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November 22, 2024

Talbot Spy

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Carpe Diem Arts Alive! Brookletts Lunchtime Series Celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month and Mother’s Day

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Caron Dale performs May 14, 2024, 12:15-:100pm at Brookletts Place

CARPE DIEM! ARTS ALIVE!  Second Tuesdays: Free Lunch-Time Performance Series 

Talbot County Senior Center at Brookletts Place 
400 Brookletts Ave., Easton, MD 
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 
12:15-1:00pm 

CARON DALE 
Celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month and Mother’s Day 

Carpe Diem Arts is proud to present this remarkable mid-day program in partnership with Brookletts Place in Easton, 400 Brookletts Ave—scheduled on the Second Tuesday of the month, September through May 2023. Mark your calendars for our last two concerts of the season: April 9 and May 14. More info at www.carpediemarts.org/brookletts-place 

Performances are free of charge and welcome of all ages. 

The May 14 lunchtime concert will feature internationally acclaimed singer Caron Dale. 

A songwriter, performer, Cantorial Soloist, and CEO of Chords for Courage, Caron Dale is inspiring hope and lifting spirits wherever she goes. She has officiated at weddings, performed concerts, and led fun and fulfilling workshops all around and outside the country. She has performed for the Grand Opening of the MCI Center in Washington, DC, and has been the Kennedy Center’s Artist in Residence, among other impressive accomplishments. Sharing music experiences is her great joy, and Carpe Diem Arts is pleased to bring her to Brookletts Place to share her many musical talents. Caron presents a marvelous blend of music that will stir up happy memories and may have you singing along!

NOTE: Lunch is available at 12 noon for $2.75 with reservations two weeks in advance. RSVP: Amanda Brown – 410-822-2869 / [email protected] 

For more information, please contact [email protected] / 301-466-0183 www.CarpeDiemArts.org/brookletts-place 

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The Carpe Diem-Brookletts Lunchtime Concert Series is made possible by Upper Shore Aging, the Mid-Shore Community Foundation, Talbot Arts, Maryland State Arts Council, Dock Street Foundation, and by individual contributions to Carpe Diem Arts and Brookletts Place. 

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The May 14 concert is the last date in the 2023-2024 series 

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For more information, please contact [email protected] / 301-466-0183 www.CarpeDiemArts.org/brookletts-place 

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Lena Seikaly Trio at Brookletts Place April 9th

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Carpe Diem Arts is proud to present this remarkable mid-day program in partnership with Brookletts Place in Easton, 400 Brookletts Ave—scheduled on the Second Tuesdays of the month, September through May 2023. Mark your calendars for our last two concerts of the season: April 9 and May 14. More info at www.carpediemarts.org/brookletts-place

Performances are free of charge and welcoming of all ages.

The April 9 lunchtime concert, 12:15-1:00pm will feature internationally acclaimed singer Lena Seikaly accompanied by bassist Amy Shook and guitarist Tom Laguna.

Palestinian American jazz vocalist Lena Seikaly bids homage to her Palestinian roots, while also celebrating the Great American Songbook.  Lena has been named “one of Washington’s preeminent jazz singers” and “brightest voices in jazz” (The Washington Post). She was a semi-finalist for the 2015 Thelonious Monk Institute International Jazz Vocals Competition, has produced three albums, and has headlined at Jazz at Lincoln Center Shanghai (China), the Kennedy Center, Blues Alley, and jazz festivals across the U.S. and Europe–including Easton’s own Monty Alexander Jazz Festival!

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Paddy O’Players to Perform March 12

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Carpe Diem Arts is proud to present this uplifting mid-day program in partnership with Brookletts Place in Easton, 400 Brookletts Ave, Easton.

The March 12 lunchtime concert will feature the popular Paddy O’Players featuring Randy Welch (Irish whistles), Gerry Devine (guitar), Paul Derdel (fiddle), Rich Cowman (accordion), John Carriker (fiddle)–with special guest Liz Fisher on vocals. Sit back and enjoy a rousing round of Irish fiddle tunes and rollicking songs. Bound to lift your spirits!

Performance is free of charge and welcoming of all ages.

Scheduled on the Second Tuesdays of the month, September through May 2023, this Carpe Diem- Brookletts Lunchtime Concert Series is made possible by Upper Shore Aging, the Mid-Shore Community Foundation, Talbot Arts, Maryland State Arts Council, Dock Street Foundation, and by individual contributions to Carpe Diem Arts and Brookletts Place.

Talbot County Senior Center at Brookletts Place
400 Brookletts Ave., Easton, MD
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
12:15-1:00 pm

 

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Celebrate Black History Month with Carpe Diem Arts’ Free Lunch Program Series

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Celebrate Black History Month and Valentine’s Day with Carpe Diem Arts’ Free Lunch-Time Performance Series EASTON, MD – Carpe Diem Arts is proud to present the free lunch-time performance series at the Talbot County Senior Center at Brookletts Place, 400 Brookletts Ave in Easton, MD.

Scheduled on the second Tuesday of each month from September through May 2023, the performances are welcoming of all ages and are free of charge. The next lunch-time concert, which will take place on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, will feature the popular Paddy O’Players, celebrating Irish American Heritage Month and St. Patrick’s Day with a rousing round of Irish fiddle tunes and rollicking songs.

The program will start at 12:15 pm and last until 1:00 pm. Lunch will be available at 12 noon for $2.75 with reservations made two weeks in advance. RSVP to Amanda Brown at 410-822-2869 or [email protected].

For more information, please contact [email protected] or 301-466-0183. The Carpe Diem-Brookletts Lunchtime Concert Series is made possible by Upper Shore Aging, the Mid-Shore Community Foundation, Talbot Arts, Maryland State Arts Council, Dock Street Foundation, and by individual contributions to Carpe Diem Arts and Brookletts Place. Mark your calendars for upcoming dates: – April 9: Lena Seikaly – Arab American Heritage and Jazz Appreciation Month – May 14: Caron Dale – Jewish American Heritage Month and Mother’s Day For further details, please visit www.carpediemarts.org/brookletts-place or follow Carpe Diem Arts on the Shore on Facebook.

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Linda Harris and David Cole at Brookletts Center Feb 13

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Carpe Diem Arts is pleased to join forces again with the Talbot County Senior Center to present the popular free lunch-time concert series at Brookletts Place in Easton (400 Brookletts Ave.)

Performances are scheduled on the Second Tuesdays of the month  through May 2023. Mark your calendars for a stellar winter and spring line-up. (See list below.)

The February 13  lunchtime concert will feature the acclaimed duo of Linda Harris and David Cole.

LINDA HARRIS decided to start singing, performing and songwriting after a 33-year career in real estate. Since 2018, she has been on an extraordinary journey performing in Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia at jazz clubs and local venues. She has also performed in New Orleans, Florida and New York; as well as abroad in France, Croatia, Sweden, Panama and Italy. Linda had the great honor to collaborate with Dave Marsh, bassist, on her first original tune “Shaking Off the Dust” in 2018; and now with Felipe Paccagnella, pianist, in the writing and video production of 9 original titles and many more to come! 

https://lindadharris.com/ 

Performing with Linda Harris is DAVID COLE, a guitarist who began playing at a young age. He was recruited to play with R&B entertainer Little Royal, and honed his skills performing in the Bobby Felder and Calvin Jones Big Bands. He has also performed with Roberta Flack, Archie Bell, The Clovers, The Orioles, Percy Sledge, The Jewels, and R&B balladeers The Delphonics. In 2006 he co-founded the group Main Street Blues to further develop and showcase his skills as a vocalist, guitarist and engaging entertainment/front man to elevate and pay tribute to the Blues contribution to Contemporary music. In February 2015 Main Street Blues successfully headlined The 1st International Blues Festival in Paraguay while also conducting a series of Master Classes relating “The History of the Blues and The Civil Rights Movement.” Urban Blues is his first CD release as a featured performer. 

https://www.davidbcolemusic.com/ 

The lunchtime concerts take place at Brookletts Place, 400 Brookletts Ave., Easton, Maryland and are free and open to the public. The program is welcoming of all ages: seniors and families, home-schoolers, community groups, retirees.  

NOTE: Lunch is available at 12 noon for $2.75 with reservations two weeks in advance.

RSVP: Amanda Brown – 410-822-2869 / [email protected]

For more information, please contact  [email protected] / 301-466-0183   www.CarpeDiemArts.org/brookletts-place

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Kentavius Jones at Brookletts Place

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Carpe Diem Arts is pleased to join forces again with the Talbot County Senior Center to present the popular free lunch-time concert series at Brookletts Place in Easton (400 Brookletts Ave.)

Performances are scheduled on the Second Tuesdays of the month, January through May 2023. Mark your calendars for a stellar winter and spring line-up. 

The January 9  lunchtime concert will feature Easton’s own Kentavius Jones. 

KENTAVIUS JONES (known as KJ) grew up in a music-filled household and was listening to Stevie Wonder, Miles Davis, Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix on vinyl with his DJ father as a young child. As a teenager, he became fully immersed in sonic exploration, and in his senior year of high school, he 

picked up the guitar and began singing. His first group was a rock band that formed during his years as a student at Washington College–which is where his songwriting began. 

Described as “an eclectic, soulful performer,” KJ has shared the stage with Grammy-winning acts like The Roots and Snarky Puppy.  After many band incarnations and countless shows, his musical persona emerged as a unique blend of pop, blues and rock. His debut album is titled “The Bohemian Beatbox” and has garnered great reviews. 

A longtime resident of Easton, Maryland, KJ has combined his music career with a commitment to serving area youth. After teaching middle school students in Dorchester County for several years, KJ was recently hired as the executive director of Talbot Mentors. Lucky for his many fans and followers, he continues to pursue his passion as a musician, songwriter and recording artist.

The lunchtime concerts take place at Brookletts Place, 400 Brookletts Ave., Easton, Maryland and are free and open to the public. The program is welcoming of all ages: seniors and families, home-schoolers, community groups, retirees. 

NOTE: Lunch is available at 12 noon for $2.75 with reservations two weeks in advance. RSVP: Amanda Brown – 410-822-2869./ abrown@uppershoreaging.

 

 

Mark Your Calendars!

January-May 2024 Concert Schedule

February 13

Linda Harris and David Cole

Black History Month

Songs of Freedom: Honoring the Legacy of Harriet Tubman

Meet acclaimed Jazz/Blues vocalist Linda Harris, Executive Director of the Harriet Tubman Museum and Education Center in Cambridge, MD. Linda is joined by her husband David Cole, internationally renowned multi-instrumentalist and singer.

March 12

Paddy O’Players

Irish American Heritage Month

A delightful way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day/Week! Be sure to wear your green!

Featuring Paul Derdel (fiddle), Rich Cowman (accordion), John Carriker (fiddle), 

Randy Welch (Irish whistles), Gerry Devine (guitar)

April 9

Lena Seikaly

Arab American Heritage and Jazz Appreciation Month

Jazz vocalist Lena Seikaly bids homage to her Palestinian roots, while also celebrating the Great American Songbook.

May 14: Caron Dale

Jewish American Heritage Month and Mother’s Day

Caron Dale presents a marvelous blend of music that will stir up happy memories and have you singing along! A songwriter, performer, Cantorial Soloist, and CEO of Chords of Courage, Caron is inspiring hope and lifting spirits wherever she goes.

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For more information, please contact  [email protected] / 301-466-0183   www.CarpeDiemArts.org/brookletts-place

 

       

 

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A Festive Holiday Program with Chris Noyes, Diane and William Thomas

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Carpe Diem Arts is pleased to partner again with the Talbot County Senior Center in presenting the popular free lunch-time concert series on the Second Tuesdays, September through May at Brookletts Place in Easton, 400 Brookletts Ave.

The December 12 lunchtime concert, 12:15-1:00pm will bring together three local favorites: Chris Noyes (vocals, guitar, ukulele), Diane Thomas (vocals and flute), and William Thomas (keyboard). Treat yourself to a delightful holiday program of favorite songs and carols for the season, from classical to pop and jazz.

The program is free and welcoming of all ages: seniors and families, home-schoolers, community groups, retirees. It’s also the perfect lunchtime break for local office workers. A lovely venue for a memorable 45-minute mid-day concert.

NOTE: Lunch is available at 12 noon for $2.75 with advance reservations. RSVP: Amanda Brown – 410-822-2869 / [email protected]

The Carpe Diem-Brookletts Lunchtime Concert Series is made possible by Upper Shore Aging, the Mid-Shore Community Foundation, Talbot Arts, Maryland State Arts Council, Dock Street Foundation, and by individual contributions to Carpe Diem Arts and Brookletts Place.

Mark your calendars for the next round of Carpe Diem’s Arts Alive! Concerts at Brookletts Place, Second Tuesdays, January through May 2024. Stay tuned for details.

For more information, contact [email protected] / 301-466-0183 www.CarpeDiemArts.org/brookletts-place
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Carpe Diem! Free Lunch-Time Performance Series on Second Tuesdays

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Carpe Diem Arts is pleased to join forces again with the Talbot County Senior Center to present the popular free lunch-time concert series at Brookletts Place in Easton (400 Brookletts Ave.)

Performances are scheduled on the Second Tuesdays of the month: September 2023 through May 2024. Mark your calendars for a stellar fall line-up (see list below).

The October 10 lunchtime concert, 12:15-1:00pm will feature the acclaimed Taisha Estrada Trio.

Puerto Rican singer-songwriter Taisha Estrada’s music is rooted in the traditions of Latin and American jazz, with an innovative, contemporary, multi-genre sound. She engages her audiences through compelling compositions and dynamic stage performances. Taisha was runner-up in the International Ella Fitzgerald Vocal Jazz Competition, and she was selected for the Strathmore Artist-In-Residence program. Her musical projects have been featured in the Washington Post and NPR’s Tiny Desk show. Taisha has performed at major D.C. area venues such as Blues Alley, Songbyrd, and Union Stage.  We will be enjoying highlights from her debut album, Nostalgia Ajena.

The program is free and welcoming of all ages: seniors and families, home-schoolers, community groups, retirees. It’s also the perfect lunchtime break for local office workers.  A lovely venue for a memorable 45-minute mid-day concert. 

NOTE: Lunch is available at 12 noon for $2.75 with reservations two weeks in advance.

RSVP: Amanda Brown – 410-822-2869 / [email protected]

Oct 10, 2023

Taisha Estrada Trio
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Latin and American Jazz and Popular Music

Nov 14, 2023

Seth Kibel and Flo Anito
The Great American Songbook
An upbeat and lively program of Jazz, Swing and Klezmer music! With Sean Lane on keyboard.

Dec 12, 2023
Chris Noyes, Diane and William Thomas
‘Tis the Season!
Holiday favorites rendered by local favorites!

For more information, contact  [email protected] / 301-466-0183   www.CarpeDiemArts.org/brookletts-place

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Carpe Diem Free Lunch-Time Performance Series

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Carpe Diem Free Lunch-Time Performance Series at Talbot County Senior Center, Brookletts Place, 400 Brookletts Ave., Easton, MD at 12:15-1:00pm.

Celebrating a return after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, Carpe Diem Arts is pleased to join forces again with the Talbot County Senior Center to present the popular free lunch-time concert series at Brookletts Place, 400 Brookletts Ave., Easton, Maryland.

Performances are scheduled on the Second Tuesdays of the month, April through June.

Mark your calendars for a stellar spring line-up:

April 12 – Ampersand (Beth Lawton, Dick Hogle, Topher Lawton and Dave Moore)

American roots music by an engaging four-some of multi-instrumentalists and singers

May 10 – Karen Somerville (with Gerry Werner and Ray Anthony)

A rapturous blend of blues, gospel, and jazz standards

June 14 – Night Watch (Elizabeth Fisher, Randy Welch, Bob Roe and Gerry Devine)

A salty mix of Americana and traditional folk with delightful, original interpretations

Karen Somerville

The second concert in the Spring 2022 series features the Karen Somerville Trio. Karen is a Chestertown native with deep musical roots reaching back to her great-great grandparents. She grew up singing with her family, in the church choir, and eventually professionally, performing in “Lady Sings the Blues”, a tribute to female blues singers of the 20’s-40’s. Her faith has always guided her through life, and inspired her to persevere through the ups and downs. Accompanied by Gerry Warner and Ray Anthony, the performance is sure to be a treat for all ages.

Lunch is available at 12 noon for $2.75 with reservations two weeks in advance.

RSVP: Amanda Brown – 410-822-2869 / [email protected]

For more information, please contact  [email protected] / 301-466-0183   www.CarpeDiemArts.org/brookletts-place

Facebook:  Carpe Diem Arts on the Shore

The Carpe Diem-Brookletts Lunchtime Concert Series is made possible by Upper Shore Aging, the Mid-Shore Community Foundation, Talbot Arts, Maryland State Arts Council, Dock Street Foundation, and by individual contributions to Carpe Diem Arts and Brookletts Place.

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May Heritage Concert Series Celebrates Asian Pacific-American Heritage & Jewish-American Heritage

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Patricia Shih

Carpe Diem Arts has joined forces with Brookletts Place Talbot County Senior Center and the Talbot County Free Library to present the popular virtual Heritage Monthly Concert Series every fourth Friday of the month at 4 p.m. through June. The concerts will be presented via Zoom and Facebook Live and can be found at CarpeDiemArts.org/brookletts-place or facebook.com/carpediemarts2you/live.

The Friday, May 28, performances will kick off at 4 p.m. with a song from one of the Eastern Shore’s most acclaimed performers, host Karen Somerville, accompanied by Joe Holt on piano.

The first featured guest, Patricia Shih, is a multiple national award-winning singer-songwriter, recording artist, TV personality, filmmaker and author based in Huntington, NY. Shih has toured North America, delighting audiences of all ages for decades. She has been featured on numerous radio and TV shows (including hosting Cablevision’s “Tell Me A Story”), at major music festivals, and in various clubs and concert halls with such luminaries as Pete Seeger, Bonnie Raitt, David Bromberg, Tom Chapin, Richie Havens, Odetta, and Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary. She has nine albums and two books to her credit.

Caron Dale

Next up Caron Dale will lead us in a journey of Jewish soul music from Eastern Europe to today’s USA. Be prepared to clap, tap, and sing in a foreign language. Dale is an award winning songwriter; the leader of the band Lox & Vodka; and founder of Chords of Courage, a non-profit that encourages youth to write powerful songs about people of unusual courage. Chords of Courage believes that by creating socially conscious music today, we help to create socially conscious citizens for tomorrow

Mark your calendars for the final concert on June 25 featuring Grammy awardees Dan and Claudia Zanes celebrating Caribbean-American Heritage and Andrea & Harold Blackford with Jim Harkless of Washington Revels’ Jubilee Voices, honoring Juneteenth (June 19).

All ages are welcome! Invite friends and family worldwide to share in these memorable musical experiences.

The Heritage Concert Series is made possible by the generous support of the Brookletts Place/Upper Shore Aging Fund of the Mid-Shore Community Foundation, Talbot County Free Library, Talbot County Arts Council with revenues provided by the Maryland State Arts Council, and by individual contributors to Carpe Diem Arts and Brookletts Place.

For more information on the Virtual Heritage Concert Series, visit www.CarpeDiemArts.org/brookletts-place.

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