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Watch the Orchestra of the Eastern Shore’s Fall Concert

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Due to the Covid-19 outbreak, many events had to go virtual in 2020. The Orchestra of the Eastern Shore is no exception.

However, you can still see and hear the beauty that the OES brings to our area. Last Fall’s performance was captured on video, and is now available for viewing on Youtube.

Recorded November 2, 2020 at Old Willis Wharf Storehouse, Willis Wharf, Virginia Additional footage from October 17, 2020 live concert at Eastern Shore’s Own Arts Center, Belle Haven, Virginia.

The Orchestra of the Eastern Shore is- Paul Sanho Kim, music director Pyotr Tchaikovsky: Andante Cantabile Rebecca Gilmore, cello soloist.

Jim Baugh Films the Christmas Star

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Photographer Jim Baugh captured the conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn referred to by some as the “Christmas Star” filmed tonight next to the “Star of Roanoke Virginia”.

From Jim: Clear night but the planets are pretty low on the horizon, lots of atmosphere to look through. But if you look you can see the moons of Jupiter. (some at least).

Tip: check out Orion tonight, really awesome sight. Cheers and Merry Christmas.

JBPhoto Info: Tameron 200mm/320Eq. Sky tracker, 2-8 second exposures. Variable ISO. 10 images stacked. Foreground, Roanoke Star Shot at18mm ISO 100

Local Author Publishes Eastern Shore Mystery

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Emma Jackson is a new young author who lives part-time at Smith Beach on the Eastern Shore. Her books, The Cherrystone Creek Mysteries, are written based around the lower Eastern Shore using local businesses and landmarks you’re sure to recognize. 

Southern born and bred, Paige Reese plans to escape the stagnant Eastern Shore of Virginia for a big-city career. When Paige’s daddy dies unexpectedly, she agrees to return home to take care of his funeral business. As the acting coroner and mortician for small-town Eastville, Paige has plenty of time to resent her new life while trying to force a pleasant outlook for the locals.

Iraqi-war veteran Nott Smith has deeper scars than his fractured legs admit. Battling severe PTSD keeps Nott busy as he drifts around Cape Charles, collecting and restoring remnants of trash. Always a loner, Nott prefers to let his demons rage silently than to make friends in the quaint bay-side town. Good thing for Nott, Paige isn’t asking to be his friend.

When the unidentified body of a migrant girl is discovered in Cherrystone Creek near Nott’s ramshackle house and the Chief Deputy arrests Nott for the murder, Paige acts on instinct. Her new friend couldn’t be guilty of the crime. Could he?

With more questions than answers, Paige works to uncover the victim’s identity and cause of death, who is responsible, and why the authorities aren’t pursuing the murderer. Then the truth confronts Paige with the ugly possibility that her closest friends are more involved than she realized. Can she avoid becoming the next victim?

LITTLE GIRL UNKNOWN is available in e-book or paperback at Amazon.com. Go to: getbook.at/LittleGirlUnknown

Mike Tyson and the Best Moment of 2020

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Iron Mike Tyson has not boxed professionally since 2005, yet his performance against Roy Jones Saturday, and then hearing the humility and joy in Tyson’s voice during the post-fight interview proved to be one of the best moments we have witnessed this year. This was a great moment for Mike, to return to the ring in such a positive manner and make a difference in doing so by donating his check (he made a guaranteed $1 million per CSAC) to charity. Tyson talked up how great it felt to be a humanitarian, which is a far different label anyone than would’ve given him back in the day. He also showed, that he is at heart, a philosopher:

Painting and Ceramics Classes at ESO

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CERAMICS I & II: BEGINNER AND INTERMEDIATE
Beginning Wednesday, 4 March 2020 to 22 April 2020
Wednesdays 1 to 4 PM;
8 weeks; Cost: $200
Instructor: Nancy Gormley
This class is limited to 6 students.

Youth Painting workshop with Bethany Simpson

Saturday, March 7th From 10am-12pm 

$40: leave class that same day with your very own painted canvas 

The theme for this workshop will be Landscapes! 

Paint Party at the American Legion Post 56 Feb 29

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Paint Party at the American Legion Post 56, Cheriton.

Saturday, February 29 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. –  Cost: $35

Pattie Shockley will be instructing the group how to paint a Koi fish. Light finger foods will be provided.

Register on FaceBook at Pattie Shockley Art…. or just walk in. All proceeds will benefit Girls State scholarships.

Sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary Post 56.

My Funny Valentine Musical Cabaret Feb. 15

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A cabaret style musical featuring vocalists/performers Una Harrison and Kemi Adegoroye along with pianist William Neill and Bruce Gittinger on trumpet.

Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM at the Palace Theatre in Cape Charles.

A candlelight evening of love songs, chocolates and champagne in the beautiful art deco Historic Palace Theatre.

Dancing will follow.

Adults $18 | Students $8

For more information call 757-331-GEAR

Talk: Edgar Cayce on Dreams Feb 16

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Sunday, February 16 at 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. – Edgar Cayce on Dreams at Hungars Church Meeting Hall, 10107 Bayside Rd in Machipongo.

Edgar Cayce was an American self-professed clairvoyant who answered questions on subjects as varied as healing, reincarnation, wars, Atlantis, and future events while allegedly asleep. A biographer gave him the nickname, The Sleeping Prophet. A nonprofit organization, the Association for Research and Enlightenment, was founded to facilitate the study of Cayce’s work. Some consider him the true founder and a principal source of the most characteristic beliefs of the New Age movement.

Lynne Larson, A.R.E. member and student of the Cayce readings for 45 years, will present “Edgar Cayce on Dreams – Doorway to Understanding.”

Cayce regarded dreams as an essential part of our life journey. Join us for tips to improve dream recall and better understand your dreams’ meanings and guidance. This is a meet and greet for A.R.E. (Association for Research and Enlightenment) members on the Eastern Shore and is a free event open to all.

For more information or to RSVP, call Jenny Floyd at 442-2112 (The Smiling Dolphin).

Intro to Nature Journaling class Nov. 16

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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

Bird Drawing workshop Monday Nov. 11

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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.