SHORT REVIEW: Why Dance Matters
IVIR Dance Company brought Spoleto-like performance to Cape Charles August 3.
CAPE CHARLES WAVE
August 5, 2013
Dance transcends language barriers. Last Saturday, eight Italian dancers from the IVIR Danza company kicked off the Harbor for the Arts 2013 in a sparsely attended world class performance at the Palace Theatre in Cape Charles.
The superb piece “Today is Already Tomorrow” was choreographed by Irma Cardano, accompanied by a mixture of classical, techno, and popular music. The elegant, energetic and lyrical movements by the young dancers managed to convey their interpretations of that existential question “What is the meaning of life?”.
Kudos to Clelia Sheppard for spearheading the Harbor for the Arts. In Europe, these types of summer art festivals are very popular and underwritten by both the government and commercial sponsors. Attending the Arts festival in Avignon, France, or Impulstanz in Vienna, Austria, are worthwhile endeavors, but let us not forget we can also enjoy the arts in our own backyard. [Read more…]
MONDAY 8/5: Harbor for the Arts Festival Continues with ‘I Played the Palace’
Monday, August 5, at 8 p.m.: “I Played the Palace” in the Historic Palace Theatre (Free). Cash bar and hot paninis. A non-competitive evening where the diverse talents of Eastern Shore neighbors will be highlighted. Thespians, comedians, musicians, dancers are invited to register — call 757-331-2787.
Veterans from Two Eras Find Brotherhood in Shared Service
Veterans Bill Burton and Jack Woolley at the July 4th parade in Cape Charles.
By JOE VACCARO
American Legion Post 56
August 5, 2013
As the years pass, memories fade for most people — and for some who have served their nation during wartime it’s considered a blessing. One of the misnomers of armed conflict is that the people serving in the military welcome the fight and glory. But the fact is that the men and women serving in the military simply view it as a duty or obligation. They don’t place themselves in harm’s way for money or glory, but for each other.
The bonds of having served in battle or in a battle zone surpass any human emotion that can be explained in a few paragraphs. It becomes a brotherhood of emotion that at times surpasses the emotions for one’s own family. It’s that unexplainable sense of camaraderie that one feels in the presence of another who experienced the exhilaration of life and the horrors of death.
Although World War II ended some 68 years ago and Viet Nam ended 38 years ago, those 30 years of difference brought together two very different men and resulted in a lifetime friendship. Jack Woolley met Bill Burton 15 years ago, and the common denominator that brought them together was a woodcarving show at the Cape Charles Fire House. But what made them brothers were their war experiences. [Read more…]
Watching the Shriners Parade, Watching the Watchers
CAPE CHARLES WAVE
August 4, 2013
Photographer Sher Horosko can’t resist a parade — especially one with Shriners and fire engines. “I was where I shouldn’t have been — in the street — and was nearly run over. Great shot though –eye to eye with a Shriner!” Here are Sher’s shots of yesterday’s Clam Slam parade in Cape Charles, featuring the Shriners. (And CLICK HERE for the short video “Boys Will Be Boys.”)
Watch out for the photographer!
And just WHO is the most-intent parade-watcher?
Today: Boat Docking Contest, USAF Band in Central Park
August 4, 2013
The wildly popular Clam Slam Boat Docking Contest begins at 1:15 today (Sunday), but come early to get a good view. Here’s the complete schedule:
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This evening, head to Central Park for the U.S. Air Force Jazz Band’s free performance at 6:30 p.m.
Boys Will Be Boys (Shriner Race Cars in Clam Slam Parade)
CAPE CHARLES WAVE
August 3, 2013
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Today! Clam Slam + Harbor for the Arts + Civil War Raid
CAPE CHARLES WAVE
August 3, 2013
Today (Saturday) offers the most to do, see, and hear in Cape Charles since the 4th of July. The Clam Slam starts this morning with the Shriners Parade, and the Harbor for the Arts Festival begins this evening with music and modern dance.
And to make a three-ring circus, Cape Charles Museum is spotlighting Confederate raider John Beall’s 1863 attack on the Cape Charles Lighthouse — exactly 150 years ago to the day. Click Here for details of the encampment and 2 p.m. lecture.
Also see details in our earlier stories on the Clam Slam (Click Here) and Harbor for the Arts Festival (Click Here).
To get started, here’s a handy schedule of today’s Clam Slam events:
Harbor for the Arts Festival Goes All Out August 3-18
IVIR Dance Company kicks off two weeks of a Spoleto-like arts festival of music, art, theater, and dance.
CAPE CHARLES WAVE
August 1, 2013
Arts Enter Cape Charles is spearheading an ambitious two-week festival in August, the likes of which has never before been attempted in this little town. Dance, music, art, and theatre will be presented at the Harbor, the Park, Strawberry Street, and Mason Avenue.
The arts festival is set to kick off simultaneously with the Town’s August 3-4 Clam Slam (see related story). Some 34 staged events are scheduled — outdoors, indoors, free, and for admission.
Tony Sacco
Saturday night (August 3), Mark Jensen, Tony Sacco & Friends perform 6-8 p.m. on Mason Avenue in front of The Stage Door Gallery (Free).
That’s the warm-up for the IVIR Dance Company’s 8 p.m. performance at the Palace Theatre ($12 adults/$5 students). IVIR Dance, based in Italy, “pursues its own language and gestures inspired by the philosophy of contemporary dance but processed through new and avant-garde linguistic elements.” (If that doesn’t get the idea across, the above photo should.)
REVIEWERS WANTED: The Wave is looking for volunteer reviewers to document this unprecedented two-week Harbor for the Arts Festival. You need not be a professional (after all, many of the productions are by amateurs) — just a lover of the arts. Reviews should be submitted as quickly as possible following a performance (ideally within 24 hours). Email [email protected] to coordinate.
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U.S. Air Force Jazz Band
Sunday, August 4, at 6:30 p.m., the U.S. Air Force Jazz Band performs in Central Park (Free). “Rhythm in Blue” is a 13-piece ensemble which performs the American musical art forms of jazz, blues and funk. The band features repertoire from the great jazz masters and pays tribute to the Big Band leaders of the swing era. Bring a beach chair and a picnic. Wine and Margaritas will be sold. [Read more…]
