The Granite

<h2>Bluegrass Jam Class (Wernick Method)</h2>
<h4>Mondays, 6:30 – 9:00 PM, October 5 – December 7</h4>
<h4><em>No class on October 19 and November 23.</em></h4>
<h4>Tuition: $285 for 8 Sessions</h4>
<p><strong>Calling all pickers!</strong></p>
<ul><li>Learn to jam with people like you</li><li>Hands-on instruction in small groups – backup, soloing, leading songs, harmony</li><li>Standard bluegrass songs and etiquette</li><li>All levels welcome and accommodated</li><li>Friendly supportive teaching</li><li>Only requirement: play G, C, D, A chords – or matching notes on fiddle or bass</li></ul>
<p><strong><a href="https://wernickmethod.org/event/as-2026-10-redding" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Please register on the Wernick Method website here.</a></strong></p>

Local Event: Bluegrass Jam Class

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Bluegrass Jam Class

Bluegrass Jam Class (Wernick Method)
Mondays, 6:30 – 9:00 PM, October 5 – December 7
No class on October 19 and November...

<h2>Bluegrass Nights</h2>
<h4>One Thursday a Month, 7 PM – 10 PM<br>July 30, Aug 27, Sept 24, Oct 29, Dec 17</h4>
<ul><li>Open Bluegrass Jam: 7:30 PM</li><li>Granite House Bluegrass Band: 8 PM</li><li>Free jamming afterwards</li><li>Donations Appreciated</li></ul>
<p>Join us for our monthly celebratory night of bluegrass music! Come to listen, come to jam, come to learn. Live music from the Granite House Bluegrass band starting at 8 PM, an easy, led slow bluegrass jam for beginner and intermediate players starting at 7:30, and late night jamming open to all. Banjos, fiddles, guitars, dobros, mandolins, bass, and similar acoustic instruments welcome.</p>

Local Event: Bluegrass Nights

Bluegrass Nights

Bluegrass Nights
One Thursday a Month, 7 PM – 10 PM July 30, Aug 27, Sept 24, Oct 29, Dec 17
Open Bluegrass Jam: 7:30 PMGranite...

<h2>You and I</h2>
<h4>Saturday, November 7, 7:30 PM (Doors 7 PM)</h4>
<p>Cabaret Show: 7:30 – 9 PM</p>
<p>Open Mic: 9 – 10:30 PM</p>
<p><strong>Tickets $45</strong></p>
<p><strong>Featuring:</strong></p>
<ul><li>Charlie Widmer, Performer</li><li>Eric Trudell, Musical Director</li></ul>
<p>The Art of Cabaret continues on Saturday, November 7th with an extraordinarily eclectic evening of songs by Connecticut’s State Troubadour, Charlie Widmer. Charlie is an award-winning singer, songwriter, guitarist, and producer whose career is defined by the rare ability to navigate the worlds of Opera, Bluegrass, Pop, and Jazz with equal mastery. His act, <em>You and I, </em>features a range of material that will leave you in awe of his talent. He’s joined by the very gifted pianist and music director, Eric Trudell.</p>
<p>Join in on the fun! The main show will be followed by an open mic.</p>
<h5>The Art of Cabaret</h5>
<p>If you’re a fan of the American Musical Theater, you’ve probably heard of the genre known as Cabaret. Cabaret offers audiences a chance to hear performers, many of them steeped in theater practices and repertory, in a relaxed and intimate setting. Cabaret is all about a singer’s connection with you, the audience. It’s all about ‘breaking the fourth wall’-and that’s the excitement inherent in this format.</p>

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You and I 

You and I
Saturday, November 7, 7:30 PM (Doors 7 PM)
Cabaret Show: 7:30 – 9 PM
Open Mic: 9 – 10:30 PM
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<h2>America/Beautiful</h2>
<h4><em>Featuring Min Kwon, Pianist</em></h4>
<h4>Sunday, November 8, 3 PM (Doors 2 PM)</h4>
<p><strong>Tickets $45</strong></p>
<p>America/Beautiful is a project by pianist and arts advocate Min Kwon, in which she has commissioned 76 of today’s leading composers to each compose a variation on “America the Beautiful”. Kwon’s hope is to paint a sonic picture of her adopted country in all of its sprawling complexity, and ultimately try to find the beauty at the core of the American experiment and its credo of <em>e pluribus unum</em> (out of many, one).</p>
<p><em>“Min Kwon’s America/Beautiful is a visionary project that speaks to the power of music to bring people together across differences. The project’s scale, imagination, and urgency are deeply human and profoundly of our time.”</em><br><em>– Michelle Witt, Executive &amp; Artistic Director, Meany Center for the Arts</em></p>

Local Event: America/Beautiful

America/Beautiful

America/Beautiful
Featuring Min Kwon, Pianist
Sunday, November 8, 3 PM (Doors 2 PM)
Tickets $45
America/Beautiful is a project...

<h2>Old Time Jam</h2>
<h4>Third Wednesday of the Month, 7:30 PM</h4>
<p><em><strong>Tickets: Donations Appreciated</strong></em></p>
<p>Calling all fiddles, guitars, and banjos for an Old Time Jam at the Granite!</p>
<p>Play along or sit back and listen to Appalachian music with us. Bring any acoustic string instrument and make new friends playing old-timey tunes with other musicians.</p>
<p>For an excellent representation of the types of music played at these jams, <a href="https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_m2LEEQGzN5uyn-tpj2Kpxtwldjs_u28No&amp;si=8XdMWZ29RrCz57ut" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">listen to <em>The Old Time 100</em> album by Tristan Scoggins and George Jackson here</a>.</p>
<p>Come as you are, give as you can. All are welcome!</p>

Local Event: Old Time Jam

Old Time Jam

Old Time Jam
Third Wednesday of the Month, 7:30 PM
Tickets: Donations Appreciated
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<p>October is Cyber Security Month! Expert Sam Disraelli, Navy Veteran and CEO and Founder of Your Tech Department will share best practices for safeguarding your information online, avoiding scam emails, password hygiene, new trends and AI safety. This free program is hosted by the Drum Hill Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution and VFW Post 399. More about Sam: yourtechteam.com</p>

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Cyber Security: Be Prepared

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<p>Seven Acres Montessori is an independent non-profit school accredited by both The Association Montessori Internationale and The Connecticut Association of Independent Schools.&nbsp;Make the right choice for your child.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Prospective Parents are invited to meet virtually with our Admissions Director to discuss the benefits of a Montessori education at Seven Acres for children ages 14 months - 12 years and learn about our Before and After School Programs.</p>
<p>Visit <a href="https://www.sevenacresmontessori.org/admissions/prospectiveparentform" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.sevenacresmontessori.org/admissions/prospectiveparentform</a> now to register or email <a href="mailto:admissions@sevenacresmontessori.org" target="_blank"><u>admissions@sevenacresmontessori.org</u></a>.</p>

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Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts

<p>ECCB&nbsp;opens its eighth season with a masterful evening of dance, featuring works that span the tenure of the company. Equal parts vibrant and meditative, ECCB's athleticism and magnetic artistry are proudly demonstrated in a program that will include company staples like <i>Vessels</i> and <i>Brushstrokes</i>, a collection of fan-favorites, the company's first work from 2019 in addition to a premiere.&nbsp; &nbsp;Join us for an evening of exquisite contemporary ballet. </p>

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Fairfield Country Day School

<p>Discover Fairfield Country Day School and see how an education designed for boys can help your son thrive.&nbsp;Join us for our Open House on Sunday, November 8 from 1–3 pm.</p><p><a href="https://www.fairfieldcountryday.org/admissions/visit" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;for more information.</p>
<p>If you are not able to attend, please send us an email (<a href="mailto:admissions@fairfieldcountryday.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">admissions@fairfieldcountryday.org</a>) and we would be happy to schedule a personalized guided tour.</p>

Local Event: FCDS Open House - Sunday, November 8

FCDS Open House - Sunday, November 8

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Wilton Congregational Church

<p>Author and former White House faith adviser Michael Wear will visit Wilton Congregational Church on Saturday, November 14, for a public talk and Q&amp;A titled “Transforming Politics Through Faith,” exploring how Christian faith can serve as a starting point for civic engagement, made urgent amid deep political division.</p>
<p>Wear, founder of the Center for Christianity and Public Life and author of <i>The Spirit of Our Politics</i>, will address questions including: what obligations, if any, Christians have to engage public issues; how people of faith can participate constructively in civic life; and what role the church should play in confronting justice, inequality, and human flourishing.</p>
<p>The event, free and open to the public, runs from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Wilton Congregational Church, 70 Ridgefield Road. Registration information is available <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1JRbJJa81kUNdeyMuPG-eATF3Wcs_OwC4dngjAqPdYHc/edit" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">here</a>. </p>
<p>“At Wilton Congregational, we reflect on what it means to be a Christian outside of Sunday morning. Many of us care deeply about public issues, but struggle to find spaces for healthy dialogue or respectful disagreement. I hope these events make room for difficult but pressing conversations that can help us all make more meaning of our collective life together,” said Rev. Dave Stuart, Associate Minister at Wilton Congregational Church.</p>
<p>The Wear event will come partway into a year-long speaker series, “Faith and Our Public Life: An Approach to Contemporary Issues Through Christianity.” These events will take place most Sundays from 11 a.m. to noon, October 2026 through May 2027. The series brings scholars, nonprofit leaders, and faith leaders to the church to discuss pressing issues — including artificial intelligence, bioethics, economic systems, food insecurity, and the housing crisis — through a Christian lens. The kickoff event will take place on October 4th, featuring Brian Stiltner, Professor of Theology and Religious Studies at Sacred Heart University, and Co-director of the Hersher Institute for Applied Ethics. </p>
<p>Other speakers include Justin Hawkins (Columbia University), Michele Conderino (CEO, Open Doors), Nancy Coughlin (CEO, Person to Person), Mark Silk (Trinity College), and Jennifer Herdt (Yale Divinity School). All events are free and open to the public.</p>
<p>“Our faith brings us such a rich understanding of the world and our place in it. We want to apply that understanding to the issues pressing on our society and culture, engaging various perspectives, whether faith-based or not,” said Rev. Stuart.</p>
<p>For more information on the Michael Wear event or the full speaker series schedule, visit <a href="https://wiltoncongregational.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">wiltoncongregational.org</a> or contact Rev. Stuart at dave@wiltoncongregational.org.</p>
<p>About Wilton Congregational Church: </p>
<p>Wilton Congregational Church is a community that seeks to live out the Gospel in relevant, contemporary ways. While we may be at different places in our lives, we share a common belief: Connecting with God and one another through Christ. We cherish <u>all</u> – giving hope, healing, and help so that lives and communities may be transformed.</p>
<p>About Michael Wear:</p>
<p>Michael Wear is the founder and CEO of the Center for Christianity and Public Life, an organization dedicated to forming Christian leaders, fostering dialogue, and pursuing the common good in the public square. He previously served in the White House faith-based initiatives office and is the author of <i>The Spirit of Our Politics: Spiritual Formation and the Renovation of Public Life.</i></p>

Local Event: Transforming Politics Through Faith: A Public Talk and Q&A with Author Michael Wear

Transforming Politics Through Faith: A Public...

Author and former White House faith adviser Michael Wear will visit Wilton Congregational Church on Saturday, November 14, for...

Transforming Politics Through Faith: A Public Talk and Q&A with Author Michael Wear

<p>Discover Fairfield Country Day School and see how an education designed for boys can help your son thrive.&nbsp;Join us for our Open House on Sunday, November 8 from 1&ndash;3 pm.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.fairfieldcountryday.org/admissions/visit" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">CLICK HERE</a>&nbsp;for more information.</p>
<p>If you are not able to attend, please send us an email (<a href="mailto:admissions@fairfieldcountryday.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">admissions@fairfieldcountryday.org</a>) and we would be happy to schedule a personalized guided tour.</p><p>Fairfield Country Day School 2970 Bronson&nbsp;Road, Fairfield</p>

Discover Fairfield Country Day School and see how an education designed for boys can help your son thrive. Join us for our Open House on Sunday,...

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