ESO’s 24th Nutcracker Dedicated to the Roll Family
Jeanne and Walt Roll
Chris Roll
By DONNA BOZZA
December 8, 2014
For many, their introduction to Eastern Shore Own Arts Center starts with a young daughter mesmerized by the Center’s annual performance of the Nutcracker ballet. With an “I wanna be a ballerina” proclamation, it’s off to ESO. It was much the same for parents Jeanne and Walt Roll and their daughter Erin. But their involvement with ESO morphed into an amazing two decades of selfless donation of time and talents that soon included their son Chris. Their mark is most evident during the months of intensive preparation for the Nutcracker and the reason this year’s 24th production is dedicated to the Rolls.
“Between creating elaborate costumes and props and producing countless videos and photographs, the Rolls have been instrumental in making the ballet happen for 20 years,” said Dana Floyd-Sutter, ESO Dance School Director. It would not be hard to dub the Rolls the First Family of ESO. Their dedication has greatly enabled the non-profit to keep the Nutcracker going year after year.
“Nutcracker is so important to the students,” said Floyd-Sutter. “It’s exciting for them to be part of the tradition and it builds their confidence. It is a great vehicle for team building — I see how it teaches them to love and support each other. It certainly makes them better dancers.” [Read more…]
SATURDAY 12/6: Santa Train, Lighted Boats & Golf Carts, and Grand Illumination in Central Park
Celebrate the holidays with these festive events Saturday, December 6:
Santa Train — Santa Claus Comes to Town by Train! Departs 9 a.m. from Railway Stop on Mason Avenue. Tickets required.
Lighted Boat Parade –- The Cape Charles Yacht Club will again host a lighted boat parade, and will serve refreshments at the Bath House beginning 4:30 p.m. At around 5:15 p.m. boats will leave their slips and will make a few laps around the outer harbor in front of The Shanty. Cape Charles Town Harbor will then be illuminated and the golf cart parade will begin to leave the harbor and go to Central Park for the Grand Illumination. [Read more…]
SATURDAY 12/6: Surplus Furniture, Vehicles, Equipment at Town Auction
The Town of Cape Charles will hold a Silent Auction 12-12:30 p.m. Saturday, December 6, at the Public Works Maintenance Building located at 716C Randolph Avenue (behind Rayfield’s Pharmacy) to sell surplus furniture, vehicles, and equipment. Cash, check or credit card accepted. Items for sale include: [Read more…]
NOV 28/29: Eastern Shore Artisans Guild Holiday Tour Stretches from Cape Charles to Onancock
The Eastern Shore Artisans Guild Holiday Tour will be held Friday/Saturday (November 28-29) from 10 a.m. t0 5 p.m. There are 10 stops in Accomack and Northampton counties for this self-drive tour, stretching from Cape Charles to Onancock, hosting 21 juried guild members who will exhibit their work. Stops include artisan studios, historic buildings, an alpaca farm, and one vineyard/winery, and offer a wide variety of high-quality handmade items, most of which are one-of-a-kind pieces. Jewelry, decoys, and wildlife carvings, ceramics, art quilts, pottery, metal sculptures, wearable fiber, Windsor chairs, are available. The tour is free, self-directed, and self-driven tour. Light refreshments will be available at most stops.
Pin-Up Pets Featured in SPCA Calendar
People love their pets. That’s why the SPCA Eastern Shore had an abundance of responses when they asked if any of their previous adopters would like to purchase a month to feature their SPCA alum pet in the shelter’s 2015 fund-raising calendar. From the cover shot of Maxie Mouse, a terrier, on the sandbar at Cherrystone through the December photo of Kermit the Cat daring anyone to touch her Christmas presents, the calendar showcases an array of former shelter residents who have found happy and loving forever homes. [Read more…]
FRIDAY 12/5: Progressive Tasting Tour Showcases Sea Cottage Addition
Northampton County Chamber of Commerce proudly presents the 19th Annual Holiday Progressive Tasting Tour Friday, December 5. Take a step back in time in the Victorian town of Cape Charles, that has been decked out for the holidays. Tour lovely restored homes in the Sea Cottage Addition area of town. Visit quaint and unique shops — a great way to kick off the holiday season.
The tour begins at the Historic Palace Theatre, located in the heart of downtown Cape Charles. At each of the six sites, guests are treated to creatively prepared regional foods by some of the finest restaurants on the Shore. The walking path is aglow from the light of 1200 luminaires that lead the guests to the tour sites. [Read more…]
THURSDAY 12/4: Nature Conservancy Holiday Open House
The Nature Conservancy’s Virginia Coast Reserve invites you to a Holiday Open House at the Historic Brownsville House Thursday, December 4, from 4 – 8 p.m. Adults and children are welcome to join the festivities and enjoy a tour of the Brownsville House, farm rides until sunset, a campfire with s’mores and plenty of refreshments. [Read more…]
SUNDAY 11/30: Special Music Program at Emmanuel Episcopal
On Sunday, November 30, Emmanuel Episcopal, 601 Tazewell Avenue, will have a special music program on the First Sunday in Advent. Dennis Saidat, a part-time resident, and Sallie Bartholemew from Richmond will play flute and harp for the prelude, offertory, and postlude. The worship service begins at 9 a.m. All are welcome to worship and fellowship.
