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SUMMARY:Ethan Setiawan & Fine Ground with Bugs on a Log
DESCRIPTION:Ethan Setiawan & Fine Ground with Bugs on a Log\nThursday\, October 1\, 8:30 PM (Doors at 8 PM)\nTickets: $30 \nEthan Setiawan & Fine Ground \nEthan Setiawan & Fine Ground is deeply rooted in and colored by traditional bluegrass\, yet forward-leaning into a thoughtful modernity. This Boston-based quintet allies some of the Northeast bluegrass scene’s most athletic musicians: BB Bowness\, Julian Pinelli\, Alex Rubin\, Brittany Karlson\, and bandleader Ethan Setiawan. \nNamed “creative and virtuosic” by WBUR Boston and “one of the most formidable mandolinists of his generation” by The Bluegrass Situation\, Setiawan has earned both the National Mandolin Championship and Rockygrass Mandolin Championship. Fine Ground grew from his desire to return to the music that first inspired him while honoring bluegrass with fresh original compositions alongside songs by beloved contemporary folk artists. \nRecorded live at Dimension Sound Studios\, Little Storms captures the musical depth that comes through longtime friendship\, collaboration\, and love of craft. The debut album\, recorded by Dan Cardinal\, mixed by Setiawan\, and mastered by Dave Glasser\, arrives October 2\, 2026. \n \nBugs on a Log \nBrimming with festivity\, Bugs on a Log is an emergent string band that cultivates warmth and joy wherever they go. \nWith a wealth of expertise spanning from classical to old-time to bluegrass under their collective belt\, Bugs on a Log is a group sculpted from dynamic abundance. The New England-based band marries their spread of music with care— the result an uncommon blend of precision\, vitality\, and innovation. \nComposed of Lana Auerbach (fiddle\, banjo)\, Austin Scelzo (fiddle\, mandolin\, guitar)\, Jeff Smith (guitar\, banjo\, mandolin)\, Malcolm Callagy (cello\, fiddle)\, Jack Corcoran (bass)\, and Oriana Mack (fiddle)\, each member is a multi-hyphenate talent and vocalist in their own right. Their chemistry is palpable and compelling; Bugs on a Log is a new outfit full of promise\, ever sure to deliver a sweeping alchemy of strings and spirit.
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/ethan-setiawan-fine-ground-with-bugs-on-a-log/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bluegrass,Music
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SUMMARY:Private Event - Wedding
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-wedding/
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:20261005T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T210000
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SUMMARY:Bluegrass Jam Class
DESCRIPTION:Bluegrass Jam Class (Wernick Method)\nMondays\, 6:30 – 9:00 PM\, October 5 – December 7\nNo class on October 19 and November 23.\nTuition: $285 for 8 Sessions\nCalling all pickers! \n\nLearn to jam with people like you\nHands-on instruction in small groups – backup\, soloing\, leading songs\, harmony\nStandard bluegrass songs and etiquette\nAll levels welcome and accommodated\nFriendly supportive teaching\nOnly requirement: play G\, C\, D\, A chords – or matching notes on fiddle or bass\n\nPlease register on the Wernick Method website here. \nABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR\nAustin Scelzo (Danbury\, CT) first studied various fiddle traditions at Mark O’Connor’s Berklee String Camps and over time learned all the bluegrass instruments as well as singing and songwriting. During four years as a middle school music teacher\, his bluegrass journey began with performing in CT-based bands and teaching in-person and online. Now full-time in bluegrass\, Austin performs with respected veterans The Rock Hearts and the Americana quartet On the Trail\, teaches jam camps and has created groundbreaking online instruction materials. He has been named Connecticut Arts Hero and nominated as Mentor of the Year by the International Bluegrass Music Association. \nPart of The Granite Bluegrass Series
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/bluegrass-jam-class-2/2026-10-05/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bluegrass,Education,Music
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261011
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SUMMARY:Private Event - Wedding
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-wedding-101026/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Private Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261012T210000
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SUMMARY:Bluegrass Jam Class
DESCRIPTION:Bluegrass Jam Class (Wernick Method)\nMondays\, 6:30 – 9:00 PM\, October 5 – December 7\nNo class on October 19 and November 23.\nTuition: $285 for 8 Sessions\nCalling all pickers! \n\nLearn to jam with people like you\nHands-on instruction in small groups – backup\, soloing\, leading songs\, harmony\nStandard bluegrass songs and etiquette\nAll levels welcome and accommodated\nFriendly supportive teaching\nOnly requirement: play G\, C\, D\, A chords – or matching notes on fiddle or bass\n\nPlease register on the Wernick Method website here. \nABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR\nAustin Scelzo (Danbury\, CT) first studied various fiddle traditions at Mark O’Connor’s Berklee String Camps and over time learned all the bluegrass instruments as well as singing and songwriting. During four years as a middle school music teacher\, his bluegrass journey began with performing in CT-based bands and teaching in-person and online. Now full-time in bluegrass\, Austin performs with respected veterans The Rock Hearts and the Americana quartet On the Trail\, teaches jam camps and has created groundbreaking online instruction materials. He has been named Connecticut Arts Hero and nominated as Mentor of the Year by the International Bluegrass Music Association. \nPart of The Granite Bluegrass Series
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/bluegrass-jam-class-2/2026-10-12/
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:20261014T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T210000
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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/2026-10-14/
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:20261015T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T200000
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SUMMARY:Cold Chocolate
DESCRIPTION:Cold Chocolate\nThursday\, October 15\, 2026\, 8 PM (Doors at 7 PM)\nTickets: $25 in advance\, $30 at the door \nCold Chocolate is a genre-bending Americana band that fuses folk\, funk\, and bluegrass to create a unique sound all their own. \nFeaturing Ethan Robbins on guitar and mandolin & Ariel Bernstein on percussion and banjo\, this power duo from Boston is impressing audiences throughout New England and beyond. Punctuated by tight harmonies and skillful musicianship\, and with a focus on songwriting\, Cold Chocolate has quickly gained recognition for their original music and high-energy shows. \nThe band has shared bills with Leftover Salmon and David Grisman\, and regularly performs at venues and music festivals across the country.
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/cold-chocolate/
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:20261017T200000
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SUMMARY:The Listening Room
DESCRIPTION:The Listening Room with Carrie Linsky\nSaturday\, October 17\, 8 PM (Doors 7:30 PM)\nTickets: $35 \nThe Listening Room with Carrie Linsky is an intimate concert series that celebrates the art of songwriting through music\, conversation\, and community. Each evening features a thoughtfully curated lineup of songwriters sharing stripped-down original songs and collaborating in ways that can only happen in the moment. \nThrough thoughtful questions and candid conversation\, host Carrie Linsky takes audiences behind the curtain and into the creative lives of the artists—the inspirations\, struggles\, breakthroughs\, and moments of wonder that shape their work. Whether you’re a songwriter\, music lover\, or simply curious about the human stories behind great songs\, The Listening Room offers a unique opportunity to listen deeply and experience music in a whole new way. \nABOUT THE ARTISTS \nCarrie Linsky – Producer\, Songwriter\, Host – Georgetown\, CT\nLong before Caravan of Thieves\, there was just Carrie\, a guitar\, and a song. That’s where she started\, and where she has always felt deeply at home. \nWidely known as co-founder and co-lead of the beloved gypsy-swing quartet\nCaravan of Thieves\, Carrie has watched the band’s reach grow in ways nobody quite expected. Their song “Eat You” went viral on TikTok and now boasts over 8 million streams\, and “Raise the Dead” found a new audience following its feature on a popular HBO series last year. \nOver the past twenty years\, Carrie has been busy recording and releasing seven albums\, touring internationally\, and holding her own on stages alongside Emmylou Harris\, Keb Mo\, The Decemberists\, Bela Fleck\, and high-energy acts like Deep Banana Blackout and The Motet. She is now reemerging as a solo artist while continuing to perform with Caravan of Thieves and alt/folk duo\, Fuzz and Carrie. Carrie can command a room in any setting\, but when it’s just her and a guitar\, something opens up that feels intimate and free\, connecting instantly with her audience. \nSince planting roots in the greater Georgetown community\, Carrie has been building a home for songwriters at the Granite by leading songwriting workshop series\, hosting songwriter circles\, and curating a new concert series this October featuring local and touring performing songwriters. Learn more at caravanofthieves.com \nHeather Maloney – Featured Guest Songwriter – Northampton\, MA\nMassachusetts-based “writer song-singer” Heather Maloney found music in the midst of three years at a meditation center\, honing a sound moored in days of silent reflection and reverence for storytellers like Joni\, Rilke\, Ken Burns\, and the anonymous authors of Zen parables. While she eventually traded the quiet\, structured life of a yogi for the kinetic life of a touring musician\, the core of her songwriting has remained centered around the same curiosity about our inner world and the desire to articulate it through storytelling. \nWith over 1\,000 international shows and 8 studio albums under her belt\, she recently released her 9th and most personal record to date\, “Exploding Star”. Written in the wake of her father’s death\, “Exploding Star” is a collection of 12 songs that Maloney originally had no intentions of recording or releasing until some of her closest friends and family convinced her otherwise. \nHeather’s songs have played on NPR stations across the country and her live appearances have aired on syndicated programming like eTown and AudioTree. Her song “Nightstand Drawer” was featured in the season finale of the CBS TV series “Elementary”\, and her songs have also been streamed hundreds of thousands of times on editorial Spotify playlists & Starbucks’ in-store nationwide playlists. \nHeather has toured throughout the US & Canada as a headliner and also in support of acts including Lake Street Dive\, Shakey Graves\, Gary Clark Jr.\, Rodrigo y Gabriela\, Colin Hay (Men at Work)\, Mary Chapin Carpenter\, Shawn Colvin\, Dar Williams and many more. Learn more at heathermaloney.com \nSophie Seaver – Featured Guest Songwriter – New Canaan\, CT\nSophie Seaver is a 16-year-old Connecticut-based artist whose organic\, confessional songwriting blends mellow acoustic folk with subtle jazz influence\, marked by surprising chord changes and the warm presence of upright bass. Writing candidly about social anxiety\, relationship insecurities\, and the hidden inner lives of others\, her music feels heartfelt\, comforting\, and quietly daring. \nSophie has honed her craft through formative experiences with School of Rock\, Grammy Camp\, and Rare Artist\, and her work has been recognized nationally as a YoungArts winner. \nDrawing inspiration from artists like Adrianne Lenker\, Phoebe Bridgers\, Lizzy McAlpine\, Kacey Musgraves\, and Olivia Dean\, she is steadily shaping a timeless sound that prioritizes intimacy\, emotional honesty\, and thoughtful world-building. \nDan Asher – Featured Guest Musician – Bronx\, NY\nDan Asher has been busy performing and teaching in the New York area since graduating from Lawrence University in 2001. His active schedule has included performances at legendary venues such as Birdland\, the Blue Note\, Smalls and the 55 Bar\, covering a wide range of music\, mainly Rock\, R&B\, Jazz and everything in between. \nAs an in-demand sideman on electric and upright bass\, he has performed with artists such as Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes\, keyboardists David Bryan and Jay Oliver and trumpet legend Shunzo Ono. \nHe also performs with renowned gospel and blues artist Alexis P Suter as well as the acoustic outfit Caravan of Thieves at numerous festivals in the Northeast as well as in Canada. Most recently\, he was part of the Wheels of Soul tour with Gabe Dixon\, while also having the chance to perform with the Tedeschi Trucks Band and Los Lobos. He currently lives in the Bronx\, New York.
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/the-listening-room/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:The Songs of America
DESCRIPTION:The Songs of America\nSunday\, October 18\, 3 PM (Doors 2 PM)\nTickets: $45 \nFeaturing: \n\nEric Mahl\nSarah Joyce Cooper\nAnd Friends\n\nThis program dives deep into the very roots of what we have come to know as the “American sound\,” through song. From Africa to the British Isles\, to Mezzo-America\, from Spirituals to Rock and Roll\, from Appalachia to Danbury\, we will explore the rich traditions of music from all over space and time that have come together to create the unique and kaleidoscopic world of American music that permeates the very air we breathe. \nThe program will include traditional renditions of folk songs from around the world featuring the works of Samuel Barber\, Charles Ives- even Claude Debussy and many more. Join us for an enlightening and entertaining afternoon of The Songs of America. \nMEET THE ARTISTS \nEric Mahl \nKnown for his clarity\, contagious energy\, and passion\, Mr. Mahl has solidified his place as one of the most exciting conductors of his generation. Currently\, he is the Music Director with the Ridgefield Symphony\, Opera Acadia\, Northport Symphony Orchestra\, and the Western Connecticut Youth Orchestra\, as well as conductor at the Charles Ives Music Festival. \nEqually at home in Symphonic concerts\, Opera productions\, Pops concerts\, popular music and more\, Eric is coming off a remarkable season that has further solidified his place as a force in the conducting world. He looks back on a season of critically acclaimed Opera productions\, collaborations with multiple Grammy winning artists\, a slew of premiers\, a number of sold out performances including of Beethoven’s 9th. He’s looking forward to a 2026-2027 that includes unique and innovative programming that explored the rich\, diverse tapestry of American Music\, a return to Carnegie Hall\, multiple Opera engagements\, further collaboration with world-class artists\, and so much more. \nMr. Mahl received his Bachelor of Music Degree from Ithaca College\, and continued his studies at Universite de Montreal and the State University of New York at Fredonia. He has studied with some of the foremost conducting pedagogues in the country including Marin Alsop\, James Ross\, Harold Farberman\, and Larry Rachleff and has participated in workshops in the United States\, Canada and Europe. Mr. Mahl plays trumpet and piano\, and in his very limited free time continues to play in orchestral and chamber music programs. When not on the podium\, his passions extend to fitness\, tennis\, and spending time in nature. \nSarah Joyce Cooper \nSarah Joyce Cooper is an award winning soprano known for her “passionate power” (Parterre Box) and “meltingly beautiful” (Opera News) singing. Recent highlights include her debut with Seattle Opera as Minnie Tate in the world premiere of Tazewell Thompson’s Jubilee; Carnegie Hall appearances as the soprano soloist in Mozart’s Requiem and Vesperae solennes de confessore with the New England Symphonic Ensemble; and the title role in James Kallembach’s American Jezebel:The Trial of Anne Hutchinson\, a world premiere performance commissioned by Harvard University that tells the story of theologian\, midwife\, and co-founder of Rhode Island\, Anne Hutchinson. Performances for the 2025-26 season include a return to Rochester Oratorio Society as the soloist in the highly anticipated Rochester premiere of Will Todd’s Mass in Blue\, her debut with the Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra as the soloist in Mahler’s Fourth Symphony\, an appearance with the Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra as a soloist in Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony\, and a soloist appearance in the world premiere performance of Mark Hayes’s Psalmos at Carnegie Hall. She looks forward to reprising the role of Violetta in La Traviata this summer with Opera Acadia and making her role debut as Nedda this fall with Opera Western Reserve in Pagliacci. \nAs a competition winner\, Ms. Cooper has received awards from the George London Foundation\, the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions\, the American Prize\, the Talents of the World Competition\, the Coeur d’Alene Symphony Competition\, and the Montpelier Classical Recital Competition. She was also nominated for a study grant from the Sarah Tucker Foundation. Most recently\, she was awarded a 2024 Emerging Artist Award from the St. Botolph Club in Boston. \nAs a pre-med\, Ms. Cooper completed her Bachelor’s Degree in French at Princeton University. She first began to develop the foundation for her “mastery of French style” (Opera News) while conducting research for her undergraduate thesis on sacred themes in the mélodies\, romances\, and cantiques of Gabriel Fauré. She earned her Master of Music Degree in Vocal Performance and Pedagogy from Westminster Choir College\, where she received the Gwynn Moose Cornell Endowed Award\, given to the student who shows the most promise for a career in vocal performance. \nAmerica: A Portrait in Sound – The Granite’s Fall 2026 Sunday Chamber Music Series
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/the-songs-of-america/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classical,Music
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T193000
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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/2026-10-21/
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:20261023T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T230000
DTSTAMP:20260815T232846
CREATED:20260420T151524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T151524Z
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SUMMARY:Dance The Line
DESCRIPTION:Dance The Line\nFriday\, October 23\, 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.
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/dance-the-line-oct23/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T210000
DTSTAMP:20260815T232846
CREATED:20260803T174920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T142528Z
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SUMMARY:Bluegrass Jam Class
DESCRIPTION:Bluegrass Jam Class (Wernick Method)\nMondays\, 6:30 – 9:00 PM\, October 5 – December 7\nNo class on October 19 and November 23.\nTuition: $285 for 8 Sessions\nCalling all pickers! \n\nLearn to jam with people like you\nHands-on instruction in small groups – backup\, soloing\, leading songs\, harmony\nStandard bluegrass songs and etiquette\nAll levels welcome and accommodated\nFriendly supportive teaching\nOnly requirement: play G\, C\, D\, A chords – or matching notes on fiddle or bass\n\nPlease register on the Wernick Method website here. \nABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR\nAustin Scelzo (Danbury\, CT) first studied various fiddle traditions at Mark O’Connor’s Berklee String Camps and over time learned all the bluegrass instruments as well as singing and songwriting. During four years as a middle school music teacher\, his bluegrass journey began with performing in CT-based bands and teaching in-person and online. Now full-time in bluegrass\, Austin performs with respected veterans The Rock Hearts and the Americana quartet On the Trail\, teaches jam camps and has created groundbreaking online instruction materials. He has been named Connecticut Arts Hero and nominated as Mentor of the Year by the International Bluegrass Music Association. \nPart of The Granite Bluegrass Series
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/bluegrass-jam-class-2/2026-10-26/
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:20261029T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T220000
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SUMMARY:Bluegrass Nights
DESCRIPTION:Bluegrass Nights\nOne Thursday a Month\, 7 PM – 10 PM\nJuly 30\, Aug 27\, Sept 24\, Oct 29\, Dec 17\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-sumwin26/2026-10-29/
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:20261101T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261101T180000
DTSTAMP:20260815T232846
CREATED:20260811T210920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T143821Z
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SUMMARY:The David Morgan Trio
DESCRIPTION:The David Morgan Trio\nSunday\, November 1\, 6 PM (Doors 5 PM)\nTickets: $45 \nDon’t miss this special live recording of new\, original music performed by a trio of piano\, acoustic bass\, and drums. \nMEET THE ARTISTS \nDavid Morgan\, Piano \n \nAs the founder of The Music Shed in Redding\, David Morgan unites his professional music career with a passion for education. He is an accomplished pianist\, producer\, mix engineer\, and educator dedicated to fostering the next generation of musicians. \nMorgan’s musical foundation was built early in childhood in California and then continued at the University of New Orleans\, where he studied jazz piano under the direct mentorship of legends Ellis Marsalis and Harold Battiste. It was there where he studied and practiced by day and gigged with well-known New Orleans artists by night. Moving to New York City in 1992\, this training launched him into an international recording and touring career\, collaborating with diverse and acclaimed artists such as Neshama Carlebach\, Peter Himmelman\, Wynton Marsalis\, John Tesh\, Jane Lynch. He has four jazz albums and a rock album under his name. \nBeyond the stage\, Morgan is a prolific composer and producer for television\, with music currently featured in hundreds of shows across major networks including CBS Sports\, Discovery\, A&E\, The History Channel and MTV. \nThe Music Shed is where his educational mission comes alive. This unique rock band training program allows David to share the art of playing collaboratively in a band setting\, guiding students through the exciting process of writing\, recording\, and performing their own original music. \nAnnouncing the other artists joining the trio soon!
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/the-david-morgan-trio/
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:20261102T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T210000
DTSTAMP:20260815T232846
CREATED:20260803T174920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T142528Z
UID:10001145-1793644200-1793653200@thegranitechurch.org
SUMMARY:Bluegrass Jam Class
DESCRIPTION:Bluegrass Jam Class (Wernick Method)\nMondays\, 6:30 – 9:00 PM\, October 5 – December 7\nNo class on October 19 and November 23.\nTuition: $285 for 8 Sessions\nCalling all pickers! \n\nLearn to jam with people like you\nHands-on instruction in small groups – backup\, soloing\, leading songs\, harmony\nStandard bluegrass songs and etiquette\nAll levels welcome and accommodated\nFriendly supportive teaching\nOnly requirement: play G\, C\, D\, A chords – or matching notes on fiddle or bass\n\nPlease register on the Wernick Method website here. \nABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR\nAustin Scelzo (Danbury\, CT) first studied various fiddle traditions at Mark O’Connor’s Berklee String Camps and over time learned all the bluegrass instruments as well as singing and songwriting. During four years as a middle school music teacher\, his bluegrass journey began with performing in CT-based bands and teaching in-person and online. Now full-time in bluegrass\, Austin performs with respected veterans The Rock Hearts and the Americana quartet On the Trail\, teaches jam camps and has created groundbreaking online instruction materials. He has been named Connecticut Arts Hero and nominated as Mentor of the Year by the International Bluegrass Music Association. \nPart of The Granite Bluegrass Series
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/bluegrass-jam-class-2/2026-11-02/
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:20261108T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T170000
DTSTAMP:20260815T232846
CREATED:20260807T165823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T144823Z
UID:10001161-1794150000-1794157200@thegranitechurch.org
SUMMARY:America/Beautiful
DESCRIPTION:America/Beautiful\nFeaturing Min Kwon\, Pianist\nSunday\, November 8\, 3 PM (Doors 2 PM)\nTickets $45 \nAmerica/Beautiful is a project by pianist and arts advocate Min Kwon\, in which she has commissioned 76 of today’s leading composers to each compose a variation on “America the Beautiful”. Kwon’s hope is to paint a sonic picture of her adopted country in all of its sprawling complexity\, and ultimately try to find the beauty at the core of the American experiment and its credo of e pluribus unum (out of many\, one). \n“Min Kwon’s America/Beautiful is a visionary project that speaks to the power of music to bring people together across differences. The project’s scale\, imagination\, and urgency are deeply human and profoundly of our time.”\n– Michelle Witt\, Executive & Artistic Director\, Meany Center for the Arts \nExcerpts from Artist’s Statement: Why Then and Why Now\nThe project has completely captured me. It is now an all-consuming labor of love. Its mission: \n\nTo celebrate the cultural melting pot that is our country\nTo unite as many voices as possible for one purpose\, one project\, one question: What is America? Is it beautiful\, was it ever\, or will it ever be?\nTo better listen and to better understand the voices of others.\n\nWhy then\, when many feel that America is not beautiful\, do I keep persisting on this project? Because\, despite its ever sprawling complexity\, I believe America is beautiful. It is the country my parents chose to come\, to give my sister and me a better education so we could make music that has meaning\, share music that matters. \nI believe in the transformative power of music. When you listen to this thought-provoking\, soul-stirring\, culturally rich\, and staggeringly varied collection of new music\, you will agree\, too. All seventy-six composers who contributed to the project reflected thoughtfully on our country. They entrusted me to speak through their voices\, a responsibility I don’t take lightly. It moves me deeply. So I keep at it. I believe I can reach more people and invite them to join the call for action—whether by being in the audience or by sharing the platform. \nDoes “America The Beautiful” only exist in its lyrics? Can each of these new variations help to open your ears\, spark curiosity\, and foster shared hope? I believe that all Americans can work to make America beautiful. It may take my entire lifetime—and then some—but I want to try\, with My America/Beautiful. \nMEET THE ARTIST \nMin Kwon \nKorean-born American pianist Min Kwon excels in a versatile career that encompasses concerti\, solo recitals\, and chamber music appearances\, while in high demand around the world as pedagogue\, arts advocate\, and administrator. She has held professional engagements in over 60 countries on seven continents and all 50 U.S. states. \nProfessor of Piano at Mason Gross School of the Arts\, Rutgers University since 2002\, Dr. Kwon is also the founder and director of the Center for Musical Excellence (CME)\, a non-profit dedicated to mentoring and supporting gifted young musicians. To date\, CME has awarded 12 international performing arts grants\, each up to $10\,000\, and currently features 20 young artists on the 2019 CME Young Artists Roster. CME’s alumni/ae list includes more than 100 young artists from 22 countries. As Artistic Director of Music Made Here\, a concert series inaugurated in 2018\, and CME in Harding Homes\, Kwon brings world class talent to intimate venues. She has also served as Co-Director of Vienna ConcertoFest\, a two-week festival that provides extraordinary opportunities for young artists to appear as soloists with the Viennese International Orchestra in prestigious venues in Austria. \nAs soloist\, Min Kwon has performed extensively in Europe\, North and South America\, and Asia\, with such orchestras as Philadelphia\, North Carolina\, Atlanta\, New Jersey\, and Fort Worth\, Aspen Festival Orchestra\, Orquesta Estaudo Mexico\, Orquesta Sinfónica Venezuela\, Wiener Residenz Orchester\, Bacau Philharmonic\, as well as all major orchestras in Korea on several nationally televised concerts. Since her Avery Fisher (now David Geffen) Hall\, Lincoln Center debut in 1992 with the Juilliard Orchestra\, she has appeared with many of New York’s leading ensembles\, including New York Classical Players\, Manhattan Chamber Orchestra\, and the New York Sinfonietta. Among the distinguished conductors with whom she has collaborated are James Conlon\, Stanislaw Skrowaczewski\, Alan Gilbert\, Vaktang Jordania\, Gerhardt Zimmerman\, and Xian Zhang. \nMin Kwon holds Doctor of Musical Arts and Master of Music degrees from The Juilliard School and a Bachelor of Music degree from The Curtis Institute of Music\, completing post-doctoral studies in Salzburg. From 2015-2018\, she served on the Juilliard Council as the first and only alumnus/a to be invited. She counts among her teachers and mentors Eleanor Sokoloff\, Martin Canin\, Leon Fleisher\, Hans Leygraf\, Dorothy DeLay\, Jerome Lowenthal\, and Leif Ove Andsnes. Kwon is a Steinway Artist. \n\nAmerica: A Portrait in Sound – The Granite’s Fall 2026 Sunday Chamber Music Series
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/america-beautiful/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classical,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T210000
DTSTAMP:20260815T232846
CREATED:20260803T174920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T142528Z
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SUMMARY:Bluegrass Jam Class
DESCRIPTION:Bluegrass Jam Class (Wernick Method)\nMondays\, 6:30 – 9:00 PM\, October 5 – December 7\nNo class on October 19 and November 23.\nTuition: $285 for 8 Sessions\nCalling all pickers! \n\nLearn to jam with people like you\nHands-on instruction in small groups – backup\, soloing\, leading songs\, harmony\nStandard bluegrass songs and etiquette\nAll levels welcome and accommodated\nFriendly supportive teaching\nOnly requirement: play G\, C\, D\, A chords – or matching notes on fiddle or bass\n\nPlease register on the Wernick Method website here. \nABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR\nAustin Scelzo (Danbury\, CT) first studied various fiddle traditions at Mark O’Connor’s Berklee String Camps and over time learned all the bluegrass instruments as well as singing and songwriting. During four years as a middle school music teacher\, his bluegrass journey began with performing in CT-based bands and teaching in-person and online. Now full-time in bluegrass\, Austin performs with respected veterans The Rock Hearts and the Americana quartet On the Trail\, teaches jam camps and has created groundbreaking online instruction materials. He has been named Connecticut Arts Hero and nominated as Mentor of the Year by the International Bluegrass Music Association. \nPart of The Granite Bluegrass Series
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/bluegrass-jam-class-2/2026-11-09/
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:20261111T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T210000
DTSTAMP:20260815T232846
CREATED:20251107T154220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T154307Z
UID:10000866-1794423600-1794430800@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/2026-11-11/
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:20261116T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261116T210000
DTSTAMP:20260815T232846
CREATED:20260803T174920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T142528Z
UID:10001147-1794853800-1794862800@thegranitechurch.org
SUMMARY:Bluegrass Jam Class
DESCRIPTION:Bluegrass Jam Class (Wernick Method)\nMondays\, 6:30 – 9:00 PM\, October 5 – December 7\nNo class on October 19 and November 23.\nTuition: $285 for 8 Sessions\nCalling all pickers! \n\nLearn to jam with people like you\nHands-on instruction in small groups – backup\, soloing\, leading songs\, harmony\nStandard bluegrass songs and etiquette\nAll levels welcome and accommodated\nFriendly supportive teaching\nOnly requirement: play G\, C\, D\, A chords – or matching notes on fiddle or bass\n\nPlease register on the Wernick Method website here. \nABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR\nAustin Scelzo (Danbury\, CT) first studied various fiddle traditions at Mark O’Connor’s Berklee String Camps and over time learned all the bluegrass instruments as well as singing and songwriting. During four years as a middle school music teacher\, his bluegrass journey began with performing in CT-based bands and teaching in-person and online. Now full-time in bluegrass\, Austin performs with respected veterans The Rock Hearts and the Americana quartet On the Trail\, teaches jam camps and has created groundbreaking online instruction materials. He has been named Connecticut Arts Hero and nominated as Mentor of the Year by the International Bluegrass Music Association. \nPart of The Granite Bluegrass Series
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/bluegrass-jam-class-2/2026-11-16/
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:20261118T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T193000
DTSTAMP:20260815T232846
CREATED:20260105T175722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T163512Z
UID:10000997-1795030200-1795030200@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/2026-11-18/
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:20261130T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261130T210000
DTSTAMP:20260815T232846
CREATED:20260803T174920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T142528Z
UID:10001148-1796063400-1796072400@thegranitechurch.org
SUMMARY:Bluegrass Jam Class
DESCRIPTION:Bluegrass Jam Class (Wernick Method)\nMondays\, 6:30 – 9:00 PM\, October 5 – December 7\nNo class on October 19 and November 23.\nTuition: $285 for 8 Sessions\nCalling all pickers! \n\nLearn to jam with people like you\nHands-on instruction in small groups – backup\, soloing\, leading songs\, harmony\nStandard bluegrass songs and etiquette\nAll levels welcome and accommodated\nFriendly supportive teaching\nOnly requirement: play G\, C\, D\, A chords – or matching notes on fiddle or bass\n\nPlease register on the Wernick Method website here. \nABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR\nAustin Scelzo (Danbury\, CT) first studied various fiddle traditions at Mark O’Connor’s Berklee String Camps and over time learned all the bluegrass instruments as well as singing and songwriting. During four years as a middle school music teacher\, his bluegrass journey began with performing in CT-based bands and teaching in-person and online. Now full-time in bluegrass\, Austin performs with respected veterans The Rock Hearts and the Americana quartet On the Trail\, teaches jam camps and has created groundbreaking online instruction materials. He has been named Connecticut Arts Hero and nominated as Mentor of the Year by the International Bluegrass Music Association. \nPart of The Granite Bluegrass Series
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/bluegrass-jam-class-2/2026-11-30/
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:20261206T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261206T160000
DTSTAMP:20260815T232846
CREATED:20260807T173641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T144742Z
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SUMMARY:Write It Down Or Improvise?
DESCRIPTION:Write It Down Or Improvise?\nJazz Meets Classical\nSunday\, December 6\, 2 PM (Doors 1 PM)\nTickets: $45 \nFeaturing: \n\nLana Auerbach\, violin\nMiriam Liske Doorandish\, cello\nAndrew Levine\, piano\nDavid Morgan\, piano\n\nThe impact of jazz on American Classical and Theater music is deep and rich\, and in this meeting of two trios- one jazz\, one classical- we will explore how jazz has entered the classical world through a host of composers who are comfortable crossing boundaries. \nMEET THE ARTISTS \nLana Auerbach\, Violin \nLana Auerbach is a versatile violinist\, fiddler\, and educator based in Newtown\, Connecticut\, whose career spans classical concert stages\, chamber series\, and roots music traditions across the Northeast. A graduate of the Oberlin Conservatory (BM) and Bard College’s The Orchestra Now (MM)\, she serves as concertmaster of the Woodstock Symphony Orchestra\, performs with ensembles like the Hudson Valley and Syracuse Orchestras\, and leads her ensemble\, the Solstice Piano Trio. \nAs a fiddle player\, Lana performs with her string band Bugs on a Log and leads a community Old Time Jam in Redding\, CT. Also a dedicated educator specializing in the Suzuki Method at the Newtown Suzuki School\, she brings music to young audiences through Harmonious Tales—a creative series pairing storytelling with live bluegrass\, folk\, and chamber music arrangements. \nMiriam Liske Doorandish\, Cello \nRaised in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains\, Iranian-American cellist Miriam Liske-Doorandish is motivated by a love of collaboration that finds her equally at home in traditional chamber music settings and traditional fiddling sessions. At age 2\, Miriam politely demanded her first instrument and began lessons with her mother\, Lisa Liske. An eclectic performer\, she has pursued contemporary\, historical\, and traditional classical performance during her studies at the Royal College of Music\, Oberlin Conservatory\, and the Yale School of Music. As cellist of the exploratory ensemble Trio Ondata\, Miriam is a recipient of the 2022 Fischoff Competition silver medal and the gold and audience prizes at the 2023 Yellow Springs Chamber Competition. \nNoted for her “wonderful warmth and flexibility” and her “fresh and incisive style”\, Miriam regularly performs at festivals and chamber series across the Northeast. A dedicated educator\, she has also been recognized for her arts leadership in recent years\, receiving support from The Secular Society and Oberlin’s Flint Initiative Grant. Miriam is currently based in New Haven\, CT\, where she plays with Trio Ondata\, The Havenwood Quartet\, and maintains an independent cello studio. \nAndrew Levine\, Piano \nAndrew Levine\, The Granite’s Resident Artist for classical music\, has enjoyed a multifaceted career in the performing arts\, working as a musician\, arts administrator\, educator\, and producer. \nAndrew served as managing director of The Sheen Center for Thought & Culture\, and as the executive director of The York Theatre Company. Currently\, he is an adjunct faculty member at Western Connecticut State University\, where he teaches theater management\, and The Hartt School at the University of Hartford\, where he is an on-staff coach in the musical theater division. \nAt The Granite\, Andrew curates\, produces\, and performs concerts and activities within the classical music\, cabaret\, and musical theater worlds. \nDavid Morgan\, Piano \n \nDavid Morgan is a musician for life. For him\, it’s music 24/7. After a childhood of playing in rock bands\, competing in classical piano competitions\, putting on solo Keith Emerson keyboard shows\, and producing demos on his 4-track cassette recorder\, he knew a life of music was the only soulful and logical choice. When he was 19\, he moved to New Orleans to study with jazz legends Ellis Marsalis and Harold Battiste at The University of New Orleans. \nSince migrating to the East Coast in 1992\, he has had a rich career of touring\, recording\, producing\, writing\, and teaching. He has recorded and toured the world with his jazz trio\, renowned vocalist Neshama Carlebach\, Peter Himmelman and actress/songstress Jane Lynch\, to name a few. His original music can be heard regularly on CBS and NBC sports telecasts and cable TV shows like Pawn Stars\, Catfish\, Counting Cars and American Restoration. This past June he was the musical director for the benefit concert\, Trevor Live\, in New York City. \nMusic Education has become a very important part of Morgan’s career.  His rock band training program\, The Music Shed is in its 9th season. He developed this program to give middle and high school musicians the opportunity to get extensive coaching in rock\, jazz\, and blues music in a weekly small group setting. Lately\, Morgan has been producing and recording his students’ original music and plans to release a Music Shed Artists Vol.1 album in early 2018. He regularly performs and records with his quartet\, Portal\, a Connecticut band of brothers featuring Greg Wall\, Matt Moadel\, and Rich Zurkowski. \nAmerica: A Portrait in Sound – The Granite’s Fall 2026 Sunday Chamber Music Series
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/write-it-down-or-improvise/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classical,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261207T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261207T210000
DTSTAMP:20260815T232846
CREATED:20260803T174920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T142528Z
UID:10001149-1796668200-1796677200@thegranitechurch.org
SUMMARY:Bluegrass Jam Class
DESCRIPTION:Bluegrass Jam Class (Wernick Method)\nMondays\, 6:30 – 9:00 PM\, October 5 – December 7\nNo class on October 19 and November 23.\nTuition: $285 for 8 Sessions\nCalling all pickers! \n\nLearn to jam with people like you\nHands-on instruction in small groups – backup\, soloing\, leading songs\, harmony\nStandard bluegrass songs and etiquette\nAll levels welcome and accommodated\nFriendly supportive teaching\nOnly requirement: play G\, C\, D\, A chords – or matching notes on fiddle or bass\n\nPlease register on the Wernick Method website here. \nABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR\nAustin Scelzo (Danbury\, CT) first studied various fiddle traditions at Mark O’Connor’s Berklee String Camps and over time learned all the bluegrass instruments as well as singing and songwriting. During four years as a middle school music teacher\, his bluegrass journey began with performing in CT-based bands and teaching in-person and online. Now full-time in bluegrass\, Austin performs with respected veterans The Rock Hearts and the Americana quartet On the Trail\, teaches jam camps and has created groundbreaking online instruction materials. He has been named Connecticut Arts Hero and nominated as Mentor of the Year by the International Bluegrass Music Association. \nPart of The Granite Bluegrass Series
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/bluegrass-jam-class-2/2026-12-07/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bluegrass,Education,Music
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261209T210000
DTSTAMP:20260815T232846
CREATED:20251107T154220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T154307Z
UID:10000867-1796842800-1796850000@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/2026-12-09/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Free Weekly Wednesdays
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T193000
DTSTAMP:20260815T232846
CREATED:20260105T175722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T163512Z
UID:10000998-1797449400-1797449400@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/2026-12-16/
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:20261217T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261217T220000
DTSTAMP:20260815T232846
CREATED:20260604T203416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T134917Z
UID:10001130-1797534000-1797544800@thegranitechurch.org
SUMMARY:Bluegrass Nights
DESCRIPTION:Bluegrass Nights\nOne Thursday a Month\, 7 PM – 10 PM\nJuly 30\, Aug 27\, Sept 24\, Oct 29\, Dec 17\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-sumwin26/2026-12-17/
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:20270113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270113T210000
DTSTAMP:20260815T232846
CREATED:20251107T154220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T154307Z
UID:10000868-1799866800-1799874000@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/2027-01-13/
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:20270120T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270120T193000
DTSTAMP:20260815T232846
CREATED:20260105T175722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T163512Z
UID:10000999-1800473400-1800473400@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/2027-01-20/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bluegrass,Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thegranitechurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Old-Time-Jam-Wednesdays.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270210T210000
DTSTAMP:20260815T232846
CREATED:20251107T154220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T154307Z
UID:10000869-1802286000-1802293200@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/2027-02-10/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Free Weekly Wednesdays
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thegranitechurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/GC-RPC-Event.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270217T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270217T193000
DTSTAMP:20260815T232846
CREATED:20260105T175722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T163512Z
UID:10001000-1802892600-1802892600@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/2027-02-17/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bluegrass,Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thegranitechurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Old-Time-Jam-Wednesdays.png
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