May 18, 2022 When we are not limited, we all thrive
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The typewriter is on the road again--Colorado for a week |
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Another sign of cultural excellence-Livonia Civic Chorus |
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30 minutes before the opening number the parking lot at the Civic Center Senior Center was filling up. The foyer was filling up. The box for Mac and Cheese donations was filling up. And before you knew it the audience was filling up. Yes, this was a concert that was filling that pent-up demand for lively music from one of Livonia's favorite musical groups, the Livonia Civic Chorus.
At exactly 3:00 the 30 members of the Chorus filed in, music director Jeff Swan, pointed his baton at the musicians for the concert, turned to the Chorus, and the opening song, It's a Grand Night for Singing, set the tone for the evening. It was a grand night, well afternoon, but no one is going to change the lyrics of this Rodgers and Hammerstein favorite.
The Livonia Civic Chorus had continued practicing throughout the pandemic, at times in person and at times from home with individual voices combined through the magic of technology. This was the second in-person concert of the year following two virtual concerts that kept the string alive of the Livonia Civic Chorus' 57 years.
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Pretty Little Angel Eyes brought some foot-tapping, lips moving and heads nodding. Another one-hit wonder that we all remember.
As is their tradition the Chorus brought up soloists that enhanced the quality of the performance. Jim Hovey in The Lion Sleeps Tonight. Andrew Palmer in Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight.
Allison Butterore in Stuck in the Middle with You and Kathleen Chichester along with David Reich in Rock the Boat.
One of the favorites for this typewriter was It's Raining Men with soloists Allison Buttermore and Connie Turzak.
Listening to Another One Bites the Dust by the men in the chorus this typewriter loved one or two repeats of the title but now I know why this song never resonated with me. But Carole Moon in Rhythm of the Night was a good segway from Biting the Dust.
The Chorus was quick to post a thank you on Social Media to let their hometown know of their appreciation. "With a dedicated group of singers, a fantastic musical team (Jeff And Kimberly Swan) the concert was excellent! Our show committee, led by Melinda Thornton, choose great songs and the musicians added depth to each song we sang.
"The sound crew is an added bonus to LCC who also live-streamed the performance. Thanks to all those behind the scene that made this show happen! Thank you for donating to Blessings in a Backpack, through your generosity 88 boxes of Mac and Cheese were collected!"
15 songs, 30 voices, and 4 musicians on instruments. One brilliant music director and the perfect musical partner as accompanist.
If you missed this concert in person you can see it in the comfort of your home by clicking here. Then just sit back, relax and enjoy one of the main reasons Livonia is the cultural heartbeat of southeast Michigan.
Thank you sponsors for standing tall in support of Livonia culture:
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Rosedale Gardens Presbyterian Church invites you to join them for their annual Memorial Day Service |
Donate Blood and Win free rounds of golf. Really? Do one, maybe get the other. You bet!
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What do you know
about Livonia?
How many Livonias are there in the United States? What does the 2020 Census tell us about our community? What program and special event is the Livonia Historical Society hosting at Greenmead on Monday, May 23, at 2 p.m.?
Why should you arrive early? Get the answers to these and other burning questions at the Livonia Historical Society’s new website:
Designed by Annette W. McConnell and created online by Josh Earles, the website contains information arranged in six key categories. The topics include: About Us, Events, Our Community, Join Us, Contact Us, and Links.
Most of the information was compiled by Society President Jim McConnell. Other contributors included Elaine Chalom, Annette McConnell, Steve Scherr, and Gene Scott.
Founded in 1956, the Livonia Historical Society helped establish the City of Livonia Historical Commission and Greenmead Historical Park. Its mission is to help preserve our community’s history and to offer learning experiences to fulfill their mission.
Join the Society today and beat the increase in membership dues that will take effect on September 2, 2022. A membership application is posted at https://livoniahistoricalsocietymi.org/? page_id=24
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Yes! On the Road Again.
The typewriter is off and running. Well off and flying to Colorado for the 1st birthday party for granddaughter Maya and to see the big guy, Leonardo, who just turned 3.
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The trip is only for 6 days. Far too short but a trip nonetheless.
One other benefit is that I get to see Raquel's mother, Guara, who arrived this week for a two-week visit. Arrived from, drum roll, arrived from Brazil. Want to learn more about her recently published book, in Portuguese of course, dealing with, I think, physics in the house.
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I count on all of you, the readers of Musings, to keep me up to date on all that is going on in our hometown.
Next month it will be a tour of North Carolina. Being on the road again is what I look forward to.
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Mail Address
19514 Livonia 48152
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E-mail address
rwilliamjoyner@gmail.com
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Cell address
734-674-5871
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Sometimes all you need is a Good & Strong cup of coffee. It can pick you up, change your attitude and keep you going!
Just ask Amanda Walworth (Pictured above) who volunteers time helping out at A&K.
Anastasia and Katie’s Coffee Shop & Cafe is an employment program of Mi Work Matters. Employees with and without developmental disabilities receive job training and on-site supports in a welcoming, fully inclusive community destination. Join us on our mission of opportunity and inclusion for ALL.
Dine in or carry-out — come in, order by phone or online.
Outdoor seating also available in front of store and in the courtyard next door during the warmer months!
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