Stars & Strips:  The History of American Marching Bands

Join us on Friday, July 2nd at 1:30pm as Gordon Neal Herman Pianist, Composer and Musicologist will be on hand to present the history of American marching bands. He will cover the American Marching Band’s rise to popular music status in the early 1900′s.  Such figures as John Phillip Sousa and Arthur Pryor will be covered along with musical examples.

Presented by:  Vancouver Granite Works, Inc.

Join us Monday, July 19th at 1:30pm as we learn how ancient civilizations used stone carving, we will explore the history of major stone monuments in the U.S., and find out what local civic and public carving projects are underway.

Vancouver Granite Works opened its doors for business in 1921.  In the mid-1960s, M.L. Fuerstenberg began working for then-owner, George Mielke.  M.L. and his wife, Gert, later took over operations from Mielk.  In 1974, their son-current owner Bruce fuerstenberg-joined them in the business as well.  At the end of 1986, M.L. and Gert retired and Bruce and his wife, Vicki, took over the business.

“A Fast Ride with America’s Cowboys”

By Author, Richard Slatta

On Friday, July 23rd at 1:30pm Richard W. Slatta, son of resident Amy slatta, is an author and professor of history at North Carolina State university in Raleigh, and will speak at Cornell Estates.  His illustrated lecture, titled “Fast Ride with America’s Cowboys,” examines the cowboy in history and popular culture from the 19th century through the present.

The audience will see the cowboy at work and play and explore the dangers and challenges that he faced.  The lecture features historical photographs as well as paintings by Charlie Russell, Frederic Remington, and others.

Presents:  Choral Reading Recital

The Poetry Out Loud club will be performing a “Choral Reading” on Wednesday, July 28th at 1:30pm.  Choral reading is an interpretive reading of poetry by a group of voices.  Participants will read individual lines or stanzas alone, in pairs or in unison.  Choral rading is well-suited to rhymes, poetry, and lyrics.  Reading aloud effectively and fluently is a difficult skill taking time to practice to imporve.  the Choral troupe has taken a lot of time to practice and polish their performance of some ofyour favorite poems including “The Spider and The Fly,” “Casey At the Bat,” “How Do I Love Thee,” and many more.

Join us in supporting the hard-working efforts of these talented residents who wish to share their love of poetry throughthisunique venue.

Northern European Getaway to Belgium, Lexembourg and Holland

Come hear all about touring in the land famous for vaious great cheese and yummy chocolates!  On Friday, July 30th at 1:30 pm Cornell has invited Morgan Brown recently back from her tour of northern Europe.  During the power point presentation, she will explore beautiful Brussels with its museums, parks and stores in the inner city–as well view the European Union Headquarters affectionately known as “Manhattan”.