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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-spring2026/2026-04-19/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classical,Music
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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/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bluegrass,Music
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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-2-2/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T170000
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SUMMARY:A Bird Came Down The Walk
DESCRIPTION:A Bird Came Down the Walk: Weaving Poetry and Music Together\nSunday\, April 12 at 3 PM (Doors open at 2 PM)\nBetween Us: Sunday Chamber Music Series\nTickets: $45 \nFeaturing: \n\nShane Barker\, Viola\nMichael Maronich\, Piano\nCharles Frederick Secrease\, Actor\nJeanine Pardey\, Actor\n\nIn honor of National Poetry Month\, violist Shane Barker has fashioned a program that pairs two art forms: Poetry and Music. Audiences will hear spoken aloud the words of Emily Dickinson\, Alfred de Musset and William Shakespeare\, and in the intimate listening space that is The Granite\, hear the musical companion to each literary work: music of Töru Takemitsu\, Rebecca Clarke and Sergei Prokofiev. \nABOUT THE ARTISTS\nShane Barker\, Viola\nViolist Shane Barker enjoys a rich and varied career as soloist\, chamber musician\, freelance orchestral player and as violin and viola teacher. He has performed across most of the United States\, Canada and Europe\, including performances at Carnegie Hall\, Lincoln Center\, the Kimmel Center\, and the Philharmonie in Paris. \nA strong proponent of the viola as a solo instrument\, he has premiered over twenty-five solo pieces by established and emerging composers\, including Jeremy Gill\, Andrea Clearfield\, Andrew Ardizzoia\, Florence Maunders\, and Joseph Hallman. Shane believes that classical music is for everyone and has organized community outreach concerts in women’s and children’s shelters\, retirement centers\, museums and the veterans association\, including curating a multi-disciplinary concert series at the Nurture Nature Center in Easton PA. \nAs a teacher\, he has held faculty positions at Lafayette and Muhlenberg colleges\, Temple Music Prep\, Moravian Academy\, the Newark School of the Arts and currently serves on the faculty of the Greenwich Education Association. Shane holds degrees from Temple University and the North Carolina School of the Arts where his main teachers were Karen Ritscher\, Evelyn Jacobs-Luise and Sheila Browne\, to whom he served as teaching assistant. Shane plays on a viola by Sergio Peresson. \nMichael Maronich\, Piano\nPianist Michael Maronich has been praised for his “intelligent readings” and “interpretive sensitivity” (Rorianne Schrade\, New York Concert Review)\, as well as his “power and uncanny lyricism” (Kitty Montgomery\, Kingston Daily Freeman). \nA Connecticut native\, Michael began his piano studies at age seven and\, in 2001\, became the youngest first prize winner in the history of the Renée B. Fisher Competition. Amongst his other achievements\, Michael has been a top prizewinner at the Great Neck Young Artists Competition and the Carlson Horn Competition. In 2004\, Michael won the Manhattan School of Music Pre-College Concerto Competition and performed Liszt’s First Piano Concerto with the Manhattan School of Music Philharmonic Orchestra. As winner of the Hartford Symphony Orchestra competition\, Michael also performed the Liszt Concerto with the Hartford Symphony. In 2005\, Michael won second prize in the Jacob Flier International Competition. He has performed throughout the tri-state area\, as well as internationally in Russia\, Italy\, Spain\, Estonia\, Czech Republic\, and China. \nMichael is the organist and choir director of Christ Church Parish in Redding\, having previously served as director of music at the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection in Queens\, New York. Michael is on staff at Sarah Lawrence College as a collaborative pianist and vocal coach. Also active as a pedagogue\, he is on the faculty of the Rudolf Steiner School\, Wilton Music Studios\, and Rockland Conservatory\, and has also taught at the Burgos International Music Festival in Burgos\, Spain. \nMichael earned his Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Rutgers University\, studying with John Perry and Daniel Epstein. He completed his Master of Music and Bachelor of Music degrees at Manhattan School of Music under the tutelage of Phillip Kawin. \nCharles Frederick Secrease\, Actor\nA native of Western Massachusetts\, Charles began performing publicly at the age of six\, though not as an actor. The youngest in a family of musicians\, his first love was the piano\, which has continued to this day. \nHaving studied classical performance through undergrad\, and continuing at the Shanghai Conservatory and Juilliard\, Charles has enjoyed over thirty years with one foot firmly planted in the world of classical music. His other foot\, however\, began to wander in a different direction when\, at the age of 10\, he experienced a family friend’s performance as Fagin in a summer stock production of the musical “Oliver”. Captivated by the actor’s complete transformation into the rapscallious character\, Charles knew this was something he had to explore. \nIn the years since and alongside his continued professional life in music\, Charles has studied\, worked and performed with numerous teachers\, directors and companies across Europe\, Asia\, Africa and of course\, the U.S. Finding a particular love of the Shakespearean theater\, Charles has performed numerous roles including Marc Antony\, Macbeth\, Cymbeline\, Orsino\, Angelo\, Oberon\, MacDuff and Othello. \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/a-bird-came-down-the-walk/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classical,Music
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SUMMARY:Lindsay Foote
DESCRIPTION:Lindsay Foote\nSaturday\, April 11\, 8 PM (Doors at 7 PM)\nTickets: $25 \nFresh off her Grand Prize win at the 2025 NewSong Performance & Songwriting Competition\, Lindsay Foote has been lighting up stages throughout the Northeast. A regularly featured artist on CBS’s “The Young and The Restless\,” Lindsay’s music captures a raw\, honest\, and powerfully groovy sound that blends elements from folk & pop with a gritty rock Americana edge. \nA night at a Lindsay Foote show is one you won’t forget—the lyrical candor and infectious grooves just stay with you. Backed by a dynamic band\, her welcoming stage presence invites the audience on a journey through the highs and lows of the human experience. Long after the final note fades\, her songs linger—haunting\, hummable\, and deeply felt. \n \nLearn more about Lindsay Foote here: lindsayfoote.com
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/lindsay-foote/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Weavings\, Wires\, Roots\, and Branches: Artist Talk
DESCRIPTION:Weavings\, Wires\, Roots\, and Branches: Artist Talk\nSaturday\, April 11\, 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. Family\, local friends\, and community members will share photos and stories about Georgetown. Musical accompaniment will be provided by The Keelers\, performing songs that share themes with the paintings and prints. \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-april11/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibit,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T200000
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SUMMARY:She Sings Dylan
DESCRIPTION:She Sings Dylan\nFriday\, April 10\, 8 PM (Doors at 7 PM)\nTickets: $25 \nPlaying fresh takes on the classics and deep cuts you’ll love. \nShe Sings Dylan delivers a unique\, female-fronted take on Bob Dylan’s vast catalog with fresh arrangements of beloved classics and rare gems. \nThe band features lead vocalist Kate Hubbard and supporting vocalist\, mandolinist\, and clarinetist Sophia Coppola\, alongside a top-tier lineup of Northeast musicians: Jeff Martinson (guitar)\, Bill Carbone (drums)\, Sean Elkind (keys)\, and Marty Moroney (bass)\, all seasoned players known from bands like Max Creek and Mystic Dead. \nThe band was started in 2014 by one-time Dylan musical director Rob Stoner as Rob Stoner’s Rolling Thunder Revival\, and continued on for several years after Stoner’s departure. The group has found a renewed purpose and a fresh sound after a pandemic hiatus.
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/she-sings-dylan/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T210000
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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/2026-04-08/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Free Weekly Wednesdays
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T120000
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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-2-2/2026-04-08/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260403T190000
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SUMMARY:Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light
DESCRIPTION:Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light\nFriday\, April 3rd\, 7 PM Doors\, 8 PM Show\nTickets: $35\, Kids 12 and under are free \nFresh off a first-place win at the 2025 Telluride Bluegrass Festival band competition\, Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light have been captivating audiences throughout the northeast. With songs as sweet and biting as the nectar and venom in her voice\, Sumner’s lyric-forward writing and penchant for snaking chord progressions demand something far beyond folk conventions\, highlighting the acrobatic range of her brilliant bandmates Kat Wallace (fiddle) and Mike Siegel (upright bass). \nSumner is no stranger to the stage. She spent her early career on the bluegrass circuit\, singing and writing with the genre-bending roots group Twisted Pine. Since setting out on her own\, Sumner’s songs have been critically acclaimed: winning the 2021 John Lennon Award in the folk category for her song “Radium Girls (Curie Eleison);” earning a spot in the Kerrville New Folk Competition\, and being chosen four consecutive years as one of the top Massachusetts entries in NPR’s Tiny Desk Competition. Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light released their debut LP in the summer of 2022 to critical acclaim. \n \nListen on Bandcamp. \nLearn more at rachelsumnermusic.com. \nGranite Bluegrass Series
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/rachel-sumner-traveling-light/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bluegrass,Music
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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-2-2/2026-04-01/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T213000
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SUMMARY:Songwriting Series: From Seed to Song
DESCRIPTION:Songwriting Series: From Seed to Song\nTuesdays in March\, 7:30 – 9:30 PM\nA five-week songwriting series guided by Carrie Linsky. Open to all – no experience necessary. \nThis new workshop series is centered on exploring authentic creative expression through songwriting. \nWhether you’re an experienced songwriter or just beginning\, this series meets you where you are. All you need to bring is curiosity\, openness\, and the desire to create something you love. You’ll have the opportunity to: \n\nApproach songwriting or creative expression in a new way\nWrite your first song\nReconnect with your voice more deeply\, and create your next song\n\nAs a seasoned songwriter and performer\, Carrie will relate to your experience\, and as a certified coach\, Carrie will create a safe\, engaging\, and non-judgmental space for you to explore and express yourself while supporting your personal and creative growth along the way. \nFormat: 5 two-hour group workshops\, Tuesdays in March – 3/3\, 3/10\, 3/17\, 3/24\, 3/31\nCapacity: Up to 12 participants\nCost: $300 for the series\, $275 Early Registration (by 1/28)\nRegistration Deadline: Friday\, February 27 \nEach session will include: \n\nGroup coaching\nGuided personal reflection\nOptional sharing and constructive peer feedback\nSupportive accountability for personal creative goals\n\nAbout the Host\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. \nAfter a successful pilot of the 4-part Songwriter Sessions with Carrie workshop series at The Granite last fall\, Carrie is excited to return for another opportunity to connect and grow with others through her creative coaching approach. \n \nFrom the Community\n“Carrie creates the most relaxed\, accepting\, and creative space for songwriters. I made friends and had laughs with the group along the way\, plus I wrote one of my favorite songs during her songwriting sessions. We learned what to listen for in songs\, dug into our purpose for writing\, and worked on writing our songs. She built confidence in me as a songwriter and performer.” James G.\, Songwriter Sessions with Carrie Fall ’25 \n“The Granite is a truly warm and welcoming space where creativity and history connect. I loved being there with this group of songwriters and creatives and having Carrie lead us in breathwork\, and gaining confidence. Anyone who is willing to show up and be vulnerable in community would and will benefit.” Madeleine C.\, Songwriter Sessions with Carrie Fall ’25
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/songwriting-series-seed-song/2026-03-31/
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:20260329T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T170000
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SUMMARY:Orion Piano Quartet: Resonance
DESCRIPTION:Orion Piano Quartet: Resonance\nSunday\, March 29\, 3 – 5 PM (Doors open at 2 PM)\nClassical Music Sundays\nTickets: $45\, Kids 12 and under are free \nFeaturing: \n\nIrina Nuzova\, Piano\nBeryl Diamond Chacon\, Violin\nAlexander McLaughlin\, Viola\nAn-Lin Bardin\, Cello\n\nMusic of Mozart\, Dvorak\, and Gianono\nThis program will delve into groundbreaking Piano Quartets – one from each Century. They will start with the Mozart Piano Quartet in Gm\, move on to the Romanticism of the Dvorak Piano Quartet in Eb\, and then perform a 21st C Classical Rock n’ Roll Piano Quartet written for Beryl and the Orion Piano Quartet by composer Joe Gianono. \nJoin us to experience the internationally reknowned pianist Irina Nuzova\, violinist Beryl Diamond Chacon\, Yale master violist Alexander McLaughlin and lyrical cellist An-Lin Barden performing the world of Classical Piano Quartet. \nABOUT THE ARTISTS\nIrina Nuzova\nConcert Pianist Irina Nuzova maintains a busy performance schedule year-round in the U.S. and Europe. Her performances include concerts at the Phillips Collection and the National Gallery in Washington DC\, the Gardner Museum in Boston\, Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall in New York\, the Schubert Club in St. Paul\, as well as numerous concerts in Italy\, Brazil\, the Czech Republic\, and Germany. \nA passionate teacher\, Moscow-born Nuzova has given Master Classes at the Music Institute of Chicago\, the Schwob School of Music in GA\, the Colburn Conservatory in LA and the Purcell School of Music in London\, UK\, among many others. \nMs. Nuzova currently teaches at The Special Music School in NY. She previously taught on Faculty at the Hartt School of Music. During the Summer months\, Ms. Nuzova teaches and performs at the Olympus Musicus Festival in Prague\, the EUROARTS festival in Poland\, and both the Clazz International Festival and the Perugia Music Festivals in Italy. \nMs. Nuzova is a co-founder\, with concert violinist Dmitry Berlinsky\, of the Juventus Pro Musica\, a program that presents chamber music concerts for young professionals. \nBeryl Diamond Chacon\nBeryl 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. \nTraveling 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. \nChamber 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. \nAlex McLaughlin\nViolist Alex McLaughlin enjoys the many facets of performing\, from traveling to Edinburgh Castle with the Strawberry Hill Fiddlers to serving as the Principal Violist with the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra (ECSO)\, as well as joyfully sharing the world of music with young listeners. \nAlex graduated from both the Eastman School of Music\, where he received the Robert L Oppelt award\, and the Yale School of Music\, where he was a featured artist in the Oneppo Chamber Series. \nAlex has concertized in several festivals in the United States\, including the Spoleto Festival\, the Bowdoin International Music Festival\, the Weekend of Chamber Music\, and the Endless Mountain Music Festival. \nIn addition to the ECSO\, where he recently performed as the Viola Soloist in Mozart’s Sinfonie Concertante\, Alex performs with the New Haven Symphony Orchestra\, Norwalk Symphony Orchestra\, the Greenwich Symphony Orchestra\, and the Woodstock Symphony Orchestra. \nAlex has had the honor of working with many masters of the Viola in his career\, including Emily Schaad\, Carol Rodland\, Ettore Causa\, Jeffrey Irvine\, Masumi Per Rostad\, and Kim Kashkashian. He currently performs on a 1970 viola by Otto Erdesz. \nAn-Lin Bardin\nAn-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. \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 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. \nWSHU is a Community Partner for The Granite’s Spring 2026 Classical Music Sundays
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/orion-piano-quartet-resonance/
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:20260328T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121920
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SUMMARY:Swing Dance with Too Blue and Friends
DESCRIPTION:Swing Dance with Too Blue and Friends\nSaturday\, March 28\, Dance lesson at 7:30 PM\, Show 8 PM – 10 PM (Doors at 7 PM)\nTickets: $20 \nLearn to swing dance with an introductory lesson at 7:30 – no partner required! Then dance the night away to the sounds of Too Blue and friends. \nTraveling freely between the genres of bluegrass\, swing\, Celtic and jazz\, a Too Blue performance is a dynamic dose of serious fun. Smooth harmonies and adventurous musicianship bring stellar arrangements to life and leave the listener anything but “blue”. Their newest release\, Trouble With the Grey\, produced and engineered by Bob Harris of Ampersand Records\, has received national radio airplay and enthusiastic reviews from Bluegrass Today and Bluegrass Unlimited. \nBanjoist Joan Harrison brings a swingy bluegrass-influenced feel to the set. Mandolin powerhouse Michael Sassano astounds and entertains\, while jazz bassist Jamie Doris brings a creative and unique perspective to the band. Together\, Too Blue makes exciting bluegrass that swings and entertains. \nJoining Too Blue this night are two members of On the Trail – Austin Scelzo (Fiddle) and Tom Polizzi (guitar). \nJUST ANNOUNCED! On-Site Childcare Services\nThrough Club on the Go\, the Boys & Girls Club of Redding-Easton (BGCRE) will provide on-site childcare services for up to 10 kids\, ages 4 and up. This initiative is designed to support families\, increase event accessibility\, and provide safe\, engaging experiences for children in our community. The event will be staffed by two BGCRE Senior Youth Development Counselors\, who are certified in CPR/First Aid and trained in BGCA safety protocols. Please purchase a childcare ticket below\, and include your child’s age. (Food will not be served. Please ensure any food you pack is nut-free.)
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/swing-dance-with-too-blue-and-friends/
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:20260326T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T220000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121920
CREATED:20260106T165307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T185255Z
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SUMMARY:Bluegrass Nights
DESCRIPTION:Bluegrass Nights\n4th Thursday of the Month\, Winter 2026: Jan 22\, Feb 26\, Mar 26\, 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-winter2026/2026-03-26/
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:20260325T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121920
CREATED:20260106T163208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T164100Z
UID:10001049-1774467000-1774472400@thegranitechurch.org
SUMMARY:Winter Songwriter Circles
DESCRIPTION:Winter Songwriter Circles\nLast Wednesday of the Month\, January 28\, February 25\, March 25\, 7:30 – 9:00 PM\nCome to one\, two\, or all three!\nTickets: $30 per session \nA monthly gathering for songwriters seeking community and gentle accountability as we move through the winter months. Facilitated by Carrie Linsky\, founder of Songwriter Sessions with Carrie. \nMaking time to show up for yourself and your craft can be challenging when there are so many things vying for our time and attention. This is a low-pressure space to slow down and take a beat\, to keep your creative spirit alive\, while honoring the natural rhythm of the season. Bring songs in progress\, somewhere you’re stuck\, or simply your presence. This time is for you. Make it yours. All levels welcome. \nRegister for the other sessions here: \n\nJanuary 28\nFebruary 25\n\nAbout the Host\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. \nAfter a successful pilot of the 4-part Songwriter Sessions with Carrie workshop series at The Granite last fall\, Carrie is excited to return with Winter Songwriter Circles – designed in response to the needs and wishes she has heard. Keep an eye out for the next deep dive workshop series coming this Spring. \nFrom the Community\n“Carrie creates the most relaxed\, accepting\, and creative space for songwriters. I made friends and had laughs with the group along the way\, plus I wrote one of my favorite songs during her songwriting sessions. We learned what to listen for in songs\, dug into our purpose for writing\, and worked on writing our songs. She built confidence in me as a songwriter and performer.” James G.\, Songwriter Sessions with Carrie Fall ’25 \n“The Granite is a truly warm and welcoming space where creativity and history connect. I loved being there with this group of songwriters and creatives and having Carrie lead us in breathwork\, and gaining confidence. Anyone who is willing to show up and be vulnerable in community would and will benefit.” Madeleine C.\, Songwriter Sessions with Carrie Fall ’25
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/winter-songwriter-circles-mar25/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121920
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-2-2/2026-03-25/
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:20260324T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T213000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121920
CREATED:20260108T195108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T144157Z
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SUMMARY:Songwriting Series: From Seed to Song
DESCRIPTION:Songwriting Series: From Seed to Song\nTuesdays in March\, 7:30 – 9:30 PM\nA five-week songwriting series guided by Carrie Linsky. Open to all – no experience necessary. \nThis new workshop series is centered on exploring authentic creative expression through songwriting. \nWhether you’re an experienced songwriter or just beginning\, this series meets you where you are. All you need to bring is curiosity\, openness\, and the desire to create something you love. You’ll have the opportunity to: \n\nApproach songwriting or creative expression in a new way\nWrite your first song\nReconnect with your voice more deeply\, and create your next song\n\nAs a seasoned songwriter and performer\, Carrie will relate to your experience\, and as a certified coach\, Carrie will create a safe\, engaging\, and non-judgmental space for you to explore and express yourself while supporting your personal and creative growth along the way. \nFormat: 5 two-hour group workshops\, Tuesdays in March – 3/3\, 3/10\, 3/17\, 3/24\, 3/31\nCapacity: Up to 12 participants\nCost: $300 for the series\, $275 Early Registration (by 1/28)\nRegistration Deadline: Friday\, February 27 \nEach session will include: \n\nGroup coaching\nGuided personal reflection\nOptional sharing and constructive peer feedback\nSupportive accountability for personal creative goals\n\nAbout the Host\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. \nAfter a successful pilot of the 4-part Songwriter Sessions with Carrie workshop series at The Granite last fall\, Carrie is excited to return for another opportunity to connect and grow with others through her creative coaching approach. \n \nFrom the Community\n“Carrie creates the most relaxed\, accepting\, and creative space for songwriters. I made friends and had laughs with the group along the way\, plus I wrote one of my favorite songs during her songwriting sessions. We learned what to listen for in songs\, dug into our purpose for writing\, and worked on writing our songs. She built confidence in me as a songwriter and performer.” James G.\, Songwriter Sessions with Carrie Fall ’25 \n“The Granite is a truly warm and welcoming space where creativity and history connect. I loved being there with this group of songwriters and creatives and having Carrie lead us in breathwork\, and gaining confidence. Anyone who is willing to show up and be vulnerable in community would and will benefit.” Madeleine C.\, Songwriter Sessions with Carrie Fall ’25
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/songwriting-series-seed-song/2026-03-24/
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:20260322T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121920
CREATED:20260313T231913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T233344Z
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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-spring2026/2026-03-22/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classical,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260322
DTSTAMP:20260406T121920
CREATED:20260211T155117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T155117Z
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SUMMARY:Private Event
DESCRIPTION:The Granite Church will be closed for a private event. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact us here.
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/private-event-mar2126/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Private Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T230000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121920
CREATED:20260203T174717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T135748Z
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SUMMARY:Dance The Line
DESCRIPTION:Dance The Line\nFriday\, March 20\, 7 – 11 PM\nTickets: $20 \nGrab your boots and get ready for a fun night out! \nJoin us for Line Dancing Night at The Granite. Dance the night away with friends — great music\, great people\, and plenty of fun. Beginner and Improver friendly. Dancing and lessons throughout the night. BYOB welcome. \nBring a friend and don’t miss it! You can submit up to two dance requests in advance when you purchase tickets. \nSOLD OUT!\nCheck out The Granite’s next dance event on March 25th: Swing Dance with Too Blue and Friends
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/dance-the-line/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T193000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121920
CREATED:20260105T175722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T163512Z
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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/2026-03-18/
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:20260318T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121920
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-2-2/2026-03-18/
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:20260317T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T213000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121920
CREATED:20260108T195108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T144157Z
UID:10001062-1773775800-1773783000@thegranitechurch.org
SUMMARY:Songwriting Series: From Seed to Song
DESCRIPTION:Songwriting Series: From Seed to Song\nTuesdays in March\, 7:30 – 9:30 PM\nA five-week songwriting series guided by Carrie Linsky. Open to all – no experience necessary. \nThis new workshop series is centered on exploring authentic creative expression through songwriting. \nWhether you’re an experienced songwriter or just beginning\, this series meets you where you are. All you need to bring is curiosity\, openness\, and the desire to create something you love. You’ll have the opportunity to: \n\nApproach songwriting or creative expression in a new way\nWrite your first song\nReconnect with your voice more deeply\, and create your next song\n\nAs a seasoned songwriter and performer\, Carrie will relate to your experience\, and as a certified coach\, Carrie will create a safe\, engaging\, and non-judgmental space for you to explore and express yourself while supporting your personal and creative growth along the way. \nFormat: 5 two-hour group workshops\, Tuesdays in March – 3/3\, 3/10\, 3/17\, 3/24\, 3/31\nCapacity: Up to 12 participants\nCost: $300 for the series\, $275 Early Registration (by 1/28)\nRegistration Deadline: Friday\, February 27 \nEach session will include: \n\nGroup coaching\nGuided personal reflection\nOptional sharing and constructive peer feedback\nSupportive accountability for personal creative goals\n\nAbout the Host\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. \nAfter a successful pilot of the 4-part Songwriter Sessions with Carrie workshop series at The Granite last fall\, Carrie is excited to return for another opportunity to connect and grow with others through her creative coaching approach. \n \nFrom the Community\n“Carrie creates the most relaxed\, accepting\, and creative space for songwriters. I made friends and had laughs with the group along the way\, plus I wrote one of my favorite songs during her songwriting sessions. We learned what to listen for in songs\, dug into our purpose for writing\, and worked on writing our songs. She built confidence in me as a songwriter and performer.” James G.\, Songwriter Sessions with Carrie Fall ’25 \n“The Granite is a truly warm and welcoming space where creativity and history connect. I loved being there with this group of songwriters and creatives and having Carrie lead us in breathwork\, and gaining confidence. Anyone who is willing to show up and be vulnerable in community would and will benefit.” Madeleine C.\, Songwriter Sessions with Carrie Fall ’25
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/songwriting-series-seed-song/2026-03-17/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Music
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SUMMARY:ClueDunnit?! Improv Performance
DESCRIPTION:ClueDunnit?! Improv Performance\nSunday\, March 15\, 5 PM (Doors at 4:30 PM)\nTickets: $20 \nIn the New England town of Old Darienwich\, someone has been murdered. With your help\, we solve the crime EVERY TIME! \nClueDunnit?! is an interactive\, improvised murder mystery where YOU decide the story. Was it the MAYOR with the MARTINI GLASS at the BAR? Or the DOCTOR with the MOOSE HEAD at the WHALE FESTIVAL? \nNo script. Every performance is unique (and sometimes absurd)\, shaped entirely by the audience. A 90-minute event intertwined with an open bar and BYO food style seating. Charcuterie boxes will be available for purchase from Graze & Co.\, or you can bring your own food from home or your favorite Georgetown eatery. \n\nMeet the characters\nHelp interrogate the suspects\nExperience key scenes leading up to the murder\nLearn about their motives\nIdentify the clues\nFind the killer\n\nA portion of the proceeds will support The Granite programming and initiatives. 
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/cluedunnit-improv/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T190000
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SUMMARY:Kathleen Parks of Twisted Pine
DESCRIPTION:Kathleen Parks of Twisted Pine\nSaturday\, March 14th\, Doors 7 PM\, Show 8 PM\nTickets: $35\nKathleen Parks is a fiddler\, singer\, and songwriter who brings joyful and creative energy to the stage and studio. For the last 10 years\, she has been heavily involved in touring and recording with her Americana/Jamgrass band Twisted Pine\, where she sings\, writes\, and fiddles. \nOn her upcoming solo album\, her captivating songs lean more toward Pop\, Folk\, and classic Jazz\, while her virtuosic fiddle blends and reimagines traditional and modern musical styles with boundless groove and playful improvisational spirit. Her deep grounding in Celtic and American roots music combines with her love for pop songwriting\, soulful vocals\, and groove-based improvisation\, making every KP performance unexpected yet familiar: a musical journey from beginning to end. \nOver the years\, Parks has shared the stage with artists such as Paula Cole\, Sammy Rae & The Friends\, Gordon Lightfoot\, Aoife O’Donovan\, The Punch Brothers\, Jerry Douglas\, and Sierra Hull. \n \nListen on Spotify and learn more on her website kathleenparksmusic.com. \n“Kathleen Parks’ voice moves from kittenish to saucy & sassy – perfect to deliver her fun\, cheeky lyrics.” — Ellen Montondo \n“As a vocalist\, Parks proves to be a smooth and brassy belter in line with Lake Street Dive’s Rachael Price.” — Strings Magazine \nGranite Bluegrass Series
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/kathleen-parks-of-twisted-pine/
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:20260311T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121920
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/2026-03-11/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Free Weekly Wednesdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121920
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-2-2/2026-03-11/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T213000
DTSTAMP:20260406T121920
CREATED:20260108T195108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T144157Z
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SUMMARY:Songwriting Series: From Seed to Song
DESCRIPTION:Songwriting Series: From Seed to Song\nTuesdays in March\, 7:30 – 9:30 PM\nA five-week songwriting series guided by Carrie Linsky. Open to all – no experience necessary. \nThis new workshop series is centered on exploring authentic creative expression through songwriting. \nWhether you’re an experienced songwriter or just beginning\, this series meets you where you are. All you need to bring is curiosity\, openness\, and the desire to create something you love. You’ll have the opportunity to: \n\nApproach songwriting or creative expression in a new way\nWrite your first song\nReconnect with your voice more deeply\, and create your next song\n\nAs a seasoned songwriter and performer\, Carrie will relate to your experience\, and as a certified coach\, Carrie will create a safe\, engaging\, and non-judgmental space for you to explore and express yourself while supporting your personal and creative growth along the way. \nFormat: 5 two-hour group workshops\, Tuesdays in March – 3/3\, 3/10\, 3/17\, 3/24\, 3/31\nCapacity: Up to 12 participants\nCost: $300 for the series\, $275 Early Registration (by 1/28)\nRegistration Deadline: Friday\, February 27 \nEach session will include: \n\nGroup coaching\nGuided personal reflection\nOptional sharing and constructive peer feedback\nSupportive accountability for personal creative goals\n\nAbout the Host\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. \nAfter a successful pilot of the 4-part Songwriter Sessions with Carrie workshop series at The Granite last fall\, Carrie is excited to return for another opportunity to connect and grow with others through her creative coaching approach. \n \nFrom the Community\n“Carrie creates the most relaxed\, accepting\, and creative space for songwriters. I made friends and had laughs with the group along the way\, plus I wrote one of my favorite songs during her songwriting sessions. We learned what to listen for in songs\, dug into our purpose for writing\, and worked on writing our songs. She built confidence in me as a songwriter and performer.” James G.\, Songwriter Sessions with Carrie Fall ’25 \n“The Granite is a truly warm and welcoming space where creativity and history connect. I loved being there with this group of songwriters and creatives and having Carrie lead us in breathwork\, and gaining confidence. Anyone who is willing to show up and be vulnerable in community would and will benefit.” Madeleine C.\, Songwriter Sessions with Carrie Fall ’25
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/songwriting-series-seed-song/2026-03-10/
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:20260308T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T170000
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SUMMARY:Bardin-Niskala Duo
DESCRIPTION:Bardin-Niskala Duo: Celebrating Identity Through Music\nSunday\, March 8\, 3-5 PM (Doors open at 2 PM.)\nClassical Music Sundays\nTickets: $35 \nUsing both video and an immersive musical performance\, the Bardin-Niskala Duo will expertly weave together personal stories and music to evoke a powerful emotional experience. \nTheir upcoming performance at The Granite will feature three premieres by emerging immigrant composers\, combining music with their stories of struggle and triumph. There will be a Q&A after the performance. \nThis is a project about individual yet universal human journeys that make the U.S. the place it is today. With the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States\, we have a momentous opportunity to celebrate this historic event\, while also cherishing it as a time for reflection\, considering all the stories that have shaped our home. \n \nTHE BARDIN-NISKALA DUO \nThe Bardin-Niskala Duo (cello and piano) is a nonprofit ensemble that uses music to explore notions of identity\, belonging\, and community to fight racism\, promote cultural awareness\, and celebrate humanity. The Duo commissions ALAANA (African\, Latinx\, Asian\, Arab\, and Native American) and other underrepresented composers to write pieces that are based on folksongs and children’s songs of their particular cultures and countries. \nThrough these commissions and the performances of these works\, the Duo promotes these composers and opens dialogue with and amongst audience members on the notions of homeland\, community\, and belonging\, on the complexity and uniqueness of various cultures\, and on the challenges of navigating life in this country as a bi-cultural\, multi-cultural\, or minority person. Each commissioned work is preceded by a personal video message from the composer\, where they discuss their own journey towards identity and a sense of belonging\, their community\, and the historical or personal significance of the folk or children’s song they chose as an inspiration for their work. \nFormed in early 2021\, the Duo has performed across the United States from Mississippi to Minnesota and Hawai’i to New York. They have presented at regional and national conferences and have been awarded four residencies at the Avaloch Farm Music Institute. Their performances are offered in concert halls\, schools\, universities\, and community centers\, and range from traditional concerts to more informal performances mingled with open dialogue between the Duo and audience members. Active educators\, the Bardin-Niskala Duo works with students of all ages in master classes and workshops and also co-directs the Winterhaven Chamber Music Retreat\, an adult amateur chamber music festival held in January in New Hampshire. \n \nABOUT THE ARTISTS \nAn-Lin Bardin\, Cello \nDescribed as “stunning\,” by the New York Times\, cellist An-Lin Bardin currently freelances and teaches both music and math in the greater NYC area. As the cellist of the Vinca Quartet\, she performed extensively throughout Europe and the US\, including Carnegie’s Weill Hall\, Aspen\, and Vilar Performing Arts Center. Bardin’s performances have been broadcast on Deutschlandradio and WNYC. \nShe is a laureate of several international quartet competitions\, including the Paolo Borciani Quartet Competitions in Reggio Emilia\, Italy\, and the Fischoff\, the Plowman\, the Yellow Springs\, Chesapeake\, and the International Chamber Music Ensemble Competitions in the United States. A recipient of a DAAD fellowship which enabled her to work 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\, Heime Mueller\, and the Artemis String Quartet under the auspices of the ProQuartet program in Paris\, France\, and with the Emerson String Quartet through the Carnegie Hall Chamber Music Workshops. She was a graduate assistant to the Takacs Quartet at the University of Colorado at Boulder for two years as part of the graduate quartet residency program. \nA strong proponent of music education\, Bardin was a founding member of Music Haven\, an intensive mentorship program serving youth from low-income neighborhoods in New Haven\, Connecticut. She also founded two ongoing music educational programs in rural Washington State through the Gorgeous Sounds Residency Program. 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. \nNaomi Niskala\, Piano \nA soloist and chamber musician who has appeared in Europe\, North America\, Russia\, Israel\, Thailand\, and Japan\, pianist Naomi Niskala’s performances have been broadcast on BBC Radio\, Deutschlandradio\, RTV Germany\, and NPR’s Performance Today. \nNiskala performs regularly with Spectrum Concerts Berlin\, one of Germany’s leading chamber organizations\, and has also recorded two discs with them. Recent performance highlights include the San Francisco Symphony Chamber Series at Davies Symphony Hall\, soloist with the St. Petersburg Chamber Philharmonic of Russia\, and solo and chamber performances with Spectrum Concerts Berlin in the Philharmonie Kammermusiksaal of Berlin\, Carnegie’s Weill Hall\, in Thailand\, and in Kosovo. Her release of the only complete recordings of American composer Robert Helps’s solo piano works on two discs with Albany Records in 2007 was met with high acclaim\, and she has also recorded piano chamber works of Robert Helps and Ursula Mamlok with Spectrum Concerts Berlin for two discs on Naxos\, as well as the world premiere of Mamlok’s 2015 quintet “Breezes” for Bridge Records. Niskala is featured in the 2013 German rbb television documentary entitled “Sehnsucht Musik” (Searching for Music)\, documenting the work of four members of Spectrum Concerts Berlin towards improving the harsh conditions for young musicians at a music school located in Prizren\, Kosovo. \nBorn to Japanese/Finnish-American parents\, she began studying piano at the age of three\, raised in Rochester\, New York\, and then later in Tokyo\, Japan. Niskala holds degrees from the Yale School of Music\, Stony Brook University\, and the New England Conservatory of Music\, where she studied with Claude Frank\, Gilbert Kalish\, and Patricia Zander. She also worked with pianists Leon Fleisher\, Menahem Pressler\, Peter Serkin\, and Maria Louisa Faini\, and violinists Louis Krasner and Eugene Lehner. Niskala is currently Professor of Music at Susquehanna University in Pennsylvania\, where she teaches piano and theory\, and leads a summer chamber music exchange program to Japan. She also teaches at the Interlochen Arts Camp (MI) during the summer. \nWSHU is a Community Partner for The Granite’s Spring 2026 Classical Music Sundays
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/bardin-niskala-duo/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classical,Music
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