BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Weston Art & Innovation Center - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Weston Art & Innovation Center X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://westonaic.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Weston Art & Innovation Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250522T210000 DTSTAMP:20250514T183555Z CREATED:20250221T192500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T183555Z UID:37235-1747940400-1747947600@westonaic.org SUMMARY:Reading Room Music: Jonathan Gertler DESCRIPTION:The Reading Room Music Series  is thrilled to welcome Weston’s own Jonathan Gertler! \n\n\nCapturing a pure acoustic sound\, Gertler’s songs feature clean guitar tones\, supportive instrumentals and clear vocals\, aiming at minimum production density and an organic feeling. “I hope the simpler it gets\, the better it gets. When you say less but express more\, the song stays central\,” he explained. Here’s a review of his album No Fear:   https://amplifymusicmag.com/ \n\nGertler knows about heart\, both metaphorical and literal. He spent years as a vascular surgeon\, exposed to life-and-death choices and things most people never see; that way of life affects his music—a willingness to take risks to get to a better place without putting people in harm’s way. \n\nThe evening will feature songs from prior albums\, as well as the forthcoming album “Unfinished Business” which is to be released on Rockridge Music this spring. Jonathan will be joined by Sal Difusco on guitar\, Joe Santerre on bass\, Jon Chase on percussion and vocals\, and special guest vocalist\, Joelle Lurie! \n\n\nCheck out Jonathan on the AIC’s Reading Room Music on Spotify at bit.ly/RRMS-radio! The playlist features all of our performers past and present. As future acts get booked\, they’ll be added. \n\n\nGrab seats and refreshments (including beer and wine)\, starting at 7pm.  The music will begin at 7:30pm. \n\n  \n  \n\n  URL:https://westonaic.org/class/reading-room-music-jonathan-gertler/ LOCATION:Reading Room\, 356 Boston Post Road\, 2nd floor\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Performance,Reading Room Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westonaic.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/AIC-Website-Music-Winter-2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T210000 DTSTAMP:20250221T200010Z CREATED:20250117T200439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T200010Z UID:36941-1743620400-1743627600@westonaic.org SUMMARY:Reading Room Music: Ariel Strasser DESCRIPTION:Please join us as the Reading Room Music Series welcomes Ariel Strasser!  Ariel is a singer\, songwriter and pianist based in Boston\, Massachusetts. She brings her native Minnesotan charm to all her live performances\, sharing stories\, laughs and general quirkiness with her audiences. \n\n \nA New England Music Award nominee twice over\, she has performed in festivals around Greater New England and toured with national artists such as Chris Trapper (of the Push Stars)\, Lucy Wainwright Roche\, Antigone Rising\, and Brooke Annibale. When she isn’t touring the country delivering her soulful pop tunes\, she teaches songwriting at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee and serves as the Vice President at ArtsBridge helping to develop training programs for young artists. She lives with her guitarist husband\, Ken Budka\, their son\, and two fluffy cats\, Bertie and Huey. \n\nLearn more at www.arielstrasser.com \nCheck out AIC’s Reading Room Music on Spotify at bit.ly/RRMS-radio to hear Ariel\, and all of our performers\, past and present!  As future acts are booked\, they’ll be added. \nGrab seats and refreshments (including beer and wine)\, starting at 7pm.  The music will begin at 7:30pm. \n\n  \n  \n\n  URL:https://westonaic.org/class/reading-room-music-ariel-strasser/ LOCATION:Reading Room\, 356 Boston Post Road\, 2nd floor\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Performance,Reading Room Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westonaic.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/4.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T210000 DTSTAMP:20250221T194159Z CREATED:20250108T221952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T194159Z UID:36805-1741201200-1741208400@westonaic.org SUMMARY:Reading Room Music: Lily Vakili (duo) of Vakili Band DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to welcome Lily Vakili and Joel Dorow (the Duo Project) of the Vakili band to the Reading Room Music Series! \n\nLily Vakili’s music has been described as “upp[ing] the emotional and political ante with … punchy tunes\, delivered from a strong female perspective” (Relix Mag) and “an electric blend of Rock\, Soul & Psychedelia…” (Under The Radar); and her voice as “compelling the way the first Patti Smith music gripped a listener\, the Swans’ Jarboe enthralled or even Nico startled” (Americana Highways). Her most recent project is the solo EP Tannersville\, has been called a “casual\, pensive\, yet intensely luxuriant showcase” by Americana Highways. \n\n\n“Life beats you down\, no doubt.  But if you have something to say…” she pauses\, then continues\, “my songs speak to people who know – whether it’s about desire\, love\, loss or defiance – they’ve been there in their own uniquely profound\, but universal way. That’s the mystery\, and the hope.”  To learn more\, check out vakiliband.com \nJoining Lily is long-time Vakili Band collaborator\, harmonica player and fellow Iowan\, Joel Dorow. \n\nCheck out the Vakili Band and all of our performers past and present on the AIC’s Reading Room Music on Spotify at bit.ly/RRMS-radio!  As future acts are booked\, they’ll be added. \n\nGrab seats and refreshments (including beer and wine)\, starting at 7pm.  The show will start at 7:30pm. \n\n  URL:https://westonaic.org/class/reading-room-music-lily-vakili-duo-of-vakili-band/ LOCATION:Reading Room\, 356 Boston Post Road\, 2nd floor\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Performance,Reading Room Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westonaic.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T210000 DTSTAMP:20250121T130341Z CREATED:20241216T040121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T130341Z UID:36554-1738782000-1738789200@westonaic.org SUMMARY:Reading Room Music: Kat Chapman DESCRIPTION:The Reading Room Music Series is thrilled to welcome singer-songwriter Kat Chapman!  Kat’s musical journey has taken her from Boston street performing roots to stages shared with the likes of Boz Scaggs\, John Sebastian\, Chris Isaak and Joan Armatrading. She has toured in the U.S. and across Europe\, and has released multiple recordings.  Kat will be performing her original material\, as well as re-imagined covers with bandmate Chris Leadbetter on guitar and mandolin. Kat’s style of soulful\, acoustic-rock Americana performances are stripped down yet flourish\, whether at a loud bar or an intimate listening room. \nCheck out www.KatChapmanBand.com for new music links and more! \n\nGrab seats and refreshments (including beer and wine)\, starting at 7pm.  The music will begin at 7:30pm. \n  \n  \n\n  URL:https://westonaic.org/class/reading-room-music-kat-chapman/ LOCATION:Reading Room\, 356 Boston Post Road\, 2nd floor\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Performance,Reading Room Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westonaic.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T210000 DTSTAMP:20241122T195736Z CREATED:20241122T195736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T195736Z UID:36102-1736967600-1736974800@westonaic.org SUMMARY:Reading Room Music: Late Night Thoughts DESCRIPTION:The Reading Room Music Series is delighted to present Late Night Thoughts! Late Night Thoughts were forged in the fires of summer campgrounds and the cold winters of the Northeast. Their strangely symbiotic style has led to the unique blending of singer-songwriter sound with folk-pop production. Influences include Noah Kahan\, Mumford & Sons\, The Head And The Heart\, The Lumineers\, John Mayer\, The Paper Kites\, Vance Joy\, Birdtalker\, and AHI. \n\n\n\nCome out on January 15th for a great show and a discussion of your gramma’s best chocolate chip cookie recipes! Grab seats and refreshments (including beer and wine)\, starting at 7pm.  The music will begin at 7:30pm. \n  \n  \nMore info about the band at https://lntmusic.com/ \n\n  URL:https://westonaic.org/class/reading-room-music-late-night-thoughts/ LOCATION:Reading Room\, 356 Boston Post Road\, 2nd floor\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Performance,Reading Room Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westonaic.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/AIC-Website-Music-Winter-2025-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T210000 DTSTAMP:20241204T201938Z CREATED:20241118T174334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T201938Z UID:36015-1733857200-1733864400@westonaic.org SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: Reading Room Music: Joelle Lurie with Special Guest\, Matt Cusson DESCRIPTION:Weston native Joelle Lurie is a jazz vocalist\, songwriter\, NPR featured artist\, former Lincoln Center Resident Artist\, and held a weekly residency as the house singer at the iconic Tavern on The Green in Central Park\, NYC for 6 years with her longtime band. She’ll be joined by Grammy nominated singer/songwriter/pianist/producer/arranger and longtime collaborator\, Matt Cusson (Christina Aguilera\, India.Arie\, Brian McKnight\, Livingston Taylor) for this special evening of holiday favorites and tunes from the American Songbook. Come ring in the holidays with Joelle Lurie & Matt Cusson in this festive installment of our Reading Room Music Series! \n\nGrab seats and refreshments (including beer and wine)\, starting at 7pm.  The music will begin at 7:30pm. \n\n\n\nLearn more about Joelle:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoelle on NPR\nwww.joelleluriemusic.com\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://westonaic.org/class/reading-room-music-joelle-lurie-with-special-guest-matt-cusson/ LOCATION:Reading Room\, 356 Boston Post Road\, 2nd floor\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Performance,Reading Room Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westonaic.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/AIC-Website-Music-Joelle-Lurie.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T210000 DTSTAMP:20241009T202107Z CREATED:20240923T034509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T202107Z UID:35668-1731006000-1731013200@westonaic.org SUMMARY:Reading Room Music: The Talking Hearts DESCRIPTION:Reading Room Music heartily welcomes The Talking Hearts – a cutting edge honky tonk band from Boston. Channeling the spirit of country music icons Loretta Lynn\, Hank Williams\, and Buck Owens\, The Talking Hearts play witty and relatable original songs written by fiddler Rachel Rosenberg about folks who’ve done her wrong.  The songs feature the thick three-part harmony singing of Rachel\, Sophie Wellington (guitar) and Zach Meyer (mandolin)\, with bassist Dan Bui and pedal steel player Alex Formento laying down a solid rhythmic groove.  Pull up your cowboy boots and get ready for a rollickin’ good time!\n  \nFind out more at:   http://www.thetalkingheartsband.com \n\nTheir music is available on most streaming platforms\, but also available at this link: http://thetalkinghearts.bandcamp.com/album/over-your-spell \n \nDoors open at 7pm\, with beer\, wine\, and other refreshments available for purchase.  The performance will begin at 7:30pm. \n\n\n\nReading Room Music is generously sponsored by the Margaret Stewart Lindsay Foundation and the Mass Cultural Council. URL:https://westonaic.org/class/reading-room-music-the-talking-hearts/ LOCATION:Reading Room\, 356 Boston Post Road\, 2nd floor\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Performance,Reading Room Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westonaic.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/AIC-Website-Music-Talking-Hearts-.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T210000 DTSTAMP:20241015T171838Z CREATED:20240919T163433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T171838Z UID:35609-1729278000-1729285200@westonaic.org SUMMARY:Reading Room Music: Abe Ovadia DESCRIPTION:Reading Room Music is thrilled to feature Jazz Guitar great Abe Ovadia.  Hailed by Musicvox Guitars as a “jazz virtuoso” and “one of the most innovative guitarists of our time\,” Abe’s energy is unrelenting\, and his focus on exploring new frontiers in music is evident in every performance. He is equally passionate about sharing his love of jazz with the next generation\, and has made it a priority to bring America’s original art form to public schools and libraries across the United States.\n\nFind more about Abe at https://www.abeovadia.com/ \nDoors open at 7pm\, with beer\, wine\, and other refreshments available for purchase.  The performance will begin at 7:30pm. \n\n\n\nReading Room Music is generously sponsored by the Margaret Stewart Lindsay Foundation and the Mass Cultural Council. URL:https://westonaic.org/class/reading-room-music-abe-ovadia/ LOCATION:Reading Room\, 356 Boston Post Road\, 2nd floor\, Weston\, MA\, 02493\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Performance,Reading Room Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://westonaic.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/AIC-Website-Music-Abe-Ovadia.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR