Johannes BRAHMS String Quartet in B flat Major, Opus 67
Dinuk WIJERATNE A Letter from the Afterlife
Franz SCHUBERT Cello Quintet in C Major, Opus 163, D. 956
Tickets: $30-65, Under 19 Free
Musicmountain.org or 860-824-7126 for tickets and more information
Music Mountain Summer Festival: Penderecki String Quartet & Paul Marleyn, Cello
Dear Friends,
A celebration that happens only once every 100 years! We are thrilled to invite you to a truly special evening presented by Washington Friends of Music, in collaboration with Spring Hill Vineyards and Pilobolus:
Steep Rock Centennial Benefit Concert
Sunday, July 13 | 6:00–8:00 PM
Spring Hill Arts Gathering, 292 Bee Brook Rd, New Preston, CT
Set against the stunning backdrop of Spring Hill Arts Gathering, this unforgettable benefit concert features chamber music masterpieces by Mozart, Weber, and Beethoven’s “Pastoral” Symphony—arranged for string sextet.
We are especially grateful to Pilobolus for joining us in this performance with their breathtaking choreography. The opportunity to experience Pilobolus dancing to Beethoven’s “Pastoral” will be nothing short of extraordinary—and a true gift to our community.
We are deeply honored to support our beloved Steep Rock Association, whose century-long commitment to conservation continues to protect and celebrate the natural beauty of Washington. Your attendance directly benefits their mission.
Featuring Internationally Acclaimed Musicians:
- Julian Rhee, violin – Silver Medalist, Indianapolis International Violin Competition; Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center’s Bowers Program
- Claire Bourg, violin – Juilliard artist praised for her expressive style and chamber collaborations
- Maurycy Banaszek, viola – Founding member, East Coast Chamber Orchestra; Marlboro, Seattle, and Aldeburgh festivals
- Rebecca Benjamin, viola – Kneisel Hall faculty; Doctoral candidate at Rice University
- Christine Lamprea, cello – Sphinx and Schadt Competition winner; dynamic soloist and chamber musician
- Robin Park, cello – Prizewinning Yale cellist with a passion for thoughtful, diverse interpretations
- Sooyun Kim, flute – ARD Prizewinner; celebrated international soloist and Lincoln Center artist
- Vadim Lando, clarinet – Founder, Oyster Bay Music Festival; lauded for his virtuosity and vibrant performances
Join us for an evening of music, movement, and meaning—all in celebration of our environment, our community, and the incredible work of Steep Rock Association.
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With gratitude,
The Washington Friends of Music Board
Bringing world-class classical music to Washington, CT
Steep Rock Centennial Benefit Concert
The 2025 season of free concerts in the Park continues on Monday, July 14th at 7 pm with a concert by Stiletto. The concerts are returning to the renovated Seth Thomas Park on South Main St. in Thomaston. Each concert begins at 7 pm and concludes at 8:30 pm. The Fine Arts Connection of Thomaston’s concert series is indebted to the Thomaston Savings Bank Foundation for core funding.
Stiletto is a high-energy party band, providing a carefully curated and unique musical experience! Their musicians have played, and currently work with, some of the biggest acts in the world, as well as Tony Award-winning Broadway productions. They pride themselves on their ability to get everyone up and dancing. Stiletto provides an unforgettable Billy Joel tribute that will have everyone singing along to their favorites.
Alcohol is not permitted in the Park by Town ordinance. Bring your lawn chair, your friends, and your love of music to Seth Thomas Park on Monday, July 14th!! All ages welcome, and the Park is handicap-accessible. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will move to the Thomaston Opera House, 158 Main St., Town Hall. Visit the FACT website for further information or weather alerts concerning concert
relocation: www.thomastonfinearts.com.
Free Summer Concert in the Park!
Global artists have sent in their wildest images, film, music and poems for Personaland's online art show
Personaland is an artist-driven global village transforming the world of art by using technology to bridge time zones and cultural boundaries. Our mission is to promote humanity, creativity, and community through a mix of entertainment, enchantment, and imagination.
Since its 2018 launch, Personaland, in its global reach, has showcased over 800 visual artists, filmmakers, musicians, and poets from 68 countries in 32 group art shows and 55 individual exhibitions, many with videos of artist profiles. https://www.personaland.com
"Wearing Wild" - a wildest of art show
The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens is pleased to present a joint art exhibition, “Abstract Meditations,” featuring the works of Leonard Kady and Heather Neilson. This show is on view beginning Friday, July 4.
An opening reception will be held at the park on Saturday, July 12 from 4 to 6 p.m. An artist talk will be held on Saturday, July 19 at 4 pm. These events are free and open to the public.
Leonard Kady is an artist and architect whose photography emerged from a personal reckoning with time and isolation during the pandemic. Heather Neilson is an abstract painter and mixed media artist whose work explores the interplay of nature, the passage of time, and a sense of place.
This exhibition offers visitors a moment to pause, observe, and reconnect—with nature, with self, and with the enduring rhythms that shape us all.
Art Exhibit by Leonard Kady + Heather Neilson
The David M. Hunt Library is pleased to announce COLLAGE REDUX!, a vibrant exhibition showcasing the innovative work of artist Ingrid Freidenbergs. The show will run throughout the month of July, with a special artist reception on Saturday, July 12, from 5 to 7 PM and an artist’s talk on Thursday July 24 at 5:30PM.
Freidenbergs’ exhibition is packed with both collages and box constructions that run riot with the intricate layering of found images and objects, textures, and colors – red is prominent in the artist’s visual language. Her approach transforms disparate elements into compelling therapeutic visual storytelling.
Ingrid Freidenbergs: COLLAGE REDUX Exhibition
This workshop will cover the fundamentals of wheel throwing with an emphasis on individual experimentation and expressive design. Explore surface techniques such as sgraffito, slip trailing and glaze applications.
Instructor: Kathy Cady
Wednesdays, June 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2025
10 AM - 2 PM
Members: $378 / Non-Members: $420
Ceramic Wheel Throwing and Surface Techniques
With Nancy & Ed Schuler
Nestled between India and China, Nepal is a country rich in tradition and culture.
Join Nancy and Ed Schuler as they present the beautiful temples, discuss the delicious food, and introduce you to a nation of warm and friendly people. Enjoy the colorful foliage and the impressive views of the Himalayan and Annapurna mountain ranges.
Armchair Travel: Nepal
Global artists have sent in their wildest images, film, music and poems for Personaland's online art show
Personaland is an artist-driven global village transforming the world of art by using technology to bridge time zones and cultural boundaries. Our mission is to promote humanity, creativity, and community through a mix of entertainment, enchantment, and imagination.
Since its 2018 launch, Personaland, in its global reach, has showcased over 800 visual artists, filmmakers, musicians, and poets from 68 countries in 32 group art shows and 55 individual exhibitions, many with videos of artist profiles. https://www.personaland.com
"Wearing Wild" - a wildest of art show
The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens is pleased to present a joint art exhibition, “Abstract Meditations,” featuring the works of Leonard Kady and Heather Neilson. This show is on view beginning Friday, July 4.
An opening reception will be held at the park on Saturday, July 12 from 4 to 6 p.m. An artist talk will be held on Saturday, July 19 at 4 pm. These events are free and open to the public.
Leonard Kady is an artist and architect whose photography emerged from a personal reckoning with time and isolation during the pandemic. Heather Neilson is an abstract painter and mixed media artist whose work explores the interplay of nature, the passage of time, and a sense of place.
This exhibition offers visitors a moment to pause, observe, and reconnect—with nature, with self, and with the enduring rhythms that shape us all.
Art Exhibit by Leonard Kady + Heather Neilson
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