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FALL RIVER On Friday, May 7, at 8 p.m., George Winston will return to the stage at the Narrows Center for the Arts.
Winston is undeniably a household name. He s inspired fans and musicians alike with his singular solo acoustic piano songs for more than 40 years while selling 15 million albums. A tireless road warrior playing nearly 100 concerts annually, live performance for Winston is akin to breathing.
Winston s music is evocative, offering us all a chance to take a step back from our perpetually busy lives and let our minds adventurously wander. Restless Wind is a portrayal of Winston s place in a chaotic world – his compositions extend solace with an idiosyncratic grace.
Keola Beamer
Ku u Lei Awapuhi [Vocal Version]
Shaka Slack Key [Instrumental] - Keola Beamer, Beamer, Keola
Maika i Ka Makani O Kohala (How Fine the Wind of Kohala) [Vocal Version
The Beauty of Mauna Kea [Vocal Version] - Keola Beamer, Beamer, Keola
Pele Trilogy [Vocal Version]
He Wahine Hololio [Vocal Version]
Blue Water Dolphin [Instrumental]
Ipo Lei Manu/He eia [Vocal Version]
Honolulu City Lights [Vocal Version] - Keola Beamer, Beamer, Keola
Ka Makani Ka ili Aloha [Vocal Version]
Pianist George Winston has been unearthing a Hawaiian music that goes deeper than the resort-hotel image of ukulele songs, hula dancers, and Don Ho. In particular, he s enchanted with the sound of the slack-key guitar, a f.
Celebrated pianist
George Winston is revered as one of the foremost instrumental performers and composers of our time. In spring 2021, fans have an opportunity to spend three Sundays enjoying his masterful compositions while supporting select non-profit organizations and music venues that are in much need of financial support due to the hardships from the COVID-19 global pandemic. This weekend for Valentine s Day (February 14, 7pm EST), Winston presents A Vince Guaraldi Tribute Concert to raise funds for FEEDING AMERICA (LINK) as he performs classics such as You re In Love Charlie Brown, Be My Valentine Charlie Brown, and Time for Love. The event is free of charge, and donations can be made at helpgive.to/feedingamerica.
2021 Spring Preview: Kids’ books
This season’s books for children – from babies to teens – feature big-name authors and illustrators, anticipated debuts, and a fluffle of bunnies.
PICTURE BOOKS
The Rock from the Sky
Jon Klassen
Candlewick Press/Penguin Random House Canada, April
Jon Klassen is back – not that he really went away. It’s just that it’s been four years since he released his last solo work, the final book in his bestselling Hat trilogy. (
This Is Not My Hat was the first book to receive both the Caldecott and the Kate Greenaway medals.) Since then, he’s only done collaborations, illustrating books with his friend and author Mac Barnett among others. Recent standouts include the chapter book
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