From the 'Turnback Tuesday' archives: Sterling Opera House

This week's "Turnback Tuesday" photo features Harry Braun, a violinist from New York, preparing backstage at the Sterling Opera House. 

The Sterling Opera House was first opened April 2, 1889. Its last regularly scheduled performance was in 1945, after which the lower levels of the opera house served as City Hall and the Police Station, with intermittent performances scheduled in the theater space. 

Harry Braun's performance in 1965 was the last before the building was completely shut down the same year.

[First posted on this date in 2016.]

Thanks as always goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week. 

From the 'Turnback Tuesday' archives: Sterling Opera House memories

 

This week's "Turnback Tuesday" photo features Harry Braun, a violinist from New York, preparing backstage at the Sterling Opera House. The Sterling Opera House was first opened April 2nd, 1889. Its last regularly scheduled performance was in 1945, after which the lower levels of the opera house served as City Hall and the Police Station, with intermittent performances scheduled in the theater space. Harry Braun's performance in 1965 was the last before the building was completely shut down the same year.
[First published on this date in 2016.]
Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.

NHSO violinist to perform Saturday at Ansonia Library's storybook concert

ANSONIA - Here is the perfect way to kick off Mother's Day weekend: 

The New Haven Symphony Orchestra is visiting for the Library's Creating Musical Readers Series at 11 a.m. Saturday. The Library is at 53 S. Cliff St.

Join us and hear the beautiful sounds of the violin and listen to the story of Lon Po Po. Perfect for all ages! 

Register here: https://forms.gle/GPJDtGUfGkPTtK9G6

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