Words do matter, in my view.

By Penny Parker

Mark & I went to a Matt & Kim concert the other night. Fun music by a couple of young energetic entertainers! Yet, to quote Matt: "Kim has the mouth of a 60 year old sailor and the body of a 15 year old boy." I'm not concerned with the latter but I am with the former. 

I have been to quite a lot of concerts in my life and yet, no performer came close to using the foul language that came out of Kim's mouth. Truthfully though I would have just forgotten about it except for one thing. This was an all ages show. There were a couple of young boys standing near us. A dad had his little boy on his shoulders. There were quite a number of people who were under 18 and many between 18-21.

My opinion is that this behavior shows a complete lack of respect for your fans. I didn't pay money to listen to a rude performer who can't control herself. Or worse yet, who doesn't care to. She made mention at one point of how she wasn't going to swear again for the rest of the show, and then she proceeded to just do it more.

We brought up our sons to not use bad language. Not that we never curse, not that they never curse. It is just common courtesy to be respectful of when and where you do. It also just makes you sound common and ignorant if every other word from your mouth might make your grandmother's hair curl.

So that's my two cents. It's been bothering me for two days now and I had to get it off of my chest.

Happy Birthday Mom!

March 21, 1925 my mother was born in Newton MA. In Thompsonville to be exact. March 21, 2011, I wish her a very Happy 86th birthday! 

I found this photo recently in a box of my grandmother's photos. I had been through this box many times before but this photo was tucked away. It is my mom with her brother Frank. I don't know what year it was snapped but my they look like teenagers.

Weathered Sol

Weathered Sol is a blues band and our nephew Dave plays harmonica, guitar and keyboards.

As Mark said "If you like the blues, you will love Weathered Sol. If you don't like the blues, you will after you hear Weathered Sol!"

Check them out:

Weathered Sol - Live

Sugar Shack, Highlands

Saturday, April 02, 2011 10:00 PM

On The Deck, Atlantic Highlands

Thursday, April 21, 2011 9:00 PM

Sugar Shack, Highlands

Friday, May 06, 2011 10:00 PM

On The Deck, Atlantic Highlands

Thursday, May 19, 2011 9:00 PM

On The Deck, Atlantic Highlands

Thursday, June 16, 2011 9:00 PM

Windansea Tiki Bar, Highlands

Sunday, June 19, 2011 4:00 PM

On The Deck, Atlantic Highlands

Saturday, July 09, 2011 9:00 PM

Sugar Shack, Highlands

Thursday, July 14, 2011 10:00 PM

On The Deck, Atlantic Highlands

Thursday, August 18, 2011 9:00 PM

Sugar Shack, Highlands

Thursday, August 25, 2011 10:00 PM

Jane Eyre

I am very excited to see the new Jane Eyre movie tonight! Jane Eyre movie The Asbury Park Film Initiative is having a free preview showing and afterwards a little St. Patrick's Day celebrating should be in order! Asbury Park Film Initiative

I have loved the story of Jane Eyre for as long as I can remember, really. I had a toy that played records on top of a small TV, which played the slides to go along with the story. Mine didn't look quite like this one but you can get the idea. Show & Tell Toy

I had three records and slides; that I can remember anyway, Jane Eyre, the Count of Monte Cristo and one about herbivores and omnivores! :D I also love the Count of Monte Cristo, especially the version with Richard Chamberlain!  Both wonderful books, which I read when I was older. Count of Monte Cristo

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

LOVE concert program

LOVE

Program

excerpts from

Liebeslieder Waltzes (Op.52) – Johannes Brahms

8. Wenn so lind dein Auge mir

9. Am Donaustrande

10. O wie sanft die Quelle sich

11. Nein, es ist nichts auszukommen

12. Schlosser auf!

13. Voegelein durchrauscht die Luft

14. Sieh, wie ist die Welle klar

15. Nachtigall, sie singt so schoen

16. Ein dunkeler Schacht

Come Again, sweet love doth now invite – John Dowland

Il bianco e dolce cigno – Jacques Arcadelt

Arise My Love - Blake Henson

If Music Be the Food of Love – David Dickau

INTERMISSION

Erev Shel Shoshanim – Josef Hadar, arr. Jack Klebano

Red, Red Rose – James Mulholland

Shoshone Love Song – Roger Emerson

Five Hebrew Love Songs - Eric Whitacre

I. Temuná

II. Kalá kallá

III. Lárov

IV. Éyze shéleg!

V. Rakút

Love Walked In – George Gershwin, arr. Steve Zegree

The Way You Look Tonight – Jerome Kern, arr. Julie Knowles

The Lighthearted Lovers – Kirke Mechem

Love - a NJCS concert

Deal? For Real? A Steal? (your Heart♥)

Thanks to all of you who have supported NJ Chamber Singers as our concert guests and/or with your generous donations!

We would LOVE to invite you to our upcoming concerts in early April and offer you

2 for 1 ticket prices if you reserve with ME before March 21.

I have tickets in hand and must turn in your checks by March 28! So reply to me now!

♥

LOVE

A New Jersey Chamber Singers Concert

Christ Episcopal Church, 415 Washington St., Toms River, NJ

Sat, April 2, 8PM

Christ Church, 380 Sycamore Ave., Shrewsbury, NJ

Sun, April 3, 4PM
United Methodist Church, 247 Broad St., Red Bank, NJ

Sat, April 9, 8PM

West Grove United Methodist Church, 102 Walnut St., Neptune, NJ

Sat, April 16, 8PM

The DOOR admission will be: Adults $20, Seniors $18, Students $5

Love has entranced the human mind since the beginning of time. Come hear the music inspired by the feelings of being infatuated and head-over-heels in love.

Our program will feature selections from Brahms’ Liebeslieder Waltzes in addition to classic love songs and jazz standards.

We also have, in progress, a $ for $ matching grant fund raiser, 

which now stands at $3500. 

 Breaking news: the patron donors have agreed to DOUBLE their match – 

$2 for every $1 we can raise from now to April 1! 

Please place ticket orders with me. Checks payable to NJCS. 

Please designate "Tickets" or "Matching Grant" in memo. 

You may mail checks for ticket orders & donations to: 

New Jersey Chamber Singers, PO Box 8536, Red Bank, NJ 07701

Yours in song,

Cindy Allen

Cute video

Amber is the daughter of a friend. She writes her own songs, plays out and is making a CD. 

Check out her video!

Say You'll Be Mine