Carpe Diem Arts proudly presents another concert as part of the popular Arts Alive! lunchtime concert series presented at Brookletts Place in Easton (400 Brookletts Ave.) in partnership with the Talbot County Senior Center and with funding support from Talbot Arts, the Maryland State Arts Council, Dock Street Foundation, and Upper Shore Aging ℅ Mid-Shore Community Foundation.
The lunchtime concerts are free and open to the public, and are welcoming of all ages. Performances are scheduled on the Second Tuesdays of the month–September through May.
Featured on December 9th, 12:15-1:00pm will be OCEAN: Song of Solstice.
Celtic Revelries for the Holiday Season–with Jennifer Cutting, Stephen Winick, and Chris Noyes.
Experience a jubilant program of traditional carols, folk ballads, and original seasonal compositions infused with contemporary energy. Drawing from their acclaimed recordings, OCEAN’s performances shine with rich harmonies and joyful spirit – inviting everyone to revel in the warmth and magic of this festive time of year.
The OCEAN trio—Jennifer Cutting (button accordion, keyboard), Christine Noyes (vocals, guitars), and Steve Winick (vocals, percussion)—will transport you to the Yuletide celebrations of yore in a program featuring time-honored carols, 19th century broadside songs, traditional Celtic tunes, original seasonal compositions, and even an appearance by Father Christmas of the old mummers plays! With their soaring vocals and stately Celtic instrumentals, OCEAN is known for marrying lighthearted exuberance with great spiritual depth in a program that appeals to all faiths and wisdom traditions. Come in good voice, as you’ll be invited to sing along!
A favorite at regional venues and festivals—including Strathmore Mansion, the Annapolis Maritime Museum, Southern Maryland Celtic Festival, and Riverfront Concerts at Washington College—OCEAN is celebrated for deep musical scholarship, sharp artistry, and a spirited sense of humor. The OCEAN trio offers a uniquely compelling concert experience—Celtic music for ancient moderns.
EVENT DETAILS
When: Second Tuesdays through May 2026 | 12:15–1:00pm
Where: Brookletts Place – Talbot County Senior Center, 400 Brookletts Ave., Easton, MD
ABOUT OCEAN
Led by composer and ethnomusicologist JENNIFER CUTTING (accordion and keyboards), a Washington Area Music Association “Musician of the Year” and “Songwriter of the Year,” OCEAN is a powerhouse ensemble that blends Celtic, English, and classical influences, from soaring ballads and stirring carols to sprightly instrumentals. Drawing on Cutting’s ethnomusicological expertise and deep Anglo-Irish roots, OCEAN puts a refreshing spin on traditional British and Irish songs as well as Cutting’s original compositions. OCEAN features the stunning vocalist CHRISTINE NOYES and folklorist/vocalist/percussionist STEPHEN WINICK. Their stirring music, their penchant for deep research and scholarship, and their quirky sense of humor make them a band that will captivate all ages, delivering performances that are both artistically rich and emotionally compelling.
OCEAN has won over 25 Washington Area Music Awards, a #1 spot on the national Folk DJ Charts, and a triumphant appearance on NPR’s “Mountain Stage.” They have a history of sold-out concerts at such venues as The Birchmere and The Kennedy Center. Fairport Convention’s Simon Nicol says they “get right inside the spirit of the folk music of the British Isles,” Steeleye Span’s Maddy Prior calls their songwriting “stunning,” and the Washington Post calls them “Nothing short of spellbinding.”
ABOUT CARPE DIEM ARTS
Carpe Diem Arts is a nonprofit organization dedicated to engaging communities across generations and cultures through the power of the visual, literary and performing arts—providing inclusive and accessible arts experiences and opportunities for creative self-expression.
The Arts Alive series is presented by Carpe Diem Arts in partnership with Upper Shore Aging and Brookletts Place, with support from Talbot Arts, the Mid-Shore Community Foundation, Maryland State Arts Council, Dock Street Foundation, and our individual donors.
Thanks to our funders, each of the Arts Alive programs will also be presented at the Chesapeake Center for adults with special needs.
For more information contact [email protected] / 301-466-0183
or visit www.CarpeDiemArts.org/brookletts-place
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