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SUMMARY:🎵 Old South’s Community Coffee House
DESCRIPTION:Old South’s Community Coffee House\, November 15th\, 7:30 pm \nOld South United Methodist Church is pleased to host a Community Coffee House Concert\, on Saturday\, November 15th at 7:30 pm. We are featuring local area musicians\, a scrumptious dessert bar and beverages. All for a $10 entrance fee! This is not a fund-raiser\, but an event to bring people together to enjoy great music. \nWe will feature three very different performances: “Cait and Pat\,” better known as Caitlin and Patrick Beckmen\, is a sibling musical duo. You may recognize them from their regular performances at Bunratty’s here in Reading. Samantha DeLuca\, another Reading native\, spent several years in Los Angeles writing and recording her own original music. (you can check out her work on Spotify) All three of these musicians were very active on stage with the Drama Club during their years at Reading Memorial High School. Our final musician is Richard Trismen\, a longtime Old South member who writes his own originals as well\, and has been performing in bands since he was a teen. \nOld South could not be more delighted to host this fun event. Please mark your calendars for November 15th at 7:30 pm! You can purchase your ticket in advance by going to https://www.oldsouthumc.org/tickets\, or simply show up on November 15th and pay at the door. \nWe can hardly wait to see you!  Tickets are $10. \nA few words about Old South… Our church has stood at the center of Reading for more than 200 years. In addition to hosting a warm\, supportive community faith\, it is also home to the Reading Food Pantry\, Christian Cooperative Preschool\, and Reading Scout Troops. Old South has assisted refugee resettlement groups and supported UMC mission work as well.
URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/%f0%9f%8e%b5-old-souths-community-coffee-house/
LOCATION:Old South Methodist Church\, 6 Salem Street\, Reading\, 01867
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SUMMARY:🎤10th Annual Tribute Concert and Hymn Sing
DESCRIPTION:10th Annual Tribute Concert and Hymn Sing \nMarch 30th\, 4 pm \nOld South United Methodist Church \nLocated at the top of Reading Square\, 6 Salem. St. \nCome hear wonderful solo and choir performances\, interspersed with your favorite hymns — at our 10th Tribute Concert and Hymn Sing! We will feature local talent\, graduates New England Conservatory and Berklee College of Music\, in addition to our brass ensemble\, handbell choir and the Tribute Concert choir.  It promises to be an uplifting afternoon of music.  https://www.oldsouthumc.org/ \nFunds are raised in advance of the concert to support the work Old South and the United Methodist Church which seeks to make this world a better place. The concert is free (no tickets!) but there is a goodwill offering\, if people feel inclined to give.  Mostly\, Old South just wants to fill the sanctuary with people and great music\, so please come join us! \nThere will be a reception following the concert\, too!
URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/%f0%9f%8e%a410th-annual-tribute-concert-and-hymn-sing/
LOCATION:Old South Methodist Church\, 6 Salem Street\, Reading\, 01867
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/
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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
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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:🎶 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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SUMMARY:📷 Old South Nativity Photo Booth at Tree Lighting
DESCRIPTION:When you are enjoying the Tree-lighting Festivities in town on Nov. 26th\, please stop by at Old South to take a family photo at our Nativity Photo Booth and/or warm up inside with some hot cocoa\, kid’s crafts and a snack! Also\, the Reading Community Singers will also be performing between 3 – 4 on our lawn!
URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/%f0%9f%93%b7-old-south-nativity-photo-booth-at-tree-lighting/
LOCATION:Old South Methodist Church\, 6 Salem Street\, Reading\, 01867
CATEGORIES:Entertainment,Holiday
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SUMMARY:🎸 Bobby Jo Valentine Performs at Old South Coffee House
DESCRIPTION:Come to Old South on October 29th at 7 pm for coffee and folk music in a cozy fall concert performed by folk singer Bobby Jo Valentine. Tickets will be $12 and will include coffee.  There will also be a dessert bar bake sale! Valentine’s music has won Song of the Year three times at the West Coast Songwriters Association\, and his songs have appeared on radio\, TV\, and feature films.  He has performed artist residencies\, hosting songwriting workshops\, and been involved in helping communities of all types use their spaces and voice in more creative\, powerful ways.  Old South is delighted to host him for the evening on his New England Fall Music Tour. \nBobby Jo’s music exists outside the lines of any genre\, but the music’s thoughtful spirit focused lyrics and catchy melodies reach listeners across all walks of life. The poetic nature and spiritual focus of his stories and songs has resulted in notable awards and a growing loyal following around the country.  He has found a voice with original\, hopeful songs about the gentle everyday spiritual awakenings of an openhearted life. \nOld South’s Coffee House will begin at 7 pm. Tickets are $12 ($30/family) and will be available at the door\, or online at OldSouthUMC.org.  Old South United Methodist Church is located at 6 Salem Street in Reading — the white church with the beautiful steeple and clock tower at the top of the town common. We are so excited that Bobby Jo has chosen to tour at  Old South — and that we have the opportunity to hear such great music in our space.  This is a family-friendly event – open to everyone in a venue where sitting still is not necessary!
URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/%f0%9f%8e%b8-bobby-jo-valentine-performs-at-old-south-coffee-house/
LOCATION:Old South Methodist Church\, 6 Salem Street\, Reading\, 01867
CATEGORIES:Entertainment
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SUMMARY:🎶 Reading Community Singers ~ Sing with Us!
DESCRIPTION:Reading Community Singers ~ First Rehearsal ~ Come Join Us! \nMark your calendar! The Reading Community Singers is pleased to announce our Fall season will begin with our First Rehearsal on Tuesday\, August 29\, 2023. \nSign-In on August 29 will start at 7:00 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. RCS is one of the longest running non-audition choruses in the United States. \nRehearsals are held every Tuesday from 7:30 to 9:30 PM at Old South United Methodist Church\, 6 Salem St.\, Reading MA. \nOur Concert “Holiday Party” will be presented on Saturday\, December 9 at 7:30 PM. Music will include “Last Christmas”\, “Sleigh Ride”\, and “93 Million Miles” (as recorded by Jason Mraz)\, with Beth Mosier ~ Artistic Director\, and Joe Beninati ~ Accompanist. \nJoin RCS for a fantastic time and help us celebrate the Holiday Season with the gift of music. For more information\, contact us at info@ReadingCommunitySingers.org\, go to our website https://ReadingCommunitySingers.org or find us on Facebook.
URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/%f0%9f%8e%b6-reading-community-singers-sing-with-us/
LOCATION:Old South Methodist Church\, 6 Salem Street\, Reading\, 01867
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SUMMARY:Reading Community Singers ~ First Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendar! The Reading Community Singers are pleased to announce that our Spring Season will begin with our First Rehearsal on Tuesday\, January 31. RCS is one of the longest running non-audition groups in the United States. Registration is now open on the RCS website: https://readingcommunitysingers.org/concerts/membership-dues/ \nOr\, you can try RCS out in person\, first ~ Sign-In on January 31 will start at 6:45 PM\, with Rehearsal to follow at 7:30. In-person Registration is open for the first three rehearsals. \nRehearsals are every Tuesday from 7:30 to 9:30 PM at Old South United Methodist Church\, 6 Salem St.\, Reading MA. \nAll Newcomers are always Welcome! 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 – from High School age to Senior Citizens. \nOur Spring Concert\, “A Jubilant Song”\, will be presented on Saturday\, May 13 at 7:30 PM at Reading Memorial High School. With Elijah Botkin ~ Interim Artistic Director and Joe Beninati ~ Accompanist. Included in the music planned are Make a Joyful Noise\, Finding Neverland Medley and Let It Shine. \nFor more information\, contact RCS at info@readingcommunitysingers.org or go to the RCS website https://readingcommunitysingers.org
URL:https://www.readingrecap.com/event/reading-community-singers-first-rehearsal/2023-01-31/
LOCATION:Old South Methodist Church\, 6 Salem Street\, Reading\, 01867
CATEGORIES:Music
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