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Beatles Top 100!

7/3/2017

 
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Thursday, August 3rd at 6:30
Registration begins July 15th
​Held in the Community Room


This program is based on Spignesi's book The 100 Best Beatles Songs. The program covers and discusses the Top 10 songs in the book, counting down from #10 to #1. Here is the Top 10:

1. A Day In The Life
2. Strawberry Fields Forever
3. Let It Be
4. Yesterday
5. All You Need Is Love
6. Hey Jude
7. In My Life
8. Penny Lane
9. Revolution
10. While My Guitar Gently Weeps
 
For each song, fascinating details are provided, including how and when it was written, what it means, who participated in the recording, why it's in the Top 10, its significance in the Beatles canon and much more. A brief excerpt of the song is played, and we also take a look at the lyrics and discuss them in the context of brilliant poetry.
 
Each attendee receives a tri-fold, signed, color, limited edition brochure listing the Top 100 songs. A Q&A follows the talk. Register online! 

The Kerry Boys-Irish Music Event!

2/1/2017

 
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The Kerry Boys
Thursday, March 2nd at 6:30
Registration begins February 15th
Held in the Community Room
 
The Kerry Boys are Mark James, originally from the county Kerry Ireland now a Cheshire, CT resident, and Pierce Campbell (CT State Troubadour 2007/08) from Prospect, CT. From their first meeting, these two dynamic and popular Connecticut performers combined their talents to form an exciting Irish music duo. 23 years and 4 CD's later, they are still dazzling fans of all ages from Maine to Pennsylvania with their humorous high-energy performances and engaging style of Irish ballads and sea songs. 

What makes The Kerry Boys so special is the rare combination of talents that Mark and Pierce possess. Both are strong vocalists and instrumentalists with Mark playing guitar and Pierce playing mandolin, guitar and banjo. This enables them to sing pristine harmonies rarely heard anymore, while backing them up with powerful and expressive instrumentation. Their performances are truly a shared experience as they engage audiences of all ages in singing and clapping.

​Call 860-489-6684 to register or register online at www.torringtonlibrary.org

Irish Music with Tom O'Carroll

2/1/2016

 
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Join Tom O'Carroll on Thursday, March 3rd at 6:30 as he sings Irish songs and tells wild tales from Ireland! O'Carroll is an Irish folksinger and humorist from Dublin. His quick wit, scholarship and virtuosity on a variety of musical instruments have made him popular with audiences in libraries, cultural events, colleges and high schools throughout the U.S. Tom has been singing the songs and playing the tunes of his native Ireland for over 30 years. He enlivens these programs with his trademark humor and incredible stock of stories and anecdotes.

Registration begins February 15th.  Register by calling 860-489-6684 or online. 

Held at Coe Park Civic Center. Doors open at 6:00pm.


Christmastide: 19th Century Music

11/9/2015

 
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Join us for Christmastide, 19th Century Musical Presentation on Thursday December 3 at 6:30. 

A 19th Century Christmastide Join library favorite, Rick Spencer, as we celebrate the holiday season! For many the romance of Christmas is linked to a distant land, rituals of the "perfect Christmas". Perhaps most influential was Charles Dickens and the images of his most precious story (both the still images he created and the moving ones which came later). A 19th Century Christmastide is a selection of songs which were popular at the end of the 1800s. The songs are almost universally recognizable. For those who have embraced history as a passion the romantic notions of the ideal Christmas are entwined with songs which were part of the holidays in Victorian England and America. Rick accompanies the songs on guitar, banjo, mandolin, concertina or Appalachian dulcimer. Audience members are welcome to sing along!

Registration begins November 15th. Call 860-489-6684 to register or online. 

Cat Stevens Tribute Concert!

4/21/2015

 
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Join us for a tribute to legendary performer, Cat Stevens on Thursday, May 28th at 6:30! Rick Laban will perform Stevens' masterpieces and pay tribute to the man who after 25 years is touring once again! Sponsored by the Community Foundation of Northwest Connecticut. Registration begins May 1st.

Register today!


 


Bobby and the Gadgets Harmonica Concert!

4/21/2015

 
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Join us for Bobby and the Gadgets: Harmonica Concert on Thursday, May 21st at 6:30. Registration being May 1st

The harmonica is a worldwide instrument voicing the music of hundreds of cultures. Using story telling, historical facts and playing the instrument in many styles, Bob Hennessy tells the story and plays the music that will open your ears and minds to "The World of Harmonica". His fast paced program is both entertaining and educational.

Register today!


 


Bob Dylan Tribute and Writing Workshop for March 12th

2/12/2015

 
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The library will present two programs on Thursday night, March 12th.  The first is the Bob Dylan Tribute at 6:30. Join Rick Laban as he performs a tribute to the legendary Bob Dylan! This is a must for all music lovers!

The second is a Fiction Writing-An Introductory Work Shop from6:30-7:45. Join us for a crash course in the art of fiction writing! If you've dreamed of being an author, but you're not sure how to start, this is the workshop for you. We'll provide you with plenty of inspiration and feedback to get started!

Registration for both programs begins March 2nd.  You can register by calling the library at 860-489-6684 or online!


Sweet Sorrow Musical Presentation- Rescheduled!

2/11/2015

 
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** The Sweet Sorrow Musical Program on Thursday, Feb. 9th has been rescheduled to Thursday, February 26th at 6:30 due to weather. We apologize for any inconvenience.  Registration will remain open up through the program date. Thank you! **

Join Rick Spencer as he brings us, Sweet Sorrow, a musical journey through the adventures and sometimes misadventures of lovers.  This is the perfect program to get people in the mood for Valentine's Day!

The program will take place on Thursday, February 12th at 6:30pm. Registration begins February 2nd. To register, call 860.489.6684 or email Jessica at jessh@torringtonlibrary.org

Library Receives "History Alive!" Grant

12/9/2014

 
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The library is pleased to announce that the Community Foundation of Northwest Connecticut awarded the library a grant to present a new and exciting series, History Alive!, during the 2015 year. During each History Alive! event,  an actor/musician will bring to life a particular figure and time period. Each actor/musician has researched the figure thoroughly to bring the most accurate and interesting information to the audience.   The following performances comprise the History Alive! presentations that the Community Foundation is sponsoring:

Exploring Alexander Hamilton
Presented by Trish Chambers Productions
Thursday, January 29th at 6:30


Bob Dylan: A Musical Tribute
Presented by Rick Laban
Thursday, March 12th at 6:30


Cat Stevens: A Life
Presented by Rick Laban
Thursday, May 12th at 6:30
 
John Barrymore: The Life of an Actor
Presented by Richard Clark
Thursday, June 4th at 6:30


The Life of Louisa May Alcott
Presented by Trish Chambers Productions
Thursday, July 9th at 6:30


For a description of each program, please click "read more" below. Thank you!



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Music and Dance of the Scottish Highlands

7/11/2014

 
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Join us on Thursday, July 31st as Maggie Carchrie presents traditional music and dance of the Scottish Highlands. Maggie Carchrie is the 1995 winner of the US Gaelic Mod in Gaelic sing.

The event will also feature world-class bagpiper Thomas Leigh and a highland dancer. Maggie will present songs in English, Scottish, and Gaelic in an informative and entertaining manor accompanied by guitar or world percussion!

Registration begins July 1st. Please call the library at 860-489-6684 or email jessh@torringtonlibrary.org to register!

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