As The Washington Post lauded, Venezuelan-American pianist Vanessa Perez "is not to be taken lightly.” Praised for her bold, passionate performing style allied with musicianship of keen sensitivity, she made her Carnegie Hall debut in 2004.   With her recordings and many concerts, Perez has developed a significant international profile, playing some of the most…

Paquito D’Rivera defies categorization. The winner of fourteen Grammy Awards, he is celebrated both for his artistry in Latin jazz and his achievements as a classical composer.   Born in Havana, Cuba, he performed at age 10 with the National Theater Orchestra, studied at the Havana Conservatory of Music and, at 17, became a featured…

The Chesapeake Multicultural Resource Center will be presenting a three day exhibit to the community showcasing the immigrant families in our community, the work of ChesMRC, and the events that have shaped migration of the Eastern Shore over the past decade.   Tentative Schedule: Thursday/Friday AM- School Tours and Programmed Group Tours Thursday PM –…