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SUMMARY:Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light
DESCRIPTION:Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light\nFriday\, April 3rd\, 7 PM Doors\, 8 PM Show\nTickets: $35\, Kids 12 and under are free \nFresh off a first-place win at the 2025 Telluride Bluegrass Festival band competition\, Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light have been captivating audiences throughout the northeast. With songs as sweet and biting as the nectar and venom in her voice\, Sumner’s lyric-forward writing and penchant for snaking chord progressions demand something far beyond folk conventions\, highlighting the acrobatic range of her brilliant bandmates Kat Wallace (fiddle) and Mike Siegel (upright bass). \nSumner is no stranger to the stage. She spent her early career on the bluegrass circuit\, singing and writing with the genre-bending roots group Twisted Pine. Since setting out on her own\, Sumner’s songs have been critically acclaimed: winning the 2021 John Lennon Award in the folk category for her song “Radium Girls (Curie Eleison);” earning a spot in the Kerrville New Folk Competition\, and being chosen four consecutive years as one of the top Massachusetts entries in NPR’s Tiny Desk Competition. Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light released their debut LP in the summer of 2022 to critical acclaim. \n \nListen on Bandcamp. \nLearn more at rachelsumnermusic.com. \nGranite Bluegrass Series
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/rachel-sumner-traveling-light/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bluegrass,Music
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SUMMARY:Mass Energy Healing with Aggregata
DESCRIPTION:Mass Energy Healing with Aggregata\nWednesdays\, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nJoin a sacred morning of energetic renewal and spiritual alignment led by Aggregata Zupanova\, an intuitive healer and facilitator of Source-guided energy work. \nThis special gathering offers a powerful group healing experience\, created to help you release emotional heaviness\, reconnect to your inner wisdom\, and anchor a deeper sense of peace within your body and spirit. \nWhether you’re new to energy work or seeking a space to reset and reconnect\, you are welcome here – exactly as you are. \nWhat you can expect:\n\nGuided group energy clearing\nSource-aligned transmission for healing and clarity\nTime for inner stillness\, integration\, and reflection\nA supportive\, energetic field shared by all participants\n\nSuggested Donation: $25\n50% of all contributions go directly to support The Granite Church’s community initiatives and ongoing renovations of this special gathering space. \nTo register\, please text the word “Register” along with the number of people attending to (845) 464-4676.
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/mass-energy-healing-wednesdays-2-2/2026-04-08/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133624
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SUMMARY:Redding Prevention Council Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Redding Prevention Council (RPC) is a nonprofit\, volunteer-led organization\, funded by the Western Connecticut Coalition. \nRPC is made up of local citizens who care about the well-being and safety of our community. Our volunteers include but are not limited to: licensed healthcare and social service professionals\, faith-based leaders\, community-service members\, and educational stakeholders. \nThey meet at the Granite Church on the second Wednesday of each month. All are welcome! \nLearn more by visiting their website at reddingpreventioncouncil.org. \nThis event is part of our Free Weekly Wednesdays program sponsored by Meadow Ridge.
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/redding-prevention-council-monthly-wednesday-meeting/2026-04-08/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Free Weekly Wednesdays
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133624
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SUMMARY:She Sings Dylan
DESCRIPTION:She Sings Dylan\nFriday\, April 10\, 8 PM (Doors at 7 PM)\nTickets: $25 \nPlaying fresh takes on the classics and deep cuts you’ll love. \nShe Sings Dylan delivers a unique\, female-fronted take on Bob Dylan’s vast catalog with fresh arrangements of beloved classics and rare gems. \nThe band features lead vocalist Kate Hubbard and supporting vocalist\, mandolinist\, and clarinetist Sophia Coppola\, alongside a top-tier lineup of Northeast musicians: Jeff Martinson (guitar)\, Bill Carbone (drums)\, Sean Elkind (keys)\, and Marty Moroney (bass)\, all seasoned players known from bands like Max Creek and Mystic Dead. \nThe band was started in 2014 by one-time Dylan musical director Rob Stoner as Rob Stoner’s Rolling Thunder Revival\, and continued on for several years after Stoner’s departure. The group has found a renewed purpose and a fresh sound after a pandemic hiatus.
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/she-sings-dylan/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T130000
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SUMMARY:Weavings\, Wires\, Roots\, and Branches: Artist Talk
DESCRIPTION:Weavings\, Wires\, Roots\, and Branches: Artist Talk\nSaturday\, April 11\, 11:30 AM – 1 PM\nDonations Appreciated \nKate Keeler will discuss her current exhibition at The Granite\, titled Weavings\, Wires\, Roots\, and Branches\, in which nature\, local history\, visual arts\, and music intertwine. Family\, local friends\, and community members will share photos and stories about Georgetown. Musical accompaniment will be provided by The Keelers\, performing songs that share themes with the paintings and prints. \nTake Part in the Art \nGeorgetown community: please bring old photographs of Georgetown to scan and add to our May 22 multimedia presentation\, weaving nature\, music\, art\, and local connections at the Granite Church. \nLearn more about the exhibit here.
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/weavings-wires-roots-and-branches-artist-talk-april11/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibit,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T223000
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SUMMARY:Lindsay Foote
DESCRIPTION:Lindsay Foote\nSaturday\, April 11\, 8 PM (Doors at 7 PM)\nTickets: $25 \nFresh off her Grand Prize win at the 2025 NewSong Performance & Songwriting Competition\, Lindsay Foote has been lighting up stages throughout the Northeast. A regularly featured artist on CBS’s “The Young and The Restless\,” Lindsay’s music captures a raw\, honest\, and powerfully groovy sound that blends elements from folk & pop with a gritty rock Americana edge. \nA night at a Lindsay Foote show is one you won’t forget—the lyrical candor and infectious grooves just stay with you. Backed by a dynamic band\, her welcoming stage presence invites the audience on a journey through the highs and lows of the human experience. Long after the final note fades\, her songs linger—haunting\, hummable\, and deeply felt. \n \nLearn more about Lindsay Foote here: lindsayfoote.com
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/lindsay-foote/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T170000
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SUMMARY:A Bird Came Down The Walk
DESCRIPTION:A Bird Came Down the Walk: Weaving Poetry and Music Together\nSunday\, April 12 at 3 PM (Doors open at 2 PM)\nBetween Us: Sunday Chamber Music Series\nTickets: $45 \nFeaturing: \n\nShane Barker\, Viola\nMichael Maronich\, Piano\nCharles Frederick Secrease\, Actor\nJeanine Pardey\, Actor\n\nIn honor of National Poetry Month\, violist Shane Barker has fashioned a program that pairs two art forms: Poetry and Music. Audiences will hear spoken aloud the words of Emily Dickinson\, Alfred de Musset and William Shakespeare\, and in the intimate listening space that is The Granite\, hear the musical companion to each literary work: music of Töru Takemitsu\, Rebecca Clarke and Sergei Prokofiev. \nABOUT THE ARTISTS\nShane Barker\, Viola\nViolist Shane Barker enjoys a rich and varied career as soloist\, chamber musician\, freelance orchestral player and as violin and viola teacher. He has performed across most of the United States\, Canada and Europe\, including performances at Carnegie Hall\, Lincoln Center\, the Kimmel Center\, and the Philharmonie in Paris. \nA strong proponent of the viola as a solo instrument\, he has premiered over twenty-five solo pieces by established and emerging composers\, including Jeremy Gill\, Andrea Clearfield\, Andrew Ardizzoia\, Florence Maunders\, and Joseph Hallman. Shane believes that classical music is for everyone and has organized community outreach concerts in women’s and children’s shelters\, retirement centers\, museums and the veterans association\, including curating a multi-disciplinary concert series at the Nurture Nature Center in Easton PA. \nAs a teacher\, he has held faculty positions at Lafayette and Muhlenberg colleges\, Temple Music Prep\, Moravian Academy\, the Newark School of the Arts and currently serves on the faculty of the Greenwich Education Association. Shane holds degrees from Temple University and the North Carolina School of the Arts where his main teachers were Karen Ritscher\, Evelyn Jacobs-Luise and Sheila Browne\, to whom he served as teaching assistant. Shane plays on a viola by Sergio Peresson. \nMichael Maronich\, Piano\nPianist Michael Maronich has been praised for his “intelligent readings” and “interpretive sensitivity” (Rorianne Schrade\, New York Concert Review)\, as well as his “power and uncanny lyricism” (Kitty Montgomery\, Kingston Daily Freeman). \nA Connecticut native\, Michael began his piano studies at age seven and\, in 2001\, became the youngest first prize winner in the history of the Renée B. Fisher Competition. Amongst his other achievements\, Michael has been a top prizewinner at the Great Neck Young Artists Competition and the Carlson Horn Competition. In 2004\, Michael won the Manhattan School of Music Pre-College Concerto Competition and performed Liszt’s First Piano Concerto with the Manhattan School of Music Philharmonic Orchestra. As winner of the Hartford Symphony Orchestra competition\, Michael also performed the Liszt Concerto with the Hartford Symphony. In 2005\, Michael won second prize in the Jacob Flier International Competition. He has performed throughout the tri-state area\, as well as internationally in Russia\, Italy\, Spain\, Estonia\, Czech Republic\, and China. \nMichael is the organist and choir director of Christ Church Parish in Redding\, having previously served as director of music at the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection in Queens\, New York. Michael is on staff at Sarah Lawrence College as a collaborative pianist and vocal coach. Also active as a pedagogue\, he is on the faculty of the Rudolf Steiner School\, Wilton Music Studios\, and Rockland Conservatory\, and has also taught at the Burgos International Music Festival in Burgos\, Spain. \nMichael earned his Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Rutgers University\, studying with John Perry and Daniel Epstein. He completed his Master of Music and Bachelor of Music degrees at Manhattan School of Music under the tutelage of Phillip Kawin. \nCharles Frederick Secrease\, Actor\nA native of Western Massachusetts\, Charles began performing publicly at the age of six\, though not as an actor. The youngest in a family of musicians\, his first love was the piano\, which has continued to this day. \nHaving studied classical performance through undergrad\, and continuing at the Shanghai Conservatory and Juilliard\, Charles has enjoyed over thirty years with one foot firmly planted in the world of classical music. His other foot\, however\, began to wander in a different direction when\, at the age of 10\, he experienced a family friend’s performance as Fagin in a summer stock production of the musical “Oliver”. Captivated by the actor’s complete transformation into the rapscallious character\, Charles knew this was something he had to explore. \nIn the years since and alongside his continued professional life in music\, Charles has studied\, worked and performed with numerous teachers\, directors and companies across Europe\, Asia\, Africa and of course\, the U.S. Finding a particular love of the Shakespearean theater\, Charles has performed numerous roles including Marc Antony\, Macbeth\, Cymbeline\, Orsino\, Angelo\, Oberon\, MacDuff and Othello. \nJeanine Pardey\, Actor/Vocalist\nJeanine’s performing experience spans concert and oratorio\, opera\, musical theatre and cabaret. Musical theatre experience includes Mrs. Nordstrom in A Little Night Music at CW Post Tilles Center\, She Loves Me at the Opera Ensemble of New York (conducted by Jonathan Tunick)\, Anna Held in Tintypes\, Elsa in The Sound of Music\, and a featured performer in Fascinating Gershwin (semi-national tour). \nConcert credits include CAMI Hall\, The Walter Reade Theatre\, Wave Hill\, Trinity Church\, and the Bruno Walter Auditorium in New York\, as well as a season in Europe performing with the International Institute for Chamber Music. Her operatic roles include Cleopatra in Giulio Cesare\, Gretel in Hansel and Gretel\, Baby Doe in The Ballade of Baby Doe\, and Susanna in Le Nozze di Figaro\, with the Brooklyn Opera Ensemble and the Opera Ensemble of New York. \nHer work in higher education began in 2001 as a Professor at the Savannah College of Art and Design\, developing a new musical theatre program and ultimately becoming Chair of the Media and Performing Arts Department. She has held faculty and/or administrative positions at Molloy College\, Manhattanville College\, and Adelphi University. Summers have been spent in Colorado\, teaching musical theatre and voice at the prestigious Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School in Steamboat Springs. Jeanine has performed in their New Noises Festival\, working on new play development with such musical theatre luminaries as Stephen Schwartz\, Peter Flynn\, Cheryl Coons\, Stephen Weiner and Glenn Slater\, as well as playwright Dana Yeaton. \nJeanine has performed in cabaret with pianist/arranger and husband Andrew Levine and served as vocal coach for several cabaret artists\, including Mary Ann Franks’s acclaimed Spinning. She is currently a Teaching Artist and Co-Coordinator of the Musical Theatre Department in the Theatre Division of The Hartt School – University of Hartford\, and a proud member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing. She is adept at teaching all vocal styles and continues to develop professionally both as an artist and educator\, performing and attending various workshops and master classes year-round. \nWSHU is a Community Partner for The Granite’s Spring 2026 Classical Music Sundays
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/a-bird-came-down-the-walk/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classical,Music
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T120000
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SUMMARY:Mass Energy Healing with Aggregata
DESCRIPTION:Mass Energy Healing with Aggregata\nWednesdays\, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nJoin a sacred morning of energetic renewal and spiritual alignment led by Aggregata Zupanova\, an intuitive healer and facilitator of Source-guided energy work. \nThis special gathering offers a powerful group healing experience\, created to help you release emotional heaviness\, reconnect to your inner wisdom\, and anchor a deeper sense of peace within your body and spirit. \nWhether you’re new to energy work or seeking a space to reset and reconnect\, you are welcome here – exactly as you are. \nWhat you can expect:\n\nGuided group energy clearing\nSource-aligned transmission for healing and clarity\nTime for inner stillness\, integration\, and reflection\nA supportive\, energetic field shared by all participants\n\nSuggested Donation: $25\n50% of all contributions go directly to support The Granite Church’s community initiatives and ongoing renovations of this special gathering space. \nTo register\, please text the word “Register” along with the number of people attending to (845) 464-4676.
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/mass-energy-healing-wednesdays-2-2/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133624
CREATED:20260105T175722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T163512Z
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SUMMARY:Old Time Jam
DESCRIPTION:Old Time Jam\nThird Wednesday of the Month\, 7:30 PM\nTickets: Donations Appreciated \nCalling all fiddles\, guitars\, and banjos for an Old Time Jam at the Granite! \nPlay along or sit back and listen to Appalachian music with us. Bring any acoustic string instrument and make new friends playing old-timey tunes with other musicians. \nFor an excellent representation of the types of music played at these jams\, listen to The Old Time 100 album by Tristan Scoggins and George Jackson here. \nCome as you are\, give as you can. All are welcome!
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/old-time-jam-wednesdays/2026-04-15/
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:20260419T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133624
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SUMMARY:Chamber Music Reading
DESCRIPTION:Chamber Music Reading\nSundays\, March 22\, April 19\, May 17\, 10 AM – 12 PM\nOpen chamber music reading for string players! \nThis event is open to everyone – students\, professionals\, hobbyists\, teens\, adults – anyone who would like to sight-read chamber music\, meet other local musicians\, and have fun. \nPlenty of sheet music will be available\, and attendees are welcome to bring their own. \nPay what you can! Donations are greatly appreciated.
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/chamber-music-reading-spring2026/2026-04-19/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classical,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133624
CREATED:20260305T164956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T211142Z
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SUMMARY:Jacob's Ladder
DESCRIPTION:Jacob’s Ladder\nSunday\, April 19\, 5 PM (Doors at 4:30 PM)\nTickets: $35 in advance\, $40 at the door \nJacob’s Ladder blends bluegrass and Jewish music\, creating a unique sound that brings community\, energy\, and reimagined tradition to performances. \nJacob’s Ladder is an internationally touring band pushing the boundaries of contemporary Jewish music and traditional American Roots music through Jewish communal singing and prayer. In melding these two musical worlds\, they tell their story through Eastern European Ashkenazic and Sephardic Jewish traditions\, but also through their American heritage and its influence on their unique musical style. Their debut album\, “Beit El”\, explores genre-bending across choral and cantorial traditions\, finding their way into communal prayer\, rock\, West-African styles\, bluegrass\, and American folk song. Jacob’s Ladder has been performing coast to coast\, highlighted by their 2024 appearance at Ashkenazfest\, 2023 Bay Area tour\, Nashville’s 2nd Annual NashFest\, and have headline for 3 years in a row at Portsmouth’s Jewish Arts and Music Fest. They have performed and offered residencies to dozens of Jewish communities nationally\, and continue to shed light on the conversation of identity\, particularly regarding what it means to be an American Jew. \nTheir early inspirations were drawn from bluegrass icons such as Tony Rice\, The Bluegrass Album Band\, and Bill Monroe\, as well as original “Jewgrass” musicians from the 70’s and 80’s\, including Andy Statman\, David Grisman\, and Stacy Phillips. Their recent record\, “Beit El”\, takes a step away from the more traditional bluegrass path and taps into multiple different genres\, including rock\, gospel\, and klezmer\, packed with diverse and eclectic vocal and instrumental arrangements. \nWith roots music as the bedrock of their expression and instrumentation\, their melodies and songs are inspired by the likes of Shlomo Carlebach\, Eitan Katz\, Zusha\, Moshav Band\, and Joey Weisenberg and the Hadar Ensemble\, to name a few. \nJacob’s Ladder is rooted in the traditional liturgy that one might find in an Orthodox\, Conservative\, Reform or Traditional Jewish setting. They believe that Jewish liturgical music can expand beyond traditional melodies while maintaining its essence in a traditional prayer structure. Additionally\, they believe in the power of these prayers to have meaning and purpose outside of a prayer setting. These age-old lyrics are at the heart of what makes up their music\, and have been at the forefront of our Jewish story for centuries. \nTheir creative process incorporates different approaches and techniques. While all of their core band members are rooted in their own idiosyncratic musical styles and approaches\, they joyfully approach the challenging process of weaving their stylistic differences into the fabric of new arrangements. Together\, they strive to highlight each of their individual sources of inspiration into their ever-changing and evolving sound. At heart\, Jacob’s Ladder is comprised of bluegrass musicians\, and they center themselves–and thus their new music—in its natural groove and language. \n \nLearn more at jacobsladdermusic.com
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/jacobs-ladder/
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:20260422T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133624
CREATED:20251217T183220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T183220Z
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SUMMARY:Mass Energy Healing with Aggregata
DESCRIPTION:Mass Energy Healing with Aggregata\nWednesdays\, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nJoin a sacred morning of energetic renewal and spiritual alignment led by Aggregata Zupanova\, an intuitive healer and facilitator of Source-guided energy work. \nThis special gathering offers a powerful group healing experience\, created to help you release emotional heaviness\, reconnect to your inner wisdom\, and anchor a deeper sense of peace within your body and spirit. \nWhether you’re new to energy work or seeking a space to reset and reconnect\, you are welcome here – exactly as you are. \nWhat you can expect:\n\nGuided group energy clearing\nSource-aligned transmission for healing and clarity\nTime for inner stillness\, integration\, and reflection\nA supportive\, energetic field shared by all participants\n\nSuggested Donation: $25\n50% of all contributions go directly to support The Granite Church’s community initiatives and ongoing renovations of this special gathering space. \nTo register\, please text the word “Register” along with the number of people attending to (845) 464-4676.
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/mass-energy-healing-wednesdays-2-2/2026-04-22/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133624
CREATED:20260219T222316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T222626Z
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SUMMARY:Moving Meditation with Live Music
DESCRIPTION:Moving Meditation with Live Music\nWednesday\, April 22\, 7 – 8 PM\n(This month only\, moved from the first to the fourth Wednesday.) \nExperience the power of movement\, breath\, and mindfulness with the beauty of live violin to create a grounding and rejuvenating experience. \nJoin Josh Liebling\, qigong teacher\, and Megan Yee\, violinist\, for an immersive experience designed to help you find your flow through movement and live music accompaniment. You’ll be guided through practices that help you slow down\, tune in\, and connect deeply with a sense of calm and presence. You’ll like this if you’re curious about gentle\, meditative movement\, want to experience the calming effects of flow\, or are looking for a fresh way to connect mind and body. No prior experience necessary; all are welcome! \nPlease bring a mat. We may do some exercises on the ground\, ending in savasana. \nTickets: $35 in advance\, $40 at the door \nABOUT THE FACILITATORS\n \nJosh Liebling is a life-long learner. He enjoys discovering and sharing practices that help people return to a peaceful state that feels like home. For the past 15 years he’s explored many different types of meditation modalities ranging from transcendental meditation and mantra meditation to mindfulness and breathwork. But it was in Qigong that he found a practice that enriched his life so much that he absolutely needed to share its benefits with others. \nHe received his Qigong teaching certifications from Masters Lee Holden\, Robert Peng\, and Ken Cohen. He also works 1-on-1 with clients through personalized Qigong and Daoist Coaching. \nMegan Yee combines her identities as a psychotherapist and violinist to explore the intersection of wellness\, creativity\, and embodied healing. Whether in session with clients or performing with her local community orchestra\, she believes in the transformative power of presence and connection. Music has offered Megan a lifelong source of joy and collaboration. In this gathering\, she accompanies the flow of gentle meditative movements with live violin\, creating a space that supports emotional balance and invites participants to discover and embody their rhythm.
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/moving-meditation-april2026/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Fitness,Health & Wellness,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133624
CREATED:20260205T185210Z
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SUMMARY:Alexis Chartrand & Nic Gareiss
DESCRIPTION:Alexis Chartrand & Nic Gareiss\nFriday\, April 24 at 8 PM (Doors at 7 PM)\nTickets: $25 \nMelding unparalleled virtuosity with an introspective sensibility\, Nic Gareiss and Alexis Chartrand trace\, with disarming spontaneity\, their path across French Canadian\, Appalachian\, and Irish traditions. Propelled by melodies inherited from Québécois folklore\, the duo explores\, with palpable pleasure\, the sharing of sounds and gestures\, blurring the lines between music and dance\, melody and movement. \nThis concert is a privileged opportunity to witness the contemporaneity of our traditions\, the singular creativity of Nic Gareiss’ flatfooting and step dancing\, and Alexis Chartrand’s unique playing on the baroque violin. \n \nABOUT THE ARTISTS \nMontreal fiddler Alexis Chartrand has traced a singular path across the Québécois traditional music scene. “Known for his pensive reworkings of Québécois fiddle tunes” (Songlines)\, he has pioneered the use of baroque violin and bows for the interpretation of this repertoire. His partnership with multi-instrumentalist and sound engineer Nicolas Babineau has led to the release of three albums and to many concerts in Québec\, Canada\, the United States\, and Sweden. Hailed in 2019 as “two must-hears of Québécois traditional music” (Penguin Eggs)\, their 2024 collaboration with Nicolas Ellis and Orchestre de l’Agora “was a revelation and an intense emotional shock” (Le Devoir). He has explored the connection between music and dance with percussive dancers Nic Gareiss and Antoine Turmine. He has released duo albums with multi-instrumentalists Colin Savoie-Levac and Cédric Dind-Lavoie. Learn more at agchartrand.com \nOne of Dance Magazine’s “25 to Watch\,” Nic Gareiss has been hailed by the New York Times for his “dexterous melding of Irish and Appalachian dance.” He reimagines movement as a musical practice\, recasting dance as a medium that appeals to both eyes and ears. Gareiss engages many percussive dance traditions\, weaving together a singular dance practice marked by his love of clog\, flatfoot\, and step dance footwork\, improvisation\, and musical collaboration. Gareiss received the 2020 Michigan Heritage Award\, his home region’s highest distinction bestowed on traditional artists. He has performed in seventeen countries\, including at London’s Barbican Centre\, the Irish National Concert Hall\, the Munich Philharmonic\, and the Brooklyn Academy of Music. He holds an MA in Ethnochoreology from the University of Limerick. Learn more at nicgareiss.com \n“Gareiss’ dexterous melding of Irish and Appalachian dance…” – New York Times \n“…his feet coax music from the ground.” – Provincetown Independent
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/alexis-chartrand-nic-gareiss/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bluegrass,Dance,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T121500
DTSTAMP:20260403T133624
CREATED:20260205T190248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T155234Z
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SUMMARY:Appalachian Flatfooting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Appalachian Flatfooting Workshop\nSaturday\, April 25 at 11 AM\nTickets: $30 \nPlay folk music with your feet! For movers of all experience and backgrounds.\nFlatfooting is a solo form of improvised percussive dance originating in the Appalachian Mountains\, with sonic and gestural connections to West African\, Indigenous\, and Western European dance. Using the toe\, heel\, and ball of the foot to strike and slide across the floor\, flatfooting articulates the rhythms of old-time fiddle and banjo tunes. \nWear comfortable clothes and smooth-soled\, supportive shoes with a low heel or no heel for this class. Beginner to advanced workshop. \n \nABOUT THE HOSTS \nMontreal fiddler Alexis Chartrand has traced a singular path across the Québécois traditional music scene. “Known for his pensive reworkings of Québécois fiddle tunes” (Songlines)\, he has pioneered the use of baroque violin and bows for the interpretation of this repertoire. His partnership with multi-instrumentalist and sound engineer Nicolas Babineau has led to the release of three albums and to many concerts in Québec\, Canada\, the United States\, and Sweden. Hailed in 2019 as “two must-hears of Québécois traditional music” (Penguin Eggs)\, their 2024 collaboration with Nicolas Ellis and Orchestre de l’Agora “was a revelation and an intense emotional shock” (Le Devoir). He has explored the connection between music and dance with percussive dancers Nic Gareiss and Antoine Turmine. He has released duo albums with multi-instrumentalists Colin Savoie-Levac and Cédric Dind-Lavoie. Learn more at agchartrand.com \nOne of Dance Magazine’s “25 to Watch\,” Nic Gareiss has been hailed by the New York Times for his “dexterous melding of Irish and Appalachian dance.” He reimagines movement as a musical practice\, recasting dance as a medium that appeals to both eyes and ears. Gareiss engages many percussive dance traditions\, weaving together a singular dance practice marked by his love of clog\, flatfoot\, and step dance footwork\, improvisation\, and musical collaboration. Gareiss received the 2020 Michigan Heritage Award\, his home region’s highest distinction bestowed on traditional artists. He has performed in seventeen countries\, including at London’s Barbican Centre\, the Irish National Concert Hall\, the Munich Philharmonic\, and the Brooklyn Academy of Music. He holds an MA in Ethnochoreology from the University of Limerick. Learn more at nicgareiss.com \n“Gareiss’ dexterous melding of Irish and Appalachian dance…” – New York Times \n“…his feet coax music from the ground.” – Provincetown Independent
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/appalachian-flatfooting-workshop/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bluegrass,Dance,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133624
CREATED:20260218T173138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T225316Z
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SUMMARY:The Way It Is
DESCRIPTION:The Way It Is: Five Stories and Their Musical Companions\nSunday\, April 26 at 3 PM (Doors open at 2 PM)\nBetween Us: Sunday Chamber Music Series\nTickets: $45 \nFeaturing: \n\nStorytelling by Andrew Levine\nMusic by Jim Bauer\, Ernest Bloch\, Andrew Levine\, Franz Liszt\, and Richard Rodgers\nPerformances by An-Lin Bardin\, cello\, Jeanine Pardey\, vocalist\, and a few surprise guests\n\nWilliam Stafford’s poem\, The Way It Is\, speaks of a thread present in each of our lives\, a thread that Stafford implores us to hold on to so we don’t get lost. Andrew will tell five stories drawn from his musical journey that speak to finding\, holding on to\, and sometimes losing the thread. Each story has a musical companion\, weaving through various genres and styles. \nABOUT THE ARTISTS\nAndrew Levine\, Actor/Piano\nAndrew has enjoyed a multifaceted career in the performing arts\, working as a musician\, arts administrator\, educator\, and producer. Andrew served as managing director of The Sheen Center for Thought & Culture\, a project of the Archdiocese of New York\, and as the executive director of The York Theatre Company\, an off-Broadway theater that produces musical theater works. \nAndrew is a member of the advanced cohort at the BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theater Workshop. Recent theater compositions include The Old Man and the Sea with Jessica Carmona (BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theater Workshop)\, Spinning\, with MaryAnn Frank (Long Wharf Theatre\, 2019)\, Dora Dreams of Fire with MaryAnn Frank (Prospect Theatre\, 2020). \nAndrew is currently an adjunct faculty member at Western Connecticut State University\, where he teaches theater management\, and The Hartt School at the University of Hartford\, where he is an on-staff coach in the musical theater division. Additionally\, Andrew is currently serving as executive producer for a new musical called Parcel from America\, which will play The Everyman Theatre in Cork\, Ireland\, in October 2026. \nAn-Lin Bardin\, Cello\nDescribed as “stunning” by the New York Times\, cellist An-Lin Bardin currently teaches cello and chamber music at Sarah Lawrence College. She is the cellist for the Bardin-Niskala Duo\, an acclaimed cello-piano duo that seeks to encourage empathy and compassion in society by exploring identity through the lens of music. Additionally\, she co-directs the Winterhaven Chamber Music Retreat\, a chamber music festival for amateur adult string and piano players in NH. \nBardin is a laureate of several prestigious international quartet competitions\, including the Paolo Borciani Quartet Competition in Reggio Emilia\, Italy\, the Fischoff Chamber Music Competition\, the Plowman Chamber Music Competition\, the Yellow Springs Chamber Music Competition\, Chesapeake Chamber Music Competition\, and the International Chamber Music Ensemble Competitions in the United States\, from her time as the cellist for the Vinca Quartet. She has performed extensively throughout Europe and the US\, including Carnegie’s Perlman and Weill Halls\, Aspen\, and Vilar Performing Arts Center. Bardin’s performances have been broadcast on Deutschlandradio and WNYC. \nShe has served as the Artist-in-Residence for the Perlman Music Program in Sarasota\, Florida\, and was a recipient of a DAAD scholarship (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst)\, a fellowship that enabled her to study with the Vogler String Quartet in Stuttgart\, Germany. Bardin also studied extensively with Gunter Pichler and Valentin Erben of the Alban Berg Quartet\, Walter Levine of the LaSalle Quartet\, under the auspices of the ProQuartet Odyssée Program in Paris\, France. Through the Carnegie Hall Chamber Music Workshops\, she has worked with the Emerson String Quartet\, and she was a graduate assistant to the Takacs Quartet at the University of Colorado at Boulder. \nA strong proponent of music education\, Bardin is a founding member of Music Haven\, an intensive mentorship program serving youth in New Haven\, Connecticut. Raised in California by two nuclear physicists\, Bardin began her cello studies at the age of eight with Irene Sharp. She holds a B.S. from Yale University in Geology and Geophysics\, and an M.M. from the Yale School of Music\, where she studied with Aldo Parisot and was a member of the Grammy-Award-winning Yale Cellos. \nJeanine Pardey\, Actor/Vocalist\nJeanine’s performing experience spans concert and oratorio\, opera\, musical theatre and cabaret. Musical theatre experience includes Mrs. Nordstrom in A Little Night Music at CW Post Tilles Center\, She Loves Me at the Opera Ensemble of New York (conducted by Jonathan Tunick)\, Anna Held in Tintypes\, Elsa in The Sound of Music\, and a featured performer in Fascinating Gershwin (semi-national tour). \nConcert credits include CAMI Hall\, The Walter Reade Theatre\, Wave Hill\, Trinity Church\, and the Bruno Walter Auditorium in New York\, as well as a season in Europe performing with the International Institute for Chamber Music. Her operatic roles include Cleopatra in Giulio Cesare\, Gretel in Hansel and Gretel\, Baby Doe in The Ballade of Baby Doe\, and Susanna in Le Nozze di Figaro\, with the Brooklyn Opera Ensemble and the Opera Ensemble of New York. \nHer work in higher education began in 2001 as a Professor at the Savannah College of Art and Design\, developing a new musical theatre program and ultimately becoming Chair of the Media and Performing Arts Department. She has held faculty and/or administrative positions at Molloy College\, Manhattanville College\, and Adelphi University. Summers have been spent in Colorado\, teaching musical theatre and voice at the prestigious Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School in Steamboat Springs. Jeanine has performed in their New Noises Festival\, working on new play development with such musical theatre luminaries as Stephen Schwartz\, Peter Flynn\, Cheryl Coons\, Stephen Weiner and Glenn Slater\, as well as playwright Dana Yeaton. \nJeanine has performed in cabaret with pianist/arranger and husband Andrew Levine and served as vocal coach for several cabaret artists\, including Mary Ann Franks’s acclaimed Spinning. She is currently a Teaching Artist and Co-Coordinator of the Musical Theatre Department in the Theatre Division of The Hartt School – University of Hartford\, and a proud member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing. She is adept at teaching all vocal styles and continues to develop professionally both as an artist and educator\, performing and attending various workshops and master classes year-round. \nWSHU is a Community Partner for The Granite’s Spring 2026 Classical Music Sundays
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/the-way-it-is/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classical,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133624
CREATED:20251217T183220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T183220Z
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SUMMARY:Mass Energy Healing with Aggregata
DESCRIPTION:Mass Energy Healing with Aggregata\nWednesdays\, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nJoin a sacred morning of energetic renewal and spiritual alignment led by Aggregata Zupanova\, an intuitive healer and facilitator of Source-guided energy work. \nThis special gathering offers a powerful group healing experience\, created to help you release emotional heaviness\, reconnect to your inner wisdom\, and anchor a deeper sense of peace within your body and spirit. \nWhether you’re new to energy work or seeking a space to reset and reconnect\, you are welcome here – exactly as you are. \nWhat you can expect:\n\nGuided group energy clearing\nSource-aligned transmission for healing and clarity\nTime for inner stillness\, integration\, and reflection\nA supportive\, energetic field shared by all participants\n\nSuggested Donation: $25\n50% of all contributions go directly to support The Granite Church’s community initiatives and ongoing renovations of this special gathering space. \nTo register\, please text the word “Register” along with the number of people attending to (845) 464-4676.
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/mass-energy-healing-wednesdays-2-2/2026-04-29/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133624
CREATED:20260304T161656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T185218Z
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SUMMARY:Bluegrass Nights
DESCRIPTION:Bluegrass Nights\n4th or 5th Thursday of the Month\, Spring 2026: Apr 30\, May 28\, 7 PM – 10 PM\n\nOpen Bluegrass Jam: 7:30 PM\nGranite House Bluegrass Band: 8 PM\nFree jamming afterwards\nDonations Appreciated\n\nJoin us for our monthly celebratory night of bluegrass music! Come to listen\, come to jam\, come to learn. Live music from the Granite House Bluegrass band starting at 8 PM\, an easy\, led slow bluegrass jam for beginner and intermediate players starting at 7:30\, and late night jamming open to all. Banjos\, fiddles\, guitars\, dobros\, mandolins\, bass\, and similar acoustic instruments welcome. \nHOSTED BY AUSTIN SCELZO\nAustin Scelzo (Danbury\, CT) first studied various fiddle traditions at Mark O’Connor’s Berklee String Camps and\, over time\, learned all the bluegrass instruments as well as singing and songwriting. During four years as a middle school music teacher\, his bluegrass journey began with performing in CT-based bands and teaching in-person and online. Now full-time in bluegrass\, Austin performs with respected veterans The Rock Hearts and the Americana quartet On the Trail\, teaches jam camps and has created groundbreaking online instruction materials. He has been named Connecticut Arts Hero and nominated as Mentor of the Year by the International Bluegrass Music Association. \nPart of The Granite Bluegrass Series\nBluegrass Nights at The Granite is a recipient of the 2026 IBMA Foundation Project Grant. Thank you so much to The IBMA Foundation for their support!
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/bluegrass-nights-spring2026/2026-04-30/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bluegrass,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133624
CREATED:20260316T163108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T143117Z
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SUMMARY:Weavings\, Wires\, Roots\, and Branches: Artist Talk
DESCRIPTION:Weavings\, Wires\, Roots\, and Branches: Artist Talk\nSaturday\, May 2\, 11:30 AM – 1 PM\nDonations Appreciated \nKate Keeler will discuss her current exhibition at The Granite\, titled Weavings\, Wires\, Roots\, and Branches\, in which nature\, local history\, visual arts\, and music intertwine. Musical accompaniment will be provided by The Keelers\, performing songs that share themes with the paintings and prints. \nDon’t miss the linocut demonstration! \nKate will do a printing demonstration of a small linocut. Attendees will have the opportunity to take home a print. \nTake Part in the Art \nGeorgetown community: please bring old photographs of Georgetown to scan and add to our May 22 multimedia presentation\, weaving nature\, music\, art\, and local connections at the Granite Church. \nLearn more about the exhibit here.
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/weavings-wires-roots-and-branches-artist-talk-may2/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibit,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260504T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260504T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133624
CREATED:20260305T223316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T162619Z
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SUMMARY:Harmony Singing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Harmony Singing Workshop with Austin Scelzo\nMondays\, May 4\, 11 & 18\, 7 –  8:30 PM\nWish you could sing harmony with more ease and confidence? Develop a natural approach to harmony singing using bluegrass\, folk\, and country standards. \nGood three-part vocal harmony can be the most exciting part of bluegrass and folk music. Learn the basic terminology of folk-style harmony singing (Lead\, Tenor\, Baritone)\, how to find your first note\, how to “stay in your lane” and not sing what the person next to you is singing\, and how to blend. \nLearn to sing standards in perfect three-part harmony and develop a natural understanding and approach to harmony singing. Join the fun! \nEach class is $40. Come to one\, two\, or all three! Sign up at: AustinScelzo.com/harmony \nABOUT AUSTIN SCELZO\nAustin Scelzo (Danbury\, CT) first studied various fiddle traditions at Mark O’Connor’s Berklee String Camps and over time learned all the bluegrass instruments as well as singing and songwriting. During four years as a middle school music teacher\, his bluegrass journey began with performing in CT-based bands and teaching in-person and online. Now full-time in bluegrass\, Austin performs with respected veterans The Rock Hearts and the Americana quartet On the Trail\, teaches jam camps and has created groundbreaking online instruction materials. He has been named Connecticut Arts Hero and nominated as Mentor of the Year by the International Bluegrass Music Association. \nPart of The Granite Bluegrass Series
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/harmony-singing-workshop-spring2026/2026-05-04/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bluegrass,Education,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133624
CREATED:20251217T183220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T183220Z
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SUMMARY:Mass Energy Healing with Aggregata
DESCRIPTION:Mass Energy Healing with Aggregata\nWednesdays\, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nJoin a sacred morning of energetic renewal and spiritual alignment led by Aggregata Zupanova\, an intuitive healer and facilitator of Source-guided energy work. \nThis special gathering offers a powerful group healing experience\, created to help you release emotional heaviness\, reconnect to your inner wisdom\, and anchor a deeper sense of peace within your body and spirit. \nWhether you’re new to energy work or seeking a space to reset and reconnect\, you are welcome here – exactly as you are. \nWhat you can expect:\n\nGuided group energy clearing\nSource-aligned transmission for healing and clarity\nTime for inner stillness\, integration\, and reflection\nA supportive\, energetic field shared by all participants\n\nSuggested Donation: $25\n50% of all contributions go directly to support The Granite Church’s community initiatives and ongoing renovations of this special gathering space. \nTo register\, please text the word “Register” along with the number of people attending to (845) 464-4676.
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/mass-energy-healing-wednesdays-2-2/2026-05-06/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133624
CREATED:20260219T161259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T161259Z
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SUMMARY:Moving Meditation with Live Music
DESCRIPTION:Moving Meditation with Live Music\nFirst Wednesday of the Month\, 7 – 8 PM\nExperience the power of movement\, breath\, and mindfulness with the beauty of live violin to create a grounding and rejuvenating experience. \nJoin Josh Liebling\, qigong teacher\, and Megan Yee\, violinist\, for an immersive experience designed to help you find your flow through movement and live music accompaniment. You’ll be guided through practices that help you slow down\, tune in\, and connect deeply with a sense of calm and presence. You’ll like this if you’re curious about gentle\, meditative movement\, want to experience the calming effects of flow\, or are looking for a fresh way to connect mind and body. No prior experience necessary; all are welcome! \nPlease bring a mat. We may do some exercises on the ground\, ending in savasana. \nTickets: $35 in advance\, $40 at the door \nABOUT THE FACILITATORS\n \nJosh Liebling is a life-long learner. He enjoys discovering and sharing practices that help people return to a peaceful state that feels like home. For the past 15 years he’s explored many different types of meditation modalities ranging from transcendental meditation and mantra meditation to mindfulness and breathwork. But it was in Qigong that he found a practice that enriched his life so much that he absolutely needed to share its benefits with others. \nHe received his Qigong teaching certifications from Masters Lee Holden\, Robert Peng\, and Ken Cohen. He also works 1-on-1 with clients through personalized Qigong and Daoist Coaching. \nMegan Yee combines her identities as a psychotherapist and violinist to explore the intersection of wellness\, creativity\, and embodied healing. Whether in session with clients or performing with her local community orchestra\, she believes in the transformative power of presence and connection. Music has offered Megan a lifelong source of joy and collaboration. In this gathering\, she accompanies the flow of gentle meditative movements with live violin\, creating a space that supports emotional balance and invites participants to discover and embody their rhythm.
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/moving-meditation-may2026/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Fitness,Health & Wellness,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260508T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260508T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133624
CREATED:20260106T172514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T163538Z
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SUMMARY:Rock Hearts
DESCRIPTION:Rock Hearts at The Granite\nFriday\, May 8 at 7 PM (Doors at 6:30 PM)\nAn intimate evening of live bluegrass music\nTickets: $25 (Ages 12 and under are free!) \nFormed in 2013\, Rock Hearts brings together five seasoned musicians from southern New England who love to sing and pick bluegrass and old country tunes\, and seek out tunes from other genres to “Bluegrass-ify.” \nNamed an official 2021 IBMA Showcase Band\, the band is enjoying national radio and chart activity. They are a sought-after band for major festivals. They are 615 Hideaway Record label artists and work closely with label owner\, Sammy Passamano in Nashville\, TN. \nTheir first independent project\, Starry Southern Nights\, put them on the national radar. A year later they signed with Sammy Passamano and released their first 615 Hideaway Records label single from their new project\, Wanderlust\, which continues to receive outstanding fanfare and radio attention. Their third project and second with the 615 is due to be out soon. \n“For anyone unfamiliar with this group they are a powerhouse\, featuring some of New England’s finest. They bring lots of talent\, experience\, and a distinctive sound of their own.”\n— Rick Lang – Singer/Songwriter/Publisher *Grammy nominated
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/rock-hearts-may8/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bluegrass,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133624
CREATED:20260316T155518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T143046Z
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SUMMARY:Weavings\, Wires\, Roots\, and Branches: Reception & Concert
DESCRIPTION:Weavings\, Wires\, Roots & Branches: Where Nature\, Local History\, Visual Arts\, and Music Intertwine\nArtist Reception & Concert\nSaturday\, May 9\, 6 PM\nDonations Appreciated \n6 PM: Kate Keeler Gallery Walk \n7 PM: The Collators \n8 PM: The Keelers \nCome to Georgetown\, where nature and the arts converge with the historic Wire Mill and Granite Church. \nEnjoy a multi-media discussion with Kate Keeler and special guests about her art and her family’s multi-generational history in Georgetown. Following the reception and conversation\, indulge your senses in music as The Collators take the stage\, followed by a special set by The Keelers. \nLearn more about Kate Keeler’s exhibit at The Granite here. \nThe Collators is a band of four songwriters playing original music (and some covers) in the New York City Metropolitan area\, consisting of Ralph Dickinson (vocals and bass)\, Kyle Sutton (vocals and guitar)\, Dylan Keeler (vocals and guitar)\, and Mike Friedman (drums). Check them out on Bandcamp. \nThe Keelers‘ music focuses on what Gram Parsons called “cosmic American music” – rock\, soul\, blues\, country. This dynamic duo features Kate Keeler (vocalist and our event exhibit artist) and Dylan Keeler\, who also performs with The Collators. The pair lives in Redding.
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/weavings-wires-roots-branches-reception-concert/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibit,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260511T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260511T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133624
CREATED:20260305T223316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T162619Z
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SUMMARY:Harmony Singing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Harmony Singing Workshop with Austin Scelzo\nMondays\, May 4\, 11 & 18\, 7 –  8:30 PM\nWish you could sing harmony with more ease and confidence? Develop a natural approach to harmony singing using bluegrass\, folk\, and country standards. \nGood three-part vocal harmony can be the most exciting part of bluegrass and folk music. Learn the basic terminology of folk-style harmony singing (Lead\, Tenor\, Baritone)\, how to find your first note\, how to “stay in your lane” and not sing what the person next to you is singing\, and how to blend. \nLearn to sing standards in perfect three-part harmony and develop a natural understanding and approach to harmony singing. Join the fun! \nEach class is $40. Come to one\, two\, or all three! Sign up at: AustinScelzo.com/harmony \nABOUT AUSTIN SCELZO\nAustin Scelzo (Danbury\, CT) first studied various fiddle traditions at Mark O’Connor’s Berklee String Camps and over time learned all the bluegrass instruments as well as singing and songwriting. During four years as a middle school music teacher\, his bluegrass journey began with performing in CT-based bands and teaching in-person and online. Now full-time in bluegrass\, Austin performs with respected veterans The Rock Hearts and the Americana quartet On the Trail\, teaches jam camps and has created groundbreaking online instruction materials. He has been named Connecticut Arts Hero and nominated as Mentor of the Year by the International Bluegrass Music Association. \nPart of The Granite Bluegrass Series
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/harmony-singing-workshop-spring2026/2026-05-11/
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:20260513T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133624
CREATED:20251217T183220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T183220Z
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SUMMARY:Mass Energy Healing with Aggregata
DESCRIPTION:Mass Energy Healing with Aggregata\nWednesdays\, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nJoin a sacred morning of energetic renewal and spiritual alignment led by Aggregata Zupanova\, an intuitive healer and facilitator of Source-guided energy work. \nThis special gathering offers a powerful group healing experience\, created to help you release emotional heaviness\, reconnect to your inner wisdom\, and anchor a deeper sense of peace within your body and spirit. \nWhether you’re new to energy work or seeking a space to reset and reconnect\, you are welcome here – exactly as you are. \nWhat you can expect:\n\nGuided group energy clearing\nSource-aligned transmission for healing and clarity\nTime for inner stillness\, integration\, and reflection\nA supportive\, energetic field shared by all participants\n\nSuggested Donation: $25\n50% of all contributions go directly to support The Granite Church’s community initiatives and ongoing renovations of this special gathering space. \nTo register\, please text the word “Register” along with the number of people attending to (845) 464-4676.
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/mass-energy-healing-wednesdays-2-2/2026-05-13/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133624
CREATED:20251107T154220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T154307Z
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SUMMARY:Redding Prevention Council Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Redding Prevention Council (RPC) is a nonprofit\, volunteer-led organization\, funded by the Western Connecticut Coalition. \nRPC is made up of local citizens who care about the well-being and safety of our community. Our volunteers include but are not limited to: licensed healthcare and social service professionals\, faith-based leaders\, community-service members\, and educational stakeholders. \nThey meet at the Granite Church on the second Wednesday of each month. All are welcome! \nLearn more by visiting their website at reddingpreventioncouncil.org. \nThis event is part of our Free Weekly Wednesdays program sponsored by Meadow Ridge.
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/redding-prevention-council-monthly-wednesday-meeting/2026-05-13/
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:20260517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133624
CREATED:20260313T231913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T233344Z
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SUMMARY:Chamber Music Reading
DESCRIPTION:Chamber Music Reading\nSundays\, March 22\, April 19\, May 17\, 10 AM – 12 PM\nOpen chamber music reading for string players! \nThis event is open to everyone – students\, professionals\, hobbyists\, teens\, adults – anyone who would like to sight-read chamber music\, meet other local musicians\, and have fun. \nPlenty of sheet music will be available\, and attendees are welcome to bring their own. \nPay what you can! Donations are greatly appreciated.
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/chamber-music-reading-spring2026/2026-05-17/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classical,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133624
CREATED:20260130T191831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T141324Z
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SUMMARY:Love’s Arc: Desire & Heartbreak in English Baroque Song
DESCRIPTION:Love’s Arc: Desire & Heartbreak in English Baroque Song\nSunday\, May 17 at 3 PM (Doors at 2 PM)\nTickets: $45 \nCome enjoy the beauty of English Baroque song this May. Soprano Sarah Hawkey and lutenist Kevin Payne present Love’s Arc: Desire and Heartbreak in English Baroque Song\, an intimate afternoon of music by beloved English Baroque composers Henry Purcell\, John Dowland\, and their contemporaries. Tracing love\, passion\, heartbreak\, and grief\, these centuries-old songs feel vividly alive today—inviting listeners to time-travel and experience the enduring emotional resonance of love across centuries. \nAbout the Artists\nSarah Hawkey \nSoprano Sarah Hawkey is known for her ability to make early music feel intimate and alive for today’s audiences. She has performed with the New York Philharmonic and LA Opera\, with appearances at the Salzburg Festival\, the Verbier Festival\, Lincoln Center’s Mostly Mozart Festival\, the Boston Early Music Festival\, Bard Summerscape\, and in numerous performances at Carnegie Hall. Her work has been featured in The New York Times\, on NPR and WNYC\, and on PBS Great Performances. \nA baroque specialist\, Sarah focuses on 17th- and 18th-century repertoire\, with particular emphasis on the music of Barbara Strozzi\, alongside works by J.S. Bach\, Handel\, and Vivaldi. She is currently preparing her debut solo album devoted entirely to Strozzi’s works. \nSarah also loves performing new classical music and appeared in the original cast of p r i s m\, a world-premiere opera produced by Beth Morrison Projects in collaboration with LA Opera and the PROTOTYPE Festival\, for which composer Ellen Reid was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in Music. \nSarah is the founder of Blossom Voice Studio in Weston\, CT\, and has led educational programs and workshops at The Juilliard School\, Princeton University\, and William Paterson University. \nKevin Payne \nLutenist Kevin Payne is active as a recitalist\, accompanist\, and continuo player. Recent ensemble work includes performances with Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra\, Seattle Symphony\, Twelfth Night\, Blue Heron\, Handel and Haydn Society\, and Bach Collegium San Diego. Festival appearances include Caramoor\, Tanglewood\, Spoleto\, and Newport Classical. Performance venues include Carnegie Hall\, Alice Tully Hall\, the Kennedy Center in Washington\, D.C.\, the National Concert Hall in Taipei\, Taiwan\, the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam\, and the Festspielhaus in Baden-Baden\, Germany. His playing has been broadcast on a number of nationally syndicated radio programs\, including Sunday Baroque and Performance Today. \nWSHU is a Community Partner for The Granite’s Spring 2026 Classical Music Sundays
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/loves-arc-desire-heartbreak-in-english-baroque-song/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classical,Music
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260518T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260518T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T133624
CREATED:20260305T223316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T162619Z
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SUMMARY:Harmony Singing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Harmony Singing Workshop with Austin Scelzo\nMondays\, May 4\, 11 & 18\, 7 –  8:30 PM\nWish you could sing harmony with more ease and confidence? Develop a natural approach to harmony singing using bluegrass\, folk\, and country standards. \nGood three-part vocal harmony can be the most exciting part of bluegrass and folk music. Learn the basic terminology of folk-style harmony singing (Lead\, Tenor\, Baritone)\, how to find your first note\, how to “stay in your lane” and not sing what the person next to you is singing\, and how to blend. \nLearn to sing standards in perfect three-part harmony and develop a natural understanding and approach to harmony singing. Join the fun! \nEach class is $40. Come to one\, two\, or all three! Sign up at: AustinScelzo.com/harmony \nABOUT AUSTIN SCELZO\nAustin Scelzo (Danbury\, CT) first studied various fiddle traditions at Mark O’Connor’s Berklee String Camps and over time learned all the bluegrass instruments as well as singing and songwriting. During four years as a middle school music teacher\, his bluegrass journey began with performing in CT-based bands and teaching in-person and online. Now full-time in bluegrass\, Austin performs with respected veterans The Rock Hearts and the Americana quartet On the Trail\, teaches jam camps and has created groundbreaking online instruction materials. He has been named Connecticut Arts Hero and nominated as Mentor of the Year by the International Bluegrass Music Association. \nPart of The Granite Bluegrass Series
URL:https://thegranitechurch.org/event/harmony-singing-workshop-spring2026/2026-05-18/
LOCATION:The Granite Church\, 5 N. Main Street\, Redding\, CT\, 06896\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bluegrass,Education,Music
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