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Music and Dance
University of Hartford, 200 Bloomfield Ave. in West Hartford presents David Buskin, George Wurzbach and Rob Carlson, the well known songwriters of MODERN MAN on Friday, November 16 at 7:30 p.m. Buskin's tunes are enjoyed by a huge audience, as he has filled the airwaves with numerous jingles. Brooklyn native Wurzbach grew up listening to all styles of music, and has performed as a sideman for Johnny Cash, Mel Torme and Kathy Mattea. Carlson is a writer, producer and performer and has a wide reputation as a composer of song parodies for the American Comedy Network. Tickets are $15; proceeds will benefit Habitat for Humanity. For more info call 800-274-8587.
Hartford Symphony Orchestra presents RACH, RAVEL & E-CELLO on Friday and Saturday, November 16-17 at 8 p.m. at the Bushnell, 166 Capitol Ave. in Hartford. HSO Principal Cellist Jeffrey Krieger will plug in to perform his own electronic cello composition, "Videocello," a unique, improvisational, multimedia presentation. Guest conductor JoAnn Falletta will conduct the HSO in Ravel's "La Valse" and Rachmaninoff's "Symphonic Dances." Tickets are $10-$53; for more info call 860-987-5900.
First Church of Winsted, 95 Park Place in Winsted presents A CONCERT FOR THE FOUR SEASONS on Saturday, November 17 at 7 p.m. The show features the Laurel City Singers, a community based choir; and Immersed in Faith, a youth-oriented gospel-rock group. This concert of light-hearted music will get your toes tapping, your hands clapping, and raise your spirits high. Tickets in advance are $8 adults, $3 seniors, $1 children (12 and under); tickets at the door are $10 adults, $5 seniors, $2 children. For more info call 860-379-8432.
The Trinity Arts Series presents "TRIPTYCH" on Saturday, November 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the Trinity Episcopal Church, 220 Prospect St. in Torrington. "Triptych" is a multimedia premiere of music for organ, piano and harpsichord by Paul Halley. Guest performers will be Renee Louprette, director of music at St. Ann's in Avon, and Andrew Henderson, organist at St. Ignatius Loyola in NYC. The program will feature choreography by Joan Kunsch of the Nutmeg Ballet. Tickets $10 and $20; for more info call 860-482-4411.
Roaring Brook Nature Center, 70 Gracey Rd in Canton presents PRISCILLA HERDMAN with opening act Jerree Small on Saturday, November 17 at 7:30 p.m. Priscilla Herdman offers fine renditions of the best songs of Utah Phillips, Stan Rogers, Eric Bogle, Tom Waits, James Taylor and Anne Hills. Contemporary songwriter and guitarist Jerree Small will entertain the audience with the quiet power of her voice and her delicate rhythmic guitar work. Tickets are $12; for more info call 860-693-0263.
Sweet Harmony's Coffeehouse presents HARVEY REID on Saturday, November 17 at 8 p.m. at St. Andrew's Church, Route 202 and Wheaton Rd. in Marbledale. Mr. Reid is a skilled and versatile folk musician with elements of the traditional troubadour, the modern poet-songwriter, the American back-porch picker, the classical virtuoso, and a bit of Will Rogers-style dry humor and satire. Tickets are $12; bring a coffee mug and the coffee is free. For more info call 860-868-2846.
Warner Theatre, 68 Main St. in Torrington presents THE KINGSTON TRIO on Sunday, November 18 at 7 p.m. In 1957 the legendary Kingston Trio emerged from San Francisco's North Beach Club scene to take the country by storm, bringing the rich tradition of American folk music into the mainstream. They are known for their hit songs "Tom Dooley"; "Where Have All the Flowers Gone?"; "500 Miles"; and many more. Tickets are $26.50, $19.50 and $16; for more info call 860-489-7180.
Midnight Sun Café, 7 Water St. in Torrington offers LATIN DANCING with D.J. Juan Quintero on Sunday, November 18 from 8-11:30 p.m. Salsa, merengue, cha cha and bachatta will be featured on one of the largest dance floors in northwest Connecticut. Admission is $5; there will be a full service bar, and hot and cold appetizers. For more info call 860-489-3116.
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