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Memorial Day gatherings smaller in size, but the purpose remains- For the second year in a row, most of the area’s Memorial Day tributes were considerably smaller than in years past. But for those who gathered, their purpose in doing so was not lost. In Meriden, members of American Legion Post 45, joined by local.
Published April 23. 2021 3:26PM
At 2 p.m. Sunday, the United States Coast Guard Band s Jazz Nonet will present a virtual Livestream broadcast from Leamy Hall as they perform the entire groundbreaking and historic Birth of the Cool album by Miles Davis.
The 1957 release changed the course of jazz with its segue from bebop to what came to be called cool jazz. With classical underpinnings, subtle interplay, instrumental polyphony and sheer strength of composition, Birth of the Cool was/is a radical, demanding and eternally intoxicating effort.
The group will also announce its official new name, chosen during online balloting, during the concert. The broadcast is free and simulcast via the Coast Guard Band s YouTube channel; (860) 701-6826.
Norwich Karen Lau still gets choked up when she tries to explain what the Jan. 20 inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris meant for her as a 16-year-old high school senior.
“When Kamala Harris was sworn in by Justice Sonia Sotomayor, there were tears, happy tears flowing down my face,” Lau said this past week. “I didn’t think I was going to cry. It definitely was a moment I will never forget.”
Jareth Tosses, a senior and president of the Norwich Free Academy Class of 2021, recalled the entire scene of the inauguration, from the oaths of office to National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman s inspirational oration to the musical performances by star artists and ethnic cultural groups.
I’ve covered arts and entertainment and written humor columns at The Day for almost a quarter-century. What I’ve learned is how privileged I’ve been to explore for readers an incredibly diverse, active, and creative cultural area – from local music clubs, galleries and museums to numerous nationally famous authors, performance organizations and the array of talent that flows through the Garde Arts Center, and Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods casinos, and much more.
Rick Koster
I’ve covered arts and entertainment and written humor columns at The Day for almost a quarter-century. What I’ve learned is how privileged I’ve been to explore for readers an incredibly diverse, active, and creative cultural area – from local music clubs, galleries and museums to numerous nationally famous authors, performance organizations and the array of talent that flows through the Garde Arts Center, and Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods casinos, and much more.