Ebb. Flow. Go!

August continues...busy...a good busy...Some beach time is still possible even with all the activity...thanks to Crystal Johnson for sharing this lovely photo.

Music Fest: Week 2...More activities mean more rehearsals!Saturday...an open rehearsal for the Stravinski started the day...then, the Telleman...

Next...JS Bach...Brandenburg...a career in Music is not always exciting and glitzy, there is discipline involved... at rehearsals, the chemistry of the audience isn't there to encourage or appreciate...while their parents rehearse and perform...these children have been busy...Amanda,4 and Lauren,7 spent the past week picking thimbleberries, making treats, and creating that sign below. All the Goodies were part of the Lemonade Stand they staffed on Saturday afternoon...all proceeds will be donated to the Music Festival. This is the Thornton family's 12th season with the Festival.

Here are the girls along with their friend, Juliana. Also helping are Harper,2 and Stella,4...their Mom, Teresa Drews, is a pianist in her 4th year with the Festival...So neat to watch these children grow up as they return to the Island. To paraphrase Ham Rutledge, while the musicians are gifted performers, the Island has also enjoyed getting to know them as well on a "day to day basis" as the years have passed. Fun to see Emmy Tisdel performing this year. A student at Oberlin, Emmy has taken up the viola in addition to studying the violin. Children's Music Camp Starts Today! Children's Concert - Toy Symphony - Wednesday the 14th - 11:00am...see note above!

Talks..

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Tuesday - Michael Thornton - It's a multi-media presentation with demonstration, audience participation and a crazy/quirky collection of horns.  TPAC - 10:00am - All ages are welcome!

Thursday - Appreciate Music with violinist, Samantha George - Red Barn - 2:00pm 

Concerts...

"Under the Big Top" - A longstanding mainstay of the Festival program, join Cindra & Julian and a full array of Island talent!  School Green - 7:30pm

"And the World is but a Play" - closing concert with the Festival Chorus - TPAC - 7:30pm with a preconcert talk with Samantha @ 7:00pm

In addition...

Monday -

Larry Quick - TPAC on the Green - 5:00pm

Friday - 

Best of the Summer Jams - Timmy Lyons - Red Barn - 7:30pm

Saturday - 

Island Fair! - a parade, exhibits, food & Bingo, too - 11 to 4 - Parade at Noon...Sponsored by the Lions Club 

Sunday -

Rummage Madness - Check the bulletin boards around the Island for times- Under the Big Top on the school grounds

Oh my... did I say it was a busy week? It was and will be...but a good busy.Another beautiful sunset...have had some memorable ones this week...Christine Anderson took this photo, Friday I think...the clouds have really been amazing lately!

Have a great week!

Respect the Weather gods ....

The days have been busy but the Weather (with a capital "W") has helped us pause these past few days.

A great place to see the action continues to be Schoolhouse Beach. This is a happening place on the beach side throughout the summer. It is a place to meet, to chat, to cool off. However, there are times when the water side becomes the main event.  

On Friday, the wind switched and came from the North. While that meant the weather cooled off, it also meant waves started to build ... and continued to build. The ferries had rock 'n roll rides... so Schoolhouse was a great place to see the waves at their best... luckily Jamie Small's family had just returned for the weekend. What a great opportunity for his children to take in the action of Mother Nature! (Jackson Harbor had some interesting happenings, too. That story  can be found on Cottage on the Bay's Facebook page.)

Yet the Weather can change and Schoolhouse can be a great place to check out the stars as the Art and Nature Center noted in their post Saturday of Jim Rose's beautiful photo captured earlier. It reminds me that the Perseid meteor shower is happening and should not be missed. Venus is also amazing to see - that bright orb on the horizon, anytime starting after 2 AM.

 We are so lucky to be able to inhabit a place where we are able to observe and respect these changes in Nature!

Upcoming Events:

•The return of JT and the Clouds with Birds of Chicago ... Friday,  August 17 begins @10 pm  Nelsen's Hall!  Peninsula Pulse  Article Here

•Island Fair Saturday, August 18 

•Under the Big Top Flea Market following the Fair - Sunday August 19! Be there ... a bargain is waiting!

 Planning ahead?

WI Archives sponsors a great talk on the infamous Great Lakes Pirate, Dan Seavey, on August 23 as well as Death's Door Barbeque August 24 & 25 ... I can taste the brisket now.

Remember to respect Mother Nature ... wherever you are! Have a great week! DWC

PS Many thanks to James Small and Jim Rose for the use of their photos in today's post!