Reflections on Cape Charles and the Eastern Shore
Do you have talent? Have you ever wanted to share that talent on the Palace Theatre Stage?
If so, now is your chance. GEAR is holding auditions for the February 9th talent show, I played the Palace, this Sunday at 3:00.
Whether you sing, dance, act, read or play, please come and audition. All ages are welcome!
Time: 3:00
Where:Palace Theatre, 305 Mason Ave, Cape Charles, Virginia 23310
Public · Hosted by Historic Palace Theatre Cape Charles and 2 othersInterestedGoingShare
John Bullard plays five-string banjo, which you might expect from a southerner. But there’s a gothic twist: he plays classical music. If you think about it, it’s actually the perfect southern art—a gentleman playing classical music on a banjo. One minute he’s bush-hogging a field on his John Deere tractor, the next he’s on his porch playing a Bach partita. John Bullard has gained international attention for his work in developing and transcribing classical repertoire. His recordings have been featured in several feature films. John is joined by Markus Compton on piano. They will perform Robert Schumann’s Three Romances (O. 94) and other works from John’s latest CD recording.
John Bullard, accompanied by Markus Compton on piano will be at the Historic Palace Theatre on
You’ve never heard banjo played quite like this before. Don’t miss out on John Bullard and his 5 string banjo classical twist;
The Historic Palace Theatre * 305 Mason Ave. Cape Charles, VA 23310 * 757-331-4327
Local artist, singer and
An accomplished photographer, Clelia’s music is an emotionally honest mirror made possible by the consistent philosophic and poetic lyrical viewpoint which permeates her voice and lyrics.
There is a raw authenticity to this music that speaks to where she is, but also where we are, and importantly Clelia has a story to tell, and that narrative seeps from the Shore.
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Listen to the single Me Without You on Spotify.
Auditions for upcoming spring performances will be held Monday Jan 7th at the Palace Theatre in Cape Charles, 4:45 to 7:00.
This includes and introduction to class schedules, productions as well as workshops in auditioning and voice.
Hansel and Gretel (German: Hänsel und Gretel) is an opera by nineteenth-century composer Engelbert Humperdinck, who described it as a Märchenoper (fairy-tale opera). The libretto was written by Humperdinck’s sister, Adelheid Wette, based on the Grimm brothers’ fairy tale “Hansel and Gretel”. It is much admired for its folk music-inspired themes, one of the most famous being the “Abendsegen” (“Evening Benediction”) from act 2.
The idea for the opera was proposed to Humperdinck by his sister, who approached him about writing music for songs that she had written for her children for Christmas based on “Hansel and Gretel”. After several revisions, the musical sketches and the songs were turned into a full-scale opera.
Coming in January, Salt Works Opera will be bringing this show to Franktown Methodist Church, 7551 Bayside Road in Franktown.
Directed by Will Stanley, the shows will be presented on Friday the 11th at 7 PM, Saturday the 12th at 2 PM and Sunday the 13th at 2 PM.
Meet Jeannette Lee, who will be performing as Hansel.
A native of Hong Kong, mezzo-soprano Jeannette Lee graduated from the Chinese University of Hong Kong with a Bachelor of Arts double majoring in Music and English (First Class Honors). Apart from obtaining her Licentiate Diploma in singing with Distinction from the Trinity College London, she has won top prizes in local competitions such as the Hong Kong Schools Music Festival’s prestigious Miss Barbara Fei Vocal Solo Prize twice and the Good Hope Singers Trophy.
Her operatic roles include Cherubino (Le nozze di Figaro), Prince Orlofsky (Die Fledermaus), Fox Golden-mane (The Cunning Little Vixen), Hänsel (Hänsel und Gretel) and Hermia (A Midsummer Night’s Dream). This upcoming season, she is engaged to reprise her role as Hänsel with Saltworks Opera in January 2019.
As a concert soloist, Jeannette has performed with the internet sensation TwoSet Violin with Hong Kong Festival Orchestra Hong Kong, Handel’s Messiah with Masterworks Chorale (Boston), Monteverdi’s Marienvesper with Lautten Compagney (Berlin), Bach’s BWV 70 with the Hong Kong SingFest, Schoenberg’s Pierrot Lunaire with the CUHK New Music Ensemble as well as Rutter’s A Sprig of Thyme and Schumann’s Zigeunerleben with the Chung Chi College Choir.Jeannette is currently a second year Masters of Music student at New England Conservatory with the generous support of the Hong Kong Jockey Club Music and Dance Fund.–
Acclaimed Asheville, North Carolina band “Town Mountain” will be performing on the Eastern Shore, January 17 th from 5pm-9pm, a night before they kick off a tour run in Washington D.C. The popular bluegrass band that in recent years has expanded their popularity with folk, Americana, and alternative country audiences, will be in Melfa at Eastern Shore Community College as part of the ESCC Foundation’s “Eastern Shore Oyster Roast” to be held on campus at the Workforce Development Center’s Great Hall.
In addition to live music and Eastern Shore oysters, there will be clam chowder, shrimp, fried chicken, beer, wine, and soda available. Proceeds benefit the ESCC Foundation which supports the efforts of Shore students.
Town Mountain just released their latest album “New Freedom Blues” in late-2018 to critical and fan acclaim. It includes a collaboration with popular alternative country singer-songwriter Tyler Childers, who the band performs with frequently.
In August of this year, Rolling Stone Magazine proclaimed Town Mountain one of “10 New Country Artists You Need to Know.”
Since releasing their debut album Original Bluegrass and Roots Country in 2007, Town Mountain have made a name for themselves in bluegrass and roots circuits touring with a who’s who of like-minded artists, including Ralph Stanley and His Clinch Mountain Boys, the Del McCoury Band, Greensky Bluegrass, Yonder Mountain String Band, and many others. In addition to huge festivals and concert schedules, the band appeared at the Grand Ole Opry, performing both at the Opry House and at the famed Ryman Auditorium.
Limited tickets are $55 each/ $100 pair and available through the college during normal office hours and also online through EventBrite with links at es.vccs.edu and the ESCC Facebook page.
Sponsorships are also still available for this event.
For more information contact wlecato@es.vccs.edu or call 757-789-1797.
The Snow Queen and King from 6-8 PM.
Bring the kids by Lemon Tree for a Festive Friday treat. See what the Snow Queen has brought all the way from Bearland. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served. Join in for a festive holiday sing along with Dr. Sheppard at the piano.
301 Mason Ave., Cape Charles, VA 23310 * 757-331-4327 * team@lemontree.gallery * @lemontreecapecharles
Saturday, November 10 7:30 p.m., The Governor’s School for the Arts Department of Theatre & Film presents: Playing with Fire (After Frankenstein) by Barbara Field, directed by Steve J. Earle, with scenery and lighting by Sean C. Blue and costumes by Ricardo Melendez. Tickets: Adults:$15, Students:$10.
A riveting ethical argument adapted by Minnesota playwright Barbara Field from Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein (celebrating its 200th anniversary this year), this captivating retelling of the classic tale imagines a meeting between a dying Frankenstein and his creation in the Arctic Circle. As Frankenstein prepares to right his greatest wrong by confronting the Creature, scenes from their past are replayed and the line between good and evil is debated, revealing a powerful and agonizing question that interrogates the ethical limits of science and human imagination.
The Historic Palace Theatre * 305 Mason Ave. in Cape Charles * 331-4327
Van Lewin is a local Eastern Shore musician, now residing in Norfolk. He has been playing music since he was a child and has been performing since the early 2000’s. His playing has been influenced by folk, rock, jazz and other musical styles and has a great emphasis on improvisation. With a goal to play music that’s good for the soul, Van’s performances include both original songs in addition to covers which he puts his own spin on. Van’s music is best enjoyed up close and personal and is complemented by ESO’s intimate venue. He is delighted to be back for another ESO Live!
Have you seen our new signage outside the Historic Palace Theatre? We have a new logo and new home for GEAR, the non profit that will continue to bring you Experimental Film Virginia, all the performance and education formerly under Arts Enter…and more!!!
