The Bedford Town Calendar

Baroque Extravaganza

First Parish Bedford 75 The Great Road, Bedford, MA, United States

On Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 7 p.m. at First Parish, the Music Committee is sponsoring a fantastic concert, “A Baroque Extravaganza”.  It will feature a chamber orchestra playing Vivaldi’s “Spring” from “The Four Seasons”, a Concerto Grosso by Handel and J.S. Bach’s spectacular cantata, “Wir müssen durch viel Trüsal”, BWV 146. For the “Spring” concerto, the violin soloist will be First Parish’s own, Carlough Faulkner-Carroll; the opening movement will also feature Dorothy Anderson-Perales, recreating a heartfelt dance she choreographed for First Parish for Easter 2021.  The Bach cantata has an excellent line-up of soloists including Cynthia Mork, Benjamin Sears

$15

Beethoven Birthday Celebration!

First Parish Bedford 75 The Great Road, Bedford, MA, United States

Beethoven Birthday Celebration! December 16, 2022 @ 7:00 p.m. at First Parish Church Paul-André Bempéchat, piano PROGRAM Piano Sonata No. 21 in C Major, “Waldstein”, Op. 53 (1804) Piano Sonata No. 23 in F minor, Op. 57, “Appassionata”, Op. 57 (1805) Piano Sonata No. 27 in E minor, Op. 90. Net proceeds to benefit First Parish in Bedford & The Shelf Suggested donations (collected at the door): Adults $20 Seniors and Students $15 Online streaming available at https://app.onechurchsoftware.com/uubedford/forms/31

Irish Celebration

First Parish in Bedford, Unitarian Universalist 75 The Great Rd, Bedford, MA, United States

A Family Event featuring: Members of our very own Carroll Clan: Ian, Emory, Eloise, and Carlough;  Celtic music experts Emily Peterson and Rosanne Santucci accompanied by percussionist Dean Groves; First Parish Youth Choirs, led by Youth Choir Director Natan Wythe; storytelling with Lisa Maria Andreoli Steinberg. Irish “Pub food” will be offered a la carte! SUGGESTED DONATION (gratefully accepted at the door): $10 for Adults ~ $5 for Seniors/Students $20 Family Maximum (not counting food) Free for Children 12 and under Church Office: 781-275-7994 www.uubedford.org

$5 – $20

14th Annual Valentine’s Day Concert – The Songs of Rodgers, Hart, and Hammerstein

First Parish Bedford 75 The Great Road, Bedford, MA, United States

for immediate release 20 January 2024 Contact: Mike Boczenowski [email protected] 617-943-0703 "The Songs of Rodgers, Hart and Hammerstein" 14th Annual Valentine's Day Concert Sunday, February 11 at 4:00 pm Cynthia Mork, Ben Sears (vocals) and Bradford Conner (piano) With Special Guest Pianist Eric Mazonson Scrumptious chocolate reception to follow! The First Parish in Bedford 75 Great Road, Bedford MA 01730 Suggested Donations Collected at the door: $20 adults $15 seniors and students Proceeds to benefit First Parish Ben Sears and Bradford Conner, founders and producing directors of the American Classics ensemble, along with mezzo soprano Cynthia Mork will perform romantic favorites

$15 – $20

Folk Music Concert with Howie Rashba and Mel Green

First Parish in Bedford, Unitarian Universalist 75 The Great Rd, Bedford, MA, United States

Bedford musician Howie Rashba will perform a concert of folk favorites. He'll be joined by Mel Green, a veteran of the folk scene in his native South Africa, as well as London, the Poconos, Greenwich Village, and Cambridge, where he worked with luminaries such as Sandy Bull and Rosalie Sorrels. The program will include familiar favorites such as "Lemon Tree," "Blowing in the Wind," and "Wimoweh". Singing along is strongly encouraged!

$15 – $20

An Evening of Jazz

First Parish in Bedford, Unitarian Universalist 75 The Great Rd, Bedford, MA, United States

CALLING ALL HEP CATS! The First Parish Music Committee is reviving a popular fundraising event that got derailed by COVID. "An Evening of Jazz" will feature an inter-generational crew of members and friends of First Parish bringing a jazz perspective to tunes from a variety of eras and styles. Performers include Emory Carroll (drums), Buffie Groves (voice), Dean Groves (electric bass), Dave Southard (saxophone), and Steve Sussman (piano). The event will take place Saturday, April 27th, in the Common Room from 7pm to 9pm. There will be two sets with one intermission. Table seating and light bar snacks will be

$15 – $20
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