29 January 2010
28 January 2010
CHOCOLATE UNDERGROUND • Benefit for Bent of the River Audubon
New Morning of Woodbury invites you to a benefit for community-based programs at the Audubon Center at Bent of the River. Chef Carol of New Morning’s Provender will transport you to Belize and the shade forests of Central America with an intriguing menu infused with dark chocolate from appetizers to fish, roasted meat and crazy delicious truffles.
February 6, 2010 at 6:30 PM.
Heritage Hotel • 522 Heritage Road • Southbury CT.
Tickets: $65
27 January 2010
Music and Poetry Workshop with Julie Cook at Woodbury Senior Center
Julie Cook will facilitate a six-week Music and Poetry workshop at the Woodbury Senior Center on Tuesdays from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. from February 9 through March 16. Designed for lovers of music and poetry, the program will explore ways in which these two arts enhance one another.
Participants will read and compare a variety of poetic styles. They will then have an opportunity to document the beauty in their own lives by writing original poems. These poems will be transformed into song lyrics, and will be read and accompanied by easy-to-play musical instruments. No prior experience with either poetry or music is required, only a sense of adventure. Participants may bring their own instruments if they wish.
Each week there will be a different focus:
• The rhythm connection
• The healing practice of toning
• Using words with music, including poetry
• Expressing emotion through music
• Creating music together
• Listening to music for specific purposes.
Julie Cook studied piano at the Hartt School of Music at the University of Hartford and has taught for 26 years at her studios in Newtown and Woodbury, Connecticut. She facilitates workshops for musicians and non-musicians for the purpose of health and self-expression. She is a certified facilitator for Music for People, an organization that promotes an improvisational approach to music. Julie has published poems, short stories and articles, and written a novel, Beneath the Music, the story of a frustrated prodigy who finally finds his authentic music.
The Music and Poetry workshop is open to area residents. There is a small fee, and enrollment is limited. Those wishing to register or to obtain more information are asked to call the Woodbury Senior Center at 203-263-2828.
Participants will read and compare a variety of poetic styles. They will then have an opportunity to document the beauty in their own lives by writing original poems. These poems will be transformed into song lyrics, and will be read and accompanied by easy-to-play musical instruments. No prior experience with either poetry or music is required, only a sense of adventure. Participants may bring their own instruments if they wish.
Each week there will be a different focus:
• The rhythm connection
• The healing practice of toning
• Using words with music, including poetry
• Expressing emotion through music
• Creating music together
• Listening to music for specific purposes.
Julie Cook studied piano at the Hartt School of Music at the University of Hartford and has taught for 26 years at her studios in Newtown and Woodbury, Connecticut. She facilitates workshops for musicians and non-musicians for the purpose of health and self-expression. She is a certified facilitator for Music for People, an organization that promotes an improvisational approach to music. Julie has published poems, short stories and articles, and written a novel, Beneath the Music, the story of a frustrated prodigy who finally finds his authentic music.
The Music and Poetry workshop is open to area residents. There is a small fee, and enrollment is limited. Those wishing to register or to obtain more information are asked to call the Woodbury Senior Center at 203-263-2828.
Russian Folkwear Exhibition in Washington Depot
Valenki are traditional Russian winter footwear. Made of sheep's wool, these warm felt boots have been worn by generations of Russians. For centuries they shod the feet of peasants and tsars. Valenki literally means, "made by felting." Valenki are not water-resistant, therefore they are often worn with a strip of leather on their sole or rubber galoshes to protect the felt. Galoshes also protect the valenki's soles from wear and tear.
Washington resident Stephanie Fenwick, curator of the exhibit, has travelled extensively in Russia and brought back many pairs from her visits.
Russian Valenki date back to the 18th century when the first pair was produced. It is supposed that the prototype of Valenki were the felt boots of Asian nomads, which they had been wearing for more than 1,500 years. Mass production of Valenki started in the end of the 19th century when factories were opened. Before that Valenki were too expensive and only well-off people could afford to possess a pair of them.
Valenki are said to have healing effects, through their warmth and natural material. The Russian Tsar Peter the Great wore them to get over hangovers and urged his subjects to do the same.
Colonial Music and Dance in Woodbury Area
Patricia Campbell is a dance leader, teacher and consultant with a love of calling for barn dances, schools, libraries, historical societies, and community groups. With a background in modern dance, Patricia spent many years dancing a variety of styles, from ballroom to international folk to contra, and on to colonial. Her repertoire includes Colonial Dance, Singing Games, New England Contra, Square and Folk Dances. Patricia performed at the NOMAD (NOrtheast Music, Art and Dance) Festival and served for many years on its program committee.
She has appeared as Dance Mistress at a number of Colonial Balls for re-enactors, as well as programs for historical societies and libraries. She led an Early American Dance series as well as a Family Barn Dance series, and works with school groups for Maypole, Morris and Sword dancing.Musical accompaniment for many programs is provided by the musicians of The Reel Thing. Playing fiddle, flute, guitar and keyboard, their repertoire of period and contemporary music includes:
• Colonial/18th Century
• French Canadian
• Celtic and Appalachian
Jigs & Reels
• International Music
• English Country Dance
www.CountryDanceCaller.com
21 January 2010
Woodbury Park and Recreation Programs
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