Mid Winter Follies To Benefit The Bridge!
“What good is sitting alone in your room? Come hear the music play!” (Fred Ebb, lyrics, Cabaret) MONTPELIER — Welcome! Get ready to come in from the cold! The Bridge presents a lineup of entertainment to bring some light and joy into your wintry night at the Capitol Plaza Hotel’s Montpelier Room February 6 at 7:30 p.m.
We expect to host a fun and frolickson occasion. We need to raise some funds! We provide a forum for anyone who chooses to write a letter or story and get their voice heard that gets mailed out to every resident who lives in the 05602 zip code. We work with youth (published a writer as young as 10 in 2015) and with elders (working closely with the Montpelier Senior Activity Center and writing teacher Maggie Thompson, we published numerous pieces from people in their 70s and 80s).
We are not just here for the rich and powerful — although we don’t discriminate against them, either — we are here for the children, the impoverished, the food insecure, the disabled, mentally ill, uninsured and disenfranchised. We are here for the artists, the writers, poets and actors. We are here for the mayor, the department of public works and the city council. We are here for the tourists, restaurants and downtown stores. And the movie theaters. And the library. But enough! Back to the show! The following fine citizens — writers, thespians, comedians; musicians — have donated their precious time to participate in our event.
We were lucky enough to get as master of ceremonies will be comedian Tom Murphy!
Other performers, in alphabetical order, are seasoned professionals with a love of their craft.
Reuben Jackson, a published poet and teacher, might be better known to Vermonters for his gig as the host of Saturday Night Jazz on Vermont Public Radio. Jackson will read some of his poetry. He is best known for Haiku, but he has a diverse portfolio. Jackson also a taught poetry workshop hosted last October by The Bridge. Additionally, Jackson taught poetry at the Writer’s Center in Bethesda, Maryland before moving to Vermont. He is a poet, radio commentator, and music critic who, when he lived in Washington, D.C., was curator of the Smithsonian Institution’s Duke Ellington Collection for 10 years. The Bridge frequently publishes his work.
Also, The Bridge is grateful to welcome the work of Tim Jennings and Leanne Ponder, who will do what they do best: Storytelling.
According to writer Nat Frothingham in a previously published article, “the direct experience of the storyteller, the story, and the storyteller’s audience are as old as human history.” Another special act is offered by a young but vibrant talent. Ivan Jermyn, a veteran performer with Circus Smirkus and a senior at Montpelier High School will show off his fabulous skills of comedy and wonder. His charismatic father, Michael Jermyn — also The Bridge’s advertising manager — is also scheduled to perform. Michael Jermyn is going to perform in an act they are calling “Michael Jermyn and the Sapphire Singers. They will perform original songs.
In addition, jazz singer Allison Mann has agreed to share her skills with our audience.
On his own will be singer/instrumentalist Donny Osman, a former member of the House who served on the House education committee. Osman has experience spanning over 25 years as a touring theater artist. “For this show I will sing one or two songs by folk artists Peter and Lou Berryman. They write very funny and satirical songs some of my performance heroes are The Marx Brothers, Bill Irwin; Steve Martin,”
Call Now to get tickets at 223-5112 ext. 12 or online at our website at www.montpelierbridge.com. Or email marichel@montpelierbridge.com. It will be fabulous.
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