Veteran's Park Free Thursday Night Concerts-July 28th

The 3rd installment of the Intown Manchester/TD Bank free summer concert series at Veteran's Park was another success, avoiding some bad weather and enjoying the outdoors on another HHH night.  I think this past week I sweat out a few pounds (I could only hope) as well I did last night.  It didn't hamper the festivities though and the bands made it delightful.  Amanda McCarthy and company opened the night with a bang and the 69th Army Rock Band finished with an explosion of energy!

Amanda McCarthy and friends opening the evening

There is always a lot of interest in my booth during these Thursdays, if not in sales, in curiosity and admiration for hand-made items.  This Thursday I was helped by a few beautiful young women to model some cute bags for me.  I plan on using the modeling abilities of my adult daughter, Alyssia, when we get our schedules together, but so far I've only used mannequins.  I want to thank the parents/grandparents for allowing me to photograph them and the pictures came out so great they really make my bags look good!

Destiny was my first model, before I was even all set up, and she like the ruffles with the shoulder look.

Cheyanne liked the pompoms and crossbody look.

Thandiwe (thanks for spelling it and I hope I got it right) liked the ruffles also and the crossbody look.

I made these two bags with a little girl in mind, ruffles and pompoms and bright colors.  I asked them how they like to have the bags on them, on the shoulder, across the body, and I make the strings long for adjustment if necessary, so we adjusted per each one.  When I look at these pictures all I can do is smile.  They are so precious.  Thank you again girls and I hope you enjoy the Osage Orange heart with the pearl/abalone inlay.  I put them on a bag, in a window, as a bracelet or necklace, or of course, a tree decoration.

There is one more Thursday night free concert on August 4th.  Rockspring will be the headliner and I hope I see the most attendance yet for the final show and I also hope to see more familiar faces at this happening event in downtown Manchester.

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There are 2 more events at Veteran's Park that I will have my booth at and just click here for the link for more information.