He started with the flute and then guitar but found his lifetime calling when he picked up a Hohner harmonica. Discover the story of legendary blues musician Paul Butterfield when Horn from the Heart: The Paul Butterfield Story screens Jan. 23 followed by a Q& A with producer/co-writer Sandra Warren & music teacher Billy Roues. He was influenced by his heroes on Chicago’s South Side Muddy Waters Little Walter Howlin’ Wolf and others. But in the end Paul Butterfield’s blues ended up re-defining the blues altogether. Few musicians earn a place in the Blues Hall of Fame AND the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Paul Butterfield is one of those few. "It's such a personal instrument. It's really like a horn from the heart." - Paul Butterfield

Interested in Design? Learn more about the Bauhaus, the innovative school that revolutionized art and design throughout the world and it's architects, Walter Gropius and Mies Van der Rohe. This illustrated talk will mark the 100th anniversary of the school and subsequent movement that blended art and technology and created modern architecture.Presented by architects Dale Laurin and Anthony Romeo.Sponsored by the Mount Pleasant Public Library. https://mountpleasantlibrary.evanced.info/signup/eventdetails?eventid=3297&lib=0

Come sing with Westchester’s highly acclaimed community chorus, Hudson Chorale. The group is welcoming new members in all voice parts (SATB) to join them for an exciting concert program that will appeal to choral singers of a wide range of musical preferences. Singer-friendly auditions will begin on Monday, January 28, 2019, by appointment, from 6:00 – 7:00 pm prior to the first rehearsal. Rehearsals take place on Monday evenings from 7:15 – 9:45 p.m. at the Pleasantville Presbyterian Church, 400 Bedford Rd, Pleasantville, NY. To receive additional information and/or to schedule a time for an audition, contact Jeanne Wygant at JeanneWygant@optonline.net or call 914-478-0074. Hudson Chorale selects its programs from a wide range of choral styles, from great oratorios to gospel. As an example, recent past concerts have featured all 20th century contemporary American composers, 19th century iconic European composers, and Haydn’s Creation. The second half of the chorus’ 2018-2019 season culminates on May 17 & 19, 2019, with performances of Igor Stravinsky’s Symphony of Psalms, Bela Bartok’s Four Slavic Folk Songs, and Johannes Brahms’ Quartet Op. 92 and Liebeslieder Waltzes. Music Director Maestro Ira Spaulding, is a choral conductor, singer and master class instructor whose career spans 40 years of performance in more than 60 countries. He is currently Professor of Vocal and Choral Music at City College of New York and maintains a career abroad as a singer, teacher and conductor. To learn more about the chorus, including complete membership information, visit the website at www.HudsonChorale.org.

Speaker: Chris DalCeredo, PT Chris DalCeredo is an Orthopedic Program Director at the Burke Rehabilitation Hospital in White Plains. He will demonstrate techniques that can help in your day to day gardening activities. DalCeredo will show strategies for use of muscles and joints, and even how pacing oneself can improve activities of daily living that can help you enjoy your gardening chores.

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