The Granite

Bluegrass Jam Class
2025-11-10 18:30 - 21:00, 2025-11-03 18:30 - 21:00, 2025-10-27 18:30 - 21:00, 2025-10-20 18:30 - 21:00, 2025-10-13 18:30 - 21:00, 2025-10-06 18:30 - 21:00, 2025-09-29 18:30 - 21:00, 2025-09-22 18:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | The Granite Church, 5 N. Main Street, Redding, CT, 06896, United States
Bluegrass Jam Class (Wernick Method)
Mondays, 6:30 – 9:00 PM, September 22 – November 10
Tuition: $285 for 8 Sessions
Calling all pickers!

Learn to jam with people like you
Hands-on instruction in small groups – backup, soloing, leading songs, harmony
Standard bluegrass songs and etiquette
All levels welcome and accommodated
Friendly supportive teaching
Only requirement: play G, C, D, A chords – or matching notes on fiddle or bass

Please register on the Wernick Method website here.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Austin 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.
Part of The Granite Bluegrass Series

Two by Two by Three American Chamber Duets and the Legacy of Aaron Copland
2025-11-09 15:00 (America/New_York)
Two by Two by Three
American Chamber Duets and the Legacy of Aaron Copland
Sunday, November 9th, 3 PM
Tickets: $35
Featuring:

Beryl Diamond Chacon, violin
Andrew G. Levine, piano
With special guest artist, An-Lin Bardin, cello

Aaron Copland’s name is associated with the identity and rapid growth of American music in the 20th Century. Join us for a program of chamber duets inspired by that iconic American Sound.
Our program explores Copland’s musical legacy and will feature his Violin Sonata, Nadia Boulanger’s 3 Pieces for Cello and three works by 21st C American composers.
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Beryl Diamond Chacon
Beryl Diamond Chacon, Violin, is passionate about making music that speaks to all generations. As a young Juilliard grad, Beryl broke boundaries by breaking down programming and presenting in non-formal listening spaces. She created the Guggenheim WorldBeat Jazz Series, as well as the Met Museum ‘s weekend series of Music on the Balcony, with over 2000 performances with her Piano Quintet.
Traveling worldwide, Beryl has brought her music making to St Bart’s, being presented to and playing for the Queen at Hampton Court, creating light Night Music at Lincoln Center’s Mid Summers Series, appearing onstage on Broadway as Violin Soloist with the Royal Shakespeare Company, as well as recording for legends Tony Bennett, Carly Simon and Billy Joel and backing up Ray Charles and Frank Sinatra.
Chamber Music projects include recording Joe Gianono’s The Orion, a Piano Quartet which was written for Beryl and her group, Beryllium. In June 2025, Beryl created a hip hop Acoustic version of Rap songs (mentioned in Vogue) as well as performing with her Pop Rock group, Beryllium. As a guest performing artist at the most recent Charles Ives Music Festival, Beryl performed Piano and String works of young, emerging composers.
Andrew Levine
Andrew Levine, Piano, has enjoyed a multifaceted career in the performing arts, working as a musician, arts administrator, educator, and producer. Andrew served as managing director of The Sheen Center for Thought & Culture, a project of the Archdiocese of New York, and as the executive director of The York Theatre Company, an off-Broadway theater that produces musical theater works.
Andrew is a member of the advanced cohort at the BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theater Workshop. Recent theater compositions include The Old Man and the Sea with Jessica Carmona (BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theater Workshop), Spinning, with MaryAnn Frank (Long Wharf Theatre, 2019), Dora Dreams of Fire with MaryAnn Frank (Prospect Theatre, 2020).
Andrew currently is an adjunct faculty member at Western Connecticut State University, where he teaches theater management, and The Hartt School at the University of Hartford, where he is an on-staff coach in the musical theater division. Additionally, Andrew is currently serving as executive producer for a new musical called Parcel from America, which will play The Everyman Theatre in Cork, Ireland, in October 2026.
An-Lin Bardin
An-Lin Bardin, Cello. Described as “stunning” by the New York Times, cellist An-Lin Bardin currently teaches cello and chamber music at Sarah Lawrence College. She is the cellist for the Bardin-Niskala Duo, an acclaimed cello-piano duo that seeks to encourage empathy and compassion in society by exploring identity through the lens of music. Additionally, she co-directs the Winterhaven Chamber Music Retreat, a chamber music festival for amateur adult string and piano players in NH.
Bardin is a laureate of several prestigious international quartet competitions, including the Paolo Borciani Quartet Competition in Reggio Emilia, Italy, the Fischoff Chamber Music Competition, the Plowman Chamber Music Competition, the Yellow Springs Chamber Music Competition, Chesapeake Chamber Music Competition, and the International Chamber Music Ensemble Competitions in the United States, from her time as the cellist for the Vinca Quartet. She has performed extensively throughout Europe and the US, including Carnegie’s Perlman and Weill Halls, Aspen, and Vilar Performing Arts Center. Bardin’s performances have been broadcast on Deutschlandradio and WNYC.
She has served as the Artist-in-Residence for the Perlman Music Program in Sarasota, Florida, and was a recipient of a DAAD scholarship (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst), a fellowship that enabled her to study with the Vogler String Quartet in Stuttgart, Germany. Bardin also studied extensively with Gunter Pichler and Valentin Erben of the Alban Berg Quartet, Walter Levine of the LaSalle Quartet, under the auspices of the ProQuartet Odyssée Program in Paris, France. Through the Carnegie Hall Chamber Music Workshops, she has worked with the Emerson String Quartet, and she was graduate assistant to the Takacs Quartet at the University of Colorado at Boulder.
A strong proponent of music education, Bardin is a founding member of Music Haven, an intensive mentorship program serving youth in New Haven, Connecticut. Raised in California by two nuclear physicists, Bardin began her cello studies at the age of eight with Irene Sharp. She holds a B.S. from Yale University in Geology and Geophysics, and an M.M. from the Yale School of Music, where she studied with Aldo Parisot and was a member of the Grammy-Award-winning Yale Cellos.

Max Wareham & the National Bluegrass Team
2025-11-07 19:00 (America/New_York)
Max Wareham & the National Bluegrass Team
Friday, November 7th, 2025, Doors 7 PM, Show 8 PM
$20 in Advance, $25 at the Door
Max Wareham & the National Bluegrass Team are bringing their soulful, high-energy sound to the Granite stage.
After touring nationally with bluegrass legend Peter Rowan, Max hits the road with songs from his debut album “DAGGOMIT!” — a heartfelt nod to banjo tradition with a fresh, original twist. Max Wareham & the National Bluegrass Team features fiddler extraordinaire Kathleen Park (Twisted Pine), singer and guitarist Jack Holland, and Boston bass stalwart Wes Shuck.
Originally from Middletown, CT, Max Wareham is a banjo player and composer based in Boston, MA. Max’s commitment to early innovators of the instrument shines on Dagommit!, his debut record of soulful original songs, highlighted by the hard-driving chemistry of Nashville’s preeminent bluegrass stars. Max tours nationally with the Peter Rowan Bluegrass Band, with whom he has performed at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival, Ryman Auditorium, Merlefest, Green Mountain Bluegrass Festival, IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards, and many more.

Learn more at maxwareham.com.

Bluegrass Nights
2025-11-06 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-02 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York)
Bluegrass Nights
First Thursday of the Month: Oct 2, Nov 6, Dec 4, 7 PM – 10 PM
Open Bluegrass Jam: 7:30 PM
Granite House Bluegrass Band: 8 PM
Free jamming afterwards
Join us for our monthly celebratory night of bluegrass music! Come to listen, come to jam, come to learn. Live music from the Granite House Bluegrass band starting at 8 PM, an easy, led slow bluegrass jam for beginner and intermediate players starting at 7:30, and late night jamming open to all. Banjos, fiddles, guitars, dobros, mandolins, bass, and similar acoustic instruments welcome.
HOSTED BY AUSTIN SCELZO
Austin 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.
Part of The Granite Bluegrass Series

Private Event - Halloween Birthday Celebration
2025-11-01 19:00 - 22:00 UTC
The Granite Church will be closed for a private event.
If you have any questions, please contact us here.

Songwriter Sessions – Artist Showcase
2025-10-28 20:00 (America/New_York)
Songwriter Sessions – Artist Showcase
Tuesday, October 28th, 8 PM (Doors 7:45)
An evening of music, growth, and community you won’t want to miss.
Join us for an inspiring evening of original music and stories from emerging local songwriters. This showcase is the culmination of the Songwriter Sessions with Carrie workshop series, where participants spent four weeks exploring their purpose, strengthening their creative voice, and supporting one another through songwriting, coaching, and collaboration.
Come celebrate their artistry and hear the powerful songs that grew through this journey.

Songwriter Sessions with Carrie
2025-10-28 19:30, 2025-10-21 19:30, 2025-10-14 19:30, 2025-10-07 19:30 (America/New_York)
Songwriter Sessions with Carrie
Tuesdays in October, 7:30 – 9:30 PM
A 4-Part Journey of Growth & Creative Connections
You 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.
Songwriter 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.
The 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.
In addition to the group session, Carrie will invite participants to schedule 1:1 video coaching sessions at a special reduced rate through October.
Format: 3 two-hour group workshops + 1 Community Showcase event
Capacity: Up to 10 participants
Cost: $130 for the series, $100 Early Registration (by 8/31)
Each session will include:
● Group coaching
● Guided personal reflection
● Optional sharing and constructive peer feedback
● Supportive accountability for personal creative goals
Who is this for?
This 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.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Carrie 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.
Alongside 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.

Halloween Party
2025-10-25 19:00 - 23:00 UTC
Halloween Party
Saturday, October 25th, 7 PM – 11 PM
It’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.
Halloween Party sponsored by Redding Neighbors and Newcomers and The Granite.
Tickets available now at reddingneighborsandnewcomers.org!

Moving Meditation with Live Music
2025-10-22 19:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
Moving Meditation with Live Music
Wednesday, October 22, 7 – 8 PM
Experience the power of movement, breath, and mindfulness with the beauty of live violin to create a grounding and rejuvenating experience.
Join Josh Liebling, qigong teacher, and Megan Yee, violinist, for an immersive experience designed to help you find your flow through movement and live music accompaniment. You’ll be guided through practices that help you slow down, tune in, and connect deeply with a sense of calm and presence. You’ll like this if you’re curious about gentle, meditative movement, want to experience the calming effects of flow, or are looking for a fresh way to connect mind and body. No prior experience necessary; all are welcome!
Please bring a mat. We may do some exercises on the ground, ending in savasana.
Tickets: $39.19 ($35 + $4.19 fee)
Get your tickets on Eventbrite here.

ABOUT THE FACILITATORS

Josh Liebling is a life-long learner. He enjoys discovering and sharing practices that help people return to a peaceful state that feels like home. For the past 15 years he’s explored many different types of meditation modalities ranging from transcendental meditation and mantra meditation to mindfulness and breathwork. But it was in Qigong that he found a practice that enriched his life so much that he absolutely needed to share its benefits with others.
He received his Qigong teaching certifications from Masters Lee Holden, Robert Peng, and Ken Cohen. He also works 1-on-1 with clients through personalized Qigong and Daoist Coaching.
Megan Yee combines her identities as a psychotherapist and violinist to explore the intersection of wellness, creativity, and embodied healing. Whether in session with clients or performing with her local community orchestra, she believes in the transformative power of presence and connection. Music has offered Megan a lifelong source of joy and collaboration. In this gathering, she accompanies the flow of gentle meditative movements with live violin, creating a space that supports emotional balance and invites participants to discover and embody their rhythm.

Mass Energy Healing with Aggregata
2025-10-22 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-08 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-01 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-24 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Mass Energy Healing with Aggregata
Wednesdays, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, August 6 – Oct 29
Join a sacred morning of energetic renewal and spiritual alignment led by Aggregata Zupanova, an intuitive healer and facilitator of Source-guided energy work.
This special gathering offers a powerful group healing experience, created to help you release emotional heaviness, reconnect to your inner wisdom, and anchor a deeper sense of peace within your body and spirit.
Whether you’re new to energy work or seeking a space to reset and reconnect, you are welcome here – exactly as you are.
What you can expect:

Guided group energy clearing
Source-aligned transmission for healing and clarity
Time for inner stillness, integration, and reflection
A supportive, energetic field shared by all participants

Suggested Donation: $25
50% of all contributions go directly to support The Granite Church’s community initiatives and ongoing renovations of this special gathering space.
To register, please text the word “Register” along with the number of people attending to (845) 464-4676.

Stone Free Arts Harvest
2025-10-19 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Stone Free Arts Harvest
Sunday, October 19, 1 – 5 PM, FREE
Polyphonic Ephemeral Bazaar
Immerse yourself in live improvised performances by DaDA Mr. (live painting, guitar, and soundscapes), Squallr (free jazz-rock trio), Will Ponturo (solo ambient guitar), and Litmus (veteran CT experimental multimedia collective).
This multi-faceted harvest celebration will also include a food and toy drive to benefit our community and a flea market-style arts bazaar to peruse while your senses are flooded with glorious sound and visuals.
See and Hear!

Noise
Ambient
Improvisation
Experimental
Live painting
Intermedia

Buy and Barter!

Vintage wares
Cool threads
Books & records
Home & pro audio
Instruments

Give and Share!

Food & toy drive

Refreshments available. BYO welcome. Please RSVP below.

Redding's Annual Garden Produce Drive
2025-10-08 08:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-01 08:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-24 08:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Redding’s Annual Garden Produce Drive
Every Wednesday, 8 AM – 12 PM, July 2 – October 8
Share your surplus garden produce and nourish our community. Donations of fresh food will help those in need. The produce drive benefits Redding Social Services and ARC Comida Food Pantry.
Drop off on Wednesdays from 8 AM to 12 PM.
Your generosity and support are appreciated!
Brought to you by Redding Grange #15 and Food Rescue US. Please get in touch with community@reddinggrange.org if you have any questions.

Night of Hope
2025-10-01 18:30 (America/New_York)
Night of Hope
Wednesday, October 1st, 6:30 pm
Join us for a Night of Hope, hosted by Here For You and presented by the local community and arts venue, The Granite.
Ellie 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.
Additionally, the Redding Prevention Council, a local nonprofit organization, will be present to share valuable resources that support community well-being and safety.
This free event is open to the public with an RSVP.
Note: Attendees under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
LEARN MORE
Here For You | Redding Prevention Council
This event is part of our Free Weekly Wednesdays program sponsored by Meadow Ridge.
