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SUMMARY:Swing Dance with Austin Scelzo & Friends
DESCRIPTION:Swing Dance with Austin Scelzo & Friends\nFriday\, November 21\, 8 PM\, Dance Lesson 7 PM\nAustin Scelzo is a renowned New England / NY based musician\, teacher\, and performer\, most known as a bluegrass fiddler and singer. He fell in love with traditional swing music as an attendee and now teacher at Ashokan’s “Western and Swing Week” and “New Years Winter Camp” where the swing dance tradition is kept strong and vibrant in a fun and inviting atmosphere. His repertoire and feel for traditional swing runs straight from the Ashokan community and his many mentors and peers\, such as Jay Ungar\, Molly Mason\, Dave Davies\, Kevin Wimmer\, and NYC’s Krissie and the Kranks. \nHis biggest influence is the Country Western and bluegrass fiddler\, Bobby Hicks\, but he will be drawing influence from Bob Wills\, Stephane Grapelli\, and the modern country western group “Asleep at the Wheel.” Learn more about Austin here: AustinScelzo.com \nHe and his friends Matt Curley (Bass) and Tom Polizzi (guitar) – and many special guests! – will bring you a night of fun not to be missed! \nTickets are $20. Kids Free
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/swing-dance-with-austin-scelzo-friends/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Education,Music
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SUMMARY:Halloween Party
DESCRIPTION:Halloween Party\nSaturday\, October 25th\, 7 PM – 11 PM\nIt’s time for Redding Neighbors & Newcomers’ annual Halloween party! This spooky soiree will include a DJ and dancing. You’ll enjoy fun music\, open bar\, light bites\, and a memorable evening with friends. Costumes are highly encouraged\, and there will be a contest for costumes in various categories! Early bird tickets are on sale now through October 10th. \nHalloween Party sponsored by Redding Neighbors and Newcomers and The Granite. \nTickets available now at reddingneighborsandnewcomers.org!
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/halloween-party/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Dance,Music
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SUMMARY:Community Contra Dance
DESCRIPTION:Community Contra Dance\nFriday\, February 28\, 2025\, 6:30 – 9 PM\, Doors at 6 PM\nIn the tradition of New England’s earliest settlers\, The Granite and Redding Grange #15 invite you to a New England Contra Dance to celebrate the traditions of community dancing! Light snacks and refreshments will be served. You don’t need to bring a partner or have any prior experience. We’ll start with a beginner lesson at 6:30 PM which will be a fun introduction for all levels. Tickets are $15. \nCheck out this article from the Redding Sentinel about our last event: Swing your partner ’round at a New England contra dance \nTHE CALLER\nDon Heinold\, hailing from Rhode Island\, has been calling at dances\, weddings\, and parties all over New England for over 14 years. Don is also known for teaching the Rotary (country) Waltz. \nTHE MUSICIANS\nMickey Koth on fiddle and various wind instruments and John Kalinowski on accordion\, concertina\, and fife (but not all at the same time!) are an energetic and exuberant traditional acoustic duo with roots in Irish\, Scottish\, French-Canadian\, jazz\, and classical music. Mickey and John’s playing has been described as “St. Patrick at a hoedown.” As one fan put it\, they will change your O’Doul’s to Guinness! Together\, they will amaze you! \nCONTRA DANCE\nContra dance (also contradance\, contra-dance\, and other variant spellings) is a form of folk dancing\, made up of long lines of couples. It has mixed origins from English country dance\, Scottish country dance\, and French dance styles in the 17th century. Sometimes described as New England folk dance or Appalachian folk dance\, contra dances can be found around the world\, but are most common in the United States (periodically held in nearly every state)\, Canada\, and other Anglophone countries. – Wikipedia \n \nCO-SPONSORED BY REDDING GRANGE #15\nRedding Grange #15 strengthens our town by gathering its individuals\, families\, and youth in order to promote agriculture\, community\, service\, health\, and to foster fellowship and well-being. Learn more at reddinggrange.org
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/community-contra-dance-feb28/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Music
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SUMMARY:Community Contra Dance
DESCRIPTION:Community Contra Dance\nFriday\, January 17\, 2025\, from 7 – 9 pm\nIn the tradition of New England’s earliest settlers\, The Granite and the Redding Grange #15 invite you to a New England Contra Dance to celebrate the traditions of community dancing! Light snacks and refreshments will be served. You don’t need to bring a partner or have any prior experience. Tickets are required\, and the suggested donation is $10. \nCheck out this article from the Redding Sentinel: Swing your partner ’round at a New England contra dance \nTHE CALLER\nDon Heinold\, hailing from Rhode Island\, has been calling at dances\, weddings\, and parties all over New England for over 14 years. Don is also known for teaching the Rotary (country) Waltz. \nTHE MUSICIANS\nMickey Koth on fiddle and various wind instruments and John Kalinowski on accordion\, concertina\, and fife (but not all at the same time!) are an energetic and exuberant traditional acoustic duo with roots in Irish\, Scottish\, French-Canadian\, jazz\, and classical music. Mickey and John’s playing has been described as “St. Patrick at a hoedown.” As one fan put it\, they will change your O’Doul’s to Guinness! Together\, they will amaze you! \nCONTRA DANCE\nContra dance (also contradance\, contra-dance\, and other variant spellings) is a form of folk dancing\, made up of long lines of couples. It has mixed origins from English country dance\, Scottish country dance\, and French dance styles in the 17th century. Sometimes described as New England folk dance or Appalachian folk dance\, contra dances can be found around the world\, but are most common in the United States (periodically held in nearly every state)\, Canada\, and other Anglophone countries. – Wikipedia \n \nREDDING GRANGE #15\nRedding Grange #15 strengthens our town by gathering its individuals\, families\, and youth in order to promote agriculture\, community\, service\, health\, and to foster fellowship and well-being. Learn more at reddinggrange.org
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/community-contra-dance/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Music
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