Wilton Library Adds Events To Calendar

Press release from Wilton Library:

April 8, 2021

Wednesdays, April 14, 21 & 28 Wilton Reads - New Kid Book Club, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Students in grade 5 are invited to join Cider Mill and Wilton Library is this engaging three-week book club exploring New Kid by Jerry Craft. Each week kids will have the chance to openly and honestly discuss their thoughts and feelings about different aspects of the story and the characters’ experiences. Topics to be discussed are graphic novel as a format, Jordan’s experiences related to his race, bullying, family relationships, and more. This program is being offered as part of the library’s Wilton Reads program. Students who participate will receive a signed copy of the book distributed through the school. Registration is required. Questions? Email aszabo@wiltonlibrary.org. Must have a Zoom account. An email link will be provided to all registrants before the group meets. To register, visit www.wiltonlibrary.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.

Friday, April 16 Daughters of the American Revolution: Rendevous with Rachel Revere, 7 – 8 p.m. In commemoration of Patriots' Day weekend, actress and playwright Judith Kalaora of History at Play creates a re-enactment of Rachel Revere (wife of Paul) at the start of the American Revolution in 1775. Rachel Revere is trying to keep her family out of harm’s way against the British Regular Army in Boston. Paul has not been heard from since his famous ride. In this program, attendees will help Rachel, as she carefully considers the dangers and demands of each plan. Find out if Rachel is successful in her perilous mission to unite her family, amidst the wake of an American Revolution. No charge. Co-sponsored by Wilton Library and the Drum Hill Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Online registration is required to receive the Zoom invitation link. Register with the Drum Hill DAR here or visit www.wiltonlibrary.org and see the events page for more details. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Please contact the Drum Hill DAR for information at: www.drumhilldar.org. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.

Friday, April 30 Hot & Cool: Taylor Eigsti, 7 – 8:30 p.m. On International Jazz Day 2021, Wilton Library will broadcast its first Hot & Cool jazz concert since the season was interrupted after the smashing two-set concert of Brubecks Play Brubeck in January 2020. Pianist Taylor Eigsti performed at Millstone – then the long-time home of jazz legend Dave Brubeck. Indeed, Taylor works his magic on Dave’s grand piano in the dramatic two-story music room where Dave composed so much of his famous music. Wilton resident Chris Brubeck, an award-winning composer and superlative trombonist and bassist, also sat in and jammed with Taylor on a few tunes. This will be a very special one-time concert broadcast. There is a non-refundable $20 fee per “ticket” (the Zoom invitation link) that is part of the registration process. This concert event was made possible through the generosity of an anonymous donor. New York-based pianist and composer Taylor Eigsti started playing the piano when he was four years old and was quickly labeled a prodigy. He has since released 7 albums as a bandleader, in addition to appearing on over 50 albums as a sideman. In 2007, he performed in the Brubeck Room in one of the first Hot & Cool Jazz concerts. On May 21, 2021, Eigsti will be releasing his eighth album as a leader (and his first brand new album in 11 years), called Tree Falls on GSI Records. For more information, please visit Taylor's website: www.tayjazz.com/. Visit www.wiltonlibrary.org for details on the concert and to register. Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton; www.wiltonlibrary.org; 203-762-3950.

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