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SUMMARY:Adult Choir
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\, LMH Main Room\, 7-8:30pm
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/adult-choir/2024-12-05/
LOCATION:LMH Main Room\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:December Journeys: An Evening of Jazz\, Chamber Music\, & Poetry for the Holidays
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, December 6\, concert at 7:30pm\, Sanctuary. Row Twelve presents a holiday concert featuring Andy Brewster on bass\, Katherine Kleitz on flute\, Marc Lauritsen on piano\, Jeffrey Wu on saxophone\, and poet Karen Henry. Free admission. LMH Room A is also reserved\, 5-9pm.
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/reserved-13/
LOCATION:FRS Sanctuary\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T160000
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SUMMARY:The Music of Cole Porter: Danny Harrington and Rusty Scott
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, December 8\, Sanctuary\, concert at 4pm. Join baritone saxophonist Danny Harrington and pianist Rusty Scott for a Cole Porter program. Suggested donation: $20. \nDanny Harrington was born in Providence\, Rhode Island and now lives Newburyport\, Massachusetts with his wife (Risa) and daughter (Nina). He is a Professor of Music at Berklee College of Music\, a position he has held since 1978. He is a member of the college’s Harmony Department\, which teaches the theory of American popular music from the early 20th century to the present. Danny has been teaching and performing in the New England area since 1978. Before joining the faculty at Berklee College\, Danny toured with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra under the direction of Buddy Morrow. Since then he has performed with Nick Brignola\, Gary Burton\, Herb Pomeroy\, Gary Smulyan\, Joe Lovano\, George Garzone as well as leading his own group since 1980. Danny has recorded three CDs as a leader; Risa’s Waltz\, Live at the Firehouse Theatre with Tony Germain and The Danny Harrington Quartet Live at the Kiwi Grille. Danny continues to perform throughout the New England area with his quartet\, duo\, and as a solo clinician. \nBoth as a leader and a sideman\, Rusty Scott has been one of Boston’s premier talents on the keyboard for over 25 years. He plays piano and Hammond B3 organ and tours worldwide with the B3 Kings\, his own Rusty Scott Trio\, and the five-time Grammy nominee Roomful of Blues. Over the years Rusty has performed with many notable jazz and blues artists\, including James Cotton\, Bill Pierce\, Yoron Israel\, John Hammond\, “Sax” Gordon Beadle\, and “Sugar Ray” Norcia. He has performed at countless venues and festivals including Lincoln Center and the main stage of the Montreal Jazz Festival. In 2013 Rusty was named Outstanding Keyboard / Organ Player in the Blues Audience’s reader’s poll. Rusty grew up in Gillette\, NJ\, and is a graduate of Berklee College of Music.
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/the-music-of-cole-porter-danny-harrington-in-concert/
LOCATION:FRS Sanctuary\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T193000
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SUMMARY:Jazz Vespers
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 11\, Sanctuary\, 7:30pm. FRS welcomes poet Alfred Nicol of West Newbury for readings and Mark Earley (Room full of Blues) on saxophone\, Chris Plante on piano\, and Josh Schultz on bass. \nAlfred Nicol lives in West Newbury and is an award winning poet who worked in the printing industry for 20 years after graduating from Dartmouth College where he received the Academy of American Poets Prize. A long-time member of the Powwow Poets\, he edited the Powwow River Anthology. He was a recipient of the Richard Wilbur Award in 2004 for his first book of poems\, Winter Light.  His poems have appeared in Poetry\, The New England Review\, Dark Horse\, Commonweal\, The Fromalist\, The Hopkins Review\,and the Best American Poetry in 2018.  \nMark Earley is a two time Grammy nominated and W.C. Handy Award winning saxophonist who knows how to channel the spiritual magic of music to make the flow of a party groove in just the right way. In venues from NYC’s Lincoln Center to the San Francisco Blues Festival\, the Moscow International Performing Arts Centre to Le Meridien Etoile’s Jazz Club in Paris\, he has collaborated with scores of world-class musicians. Jay McShann\, Albert Collins\, Louis Bellson\, Joe Williams\, James Cotton\, Billy Boy Arnold\, Otis Clay\, Gerald Levert\, Joey McIntyre\, Bobby Brown\, Taj Mahal\, The Fabulous Thunderbirds\, Victor Wainwright\, and Roomful of Blues are but a handful of world-renowned artists who have recognized his extraordinary talent. Equally at home as a featured performer or setting the mood for an intimate gathering of friends\, Mark will share the notes from his lifelong musical journey. \nChris Plante\, a.k.a Modslee\, is a composer and producer based in Newburyport\, MA. Chris was studying classical piano and became a member of National Piano Guild from ages 5-15 before being taken under the wing of legendary jazz musician and theorist Les Harris Sr. at the age of 13. As lead singer and songwriter\, Chris helped form nationally touring indie rock band The Brew and performed alongside The Black Keys\, Michael McDonald\, Bruce Hornsby\, The Allman Brothers and many more. In 2015 Chris formed his company CP Pro Audio Inc. to pursue film scoring which was his major during his time at Berklee College of Music. Chris’s produced material has accrued over 50 million streams on Spotify and landed on dozens of editorial Spotify playlists. His work with local lyricist /artist Betsy Woodman has seen over 6 albums released and the duo have written for NBC Sports coverage of the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics. \nJoshua Schultz is a bassist and educator living in Groveland MA. After starting his musical journey on the cello\, Joshua found his passion on the upright bass at age 13\, starting his professional career on the instrument by 15. After a recommendation by Chris Plante\, Joshua studied with Les Harris Sr. and expanded his musical horizon.  Under the mentorship of bassist Keala Kaumeheiwa\, Joshua is studying classical & jazz music on the upright bass; with pianist Rusty Scott\, Joshua is learning jazz piano; with guitarist Al Whitney\, Joshua is studying guitar. Combined with Les’ teachings\, Joshua continues to widen his understanding of small ensemble music. \nPlease come and join us at 730 PM In the Sanctuary for jazz and poetry and a chance to unwind midweek with a stellar ensemble. \nVespers is free – bring some friends!
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/jazz-vespers/
LOCATION:FRS Sanctuary\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Worship
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SUMMARY:Adult Choir
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\, LMH Main Room\, 7-8:30pm
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/adult-choir/2024-12-12/
LOCATION:LMH Main Room\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Adult Choir
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\, LMH Main Room\, 7-8:30pm
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/adult-choir/2024-12-19/
LOCATION:LMH Main Room\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:CANCELED: Piano Recital
DESCRIPTION:To be rescheduled.
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/piana-recital/
LOCATION:FRS Sanctuary\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Private Rental
ORGANIZER;CN="Cynthia Walsh":MAILTO:cynthia.walsh@frsuu.org
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SUMMARY:Candlelight Chorale Dress Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Sanctuary
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/candlelight-chorale-dress-rehearsal/
LOCATION:FRS Sanctuary\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241226T190000
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SUMMARY:Adult Choir
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays\, LMH Main Room\, 7-8:30pm
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/adult-choir/2024-12-26/
LOCATION:LMH Main Room\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Gong Meditation and Relaxation Service
DESCRIPTION:Zach Field returns to FRS for the annual Gong Meditation and Relaxation service to help us bring in the new year with peace and calm. The soothing sounds of pitched gongs distract the mind as Zach leads us in meditation. Zach’s percussion studio and music school\, ZFDM\, is located at the Tannery in Newburyport. \n10:30am\, in-person and on YouTube
URL:https://www.frsuu.org/event/gong-meditation-and-relaxation-service/
LOCATION:FRS Sanctuary\, 26 Pleasant St\, Newburyport\, MA\, 01950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Worship
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