Tonight (Thursday June 18) is a very busy Arts night in Middletown (read "On The Town - June 16-19" here.) Your choices are "New Plays" from members of the Floating Theater Company at Oddfellows Playhouse, the Middle City Stage Company "Get Acquainted Fundraising Reception" in the old ION Market site in Main Street Market (call 346-6051 for more information), and Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem in concert at The Russell Library.
All these events take place at 7 p.m. (sigh......)
Friday, the Floating Theater Company moves to the Green Street Arts Center for night 2 of "New Works" (7 p.m.), guitarist Miche Fambro at The Buttonwood Tree (7:30 p.m.) and the Jeff Albert Quartet at Boney's Music Lounge (8:30 p.m.) One has a little more flexibility on this night to go between events. (Read a preview of the Jeff Albert show later today by going to www.courant.com/kamins/. )
Saturday, Elizabeth Petry will speak at 3:30 p.m. at The Book Bower, 386 Main Street (inside Main Street Market.) Petry's new book, "At Home Inside: A Duaghter's Tribute to Ann Petry", is an intimate look at the woman, born in Old Saybrook, who became the first African American woman to have a book sell over 1,000,000 copies. This event is free and open to all.
The Eternal Perks Coffeehouse at Grace Lutheran Church, 1055 Randolph Road, presents an outdoor concert at 7 p.m. Music will be provided by people from the Church as well as "Joyful Noise", singers from the Church of the Holy Trinity. For more information, go to www.GraceMiddletown.org.
The Buttonwood Tree presents the Jerrod Cattey Double Trio Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Cattey's Trio appeared as part of the Susan Allison celebration several months ago and really impressed a number of the listeners with its clean sound and fine improvising. Cattey, the drummer, makes it a "Double" by adding pianist Darren Litzie to the lineup of guitarist Rick Baumer and bassist Kevin Smith. For more information, call 347-4957 or go to www.myspace.com/jerrodcattey.
Boney's Music Lounge welcomes the Tom Sanders Band Saturday evening at 8:30 p.m. The quintet features twin guitarists, Sanders and Jim Shepley, alongside Joe Elliot (keyboards), Greg Allen (bass) and Ken Hebert (drums) and plays a smoking repertoire based in blues and Southern Rock. To get a taste of the band's sound, go to www.myspace.com/tomsandersband.
Father's Day Sunday, one should take Dad down to Brew Bakers, 169 Main Street, to not only enjoy the victuals and beverages but also the music of Dave Downs. He starts playing at 11 a.m.
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Thursday, June 18, 2009
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Arts & More This Weekend (5/15-17)
Middlesex Community College, Training Hill Road, presents the Opening Reception for the 2009 Arts & Media Festival Friday from 6 - 10 p.m. in various locations around campus. The event showcases projects produced by MxCC’s Broadcast Communications, Fine Arts, Graphic Design and Multimedia students. In addition to the student film and multimedia projects screening, student works are displayed throughout the Jean Burr Smith Library, Pegasus Gallery and the Niche. For more information, call the main number at 343-5701.
The Buttonwood Tree presents the Dreschler-Martell Quartet Friday at 7:30 p.m. The foursome, led by bassist Tim Dreschler-Martell and featuring guitarist Nick Allen, percussionist Cody Altieri and the trumpet stylings of Chris Choeun, plays both straight-ahead jazz and funkier music. For more information, call 347-4957.
Saturday, the Russell Library presents the duo of Svet Stoyanov (percussion) and Moni Simeonov (viola) at 2 p.m in the Hubbard Room. Bulgarian-born Stoyanov (pictured left) is a winner of the 2003 Concert Artists Guild International Competition. He made his New York City debut at Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall as a co-soloist, premiering the Phillip Glass "Concerto Fantasy for Two Timpanists and Orchestra." Mr. Stoyanov has performed as a soloist with the Chicago, Seattle, American Symphony Orchestras and The New York Pops, to name a few. He received his Master’s degree from the Yale School of Music. Simeonov, also born in Bulgaria, came to the United States to study music in 2007. He received a master’s degree from Yale University and now is the first violinist of the University of Southern California’s Thornton Chamber Orchestra. Not sure what the duo will play but be assured, this program will be well=played and fun to listen to. The event is free and open to the public.
Saturday evening at 7:30 p.m., The Buttonwood Tree present singer-songwriter Gail Wade and the great folk-blues guitarist Brook Williams.
Wade's music is a pleasing blend of folk, blues, Bluegrass and swing favorites and fine original pieces. Williams plays acoustic guitar in just any style imaginable but mostly folk, blues and a generous helping of jazz. On this night, he'll be backing Ms. Wade but one should he might step out for a tune or 2 of his own. For more information, call 347-4957.
Sunday morning at 11 a.m., Brew Bakers, 169 Main Street, presents the soft folk-rock sounds of Dave Downs. Downs, who writes a good percentage of his music, accompanies himself on guitar. He's at the eatery the 3rd Sunday of every month so check him out.
Lest you forget, "Greening Our Valley" aka "Green Fest", will take place from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at Middlesex Community College's Chapman Hall, 100 Training Hill Road in Middletown. All ages are invited and admission is free. See here for more details.
The Buttonwood Tree presents the Dreschler-Martell Quartet Friday at 7:30 p.m. The foursome, led by bassist Tim Dreschler-Martell and featuring guitarist Nick Allen, percussionist Cody Altieri and the trumpet stylings of Chris Choeun, plays both straight-ahead jazz and funkier music. For more information, call 347-4957.
Saturday, the Russell Library presents the duo of Svet Stoyanov (percussion) and Moni Simeonov (viola) at 2 p.m in the Hubbard Room. Bulgarian-born Stoyanov (pictured left) is a winner of the 2003 Concert Artists Guild International Competition. He made his New York City debut at Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall as a co-soloist, premiering the Phillip Glass "Concerto Fantasy for Two Timpanists and Orchestra." Mr. Stoyanov has performed as a soloist with the Chicago, Seattle, American Symphony Orchestras and The New York Pops, to name a few. He received his Master’s degree from the Yale School of Music. Simeonov, also born in Bulgaria, came to the United States to study music in 2007. He received a master’s degree from Yale University and now is the first violinist of the University of Southern California’s Thornton Chamber Orchestra. Not sure what the duo will play but be assured, this program will be well=played and fun to listen to. The event is free and open to the public.
Saturday evening at 7:30 p.m., The Buttonwood Tree present singer-songwriter Gail Wade and the great folk-blues guitarist Brook Williams.Wade's music is a pleasing blend of folk, blues, Bluegrass and swing favorites and fine original pieces. Williams plays acoustic guitar in just any style imaginable but mostly folk, blues and a generous helping of jazz. On this night, he'll be backing Ms. Wade but one should he might step out for a tune or 2 of his own. For more information, call 347-4957.
Sunday morning at 11 a.m., Brew Bakers, 169 Main Street, presents the soft folk-rock sounds of Dave Downs. Downs, who writes a good percentage of his music, accompanies himself on guitar. He's at the eatery the 3rd Sunday of every month so check him out.
Lest you forget, "Greening Our Valley" aka "Green Fest", will take place from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at Middlesex Community College's Chapman Hall, 100 Training Hill Road in Middletown. All ages are invited and admission is free. See here for more details.
Friday, April 17, 2009
Busy Weekend (Part 2)
Saturday April 18 and Sunday April 19 offers residents and visitors several choices of musical entertainment.
The Annual Elizabeth Verveer Tishler Piano Competition Recital takes place Saturday at 2 p.m. in The Russell House, 350 High Street. Betty Tishler is a true patron of the arts, especially classical keyboard. This year's recital features finalists Andrew Chung (class of 2011), Nicholas Luby ('11) and Julie Zhao ('10.) A reception follows the concert, all of which is free and open to the public.
Ms. Tishler's husband, Professor Max Tishler (1906-1989), taught at Wesleyan after a distinguished career at Merck & Company (he led research teams whose work was of enormous importance for human health as well as a microbiological group that developed fermentation processes for actinomycin D, streptomycin, and penicillin. In addition, his invention of the animal-health drug sulfaquinoxaline made possible a great expansion of the poultry industry and created overnight a new field for research--an event of great magnitude for agriculture - read more about his many accomplishments by clicking here.)
The First United Methodist Church, 24 Old Church Street, presents its Annual Spring Organ Concert Saturday at 7 p.m. Scheduled to perform is Joshua Brown. For more information, call 346-3689.
The Buttonwood Tree welcomes The Erasmus Quintet, an offshoot of the New Haven Improvisers Collective, for a 7:30 p.m. show on Saturday. Composed of guitarists Jeff Cedrone and Bob Gorry, saxophonist Paul McGuire, percussionist Steve Zieminski, and Adam Matlack (accordion, clarinet), the EQ creates music that blends many elements, including jazz, classical, "free" improvisation and sonic explorations, into an aural "mash" that is challenging and rewarding. To hear an excerpt of the ensemble's music, click here. To find out more about the NHIC and its many members, go to www.nhic-music.org/.
Sunday morning at 11 a.m., "folk crooner" Dave Downs plays his monthly gig at Brew Bakers, 169 Main Street. Downs plays popular "standards", folk music, and his own fine compositions. Imagine the Mills Brothers meeting Woody Guthrie and Brian Wilson (of the Beach Boys) - that's part of what Downs' music reminds me of.
The Greater Middletown Chorale, Joseph D'Eugenio, music director and conductor, joins forces with the Wesleyan University Concert Choir for a 4 p.m. show Sunday in Crowell Hall. The highlight of the program will be Schubert's "Mass in G-Major" featuring both ensembles, selected soloists and a 22-member string orchestra. Also, there will be music by Brahms, Mozart and Telemann. For ticket information, call the University Box Office at 685-3355 or go to www.wesleyan.edu/cfa.
The Annual Elizabeth Verveer Tishler Piano Competition Recital takes place Saturday at 2 p.m. in The Russell House, 350 High Street. Betty Tishler is a true patron of the arts, especially classical keyboard. This year's recital features finalists Andrew Chung (class of 2011), Nicholas Luby ('11) and Julie Zhao ('10.) A reception follows the concert, all of which is free and open to the public.
Ms. Tishler's husband, Professor Max Tishler (1906-1989), taught at Wesleyan after a distinguished career at Merck & Company (he led research teams whose work was of enormous importance for human health as well as a microbiological group that developed fermentation processes for actinomycin D, streptomycin, and penicillin. In addition, his invention of the animal-health drug sulfaquinoxaline made possible a great expansion of the poultry industry and created overnight a new field for research--an event of great magnitude for agriculture - read more about his many accomplishments by clicking here.)
The First United Methodist Church, 24 Old Church Street, presents its Annual Spring Organ Concert Saturday at 7 p.m. Scheduled to perform is Joshua Brown. For more information, call 346-3689.
The Buttonwood Tree welcomes The Erasmus Quintet, an offshoot of the New Haven Improvisers Collective, for a 7:30 p.m. show on Saturday. Composed of guitarists Jeff Cedrone and Bob Gorry, saxophonist Paul McGuire, percussionist Steve Zieminski, and Adam Matlack (accordion, clarinet), the EQ creates music that blends many elements, including jazz, classical, "free" improvisation and sonic explorations, into an aural "mash" that is challenging and rewarding. To hear an excerpt of the ensemble's music, click here. To find out more about the NHIC and its many members, go to www.nhic-music.org/.Sunday morning at 11 a.m., "folk crooner" Dave Downs plays his monthly gig at Brew Bakers, 169 Main Street. Downs plays popular "standards", folk music, and his own fine compositions. Imagine the Mills Brothers meeting Woody Guthrie and Brian Wilson (of the Beach Boys) - that's part of what Downs' music reminds me of.
The Greater Middletown Chorale, Joseph D'Eugenio, music director and conductor, joins forces with the Wesleyan University Concert Choir for a 4 p.m. show Sunday in Crowell Hall. The highlight of the program will be Schubert's "Mass in G-Major" featuring both ensembles, selected soloists and a 22-member string orchestra. Also, there will be music by Brahms, Mozart and Telemann. For ticket information, call the University Box Office at 685-3355 or go to www.wesleyan.edu/cfa.Thursday, March 19, 2009
Arts: Reminders & An Addition
Even with Wesleyan on Spring Break, there's much to do, see and hear this weekend. Here's a reminder of the lineup.
Vintage Players presents "The Torch-Bearers" tonight (7:30), Saturday (8 p.m.) and Sunday (3 p.m.) in the main auditorium/Social Hall of Congregation Adath Israel, 8 Broad Street. Refreshments will be served and laughter will be in abundant supply. For reservations, call 632-1067 or 346-1377.
Friday night at 7:30, Connecticut State Troubadour Lara Herscovitch (pictured) performs at The Buttonwood Tree. Joining her willbe pianist Noah Baerman. The 2 met recently at a benefit performance and had such a fun time, she invited the jazz pianist to add his intelligent phrasings to her highly personal music. Sounds like fun. Call 347-4957 for more information.
When Lara and Noah conclude, stroll over to Boney's Music Lounge and catch the fine jazz vocalist Giacomo Gates. His first set begins at 9 p.m.
Saturday: One Book, One Middletown begins its appreciation of Sara Gruen's "Water for Elephants" with a 3 p.m. performance by Oddfellows Playhouse Instant Circus troupe. The free event takes place in the ION Market space inside Main Street Market.
The addition to the list takes place Sunday from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Brew Bakers, 169 Main Street. Folk singer/guitarist Darrell Gagnon will play 2 sets and chances are good you'll get to sing along. Relax and enjoy the sounds.
Vintage Players presents "The Torch-Bearers" tonight (7:30), Saturday (8 p.m.) and Sunday (3 p.m.) in the main auditorium/Social Hall of Congregation Adath Israel, 8 Broad Street. Refreshments will be served and laughter will be in abundant supply. For reservations, call 632-1067 or 346-1377.
Friday night at 7:30, Connecticut State Troubadour Lara Herscovitch (pictured) performs at The Buttonwood Tree. Joining her willbe pianist Noah Baerman. The 2 met recently at a benefit performance and had such a fun time, she invited the jazz pianist to add his intelligent phrasings to her highly personal music. Sounds like fun. Call 347-4957 for more information.When Lara and Noah conclude, stroll over to Boney's Music Lounge and catch the fine jazz vocalist Giacomo Gates. His first set begins at 9 p.m.
Saturday: One Book, One Middletown begins its appreciation of Sara Gruen's "Water for Elephants" with a 3 p.m. performance by Oddfellows Playhouse Instant Circus troupe. The free event takes place in the ION Market space inside Main Street Market.
The addition to the list takes place Sunday from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Brew Bakers, 169 Main Street. Folk singer/guitarist Darrell Gagnon will play 2 sets and chances are good you'll get to sing along. Relax and enjoy the sounds.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Music in Middletown
The Buttonwood Tree presents singer-songwriter Paul Sachs this Friday night (3/13) at 7:30 p.m. The New York City native is a "folksinger" in the style of early Bob Dylan and acoustic Bruce Springsteen. He does not ignore electric music but usually tours as a "solo" artist. Sachs' voice won't bowl you over but his songs have good melodies and strong hooks, telling stories that could be from your life. To find out more about this troubador, go to www.paulsachs.com.
Saturday night at 7:30, The Buttonwood will shake to the sounds of the Rosy Nolan Band. A dollop of country, a dash of rock 'n' roll, a punkish attitude, and some high energy riffs tempered by the occasional acoustic tune, all that and more will get on you on your feet and excited. 2 guitars, bass and drums with a hard-edged vocalist and songs that have power is what Ms. Nolan and Band have to offer. To find out about this singer-songwriter and hear some of her songs, go to www.therosynolanband.com. To reserve a spot for either or both shows, call 347-4957.
Middletown native Tom Callinan comes home Saturday night to perform with The Morgans for the Greater Middletown Concert Association's debut presentation in the auditorium of the new Middletown High School, LaRosa Lane. Callinan joined the group in 1973, several years after they first came together, bringing his great knowledge of Irish music and chanteys as well as his prowess on banjo, whistles and more. The concert, which also features step dancers from the Golden Harp School of Irish Dance in Bolton, begins at 7:30 p.m. For ticket information, call 347-4887 or 346-3369 or email bmwa@aol.com. Ticket prices are quite reasonable and the music is very, very, good.
Fishbone Grill, 120 Court Street, presents The Drewids Saturday at 9:30 p.m. in Boney's Music Lounge on the 2nd floor. Led by bassist Andrew Emer, the quartet also features George Schuller (drums), Tom Beckham (vibraphone) and Mike Baggetta (guitar.) All 4 are fine improvisers so the music should be exciting. Call 346-6000 for more information.
Dave Downs, guitar and vocals, performs at 11 a.m. Sunday in Brew Bakers, 169 Main Street. Downs, who is a walking encyclopedia of folk songs and popular melodies from the 30s and 40s, as well as a good songwriter, keeps the mood light and easy. His voice can be described as "soft and sweet"and he won't "wow" the crowd with fancy guitar playing but Dave Downs' music will certainly make you feel good. For more information, call 852-0001. To hear songs from the CD in the picture, go to http://cdbaby.com/cd/davedowns2.
Saturday night at 7:30, The Buttonwood will shake to the sounds of the Rosy Nolan Band. A dollop of country, a dash of rock 'n' roll, a punkish attitude, and some high energy riffs tempered by the occasional acoustic tune, all that and more will get on you on your feet and excited. 2 guitars, bass and drums with a hard-edged vocalist and songs that have power is what Ms. Nolan and Band have to offer. To find out about this singer-songwriter and hear some of her songs, go to www.therosynolanband.com. To reserve a spot for either or both shows, call 347-4957.
Middletown native Tom Callinan comes home Saturday night to perform with The Morgans for the Greater Middletown Concert Association's debut presentation in the auditorium of the new Middletown High School, LaRosa Lane. Callinan joined the group in 1973, several years after they first came together, bringing his great knowledge of Irish music and chanteys as well as his prowess on banjo, whistles and more. The concert, which also features step dancers from the Golden Harp School of Irish Dance in Bolton, begins at 7:30 p.m. For ticket information, call 347-4887 or 346-3369 or email bmwa@aol.com. Ticket prices are quite reasonable and the music is very, very, good.Fishbone Grill, 120 Court Street, presents The Drewids Saturday at 9:30 p.m. in Boney's Music Lounge on the 2nd floor. Led by bassist Andrew Emer, the quartet also features George Schuller (drums), Tom Beckham (vibraphone) and Mike Baggetta (guitar.) All 4 are fine improvisers so the music should be exciting. Call 346-6000 for more information.
Dave Downs, guitar and vocals, performs at 11 a.m. Sunday in Brew Bakers, 169 Main Street. Downs, who is a walking encyclopedia of folk songs and popular melodies from the 30s and 40s, as well as a good songwriter, keeps the mood light and easy. His voice can be described as "soft and sweet"and he won't "wow" the crowd with fancy guitar playing but Dave Downs' music will certainly make you feel good. For more information, call 852-0001. To hear songs from the CD in the picture, go to http://cdbaby.com/cd/davedowns2.
Friday, February 13, 2009
A Weekend to Wonder, Woo, and Wind Down
The final 2 performances of "HeAVEN", the new play by Middletown resident Jenny Lecce, will take place tonight and Saturday night at 8 p.m. in the Hole in the Wall Theater, 116 Main Street in New Britain. The story of 3 unemployed factory workers who enter a contest to win a mobile home and who have to spend Labor Day Weekend living on a billboard resonates loudly in this country's current recession. For more information and reservations, call 860-229-3049.
Tonight at 7:30, The Buttonwood Tree welcomes New London's Total Bolsheviks, a trio of musicians who play what they dub as "Avant Chamber Music" or "noisy art rock." One might compare their efforts to the music of The Soft Machine or Mission of Burma, especially in their experimentations. Composed of Scott MacKenzie, Mark Warren and Brian P. Smith, the trio blends guitars, percussion, "cheap" keyboards and other electronics into an aural stew. Joining them will be Teenage Night Hawks. To hear the headliners before you see them, go to www.myspace.com/thetotalbolsheviks. For more information, call 347-4957.
Saturday night, The Buttonwood presents its annual Valentine's Poetry Night. Curated and hosted by Terri Klein, this year the theme is "Valentine's Secret"and is tied into Greg Dyro's provocative photographic display adorning the walls of the intimate performance space. In addition to a nominal $3 donation, bring a non-perishable food item and do good while having fun. Take heart and take part, the event begins at 6:30.
Sunday morning, "folk crooner" Dave Downs performs at 11 a.m. in Brew Bakers, 169 Main Street. Downs, who accompanies himself on guitar, has fashioned a repertoire on works from the great American composers of the 1930s and 40s as well as his personal observations of the world around him. For more information, call 852-0034.
John Basinger returns to The Buttonwood Tree Sunday at 2 p.m. to begin his journey through John Milton's epic poem "Paradise Lost." Basinger has committed the work to memory and brings the vivid images to life. For more information, go to www.paradiselostperformances.com/. You'll be amazed.
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