Lemon Tree Gallery and Studio

10/31/2026

On October 20, after a brave three-year journey with multiple cancers, our dear friend Phillip Spohn found new landscapes to photograph.

Phillip, first in his all black, and later exploding into full color with his Hawaiian shirts—but always with his camera—was known as the photographer for the Eastern Shore News. He also dedicated his artistic talents to Lemon Tree Gallery and Films That Move, becoming part of the Arts Enter family. He and his beloved wife, Kelley Drummond Gaskill, enjoyed being patrons of the Historic Palace Theatre.

Although Phillip will be remembered for his talent behind the lens, he will be most deeply missed for his caring and authentic spirit. Known to go the extra mile in quiet ways, Phillip made the world better everywhere he went.

Thank you, Phillip, for all of the many moments you captured for Arts Enter and for the Shore over the years, and for sharing your beautiful life with us. We are grateful to have called you our friend.

If you have memories of Phillip at Arts Enter that you would like to share, please contact [email protected], to be included in Arts Enter’s 30th Anniversary coffee table book.

10/30/2026

This weekend! The Doorway Singers perform Songs of the Harvest, celebrating the music of Appalachia, at the Historic Palace Theatre Cape Charles 🍂🎶

10/30/2026

What's happening next door at the Historic Palace Theatre!

🎭 Live music, theatre, and holiday favorites are coming to the Historic Palace Theatre! This Sunday, The Doorway Singers bring the songs of Appalachia to Cape Charles with Songs of the Harvest.

Explore what’s ahead in our latest e-newsletter and make plans to join us! ✨

Link in the comments 👇

10/29/2026

It’s hard not to reach out and touch Carol Claassen’s beautiful beaded bracelets! Check out these gorgeous fall-inspired designs, available at Lemon Tree Gallery. Carol's business is called One Bead at a Time, and that’s exactly how she creates her delicate work: one tiny bead at a time. 🍂

10/29/2026

Friday night plans? How about live jazz, local art, and a drink at Lemon Tree Gallery. 🎷🍋

This Friday, Steve Ambrose shares his love of jazz through vocals, saxophone, flute, and clarinet, performing with accompaniment tracks. Browse works by over 100 artists, enjoy the cash bar, and take in an evening of free live music.

📅 Friday, October 30 | 6–8 PM
📍 Lemon Tree Gallery • 301 Mason Avenue, Cape Charles
🎶 Free admission • Cash bar

Fridays at Lemon Tree is a program of Arts Enter Cape Charles, a nonprofit organization.

10/29/2026

Last Friday, the Stingrays had Cape Charles on our feet, as usual!

10/22/2026

Join us Friday evenings from 6-8 pm for one of our favorite traditions: Fridays at Lemon Tree. Coming up this week: The Stingrays, performing a mix of classic rock, oldies, and dance music. As always, enjoy free live music and a cash bar. 🍋🎶

The Stingrays promise to get at least a few of you on your feet dancing! Let loose to the sounds of classic rock. Come on out!

Friday, October 23
6-8 PM
Lemon Tree Gallery, Cape Charles

10/22/2026

Every week, we take a closer look at one of our Lemon Tree artists’ works. 🍋 Wildlife artist Janet Hanofee’s work intrigues the mind and the eye, with many unexpected recycled parts gathered to create a one-of-a-kind whole—and a statement about our relationship to the natural world. 🌎

Hanofee spent 30 years in Alaska before recently relocating to Virginia, where she is finding new inspiration in the birds of the East Coast. 🐦‍⬛ Her work celebrates wildlife from Alaska to Africa, with a special passion for grizzly bears. An avid conservationist and Signature Member of Artists for Conservation, Janet combines her love of art and wildlife with a commitment to protecting the natural world. Pictured here: Toy Box Rookery, made from found objects.

09/26/2026

Due to the weather, tonight’s Arias & Duets Candlelight Concert with the Virginia Opera Emerging Artists at Lemon Tree Gallery has been postponed. 🕯️🍋

We’re disappointed to make this change and appreciate your understanding. Please stay tuned for the new date.

09/24/2026

Opera, up close. 🕯️🥂

Spend Saturday evening surrounded by art and candlelight as Virginia Opera’s Herndon Foundation Emerging Artists fill Lemon Tree Gallery with some of the greatest music in opera and Broadway.

Arias & Duets opens our new Candlelight Concert Series with soprano Maggie Kinabrew, mezzo-soprano Melanie Dubil, baritone Joel Clemens, and tenor Douglas Culclasure, accompanied by Italian pianist Oleg Bellini.

With ch*****ne and dessert included and limited seating, this is an intimate evening of opera you won’t want to miss.

🎶 Arias & Duets: Virginia Opera Emerging Artists
📅 Saturday, September 26 | 7:30 PM
📍 Lemon Tree Gallery
🎟️ $25 adults | $15 students
🥂 Ch*****ne & dessert included
🕯️ First in our Candlelight Concert Series
🎭 Launches Arts Enter Cape Charles' 2026-2027 30th Anniversary Season

Tickets: artsentercapecharles.org