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SUMMARY:Mass Energy Healing with Aggregata
DESCRIPTION:Mass Energy Healing with Aggregata\nWednesdays\, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nJoin a sacred morning of energetic renewal and spiritual alignment led by Aggregata Zupanova\, an intuitive healer and facilitator of Source-guided energy work. \nThis 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. \nWhether you’re new to energy work or seeking a space to reset and reconnect\, you are welcome here – exactly as you are. \nWhat you can expect:\n\nGuided group energy clearing\nSource-aligned transmission for healing and clarity\nTime for inner stillness\, integration\, and reflection\nA supportive\, energetic field shared by all participants\n\nSuggested Donation: $25\n50% of all contributions go directly to support The Granite Church’s community initiatives and ongoing renovations of this special gathering space. \nTo register\, please text the word “Register” along with the number of people attending to (845) 464-4676.
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/mass-energy-healing-wednesdays-2-2/2026-04-22/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T200000
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SUMMARY:Moving Meditation with Live Music
DESCRIPTION:Moving Meditation with Live Music\nWednesday\, April 22\, 7 – 8 PM\n(This month only\, moved from the first to the fourth Wednesday.) \nExperience the power of movement\, breath\, and mindfulness with the beauty of live violin to create a grounding and rejuvenating experience. \nJoin 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! \nPlease bring a mat. We may do some exercises on the ground\, ending in savasana. \nTickets: $35 in advance\, $40 at the door \nABOUT THE FACILITATORS\n \nJosh 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. \nHe 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. \nMegan 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.
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/moving-meditation-april2026/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Fitness,Health & Wellness,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T200000
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SUMMARY:Alexis Chartrand & Nic Gareiss
DESCRIPTION:Alexis Chartrand & Nic Gareiss\nFriday\, April 24 at 8 PM (Doors at 7 PM)\nTickets: $25 \nMelding unparalleled virtuosity with an introspective sensibility\, Nic Gareiss and Alexis Chartrand trace\, with disarming spontaneity\, their path across French Canadian\, Appalachian\, and Irish traditions. Propelled by melodies inherited from Québécois folklore\, the duo explores\, with palpable pleasure\, the sharing of sounds and gestures\, blurring the lines between music and dance\, melody and movement. \nThis concert is a privileged opportunity to witness the contemporaneity of our traditions\, the singular creativity of Nic Gareiss’ flatfooting and step dancing\, and Alexis Chartrand’s unique playing on the baroque violin. \n \nABOUT THE ARTISTS \nMontreal fiddler Alexis Chartrand has traced a singular path across the Québécois traditional music scene. “Known for his pensive reworkings of Québécois fiddle tunes” (Songlines)\, he has pioneered the use of baroque violin and bows for the interpretation of this repertoire. His partnership with multi-instrumentalist and sound engineer Nicolas Babineau has led to the release of three albums and to many concerts in Québec\, Canada\, the United States\, and Sweden. Hailed in 2019 as “two must-hears of Québécois traditional music” (Penguin Eggs)\, their 2024 collaboration with Nicolas Ellis and Orchestre de l’Agora “was a revelation and an intense emotional shock” (Le Devoir). He has explored the connection between music and dance with percussive dancers Nic Gareiss and Antoine Turmine. He has released duo albums with multi-instrumentalists Colin Savoie-Levac and Cédric Dind-Lavoie. Learn more at agchartrand.com \nOne of Dance Magazine’s “25 to Watch\,” Nic Gareiss has been hailed by the New York Times for his “dexterous melding of Irish and Appalachian dance.” He reimagines movement as a musical practice\, recasting dance as a medium that appeals to both eyes and ears. Gareiss engages many percussive dance traditions\, weaving together a singular dance practice marked by his love of clog\, flatfoot\, and step dance footwork\, improvisation\, and musical collaboration. Gareiss received the 2020 Michigan Heritage Award\, his home region’s highest distinction bestowed on traditional artists. He has performed in seventeen countries\, including at London’s Barbican Centre\, the Irish National Concert Hall\, the Munich Philharmonic\, and the Brooklyn Academy of Music. He holds an MA in Ethnochoreology from the University of Limerick. Learn more at nicgareiss.com \n“Gareiss’ dexterous melding of Irish and Appalachian dance…” – New York Times \n“…his feet coax music from the ground.” – Provincetown Independent
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/alexis-chartrand-nic-gareiss/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bluegrass,Dance,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T121500
DTSTAMP:20260404T093518
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SUMMARY:Appalachian Flatfooting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Appalachian Flatfooting Workshop\nSaturday\, April 25 at 11 AM\nTickets: $30 \nPlay folk music with your feet! For movers of all experience and backgrounds.\nFlatfooting is a solo form of improvised percussive dance originating in the Appalachian Mountains\, with sonic and gestural connections to West African\, Indigenous\, and Western European dance. Using the toe\, heel\, and ball of the foot to strike and slide across the floor\, flatfooting articulates the rhythms of old-time fiddle and banjo tunes. \nWear comfortable clothes and smooth-soled\, supportive shoes with a low heel or no heel for this class. Beginner to advanced workshop. \n \nABOUT THE HOSTS \nMontreal fiddler Alexis Chartrand has traced a singular path across the Québécois traditional music scene. “Known for his pensive reworkings of Québécois fiddle tunes” (Songlines)\, he has pioneered the use of baroque violin and bows for the interpretation of this repertoire. His partnership with multi-instrumentalist and sound engineer Nicolas Babineau has led to the release of three albums and to many concerts in Québec\, Canada\, the United States\, and Sweden. Hailed in 2019 as “two must-hears of Québécois traditional music” (Penguin Eggs)\, their 2024 collaboration with Nicolas Ellis and Orchestre de l’Agora “was a revelation and an intense emotional shock” (Le Devoir). He has explored the connection between music and dance with percussive dancers Nic Gareiss and Antoine Turmine. He has released duo albums with multi-instrumentalists Colin Savoie-Levac and Cédric Dind-Lavoie. Learn more at agchartrand.com \nOne of Dance Magazine’s “25 to Watch\,” Nic Gareiss has been hailed by the New York Times for his “dexterous melding of Irish and Appalachian dance.” He reimagines movement as a musical practice\, recasting dance as a medium that appeals to both eyes and ears. Gareiss engages many percussive dance traditions\, weaving together a singular dance practice marked by his love of clog\, flatfoot\, and step dance footwork\, improvisation\, and musical collaboration. Gareiss received the 2020 Michigan Heritage Award\, his home region’s highest distinction bestowed on traditional artists. He has performed in seventeen countries\, including at London’s Barbican Centre\, the Irish National Concert Hall\, the Munich Philharmonic\, and the Brooklyn Academy of Music. He holds an MA in Ethnochoreology from the University of Limerick. Learn more at nicgareiss.com \n“Gareiss’ dexterous melding of Irish and Appalachian dance…” – New York Times \n“…his feet coax music from the ground.” – Provincetown Independent
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/appalachian-flatfooting-workshop/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bluegrass,Dance,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T170000
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SUMMARY:The Way It Is
DESCRIPTION:The Way It Is: Five Stories and Their Musical Companions\nSunday\, April 26 at 3 PM (Doors open at 2 PM)\nBetween Us: Sunday Chamber Music Series\nTickets: $45 \nFeaturing: \n\nStorytelling by Andrew Levine\nMusic by Jim Bauer\, Ernest Bloch\, Andrew Levine\, Franz Liszt\, and Richard Rodgers\nPerformances by An-Lin Bardin\, cello\, Jeanine Pardey\, vocalist\, and a few surprise guests\n\nWilliam Stafford’s poem\, The Way It Is\, speaks of a thread present in each of our lives\, a thread that Stafford implores us to hold on to so we don’t get lost. Andrew will tell five stories drawn from his musical journey that speak to finding\, holding on to\, and sometimes losing the thread. Each story has a musical companion\, weaving through various genres and styles. \nABOUT THE ARTISTS\nAndrew Levine\, Actor/Piano\nAndrew 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. \nAndrew 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). \nAndrew is currently 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. \nAn-Lin Bardin\, Cello\nDescribed 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. \nBardin 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. \nShe 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 a graduate assistant to the Takacs Quartet at the University of Colorado at Boulder. \nA 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. \nJeanine Pardey\, Actor/Vocalist\nJeanine’s performing experience spans concert and oratorio\, opera\, musical theatre and cabaret. Musical theatre experience includes Mrs. Nordstrom in A Little Night Music at CW Post Tilles Center\, She Loves Me at the Opera Ensemble of New York (conducted by Jonathan Tunick)\, Anna Held in Tintypes\, Elsa in The Sound of Music\, and a featured performer in Fascinating Gershwin (semi-national tour). \nConcert credits include CAMI Hall\, The Walter Reade Theatre\, Wave Hill\, Trinity Church\, and the Bruno Walter Auditorium in New York\, as well as a season in Europe performing with the International Institute for Chamber Music. Her operatic roles include Cleopatra in Giulio Cesare\, Gretel in Hansel and Gretel\, Baby Doe in The Ballade of Baby Doe\, and Susanna in Le Nozze di Figaro\, with the Brooklyn Opera Ensemble and the Opera Ensemble of New York. \nHer work in higher education began in 2001 as a Professor at the Savannah College of Art and Design\, developing a new musical theatre program and ultimately becoming Chair of the Media and Performing Arts Department. She has held faculty and/or administrative positions at Molloy College\, Manhattanville College\, and Adelphi University. Summers have been spent in Colorado\, teaching musical theatre and voice at the prestigious Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School in Steamboat Springs. Jeanine has performed in their New Noises Festival\, working on new play development with such musical theatre luminaries as Stephen Schwartz\, Peter Flynn\, Cheryl Coons\, Stephen Weiner and Glenn Slater\, as well as playwright Dana Yeaton. \nJeanine has performed in cabaret with pianist/arranger and husband Andrew Levine and served as vocal coach for several cabaret artists\, including Mary Ann Franks’s acclaimed Spinning. She is currently a Teaching Artist and Co-Coordinator of the Musical Theatre Department in the Theatre Division of The Hartt School – University of Hartford\, and a proud member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing. She is adept at teaching all vocal styles and continues to develop professionally both as an artist and educator\, performing and attending various workshops and master classes year-round. \nWSHU is a Community Partner for The Granite’s Spring 2026 Classical Music Sundays
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/the-way-it-is/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classical,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T120000
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SUMMARY:Mass Energy Healing with Aggregata
DESCRIPTION:Mass Energy Healing with Aggregata\nWednesdays\, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nJoin a sacred morning of energetic renewal and spiritual alignment led by Aggregata Zupanova\, an intuitive healer and facilitator of Source-guided energy work. \nThis 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. \nWhether you’re new to energy work or seeking a space to reset and reconnect\, you are welcome here – exactly as you are. \nWhat you can expect:\n\nGuided group energy clearing\nSource-aligned transmission for healing and clarity\nTime for inner stillness\, integration\, and reflection\nA supportive\, energetic field shared by all participants\n\nSuggested Donation: $25\n50% of all contributions go directly to support The Granite Church’s community initiatives and ongoing renovations of this special gathering space. \nTo register\, please text the word “Register” along with the number of people attending to (845) 464-4676.
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/mass-energy-healing-wednesdays-2-2/2026-04-29/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093518
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SUMMARY:Bluegrass Nights
DESCRIPTION:Bluegrass Nights\n4th or 5th Thursday of the Month\, Spring 2026: Apr 30\, May 28\, 7 PM – 10 PM\n\nOpen Bluegrass Jam: 7:30 PM\nGranite House Bluegrass Band: 8 PM\nFree jamming afterwards\nDonations Appreciated\n\nJoin 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. \nHOSTED BY AUSTIN SCELZO\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\nBluegrass Nights at The Granite is a recipient of the 2026 IBMA Foundation Project Grant. Thank you so much to The IBMA Foundation for their support!
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/bluegrass-nights-spring2026/2026-04-30/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bluegrass,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T130000
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SUMMARY:Weavings\, Wires\, Roots\, and Branches: Artist Talk
DESCRIPTION:Weavings\, Wires\, Roots\, and Branches: Artist Talk\nSaturday\, May 2\, 11:30 AM – 1 PM\nDonations Appreciated \nKate Keeler will discuss her current exhibition at The Granite\, titled Weavings\, Wires\, Roots\, and Branches\, in which nature\, local history\, visual arts\, and music intertwine. Musical accompaniment will be provided by The Keelers\, performing songs that share themes with the paintings and prints. \nDon’t miss the linocut demonstration! \nKate will do a printing demonstration of a small linocut. Attendees will have the opportunity to take home a print. \nTake Part in the Art \nGeorgetown community: please bring old photographs of Georgetown to scan and add to our May 22 multimedia presentation\, weaving nature\, music\, art\, and local connections at the Granite Church. \nLearn more about the exhibit here.
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/weavings-wires-roots-and-branches-artist-talk-may2/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibit,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260504T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260504T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093518
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SUMMARY:Harmony Singing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Harmony Singing Workshop with Austin Scelzo\nMondays\, May 4\, 11 & 18\, 7 –  8:30 PM\nWish you could sing harmony with more ease and confidence? Develop a natural approach to harmony singing using bluegrass\, folk\, and country standards. \nGood three-part vocal harmony can be the most exciting part of bluegrass and folk music. Learn the basic terminology of folk-style harmony singing (Lead\, Tenor\, Baritone)\, how to find your first note\, how to “stay in your lane” and not sing what the person next to you is singing\, and how to blend. \nLearn to sing standards in perfect three-part harmony and develop a natural understanding and approach to harmony singing. Join the fun! \nEach class is $40. Come to one\, two\, or all three! Sign up at: AustinScelzo.com/harmony \nABOUT AUSTIN SCELZO\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/harmony-singing-workshop-spring2026/2026-05-04/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bluegrass,Education,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093518
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SUMMARY:Mass Energy Healing with Aggregata
DESCRIPTION:Mass Energy Healing with Aggregata\nWednesdays\, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nJoin a sacred morning of energetic renewal and spiritual alignment led by Aggregata Zupanova\, an intuitive healer and facilitator of Source-guided energy work. \nThis 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. \nWhether you’re new to energy work or seeking a space to reset and reconnect\, you are welcome here – exactly as you are. \nWhat you can expect:\n\nGuided group energy clearing\nSource-aligned transmission for healing and clarity\nTime for inner stillness\, integration\, and reflection\nA supportive\, energetic field shared by all participants\n\nSuggested Donation: $25\n50% of all contributions go directly to support The Granite Church’s community initiatives and ongoing renovations of this special gathering space. \nTo register\, please text the word “Register” along with the number of people attending to (845) 464-4676.
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/mass-energy-healing-wednesdays-2-2/2026-05-06/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093518
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T161259Z
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SUMMARY:Moving Meditation with Live Music
DESCRIPTION:Moving Meditation with Live Music\nFirst Wednesday of the Month\, 7 – 8 PM\nExperience the power of movement\, breath\, and mindfulness with the beauty of live violin to create a grounding and rejuvenating experience. \nJoin 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! \nPlease bring a mat. We may do some exercises on the ground\, ending in savasana. \nTickets: $35 in advance\, $40 at the door \nABOUT THE FACILITATORS\n \nJosh 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. \nHe 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. \nMegan 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.
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/moving-meditation-may2026/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Fitness,Health & Wellness,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260508T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260508T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093518
CREATED:20260106T172514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T163538Z
UID:10001056-1778266800-1778266800@thegranitechurch.org
SUMMARY:Rock Hearts
DESCRIPTION:Rock Hearts at The Granite\nFriday\, May 8 at 7 PM (Doors at 6:30 PM)\nAn intimate evening of live bluegrass music\nTickets: $25 (Ages 12 and under are free!) \nFormed in 2013\, Rock Hearts brings together five seasoned musicians from southern New England who love to sing and pick bluegrass and old country tunes\, and seek out tunes from other genres to “Bluegrass-ify.” \nNamed an official 2021 IBMA Showcase Band\, the band is enjoying national radio and chart activity. They are a sought-after band for major festivals. They are 615 Hideaway Record label artists and work closely with label owner\, Sammy Passamano in Nashville\, TN. \nTheir first independent project\, Starry Southern Nights\, put them on the national radar. A year later they signed with Sammy Passamano and released their first 615 Hideaway Records label single from their new project\, Wanderlust\, which continues to receive outstanding fanfare and radio attention. Their third project and second with the 615 is due to be out soon. \n“For anyone unfamiliar with this group they are a powerhouse\, featuring some of New England’s finest. They bring lots of talent\, experience\, and a distinctive sound of their own.”\n— Rick Lang – Singer/Songwriter/Publisher *Grammy nominated
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/rock-hearts-may8/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bluegrass,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093518
CREATED:20260316T155518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T143046Z
UID:10001107-1778349600-1778349600@thegranitechurch.org
SUMMARY:Weavings\, Wires\, Roots\, and Branches: Reception & Concert
DESCRIPTION:Weavings\, Wires\, Roots & Branches: Where Nature\, Local History\, Visual Arts\, and Music Intertwine\nArtist Reception & Concert\nSaturday\, May 9\, 6 PM\nDonations Appreciated \n6 PM: Kate Keeler Gallery Walk \n7 PM: The Collators \n8 PM: The Keelers \nCome to Georgetown\, where nature and the arts converge with the historic Wire Mill and Granite Church. \nEnjoy a multi-media discussion with Kate Keeler and special guests about her art and her family’s multi-generational history in Georgetown. Following the reception and conversation\, indulge your senses in music as The Collators take the stage\, followed by a special set by The Keelers. \nLearn more about Kate Keeler’s exhibit at The Granite here. \nThe Collators is a band of four songwriters playing original music (and some covers) in the New York City Metropolitan area\, consisting of Ralph Dickinson (vocals and bass)\, Kyle Sutton (vocals and guitar)\, Dylan Keeler (vocals and guitar)\, and Mike Friedman (drums). Check them out on Bandcamp. \nThe Keelers‘ music focuses on what Gram Parsons called “cosmic American music” – rock\, soul\, blues\, country. This dynamic duo features Kate Keeler (vocalist and our event exhibit artist) and Dylan Keeler\, who also performs with The Collators. The pair lives in Redding.
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/weavings-wires-roots-branches-reception-concert/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibit,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260511T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260511T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093518
CREATED:20260305T223316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T162619Z
UID:10001098-1778526000-1778531400@thegranitechurch.org
SUMMARY:Harmony Singing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Harmony Singing Workshop with Austin Scelzo\nMondays\, May 4\, 11 & 18\, 7 –  8:30 PM\nWish you could sing harmony with more ease and confidence? Develop a natural approach to harmony singing using bluegrass\, folk\, and country standards. \nGood three-part vocal harmony can be the most exciting part of bluegrass and folk music. Learn the basic terminology of folk-style harmony singing (Lead\, Tenor\, Baritone)\, how to find your first note\, how to “stay in your lane” and not sing what the person next to you is singing\, and how to blend. \nLearn to sing standards in perfect three-part harmony and develop a natural understanding and approach to harmony singing. Join the fun! \nEach class is $40. Come to one\, two\, or all three! Sign up at: AustinScelzo.com/harmony \nABOUT AUSTIN SCELZO\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/harmony-singing-workshop-spring2026/2026-05-11/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bluegrass,Education,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093518
CREATED:20251217T183220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T183220Z
UID:10000940-1778666400-1778673600@thegranitechurch.org
SUMMARY:Mass Energy Healing with Aggregata
DESCRIPTION:Mass Energy Healing with Aggregata\nWednesdays\, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nJoin a sacred morning of energetic renewal and spiritual alignment led by Aggregata Zupanova\, an intuitive healer and facilitator of Source-guided energy work. \nThis 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. \nWhether you’re new to energy work or seeking a space to reset and reconnect\, you are welcome here – exactly as you are. \nWhat you can expect:\n\nGuided group energy clearing\nSource-aligned transmission for healing and clarity\nTime for inner stillness\, integration\, and reflection\nA supportive\, energetic field shared by all participants\n\nSuggested Donation: $25\n50% of all contributions go directly to support The Granite Church’s community initiatives and ongoing renovations of this special gathering space. \nTo register\, please text the word “Register” along with the number of people attending to (845) 464-4676.
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/mass-energy-healing-wednesdays-2-2/2026-05-13/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093518
CREATED:20251107T154220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T154307Z
UID:10000860-1778698800-1778706000@thegranitechurch.org
SUMMARY:Redding Prevention Council Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Redding Prevention Council (RPC) is a nonprofit\, volunteer-led organization\, funded by the Western Connecticut Coalition. \nRPC is made up of local citizens who care about the well-being and safety of our community. Our volunteers include but are not limited to: licensed healthcare and social service professionals\, faith-based leaders\, community-service members\, and educational stakeholders. \nThey meet at the Granite Church on the second Wednesday of each month. All are welcome! \nLearn more by visiting their website at reddingpreventioncouncil.org. \nThis event is part of our Free Weekly Wednesdays program sponsored by Meadow Ridge.
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/redding-prevention-council-monthly-wednesday-meeting/2026-05-13/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Free Weekly Wednesdays
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093518
CREATED:20260313T231913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T233344Z
UID:10001106-1779012000-1779019200@thegranitechurch.org
SUMMARY:Chamber Music Reading
DESCRIPTION:Chamber Music Reading\nSundays\, March 22\, April 19\, May 17\, 10 AM – 12 PM\nOpen chamber music reading for string players! \nThis event is open to everyone – students\, professionals\, hobbyists\, teens\, adults – anyone who would like to sight-read chamber music\, meet other local musicians\, and have fun. \nPlenty of sheet music will be available\, and attendees are welcome to bring their own. \nPay what you can! Donations are greatly appreciated.
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/chamber-music-reading-spring2026/2026-05-17/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classical,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093518
CREATED:20260130T191831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T141324Z
UID:10001071-1779030000-1779030000@thegranitechurch.org
SUMMARY:Love’s Arc: Desire & Heartbreak in English Baroque Song
DESCRIPTION:Love’s Arc: Desire & Heartbreak in English Baroque Song\nSunday\, May 17 at 3 PM (Doors at 2 PM)\nTickets: $45 \nCome enjoy the beauty of English Baroque song this May. Soprano Sarah Hawkey and lutenist Kevin Payne present Love’s Arc: Desire and Heartbreak in English Baroque Song\, an intimate afternoon of music by beloved English Baroque composers Henry Purcell\, John Dowland\, and their contemporaries. Tracing love\, passion\, heartbreak\, and grief\, these centuries-old songs feel vividly alive today—inviting listeners to time-travel and experience the enduring emotional resonance of love across centuries. \nAbout the Artists\nSarah Hawkey \nSoprano Sarah Hawkey is known for her ability to make early music feel intimate and alive for today’s audiences. She has performed with the New York Philharmonic and LA Opera\, with appearances at the Salzburg Festival\, the Verbier Festival\, Lincoln Center’s Mostly Mozart Festival\, the Boston Early Music Festival\, Bard Summerscape\, and in numerous performances at Carnegie Hall. Her work has been featured in The New York Times\, on NPR and WNYC\, and on PBS Great Performances. \nA baroque specialist\, Sarah focuses on 17th- and 18th-century repertoire\, with particular emphasis on the music of Barbara Strozzi\, alongside works by J.S. Bach\, Handel\, and Vivaldi. She is currently preparing her debut solo album devoted entirely to Strozzi’s works. \nSarah also loves performing new classical music and appeared in the original cast of p r i s m\, a world-premiere opera produced by Beth Morrison Projects in collaboration with LA Opera and the PROTOTYPE Festival\, for which composer Ellen Reid was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in Music. \nSarah is the founder of Blossom Voice Studio in Weston\, CT\, and has led educational programs and workshops at The Juilliard School\, Princeton University\, and William Paterson University. \nKevin Payne \nLutenist Kevin Payne is active as a recitalist\, accompanist\, and continuo player. Recent ensemble work includes performances with Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra\, Seattle Symphony\, Twelfth Night\, Blue Heron\, Handel and Haydn Society\, and Bach Collegium San Diego. Festival appearances include Caramoor\, Tanglewood\, Spoleto\, and Newport Classical. Performance venues include Carnegie Hall\, Alice Tully Hall\, the Kennedy Center in Washington\, D.C.\, the National Concert Hall in Taipei\, Taiwan\, the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam\, and the Festspielhaus in Baden-Baden\, Germany. His playing has been broadcast on a number of nationally syndicated radio programs\, including Sunday Baroque and Performance Today. \nWSHU is a Community Partner for The Granite’s Spring 2026 Classical Music Sundays
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/loves-arc-desire-heartbreak-in-english-baroque-song/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classical,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260518T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260518T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093518
CREATED:20260305T223316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T162619Z
UID:10001099-1779130800-1779136200@thegranitechurch.org
SUMMARY:Harmony Singing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Harmony Singing Workshop with Austin Scelzo\nMondays\, May 4\, 11 & 18\, 7 –  8:30 PM\nWish you could sing harmony with more ease and confidence? Develop a natural approach to harmony singing using bluegrass\, folk\, and country standards. \nGood three-part vocal harmony can be the most exciting part of bluegrass and folk music. Learn the basic terminology of folk-style harmony singing (Lead\, Tenor\, Baritone)\, how to find your first note\, how to “stay in your lane” and not sing what the person next to you is singing\, and how to blend. \nLearn to sing standards in perfect three-part harmony and develop a natural understanding and approach to harmony singing. Join the fun! \nEach class is $40. Come to one\, two\, or all three! Sign up at: AustinScelzo.com/harmony \nABOUT AUSTIN SCELZO\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/harmony-singing-workshop-spring2026/2026-05-18/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bluegrass,Education,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093518
CREATED:20251217T183220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T183220Z
UID:10000941-1779271200-1779278400@thegranitechurch.org
SUMMARY:Mass Energy Healing with Aggregata
DESCRIPTION:Mass Energy Healing with Aggregata\nWednesdays\, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nJoin a sacred morning of energetic renewal and spiritual alignment led by Aggregata Zupanova\, an intuitive healer and facilitator of Source-guided energy work. \nThis 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. \nWhether you’re new to energy work or seeking a space to reset and reconnect\, you are welcome here – exactly as you are. \nWhat you can expect:\n\nGuided group energy clearing\nSource-aligned transmission for healing and clarity\nTime for inner stillness\, integration\, and reflection\nA supportive\, energetic field shared by all participants\n\nSuggested Donation: $25\n50% of all contributions go directly to support The Granite Church’s community initiatives and ongoing renovations of this special gathering space. \nTo register\, please text the word “Register” along with the number of people attending to (845) 464-4676.
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/mass-energy-healing-wednesdays-2-2/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093518
CREATED:20260105T175722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T163512Z
UID:10000991-1779305400-1779305400@thegranitechurch.org
SUMMARY:Old Time Jam
DESCRIPTION:Old Time Jam\nThird Wednesday of the Month\, 7:30 PM\nTickets: Donations Appreciated \nCalling all fiddles\, guitars\, and banjos for an Old Time Jam at the Granite! \nPlay along or sit back and listen to Appalachian music with us. Bring any acoustic string instrument and make new friends playing old-timey tunes with other musicians. \nFor an excellent representation of the types of music played at these jams\, listen to The Old Time 100 album by Tristan Scoggins and George Jackson here. \nCome as you are\, give as you can. All are welcome!
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/old-time-jam-wednesdays/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bluegrass,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093518
CREATED:20260316T165634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T143018Z
UID:10001110-1779472800-1779483600@thegranitechurch.org
SUMMARY:Weavings\, Wires\, Roots\, and Branches: Artist Talk & Reception
DESCRIPTION:Weavings\, Wires\, Roots & Branches: Final Artist Talk & Reception\nFriday\, May 22\, 6 – 9 PM\nDonations Appreciated \nThe end is the beginning again. \nDuring Kate Keeler’s final artist talk and reception for the exhibit\, Weavings\, Wires\, Roots\, and Branches\, she will walk attendees through a video projection and slideshow\, unveiling the sources of her paintings\, prints\, and collages. \nPhotos and anecdotes of family members and local history\, paired with silent film still clips from the early 20th century\, weave together into a visual display celebrating the many acres of wires\, roots\, and branches that inspired this exhibit. \nLearn more about the exhibit here.
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/weavings-wires-roots-branches-artist-talk-reception/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibit
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093518
CREATED:20260205T175117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T140401Z
UID:10001073-1779566400-1779566400@thegranitechurch.org
SUMMARY:Will Evans
DESCRIPTION:Will Evans\nSaturday\, May 23 at 8 PM (Doors at 7 PM)\nTickets: $35 ($40 at the door) \nWill Evans creates music as an open invitation—to drop your guard\, tune in\, and move through the world a little more freely. Rooted in folk tradition yet unconfined by genre\, his songs blend thoughtful\, quotable lyrics with sunlit grooves and global textures\, encouraging listeners to reconnect with their most honest selves. Based in Rhode Island\, the singer\, songwriter\, and multi-instrumentalist has built a devoted following by pairing sound with intention\, most notably through his Kind Folk community\, which turns shows into shared experiences of kindness\, charity\, and collective uplift. \nKnown for his dynamic live performances\, Evans weaves together acoustic guitar\, handpan\, didgeridoo\, beatboxing\, and percussion to create a fluid\, organic sound that feels both grounded and expansive. His 2025 release The Wild Unknown pushes that vision further\, exploring the crossroads of contemporary folk\, electronica\, and rock\, with collaborations from artists like Tristan Prettyman\, Dirtwire\, and Moontricks. \nFrom sold-out rooms across the U.S. and Europe to stages shared with Crosby & Nash\, Grace Potter\, Bruce Hornsby\, Dirtwire\, Trevor Hall\, and Railroad Earth\, Will Evans continues to build a musical space where connection comes first—and everyone belongs.
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/will-evans/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093518
CREATED:20251217T183220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T183220Z
UID:10000942-1779876000-1779883200@thegranitechurch.org
SUMMARY:Mass Energy Healing with Aggregata
DESCRIPTION:Mass Energy Healing with Aggregata\nWednesdays\, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nJoin a sacred morning of energetic renewal and spiritual alignment led by Aggregata Zupanova\, an intuitive healer and facilitator of Source-guided energy work. \nThis 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. \nWhether you’re new to energy work or seeking a space to reset and reconnect\, you are welcome here – exactly as you are. \nWhat you can expect:\n\nGuided group energy clearing\nSource-aligned transmission for healing and clarity\nTime for inner stillness\, integration\, and reflection\nA supportive\, energetic field shared by all participants\n\nSuggested Donation: $25\n50% of all contributions go directly to support The Granite Church’s community initiatives and ongoing renovations of this special gathering space. \nTo register\, please text the word “Register” along with the number of people attending to (845) 464-4676.
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/mass-energy-healing-wednesdays-2-2/2026-05-27/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093518
CREATED:20260304T161656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T185218Z
UID:10001092-1779994800-1780005600@thegranitechurch.org
SUMMARY:Bluegrass Nights
DESCRIPTION:Bluegrass Nights\n4th or 5th Thursday of the Month\, Spring 2026: Apr 30\, May 28\, 7 PM – 10 PM\n\nOpen Bluegrass Jam: 7:30 PM\nGranite House Bluegrass Band: 8 PM\nFree jamming afterwards\nDonations Appreciated\n\nJoin 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. \nHOSTED BY AUSTIN SCELZO\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\nBluegrass Nights at The Granite is a recipient of the 2026 IBMA Foundation Project Grant. Thank you so much to The IBMA Foundation for their support!
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/bluegrass-nights-spring2026/2026-05-28/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bluegrass,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093518
CREATED:20251217T183220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T183220Z
UID:10000943-1780480800-1780488000@thegranitechurch.org
SUMMARY:Mass Energy Healing with Aggregata
DESCRIPTION:Mass Energy Healing with Aggregata\nWednesdays\, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nJoin a sacred morning of energetic renewal and spiritual alignment led by Aggregata Zupanova\, an intuitive healer and facilitator of Source-guided energy work. \nThis 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. \nWhether you’re new to energy work or seeking a space to reset and reconnect\, you are welcome here – exactly as you are. \nWhat you can expect:\n\nGuided group energy clearing\nSource-aligned transmission for healing and clarity\nTime for inner stillness\, integration\, and reflection\nA supportive\, energetic field shared by all participants\n\nSuggested Donation: $25\n50% of all contributions go directly to support The Granite Church’s community initiatives and ongoing renovations of this special gathering space. \nTo register\, please text the word “Register” along with the number of people attending to (845) 464-4676.
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/mass-energy-healing-wednesdays-2-2/2026-06-03/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093518
CREATED:20260219T161437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T161437Z
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SUMMARY:Moving Meditation with Live Music
DESCRIPTION:Moving Meditation with Live Music\nFirst Wednesday of the Month\, 7 – 8 PM\nExperience the power of movement\, breath\, and mindfulness with the beauty of live violin to create a grounding and rejuvenating experience. \nJoin 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! \nPlease bring a mat. We may do some exercises on the ground\, ending in savasana. \nTickets: $35 in advance\, $40 at the door \nABOUT THE FACILITATORS\n \nJosh 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. \nHe 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. \nMegan 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.
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/moving-meditation-jun2026/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Fitness,Health & Wellness,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093518
CREATED:20260224T212859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T165042Z
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SUMMARY:Fairfield County Symphony Society’s 50th Anniversary Fundraiser Concert
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating 50 Years!\nFairfield County Symphony Society’s 50th Anniversary Fundraiser Concert\nFor 50 years\, the Fairfield County Symphony Society (FCSS) has provided a welcoming\, noncompetitive space for musicians of all skill levels and musical interests to experience the joy of making music together. \nJoin FCSS in celebrating this milestone year with a special anniversary concert\, followed by a reception with light bites\, a fun photobooth\, and an opportunity to connect with orchestra members and fellow community supporters. \nThis celebratory evening is open to the public. Friends\, families\, alumni\, and music lovers are invited to be part of this special occasion. \nThinking of joining FCSS? Bring the joy of making music into your life each week\, strengthen your sight-reading skills\, and discover new music (and new friends) along the way. \nInterested in donating or learning more about us? Visit fairfieldcountysymphonysociety.org or email fairfieldcountysymphonysociety@gmail.com. \nCome celebrate 50 years of community music-making!
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/fcss-50th-anniversary-fundraiser-concert/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093518
CREATED:20251217T183220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T183220Z
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SUMMARY:Mass Energy Healing with Aggregata
DESCRIPTION:Mass Energy Healing with Aggregata\nWednesdays\, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nJoin a sacred morning of energetic renewal and spiritual alignment led by Aggregata Zupanova\, an intuitive healer and facilitator of Source-guided energy work. \nThis 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. \nWhether you’re new to energy work or seeking a space to reset and reconnect\, you are welcome here – exactly as you are. \nWhat you can expect:\n\nGuided group energy clearing\nSource-aligned transmission for healing and clarity\nTime for inner stillness\, integration\, and reflection\nA supportive\, energetic field shared by all participants\n\nSuggested Donation: $25\n50% of all contributions go directly to support The Granite Church’s community initiatives and ongoing renovations of this special gathering space. \nTo register\, please text the word “Register” along with the number of people attending to (845) 464-4676.
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/mass-energy-healing-wednesdays-2-2/2026-06-10/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T093518
CREATED:20251107T154220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T154307Z
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SUMMARY:Redding Prevention Council Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Redding Prevention Council (RPC) is a nonprofit\, volunteer-led organization\, funded by the Western Connecticut Coalition. \nRPC is made up of local citizens who care about the well-being and safety of our community. Our volunteers include but are not limited to: licensed healthcare and social service professionals\, faith-based leaders\, community-service members\, and educational stakeholders. \nThey meet at the Granite Church on the second Wednesday of each month. All are welcome! \nLearn more by visiting their website at reddingpreventioncouncil.org. \nThis event is part of our Free Weekly Wednesdays program sponsored by Meadow Ridge.
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/redding-prevention-council-monthly-wednesday-meeting/2026-06-10/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Free Weekly Wednesdays
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