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Saturday, October 24th, 2009 8:00 PM
Celebration of Remembrance
Keene Valley Congregational Church
Main St.
Keene, Valley, NY
Price: $10. suggested donation
Part meditation, part concert, this program is a celebration of remembrance of loved ones who have passed on. Inspired by various traditions and beliefs from around the world, including Celtic (Samhain), Mexican/Latin American (Dia de Los Muertos), Scandinavia (Kekri), and the Christian All Soul's Day, the music and spoken word/poetry will be create an hour of remembrance; not meant to be a sad time, but a reflection and celebration.
Thursday, October 29th, 2009 7:00 PM
Hospice Memorial Service
Turnpike Wesleyan Church
Plattsburgh, NY
It is an honor to be playing for this beautiful celebration of remembrance of Hospice patients who have died in this past year. Hospice is an organization of wonderful people who are near and dear to my heart.
Thursday, November 12th, 2009 6:30 PM
Dinner With A View
Lake Forest Senior Living Community
8 Lake Forest Drive
Plattsburgh, NY 12903
(518) 561-6431 or (888) 611-6008
http://www.onlakeforest.org
Such a delight to return to this beautiful home to so many wonderful people!
For info on attending this performance, please call the listed numbers or email the address shown here.
Email: lakeforest@onlakeforest.org
Friday, December 4th, 2009 1:30 PM
Songs of Christmas
Uihlein Mercy Senior Residence
Lake Placid, NY
It is always a delight to return to play for the residents, their family, friends and staff of this wonderful residence.
Saturday, December 5th, 2009 7:30 PM
All on a Winter's Night
Pendragon Theatre
Saranac Lake, NY
http://www.pendragontheatre.org
More details soon about this evening in Saranac Lake - art walk, live music, refreshments... The show I'm performing at the fabulous Pendragon Theatre is a very special one-set show I'm creating just for this evening!
Sunday, December 6th, 2009 2:00 PM
Harpy Holidays!!
The Book House
Stuyvesant Plaza
Albany, NY
I'm delighted to be returning to one of my favorite independent book stores to share seasonal music with shoppers!
Monday, December 7th, 2009 10:30 AM
Songs of Christmas
Rosewood Gardens
East Greenbush, NY
It is always a delight to return to play for the residents, their family, friends and staff of this wonderful residence. I've been playing here each holiday season for 20+ years - wow!
Monday, December 7th, 2009 5:00 PM
Holiday Hope
St. Peter's Community Hospice
Albany, NY
Price: Private Event
I am honored and delighted to be sharing the music of the holidays at this gathering of Hospice families, facing their first holiday season since the loss of a loved one.
Tuesday, December 8th, 2009 10:45 AM
Songs of Christmas
Teresian House
Albany, NY
It is always a delight to return to play for the residents, their family, friends and staff of this wonderful residence - another place I've been returning each holiday season for nearly 20 years!
Tuesday, December 8th, 2009 2:00 PM
Songs of Christmas
Kingsway Arms
Schenectady, NY
It is always a delight to return to play for the residents, their family, friends and staff of this wonderful residence.
Tuesday, December 8th, 2009 7:30 PM
Quiet Celebration
The Peaceful Center
Troy, NY
Price: $Private event
I am so delighted to be returning to the Peaceful Center this year to share my Quiet Celebration.
Thursday, December 10th, 2009 7:00 PM
Deck the Halls!
Alice T. Miner Museum
Chazy, NY
http://www.minermuseum.org
Price: $7.00
I am delighted to be returning to this gorgeous and fascinating museum to present a very special evening of holiday music. A program suitable for all ages.
Friday, December 11th, 2009 7:00 PM
The Christmas Rose
Whiteface Community United Methodist Church
Wilmington, NY
Price: $10. suggested donation
This beautiful church, in this lovely community, is a perfect setting for The Christmas Rose. Inspired by the Selma Lagerloff story, set to my original music, this unusual Christmas story reaches out beyond any one religion, to touch on the universal themes of Faith, Hope, and Love.
Saturday, December 12th, 2009 7:00 PM
Holiday Party
Private Home
Morrisonville, NY
I love playing at VB's holiday party each year - wonderful guests, fabulous food and a home decorated to the nines for Christmas!
Sunday, December 13th, 2009 7:30 PM
Quiet Celebration
St. Eustace Episcopal Church
Lake Placid, NY
Price: $10. suggested donation
I am so delighted to have been invited to share this beautiful Christmas meditation of music, poetry, and scripture in this very lovely church. I hope you will take time in your busy holiday season to join me for this very spiritually-focused, contemplative hour.
Monday, December 14th, 2009 8:00 PM
Quiet Celebration
Keene Valley Congregational Church
Keene, Valley, NY
This program is a meditation focusing on the spiritual aspects of the Christmas season, through song, story, scripture and spoken word. Not for the young or restless, but very much for those seeking a peaceful, reflective hour in the midst of the chaos that can permeate this time of year.
Tuesday, December 15th, 2009 7:00 PM
The Christmas Rose
Saratoga Library
Saratoga Springs, NY
I am delighted to be performing the lovely Christmas Rose concert at this beautiful library. The Scandinavian-inspired tale, told through original music, is an unusual and wonderful program for the holiday season.
Thursday, December 17th, 2009 1:00 PM
Songs of Christmas
Fountainview Village
Fountain Hills, AZ
Price: Private Event
How wonderful to be returning to this beautiful adult retirement residence to share music of the holidays!
Thursday, December 17th, 2009 7:00 PM
Quiet Celebration
Church of the Beatitudes
7th Avenue and Glendale
Phoenix, AZ
Price: $10. suggested donation
I am so delighted to be sharing this lovely holiday meditation with the Phoenix community, in this beautiful church. My many thanks to several members of the Phoenix harp community who were so helpful in getting this event a location.
Saturday, December 19th, 2009 5:00 PM
The Christmas Rose
Green Valley Recreation Center
Green Valley, AZ
http://www.gvrec.org
What a treat to be in beautiful Green Valley during the holidays! I am so looking forward to sharing this wonderful Scandinavian-inspired Christmas story, told through original music, at this wonderful venue!
Thursday, December 24th, 2009 11:00 PM
Christmas Eve Service
Whiteface Community United Methodist Church
Wilmington, NY
I am so honored and delighted to be playing this quiet, beautiful Christmas Eve service.
Friday, January 15th, 2010 8:00 PM
In the Clearing
Lake Placid Center for the Arts
Lake Placid, NY
http://www.lakeplacidarts.org
Price: $15.
Wow, what a great show this is going to be!! Sue and Brian return to add their talents and energies to the show - YAY!! Special guests are many and wonderful. The High Peaks Ringers will be joining me for a special arrangement of some fun pieces that I've arranged for harp, voice and hand bells. The Lake Placid High School Women's Vocal Ensemble, under the direction of the wonderful of Kim Weems, will be singing my arrangement of one of my original songs for harp, solo vocal and vocal ensemble - sure to be beautiful. Oh, and just wait until you see Nan Amstutz (ASL) signing a song in her exquisitely beautiful way. Guitarist Tom Wadsworth and Dennis Gallagher - yeah, my hubby - bring a touch of my past to the present. Reservations strongly recommended for this event, as it's a sell out. Be there or be square!!
Thursday, February 11th, 2010 5:30 PM
Songs for the Animals
Adk Friends of Animals
Private Home
Lake Placid, NY
Check back for more details on this fun benefit for the Adirondack Friends of Animals.
Friday, March 5th, 2010
Spring Break with FHF
Kenilworth Lodge
Sebring, FL
http://www.florida.harper.org
I'm delighted to be joining the Florida Harper and Friends for this fun weekend of music, friendship and, did someone mention golf...?! Plus, Florida in Spring - oh, it warms my northeastern NY bones just thinking about it! Hope to see you there!
Saturday, March 6th, 2010
Spring Break with FHF
Kenilworth Lodge
Sebring, FL
http://www.florida.harper.org
I'm delighted to be joining the Florida Harper and Friends for this fun weekend of music, friendship and, did someone mention golf...?! Plus, Florida in Spring - oh, it warms my northeastern NY bones just thinking about it! Hope to see you there!
Sunday, March 7th, 2010
Spring Break with FHF
Kenilworth Lodge
Sebring, FL
http://www.florida.harper.org
I'm delighted to be joining the Florida Harper and Friends for this fun weekend of music, friendship and, did someone mention golf...?! Plus, Florida in Spring - oh, it warms my northeastern NY bones just thinking about it! Hope to see you there!
Sunday, March 14th, 2010 6:00 PM
Women in Irish Music/Burlington Irish Heritage Festival
Burlington City Hall
Burlington, VT
http://www.vtirishfestival.org/
What a fantastic concert is planned to finish off a week of Irish Heritage Celebrations! A fabulous gathering of women musicians and dancers highlighting their Irish Heritage through music and dance!
Wednesday, March 17th, 2010 2:00 PM
St. Paddy's Day Fun
Rosewood Gardens
Private Event
East Greenbush, NY
What fun to return to this lovely assisted living home for the... oh, could it be?...for the 23rd annual St. P's celebration for residents, family, friends and staff!!
Friday, March 19th, 2010 3:00 PM
Full Circle
Hartwick College
Oneonta, NY
I am absolutely delighted to be returning to Hartwick College and to be sharing music, inspiration and insights with the student and music community there. I graduated from Hartwick oh so many years ago - what n honor and pleasure to return for a performance and discussion.
Saturday, March 20th, 2010 8:00 PM
Everyday Treasures
Auburn Public Theater
108 Genesee St.
Auburn, NY 13021
315.253.6669
http://www.auburnpublictheater.com/
Price: $12/10
I am delighted to be performing at this wonderful theatre. This new one-woman show is full of music, comedy, poetry and improvisation. Musical styles from Flamenco to Blues, Celtic to Latin to Jazz and beyond! Oh, we'll be having a ball exploring the many and varied facets of life - from the everyday to the extraordinary!! Hope to see you there!
Sunday, March 21st, 2010 3:00 PM
Always on Sunday
Owego First Presbyterian Union Church
Temple St.
Owego, NY
http://www.tiogaartscouncil.org/
Price: $donations suggested
This will be an afternoon of variety - a little of what one might expect to hear on the harp and lot of what you don't expect. But expect to be delighted by the amazing versatility of this instrument!
I'm excited to be a part of the "Always on Sunday" concert series sponsored by the Tioga County Council on the Arts (TCCA). This series is made possible by Dr. & Mrs. Delos Aumock, The Cooper Foundation, The Harp Studio, and the Tioga County Senior Citizens Foundation. These concerts are free but donations are appreciated. This concert is sponsored in part by The Harp Studio - www.TheHarpStudio.net
Friday, April 30th, 2010 7:00 PM
Songs from Harp and Heart
Ward Theatre
Jay, NY
http://www.jemsgroup.org
Price: $6.00
Part of the JEMS coffeehouse series, this will most assuredly be a fun night in Jay. Who knows what I'll play, who will be playing with me, what fun we'll have...? Who knows, but we WILL have a grand time!! Be there or be square!
Thursday, June 3rd, 2010 7:00 PM
The Spirit of Spring with Hand Bells and Harp Strings
Adirondack Community Church
2583 Main Street
Lake Placid, NY
Price: $donations suggested
The wonderful Hand Bell ensemble, The High Peaks Ringers, and I are joining together for this delightful evening of all kinds of music. A little of the HPR, a little of me, and some lovely pieces together. Hand bells and harp - a fabulous combo!!
Sunday, July 18th, 2010 10:00 AM
Sunday Worship
Keene Valley Congregational Church
Keene Valley, NY
What an honor and delight to be composing and arranging the music for the Sunday morning service at this beautiful church. The music will feature the vocal choir, hand bell ensemble and me (harp and voice) - a lovely way to celebrate the Spirit.
Sunday, July 18th, 2010 10:00 AM
Morning Worship Service
Keene Valley Congregational Church
Main St.
Keene Valley, NY
The KVCC choir, under the direction of Rob Hastings, will be singing several of my original works, arranged for choir, harp and hand bells. The choir has been sounding great and I'm excited to hear what they do with these works. Percussionist Brian Melick will be joining us as well.
Sunday, July 18th, 2010 7:30 PM
Midsummer Night Music
Keene Valley Congregational Church
Main St.
Keene Valley, NY
Price: $10 suggested donation
Percussionist-extraordinaire Brian Melick and I will be performing music from my soon-to-be-released CD, Ebb and Flow. I'm going to cut Brian loose for a number or two on his own as well! It will be a great evening - hope to see you there!
Wednesday, July 21st, 2010 10:30 AM
Young and Fun Concert Series
Lake Placid Center for the Arts
17 Algonquin Dr.
Lake Placid, NY
518.523.2512
http://www.lakeplacidarts.org
I am delighted to be presenting this morning concert for the young and young at heart - see you and your children there!!
Wednesday, July 21st, 2010 12:00 PM
Fun in the Sun - or Rain
Lake Placid Farmer's Market @ LPCA
17 Algonquin Dr.
Lake Placid, NY
http://www.lakeplacidfarmersmarket.com/
Come and enjoy this wonderful farmer's market - stroll around, taste regional/local goodies of all kinds, enjoy the ambiance and thoroughly enjoy my music in this outdoor setting. Plan on taking home lots of delicious food, drink and art/craft goodies!!
Wednesday, July 28th, 2010 8:00 PM
Close to the Sun (Everyday Treasures)
The Depot Theatre
6705 Main Street
Westport, NY 12993
(518) 962-4449
http://www.depottheatre.org
Price: $12
The Depot Theatre is just the coolest space - they have a great series and I'm very excited to be performing my one-woman show Close to the Sun (formerly Everyday Treasures) there. Spend the day by the lake, enjoy dinner in town, come and revel in the delights of this fabulous show, full of the gems and jewels that make everyday a treasure hunt. As Calvin and Hobbs know - there's treasure everywhere!!
Monday, August 2nd, 2010 8:00 PM
Mondays with Martha
Pendragon Theatre
15 Brandy Brook Ave.
Saranac Lake, NY
518.891.1854
http://www.pendragontheatre.org
Price: $12.
On four Mondays in August (2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd) I will be presenting my new, vibrant and ever-evolving mix of music, humor, poetry, improvisation and more! This show is ideal for adults and teens. No two shows the same, surprise guests always a possibility. Come and be a part of the adventure!
Thursday, August 5th, 2010 7:30 PM
Singing Strings for Summer
Summer Concert Series
Methodist Church (next to the Town Hall)
Long Lake, NY
I'm delighted to be performing in Long Lake this Summer, as a part of the wonderful Long Lake Friends of Music and Methodist Church Summer Concert Series. Lots of new music to be heard from my new CD, Ebb and Flow! The CD is almost finished, but I will have a sampler CD of some of the music available at this concert.
Monday, August 9th, 2010 8:00 PM
Mondays with Martha
Pendragon Theatre
15 Brandy Brook Ave.
Saranac Lake, NY
518.891.1854
http://www.pendragontheatre.org
Price: $12
On four Mondays in August (2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd) I will be presenting my new, vibrant and ever-evolving mix of music, humor, poetry, improvisation and more! This show is ideal for adults and teens. No two shows the same, surprise guests always a possibility. Come and be a part of the adventure!
Thursday, August 12th, 2010
HarpCon
TBA
St. Louis
I'm delighted to have been invited to perform and present workshops at this fab harp event! Watch for details!
Friday, August 13th, 2010
HarpCon
TBA
St. Louis
I'm delighted to have been invited to perform and present workshops at this fab harp event! Watch for details!
Saturday, August 14th, 2010
HarpCon
TBA
St. Louis
I'm delighted to have been invited to perform and present workshops at this fab harp event! Watch for details!
Sunday, August 15th, 2010
HarpCon
TBA
St. Louis
I'm delighted to have been invited to perform and present workshops at this fab harp event! Watch for details!
Monday, August 16th, 2010 8:00 PM
Mondays with Martha
Pendragon Theatre
15 Brandy Brook Ave.
Saranac Lake, NY
518.891.1854
http://www.pendragontheatre.org
Price: $12
On four Mondays in August (2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd) I will be presenting my new, vibrant and ever-evolving mix of music, humor, poetry, improvisation and more! This show is ideal for adults and teens. No two shows the same, surprise guests always a possibility. Come and be a part of the adventure!
Monday, August 23rd, 2010 8:00 PM
Mondays with Martha
Pendragon Theatre
15 Brandy Brook Ave.
Saranac Lake, NY
518.891.1854
http://www.pendragontheatre.org
Price: $12
On four Mondays in August (2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd) I will be presenting my new, vibrant and ever-evolving mix of music, humor, poetry, improvisation and more! This show is ideal for adults and teens. No two shows the same, surprise guests always a possibility. Come and be a part of the adventure!
Friday, October 22nd, 2010 10:00 AM
Artist Residency
Krum HS
Krum, TX
I will be working with the music students, sharing and preparing music for a performance at the school that evening. A flute choir is in the mix, and more! I'm really looking forward to this.
Friday, October 22nd, 2010 7:30 PM
Concert
Krum HS
Krum, TX
A performance of the music I've written and arranged, with special guest appearances by student ensembles - sure to be wonderful!
Friday, October 29th, 2010 8:00 PM
House Concert
S.O.P.H.I.A
Tucson, AZ
http://www.sophiatucson.org
I am delighted to again be returning to Tucson and performing in a concert hosted by the Saguaro-Old Pueblo Harpers in Az. (SOPHIA). Concert details available soon.
Saturday, October 30th, 2010 2:00 PM
Workshops
S.O.P.H.I.A
Tucson, AZ
http://www.sophiatucson.org
Check back soon for workshops offerings and details.
martha@adkharper.com