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Photos: HCA’s Art @ A Distance event opens with live concert

by | Jul 19, 2020 | Featured, Z-Lead Image Front Page

The Hopkinton Center for the Arts opened its week-long fundraiser, called Art @ A Distance, with a sold-out live concert Saturday afternoon by the Claflin Hill Orchestra. Attendees were socially distanced in the Hopkinton High School parking lot. The event was streamed online as well.

Claflin Hill Orchestra concert

The orchestra performed for a socially distanced crowd. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Claflin Hill Orchestra concert

The crowd kept a safe distance in the parking lot. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Claflin Hill Orchestra concert

Among those in attendance were (from left) Brian Thomas, Rob Phipps, Pam Phipps and Nancy Phipps. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Claflin Hill Orchestra concert

HCA co-director Kris Waldman took in the performance. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Claflin Hill Orchestra concert

Some attendees found a shady spot under a tree. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Claflin Hill Orchestra concert

The orchestra was a welcome sight during a time when live performances are rare. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Claflin Hill Orchestra concert

Reminders were in place for attendees to adhere to state guidelines. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

Claflin Hill Orchestra concert

It was a hot day at the HCA. PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO

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