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Happy Birthday, William Shakespeare!To Shakespeare--After Three Hundred Years by Thomas HardyTo Shakespeare by Frances Anne KembleThey All Want to Play Hamlet by Carl SandburgOphelia by Julie ButtersOn Shakespeare by John MiltonSonnet of a Shrew by Julie ButtersSonnet 32 by William ShakespeareJulie Butters is an actress and writer based in Salem, MA. Her website is juliebutters.comDevlyn Ruth is a violist based in Swampscott, MA. He attends New England Conservatory's Preparatory School where he plays in the school's Youth Symphony Orchestra, as well as its Chamber Orchestra. He has been studying violin for 11 years and has just recently switched to viola. He currently studies with Boston Symphony Orchestra violist Danny Kim.Music: Handel Violin Sonata Opus 1 no. 12, allegro movement.Violin played by Devlyn RuthEdited by Lajla Dale for TravelOggy. com Series in association with ReachArts.org89 Burrill StreetSwampscott, MA 01907Open Sundays 10-1CONTACT Information: info@reacharts.org Press Inquiries: press@reacharts.org

Cenna Khatib is a vibrant 25-year-old, who serves as an Inclusion Teacher in Lynn Public Schools and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive educational environment. Her journey began in 2021 when she graduated from Hofstra University, where she not only earned a BA degree in Psychology and Creative Writing but also held the prestigious position of President at Hofstra Sp!t, a spoken word club. Cenna's passion for poetry ignited over 13 years ago amidst the turmoil of the Syrian Revolution, sparking her profound desire to express herself through verse. Recently she unveiled her debut poetry collection, "The Screams I Whisper", marking a significant milestone in her literary endeavors.Her book is available at Amazon: https://a.co/d/1OeewKpBarnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-screams-i-whisper-cenna-khatib/1144822828-Devlyn Ruth is a violist based in Swampscott, MA. He attends New England Conservatory's Preparatory School where he plays in the school's Youth Symphony Orchestra, as well as its Chamber Orchestra. He has been studying violin for 11 years and has just recently switched to viola. He currently studies with Boston Symphony Orchestra violist Danny Kim.Edited by Lajla Dale for TravelOggy. com Series in association with ReachArts.org89 Burrill StreetSwampscott, MA 01907Open Sundays 10-1CONTACT Information: info@reacharts.org Press Inquiries: press@reacharts.org

Songs read by Agatha Morrell1 "A Lover and His Lass" from As You Like It2 "O Mistress Mine" from Twelfth NightSonnets 98, 116, and 29 read by Simon MorrellScenes performed by Julie Butters & Bryan Butters1  Antony and Cleopatra2  Two Gentlemen of Verona3  The TempestJulie Butters is a Salem-based actress and writer. The former co-chair of Harvard University's Hyperion Shakespeare Company, she has performed roles ranging from Juliet to Lady Macbeth. Her website is juliebutters.com.Bryan Butters is a longtime history teacher at Marblehead High School. He has performed Shakespeare with his wife, Julie Butters, in virtual productions as well as live at the Swampscott Public Library's 2023 Shakespeare Birthday Party. Music: Handel Violin Sonata Opus 1 number 12, allegro movement.Violin played by Devlyn RuthDevlyn Ruth attends New England Conservatory's Preparatory School where he plays with the school's Youth Symphony Orchestra as well as participating in chamber music. He has been studying violin for 10 years and currently studies with the former Boston Symphony Orchestra violinist Kelly BarrEdited by Lajla Dale for TravelOggy. com Series in association with ReachArts.org89 Burrill StreetSwampscott, MA 01907Open Sundays 10-1CONTACT Information: info@reacharts.org Press Inquiries: press@reacharts.org

Part 1 of 2In honor of Women's History Month, Julie Butters performs "Ahead of Their Time: Inspiring Women of Literature." In this collection of dramatic readings, Julie brings to life some of classic literature's most exciting leading ladies, along with several historical women who created brilliant works in defense of their gender including Lysistrata, Joan of Arc, Anna E. Dickinson ("America's Joan of Arc"), Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre, Louisa May Alcott, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Christine de Pizan, and more. Julie Butters is a Salem-based actress and writer, a cantor at St. John the Evangelist Church in Swampscott and St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Nahant, and an aide at the Swampscott Public Library. A graduate of Harvard University, where she co-chaired the Hyperion Shakespeare Company, Julie has portrayed many inspiring women, including Julian of Norwich, Jo March, and Jane Eyre. You can also listen to Julie on the ReachArts podcast for a discussion and recitation of Emily Dickinson's poetry. If you enjoyed Part 1, CLICK HERE to listen to Part 2 of this riveting performance.Series in association with ReachArts.org89 Burrill StreetSwampscott, MA 01907CONTACTInformation: info@reacharts.orgPress Inquiries: press@reacharts.orgMusic: "Waltz for a Cat" by MondayHopes on PixabayEdited by Lajla Dale for TravelOggy. com Series in association with ReachArts.org89 Burrill StreetSwampscott, MA 01907Open Sundays 10-1CONTACT Information: info@reacharts.org Press Inquiries: press@reacharts.org

Part 2 of 2In honor of Women's History Month, Julie Butters performs "Ahead of Their Time: Inspiring Women of Literature." In this collection of dramatic readings, Julie brings to life some of classic literature's most exciting leading ladies, along with several historical women who created brilliant works in defense of their gender including Lysistrata, Joan of Arc, Anna E. Dickinson ("America's Joan of Arc"), Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre, Louisa May Alcott, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Christine de Pizan, and more. Julie Butters is a Salem-based actress and writer, a cantor at St. John the Evangelist Church in Swampscott and St. Thomas Aquinas Church in Nahant, and an aide at the Swampscott Public Library. A graduate of Harvard University, where she co-chaired the Hyperion Shakespeare Company, Julie has portrayed many inspiring women, including Julian of Norwich, Jo March, and Jane Eyre. You can also listen to Julie on the ReachArts podcast for a discussion and recitation of Emily Dickinson's poetry. If you enjoyed Part 2, CLICK HERE to listen to Part 1 of this riveting performance.Series in association with ReachArts.org89 Burrill StreetSwampscott, MA 01907CONTACTInformation: info@reacharts.orgPress Inquiries: press@reacharts.orgMusic: "Waltz for a Cat" by MondayHopes on PixabayEdited by Lajla Dale for TravelOggy. com Series in association with ReachArts.org89 Burrill StreetSwampscott, MA 01907Open Sundays 10-1CONTACT Information: info@reacharts.org Press Inquiries: press@reacharts.org

Rod Kessler taught creative writing at Salem State University for 31 years.  He is an author of short fiction, was an advisor to Sextant, a literary journal, and he has long been the champion of Malcolm Miller. Malcolm Miller, a Salem-born, Beat generation poet, unabashedly engages, entertains, amuses, instructs, surprises, and provokes in the 24 newly-released, plainspoken poems in the book no! a collection selected, edited, and with an introduction by Rod Kessler. no! by Malcolm Miller is available at Salem-based Derby Wharf Light Box.https://derbywharflightbox.com/Original intro and outro music by Manny & HarrySeries in association with ReachArts.org89 Burrill StreetSwampscott, MA 01907CONTACTInformation: info@reacharts.orgPress Inquiries: press@reacharts.orgEdited by Lajla Dale for TravelOggy. com Series in association with ReachArts.org89 Burrill StreetSwampscott, MA 01907Open Sundays 10-1CONTACT Information: info@reacharts.org Press Inquiries: press@reacharts.org

Happy Birthday, Edgar Allen Poe! Presenter Ken Grout talks with Agatha Morrell about the life, love, and literature of one of America's most iconic authors. Poe was born January 19, 1809, in Boston, MA, and died October 7, 1849 (aged 40) in Baltimore, MD. His most famous works are poems “To Helen” (1831), “The Raven” (1845), and “Annabel Lee” (1849); the short stories of wickedness and crime “The Tell-Tale Heart” (1843) and “The Cask of Amontillado” (1846); and the supernatural horror story “The Fall of the House of Usher” (1839) and "Murders at the Rue Morgue" (1841) which is said to have "initiated the modern detective story".Ken Grout is a professor and writer who teaches and works with the art of oral presentation of literature. He was recently selected as an auditor by the Chautauqua Training Institute and is currently working on presentational material relating to both Oscar Wilde and Edgar Allan Poe. Ken is a full-time faculty member in the Communication Studies Department at Emerson College in Boston, where he teaches Introduction to Speech Communication and Oral Presentation of Literature.Celebrate Our Favorite Poets' BirthdaysOriginal intro music by Manny & HarryOriginal outro music: Sunrise Piano by Serge QuadradoEdited by Lajla Dale for TravelOggy. com Series in association with ReachArts.org89 Burrill StreetSwampscott, MA 01907Open Sundays 10-1CONTACT Information: info@reacharts.org Press Inquiries: press@reacharts.org

Celebrate Our Favorite Poets' BirthdaysOriginal music by Manny & Harry Edited by Lajla Dale

Claire Keyes is Professor Emerita at Salem State University. She currently teaches for the Salem State Explorers, a lifelong learning program and leads a Poetry Salon at the Abbot Public Library in Marblehead.  Claire has won many awards for her poetry.  She will be talking about her latest book One Port  and reading us a few poems from it.One Port  is available from Salem-based publisher Derby Wharf Light Box.http://www,derbywharflightbox.comOriginal music by Manny & Harry  Edited by Lajla Dale

2022 REACHARTS GARDEN ART WALKReconnect with art, nature and neighbors at this year's Swampscott Garden Art Walk.Organized by ReachArts, this community event showcases artists along with gardens of all shapes and sizes in neighborhoods across our beautiful town.Date: Sunday, July 10 (Rain Date: July 17)Time: 11:00 am - 3:00 pmhttps://www.reacharts.org/GAW2022INTROMaps will be available online starting Saturday, July 9th and onsite on July 10th at ReachArts and Fisherman's Beach.If you have any questions, please contact info@reacharts.orgGARDENER: Gregory MastroianniMy garden is a blend of traditional New England perennials with a touch of personal whimsy. Original music by Manny & Harry  Edited by Lajla Dale

2022 REACHARTS GARDEN ART WALKReconnect with art, nature and neighbors at this year's Swampscott Garden Art Walk.Organized by ReachArts, this community event showcases artists along with gardens of all shapes and sizes in neighborhoods across our beautiful town.Date: Sunday, July 10 (Rain Date: July 17) Time: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm  https://www.reacharts.org/GAW2022INTROGarden Art Walk Maps will be available online starting Saturday, July 9th and onsite on July 10th at ReachArts and Fisherman's Beach.If you have any questions, please contact info@reacharts.orgARTIST: Tereza     https://www.mamatereza.net/Tereza's interdisciplinary work centers on the integration with the so-called ‘other'. Tereza teaches Drawing, Painting and Art History at Salem State University and Roxbury Community College. Her most recent project Touchstone was included in The Immigrant Artist Biennial/ Mother Tongue. She exhibits internationally.  Original music by Manny & Harry Edited by Lajla Dale

2022 REACHARTS GARDEN ART WALKReconnect with art, nature and neighbors at this year's Swampscott Garden Art Walk.Organized by ReachArts, this community event showcases artists along with gardens of all shapes and sizes in neighborhoods across our beautiful town.Date: Sunday, July 10 (Rain Date: July 17) Time: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm  https://www.reacharts.org/GAW2022INTROGarden Art Walk Maps will be available online starting Saturday, July 9th and onsite on July 10th at ReachArts and Fisherman's Beach.If you have any questions, please contact info@reacharts.orgARTIST: Ruth Rooks, President Swampscott Arts Associationhttps://www.SwampscottArtsAssociation.comSwampscott Arts Association has been in existence since the early 1940's. It is comprised of artists working two dimensionally - paint, pastel, collage, - and photographers. Since we do not have a physical home base, we exhibit our work in various venues including ReachArts. Our members, many of whom have won prizes. are all represented in various art organizations both local, national and international. Original music by Manny & Harry  Edited by Lajla Dale

2022 REACHARTS GARDEN ART WALKReconnect with art, nature and neighbors at this year's Swampscott Garden Art Walk.Organized by ReachArts, this community event showcases artists along with gardens of all shapes and sizes in neighborhoods across our beautiful town.Date: Sunday, July 10 (Rain Date: July 17)Time: 11:00 am - 3:00 pmhttps://www.reacharts.org/GAW2022INTROGarden Art Walk Maps will be available online starting Saturday, July 9th and onsite on July 10th at ReachArts and Fisherman's Beach.If you have any questions, please contact info@reacharts.orgARTIST: Cenna Khatib Cenna is a 23 year old graduate from Hofstra University where she was President of Hofstra Sp!t (a spoken word group.). Cenna is currently a preschool teacher in Marblehead and for fun she loves to paint and write poetry.Original music by Manny & HarryEdited by Lajla Dale

2022 REACHARTS GARDEN ART WALKReconnect with art, nature and neighbors at this year's Swampscott Garden Art Walk.Organized by ReachArts, this community event showcases artists along with gardens of all shapes and sizes in neighborhoods across our beautiful town.Date: Sunday, July 10 (Rain Date: July 17)Time: 11:00 am - 3:00 pmhttps://www.reacharts.org/GAW2022INTROGarden Art Walk Maps will be available online starting Saturday, July 9th and onsite on July 10th at ReachArts and Fisherman's Beach.If you have any questions, please contact info@reacharts.orgARTIST: Stephanie Moriarty https://www.instagram.com/s.m.pottery http://S.M. Pottery- Home FacebookStephanie Moriarty is originally from New York's Hudson Valley. After nearly a decade in Boston, she and her family moved to Swampscott in 2013. Motivated by a life long curiosity of ceramics, she began taking classes at The Clay School in Lynn. Since then her mastery and love of the medium have grown exponentially. Turning what was merely a hobby into a thriving ceramics business. Stephanie's pottery can now be found at Raven stone, local farmers markets and art shows. Her unique style is a blend of classic form and contemporary comfort. The ergonomic feel of the cup is as warms and comforting as the drink inside.Original music by Manny & HarryEdited by Lajla Dale

2022 REACHARTS GARDEN ART WALKReconnect with art, nature and neighbors at this year's Swampscott Garden Art Walk.Organized by ReachArts, this community event showcases artists along with gardens of all shapes and sizes in neighborhoods across our beautiful town.Date: Sunday, July 10 (Rain Date: July 17) Time: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm https://www.reacharts.org/GAW2022INTROGarden Art Walk Maps will be available online starting Saturday, July 9th and onsite on July 10th at ReachArts and Fisherman's Beach.If you have any questions, please contact info@reacharts.orgHannah Cloud Sharpless: My art results from my passion for observing the smallest details and exploring the chemistry of nature -- photos that document our seasons up close and in abstract, natural ink paintings made from seasonal berries, leaves, and flowers, and shibori inspired natural dye projects using local black walnuts, horse chestnuts and beach iron.Instagram.com/pippacloud Original music by Manny & Harry  Edited by Lajla Dale

GARDEN ART WALK  REACHARTS 2022Reconnect with art, nature and neighbors at this year's Swampscott Garden Art Walk.Organized by ReachArts, this community event showcases artists along with gardens of all shapes and sizes in neighborhoods across our beautiful town.Date: Sunday, July 10 (Rain Date: July 17)    Time: 11:00 am - 3:00 pmGarden Art Walk Maps will be available online starting Saturday, July 9th and onsite on July 10th at ReachArts and Fisherman's Beach.If you have any questions, please contact info@reacharts.orgCarin Doben began her career as an art historian and educator. She founded Art Quest Programs and taught for 30 years. . She has been painting since 2013. Her abstract paintings reveal her love of color and personal expression. https://carindoben.com Original music by Manny & HarryEdited by Lajla Dale

Agatha Morrell is a keen gardener and avid traveller.www.reacharts.orgOriginal music: Calm Before by Larry Power (guitar) & Jack Kelly (harmonica)Editing by Lajla Dale

"A national treasure!" whose "message must be heard by everyone!" Joan is a lifelong environmentalist, peace & human rights activist & advocate for all life on Earth.Award-winning author, transformational public speaker & coach, she wrote her first book when she was 5, has been a spokesperson for UNICEF and worked with President Carter to promote solar energy and alternative fuels.Joan writes to empower every being, to open eyes and open lives.Recent books in print include:The globally-renowned anthology Reimagine America Wordplay ekphrastic anthology by Merrimac PoetsHer own Daffodils in the Dark ekphrastic poetry series:1] "Light & Hope in the time of Covid"2] "Healing & Transforming Trauma"3] "Changing our Relationship towards Each Other"www.reacharts.orgOriginal music: Calm Before by Larry Power (guitar) & Jack Kelly (harmonica)Editing by Lajla Dale

Melissa J. Varnavas is a poet, journalist, and editor living in Beverly, Massachusetts. A graduate of the Solstice MFA program at Pine Manor College, her work has appeared in the literary journals in Bellevue Literary Review, Oberon, End Times, Blast Furnace, Margie, The New Guard, and elsewhere.www.reacharts.orgOriginal music: Calm Before by Larry Power (guitar) & Jack Kelly (harmonica)Editing by Lajla Dale

Gayle Heney is producer and host of the TV series Write Now and former two-term Poet Laureate of North Andover. She edited the poetry books Songs from the Castle's Remains, and Leaf Sorrow Tree Strong and co-edited Soulmates. Ms. Heney was an honoree for the Robert Frost Poetry Contest, and in 2021, she was the winner of the Haiga Poetry Contest of the Rockport Poetry Fest. Also in 2021, Ms. Heney was the featured poet for the Haverhill River Bards' Spring Series and included in the book WordPlay. Her work has also appeared in Merrimack Mic Takes the Fifth, Anthology V, Methuen Life Magazine and elsewhere. Ms. Heney judges the annual Memorial Hall Library Teen Poetry Contest in Andover, MA. She has led poetry workshops in libraries, schools, galleries, Essex Art Center and at MA Poetry Festivals. Write Now - Tim Bairdwww.reacharts.orgOriginal music: Calm Before by Larry Power (guitar) & Jack Kelly (harmonica)Editing by Lajla Dale

Nancy Hewitt's love of language, story and poetry evolved alongside her 40-year career as a clinical social worker.  Her chapbook Heard was published in 2013 by Finishing Line Press, and her chapbook Completing the Arc will be published by the same press on July 15, 2022.  Her poems have appeared in Spoon River Poetry Review (Editor's Prize), Mid-American Review, Connecticut River Review, Phoebe Journal, Halcyone Magazine, The Ekphrastic Review, Ellipsis and other journals.  Her chapbook This Slanted Scene was a finalist for The Poetry Box award in 2019.  She has received nominations for the Pushcart Prize and for Best of the Net.  Nancy received her MFA from the Vermont College of Fine Arts and was the first Poet Laureate of Swampscott, MA.  She finds inspiration in the Vermont countryside, in art and in travel. www.finishinglinepress.com. www.reacharts.orgOriginal music: Calm Before by Larry Power (guitar) & Jack Kelly (harmonica)Editing by Lajla Dale

Lee Eric Freedman is the 3rd Poet Laureate of Swampscott  (2016-2018). Since 2011 he's been affectionately entitled as theRenegade Poet Laureate of Swampscott (2011-FOREVER)(This honorarium was bestowed upon him by his friend and storyteller Tony Toledo). He is truly honored and humbled to be both. When Lee isn't busy being any type of Laureate he leads the Tin Box Poets of Swampscott Workshop Group, hosts the monthly First Friday Open Mic @ ReachArts Swampscott and regularly performs at open-mics all over the place. He's a three time winner of the Naomi Cherkofsky Memorial Poetry Contest. Recent publications: coauthor of "Mad Men of Lynn Anthology, Writings From the Walnut Street Cafe" (2017, Ring of Bone Press); “Extreme: an Anthology for Social and Environmental Justice” (2108, Vagabond Books); Reimagine America, a Poetry Anthology for the Future:(2022, Vagabond Books); Burn Before Reading Arts & Lit Journal (Winter 2021/2022) ~~~www.reacharts.orgOriginal music: Calm Before by Larry Power (guitar) & Jack Kelly (harmonica)Editing by Lajla Dale

Blue Troubadours ~ Jack Kelly: harmonicas; Larry Power: guitar & vocals.Jack and Larry have been playing music together for ten years, beginning at the now-defunct (but never forgotten) Sunday Blues Jam at The Cove, Revere, MA. Blue Troubadours began as an idea and some jamming. Their idea: to play all styles of music acoustically- Their jamming: always with a touch of the Blues-That little touch of The Blues: They wouldn't have it any other way.~~~As part of ReachArts' Winter Concert Series, Blue Troubadours and One Dime Band are performing Saturday,  April 9, 20227:30-10:30pmatReachArts89 Burrill StreetSwampscott MA 01907More info at https://www.reacharts.org/event-4601653~~~Original music: Troubadour Bounce by Larry Power (guitar) & Jack Kelly (harmonica)Editing by Lajla Dale

The Stacking Stones Band blends alt-country, soul, and folk-rock genres grown from the roots of American music. Led by Kelly Dearing's gospel-steeped voice and harmonies from Christina Gavin (keys) and Mike Manion (guitar), the band includes Eric Dearing on guitar, Dave Millar on drums, and John Coley on bass.The Stacking Stones BandOriginal music: Troubadour Bounce by Larry Power (guitar) & Jack Kelly (harmonica)Editing by Lajla Dale

Lindsay Garfield is a singer, songwriter, and musical educator from Swampscott. She has toured internationally, shared stages with Nels Cline of Wilco, Fleet Foxes, and Trisha Yearwood, and she has performed on the iconic Fillmore West stage, NPR's Mountain Stage, and Good Morning America. Original music: Troubadour Bounce by Larry Power (guitar) & Jack Kelly (harmonica)Editing by Lajla Dale

Susan Ruth is a violin player and singer with the Blue Honey Drops.  She is also a songwriter and an avid Irish fiddler.  Susan works as a sales consultant with her husband Benjamin Ruth, an award winning Violin Maker.  They have lived in Swampscott since 2009 with their two kids.Original music: Troubadour Bounce by Larry Power (guitar) & Jack Kelly (harmonica)Editing by Lajla Dale.

Jim Kawski is an ex corporate tech professional and now full time Certified High-Performance Coach. His part time music side gig is a 20-year passion that he nurtures everyday. Other interests include woodworking, fishing, acting, philosophy and cooking. He lives in Swampscott with his partner Suki.Blue Honey Drops:https://www.facebook.com/bluehoneydrops/https://bluehoneydrops.bandcamp.com higher-ARC High Performance Coachingwww.higher-arc.comOriginal music: Troubadour Bounce  by Larry Power (guitar) and Jack Kelly (harmonica)Editing by Lajla Dale

Larry Power: guitar 'Not perfect, but close enough for rock and roll, as they say.'Larry has played professionally for over thirty years and performed with many blues and rock legends: His greatest memory is jamming with the Allman Brothers Band and playing slide guitar face to face with Dicky Betts. "My ultimate fantasy come true". Composition by LJP Music©2022. All rights reserved.

Larry Power: GuitarInspiration for song title: The crazy rush to the supermarket. It's just a snowstorm! Bread and milk — gotta get it NOW! Larry has played professionally for over thirty years and performed with many blues and rock legends: His greatest memory is jamming with the Allman Brothers Band and playing slide guitar face to face with Dicky Betts. "My ultimate fantasy come true". Composition by LJP Music©2022. All rights reserved.

Blue Troubadours ~ Jack Kelly: harmonicas; Larry Power: guitar & vocals.Jack and Larry have been playing music together for ten years, beginning at the now defunct (but never forgotten) Sunday Blues Jam at The Cove, Revere, MA. Blue Troubadours began as an idea and some jamming. Their idea: to play all styles of music acoustically- Their jamming: always with a touch of the Blues-That little touch of the Blues: they wouldn't have it any other way.Blue TroubadoursComposition by LJP Music©2022. All rights reserved.

Blue Troubadours ~ Jack Kelly: harmonicas; Larry Power: guitar & vocals.Jack and Larry have been playing music together for ten years, beginning at the now defunct (but never forgotten) Sunday Blues Jam at The Cove, Revere, MA. Blue Troubadours began as an idea and some jamming. Their idea: to play all styles of music acoustically- Their jamming: always with a touch of the Blues-That little touch of the Blues: they wouldn't have it any other way.Blue TroubadoursComposition by LJP Music©2022. All rights reserved.

Larry Power-Guitar “Phil's Tune” is in honor of my friend of over 50 years, Phil Mayo, who died in October, 2021. He loved music. If he took you under his wing there was nothing he wouldn't do to help you achieve success.  When the call came, I picked up my guitar. What came out was “Phil's Tune.”  It wrote itself. This is for my friend because his spirit was what moved my hands and heart that day. Larry has played professionally for over thirty years and performed with many blues and rock legends: His greatest memory is jamming with the Allman Brothers Band and playing slide guitar face to face with Dicky Betts. "My ultimate fantasy come true". Composition by LJP Music©2021. All rights reserved.

Blue Troubadours ~ Jack Kelly: harmonicas; Larry Power: guitar & vocals.Jack and Larry have been playing music together for ten years, beginning at the now defunct (but never forgotten) Sunday Blues Jam at The Cove, Revere, MA. Blue Troubadours began as an idea and some jamming. Their idea: to play all styles of music acoustically- Their jamming: always with a touch of the Blues-That little touch of the Blues: they wouldn't have it any other way.Blue TroubadoursComposition by LJP Music©2021. All rights reserved.

Julie Butters is a Salem-based writer and actress who's participating in two of Sunday's panels at our literary festival. As the author of the book Pocket Prayers for Young Professionals, she'll speak about writing for young audiences. She will also speak about screenwriting as the author of a stage adaptation of Jane Eyre that was produced as a Zoom film in 2020. To close out Day 1 of the festival on Saturday,  November 6, Julie will also give a dramatic reading in costume of a new solo performance, Jane & Rochester, which she adapted from Jane Eyre.juliebutters.comLearn more and register for the Red Rock Literary Festival on Nov 6 & 7, 2021 at https://www.reacharts.org/event-4516540Original music: Phil's Tune by Larry PowerEditing by Lajla Dale

Cenna Khatib is a recent graduate of Hofstra University. She majored in Psychology and has a minor in Creative Writing.In this interview with Agatha Morrell, Cenna reads A Reminder When Vision Blurs, Something to Be Perceived and Pondered, He Went to Jared and I Went to the Bar .Learn more and register for the Red Rock Literary Festival on Nov 6 & 7, 2021 at https://www.reacharts.org/event-4516540Original music: Phil's Tune by Larry PowerEditing by Lajla Dale

Deahn Berrini is the author of three novels: Milkweed, set in Ipswich during the Vietnam era; How to Earn Your Keep, a tale of how economic stresses wear down a family; and, A Roanoke Story, which recounts the first European settlement in North America, solely from the Native American point of view. She teaches the long-running Creative Writing Class at the Swampscott Senior Center. She has been a journalist for several local papers. Pre-Covid, she worked as a coordinator for a Boston-based homelessness charity, and she now works in affordable housing preservation. Although she travels widely, Deahn has spent most of her life on the North Shore of Boston, where she lives, in Swampscott. She is a graduate of Brown University and Boston College Law School.Learn more and register for the Red Rock Literary Festival on Nov 6 & 7, 2021 athttps://www.reacharts.org/event-4516540Original music: Phil's Tune by Larry PowerEditing by Lajla Dale

David Townsend is a 4th generation Swampscott resident. His career is in international telecommunications policy and economics, which has taken him around the world to more than 85 countries.  He has written countless reports and papers and book chapters in his professional field, but his non-career literary interests have gone in very different directions.  David has a deep interest in the history of Rock 'n' Roll music: the topic of his first book, "Rock 'n' Roll and War and Peace," along with a number of other essays, blog, etc.  And his recent book and current interest focus on both hiking in nature and local history: "Retracing Steps: An Exploration of Nature and History on the Massachusetts North Shore".  David also has a podcast with his daughter Alexandra, concerning Romance Comic Books: "My Comical Romance".   Learn more and register for the Red Rock Literary Festival on Nov 6 & 7, 2021 athttps://www.reacharts.org/event-4516540Original music: Phil's Tune by Larry PowerEditing by Lajla Dale

Mary Higgins has been writing for most of her life. At the age of 16, she won a National Essay Writing Contest describing shoppers at Filene's Basement. With her nutrition background, she has written about food for several websites. Mary enjoys using her camera and combined her love of photography with writing for the Peabody Institute Library Blog, Nourish. Her children's picture book, Daddy Trains for the Marathon, was published in 2012 She also had a nutrition column in North Shore Children and Families Magazine. Her most recent book Too Tired to Cook: the Guide to Choosing Foods that will boost your energy and enhance your immune system, is available at online booksellers. Mary wrote this book for those of you who find it a challenge to cook meals. Maybe you have an autoimmune disease, chronic fatigue syndrome, or you are a long-hauler Covid survivor. Mary experienced chronic fatigue and post-viral illness herself so she knows what it is like to be too tired to put on a pair of sox. Working as a nutritionist in various health clubs in the Boston area, Mary uses her experience and knowledge of nutrition to help you achieve your nutrition goals.https://www.amazon.com/Mary-Higgins-B-S-M-Ed/e/B09FFWJS8K/ref=dp_byline_cont_ebooks_1Learn more and register for the Red Rock Literary Festival on Nov 6 & 7, 2021 at https://www.reacharts.org/event-4516540Original music: Phil's Tune by Larry PowerEditing by Lajla Dale

Barry Brodsky currently teaches Screenwriting and Playwriting at Boston University Film School and Lesley University's Low-Residency MFA program in Creative Writing. He also taught Screenwriting at Emerson College for 19 years and taught in the Theatre Dept. at U.Mass-Boston for 9 years. He taught Greek Drama, Playwriting, and essay writing to Boston high school students for five years in the Urban Scholars program at U.Mass-Boston.Barry is a former recipient of a grant from the Massachusetts Artists Foundation (now the Mass. Cultural Council). He was born and raised in Boston, served three years in the Army, and also directed an educational program for military veterans at U.Mass-Boston. Barry earned his undergraduate degree in Political Science at U.Mass-Boston and his Master's in Fine Arts in Theatre at Brandeis University. He's lived in Swampscott since 1998 with his wife Nancy Meacham, a public-school educator in Salem, and his daughter Kate, who graduated Swampscott High in 2015, U-Mass Amherst in 2019, and now lives and works in Western Mass. growing and selling native plants.https://lesley.edu/about/faculty-staff-directory/barry-brodskyLearn more and register for the Red Rock Literary Festival on Nov 6 & 7, 2021 at https://www.reacharts.org/event-4516540Original music: Phil's Tune by Larry PowerEditing by Lajla Dale

Robert Jauron is a graduate of Swampscott High School, Brown University, and Suffolk University Law School and practiced law for 37 years before retiring in 2014. Thereafter he decided to write a book. He is the author of Big Blue Days - The Story of a Small-Town Football Dynasty in Swampscott Massachusetts. The book, published in 2018, tells the story of legendary high school football coach Stan Bondelevitch and the remarkably successful program he established and led in Swampscott during the 1950s, '60s, and '70s. It is based on extensive archival research, interviews of more than 50 individuals, and the author's own experiences (as Bob played football in Swampscott on Bondelevitch-coached teams in the mid-1960s). In writing the story Bob hoped to provide an understanding of why he and many others recall those bygone years in Swampscott "as special times in a special place”. According to the Lynn Item's  front-page review of Big Blue Days:"This book has it all: warm anecdotes, good insight into some of the era's greatest players, and — most of all — a fascinating character study of the man who made it all possible: Stanley Walter Bondelevitch.”Website is www.bigbluedaysbook.comBooks can be purchased through a link on the website and can also be ordered directly from Amazon - search “Big Blue Days”. Books can also be purchased directly from Robert in Swampscott. He is always happy to sign copies. He can be reached at rjauron@comcast.net or at (603) 289-2246.Learn more and register for the Red Rock Literary Festival on Nov 6 & 7, 2021 athttps://www.reacharts.org/event-4516540Original music: Phil's Tune by Larry PowerEditing by Lajla Dale

Lina Rehal is a self-published author of three contemporary romance novels and two novellas. She also wrote Carousel Kisses, a book of nostalgic stories about growing up as a baby boomer.Lina likes writing  “second chance at love” and  “seasoned romance”  stories in which the main characters are in their forties and up.Her latest book, Someday  Is Here, takes place in Fort Lauderdale. She plans to write two more in this Lauderdale series.She is currently working on the second book in her Cameron Cove series and the third one in her Tucker's Landing series.Lina resides on the North Shore with her husband. They are both avid Disney fans and have enjoyed many trips to Disneyworld together. She is a member of The Red Rock Rewriters, a writing group that has been meeting at the Swampscott Library for 16 years and is currently  meeting virtually.www.linarehal.comwww.thefuzzypinkmuse.comLearn more and register for the Red Rock Literary Festival  on Nov 6 & 7, 2021 athttps://www.reacharts.org/event-4516540Original music: Phil's Tune by Larry PowerEditing by Lajla Dale

Stefanie Timmermann is a photographer and multimedia artist. She also has a PhD in molecular biology. Born and raised in Germany, she worked and exhibited in Paris, before settling in Swampscott.Environmental and social issues are the focus of her artistic practice. Her series ‘Gaia,' which takes on environmental destruction was exhibited in ReachArts Gallery.Stefanie continues to investigate how to personally engage with important social issues. Her photos of local decisive events surrounding political and pandemic flashpoints led to a window installation ‘Facts of Life' at GALA – Galleries at Lynn Arts – in downtown Lynn.Also at GALA she created a full-room immersive installation ‘Metamorphosis XX' which focused on harnessing and celebrating mental resilience and strength in the face of the pandemic.ReachArts.orgOriginal music: Middlesex Stomp by Larry Power & Jack KellyEditing by Lajla Dale

“Groove” is a gallery show hosted by ReachArts in Swampscott, and features original artwork by Vinny Comeau, Dan Brenton, Matt Curley, Chris Reid, Danielle Wager, Red Carroll, Adric Giles, Mike Boroda and Courtney LeMay.  The exhibit includes 95 pieces on display that span across a variety of mediums and styles and is accompanied by a playlist of funk, soul and old school RnB. “Groove” represents how the artists were able to find their natural rhythm and continue their creative journey during the pandemic. Vinny Comeau  Vinny Comeau is a Production Technician at New England Biolabs and a Medical Microbiologist at Winchester Hospital. Shortly before completing his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Salem State University, he spent 5 months living in Australia where he was introduced to aboriginal art at a local farmer's market. Typically using acrylic on canvas, Vinny combines the aboriginal art that has influenced him with the repetitive geometric patterns from nature and from the organisms he routinely observes under the microscope. He is currently living in Marblehead, MA.  IG:@vinnycomeauartE: Vincentjcomeau@gmail.comOriginal music: Middlesex Stomp by Larry Power & Jack KellyEditing by Lajla Dale

Michael Aghahowa answers 20 Artist Questions with Agatha Morrell for ReachArts.org in Swampscott Massachusetts.Michael Aghahowa is a Lynn based artist. He has rooted his practice in community engagement and a steady studio practice. His paintings and artwork reflect the people around him. These people emerge from his work as portraits and references for illustrations. Michael graduated from Montserrat College of Art with a BFA in illustration. He  is currently an MFA candidate at Massachusetts College of Art and Design. In 2019 Michael had solo exhibitions at Google in Cambridge and GAS Gallery in Lynn, MA. Michael and his partner Cinda received a $10,000 grant to paint a wrap around mural in Lynn, MA at Ernie's Harvest Time. The mural is a collaboration with The Food Project. Currently Michael teaches Drawing 1 for the freshman class at Montserrat College of Art as an adjunct professor.Original music: Middlesex Stomp by Larry Power & Jack KellyEditing by Lajla Dale

Tereza answers 20 Artists Questions with Agatha Morrell forReachArts.org in Swampscott, Massachusetts.Most recently, Tereza's project Touchstone was included in The Immigrant Artist Biennial/ Mother Tongue, based out of New York City. Her 2019 exhibitions include a curatorial project Unredacted, bringing ten artists together who acknowledged the political post-truth world, as artists and activists, and shone a light on sustained inequalities offering more humane alternatives. In 2017, Tereza, with artists Ingrid Pichler and Fletcher Boote, created a site-specific installation at the greenhouse of the Emily Dickinson Museum: a meditation on suspension through color and sound. She also received the A.R.T. Fund award creating Capital Cleanse, which was a rogue installation at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Tereza holds an MFA from Vermont College of Fine Arts and a BFA in Painting and Sculpture from Massachusetts College of Art and Design.Original music: Middlesex Stomp by Larry Power & Jack Kelly.Editing by Lajla Dale.

Marc Morin answers 20 Artists Questions with Agatha Morrell for ReachArts.org  in Swampscott, Massachusetts.Marc Morin is a visual artist who uses a variety of mediums. His artwork explores how one understands, interprets and interacts with their surroundings and day-to-day life.  He often uses non-traditional art materials and utilitarian objects.Marc uses drawing as a daily practice and is currently working on a drawing project that uses index cards to catalog a year in his life.Marc completed his MFA at Lesley Art + Design. He enjoys teaching studio art, collaborating with other artists, and participating in community art events. You can see Marc's work at https://www.marcmorin.net.Original music: Middlesex Stomp by Larry Power & Jack Kelly.Editing by Lajla Dale.

Sammia Atoui answers 20 Artists Questions with Agatha Morrell for ReachArts.org  in Swampscott, Massachusetts.Sammia Atoui is an artist who runs Miramar Print Lab on Humphrey Street, an art studio and gallery focused on the art of printmaking. At Miramar, Sam teaches printmaking to individuals at all levels and sells limited-edition collections of art for your home and body.  She loves to chat, so drop in anytime you are walking by! View more about her and the shop at www.scaartstudio.com or www.miramarprintlab.comOriginal music: Middlesex Stomp by Larry Power & Jack Kelly. Editing by Lajla Dale.