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OceanView at Falmouth Hosts Mini Cello Concerts in Parking Garage
The unorthodox venue allowed for physical distancing among attendees and provided a setting with surprisingly good acoustics
FALMOUTH, Maine (October 21, 2020) – In the spirit of creativity, OceanView at Falmouth recently hosted two mini cello concerts for residents in an underground parking garage on the retirement community’s campus. The unorthodox venue allowed for physical distancing among attendees and provided a setting with surprisingly good acoustics.
Led by resident and retired professional musician Sally Dunning and her friend John Bennet, also a retired professional musician, each concert lasted approximately 20 minutes. The performances were held at 2 and 3 p.m. on Oct. 6, giving residents flexibility and accommodating more attendees. Dunning and Bennet played a program that included Boccherini's Sonata for Two Cellos as well as works from contemporary American composers. Doors to the garage were opened to allow for air circulation, and concertgoer groups were seated six feet apart and wore masks.
“We wanted to try something new and creative for our residents while also adhering to public health best practices,” said Dawn Wheeler, OceanView at Falmouth activities and events director. “While out of the ordinary, the garage provided the perfect setting for physically-distanced concerts. Sally and John’s performance was very popular.”
About OceanView at Falmouth
OceanView at Falmouth is a well-established, active, maintenance-free retirement community located on a beautifully wooded and landscaped 80-acre campus, just minutes from downtown Portland. Offering a wide variety of independent cottages and apartments, OceanView also offers the peace of mind of a care continuum, including Falmouth House and Legacy Memory Care. Locally owned and managed since 1986, OceanView is an open and welcoming community that celebrates diversity, energy efficiency and sustainable living while promoting a vital, stress-free lifestyle.