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

Diane Zevos

The National Anthem was played to open the 69th Army Rock Band's part of the show.  How appropriate that this was at Veteran's Park and notice the flag at half-staff.  Also noticeable is the brown grass, clearly evident of the severe drought in SE New Hampshire (still plenty of green grass though.)

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.

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.