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Watkins Family Hour

Returning to the studio as Watkins Family Hour, Sean and Sara Watkins consider brother sister a duo-centric record – yet one that feels bigger than just two people. With Sean primarily on guitar and Sara on fiddle, and with both of them sharing vocals, the siblings enlisted producer Mike Viola (Jenny Lewis, Mandy Moore, J.S. Ondara) and mixer-engineer Clay Blair to harness the energy and honesty of their live sound.

“From the beginning, our goal was to work on these songs to be as strong as they could be, just the two of us,” Sara explains. “And with a few exceptions on the record, that’s really how things were. It was a tight little group of us, working dense days where we could squeeze them in.”

Sean (who is four years older than Sara) adds, “Because of the limited amount of time we had collectively to spend in the studio, there was a general sense of urgency, which I think the three of us (Sara, Mike and I) kinda strive for on these days. We didn’t have that much time and that made it fun and exciting. It was just us, in one room, facing each other with some really great mics, often playing and singing at the same time, trying to capture what Sara and I do in a real way.”

For the first time, the Los Angeles-based siblings carved out time to write with each other, often during the naptime of Sara’s toddler. They took early versions of the new songs to Viola, who instinctively rearranged some of the song structures in an effort to draw attention to interesting lyrics or surprising arrangements.

“Mike brings a diverse musical-history to his production work,” Sean says. “He’s worked with a lot of people [from The Figgs to Fall Out Boy] that surpass just bluegrass or folk, but his sense of the songwriting craft and melody is right in line with us. He was bringing ideas that we would have never had, and vice versa."

As Watkins Family Hour’s first project since a self-titled debut album in 2015, brother sister begins with “The Cure,” which Sean was inspired to write after watching Tidying Up With Marie Kondo. The concept of throwing things away is evident in the lyrics; there’s also a sense of knowing that you’re in an unhealthy relationship, but still choosing to avoid fixing it.

“Part of the fun of being a songwriter is being able to write about something that started from an image and then transcends that image to speak to something greater,” Sara observes.

Sara chose the beautiful “Neighborhood Name” after hearing it on a record by Courtney Hartman and Taylor Ashton, while “Just Another Reason” is an original that Sean describes as having “a vague, nebulous vibe” lingering below the surface. In contrast, the instrumental “Snow Tunnel” is like an epiphany, titled after Sean’s memory of driving through Zion National Park, emerging from the darkness of a loud tunnel into a peaceful panorama of snow.

Moving from one landscape to the next – literally and musically -- is nothing new to Sean and Sara Watkins, who have performed separately and together for nearly their whole lives. Growing up near San Diego, they played countless shows at a local pizza place in Carlsbad, California, with their childhood friend, Chris Thile. As young adults, those three musicians broke out nationally as Nickel Creek, an acoustic ensemble that sold millions of albums, won a Grammy, and toured the world. 

Encouraged by a local club owner in Los Angeles, Sean and Sara formed Watkins Family Hour in 2002 as an outlet to try out some original songs and a few covers that wouldn’t work in Nickel Creek. That club, Largo, has since become the home base for Watkins Family Hour, whose shows frequently pair musicians who seem to have little in common, yet find a shared language in their music.

With Nickel Creek on hiatus, Sean and Sara released multiple solo albums and pursued other collaborations, most recently with Sara’s involvement in I’m With Her. However, the siblings gravitated toward the idea of another Watkins Family Hour album after realizing that their calendars afforded them a rare opportunity to write, record, and tour together.

Their musical chemistry is clear on songs like “Lafayette,” an ode to Hollywood as well as the hometowns left behind by its aspiring stars; “Fake Badge, Real Gun,” about confronting authority figures as well as your own beliefs; “Miles of Desert Sand,” whose haunting coda underscores the vivid imagery of immigration; and “Bella and Ivan,” a playful instrumental named for a friend’s two dogs who love to wrestle.

Two choice covers complete brother sister. Warren Zevon’s poignant “Accidentally Like a Martyr,” which they unearthed for a tribute show, conveys all the complicated facets of love, and “Keep It Clean,” the rabble-rousing Charley Jordan gem from the ‘30s, serves as a grand finale, with David Garza, Gaby Moreno, and John C. Reilly all chiming in on vocals.

“That's just fun to sing,” Sean says. “Going into this record, we wanted to focus on the duo-centric thing, but this was a chance to lean into the group aspect, and have some of the people that have been a part of the Family Hour but weren't on the first record that we made years ago.”

However, brother sister remains exactly that – the result of a brother and sister creating music.

“It felt really good to dig into the potential of two people,” Sara says. “There are a few songs on the record where Matt Chamberlain comes in to play drums, and we filled in the low end in a few cases with Mike Viola playing MOOG or piano, but the primary goal of this record became to see what we could do when it is just the two of us. The arrangements and the writing were all focused on that. Listening now, I'm really proud of what we did. These are songs that would not have come out of either one of us individually, and it feels like a band sound, like this is what we do, the two of us.”

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Hockey East Semifinal

Cash; Check up to $100.00 w/Mass. Driver License; AMEX; Visa; MC; Discover; Diners Club Pick up tickets starting 2 hours prior to event time. Customer must present the actual credit card used to place order and a photo I.D. General Info Number:(617) 624-1000 Group Sales (only!): (617) 624-1805/1806 Bruins (617) 624-BEAR (Groups = 25+) Celtics (617) 523-3030 (Groups = 20+) Please do not contact Group Sales regarding sold out games! TD Garden - Boston | Tickets, Schedule, Seating Chart, Directions (ticketmaster.com) The box office will open 2 hours prior to an event and remain open until one hour after the event begins. Please note the TD Garden Box Office does not sell tickets at the public on sale. All tickets should be purchased via www.ticketmaster.com *Hours subject to change This is an accessible venue.

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Minnesota Vikings vs. Seattle Seahawks

U.S. Bank Stadium Box Office accepts; Cash, Visa, Mastercard, Discover Card and American Express. The will-call windows are located at the U.S. Bank Stadium Ticket Office, on the Northwest corner adjacent to the Polaris Gate. Will-Call will be available for pick-up beginning one hour prior to the event being attended, unless otherwise noted. Tickets are released only to the person whose name appears on the Ticketmaster transaction. Proper photo identification is required. A signature from the person authorized to pick up the tickets will be obtained at the time of pick up. 612-777-8787 U.S. Bank Stadium 612-33-VIKES Minnesota Vikings Monday through Friday 10:00am to 4:00pm Saturday and Sunday closed with the exceptions of event days. For weekend events, the box office will open one hour before doors. Accessible seating is available throughout all seating levels of U.S. Bank Stadium. For accessible seating accommodations, please contact Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000. A specifically dedicated ADA Pick-Up/Drop-Off zone is available during events. The designated ADA Pick-Up/ Drop-Off zone is located on 10th Avenue South, between 6th Street South and 7th Street South. Game Day Team Members will be available when you arrive for any additional assistance.

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Laboratorio annuale Stella 2019/2020 - Codemotion Kids! Roma

Laboratorio Stella (11 - 13 anni) Il Laboratorio Stella è l’esperienza annuale che Codemotion kids! ha pensato per ragazzi e ragazze dagli 11 ai 13 anni. >> Leggi tutto sui Laboratori Annuali di Tecnologia Nel corso di 24 incontri, ragazze e ragazzi avranno l’opportunità di familiarizzare con concetti base di logica e coding, di utilizzare la robotica e l’elettronica per realizzare prototipi originali, frutto delle proprie creatività e passione. Potranno inoltre familiarizzare con strumenti di design e modellazione 3D per la realizzazione di personaggi e modelli pronti per la fabbricazione. Muoveranno i primi passi nell'Artificial Intelligence sperimentando la creazione di semplici programmi che utilizzano tecniche di Machine Learning. >> Scopri di più sul Laboratorio Stella APPROCCIO PROJECT BASED Grazie ad un approccio project based, i ragazzi impareranno, incontro dopo incontro, a trasformare un’idea in realtà realizzando in gruppo i loro personali progetti tecnologici e digitali, beneficiando così del valore della squadra.>> Leggi di più sul Metodo di Apprendimento Obiettivi Educativi sviluppare abilità matematiche nell’uso delle variabili e degli operatori logici approfondire i sistemi di coordinate sperimentare il debugging e sviluppare capacità di problem solving approfondire i concetti del pensiero computazionale su: controllo di flussi, condizioni e algoritmi sviluppare abilità geometrico spaziali 2d/3d sviluppare capacità espositiva e documentale sperimentare la realizzazione di semplici prototipi che includano materiali e programmi software familiarizzare con il tema dell’Intelligenza Artificiale sviluppare una mentalità maker CALENDARIO  Durata del laboratorio: 24 lezioni da 1h 45 minInizio lezioni: 09/10 Ottobre 2019Classi (a scelta tra): Mercoledì (a partire dal 9 ottobre): 17:30 - 19:15 Giovedì (a partire dal 10 ottobre): 17:30 - 19:15 Prezzo del laboratorio Promozione speciale: per tutto il mese di luglio 800€ anzichè 890€! COSA COMPRENDE IL PREZZO DEL CORSO? - Tutti i materiali utili allo svolgimento del corso vengono forniti da Codemotion Kids! - E' previsto un pc per ogni partecipante - La classe si compone di max 10 partecipanti con 1 docente ogni 7 allievi - Tutti i partecipanti riceveranno un attestato di partecipazione alla fine del laboratorio -- INFO UTILI:- La classe partirà solo a raggiungimento del numero minimo di iscritti- Prima di procedere all'iscrizione, i genitori sono pregati di prendere visione delle condizioni di vendita e dell'informativa per il trattamento dei dati personali Per maggiori informazioni: http://www.codemotionkids.com All'iscrizione seguirà, entro 30 giorni, l'emissione di una ricevuta fiscale. Nel caso in cui si necessiti di fattura, specificarlo nel modulo d'ordine o inoltrare la richiesta a: kids@codemotion.it

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The Luxury of Jesus *MEETINGS HAS STOPPED* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE (Still Prayer every Wednesday)

Hi All, The Luxury of Jesus Meetings has STOPPED UNITIL FURTHER NOTICE.(Due to funding and lack of resources, please pray for us as we restructure at this time).You can also join us by phone every Wednesday at 8pm for 10 minutes.  Join us at 8PM - 8:10PM and every WEDNESDAY on the PHONE (10 minutes of EMPOWERMENT).   We will remember & PRAY for our communities, families, friends & leaders. (ALL PRAYER REQUESTS WELCOME). CALL: 0330 606 0520   ACCESS CODE: 23 86 25   (0330 numbers are charged at the same rate as calls to normal landlines, 0330 numbers are also included in call allowances and bundled or 'free' minutes)     INVITE your FRIENDS & FAMILY. Get EMPOWERED & INSPIRED #PASSitON #TEXTit #FORWARDit #WHATSAPPit #ExcEL LIFE God bless YOU.  www.twitter.com/luxuryofjesus   GOSPEL SONGS WORSHIP, PRAYER & ENCOURAGING WORD. At the Hampton Hilton Hotel Waterloo London. www.theluxuryofjesus.co.uk www.twitter.com/luxuryofjesus@luxuryofjesus Various Singers & Musicians Leading Worship Songs. SOME FEEDBACK OF WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT THE LUXURY OF JESUS SERVICE:"Great experience", "Lovely atmoshphere", "Glad I came", "The prayers and music is on point", "Great Singing", "Always excited to attend the Luxury of Jesus service", "I felt the presence of God", "I was touched", "I was blessed and refreshed", "Amazing", "God Bless You Awesome".    WE ARE CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS volunteer musicians, especially that can play the keyboard or guitar, volunteer singers, volunteer outreach team, volunteer marketing & promotions, volunteer ushers/greeters, volunteers to help set-up and pack up, volunteer admin & counselling/follow up, volunteers for the sound, PA/Mixer (technical equipment) and financial supporters to assist with the costs of this vision.   This can be done securely by the following methods: 1. PayPal using email info@theluxuryofjesus.co.uk  2. On Website www.theluxuryofjesus.com DONATE PAGE 3. Bank Account details below to make one off or regular Donations. PLEASE LEAVE YOUR NAME AS A REFERENCE: Bank Account Name: Excel Life Account Number: 03 75 67 26  | Sort Code: 20 05 73 International Payments: Swift Code (BIC): BARCGB22 IBAN Number: GB87 BARC 20057303756726 The aim of this service is an ENCOUNTER outreach with prayer & gospel worship songs focused! Reaching all especially professionals, high profile people, celebrities in the City/Central London.  COME ALONG REGISTER FREE HERE:  www.theluxuryofjesus.co.uk 7pm - 9pm    All welcomed to join us for 'The Luxury of Jesus' A special time of Prayer & Gospel Worship Songs & Music for people who are singles, in business, professionals, creative, celebrities and high profile. John 10 verse 10   1Peter 2:9 YOU ARE SPECIAL...   Spread the word. GOD BLESS YOU!   Venue: Hampton by Hilton Hotel London Waterloo  157 Waterloo Road, London SE1 8XA   Nearest station:  London Waterloo  (5 Mins Walk)Parking:   Webber Street/Webber Row (Free after 6:30pm 2 Mins Walk)and surrounding areas *Note please check Parking Restrictions & Times to avoid parking ticket*   THE LUXURY OF JESUS VISION    1.  THE LUXURY OF JESUS SERVICE is a Prayer & Worship Encounter Outreach2.  Empowering all people, especially professionals, high profile, celebrities and creative people to discover their core PURPOSE, recognise the POWER of GOD in their lives and how to overcome the plans of satan, John 10:10, Luke 10:19, Psalm 68, 1Peter 5:8, Isaiah 10:27, Isaiah 54:17, 2Corinthians 2:11: Lest satan should take advantage of us; for we are not ignorant of his devices 3.  Lives/Souls saved and transformed John 3:16, John 14:6, 2Peter 3:9, Romans 10:9-13, Romans 12:1-2, Jeremiah 29:11-14, 2Corinthians 5:174.  People Encountering God John 4:24, John 15:1-17, 2Chronicles 20:3-21, Jeremiah 33:3, Psalm 16, Psalm 23, Psalm 24, Psalm 37:4, Proverbs 3:5, Matthew 6:335.  Format of The Luxury of Jesus service: PRAYER, WORSHIP/SINGING, ALTAR CALL6.  God's GLORY revealed in all - Isaiah 60:1-3, Isaiah 61:1-3, Romans 8:19, Matthew 5:14-16, John 17:1-5, Philippians 3:12-21, Colossians 1:27, Psalm 139:1-17, 2Corinthians 1:20, 2Corinthians 3:18, 2Corinthians 5:17   7. Worshippers/Christians creating and changing atmospheres to facilitate an encounter with God Almighty Psalm 29:1-9, Psalm 99:1-9, Psalm 100, Psalm 150, Romans 12:1-28.   It's about lives being changed, and people getting their breakthrough, whether it is healing, marriage, birthing a vision, encouraging and inspiring vision, business, dominion, purpose. Romans 8:28-29 AIMS We aim to purchase a building for the purpose of running a weekly prayer and counselling centre for all especially those who are professionals, high profile, celebrities and creative people.We aim to provide food to feed homeless people and also provide sleeping bags for those sleeping rough.We aim to hold regular empowerment workshops and seminars at the Luxury of Jesus Prayer Centre.YOU are SPECIAL! Thank YOU and much Love Agape Behaviour...     Website: www.theluxuryofjesus.co.uk  Website: www.theluxuryofjesus.co.uk

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"Girls Night The Musical"

Girls Night The Musical

A touching and hilarious “tell-it-like-it-is” look at the lives of a group of female friends, Girls Night The Musical promises to have audiences around the country laughing, crying and dancing in the aisles! Follow five friends as they re-live their past, celebrate their present, and look to the future on a wild and hilarious karaoke night out … and you’ll recognize every one of them! Outrageous Carol, blunt Anita, boring and designated driver Kate and sassy Sharon, the not-so-angelic angel who just couldn’t resist tagging along! Girls Night is bursting with energy and is packed with hits “Lady Marmalade,” “It’s Raining Men,” “Man I Feel Like A Women,” “I Will Survive,” “We are Family."

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