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SUMMARY:🎶 Reading Community Singers ~ OPEN Rehearsals ~ Come Join Us!
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendar! The Reading Community Singers is pleased to announce our Fall season will begin with OPEN Rehearsals\, starting Tuesday\, August 26\, 2024\, and continuing on to September 2 and 9. New and Returning Singers are welcome! \nSign-In at the first 3 Rehearsals will start at 6:45 PM\, with Rehearsal to follow at 7:30. Registration is Open for the first three rehearsals – try RCS out for up to three weeks before joining! While RCS does NOT require Auditions\, our Members must love to sing\, be able to match pitch and carry a tune\, and be committed to attending rehearsals. We’re open to all ages and backgrounds – from 18 years to Senior Citizens. Founded in 1919\, RCS is one of the longest running non-audition choruses in the United States.All Rehearsals are on Tuesdays from 7:30 to 9:30 PM at Old South United Methodist Church\, 6 Salem St.\, Reading MA. \nOur Concert “Hope for the Holidays” will be presented Saturday\, December 6 at Reading Memorial High School\, with Beth Mosier ~ Artistic Director\, and Joe Beninati ~ Accompanist\, and a full band. The music is a mix of uplifting songs\, to bring Hope\, Peace\, Love and Dreams to this Holiday season. And this season – Once rehearsals are underway – Any singers who wish to will have the opportunity to audition for a solo or small group number of their choosing. \nJoin RCS this season and have a fantastic time learning the music and making new friends. For more information\, go to our website https://ReadingCommunitySingers.org\, find us on FB https://www.facebook.com/ReadingCommunitySingers\, or email us at info@ReadingCommunitySingers.org
URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/%f0%9f%8e%b6-reading-community-singers-open-rehearsals-come-join-us/
LOCATION:Old South United Methodist Church\, 6 Salem St.\, Reading\, 01867\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Music
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SUMMARY:🎸 7th Annual Reading PorchFest
DESCRIPTION:The Reading PorchFest Committee announces that this year’s edition of the popular music festival is set for Saturday\, June 28th. As always\, the event runs from noon to 6 pm. \nIt features music of all genres on porches\, driveways\, and yards throughout the town\, and it’s completely free. Organizers\, musicians\, and hosts are all volunteers. \nTo participate as a musician\, a host\, or maybe both\, check out ReadingPorchfest.com for all the information needed to get involved. Official registration will open Saturday\, March 1st. \nThose hoping to be spectators that day will find a comprehensive schedule and a map at the site as the date of the festival nears. Also appearing as the schedule shapes up will be a gallery of artists and music samples. To take in all the talent\, one needs just to walk or ride from venue to venue to hear many types of music. \nCosts for the event are partially paid for by the Reading Cultural Council. \nReading PorchFest began as part of the town’s 375th anniversary celebration in 2019\, and has continued as an annual event\, set each year on the fourth Saturday of June. It has grown with each edition\, and early signs point to this being the biggest year yet. \nAgain\, that’s Saturday\, June 28th. Put it on your calendar right now\, before you forget.
URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/%f0%9f%8e%b8-7th-annual-reading-porchfest/
LOCATION:Reading (Townwide)\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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SUMMARY:🎶 Reading Community Singers “Open Rehearsals”
DESCRIPTION:Reading Community Singers ~ New and Returning Singers Welcome! \nReading Community Singers has 2 more “Open Rehearsals” for their Spring Concert ~ “For the Beauty of the Earth”\, on Tuesday\, February 4th and 11th\, from 7:30 to 9:30 at Old South United Methodist Church\, 6 Salem St.\, Reading. New Singers may attend these 2 rehearsals to “try RCS out”\, before registering. Please arrive early for check-in. \nFounded in 1919\, Reading Community Singers is a non-audition chorus and New Members are always welcome ~ of every voice and experience level\, ages 16 to whatever! And as with most choruses – RCS is always looking for “just a few more good men”! They only ask that Singers can carry a tune and match pitch – both of which are much easier to do working together as a chorus. Commitment to attending rehearsals is also a must. \nMusic for the Spring Concert will include the title song — Rutter’s “For the Beauty of the Earth”\, as well as the Medley – “Forever Motown”\, and Dylan’s “Blowin’ in the Wind”\, among many others. Elijah Botkin is returning for his third season as Spring Artistic Director for RCS and Joe Beninati will again be the Rehearsal and Concert Accompanist. Beninati has worked with RCS for over 20 seasons. \nRehearsals continue every Tuesday\, with the Concert on Saturday\, May 10 at 7:30 pm Reading Memorial High School. \nOnline Registration is now Open\, or you can Register in person at these 2 rehearsals. For more information about Rehearsals\, this Concert\, or RCS in general\, please go to www.ReadingCommunitySingers.org\, or send an email to info@ReadingCommunitySingers.org. \n~~~~~~ \nThis Concert is funded in part by a Grant from the Reading Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/%f0%9f%8e%b6-reading-community-singers-open-rehearsals/2025-02-11/
LOCATION:Old South Methodist Church\, 6 Salem Street\, Reading\, 01867
CATEGORIES:Arts,Music
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SUMMARY:🎶 Reading Community Singers “Open Rehearsals”
DESCRIPTION:Reading Community Singers ~ New and Returning Singers Welcome! \nReading Community Singers has 2 more “Open Rehearsals” for their Spring Concert ~ “For the Beauty of the Earth”\, on Tuesday\, February 4th and 11th\, from 7:30 to 9:30 at Old South United Methodist Church\, 6 Salem St.\, Reading. New Singers may attend these 2 rehearsals to “try RCS out”\, before registering. Please arrive early for check-in. \nFounded in 1919\, Reading Community Singers is a non-audition chorus and New Members are always welcome ~ of every voice and experience level\, ages 16 to whatever! And as with most choruses – RCS is always looking for “just a few more good men”! They only ask that Singers can carry a tune and match pitch – both of which are much easier to do working together as a chorus. Commitment to attending rehearsals is also a must. \nMusic for the Spring Concert will include the title song — Rutter’s “For the Beauty of the Earth”\, as well as the Medley – “Forever Motown”\, and Dylan’s “Blowin’ in the Wind”\, among many others. Elijah Botkin is returning for his third season as Spring Artistic Director for RCS and Joe Beninati will again be the Rehearsal and Concert Accompanist. Beninati has worked with RCS for over 20 seasons. \nRehearsals continue every Tuesday\, with the Concert on Saturday\, May 10 at 7:30 pm Reading Memorial High School. \nOnline Registration is now Open\, or you can Register in person at these 2 rehearsals. For more information about Rehearsals\, this Concert\, or RCS in general\, please go to www.ReadingCommunitySingers.org\, or send an email to info@ReadingCommunitySingers.org. \n~~~~~~ \nThis Concert is funded in part by a Grant from the Reading Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/%f0%9f%8e%b6-reading-community-singers-open-rehearsals/2025-02-04/
LOCATION:Old South Methodist Church\, 6 Salem Street\, Reading\, 01867
CATEGORIES:Arts,Music
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SUMMARY:🎶 Reading Community Singers “Open Rehearsals”
DESCRIPTION:Reading Community Singers ~ New and Returning Singers Welcome! \nReading Community Singers has 2 more “Open Rehearsals” for their Spring Concert ~ “For the Beauty of the Earth”\, on Tuesday\, February 4th and 11th\, from 7:30 to 9:30 at Old South United Methodist Church\, 6 Salem St.\, Reading. New Singers may attend these 2 rehearsals to “try RCS out”\, before registering. Please arrive early for check-in. \nFounded in 1919\, Reading Community Singers is a non-audition chorus and New Members are always welcome ~ of every voice and experience level\, ages 16 to whatever! And as with most choruses – RCS is always looking for “just a few more good men”! They only ask that Singers can carry a tune and match pitch – both of which are much easier to do working together as a chorus. Commitment to attending rehearsals is also a must. \nMusic for the Spring Concert will include the title song — Rutter’s “For the Beauty of the Earth”\, as well as the Medley – “Forever Motown”\, and Dylan’s “Blowin’ in the Wind”\, among many others. Elijah Botkin is returning for his third season as Spring Artistic Director for RCS and Joe Beninati will again be the Rehearsal and Concert Accompanist. Beninati has worked with RCS for over 20 seasons. \nRehearsals continue every Tuesday\, with the Concert on Saturday\, May 10 at 7:30 pm Reading Memorial High School. \nOnline Registration is now Open\, or you can Register in person at these 2 rehearsals. For more information about Rehearsals\, this Concert\, or RCS in general\, please go to www.ReadingCommunitySingers.org\, or send an email to info@ReadingCommunitySingers.org. \n~~~~~~ \nThis Concert is funded in part by a Grant from the Reading Cultural Council\, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council\, a state agency.
URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/%f0%9f%8e%b6-reading-community-singers-open-rehearsals/2025-01-28/
LOCATION:Old South Methodist Church\, 6 Salem Street\, Reading\, 01867
CATEGORIES:Arts,Music
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SUMMARY:🎸 6th Annual Reading PorchFest
DESCRIPTION:The Reading PorchFest Committee announces that this year’s edition of the popular music festival is set for Saturday\, June 22nd. As always\, the event runs from noon to 6 pm. \nIt features music of all genres on porches\, driveways\, and yards throughout the town\, and it’s completely free. Organizers\, musicians\, and hosts are all volunteers. \nTo participate as a musician\, a host\, or maybe both\, check out ReadingPorchfest.com for all the information needed to get involved\, as well as online registration forms. \nThose hoping to be spectators that day will find a comprehensive schedule and a map at the site as the date of the festival nears. Also appearing as the schedule shapes up will be a gallery of artists and music samples. To take in all the talent\, one needs just to walk or ride from venue to venue to hear many types of music. \nCosts for the event are partially paid for by the Reading Cultural Council. \nReading PorchFest began as part of the town’s 375th anniversary celebration in 2019\, and has continued as an annual event\, set each year on the fourth Saturday of June. It has grown with each edition\, and early signs point to this being the biggest year yet. \nAgain\, that’s Saturday\, June 22nd. Put it on your calendar right now\, before you forget.
URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/%f0%9f%8e%b8-6th-annual-reading-porchfest/
LOCATION:Reading (Townwide)\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T193000
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SUMMARY:🎶 “Melodies of Memory” Reading Community Singers Spring Concert
DESCRIPTION:The Reading Community Singers are pleased to present their Spring Concert – Melodies of Memory – On Saturday\, May 11 at 7:30 pm\, at Reading Memorial High School. Elijah Botkin\, Artistic Director\, will be conducting\, and Joe Beninati will be Accompanist. \nAmong the “Memories” and “Melodies” to be shared will be “Danny Boy”\, “A Jungle Book” medley\, “Animal Crackers” and “Music Vibrates in the Memory”\, to mention a few. In addition\, Botkin has also created special arrangements for some of the music that the Band will be playing. \nSpecial Guest Performer for this Concert is Camille Hodgkins\, who will be awarded RCS’s Scholarship for 2024. Ms. Hodgkins is a graduate of Melrose High School\, and is currently furthering her music education at UMass Amherst\, towards becoming a private vocal coach and performer. \nCome take a trip down memory lane and join RCS for Melodies of Memory! Advance Tickets are currently available via the RCS website: https://ReadingCommunitySingers.org/tickets/\, from any Chorus member\, and will also be on sale at the door.
URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/%f0%9f%8e%b6-melodies-of-memory-reading-community-singers-spring-concert/
LOCATION:Reading Memorial High School\, 62 Oakland Rd\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Entertainment,Music
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SUMMARY:🎶 Celtic Music Concert with Ulster Landing
DESCRIPTION:Boston-based group Ulster Landing specializes in traditional folk music of the Celtic regions including Ireland\, Scotland\, Brittany\, and Cornwall. Its musicians bring a great diversity of styles together into a delightful blend perfectly suited to St. Patrick’s Day celebrations (and even the day after St. Patrick’s Day!). You’ll hear music ranging from beautiful Scottish airs to toe-tapping Irish reels\, trancelike Breton tunes to the energetic “crooked” dances of Cornwall. Join us and get ready to for a panoply of lovely melodies\, roaring rhythms and all around good cheer!
URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/%f0%9f%8e%b6-celtic-music-concert-with-ulster-landing/
LOCATION:Reading Public Library\, 64 Middlesex Ave\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Music,Reading Public Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240317T140000
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SUMMARY:🎶 Creative Arts Sunday Concert Series: Global Harmony (rescheduled)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a journey into the diverse rhythms and melodies from around the world with musician Roald Wilson. Roald is certified in World Music Pedagogy by the Smithsonian Institution and is known for his diversity of musical interests. \nEnjoy a program of surprise and delight as Roald plays a selection of his extraordinary collection of world instruments. Global Harmony will be a unique and fun experience where music transcends borders and cultures\, telling the story of humanity’s vibrant diversity.
URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/%f0%9f%8e%b6-creative-arts-sunday-concert-series-global-harmony-rescheduled/
LOCATION:Reading Public Library\, 64 Middlesex Ave\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Music,Reading Public Library
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SUMMARY:🎶 Creative Arts Sunday Concert Series: World Musical Instruments
DESCRIPTION:Music is a truly universal language– it can be experienced on every corner of the earth\, and is wholly unconcerned with boundaries of place or time. Join us for an afternoon with educator and multi-instrumentalist Roald Wilson\, who will astonish you by performing on a variety of instruments from his intercontinental collection. \nFurther information can be found using the link provided below.
URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/%f0%9f%8e%b6-creative-arts-sunday-concert-series-world-musical-instruments/
LOCATION:Reading Public Library\, 64 Middlesex Ave\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Reading Public Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240130T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240130T213000
DTSTAMP:20260503T204400
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SUMMARY:🎶 Reading Community Singers ~ First Rehearsal ~ New Singers Welcome!
DESCRIPTION:Mark your Calendar! Reading Community Singers is starting rehearsals for their 2024 Spring Concert ~ “Melodies of Memory”\, on Tuesday\, January 30th\, from 7:30 to 9:30 at Old South United Methodist Church\, 6 Salem St.\, Reading MA. New Singers may attend up to 3 rehearsals to “try RCS out”\, before registering. Please arrive early for check-in. \nFounded in 1919\, Reading Community Singers is a non-audition chorus and New Members are always welcome of every voice and experience level\, ages 16 to whatever! And as with most choruses – RCS is always looking for “just a few more good men”! They only ask that singers can match pitch and carry a tune – both of which are much easier to do working together in a chorus. Commitment to attending rehearsals is also a must. \n“Melodies of Memory” will include “Jungle Book Medley”\, “Danny Boy”\, “Music Vibrates in the Memory” and “3 Madrigals”. Elijah Botkin is again the Artistic Director for the Spring Concert. He first directed RCS for “A Jubilant Song” in Spring of 2023. Joe Beninati will again be the Rehearsal and Concert Accompanist. This is Beninati’s 20th season working with RCS. \nRehearsals continue every Tuesday\, through May 7\, with a Dress rehearsal on Friday\, May 10\, and the Concert on Saturday\, May 11 at 7:30 pm Reading Memorial High School. \nOnline registration is open\, or you can register in person at the first three rehearsals. For more information about this Concert\, or RCS in general\, please go to ReadingCommunitySingers.org\, or send an email to info@ReadingCommunitySingers.org.
URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/%f0%9f%8e%b6-reading-community-singers-first-rehearsal-new-singers-welcome/
LOCATION:Old South Methodist Church\, 6 Salem Street\, Reading\, 01867
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Reading Community Singers":MAILTO:Info@readingcommunitysingers.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240121T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240121T150000
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CREATED:20240118T004238Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Arts Sunday Concert Series: Great American Standards
DESCRIPTION:The Reading Public Library invites music lovers to spend an afternoon with vocalist Janet Pohli. An instructor at Creative Arts\, Janet is a Soprano Soloist for the Catholic Dioceses throughout Eastern Massachusetts\, the Nahant Village Church\, Christian Science Church in Lynn-Swampscott\, and in Longmeadow-Springfield. Janet has appeared locally in theatrical productions of Nunsense\, Guys and Dolls and Passion. At Creative Arts\, Janet teaches Private Voice\, Choral Ensemble\, Audition Preparation\, Sight-Singing 101\, Movement for Actors and Learn to Read Music.\nSinging many of your old favorites\, Janet will be accompanied by fellow Creative Arts instructor Jeongweon (John) Lee. \nNo registration required.
URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/creative-arts-sunday-concert-series-great-american-standards/
LOCATION:Reading Public Library\, 64 Middlesex Ave\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Reading Public Library
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SUMMARY:🧵 Teen Meet Up: True Colors
DESCRIPTION:Come to the Teen Room for activities\, adventure\, and fun! \nThis month teens will create their own mixed media frame. We will use scraps from magazines\, books\, ribbons\, and pipe cleaners to weave through string. Those who want to can hang their finished pieces up on our art wall in the Teen Room or they can take them home. \nOpen to all LGBTQIA+ teens and allies.
URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/%f0%9f%a7%b5-teen-meet-up-true-colors/
LOCATION:Reading Public Library\, 64 Middlesex Ave\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Entertainment,Music,Reading Public Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T204400
CREATED:20231127T223914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T175002Z
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SUMMARY:🎶 Reading Community Singers – Annual Holiday Concert on December 9
DESCRIPTION:Reading Community Singers is very happy to invite everyone to their Annual Holiday Concert on December 9\, at 7:30 at Parker Middle School – This year entitled “Holiday Party.” They’ve been rehearsing for months\, a great mix of music that celebrates the season – Christmas\, Hanukkah\, Winter\, Family – Classic and Modern Favorites\, a Sing-Along\, and even an Original Composition thrown in for good measure – It’s an enjoyable evening – and for some an annual tradition! – not to be missed. \nIn addition to a featured youth choir\, their Guest Artists this year are The Sniveling Norburys (aka The Jingling Noel-berries for the holiday season)\, made up of five very fun and talented RCS members\, who are always sure to be entertaining. \nWhatever Holiday you celebrate this time of year\, take a well-deserved break from your preparations and plan to join RCS for an enjoyable evening of Musical Merrymaking! Tickets are available from any Chorus member\, as well as on-line and at the door\, with discounts for Seniors and Students. For Advance Tickets go to: www.ReadingCommunitySingers.org/tickets/\n———–\nRCS is a Non-profit Community Chorus\, founded in 2019. Their Current Membership of more than 60 Singers is made up of Residents from Reading and the surrounding communities – including North Reading\, Andover\, Burlington\, Lynnfield\, Stoneham\, Wakefield\, Peabody\, Woburn\, Wilmington\, and more!
URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/rcs/
LOCATION:Walter S. Parker Middle School\, 45 Temple Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Holiday,Music
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SUMMARY:🎃 PumpkinFest at Creative Arts
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating its 45th year of Music\, Visual Art\, and Theater\, Creative Arts is kicking off its First Annual PumpkinFest Family Festival and Fundraiser on Saturday\, October 28\, 2023\, at 5:00-7:00 pm at Creative Arts\, 25 Woburn Street in Reading. We are making this a new tradition in Reading! \nWe invite the Reading community and surrounding towns and communities to this exciting event. There will be Halloween and Fall themed activities\, games\, and events\, such as Halloween Arts & Crafts\, Face Painting\, a Best Halloween Costume Contest\, Best Pumpkin Contest (carved or decorated)\, food and music! \nParticipate in our Pumpkinfest Raffle: buy tickets baskets & gifts from Boston Celtics tickets\, a Gloucester AirBnB home\, Whitelam Books\, the Umbrella Stage Company and Gloucester Stage Company theater tickets\, The Chocolate Truffle\, Cupcake City\, Everything But The Dog\, and more! \nThe Best Pumpkin contestants can drop off their entries to the Creative Arts office starting Friday\, October 27\, between 3-6pm\, or on Saturday\, October 28 between 10am-5pm. PLEASE NO CANDLES. We will provide LED lights. All pumpkins will be on display in our Jack O’Lantern Pumpkin Patch under the Big Sanborn Street Tree. Contestants must be present when the winner is announced at 6 pm at the Pumpkin Patch! \nThe Halloween Costume Parade will take place in the Guild Theater downstairs at Creative Arts at 6:30 pm (adult\, teen\, child categories). Contestants must be present. Winners will be announced live. All contestants are encouraged to be creative\, spooky\, over-the-top\, thematic\, artistic\, but mostly\, to have fun! \nPumpkinfest is free and open to the public regardless of the weather. All are welcome. \nWe also invite local businesses\, clubs\, families\, schools\, and organizations to be involved in 2 different ways:\n1) Pumpkin Palooza Raffle\nCreate and donate a pumpkin or fall themed raffle basket or prize. The more creative the better! Great add-ons include gift cards\, candy\, books\, etc. (tax deductible).\n2) Sponsorship\nBecome a PumpkinFest Sponsor with your tax-deductible donation: Silver $100; Gold $250; Platinum $500 \nLocated in Reading Center since 1978\, Creative Arts is non-profit arts school that offers private and group lessons in theater\, music\, and art for all ages and all abilities year-round. We always have vacation week programs in December\, February\, and April\, and our 10-week Summer Programs. \nOur main entrance is at 32 Lowell Street / Route 129\, behind Reading Town Hall and has a free parking lot. A second entrance is located near 48 Sanborn St. where street parking is available. Our building is wheelchair and stroller accessible. Handicap parking is available at both of these entrances. \nFor more information\, visit us at www.WeTeachCreativeArts.org\, email director@weteachcreativearts.org\, or call 781-942-9600. Or follow us to find out more on Facebook (www.facebook.com/CreativeArtsSchool) and Instagram (@creativeartsschool).
URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/%f0%9f%8e%83-pumpkinfest-at-creative-arts/
LOCATION:Creative Arts\, 25 Woburn Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Donation,Entertainment,Holiday,Local Business,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230918T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230918T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T204400
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SUMMARY:🎶 Fall Concert: The Back Track Band
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time and enjoy the songs of the 50’s\, 60’s and 70’s with Reading’s own Back Track band\, a harmony-rich six-piece live band featuring three talented lead female vocalists backed by an experienced group of musicians. Bring your blankets or beach chairs and join us to sing along\, dance with abandon and bid summer a fond farewell. \nThis concert will take place on the Library Lawn and be moved to the Community Rooms if there is inclement weather. \nRegistration is not required. Additional information can be found on the library website through the link provided below. \nThis program is generously funded by the Friends of the Reading Public Library.
URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/%f0%9f%8e%b6-fall-concert-the-back-track-band/
LOCATION:Reading Public Library\, 64 Middlesex Ave\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230822T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230822T203000
DTSTAMP:20260503T204400
CREATED:20230807T014631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230807T014631Z
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SUMMARY:🎶 Drive to Sing Documentary with The Reading Community Singers
DESCRIPTION:Join members of the Reading Community Singers at the library for a screening and possibly a song!\nAre you passionate about choir singing? Don’t miss this award-winning documentary made in Massachusetts. Drive to Sing is about choirs during the pandemic and the importance of making music together.\nNo registration required.
URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/%f0%9f%8e%b6-drive-to-sing-documentary-with-the-reading-community-singers/
LOCATION:Reading Public Library\, 64 Middlesex Ave\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230530T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230530T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T204400
CREATED:20230501T201002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T201002Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Concert: Women in World Jazz
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the warmer weather and longer days of Spring with the Reading Public Library as we host Women in World Jazz for an evening of music from around the world! \nWomen in World Jazz presents an educational performance for the whole family featuring an international ensemble of all-female performers. The concert features musical styles from Cuba’s cha cha to Cape Verde’s Coladeira as well as songs from Israel\, Brazil and Japan\, mixed in with jazz favorites. \nRegistration is not required. Please bring a blanket or lawn chair for seating.
URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/spring-concert-women-in-world-jazz/
LOCATION:Reading Public Library\, 64 Middlesex Ave\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230124T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230124T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T204400
CREATED:20221222T202948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221222T202948Z
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SUMMARY:RPL Winter Concert: The Softer Side of Celtic
DESCRIPTION:Much of the history of Scotland\, England and Ireland is preserved in song. Hearing those stories along with the songs educate as well as entertain. You will see singing\, laughing\, lots of smiles and perhaps a few tears. \nJeff Snow is a talented multi-instrumentalist who plays the music and tells the stories behind the songs. His concerts have been described as “quiet and relaxing ” and much of it is\, but sometimes he’ll break out and the foot stomping begins. You can lean more about Jeff on his website: http://www.jeffsnow.net/about.html \nThis event is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Reading Public Library.
URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/rpl-winter-concert-the-softer-side-of-celtic/
LOCATION:Reading Public Library\, 64 Middlesex Ave\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221210T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221210T213000
DTSTAMP:20260503T204400
CREATED:20221107T192726Z
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SUMMARY:Reading Community Singers presents "Holidays Favorites"
DESCRIPTION:The Reading Community Singers is excited to present their Annual Holiday Concert “Holidays Favorites”\, on Saturday\, December 10 at 7:30 pm\, at Parker Middle School\, 45 Temple St\, Reading\, MA. Beth Mosier as Artistic Director\, and Joe Beninati as Accompanist\, lead the chorus of more than 70 Singers of all ages. Included among the Choral numbers will be “Mary Did you Know?”\, “All I Want for Christmas Is You”\, “The Chanukah Song (We are Lights)”\, and the ageless audience favorite\, the “Hallelujah Chorus”. There will also be several solo performances by talented RCS members\, a featured youth choir – and look out for some other Holiday Surprises – Ho\, ho\, ho! \nWhatever Holiday you celebrate this time of year\, take a break from your preparations and please join RCS for a delightful evening of Musical Merrymaking! Ticket purchase in advance is recommended — https://readingcommunitysingers.org/tickets/
URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/reading-community-singers-presents-holidays-favorites/
LOCATION:Walter S. Parker Middle School\, 45 Temple Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Holiday,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Reading Community Singers":MAILTO:Info@readingcommunitysingers.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221210T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221210T210000
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SUMMARY:Reading Community Singers Present "Holiday Favorites"
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, December 10th at 7:30PM \nParker Middle School Auditorium \nAdults $25 \nSeniors/Students $20 \nTickets go on sale in October at https://readingcommunitysingers.org/
URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/reading-community-singers-present-holiday-favorites/
LOCATION:Walter S. Parker Middle School\, 45 Temple Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Reading Community Singers":MAILTO:Info@readingcommunitysingers.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221029T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221029T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T204400
CREATED:20221024T230243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221024T230243Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Harvest Party and the Lawn Music
DESCRIPTION:What could be better than a Fall Harvest Party? How about a Fall Harvest Party AND the Lawn happening all in one night! Join us for a fun filled fall evening for ALL AGES! Bounce house\, fall crafts\, music\, friends\, and a meet and greet with Reading’s Town Manager! And of course—CANDY!! Come in your costumes for a FUN evening! Music will start at 7 PM! \nWhat is the lawn? The Lawn is an outdoor music event aimed at promoting unity and community in Reading through music and fellowship. Bring a friend and a blanket or chairs and join us on our side lawn this summer for live music\, fellowship\, and family fun! Each night we will be supporting and spreading information about a local charity. Visit our website for more information! For more information visit: https://lawn.fbcreading.org/
URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/fall-harvest-party-and-the-lawn-music/
LOCATION:First Baptist Church\, 45 Woburn St.\, Reading\, 01867
CATEGORIES:Arts,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220911T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220911T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T204400
CREATED:20220811T011816Z
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SUMMARY:14th Annual Reading Fall Street Faire
DESCRIPTION:The Reading Fall Street Faire is an annual community event bringing together local restaurants\, retail businesses and community groups for a fun-filled\, family-friendly day. Enjoy great food\, live entertainment on three stages\, games\, kids zones\, an antique car show\, and more than one hundred vendor and community group booths. There is something for everyone to enjoy.\nThe Fall Street Faire is organized by the Reading Rotary Club.
URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/14th-annual-reading-fall-street-faire/
LOCATION:Town Common\, 680 Main Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
CATEGORIES:Street Faire
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220820T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220820T200000
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SUMMARY:Beer Garden on the Common
DESCRIPTION:Town Manager\, Fidel Maltez\, announced at last nights Select Board meeting that after the success of the Town’s first beer garden that a second one was planned for August 20th from 2PM-8PM. Sponsored again by the the Friends of Reading Rec\, this time will feature beer from the Winter Hill Brewing Company + Scott Brothers. Also mentioned last night was that an Oktoberfest was in the works for this coming October. \nFood this time around will be provided by Pizza World and Half & Half. There will also be Face Painting\, Ice Cream and Games for the kids. ID’s will be required for the beer garden. \n– Alcohol must remain inside the perimeter on the common that has been set up. \n– Only those with proper Identification that are 21+ will be served and must get a wristband. \n– Dogs are allowed\, however they must remain on a leash at all times and under their owners control. \nDon’t forget to bring your camping chairs and blankets!
URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/beer-garden-on-the-common/
LOCATION:Town Common\, 680 Main Street\, Reading\, MA\, 01867\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beer Garden
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