Elim Park Past Events Schedule

 

Friday, January 20,2012-8:00pm
The Yale Slavic Chorus
A student run, student-directed ensemble of dissonant harmonies, unusual rhythms, and distinctive vocal qualities, presenting music of Bulgaria, Croatia, Macedonia, Russia and the Ukraine, in authentic Slavic costume.

Saturday, January 14, 2012- 2:00pm
What if Mozart Played Guitar Hero? - New Haven Symphony Orchestra
How does Rock Music differ from other music of Mozart? Compare and contrast of centuries gone by as the NHSO String Quartet reinterprets classic rock songs in the style of Mozart.
Tickets: Adults $10, Children ages 3-12 $5, Children 3 and under Free

Sunday, December 18, 2011 – 2:00 pm & 5:30pm
The Bennett Family Christmas
Talented, local family of musicians will kindle your Christmas spirit with handbells, piano, accordions, and vocal performances.

Thursday, December 15, 2011 - 7:00pm
The New Haven Symphony Orchestra – The Messiah
For centuries audiences have reveled in the magnificence of Handel’s Messiah. The New Haven Symphony Orchestra and the Cathedral of Saint Joseph Schola Cantorum perform the Christmas portion of Handel’s epic masterpiece including the Hallelujah chorus in an intimate New England setting. William Boughton, Conductor; Ezekiel Menendez, Music Director.

Saturday, December 10, 2011 – 8:00pm
Special Event Gerard Edery
Musical folklorist, master singer, guitarist, composer with a command of ethnic folk styles from around the world, performs with virtuoso musicians. Sponsored by Congregation Kol Ami, Temple Beth David, and the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven as part of a Cheshire artist-in-residence weekend.

Friday, October 21,2011-8:00pm
DeChamplain Trio
Bringing classic jazz and the AMerican Songbook to a new generation! Smooth, classic jazz flavor on piano, vocals, drums, bass;built on the timeless influences of Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Oscar Peterson, and Nat King Cole.

Saturday, October 1, 2011 - 8:00pm
Tony DeSare – The Best You Can Give
His Sinatra style, wry playfulness and fresh vocals earned him the “Rising Star” Male Vocalist title of 2009 Downbeat Critics Poll. See for yourself why the web is buzzing about his latest original love song, “The Best You Can Give.” Piano and vocals, with bass and guitar accompaniment.
Tickets: Regular Admission: $20 /Senior Citizen Discount: $15/ Children: $10

Saturday, September 24, 2011 - 7:30pm St. Luke’s Steel Band
Their repertoire includes soca and calypso, reggae, classical, sacred, jazz, and popular island folk music. Under the direction of coach/arranger Debby Teason and Assistant Director Donna Johnson, St. Luke's Steel Band has gained a reputation as one of the area's most exciting performing ensembles.
Tickets $5.00

Wednesday, August 3^rd - 7:30 Cheshire Community Band
The Cheshire Community Band will be performing a concert featuring an assortment of musical pieces. From Broadway medleys to patriotic classics to big band hits, there's something for every musical taste. The band consists of volunteer musicians from Cheshire and surrounding communities. Tickets: $5

Sunday, July 10, 2011 -2:00pm The Bennett Family Tribute to America
The Bennett Family presents their Annual Tribute to America concert, honoring our heritage as free Americans.  Hand-bells and a seven-piece accordion ensemble will be featured.
Tickets: FREE

Saturday, July 9, 2011 - 7:30pm Yesteryear
Yesteryear is Connecticut's Premier oldies group that was formed in 1961 and is still performing today! Join us for an exciting performance by once of Connecticut’s Favorites Doowop Groups! Yesteryear has performed with such groups as: Brooklyn Bridge, The Dubs, The Five Satins, The Drifters, The Del Vikings, The Temptations, Leslie Gore, Little Anthony & The Imperials, The Impalas, The Platters, The Shirelles, The Shangri Las and many many more. Tickets $12.00

Monday, June, 20 — 7:30pm Cheshire Symphony
The performance will include excerpts from Stravinsky's "Firebird", Beethoven's "Fifth", Scott Joplin's "The Entertainer", Offenbach’s” Can Can", Grieg's "Peer Gynt" and many more favorites.

Friday, June 10 — 7:30pm Jose Garcia-Leon, Concert Pianist
This winner of numerous national and international awards, will perform
a medley of classical music. He will delight you with selections
from Mozart, Beethoven, Liszt, and more.

Friday, May 27-7:00pm The Call to Remember
A multimedia Memorial Day Event. Emmy-Award-winning producer/director,
Brian Leonard (USMC, ret.) Featuring distinguished Veterans Panel
from WWII through 2nd Gulf War Offering Fresh Views on:
• The Bonds of War
• Images from the Front
• Coming Home
• The Power of Memory

Thursday, May 26 — 2:00pm William Florian
William Florian Musical journey of the 60s. Including songs he performed as lead singer of the New Christy Minstrels, and music of Peter, Paul and Mary; John Denver; Pete Seeger; The Mamas & The Papas, & more.

Tuesday, May 17 - 7:30pm Galvanized Jazz Band
The Galvanized Jazz Band is a dynamic group of Connecticut musicians devoted to the energetic performance of hot dixieland, New Orleans jazz, blues, rags, stomps, struts, spirituals, swing, and classic popular songs from the past century. Reception to follow.
This event is free and open to the public. For Reservations & Box Office: 203.699.5495 Check out the article posted after the event New England Jazz

Friday, May 6 — 7:30pm Doug Jones Group
Energetic smooth original jazz featuring internationally known sax player
and composer Doug Jones. Also featured are Pete Hickey on keyboards,
Tom Piorek on drums and Tyler Von Ostrand on bass.

Saturday, April 30 — 7:30pm Hartford Chorale Chamber Singers
The ensemble of approximately twenty-four men and women will perform
a variety of Latino works and composers along with other lightclassical
selections. Tickets are $5 per person.

Monday, April 11 — 7:30pm Cheshire Symphony Spring Concert
Annual spring concert,“In Nature’s Realm,” will feature a guest soloist
in The Bruch Violin Concerto #2 as well as Beethoven’s Pastoral Symphony
#6.Includes intermission and reception to follow. Tickets are
$5.00 per person.

March 8 - March 20 Triple Espresso, a highly caffeinated, vaudeville-inspired comedy for all ages, tells the rags-to-rags story of an aspiring trio whose bid for showbiz fame and fortune ended in four minutes of magnificent failure on national television. Combining magic and comedy, original music and parodies, physical humor and a touch of audience involvement, it’s an experience not quite like any other. The irresistible, clean humor crosses generations, and it’s as funny the fifth time as the first. This extraordinary show has an amazing 14-year history of commercial success. It’s squeaky clean, has cross-generational appeal, and inevitably leads to uncontrollable laughter! (dates are subject to change) Call the Box Office for more information and ticket sales: 203.699.5495

Thursday, March 3 —1:30pm Doll Barnes Artist and Creator
Meet and learn from artist, creator and sculptor, Doll Barnes at a
live demonstration of her paper sculpted creations! Paper sculpture,
a little known art form, has its own built-in WOW factor. Doll has
exhibited at the Society of Illustrators in New York City and has appeared
on HGTV’s show That’s Clever!

Friday, February 11 - 7:30pm Rob Surette
Hero Art Rob Surette is the fastest portrait painter in the world. Join us as Rob propels paint on gigantic canvases revealing amazing portraits in as little as 50 seconds. Reception to follow.This event is free and open to the public. For Reservations & Box Office: 203.699.5495

Tuesday, January 11 - 7:30pm Mark Templeton Jazz Trio
Mark Templeton trio performs a variety of jazz ranging from swing, rag time, stride, boogie woogie and modern jazz. Members include Mark Templeton on the piano, Nat Reeves on the bass and Kevin Templeton on the drums. Reception to follow.This event is free and open to the public. For Reservations & Box Office: 203.699.5495

Sunday, December 19 - 2:00pm Bennett Family Christmas Concert
Uplifting Christmas hymns, sung in beautiful harmony by the Bennett Family singers. Presented by the Department of Christian Ministries.This event is free and open to the public. For Reservations & Box Office: 203.699.5495

Monday, December 13 - 7:30pm Cheshire Symphony - Holiday Pops
Concert, Reception to follow.

Saturday, December 4 - 9am - 3pm Annual Christmas Festival
Join us for one of Connecticut's greatest Holiday Bazaar! Guests are welcome to indulge in a day filled with holiday entertainment and festivities for adults and children alike. Featuring traditional Swedish Brunch, bake sale, craft sale, tag sale and children’s activities and musical entertainment for all! Tours available from 10am -12 noon.
Walk-in throughout the day between 9am and 3pm.

Thursday, December 2 - 7pm Redhot & Blue Yale A Cappella Concert
Award-winning a cappella jazz singers perform harmony quartets, scat duets, and four-part jazz fugues. An evening of amazing vocal harmony and stunning entertainment. Reception to follow.

Friday, November 19-7:30pm
Frederick Moyer, Concert Pianist
During nearly thirty years as a full time concert pianist, Moyer has established a vital music careet that has taken him to forty three countries.

Thursday, November 4-7pm
World Premiere of Sentimental Journey - A Tribute to Doris Day At Nelson Hall
Billy Stritch, Grammy award-winning composer, arranger and vocalist sings the songs of Doris Day, in conversation with Tom Santopietro, author of The New York Times Editor’s Choice Notable Book “Considering Doris Day.”

Monday, October 18-7:30pm
The New Haven Chapter of the American Guild of Organists' members perform a recital.

September 30-October 17-Three Week Engagement
Mr. Wonder Boy- A captivating journey through life and art. Bob Stromber,g, a gifted comedian and story teller, weaves semi-autobiographical experiences into a critical exploration of the long standing bromide that great ar only comes from great suffering

Tuesday, August 10 – 7pm
Airborne Jazz Trio Piano, bass, and guitar sax, flute and vocals. A beautiful trademark jazz sound of island passion and urban emotion. Indoor/Outdoor Concert, location to be determined according to weather. Seating will be provided but, guests may bring a lawn chair.

Friday, August 6– 7:30pm
Hero Art, by Rob Surette---THIS EVENT WAS POSTPONED. STAY TUNED FOR MORE...

Wednesday, July 28 – 7pm
Cheshire Community Band Join us for a lovely Summer Concert and refreshments.
Nelson Hall.

Tuesday, July 6 – 7pm
Stars and Stripes Forever – The Great American Piano by Paul Bisaccia. Nelson Hall.

Monday, June 21st, 7:30pm
Cheshire Symphony – Summer Pops Concert, refreshments, dessert to follow. Tickets: $5 senior/child or $10 general admission. Nelson Hall. Monday, June 28 – 2pm Weather Dominates Our World – Multimedia presentation by guest speaker, Art Horn, Meteorologist. Presentation followed by question and answer session. Nelson Hall.

Tuesday, June 8th, 7pm
Silk-n-Sounds Concert – Tied together by a love of music, the nearly 40 woman chorus believes a cappella harmony in the barbershop style is one of the most exciting and challenging art forms in the world. Come see for yourselves! Nelson Hall.

Sunday, May 9th - 3:00pm
“The Connecticut Ballet's”. Ballet Fest 2010
Premiere Entertainment Series Event at Nelson Hall

Tuesday, May 4th, 1:30pm
Foot Care Seminar with Dr. Pierbine, Nelson Hall

Monday, April 26th, 7pm
Brass Pack. Concert, Nelson Hall

Art & Hobby Exhibit: Resident’s collections & hobbies, Elim Park.

Wednesday, April 21st, 11am-3pm
Art and Hobby Exhibit Elim Park resident's collections and hobbies.

Monday, April 19th, 7:30pm
Cheshire Symphony. Tickets: $5 Senior/child, $10 General admission. Nelson Hall

Saturday, April 10th - 7:30pm
“THE BEST IS YET TO COME. Tony DeSare Sings the Songs of Frank Sinatra.

“An engaging singer with a warm, clean, mellifluous voice and some real stage charisma”
- MSNBC
In Conversation with Tom Santopietro Author of Sinatra in Hollywood.
“A terrifically lucid and entertaining look at Sinatra’s achievement” - Kirkus Reviews

Thursday, March 18, 7:30pm
Dame Gillian Weir Concert. Acclaimed concert organist and one of the foremost musicians in the world today, Dame Gillian Weir has opened the eyes of the world to organ music with her travels and tours throughout Europe, North America, Australia, Asia, and Japan.