Building Community, Preserving a Landmark
Friends of the Stone Church and the Hardwick Historical Society proudly announce “New Views of Gilbertville,” a juried photography contest and exhibit with cash prizes. The collaborating presenters invite photographers to shed new light on Gilbertville village by taking original photos of its historic architecture.
Peter Krasinski returns with unique entertainment at the Stone Church Friends of the Stone Church (FOSC), a non-profit community organization, will present two masterpieces of silent film accompanied by international sonic artist Peter Krasinski playing the historic Johnson & Son tracker organ on Friday at 7 pm, April 26, 2019, at the Stone Church, 283
Ice Breakin’ Jazz Come join us for some very untraditional holiday tunes all done in classic Big Band style! Help us break the COVID Ice! Join us and enjoy the grandeur and incredible acoustics of the Stone Church Sanctuary! There is No Charge for Admission. Donations may be made to help support the Friends of
Soprano Maria Ferrante and pianist Ivan Gusev will perform Romantic Music of Europe and America, at 2 pm Sunday, December 5, 2021, at The Stone Church Cultural Center, 283 Main Street, Gilbertville 01031. Their program will feature works of Schubert, Chopin, and Rachmaninoff. Tickets @ $15.00 are available through Ticket Taylor or at the door.
Cassie Blanchette, Soprano The Freedom to Dream Broadway and Pop Tunes to benefit the Brookfield Institute for Veterans serving military veterans and their families The Brookfield Institute PO Box 838 Ware, MA 01082 https://brookfieldinstitute.org 2pm, Saturday October 30, 2021 At The Stone Church 283 Main Street (MA 32) Gilbertville, MA 01031 GPS 42.3069,-72.2108 Tickets $15.00
A Leading Organist Presents Music of Many Centuries Dedication of Boothman Hall Wesley Harrison Hall will play the Donald L. Boothman Memorial organ concert, Back to the Future, at 2 pm Sunday, October 24, 2021, at The Stone Church, 283 Main Street, Gilbertville 01031. At this event, Friends of the Stone Church will dedicate the
Peter Krasinski returns to the Stone Church to accompany “Peter Pan” (1924) Friends of the Stone Church presents international sonic artist Peter Krasinski performing his original accompaniment to the feature-length 1924 silent film Peter Pan in an online concert, free to worldwide audiences. Or, on a Smart TV, search YouTube for “FOSC Peter Pan” In
SWING INTO SUMMER! Live Concerts resume at Gilbertville’s Stone Church Friends of the Stone Church will present two Sunday afternoon band concerts on the lawn: “Summer Swing” by Weir River Jazz, on Sunday, June 13, and “Swing into Summer” by the Weir River Concert Band, on Sunday, June 27. Both events are free, outdoors at
FOSC’s first crossword puzzle can be printed or viewed at the link below. Hint: some answers can be found on the FOSC website. Full Page Crossword Puzzle
In this Annual Report you’ll find an overview of FOSC’s activities over the last year, a financial report, and acknowledgments of the many generous contributors who made our work possible in 2020.
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Gilbertville Trinitarian Congregation member Gloria Judd was featured in the Worcester Telegram & Gazette on September 28, 2020. Gloria is a member of the FOSC Advisory Board and an active FOSC volunteer.
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