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Fine Wine or Sour Grapes? Let’s Talk About Aging (In-Person)
Thursday, January 9
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Registration Required Below Co-sponsored by Redding's Commission on Aging "Aging is an extraordinary process whereby you become the person you always should have been," David Bowie Aging happens... so let’s talk about it! Join a new, informal discussion group as we talk, listen, learn — and figure out how to turn sour grapes into fine wine. Potential topics will include maintaining relevancy, resiliency, dealing with ageism, acceptance and compassion. The conversation will be facilitated by Redding residents Jean Rexford and Kathleen Brandt. The group will meet at the Library the second and fourth Thursday of the month. Winter Meeting Dates: January 9 & 23, February 13 & 27, March 13 & 27 Our Facilitators Jean Rexford — Jean started the Connecticut Center for Patient Safety in 2005 to promote patient safety, improve the quality of health care and protect patient rights. Jean is a former member of the Connecticut Medical Examining Board and Redding's Commission on Aging. Kathleen Brandt — Kathleen is vice chairman of the Redding's Commission on Aging. After nearly two decades working as a registered nurse, she became an attorney in 1996, specializing in patient advocacy litigation.
Broadway Blockbusters Part III: Wicked (In-Person)
Thursday, January 9
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Registration Required BelowBased in the world of L. Frank Baum’s Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Wicked has become one of the most iconic Broadway blockbusters of the early 21st century.
Wicked focuses on the years prior to Dorthy's arrival, particularly on the friendship between Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, and Glinda, the Good Witch.
This musical addresses themes of power, ego, façade and friendship. Having grossed over $3.2 billion in revenue, Wicked has charmed audiences with soaring solos, poignant duets and fantastical staging.
During this program, Professor Gil Harel will take the audience inside Stephen Schwartz's rich and vibrant score, and discuss how the musical was adapted in film format in late 2024.
Gil Harel (PhD, Brandeis University) is an award-winning musicologist and composer whose interests include styles ranging from western art music to contemporary musical theater. He is Full Professor of Music at CT State Naugatuck Valley, where he conducts the college chorale, a cappella ensemble, teaches music history and theory, and serves as musical director of theater productions.
This is a hybrid series of programs that will take place both live at the Library, and virtually over Zoom. For a full experience we recommend attending this program live at the Library. Scroll to the bottom of the screen to register for the in-person option. Would you prefer instead to attend the virtual program, over Zoom? Click here to register for the virtual program. Broadway Blockbusters: Dates & Topics:
- Part I October 9— Fiddler on the Roof
- Part II November 7 — Into the Woods
- Part III January 9 — Wicked
Broadway Blockbusters Part III: Wicked (Virtual)
Thursday, January 9
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Registration Required BelowBased in the world of L. Frank Baum’s Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Wicked would become one of the most iconic Broadway blockbusters of the early 21 st century.
Told from the perspective of the witches of Oz, Wicked focuses on the years prior to Dorthy's arrival, particularly on the friendship between Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, and the Good Witch Glinda.
This musical addresses themes of power, ego, façade and friendship. Having grossed over $3.2 billion in revenue, Wicked has charmed audiences with soaring solos, poignant duets and fantastical staging.
During this program, Professor Gil Harel will take the audience inside Stephen Schwartz's rich and vibrant score, and discuss how the musical was adapted in film format in late 2024.
Gil Harel (PhD, Brandeis University) is an award-winning musicologist and composer whose interests include styles ranging from western art music to contemporary musical theater. He is Full Professor of Music at CT State Naugatuck Valley, where he conducts the college chorale, a cappella ensemble, teaches music history and theory, and serves as musical director of theater productions.
This is a hybrid series of programs that will take place both live at the Library, and virtually over Zoom. For a full experience we recommend attending this program live at the Library. Scroll to the bottom of the screen to register for the virtual option and you will receive a Zoom link on the day of the program. Include your cell for a text reminder. Would you prefer instead to attend the program in-person, at the Library? Click here to register for the in-person program. Broadway Blockbusters: Dates & Topics:
- Part I October 9— Fiddler on the Roof
- Part II November 7 — Into the Woods
- Part III January 9 — Wicked