Cross the Atlantic with Arts Enter to London Suite

CAPE CHARLES WAVE

April 18, 2013

The Palace Theater will cross the Atlantic tonight to bring America’s premier comic playwright, Neil Simon, to the stage with a suite of hilarious comedies set in a –well, a London Suite.

London Suite is comprised of three one-act plays, all taking place in the same room.

In Settling Accounts, the suite is occupied by an inebriated Welsh writer who is holding his longtime business manager, caught absconding with the writer’s money, at gunpoint.

In Going Home, an American widow and her daughter, in England to buy shoes, take over the suite. At the daughter’s insistence, mother spends her last evening in London with a rich Scotsman.

In The Man on the Floor, the hotel guests are a married couple from New York who have lost their tickets to Wimbledon and are about to lose their suite to Kevin Costner, who absolutely must have it NOW.

For regular theater patrons, this show will cover all the angles — from comedy, drama, even absurdity. [Read more…]

SATURDAY 3/16: Authentic Celtic Music at ESO St. Paddy Party

ESO Arts Center is proud to host once again The Leigheas, an authentic Celtic Band for Saturdays St. Paddy’s Day celebration 7:30 p.m. in Belle Haven. [Read more…]

THURSDAY 3/14: Young Artists Show at Stage Door Gallery

The Stage Door Gallery will hold the opening reception for THE YOUNG ARTISTS SHOW beginning at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 14, at 301 Mason Avenue in Cape Charles. [Read more…]

Trouble with a Capital T? Not with New Choral Group & Band!

Cape Charles Band seeks additional players, both brass and woodwind.

CAPE CHARLES WAVE

February 6, 2013

Has the “Music Man” come to Cape Charles?

It might seem so, with the sudden formation not only of a choral group but also a band.

The vocal chorale group is being organized by Arts Enter, the fine and performing art center.

Men and women who love to sing, as well as young adults who are just starting to appreciate the world of music, are invited to participate.

The first meeting of the choral group is 6 p.m. Tuesday, February 12, at the Historic Palace Theatre.

The choral group will be directed by Shirley Christian, a voice professor and accomplished vocal performer who has retired to the Eastern Shore.

Meanwhile, here is what’s happening with the new Cape Charles Band:

The band has grown to 20 musicians, with organizers working to arrange rehearsal space, obtain sheet music, and locate equipment.

Organizers report that the first band meeting/rehearsal will be “very soon,” with an announcement coming later this week.

To date, players include trumpets, clarinets, saxophone, flutes, trombone, percussion, and tuba.

The band needs other woodwinds — oboe, bassoon, piccolo, and bass clarinet — as well as brass instruments including baritone, euphonium, etc. [Read more…]

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News Flash! Hot Time in Old Town Saturday Night

Newport News blues artist Tim Morgan performs Saturday night at the Cape Charles Coffee House in an ESO LIVE on-the-road production.

CAPE CHARLES WAVE

February 5, 2013

Another Saturday night, and Cape Charles will be rolling up the sidewalks at 5 p.m.

NOT!

Amazingly, on Saturday, February 9, there are — not none, not one, but TWO shows on Mason Avenue.

Unfortunately, both events begin at 7 p.m., so night trippers will have to choose one over the other.

At the Palace Theatre, “I Played the Palace” is billed as a lighthearted, non-competitive show of talent as local singers, actors, dancers or poets perform on the stage.

The event is free. Hot paninis, soda, snacks, beer, and wine will be available for sale before, during and after the performances.

All are welcome to perform or watch from the red velvet seats in the auditorium.

There are 10 slots of 15 minutes each available for the performers. The microphone will be provided and performers are responsible for their own props, music and costumes.

Entertainers must register by February 7 at Arts Enter for this first-time “I Played the Palace” night.

Melinda McPeek and Wayne Creed will MC the evening, assisted by sound technician Brent Carpenter.

“We are excited about giving performers the opportunity to showcase their talent on a live stage in the beautiful art deco theatre complete with state of the art light and sound,” said Arts Enter Director Clelia Sheppard.

“Hopefully this will the first night of many more where there is no admission and no competition,” she added. “It will be a fun night for all.”

To register, call 757-331-2787.

Meanwhile, just up the street, ESO LIVE! plans to transform the Cape Charles Coffee House into an intimate Blues Club, with the award-winning Newport News songwriter and performer Tim Morgan. [Read more…]

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Arts Enter Photo Contest Supports New Tourism Website

January 29, 2013

Arts Enter has announced a photo contest to help develop a tourism website called CapeCharlesByTheBay.com.

The website will promote Cape Charles as a lively, beautiful, and sustainable place with the arts at the core.

Approximately 20 photos will be selected as finalists or honorable mentions and will be featured on the website and supporting marketing campaign.

A photography show and exhibition at the Stage Door Gallery will recognize winners and entrants.

The Contest is open to all photographers, regardless of residence. Photos must be submitted electronically to [email protected] by Friday, February 15. Visit http://www.figstreetinn.com/ccphotocontest.html for complete contest rules.

For the most up-to-date Contest info and for a sneak peek at some of the entries, “join” the Photo Contest Event page on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/events/564557523572908/. [Read more…]

Old and New Favorites in ESO Winter Classes

Carole Peirson, oil painting instructor at ESO Arts Center

By DONNA BOZZA
Special to the Cape Charles Wave

January 10, 2013

ESO Arts Center offers a “Shore” cure for the winter doldrums with nearly 40 classes and workshops for youth and adults taught by experts, many of whom have been with ESO for decades.

New offerings include “Photography Workshop 101: Making the Most of your Camera and Images,” and “Beginning Russian Language and Culture,” which explores this fascinating country famous for its endless landscapes, vodka, caviar and Dr. Zhivago.

And for children the new ESO Youth Chorale begins January 22.

Back by popular demand is “Tai Chi for Health,” low impact movements geared for adults of all ages, that began January 7. It joins six different varieties of fitness classes, providing something for anyone wanting to keep their New Year’s resolution.

All ages can learn effective self-defense techniques while improving overall physical conditioning and mental focus through karate with Robert Buckner, a Third Degree Black Belt who has been teaching his popular class for over 20 years. [Read more…]