September 2018
“An Artist Journey” Bay School Community Arts Center
“An Artist Journey” Our annual show, previously titled Emerging Artists, gets a new spin, encompassing more of who our students are as artists and how they got there. Opening Friday September 28th from 5-7 p.m. Show runs September 28-October 23 Closed Sundays
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After Hours at VIMS – Ghost Forests, Zombie Shrimp, and Space Fish: Strange but true tales of the salt marsh
Why do zombie crustaceans mindlessly wander the marsh? Why can’t a snail let go of its past? Join us as Dr. David Johnson of VIMS answers these questions and shares stories of the strange animals wonderfully adapted to life in a salt marsh. This is the October installment of the 2018 After Hours Lecture Series. All After Hours lectures take place at 7:00 pm in Watermen’s Hall on the VIMS campus, 1375 Greate Road, Gloucester Point. Reservations to this free,…
Find out more »Arts @ Abingdon Music Concert: ALTIUS QUARTET
Altius String Quartet is an ensemble determined to further the art of chamber music through performance, education and outreach. Deriving their name from the Olympic motto: Citius, Altius, Fortius (Latin for Faster, Higher, Stronger), Altius strives to communicate art to a more diverse audience through community engagement and innovative repertoire. Hailed as “rich and captivating”, the Altius Quartet is garnering an international reputation and enrapturing the hearts of audiences through their charisma and dynamism. Having just released their debut album,…
Find out more »Spooktacular Celebration!
Spooktacular Celebration! Wednesday, October 31, 5:30-7:30pm, Main Library Trick or treat in the library! Family Event
Find out more »November 2018
First Friday: Art Opening @ ARTS ON MAIN
“Autumn Colors” Exhibition November 3 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Free A celebration of the colors of the season featuring artists, Jason Abbott, Carolyn Thompson Dudley, Melanie Hartman, George Jennings, Harriet McGee, Rose Nygaard & Mary Montague Sikes. Landscapes, figurative & abstract art in a variety of mediums will be on display. “On the Crowded Street” Mary Montague Sikes Live music by Crimson Fox: Crimson Fox is a musical duo comprised of Matthew Crim on double bass and Micah…
Find out more »ART EXHIBIT: AUTUMN COLORS @ Arts On Main
“Autumn Colors” Exhibition Opening Reception: November 2 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Free A celebration of the colors of the season featuring artists, Jason Abbott, Carolyn Thompson Dudley, Melanie Hartman, George Jennings, Harriet McGee, Rose Nygaard & Mary Montague Sikes. Landscapes, figurative & abstract art in a variety of mediums will be on display. “On the Crowded Street” Mary Montague Sikes Live music by Crimson Fox Crimson Fox is a musical duo comprised of Matthew Crim on double bass…
Find out more »Music @ Arts On Main
Live music by Crimson Fox Crimson Fox Crimson Fox is a musical duo comprised of Matthew Crim on double bass and Micah Foxx on acoustic guitar and vocals. Performing mostly in Coastal Virginia and the Southeastern US, Crimson Fox can be spotted at local breweries, wineries and distilleries, as well as listening rooms and national music venues. The acoustic duo are influenced by many genres of American and world music such as: folk, roots, rhythm & blues, reggae, soul and…
Find out more »Music on Main- Mark Rogers
Music on Main Concert Series at ARTS ON MAIN Music on Main with Mark Rogers November 10 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm $15
Find out more »Veteran’s Day Ceremony 2018
The Middle Peninsula Detachment #1317 Marine Corps League will once again host the annual Gloucester County Veteran's Day Ceremony on Sunday, November 11th at 3pm. This event will include a guest speaker ( TBA), colors to be posted by our own NJROT and wreath laying by various Veteran's Service Organizations and local Civic Groups at the Veterans Wall. This year we will be adding the addition of honoring a special veteran. Chairs are provided. Please join us as we remember…
Find out more »Arts @ Abingdon Music Concert: Greg Zelek, organ
Winner of the Audience Choice Prize in the 2016 Longwood Gardens Organ Competition, Greg Zelek is praised for his “effortless facility on the instrument” (South Florida Classical Review), Greg Zelek (26 years old) is increasingly recognized as one of the most exciting young organists in the American organ scene. Greg is the Principal Organist of the Madison Symphony Orchestra and Curator of the Overture Concert Organ and Series.
Find out more »February 2019
Arts @ Abingdon Music Concert: Seraph Brass
Seraph Brass, an all-female group, is a dynamic brass quintet drawing from a roster of America’s top female brass players. Committed to engaging audiences with captivating programming, Seraph Brass presents a diverse body of repertoire that includes original transcriptions, newly commissioned works, and well-known classics. Enthusiastic about education, Seraph has developed strong relationships with Venezuelan “El Sistema” programs in Philadelphia and Washington D. C., performing fundraising concerts for Play-On Philly! and Bridges: Music Through Harmony. Seraph has given residencies at…
Find out more »March 2019
Arts @ Abingdon Music Concert: INTERSECTION
Soulful expression, instrumental virtuosity, playful banter are the hallmarks of an INTERSECTION event, in which the realms of concert and popular music are seamlessly dovetailed. The typical INTERSECTION program of piano, violin and cello is an irresistible blend of classical, jazz, Latin, Broadway/film music, vital new commissions, and the group's own original compositions and arrangements. With its versatility, engaging stage manner, and unique mixing of trio, duo and solo formats, INTERSECTION has won a large and avid international fan base:…
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