May 22-26, 2023: Dulcimers at Halsway Manor sponsored by the Nonsuch Dulcimer Club, Taunton, England
I am thrilled to be invited back to Halsway Manor, Halsway Lane, near Crowcombe, Somerset, TA44BD, UK with amazing colleagues: Mark Alan Wade, Tina Bergman and Erin Mae. Come join the fun in an historic setting with great food and lovely people.
March 11, 2023—4 String Dulcimer Day
This virtual event will feature:
1. (6) hour-long Workshops by respected players and instructors: Aubrey Atwater, Leo Kretzner, Thomasina Levy, Bradley Ellis, Sue Carpenter & Grant Olson
2. A Faculty Forum hosted by Ashley Ernst of Dulcimer Players News.
3. An Open Mic for all players
4. A Closing Concert by the instructors.
5. Archive videos of the day’s workshops and events.
PAST EVENTS
February 2-5, 2023 QuaranTUNE Dulcimer Festival #9
Come join me and over 60 of the best dulcimer players and teachers in the world.. www.virtualdulcimerfest.com
December 19, 2022—Arts-infused Residency Walk in Beauty
Regional Multicultural Magnet School, New London, CT
November 12, 2022—Baritone Dulcimer Day A day dedicated to workshops, playing and concerts featuring Baritone Mountain Dulcimers. Hosted by Deborah J. Hamouris, with Thomasina Levy, Larry Conger, and Steve Eulberg.
October 22, 2022— Workshop w/Leslie Johnson Finding Your Natural Writer Within
Come immerse yourself in creativity. This experiential workshop explores the deep connections between creative writing, music, and nature. Facilitators will guide participants through unique poetry writing exercises inspired by the beauty and mystery of our natural environment. Arts Escape 493 Heritage Road, Suite 4C, Southbury, CT 06488 203-586-1474
June 23, 2022— Concert at Oliver Wolcott Library
I will be performing a solo concert at the at 7 PM Library. Cost is free but you must register: www.owlibrary.org
160 South Street, P.O. Box 187
Litchfield, Connecticut 06759 Ph: 860-567-8030
June 2-5, 2022 QuaranTUNE Dulcimer Festival
Come join me and over 60 of the best dulcimer players and teachers in the world. I will be leading the following workshops: Chord Bootcamp, Singing with the MD, Ode to Joy on 4 String Dulcimer, Let’s be Picky, and Baritone Dulcimer Explorations. www.virtualdulcimerfest.com
May 13-15, 2022 Berkeley Dulcimer Gathering
I am thrilled to be a featured performer and teacher at the Berkley Dulcimer Gathering. I will be leading three 75 minute workshops on Sunday May 14th and Two 2-hour workshops on Sunday May 15th. My 40 minute solo concert is Saturday evening. www.berkleydulcimergathering.com
April 20, 2022— Workshop w/Leslie Johnson Finding Your Natural Writer Within
Come immerse yourself in creativity. This experiential workshop explores the deep connections between creative writing, music, and nature. Facilitators will guide participants through unique poetry writing exercises inspired by the beauty and mystery of our natural environment. Arts Escape 493 Heritage Road, Suite 4C, Southbury, CT 06488 203-586-1474
April 18-20, 2022 Menucha Dulcimer Virtual Festival
Come join me and some amazing mt. dulcimer teachers and players at the Menucha Dulcimer Festival. I will be leading two 75 minute workshops on Wednesday, 4/20/22 at 1 PM & 5 PM EST: 1) Beg/Int. Fingerpicking & 2) Int/Adv: Baritone Explorations. My concert will be in the evening on 4/20.
March-May 2022—I will be a Teaching Artist Mentor with the CT Center for Nonviolence.https://ctnonviolence.org/about/
February 3-6, 2022 QuaranTUNE Dulcimer Festival
Come join me and over 60 of the best dulcimer players and teachers in the world. I will be leading the following workshops: Let’s Write a Song, Cavorting with a Capo, Unlocking the Mystery of Modes and Baritone Dulcimer Explorations. I will be performing on Friday evening 2/4. www.virtualdulcimerfest.com
June 3-6, 2021 QuaranTUNE Dulcimer Festival
Come join me and over 60 of the best dulcimer players in the world for workshops and concerts. I will be leading the following workshops: Easy Peasy Fiddle Tunes, Dress Up Your Playing with Left Hand Embellishments, Unlocking the Mysteries of Modes, Chord Bootcamp, Advanced Fingerpicking, December Holiday Song Celebration, Baritone Dulcimer Songs. www.virtualdulcimerfest.com
October 1-3, 2021 Nutmeg Dulcimer Festival
Come join me with a host of other terrific players and teachers. I will be leading Let’s Write a Song workshop on Sat. 10/2 and performing on Friday 10/3. www.nutmegdulcimer.com
Wednesday, April 7@ 7:45 PM EST I will be part of a Facebook live zoom interview tonight 4/7 at 7:45 PM EST to talk about the upcoming workshop on Sunday, April 11th which I will be presenting for Music for People’s “Innovative Educators Series.” Tim Simmons and I will be interviewed by Sharon Little. Come join us. https://zoom.us/j/97897594774?pwd=eXhqZkdkazVhUml3NWdoeGdnVEMvdz09
Sunday, April 11, 2021- 2-4 PM Innovative Educators Series with Mary Knysh and Alina Plourde. I will be leading a virtual workshop titled, Connecting Curriculum to Music & Poetry. For info and pricing go to: https://www.musicforpeople.org/wp/events-music-improvisation-workshops/innovative-educator-series/
February /March 2021 4-Day Virtual Artist in residency with 2nd grade students exploring Dr. King’s 6 Prinicples of Nonviolence at the Squadron Line School in Simsbury, CT.
Friday February 5-7,2021 QuaranTUNE Dulcimer Festival with over 50 of the finest dulcimer players and teachers in the world. I will be leading 8 workshops between two days- 2/5-2/6. Concert slot and workshop times TBA.
Sunday, December 20 1 PM EST QuaranTUNE Christmas Concert Series with the best Mountain and Hammer Dulcimer Players in the world. I will be the opening act on Sunday 12/20 at 1 PM. Tickets are $25 for 3 days/10 hours of Christmas music in the safety of your own home. For info, tickets and links go to: www.virtualdulcimerfest.com
Sunday, December 6th 1- 3PM EST Nutmeg Dulcimer Club Zoom meeting. Come join me as I lead a session on Understanding the Capo. Come tuned to DAD. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83457755330?pwd=TW1DL0lWTHZQeWd1Z3czQlVPYmZ1UT09
Sunday, November 8. 1- 3PM EST Nutmeg Dulcimer Club Zoom meeting. Come join me as I lead a session on easy fiddle tunes. Come tuned to DAD. Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83457755330?pwd=TW1DL0lWTHZQeWd1Z3czQlVPYmZ1UT09
Sunday, November 1st , 3-5 PM EST. Music for People Music Improvisation Zoom Jam w/ Thomasina Levy & Julie Cook. 3:00-5:00 (5-5:30 social) PM EST. Come for a lively and fun session of music making and community building. Bring your voice, instruments and daring heart. Meeting id: 895 3405 0170 Passcode: 735742
Monday, Sept.14th , Litchfield Historical Society Workshop: Poetry In the Gardens with Leslie Johnson at the Tapping Reeve Meadow. RAINDATE: MONDAY 9/21.
This a special arts-infused nature-writing workshop for the community, sponsored by the Connecticut Office of the Arts, at the Tapping Reeve Meadow on Monday, September 14th. Teaching Artists Leslie Johnson and Thomasina Levy will be leading a collaborative nature writing workshop at the Tapping Reeve Meadow. Immerse yourself in poetry and music as you explore the ways nature inspires artistic expression. After listening to nature-themed poems and a musical performance by Thomasina, the teaching artists will lead participants in easy poetic exercises and creation of original poems inspired by the sights and sounds of the garden.
Saturday, Sept.12th @ 1:30 PM: Wisdom House Land Conservation Easement Ceremony I will be playing my RAV Vast Drum to help celebrate the conservation easement at Wisdom House by the Daughters of Wisdom in collaboration with the Litchfield Land Trust.
Wednesday, March 15, Booth & Dimock Memorial Library, 1134 Main Street, Coventry, CT Artist in residence program with Leslie Johnson.
March/April- Artist in residence at Squadron Line School facilitating the learning of Dr. Kings 6 Principles of Nonviolence
Saturday, April 18, Sonic Bliss Concert w/ Suan Armstrong at Charym Yoga Center, 7-9 PM at 174 West Street, Litchfield, CT $30 for 1 person/ $50 for two!
Wednesday, April 22, 1-2 PM, I will be singing my new song We are Thunder, We are Lighting with Poets for the Planet in room L501. At Naugatuck Valley Community College. 750 Chase Avenue, Waterbury, CT 06708
Saturday, September 12 9:30- 4 PM.
The Natural Writer Within Workshop with Leslie Johnson at Wisdom House, 229 East Litchfield Street, Litchfield, CT 06759
The Natural Writer Within
Reawaken your senses to the natural world as you recharge your creative spirit! This hands-on workshop guides participants in writing original poetry inspired by nature and music. An award-winning musician and award-winning writer will help you to renew your authentic connections to the Earth and your own creative center. The workshop is welcoming to participants at all levels of experience, from beginning to seasoned writers.
Saturday, October 31 9:30-4 PM- with Mary Knysh. Wisdom House, 229 East Litchfield Street, Litchfield, CT 06759
Sunday, February 3, 2020 1:30-3:30 PM, Moving Meditations for Peace workshop with Suan Armstrong at Charym Yoga Center, 174 West Street Litchfield, CT 06759
Come for a joyous session of movement and sound dedicated to creating community and peace in the world. Facilitators (Thomasina Levy & Suan Armstrong) will lead participants in simple steps that are derived from The Dances of Universal Peace: a spiritual practice of simple steps that draw on sacred phrases and poetry celebrating humanity’s spiritual traditions. Participants should come dressed in comfortable clothing that will allow easy movement.
Saturday, February 2, 2020, 4:30-5:30 at Brainerd Memorial Library 920 Saybrook Road, Haddam, CT 06438
Saturday, November 2, 7-9 PM at Sonic Bliss Concert w/ Suan Armstrong at Charym Yoga Center, 174 West Street, Litchfield, CT $40
October 4-6, Guest Grad Leader @ Music for People Adventures in Improvisation Weekend at Stony Point Conference Center, 17 Cricketown Rd, Stony Point, NY 10980
September 21,We Are All One Planet: Building Community to Combat Climate Crisis
I will open the event with an original song I wrote titled, We are Thunder, We are Lightning
When: Noon to 5 PM
Where: The Grange 488 Town St, East Haddam, CT 06423
Saturday, September 12, 2020- The Natural Writer Within Workshop with Leslie Johnson at Wisdom House, 229 East Litchfield Street, Litchfield, CT 06759
The Natural Writer Within
Reawaken your senses to the natural world as you recharge your creative spirit! This hands-on workshop guides participants in writing original poetry inspired by nature and music. An award-winning musician and award-winning writer will help you to renew your authentic connections to the Earth and your own creative center. The workshop is welcoming to participants at all levels of experience, from beginning to seasoned writers.
August 24, 2019 Music on the Porch Day, Wellfleet, MA 3-5 PM site TBA
August 4, 2019 Poetry Reading 2-4 PM at Two Rasslin’ Cats Coffeehouse 374 Town St. East Haddad, CT 06423- with Thomasina Levy, Edwina Trentham, Jay Kumar, Steve Parlato, Lana Orphanides FREE
June 21, 2019 Make Music Day:
1) 1-2 PM Terston 27 N. Main St, Kent, CT 06757
2) 3-4 PM Heron Gallery w/ Rob Brereton 16 N. Main St. Kent, CT
3) 7-8 PM American Mural Project 90 Whiting Street Winsted, CT