August Art Exhibition: Bug Energy
Opening reception August 5th, 3pm. Gallery Hours every Sat. through Sept. 9, 12-2pm
Enjoy some wacky art with our August art exhibit Bug Energy! Inspired by vintage scientific illustration and nature, these works explore the beauty of the macabre and cause you to question reality. Jean Basiletti is a local artist/illustrator who has created a collection of works with this signature style in her last semester at the Savannah College of Art and Design.
The exhibition also features fashion designs by Sophie Scott, a fashion designer from Denver, CO. Sophie and Jean met each other at SCAD, and have been growing side by side as artists since 2019. Some of Sophie’s recent projects and those featured in the show utilize vintage upholstery fabric, linen top sheet, and decommissioned tent material.
The opening reception will include snacks and refreshments & wine, as well as musical mixes by Daniel Basiletti. Admission is free! Jean will also have prints of her artwork for sale. Guests are invited to interact with the artwork.
When: August 5th, 3-6pm/ every Saturday in August 12-2pm
Where: Studio Around the Corner gallery, 67 Main Street Brewster, NY
FREE!
The exhibition also features fashion designs by Sophie Scott, a fashion designer from Denver, CO. Sophie and Jean met each other at SCAD, and have been growing side by side as artists since 2019. Some of Sophie’s recent projects and those featured in the show utilize vintage upholstery fabric, linen top sheet, and decommissioned tent material.
The opening reception will include snacks and refreshments & wine, as well as musical mixes by Daniel Basiletti. Admission is free! Jean will also have prints of her artwork for sale. Guests are invited to interact with the artwork.
When: August 5th, 3-6pm/ every Saturday in August 12-2pm
Where: Studio Around the Corner gallery, 67 Main Street Brewster, NY
FREE!
Brewster Summer Music Series
Free music at Veteran's Park in Brewster!
Every Wednesday 6:30-8:30pm, June 14th-August 9th, 2023
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Are you looking for free outdoor events to really soak in this summer? Look no further than the Brewster Summer Music Series '23! Each week focuses on a different style of music, offering you a wide range of styles to enjoy. Veteran's Park is located centrally in the Brewster village, and has lots of soft grass to sit on either with a blanket or lawn chair. Refreshments, and mercy will be sold, with the option of dinner catering from Country Kitchen.
For more info please visit www.brewstermusicfestival.com When: Every Wednesday June 14-August 9, 2023 Where: Veteran's Park, Brewster NY FREE! |
Comedy Around the Corner
Comedy Showcase at the
Old Town Hall Theater! July 29th
Join us for an amazing night of stand up comedy at Comedy Around the Corner!
Comedy Around the Corner is a new stand-up comedy show that showcases a lineup of some of the finest up and coming comedians in the Hudson Valley area in the Old Town Hall Theater in Brewster, NY. During the Covid lockdowns stand up comedy was put on hold, but as soon as businesses began to open up again a number of venues around the Hudson Valley area started hosting open mics and showcase shows. These spots have cultivated comedians to the point where there is now a growing scene of talented comedians who regularly perform around the Hudson Valley. Comedy Around the Corner is the newest of these showcases and likely one of the first to be featured in a theater.
When: July 29th, 8-9:30pm
Where: Old Town Hall Theater, 67 Main Street Brewster, NY
Fee: $10
Comedy Around the Corner is a new stand-up comedy show that showcases a lineup of some of the finest up and coming comedians in the Hudson Valley area in the Old Town Hall Theater in Brewster, NY. During the Covid lockdowns stand up comedy was put on hold, but as soon as businesses began to open up again a number of venues around the Hudson Valley area started hosting open mics and showcase shows. These spots have cultivated comedians to the point where there is now a growing scene of talented comedians who regularly perform around the Hudson Valley. Comedy Around the Corner is the newest of these showcases and likely one of the first to be featured in a theater.
When: July 29th, 8-9:30pm
Where: Old Town Hall Theater, 67 Main Street Brewster, NY
Fee: $10
The Joe Natale Quartet
Live Music at Studio Around the Corner,
July 1st at 7pm
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Join us for a fun night of music on July 1st!
The Joe Natale Quartet playing original compositions and arrangements. Music starts at 7PM and ends at 9PM, and tickets are $20 at the door. The quartet consists of Joe Natale, Alex Smith, Jeff Barone and Sammy Wags. When: July 1st, 7pm Where: 67 Main Street, Brewster, NY Fee: $20 at door |
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ON TIDY ENDINGS,
June 23-24 at 7PM and June 25 at 2PM. Studio Around the Corner. 67 Main Street, Brewster, NY On Tidy Endings, part of Fierstein’s 1987 Safe Sex Trilogy, is an emotional, roller-coaster one-act play. A man has died of AIDS, leaving behind a son, a male lover, and an ex-wife, who still loves him and accepts the fact that he was gay and that he died in the arms of his male lover, the person who selflessly cared for him right up until the end. The play features the creator of the interactive entertainment company, Murder Mystery Manhattan, Keith Dougherty, Laurel Riley-Brown, Patricia Holzhauer, and Christian Sciarrillo. MORE INFO
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Concert Around the Corner: In Times of Fear June 1, 7:30PM
Postponed from last December!
Some of the finest works in all music have been inspired by periods of oppression, tyranny and war. This powerful program demonstrates the power of music to represent such forces, yet provide solace and healing. Featuring works by Shostakovich, Vaughan Williams, and Palka, the performers are, Robert Zubrycki, Lisa Tipton, violins; Adria Benjamin, viola; Peter Sanders, cello. More info here. |
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Elly Wininger Show at Studio Around The Corner
Saturday, May 13, 2:00 – 4:00pm “NY Blues Hall of Famer and award winning songwriter Elly Wininger in concert with special guest Joe Lee Henderson. Elly was a semi finalist in this year’s International Blues Competition. Music starts at 2:00pm. Suggested donation: $20; HVBS members:$15. www.EllyWininger.com |
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Sunday, April 30 / 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Felix Cabrera Felix Cabrera is a rarity: a blues-oriented singer, harmonica player, and composer, combing the blues with elements of rock, soul, funk, and Afro-Cuban music. Enjoy an afternoon of great music and fun stories. felixcabrera.com $15 HVBS members / $20 non-members |
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Saturday, April 29 / 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Guitar Workshop with Petey Hop Accomplished singer/frontman/sideman will cover blues progressions, boxes, patterns, techniques, and finger styles. Through his studies growing up, Pete was able to create a well-developed fingerpicking style and a deep understanding of the roots of music, creating a style all his own. He is equally comfortable as a solo acoustic performer, small combo rocker, or big ensemble player. Bring your guitar. (Amps are not permitted). peteyhop.com $15 HVBS members / $20 non-members |
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Sunday, April 23 / 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Songwriter Workshop with Tom Forst What are the fundamentals of creating a song? Singer, songwriter, musician, Blues Hall of Fame recording artist Tom Forst will discuss the techniques that he has developed for himself. "I live every note that I play and breathe every lyric that I write. To have others be touched by my music is the ultimate reward." - Tom The Suit Forst tomthesuitforst.com $15 HVBS members / $20 non-members |
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Saturday, April 22 / 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Dave Keyes Native New Yorker, keyboardist, singer, and songwriter, Dave is a 30-year veteran of the Blues and American Roots music scenes. He recently released his 7th CD, “Rhythm, Blues & Boogie” in October 2022, featuring special guest legendary drummer Bernard Purdie and others. The 3x Blues Music Award nominee finds his roots in deep blues, soul, and rock and roll. These roots are the foundation of his albums and vibrant live shows. His well-received previous albums are rambunctious sets of mostly original material that range from New Orleans second-line funk to slow sensual blues, swaggering shuffles, and boisterous rocking boogie-woogie. davekeyes.com $15 HVBS members / $20 non-members |
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Sunday, April 16 / 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Harmonica Workshop 2 with Tony Holiday Improve your harp skills with this multi-talented, award-winning harmonica musician and entertainer hailing from Memphis. Tony’s drive and his incredible talent on the harmonica have earned the soulful singer opening spots with people from many genres including Willie Nelson, BB King, Steve Miller Band, Jason Isbell, Blind Boys of Alabama, and Charlie Musselwhite to mention just a few. Tony has also performed with legends such as Bobby Rush, John Nemeth, Guitar Shorty, Samantha Fish, Victor Wainwright, and Southern Avenue. tonyholidaymusic.com $15 HVBS members / $20 non-members |
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Saturday, April 15 / 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Cigar Box Guitar Workshop with Scott Heller The origin of the cigar box guitars can be traced back to 1840. Scott Heller built his first cigar box guitar in 2012 and has worked with groups from schools, churches, and other community organizations, leading cigar box guitar-building workshops. In this workshop, participants will build their own personal cigar box guitar to take home. Scott guides and supports you through each step of the building process. All materials are included. $45 HVBS members / $50 non-members |
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Saturday, April 8 / 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Harmonica Workshop 1 with Marty Finch Learn some harmonica essentials and techniques with Marty Finch who is considered one of America’s premier blues harmonica musicians in the “Big Walter” style. Get tips on some of the blues essentials and techniques that will help up your game. $15 HVBS members / $20 non-members |
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Sunday, April 2 / 3:00 - 5:00 pm
HVBS "Taste the Jam" Do you play, sing, or just enjoy the blues? Come experience our HVBS Blues Jam for a special afternoon of music. The regular jam is held on the 4th Wednesday of each month at the Studio Around the Corner. For more information about our monthly HVBS Blues Jam, click here. No pedals or pedal boards permitted. A backline is provided. $7 HVBS members / $10 non-members (Pay at the door) |
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Sunday, April 2 / 12:00 - 2:00 pm
"Art and the Blues 2" Art Show / Opening Reception Check the "music-inspired" art exhibit at the Studio Around the Corner Gallery. Pieces on display are by Hudson Valley artists. Artwork will be available for purchase. Come see some fantastic artwork, meet the artists, and enjoy some refreshments and live music. Open to the public/no charge. |
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Family Music Fun, Saturday, April 1 / 2:30 - 3:30 pm
Join instructor David Meyers for an hour of interactive music and song. A fun event for the whole family. No experience necessary! You can be part of the music experience in "Family Music Fun". Come touch and play several different instruments in this all-ages, all-abilities community jam session. David Meyers is a music teacher and composer with over 150 songs that are easy to play, sing and move to. He is the owner of RockonMusicSchool which specializes in Accessible Music programs for those impacted by autism or other disabilities. Check him out on facebook.com/RockonMusicSchool and RockonMusicSchool.com. $10 per adult / No charge for children / Children must be accompanied by an adult. |
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CALLING ARTISTS FOR
ART AND THE BLUES Sponsored by the Hudson Valley Blues Society and the Cultural Arts Coalition |
SHOW DATES: Saturday, April 1 – Sunday, April 30
GALLERY HOURS: Saturdays, 12:00 -2:00 pm (Note: Building is open for scheduled events and programs) The Hudson Valley Blues Society will host its annual art show “Art and the Blues”. We invite you to submit up to three entries that explore the theme of this exhibit to be held at the Studio Around the Corner, 67 Main Street, Suite 101, Brewster, NY
The theme will represent the artist’s interpretation of any music and sound. As we know, music of all genres for all ages plays an important part in the human soul. What does music represent to you? Sponsored by the Hudson Valley Blues Society and the Cultural Arts Coalition DOWNLOAD the "ART and the Blues 2" Show Prospectus Submit your art |
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Robert Hill Band
Sunday, March 19 / 2:00- 4:00 pm This award-winning songwriter and slide guitarist has performed around the NY City area for the past 25 years. His latest CD “Revelation” is a contemporary take on a traditional genre - Gospel Blues. roberthillband.com “Hill's aggressive slide playing over a rough-and-ready backing track makes us want to slam down some moonshine and start a ballroom blitz. It's intense and relentless, and Hill's slide tone is fat, edgy and fabulous." — Guitar Player magazine. “Versatile guitarist who uses layering, tone, texture and good taste to keep the listener riveted. Good singer, mean slide player- here's to more efforts like this from Hill.” — Blues Access Magazine |
HVBS Presents: Chris Bergson and Ellis Hooks
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Sunday, February 19 / 2:00- 4:00 pm
$15 HVBS Members / $20 Non-Members |
An afternoon of music with Chris Bergson an internationally acclaimed guitarist, singer, and songwriter, along with soul, blues, and gospel singer Ellis Hooks. In 2013, Bergson began performing and writing songs with acclaimed soul singer Ellis Hooks. Bergson and Hooks met in 2004 when they were sharing a bill at NYC’s Joe’s Pub. Their collaboration over the next decade would find them selling out shows at top NYC venues like Jazz Standard and City Winery and headlining festivals in Europe including France’s oldest Blues festival, the Cahors Blues Festival.
Sunday, February 19 / 2:00- 4:00 pm
$15 HVBS Members / $20 Non-Members
$15 HVBS Members / $20 Non-Members
The Vagina Monologues - Feb. 10, 11, 17, & 18 at 7pm
The Vagina Monologues is an episodic play written in 1996 by Eve Ensler which explores consensual and non-consensual experiences through the eyes of different women with various ages, races, sexualities, and more.
Cost: $25
Run Time: 90 minutes
Where: Southeast Old Town Hall Theater
When: February 10th, 11th, 17th, & 18th at 7pm
Directed by: Mitch Horn
Cast: Elizabeth Cronin, Dawn Vanessa Brown, Kathy Files DiBiasi, Jenny Lambert, Jill Paxton, and Michelle Hodge.
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HVBS Presents: Singer/Songwriter Elly Wininger - Dec. 11th, 2022 at 2pm
Join us for an up close and personal concert by Elly Wininger, the Hudson Valley Blues Society Local Challenge Solo/Duo Winner. Elly will be representing the Hudson Valley in January 2023 at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN. “Before I could read or write, I was transported by my parents' 78s: Vera Hall's "Black Woman;" Blind Willie Johnson's "Dark Was the Night" and Lead Belly, who I used to try to sing like, much to my kindergarten teacher's dismay. I had no idea what or who I was listening to, but it stirred something in my soul that has been swirling ever since." Harkening back to her start in Greenwich Village, festival promoter Kurt Henry called Elly a "folk-blues legend." And indeed- she played the very first set on opening night at CBGB, and was offered a recording contract with Red Robin Records at age 16. "I saw an ad in the Village Voice that said 'Wanted: Blues Singers,' so I grabbed my guitar and took the subway to the Bronx. After wandering around the projects, I finally found the right door. I went in and played for a while- I think it was "Rock Me Baby" and "Key to the Highway." The woman auditioning me yelled for her partner to come into the room. 'Listen to this' she said, nodding at me, in my braces and pointy glasses. I was as surprised as they were when she handed me a contract." In 2014, Elly was inducted into the NY Blues Hall of Fame. So please spread the word...because you might meet the next solo/duo IBC winner! HVBS is dedicated to helping our competitors with fundraising to help cover their travel expenses. The suggested donation at the door is $15 per person. |
HVBS Presents: Jaxx Cafe - December 3rd, 2022 at 7pm
Join us for an up close and spirited concert by JAXX CAFE, the Hudson Valley Blues Society Local Challenge - winning Band.
Jaxx Cafe will be representing the Hudson Valley, of New York State, in January 2023 at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN. Front man Jack Bernice is a 2012 NY Blues Hall of Fame inductee.
HVBS is dedicated to helping our competitors with fundraising to help cover their travel expenses. The suggested donation at the door is $15 per person. Please spread the word...we guarantee you will be wiggling in your seat or up dancing to the music and vibes of this band.
Refreshments and snacks will be available.
Join us for an up close and spirited concert by JAXX CAFE, the Hudson Valley Blues Society Local Challenge - winning Band.
Jaxx Cafe will be representing the Hudson Valley, of New York State, in January 2023 at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN. Front man Jack Bernice is a 2012 NY Blues Hall of Fame inductee.
HVBS is dedicated to helping our competitors with fundraising to help cover their travel expenses. The suggested donation at the door is $15 per person. Please spread the word...we guarantee you will be wiggling in your seat or up dancing to the music and vibes of this band.
Refreshments and snacks will be available.
SPRINGING FORWARD - AN EVENING OF MODERN DANCE - June 18, 2022
Putnam County Dance Project, sponsored by Town of Southeast Cultural Arts Coalition, brings a program of uplifting dances, including dances from the revolutionary “mother” of modern dance, Isadora Duncan. Leading Duncan dancers who have performed around the world and studied the work extensively will show repertory that has been handed down from generation to generation, recreated from archival research and danced to the music of Chopin, Corelli and Schubert among others. Three performers steeped in the technique (Marie Carstens, MaryBeth Hraniotis and Faith Kimberling) will share their expertise at the 7 pm show on June 18th in Brewster, NY.
GOLDEN GIRLS GONE WILD: INTERACTIVE MURDER MYSTERY - June 17, 2022
Murder Mystery Manhattan, www.murdermysterymanhattan.com, has been a passion and creative project for Keith Dougherty for over 30 years. Taking the interactive murder mystery genre to the next level, Dougherty, who also writes and directs all the shows, keeps abreast of what is trending and classic, puts his own spin on it, and presents laugh-out-loud, interactive murder mysteries that spoof and celebrate some of your favorite television shows and film.
Blessed with some loyal followers for over 20 years, Murder Mystery Manhattan has been seen all over the tri-state area including upstate New York, Rhode Island, Westchester, New Jersey, Staten Island, Brewster and for such clients as Citibank, Spectrum Cable, Don’t Tell Mama, Doubletree Inns, The Falkirk Estate and Country Club, Oheka Castle, The Milleridge Inn, The Villa Roma Resort, Clove Creek Dinner Theater, and Ruth’s Chris Steakhouses.
Blessed with some loyal followers for over 20 years, Murder Mystery Manhattan has been seen all over the tri-state area including upstate New York, Rhode Island, Westchester, New Jersey, Staten Island, Brewster and for such clients as Citibank, Spectrum Cable, Don’t Tell Mama, Doubletree Inns, The Falkirk Estate and Country Club, Oheka Castle, The Milleridge Inn, The Villa Roma Resort, Clove Creek Dinner Theater, and Ruth’s Chris Steakhouses.
Edison Arevalo's "What Lies Beneath" Art Exhibit - June 3, 2022
Fascinated by illustrations from old encyclopedias, lithographs of Animalia, and especially botanicals, Edison Arevalo gathered wild plants and flowers, making illustrations. His attention was drawn to the root systems, some tangled and messy, others simple, which we never see or appreciate in any plant. That is how the series got the name "What Lies Beneath" Aravelo shot over 100 plates for this work, primarily Ambrotypes "glass plates" and some tintypes "metal plates."
Born in Cuenca Ecuador, and moved to the US at age 20, Edison Arevalo was fascinated by analog photography. He started with 35mm, moved to medium format; & ultimately started working with large format cameras. Digital photography was replacing traditional photography. Some favorite films and photo papers were no longer being made, and he looked into 19th-century photographic processes and making photographic film. Aravelo found images made with the wet plate collodion technique, which instantly caught his attention. It took years to read, learn and understand the collodion process and to build the necessary equipment and chemicals to work with this process.
Born in Cuenca Ecuador, and moved to the US at age 20, Edison Arevalo was fascinated by analog photography. He started with 35mm, moved to medium format; & ultimately started working with large format cameras. Digital photography was replacing traditional photography. Some favorite films and photo papers were no longer being made, and he looked into 19th-century photographic processes and making photographic film. Aravelo found images made with the wet plate collodion technique, which instantly caught his attention. It took years to read, learn and understand the collodion process and to build the necessary equipment and chemicals to work with this process.
Love Letters- October 8, 2021
LOVE LETTERS by A.R. Gurney is the tender story of the shared nostalgia, missed opportunities, and deep closeness of two life-long friends. The play is comprised of letters exchanged over a lifetime between two people who grew up together, went their separate ways, but continued to share confidences. Poignant, romantic, and frequently funny, It’s the life journey of two soul mates – enacted through words both written and unsaid – who share the greatest gift of all: the gift of love.
Directed by: Pia Haas
Starring: Jill Paxton and Larry Reina
Directed by: Pia Haas
Starring: Jill Paxton and Larry Reina
SHAKESPEARE RATTLE AND ROLL - July 10, 2021
The Cultural Arts Coalition is excited to have brought theatre back this past summer with a rousing original production of Shakespearean monologues, sonnets, scenes, jokes and famous expressions all mixed with the rebellious music of the 1950’s. A nod to the literary movement of the Beatnik Generation. Imagine, if you will, young Helena from A Midsummer Night’s Dream declaring her love for a rejecting Demetrius with a humorous monologue that is followed by a song asking “why do fools fall in love?”
The Cultural Arts Coalition is excited to have brought theatre back this past summer with a rousing original production of Shakespearean monologues, sonnets, scenes, jokes and famous expressions all mixed with the rebellious music of the 1950’s. A nod to the literary movement of the Beatnik Generation. Imagine, if you will, young Helena from A Midsummer Night’s Dream declaring her love for a rejecting Demetrius with a humorous monologue that is followed by a song asking “why do fools fall in love?”
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Triton Brass- June 26, 2021
This popular brass quintet performed patriotic American music and classical standards. What a blast it was!
Check them out on Spotify, Apple Music, and more!
This popular brass quintet performed patriotic American music and classical standards. What a blast it was!
Check them out on Spotify, Apple Music, and more!
STAMFORD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA STRING QUARTET - June 11, 2021
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to the Electrozone Park Gazebo for an evening with the Stamford Symphony Orchestra String Quartet.
Works by W. A. Mozart, Giacomo Puccini, Florence Price, Jenifer Higdon, William Grant Still, and a set of lively Scandinavian folk tunes arranged by the Danish String Quartet.
Starring: Robert Zubrycki and Lisa Tipton, violins; Adria Benjamin, viola; Eliot Bailen, cello.
Works by W. A. Mozart, Giacomo Puccini, Florence Price, Jenifer Higdon, William Grant Still, and a set of lively Scandinavian folk tunes arranged by the Danish String Quartet.
Starring: Robert Zubrycki and Lisa Tipton, violins; Adria Benjamin, viola; Eliot Bailen, cello.
Austin James: Improve Your Financial Health - May 10, 2021
This program is for anyone who needs a little extra help with budgeting and reducing debt. With a different topic each week, this 3-week program was designed to give you the tools you need!
Topics include budgeting 101, income, saving, fixed expenses, debt snowball, debt settlement, bankruptcy, and how to build credit. Under the guidance of Financial Educator, Austin James, our participants learn how to set themselves up for success. As Austin said, “These classes are for just about anyone feeling the pressure financial pressure to survive.”
Topics include budgeting 101, income, saving, fixed expenses, debt snowball, debt settlement, bankruptcy, and how to build credit. Under the guidance of Financial Educator, Austin James, our participants learn how to set themselves up for success. As Austin said, “These classes are for just about anyone feeling the pressure financial pressure to survive.”
1/3 of Sophie- May 8, 2021
Local band, 1/3 of Sophie brings you funky, spacy, groovy covers of popular and not-so-popular songs!
1/3 of Sophie is: Brian Sanyshyn, trumpet and keyboard; Seamus Carey, drums; Rob Davies, bass; Matt Vanacoro, keyboard; and Jess Vanacoro, vocals.
Their first EP, The Audacity, is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, and Spotify!
1/3 of Sophie is: Brian Sanyshyn, trumpet and keyboard; Seamus Carey, drums; Rob Davies, bass; Matt Vanacoro, keyboard; and Jess Vanacoro, vocals.
Their first EP, The Audacity, is available on Apple Music, YouTube Music, and Spotify!
Book Reading and Meet the Author, Heather Ostman- April 13, 2021
Brewster resident and author, Heather Ostman, reviews her book The Second Chance Home for Girls. This interwoven three voice narrative is a story of friendship, freedom, grief, and loss. This beguiling, slyly subversive tale puts a spiritual mystery at the heart of gritty truths.
Heather spoke with the audience on what inspired the book and what her process was like.
Check it out!
Heather spoke with the audience on what inspired the book and what her process was like.
Check it out!
