I am not going out to gardens to photograph gorgeous planned gardens.  Many of us are learning to appreciate the simple things life has to offer.  

We are having a flower competition soon in the St. Mary’s County Camera Club, so I photographed some of my garden flowers. Most of our summer flowers are now done blooming.  I thought they were pretty and 3 makes a nice number. 

July 3: “A Traditional 4th in an Unconventional Way!”

A great way to enjoy Independence Day!

 Hilary Kole

Bryan Bourne

Watch "July 3:  "A Traditional 4th in an Unconventional Way!"

The Online River Concert Series 2020
Featuring jazz artist Hilary Kole performing from New York City, the Southern Maryland Community Gospel Choir, Chesapeake Orchestra Brass, Bryan Bourne on trombone (our photography), fire trucks in "Hosedown" (my photos possibly), Ballet Caliente, and a video by Jim including the 1812 Overture and my fireworks photos set to a song by Jennifer Cooper and Carl Reichelt.

Performers subject to change

Tune in at https://www.chesapeakeorchestra.org/

http://www.smcm.edu/river-concert/#2020-virtual-series

If you miss it live, you can watch it later on Youtube!  The first concert, "Let Us Break Bread Together" is available to watch now online.

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 Hosedown

 The Crowd

Some River Concert Series 2020 Online Photos on Flickr

Do you want to see some of the performers coming up in the River Concert Series 2020?  Check out my Flickr page here of my favorite photos of some of the upcoming stars for your enjoyment.  (Calm Reflections Photography are the official Photographers for the series since 2013, but we are not filming this year)

Don't miss this week's Virtual concert, July 3rd at 7 pm with lots of wonderful music and fireworks.  Continuing every Friday through July 31st.  Check the Chesapeake Orchestra website for starting times, since some include pre-concerts at 6:15 pm.

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.