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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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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.
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/redding-prevention-council-monthly-wednesday-meeting-2/2026-11-11/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Free Weekly Wednesdays
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SUMMARY:My Children! My Africa!
DESCRIPTION:My Children! My Africa! By Athol Fugard\nNovember 12\, 8 PM (Doors 7:30 PM)\nALL SHOWTIMES: November 12-15 and 19-22\, 8 PM and 2 PM Showtimes\nThursday- Saturday (Nov 12-14 and 19-21)\, 8 PM Show\, 7:30 PM Doors\nSunday (Nov 15 & 22)\, 2 PM Show\, 1:30 PM Doors \nTickets: \n\n$45 – General Admission\n$25 – Students and Youth (13-17)\nFREE – Children under 13 can attend for free with a ticketed adult\nPlus\, a limited number of “Pay What You Can” tickets are available for each showtime.\n\nSet in apartheid South Africa\, the three-character two-act play takes place in a high school during the final years of apartheid. It tells the story of two brilliant students\, Isabel\, a young upper-class white girl\, and Thami\, an 18-year-old black boy\, and their proud\, idealistic teacher\, Mr. M. Through impassioned dialogue and dramatic exposition\, it explores themes of friendship\, prejudice\, racial unity and divisiveness\, oppression\, and violent unrest. \n“As the walls between their three worlds begin to crumble\, so do their ideas and understandings of themselves\, each other\, and the realities in which they all believed they lived. Perhaps\, if they can find the strength to really listen and hear each other\, despite the noise of their respective worlds burning around them\, they – we – can find a way to rebuild a better one from the ashes\,” says producer/director\, Charles Frederick Secrease. \nMEET THE CAST\nCharles Frederick Secrease – “Mr. M.” \nA native of Western Massachusetts\, Charles “Frederick” Secrease (he generally uses his middle name) began performing publicly at the age of six\, though not as an actor. Coming from a family of musicians\, his first love was the piano\, which has continued to this day. He studied classical performance through undergrad and postgrad at Juilliard and the Shanghai Conservatory\, and 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\, her saw his first musical (Oliver). Spellbound\, he knew this was something he had to explore. In the years since and alongside his continued life in music\, Frederick has studied\, worked\, and performed with numerous theater companies across the U.S.\, Europe\, Asia\, and Africa. Finding a particular love of Shakespeare\, he has performed many of the classical roles\, including Marc Antony\, Macbeth\, Oberon\, and Othello. “My Children! My Africa!” holds a special place in his heart\, as playing Thami was his first professional role in a national tour of the production. Now\, some twenty-plus years later\, he’s thrilled to be producing the show in November (this time playing Mr. M.) with his newly founded company\, Lonetown Theater Works\, based in Redding\, CT. Frederick is very excited for the opportunity to partner with The Granite in this endeavor and appreciative of all those in our community who’ve come together to make it happen. \nMalin Glade – “Isabel” \nMalin Glade is a Brooklyn-based transplant hailing from California. She is a recent graduate of BYU’s Acting BFA with additional training from Kimball Studios\, the Lee Strasberg Institute\, and the Prague Shakespeare Company\, where she performed in Romeo and Juliet. Favorite credits include the Off-Broadway premiere of Alexandria (Luz U/S)\, Curtain Theatre’s Richard III (Prince Edward) and Macbeth (Witch U/S)\, and The Laundry Play (Eliza). Additional educational/regional credits: Wait Until Dark (Susy)\, Pride and Prejudice (Mary Bennet)\, Pride and Prejudice (Kitty Bennet)\, and The Last Five Years (Cathy). \nYou might catch her in an upcoming HBO miniseries (she isn’t allowed to say anything else about it)! In addition to acting\, Malin has 12 years of competitive show jumping experience and is yearning for the day she gets to ride a horse on camera/stage. Survival is insufficient! @malinglade \nJustin Villard – “Thami” \nJustin Villard is excited to be part of this production of My Children! My Africa! He graduated from Western Connecticut State University with his BFA in Theatre Arts: Acting. His most recent credits include John Nevins in Trouble in Mind at Collective Consciousness Theatre\, Dr. John Prentice in Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner\, Professor August Howe in The Mound Builders\, Reverend John Hale in The Crucible\, and Dayton in Fairview at Westrep Stage. He also recently appeared in Thrown Stone’s 2026 Short Play Festival. \nHe would like to thank everyone who has supported him through his journey. You can follow him on Instagram @justin_villard.
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/my-children-my-africa-nov12/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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SUMMARY:My Children! My Africa!
DESCRIPTION:My Children! My Africa! By Athol Fugard\nNovember 13\, 8 PM (Doors 7:30 PM)\nALL SHOWTIMES: November 12-15 and 19-22\, 8 PM and 2 PM Showtimes\nThursday- Saturday (Nov 12-14 and 19-21)\, 8 PM Show\, 7:30 PM Doors\nSunday (Nov 15 & 22)\, 2 PM Show\, 1:30 PM Doors \nTickets: \n\n$45 – General Admission\n$25 – Students and Youth (13-17)\nFREE – Children under 13 can attend for free with a ticketed adult\nPlus\, a limited number of “Pay What You Can” tickets are available for each showtime.\n\nSet in apartheid South Africa\, the three-character two-act play takes place in a high school during the final years of apartheid. It tells the story of two brilliant students\, Isabel\, a young upper-class white girl\, and Thami\, an 18-year-old black boy\, and their proud\, idealistic teacher\, Mr. M. Through impassioned dialogue and dramatic exposition\, it explores themes of friendship\, prejudice\, racial unity and divisiveness\, oppression\, and violent unrest. \n“As the walls between their three worlds begin to crumble\, so do their ideas and understandings of themselves\, each other\, and the realities in which they all believed they lived. Perhaps\, if they can find the strength to really listen and hear each other\, despite the noise of their respective worlds burning around them\, they – we – can find a way to rebuild a better one from the ashes\,” says producer/director\, Charles Frederick Secrease. \nMEET THE CAST\nCharles Frederick Secrease – “Mr. M.” \nA native of Western Massachusetts\, Charles “Frederick” Secrease (he generally uses his middle name) began performing publicly at the age of six\, though not as an actor. Coming from a family of musicians\, his first love was the piano\, which has continued to this day. He studied classical performance through undergrad and postgrad at Juilliard and the Shanghai Conservatory\, and 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\, her saw his first musical (Oliver). Spellbound\, he knew this was something he had to explore. In the years since and alongside his continued life in music\, Frederick has studied\, worked\, and performed with numerous theater companies across the U.S.\, Europe\, Asia\, and Africa. Finding a particular love of Shakespeare\, he has performed many of the classical roles\, including Marc Antony\, Macbeth\, Oberon\, and Othello. “My Children! My Africa!” holds a special place in his heart\, as playing Thami was his first professional role in a national tour of the production. Now\, some twenty-plus years later\, he’s thrilled to be producing the show in November (this time playing Mr. M.) with his newly founded company\, Lonetown Theater Works\, based in Redding\, CT. Frederick is very excited for the opportunity to partner with The Granite in this endeavor and appreciative of all those in our community who’ve come together to make it happen. \nMalin Glade – “Isabel” \nMalin Glade is a Brooklyn-based transplant hailing from California. She is a recent graduate of BYU’s Acting BFA with additional training from Kimball Studios\, the Lee Strasberg Institute\, and the Prague Shakespeare Company\, where she performed in Romeo and Juliet. Favorite credits include the Off-Broadway premiere of Alexandria (Luz U/S)\, Curtain Theatre’s Richard III (Prince Edward) and Macbeth (Witch U/S)\, and The Laundry Play (Eliza). Additional educational/regional credits: Wait Until Dark (Susy)\, Pride and Prejudice (Mary Bennet)\, Pride and Prejudice (Kitty Bennet)\, and The Last Five Years (Cathy). \nYou might catch her in an upcoming HBO miniseries (she isn’t allowed to say anything else about it)! In addition to acting\, Malin has 12 years of competitive show jumping experience and is yearning for the day she gets to ride a horse on camera/stage. Survival is insufficient! @malinglade \nJustin Villard – “Thami” \nJustin Villard is excited to be part of this production of My Children! My Africa! He graduated from Western Connecticut State University with his BFA in Theatre Arts: Acting. His most recent credits include John Nevins in Trouble in Mind at Collective Consciousness Theatre\, Dr. John Prentice in Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner\, Professor August Howe in The Mound Builders\, Reverend John Hale in The Crucible\, and Dayton in Fairview at Westrep Stage. He also recently appeared in Thrown Stone’s 2026 Short Play Festival. \nHe would like to thank everyone who has supported him through his journey. You can follow him on Instagram @justin_villard.
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/my-children-my-africa-nov13/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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SUMMARY:My Children! My Africa!
DESCRIPTION:My Children! My Africa! By Athol Fugard\nNovember 14\, 8 PM (Doors 7:30 PM)\nALL SHOWTIMES: November 12-15 and 19-22\, 8 PM and 2 PM Showtimes\nThursday- Saturday (Nov 12-14 and 19-21)\, 8 PM Show\, 7:30 PM Doors\nSunday (Nov 15 & 22)\, 2 PM Show\, 1:30 PM Doors \nTickets: \n\n$45 – General Admission\n$25 – Students and Youth (13-17)\nFREE – Children under 13 can attend for free with a ticketed adult\nPlus\, a limited number of “Pay What You Can” tickets are available for each showtime.\n\nSet in apartheid South Africa\, the three-character two-act play takes place in a high school during the final years of apartheid. It tells the story of two brilliant students\, Isabel\, a young upper-class white girl\, and Thami\, an 18-year-old black boy\, and their proud\, idealistic teacher\, Mr. M. Through impassioned dialogue and dramatic exposition\, it explores themes of friendship\, prejudice\, racial unity and divisiveness\, oppression\, and violent unrest. \n“As the walls between their three worlds begin to crumble\, so do their ideas and understandings of themselves\, each other\, and the realities in which they all believed they lived. Perhaps\, if they can find the strength to really listen and hear each other\, despite the noise of their respective worlds burning around them\, they – we – can find a way to rebuild a better one from the ashes\,” says producer/director\, Charles Frederick Secrease. \nMEET THE CAST\nCharles Frederick Secrease – “Mr. M.” \nA native of Western Massachusetts\, Charles “Frederick” Secrease (he generally uses his middle name) began performing publicly at the age of six\, though not as an actor. Coming from a family of musicians\, his first love was the piano\, which has continued to this day. He studied classical performance through undergrad and postgrad at Juilliard and the Shanghai Conservatory\, and 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\, her saw his first musical (Oliver). Spellbound\, he knew this was something he had to explore. In the years since and alongside his continued life in music\, Frederick has studied\, worked\, and performed with numerous theater companies across the U.S.\, Europe\, Asia\, and Africa. Finding a particular love of Shakespeare\, he has performed many of the classical roles\, including Marc Antony\, Macbeth\, Oberon\, and Othello. “My Children! My Africa!” holds a special place in his heart\, as playing Thami was his first professional role in a national tour of the production. Now\, some twenty-plus years later\, he’s thrilled to be producing the show in November (this time playing Mr. M.) with his newly founded company\, Lonetown Theater Works\, based in Redding\, CT. Frederick is very excited for the opportunity to partner with The Granite in this endeavor and appreciative of all those in our community who’ve come together to make it happen. \nMalin Glade – “Isabel” \nMalin Glade is a Brooklyn-based transplant hailing from California. She is a recent graduate of BYU’s Acting BFA with additional training from Kimball Studios\, the Lee Strasberg Institute\, and the Prague Shakespeare Company\, where she performed in Romeo and Juliet. Favorite credits include the Off-Broadway premiere of Alexandria (Luz U/S)\, Curtain Theatre’s Richard III (Prince Edward) and Macbeth (Witch U/S)\, and The Laundry Play (Eliza). Additional educational/regional credits: Wait Until Dark (Susy)\, Pride and Prejudice (Mary Bennet)\, Pride and Prejudice (Kitty Bennet)\, and The Last Five Years (Cathy). \nYou might catch her in an upcoming HBO miniseries (she isn’t allowed to say anything else about it)! In addition to acting\, Malin has 12 years of competitive show jumping experience and is yearning for the day she gets to ride a horse on camera/stage. Survival is insufficient! @malinglade \nJustin Villard – “Thami” \nJustin Villard is excited to be part of this production of My Children! My Africa! He graduated from Western Connecticut State University with his BFA in Theatre Arts: Acting. His most recent credits include John Nevins in Trouble in Mind at Collective Consciousness Theatre\, Dr. John Prentice in Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner\, Professor August Howe in The Mound Builders\, Reverend John Hale in The Crucible\, and Dayton in Fairview at Westrep Stage. He also recently appeared in Thrown Stone’s 2026 Short Play Festival. \nHe would like to thank everyone who has supported him through his journey. You can follow him on Instagram @justin_villard.
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/my-children-my-africa-nov14/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T160000
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SUMMARY:My Children! My Africa!
DESCRIPTION:My Children! My Africa! By Athol Fugard\nNovember 15\, 2 PM (Doors 1:30 PM)\nALL SHOWTIMES: November 12-15 and 19-22\, 8 PM and 2 PM Showtimes\nThursday- Saturday (Nov 12-14 and 19-21)\, 8 PM Show\, 7:30 PM Doors\nSunday (Nov 15 & 22)\, 2 PM Show\, 1:30 PM Doors \nTickets: \n\n$45 – General Admission\n$25 – Students and Youth (13-17)\nFREE – Children under 13 can attend for free with a ticketed adult\nPlus\, a limited number of “Pay What You Can” tickets are available for each showtime.\n\nSet in apartheid South Africa\, the three-character two-act play takes place in a high school during the final years of apartheid. It tells the story of two brilliant students\, Isabel\, a young upper-class white girl\, and Thami\, an 18-year-old black boy\, and their proud\, idealistic teacher\, Mr. M. Through impassioned dialogue and dramatic exposition\, it explores themes of friendship\, prejudice\, racial unity and divisiveness\, oppression\, and violent unrest. \n“As the walls between their three worlds begin to crumble\, so do their ideas and understandings of themselves\, each other\, and the realities in which they all believed they lived. Perhaps\, if they can find the strength to really listen and hear each other\, despite the noise of their respective worlds burning around them\, they – we – can find a way to rebuild a better one from the ashes\,” says producer/director\, Charles Frederick Secrease. \nMEET THE CAST\nCharles Frederick Secrease – “Mr. M.” \nA native of Western Massachusetts\, Charles “Frederick” Secrease (he generally uses his middle name) began performing publicly at the age of six\, though not as an actor. Coming from a family of musicians\, his first love was the piano\, which has continued to this day. He studied classical performance through undergrad and postgrad at Juilliard and the Shanghai Conservatory\, and 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\, her saw his first musical (Oliver). Spellbound\, he knew this was something he had to explore. In the years since and alongside his continued life in music\, Frederick has studied\, worked\, and performed with numerous theater companies across the U.S.\, Europe\, Asia\, and Africa. Finding a particular love of Shakespeare\, he has performed many of the classical roles\, including Marc Antony\, Macbeth\, Oberon\, and Othello. “My Children! My Africa!” holds a special place in his heart\, as playing Thami was his first professional role in a national tour of the production. Now\, some twenty-plus years later\, he’s thrilled to be producing the show in November (this time playing Mr. M.) with his newly founded company\, Lonetown Theater Works\, based in Redding\, CT. Frederick is very excited for the opportunity to partner with The Granite in this endeavor and appreciative of all those in our community who’ve come together to make it happen. \nMalin Glade – “Isabel” \nMalin Glade is a Brooklyn-based transplant hailing from California. She is a recent graduate of BYU’s Acting BFA with additional training from Kimball Studios\, the Lee Strasberg Institute\, and the Prague Shakespeare Company\, where she performed in Romeo and Juliet. Favorite credits include the Off-Broadway premiere of Alexandria (Luz U/S)\, Curtain Theatre’s Richard III (Prince Edward) and Macbeth (Witch U/S)\, and The Laundry Play (Eliza). Additional educational/regional credits: Wait Until Dark (Susy)\, Pride and Prejudice (Mary Bennet)\, Pride and Prejudice (Kitty Bennet)\, and The Last Five Years (Cathy). \nYou might catch her in an upcoming HBO miniseries (she isn’t allowed to say anything else about it)! In addition to acting\, Malin has 12 years of competitive show jumping experience and is yearning for the day she gets to ride a horse on camera/stage. Survival is insufficient! @malinglade \nJustin Villard – “Thami” \nJustin Villard is excited to be part of this production of My Children! My Africa! He graduated from Western Connecticut State University with his BFA in Theatre Arts: Acting. His most recent credits include John Nevins in Trouble in Mind at Collective Consciousness Theatre\, Dr. John Prentice in Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner\, Professor August Howe in The Mound Builders\, Reverend John Hale in The Crucible\, and Dayton in Fairview at Westrep Stage. He also recently appeared in Thrown Stone’s 2026 Short Play Festival. \nHe would like to thank everyone who has supported him through his journey. You can follow him on Instagram @justin_villard.
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/my-children-my-africa-nov15/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261116T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261116T210000
DTSTAMP:20261015T200309
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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-2/2026-11-16/
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:20261118T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T193000
DTSTAMP:20261015T200309
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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/2026-11-18/
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:20261119T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T220000
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SUMMARY:My Children! My Africa!
DESCRIPTION:My Children! My Africa! By Athol Fugard\nNovember 19\, 8 PM (Doors 7:30 PM)\nALL SHOWTIMES: November 12-15 and 19-22\, 8 PM and 2 PM Showtimes\nThursday- Saturday (Nov 12-14 and 19-21)\, 8 PM Show\, 7:30 PM Doors\nSunday (Nov 15 & 22)\, 2 PM Show\, 1:30 PM Doors \nTickets: \n\n$45 – General Admission\n$25 – Students and Youth (13-17)\nFREE – Children under 13 can attend for free with a ticketed adult\nPlus\, a limited number of “Pay What You Can” tickets are available for each showtime.\n\nSet in apartheid South Africa\, the three-character two-act play takes place in a high school during the final years of apartheid. It tells the story of two brilliant students\, Isabel\, a young upper-class white girl\, and Thami\, an 18-year-old black boy\, and their proud\, idealistic teacher\, Mr. M. Through impassioned dialogue and dramatic exposition\, it explores themes of friendship\, prejudice\, racial unity and divisiveness\, oppression\, and violent unrest. \n“As the walls between their three worlds begin to crumble\, so do their ideas and understandings of themselves\, each other\, and the realities in which they all believed they lived. Perhaps\, if they can find the strength to really listen and hear each other\, despite the noise of their respective worlds burning around them\, they – we – can find a way to rebuild a better one from the ashes\,” says producer/director\, Charles Frederick Secrease. \nMEET THE CAST\nCharles Frederick Secrease – “Mr. M.” \nA native of Western Massachusetts\, Charles “Frederick” Secrease (he generally uses his middle name) began performing publicly at the age of six\, though not as an actor. Coming from a family of musicians\, his first love was the piano\, which has continued to this day. He studied classical performance through undergrad and postgrad at Juilliard and the Shanghai Conservatory\, and 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\, her saw his first musical (Oliver). Spellbound\, he knew this was something he had to explore. In the years since and alongside his continued life in music\, Frederick has studied\, worked\, and performed with numerous theater companies across the U.S.\, Europe\, Asia\, and Africa. Finding a particular love of Shakespeare\, he has performed many of the classical roles\, including Marc Antony\, Macbeth\, Oberon\, and Othello. “My Children! My Africa!” holds a special place in his heart\, as playing Thami was his first professional role in a national tour of the production. Now\, some twenty-plus years later\, he’s thrilled to be producing the show in November (this time playing Mr. M.) with his newly founded company\, Lonetown Theater Works\, based in Redding\, CT. Frederick is very excited for the opportunity to partner with The Granite in this endeavor and appreciative of all those in our community who’ve come together to make it happen. \nMalin Glade – “Isabel” \nMalin Glade is a Brooklyn-based transplant hailing from California. She is a recent graduate of BYU’s Acting BFA with additional training from Kimball Studios\, the Lee Strasberg Institute\, and the Prague Shakespeare Company\, where she performed in Romeo and Juliet. Favorite credits include the Off-Broadway premiere of Alexandria (Luz U/S)\, Curtain Theatre’s Richard III (Prince Edward) and Macbeth (Witch U/S)\, and The Laundry Play (Eliza). Additional educational/regional credits: Wait Until Dark (Susy)\, Pride and Prejudice (Mary Bennet)\, Pride and Prejudice (Kitty Bennet)\, and The Last Five Years (Cathy). \nYou might catch her in an upcoming HBO miniseries (she isn’t allowed to say anything else about it)! In addition to acting\, Malin has 12 years of competitive show jumping experience and is yearning for the day she gets to ride a horse on camera/stage. Survival is insufficient! @malinglade \nJustin Villard – “Thami” \nJustin Villard is excited to be part of this production of My Children! My Africa! He graduated from Western Connecticut State University with his BFA in Theatre Arts: Acting. His most recent credits include John Nevins in Trouble in Mind at Collective Consciousness Theatre\, Dr. John Prentice in Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner\, Professor August Howe in The Mound Builders\, Reverend John Hale in The Crucible\, and Dayton in Fairview at Westrep Stage. He also recently appeared in Thrown Stone’s 2026 Short Play Festival. \nHe would like to thank everyone who has supported him through his journey. You can follow him on Instagram @justin_villard.
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/my-children-my-africa-nov19/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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SUMMARY:My Children! My Africa!
DESCRIPTION:My Children! My Africa! By Athol Fugard\nNovember 20\, 8 PM (Doors 7:30 PM)\nALL SHOWTIMES: November 12-15 and 19-22\, 8 PM and 2 PM Showtimes\nThursday- Saturday (Nov 12-14 and 19-21)\, 8 PM Show\, 7:30 PM Doors\nSunday (Nov 15 & 22)\, 2 PM Show\, 1:30 PM Doors \nTickets: \n\n$45 – General Admission\n$25 – Students and Youth (13-17)\nFREE – Children under 13 can attend for free with a ticketed adult\nPlus\, a limited number of “Pay What You Can” tickets are available for each showtime.\n\nSet in apartheid South Africa\, the three-character two-act play takes place in a high school during the final years of apartheid. It tells the story of two brilliant students\, Isabel\, a young upper-class white girl\, and Thami\, an 18-year-old black boy\, and their proud\, idealistic teacher\, Mr. M. Through impassioned dialogue and dramatic exposition\, it explores themes of friendship\, prejudice\, racial unity and divisiveness\, oppression\, and violent unrest. \n“As the walls between their three worlds begin to crumble\, so do their ideas and understandings of themselves\, each other\, and the realities in which they all believed they lived. Perhaps\, if they can find the strength to really listen and hear each other\, despite the noise of their respective worlds burning around them\, they – we – can find a way to rebuild a better one from the ashes\,” says producer/director\, Charles Frederick Secrease. \nMEET THE CAST\nCharles Frederick Secrease – “Mr. M.” \nA native of Western Massachusetts\, Charles “Frederick” Secrease (he generally uses his middle name) began performing publicly at the age of six\, though not as an actor. Coming from a family of musicians\, his first love was the piano\, which has continued to this day. He studied classical performance through undergrad and postgrad at Juilliard and the Shanghai Conservatory\, and 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\, her saw his first musical (Oliver). Spellbound\, he knew this was something he had to explore. In the years since and alongside his continued life in music\, Frederick has studied\, worked\, and performed with numerous theater companies across the U.S.\, Europe\, Asia\, and Africa. Finding a particular love of Shakespeare\, he has performed many of the classical roles\, including Marc Antony\, Macbeth\, Oberon\, and Othello. “My Children! My Africa!” holds a special place in his heart\, as playing Thami was his first professional role in a national tour of the production. Now\, some twenty-plus years later\, he’s thrilled to be producing the show in November (this time playing Mr. M.) with his newly founded company\, Lonetown Theater Works\, based in Redding\, CT. Frederick is very excited for the opportunity to partner with The Granite in this endeavor and appreciative of all those in our community who’ve come together to make it happen. \nMalin Glade – “Isabel” \nMalin Glade is a Brooklyn-based transplant hailing from California. She is a recent graduate of BYU’s Acting BFA with additional training from Kimball Studios\, the Lee Strasberg Institute\, and the Prague Shakespeare Company\, where she performed in Romeo and Juliet. Favorite credits include the Off-Broadway premiere of Alexandria (Luz U/S)\, Curtain Theatre’s Richard III (Prince Edward) and Macbeth (Witch U/S)\, and The Laundry Play (Eliza). Additional educational/regional credits: Wait Until Dark (Susy)\, Pride and Prejudice (Mary Bennet)\, Pride and Prejudice (Kitty Bennet)\, and The Last Five Years (Cathy). \nYou might catch her in an upcoming HBO miniseries (she isn’t allowed to say anything else about it)! In addition to acting\, Malin has 12 years of competitive show jumping experience and is yearning for the day she gets to ride a horse on camera/stage. Survival is insufficient! @malinglade \nJustin Villard – “Thami” \nJustin Villard is excited to be part of this production of My Children! My Africa! He graduated from Western Connecticut State University with his BFA in Theatre Arts: Acting. His most recent credits include John Nevins in Trouble in Mind at Collective Consciousness Theatre\, Dr. John Prentice in Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner\, Professor August Howe in The Mound Builders\, Reverend John Hale in The Crucible\, and Dayton in Fairview at Westrep Stage. He also recently appeared in Thrown Stone’s 2026 Short Play Festival. \nHe would like to thank everyone who has supported him through his journey. You can follow him on Instagram @justin_villard.
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/my-children-my-africa-nov20/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261121T200000
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SUMMARY:My Children! My Africa!
DESCRIPTION:My Children! My Africa! By Athol Fugard\nNovember 21\, 8 PM (Doors 7:30 PM)\nALL SHOWTIMES: November 12-15 and 19-22\, 8 PM and 2 PM Showtimes\nThursday- Saturday (Nov 12-14 and 19-21)\, 8 PM Show\, 7:30 PM Doors\nSunday (Nov 15 & 22)\, 2 PM Show\, 1:30 PM Doors \nTickets: \n\n$45 – General Admission\n$25 – Students and Youth (13-17)\nFREE – Children under 13 can attend for free with a ticketed adult\nPlus\, a limited number of “Pay What You Can” tickets are available for each showtime.\n\nSet in apartheid South Africa\, the three-character two-act play takes place in a high school during the final years of apartheid. It tells the story of two brilliant students\, Isabel\, a young upper-class white girl\, and Thami\, an 18-year-old black boy\, and their proud\, idealistic teacher\, Mr. M. Through impassioned dialogue and dramatic exposition\, it explores themes of friendship\, prejudice\, racial unity and divisiveness\, oppression\, and violent unrest. \n“As the walls between their three worlds begin to crumble\, so do their ideas and understandings of themselves\, each other\, and the realities in which they all believed they lived. Perhaps\, if they can find the strength to really listen and hear each other\, despite the noise of their respective worlds burning around them\, they – we – can find a way to rebuild a better one from the ashes\,” says producer/director\, Charles Frederick Secrease. \nMEET THE CAST\nCharles Frederick Secrease – “Mr. M.” \nA native of Western Massachusetts\, Charles “Frederick” Secrease (he generally uses his middle name) began performing publicly at the age of six\, though not as an actor. Coming from a family of musicians\, his first love was the piano\, which has continued to this day. He studied classical performance through undergrad and postgrad at Juilliard and the Shanghai Conservatory\, and 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\, her saw his first musical (Oliver). Spellbound\, he knew this was something he had to explore. In the years since and alongside his continued life in music\, Frederick has studied\, worked\, and performed with numerous theater companies across the U.S.\, Europe\, Asia\, and Africa. Finding a particular love of Shakespeare\, he has performed many of the classical roles\, including Marc Antony\, Macbeth\, Oberon\, and Othello. “My Children! My Africa!” holds a special place in his heart\, as playing Thami was his first professional role in a national tour of the production. Now\, some twenty-plus years later\, he’s thrilled to be producing the show in November (this time playing Mr. M.) with his newly founded company\, Lonetown Theater Works\, based in Redding\, CT. Frederick is very excited for the opportunity to partner with The Granite in this endeavor and appreciative of all those in our community who’ve come together to make it happen. \nMalin Glade – “Isabel” \nMalin Glade is a Brooklyn-based transplant hailing from California. She is a recent graduate of BYU’s Acting BFA with additional training from Kimball Studios\, the Lee Strasberg Institute\, and the Prague Shakespeare Company\, where she performed in Romeo and Juliet. Favorite credits include the Off-Broadway premiere of Alexandria (Luz U/S)\, Curtain Theatre’s Richard III (Prince Edward) and Macbeth (Witch U/S)\, and The Laundry Play (Eliza). Additional educational/regional credits: Wait Until Dark (Susy)\, Pride and Prejudice (Mary Bennet)\, Pride and Prejudice (Kitty Bennet)\, and The Last Five Years (Cathy). \nYou might catch her in an upcoming HBO miniseries (she isn’t allowed to say anything else about it)! In addition to acting\, Malin has 12 years of competitive show jumping experience and is yearning for the day she gets to ride a horse on camera/stage. Survival is insufficient! @malinglade \nJustin Villard – “Thami” \nJustin Villard is excited to be part of this production of My Children! My Africa! He graduated from Western Connecticut State University with his BFA in Theatre Arts: Acting. His most recent credits include John Nevins in Trouble in Mind at Collective Consciousness Theatre\, Dr. John Prentice in Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner\, Professor August Howe in The Mound Builders\, Reverend John Hale in The Crucible\, and Dayton in Fairview at Westrep Stage. He also recently appeared in Thrown Stone’s 2026 Short Play Festival. \nHe would like to thank everyone who has supported him through his journey. You can follow him on Instagram @justin_villard.
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/my-children-my-africa-nov21/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261122T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261122T160000
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SUMMARY:My Children! My Africa!
DESCRIPTION:My Children! My Africa! By Athol Fugard\nNovember 22\, 2 PM (Doors 1:30 PM)\nALL SHOWTIMES: November 12-15 and 19-22\, 8 PM and 2 PM Showtimes\nThursday- Saturday (Nov 12-14 and 19-21)\, 8 PM Show\, 7:30 PM Doors\nSunday (Nov 15 & 22)\, 2 PM Show\, 1:30 PM Doors \nTickets: \n\n$45 – General Admission\n$25 – Students and Youth (13-17)\nFREE – Children under 13 can attend for free with a ticketed adult\nPlus\, a limited number of “Pay What You Can” tickets are available for each showtime.\n\nSet in apartheid South Africa\, the three-character two-act play takes place in a high school during the final years of apartheid. It tells the story of two brilliant students\, Isabel\, a young upper-class white girl\, and Thami\, an 18-year-old black boy\, and their proud\, idealistic teacher\, Mr. M. Through impassioned dialogue and dramatic exposition\, it explores themes of friendship\, prejudice\, racial unity and divisiveness\, oppression\, and violent unrest. \n“As the walls between their three worlds begin to crumble\, so do their ideas and understandings of themselves\, each other\, and the realities in which they all believed they lived. Perhaps\, if they can find the strength to really listen and hear each other\, despite the noise of their respective worlds burning around them\, they – we – can find a way to rebuild a better one from the ashes\,” says producer/director\, Charles Frederick Secrease. \nMEET THE CAST\nCharles Frederick Secrease – “Mr. M.” \nA native of Western Massachusetts\, Charles “Frederick” Secrease (he generally uses his middle name) began performing publicly at the age of six\, though not as an actor. Coming from a family of musicians\, his first love was the piano\, which has continued to this day. He studied classical performance through undergrad and postgrad at Juilliard and the Shanghai Conservatory\, and 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\, her saw his first musical (Oliver). Spellbound\, he knew this was something he had to explore. In the years since and alongside his continued life in music\, Frederick has studied\, worked\, and performed with numerous theater companies across the U.S.\, Europe\, Asia\, and Africa. Finding a particular love of Shakespeare\, he has performed many of the classical roles\, including Marc Antony\, Macbeth\, Oberon\, and Othello. “My Children! My Africa!” holds a special place in his heart\, as playing Thami was his first professional role in a national tour of the production. Now\, some twenty-plus years later\, he’s thrilled to be producing the show in November (this time playing Mr. M.) with his newly founded company\, Lonetown Theater Works\, based in Redding\, CT. Frederick is very excited for the opportunity to partner with The Granite in this endeavor and appreciative of all those in our community who’ve come together to make it happen. \nMalin Glade – “Isabel” \nMalin Glade is a Brooklyn-based transplant hailing from California. She is a recent graduate of BYU’s Acting BFA with additional training from Kimball Studios\, the Lee Strasberg Institute\, and the Prague Shakespeare Company\, where she performed in Romeo and Juliet. Favorite credits include the Off-Broadway premiere of Alexandria (Luz U/S)\, Curtain Theatre’s Richard III (Prince Edward) and Macbeth (Witch U/S)\, and The Laundry Play (Eliza). Additional educational/regional credits: Wait Until Dark (Susy)\, Pride and Prejudice (Mary Bennet)\, Pride and Prejudice (Kitty Bennet)\, and The Last Five Years (Cathy). \nYou might catch her in an upcoming HBO miniseries (she isn’t allowed to say anything else about it)! In addition to acting\, Malin has 12 years of competitive show jumping experience and is yearning for the day she gets to ride a horse on camera/stage. Survival is insufficient! @malinglade \nJustin Villard – “Thami” \nJustin Villard is excited to be part of this production of My Children! My Africa! He graduated from Western Connecticut State University with his BFA in Theatre Arts: Acting. His most recent credits include John Nevins in Trouble in Mind at Collective Consciousness Theatre\, Dr. John Prentice in Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner\, Professor August Howe in The Mound Builders\, Reverend John Hale in The Crucible\, and Dayton in Fairview at Westrep Stage. He also recently appeared in Thrown Stone’s 2026 Short Play Festival. \nHe would like to thank everyone who has supported him through his journey. You can follow him on Instagram @justin_villard.
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/my-children-my-africa-nov22/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261130T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261130T210000
DTSTAMP:20261015T200309
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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-2/2026-11-30/
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:20261206T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261206T160000
DTSTAMP:20261015T200309
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261207T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261207T210000
DTSTAMP:20261015T200309
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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-2/2026-12-07/
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:20261209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261209T210000
DTSTAMP:20261015T200309
CREATED:20261008T134219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T134219Z
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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.
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/redding-prevention-council-monthly-wednesday-meeting-2/2026-12-09/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Free Weekly Wednesdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T190000
DTSTAMP:20261015T200309
CREATED:20261013T200757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T205820Z
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SUMMARY:Upstream to Bach
DESCRIPTION:Charles Ives Music Festival Presents “UPSTREAM TO BACH”\nSaturday\, December 12\, 2026\, 7 PM (Doors 6 PM)\nTickets $40 \nFeaturing: \n\nGeorge Meyer\, violin\nWill Healy\, piano\n\nMusicians\, composers\, and collaborators George Meyer and Will Healy form the genre-bending violin-piano duo Upstream. They draw on a shared background in classical music\, as well as a range of other styles. Will and George each live with a foot outside of classical music\, George working regularly with bluegrass musicians and Will with jazz and hip-hop artists. \nJoin these engaging and exceptionally talented musicians as they perform a selection of marvelous original works along with Bach’s brilliant Sonata No. 6 for Violin and Harpsichord. \nABOUT CHARLES IVES MUSIC FESTIVAL\nThe Charles Ives Music Festival\, a program of the Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra\, offers aspiring musicians the opportunity to perform side-by-side with world-class artist-faculty in chamber music groups and in the CIMF Orchestra. CIMF Artist-Faculty hold positions in major American Orchestras\, lead chamber ensembles\, and perform on Broadway. In addition to our educational programs\, the CIMF Artist Concerts\, open to the public\, are a professional series performed by CIMF Artist-Faculty and guest artists. They honor the legacy of Charles Ives through performances of his works\, music of other American composers and musicians\, and music that transcends the traditional boundaries of classical music to incorporate other styles of music. \nMEET THE ARTISTS\nGeorge Meyer\, violin \n Charles Ives Music Festival artist-faculty violinist/violist/composer George Meyer is equally interested in classical music and fiddle playing\, and the music he writes draws on both sources. He has performed his own compositions in a wide variety of settings\, from the Telluride Bluegrass Festival to the 92nd Street Y. He has been commissioned by The US Army Strings\, Chamber Music Northwest\, Katie Hyun with Astral Artists\, Mike Marshall and Caterina Lichtenberg\, the Aizuri Quartet\, the New York Classical Players\, and Bravo! Vail. \nSummer 2026 featured the premieres of three commissions: a Concertino for Mike Marshall and Caterina Lichtenberg at the Carmel Bach Festival\, a piece for four violins at the Aspen Music Festival\, and a celebration of America 250 for Midsummer’s Music in Door County\, Wisconsin. Recent highlights also include the premiere of a Triple Concerto for two violins and viola with Emma Frucht\, Brian Hong\, and George as soloists with the New York Classical Players and Music Director Dongmin Kimin in four NYC concerts. \nUpstream\, a violin-piano duo project with pianist-composer Will Healy\, made its Carnegie Hall debut in 2025 and recorded an album of 11 original co-compositions scheduled to be released in the spring of 2027. \nOther projects include a duo with his father\, bassist Edgar Meyer\, as they perform traditional\, original\, and co-written works and have toured with Sam Bush and Mike Marshall. George and Edgar are on the road again with Mike Marshall in 2026 and 2027. \nGeorge holds degrees from Harvard College and the Juilliard School\, and he is faculty at Juilliard’s Extension Division and artist-faculty of the Charles Ives Music Festival. \nWill Healy\, piano \nCharles Ives Music Festival guest artist Will Healy is a composer\, pianist\, and improviser whose work engages with many of the musical worlds in New York City\, from classical concert halls to jazz clubs and hip-hop shows. A recipient of the 2023 Leonard Bernstein Prize from the ASCAP Foundation\, he is passionate about both tradition and innovation. He has performed at Jazz at Lincoln Center\, Carnegie Hall\, and National Sawdust\, with his compositions played by ensembles such as the Alarm Will Sound\, The Minnesota Orchestra\, Contemporaneous\, and Friction Quartet. His arranging credits include the New York Philharmonic\, Donda\, the Albany Symphony\, and others. \nHealy is the artistic director and founder of ShoutHouse\, a collective of hip-hop\, jazz\, and classical musicians. Described by U.S. poet laureate Billy Collins as “sweetly and smartly off the rails”\, ShoutHouse has premiered over 50 new works\, and their debut full-length album\, Cityscapes\, came out on New Amsterdam Records\, featuring “a lavishly orchestrated\, absolutely unique blend of postrock\, art-rock and indie classical.” (New York Music Daily). \nAs a pianist\, Healy has performed solo recitals in the United States and abroad\, including programs of original music\, world premieres of pieces by other composers\, and a wide variety of works from the classical repertoire. Healy has performed the works of J.S. Bach extensively\, including the complete Goldberg Variations and Well-Tempered Clavier. Healy plays piano and synthesizers in Pathos Trio\, an award-winning metal-influenced chamber group that has premiered dozens of new works. Healy is also a founding member of Upstream\, a duo with violinist and composer George Meyer. He is the composer-in-residence for Midsummer’s Music\, Wisconsin’s longest-running chamber music series. \nHealy’s composition awards include The American Academy of Arts and Letters’ Charles Ives Scholarship\, two ASCAP Morton Gould Awards\, Vassar College’s W.K. Rose Fellowship\, a J-Fund commission\, and residencies at the Bogliasco\, Willapa Bay AiR\, and Brush Creek Foundations. Healy has written chamber and orchestral pieces for the New York Philharmonic’s Bandwagon and YPC Concert series performances\, including an original work for rapper and orchestra performed by the New York Philharmonic. Healy received his M.M. in Composition from The Juilliard School\, where his mentors included Samuel Adler\, John Corigliano\, and Steven Stucky. He is a PhD candidate in Composition at Princeton University and a Yamaha Artist.
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/upstream-to-bach/
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:20261216T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T193000
DTSTAMP:20261015T200309
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:20261015T200309
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:20261015T200309
CREATED:20261008T134219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T134219Z
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.
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/redding-prevention-council-monthly-wednesday-meeting-2/2027-01-13/
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:20261015T200309
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270206T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270206T223000
DTSTAMP:20261015T200309
CREATED:20260903T034617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T180029Z
UID:10001168-1801942200-1801953000@thegranitechurch.org
SUMMARY:Love Shadows
DESCRIPTION:Love Shadows\nSaturday\, February 6\, 7:30 PM (Doors 7 PM)\nCabaret Show: 7:30 – 9 PM \nOpen Mic: 9 – 10:30 PM \nTickets $45 \nFeaturing: \n\nShabnam Abedi\, Vocals\nJoe Block\, Piano\n\nShabnam Abedi and Joe Block met as classmates at Juilliard and have since formed a powerful duo. They perform their diverse repertoire frequently around New York at clubs such as Mezzrow and Dizzy’s. Their music is a spiritual journey of lyrical\, textural\, and harmonic storytelling. As artists\, Abedi and Block are vulnerable\, dramatic\, and spontaneous\, aiming to create a space to reflect and feel our inner emotions. Together\, they embrace true improvisation\, and their shows are always fresh\, daring\, and captivating. \nJoin in on the fun! The main show will be followed by an open mic. \nNEW! Dinner Box Add-On by The Georgetown Owl Market & Cafe\nAt checkout\, you’ll be provided with the link to place your order! This special menu features yummy sandwiches\, salads\, chips\, and drinks. All dinner box orders must be received by noon on the Wednesday before the show: Wednesday\, February 3 at Noon. Your meal will be waiting for you at The Granite when you arrive. \nThe Art of Cabaret\nIf you’re a fan of the American Musical Theater\, you’ve probably heard of the genre known as Cabaret. Cabaret offers audiences a chance to hear performers\, many of them steeped in theater practices and repertory\, in a relaxed and intimate setting. Cabaret is all about a singer’s connection with you\, the audience. It’s all about ‘breaking the fourth wall’-and that’s the excitement inherent in this format. \nMEET THE ARTISTS \nShabnam Abedi\, Vocals \nA multi-genre vocalist\, composer\, and arranger\, Shabnam Abedi is known for her beautiful tone and “lovely warmth” (NY Times). Her debut jazz album with virtuoso pianist Joe Block\, “Love Shadows” was released last year\, showcasing her wide range of stylistic depth. She is one of the six founding members of Voces8 Foundation’s treble ensemble Lyyra and has made her stamp in the choral world with her arrangement “Jhoro Jhoro”. She also sings with premier vocal ensembles like the NY Philharmonic Chorus\, Yale Choral Artists\, Kaleidoscope Vocal Ensemble\, Downtown Voices\, The Choir of Trinity Wall Street\, Voices of Ascension\, and many more. \nShabnam studied classically at Mason Gross School of the Arts and jazz at The Juilliard School\, making her Juilliard’s first South-Asian American jazz voice graduate. Having played and sung Indian classical music from a young age\, Shabnam’s first album “Amar Bijon Ghore” is praised widely in South Asia. \nJoe Block\, Piano \n \nJoe Block is a New York-based pianist\, composer\, bandleader\, and educator. He started playing classical piano at age 2\, and has worked with Wynton Marsalis\, Kurt Rosenwinkel\, and Leslie Odom Jr. He is hailed by Jazz at Lincoln Center as one of “jazz’s most promising young composers\,” and is a musical director for select JALC performances. \nBlock is a graduate of Columbia University and The Juilliard School; most recently\, he was named a semifinalist in the 2023 Herbie Hancock International Piano Competition. \nThe Art of Cabaret – Cabaret Show + Open Mic
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/love-shadows/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cabaret,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270210T210000
DTSTAMP:20261015T200309
CREATED:20261008T134219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T134219Z
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.
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/redding-prevention-council-monthly-wednesday-meeting-2/2027-02-10/
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:20270217T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270217T193000
DTSTAMP:20261015T200309
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270302T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270302T213000
DTSTAMP:20261015T200309
CREATED:20261014T041501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T213112Z
UID:10001405-1804015800-1804023000@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 – 3/2\, 3/9\, 3/16\, 3/23\, 3/30\nCapacity: Up to 12 participants\nCost: $300 for the series\, $275 Early Registration (by January 29)\nRegistration Deadline: Friday\, February 26 \nEach session will include: \n\nGroup coaching\nGuided personal reflection\nOptional sharing and constructive peer feedback\nSupportive accountability for personal creative goals\n\n \nAbout the Host\n \nCarrie Linsky\,  co-founder of Caravan of Thieves and Fuzz and Carrie\, is an accomplished and internationally recognized 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 200hr Registered Yoga Teacher and a certified purpose\, well-being\, and resilience coach. 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 take a creative approach to living a life they love. \nBuilding on two successful songwriting workshop series at The Granite in 2025 and 2026\, Carrie is thrilled to return for another opportunity to connect and grow with others through her creative coaching approach. \nFrom the Community\n“I went into the series with no expectations and came out with my creativity reinvigorated. I had never written a song before and in only 6 weeks I left feeling confident in my ability to write a song and deliver it in front of a group. If you have something you want to say through song and are looking for advice or inspiration in a supportive environment\, I highly recommend working with Carrie.” – V.M. 2026 \n“Before this workshop\, I had not written in so long that I was not sure if I could write anymore\, but I knew I needed some form of creativity in my life. Carrie’s perceptive way of leading the group and her prompts and methods for finding your way through a song when you feel stuck or want to experiment have been wonderful. This workshop is excellent for anyone who wants to explore or rediscover their inner artist\, and for anyone who writes and wants an inspiring environment to write with others.” – W.C. 2026
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/seed-to-song-2027/2027-03-02/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270309T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270309T213000
DTSTAMP:20261015T200309
CREATED:20261014T041501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T213112Z
UID:10001406-1804620600-1804627800@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 – 3/2\, 3/9\, 3/16\, 3/23\, 3/30\nCapacity: Up to 12 participants\nCost: $300 for the series\, $275 Early Registration (by January 29)\nRegistration Deadline: Friday\, February 26 \nEach session will include: \n\nGroup coaching\nGuided personal reflection\nOptional sharing and constructive peer feedback\nSupportive accountability for personal creative goals\n\n \nAbout the Host\n \nCarrie Linsky\,  co-founder of Caravan of Thieves and Fuzz and Carrie\, is an accomplished and internationally recognized 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 200hr Registered Yoga Teacher and a certified purpose\, well-being\, and resilience coach. 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 take a creative approach to living a life they love. \nBuilding on two successful songwriting workshop series at The Granite in 2025 and 2026\, Carrie is thrilled to return for another opportunity to connect and grow with others through her creative coaching approach. \nFrom the Community\n“I went into the series with no expectations and came out with my creativity reinvigorated. I had never written a song before and in only 6 weeks I left feeling confident in my ability to write a song and deliver it in front of a group. If you have something you want to say through song and are looking for advice or inspiration in a supportive environment\, I highly recommend working with Carrie.” – V.M. 2026 \n“Before this workshop\, I had not written in so long that I was not sure if I could write anymore\, but I knew I needed some form of creativity in my life. Carrie’s perceptive way of leading the group and her prompts and methods for finding your way through a song when you feel stuck or want to experiment have been wonderful. This workshop is excellent for anyone who wants to explore or rediscover their inner artist\, and for anyone who writes and wants an inspiring environment to write with others.” – W.C. 2026
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/seed-to-song-2027/2027-03-09/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270310T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270310T210000
DTSTAMP:20261015T200309
CREATED:20261008T134219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T134219Z
UID:10000870-1804705200-1804712400@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.
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/redding-prevention-council-monthly-wednesday-meeting-2/2027-03-10/
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:20270316T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270316T213000
DTSTAMP:20261015T200309
CREATED:20261014T041501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T213112Z
UID:10001407-1805225400-1805232600@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 – 3/2\, 3/9\, 3/16\, 3/23\, 3/30\nCapacity: Up to 12 participants\nCost: $300 for the series\, $275 Early Registration (by January 29)\nRegistration Deadline: Friday\, February 26 \nEach session will include: \n\nGroup coaching\nGuided personal reflection\nOptional sharing and constructive peer feedback\nSupportive accountability for personal creative goals\n\n \nAbout the Host\n \nCarrie Linsky\,  co-founder of Caravan of Thieves and Fuzz and Carrie\, is an accomplished and internationally recognized 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 200hr Registered Yoga Teacher and a certified purpose\, well-being\, and resilience coach. 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 take a creative approach to living a life they love. \nBuilding on two successful songwriting workshop series at The Granite in 2025 and 2026\, Carrie is thrilled to return for another opportunity to connect and grow with others through her creative coaching approach. \nFrom the Community\n“I went into the series with no expectations and came out with my creativity reinvigorated. I had never written a song before and in only 6 weeks I left feeling confident in my ability to write a song and deliver it in front of a group. If you have something you want to say through song and are looking for advice or inspiration in a supportive environment\, I highly recommend working with Carrie.” – V.M. 2026 \n“Before this workshop\, I had not written in so long that I was not sure if I could write anymore\, but I knew I needed some form of creativity in my life. Carrie’s perceptive way of leading the group and her prompts and methods for finding your way through a song when you feel stuck or want to experiment have been wonderful. This workshop is excellent for anyone who wants to explore or rediscover their inner artist\, and for anyone who writes and wants an inspiring environment to write with others.” – W.C. 2026
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/seed-to-song-2027/2027-03-16/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,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/2027-03-17/
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:20270323T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270323T213000
DTSTAMP:20261015T200309
CREATED:20261014T041501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T213112Z
UID:10001408-1805830200-1805837400@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 – 3/2\, 3/9\, 3/16\, 3/23\, 3/30\nCapacity: Up to 12 participants\nCost: $300 for the series\, $275 Early Registration (by January 29)\nRegistration Deadline: Friday\, February 26 \nEach session will include: \n\nGroup coaching\nGuided personal reflection\nOptional sharing and constructive peer feedback\nSupportive accountability for personal creative goals\n\n \nAbout the Host\n \nCarrie Linsky\,  co-founder of Caravan of Thieves and Fuzz and Carrie\, is an accomplished and internationally recognized 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 200hr Registered Yoga Teacher and a certified purpose\, well-being\, and resilience coach. 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 take a creative approach to living a life they love. \nBuilding on two successful songwriting workshop series at The Granite in 2025 and 2026\, Carrie is thrilled to return for another opportunity to connect and grow with others through her creative coaching approach. \nFrom the Community\n“I went into the series with no expectations and came out with my creativity reinvigorated. I had never written a song before and in only 6 weeks I left feeling confident in my ability to write a song and deliver it in front of a group. If you have something you want to say through song and are looking for advice or inspiration in a supportive environment\, I highly recommend working with Carrie.” – V.M. 2026 \n“Before this workshop\, I had not written in so long that I was not sure if I could write anymore\, but I knew I needed some form of creativity in my life. Carrie’s perceptive way of leading the group and her prompts and methods for finding your way through a song when you feel stuck or want to experiment have been wonderful. This workshop is excellent for anyone who wants to explore or rediscover their inner artist\, and for anyone who writes and wants an inspiring environment to write with others.” – W.C. 2026
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/seed-to-song-2027/2027-03-23/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Music
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