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.
Mystic The songs were the same, but the venue was different.
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 200 people on Sunday attended the 73rd Annual Community Carol Sing at Mystic Seaport Museum, which became a drive-in caroling event led by Jamie Spillane in the museum s south parking lot. Caroling brings people together, and in this crazy year, I think people s souls are heavy. We can brighten those souls up a little bit, Spillane said.
Before 3 p.m., cars filed in, and spectators donated non-perishable, pet and toiletry products for the Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center as admission. Spillane, an associate professor of music and director of choral studies at the University of Connecticut, conducted an eight-person choir and four-person brass accompaniment. He said the choir usually counts around 40 members.