Back in the Barn: Surry Barn announces 10th summer season with more than 30 events scheduled. The Ellsworth American Article
“We cannot do it without you!”
SURRY — Surry Barn has announced its summer season, and the lineup for this year includes more than 30 events ranging from classical, jazz, singer-songwriters, as well as Japanese Taiko drumming, a flamenco guitarist and more. There will also be art exhibitions and even a series of Charlie Chaplin movies as the organization celebrates its 10th anniversary season.
Artistic Director Alan Wittenberg noted that music has rung out from the barn since 1965. In the mid-1980s, Walter Nowick created the Surry Opera Company to foster understanding and friendship with the people of the Soviet Union. It was a transformational endeavor that was recognized internationally and was highlighted in major media network features, including the New York Times and People magazine articles.
“We strive to continue this legacy, and we pride ourselves as a unique and vital local asset that fosters culture, concerts, community, and connection,” Wittenberg said.
The summer season kicked off on June 15 when the Ad Libitum chamber music ensemble performed music ranging from Bach to Martinu and Ibert.
Art and music performances scheduled for the summer include:
• Friday, June 20, at 7 p.m.: The Youth Ensemble of New England (classical concert)
• Saturday, June 21, at 7 p.m.: Interplay Jazz Quintet (jazz concert)
• Friday, June 27, at 7 p.m.: Mark Tipton Jazz Quartet (jazz concert)
• Sunday, June 29, at 4 p.m.: Casual Fifth (musical performance)
• Sunday, July 6, at 4 p.m.: “Bach at the Barn” by Annemieke Mclane (classical concert)
• Friday, July 11, at 7 p.m.: The Bear Bones (jazz concert)
• Sunday, July 13, at 4 p.m.: Phillip & Noreen Silver (jazz concert)
• Friday, July 18, at 7 p.m.: Swingmatism! (jazz concert)
• Sunday, July 20, at 4 p.m.: Daniel Epstein (classical concert)
• Friday, July 25, at 7 p.m.: Mark Neslusan & Friends (jazz concert)
• Sunday, July 27, at 4 p.m.: Americans Who Tell the Truth, art exhibition by Robert Shetterly
• Friday, Aug. 1, at 7 p.m.: Downeast Saxophone Quartet (jazz concert)
• Sunday, Aug. 3, at 4 p.m.: Timothy Burris and Lydia Forbes (classical concert)
• Friday, Aug. 8, at 7 p.m.: John Gallagher & Friends (jazz concert)
• Sunday, Aug. 10, at 4 p.m.: Tim Garrett & Amy Irish (classical concert)
• Friday, Aug. 15, at 7 p.m.: Juanito Pascual (musical performance)
• Sunday, Aug. 17, at 4 p.m.: Essex Piano Trio (classical concert)
• Wednesday, Aug. 20, at 7 p.m.: Alleghany Ensemble and Amos Lawrence (classical concert)
• Friday, Aug. 22, at 7 p.m.: The Harborside Trio (jazz concert)
• Sunday, Aug. 24, at 4 p.m.: Sasha Beresovsky, Yun Wen Chen & Ellias Dagher (classical concert)
• Friday, Aug. 29, at 7 p.m.: Laszlo Gardony (jazz concert)
• Saturday, Sept. 6, at 7 p.m.: Brazil at the Barn (musical performance)
• Friday, Sept. 12, at 7 p.m.: Don Sarlin (songwriter)
The Charlie Chaplin movie series kicked off June 11 with a showing of “The Gold Rush,” followed by “Modern Times” on June 18.
For anyone who missed either of those screenings, fear not, for they will be shown again. Remaining Chaplin films to be screened this summer include:
• Wednesday, June 25, at 7 p.m.: “City Lights”
• Wednesday, July 2, at 7 p.m.: “The Great Dictator”
• Wednesday, Aug. 6, at 7 p.m.: “The Gold Rush”
• Wednesday, Aug. 13, at 7 p.m.: “Modern Times”
• Wednesday, Aug. 27, at 7 p.m.: “City Lights”
• Wednesday, Sept. 3, at 7 p.m.: “The Great Dictator”
Check the performance calendar on the Surry Barn website (surrybarn.com) for further details, photos and links to performers and their websites. Surry Barn is located at 8 Cross Road in Surry. Organizers said they look forward to seeing audiences at the events.
“In these difficult times, the arts, which so beautifully express harmony, unity and creativity, are more essential than ever,” said Wittenberg. “We cannot do it without you!”