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0 This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own. Arts & Entertainment "The Love On Band" is led by Ellington resident Danny Petrozza Drew Crandall , Patch Mayor Posted Reply On Friday, February 4 at 7 p.m., Jacob's Well Christian Coffeehouse will feature The Love On Band from Ellington with Kurt Ruckersfeldt on bass, Danny Petrozza on vocals and keyboards, and Mike Savelyev on acoustic guitar. The group's music ranges from contemporary Christian music to ballads, country, gospel, praise and worship. Admission is free and dress is casual. The event will be held either in the Union Church sanctuary or The Oasis storefront at 3 Elm Street in the historic Rockville section of Vernon, depending on coronavirus precautions. The Love On Band’s debut CD was released in 2019, just before the coronavirus outbreak, and captured the attention of internet radio stations across America. … [Read more...] about Local band to be featured at February 4 coffeehouse in Rockville

Maggie Carter, a Starbucks barista in Knoxville, Tenn., is a warm and reassuring presence who says she is keen to “go the extra mile” for customers. She may also be a nightmare for Starbucks executives. As a union organizing campaign that began in Buffalo and produced the company’s only two unionized U.S. stores spreads to other cities, it is being driven by workers like Ms. Carter: young, well educated, politically liberal. Ms. Carter, who began circulating union cards at her store not long after the results of the Buffalo elections were announced last month , studies broadcast journalism at the University of Tennessee. She is passionate about climate change, fighting racism and labor rights. And her political hero is Senator Bernie Sanders, the Vermont independent. “Bernie Sanders is my everything,” Ms. Carter said. “I love him more than anything.” Perhaps more disconcertingly for Starbucks as it tries to contain the union campaign, Ms. Carter appears to be … [Read more...] about Taking On Starbucks, Inspired by Bernie Sanders

See the article in its original context from December 20, 1987 Section Page Buy Reprints View on timesmachine TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. About the Archive This is a digitized version of an article from The Times’s print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996. To preserve these articles as they originally appeared, The Times does not alter, edit or update them. Occasionally the digitization process introduces transcription errors or other problems; we are continuing to work to improve these archived versions. LEAD: Fifty years ago the first performances of Thornton Wilder's ''Our Town'' captured a now-vanished time in American life. On the occasion of the anniversary, the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lanford Wilson, whose works include ''Talley's Folly'' and the current ''Burn This,'' reflects on the meaning of the play today. Fifty years ago the first performances of Thornton … [Read more...] about ‘Our Town’ and Our Towns

0 Business The 2023 James Beard Awards will be presented in 23 categories, including a new award for outstanding bakery. Beth Dalbey , Patch Staff Reply ACROSS AMERICA — Semifinalists were announced Wednesday for the prestigious 2023 James Beard Awards , sometimes referred to as the Oscars of the culinary arts industry. Named for the late chef, cookbook author and food presenter James Beard, the awards “recognize exceptional talent in the culinary and food media industries, as well as a demonstrated commitment to racial and gender equity, community, sustainability, and a culture where all can thrive,” the James Beard Foundation said Wednesday in a news release. The semifinalists are recognized across 23 categories, including a new award for outstanding bakery. Here is the complete list 2023 James Beard Award semifinalists: Outstanding Restaurateur Mohamed Ali Alkassar and Niven Patel, Alpareno Restaurant … [Read more...] about ​2023 James Beard Award Semifinalists: The Complete List

0 This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own. Arts & Entertainment Cheshire-based group has inspirational message Drew Crandall , Patch Mayor Posted Reply Jacob’s Well Coffeehouse will feature The Bennett Family on Friday, September 3. Doors open at 7 p.m. with music starting at 7:30 p.m. The concert-style event will be held in the beautiful, 700-seat Union Church sanctuary located at 3 Elm Street in the historic Rockville section of Vernon. Admission is free and dress is casual. The general public is invited to participate. The Bennett Family is a talented, 11-piece family orchestra led by parents Ray and Diane Bennett of Cheshire, Connecticut. The group performs at various venues in Connecticut, including churches, community events, rehabilitation and assisted living centers. Ray Bennett serves as Facility Manager at WIHS 104.9 Christian Radio in Middletown, while his … [Read more...] about 11-piece family orchestra performing in Rockville on September 3

0 This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own. Arts & Entertainment After a year in the Union Church sanctuary, this performance marks coffeehouse return to historic storefront Drew Crandall , Patch Mayor Posted Reply Jacob’s Well Coffeehouse will feature gospel blues songwriter, singer and acoustic guitarist Rich O’Reilly on Friday, October 1. Doors open at 7 p.m. with music starting at 7:30 p.m. The event will be held at The Oasis, a cozy renovated 1800s storefront at 3 Elm Street in the historic Rockville section of Vernon. Admission and refreshments are free, and dress is casual. The general public is welcome. Based in Boston, O’Reilly is a veteran of the New England blues and roots scene. When listening to the fusion of delta slide guitar and earthy grooves, guests will hear the heavy influences of Son House, Fury Lewis, Mississippi Fred MacDowell and many other … [Read more...] about Boston gospel blues singer coming to Rockville on October 1