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Events Archive, 2009
January 17 thru March 14th
THREE CREATIVE CRONES |
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 Opening Reception Jan. 17, 2-4pm.
The Old Bank Gallery, Main St.
Lecture: Thurs., Jan. 29th, 7pm.
"If Not Now, When?": Three women, tired of waiting for the Muse, turn to each other.......It is all about process, taking oneself seriously, being creative and just doing."
Elaine Grandy, collage
Bonnie Mitchell, photography
Linda Lariar (Webb-Varian), pencil, oils, & acrylic
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January 17 thru March 14th
"THE FLOWER SHOW"
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Opening Reception Jan. 17, 2-4pm.
Flower portraits from regional artists Roshan Houshmand, Tom Blackwell, Corneel Verlaan, Margaret Leveson, Helene K. Manzo, Helane Levine-Keating, Oneida Hammond and Phylis Horowitz.
The Walter Meade Gallery, Vega Mt. Rd.
Lecture: "Language of Flowers". Learn the meaning of flowers, and let them to speak for you. Just in time for Valentines Day.
Thurs., Feb. 12th, 7pm. |
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Feasting on Funny Bones: Creating Improvisation and Comedy Workshop
Joyce St. George and Frank Canavan Instructors
Five Saturdays, 2 hours each, 1:00 – 3:00 pm
February 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, March 7th
Participants will be introduced to methods of improvisation and comedy, including political satire, stand-up comedy, physical humor, and others. Learn to build improvisational skits, write comedy, and perform in front of an audience. No experience is necessary - just a willingness to exploit the funny bone within.
Playwriting & Acting Workshop
Phil Potak, Playwright - Instructor
Five Wednesday Evenings, 2 hours each, 7 – 9 pm
March 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, April 1st, plus a black-box production Saturday, April 4th
“Worn Wooden Benches,” by Philip Potak, is a touching and humorous short play about a
handful of people who ponder, joke, bellow and confide.
Using his one-act play “Worn Wooden Benches” as a starting point and template,
Philip Potak will help students:
• create their own characters in a scene • work through revisions that all playwrights endure • direct the participants to read and act in each other’s scenes.
This “new work” will have its premiere presentation at the conclusion of the 5 week workshop.
Aspects of the process in this workshop will include the relationships of a director with a playwright
in developing a new work and how the actors contribute to developing and modifying a script.
Feasting on Funny Bones OR Playwriting & Acting: $40 per person• $20 Students & Seniors
SPECIAL: Both workshops for $70.
Limited space. Register early to guarantee your spot • Call 607.652.7676 or 326.7908
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Saturday, Feb. 14th, 7:30pm
DANA LaCROIX |
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Dana is a local singer/songwriter who has been creating something of a buzz lately. "Dana is one of those rare artists that you never want to take out of your Cd player. She touches your every emotion."
Enjoy the music even if you don't dance! $15. $12 srs. Table of 8/$85.
www.danalacroix.com
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February 17, 18 and 19
STARS IN MOTION - THE FAIRY TALE CIRCUS |
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With Hana Roth Seavey
12:30 - 3:45 pm. Unicycle and stiltwalk into the magical world of fairy tales. A theater of movement enhanced by circus arts and skills. Children use their own bodies to create enchanted castles, forests, dungeons and characters. Star in a fairy tale of your own making! Recommended ages 8-12. Class size limited.
$35 for 9 hrs of class. Call to register: 607-326-7908. |
Saturday, February 28, 7:30 pm
DIVINER & PAMELA WEST - 2 SHOWS at 76 Main! |
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At 76 Main! Stamford
Two shows – one price $7.
Leland Door’s acoustic art rock band Diviner (formerly known as Water Witch) and internationally acclaimed recording artist Pamela West will perform. Pamela, who is a music teacher at Stamford Central School, will perform at 7:30 and Diviner takes the stage at 8:30.
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Monday, March 2nd, 7 pm
WRITERS' EVENINGS
AT 76 MAIN!
Writers Evenings • 7 - 9pm • Free Admission: ala circa '50s Greenwich Village, sans smoking. Open to the public, writers present new works in progress (all writing styles encouraged to participate) and a moderated Q & A session with the audience will follow. Admission is free , refreshments served, donations encouraged. Writers interested in signing up to read their work, please call 607.652.7676 or email mcullen@roxburyartsgroup.org. Writers Evening scheduled dates for first half of 2009: The first Monday of each month: 1/5, 2/2, 3/2, 4/6, 5/4, & 6/1. All Writers Evenings are 7 - 9 pm at RAG 76 MAIN! Stamford, 76 Main Street, Stamford NY. Contact 607.652.7676 or email mcullen@roxburyartsgroup.org
March 7th thru May 9th
TAP CLASSES w/Patti Dell
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Choreographer Patti Dell continues her popuular tap classed for another 10 week session. A great - and graceful - way to exercise. Beginner Class 10-11 am.
Advanced Class: 11 am - 12 pm. Intermediate Class: 12 - 1 pm. $100/10 sesions.
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Saturday, March 7th, 7:30pm
THE SCREAMING ORPHANS |
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The Screaming Orphans are four hip and musical sisters from Ireland. Their music has been compared to the Bangles and the Cranberries and their influences range from the Beatles, Indigo Girls, and R.E.M. to traditional Irish music. $15. $12 srs.
www.thescreamingorphans.com |
Tuesday, March 10th, 7 pm
ACTOR'S COLD-READING NIGHTS at 76 MAIN!
NEW!: Actor’s Cold-Reading Nights • 7 - 9pm • Free Admission • at RAG 76 MAIN!: In the footsteps of our successful Writer’s Evenings, Actor’s Cold-Reading Nights will have a lightly structured format, allowing both the experienced and the amateur actor a comfortable space to read scripts and hone their acting skills. No pressures! Just come in and read! Learn how to bring a character to life just from reading the author’s words. Have fun with others as a scene unravels in front of you and a playwright’s story begins to be heard. Scenes will be available to read from. Participants are welcome to bring scenes and monologues in. Writers are encouraged to bring or send in new scenes and monologues for actors to read. Admission is free. Donations are suggested. All are welcome. Actors are encouraged to sign up to guarantee a space. Please call 607.652.7676 or email mcullen@roxburyartsgroup.org. Actor’s Cold-Reading Nights scheduled dates for the first half of 2009 are all on the second Tuesday of each month: 2/10, 3/10, 4/14, 5/12, 6/9. All Actor’s Cold-Reading Nights are 7 - 9 pm at RAG 76 MAIN! Stamford, 76 Main Street, Stamford NY. Contact 607.652.7676 or email mcullen@roxburyartsgroup.org.
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Saturday, March 14 and 21st
YOGA FIT with Raegan Koenig
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Based on the ancient fitness science of hatha yoga the class blends balance, strength, flexibility and power in a user-friendly style. Time: 10:30 - 11:15 am.
$12.
Raegan is a certified dance, yoga and group fitness instructor.
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Satruday, March 14 and 21st.
CARDIO KICKBOXING with Raegan Koenig |
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A combination of aerobics, boxing and martial arts. This total-body workout can improve strength, aerobic fitness, coordination
and flexibility. Time: 11:30 - 12: 15 pm. $12 |
Saturday, March 14th. 1:30 - 4:30 PM
CROCHETED JEWELRY with Barbara Petrini |
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Barbara, who's gorgeous creative jewelry can be seen at
The Commons building in Margaretville, will help you create a unique and beaded piece of crocheted jewelry. Students must know basics of crocheting.
$30 plus $8 materials |
Saturday, March 21st. 1:30 - 4:30 pm
WATERCOLOR FLOWERS with Sharon Suess
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In this watercolor class for "people who don't paint", you will learn how to paint flowers and leaves using the "one-stroke" method. This is a
fun, relaxed, non-stress class geared to the
beginner. So if you are one of the many people
out there who just need a little encouragement to begin painting (again after many years, or for the very first time), this is the workshop for you. Sign up today - you‘ll be glad you did. $30 |
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Saturday, March 14, 7:30 pm
HORSESHOE LOUNGE PLAYBOYS at 76 MAIN! |
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The Horseshoe Lounge Playboys present an obscure repertoire of original composition blended artfully with material exhumed from musical tombs stretching from Appalachia to Memphis. HLP creates powerful, sometimes mournful vocals backed by guitar, mandolin and acoustic bass. HLP presents a diverse background in old time country, bluegrass and roots music. $5. 76 Main! Stamford
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March 21 thru May 16th
KEVIN Q. GRAY, Photography |
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Opening Reception March 21st, 2-4pm.
The Old Bank Gallery, Main St.
Lecture: Thurs., April 30th, 7pm. "Emulsion Lifts & Antiquarian Photographic Processes". Kevin Q. Gray, will speak about photography art forms, using his tintypes and Polaroid emulsions as examples. The Old Bank Gallery.
Kevin Q. Gray is an artist living in Cherry Valley, New York. His photos are developed using a variety of mediums, including antiquarian photographic processes, Polaroid emulsion lifts, and other mixed media.
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March 21 thru May 16th
BECKY YAZDAN |
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Opening Reception March 21st, 2-4pm.
The Walter Meade Gallery, Vega Mt. Rd.
Abstract paintings inspired by the juxtaposition of the industry and grit of her Brooklyn home with the colors and sounds of nature.
Lecture: Thurs., Apr. 2nd, 7pm. "“The Beginnings of Modern Art in the 20th Century” speaker Gerry Murphy. |
Saturday, March 28. 1:30 - 4:30 pm
NATIVE AMERICAN DRUM MAKING w/ Deborah Joyce |
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Create a beautiful, authentic, skin covered,
wood frame Native drum that produces an enchanting sound. $100 |
Saturday, March 28, 7:30 pm
MIKHAIL HOROWITZ & GILLES MALKINE at 76 MAIN!
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76 Main! Stamford.
Stand-up plagiarist and performance poet Mikhail Horowitz and unapologetically French guitarist Gilles Malkine return to Stamford to once again stupefy, astound, and utterly bewilder their audience and lower property values in a radius of 20 miles. The clueless pair, who have closed clubs from Poughkeepsie to Parnassus and cost, at latest count, 47 arts councils to lose their funding, will perform their usual quota of political pot-shots, folk-song parodies, and literary lampoons, including a dubious homage to Samuel Beckett. $5 |
Thursday, April 2nd, 7 pm
GALLERY LECTURE
"The Beginnings of Modern Art in the 20th Century” : Speaker Gerry Murphy.
Walter Meade Gallery, Vega Mt. Rd., Roxbury
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Saturday, April 4th. 10 am - 3 pm
FELTING with JIll Cline |
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Whether you are a beginning felter, or have some experience, this class will offer you the basics of felt making and some advanced techniques.
Chose either a scarf, simple hat or bag, or bring your own project. Bring a bag lunch. $45 plus $10 material fee. |
Monday, April 6th, 7 pm
WRITERS' EVENINGS
AT 76 MAIN!
Writers Evenings • 7 - 9pm • Free Admission: ala circa '50s Greenwich Village, sans smoking. Open to the public, writers present new works in progress (all writing styles encouraged to participate) and a moderated Q & A session with the audience will follow. Admission is free , refreshments served, donations encouraged. Writers interested in signing up to read their work, please call 607.652.7676 or email mcullen@roxburyartsgroup.org. Writers Evening scheduled dates for first half of 2009: The first Monday of each month: 1/5, 2/2, 3/2, 4/6, 5/4, & 6/1. All Writers Evenings are 7 - 9 pm at RAG 76 MAIN! Stamford, 76 Main Street, Stamford NY. Contact 607.652.7676 or email mcullen@roxburyartsgroup.org
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Tuesday, April 4th, 7 pm
ACTOR'S COLD-READING NIGHTS at 76 MAIN!
NEW!: Actor’s Cold-Reading Nights • 7 - 9pm • Free Admission • at RAG 76 MAIN!: In the footsteps of our successful Writer’s Evenings, Actor’s Cold-Reading Nights will have a lightly structured format, allowing both the experienced and the amateur actor a comfortable space to read scripts and hone their acting skills. No pressures! Just come in and read! Learn how to bring a character to life just from reading the author’s words. Have fun with others as a scene unravels in front of you and a playwright’s story begins to be heard. Scenes will be available to read from. Participants are welcome to bring scenes and monologues in. Writers are encouraged to bring or send in new scenes and monologues for actors to read. Admission is free. Donations are suggested. All are welcome. Actors are encouraged to sign up to guarantee a space. Please call 607.652.7676 or email mcullen@roxburyartsgroup.org. Actor’s Cold-Reading Nights scheduled dates for the first half of 2009 are all on the second Tuesday of each month: 2/10, 3/10, 4/14, 5/12, 6/9. All Actor’s Cold-Reading Nights are 7 - 9 pm at RAG 76 MAIN! Stamford, 76 Main Street, Stamford NY. Contact 607.652.7676 or email mcullen@roxburyartsgroup.org.
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Saturday, April 18th, 7:30pm
HOT CLUB OF COWTOWN
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This hard swinging western trio continues to develop its unique, ever-changing sound. This journey, which began with the roots of the Hot Jazz era, American music, vintage pop and folk music continues to unfold into the new sound of the group's original songs. $15. $12 srs.
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Saturday, April 25th. 10 am - 1 pm
PHOTO IMAGE EDITING with Ed Kirstein |
Learn basic Photoshop and other software elements to improve your photo images. Class will include a Q&A session. To be held at the Instructor's home in Roxbury. $40. Class size limited.
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Thursday, April 30th, 7 pm
GALLERY LECTURE |
"Emulsion Lifts & Antiquarian Photographic Processes". Kevin Q. Gray, will speak about photography art forms, using his tintypes and Polaroid emulsions as examples. The Old Bank Gallery, Roxbury.
Saturday, May 2nd. 1:30 - 4:30 pm
CHINESE CALLIGRAPHY with Tara Hu |
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The art of Chinese Calligraphy has a history dating back 3,000 years. In this series
of classes you will learn brush techniques that are both ancient and modern. Participants will be introduced to the union between hand, brush and paper leading to inner tranquility and the creation of beautiful art. $40 (materials included)
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Monday, May 4th
WRITERS' EVENINGS
AT 76 MAIN!
Writers Evenings • 7 - 9pm • Free Admission: ala circa '50s Greenwich Village, sans smoking . Open to the public, writers present new works in progress (all writing styles encouraged to participate) and a moderated Q & A session with the audience will follow. Admission is free , refreshments served, donations encouraged. Writers interested in signing up to read their work, please call 607.652.7676 or email mcullen@roxburyartsgroup.org. Writers Evening scheduled dates for first half of 2009: The first Monday of each month: 1/5, 2/2, 3/2, 4/6, 5/4, & 6/1. All Writers Evenings are 7 - 9 pm at RAG 76 MAIN! Stamford, 76 Main Street, Stamford NY. Contact 607.652.7676 or email mcullen@roxburyartsgroup.org
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Saturday, May 9th. 1:30 - 4: 30 pm
REDUCTION RELIEF PRINT MAKING
with Nina Jordan
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Learn the basics of reduction relief printmaking using styrofoam plates. Carve and mark the styrofoam plate like you would linoleum or wood.
With water based ink, print multiple layers of color, each time carving away (reducing) more of the plate. This process allows the artist to produce an image rich with color and depth. $30 plus $7 material fee.
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Tuesday, May 12th, 7 pm
ACTOR'S COLD-READING NIGHTS at 76 MAIN!
NEW!: Actor’s Cold-Reading Nights • 7 - 9pm • Free Admission • at RAG 76 MAIN!: In the footsteps of our successful Writer’s Evenings, Actor’s Cold-Reading Nights will have a lightly structured format, allowing both the experienced and the amateur actor a comfortable space to read scripts and hone their acting skills. No pressures! Just come in and read! Learn how to bring a character to life just from reading the author’s words. Have fun with others as a scene unravels in front of you and a playwright’s story begins to be heard. Scenes will be available to read from. Participants are welcome to bring scenes and monologues in. Writers are encouraged to bring or send in new scenes and monologues for actors to read. Admission is free. Donations are suggested. All are welcome. Actors are encouraged to sign up to guarantee a space. Please call 607.652.7676 or email mcullen@roxburyartsgroup.org. Actor’s Cold-Reading Nights scheduled dates for the first half of 2009 are all on the second Tuesday of each month: 2/10, 3/10, 4/14, 5/12, 6/9. All Actor’s Cold-Reading Nights are 7 - 9 pm at RAG 76 MAIN! Stamford, 76 Main Street, Stamford NY. Contact 607.652.7676 or email mcullen@roxburyartsgroup.org.
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Saturday, May 16th
CHAPTER 2
3pm at the Gould Church |
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The great NYC gospel group returns to Roxbury for their 3rd appearance. Enjoy this spectacular group, who have been busy performing with Josh Groban, and then stay for an old fashioned church supper. $15. $12 srs.
At the Gould Church, Main St., Roxbury |
May 23rd thru July 11th
DOUG JAMIESON
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Opening Reception Sat., May 23rd, 2-4 pm.
The Old Bank Gallery
Jamieson's light filled landscapes and interiors explore the beauty of the intimate view and the captured word.
Lecture: Thurs., June 4th, 7 pm. "Painting Light: Capturing the Moment"
Speaker: Doug Jamieson
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May 23rd thru July 11th
LUBOMIR TOMAS KRALICEK (LUBO) |
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Opening Reception Sat., May 23rd, 2-4 pm.
The Walter Meade Gallery
Cityscapes: As seen through the eyes of Lubomir Tomas Kralicek, or ‘Lubo’ as he was known to his friends. Lubo was a professional restorer of renowned painters from the 18th and 19th centuries and French impressionists. His personal paintings captured impressions of his favorite places. Lubo became known for his portrayal of New York City street scenes and it is these paintings, along with some of other cites, that we are featuring in our salute to Lubo.
Lecture: Thurs., June 18th, 7 pm. "Salute to Lubo"
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Monday, June 1st.
WRITERS' EVENINGS
AT 76 MAIN!
Writers Evenings • 7 - 9pm • Free Admission: ala circa '50s Greenwich Village, sans smoking. Open to the public, writers present new works in progress (all writing styles encouraged to participate) and a moderated Q & A session with the audience will follow. Admission is free , refreshments served, donations encouraged. Writers interested in signing up to read their work, please call 607.652.7676 or email mcullen@roxburyartsgroup.org. Writers Evening scheduled dates for first half of 2009: The first Monday of each month: 1/5, 2/2, 3/2, 4/6, 5/4, & 6/1. All Writers Evenings are 7 - 9 pm at RAG 76 MAIN! Stamford, 76 Main Street, Stamford NY. Contact 607.652.7676 or email mcullen@roxburyartsgroup.org
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Thursday, June 4th, 7 pm
GALLERY LECTURE |
"Painting Light: Capturing the Moment"
Speaker: Doug Jamieson. The Old Bank Gallery, Roxbury
Saturday, June 6th, 7:30pm
PISTOLERA
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This NYC group defines the latin alt-folklorico genre. Drawing from the traditional styles of Mexican music and fusing it with a pop-rock sensibility,
"Stand back, shoegazers and head-bobbers: Pistolera is taking the famously apolitical indie-rock scene by storm. The Brooklyn-based, four-piece rock band puts on a show that feels like an outdoor Latin music festival smack dab in the middle of a heated immigration rally". $15. $12 srs. www:pistolera.com |
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Tuesday, June 9th, 7pm
ACTOR'S COLD-READING NIGHTS at 76 MAIN!
NEW!: Actor’s Cold-Reading Nights • 7 - 9pm • Free Admission • at RAG 76 MAIN!: In the footsteps of our successful Writer’s Evenings, Actor’s Cold-Reading Nights will have a lightly structured format, allowing both the experienced and the amateur actor a comfortable space to read scripts and hone their acting skills. No pressures! Just come in and read! Learn how to bring a character to life just from reading the author’s words. Have fun with others as a scene unravels in front of you and a playwright’s story begins to be heard. Scenes will be available to read from. Participants are welcome to bring scenes and monologues in. Writers are encouraged to bring or send in new scenes and monologues for actors to read. Admission is free. Donations are suggested. All are welcome. Actors are encouraged to sign up to guarantee a space. Please call 607.652.7676 or email mcullen@roxburyartsgroup.org. Actor’s Cold-Reading Nights scheduled dates for the first half of 2009 are all on the second Tuesday of each month: 2/10, 3/10, 4/14, 5/12, 6/9. All Actor’s Cold-Reading Nights are 7 - 9 pm at RAG 76 MAIN! Stamford, 76 Main Street, Stamford NY. Contact 607.652.7676 or email mcullen@roxburyartsgroup.org.
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Thursday, June18th, 7 pm
GALLERY LECTURE |
"Salute to Lubomir Tomas Kralicek" The Walter Meade Gallery, Roxbury
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Sunday, June 28th, 2pm
JAMES KRUEGER |
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At the Old School Baptist Church, Denver Vega Rd., Denver
Krueger has been said to "probe beneath the surface of seemingly simple topics" and been called an "extraordinarily talented writer with a real talent for poetic imagery". $12. $10 .srs.www.jameskrueger.com
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Sunday, July 26th, 2pm
CLASSICAL JAM |
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At the Old School Baptist Church, Denver Vega Rd.
Classical Jam (CJ) is a vibrant ensemble of flute, percussion, violin, viola and cello. CJ is best known for its engaging and lively presentations for today's contemporary audiences, thought provoking concert themes, and wide-ranging repertoire from Renaissance dance music, traditional classical works, CJ's very own arrangements from Gershwin to Piazzolla, to original compositions by members of CJ and other living composers. $12. $10 srs. www.classicaljam.org
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Sunday, August 9th, 3pm
DAVID FRANCEY AND CRAIG WERTH |
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At the Old School Baptist Church, Denver Vega Rd.
David is a Canadian singer/songwriter who performs with Margaretville - born guitarist/folksinger Craig Werth. www.davidfrancey.com. www.craigwerth.com.
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Saturday, August 29th, 7:30 pm
SAMITE Soul of Africa |
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Our annual night of African music. This exiled musician fled Uganda in 1982 and set up home in Kenya where he performed with the popular African heritage band, Bacchus Club Jazz Band. He finely intervweaves classical guitar, voice and the haunting plucked metal tones of the kalimba.. a magnificent piece of music with an ancient quality to it. www.samite.com. $15. $12 srs. |
Sunday, September 13th, 3 pm
LITTLE DELAWARE CHAMBER ENSEMBLE
At the Old School Baptist Church, Denver Vega Rd.
A concert of classical music.
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Saturday, September 26th, 7:30 pm
CABARET |
Sunday, October 11, 1 - 10 pm
FIDDLERS! 16
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An annual autumn tradition in the Catskills. A full day of great fiddling acts, jam session, square dance, food, fun and friends. |
Saturday, October 24th, 7:30 pm
TANGLEFOOT - THE FAREWELL TOUR |
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Roxbury's favorite group is packing it in after 25+ years. Their label defying sound, high energy and muscular approach are the result of five distinctly talented indiviuals working as a true collective. So join us one more time for a great concert! $15. $12 srs.
www.tanglefootmusic.com |
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