Sing We All Merrily: A Colonial Christmas Concert with Linda Russell and Companie In-Person / Online
Linda Russell, Historical Musican, presents a Colonial Christmas to entertain and educate. Christmas was outlawed by the Puritans of New England in 1659. Yet, the Englishman, John Smith noted a very merry celebration held by the settlers of Jamestown. Christmas in Colonial times was kept – or not kept – according to one’s religious background and country of origin. This joyous and heartfelt presentation explores the traditions of the holiday in early America through English carols, American folk hymns, dance tunes, rounds and drinking songs. Quotes from diaries, poems, toasts and wassail recipes add spice to the musical brew!
This hybrid concert can be attended in-person, or enjoyed via a ZOOM livestream. Please make your selection for In-Person or Online and register below.
Click HERE to join the livestream.
In-person attendance is limited to 50 people. The ZOOM link will be included in your registration confirmation. Questions or need assistance? Please contact Patty Slezak, Reference Librarian, at 973-694-4272 ext. 5401.
[Livestreaming is available for Wayne Township (NJ) residents only].
- Date:
- Wednesday, December 7, 2022
- Time:
- 1:00pm - 2:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Room A/B
- Audience:
- Adults Family Senior Adults Special Needs
- Categories:
- Music Program
Patty Slezak is an Adult Reference Librarian, and is a huge fan of movies, music and audiobooks; happily she manages all the materials for those adult collections, as well as the digital resources for Libby. Need a recommendation? Please feel free to ask!
Patty facilitates many different programs, enabling her to share her passions with others! Let’s discuss books and film at the discussion groups, attend one of the jazz concerts scheduled, or tune in to an interview with a talented jazz musician!
Lastly, Patty designs and produces the monthly adult program newsletter (aptly called "Check It Out!") which is available digitally and in print to keep you up to date with all the library has to offer!
She has been at the Wayne Public Library since 2004, and has a BFA Degree in Writing & Publishing, and a Masters in Library & Information Sciences.