Community Events Calendar

Upcoming Special Events

MUSIC FOR THE PLANET AND FRIENDS
A Benefit Concert for Music for People

Glen Velez • Lori Cotler • Arthur Lipner • David Darling Saturday, May 17 • 7:30 PM The Unitarian Church of Westport, 10 Lyons Plains Road, Westport, CT

Improvised Music • World Rhythms
Audience Participation • Surprise Guests

Tickets: $25 • $15 Seniors/Kids under 12 VIP tickets: $50 (reserved seating)

Info and tickets: 877-446-8742
www.MusicForPeople.org

Concert produced by Randy Brody for Music for People

Community / Full Moon Drum Circles
At Sticks & Stones Farm - 2008 Schedule

May 31 - Community Drum Circle
June 14 – Father’s Day/Almost Full Moon Drum Circle
July 19 - Full Moon Drum Circle
Aug 16th - Full Moon Drum Circle

For info and directions call 203-270-8820. Sticks and Stones Farm, 201 Huntingtown Road, Newtown, CT. Also call to check the schedule in the fall.

Music for the Planet: Summer Solstice Concert - Saturday, June 21, 2008, 7:30pm

Celebrate the Summer Solstice and welcome summertime at a concert of improvised and original music influenced by world rhythms, folk, classical and jazz. The Music for the Planet ensemble, comprised of participants and graduates of the Connecticut-based Music for People organization, features Pam Carlton, violin; Mark Hinkley, keyboards; Sue Armstrong, silver and cedar flutes; Kani Barrett, cello; and Randy Brody, drums and percussion. Surprise guest artists, audience participation and drum jam. Bring an instrument to play. Tickets available at the door. Concert begins at 7:30pm.

Location: Norfield Grange in Weston, CT. (directions)

$15 admission - $10 seniors (65+) and children (under 12)

For info: 203-544-7085 or email: rbdrumguy@sbcglobal.net.

For more information call (203) 544-7085, E-mail rbdrumguy@sbcglobal.net.

Please visit the Music for the Planet web site.

Music for the Planet: (l-r) Randy Brody, Pam Carlton, Sue Armstrong and Mark Hinkley. Not pictured: Kani Barrett

15th Annual Drums Around the World - Sunday, August 24, 2008 - 2:30-5:00PM

Plan ahead for our 15th anniversary! Watch for more info!

Drums Around the World 2005.

Drum Circles

Community Drum Circles

Join us for a great evening of playing hand drums and percussion instruments and dancing to the uplifting rhythms. You don't have to be a trained musician or an experienced drummer - just share a desire to make rhythmic music, relieve stress and have fun in the process. Some instruction at the beginning of each drum circle. Drums provided or bring your own.

Dates:
 2007: Dec. 17
 2008: Jan. 21, Feb. 18, Mar. 17, Apr. 21, May 19, June 16, July 21, (August break), Sept. 15, Oct. 20, Nov. 17, Dec. 15

Time: 7:30-9:00pm

Location: Norfield Grange in Weston, CT. (directions)

Admission: $15.00 adults / $10.00 seniors (65+) and under 12

First Tuesday Community Drum Circles for Seniors

This interactive program uses hand drums and percussion to build community, lift spirits and release stress, while participants have fun in the process. The program is facilitated by HealthRHYTHMS graduate, Randy Brody. No experience is necessary!

Dates: First Tuesdays
2007 Dates: Sept. 4, Nov. 6
2008 Dates: Jan. 8 (call for future dates)

Time: 1:30-2:30pm

Location: The Center for Senior Activities, 21 Imperial Ave., Westport.

FREE! Please register in advance by stopping by the center, or calling 203-341-5098.

Arthur Hull, Randy Brody, and Peter Hawes (L-R) at Drums Around the World 2002.

Past Events