Verse

Thanksgiving Thoughts

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The fields were harvested. The pumpkin pies have been baked, and in the oven, the turkey roasts to a crisp, golden brown.

Events

Chorale to offer a free streamed event

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On Sunday, Nov. 15, the Farmington Valley Chorale continues its 50th Anniversary year of celebration with a free event, streamed live, featuring Dr. Ellen Gilson Voth, artistic director, in conversation with Professor Kathy Saltzman Romey, director of the Minnesota Chorale.

The Arts

Keep art alive in Granby

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Alexander Anisimov will display his artworks in a one-man show at 2 Park Place Gallery, through Dec. 31.

Verse

Fall Thoughts

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Too soon the summer has left us —
In the gardens, the flowers have produced their seeds.

Grow

Friends of Holcomb Farm benefits from painting auction

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Fine artist Kate Emery auctioned an original oil painting to benefit the Friends of Holcomb Farm, a Granby-based organization devoted to preserving historic farmland and utilizing sustainable farming methods to feed local families and help neighbors in need.

Verse

Changes

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We went to work, made appointments, planned activities, even scheduled in free time—our calendars were full. Then something happened—loss of a job, illness, the pandemic.

Life

Granby churches premiere Round in Common Time

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Round in Common Time is a choral piece written this spring to express love, gratitude and support for the essential workers in the coronavirus pandemic. As a Granby musician and poet, I composed the piece as a song/prayer for those risking their lives to help the rest of us survive.