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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.

Most prolific serial killer dies at 80

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LOS ANGELES — The man authorities say was the most prolific serial killer in U.S. history, with nearly 60 confirmed victims, died Wednesday in California. He was 80.

Samuel Little, who had diabetes, heart trouble and other ailments, died at a California hospital, according to the state Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. He was serving a life sentence for multiple counts of murder.

California corrections department spokeswoman Vicky Waters said there was no sign of foul play, and his cause of death will be determined by a coroner.

A career criminal who had been in and out jail for decades, Little denied for years he’d ever killed anyone.

Then, in 2018, he opened up to Texas Ranger James Holland, who had been asked to question him about a killing it turned out Little didn’t commit. During approximately 700 hours of interviews, however, Little provided details of scores of slayings only the killer would know.

A skilled artist, he even provided Holland with dozens of paintings and drawings of his victims, sometimes scribbling their names when he could remember them, as well as details such as the year and location of the murder and where he’d dumped the body.

Samuel Littles sketches of some of his victims

By the time of his death, Little had confessed to killing 93 people between 1970 and 2005. Most of the slayings took place in Florida and Southern California.

Authorities, who continue to investigate his claims, said they have confirmed nearly 60 killings and have no reason to doubt the others.

“Nothing he’s ever said has been proven to be wrong or false,” Holland told the CBS news magazine “60 Minutes” in 2019.

The numbers dwarf those of Green River killer Gary Ridgeway (49), John Gacy (33) and Ted Bundy (36).

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:

Norfolk State Full Concert Choir to Perform at Hungars March 1st 4:00 pm

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The 45-member Norfolk State University Concert Choir will perform at Hungars Episcopal Church in Machipongo. A meet-the-artists reception will follow in the Church Parish House.

Sunday March 1st at 4:00 pm

Founded in 1945, the ensemble is currently under the direction of Dr. Harlan Zachery, Jr., NSU Director of Choral Activities. National performances have been widespread and include appearances at The National Cathedral and the White House.

NSU Choir (Photo Norfolk State University)

The choir is known for the beauty of its choral tone and the ability to render exemplary renditions of works of the great masters, as well as Negro spirituals.

Its members believe that “for every season there is a song, for every day there is a melody, and for every moment, there is harmony.”The Hungars Concert performances are free and open to the public. 

A free-will offering will be accepted to sustain the series in the future.

Hungars is located at 10107 Bayside Road in Machipongo.

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.

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

17th Annual Eastern Shore Artisans Guild Holiday Tour November 29-20

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Just like turkey and sweet potato pie, the Artisans Guild Holiday Tour is a tradition on the Eastern Shore of Virginia.  This year’s Tour is the largest in its 17-year history.  With almost 50 of the Shore’s finest artists located at 17 stops from Cape Charles to Onancock, this self-driving tour promises to be extraordinary.  Don’t miss this two-day event to be held on Thanksgiving weekend, Friday and Saturday, November 29 & 30 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Come and do your holiday shopping – no Black Friday Malls on this Tour!  It’s a treat for folks who want a fun shopping experience, need something to do with out-of-town relatives, or just think the Shore is a fabulous place to visit.  The Guild promises to take you down country roads into home studios, historic venues, an alpaca farm, and a family-owned vineyard and winery.  As you travel the Shore, the place these artists call home, you’ll experience the beauty that inspires their work.

The Tour is a slice of the best the Shore has to offer.  Organized by the Artisans Guild-Eastern Shore of VA, it showcases member artists and their work.  Juried artisans such as Buck Doughty who cuts and welds metal into flowers, ospreys and even depictions of skylines.  Buck will be showing his work at Windsor House Gallery south of Cape Charles.  Windsor House is the home gallery and studio of Kurt and Sally Lewin, crafters of 18th century Windsor chairs and furniture.  Timeless, comfy and beautifully crafted.

Meander along and off the beaten path to Chatham Vineyards in Machipongo.  A sampling of the Shore’s beautiful landscape and tastes of their award winning wines are yours to enjoy.

The Tour will take you to wonderful towns like Belle Haven, Wachapreague and Pungoteague where you’ll visit home studios with painters, glass blowers, sculptors, and even an alpaca farm.  In Belle Haven at ESO (Eastern Shore’s Own), enjoy a visit with the llamas that Barbara Baker raises, then go inside to see the beautiful wares she’s designed from their fleece.  Also featured at ESO are carvers, painters, fiber artists and sea glass jewelry.

Follow the tour to Janis King’s home studio on the outskirts of Onancock, where she sculpts and paints.  She’s combined her talents to make one-of-a-kind Santas just for this tour.

The Tour’s final location is Onancock – 19 artists in 4 venues in town.  You’ll visit Ker Place, home of the Historical Society of the Eastern Shore, where you can take a tour of the mansion, then visit with artists such as Richard Toft and David Farlow.  Richard paints in the traditional style with egg tempura, much like Andrew Wyeth.  David carves decoy birds as did the “old timers.”  Ask him about where he learned his craft – history, talent and a bit of folk lore come together to make his birds.

Onancock’s additional stops include Vesna Zidovec’s Studio with beautiful painted pottery; Useful Pots, functional and decorative pottery; and the Historic Onancock School.  The school will house ten artists – everything from hand spun wool at Ten Good Sheep, to carvings by Master Carver Billy Crockett, and to art quilts by Donna Stufft and Sarah Jillard.  Paintings, sea glass jewelry (by Gertraud Fendler of course), hand carved wooden items and crocheted wearables will all be featured at the Onancock School.

A copy of the brochure is available at local businesses, on the Guild website www.ESVAArtisansGuild.org or by request at info@ESVAArtisansGuild.org.