Citizens of the 23310 have voiced anger and disgust at the cancelation of the Lemon Tree’s Friday Night Dance Parties on Strawberry Street. Below are just a few of the comments posted to the Mirror and on social media:
Another instance of a few complainers ruining something for the majority. If the folks living on or near Mason Ave are the ones bitching- did they not CHOOSE to live in town, ON the main drag??? SMH. Typical.
The county of NO is turning it into the town of NO
Typical… hiding behind “homeowner groups” and “Main Street”. Exactly who was so offended for a few hours by some people enjoying life?
Yes!! People who don’t think of others and only themselves.
The town of Cape Charles should be thanking Lemontree for having live music (for free) outside where anyone can enjoy it. The Cape Charles powers that be should not be making this difficult for Lemontree, they are providing a service to this town. These events bring people into town on Friday evenings for dinner, wine tastings, socializing with friends, etc. These family-friendly events are great for children who frequently dance and have a great time. I don’t believe that people tend to shop in the evening but instead go out to dinner and visit with their friends, in my opinion. Fridays at Lemontree moved outside during the pandemic. As far as I know, Lemontree never heard of a complaint about these events.
Jealousy is not a reason to take a well-received event away community.
As far as I’m concerned I will not be coming into town to spend my money on Friday nights if these events don’t happen. They are cutting off their nose to spite their face. I hope the town can wholeheartedly embrace these events and be truly supportive of the good of Cape Charles.
Elections have consequences…
Vote for Change
I’m planning on going to the town council meeting this Thursday and voicing my support for the free live music Lemontree has provided, outside, for the past 2 years. They have brought people into town center on Friday evenings. Please consider doing the same.
100 yes’s should not be invalidated by a few no’s, that’s not democracy.
Cape Chuck, always taking the opportunity to shoot success in the face.
Way to go!!
And to use the Park would require:
Permits.
Insurance
Security.
Which all costs money, and when ya keep chasing tourists and money OUT of CC, well….
But why think when one can EMOTE!!!
“Nothing more than feeeeeeeelings”…
These are just a few of the comments (that were tame enough to make it past the corporate censors) posted to Mirror platforms…a lot of what we heard in person contained adult-themed language that may not be appropriate for children…
The following post is not apropos, it deals with parking in Cape Charles. It was pretty angry though, so we published it just for fun:
Visited Cape Charles on Tuesday 16 May 2023 and pulled into a parking space on Mason Street to have lunch and shop at the local store. Still did not see the two signs. We bought some items from the shops and got back to the car and saw the $50 ticket. So, we are not happy and will NEVER come back to Cape Charles again. Also, when we backed out of the spot your police officer followed us out of town making sure we were not speeding. Again, we will not be back; we’re looking for a vacation spot on the Eastern Shore. NOT in this town. CAPE CHARLES!!!! You gained 50 dollars BUT lost much more.
For more context and guidance, the Mirror consulted ChatGPT:
It is normal to be disappointed and angry about the dance party being canceled. It’s frustrating when things we like get disrupted or canceled. However, getting angry won’t change the situation. Instead, it’s important to find a constructive way to deal with your emotions. Here are a few suggestions:
- Take a deep breath: Pause for a moment, and take some deep breaths to calm yourself down. This will help you regain composure and think more clearly.
- Express your feelings: Find a trusted friend or family member to vent your frustrations. Share how you’re feeling and let them offer support and understanding.
- Look for alternatives: If possible, explore other options for a dance party. Maybe you can organize a smaller gathering with friends or find another event happening in your area. Adaptability can turn disappointment into an opportunity for a different kind of fun.
- Engage in self-care: Take care of yourself by engaging in activities you enjoy. This could involve listening to music, dancing at home, watching a movie, or doing something else that brings you joy.
- Reflect and move on: While it’s okay to feel angry initially, dwelling on it for too long won’t help. Reflect on the situation, acknowledge your emotions, and then try to let go and move forward.
- Remember, cancellations happen for various reasons, and it’s important to be understanding and adaptable in such situations.
So it goes…
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All these upset people, and rightful so. The list of suggestions are excellent but I would add one more tried and true way to calm down. Instead of going into a rage, walk slowly over to your bar, see out a bottle of Plymouth gin, Nolly Prat or Dolan vermouth, and Fee Brothers orange bitters. Pre frost a martini glass with ice and water, fill a martini
pitcher with 4 generous shots of gin, a whisper of vermouth and a bit of bitters. Stir don’t shake, empty the frosted glass, take pitcher and glass to the cocktail table next to the overstuffed leather chair, open up a well thumbed Miss Marple or Sherlock Holmes book and the rage will be replaced with total contentment
I am one of the musicians that performs outside at the Lemon Tree. The events were family attended and I spoke with many tourists that came over from Hampton Roads to visit and enjoy. They shop, eat, and enjoy Cape Charles and behave. The Lemon Tree promotes the Arts and the Strawberry St events are professionally operated. We moved from Ocean City Md to the Shore partly because of their increasing efforts to regulate, regulate, regulate. We hope Cape Charles doesn’t do the same by cutting of their nose to spite their face.