Grayslake Library Announces Winter Concert Series 2012

Come out to the for a series of unique concerts that will warm and brighten the winter months. Performances begin at 2 p.m. and are free to the public. They are sponsored by the Friends of the  Library. 

Sunday, January 8, 2012                 

• Concert for the Chinese New Year

All around the world people recognize and welcome the New Year. It is celebrated on many different dates and in many different ways. In almost all cultures, however, it is often looked at as a time to reflect on the past and look forward to a year of fresh new possibilities. The Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year, occurs every year on the new moon of the first lunar month. In 2012, the Chinese New Year will begin on January 23.

Let’s light the way together for a year of good fortune and celebrate the Year of the Dragon with Chinese musical performances by Young Artists from the Chinese Fine Arts Society (CFAS).  Hear beautiful Chinese music by a very talented group of young performers; learn about the guzheng and more about traditional Chinese music.  You’ll also take home a special Chinese treat!

Sunday, February 12, 2012            

• Concert for St. Valentine’s

There are six strings on a guitar and four strings on a violin. These 10 strings and the blending of acoustic guitar and classical violin, create a really unique and beautiful sound. Musical duo Sherri and Jason DeRoche, also known as Ten Strings, will present a musical concert to reflect on the beauty of winter and to observe the day. Bring yourself, your family and loved ones to celebrate some of the world’s “love-liest” music. And, there may have to be some chocolate involved…

Sunday, March 11, 2012                  

• Concert for St. Patrick’s Day

Celebrate St. Patty’s Day at the Library. Join us for a fun and festive performance by students from Chicago’s Academy of Irish Music. The Academy students come from all around the Metropolitan area and play a variety of Irish music from old harp pieces and song tunes, to clan marches, reels, and jigs on flute, whistle, bodhran, fiddle, viola and cello. Led by founder and dean, Noel Rice, who has been teaching and performing for over 30 years, they have performed locally, nationally and internationally. The students have also given performances to many American and Irish dignitaries. Everyone is Irish on St. Patty’s, so don’t forget to wear your green.