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On Friday, Sept 11, 2026 @ 7:00, The No Cover Café kicks off its third season with acts featuring women. Performers will include recording artists, Belle of the Fall and Robi Polgar on the Main Stage. The Emerging Artist stage will feature Gary Turrel during the intermission.&nbsp;
On The Main Stage
Belle of the Fall is a Connecticut indie-folk duo blending soulful harmonies, acoustic upright bass, and atmospheric Americana melodies. Julia Autumn Ford’s luminous voice is nothing short of heavenly. Her expressive delivery moves effortlessly from intimate whisper to soaring power. Tracy Walton’s upright bass work brings deep melodic sensibility and rhythmic command, anchoring each song with warmth and subtle authority.
Robi Polgar, singer-songwriter, recently relocated (2023) to Glastonbury after 33 years playing in Austin, solo and in a couple of bands. Hugely influenced by UK Invasions ('60s - post-punk), '80s College Radio and protest singers of all eras. E.g.: Beatles, Elvis Costello, The Jam, Billy Bragg, The Kinks, The Who, Squeeze, Pretenders, Blondie, The Clash, REM, X, Phil Ochs, Tom Petty, Fleetwood Mac, Paul Simon, The Replacements, etc.
<h2>On The Emerging Artist Stage</h2>
Gary Turrel grew up in Detroit, played cover songs in bars since 1964, then from 68 through 71 played in Europe while in the military; after discharge, he crisscrossed America. He’s written an original or two. Gary actively plays in the Connecticut open mic scene.
About the No Cover Café
The No Cover Café is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing a fun venue for local musicians to perform their original works. 100% of door donations are given to the performers.&nbsp;
Shows are at 7:00 PM on the 2nd Friday of the month between September and May at “The Zone” at the Hazardville United Methodist Church, 330 Hazard Ave, Enfield, CT.
Each show, typically, features three artists. Artists are encouraged to discuss their songs, their process, and interact with the audience between sets. The shows are hosted by Enfield resident Paul Cappa.
More info is available at: <a href="https://nocovercafe.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://nocovercafe.com</a>

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The Jay Heritage Center in Rye, New York will celebrate America at 250 with a toast to Jay Medal honorees Pulitzer Prize-winning author Annette Gordon-Reed, the Carl M. Loeb University Professor at Harvard University and award-winning Lincoln historian Harold Holzer.
The Jay Medal for Service was created in 2012 to recognize individuals who demonstrate a selfless spirit of commitment to and engagement with their community mirroring the multifaceted contributions of John Jay and his descendants. These honorees have demonstrated through their life's work that our shared narratives as a country, complicated as they are, can be better illuminated through the highest caliber of ongoing scholarship and advocacy. Honorees are selected for their excellence in the fields of American history, environmental stewardship, social justice or civic engagement.
Joining the celebration will be Chief Judge of the State of New York and the New York Court of Appeals, Honorable Rowan D. Wilson and historian and philanthropist Elihu Rose who will present the awards at JHC's annual Soirée. Special guests will include David Blight, Frank Cogliano, Joanne Freeman, and Beverly Gage.

The Jay Medal Soirée will be held Saturday, September 19, 2026 at the Jay Estate from 5:30-9:30pm. Cocktails, dinner, award ceremony and dancing. Cocktail Attire.
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