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Wednesday April 19th at 7:00 PM

Friday April 14th at 7:00pm

No Foothold in this Geography

Becky Sakellariou of Peterborough will read from her newest poetry collection, No Foothold in this Geography, just out from Blue Light Press in San Francisco. Becky lives in both Greece and New England, the duality of which emerges in the geography, music and language of much of her work. Grace Aldrich, singer and story-teller of Dublin, will accompany Becky’s reading with vocal improvisation. Free and open to all.

Thursday April 13th at 7:00pm

 Women of Swing with Stephanie Hurley and Chris Albertson

Vocalist Stephanie Hurley and jazz guitarist Chris Albertson will be presenting a “Women of Swing” program at the library on Thursday April 13th at 7:00 PM. Songs made famous by such masters as Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Dinah Washington, Rosemary Clooney, Diana Krall and others’ famous works will be performed. Perspectives on their lives will be discussed in honor of these unique artists. Stephanie Hurley is a versatile vocalist in musical theater, jazz, pop, Irish and classical styles. Her rich, smooth mezzo-soprano voice demonstrates a masterful vocal technique accompanied by an intuitive sense of timing and thoughtful expressiveness. Her inviting vocal style can be also heard these days with the Bedford Big Band. Chris Albertson is a jazz, blues, rock and classical guitarist, composer, arranger, percussionist and public school music educator. Chris has been heard on stages throughout New England with The Platters, Amy London, the Vermont Philharmonic, The Best of Times, Straight No Chaser, and numerous others. He has produced 5 solo CD’s and been a guest guitarist and arranger on a number of others. Free and open to all.

Friday April 14th at 7:00 PM

No Foothold in this Geography

 

Becky Sakellariou of Peterborough will read from her newest poetry collection, No Foothold in this Geography, just out from Blue Light Press in San Francisco.  Becky lives in both Greece and New England, the duality of which emerges in the geography, music and language of much of her work.  Grace Aldrich, singer and story-teller of Dublin, will accompany Becky’s reading with vocal improvisation. Free and open to all.

Thursday April 13th at 7:00pm

Women of Swing 

with Stephanie Hurley and Chris Albertson

Vocalist Stephanie Hurley and jazz guitarist Chris Albertson will be presenting a “Women of Swing” program at the library on Thursday April 13^th at 7:00 PM. Songs made famous by such masters as Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Dinah Washington, Rosemary Clooney, Diana Krall and others’ famous works will be performed. Perspectives on their lives will be discussed in honor of these unique artists. Stephanie Hurley is a versatile vocalist in musical theater, jazz, pop, Irish and classical styles. Her rich, smooth mezzo-soprano voice demonstrates a masterful vocal technique accompanied by an intuitive sense of timing and thoughtful expressiveness. Her inviting vocal style can be also heard these days with the Bedford Big Band. Chris Albertson is a jazz, blues, rock and classical guitarist, composer, arranger, percussionist and public school music educator. Chris has been heard on stages throughout New England with The Platters, Amy London, the Vermont Philharmonic, The Best of Times, Straight No Chaser, and numerous others. He has produced 5 solo CD’s and been a guest guitarist and arranger on a number of others. Free and open to all.

Tuesday April 11th at 7:00 PM

State Representative Jon Manley

Come with your questions for Rep. Manley (District 3: Bennington, Greenfield, Hancock) as he reports to his constituents on current legislation. Rep. Manley is at the Hancock Town Library the second Tuesday of every month. Free and open to all.