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Headliners Set for 2019-2020 Concerts in the Community Series
at Lewinsville Presbyterian Church
Harried commuters are invited to enjoy a “hump day” 30-minute respite from the demands of their day jobs at Holy Happy Hour mini-concerts set for Lewinsville Presbyterian Church, McLean, on selected fourth Wednesdays.
Each concert begins at 6:15 pm and concludes half an hour later with a brief period to enjoy wine and cheese and meet the artists. There is no charge for the musical program or the refreshments.
Something for every musical taste will be featured in this concert series. The first concert, held September 25, featured Lena Seikaly and Christopher Ziemba in a jazz duet for voice and piano.
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The remainder of the Holy Happy Hour schedule includes:
Wednesday, November 20 – HOLY HAPPY HOUR @6:15 pm:
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Rock music from the 1969 Woodstock event featuring Lewinsville’s pipe organ with guitars, bass, drums, and vocals
Artists: Bruce Deatley, drums; Joe Koenig, guitar; Clay McConnell, bass & vocals; John Nothaft, organ
Wednesday, January 22 – HOLY HAPPY HOUR @6:15 pm
Music featuring flute, oboe, clarinet, French horn and bassoon. Note that this concert will run one hour, followed by fellowship.
Artists: The US Navy Band Woodwind Quintet
Wednesday, February 19 – HOLY HAPPY HOUR @6:15 pm
Music of African American composers
Artist: Amy Yurkewitch, clarinet, accompanied by John Nothaft, organ/piano
Wednesday, March 25 – HOLY HAPPY HOUR @6:15 pm
An evening of Celtic Music
Artist: Seán Heely, US National Scottish Fiddler Champion, with Lisa Greenfield (vocals) and Hector Munk (flute)
Wednesday, April 22 – HOLY HAPPY HOUR @6:15 pm
Music for Earth Day
Artist: Sarah Berger, violin
Wednesday, May 27 – HOLY HAPPY HOUR @6:15 pm
Music by Latin American composers
Artist: LeeLee Hunter, classical guitar
The Holy Happy Hour concerts will be interrupted in October and December with the following full length concerts:
Sunday, October 27 – BACHTOBERFEST @7:00 pm
Organ works of J.S. Bach, Cello Suite No. 3 BWV 1009, and Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott Cantata BWV 80, followed by German desserts
Artists: John Nothaft, organist, Katie McCarthy, cellist, The Lewinsville Chancel Choir with orchestra
Sunday, December 8 – CHRISTMAS CONCERT @6:00 pm
“Waiting for the Messiah” – a blend of the Christmas Section of Handel’s Messiah with Advent and Christmastime favorites
Artists: Lewinsville’s vocal and bell choirs, featuring orchestra
Note special performance times for the October and December events. All concerts will be held in the sanctuary and are open to the public.
Lewinsville Presbyterian Church has been at the corner of Chain Bridge Road and Great Falls Street (1724 Chain Bridge Road) for 173 years. Ample parking available in our parking lots or along Chain Bridge Road. For more information, visit https://www.lewinsville.org/concerts/ or call the church office during business hours 703-356-7200.