Anita Mae Draper - Writing/Author Blog

Christmas Decorated Bandstands

12/5/2018

Hastings Park Bandstand, Lexington MA. Courtesy Wikimedia Commons

I'm ending my series on Historic Bandstands with Christmas lights, greenery and wintery snow over on the Heroes, Heroines and History blog.

I've enjoyed the research that went into this series, although it was frustrating when I found wonderful images but couldn't post them due to copyright. Yes, the bane and protection for every author.

I've especially liked discovering that many historic bandstands are still in use for concerts throughout the summer, and for Christmas festivals at this time of year.

So come over and visit me at HHH for Snow Bandstand Gazebos . Yes, that's actually the title. A bit mouthy, but it covers the images I've chosen for this final Bandstand post.

Fruitcake Time

11/21/2018

Fruitcake made by Anita Mae Draper, Dec 2013

Yes, it's time for fruitcake! At least, it's time to make fruitcake since it needs time of meld all the mouth-watering flavours together. And that's the topic of my post over at Inkwell Inspirations where I discuss why fruitcake lasts so long and the edible factor of a 106-year-old fruitcake found in Antarctica last year.

If you have trouble commenting over at the Inkwell, you can leave a comment here.

By the way, I made the fruitcake shown in the above image back in Dec 2013. It didn't make it to 2014. Yum.

Bandstand, Gazebo, or Pavilion

11/5/2018

On November 5th, I'm finishing up my bandstand series on the Heroes, Heroines, and History blog with an odds 'n ends post on structures that could be filled with musicians, but are also called gazebos and pavilions depending on the community and its needs.

This will be followed by the last bandstand post on Dec 5th where I hope to inspire the Christmas season with bandstands decked out with lights and greenery.

I hope you'll drop in for a visit and share any thoughts or memories on these historic structures.

Inspiring Blessings on Video

10/17/2018

Fall blessings in abundance is my topic today over at Inkwell Inspirations where I share some very short videos of snow geese and moose...visual blessings from God because He loves us.
If you only have a couple minutes, skip the story of my adventure, but do watch the videos and perhaps you too will be as inspired and blessed as I was on that day, and every time I see the photos and videos.

Music Theme Bandstands on HHH

10/5/2018

Music Stand at Tower Grove Park, St. Louis, Mo., Public Domain

If you are a fan of the arts, and music in particular, then you might like to know about bandstands that have a visual tribute to musicians. Tower Grove Park in Saint Louis, Missouri, is the site of several statues and pavilions, including what is called the music stand, a large Victorian bandstand erected in the 19th century and representative of what you would find in a Victorian walking park. Officially registered on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), Tower Grove Park Music Stand was built in 1872 and is surrounded by pillars bearing the white marble busts of six famous musical composers.

As you may have guessed, I'm over at the Heroes, Heroines and History blog with images and info about one Canadian and two American music-themed bandstands.

If you drop by and visit my post, Bandstands with a Music Theme, let me know what you think about the currently painted color scheme. Honestly, I think I prefer the original colors above, but then I'm a traditionalist at heart. What about you?

Hear the Rustle at the Inkwell

9/18/2018

I'm blogging at Inkwell Inspirations about one of my favorite words, with lots of accompanying photographs to show you why the word is so versatile and how you can use it if you don't already.

Well, look here . . . is it a rustler?

Herne Bay Rooftop Bandstand

9/5/2018

The Pavilion, Herne Bay, Kent, on a steep slope, 1904-1912. Public Domain

I'm blogging at the Heroes, Heroines and History blog today where we're moving our bandstand celebration over to Great Britain to visit the Herne Bay Rooftop Bandstand and King's Hall in Kent. Another of Herne Bay's bandstands was featured in my last post, From Bandstands to Bandshells, and the site fascinated me enough to return for a second visit. I hope you'll join me.

Other posts in this historical bandstand series can be found:
- May 5, 2018 - Wooden Bandstands of By Gone Years
- June 5, 2018 - Scenic Bandstands with a Water View
- July 5, 2018 - Elaborate Bandstands for Special Events
- Aug 5, 2018 - From Bandstands to Bandshells

Bandstands to Bandshells on HHH

8/5/2018

The New Bandstand, Herne Bay, Kent, England, 1924. Courtesy of Wikipedia

I'm over at the Heroes, Heroines, and History blog with a post called From Bandstands to Bandshells showing historic images that go beyond traditional bandstands to pavilion type structures built to last. Or should I say, built to last as long as there is interest.

Other posts in this historical bandstand series can be found:
- May 5, 2018 - Wooden Bandstands of By Gone Years
- June 5, 2018 - Scenic Bandstands with a Water View
- July 5, 2018 - Elaborate Bandstands for Special Events

Drop in for a visit if you have a chance.

Bandstand series on HHH

7/5/2018

Bandstand on St. George's Island, Calgary, Alberta, ca.1912. Courtesy of Glenbow Archives, Calgary, Alberta

Bandstands are structures that endure over generations, sharing the love of music with all ages along with treasured memories of the setting and occasion.

Join me on the Heroes, Heroines and History blog (www.hhhistory.com/) as I share my love of bandstands over a course of blogposts full of images from the past.

My current post is - Elaborate Bandstands for Special Events

Previous posts are:
- Wooden Bandstands of By Gone years
- Scenic Bandstands with a Water View

The next post in this series will feature park bandshells, large open-faced structures that are not open on all sides like the pavilion-type bandstand we've focused on so far.

The comments at the end of each post are also informative and I love hearing what readers think.

Wooden Bandstands

5/5/2018

One of the busy spots in progressive Olds, c1916. Source: Prairie Postcards, Peel Library, University of Alberta

I'm over at the Heroes, Heroines and History blog showing the first post in a series on historic bandstands. I'm starting with the wooden bandstand as it was the most economical for early settlers to build. Future posts will consider construction materials, size, and the stories behind the bandstand..

Wooden Bandstands of By Gone Years

The Mall and the Music Pavilion, Central Park, New York City, New York. ca. 1865. Source: Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C.