Being versatile
Versatility is a by-definition characteristic of the United States Coast Guard Band, an esteemed outfit required to perform all sorts of music for all sorts of occasions.
This explains why they can be so creative and varied in their own concerts. On Sunday, for example, under the direction of assistant director Chief Warrant Officer Jeffrey Spenner, the band presents a program called “Song and Dance.”
Expect pieces from Sousa, Grainger, Bach, Philip Sparke, Ives, Bach and Dorothy Chang.
And musician 1st class Ryan Foley’s flute playing will be featured on Cecile Chaminade’s “Concertino.”
The concert takes place Sunday afternoon in Leamy Hall on the campus of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London.
— Rick Koster
United States Coast Guard Band,
2 p.m. Sunday, Leamy Hall, United States Coast Guard Academy, 27 Mohegan Ave., New London; free; www.uscg.mil/band.
MUSIC
United States Coast Guard Band: “Song and Dance” —
2 p.m., United States Coast Guard Academy, Leamy Concert Hall, 15 Mohegan Ave., New London; a free concert; livestream option available; uscg.mil. See this page. Valentine’s Day Weekend Karaoke Party — 8 p.m., Strange Brew Pub, 86 Water St., Norwich; free; (860) 8851975.
STAGE
“The Dragon King” — 2 p.m., East Lyme Community Center, 41 Society Road, Niantic; a Tanglewood Marionettes performance presented by the East Lyme Puppetry Project; doors open at 1:30 p.m.; tickets are $7; for families of all ages; elppi.org or email elppiproductions@gmail.com.
“Lend Me a Tenor” — 2 p.m., Chestnut Street Playhouse, 24 Chestnut St., Norwich; a play by Ken Ludwig; $25 general, $22.50 seniors; (860) 886-2378; csp.ludus.com. See page 3.
EVENTS
All You Can Eat Breakfast — 8-10:30 a.m., VFW, 36 Pratte Ave., Taftville; $10; (860) 889-6550.
Ice in the Village — 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Olde Mistick Village, 27 Coogan Blvd., Mystic; ice sculptures, a costume contest and a scavenger hunt; for all ages; pets welcome; free; for details visit oldemistickvillage.com; (860) 536-4941. See “Empire of Light” — 3 p.m., Garde Arts Center, 325 State St., New London; Breezeline Winter Cinema Series; $14; (860) 444-7373.