Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Pizza/Jazz Big Night! November 15... reserve by November 13!
Pompanuck Farm Hosts an Evening of Fine Jazz
On Saturday, November 15, Pompanuck Farm will hold its Autumn Pizza/Jazz Big Night! From 6:30pm to 11:00pm, the second of Pompanuck’s music and meal nights of 2008 will happen with enough great music and pizza to take us through the Fall. Come hear fine Jazz and enjoy wood-fired pizza in the Roundhouse at Pompanuck in a benefit night for Pompanuck’s programs and children’s scholarship fund.
Headlining this evening’s jazz is vocalist, Evita Cobo, singing jazz and Brazilian standards Cobo, considered a “pure” singer, has performed in numerous venues during her 18 years as a professional musician. Her New York City debut was to a sold-out crowd at Danny's Skylight Room in 1995, and she has also sung at the prestigious Harvard Club in Boston and The Century Club in New York.
Accompanying Cobo and sharing the stage for additional sets will be Bruce Williamson (piano and horns), Khabu Doug Young (guitar and ukulele), Bob Bowen (bass), and Ron Vincent (drums). Joining them will be Julian Labatt and Kaarin Lysen, accomplished jazz students of Williamson’s from Bennington College. This group of inventive musicians create music with creative vision; a unique and always mesmerizing journey through a diverse musical landscape. There are always surprise musical guests in this Pompanuck event that has been popular for over 15 years.
This event is part of the Concerts With Bite series to benefit Pompanuck Farm Institute, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Reservations are required. Tickets are $25.00 before November 13 ($28 after and at the door) and $15 (and $18 at the door) for students.
Pompanuck Farm is a 501c3 non-profit and eco-retreat learning center dedicated to educational exploration in a range of performing, healing, movement and nature arts for children and families, located at 494 Chestnut Hill Road in Cambridge NY. Call 518-677-5552 or email: info@pompanuck.org for reservations, directions and/or information. Please visit www.pompanuck.org
Friday, October 31, 2008
Songwriters Showcase November 9th
Pompanuck Farm Presents Songwriters Showcase November 9th
(White Creek, NY) Pompanuck Farm is presenting a songwriters showcase on Sunday, November 9th at 6:30 pm. The event will highlight four accomplished songwriters from the surrounding region. The artists will share original material with the audience and then discuss their songwriting process in an open forum setting. Audience members and the songwriters are encouraged to participate in a lively, in-depth conversation about the creative process of forming original music.
The featured songwriters will be:
Scott Carrino: Scott spent his early years listening to and singing along with the radio and "playing" percussion on whatever surface that he had nearby. Scott started writing songs the moment he picked up a guitar at age seventeen. Often, in those early days when he attempted to learn a favorite song, a heartfelt song of his own would emerge. He has surrendered to the process and knows that songs will come through him when he is open and able to hear them. Scott continues to play percussion any chance he can and was a founding member of "Conundrum" a local percussion ensemble made up of drumming friends and their drums and a very popular local jam band in the 1990's.
Eric Geoffery: When Eric’s parents realized that he was playing Beethoven by ear at an early age, they decided to stop paying for piano lessons. In a way this was probably quite ironic in that it helped plant some pretty deep seeds of musical rebellion and self expression that to this day are continuing to unfold in his musical and creative discoveries. Eric’s intense curiosity and playful approach to music combined with his passion for the well-being of the planet has resulted in a unique style and an impressive body of work. Currently at play developing a series of earth oriented meditational evolutions through sound and the spoken word, Eric continues his path down the road less trodden.
Deena Chappell Smith: Born into a family of musicians, Deena Chappell Smith has been performing professionally since the age of fourteen. Her vast musical background includes performances in Bluegrass, Rock and Roll, Folk, Swing and Jazz. Deena was also the co-creator of the popular “Musical Chairs” children’s program where she has led countless children of all ages and backgrounds through the songwriting and recording process. However, her career as a singer/songwriter is just beginning. She is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree at Goddard College where she is creating a body of music that reflects her understanding of and experience with the ‘voices’ of archetypal theory. www.deenachappell.com
Tony Lee Thomas: A student of voice from age 4, his vocal endeavors has included classical technique, various choral ensembles, even barbershop and doo-wop quartets. Tony began guitar at seven years old with acoustic folk under Alice Spatz and was soon learning American Appalachian traditionals and the music of popular artists from the '60s. After having developed his own songs with bands like Reed St. and recently Harvest Mountain, Tony discovered that he had compiled a strong bank of original music. This has resulted in the release of "Supernova" in 2006 and "In Love and War" this summer. Among countless nominations and awards, Tony was Nominated "Poet of the Year" by the International Society of Poets 2007. Tony’s innovative songwriting and radiant charisma has earned him many fans on a national level. www.myspace.com/tonyleethomas
There will be an $8 charge for audience members. Desserts, coffee and tea will be available for purchase. Please contact Scott Carrino or Deena Chappell Smith if you'd like to sign up as a performer for future Exchanges.
Please visit www.pompanuckfarm.blogspot.com for more information and other events, as well as, directions to Pompanuck Farm 494 Chestnut Hill Road Cambridge, NY 12816 518.677.5552
This program is sponsored by Pompanuck Farm Institute, a not‑for‑profit educational retreat center dedicated to sustainable community and individual potential through the visual, musical, movement, environmental, and healing arts.
(White Creek, NY) Pompanuck Farm is presenting a songwriters showcase on Sunday, November 9th at 6:30 pm. The event will highlight four accomplished songwriters from the surrounding region. The artists will share original material with the audience and then discuss their songwriting process in an open forum setting. Audience members and the songwriters are encouraged to participate in a lively, in-depth conversation about the creative process of forming original music.
The featured songwriters will be:
Scott Carrino: Scott spent his early years listening to and singing along with the radio and "playing" percussion on whatever surface that he had nearby. Scott started writing songs the moment he picked up a guitar at age seventeen. Often, in those early days when he attempted to learn a favorite song, a heartfelt song of his own would emerge. He has surrendered to the process and knows that songs will come through him when he is open and able to hear them. Scott continues to play percussion any chance he can and was a founding member of "Conundrum" a local percussion ensemble made up of drumming friends and their drums and a very popular local jam band in the 1990's.
Eric Geoffery: When Eric’s parents realized that he was playing Beethoven by ear at an early age, they decided to stop paying for piano lessons. In a way this was probably quite ironic in that it helped plant some pretty deep seeds of musical rebellion and self expression that to this day are continuing to unfold in his musical and creative discoveries. Eric’s intense curiosity and playful approach to music combined with his passion for the well-being of the planet has resulted in a unique style and an impressive body of work. Currently at play developing a series of earth oriented meditational evolutions through sound and the spoken word, Eric continues his path down the road less trodden.
Deena Chappell Smith: Born into a family of musicians, Deena Chappell Smith has been performing professionally since the age of fourteen. Her vast musical background includes performances in Bluegrass, Rock and Roll, Folk, Swing and Jazz. Deena was also the co-creator of the popular “Musical Chairs” children’s program where she has led countless children of all ages and backgrounds through the songwriting and recording process. However, her career as a singer/songwriter is just beginning. She is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree at Goddard College where she is creating a body of music that reflects her understanding of and experience with the ‘voices’ of archetypal theory. www.deenachappell.com
Tony Lee Thomas: A student of voice from age 4, his vocal endeavors has included classical technique, various choral ensembles, even barbershop and doo-wop quartets. Tony began guitar at seven years old with acoustic folk under Alice Spatz and was soon learning American Appalachian traditionals and the music of popular artists from the '60s. After having developed his own songs with bands like Reed St. and recently Harvest Mountain, Tony discovered that he had compiled a strong bank of original music. This has resulted in the release of "Supernova" in 2006 and "In Love and War" this summer. Among countless nominations and awards, Tony was Nominated "Poet of the Year" by the International Society of Poets 2007. Tony’s innovative songwriting and radiant charisma has earned him many fans on a national level. www.myspace.com/tonyleethomas
There will be an $8 charge for audience members. Desserts, coffee and tea will be available for purchase. Please contact Scott Carrino or Deena Chappell Smith if you'd like to sign up as a performer for future Exchanges.
Please visit www.pompanuckfarm.blogspot.com for more information and other events, as well as, directions to Pompanuck Farm 494 Chestnut Hill Road Cambridge, NY 12816 518.677.5552
This program is sponsored by Pompanuck Farm Institute, a not‑for‑profit educational retreat center dedicated to sustainable community and individual potential through the visual, musical, movement, environmental, and healing arts.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Family Holiday Workshop Series !
For ages 8 and up
Fall Crafts for Holiday Gifts
Sat, Nov 8th, 10am-3pm
Using birch bark, origami, Kumihimo and jewelry-making techniques, you will be guided through the process of creating several different craft items to bring home or give as gifts.
Not Just Gingerbread Houses
Sat, Nov 22nd, 10am-3pm
This workshop lets you experience gingerbread as a building material. You’ll learn about the entire process from mixing the dough, to shaping, baking, icing, building and embellishing. We will demonstrate several holiday pieces: hanging ornaments, candlesticks, place markers and houses or design your own. You will be able to bring home your pieces or give them as gifts.
The Circular Calendar
Sat, Dec 20th, 10am-3pm
Using designs from ancient civilizations you will learn to make a beautiful round calendar for 2009 to grace your home. See a new way of looking at the year.
All workshops will include a break for lunch (please bring your own) and time to hike on the trails or play a round of big games.
Sign up for one or all three!
Cost per workshop: $ 50 (1 child, 1 adult (18+)), $ 10 for add’l child (max. 2 kids per adult)
Family Discount Rate: $ 90 (2 kids, 2 adults)
To register, call 518-677-5552 or email info@pompanuck.org
Fall Crafts for Holiday Gifts
Sat, Nov 8th, 10am-3pm
Using birch bark, origami, Kumihimo and jewelry-making techniques, you will be guided through the process of creating several different craft items to bring home or give as gifts.
Not Just Gingerbread Houses
Sat, Nov 22nd, 10am-3pm
This workshop lets you experience gingerbread as a building material. You’ll learn about the entire process from mixing the dough, to shaping, baking, icing, building and embellishing. We will demonstrate several holiday pieces: hanging ornaments, candlesticks, place markers and houses or design your own. You will be able to bring home your pieces or give them as gifts.
The Circular Calendar
Sat, Dec 20th, 10am-3pm
Using designs from ancient civilizations you will learn to make a beautiful round calendar for 2009 to grace your home. See a new way of looking at the year.
All workshops will include a break for lunch (please bring your own) and time to hike on the trails or play a round of big games.
Sign up for one or all three!
Cost per workshop: $ 50 (1 child, 1 adult (18+)), $ 10 for add’l child (max. 2 kids per adult)
Family Discount Rate: $ 90 (2 kids, 2 adults)
To register, call 518-677-5552 or email info@pompanuck.org
Thursday, October 9, 2008
CircusYoga Returns to Pompanuck!
Friends, This Family Workshop is always fun and inspiring! Hope you can join us!
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Afternoon Enrichment for kids!
October 14 - November 19
(Tuesdays & Wedsnesdays)
3:15 5:45
Grades K - 8
6 week series
$90- single-day session or $170- two-day session
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: OCTOBER 7th!
The Afternoon Enrichment Program has been designed in response to enthusiasm for our children’s vacation programs and our delight in offering them. This program will be a continuation of the curriculum we’ve developed over the past two years and will include elements of circus skills training, music, cooking, building and arts and crafts projects under the direction of Lisa Carrino. It will take place outdoors in our beautiful natural setting and indoors in our community center. There will be plenty of physical activity as well as quiet times for more focused work. Homework help and strategy will be available during every session.
The program consists of:
Outside Time: For the first ½ hour after snack the entire group will go outside for big games or smaller group activities. Options will be decided during snack discussion. We might choose kick ball or bombardio as a big game while other folks might be interested in a nature walk or an outdoor building project.
Central Activity: The main activity of the afternoon will take place during the hour between 4 and 5 o’clock. Depending on weather we will practice circus skills, collect natural materials for design projects, cook, make music or work on building and traditional craft projects.
Story/Homework Time: During the final portion of the day children will be given the choice of either listening to a story or beginning their evening homework. Pompanuck staff and volunteers will be available for homework support and to help set up homework checklists to be completed at home.
please fill out these forms and return to register or Email jen@pompanuck.org :The program consists of:
Outside Time: For the first ½ hour after snack the entire group will go outside for big games or smaller group activities. Options will be decided during snack discussion. We might choose kick ball or bombardio as a big game while other folks might be interested in a nature walk or an outdoor building project.
Central Activity: The main activity of the afternoon will take place during the hour between 4 and 5 o’clock. Depending on weather we will practice circus skills, collect natural materials for design projects, cook, make music or work on building and traditional craft projects.
Story/Homework Time: During the final portion of the day children will be given the choice of either listening to a story or beginning their evening homework. Pompanuck staff and volunteers will be available for homework support and to help set up homework checklists to be completed at home.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Tai Ji Classes Begin for the Fall
Tai Ji and Qi Gong Class for Beginners To Start October 7
A beginning class in Tai Ji (Tai Ch) —practiced for centuries in China as a form of meditation, self-healing and self-defense—will start Tuesday, October 7 at 6:30-7:30 pm at Pompanuck Farm Institute in Cambridge, New York. Scott Carrino will offer the six-week series, which is open to beginners and ongoing students who desire to deepen their practice.
Integrating mind and body, Tai Ji and Qi Gong promotes good health by relieving stress, aiding balance and flexibility, and instilling a sense of serenity and relaxed well-being, Tai Ji and Qi Gong consist of gentle, flowing, and meditative movements and can be practiced by anyone of any age and physical condition In the Chinese medical tradition, the practice of Tai Ji is thought to increase the flow of qi (ch’i), or vital energy, along the body’s acupuncture meridians.
A past member of the core faculty at Omega Institute for Holistic Studies in Rhinebeck, New York, Scott Carrino has been teaching Tai Ji and Qi Gong for 23 years. He taught students at Williams College and Bennington College for many years as well as at the Rasa Yoga Center and Alexander Studio in New York City, the Lan Ting Institute in southern Oregon and at Pompanuck Farm. He continues to study with his teacher and mentor, Master Chungliang Al Huang, and is a teaching member of Master Huang’s Living Tao Foundation. Carrino offers private lessons and retreats as well as ongoing classes for adults, teens and children.
This program of classes is sponsored by Pompanuck Farm Institute, a not for profit educational retreat center dedicated to sustainable community and individual potential through the visual, musical, movement, environmental, and healing arts.
For info about this Pompanuck Farm program, call Scott Carrino at (518) 677-8121
or email: info@pompanuck.org and visit www.pompanuck.org. Pompanuck Farm is located at 494 Chestnut Hill Road in Cambridge, NY
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