Filmmaker and songwriter Nancy Beaudette has unveiled her new short documentary, Keepers of the Flight, a vivid and immersive look into the remarkable world of honey bees. Filmed while wearing a full beekeeper’s suit, Beaudette brought her camera along side an active hive, capturing rare close-up footage of the colony’s rhythm, resilience, and extraordinary cooperation. The film highlights the essential work of The Bee Lady, Lisa Gledhill, and her efforts to help hive owners maintain thriving colonies. Honey bees play vital role in sustaining our ecosystems. Keepers of the Flight offers audiences a fascinating, behind-the-veil glimpse into a world few ever see, one humming with purpose, beauty, and life.
Keepers of the Flight was an Official Selection at the 2025 Shirley Film Fest.
Nancy Beaudette
Nancy Beaudette in the Tavern @ Bull Run
Could this become a regular thing? It appears so!
Nancy Beaudette is a songwriter, but did you know she’s also a fabulous cover song artist? What started out around the campfire as a teen has evolved into a repertoire of hundreds of your favourites, old and new. It’s her very own version of yacht-rock.
June 28, 2025
6 pm to 9 pm
Reservations are suggested – Bull Run Restaurant
online or call 978-425-4311
Nancy Beaudette features at Dub Hub Coffeehouse
Nancy Beaudette will be the featured performer at the coffee house and open mic on Saturday, May 17, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at the DubHub/Dublin Community Center, 1123 Main St., Dublin.
Held on the third Saturday of each month, the event includes open mic slots before and after the featured performance. Coffee is provided by a local sponsor, and sweet and savory snacks will be available. Attendees may bring their own beverages and food.
Beaudette is a Canadian singer-songwriter whose music blends folk, country and Celtic influences. She has released eight albums and earned recognition in competitions such as the Kerrville New Folk Songwriting Competition, Mountain Stage New Song Competition and the Great American Song Contest. She also won a CGMA Song of the Year award.
Scarecrows, Pumpkins, Smash Burgers
It takes a lot of volunteers and sponsors to run a community festival – teamwork, tenacity, trust – to build something that will bring out your friends and neighbours to celebrate the harvest time of year. Pumpkin Fest was a wonderful success, and promises to only get better year after year. From the jack’o’lantern and scarecrow contests, to face-painting and pumpkin decorating, to cider donuts and smash-burgers – this homegrown festival had something for everyone. It also had a whopping four hours of live music! Nancy Beaudette dusted off her favourite cover songs, and added brand new ones to her repertoire for the event. Thanks to everyone for being part of the festivities.
For more information about the event visit the website.
Music School is Gifted a New Guitar
Nancy Beaudette’s recent hiatus in Albuferia, Portugal, was filled to the brim with writing, art, music and adventure. Upon her arrival to the Algarve, she found a music store and purchased an Albanez beginner guitar to have with her for the month away. Right down the street from Nancy’s apartment was the Music Conservatory – a perfect place to gift the instrument at the end of the tour.
It’s not unusual for Nancy to leave behind a little something after her excursions abroad. In Bali, four young men were each gifted a guitar – an opportunity made possible by the generosity of the friends that follow and contribute financially to her adventures. Ten small computers were given to Mananberg School near Cape Town, South Africa, a hybrid “Nashville Guitar” was left behind at a guest house in Thailand, and numerous other gifts were given to the communities where Nancy has stayed.
For more info on Nancy’s Adventures, follow her on Facebook – and request access to the private group.
Shirley Film Fest
I’ve produced many events through the years, but a film festival is a first. Community oriented events appeal to me. There’s a fun factor – albeit some seriousness is getting the right programming – in creating a new experience and opportunity that wasn’t previously available.
What started out as a simple request to be part of the Shirley Meeting House Committee has evolved into, once again, being a community producer: a person that makes something grow. I hope it has wings.
Have a look at our schedule and come if you can – for all or part.
Nancy
Marula – Video Release
I traveled to South Africa a few years ago, right in the middle of a terrible drought. Water rationing was imperative and prayers for rain were on everyone’s lips. I learned about the Marula Tree during my time on safari – not only does it survives drought, but also becomes a source of nourishment and medicine for animal and human alike. I hope you enjoy my newest production – “Marula”, as I try to capture the spirit of my journey through this beautiful country. (Marula features African artist – Spirit-T – please check out his amazing work!)(Also, big screen and headphones or stereo speakers recommended:)
“Life is a Mantra” Video Release
In the stillness of Shiva’s cave, I sat in silence. It was very dark, just a single candle glowing on a stone altar adorned with a picture of his likeness, flowers, herbs and other such offerings. I waited and listened. And there it was, as if never lost or forgotten, shiny and new, from the deep place where spirit meets source – music. Song. My retreat partners, and the Children at Ramana’s Garden sing along with me in this video. We all hope you enjoy our song.
Nancy
“Into the Heart of Yoga Retreat,” – Rishikesh, India with Madhurai Sumhara
Ramana’s Garden Children’s Home – Donations welcome
Mid-Atlantic Song Contest Finalists
Moonlit Pond Artist, Jan Blaising, has been recognized for TWO of her songs in the prestigious 38th Mid-Atlantic Song Contest. The competition is one of the largest and most distinguished in the country with multiple categories and thousands of entries from around the world. “Cradled by the Moon” and “Mountaintops and Oceans” have been recognized for excellence in songwriting. Both songs were co-written by Jan Blaising and Nancy Beaudette, and included on Jan’s EP, “Faith, Hope and Love,” which was released last fall and available for purchase on Jan’s website, and on itunes and spotify.
Congratulations, Jan, on this tremendous honour!
“Mountaintops and Oceans” Video and Single Release
Moonlit Pond Records is pleased to announce the release of “Mountaintops and Oceans” by Jan Blaising Music.
Jan’s new single, “Mountaintops and Oceans,” is a song Jan wrote to honor her Mom. The song tells the story of a woman who overcame significant obstacles in her early life through love and faith. It describes the ways Jan’s Mom brought gifts of grace and grandeur from her early home in Washington state to the Indiana plains, where she met and married a minister and raised a family. “Mountaintops and Oceans” is a timely song to honor mothers everywhere.
“Such a beautiful song ~ like a fresh mountain stream ~ and your voice and the production are impeccable!”
~ Beth Nielsen Chapman (bncmasterclasses.com)
Co-written with Nancy Beaudette. Video produced by Moonlit Pond Records.