Blanding Public Library

Rehoboth, MA


  

Monday March 18, 2024 - Saturday March 23, 2024
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10:00 AM
Won't you be my Neighbor Day

March 20th  is Won't You Be My Neighbor Day, in honor of Mr Rogers' birthday,
and we shall celebrate March 18 - March 23!

Mr. Rogers dedicated his life to helping children feel included, valued and respected. 
We will have sidewalk chalk for anyone who wishes to help decorate the library's walkways with doodles, flowers, quotes, etc. to bring a little beauty to our neighborhood.  Several activities (coloring, bookmarks) will be in the Children's room to take/make.

Won't you be our neighbor and join in on the fun.


 

March 20th  is Won't You Be My Neighbor Day, in honor of Mr Rogers' birthday,
and we shall celebrate March 18 - March 23!

Mr. Rogers dedicated his life to helping children feel included, valued and respected. 
We will have sidewalk chalk for anyone who wishes to help decorate the library's walkways with doodles, flowers, quotes, etc. to bring a little beauty to our neighborhood.  Several activities (coloring, bookmarks) will be in the Children's room to take/make.

Won't you be our neighbor and join in on the fun.


 

Tuesday March 19, 2024
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10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
STORY TIME

    
    Children & caregivers are invited to join us in our hall for
   
 a fun interactive program of movement, books, music,
   
 games & more.

    Prepared for children through age 4.  Siblings are welcome.
     
     No registration needed.

 

    
    Children & caregivers are invited to join us in our hall for
   
 a fun interactive program of movement, books, music,
   
 games & more.

    Prepared for children through age 4.  Siblings are welcome.
     
     No registration needed.

 

Wednesday March 20, 2024
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Hank Coleman's History Discussion

Events covered will include but not be limited to:  The Franco-Prussian War, The Dreyfus Affair, increase in anti-Semitism, colonialism, the arms race and dramatic technological advances.

Events covered will include but not be limited to:  The Franco-Prussian War, The Dreyfus Affair, increase in anti-Semitism, colonialism, the arms race and dramatic technological advances.

Thursday March 21, 2024
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
STORY & CRAFT TIME

Join us for a story or two!
A simple craft will be available to make or take home.
Geared for children ages 3yrs.&up.  (siblings welcome)
   Drop in.  No registration necessary.

 


 

Join us for a story or two!
A simple craft will be available to make or take home.
Geared for children ages 3yrs.&up.  (siblings welcome)
   Drop in.  No registration necessary.

 


 

Tuesday March 26, 2024
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10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
STORY TIME

    
    Children & caregivers are invited to join us in our hall for
   
 a fun interactive program of movement, books, music,
   
 games & more.

    Prepared for children through age 4.  Siblings are welcome.
     
     No registration needed.

 

    
    Children & caregivers are invited to join us in our hall for
   
 a fun interactive program of movement, books, music,
   
 games & more.

    Prepared for children through age 4.  Siblings are welcome.
     
     No registration needed.

 

Wednesday March 27, 2024
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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Hank Coleman's History Discussion

Events covered will include but not be limited to:  The Franco-Prussian War, The Dreyfus Affair, increase in anti-Semitism, colonialism, the arms race and dramatic technological advances.

Events covered will include but not be limited to:  The Franco-Prussian War, The Dreyfus Affair, increase in anti-Semitism, colonialism, the arms race and dramatic technological advances.

Thursday March 28, 2024
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
STORY & CRAFT TIME

Join us for a story or two!
A simple craft will be available to make or take home.
Geared for children ages 3yrs.&up.  (siblings welcome)
   Drop in.  No registration necessary.

 


 

Join us for a story or two!
A simple craft will be available to make or take home.
Geared for children ages 3yrs.&up.  (siblings welcome)
   Drop in.  No registration necessary.

 


 

Tuesday April 2, 2024
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10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
STORY TIME

    
    Children & caregivers are invited to join us in our hall for
   
 a fun interactive program of movement, books, music,
   
 games & more.

    Prepared for children through age 4.  Siblings are welcome.
     
     No registration needed.

 

    
    Children & caregivers are invited to join us in our hall for
   
 a fun interactive program of movement, books, music,
   
 games & more.

    Prepared for children through age 4.  Siblings are welcome.
     
     No registration needed.

 

Wednesday April 3, 2024

    Join us for book club discussion on the
   1st Wednesday of each month at 7pm in the
    library.

    The selection for April is Trespasses by Louise Kennedy.  Call for a copy.
    

     

    
    

 

    Join us for book club discussion on the
   1st Wednesday of each month at 7pm in the
    library.

    The selection for April is Trespasses by Louise Kennedy.  Call for a copy.
    

     

    
    

 

Thursday April 4, 2024
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
STORY & CRAFT TIME

Join us for a story or two!
A simple craft will be available to make or take home.
Geared for children ages 3yrs.&up.  (siblings welcome)
   Drop in.  No registration necessary.

 


 

Join us for a story or two!
A simple craft will be available to make or take home.
Geared for children ages 3yrs.&up.  (siblings welcome)
   Drop in.  No registration necessary.

 


 

Tuesday April 9, 2024
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10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
STORY TIME

    
    Children & caregivers are invited to join us in our hall for
   
 a fun interactive program of movement, books, music,
   
 games & more.

    Prepared for children through age 4.  Siblings are welcome.
     
     No registration needed.

 

    
    Children & caregivers are invited to join us in our hall for
   
 a fun interactive program of movement, books, music,
   
 games & more.

    Prepared for children through age 4.  Siblings are welcome.
     
     No registration needed.

 

Thursday April 11, 2024
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
STORY & CRAFT TIME

Join us for a story or two!
A simple craft will be available to make or take home.
Geared for children ages 3yrs.&up.  (siblings welcome)
   Drop in.  No registration necessary.

 


 

Join us for a story or two!
A simple craft will be available to make or take home.
Geared for children ages 3yrs.&up.  (siblings welcome)
   Drop in.  No registration necessary.

 


 

Saturday April 13, 2024
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11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
LEGOS AT THE LIBRARY !

    Join in the fun with LEGOS !

    When?  Drop in anytime between 11 - 2pm.
    Who?     For all inspired builders!
    We supply the LEGOs.... You supply the imagination!
    What will you make?   The possibilities are endless.

     



 

   

    Join in the fun with LEGOS !

    When?  Drop in anytime between 11 - 2pm.
    Who?     For all inspired builders!
    We supply the LEGOs.... You supply the imagination!
    What will you make?   The possibilities are endless.

     



 

   

 
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7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Arts in the Village Concert

LAST CONCERT OF THE 2023-24 SEASON

Tong and Sheppard in concert in Goff Hall @ Blanding Free Public Library
April 13, 2024  7:30 PM     Doors open at 7:00 PM
Tickets are $28.00 Adults, $25.00 Seniors and $10.00 for children/students
Free refreshments at intermission. Handicapped accessible.

Pianist Michael Sheppard and violinist Jessica Tong first met at the Peabody Conservatory, where they studied with legendary pianist Leon Fleisher and violinist Pamela Frank, respectively. After their first performance of Mozart Violin Sonatas over ten years ago, they discovered they shared a very rare singular vision in their approaches to music-making, and they have continued to collaborate ever since that first performance, presenting inventive and adventurous programs that integrate both well-loved and lesser-known masterpieces for violin. They will perform pieces by Schumann, Szymanowski, Frolow and Schubert.

For more information mail  aiv02769@gmail.com or call 508-431-6879

LAST CONCERT OF THE 2023-24 SEASON

Tong and Sheppard in concert in Goff Hall @ Blanding Free Public Library
April 13, 2024  7:30 PM     Doors open at 7:00 PM
Tickets are $28.00 Adults, $25.00 Seniors and $10.00 for children/students
Free refreshments at intermission. Handicapped accessible.

Pianist Michael Sheppard and violinist Jessica Tong first met at the Peabody Conservatory, where they studied with legendary pianist Leon Fleisher and violinist Pamela Frank, respectively. After their first performance of Mozart Violin Sonatas over ten years ago, they discovered they shared a very rare singular vision in their approaches to music-making, and they have continued to collaborate ever since that first performance, presenting inventive and adventurous programs that integrate both well-loved and lesser-known masterpieces for violin. They will perform pieces by Schumann, Szymanowski, Frolow and Schubert.

For more information mail  aiv02769@gmail.com or call 508-431-6879

Tuesday April 16, 2024
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10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
STORY TIME

    
    Children & caregivers are invited to join us in our hall for
   
 a fun interactive program of movement, books, music,
   
 games & more.

    Prepared for children through age 4.  Siblings are welcome.
     
     No registration needed.

 

    
    Children & caregivers are invited to join us in our hall for
   
 a fun interactive program of movement, books, music,
   
 games & more.

    Prepared for children through age 4.  Siblings are welcome.
     
     No registration needed.

 

Wednesday April 17, 2024
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7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cooking with Scraps--Online Event

Virtual - "Cooking with Scraps" Baking Demonstration and Discussion

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Do you feel bad about throwing away (or even composting) food scraps that could be used? Well, feel guilty no more! Lindsay-Jean Hard, cookbook author and sustainability warrior, and Amy Emberling, Managing Partner of Zingerman's Bakehouse, are here to help us learn how we can make use of those scraps, keep them out of landfills, and still have enough left-over for our compost pile!

Amy and Lindsay-Jean will kick us off with a baking demonstration of the classic banana bread made at Zingerman's Bakehouse (it includes the whole fruit—yup, peels too!), a recipe featured in their latest cookbook, Celebrate Every Day. We'll leave plenty of time for this dynamic duo to answer all of our questions about their recent release, celebrating every day, minimizing food waste at the Bakehouse and in our own homes, and more!

Lindsay on food networkLindsay-Jean Hard’s education (at the University of Michigan—Go Blue!) and passion for sustainability went on to inform and inspire her in many ways: in her garden, artwork, home, community, and writing—like her cookbook, Cooking with Scraps. You may have seen her in a recent episode of The Kitchen on the Food Network. 

 

Today she works to build and connect new communities as a content creator at Zingerman's Creative Services in Ann Arbor, Michigan. 
 

Amy Emberling is a Managing Partner at Zingerman’s Bakehouse, one of the eleven businesses in Zingerman’s Community of Businesses. Zingerman’s Bakehouse is an artisanal bakery with a retail shop, a baking school and 100 wholesale customers in southeastern Michigan. Before coming to Zingerman’s Amy studied social movements at Harvard College, attended L’ecole de Gastronomie Francaise at the Ritz Hotel in Paris, France, worked in many restaurants and bakeries and received an MBA from Columbia University. Amy’s love of great food began in her childhood home of Nova Scotia, where she feasted on lobster and wild blueberry cake.

Amy was one of the original bakers at Zingerman’s Bakehouse when it opened and became a Zingerman’s partner in 2000. She is the co-author of the cookbook Zingerman’s Bakehouse. In addition to leading the bakery, Amy teaches seminars with ZingTrain and develops food tours for Zingerman’s Food Tours. She’s been combining her interests in organizational design, making delicious food, travel, and business management at Zingerman’s since 1992. She believes that business can be the source of positive social change and create value all at the same time.


*Note - this event will be recorded and a viewing link will be sent out to all registrants within 24 hours of the program. 
 

Signed copies of Celebrate Every Day (with bookplates signed by all four authors) are available from Aesop's Fable.

Buy signed books

Please register for this event at https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/4217060374348/WN_uqFrY6xQTPaF_NVVNRRzmA and you'll receive the link in the confirmation and reminder emails - make sure to check your spam folder for them. The email will be coming from Zoom. 


This virtual event is a collaboration with a multitude of MA libraries.

Virtual - "Cooking with Scraps" Baking Demonstration and Discussion

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Do you feel bad about throwing away (or even composting) food scraps that could be used? Well, feel guilty no more! Lindsay-Jean Hard, cookbook author and sustainability warrior, and Amy Emberling, Managing Partner of Zingerman's Bakehouse, are here to help us learn how we can make use of those scraps, keep them out of landfills, and still have enough left-over for our compost pile!

Amy and Lindsay-Jean will kick us off with a baking demonstration of the classic banana bread made at Zingerman's Bakehouse (it includes the whole fruit—yup, peels too!), a recipe featured in their latest cookbook, Celebrate Every Day. We'll leave plenty of time for this dynamic duo to answer all of our questions about their recent release, celebrating every day, minimizing food waste at the Bakehouse and in our own homes, and more!

Lindsay on food networkLindsay-Jean Hard’s education (at the University of Michigan—Go Blue!) and passion for sustainability went on to inform and inspire her in many ways: in her garden, artwork, home, community, and writing—like her cookbook, Cooking with Scraps. You may have seen her in a recent episode of The Kitchen on the Food Network. 

 

Today she works to build and connect new communities as a content creator at Zingerman's Creative Services in Ann Arbor, Michigan. 
 

Amy Emberling is a Managing Partner at Zingerman’s Bakehouse, one of the eleven businesses in Zingerman’s Community of Businesses. Zingerman’s Bakehouse is an artisanal bakery with a retail shop, a baking school and 100 wholesale customers in southeastern Michigan. Before coming to Zingerman’s Amy studied social movements at Harvard College, attended L’ecole de Gastronomie Francaise at the Ritz Hotel in Paris, France, worked in many restaurants and bakeries and received an MBA from Columbia University. Amy’s love of great food began in her childhood home of Nova Scotia, where she feasted on lobster and wild blueberry cake.

Amy was one of the original bakers at Zingerman’s Bakehouse when it opened and became a Zingerman’s partner in 2000. She is the co-author of the cookbook Zingerman’s Bakehouse. In addition to leading the bakery, Amy teaches seminars with ZingTrain and develops food tours for Zingerman’s Food Tours. She’s been combining her interests in organizational design, making delicious food, travel, and business management at Zingerman’s since 1992. She believes that business can be the source of positive social change and create value all at the same time.


*Note - this event will be recorded and a viewing link will be sent out to all registrants within 24 hours of the program. 
 

Signed copies of Celebrate Every Day (with bookplates signed by all four authors) are available from Aesop's Fable.

Buy signed books

Please register for this event at https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/4217060374348/WN_uqFrY6xQTPaF_NVVNRRzmA and you'll receive the link in the confirmation and reminder emails - make sure to check your spam folder for them. The email will be coming from Zoom. 


This virtual event is a collaboration with a multitude of MA libraries.

Thursday April 18, 2024
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
STORY & CRAFT TIME

Join us for a story or two!
A simple craft will be available to make or take home.
Geared for children ages 3yrs.&up.  (siblings welcome)
   Drop in.  No registration necessary.

 


 

Join us for a story or two!
A simple craft will be available to make or take home.
Geared for children ages 3yrs.&up.  (siblings welcome)
   Drop in.  No registration necessary.

 


 

Saturday April 20, 2024
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5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Eagles Nest Live Open Mic

 

    Open Mic Night at the Library

    Eagles Nest Live Open Mic in Goff Hall this Saturday, 5-8 p.m.
    4:30 p.m. suggested signup time
    
3 song/15 minute limit per performer
    
Coffee/tea/light snacks for $1
    
P.A. system and microphones provided, but okay to use your own mic
    
A fun music-filled evening in a drugs- and alcohol-free setting

 

    Open Mic Night at the Library

    Eagles Nest Live Open Mic in Goff Hall this Saturday, 5-8 p.m.
    4:30 p.m. suggested signup time
    
3 song/15 minute limit per performer
    
Coffee/tea/light snacks for $1
    
P.A. system and microphones provided, but okay to use your own mic
    
A fun music-filled evening in a drugs- and alcohol-free setting

Tuesday April 23, 2024
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10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
STORY TIME

    
    Children & caregivers are invited to join us in our hall for
   
 a fun interactive program of movement, books, music,
   
 games & more.

    Prepared for children through age 4.  Siblings are welcome.
     
     No registration needed.

 

    
    Children & caregivers are invited to join us in our hall for
   
 a fun interactive program of movement, books, music,
   
 games & more.

    Prepared for children through age 4.  Siblings are welcome.
     
     No registration needed.

 

Thursday April 25, 2024
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10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
STORY & CRAFT TIME

Join us for a story or two!
A simple craft will be available to make or take home.
Geared for children ages 3yrs.&up.  (siblings welcome)
   Drop in.  No registration necessary.

 


 

Join us for a story or two!
A simple craft will be available to make or take home.
Geared for children ages 3yrs.&up.  (siblings welcome)
   Drop in.  No registration necessary.

 


 

Tuesday April 30, 2024
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10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
STORY TIME

    
    Children & caregivers are invited to join us in our hall for
   
 a fun interactive program of movement, books, music,
   
 games & more.

    Prepared for children through age 4.  Siblings are welcome.
     
     No registration needed.

 

    
    Children & caregivers are invited to join us in our hall for
   
 a fun interactive program of movement, books, music,
   
 games & more.

    Prepared for children through age 4.  Siblings are welcome.
     
     No registration needed.

 

Wednesday May 1, 2024

    Join us for book club discussion on the
   1st Wednesday of each month at 7pm in the
    library.

   The selection for May is All Good People Here by Ashley Flowers.  Call to reserve a copy.
    

     

    
    

 

    Join us for book club discussion on the
   1st Wednesday of each month at 7pm in the
    library.

   The selection for May is All Good People Here by Ashley Flowers.  Call to reserve a copy.
    

     

    
    

 

Thursday May 2, 2024
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6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Larchmont: Rhode Island's Most Horrific Sea Disaster

Larchmont:  Rhode Island's most horrific sea disaster, with Providence Journal Columnist Daniel Harrington

Of all the subjects he has explored, the sinking of the Larchmont and his accompanying piece “John
Anson what Have you Done!” haunted him throughout the years and prompted him to continue his
research. This presentation is the fruit of that haunting.

A self-described “recovering politician”, Mr. Harrington is a former East Providence City Councilor and
long-time featured monthly columnist for the Providence Journal. He is the founder and past President of
Chartwell Wealth Management in Rumford, RI and now works for MassMutual as a Securities Principal.
He also serves as a Director for the Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame.

Larchmont:  Rhode Island's most horrific sea disaster, with Providence Journal Columnist Daniel Harrington

Of all the subjects he has explored, the sinking of the Larchmont and his accompanying piece “John
Anson what Have you Done!” haunted him throughout the years and prompted him to continue his
research. This presentation is the fruit of that haunting.

A self-described “recovering politician”, Mr. Harrington is a former East Providence City Councilor and
long-time featured monthly columnist for the Providence Journal. He is the founder and past President of
Chartwell Wealth Management in Rumford, RI and now works for MassMutual as a Securities Principal.
He also serves as a Director for the Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame.

Saturday May 11, 2024
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11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
LEGOS AT THE LIBRARY !

    Join in the fun with LEGOS !

    When?  Drop in anytime between 11 - 2pm.
    Who?     For all inspired builders!
    We supply the LEGOs.... You supply the imagination!
    What will you make?   The possibilities are endless.

     



 

   

    Join in the fun with LEGOS !

    When?  Drop in anytime between 11 - 2pm.
    Who?     For all inspired builders!
    We supply the LEGOs.... You supply the imagination!
    What will you make?   The possibilities are endless.

     



 

   

 
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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Mother's Day Afternoon Tea 1908

   You are hereby invited to enjoy afternoon tea with Mrs. Michael Gordon, a fictional middle-class housewife from 1908. Mrs.     

   Gordon, an amusing and astute storyteller, will talk about different aspects of her life. Through her observations and humor,

   she will paint a picture of what life was like at the turn of the 20th century.  Her observations are historic facts which have

   been extensively researched using primary sources such as period magazines and well research secondary sources. 

   This is an interactive show where the audience is free to ask questions of Mrs. Gordon and can share their own stories and

   their own 2 cents if they wish.  The audience will definitely feel as if they are speaking to a woman from the turn of the 20th century.

   Bring your mother, your daughter, or a friend to enjoy this immersive, educational, and delicious experience! 

Please call the Library to register at (508) 252-4236.

   You are hereby invited to enjoy afternoon tea with Mrs. Michael Gordon, a fictional middle-class housewife from 1908. Mrs.     

   Gordon, an amusing and astute storyteller, will talk about different aspects of her life. Through her observations and humor,

   she will paint a picture of what life was like at the turn of the 20th century.  Her observations are historic facts which have

   been extensively researched using primary sources such as period magazines and well research secondary sources. 

   This is an interactive show where the audience is free to ask questions of Mrs. Gordon and can share their own stories and

   their own 2 cents if they wish.  The audience will definitely feel as if they are speaking to a woman from the turn of the 20th century.

   Bring your mother, your daughter, or a friend to enjoy this immersive, educational, and delicious experience! 

Please call the Library to register at (508) 252-4236.

Wednesday June 5, 2024

    Join us for book club discussion on the
   1st Wednesday of each month at 7pm in the
    library.

    This month's selection is Women Talking by Miriam Toews.

     
    

     

    
    

 

    Join us for book club discussion on the
   1st Wednesday of each month at 7pm in the
    library.

    This month's selection is Women Talking by Miriam Toews.

     
    

     

    
    

 

Saturday June 8, 2024
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11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
LEGOS AT THE LIBRARY !

    Join in the fun with LEGOS !

    When?  Drop in anytime between 11 - 2pm.
    Who?     For all inspired builders!
    We supply the LEGOs.... You supply the imagination!
    What will you make?   The possibilities are endless.

     



 

   

    Join in the fun with LEGOS !

    When?  Drop in anytime between 11 - 2pm.
    Who?     For all inspired builders!
    We supply the LEGOs.... You supply the imagination!
    What will you make?   The possibilities are endless.

     



 

   

Sunday June 9, 2024
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6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Johnny Cash: Song & Stories

Country musician and author Matt York will perform the songs of Johnny Cash and tell stories about Cash’s career, spanning from his early beginnings in the 1950s to his passing in 2003.  York was recently nominated for the Boston Music Award for Best Country Artist and his album Gently Used was named one of Patriot Ledger’s best albums of 2022.  This program is supported by a grant from the Rehoboth Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

 

Country musician and author Matt York will perform the songs of Johnny Cash and tell stories about Cash’s career, spanning from his early beginnings in the 1950s to his passing in 2003.  York was recently nominated for the Boston Music Award for Best Country Artist and his album Gently Used was named one of Patriot Ledger’s best albums of 2022.  This program is supported by a grant from the Rehoboth Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.

 


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