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.  

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