Pianist Cody Michaels will celebrate the Winter Solstice, at the Goodrich Memorial Library Sunday, December 21 at 2PM.

For piano soloist and composer Cody Michaels, the piano is a way to connect with the mystery of creation and every song is a prayer?.

Born in October of 1960, Cody grew up in southeastern New Hampshire. His jazz pianist father introduced him to the piano at the age of three, and he also studied classical. But his diverse influences and intuitive approach foster a style that resists easy categorization. Cody's unique musical expression inspires comparison to the likes of Beethoven, George Winston, Keith Jarrett and Page McConnell of Phish.

At the University of New Hampshire, Cody studied environmental science and became an avid mountaineer. After leaving college, he headed west to Telluride, Colorado in 1982, where he found work as construction laborer and spent much of his time out wandering in the Rockies.

As a former park ranger and farmhand, he has a strong connection to the land and a love of nature. It was during a long walk on the Appalachian Trail in 1997 that Cody vowed to devote the remainder of his life to music. He began to practice more extensively, and made numerous appearances for restaurants, resorts, and clubs in New England, western North Carolina, Colorado, and Leipzig, Germany. Through it all, Cody continuously played the piano as ?an emotional, spiritual outlet?.

Cody's repertoire now includes more than sixty original works for solo piano, along with a handful of interpretations such as ?Over The Rainbow? and ?Carol of The Bells?. In the late fall of 2005, Cody relocated to the open spaces of Vermont's "Northeast Kingdom". His concerts are in steadily increasing demand in the Northeast USA and occasionally beyond.

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the holidays. Come to the Goodrich for a relaxing afternoon of beautiful music, great atmosphere and refreshments.

This event is free, open to all, and handicapped accessible. For information call 334-7902.