Shoreline Improvement Work Begins
The shoreline improvement project includes a new boat ramp, a new pier with a wave screen for erosion protection, a pier for launching rowing shells, additional beach sand and stone groin, and establishment of living shoreline areas. During construction, there will be restrictions on parking in the boat yard and access to the construction area. Project completion is estimated for late September.
No Parking Along Route 5
During the River Concert Series season, no parking is permitted along Route 5.
Alumni Art Exhibition Continues
"Across the Ages" alumni art exhibition features the work of 24 artists who attended St. Mary's College between the years 1976 and 2006. See the show in the Boyden Gallery of Montgomery Hall on Fridays between 2 - 7 pm before the River Concerts or call the Gallery for summer hours (240-895-4246). The show runs through October 4.
The River Concert Series continues Friday, July 3, with "It's a ‘50's Fourth," featuring renowned jazz vocalist Hilary Kole performing '50's music with the Chesapeake Orchestra, directed by Jeffrey Silberschlag. Kole began her professional career at the legendary Rainbow Room in Rockefeller Center
as the youngest singer ever to grace the stage, and has since appeared at such famed venues as the Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall. Her debut solo CD, "Haunted Heart," was released in April 2009. The orchestra will also perform Sousa marches and Tchaikovsky's "1812 Overture," accompanied by fireworks. Food vendors open at 5 pm and the concert starts at 7 pm on Townhouse Green. All concerts are free.