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SUMMARY:Celtic Music Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Come and experience the magic of Celtic music! Join professional local musicians Mark Renburke\, Abe Myler\, and Andrew McIntosh for this lively Celtic Music Session. This free event welcomes players\, singers\, and music lovers of all levels to celebrate Celtic music tradition. Each month features a unique Celtic theme and a special featured set. Come and join us – bring your own acoustic instrument\, your voice\, or just come to listen and clap along. Don’t miss the fun – tap into your inner Celtic spirit! This event will be held on the third Sunday of the month from 4 – 6 pm.
URL:https://thevanillabeancafe.com/event/celtic-music-sessions-2/
LOCATION:The Vanilla Bean Cafe\, 450 Deerfield Road\, Pomfret\, CT\, 06259\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Vanilla Bean Caf%C3%A9":MAILTO:barry@thevanillabeancafe.com
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SUMMARY:Nine6teen
DESCRIPTION:Founded around the talents of Donna Bessette (keyboards & vocals) and Andre Bessette\, Nine6teen has grown to include several members of the Pomfret community. Over more than two decades\, the band has added Brian Bastow (bass)\, Dawson Woodard (guitar)\, and Patrick McCarthy (vocals). Featuring music from the BoDeans\, Van Morrison\, the Eagles\, James Taylor\, Jason Mraz\, the Beatles and more\, the band performs regularly at Christ Church Pomfret and other houses of worship. They also recently were the headliner at the annual Fundraising Gala at the Hole In The Wall Gang Camp in Ashford\, CT. This will be a fundraiser for the Thompson Ecumenical Empowerment Group (TEEG).In addition to the cost of the event\, donations of food\, outdoor clothing and supplies\, and extra monetary donations for TEEG will be graciously accepted.
URL:https://thevanillabeancafe.com/event/nine6teen/
LOCATION:The Vanilla Bean Cafe\, 450 Deerfield Road\, Pomfret\, CT\, 06259\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Vanilla Bean Caf%C3%A9":MAILTO:barry@thevanillabeancafe.com
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SUMMARY:Sing:Quiet Corner Song Swap
DESCRIPTION:Sing:Quiet Corner Song Swap \nAfter the death of Pete Seeger in 2014\, a small group of his admirers joined together to celebrate his life with a sing-along concert at the Hampton Grange. The event was a huge success and gave birth to SING:The Quiet Corner Song Swap. There is no charge and lyrics are available for most songs. They frequently use the folk “hymnal”\, Rise Up Singing and\, its sequel\, Rise Again for song lyrics. Participants are encouraged to lead their favorite songs or suggest them to the song leaders of the evening. Bring your voices\, your instruments\, and your ears. This is specifically a night for singing\, so please\, no fiddle tunes or songs without a place to join in. Learn more on the SING! Quiet Corner Song Swap Facebook Page. Sally Rogers has stepped down and Tom French has taken over as host\, as we continue to host this event at our location.
URL:https://thevanillabeancafe.com/event/singquiet-corner-song-swap/
LOCATION:The Vanilla Bean Cafe\, 450 Deerfield Road\, Pomfret\, CT\, 06259\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Vanilla Bean Caf%C3%A9":MAILTO:barry@thevanillabeancafe.com
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SUMMARY:Howie Bursen & Sally Rogers - Food Bank Benefit
DESCRIPTION:Howie Bursen & Sally Rogers \nAn annual event since the early 1990’s. This year sees the eagerly awaited return of the Annual Food Bank Benefit Concert. Howie Bursen and Sally Rogers will be onstage\, along with their fabulously talented musician buddies. Howie hasn’t told us yet\, but whoever he’’ got up his sleeve\, we know the music will be amazing! Expect soaring harmonies\, sizzling instrumentals\, and much more.\nAs always\, every penny of your $25 donation will go to buy food for the ACCESS Agency Northeast Connecticut Food Bank. Tickets will be available at the Bean. Concert starts at 7:00. \nThis show will also be broadcast on YouTube.com. Watch it HERE \n~ ADVANCE TICKETS ~ Tickets are available for this show @ the Bean – ~Additional donations can be made~
URL:https://thevanillabeancafe.com/event/sally-rogers-claudia-schmidt/
LOCATION:The Vanilla Bean Cafe\, 450 Deerfield Road\, Pomfret\, CT\, 06259\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Vanilla Bean Caf%C3%A9":MAILTO:barry@thevanillabeancafe.com
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED - Fireside Chat
DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED UNTIL NOVEMBER….. \nJoin Walter Hinchman and Donna Dufresne of the Pomfret Historical Society at the Vanilla Bean Café for cozy fireside chats about Pomfret’s historic neighborhoods and hidden history on the third Fridays of January\, February and March 2026. The Fireside Chats will begin with a ½ hour presentation and continue with Q & A and audience participation. Bring your questions\, curiosities\, old photos\, and memorabilia about Pomfret’s past to share. Suggested donation $10 for Pomfret Historical Society’s Old Town House fund.\nThe first of these chats will be on Friday\, January 16th and the topic will be Pomfret’s Colonial Burial Grounds. These Fireside Chats were well attended last year. Arrive early for a good seat.
URL:https://thevanillabeancafe.com/event/fireside-chat/
LOCATION:The Vanilla Bean Cafe\, 450 Deerfield Road\, Pomfret\, CT\, 06259\, United States
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