Taiko is Back, with a winter twist!

Poster 13x19Taiko Drumming Returns to Claremont

On Thursday, February 28th the Burlington Taiko Group will lead workshop and perform a concert for the community. This school break workshop will be provided in the Zotto Gym on Broad St (behind the post office) from 9:00am – 2:30pm. Registration is required by Feb 25th (space is limited). Best for ages 10 and up, but younger will be considered. Adult participants are welcome, first preference given to students. Registration required (except for students already participating in the parks and rec vacation program): email [email protected]. The workshop has an hour built in for lunch, and participants should bring a bagged lunch with them. This event is provided by the West Claremont Center for Music and the Arts (WCC-MA.org) as part of their Youth Arts Enrichment Initiative with support from Claremont Parks and Recreation. There is no fee required to participate, but donations are encouraged from those able. For full information, click HERE

Later that day a snowy performance will be held at Arrowhead Recreation Center at 7pm. Bundle up, buy a hot chocolate, and enjoy the performance by members of Burlington Taiko Group and participants in the morning workshop. This special performance is a rare opportunity to experience taiko drumming in the snow! No admission required, donations suggested. Special thanks to collaborators Claremont Parks and Recreation and Arrowhead Recreation Club for their part in making this program possible. For more information, click HERE

 

Performance next week: “Daring”

Trena Bolden Fields as Frances Ellen Watkins Harper

Trena Bolden Fields as Frances Ellen Watkins Harper

Next Tuesday we will be offering a special performance of a one woman show by actress Trena Bolden Fields called Daring to Think, Move and Speak. Recognized as a moving and inspiring show; Trena performs as 5 women who were important to the civil rights movement. Ages from middle school through adult can appreciate the message of their journey to empower themselves to make a change.

Whether you are interested in the civil rights movement, the human spirit, or observing the transition of an outstanding actress, this is the show for you.

For full info, click HERE.

Sunday Concert: Christmas with the Firehouse 6

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Join us this Sunday for a little Dixie! The Firehouse 6 Dixieland Band will be performing at 2pm, for full info click HERE.

This event was extremely popular last year, make sure to come a little early to claim your seat and buy some raffle tickets. We’ll have a lovely reception with cookies after the concert!

RAFFLE

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Following the concert we will be drawing the winners of our raffle. Tickets are $1/ea; 6/$5; 13/$10. You do not need to be present to win, but please come buy some tickets and we’ll do our best to make you win. We really don’t want to call 13 people to arrange pickup times 🙂

However, if you can’t make it, we’ll be happy to call you when you win. Just email us ([email protected]) for instructions on how to pay by paypal, or to co-ordinate pickup of the money. Don’t forget to leave us a list of where you want your tickets placed. Here’s the items to be won, each has it’s own jar:

 

 

1. Plaster horse by sculptor Ernest Montenegro

2. Watercolor of a street in England (print) by Geoffrey Shepherd

3. Girl’s tutu, by Tutu Cutie (red and blue)

4. Holiday Cat table runner, by Ann Richmond

5. Holiday soap shaped like a cupcake by Twin Springs Soap Co.

6. Hand woven hot mat by Pfister Rugs

7. Homemade Applesauce by Rebecca’s Creations

8. Handbuilt ceramic vase by Marthe Dyner

9. Cozy blanket by Max and Ozzie’s

10. Crocheted hats by Carolyn (2 to be drawn)

11. Crocheted rug and star ornaments by Country Rag Rugs

12. Day Lilies photograph, by Carmen Bywater