“MILLBROOK IS A FRAME OF MIND:” REFLECTIONS IN WORD AND SONG

Saturday, September 7, 2019, 3 pm
Millbrook Library
3 Friendly Lane
Millbrook, NY 12545

As part of Community Day on September 7, 2019, the Millbrook Library and Vital Opera presented the inaugural edition of Millbrook is a Frame of Mind: Reflections in Word and Song, a celebration of Millbrook featuring music, poetry, and prose from the village. A survey of artistic expression from and about Millbrook past and present and curated by Joshua Groffman and Sarah Heady, this program aimed to provide a poignant and entertaining exploration of the complex constellation that is Millbrook. We are currently working with our partners on plans for future editions.
As part of Community Day on September 7, 2019, the Millbrook Library and Vital Opera presented the inaugural edition of Millbrook is a Frame of Mind: Reflections in Word and Song, a celebration of Millbrook featuring music, poetry, and prose from the village. A survey of artistic expression from and about Millbrook past and present and curated by Joshua Groffman and Sarah Heady, this program aimed to provide a poignant and entertaining exploration of the complex constellation that is Millbrook. We are currently working with our partners on plans for future editions.
Featuring:
Danielle Messina, soprano
Kelvin Chan, baritone
Joshua Groffman, composer

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