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Coronado "Concerts In The Park" To Begin This Weekend!

 

Where does the time go? This weekend we will hear the first notes waft over the village from the Coronado Community Concert Band as they kick off the 2012 Coronado Concerts In The Park season!

One of the wonderful things that Coronado is known for, the concerts take place every Sunday evening in Spreckels Park, located on Orange Avenue between Sixth and Seventh Avenues. They always begin on Memorial Day Weekend and most run between 6 and 7:30pm.

The concerts are a great meeting place for old and new friends, often with a shared meal thrown in for good measure. Not just for Coronado residents, summer guests love them too and visitors from across the bridge. Just remember to leave Fido at home.

Here is this year's schedule, different starting times are noted in blue and the wonderful people who bring you the concerts are shown in parentheses. Please be sure to thank them for their generosity when you see them around town. Enjoy and I'll see you there!

 

 

~ 2012 Concerts In The Park Schedule ~

• May 27 - Coronado Community Concert Band - 6pm (City of Coronado)

• June 3 - The Lonesome Georges - 6pm (Real Living Napolitano Real Estate | Coronado Hardware Glass & Paint)

• June 10 - Wild Child, a Doors Tribute Band - 6pm (Cal-Am Water Company)

• June 17 - Navy Southwest Show Band - 6pm (Brigantine & Miguel's Cocina Restaurants)

 

• June 24 - Mar Dels - 6pm (Floyd Ross | Richard & Linda Hascup)

• July 1 - The Stilettos featuring Tommy Price - 6pm (Pete Slaughter & Pulette Fennello, Prudential CA Realty | Coronado Taste of Oils)

• July 4 - Coronado Community Band - Wednesday, 4pm (Willis Allen Real Estate)

• July 8 - Marine Band - 6pm (Rotary Club of Coronado)

• July 15 - Palamor / Pacific Coast Concert Band - 6pm (Coronado Real Estate Association)

 

• July 22 - Rockola - 6pm (Edye Denney and Dick Zoellner)

• July 29 - Neon Nation, an 80s cover band - 6pm (The Koop Group)

• August 5 - Liquid Blue - 6pm (Gary and Linda Vause | Lew Barnum)

• August 12 - Surfin' Safari, a Beach Boys Tribute Band - 6pm (Auen Foundation)

• August 19 - Sue Palmer Band - 6pm (Coronado Women's Club | Soroptimist International of Coronado)

• August 26 - Navy Region Southwest Wind Ensemble - 6pm (Coronado Chamber of Commmerce)

• September 2 - The Redlands 4th of July Band - 5pm (Bill and Diane Subang | Falletta Construction, Inc)

 

• September 9 - In Midlife Crisis - 5pm (Coronado Schools Foundation | Well Fargo Bank)

Free Historic Symposium Offered On Thursday, May 31st

 

MEMORIAL DAY 2012: Public Asked To Remember The "Why" Of Memorial Day

 

A child's flag looms large in the foreground as the Honor Guard stands at the ready during last year's Memorial Day remembrance. Photo by Joe Ditler.

CORONADO - Memorial Day is a day that should never be misplaced or forgotten. On Monday, May 28, millions of Americans will stop, and take time to reflect on the men and women who paid the ultimate price while keeping our country safe.

Here in Coronado numerous civilians, veterans and active military will gather at Star Park Circle to pay homage to those men and women of the service. It’s an event the entire city is invited to attend. It’s an event everyone should be a part of, at all ages.

The Memorial Day tribute takes place on the grass of Star Park at 10 a.m., hosted by Coronado Post 2422-Veterans of Foreign Wars. Following the one-hour Star Park salute everyone is invited to attend a floral tribute and refreshments at the VFW Hall, located at 557 Orange Avenue.

Hundreds gather at Star Park Circle each year to participate in Memorial Day services. Photo by Joe Ditler.

 

This year’s ceremony will be called to order by VFW Post Commander Chuck Lucas followed by a Presentation of Colors led by cadet Greg Cotton of the National Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps.

Kathleen Dugas will sing the National Anthem while the NJROTC retires the Colors. The invocation this year will be presented by LCDR Scott Adams, USN.

Coronado’s Mayor Casey Tanaka will read a proclamation designating the day’s importance, followed by a reading of the 23rd Psalm by Lt. Cmdr. Michael Turner, USN (Ret).

The guest speaker this year is Capt. Jack Ensch, USN (Ret). Capt. Ensch is a former POW with more than 3,000 flight hours and more than 800 carrier landings. For service to his country, Capt. Ensch received the Navy Cross, three Legion of Merit Awards, two Bronze Stars (with Combat “V”), and two Purple Hearts.

The annual Memorial Day gathering in Star Park draws children, the elderly, and members from all branches of the Armed Services, both active and retired. Photo by Joe Ditler.

Part of the annual tradition of Memorial Day in Coronado involves a reading of "General Logan’s 11th General Order." This year, as in past years, the significant and moving document will be read by Sgt. Maj. John Clampitt, USMC (Ret) of Coronado.

This traditional speech by General Logan explains how Waterloo, New York is given official recognition as the birthplace of what was then called “Declaration Day,” as it builds into a dramatic telling of the “why” of Memorial Day.

That first service was held May 5, 1866, and over so many years, decades and centuries, the spirit of Memorial Day has not been forgotten, even if the details of it might have faded a little with time.

Memorial Day celebrations went national when, in 1868, Major General John A. Logan, Commander of a national organization of Union veterans called “The Grand Army of the Republic,” wrote and read his “General Order No. 11.”

That order officially designated the last Monday of May for the purpose of strewing with flowers, or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during “the late rebellion” (the Civil War).

Michael Turner, of the Coronado Chapter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, places a wreath on the ground at last year's Memorial Day services in honor of those who have served their country over the years. Photo by Mike Coleman.

Logan’s letter continues to say, “We are organized, comrades, as our regulations tell us, for the purpose, among other things, ‘of preserving and strengthening those kind and fraternal feelings which have bound together the soldiers, sailors and Marines who united to suppress the late rebellion.’”

What comes next in Logan’s letter has become the foundation of pride that reverberates throughout our nation to this day. Logan asked in his letter, “What can aid more to assure this result than by cherishing tenderly the memory of our heroic dead, who made their breasts a barricade between our country and its foes?

“Their soldier lives were the Reveille of freedom to a race in chains, and their deaths the tattoo of rebellious tyranny in arms. We should guard their graves with sacred vigilance. All that the consecrated wealth and taste of the nation can add to their adornment and security is but a fitting tribute to the memory of her slain defenders.”

This abbreviated text from Major General Logan’s letter has survived the gauntlet of time. But more so, the spirit of his letter continues to resonate across this country as we prepare to celebrate the memory of our fallen military May 28. Star Park will be just such a celebration.

For more information on the Coronado VFW Memorial Service, contact Michael Turner at (619) 865-4809 or mturner003@san.rr.com. The General Henry D. Styer Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW Post 2422 is located at 557 Orange Avenue, in Coronado.

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Save The Date For Rene Van Rems Event

 

Wild Things Reading At Coronado Children's Library Tomorrow

 

On Tuesday, May 22nd, all kids are invited to a reading of "Where The Wild Things Are" in the Ruby Room at 3pm. Afterward, they can make a set of Wild Things. This is to celebrate the life of Maurice Sendak who passed away on May 8th, 2012.

SPEAK OUT CORONADO Town Hall Meeting Tuesday, May 22nd

 

SPEAK OUT CORONADO
Town Hall Meeting *

Tuesday, 22 May 2012

6 pm - 8 pm

Coronado Library Winn Room

Topic: Let’s get Tsunami Ready & Storm Ready with SD County Senior Emergency Services Coordinator Susan Asturias, Coronado Fire Chief Mike Blood and Coronado Police Chief Lou Scanlon

 

Find out where you are on the official Tsunami Inundation Map

Learn the true facts about the real risks of Tsunami and
Flooding Storms on our island

Be smart & prepare for disaster with an “all hazards” approach

 

Bring a friend. Bring a neighbor.

 

* SPEAK OUT CORONADO Town Hall Meetings are hosted monthly by Councilwoman Barbara Denny
bdenny@coronado.ca.us
www.barbaratdenny.com

Navy's 26th Bay Bridge Run/Walk Sold Out For This Weekend

 

The Navy’s 26th Original Bay Bridge Run/Walk starts at One Park Blvd. at Harbor Drive near the San Diego Convention Center and travels south along Harbor Drive to Cesar E. Chavez Parkway. Participants head east to National Avenue, then up and over the Coronado Bay Bridge to the finish line inside Tidelands Park.

 

Walkers are encouraged to bring cameras to take some great photos of San Diego and Coronado from on top of the bridge. Baby strollers, wheelchairs and guide dogs are permitted. Skateboards, bikes, in-line skates, and pets are prohibited.

 

For more information, go to the Navy's Bay Bridge Run/Walk website.

Orchestra Nova Performs Breathtaking Musical Homage to Mother Nature

Orchestra Nova Presents Nova Goes Green

 

Orchestra Nova™, under the dynamic leadership of artistic director and conductor Jung-Ho Pak, will be performing Nova Goes Green, a theatrical and musical experience honoring Mother Nature and including the world premiere of Joseph Waters’ Surf, Friday, May 11, at the Coronado Performing Arts Center.

 

Not a day goes by without some discussion of the state of the earth in the news – from natural resource issues, to global warming, environmental crises, the health of the ocean, and the importance of preserving the beauty of the nature that surrounds us. Orchestra Nova assembled this collection of music, Nova Goes Green, to provide a relevant, emotional and personal exploration of our current relationship with nature. It pairs up magnificent classics, such as Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony, with unique, contemporary pieces, such as Steve Heitzeg’s Aqua, a tribute to Jacques-Yves Cousteau featuring natural percussion instruments like driftwood and coral. No emotional stone goes unturned in this concert, from joy and exhilaration, to peace, sadness, anger, compassion and hope.

 

“Music has always been inspired by nature since the beginning of time,” says Jung-Ho Pak, artistic director and conductor of Orchestra Nova. “I wanted to design a program that provokes very personal thoughts and feelings in everyone regarding the natural world around us, the ways we experience and enjoy it, and the reality of what is at stake from a conservation standpoint.”

 

This unique celebration of nature features four key pieces performed by Orchestra Nova and its guest artists:

 

The Lark Ascending, composed by Ralph Vaughan Williams, is an impressionistic interpretation of the poem of the same name by George Meredith. Inspired by the majestic image of a beautiful skylark in flight, Vaughan Williams helps listeners soar freely among the clouds through a beautiful, floating violin solo. Lindsay Deutsch, principal guest artist playing violin, joins Orchestra Nova, lending her personal interpretation of this timeless piece.

 

Aqua, composed by Emmy-award winner Steve Heitzeg, celebrates the visionary spirit of ocean explorer Jacques-Yves Cousteau. An emotional composition with 10 variations, Aqua journeys through the world’s oceans, from the opening Ocean Fanfare, including percussionists playing driftwood and river stones, to Polluted Seas, with industrial sounds of brake drums, steel pipes and even the sound of two plastic six-pack rings as a protest to the impact of pollution on sea life.
 

The world premiere of Surf, commissioned by Orchestra Nova and composed by Joseph Waters, takes guests on a wild ride, starting at the bottom of the ocean, rising up to feel the exhilaration of surfing high atop the ocean’s best waves, enjoying a calm moment, then encountering another big wave and experiencing the turbulence of the washing machine, to end with a serene sense of enlightenment and fulfillment. Violinist Lindsay Deutsch and saxophone player Todd Rewoldt, virtuosos of the highest order, are guest artists that play as dueling surfers. Waters also joins as guest artist on electronics; along with Joel Bluestone, percussionist; and Justin DeHart, percussionist. Surf is also accompanied by a special commissioned video by Zuriel Waters.

 

Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6 (Pastoral Symphony) is his ode to nature and was revolutionary because it was one of the few pieces of his time that tells a story, a story of a trip to the countryside, a gathering of folks, a violent storm that moves in, then a celebration of thanks after the storm clears. It was composed amidst a busy time in his career and a time when he became aware that he was losing his hearing. Beginning to feel alienated, he found respite through regular trips to the countryside to immerse
himself in nature, which inspired this piece.

 

World-renowned environmental expert Dr. Charles F. Kennel, former director of Scripps Institution of Oceanography and founding director of the UCSD Environment and Sustainability Initiative, will join Jung-Ho Pak on stage for a short, entertaining dialog about the evening’s theme.

 

Coupled with the musical performance is the orchestra’s signature Nova Experience, included in the ticket price. For this program, guests will be surrounded by fun-filled activities and entertainment that engage the senses in Mother Nature’s best. Enjoy Native American dancing and singing in homage to nature, learn about the sea and the sun through interactive displays from Birch Aquarium and Soitec and discover eco-moguls of our time. Attendees can also purchase food and drink – the delicious menu will feature local produce and organic ingredients. Entrees include meatloaf and portobello sliders paired with mac 'n cheese and a local garden salad.

The Coronado Performing Arts Center is located at Coronado High School, 650 D Avenue Coronado, CA 92118.

The Nova Experience begins at 6:00 p.m. and the musical performance begins at 7:30 p.m.

 

Tickets range from $26-$36; Students and educators - $10; Active military families – Free; $5 discount for retired military.

 

For concert or food tickets visit orchestranova.org or call 858-350-0290.

 

About Orchestra Nova

Under the dynamic leadership of artistic director Jung-Ho Pak, chief executive officer Beverly Lambert and board president, Dr. Samuel Dychter, Orchestra Nova is on an exciting mission to provide a dramatic music experience that is extraordinary in every way. Unlike many classical music organizations, Orchestra Nova is enjoying unprecedented financial and artistic success as it
continues to demonstrate its fresh and open approach to making classical music entertaining, emotional and relevant to today’s audiences. The Nova Experience begins once you enter the door and are immersed in theme-based activities that set the stage for the evening's concert which includes creative programming, multimedia presentations, unique interaction with artistic director Pak and unsurpassed musicianship.

 

Orchestra Nova is deeply committed to music education and has one of the most extensive programs in San Diego County, engaging thousands of students through programs that are low-cost, self-sustainable and long-lasting.

For more information, visit orchestranova.org.

Navy To Conduct Public Meetings In City of Imperial Beach And City of Coronado

Coronado, Calif. --- All interested parties are invited to attend the informational open house meetings conducted by the U.S. Navy, in regards to the release of the Naval Base Coronado (NBC) 2011 Air Installations Compatible Use Zones (AICUZ) study.

The foundation of an AICUZ program is an active local military installation’s effort to work with local, state, regional and other federal agencies, and community leaders to encourage compatible development of land adjacent to military airfields.

One purpose of an AICUZ program is to protect the health, safety and welfare of civilians and military personnel by encouraging land development which is compatible with aircraft operations.  The AICUZ program also recommends land uses that are compatible with elevated sound level, accident potential zones and obstruction clearance criteria associated with military air field operations.

A copy of the study can be downloaded. These meetings are open to the public. There is no charge to attend these meetings.

The schedule is as follows:

City of Imperial Beach

May 30, 2012 | 5:30 – 8 p.m.

Imperial Beach Community Meeting Room

825 Imperial Beach Boulevard

Imperial Beach, CA 91932.

City of Coronado

May 31, 2012 | 5:30 – 8 p.m.

Coronado Public Library, Winn Room

640 Orange Avenue

Coronado, CA  92118

 

 

Submitted by Naval Base Coronado Public Affairs Office

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