Chincoteague Daffodil Festival, art strolls & more

From: Evelyn Shotwell
Date: 4/8/2010 3:43:50 PM
To: Evelyn Shotwell
Subject: OUT & ABOUT





Good Afternoon,
I hope you have enjoyed the glorious weather this week. It’s very difficult to focus on indoor tasks when it’s so nice outside. Winter may finally be over!
With the increase in visitors, we are in need of your brochures in the chamber office. Please check with us to make sure we have plenty on hand. We’re happy to see folks shopping and dining around town. We have received positive comments on how friendly everyone is and how nice business owners are. Keep up the good work!
Have fun…..out & about!
OUT & ABOUT


April 9: US Rep. Glenn Nye will be guest speaker at the annual Eastern Shore Christian Businessman’s Prayer Breakfast at 8:00 a.m. at the Elks Lodge in Chincoteague. Open to the public but reservations are required by calling Michelle Haynie at 757-787-1335 ext. 207 or emailing mhaynie@shorebank.com.

April 9: Eastern Shore Madrigal Singers will hold benefit concert “Broadway, Novelty, Barbershop, etc.” at Christ United Methodist Church at 7:30 p.m. Donations benefit Oyster & Maritime Museum.

April 9: Chincoteague Elementary School PTA sponsors Bingo at 5:30 p.m. at the school. Smith Island Cake auction too. Great family fun. Refreshments on sale. All to help the PTA. Come out and enjoy!

April 10: Second Saturday Art Stroll—First of the season!! Threadgoodes, Island Arts, Guinivere’s, Island Cottage Collection, Psychotronic Music & Beads, Sundial Books, Ron Hugo Photography, Flying Fish Gallery, Island Butterfly, Wine Cheese & More, Kite Koop, Egret Moon Artworks, & aNoPheles Blues have special treats and exhibitions planned. Get out and stroll!

April 10 & 11: Chincoteague Daffodil Festival at The Chincoteague Center. Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Visit www.chincoteaguedaffodilfestival.com for more info. Or call 757-709-1914

April 16-18: Spring Roundup of Chincoteague ponies for shots and vet checks. Friday—south herd beginning at 5 p.m. and Saturday—north herd. All shots given on Saturday.

April 17: Island Library Dedication Ceremony from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Rain Date May 1.

April 17: Saturday at the Refuge with Terry Howard speaking on “Chincoteague: Then & Now” at the Herbert H. Bateman Visitor Center on the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge from 2:00-4:00 p.m.

April 17: Bluegrass Festival at the Chincoteague Center. Doors open at 1:00 p.m. Vendors, workshops, jamming sessions, concessions including chili dogs, pork BBQ, snacks and drinks. Roadside Café performs at 7:30 p.m. Call 757-336-0614 or 757-336-3030 for information. (Island Bluegrass Alliance)

April 17: Chincoteague Cultural Alliance presents bluesman Ben Prestage in concert at 7:30 p.m. at the Senior Center on Church Street.

NASA Visitor’s Center: Open Thursday-Monday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. March-June. Free and Fun!

Lighthouse Tours: Friday, Saturday, Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Assateague Island Bus Tours: Saturday 1:00 p.m. and Sunday 10:00 a.m. Call 757-336-3696 or visit www.piping-plover.org

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Evelyn
Evelyn Shotwell
Office Manager
Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce

Chincoteague Main St. Friend in Need

Chincoteague Main St. Friend in Need

Friend’s of Main St. Merchant John Bishop of Book Hounds Book Store are rallying to his aid after a recent brain surgery. With John having to rely on a wheelchair, he will need a ramp to be able to access his store. I f you would like to join this effort to help the ramp become a reality, you can do this with a donation of materials, labor or a little money. Let’s do what we can to help a friend in need. To learn how you can help, please contact Owen Hook at 757-336-3399, Megan at Egret Moon 757-336-5775 or Janice (John’s mom) at Book Hounds (336-5775).

Be sure to pay a visit to John at the Book Hounds Bookstore on Main St. across from Bill’s Restaurant during the 2nd Saturday Art Stroll.

The 2nd Saturday Art Stroll for the month of July is happening this Saturday. Coordinated by the Chincoteague Cultural Alliance this monthly event generates more enthusiasm every month.

The majority of events occur between 6 and 10pm. The stroll is a rich blend of artistic and cultural activities sprinkled throughout various locations around the Town including many of the local shops and galleries. Music, poetry readings, demonstrations and more are what can be expected at the 2nd Saturday Art Stroll.

Insider prescription for a perfect Chincoteague Island summer evening:

1. Cocktails at waterfront in the late afternoon.
2. Dinner at one of Chincoteague’s Fine Restaurants
3. Ice Cream for dessert
4. A pleasant stroll down Main St. and over to Maddox Blvd. during the 2nd
Saturday Art Stroll.

What could be better?

See you at the Stroll!

Until next time…

Chincoteague Weekend- Big Music,Artsy Stroll

Chincoteague Weekend- Big Music-Artsy Stroll

Chincoteague Island is set to hit some high notes this weekend starting with a Free concert at the beautiful waterfront Robert Reed Park. These free concerts produced by the Chincoteague Cultural Alliance are a valuable addition to the ever-expanding buffet of CCA musical offerings. Kudos to Bill Troxler, Musical Director of the CCA who by the way has a newly released CD himself. If you want more information about Mr. Troxler’s new CD, please call Jon Richstein of Sundial Books Fame at 757- 336-5825 and he will tell you all about it.

Now, about that Free Concert at the Dock.
This Saturday’s concert begins at 5pm and features a talented duo from Cumberland, Pa. called Hemlock Hollow. Roger and Chris Wilkinson play in a range of styles from classic folk to old time country, originals and covers of favorites like the Beatle’s and the Stones. Bring a beach chair and enjoy!

The Island Bluegrass Alliance is at it again with a couple of great Bluegrass Bands performing at the Chincoteague Center. Satyr Hill from Baltimore, Md. and Thunder Creek from Wakefield, Va., will touch all the Bluegrass bases, traditional, gospel, old-time etc. in two shows, one at 5pm and another at 7pm. For more information call Bill Chrisman at 757- 336-3030.

Be sure to check out Bill Chrisman’s new video interview on www.ChincoteagueOutlook.com under the Personalities Button. Bill ruminates about the origins of the Island Bluegrass Alliance and his love of Bluegrass Music.

The Linda Nerine Gallery at 6519 Church St. will be hosting a talented multi-media artist as part of the Second Saturday Art Stroll. Lucy Roehm a resident of both Philadelphia and Chincoteague Island has become one of the most collected artists on the island. Ms. Roehm works in watercolor, oil, acrylic, graphite and pencil. For more info. 757-336-5322.

And speaking of the 2nd Saturday Art Stroll, there is a virtual Cornucopia of artists, musicians and special events throughout the island, way too many to list here. For a full rundown of this not-to be-missed monthly extravaganza, the Insider suggests that you visit www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org . I can tell you this, each and every one of the Strolls is better than the last one. The Town really gets in to this event!

One more thing, check out the newly renamed Mexican Restaurant on Chincoteague. Now known as “That Mexican Place” is very affordable and the food is quite good. “The Mexican Place” is located on Chicken City Rd. just off Maddox Blvd.

Have a fun weekend! Until the next time…