Upcoming Events
Monday, May 20, 2013, 7:15-8:45 p.m.
211 Shunpike Rd, Cromwell, CT
Week 1 of Company 'N Tempo's course "The Beatles", focusing on the formation and early years (1956-62).
To register for this course, click here.
Monday, June 3, 2013, 7:15-8:45 p.m.
211 Shunpike Rd, Cromwell, CT
Week 2 of Company 'N Tempo's course "The Beatles", focusing on Beatlemania (1963-1964).
To register for this course, click here.
Tuesday, June 4, 2013, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Hartford Public Library, 500 Main Street, Hartford, CT
Free and open to the public
The Beatles: Band of the Sixties
Explore the music of The Beatles in this 90-minute presentation spanning the full 1960's: beginning with the band's seminal visits to Hamburg, through the Beatlemania years, and concluding with Abbey Road. The lecture will be supplemented with audio clips of music and excerpts from interviews with the band members.
Thursday, June 6, 2013, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
277 Main St, Hartford, CT
Grace Academy's Spring Showcase, featuring the Grace Academy Band.
Friday, June 7, 2013, 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Farmington Ave & South Whitney St, Hartford, CT
Major 2nd played the West End Farmers' Market.
Monday, June 10, 2013, 7:15-8:45 p.m.
211 Shunpike Rd, Cromwell, CT
Week 3 of Company 'N Tempo's course "The Beatles", focusing on the band's artistic adolescence (1964-1965).
To register for this course, click here.
Thursday, June 13, 2013, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Room 422, Town Hall, 50 South Main St, West Hartford, CT
Just Once Piano for Busy People: http://justonceclasses.com/info/class-piano.html
Monday, June 17, 2013, 7:15-8:45 p.m.
211 Shunpike Rd, Cromwell, CT
Week 4 of Company 'N Tempo's course "The Beatles", focusing on studio experimentation (1966-1967).
To register for this course, click here.
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 7:30-8:30 p.m.
20 South Main Street, West Hartford, CT
Free and open to the public
Let Me Take You Down: The History of "Strawberry Fields Forever"
"Strawberry Fields Forever" is one of the the Beatles' greatest musical and artistic accomplishments, establishing the Fab Four as a studio band rather than a concert band. This 60-minute presentation will focus on the history and development of "Strawberry Fields" from Lennon's initial conception in September 1966 through its release in February 1967. The lecture will be supplemented with audio excerpts of early drafts and discarded takes. This presentation is being held as a preview for LifeLearn's course "The Beatles", meeting 7-9pm every Thursday from July 11-August 8 at West Hartford's Town Hall.
Monday, June 24, 2013, 7:15-8:45 p.m.
211 Shunpike Rd, Cromwell, CT
Week 5 of Company 'N Tempo's course "The Beatles", focusing on the band's late period (1968-1970).
To register for this course, click here.
Thursday, June 27, 2013, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Calendar House Senior Center, 388 Pleasant Street, Southington, CT
The Beatles: Band of the Sixties
Explore the music of The Beatles in this 60-minute presentation spanning the full 1960's: beginning with the band's seminal visits to Hamburg, through the Beatlemania years, and concluding with Abbey Road. The lecture will be supplemented with audio clips of music and excerpts from interviews with the band members.
Friday, June 28, 2013, 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Farmington Ave & South Whitney St, Hartford, CT
Major 2nd played the West End Farmers' Market.
Saturday, June 29, 2013, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
East CONN Community Education, 322 Main St, Building #1, 4th Floor, Willimantic, CT
Just Once Piano for Busy People: http://justonceclasses.com/info/class-piano.html
Monday, July 1, 2013 7:15-8:45 p.m.
211 Shunpike Rd, Cromwell, CT
Week 6 of Company 'N Tempo's course "The Beatles", focusing on a topic selected by the class.
To register for this course, click here.
Tuesday, July 9, 2013, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Room 422, Town Hall, 50 South Main St, West Hartford, CT
Week 1 of LifeLearn's course "Baseball", focusing on the game's origins and 19th Century baseball.
Thursday, July 11, 2013, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Room 422, Town Hall, 50 South Main St, West Hartford, CT
Week 1 of LifeLearn's course "The Beatles", focusing on the formation and early years (1956-62).
Tuesday, July 16, 2013, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Room 422, Town Hall, 50 South Main St, West Hartford, CT
Week 2 of LifeLearn's course "Baseball", focusing on the formation of the American League through Babe Ruth.
Thursday, July 18, 2013, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Room 422, Town Hall, 50 South Main St, West Hartford, CT
Week 2 of LifeLearn's course "The Beatles", focusing on Beatlemania (1963-1965).
Tuesday, July 23, 2013, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Room 422, Town Hall, 50 South Main St, West Hartford, CT
Week 3 of LifeLearn's course "Baseball", focusing on the Great Depression through integration.
Thursday, July 25, 2013, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Room 422, Town Hall, 50 South Main St, West Hartford, CT
Week 3 of LifeLearn's course "The Beatles", focusing on studio experimentation (1965-1967).
Tuesday, July 30, 2013, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Room 422, Town Hall, 50 South Main St, West Hartford, CT
Week 4 of LifeLearn's course "Baseball", focusing on the 1950's through the 1970's.
Thursday, August 1, 2013, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Room 422, Town Hall, 50 South Main St, West Hartford, CT
Week 4 of LifeLearn's course "The Beatles", focusing on the later years (1968-1970).
Tuesday, August 6, 2013, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Room 422, Town Hall, 50 South Main St, West Hartford, CT
Week 5 of LifeLearn's course "Baseball", focusing on the 1980's to the present.
Thursday, August 8, 2013, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Room 422, Town Hall, 50 South Main St, West Hartford, CT
Week 5 of LifeLearn's course "The Beatles", focusing on anything the class chooses.
Thursday, August 22, 2013, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Kent Free Library, 312 W Main St Kent, OH
Free and open to the public
"The Beatles: Band of the Sixties"
Explore the music of The Beatles in this 60-minute presentation spanning the full 1960's: beginning with the band's seminal visits to Hamburg, through the Beatlemania years, and concluding with Abbey Road. The lecture will be supplemented with audio clips of music and excerpts from interviews with the band members.
Saturday, August 24, 2013, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Racine Public Library, 75 7th St, Racine, WI
Free and open to the public
"The Beatles: Band of the Sixties"
Explore the music of The Beatles in this 60-minute presentation spanning the full 1960's: beginning with the band's seminal visits to Hamburg, through the Beatlemania years, and concluding with Abbey Road. The lecture will be supplemented with audio clips of music and excerpts from interviews with the band members.
Monday, August 26, 2013, 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Kenosha Public Library, Southwest Branch, 7979 38th Avenue, Kenosha, WI
Free and open to the public
"The Beatles: Band of the Sixties"
Explore the music of The Beatles in this 60-minute presentation spanning the full 1960's: beginning with the band's seminal visits to Hamburg, through the Beatlemania years, and concluding with Abbey Road. The lecture will be supplemented with audio clips of music and excerpts from interviews with the band members.
Tuesday, August 27, 2013, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Peabody Public Library, 1160 E HWY 205, Columbia City, IN
Free and open to the public
"The Beatles: Band of the Sixties"
Explore the music of The Beatles in this 60-minute presentation spanning the full 1960's: beginning with the band's seminal visits to Hamburg, through the Beatlemania years, and concluding with Abbey Road. The lecture will be supplemented with audio clips of music and excerpts from interviews with the band members.
Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Belden Cromwell Public Library, 39 West St Cromwell, CT
Free and open to the public
The Negro Leagues.
Details forthcoming.
Thursday, September 26, 2013, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Russell Library, 123 Broad St, Middletown, CT
Free and open to the public
Baseball Before the Civil War
details forthcoming
Tuesday, October 1, 2013, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Room 422, West Hartford Town Hall, 50 South Main St, West Hartford, CT
Origami For Beginners
Learn the basics of the Japanese art of paper folding through this one-time course using a new system of origami notation invented by the instructor. A variety of styles and qualities of paper will be provided, but feel free to bring your own materials, too. Materials fee of $5 payable to instructor during class.
Wednesday, October 2, 2013, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Montville High School, 800 Old Colchester Rd, Oakdale, CT
The Beatles: Band of the Sixties
Explore the music of the Beatles in this two-hour discussion course covering the full 1960's - from the band's seminal visits to Hamburg, through the Beatlemania years, and concluding with Abbey Road. The lecture will be supplemented with audio clips of musical examples and interviews from the band members.
Thursday, October 3, 2013 (time t.b.a.)
Farmington, CT (exact location t.b.a.)
Origami For Beginners
Learn the basics of the Japanese art of paper folding through this one-time course using a new system of origami notation invented by the instructor. A variety of styles and qualities of paper will be provided, but feel free to bring your own materials, too. Materials fee of $5 payable to instructor during class.
Tuesday, October 8, 2013, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Room 422, West Hartford Town Hall, 50 South Main St, West Hartford, CT
LifeLearn's course "Baseball", week 1 of 3, focusing on the 19th Century through the Black Sox.
Wednesday, October 9, 2013, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Wethersfield (exact location t.b.d.)
The Beatles: Band of the Sixties
Explore the music of The Beatles in this 60-minute presentation spanning the full 1960's: beginning with the band's seminal visits to Hamburg, through the Beatlemania years, and concluding with Abbey Road. The lecture will be supplemented with audio clips of music and excerpts from interviews with the band members.
Thursday, October 10, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
398 Main St, Middletown, CT
MAECT's course "Baseball", week 1 of 3, focusing on the 19th Century through the Black Sox.
Tuesday, October 15, 2013, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Room 422, West Hartford Town Hall, 50 South Main St, West Hartford, CT
LifeLearn's course "Baseball", week 2 of 3, focusing on Babe Ruth through the 1950's.
Wednesday, October 16, 2013, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Vernon (exact location tba)
The Beatles: Band of the Sixties
Explore the music of the Beatles in this two-hour discussion course covering the full 1960's - from the band's seminal visits to Hamburg, through the Beatlemania years, and concluding with Abbey Road. The lecture will be supplemented with audio clips of musical examples and interviews from the band members.
Thursday, October 17, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
398 Main St, Middletown, CT
MAECT's course "Baseball", week 2 of 3, focusing on Babe Ruth through the 1950's.
Tuesday, October 22, 2013, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Room 422, West Hartford Town Hall, 50 South Main St, West Hartford, CT
LifeLearn's course "Baseball", week 3 of 3, focusing on the 1960's to the present.
Wednesday, October 23, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
155 Firetown Rd, Simsbury, CT
The Beatles: Band of the Sixties
Explore the music of the Beatles in this two-hour discussion course covering the full 1960's - from the band's seminal visits to Hamburg, through the Beatlemania years, and concluding with Abbey Road. The lecture will be supplemented with audio clips of musical examples and interviews from the band members.
Thursday, October 24, 2013, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
398 Main St, Middletown, CT
MAECT's course "Baseball", week 3 of 3, focusing on the 1960's to the present.
Wednesday, October 30, 2013, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Trumbull, CT (exact location t.b.a.)
The Beatles: Band of the Sixties
Explore the music of the Beatles in this two-hour discussion course covering the full 1960's - from the band's seminal visits to Hamburg, through the Beatlemania years, and concluding with Abbey Road. The lecture will be supplemented with audio clips of musical examples and interviews from the band members.
Tuesday, November 5, 2013, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Room 422, West Hartford Town Hall, 50 South Main St, West Hartford, CT
LifeLearn's course "The Beatles", week 1 of 3, focusing on the band's early years through Beatlemania (1956-1964).
Wednesday, November 6, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
East Hartford, CT (exact location t.b.d.)
Origami For Beginners
Learn the basics of the Japanese art of paper folding through this one-time course using a new system of origami notation invented by the instructor. A variety of styles and qualities of paper will be provided, but feel free to bring your own materials, too. Materials fee of $5 payable to instructor during class.
Thursday, November 7, 2013, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
398 Main St, Middletown, CT
MAECT's course "The Beatles", week 1 of 3, focusing on the band's early years through Beatlemania (1956-1964).
Tuesday, November 12, 2013, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Room 422, West Hartford Town Hall, 50 South Main St, West Hartford, CT
LifeLearn's course "The Beatles", week 2 of 3, focusing on studio experimentation (1965-1967).
Wednesday, November 13, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
East Hartford, CT (exact location t.b.d.)
East Hartford Adult & Continuing Education's course "The Beatles", week 1 of 4, focusing on the band's formation and early years (1956-1962).
Thursday, November 14, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
398 Main St, Middletown, CT
MAECT's course "The Beatles", week 2 of 3, focusing on studio experimentation (1965-1967).
Tuesday, November 19, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Room 422, West Hartford Town Hall, 50 South Main St, West Hartford, CT
LifeLearn's course "The Beatles", week 3 of 3, focusing on the later years (1968-1970).
Wednesday, November 20, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
East Hartford, CT (exact location t.b.d.)
East Hartford Adult & Continuing Education's course "The Beatles", week 2 of 4, focusing on Beatlemania (1963-1965).
Thursday, November 21, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
398 Main St, Middletown, CT
MAECT's course "The Beatles", week 3 of 3, focusing on the later years (1968-1970).
Wednesday, December 4, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
East Hartford, CT (exact location t.b.d.)
East Hartford Adult & Continuing Education's course "The Beatles", week 3 of 4, focusing on studio experimentation (1966-1967).
Thursday, December 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
398 Main St, Middletown, CT
Origami For Beginners
Learn the basics of the Japanese art of paper folding through this one-time course using a new system of origami notation invented by the instructor. A variety of styles and qualities of paper will be provided, but feel free to bring your own materials, too. Materials fee of $5 payable to instructor during class.
Wednesday, December 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
East Hartford, CT (exact location t.b.d.)
East Hartford Adult & Continuing Education's course "The Beatles", week 4 of 4, focusing on the later years (1968-1970).
Wednesday, January 29, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
East Hartford, CT (exact location t.b.d.)
Origami For Beginners
Learn the basics of the Japanese art of paper folding through this one-time course using a new system of origami notation invented by the instructor. A variety of styles and qualities of paper will be provided, but feel free to bring your own materials, too. Materials fee of $5 payable to instructor during class.
Wednesday, February 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
East Hartford, CT (exact location t.b.d.)
East Hartford Adult & Continuing Education's course "The Beatles", week 1 of 3, focusing on the early years (1956-1963).
Wednesday, February 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
East Hartford, CT (exact location t.b.d.)
East Hartford Adult & Continuing Education's course "The Beatles", week 2 of 3, focusing on Beatlemania (1964-1967).
Wednesday, February 26, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
East Hartford, CT (exact location t.b.d.)
East Hartford Adult & Continuing Education's course "The Beatles", week 3 of 3, focusing on the later years (1968-1970).
Wednesday, May 7, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
East Hartford, CT (exact location t.b.d.)
East Hartford Adult & Continuing Education's course "Baseball", week 1 of 3, focusing on the 19th Century through the Black Sox.
Wednesday, May 14, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
East Hartford, CT (exact location t.b.d.)
East Hartford Adult & Continuing Education's course "Baseball", week 2 of 3, focusing on Babe Ruth through the 1950's.
Wednesday, May 21, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
East Hartford, CT (exact location t.b.d.)
East Hartford Adult & Continuing Education's course "Baseball", week 3 of 3, focusing on the 1960's to the present.
211 Shunpike Rd, Cromwell, CT
Week 1 of Company 'N Tempo's course "The Beatles", focusing on the formation and early years (1956-62).
To register for this course, click here.
Monday, June 3, 2013, 7:15-8:45 p.m.
211 Shunpike Rd, Cromwell, CT
Week 2 of Company 'N Tempo's course "The Beatles", focusing on Beatlemania (1963-1964).
To register for this course, click here.
Tuesday, June 4, 2013, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Hartford Public Library, 500 Main Street, Hartford, CT
Free and open to the public
The Beatles: Band of the Sixties
Explore the music of The Beatles in this 90-minute presentation spanning the full 1960's: beginning with the band's seminal visits to Hamburg, through the Beatlemania years, and concluding with Abbey Road. The lecture will be supplemented with audio clips of music and excerpts from interviews with the band members.
Thursday, June 6, 2013, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
277 Main St, Hartford, CT
Grace Academy's Spring Showcase, featuring the Grace Academy Band.
Friday, June 7, 2013, 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Farmington Ave & South Whitney St, Hartford, CT
Major 2nd played the West End Farmers' Market.
Monday, June 10, 2013, 7:15-8:45 p.m.
211 Shunpike Rd, Cromwell, CT
Week 3 of Company 'N Tempo's course "The Beatles", focusing on the band's artistic adolescence (1964-1965).
To register for this course, click here.
Thursday, June 13, 2013, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Room 422, Town Hall, 50 South Main St, West Hartford, CT
Just Once Piano for Busy People: http://justonceclasses.com/info/class-piano.html
Monday, June 17, 2013, 7:15-8:45 p.m.
211 Shunpike Rd, Cromwell, CT
Week 4 of Company 'N Tempo's course "The Beatles", focusing on studio experimentation (1966-1967).
To register for this course, click here.
Thursday, June 20, 2013, 7:30-8:30 p.m.
20 South Main Street, West Hartford, CT
Free and open to the public
Let Me Take You Down: The History of "Strawberry Fields Forever"
"Strawberry Fields Forever" is one of the the Beatles' greatest musical and artistic accomplishments, establishing the Fab Four as a studio band rather than a concert band. This 60-minute presentation will focus on the history and development of "Strawberry Fields" from Lennon's initial conception in September 1966 through its release in February 1967. The lecture will be supplemented with audio excerpts of early drafts and discarded takes. This presentation is being held as a preview for LifeLearn's course "The Beatles", meeting 7-9pm every Thursday from July 11-August 8 at West Hartford's Town Hall.
Monday, June 24, 2013, 7:15-8:45 p.m.
211 Shunpike Rd, Cromwell, CT
Week 5 of Company 'N Tempo's course "The Beatles", focusing on the band's late period (1968-1970).
To register for this course, click here.
Thursday, June 27, 2013, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Calendar House Senior Center, 388 Pleasant Street, Southington, CT
The Beatles: Band of the Sixties
Explore the music of The Beatles in this 60-minute presentation spanning the full 1960's: beginning with the band's seminal visits to Hamburg, through the Beatlemania years, and concluding with Abbey Road. The lecture will be supplemented with audio clips of music and excerpts from interviews with the band members.
Friday, June 28, 2013, 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Farmington Ave & South Whitney St, Hartford, CT
Major 2nd played the West End Farmers' Market.
Saturday, June 29, 2013, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
East CONN Community Education, 322 Main St, Building #1, 4th Floor, Willimantic, CT
Just Once Piano for Busy People: http://justonceclasses.com/info/class-piano.html
Monday, July 1, 2013 7:15-8:45 p.m.
211 Shunpike Rd, Cromwell, CT
Week 6 of Company 'N Tempo's course "The Beatles", focusing on a topic selected by the class.
To register for this course, click here.
Tuesday, July 9, 2013, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Room 422, Town Hall, 50 South Main St, West Hartford, CT
Week 1 of LifeLearn's course "Baseball", focusing on the game's origins and 19th Century baseball.
Thursday, July 11, 2013, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Room 422, Town Hall, 50 South Main St, West Hartford, CT
Week 1 of LifeLearn's course "The Beatles", focusing on the formation and early years (1956-62).
Tuesday, July 16, 2013, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Room 422, Town Hall, 50 South Main St, West Hartford, CT
Week 2 of LifeLearn's course "Baseball", focusing on the formation of the American League through Babe Ruth.
Thursday, July 18, 2013, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Room 422, Town Hall, 50 South Main St, West Hartford, CT
Week 2 of LifeLearn's course "The Beatles", focusing on Beatlemania (1963-1965).
Tuesday, July 23, 2013, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Room 422, Town Hall, 50 South Main St, West Hartford, CT
Week 3 of LifeLearn's course "Baseball", focusing on the Great Depression through integration.
Thursday, July 25, 2013, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Room 422, Town Hall, 50 South Main St, West Hartford, CT
Week 3 of LifeLearn's course "The Beatles", focusing on studio experimentation (1965-1967).
Tuesday, July 30, 2013, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Room 422, Town Hall, 50 South Main St, West Hartford, CT
Week 4 of LifeLearn's course "Baseball", focusing on the 1950's through the 1970's.
Thursday, August 1, 2013, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Room 422, Town Hall, 50 South Main St, West Hartford, CT
Week 4 of LifeLearn's course "The Beatles", focusing on the later years (1968-1970).
Tuesday, August 6, 2013, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Room 422, Town Hall, 50 South Main St, West Hartford, CT
Week 5 of LifeLearn's course "Baseball", focusing on the 1980's to the present.
Thursday, August 8, 2013, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Room 422, Town Hall, 50 South Main St, West Hartford, CT
Week 5 of LifeLearn's course "The Beatles", focusing on anything the class chooses.
Thursday, August 22, 2013, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Kent Free Library, 312 W Main St Kent, OH
Free and open to the public
"The Beatles: Band of the Sixties"
Explore the music of The Beatles in this 60-minute presentation spanning the full 1960's: beginning with the band's seminal visits to Hamburg, through the Beatlemania years, and concluding with Abbey Road. The lecture will be supplemented with audio clips of music and excerpts from interviews with the band members.
Saturday, August 24, 2013, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Racine Public Library, 75 7th St, Racine, WI
Free and open to the public
"The Beatles: Band of the Sixties"
Explore the music of The Beatles in this 60-minute presentation spanning the full 1960's: beginning with the band's seminal visits to Hamburg, through the Beatlemania years, and concluding with Abbey Road. The lecture will be supplemented with audio clips of music and excerpts from interviews with the band members.
Monday, August 26, 2013, 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Kenosha Public Library, Southwest Branch, 7979 38th Avenue, Kenosha, WI
Free and open to the public
"The Beatles: Band of the Sixties"
Explore the music of The Beatles in this 60-minute presentation spanning the full 1960's: beginning with the band's seminal visits to Hamburg, through the Beatlemania years, and concluding with Abbey Road. The lecture will be supplemented with audio clips of music and excerpts from interviews with the band members.
Tuesday, August 27, 2013, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Peabody Public Library, 1160 E HWY 205, Columbia City, IN
Free and open to the public
"The Beatles: Band of the Sixties"
Explore the music of The Beatles in this 60-minute presentation spanning the full 1960's: beginning with the band's seminal visits to Hamburg, through the Beatlemania years, and concluding with Abbey Road. The lecture will be supplemented with audio clips of music and excerpts from interviews with the band members.
Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Belden Cromwell Public Library, 39 West St Cromwell, CT
Free and open to the public
The Negro Leagues.
Details forthcoming.
Thursday, September 26, 2013, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Russell Library, 123 Broad St, Middletown, CT
Free and open to the public
Baseball Before the Civil War
details forthcoming
Tuesday, October 1, 2013, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Room 422, West Hartford Town Hall, 50 South Main St, West Hartford, CT
Origami For Beginners
Learn the basics of the Japanese art of paper folding through this one-time course using a new system of origami notation invented by the instructor. A variety of styles and qualities of paper will be provided, but feel free to bring your own materials, too. Materials fee of $5 payable to instructor during class.
Wednesday, October 2, 2013, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Montville High School, 800 Old Colchester Rd, Oakdale, CT
The Beatles: Band of the Sixties
Explore the music of the Beatles in this two-hour discussion course covering the full 1960's - from the band's seminal visits to Hamburg, through the Beatlemania years, and concluding with Abbey Road. The lecture will be supplemented with audio clips of musical examples and interviews from the band members.
Thursday, October 3, 2013 (time t.b.a.)
Farmington, CT (exact location t.b.a.)
Origami For Beginners
Learn the basics of the Japanese art of paper folding through this one-time course using a new system of origami notation invented by the instructor. A variety of styles and qualities of paper will be provided, but feel free to bring your own materials, too. Materials fee of $5 payable to instructor during class.
Tuesday, October 8, 2013, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Room 422, West Hartford Town Hall, 50 South Main St, West Hartford, CT
LifeLearn's course "Baseball", week 1 of 3, focusing on the 19th Century through the Black Sox.
Wednesday, October 9, 2013, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Wethersfield (exact location t.b.d.)
The Beatles: Band of the Sixties
Explore the music of The Beatles in this 60-minute presentation spanning the full 1960's: beginning with the band's seminal visits to Hamburg, through the Beatlemania years, and concluding with Abbey Road. The lecture will be supplemented with audio clips of music and excerpts from interviews with the band members.
Thursday, October 10, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
398 Main St, Middletown, CT
MAECT's course "Baseball", week 1 of 3, focusing on the 19th Century through the Black Sox.
Tuesday, October 15, 2013, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Room 422, West Hartford Town Hall, 50 South Main St, West Hartford, CT
LifeLearn's course "Baseball", week 2 of 3, focusing on Babe Ruth through the 1950's.
Wednesday, October 16, 2013, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Vernon (exact location tba)
The Beatles: Band of the Sixties
Explore the music of the Beatles in this two-hour discussion course covering the full 1960's - from the band's seminal visits to Hamburg, through the Beatlemania years, and concluding with Abbey Road. The lecture will be supplemented with audio clips of musical examples and interviews from the band members.
Thursday, October 17, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
398 Main St, Middletown, CT
MAECT's course "Baseball", week 2 of 3, focusing on Babe Ruth through the 1950's.
Tuesday, October 22, 2013, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Room 422, West Hartford Town Hall, 50 South Main St, West Hartford, CT
LifeLearn's course "Baseball", week 3 of 3, focusing on the 1960's to the present.
Wednesday, October 23, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
155 Firetown Rd, Simsbury, CT
The Beatles: Band of the Sixties
Explore the music of the Beatles in this two-hour discussion course covering the full 1960's - from the band's seminal visits to Hamburg, through the Beatlemania years, and concluding with Abbey Road. The lecture will be supplemented with audio clips of musical examples and interviews from the band members.
Thursday, October 24, 2013, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
398 Main St, Middletown, CT
MAECT's course "Baseball", week 3 of 3, focusing on the 1960's to the present.
Wednesday, October 30, 2013, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Trumbull, CT (exact location t.b.a.)
The Beatles: Band of the Sixties
Explore the music of the Beatles in this two-hour discussion course covering the full 1960's - from the band's seminal visits to Hamburg, through the Beatlemania years, and concluding with Abbey Road. The lecture will be supplemented with audio clips of musical examples and interviews from the band members.
Tuesday, November 5, 2013, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Room 422, West Hartford Town Hall, 50 South Main St, West Hartford, CT
LifeLearn's course "The Beatles", week 1 of 3, focusing on the band's early years through Beatlemania (1956-1964).
Wednesday, November 6, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
East Hartford, CT (exact location t.b.d.)
Origami For Beginners
Learn the basics of the Japanese art of paper folding through this one-time course using a new system of origami notation invented by the instructor. A variety of styles and qualities of paper will be provided, but feel free to bring your own materials, too. Materials fee of $5 payable to instructor during class.
Thursday, November 7, 2013, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
398 Main St, Middletown, CT
MAECT's course "The Beatles", week 1 of 3, focusing on the band's early years through Beatlemania (1956-1964).
Tuesday, November 12, 2013, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Room 422, West Hartford Town Hall, 50 South Main St, West Hartford, CT
LifeLearn's course "The Beatles", week 2 of 3, focusing on studio experimentation (1965-1967).
Wednesday, November 13, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
East Hartford, CT (exact location t.b.d.)
East Hartford Adult & Continuing Education's course "The Beatles", week 1 of 4, focusing on the band's formation and early years (1956-1962).
Thursday, November 14, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
398 Main St, Middletown, CT
MAECT's course "The Beatles", week 2 of 3, focusing on studio experimentation (1965-1967).
Tuesday, November 19, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Room 422, West Hartford Town Hall, 50 South Main St, West Hartford, CT
LifeLearn's course "The Beatles", week 3 of 3, focusing on the later years (1968-1970).
Wednesday, November 20, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
East Hartford, CT (exact location t.b.d.)
East Hartford Adult & Continuing Education's course "The Beatles", week 2 of 4, focusing on Beatlemania (1963-1965).
Thursday, November 21, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
398 Main St, Middletown, CT
MAECT's course "The Beatles", week 3 of 3, focusing on the later years (1968-1970).
Wednesday, December 4, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
East Hartford, CT (exact location t.b.d.)
East Hartford Adult & Continuing Education's course "The Beatles", week 3 of 4, focusing on studio experimentation (1966-1967).
Thursday, December 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
398 Main St, Middletown, CT
Origami For Beginners
Learn the basics of the Japanese art of paper folding through this one-time course using a new system of origami notation invented by the instructor. A variety of styles and qualities of paper will be provided, but feel free to bring your own materials, too. Materials fee of $5 payable to instructor during class.
Wednesday, December 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
East Hartford, CT (exact location t.b.d.)
East Hartford Adult & Continuing Education's course "The Beatles", week 4 of 4, focusing on the later years (1968-1970).
Wednesday, January 29, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
East Hartford, CT (exact location t.b.d.)
Origami For Beginners
Learn the basics of the Japanese art of paper folding through this one-time course using a new system of origami notation invented by the instructor. A variety of styles and qualities of paper will be provided, but feel free to bring your own materials, too. Materials fee of $5 payable to instructor during class.
Wednesday, February 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
East Hartford, CT (exact location t.b.d.)
East Hartford Adult & Continuing Education's course "The Beatles", week 1 of 3, focusing on the early years (1956-1963).
Wednesday, February 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
East Hartford, CT (exact location t.b.d.)
East Hartford Adult & Continuing Education's course "The Beatles", week 2 of 3, focusing on Beatlemania (1964-1967).
Wednesday, February 26, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
East Hartford, CT (exact location t.b.d.)
East Hartford Adult & Continuing Education's course "The Beatles", week 3 of 3, focusing on the later years (1968-1970).
Wednesday, May 7, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
East Hartford, CT (exact location t.b.d.)
East Hartford Adult & Continuing Education's course "Baseball", week 1 of 3, focusing on the 19th Century through the Black Sox.
Wednesday, May 14, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
East Hartford, CT (exact location t.b.d.)
East Hartford Adult & Continuing Education's course "Baseball", week 2 of 3, focusing on Babe Ruth through the 1950's.
Wednesday, May 21, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
East Hartford, CT (exact location t.b.d.)
East Hartford Adult & Continuing Education's course "Baseball", week 3 of 3, focusing on the 1960's to the present.
Recent Past Events
Sunday, June 3, 2012, time t.b.a.: South Church Concert
South Church, 277 Main St, Hartford, CT
A program featuring the Grace Academy choir performing the premiere of Ed Knoeckel's "Give Us Peace".
Thursday, June 7, 2012, time t.b.a.: Grace Academy Clubs Presentation
South Church, 277 Main St, Hartford, CT
Featuring the Grace Academy choir performing several pieces including Ed Knoeckel's "Give Us Peace".
Friday, June 15, 2012, 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Farmington Ave & South Whitney St., Hartford, CT 06105
Major 2nd plays the West End Farmers' Market.
Friday, June 29, 2012, 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Farmington Ave & South Whitney St., Hartford, CT 06105
Major 2nd plays the West End Farmers' Market.
Friday, July 6, 2012, 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Farmington Ave & South Whitney St., Hartford, CT 06105
Major 2nd plays the West End Farmers' Market.
Friday, July 20, 2012, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Middlewoods of Newington, 2125 Main St, Newington, CT
Major 2nd plays for Middlewoods of Newington.
Saturday, July 21, 2012, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Elizabeth Park Fundraiser, Hartford, CT
Major 2nd performs on the East Lawn of Elizabeth Park.
Friday, July 27, 2012, 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Farmington Ave & South Whitney St., Hartford, CT 06105
Major 2nd plays the West End Farmers' Market.
Saturday, August 25, 2012, time t.b.a.
Plymouth Congregation Church, 501 West Berry St, Fort Wayne, Indiana
The wedding of Natalie Todd and Aaron Krerowicz.
www.natalieaaronwedding.weebly.com
Friday, September 14, 2012, 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Farmington Ave & South Whitney St., Hartford, CT 06105
Major 2nd plays the West End Farmers' Market.
Thursday, September 20, 2012, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Capital Preparatory Magnet School, Room 105, 1304 Main Street, Hartford, CT
CAPE open house, showcasing the private music lesson teachers and opportunities available to all Capital Prep students.
Friday, October 12, 2012, 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Farmington Ave & South Whitney St., Hartford, CT 06105
Major 2nd plays the West End Farmers' Market.
Friday, October 26, 2012, 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Farmington Ave & South Whitney St., Hartford, CT 06105
Major 2nd plays the West End Farmers' Market.
Thursday, November 8, 2012, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
West Hartford Town Hall, 50 South Main St., West Hartford, CT
Week 1 of LifeLearn's course on The Beatles, focusing on the formation and early years of the band (1956-1962). Click here for details.
Thursday, November 15, 2012, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
West Hartford Town Hall, 50 South Main St., West Hartford, CT
Week 2 of LifeLearn's course on The Beatles, focusing on the Beatlemania years (1963-1965). Click here for details.
Thursday, November 29, 2012, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
West Hartford Town Hall, 50 South Main St., West Hartford, CT
Week 3 of LifeLearn's course on The Beatles; focusing on the Experimental Years (1965-67). Click here for details.
Thursday, December 6, 2012, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
West Hartford Town Hall, 50 South Main St., West Hartford, CT
Week 4 of LifeLearn's course on The Beatles; focusing on the Late Period (1968-70). Click here for details.
Thursday, December 13, 2012, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
West Hartford Town Hall, 50 South Main St., West Hartford, CT
Week 5 of LifeLearn's course on The Beatles; focus to be determined by the class. Click here for details.
Friday, December 14, 2012, 3:30-4:15 p.m.
The Holiday Retirement Residence, 39 Highland St, West Hartford, CT
The students of Grace Academy perform for Holiday Retirement Residence.
Saturday, December 15, 2012, 7:00 p.m.
Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Norther Blvd., Flushing, NY
ThingNY's "SPAM v. 3.0", including "Color in the Rocks" for electronics and any ensemble.
Sunday, December 16, 2012, 6:30 p.m.
South Church, 277 South Main St, Hartford, CT
The students of Grace Academy perform in South Church's annual Christmas Pageant.
Thursday, December 20, 2012, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
South Church, 277 Main St, Hartford, CT
Grace Academy Showcase, featuring the choir and the debut of the school's band.
Thursday, February 7, 2013, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad St, Middletown, CT
Free and open to the public
The Beatles: Band of the Sixties
Explore the music of The Beatles in this 90-minute presentation spanning the full 1960's: beginning with the band's seminal visits to Hamburg, through the Beatlemania years, and concluding with Abbey Road. The lecture will be supplemented with audio clips of music and interviews from the band members. This discussion is being held as a preview for Middletown Adult Education's course on the same subject (www.maect.org).
Thursday, February 14, 2013, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Middlesex Music Academy, 440 Main St, Middletown, Connecticut
Free and open to the public
“Yesterday”, The World's Most Recorded Song
With over 1,600 covers, The Beatles' “Yesterday” is one of the most iconic pieces of music ever written, but its origin and development were anything but ordinary. This 60-minute presentation will discuss the classic song's history, illuminating how “Yesterday” came to be the World's Most Recorded Song. For a preview, click here.
Friday, February 15, 3:30-4:15 p.m.
Holiday Retirement Residence, 39 Highland St, West Hartford, CT
Piano recital at Holiday Retirement Residence, featuring students from my Capital Preparatory Magnet School and home studios.
Thursday, February 21, 2013, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Farmington Main Library, 6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT
Free and open to the public (although advance registration is required)
The Beatles: Band of the Sixties
Explore the music of The Beatles in this 90-minute presentation spanning the full 1960's: beginning with the band's seminal visits to Hamburg, through the Beatlemania years, and concluding with Abbey Road. The lecture will be supplemented with audio clips of music and interviews from the band members. This discussion is being held as a preview of Farmington Continuing Education's course on the same subject (www.fpsct.org).
Monday, February 25, 2013, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Cheshire High School, 525 South Main Street, Cheshire, CT
Just Once Piano for Busy People: http://justonceclasses.com/info/class-piano.html
For details, and to register for this course, click here.
Thursday, February 28, 2013, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Room 202, 398 Main St, Middletown, CT
Week 1 of MAECT's course "The Beatles", focusing on the formation and early years (1956-62).
To register for this course, click here.
Saturday, March 2, 2013, 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
East CONN Community Education, 322 Main St, Building #1, 4th Floor, Willimantic, CT
Just Once Piano for Busy People: http://justonceclasses.com/info/class-piano.html
To register for this course, click here.
Monday, March 4, 2013, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Room 422, Town Hall, 50 South Main St, West Hartford, CT
Just Once Piano for Busy People: http://justonceclasses.com/info/class-piano.html
To register for this course, click here.
Saturday, March 9, 2013, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
location t.b.a.
New London Adult and Continuing Education
Just Once Piano for Busy People: http://justonceclasses.com/info/class-piano.html
To register for this course, click here.
Monday, March 11, 2013, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Choir Room, Sheehan High School, 142 Hope Hill Road, Wallingford, CT
Just Once Piano for Busy People: http://justonceclasses.com/info/class-piano.html
To register for this course, click here.
Thursday, March 14, 2013, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Room 202, 398 Main St, Middletown, CT
Week 2 of MAECT's course "The Beatles", focusing on Beatlemania (1963-1965).
To register for this course, click here.
Thursday, March 21, 2013, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Room 202, 398 Main St, Middletown, CT
Week 3 of MAECT's course "The Beatles", focusing on studio experimentation (1965-1967).
To register for this course, click here.
Monday, March 25, 2013, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Room 203, Manchester High School, 134 East Middle Turnpike Manchester, CT
Just Once Piano for Busy People: http://justonceclasses.com/info/class-piano.html
For details, and to register for the course, click here.
Thursday, March 28, 2013, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Room 202, 398 Main St, Middletown, CT
Week 4 of MAECT's course "The Beatles", focusing on the later years (1968-1970).
To register for this course, click here.
Monday, April 1, 2013, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Room 616, Farmington High School, 10 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT
Just Once Piano for Busy People: http://justonceclasses.com/info/class-piano.html
To register for this course, click here.
Wednesday, April 3, 2013, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Room 125, Henry James Memorial School, 155 Firetown Road, Simsbury, CT
Just Once Piano for Busy People: http://justonceclasses.com/info/class-piano.html
To register for this course, click here.
Thursday, April 4, 2013, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Room 202, 398 Main St, Middletown, CT
Week 5 of MAECT's course "The Beatles", focusing on anything the class chooses.
To register for this course, click here.
Monday, April 8, 2013, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Room 106, Windsor Locks High School, 58 South Elm St, Windsor Locks, CT
Just Once Piano for Busy People: http://justonceclasses.com/info/class-piano.html
To register for this course, click here.
Tuesday, April 9, 2013, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Room 405, Town Hall, 50 South Main St, West Hartford, CT
Week 1 of LifeLearn's course "Baseball", focusing on the game's origins and 19th Century baseball.
For details, and to register for the course, click here.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Room 405, Town Hall, 50 South Main St, West Hartford, CT
Week 2 of LifeLearn's course "Baseball", focusing on early 20th Century baseball.
For details, and to register for the course, click here.
Thursday, April 18, 2013, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Grey Hall, South Church, 277 Main St, Hartford, CT
The Grace Academy Concert, featuring the school keyboarding class, choir, and band.
Tuesday, April 23, 2013, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Room 405, Town Hall, 50 South Main St, West Hartford, CT
Week 3 of LifeLearn's course "Baseball", focusing on the Great Depression through World War II.
For details, and to register for the course, click here.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Room 405, Town Hall, 50 South Main St, West Hartford, CT
Week 4 of LifeLearn's course "Baseball", focusing on the 1950's through the 1970's.
For details, and to register for the course, click here.
Tuesday, May 7, 2013, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Room 405, Town Hall, 50 South Main St, West Hartford, CT
Week 5 of LifeLearn's course "Baseball", focusing on the 1980's to the present.
For details, and to register for the course, click here.
Wednesday, May 8, 2013, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Cromwell Belden Public Library, 39 West Street, Cromwell, CT
Free and open to the public
"Yesterday": The World's Most Recorded Song
With over 1,600 covers, The Beatles' “Yesterday” is one of the most iconic pieces of music ever written, but its origin and development were anything but ordinary. This 60-minute presentation will discuss the classic song's history, illuminating how “Yesterday” came to be the World's Most Recorded Song. This discussion is being held as a preview of Company 'N Tempo's course "The Beatles", meeting 7:15-8:45pm every Monday (except Memorial Day) from May 20-July 1. For details, and to register for the course, click here.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Cora J. Belden Library, 33 Church Street, Rocky Hill, CT
Free and open to the public
Let Me Take You Down: The History of "Strawberry Fields Forever"
"Strawberry Fields Forever" is one of the the Beatles' greatest musical and artistic accomplishments, establishing the Fab Four as a studio band rather than a concert band. This 60-minute presentation will focus on the history and development of "Strawberry Fields" from Lennon's initial conception in September 1966 through its release in February 1967. The lecture will be supplemented with audio excerpts of early drafts and discarded takes. This presentation is being held as a preview for Company 'N Tempo's course "The Beatles", meeting 7:15-8:45pm every Monday (except Memorial Day) from May 20-July 1. For details, and to register for the course, click here.
South Church, 277 Main St, Hartford, CT
A program featuring the Grace Academy choir performing the premiere of Ed Knoeckel's "Give Us Peace".
Thursday, June 7, 2012, time t.b.a.: Grace Academy Clubs Presentation
South Church, 277 Main St, Hartford, CT
Featuring the Grace Academy choir performing several pieces including Ed Knoeckel's "Give Us Peace".
Friday, June 15, 2012, 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Farmington Ave & South Whitney St., Hartford, CT 06105
Major 2nd plays the West End Farmers' Market.
Friday, June 29, 2012, 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Farmington Ave & South Whitney St., Hartford, CT 06105
Major 2nd plays the West End Farmers' Market.
Friday, July 6, 2012, 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Farmington Ave & South Whitney St., Hartford, CT 06105
Major 2nd plays the West End Farmers' Market.
Friday, July 20, 2012, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Middlewoods of Newington, 2125 Main St, Newington, CT
Major 2nd plays for Middlewoods of Newington.
Saturday, July 21, 2012, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Elizabeth Park Fundraiser, Hartford, CT
Major 2nd performs on the East Lawn of Elizabeth Park.
Friday, July 27, 2012, 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Farmington Ave & South Whitney St., Hartford, CT 06105
Major 2nd plays the West End Farmers' Market.
Saturday, August 25, 2012, time t.b.a.
Plymouth Congregation Church, 501 West Berry St, Fort Wayne, Indiana
The wedding of Natalie Todd and Aaron Krerowicz.
www.natalieaaronwedding.weebly.com
Friday, September 14, 2012, 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Farmington Ave & South Whitney St., Hartford, CT 06105
Major 2nd plays the West End Farmers' Market.
Thursday, September 20, 2012, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Capital Preparatory Magnet School, Room 105, 1304 Main Street, Hartford, CT
CAPE open house, showcasing the private music lesson teachers and opportunities available to all Capital Prep students.
Friday, October 12, 2012, 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Farmington Ave & South Whitney St., Hartford, CT 06105
Major 2nd plays the West End Farmers' Market.
Friday, October 26, 2012, 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Farmington Ave & South Whitney St., Hartford, CT 06105
Major 2nd plays the West End Farmers' Market.
Thursday, November 8, 2012, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
West Hartford Town Hall, 50 South Main St., West Hartford, CT
Week 1 of LifeLearn's course on The Beatles, focusing on the formation and early years of the band (1956-1962). Click here for details.
Thursday, November 15, 2012, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
West Hartford Town Hall, 50 South Main St., West Hartford, CT
Week 2 of LifeLearn's course on The Beatles, focusing on the Beatlemania years (1963-1965). Click here for details.
Thursday, November 29, 2012, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
West Hartford Town Hall, 50 South Main St., West Hartford, CT
Week 3 of LifeLearn's course on The Beatles; focusing on the Experimental Years (1965-67). Click here for details.
Thursday, December 6, 2012, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
West Hartford Town Hall, 50 South Main St., West Hartford, CT
Week 4 of LifeLearn's course on The Beatles; focusing on the Late Period (1968-70). Click here for details.
Thursday, December 13, 2012, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
West Hartford Town Hall, 50 South Main St., West Hartford, CT
Week 5 of LifeLearn's course on The Beatles; focus to be determined by the class. Click here for details.
Friday, December 14, 2012, 3:30-4:15 p.m.
The Holiday Retirement Residence, 39 Highland St, West Hartford, CT
The students of Grace Academy perform for Holiday Retirement Residence.
Saturday, December 15, 2012, 7:00 p.m.
Flushing Town Hall, 137-35 Norther Blvd., Flushing, NY
ThingNY's "SPAM v. 3.0", including "Color in the Rocks" for electronics and any ensemble.
Sunday, December 16, 2012, 6:30 p.m.
South Church, 277 South Main St, Hartford, CT
The students of Grace Academy perform in South Church's annual Christmas Pageant.
Thursday, December 20, 2012, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
South Church, 277 Main St, Hartford, CT
Grace Academy Showcase, featuring the choir and the debut of the school's band.
Thursday, February 7, 2013, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Hubbard Room, Russell Library, 123 Broad St, Middletown, CT
Free and open to the public
The Beatles: Band of the Sixties
Explore the music of The Beatles in this 90-minute presentation spanning the full 1960's: beginning with the band's seminal visits to Hamburg, through the Beatlemania years, and concluding with Abbey Road. The lecture will be supplemented with audio clips of music and interviews from the band members. This discussion is being held as a preview for Middletown Adult Education's course on the same subject (www.maect.org).
Thursday, February 14, 2013, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Middlesex Music Academy, 440 Main St, Middletown, Connecticut
Free and open to the public
“Yesterday”, The World's Most Recorded Song
With over 1,600 covers, The Beatles' “Yesterday” is one of the most iconic pieces of music ever written, but its origin and development were anything but ordinary. This 60-minute presentation will discuss the classic song's history, illuminating how “Yesterday” came to be the World's Most Recorded Song. For a preview, click here.
Friday, February 15, 3:30-4:15 p.m.
Holiday Retirement Residence, 39 Highland St, West Hartford, CT
Piano recital at Holiday Retirement Residence, featuring students from my Capital Preparatory Magnet School and home studios.
Thursday, February 21, 2013, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Farmington Main Library, 6 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT
Free and open to the public (although advance registration is required)
The Beatles: Band of the Sixties
Explore the music of The Beatles in this 90-minute presentation spanning the full 1960's: beginning with the band's seminal visits to Hamburg, through the Beatlemania years, and concluding with Abbey Road. The lecture will be supplemented with audio clips of music and interviews from the band members. This discussion is being held as a preview of Farmington Continuing Education's course on the same subject (www.fpsct.org).
Monday, February 25, 2013, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Cheshire High School, 525 South Main Street, Cheshire, CT
Just Once Piano for Busy People: http://justonceclasses.com/info/class-piano.html
For details, and to register for this course, click here.
Thursday, February 28, 2013, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Room 202, 398 Main St, Middletown, CT
Week 1 of MAECT's course "The Beatles", focusing on the formation and early years (1956-62).
To register for this course, click here.
Saturday, March 2, 2013, 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
East CONN Community Education, 322 Main St, Building #1, 4th Floor, Willimantic, CT
Just Once Piano for Busy People: http://justonceclasses.com/info/class-piano.html
To register for this course, click here.
Monday, March 4, 2013, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Room 422, Town Hall, 50 South Main St, West Hartford, CT
Just Once Piano for Busy People: http://justonceclasses.com/info/class-piano.html
To register for this course, click here.
Saturday, March 9, 2013, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
location t.b.a.
New London Adult and Continuing Education
Just Once Piano for Busy People: http://justonceclasses.com/info/class-piano.html
To register for this course, click here.
Monday, March 11, 2013, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Choir Room, Sheehan High School, 142 Hope Hill Road, Wallingford, CT
Just Once Piano for Busy People: http://justonceclasses.com/info/class-piano.html
To register for this course, click here.
Thursday, March 14, 2013, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Room 202, 398 Main St, Middletown, CT
Week 2 of MAECT's course "The Beatles", focusing on Beatlemania (1963-1965).
To register for this course, click here.
Thursday, March 21, 2013, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Room 202, 398 Main St, Middletown, CT
Week 3 of MAECT's course "The Beatles", focusing on studio experimentation (1965-1967).
To register for this course, click here.
Monday, March 25, 2013, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Room 203, Manchester High School, 134 East Middle Turnpike Manchester, CT
Just Once Piano for Busy People: http://justonceclasses.com/info/class-piano.html
For details, and to register for the course, click here.
Thursday, March 28, 2013, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Room 202, 398 Main St, Middletown, CT
Week 4 of MAECT's course "The Beatles", focusing on the later years (1968-1970).
To register for this course, click here.
Monday, April 1, 2013, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Room 616, Farmington High School, 10 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT
Just Once Piano for Busy People: http://justonceclasses.com/info/class-piano.html
To register for this course, click here.
Wednesday, April 3, 2013, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Room 125, Henry James Memorial School, 155 Firetown Road, Simsbury, CT
Just Once Piano for Busy People: http://justonceclasses.com/info/class-piano.html
To register for this course, click here.
Thursday, April 4, 2013, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Room 202, 398 Main St, Middletown, CT
Week 5 of MAECT's course "The Beatles", focusing on anything the class chooses.
To register for this course, click here.
Monday, April 8, 2013, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Room 106, Windsor Locks High School, 58 South Elm St, Windsor Locks, CT
Just Once Piano for Busy People: http://justonceclasses.com/info/class-piano.html
To register for this course, click here.
Tuesday, April 9, 2013, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Room 405, Town Hall, 50 South Main St, West Hartford, CT
Week 1 of LifeLearn's course "Baseball", focusing on the game's origins and 19th Century baseball.
For details, and to register for the course, click here.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Room 405, Town Hall, 50 South Main St, West Hartford, CT
Week 2 of LifeLearn's course "Baseball", focusing on early 20th Century baseball.
For details, and to register for the course, click here.
Thursday, April 18, 2013, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Grey Hall, South Church, 277 Main St, Hartford, CT
The Grace Academy Concert, featuring the school keyboarding class, choir, and band.
Tuesday, April 23, 2013, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Room 405, Town Hall, 50 South Main St, West Hartford, CT
Week 3 of LifeLearn's course "Baseball", focusing on the Great Depression through World War II.
For details, and to register for the course, click here.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Room 405, Town Hall, 50 South Main St, West Hartford, CT
Week 4 of LifeLearn's course "Baseball", focusing on the 1950's through the 1970's.
For details, and to register for the course, click here.
Tuesday, May 7, 2013, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Room 405, Town Hall, 50 South Main St, West Hartford, CT
Week 5 of LifeLearn's course "Baseball", focusing on the 1980's to the present.
For details, and to register for the course, click here.
Wednesday, May 8, 2013, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Cromwell Belden Public Library, 39 West Street, Cromwell, CT
Free and open to the public
"Yesterday": The World's Most Recorded Song
With over 1,600 covers, The Beatles' “Yesterday” is one of the most iconic pieces of music ever written, but its origin and development were anything but ordinary. This 60-minute presentation will discuss the classic song's history, illuminating how “Yesterday” came to be the World's Most Recorded Song. This discussion is being held as a preview of Company 'N Tempo's course "The Beatles", meeting 7:15-8:45pm every Monday (except Memorial Day) from May 20-July 1. For details, and to register for the course, click here.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Cora J. Belden Library, 33 Church Street, Rocky Hill, CT
Free and open to the public
Let Me Take You Down: The History of "Strawberry Fields Forever"
"Strawberry Fields Forever" is one of the the Beatles' greatest musical and artistic accomplishments, establishing the Fab Four as a studio band rather than a concert band. This 60-minute presentation will focus on the history and development of "Strawberry Fields" from Lennon's initial conception in September 1966 through its release in February 1967. The lecture will be supplemented with audio excerpts of early drafts and discarded takes. This presentation is being held as a preview for Company 'N Tempo's course "The Beatles", meeting 7:15-8:45pm every Monday (except Memorial Day) from May 20-July 1. For details, and to register for the course, click here.
