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When they were in high school together, Rich Araldi and Jim Pappas spent every moment they could find playing music. Jim has enjoyed great success from being music director at the most prestigious venues in Atlantic City to movies and tours, to his current position as music director for the legendary Smokey Robinson! Rich’s accomplishments, while seemingly more modest, have been exactly the right fit. A life of service through music has seen Rich, after a stint as a touring musician, as a church music director over the past three decades, a music educator, and over the past thirty years serving the senior community through music at a robust pace. Rich’s non-profit organization “Sammy 16” provides music for those without the means to access it. This October, after a hiatus of over forty years, Jim and Rich will be playing together once again, “for the first time!”

WINSLOW HOMER. He got his start by illustrating scenes from the Civil War for Harper’s Magazine. He documented post war, rural Americana and later dramatically explored man’s relationship to nature. He was one of the greatest watercolor painters and was profoundly influential. Join us for an up-close look at the work of one of America’s most beloved painters.

Welcome back guitarist and vocalist Dan Kirouac. Dan has been part of the regional music scene for over thirty years as an entertainer, songwriter and publisher. Tonight’s performance will be a jukebox of memories from the stars of pop, jazz, big band, and easy-listening.

Rodgers & Hart! As one of the first partnerships in musical theatre, Rodgers and Hart collaborated for over twenty years. From their early days at Columbia University through their landmark shows of the 1930’s, they created refreshingly new and different songs. Survey their work and partnership – and sing their greatest hits including: Manhattan, Blue Moon, Isn’t It Romantic, My Funny Valentine, and Bewitched!

Ward House was the family home of General Ward who took command of the Revolutionary forces April 20, 1775 and was appointed First Commander in Chief by the MA Provincial Congress. Continental Congress later appointed General Ward First Major General of the Continental Army. Our visit will include a guided tour of this historic house. Previous registration required.