Cherie and I held a mini-session in East Rockingham the other day.  It was very cold but we managed to have a good time.

Thanks Cherie!

Actress Shirley Jones and the Hollywood Concert Orchestra conducted by James Hohmeyer performed at the Cole Auditorium February 22nd.  They performed to a nearly sold-out crowd that night.  The show was billed as “A Night at the Oscars”.  The orchestra performed songs from Oscar winning films such as Gone with the Wind and Chicago.  Shirley Jones accompanied the orchestra for a few songs during each act.  Along with Mrs. Jones, Niffer Clarke and John Smitherman helped round out the vocal performances.

Above: Shirley Jones takes the stage.

Above: Niffer Clarke performing selections of “My Fair Lady” with John Smitherman (below).

Above: Shirley Jones, her assistant Trish Mahoney, and conductor James Hohmeyer cut up with orchestra members backstage.

Above: Orchestra members conduct an impromptu performance of “The Devil Went Down to Georgia” backstage between acts.

Above: Moments before the 2nd act begins, Rachel takes a moment to herself.

Above: The troop, seconds before taking a bow.

Above: Shirley Jones signs autographs for Cole patrons before departing on a 13 hour drive to her next performance in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.