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Caladh Nua Performs At New Canaan's Silvermine Arts Center
NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- Caladh Nua, an internationally known group of five innovative musicians with a fresh take on traditional Irish music, will perform in Sara Victoria Hall at the Silvermine Arts Center, on Friday, March 13, at 7:30 p.m.
The band is known for haunting vocals and virtuoso performances on a wide range of instruments including banjo, fiddle, guitar, bodhran, tin whistle and button accordion.
Vocalist Lisa Butler (who also plays the fiddle) has been called “one of the most lyrical voices in contemporary traditional music.”
From slow airs to modern arrangements played w…
Man Charged With Drug Possession, Dwai On Taconic Parkway
PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- A Wappingers Falls man was arrested on March 4 on drug and driving while ability impaired charges after a stop on the Taconic State Parkway, according to New York State Police.
Justin M. Kowalsky, 40, was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance, 4th Degree, a Class C felony; driving while ability Impaired by drugs, a Class E felony, and aggravated unlicensed operation, also a Class E Felony, according to officials.
State Troopers from the Stormville barracks stopped a vehicle traveling on the Taconic State Parkway on an equipment violation. …
Ridgfield Playhouse Presents 'Rainbow Fish,' 'The Jungle Book'
RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- The Ridgefield Playhouse presents two performances for kids, "Rainbow Fish," and "The Jungle Book," in March.
On Wednesday, at 10 a.m. and 12:15 p.m., "The Rainbow Fish" will turn Marcus Pfister’s bestselling book into a touching musical about the value of sharing true friendship; ideal for grades K-2. The Pepsi Children’s Series brings "The Jungle Book," a musical adventure about friendship and survival, to the Playhouse on Saturday, March 21, at 11:00 a.m. and 2 p.m. Presented by Theatre IV, this dynamic show is based on the classic Rudyard Kipling book.
This eve…
Celtic Music, Cooking Events Planned At New Rochelle Library
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- The New Rochelle Public Library has several upcoming events, including Celtic music and a cooking demonstration.
"Spices & Seasons: Simple, Sustainable Indian Flavors," a discussion and cooking demonstration, will be on Saturday, March 14 at 2 p.m. Rinku Bhattacharya, an award-winning food writer, cookbook author and cooking teacher, will reveal the culinary magic and health benefits of Indian flavors. Enjoy a cooking demo and tasting of some dishes from her cookbooks, which will be available for purchase and signing. Participants will leave with some of her wonde…
Norwalk Symphony Hosts Family Concert, Food Drive
NORWALK, Conn. -- The Norwalk Symphony will present its Family Concert at the Norwalk Concert Hall at Norwalk City Hall, 125 East Ave. in Norwalk, on Sunday, March 8, at 3 p.m.
Attendees will take a musical space trip with members of the Norwalk Youth Symphony in a side-by-side presentation of "Jupiter," from Gustav Holsts' "The Planets," the "Imperial March" from John Williams' score for "Star Wars," and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Symphony No. 41, "Jupiter."
The symphony will be featuring Jingyi Yang, who won the Concerto Competition at the recently held 3rd Annual Young Artists Festiva…
