Chincoteague Cultural Alliance August Concert

Greetings from the Chincoteague Insider! The Chincoteague Music Scene is alive, rich and dynamic. The Chincoteague Cultural Alliance should be on the radar for all lovers of music and the performing arts. Here's a perfect example.

PRESS RELEASE
Chincoteague Cultural Alliance
www.ChincoteagueCulturalAlliance.org


FOR IMMEDIATE USE CONTACT INFORMATION:
August 5, 2009 Jon Richstein – 757-336-5825
R. Owen Hooks – 757-336-3399
Chincoteague Cultural Alliance


Walt Michael Concert August 19

The Chincoteague Cultural Alliance presents Walt Michael in concert at 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 19 at the Senior Center in downtown Chincoteague.

Walt Michael’s various musical incarnations, have spanned over 37 years and taken him from the coal camps of Appalachia to the White House to the Closing Ceremonies of the 13th Olympic Winter Games.

Considered to be a virtuoso of tremendous influence in the revival of the hammered dulcimer, Walt’s wide repertoire ranges from old-time Southern Appalachian, to Celtic, to breath-taking original compositions. As a vocalist and multi-instrumentalist and he has recorded fourteen albums and instructional videos, appeared at the Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center and toured extensively throughout the US, Canada, Europe and the UK. His music has been heard on ABC-TV, NBC's Tonight Show, Broadway, BBC, TNN, CBC, OLN and PBS.

Walt has composed and performed collaboratively with both the Pilobolus Dance Theater and the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. He was the musical producer, composer and recording artist for the Outdoor Living Network’s documentary, Cowboy 101. His music figures prominently in the soon-to-be released feature length movie “The Last Blast” in which he also plays two roles: a punk rocker and a G-man.

Tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for students. Tickets are available at the door and online at www.chincoteagueculturalalliance.org. Click on Music and look for Chincoteague Unplugged


Chincoteague Cultural Alliance
P.O. Box 257
Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
Phone: 757-336-5636

Note: Be sure to read Jon Richstein's Music Blog on http:www.ChincoteagueOutlook.com

Assateague Lighthouse Makeover

Assateague Lighthouse Makeover

With the possible exception of the image of the Chincoteague Pony, there is no greater symbol of the twin islands, then that of the lighthouse located at the Wildlife Refuge on Assateague. No doubt made of the same sturdy stuff that has characterized the island’s native’s throughout the centuries, the lighthouse has endured many changes. Just for a bit of perspective here, the lighthouse was once located on the coast, but due to the shifting topography, now is farther inland.
Well, the Assateague Island Lighthouse is having a few progressive cosmetic procedures that will eventually include a top to bottom paint job and a few structural improvements. Those construction projects have been temporarily halted in order to yield to the visitors during tourist season. The Lighthouse reopened to the public on July 4th. The Insider highly recommends taking that climb to the top and a walk on the deck which looms 130ft. above the ground, but offers a spectacular view. Call for times of operation at 757-336-3696.

It’s amazing just how many authors and poets either reside or spend considerable time in Chincoteague or the Shore in general. For example, Poet Irene Rouse will be making an appearance complete with a reading from her new book” Petty Street” at Sundial Books on July 12 from 2:00 – 6:00pm. “Petty Street” is an autobiographical series that deals with the poet’s life during the Great Depression. To learn more about this event, call 757-336-5825.

By the way, Jane Richstein, co-owner of Sundial Books is writing the Local Books Blog on www.ChincoteagueOutlook.com , it’s definitely worthy of your time, so check it out!

Chincoteague is having a remarkably cool summer, with temperatures dipping into the 50’s at night. This in stark contrast to the hot,humid norm. Great sleeping weather!

There’s a whole lot more going on this weekend, notably the 2nd Saturday Art Stroll. The Chincoteague Insider will delve into that a bit in the next post.
Have a great evening!
‘til later…



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