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SUMMARY:Night of Hope
DESCRIPTION:Night of Hope\nWednesday\, October 1st\, 6:30 pm\nJoin us for a Night of Hope\, hosted by Here For You and presented by the local community and arts venue\, The Granite. \nEllie Haney and Emma Kilbride\, creators of Here For You\, along with a panel of inspiring speakers\, will share their journeys of finding light through darkness. After the panel discussion\, audience participation is encouraged—ask questions on any topics discussed\, or share your own experiences. Together\, we aim to normalize conversations about mental health and foster a supportive\, inclusive community. \nAdditionally\, the Redding Prevention Council\, a local nonprofit organization\, will be present to share valuable resources that support community well-being and safety. \nThis free event is open to the public with an RSVP. \nNote: Attendees under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. \nLEARN MORE\nHere For You | Redding Prevention Council \nThis event is part of our Free Weekly Wednesdays program sponsored by Meadow Ridge.
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/night-of-hope-oct2025/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Health & Wellness,Lecture
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SUMMARY:Bluegrass Jam Class
DESCRIPTION:Bluegrass Jam Class (Wernick Method)\nMondays\, 6:30 – 9:00 PM\, September 22 – November 10\nTuition: $285 for 8 Sessions\nCalling all pickers! \n\nLearn to jam with people like you\nHands-on instruction in small groups – backup\, soloing\, leading songs\, harmony\nStandard bluegrass songs and etiquette\nAll levels welcome and accommodated\nFriendly supportive teaching\nOnly requirement: play G\, C\, D\, A chords – or matching notes on fiddle or bass\n\nPlease register on the Wernick Method website here. \nABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR\nAustin Scelzo (Danbury\, CT) first studied various fiddle traditions at Mark O’Connor’s Berklee String Camps and over time learned all the bluegrass instruments as well as singing and songwriting. During four years as a middle school music teacher\, his bluegrass journey began with performing in CT-based bands and teaching in-person and online. Now full-time in bluegrass\, Austin performs with respected veterans The Rock Hearts and the Americana quartet On the Trail\, teaches jam camps and has created groundbreaking online instruction materials. He has been named Connecticut Arts Hero and nominated as Mentor of the Year by the International Bluegrass Music Association. \nPart of The Granite Bluegrass Series
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/bluegrass-jam-class/2025-10-06/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T193000
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SUMMARY:Songwriter Sessions with Carrie
DESCRIPTION:Songwriter Sessions with Carrie\nTuesdays in October\, 7:30 – 9:30 PM\nA 4-Part Journey of Growth & Creative Connections \nYou have songs inside you—some half-written\, some humming just beneath the surface. Maybe you’re returning after a creative pause\, unsure where to begin. Maybe you’re actively writing but craving community and feedback. Or maybe you’ve been at it for a while\, but lately\, something’s missing: your spark\, your groove\, your why. \nSongwriter Sessions with Carrie is a four-part workshop series designed to meet you where you are and help you move meaningfully toward where you want to be as an artist. Through a structured blend of group coaching\, guided reflection\, and creative exploration\, you’ll reconnect with your voice\, your vision\, and a circle of fellow songwriters who get it. \nThe series includes three weekly workshops followed by a community showcase in the final week\, where you will have the opportunity to share your work in the warm and welcoming space of The Granite among peers\, friends and our local community. \nIn addition to the group session\, Carrie will invite participants to schedule 1:1 video coaching sessions at a special reduced rate through October. \nFormat: 3 two-hour group workshops + 1 Community Showcase event\nCapacity: Up to 10 participants\nCost: $130 for the series\, $100 Early Registration (by 8/31) \nEach session will include:\n● Group coaching\n● Guided personal reflection\n● Optional sharing and constructive peer feedback\n● Supportive accountability for personal creative goals \nWho is this for?\nThis is designed for emerging\, established and returning songwriters who want to grow as an individual and an artist. It is not a class on the technical aspects of songwriting but rather a transformative coaching experience. \nABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR\nCarrie Linsky (formerly Sangiovanni) co-founder of Caravan of Thieves and Fuzz and Carrie\, is an accomplished singer\, songwriter\, and recording artist. Over the last 25 years she has launched and collaborated on numerous musical projects\, recorded 6 original albums and toured internationally sharing the stage with renowned artists such as Emmylou Harris\, Keb Mo\, The Decemberists and more. \nAlongside her musical career\, Carrie is a certified purpose\, well-being\, and resilience coach. Over the last 8 years she has played a key-role with a non-profit dedicated to delivering purpose-centered coaching through in person programming and a new coaching platform. Blending her deep experience in music with her passion for personal growth\, Carrie continues to inspire others through her artistry and her work helping people discover their purpose and potential.
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/songwriter-sessions-with-carrie/2025-10-07/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251013T183000
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SUMMARY:Bluegrass Jam Class
DESCRIPTION:Bluegrass Jam Class (Wernick Method)\nMondays\, 6:30 – 9:00 PM\, September 22 – November 10\nTuition: $285 for 8 Sessions\nCalling all pickers! \n\nLearn to jam with people like you\nHands-on instruction in small groups – backup\, soloing\, leading songs\, harmony\nStandard bluegrass songs and etiquette\nAll levels welcome and accommodated\nFriendly supportive teaching\nOnly requirement: play G\, C\, D\, A chords – or matching notes on fiddle or bass\n\nPlease register on the Wernick Method website here. \nABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR\nAustin Scelzo (Danbury\, CT) first studied various fiddle traditions at Mark O’Connor’s Berklee String Camps and over time learned all the bluegrass instruments as well as singing and songwriting. During four years as a middle school music teacher\, his bluegrass journey began with performing in CT-based bands and teaching in-person and online. Now full-time in bluegrass\, Austin performs with respected veterans The Rock Hearts and the Americana quartet On the Trail\, teaches jam camps and has created groundbreaking online instruction materials. He has been named Connecticut Arts Hero and nominated as Mentor of the Year by the International Bluegrass Music Association. \nPart of The Granite Bluegrass Series
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/bluegrass-jam-class/2025-10-13/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T193000
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SUMMARY:Songwriter Sessions with Carrie
DESCRIPTION:Songwriter Sessions with Carrie\nTuesdays in October\, 7:30 – 9:30 PM\nA 4-Part Journey of Growth & Creative Connections \nYou have songs inside you—some half-written\, some humming just beneath the surface. Maybe you’re returning after a creative pause\, unsure where to begin. Maybe you’re actively writing but craving community and feedback. Or maybe you’ve been at it for a while\, but lately\, something’s missing: your spark\, your groove\, your why. \nSongwriter Sessions with Carrie is a four-part workshop series designed to meet you where you are and help you move meaningfully toward where you want to be as an artist. Through a structured blend of group coaching\, guided reflection\, and creative exploration\, you’ll reconnect with your voice\, your vision\, and a circle of fellow songwriters who get it. \nThe series includes three weekly workshops followed by a community showcase in the final week\, where you will have the opportunity to share your work in the warm and welcoming space of The Granite among peers\, friends and our local community. \nIn addition to the group session\, Carrie will invite participants to schedule 1:1 video coaching sessions at a special reduced rate through October. \nFormat: 3 two-hour group workshops + 1 Community Showcase event\nCapacity: Up to 10 participants\nCost: $130 for the series\, $100 Early Registration (by 8/31) \nEach session will include:\n● Group coaching\n● Guided personal reflection\n● Optional sharing and constructive peer feedback\n● Supportive accountability for personal creative goals \nWho is this for?\nThis is designed for emerging\, established and returning songwriters who want to grow as an individual and an artist. It is not a class on the technical aspects of songwriting but rather a transformative coaching experience. \nABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR\nCarrie Linsky (formerly Sangiovanni) co-founder of Caravan of Thieves and Fuzz and Carrie\, is an accomplished singer\, songwriter\, and recording artist. Over the last 25 years she has launched and collaborated on numerous musical projects\, recorded 6 original albums and toured internationally sharing the stage with renowned artists such as Emmylou Harris\, Keb Mo\, The Decemberists and more. \nAlongside her musical career\, Carrie is a certified purpose\, well-being\, and resilience coach. Over the last 8 years she has played a key-role with a non-profit dedicated to delivering purpose-centered coaching through in person programming and a new coaching platform. Blending her deep experience in music with her passion for personal growth\, Carrie continues to inspire others through her artistry and her work helping people discover their purpose and potential.
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/songwriter-sessions-with-carrie/2025-10-14/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T183000
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SUMMARY:Bluegrass Jam Class
DESCRIPTION:Bluegrass Jam Class (Wernick Method)\nMondays\, 6:30 – 9:00 PM\, September 22 – November 10\nTuition: $285 for 8 Sessions\nCalling all pickers! \n\nLearn to jam with people like you\nHands-on instruction in small groups – backup\, soloing\, leading songs\, harmony\nStandard bluegrass songs and etiquette\nAll levels welcome and accommodated\nFriendly supportive teaching\nOnly requirement: play G\, C\, D\, A chords – or matching notes on fiddle or bass\n\nPlease register on the Wernick Method website here. \nABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR\nAustin Scelzo (Danbury\, CT) first studied various fiddle traditions at Mark O’Connor’s Berklee String Camps and over time learned all the bluegrass instruments as well as singing and songwriting. During four years as a middle school music teacher\, his bluegrass journey began with performing in CT-based bands and teaching in-person and online. Now full-time in bluegrass\, Austin performs with respected veterans The Rock Hearts and the Americana quartet On the Trail\, teaches jam camps and has created groundbreaking online instruction materials. He has been named Connecticut Arts Hero and nominated as Mentor of the Year by the International Bluegrass Music Association. \nPart of The Granite Bluegrass Series
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/bluegrass-jam-class/2025-10-20/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Music
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SUMMARY:Songwriter Sessions with Carrie
DESCRIPTION:Songwriter Sessions with Carrie\nTuesdays in October\, 7:30 – 9:30 PM\nA 4-Part Journey of Growth & Creative Connections \nYou have songs inside you—some half-written\, some humming just beneath the surface. Maybe you’re returning after a creative pause\, unsure where to begin. Maybe you’re actively writing but craving community and feedback. Or maybe you’ve been at it for a while\, but lately\, something’s missing: your spark\, your groove\, your why. \nSongwriter Sessions with Carrie is a four-part workshop series designed to meet you where you are and help you move meaningfully toward where you want to be as an artist. Through a structured blend of group coaching\, guided reflection\, and creative exploration\, you’ll reconnect with your voice\, your vision\, and a circle of fellow songwriters who get it. \nThe series includes three weekly workshops followed by a community showcase in the final week\, where you will have the opportunity to share your work in the warm and welcoming space of The Granite among peers\, friends and our local community. \nIn addition to the group session\, Carrie will invite participants to schedule 1:1 video coaching sessions at a special reduced rate through October. \nFormat: 3 two-hour group workshops + 1 Community Showcase event\nCapacity: Up to 10 participants\nCost: $130 for the series\, $100 Early Registration (by 8/31) \nEach session will include:\n● Group coaching\n● Guided personal reflection\n● Optional sharing and constructive peer feedback\n● Supportive accountability for personal creative goals \nWho is this for?\nThis is designed for emerging\, established and returning songwriters who want to grow as an individual and an artist. It is not a class on the technical aspects of songwriting but rather a transformative coaching experience. \nABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR\nCarrie Linsky (formerly Sangiovanni) co-founder of Caravan of Thieves and Fuzz and Carrie\, is an accomplished singer\, songwriter\, and recording artist. Over the last 25 years she has launched and collaborated on numerous musical projects\, recorded 6 original albums and toured internationally sharing the stage with renowned artists such as Emmylou Harris\, Keb Mo\, The Decemberists and more. \nAlongside her musical career\, Carrie is a certified purpose\, well-being\, and resilience coach. Over the last 8 years she has played a key-role with a non-profit dedicated to delivering purpose-centered coaching through in person programming and a new coaching platform. Blending her deep experience in music with her passion for personal growth\, Carrie continues to inspire others through her artistry and her work helping people discover their purpose and potential.
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/songwriter-sessions-with-carrie/2025-10-21/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T210000
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SUMMARY:Bluegrass Jam Class
DESCRIPTION:Bluegrass Jam Class (Wernick Method)\nMondays\, 6:30 – 9:00 PM\, September 22 – November 10\nTuition: $285 for 8 Sessions\nCalling all pickers! \n\nLearn to jam with people like you\nHands-on instruction in small groups – backup\, soloing\, leading songs\, harmony\nStandard bluegrass songs and etiquette\nAll levels welcome and accommodated\nFriendly supportive teaching\nOnly requirement: play G\, C\, D\, A chords – or matching notes on fiddle or bass\n\nPlease register on the Wernick Method website here. \nABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR\nAustin Scelzo (Danbury\, CT) first studied various fiddle traditions at Mark O’Connor’s Berklee String Camps and over time learned all the bluegrass instruments as well as singing and songwriting. During four years as a middle school music teacher\, his bluegrass journey began with performing in CT-based bands and teaching in-person and online. Now full-time in bluegrass\, Austin performs with respected veterans The Rock Hearts and the Americana quartet On the Trail\, teaches jam camps and has created groundbreaking online instruction materials. He has been named Connecticut Arts Hero and nominated as Mentor of the Year by the International Bluegrass Music Association. \nPart of The Granite Bluegrass Series
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/bluegrass-jam-class/2025-10-27/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T193000
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SUMMARY:Songwriter Sessions with Carrie
DESCRIPTION:Songwriter Sessions with Carrie\nTuesdays in October\, 7:30 – 9:30 PM\nA 4-Part Journey of Growth & Creative Connections \nYou have songs inside you—some half-written\, some humming just beneath the surface. Maybe you’re returning after a creative pause\, unsure where to begin. Maybe you’re actively writing but craving community and feedback. Or maybe you’ve been at it for a while\, but lately\, something’s missing: your spark\, your groove\, your why. \nSongwriter Sessions with Carrie is a four-part workshop series designed to meet you where you are and help you move meaningfully toward where you want to be as an artist. Through a structured blend of group coaching\, guided reflection\, and creative exploration\, you’ll reconnect with your voice\, your vision\, and a circle of fellow songwriters who get it. \nThe series includes three weekly workshops followed by a community showcase in the final week\, where you will have the opportunity to share your work in the warm and welcoming space of The Granite among peers\, friends and our local community. \nIn addition to the group session\, Carrie will invite participants to schedule 1:1 video coaching sessions at a special reduced rate through October. \nFormat: 3 two-hour group workshops + 1 Community Showcase event\nCapacity: Up to 10 participants\nCost: $130 for the series\, $100 Early Registration (by 8/31) \nEach session will include:\n● Group coaching\n● Guided personal reflection\n● Optional sharing and constructive peer feedback\n● Supportive accountability for personal creative goals \nWho is this for?\nThis is designed for emerging\, established and returning songwriters who want to grow as an individual and an artist. It is not a class on the technical aspects of songwriting but rather a transformative coaching experience. \nABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR\nCarrie Linsky (formerly Sangiovanni) co-founder of Caravan of Thieves and Fuzz and Carrie\, is an accomplished singer\, songwriter\, and recording artist. Over the last 25 years she has launched and collaborated on numerous musical projects\, recorded 6 original albums and toured internationally sharing the stage with renowned artists such as Emmylou Harris\, Keb Mo\, The Decemberists and more. \nAlongside her musical career\, Carrie is a certified purpose\, well-being\, and resilience coach. Over the last 8 years she has played a key-role with a non-profit dedicated to delivering purpose-centered coaching through in person programming and a new coaching platform. Blending her deep experience in music with her passion for personal growth\, Carrie continues to inspire others through her artistry and her work helping people discover their purpose and potential.
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/songwriter-sessions-with-carrie/2025-10-28/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Music
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