Reflections on Cape Charles and the Eastern Shore
A Intro to Nature Journaling class will be conducted by Virginia Eastern Shore Land Trust at Hacks Neck.
The event is November 16th from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Enjoy a nature walk, learn about and try nature journaling or hone your skills in a supportive environment. No experience is necessary. All ages and skill levels welcome. The event is free.
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Find out more on the Virginia Eastern Shore Land Trust website: https://veslt.org/calendar
Ever wanted to learn to draw birds? Anna Stunkel with the Coastal Virginia Wildlife Observatory will put on a Bird Drawing Workshop at the Lemon Tree Gallery.
The workshop is at 5:30 at the Lemon Tree Gallery in Cape Charles.
All materials are provided.
This event is free and is sponsored by The Friends of Kiptopeke State Park and The Lemon Tree Gallery. Come learn how to draw birds.
All are welcome.
The GEAR Fall Dance and Theatre Class Schedule is ready for you. Classes are in full swing, but it’s not too late to join for the fall semester!
Any questions? Call us at 757-331-GEAR or email us at team@lemontree.gallery or come stop by and chat at 301 Mason Avenue inside the Lemon Tree Gallery.
The ESO Live season will be kicking off the with a wonderful classical concert in collaboration with the Orchestra of the Eastern Shore and The Navy Fleet Forces’ Woodwind Quintet.
Saturday, October 19: ESO Live on the Lawn @ 4 pm on the ESO grounds 15293 King Street, Belle Haven FREE ADMISSION TO ALL | Cash Bar Available.
The U. S. Fleet Forces Band’s Woodwind Quintet, led by Musician Second Class Phillip Martin, combines the unique sounds of flute, oboe, clarinet, French horn, and bassoon to create a wind instrumental version of the classical string quartet, a well-suited group for a variety of occasions. The quintet’s extensive repertoire enables them to perform for anything from a dinner or reception to public concerts.
The U. S. Fleet Forces Band’s Woodwind Quintet is also available for elementary school educational concerts, master classes and clinics for high school and college students. A refreshing change of pace from standard military music, the woodwind quintet lends a touch of class to any gathering.
Also later…
November 9th: Chris English Blues @ 7 pm in the ESO Studio Theatre at 15293 King Street, Belle Haven | $10 admission | Cash Bar Available (Chis English promo materials to follow)
Saturday September 7th is the date for ESO Arts Center’s largest annual fundraiser. With music by David Pruitt, Van Lewin, The Sonic Ukes, featuring Jahfree Jones, and Court Street Company.
Local beers from Cape Charles Brewing and wine from Chatham Vineyards. Local Clams BBQ and more will be available to purchase throughout the day.
Demonstrations and exhibits by local artists, plus kids activities and games there is fun for everyone. Bring a lawn chair and come celebrate The Arts on the Eastern Shore!
SAT, Sep 7, 20192-8pm General Admission: $15Kids FreeOn The ESO Grounds: 15293 King Street, Belle Haven VA.
Free Parking
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http://www.esoartscenter.org/event/eso-fest/
GEAR and the Historic Palace Theatre PresentMusical Theatre Summer Camp – Stars on Stage!
2 week camp, Monday-Friday 10:00am – 4:00pm
Performances: Friday, July 19 at
$300 for two weeks
Ages 7-16
Campers will experience the theatrical process from start to finish as they work together to produce a musical theater performance of Pirates Past Noon, a magical adventure to an exotic island with pirates, where they discover the power of friendship and the simple pleasures in everyday life.
Campers’ journeys will include instruction from experienced staff to learn acting, singing, dancing, and character development. Whether your child is going on stage for the first time or is a seasoned veteran, they will enjoy this camp which culminates in two performances on stage at the Historic Palace Theatre.
Performance prices are $8 Adults, $5 Students.
Register at Lemon Tree Gallery.
Multiple child discounts are available (2 children 10% off, 3+ children 15% off)
TRDance Ensemble and VBT Ensemble, the pre-professional modern and ballet dance companies affiliated with Todd Rosenlieb Dance and Virginia Ballet Theater, are excited to present their Spring Concert premiering new modern and ballet works by local Hampton Roads choreographers.
Choreographers include current and former TR Dance company members. The Ensembles include high school, college and post-graduate dancers who are interested in developing their performance and choreographic skills in the modern or ballet dance idiom.
Friday April 26 at 8 PM
Saturday April 27 at 8 PM
Admission $10
Benjack Studio Theatre, 325 Granby St., Norfolk, VA 23510
TRDance presents its annual Spring Concert.
TRDance Spring Studio Concert Series, May 3, 4, 5, 2019 at the Benjack Studio Theatre.
8 PM (Fri/Sat) and 2 PM (Sun)
This concert will feature historical repertoire in Modern dance as well as new works choreographed by Artistic Director Todd Rosenlieb and former Company member Janelle Spruill.
Please visit www.TRDance.org for more information. Ticketing www.CoVaTix.com
The Eastern Shore Comicon is a family-friendly convention in Cheriton, Virginia for geeks of all ages. Our interests include sci-fi, comics, gaming, fantasy, zombies, and superheroes. The convention is also a fundraiser for the Cheriton Volunteer Fire Company. Contact us at contact (at) easternshorecomicon (dot) com and follow us on Facebook.
Cheriton Volunteer Fire Company
21334 South Bayside Rd.
Cheriton, VA 23316
If you’d like to attend and need a place to stay, see this Google map with some local motels.
Tickets are $5 per adult or child 13 or older. Admission is free for kids 12 and under. Buy tickets at the door on the day of the event or online now.
Tables are $30 each, and 30 SIX tables are available. Maximum of three tables per vendor/artist, please! The more variety at the con, the better.
March 4th UPDATE! Due to the enthusiastic response to this event, we’ve rented more space at the fire hall.
Dealer Room
The banquet hall will be the dealer room with the majority of vendors and artists. Five of 21 tables are still available.
Event Room
Events and demonstrations will be held in the engine bay. Nine tables will be set up. One event room table is available.
Purchase of one 6 ft. table includes two chairs and two passes. Vendors must be set up by 9 AM See the FAQ for more details.
Please direct questions and comments to us at contact (at) easternshorecomicon (dot) com.
Maximum of three tables per vendor/artist, please!
EXMORE: A struggle between corruption and virtue. Slander. Deception. Add hypocrisy and abuse of power and you have Shakespeare’s political tragicomedy, “Measure for Measure”—and you won’t want to miss it. Save the date now: Friday evening, September 20, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. The Town of Exmore is presenting a full-length professional production of this classical tragi-comedy to celebrate Exmore’s 3rd Annual Free Shakespeare in the Park. A popular and anticipated annual event, Exmore’s Free Shakespeare in the Park is presented in partnership with Boston’s Brown Box Theatre Troup. Plays are staged outdoors under the stars in the casual family-friendly setting of the Exmore Town Park. Productions are open to everyone on the ESVA, whether residents or visitors, at no charge.
“This is one way we give back to residents of the Town while elevating the quality of life and the image of our town, our county and the entire ESVA,” said Exmore Mayor Douglas Greer . “Everyone here, local families and tourists, can experience the same high-quality professional theatre in our Town Park as staged in a major theatrical city like New York or Boston, and it’s free.
Although “Measure for Measure” is one of Shakespeare’s less frequently staged works, the play is rich with memorable lines: Some rise by sin, and some by virtue fall; What’s mine is yours and what is yours is mine and more. Dated around 1604, this is considered one of Shakespeare’s “problem plays” with the tone shifting drastically between light comedy and dark tragedy. Take note: there is a happy ending—and a wedding—in the final scenes.
Shakespeare’s plays are part of our cultural heritage. They were written during the time colonization of Virginia was taking place, and Shakespeare, through his plays and poems, has been credited with introducing almost 3,000 words into the English language. Still, these masterworks are not easily accessible to those who live beyond the borders of established urban centers. Working in partnership, the Town of Exmore and the Brown Box Theatre Project are on a mission to change that. “Our vision is to expand the reach of professional performing arts to smaller, more rural communities,” said Kyler Taustin, Brown Box Theatre’s artistic director. “ We believe that all people deserve easy access to the arts and the community benefits that they foster.“
Mayor Greer adds, “These benefits are concrete. They include strengthening the social fabric of communities and adding to the economic vitality of the region. By continuing to bring the classics to life here in our Town Park, we are hoping to establish Exmore as a cultural and entertainment anchor for the Eastern Shore region.”
Last year’s production of “As You Like It” drew an attentive audience of approximately 300 “This year, we anticipate an even larger turnout,” said Mayor Greer. “There’s ample room for twice that in the park. The atmosphere with the backdrop of trees is informal and there are picnic spots, playground areas for children and plenty of space to accommodate large audiences.”
Prior to the 7:30 pm curtain, the Broadwater Academy chorus, under the direction of Ms. Ally Tarwater will be on stage for a free concert that begins at 6:30 pm. To enjoy the evening of entertainment, just bring a lawn chair or blanket. There’s plenty of free parking.
The Exmore Town Park is located at 3339 Main Street,9* within minutes of Exmore’s downtown, and three national hotel chains. For more information, email visitexmore@exmore.org or check the Town of Exmore’s Facebook Page, http://tinyurl.com/y8g6lkuq.
According to Hollywood Reporter, Hello Kitty will be making her Hollywood film debut.
Sanrio, the Japanese company behind the iconic feline, has granted film rights to the Warner Bros. label New Line Cinema and Flynn Picture Company to develop the character’s first English-language feature film.
The partnership marks the only time Sanrio has granted film rights to Hello Kitty and its other popular characters — including Gudetama, My Melody and Little Twin Stars, among others — to a major film studio.
It is currently unclear if the project is being developed as an animated or live-action feature, but the search for writers has already begun. Beau Flynn will produce and Wendy Jacobson will executive produce for Flynn Picture.
The big question: will Hello Kitty, who does not have a mouth, actually speak?
Hello Kitty has previously appeared in comic books, TV series, video games and several Japanese-language animated movies, as well as on more than 50,000 different branded products (if you can name it, you can find a Hello Kitty version of it).