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SUMMARY:Aesthetic Illusions: An Afternoon of Poetry and Literary Prose By Randall Horton at the Garde
DESCRIPTION:Aesthetic Illusions: An Afternoon of Poetry and Literary Prose By Randall Horton at the Garde brings together literature\, music\, and conversation for an engaging exploration of creativity and human experience. The event features Randall Horton\, Ph.D.\, Professor of English at the University of New Haven\, whose work examines themes of identity\, place\, community\, and personal transformation through poetry and prose. \nThe afternoon begins with a reading from Horton’s acclaimed work\, Definition of Place\, offering audiences an opportunity to hear selections reflecting on the relationships among people\, memory\, and the environments they inhabit. Following the reading\, the ensemble Radical Reversal will perform music from its latest release\, Aesthetic Illusions\, blending jazz\, spoken word\, and contemporary performance into an immersive artistic experience. \nThis program is ideal for readers\, writers\, music lovers\, students\, and anyone interested in the intersection of literature and the arts. The event concludes with a question-and-answer session\, giving attendees the opportunity to engage directly with Horton and the members of Radical Reversal about their work\, creative process\, and artistic influences. \nAdditional Details\n\nDate: Thursday\, June 18\, 2026\nTime: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.\nFeatured Guest: Randall Horton\, Ph.D.\nProfessor of English at the University of New Haven\n\nProgram Highlights \n\nReading from Definition of Place\nPerformance by Radical Reversal\nMusic from the ensemble’s latest release\, Aesthetic Illusions\nAudience Q&A session\n\nThemes Explored \n\nIdentity\nCommunity\nPlace\nArtistic expression\nLiterature and music\nHuman experience\n\nFeatured Ensemble \n\nRadical Reversal\nPerformance blending jazz\, poetry\, and spoken word\nSuitable for literature enthusiasts\, music fans\, students\, and lifelong learners\nEvent concludes with audience discussion and questions for the presenters
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/aesthetic-illusions-an-afternoon-of-poetry-and-literary-prose-by-randall-horton-at-the-garde/
LOCATION:Garde Arts Center\, 325 State Street\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Garde Arts Center
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SUMMARY:Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
DESCRIPTION:Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis brings one of the world’s premier jazz ensembles to southeastern Connecticut on Saturday\, June 27. The performance is part of the lead-up to Marsalis’ final season as Artistic Director of Jazz at Lincoln Center and Music Director of the renowned orchestra\, making this a particularly meaningful opportunity for jazz fans to experience one of the most influential figures in American music. \nLed by Pulitzer Prize-winning trumpeter\, composer\, educator\, and cultural ambassador Wynton Marsalis\, the 15-member Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra has served as the resident orchestra of Jazz at Lincoln Center since 1988. Known for its extraordinary musicianship and versatility\, the ensemble performs everything from historic jazz masterworks by Duke Ellington\, Count Basie\, Thelonious Monk\, Charles Mingus\, and Dizzy Gillespie to contemporary compositions and original works created by members of the orchestra itself. \nMarsalis\, a New Orleans native and graduate of The Juilliard School\, is widely regarded as one of the most important figures in modern jazz. Through thousands of performances across more than 60 countries\, he has become a leading advocate for jazz as an American art form rooted in creativity\, collaboration\, discipline\, and optimism. Audiences can expect an evening of world-class musicianship featuring some of the finest soloists and ensemble performers in jazz today. \nFeatured Artists\nWynton Marsalis – Music Director\, Trumpet \nAlongside the acclaimed Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra\, featuring: \n\nRyan Kisor\, Kenny Rampton\, Marcus Printup (Trumpets)\nVincent Gardner\, Chris Crenshaw\, Elliot Mason (Trombones)\nSherman Irby\, Alexa Tarantino\, Chris Lewis\, Abdias Armenteros\, Paul Nedzela (Saxophones\, Clarinets & Flutes)\nDan Nimmer (Piano)\nCarlos Henriquez (Bass)\nObed Calvaire (Drums)\n\nEvent Details\nDate: Saturday\, June 27\, 2026\nTime: 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. \n\n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/jazz-at-lincoln-center-orchestra-with-wynton-marsalis/
LOCATION:Garde Arts Center\, 325 State Street\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
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