Thank you!

Thanks to everyone who came out for Cheverly Day 2015! Even though the afternoon had some rain, we still got to enjoy fireworks with everyone at the end of the day...and what great fireworks we had!

Thanks again to Joseph Smith & Sons for their sponsorship of Cheverly Day 2015 fireworks!

Wer will be posting photos from the entire day soon, but for now, enjoy a taste of what we saw last night...and start thinking about the 2016 parade!

Entertainment at Cheverly Day 2015: The BIG Event!

David Thorpe, with Naser Abadey, at Cheverly Day 2014

All week long, we've featured the great lineup of musical artists who will grace our stage this Cheverly Day. Today, in addition to talking about what's in store to round out Cheverly Day 2015, we extend a special thanks to David Thorpe, who coordinates not only the whole Cheverly Day experience, but curates the music that you hear every Cheverly Day. THANK YOU, DAVID!

Mayor Mike Callahan, assisted by RJ Eldridge in 2014

After the last of the bands has played, join us for the Annual Mayor's Awards, which honor the spirit of community service, which is alive and well in Cheverly. Past winners include Pat Nelson, Dave Kneipp, Gabe Horchler, Doug Alexander, Kristy and Nick D'Angelo, and other hardworking neighbors who make Cheverly such a wonderful place to live.

Alex Rapp

Our final musical guest of the evening, Cheverly's very own Alex Rapp, will perform the National Anthem. Alex, age 19, has lived in Cheverly since she was born and now attends the Berklee College of Music in Boston as a vocalist. Alex loves Cheverly and is proud to have been asked to sing the National Anthem on Cheverly Day!

Of course, the whole day leads up to our favorite part of the celebration: THE FIREWORKS! We are always amazed at the gorgeous show Zambelli Fireworks puts on here in Cheverly, and we're sure this year will be no exception.

This is going to be a Cheverly Day to remember, and we can't wait to spend it with you!

Throwback Thursday: 2012

May 2012 was a great Cheverly Day -- a fantastic CHVProm the night before, our Couch-2-5k group running the Cicada Crunch, and a day filled with fantastic music, great friends, and lots of fun!

Want to see more photos from Cheverly Day 2012? The whole set is on flickr...we can't wait for Cheverly Day 2015!

It's today!

Cheverly Day, that is.

We're a little excited...

See YOU at Cheverly's biggest celebration!

May is here...and Cheverly Day is just 31 days away!

We have reason to celebrate today...it's the first of May and the rain has finally cleared out. And the sun puts us in the mood for celebrating and that leads us to CHEVERLY DAY! 

And what would Cheverly day be without great music? This year, we have a great blend of old favorites and new discoveries -- truly something for everyone. 

4:30-5:30pm   Nasar Abadey & Supernova (Jazz)5:30-6:30   The Alfredo Mojica Quintet (Salsa)6:30-7:30   Pan Masters (Steel Orchestra)7:30-8:30   In Da' Cut (Jazz, Funk, Soul)8:30 Speeches and Mayor's Awards, National Anthem performed by Renee Johnson9:00 FIREWORKS!

Nasar Abadey + Supernova Cheverly Day is pleased to welcome a favorite performer of many Cheverly Days: Nasar Abadey.

Internationally renowned drummer and Composer Nasar Abadey is the founder, leader and driving force of SUPERNOVA®. Based in Washington, DC, Abadey has also built a solid reputation as a sideman with several groups, and has recorded and/or performed with many national artists throughout his career. Abadey has performed with many of the greats in the jazz world.

SUPERNOVA includes Joe Ford, Saxophones;James King,Bass; Allyn Johnson, Piano;  They perform music from the threshold of Jazz to beyond space and time, while having an artistic license to express their compositions through traditional African rhythms, bebop, fusion, Afro-Cuban, Afro Brazilian, and free form. The quartet’s musical inspirations include John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Wayne Shorter, and Duke Ellington among others.

The Alfredo Mojica Quintet Alfredo Mojica, who sang at Bossa for years with the group Sin Miedo, unites salsa, jazz and Latin American balladry.

His vocals can be heard as he sings and plays salsa, ballads and jazz. Alfredo is equally at home with R&B, Blues, Latin, Caribbean, Brazilian, Classical, Funk, Rock and Pop styles of music. He has performed in Japan, Canada, El Salvador, Europe, West Africa and Mexico to name a few. Locally, he has performed at Blues Alley, the Kennedy Center, Constitution Hall, the Warner Theater and many other area venues. Alfredo has also performed on several albums by upcoming jazz and salsa artists including Dave Matthew, Mesa, Alejandra Guzman, Ricky Loza and many others. Alfredo has also toured internationally and nationally with tour with Michelle N’Degociello. Wammie Award winner Alfredo Mojica is recognized as one of the D.C area’s top music talents. 

Pan Masters Steel Orchestra Formed in 1985, the Pan Masters Steel Orchestra is highly regarded throughout our region, and participates in many competitions and events – including the inaugurations of President Bill Clinton and Mayor Marion Barry, as well as community outreach performances at local schools, nursing homes, hospitals and churches throughout the year. Cheverly Day is very pleased to welcome this group to the stage for the first time.

Pan Masters is well-known in the area for the high quality of its music ranging from calypso and reggae to jazz, pop, Latin and classical. Pan Masters has produced four recordings, the latest of which was released in 2005 ("On De Road"). 2005 also marked the 20th Anniversary of Pan Masters. 

In Da’ Cut We are pleased to have In Da’ Cut with us again this year. The R&B, Neo Soul, Jazz Band last performed on the Cheverly Day stage in 2012.

Renee Johnson Renée Johnson launched her professional music career as a member of the gospel group, Sisters in Harmony, who released their debut CD in 2002. Throughout the years she has performed in churches and concerts throughout the DC/Baltimore Metropolitan area. Her recent release, JUST AS I AM, is her debut solo project.

Of course, make sure to stick around for the Mayor's Awards and THE FIREWORKS! It's all coming your way this month!