“Scotland: Not Just Men in Skirts” at Bethel Public Library
The Bethel Public Library is pleased to present “Scotland: Not Just Men in Skirts,” an enlightening talk by Edinburgh native Chris Graham on Monday January 25, 7:00-8:00 pm. Mr. Graham will offer a wide-ranging presentation covering Scotland’s history and culture, with particular attention to the many contributions made by the Scots in medicine, education, engineering, economics, and literature.
Because this evening falls on Burns Night, which commemorates the life of Scottish poet Robert Burns, we will celebrate with light refreshments and a wee bit of entertainment.
Registration is required. Please register through the Library’s online calendar at www.bethellibrary.org, call the Library at 203-794-8756 x4, or sign up at the Library’s Reference Desk, Bethel Public Library, and 189 Greenwood Avenue.
All programs sponsored by the Bethel Public Library meet accessibility requirements for the disabled. Those needing special accommodations should contact the Library two weeks prior to the program to make arrangements.
On Friday, December 4th at 7:30 pm, Danbury Concert Chorus and members of Danbury Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Christine R. Howlett, will perform Handel’s Messiah at First Congregational Church, 164 Deer Hill Avenue, Danbury, CT 06810. Admission is free, though donations are gratefully accepted at the door. The concert is generously sponsored by Preferred Utilities.
The performance features soloists Regina Krawiec, soprano; Drew Minter, countertenor; James Ruff, tenor; and Paul M. Speiser, baritone.
Danbury Music Centre, home of Danbury Concert Chorus and Danbury Symphony Orchestra, is celebrating its 80th anniversary season this year. Since 1956, Danbury Music Centre has been performing Handel’s Messiah for the greater Danbury community.
Preferred Utilities, admission to the performance on December 4th is free, although donations to Danbury Music Centre are gratefully received. David Bohn, President and CEO of Preferred Utilities, said of their sponsorship, “My family and I regularly have gotten tickets to Handel’s Messiah at Symphony Hall in Boston, or at The Lincoln Center in New York City. After attending the Danbury Music Center’s production of the Messiah, I was amazed by the excellence of the performance, and the sense of our community coming together to celebrate the true meaning of the Christmas season, by hearing the words of the Bible set to music by Handel in his marvelous and timeless Messiah. It is now my great pleasure to be a part of this superb and beautiful tradition.”
This annual performance has become a beloved holiday tradition for performers and audience alike. Many singers in Danbury Concert Chorus have long histories with the ensemble. For example, Toni Pepe, an alto with the group, is celebrating her forty-fifth season singing with Danbury Concert Chorus.
All are invited to join Danbury Music Centre for this concert December 4th at First Congregational Church. For more information, call 203-748-1716 or visitdanburymusiccentre.org
The Bethel Public Library is pleased to host local author Stan Wien on Wednesday December 9, 6:30-7:30 pm. Mr. Wien is an experienced negotiator and a student of the life of Theodore Roosevelt, and in his recently published book, Ambassador for Peace: How Theodore Roosevelt Won the Nobel Peace Prize, he brought his expertise and interests to bear. In this talk he will reveal how Roosevelt used his mediation and diplomatic skills to end the Russo-Japanese War and become the first American to win the Nobel Prize. This talk covers a fascinating and little-known piece of history that will be of interest to adults and teens alike.
Registration is required. Please register through the Library’s online calendar at www.bethellibrary.org, call 203-794-8756 x4, or sign up at the Library’s Reference Desk. Bethel Public Library, 189 Greenwood Avenue, Bethel, CT.
All programs sponsored by the Bethel Public Library meet accessibility requirements for the disabled. Those needing special accommodations should contact the Library two weeks prior to the program to make arrangements.
Do you sometimes feel like you are swimming against the tide?
Come join us at Elmwood Hall on Friday, December 4, 2015 at 1:00 pm
as Dr. Susann Varano and Social Worker Cindy LaCour from Candlewood Valley Health and Rehab Center present a discussion on navigating through the sea of elder care options.
They will touch on:
- Geriatric Screenings
- Medication Management
- Differences between Assisted Living and Skilled Living Facilities
- Hospice Benefits
- Advanced Directives
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Tickets for the Nutcracker Ballet will be available beginning
November 16 at 9 AM
Performances are:
Friday, Dec. 11 at 7:30 pm
Saturday, Dec. 12 at 1:30 pm
Saturday, Dec. 12 at 6:00 pm
Sunday, Dec. 13 at 3:00 pm
Tickets can be purchased in the Music Centre office or online at ETix.com, or by clicking on the link below. If prompted for an artist or venue, enter Danbury in the oval and you will be brought to the list of four performances to choose from. Click Get Tickets for the performance you want, then click on the section of the shaded blue auditorium map you want to sit in. You may then select individual seats.
Online purchases will incur a $2.50 per-ticket processing fee.
Tickets purchased/printed in the office, however, will not be charged the fee. You are welcome to come into the office during box office hours.
Liz Dickson, our box office manager, will be in the office Monday-Friday between the hours of 9 and 4 to assist you with ticket purchases.
Here is the link:http://www.etix.com/ticket/v/10718/danbury-high-school
Ticket prices are:
Best wishes from the Danbury Music Centre
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