Loomis Communities
August 2024 Event and Trip Highlights
Applewood
Trip: “The Sensational Barnes Brothers” at Whatley Town Hall
August 7, 2024 6:15 pm
The Sensational Barnes Brothers are a musical blend of old and new, a real gem in the gospel/soul scene. As PopMatters states, “The brothers run through a spectrum of moods and modes in their gospel soul, often bridging the gap between, say, the Soul Stirrers and Stax, all the while keeping a local flavor.” The brothers can dive deep into their roots, creating a sound that reflects the music of their history, all the while drawing in a modern-day audience.
Purchase tickets:
events.humanitix.com/the-sensationl-barnes-brothers
Loomis Lakeside
Trip: Pioneer Valley Concert Band at Springfield Armory
August 11, 2024 12:15 pm
Join us outside on our historic grounds for an afternoon summer concert with a performance by Pioneer Valley Concert Band. Pop, marches, light classics and Broadway tunes will be played. Don’t forget to bring a chair! Inclement weather moves the concert inside the museum.
Loomis Village
Trip: Earl Lee conducts Simon, Schumann, and Beethoven featuring Yo-Yo Ma at Tanglewood
August 18, 2024 12:00 pm
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Earl Lee, conductor
Yo-Yo Ma, cello
Carlos SIMON Fate Now Conquers
SCHUMANN Cello Concerto
-Intermission-
BEETHOVEN Symphony No. 7
This afternoon’s concert is generously supported by Dr. Dorothy A. Weber, in memory of Stephen R. Weber.
This afternoon's performance by Yo-Yo Ma is generously supported by Nancy and Jay Nichols.
Loomis Lakeside
Trip: MGM Springfield Casino
August 23, 2024 11:00 am
Join us as we spend the day in Downtown Springfield at the MGM Springfield Casino! Food, shopping, movies, and gambling will make for a great day with the Loomis Lakeside residents!
Loomis Village
Trip: Dance Theatre of Harlem at Jacob's Pillow
August 25, 2024 12:30 pm
With previous Pillow appearances spanning from 1970 (in their very first performances) to 2019, Dance Theatre of Harlem challenges expectations, provides a platform for new voices, and breaks down barriers. Along with treasured classics, this beloved and multi-ethnic company presents innovative, culturally inclusive works that propel ballet into the future with “classy, earnest, and potent” performances (Los Angeles Times). The company returns for its 55th Anniversary Season celebrating both newly-named Artistic Director, former principal dancer, and longtime company choreographer Robert Garland, as well as the 90th birthday of their legendary late founder Arthur Mitchell. The program will include William Forsythe’s Blake Works IV (The Barre Project), set to music by James Blake, and a work by George Balanchine to be announced.
Applewood
Trip: Rayna Gellert and Kieran Kane at the West Whatley Chapel
August 28, 2024 6:15 pm
Two of the finest singer-songwriters of the neo-Trad, Americana movement. Kieran has written some of my favorite songs (covered by the likes of Emmylou Harris and John Prine). Rayna can play the fiddle around the moon and back. Coming from slightly different musical backgrounds, together they have created a background of their own; lush, understated, and simply beautiful songs, beautifully played. Do your heart a favor and come hear Kieran and Rayna.
Purchase tickets:
events.humanitix.com/gellert-and-kane