Bay to Ocean Journal: Gundog by Abbey J. Porter
Authors Note: I am inherently curious about people—their motivations, relationships, and ways of being. That interest underlies my exploration of the dynamic between the characters in “Gundog.” My love of and familiarity with dogs made writing this story especially enjoyable and familiar-feeling—though I had to do research and consult a hunter-friend for some details. I […]
Bay to Ocean Journal: Flock by Lesley Younge
Authors Note: While driving one day, I saw a group of teens walking down the street with a basketball. They were laughing, and even from my car, I could feel their delight in the day and one another’s company. I felt a swell of care for them. “Flock” is an attempt to capture the warmth […]
Looking at the Masters: Autumn with the Hudson River School
“There is one season when the American forest surpasses all the world in gorgeousness…that is the autumnal; …then every hill and dale is riant in the luxury of color…every hue is there, from the liveliest green to deepest purple from the most…golden yellow to the in tensest crimson.” (Thomas Cole, 1835) Thomas Cole (1801-1848) is […]
Looking at the Masters: Ruth Leonela Buentello
Ruth Leonela Buentello (b.1984) is an American/Chicana artist. She was born and lives in San Antonio, Texas. She said, “The biggest influence [in my work] has been experiences with my family from around the house; some about joy, some about health, coping with family issues and just the things that we do together.” Always interested […]
Not Knowing: The Uncharted Path by Tammy Vitale
Author’s note: I have always journaled (I have my journals and diaries back to 8 years old), and when I realized that I was losing my husband of 40 years to cancer, I began to journal with the intention of sharing the day-to-day devastation, liminal spaces, and transition of losing “we/us” and becoming “I” because […]
Messages from the Sky: September 11, 2001 By Fred Moramarco
After the world-altering tragedy of September 11, 2001, artists and writers around the world began to express their grief through their work. I was invited by Etruscan Press to a meeting in New York City to consider publishing an anthology of poetry responding to the tragedy. Fred Moramarco’s poem, Messages from the Sky: September […]
TAP casting call: The Man From Earth
Tred Avon Players (TAP) invites actors of all experience levels to audition for THE MAN FROM EARTH, a thought-provoking drama by Richard Schenkman. Based on the book by Jerome Bixby and directed by Cecile Storm, the production will run for seven performances from April 17–27, 2025, at the Oxford Community Center. AUDITION DATES AND TIMES Tue, […]
Prestigious 2025 grants awarded to Chesapeake Film Festival
Prestigious Maryland Humanities SHINE Grant and Artistic Insights Fund Grant Awarded to Chesapeake Film Festival The Chesapeake Film Festival (CFF) is proud to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious Maryland Humanities SHINE Grant highlighting the festival’s commitment to fostering cultural enrichment and storytelling through film and film-related events. The acronym stands for Strengthening the Humanities Investment […]
Mainstay Hosts James Fernando Trio March 7
James Fernando Trio, Philly 3 Release Celebration Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 7:30 PM Join us at The Mainstay for a special evening with the James Fernando Trio as they celebrate the release of their new recording, Philly 3. James Fernando has been praised as a “prodigiously gifted composer and virtuoso pianist,” and his trio […]
Church Hill Theatre Selects Tayana McVea As New Business Manager
Church Hill Theatre is delighted to welcome Tayana McVea as its new Business Manager. Ms. McVea, a 2024 graduate of the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University, has worked as an SAT English tutor, a legal intern, and a healthcare administrator. She brings exceptional computer and budgeting skills, as well as solid experience in […]