Concert at Assumption Church in Ansonia postponed

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"Due to impending snowstorm, the concert is postponed to 2018. Exact date still to be determined.
"Questions? Contact Anthony J Burke, Music director at 203-735-7857."

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Boys choir to perform at Assumption Church in Ansonia

Christmas concert slated Dec. 9

The St. Paul's Boys Choir / Contributed photo

ANSONIA - The St. Paul's boys choir will perform at 6 p.m. Dec. 9 at Assumption Church, 61 North Cliff St.
The boys are students of the only Catholic boys choir school in the U.S., based in Cambridge, Mass.
In 2014, they were featured in a PBS special, “Christmas in Harvard Square,” and in September they produced a new CD entitled “Ave Maria.”

For more information or to see trailers of both performances, visithttps://saintpaulschoirschool.us/

A free will offering will be taken to benefit the church’s Sundays at Five concert series.

Newsletter highlights 'Honoring Ansonia Blue' fundraiser, more

Dear readers, 

The latest Valley Voice newsletter features Shelton Historical Society offering tours Sunday of Brownson House, 'Honoring Ansonia Blue' event raises $15K for department, and more. 

Thanks for checking it out,

Patti

Ansonia Soccer Club registration closes Dec. 31

Ansonia to open winter playground at Linett Park

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ANSONIA WINTER PLAYGROUND OPENS SATURDAY

"With the weather outside soon to be frightful, Ansonia Winter Playground at Linnet Park will enjoy a SOFT opening weekend for sledding only. If interested to test out the expansive hill this weekend, please do and report back with photos!

"Stay tuned for a more elaborate Opening Day event that will include ice skating (cold permitting), sledding, fire pit and more."

Re-posting as reminder: Community Christmas dinner slated in Ansonia

Recuperation journey: Serene scene at Veterans Park in Ansonia

The reason for the season

I've photographed the Nativity scene in Veterans Park when it was illuminated at night but never while the sun was shining. 

Looking at the Christmas display Thursday morning gave me a peaceful feeling, if only for a short while.

Seymour High School to present radio play of Christmas classic

SEYMOUR - Seymour High School will present “It’s a Wonderful Life: Radio Play” at 7 p.m. Dec. 15 and at 2 p.m. Dec. 16.
Admission is $10. 
The one-act play is suitable for all ages.

The play reproduces the Frank Capra and Jimmy Stewart holiday classic.
It is set in a 1940s' radio studio with actors playing multiple voice roles, sound effects artists, and announcers.

The studio audience will enjoy the applause signs and meeting the actors before the production as they “report for work” in the 1940s.

“It’s A Wonderful Life” is directed by senior Abigail Andrade. 
Seniors Anna Peel and Stephanie Perez are art directors, senior Bella Torri is stage manager, and junior Rachel Moon is technical director.

The play is being produced by faculty advisors Brandt Schneider, Stephanie Ciccone, and Darlene Keeffe.

Sophomore Michael Starkey plays the iconic Jimmy Stewart role as George Bailey.
Freshman Shyanne Gonzalez makes her SHS stage debut as Mary.

Sophomore Phil Fioretti has the role of announcer Freddie Filmore. 
Junior Eliana Arroyo is the Foley Artist, and junior Sophia Fioretti voices the role of Clara, the novice angel.
The cast includes 15 other students.

In May Seymour High School was awarded a HALO award for Best Contemporary Play. SHS will be producing "Wizard of Oz" in March.

“It’s A Wonderful Life” will be staged at  Seymour High School auditorium, 2 Botsford Road.
Tickets may be purchased at the door, by emailing Ms. Ciccone at sshelinsky@seymourschools.org, or at
https://statechamps.com/clients/seymourhsactivities/.

For more information contact play producer Brandt Schneider at bschneider@seymourschools.org .