Registration and first rehearsal for Cappella Cantorum’s 2017 Christmas concert will be Monday, Sept. 11, at 7 p.m. at John Winthrop Middle School, 1 Winthrop Rd., Deep River. No auditions are required. All are welcome to join Cappella Cantorum and its new director, Simon Holt, to prepare for the Dec. 2 concert. Holt is also the artistic director of the Salt Marsh Opera and … [Read more...] about Cappella Cantorum Concert Registration Scheduled for Monday
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Cappella Cantorum Presents Medleys from Phantom, Les Mis, Choral Showcase in Concert This Afternoon
On Sunday, March 26, Cappella Cantorum will present Medleys from Phantom of the Opera & Les Miserables & A Choral Showcase, including: He Watching Over Israel, How Lovely is Thy Dwelling Place, Precious Lord, Take my Hand and Down by the Riverside. The performance will start at 3 p.m. at Valley Regional High School, Deep River. A reception will follow the concert. … [Read more...] about Cappella Cantorum Presents Medleys from Phantom, Les Mis, Choral Showcase in Concert This Afternoon
Emergency Vigil in Deep River This Afternoon in Response to Refugee, Immigration Ban
The Valley Stands Up will host an emergency vigil outside Deep River Town Hall at 4:30 pm today (1/29/17) to show solidarity with protests across the nation in response to the refugee and immigration ban. At 3 p.m., the group will hold a public meeting at the Deep River Public Library to discuss further actions. "You are welcome here" yard signs will be available for … [Read more...] about Emergency Vigil in Deep River This Afternoon in Response to Refugee, Immigration Ban
Hear Cappella Cantorum Sing Handel’s ‘Messiah’ This Weekend; Old Lyme Church Choir to Accompany Chorus
Come and celebrate the beginning of the Holiday Season with the Cappella Cantorum MasterWorks Chorus performing Handel's Messiah (Christmas Section), Saturday, Dec. 3, 8 p.m. at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, 170 Rope Ferry Rd., Waterford CT 06385. The concert will be repeated Sunday, Dec. 4, 3 p.m. at John Winthrop Middle School, 1 Winthrop Road, Deep River 06417. The … [Read more...] about Hear Cappella Cantorum Sing Handel’s ‘Messiah’ This Weekend; Old Lyme Church Choir to Accompany Chorus
CT Port Authority Chair Tells Lower CT River Local Officials, “We’re All on One Team”
There was an overarching message both throughout the Connecticut Port Authority’s (CPA) meeting in Old Lyme’s Town Hall Thursday afternoon and during a subsequent boat ride on the MV 'Victoria' for members and local officials on the Connecticut River. It was, in the words of CPA Chairman Scott Bates, that, “We’re absolutely committed to river communities.” In addition, … [Read more...] about CT Port Authority Chair Tells Lower CT River Local Officials, “We’re All on One Team”
Cappella Cantorum Celebrates Mozart in Concert This Afternoon in Deep River
Listen to the magic of Mozart when Cappella Cantorum MasterWorks Chorus presents a Mozart Celebration on Sunday, April 10, at 3 p.m., in John Winthrop Middle School in Deep River. Mozart's Requiem, Regina Coeli and Ave Verum are the featured choral works. Featured soloists singing with the professional Cappella Cantorum Chamber Orchestra will be: Patricia Schuman, … [Read more...] about Cappella Cantorum Celebrates Mozart in Concert This Afternoon in Deep River
Essex Winter Series Continues with Jeff Barnhart And His Hot Rhythm, Feb. 21
The 2016 Essex Winter Series (EWS) continues Sunday, Feb. 21, at Valley Regional High School at 3 p.m. with the Stu Ingersoll Jazz Concert featuring Jeff Barnhart and His Hot Rhythm. The 2016 EWS season, which has been designed by Executive Director Mihae Lee for its quality and variety, promises to be an exciting one, with three very different programs all by world-class … [Read more...] about Essex Winter Series Continues with Jeff Barnhart And His Hot Rhythm, Feb. 21
Cappella Cantorum Presents a Holiday Festival with Chorus & Brass Today
Come and celebrate the holidays at Cappella Cantorum's Holiday Festival concert with chorus and brass, Sunday, Dec. 6, at 3 p.m. at John Winthrop Middle School, 1 Winthrop Rd., Deep River. The concert will feature John Rutter's 'Gloria,' Daniel Pinkham's 'Christmas Cantata,' Hanukah songs, selections for brass and a carol sing. Barry B. Asch is the Music Director and … [Read more...] about Cappella Cantorum Presents a Holiday Festival with Chorus & Brass Today
Acclaimed Nature Photographer Slonina to Speak at CT Valley Camera Club Tonight
John Slonina, an award-winning professional nature photographer, tour leader and writer devoted to the conservation of wild places and wild things, will be the guest speaker at the Connecticut Valley Camera Club's monthly meeting on Monday, Aug. 31, at 7 p.m. All are welcome at the meeting, which will be held in the lower level of the Deep River Library, 150 Main St., Deep … [Read more...] about Acclaimed Nature Photographer Slonina to Speak at CT Valley Camera Club Tonight
See ‘The Story of My Life’ at Deep River Town Hall This Weekend
MiLo Productions has announced that the intimate musical comedy The Story of My Life, by Drama Desk Award-nominees Neil Bartram and Brian Hill, will be their first stage production, running August 21-23, at Deep River Town Hall Auditorium. Do you remember the day you met your best friend? The Story of My Life tells the story of two childhood friends and how their friendship … [Read more...] about See ‘The Story of My Life’ at Deep River Town Hall This Weekend
Connecticut River Gateway Commission Donates $5,000 To “The Preserve” Fund
The Connecticut River Gateway Commission has contributed $5,000 to the Trust for Public Land Campaign to Preserve the 1,000 Acre Forest. The donation will help ensure that the parcel known as The Preserve in Old Saybrook, Westbrook, and Essex will be permanently protected as forestland and wildlife habitat. The Gateway Commission was established in 1973 to administer the … [Read more...] about Connecticut River Gateway Commission Donates $5,000 To “The Preserve” Fund
Wyman, Bjornberg, Stone Hold Press Conference Today to Discuss Women’s Rights
Later today, Thursday, Oct. 30, at 1 p.m., Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman and Democratic State Senate Candidate Emily Bjornberg will hold a press conference on the front steps of the Town Hall in Clinton, Conn., to discuss the importance of supporting candidates who will stand up for women’s rights in the upcoming Nov. 4 election. Wyman and Bjornberg will be joined by State House … [Read more...] about Wyman, Bjornberg, Stone Hold Press Conference Today to Discuss Women’s Rights
Letter to the Editor: An Open Letter to Republican Women
To the Editor: I am a fellow Republican woman who always wanted to be married, but I wanted a career instead of children. Thankfully, when I headed off to college in 1974, I had access to birth control and thanks to Roe v. Wade I also had access to what could be a very excruciating choice. [Thankfully I never had to make that choice.] So it was time travel for me to hear Art … [Read more...] about Letter to the Editor: An Open Letter to Republican Women
State House Candidates Stone, Carney Debate Tonight in Old Lyme, 7pm; Also, State Senate Candidates Linares, Bjornberg at 8pm
Republic State Senators Art Linares and Democratic challenger Emily Bjornberg have agreed to at least three public debates for their election contest in the 12-town 33rd Senate district, though Bjornberg is calling for at least one more face-off to be held in one of the northern towns of the district. In a separate campaign development, Colin Bennett of Westbrook has been … [Read more...] about State House Candidates Stone, Carney Debate Tonight in Old Lyme, 7pm; Also, State Senate Candidates Linares, Bjornberg at 8pm
Late Registration for Cappella’s ‘Magnificat,’ ‘Gloria,’ Sept. 15
Cappella Cantorum MasterWorks Chorus late registration/rehearsal for Bach’s Magnificat and Vivaldi’s Gloria is Mon., Sept. 15, at 7 p.m. at John Winthrop Middle School, 1 Winthrop Rd., Deep River, 06417. Registration is $40, Vivaldi's Gloria $12, Bach's Magnificat $6. Rehearsals are Monday nights. Use the rear entrance. The Gloria, Vivaldi’s best known sacred work, is … [Read more...] about Late Registration for Cappella’s ‘Magnificat,’ ‘Gloria,’ Sept. 15