Film Showing of “Death On The Chesapeake: A Hard Rain”

On Friday, November 7 at 7 PM the Mainstay is pleased to present a showing of “Death On the Chesapeake: A Hard Rain”, a new documentary film that explores the increasing number of threats the Chesapeake Bay now presents to its neighbors (flesh eating bacteria, drowning fish) and the straightforward explanation of its human cause. 

The Chesapeake bay is the largest estuary in the United States and it's not being monitored. The water quality of the bay is severely impaired and so many people are unaware of the enormous impact it's having on our population as a whole. Restoring the bay is no small feat, but when "everyone's downstream from somebody", it's important to start educating ourselves and care about the quality of water we are leaving behind for the next generations to come. Film Producer John Laskas will be on hand to introduce the film and lead a discussion after.

On Saturday, November 22, The Mainstay Community Players will present another of their popular singalong tribute concerts.  This group of approximately 20 local musicians have prepared A Night at the Opry, celebrating the superstars of classic country music, the legends who defined the golden age of Nashville and the famed Opry House that marked the pinnacle of their careers

The recognized start date for the Grand Ole Opry is November 28, 1925 (100 years ago), when radio station WSM broadcast a Barn Dance featuring fiddle player Jimmy Thompson that won the hearts of listeners. It was later renamed the Grand Ole Opry. The first actual home of the Grand Ole Opry was the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. In the mid-’70s, the show made the move to its current location known as the Opry House. 

An invitation to perform at the Opry House is one of the greatest accomplishments any country artist can hope to achieve in their career and celebrates them as one of the greats of the genre. The list of music stars that have appeared on that stage includes Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton, Garth Brooks, Roy Acuff, Loretta Lynn, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, and The Carter Family.

The Mainstay’s Classical Music Series continues with Opera on the Chesapeake, an unforgettable evening of beloved arias, duets, and ensembles presented by the Main Line Opera Singers from the City of Brotherly Love. Sponsored by Judge James Lynn, this concert will bring world-class voices to Rock Hall for one special performance.

Philadelphia-based pianist and opera coach Tim Crawford will accompany an outstanding cast of vocalists, including sopranos Teresa Anstatt, Christy Sutton and Andrea Broido, baritone Enrico Adriano, and baritone Judge James Lynn himself. Collectively, these artists have performed on some of the world’s most renowned stages, from Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center to international festivals across Europe

The program will feature highlights from Verdi, Puccini, Mozart, Delibes, Rodgers & Hammerstein, and more. Audiences will be treated to arias such as “Caro nome” from Rigoletto, “Vissi d’arte” from Tosca, and “Quando m’en vo” from La Bohème, as well as duets including “Dôme épais” from Lakmé and “Sull’aria” from The Marriage of Figaro. The evening will open with a spirited ensemble of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s It’s a Grand Night for Singing, setting the tone for a night of beauty, drama, and celebration

Opera on the Chesapeake is sure to be a highlight of The Mainstay’s fall season, blending the grandeur of opera with the intimacy of our beloved venue.

On Sunday, December 7, The Mainstay in Rock Hall celebrates the season with its annual world music presentation by the musical ensemble Harp and Soul. Showtime for the performance is 4 PM.

These local favorites, who have offered such a seasonal celebration at The Mainstay for many years, will present a program they have titled “Songs for the Season.”

The group consists of Meredith Hadaway (harp and concertina), Ben Bennington (guitar and vocals), Rebekah Hock (oboe), and Bob Ortiz (percussion, piano, and vocals). They will be joined by special guests, including singer/songwriter Pam Ortiz, pianist Joe Holt, and vocalist Sue Matthews. Pam Ortiz has composed a new song especially for the program. This year’s concert will feature songs of remembrance, hope, and above all, our shared hopes for the future. Come celebrate the holidays enjoying their lovely and lively traditional songs, dance tunes & carols from the British Isles, Celtic lands and other countries around the world. 

This show is made possible with support from the Hedgelawn Foundation in memory of Judy Kohl.

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Buffalo Rose is back!

Buffalo Rose is a wildly charismatic 6-piece Americana/ newgrass band that combines acoustic genres to produce fresh material that never loses sight of its roots. They use powerful male and female vocal harmonies, strong string playing, and their signature “have-a-lotta-fun” stage presence to move seamlessly from up and moving to sad and sweet. They are the 2022 Grand Prize Winner of the Folk Alliance’s Overall Acoustic Music Award.

Music Editor Henry Carrigan adds “Listening to Buffalo Rose is like driving on the open road with the windows down, letting the breeze wash over you and leaving you breathless.”

This concert is made possible with support provided by The Hedgelawn Foundation

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