Kapitol Photography
  • Home
  • Photography
    • Portraits
    • Horizons
  • Blog
  • Prints
  • Contact
Sort by Subject
  • 100 Things
  • Daily Life
  • Events
  • Family Life
  • People
  • Photography
  • Skiing
  • Sound
  • Travel
  • Uncategorized
  • Video
  • Weddings
Tags
Audio Blackstone Valley Boston Burlington Cape Cod Cloudscapes Colorado Cycling Drone Family Film Franklin Franklin Panthers Youth Football Line Skis Loon Mountain Massachusetts Motion Mountain Biking Mountain Gazette MTB NEMBA New Hampshire New Jersey Newschoolers nothing nothing,nowhere. nowhere. Pacific Northwest PMC Podcasts Road Trip Seattle Ski Ski the East Tearsheets The Pan Mass Challenge The Powell Movement Traveling Circus Vermont Video Vietnam Trails Washington Weddings West Hill Dam xmas feature
Archives
  • December 2024
  • November 2024
  • October 2024
  • September 2024
  • August 2024
  • July 2024
  • June 2024
  • May 2024
  • April 2024
  • November 2023
  • October 2023
  • September 2023
  • August 2023
  • June 2023
  • May 2023
  • April 2023
  • March 2023
  • May 2022
  • November 2021
  • October 2021
  • September 2021
  • August 2021
  • July 2021
  • April 2021
  • March 2021
  • February 2021
  • December 2020
  • November 2020
  • October 2020
  • November 2019
  • October 2019
  • September 2019
  • February 2019
  • August 2018
  • May 2018
  • April 2018
  • March 2018
  • September 2017
  • July 2017
  • May 2017
  • April 2017
  • March 2017
  • February 2017
  • September 2016
  • March 2016
  • January 2016
  • July 2015
  • May 2015
  • April 2015
  • March 2015
  • February 2015
  • January 2015
  • November 2014
  • August 2014
  • June 2014
  • May 2014
  • April 2014
  • March 2014
  • December 2013
  • February 2013
  • September 2012
  • May 2012
  • March 2012
  • February 2011
  • December 2010
  • September 2010
  • August 2010
  • July 2010
  • June 2010
  • January 2010
  • October 2009
  • March 2009
  • February 2009
  • June 2008
  • April 2008
  • March 2008
  • February 2008
  • January 2008
  • December 2007
  • November 2007
  • October 2007
  • November 2006
Kapitol Photography

New England Editorial & Commercial Photography

  • Home
  • Photography
    • Portraits
    • Horizons
  • Blog
  • Prints
  • Contact
0
  • Daily Life
  • Events
  • Photography
  • Sound

Striking a Chord for Charity: A Snapshot from the 1st Annual Hummingbird Music & Arts Festival

  • August 6, 2010
  • 2 minute read

Music, when performed with passion, has the power to stir emotions, connect people, and inspire change. It’s this extraordinary power that brought the community together at the 1st Annual Hummingbird Music & Arts Festival, a unique event held last Wednesday at the Showcase Live in Patriot’s Place, nestled next to the iconic Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. This festival was not just an ordinary gathering. It was a poignant celebration of local talent and a touching tribute to a beloved individual.

The festival was held in honor of Elizabeth Giordano, a young woman whose life was tragically cut short due to a car accident in Vermont last May. Elizabeth’s passion for music and arts was the guiding inspiration behind the festival. Showcasing an array of local musicians and artists, the event aimed to keep Elizabeth’s memory alive while raising funds for a cause close to her heart. The proceeds from ticket sales, raffle items, and a silent auction were dedicated to a scholarship fund established in Elizabeth’s name at Curry College.

Among the heartfelt moments of the festival, Sheila Giordano, Elizabeth’s mother, took center stage to raffle off items generously donated by area businesses. Her strength and determination echoed through the event, reminding everyone of the real reason behind the gathering – a mother’s effort to honor her daughter’s memory.

The event’s intermissions were as vibrant as its main acts. A local dance studio graced the stage with a performance that not only entertained but also bridged the gap between music and dance, creating a multi-art spectacle for the audience.

Fringe Benefits, a local band, was one of the standout performers of the night. Members Matt and John Beninghof displayed their musical prowess on stage at Showcase Live, captivating the crowd with their energetic performances. Kevin Black, a longtime friend of the Giordano family, also joined Fringe Benefits for the night, while bassist Frank Dundulis added depth to the band’s powerful sound.

The sight of Sheila Giordano enjoying the sight and sound of Fringe Benefits was particularly moving. As the event organizer and mother of Elizabeth, her joy served as a testament to the transformative power of music and the festival’s mission to honor her daughter’s memory.

Fringe Benefits’ Chris Cocuzzo and Matt Beninghof showed their dedication to the event, not just through their passionate performance but also in their support of the event’s cause. The festival also included performances from Black Marmot’s Linde Clark and Tim Parker. Their enchanting music added a layer of soulful charm to the event, creating a harmonious blend of talent in tribute to Elizabeth’s memory.

In essence, the 1st Annual Hummingbird Music & Arts Festival was a beautiful celebration of community, music, and a tribute to a life passionately lived. It served as a touching reminder of the power of music and arts to bring people together, inspire change, and keep precious memories alive.

Previous Article
  • Daily Life
  • Photography
  • Travel

From Quarry to Trail: Exploring Barre’s Mountain Biking Gems

  • July 29, 2010
View Post
Next Article
  • Daily Life
  • Photography
  • Weddings

Reflections of a Cape Cod Wedding: Erin & Andrew’s Seaside Nuptials

  • August 15, 2010
View Post
Popular Posts:
View Post
  • Daily Life
  • Family Life

All Aboard A Blast from the Past — The J.E. Henry Locomotive

  • December 30, 2024
View Post
  • Daily Life
  • Family Life
  • Photography

Franklin Youth Football || v CANTON

  • November 5, 2024
View Post
  • Daily Life
  • Photography

Franklin Youth Football || v King Philip

  • October 27, 2024
View Post
  • Daily Life
  • Photography

Chasing Comet C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan in Eastern Massachusetts

  • October 16, 2024
View Post
  • Daily Life
  • Family Life
  • Photography

Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

  • October 4, 2024
View Post
  • Daily Life
  • Family Life
  • Photography

Miserable.

  • October 1, 2024
An aerial shot of a snowy hilltop overlooking a highway and small buildings below, with mountains in the background.
View Post
  • Daily Life
  • Photography
  • Skiing
  • Travel

Whaleback: A Hidden Gem in New Hampshire

  • September 26, 2024
View Post
  • Daily Life
  • Family Life
  • Photography

Franklin Youth Football || v Hopkinton

  • September 20, 2024
Kapitol Photography
  • Home
  • Photography
  • Blog
  • Prints
  • Contact
New England Commercial & Editorial Photography

Input your search keywords and press Enter.