New adventures!

Feeling the doldrums of February surrounding me, I decided to find something to do to cheer myself up. I checked out aol city life, but the dating scene, punk rock, and eating didn't interest me. So, off to the Washington Post, Weekender section. I am a reader, right? Anyway I found a concert for Sunday evening. The Catholic University of American School of Music was presenting "Beautiful Music, The Best of Rooms" at the Shrine. Noting that the Shrine is a quick drive from my home and the parking is plentiful, I decided to go. I didn't know what to expect but that didn't stop me. The concert was held in the Crypt church, which is one of my favorite places for meditation. Printed in the stone walls across the ceiling are the words, "And the Word Was Made Flesh". I like that phrase. It could also mean "thoughts are things" and I believe what you think, you can create. I'm getting off track here. Back to the concert. There were about 120 young people with voices of the angels! On occasion accompanied by organ music and also by a single French horn and oboe. What a treat. Absolutely beautiful. There were times I got chills listening to these voices. Making this beautiful music out of nothing. I was impressed. And now the clincher - It was absolutely FREE! I would have paid for that performance.
Being such a positive experience, I decided to see what else I could check out. I didn't even bother with aol again, went right to the Washington Post. There, another concert/recital being held at the University of Md. That's right in my own back yard. Looking at the name of the performer, I am intrigued. Dale Underwood would be performing a saxophone recital. It's tonight at Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center at 8 p.m. and again its FREE. When my son, Larry attended Dematha Highschool back in the 80's, I hired a teacher to supplement his saxophone lessons. His name was Dale Underwood and at that time he played with the Navy band. By the way, Larry ended up being first Sax, first chair in the Dematha Wind Ensemble, which is a big feat and honor. I see now that Dale is on staff at the University of Md. and I am anxiously awaiting his performance tonight.
This is my way of getting rid of the February blahs. Hanging out at the local tavern in Riverdale Park and talking about the boring politics was not doing it for me. If anyone wants an uplift, there are things out there to do and they don't cost you a penny! That is cheaper than a beer at the local watering hole! I think I'm onto something here. I will let you know about the recital tomorrow. If you know of any good adventures, please let me know.