My selections this time come from the trails around Wagon and Haigler Loops as well as by the Canteen at Anne Springs Close Greenway.
Pull Up a Seat Along Wagon Loop:
Coleman sitting on stone blocksUp the trail a short distance Colemanrelaxes on a bench.
Pull Up a Seat beside Lake Haigler:
Bruce T. Rush Pavilion:
Coleman sitting at one of eight picnic tables within the Rush Pavilion.
The Bruce T. Rush Pavilion is located at the Lake Haigler Entrance of the Anne Springs Close Greenway. It is an open-air shelter, available for rental, which features a hardwood ceiling with a stone fireplace. It overlooks the beautiful Lake Haigler. It is an ideal area for company picnics, birthday parties, receptions, and small intimate wedding ceremonies.
In Front of the Canteen:
Coleman sitting in one of several rockers out in front of the Gateway Canteen.
My grandson, Coleman and I loved to venture out into nature and roam through the trees whenever the weather permits. It has been raining a lot here lately, so we haven’t been out much. Only twice this week. Coleman loves to go hiking at the Anne Springs Close Greenway which is only a few miles from where we currently live. The Greenway has five different entrances, and we choose a different entrance to begin our hiking each time we go.
From the Horse Stables Entrance: Should we go to the Left or to the Right?
We veered to the LeftPast the Fences … onward to See the Farm Animals
Next, we switched to the Lake Haigler Entrance for some hiking near Lake Haigler.
A Trio of Wreaths Hung in Front of Three Rockers Laid Anterior to Three Windows A Family enjoying a runA Trio of Stable DoorsHorses 🐎 X3 Running So Full of Energy
Three Targets Archery Range Anne Springs Close Greenway Three Targets Shooting Range ASCG Fort Mill, SCA Trio of HikersThree Directions Which Trail shall we take?Three Horses in Three Stalls A Trio of Horses Grazing in the Field Three Boats on the Shore at Andrew Jackson State Park A Trio of Geese AJSP
Group Seating along the trailNorth Carolina Transportation Museum Train 🚊North Carolina Public School Bus North Carolina Transportation Museum Enjoy your time with Forrest Long Bench for Multiple Seating Bicycle built for Two. North Carolina Transportation Museum
Group Seating along the trailNorth Carolina Transportation Museum Train 🚊North Carolina Public School Bus North Carolina Transportation Museum Enjoy your time with Forrest Long Bench for Multiple Seating Bicycle built for Two. North Carolina Transportation Museum Seating for Multiple People. Anne Springs Close Greenway
For this week’s Cee’s Black and White Challenge (CBWC) we are asked to post black and white photos of traveling/ movement displaying Up and Down. My Up and Down were taken along Lake Haigler Loop at Anne Springs Close Greenway in Fort Mill, South Carolina.
Dock Ladder for moving down into the Kayaks.Coleman on top of the stairsDown the Stairs one may sit on a bench and enjoy the beautiful views of Lake HaiglerWater overflowing Down stream into the SpillwayAnyone want to climb Up this hill?Coleman hiking up the hillColeman taking the Stairs upward to the top of the hillCan I go ahead down to the bridge?
Rustic Bench overlooking Steele CreekColeman sitting in the DoorwayWood Rocking Chair Outside an Historic CabinColeman sitting on a ledge overlooking the Fort Mill Dam
Donkey Greets Coleman as we walk the trails at the Anne Springs Close Greenway from the Dairy Barn Entrance. The afternoon turned a little bit windy with the skies cloudy, but it was still a beautiful day for a walk/hike.
Donkey Meet and Greet Dairy Barn Entrance Anne Springs Close Greenway Fort Mill, South Carolina
The Donkey came up close to greet Coleman. Coleman loves to see the animals at the Greenway, Horses, Cows, Donkeys, even goats and hogs.
The Anne Springs Close Greenway’s Comporium Amphitheater was the location for a concert by the Charlotte Symphony Strings Orchestra on Sunday, September 25, 2022. The tribute concert honored Anne Springs Close, founder and matriarch of the Greenway. The Charlotte Symphony Orchestrawas conducted by Christopher James Lees, the Resident Conductor.
Normally, it is extremely expensive to attend a concert performed by the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, however, this particular concert in honor of Anne Springs Close held at the Anne Springs Close Greenway was absolutely free. It was suggested that people attending the concert bring canned or boxed food items to be donated to You Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina or a gently used book to fill the Little Library located behind the Greenway Gateway.
TheComporium Amphitheater Comporium Amphitheater waiting for the Orchestra to begin
This concert was a rare opportunity for me to expose my three year old grandson, Coleman, to fine classical music. He seemed to enjoy the music and behaved rather well in the outdoor setting for the concert. He clapped every time the orchestra completed a piece.
Coleman enjoying a snack while waiting for the concert 🎶
The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra is an American orchestra based in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is the largest and most active professional performing arts organization in the Central Carolinas. The Charlotte Symphony plays approximately 100 performances each season and employs 100 professional musicians. The Orchestra’s principal home is the Belk Theater of the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center. It also serves as the resident orchestra for Opera Carolina and Charlotte Ballet.
Charlotte Symphony getting readyIntroducing the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra
The Orchestra played a mix light classical from 3-4pm. The classical music included:
Hoe Down from “Rodeo”, Copland
Andante Festivo, Opus 117a – Sibeliu
String Quartet No. 2 “Company” – Glass
Elegiac Melodies, Opus 34 (II. Last Spring) – Grieg
With Malice Toward None (from Lincoln) – Williams
Danse Negre, Op. 35, No 4 – Coleridge-Taylor / arr. Daniel Bukin
Ashokan Farewell – Ungar / arr. Bob Cerulli
St. Paul’s Suite for String Orchestra (I. Gigue)– Holst
Some of the music was soft and easy flowing while others were upbeat and moving. Guess which ones Coleman preferred? He preferred the more upbeat pieces including Divertimenti K. 138 (Mvt. I) by Mozart.
Resident Conductor Christopher James Lees Conducting the Symphony Orchestra
If you ever get the opportunity to go hear a symphony orchestra perform, I would highly recommend you going. This was an amazing opportunity I had to share with my grandson, Coleman. Truly blessed. Thank you Charlotte Symphony Orchestra fir a delightful performance. Thank you Anne Springs Close Greenway for hosting the Orchestra for our pleasurable enjoyment.
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