Make music, jam with friends, and feel the thrill of being in a band

Ages: 10+

Dates: Monday, July 28 – Friday, August 1 (final concert at 2pm on Friday)

Time: 9am–3pm

Teaching artist: Sam Guglielmino

Partnership: Mad River Music

Fee: $350

In this fun, five-day program, young musicians will play, sing, and create music together. With the guidance of teaching artist Sam Guglielmino of Mad River Music, they’ll explore diverse music styles, rehearse as a band, and prepare for a live performance in AMP’s main gallery on Friday, August 1, at 2pm. Musicians can bring their own instruments or try new ones—no experience needed! No audition is required.

In this five-day music program, your young musician will:

• Play and sing in a real band.
• Learn favorite songs—pop, rock, and R&B.
• Be mentored by a pro musician.
• Strike a balance between creative freedom and structure—to find their musical stride.
• Rehearse, refine their techniques, and build confidence.
• Learn how to jam with other musicians.
• Try new instruments and rhythms.
• Discover what they really can do!

This is a small group program. Space is limited.

Registration is now open for Band Lab!

REGISTER

AMP’s summer programs are made possible in part by Thomaston Savings Bank.

Scholarships available. Learn more.

Explore more Summer @AMP programs.

Make music, jam with friends, and feel the thrill of being in a band

Ages: 10+

Dates: Monday, July 28 – Friday, August 1 (final concert at 2pm on Friday)

Time: 9am–3pm

Teaching artist: Sam Guglielmino

Partnership: Mad River Music

Fee: $350

In this fun, five-day program, young musicians will play, sing, and create music together. With the guidance of teaching artist Sam Guglielmino of Mad River Music, they’ll explore diverse music styles, rehearse as a band, and prepare for a live performance in AMP’s main gallery on Friday, August 1, at 2pm. Musicians can bring their own instruments or try new ones—no experience needed! No audition is required.

In this five-day music program, your young musician will:

• Play and sing in a real band.
• Learn favorite songs—pop, rock, and R&B.
• Be mentored by a pro musician.
• Strike a balance between creative freedom and structure—to find their musical stride.
• Rehearse, refine their techniques, and build confidence.
• Learn how to jam with other musicians.
• Try new instruments and rhythms.
• Discover what they really can do!

This is a small group program. Space is limited.

Registration is now open for Band Lab!

REGISTER

AMP’s summer programs are made possible in part by Thomaston Savings Bank.

Scholarships available. Learn more.

Explore more Summer @AMP programs.

Make music, jam with friends, and feel the thrill of being in a band

Ages: 10+

Dates: Monday, July 28 – Friday, August 1 (final concert at 2pm on Friday)

Time: 9am–3pm

Teaching artist: Sam Guglielmino

Partnership: Mad River Music

Fee: $350

In this fun, five-day program, young musicians will play, sing, and create music together. With the guidance of teaching artist Sam Guglielmino of Mad River Music, they’ll explore diverse music styles, rehearse as a band, and prepare for a live performance in AMP’s main gallery on Friday, August 1, at 2pm. Musicians can bring their own instruments or try new ones—no experience needed! No audition is required.

In this five-day music program, your young musician will:

• Play and sing in a real band.
• Learn favorite songs—pop, rock, and R&B.
• Be mentored by a pro musician.
• Strike a balance between creative freedom and structure—to find their musical stride.
• Rehearse, refine their techniques, and build confidence.
• Learn how to jam with other musicians.
• Try new instruments and rhythms.
• Discover what they really can do!

This is a small group program. Space is limited.

Registration is now open for Band Lab!

REGISTER

AMP’s summer programs are made possible in part by Thomaston Savings Bank.

Scholarships available. Learn more.

Explore more Summer @AMP programs.

Make music, jam with friends, and feel the thrill of being in a band

Ages: 10+

Dates: Monday, July 28 – Friday, August 1 (final concert at 2pm on Friday)

Time: 9am–3pm

Teaching artist: Sam Guglielmino

Partnership: Mad River Music

Fee: $350

In this fun, five-day program, young musicians will play, sing, and create music together. With the guidance of teaching artist Sam Guglielmino of Mad River Music, they’ll explore diverse music styles, rehearse as a band, and prepare for a live performance in AMP’s main gallery on Friday, August 1, at 2pm. Musicians can bring their own instruments or try new ones—no experience needed! No audition is required.

In this five-day music program, your young musician will:

• Play and sing in a real band.
• Learn favorite songs—pop, rock, and R&B.
• Be mentored by a pro musician.
• Strike a balance between creative freedom and structure—to find their musical stride.
• Rehearse, refine their techniques, and build confidence.
• Learn how to jam with other musicians.
• Try new instruments and rhythms.
• Discover what they really can do!

This is a small group program. Space is limited.

Registration is now open for Band Lab!

REGISTER

AMP’s summer programs are made possible in part by Thomaston Savings Bank.

Scholarships available. Learn more.

Explore more Summer @AMP programs.

Make music, jam with friends, and feel the thrill of being in a band

Ages: 10+

Dates: Monday, July 28 – Friday, August 1 (final concert at 2pm on Friday)

Time: 9am–3pm

Teaching artist: Sam Guglielmino

Partnership: Mad River Music

Fee: $350

In this fun, five-day program, young musicians will play, sing, and create music together. With the guidance of teaching artist Sam Guglielmino of Mad River Music, they’ll explore diverse music styles, rehearse as a band, and prepare for a live performance in AMP’s main gallery on Friday, August 1, at 2pm. Musicians can bring their own instruments or try new ones—no experience needed! No audition is required.

In this five-day music program, your young musician will:

• Play and sing in a real band.
• Learn favorite songs—pop, rock, and R&B.
• Be mentored by a pro musician.
• Strike a balance between creative freedom and structure—to find their musical stride.
• Rehearse, refine their techniques, and build confidence.
• Learn how to jam with other musicians.
• Try new instruments and rhythms.
• Discover what they really can do!

This is a small group program. Space is limited.

Registration is now open for Band Lab!

REGISTER

AMP’s summer programs are made possible in part by Thomaston Savings Bank.

Scholarships available. Learn more.

Explore more Summer @AMP programs.

Featuring The Farmington Valley Band - the public is invited to bring lawn chairs and a picnic supper to listen to Patriotic Music from 5pm to 7pm. The Monument will have all 3 floors open between 4pm-7pm for exploration. The park grounds are always open during daylight hours and you will find 2 picnic tables, a drinking fountain, and a wonderful Victorian garden.

Intimate piano performances in a relaxed setting

Ease into your weekend with live piano music in a one-of-a-kind art space. Held each month on the fourth Friday, this piano concert series extends AMP’s exhibit hours—inviting you to experience the mural in a whole new light.

Each week features a different style of piano—jazz, blues, pop, classical, and more—in an art-filled space that’s anything but ordinary. Explore the three-level mural gallery with a drink, take it all in from a comfy couch on the upper levels, or sit close up to the keys. 

Curated by AMP’s Program Director Michelle Begley, the concert series features accomplished pianists from across the tri-state area. It’s become a well-loved Friday night tradition and a standout for Winsted live music.

Reserve your $8 tickets in advance or purchase at the door.

The cash/credit bar offers a selection of wine, craft and domestic beer, cider, and various beverages. Your tickets support AMP, a nonprofit arts organization.

The Happy Hour Piano Series is supported in part by the Greenberg family.

Fall 2025 Lineup

AMP’s Friday exhibit hours are extended for the Happy Hour Piano Series. Live music begins at 5:30pm.

Michael Carabello

Friday, September 26

Pianist Michael Carabello has performed on some of the most prestigious stages, including The White House—where he performed for First Lady Michelle Obama, New York Jazz Piano Festival at Kalvierhaus, Jazz at Lincoln Center Live in Times Square, The Side Door Jazz Club, Smalls Jazz Club, and The Django in NYC, The Hartford Jazz Festival, NYC Winter Jazz Festival, and the Newport Jazz Festival.

Mary DiPaola

Friday, October 24

Pianist Mary DiPaola has performed at the Litchfield Jazz Festival and the Hartford Jazz Festival. She is on faculty at the Hartt School at the University of Hartford. Her recordings include Cat’s Cradle and Seventh Sign.

Zoe Bates

Friday, November 28

Pianist Zoe Bates takes the spotlight in this month’s Happy Hour Piano Series, showcasing the talent and promise of an emerging local artist.

Dan Ringuette

Friday, December 26

Winter Holidays Sing-a-Long

Pianist Dan Ringuette is a frequent Music Director and pit musician for the Warner Theater, the Goshen Players, and the Landmark Community Theater, bringing to life such plays as 9 to 5, All Is Calm, The SpongeBob Musical, The Marvelous Wonderettes, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, and Dogfight. Dan has also arranged music for shows at the Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods. When he is not working in the theater, Dan teaches piano, voice, and woodwinds and is the keyboardist/cantor for St. Louis de Montfort parish in Litchfield, CT.

The 25th Annual Friends of Main Street Fall Foliage Festival & Car Show will take place on Main Street on Saturday, September 27th, from 10 AM to 3 PM, weather permitting. Join us for a day filled with the sights, sounds, and scents of this beloved celebration. For over two decades, visitors from all around have come to downtown Winsted to enjoy the beauty of autumn, explore the work of local crafters, artisans, and attend a large car show. There will also be vendors offering delicious treats from local restaurants and food trucks, while enjoying music and entertainment. It’s a fantastic day of good old-fashioned family fun for all ages! ned family fun for all ages!

Intimate piano performances in a relaxed setting

Ease into your weekend with live piano music in a one-of-a-kind art space. Held each month on the fourth Friday, this piano concert series extends AMP’s exhibit hours—inviting you to experience the mural in a whole new light.

Each week features a different style of piano—jazz, blues, pop, classical, and more—in an art-filled space that’s anything but ordinary. Explore the three-level mural gallery with a drink, take it all in from a comfy couch on the upper levels, or sit close up to the keys. 

Curated by AMP’s Program Director Michelle Begley, the concert series features accomplished pianists from across the tri-state area. It’s become a well-loved Friday night tradition and a standout for Winsted live music.

Reserve your $8 tickets in advance or purchase at the door.

The cash/credit bar offers a selection of wine, craft and domestic beer, cider, and various beverages. Your tickets support AMP, a nonprofit arts organization.

The Happy Hour Piano Series is supported in part by the Greenberg family.

Fall 2025 Lineup

AMP’s Friday exhibit hours are extended for the Happy Hour Piano Series. Live music begins at 5:30pm.

Michael Carabello

Friday, September 26

Pianist Michael Carabello has performed on some of the most prestigious stages, including The White House—where he performed for First Lady Michelle Obama, New York Jazz Piano Festival at Kalvierhaus, Jazz at Lincoln Center Live in Times Square, The Side Door Jazz Club, Smalls Jazz Club, and The Django in NYC, The Hartford Jazz Festival, NYC Winter Jazz Festival, and the Newport Jazz Festival.

Mary DiPaola

Friday, October 24

Pianist Mary DiPaola has performed at the Litchfield Jazz Festival and the Hartford Jazz Festival. She is on faculty at the Hartt School at the University of Hartford. Her recordings include Cat’s Cradle and Seventh Sign.

Zoe Bates

Friday, November 28

Pianist Zoe Bates takes the spotlight in this month’s Happy Hour Piano Series, showcasing the talent and promise of an emerging local artist.

Dan Ringuette

Friday, December 26

Winter Holidays Sing-a-Long

Pianist Dan Ringuette is a frequent Music Director and pit musician for the Warner Theater, the Goshen Players, and the Landmark Community Theater, bringing to life such plays as 9 to 5, All Is Calm, The SpongeBob Musical, The Marvelous Wonderettes, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, and Dogfight. Dan has also arranged music for shows at the Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods. When he is not working in the theater, Dan teaches piano, voice, and woodwinds and is the keyboardist/cantor for St. Louis de Montfort parish in Litchfield, CT.

Intimate piano performances in a relaxed setting

Ease into your weekend with live piano music in a one-of-a-kind art space. Held each month on the fourth Friday, this piano concert series extends AMP’s exhibit hours—inviting you to experience the mural in a whole new light.

Each week features a different style of piano—jazz, blues, pop, classical, and more—in an art-filled space that’s anything but ordinary. Explore the three-level mural gallery with a drink, take it all in from a comfy couch on the upper levels, or sit close up to the keys. 

Curated by AMP’s Program Director Michelle Begley, the concert series features accomplished pianists from across the tri-state area. It’s become a well-loved Friday night tradition and a standout for Winsted live music.

Reserve your $8 tickets in advance or purchase at the door.

The cash/credit bar offers a selection of wine, craft and domestic beer, cider, and various beverages. Your tickets support AMP, a nonprofit arts organization.

The Happy Hour Piano Series is supported in part by the Greenberg family.

Fall 2025 Lineup

AMP’s Friday exhibit hours are extended for the Happy Hour Piano Series. Live music begins at 5:30pm.

Michael Carabello

Friday, September 26

Pianist Michael Carabello has performed on some of the most prestigious stages, including The White House—where he performed for First Lady Michelle Obama, New York Jazz Piano Festival at Kalvierhaus, Jazz at Lincoln Center Live in Times Square, The Side Door Jazz Club, Smalls Jazz Club, and The Django in NYC, The Hartford Jazz Festival, NYC Winter Jazz Festival, and the Newport Jazz Festival.

Mary DiPaola

Friday, October 24

Pianist Mary DiPaola has performed at the Litchfield Jazz Festival and the Hartford Jazz Festival. She is on faculty at the Hartt School at the University of Hartford. Her recordings include Cat’s Cradle and Seventh Sign.

Zoe Bates

Friday, November 28

Pianist Zoe Bates takes the spotlight in this month’s Happy Hour Piano Series, showcasing the talent and promise of an emerging local artist.

Dan Ringuette

Friday, December 26

Winter Holidays Sing-a-Long

Pianist Dan Ringuette is a frequent Music Director and pit musician for the Warner Theater, the Goshen Players, and the Landmark Community Theater, bringing to life such plays as 9 to 5, All Is Calm, The SpongeBob Musical, The Marvelous Wonderettes, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, and Dogfight. Dan has also arranged music for shows at the Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods. When he is not working in the theater, Dan teaches piano, voice, and woodwinds and is the keyboardist/cantor for St. Louis de Montfort parish in Litchfield, CT.

Intimate piano performances in a relaxed setting

Ease into your weekend with live piano music in a one-of-a-kind art space. Held each month on the fourth Friday, this piano concert series extends AMP’s exhibit hours—inviting you to experience the mural in a whole new light.

Each week features a different style of piano—jazz, blues, pop, classical, and more—in an art-filled space that’s anything but ordinary. Explore the three-level mural gallery with a drink, take it all in from a comfy couch on the upper levels, or sit close up to the keys. 

Curated by AMP’s Program Director Michelle Begley, the concert series features accomplished pianists from across the tri-state area. It’s become a well-loved Friday night tradition and a standout for Winsted live music.

Reserve your $8 tickets in advance or purchase at the door.

The cash/credit bar offers a selection of wine, craft and domestic beer, cider, and various beverages. Your tickets support AMP, a nonprofit arts organization.

The Happy Hour Piano Series is supported in part by the Greenberg family.

Fall 2025 Lineup

AMP’s Friday exhibit hours are extended for the Happy Hour Piano Series. Live music begins at 5:30pm.

Michael Carabello

Friday, September 26

Pianist Michael Carabello has performed on some of the most prestigious stages, including The White House—where he performed for First Lady Michelle Obama, New York Jazz Piano Festival at Kalvierhaus, Jazz at Lincoln Center Live in Times Square, The Side Door Jazz Club, Smalls Jazz Club, and The Django in NYC, The Hartford Jazz Festival, NYC Winter Jazz Festival, and the Newport Jazz Festival.

Mary DiPaola

Friday, October 24

Pianist Mary DiPaola has performed at the Litchfield Jazz Festival and the Hartford Jazz Festival. She is on faculty at the Hartt School at the University of Hartford. Her recordings include Cat’s Cradle and Seventh Sign.

Zoe Bates

Friday, November 28

Pianist Zoe Bates takes the spotlight in this month’s Happy Hour Piano Series, showcasing the talent and promise of an emerging local artist.

Dan Ringuette

Friday, December 26

Winter Holidays Sing-a-Long

Pianist Dan Ringuette is a frequent Music Director and pit musician for the Warner Theater, the Goshen Players, and the Landmark Community Theater, bringing to life such plays as 9 to 5, All Is Calm, The SpongeBob Musical, The Marvelous Wonderettes, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, and Dogfight. Dan has also arranged music for shows at the Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods. When he is not working in the theater, Dan teaches piano, voice, and woodwinds and is the keyboardist/cantor for St. Louis de Montfort parish in Litchfield, CT.