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Next Stage Arts Events
The Next Stage Bandwagon Summer Series presents acclaimed global music exchange OneBeat on October 10 at 6pm at West River Park , 333 West River Road , in Brattleboro . Tickets are $ 20 Advance / $ 25 At the Door , and kids under 12 are free . Next Stage will provide a beer , wine , and cocktail cash bar . Bring lawn chairs or blankets for outdoor seating on the grass .
Next Stage Arts Project and Twilight Music present an evening of contemporary and indie folk music from the US and Canada by Massachusetts-based singer / songwriter Seth Glier and Montreal-based quintet Rosier on October 11 at 7:30pm at Next Stage . Five-time Independent Music Award winner and Grammy-nominated contemporary folk singer / songwriter Seth Glier ’ s gifts are an innate curiosity and a fierce desire to connect with other people . His musical acumen provides him with a vehicle for both . He has worked as a cultural diplomat for the US State Department and collaborated with musicians in Ukraine , Mongolia , China , and Mexico . Seth has shared the bill with a diverse list of artists ranging from the likes of Ronnie Spector , James Taylor , Ani DiFranco , and Glen Campbell . As a producer , music director , or studio musician , he has collaborated with Sophie B . Hawkins , Tom Rush , Antje Duvekot , Richard Shindell , Doctora Qingona , Dar Williams , Nick Carter , and Cyndi Lauper . With a commitment to using songwriting as a tool for positive change , he has written with the students in Parkland , FL for the “ Parkland Project ,” co-written with soldiers at Walter Reed , and is an advocate for autism awareness citing his autistic brother Jamie as his greatest non-musical-musical influence .
Bilingual , female-fronted Rosier balances folk-trad sounds ( traditional melodies and lyrics ) and instrumentation firmly rooted in indiepop . By blending the pop textures of synthesizers , and the rock tones of electric guitars with more traditional instruments ( acoustic guitar , banjo , fiddle ), with lyrics rich in Franco-Canadian living heritage , Rosier creates a bridge between the stories of yesterday and today . Next Stage will provide a beer , wine , and cocktail cash bar . Tickets are $ 22 Advance / $ 25 At the Door / $ 10 Livestream .
Next up is an evening of South Indian classical Carnatic music and contemporary American jazz by Brooklyn-based Arun Ramamurthy Trio ( ART ) on October 18 at 7:30pm Tickets are $ 20 Advance / $ 25 At the Door / $ 10 Livestream . Next Stage will provide a cash bar . The Seth Glier / Rosier concert and the ART concert are located at Next Stage , 15 Kimball Hill in downtown Putney , VT . Advance tickets are available for all shows at nextstagearts . org .

MUSIC

Ukulele Workshop & Concert
The Rupert Village Trust is excited to announce an upcoming ukulele workshop and free concert featuring acclaimed singer-songwriter Bernice Lewis on October 19 at the Sheldon Store and Congregational Church in Rupert , VT . The ukulele workshop will run from 3:30pm to 5pm at the Sheldon Store , 2824 Route 153 , Rupert , VT . The free concert will run from 7pm to 8pm at the Congregational Church , 2803 Route 153 , Rupert , VT .
The 90-minute ukulele workshop , suitable for beginners and advanced beginners , will cover basic chords , easy strumming techniques , and fun songs that showcase the day ’ s learnings . The workshop fee is $ 25 per person , with limited spots available . Bernice Lewis , a touring artist and presenter for four decades , is known for her captivating performances and dedication to music education . She is currently an Artist Associate in Songwriting at Williams College and a faculty member of the Songkeepers Program at Schreiner University .
Following the workshop , attendees are invited to join Bernice for a potluck dinner hosted by the Rupert Village Trust Board . The evening will culminate in a free concert at the Congregational Church , where Bernice will showcase her talent and the versatility of the ukulele . This performance is free and open to the public . Space for the workshop is limited to 12 participants , and early registration is encouraged . To register , contact Nancy Poletti at npoletti @ rupertvillagetrust . org .
Runnin ’ Wild Jazz Band
Stone Valley Arts Jazz Cafe presents on October 16 at 7pm another great concert featuring the swinging jazz ensemble the Runnin ’ Wild Jazz Band led by Gene Childers on cornet / vocals . Joining him will be Bill Brislin on trombone / vocals , Ron White on bass , Kent Baker on piano , and Nick Aloi on drums . The Runnin ’ Wild Jazz Band will be performing the music of the Roaring 20 ’ s era along with a few selections of the traditional New Orleans style jazz . This is a seasoned group of professional Vermont jazz musicians who have been playing together for many years and really know their “ stuff ”! Don ’ t miss out on this opportunity to hear them play and have some fun !
The Jazz Cafe at Stone Valley Art offers a unique , intimate setting to hear and enjoy live jazz music performed by professional Vermont musicians . The Jazz Cafe is free and open to the public . BYOB is allowed and light snacks will be provided . Stone Valley Arts at Fox Hill is a community art center located at 145 E . Main St ., Poultney , VT . For more , visit : stonevalleyarts . org .
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