Nov. 2
Author Signing: Jeff Ryan - Annie's Book Stop is pleased to announce a reader event for Jeff Ryan, local author and entrepreneur, on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 1-3 p.m. The book signing will be held at the book store in the Heights Plaza in Sharon, MA, 362 S. Main St.
Mr. Ryan will be autographing copies of his new book, "A Man Short: An Insider's Tale of T.G.I.Friday's in the 1980's".
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Jeff Ryan possesses a wealth of experience in the hospitality industry. Serving as Real Estate Director for eight years for the household name of "T.G.I. Friday's," Jeff Ryan maintained the site selection, lease negotiation, permitting, and site presentations for the company on the national level. His book outlines and details the life and times of chain restaurant life.
His additional real estate experience includes such successes as "The Capital Grille" and "Bugaboo Creek Steakhouse," Ryan was part of the 1980s revolution of casual dining. Serving as 8-year Real Estate Director for the household name of "T.G.I. Friday's," Jeff Ryan maintained the site selection, lease negotiation, permitting, and site presentations for the company on the national level. A pioneer of "good times" and "good eating", Ryan traveled the country alongside his cohorts, undergoing escapades and thrills beyond one's wildest imagination.
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Annie's cordially invites readers to meet Mr. Ryan and to enjoy scintillating conversation with the author. Refreshments will be available. Signed copies may be reserved in advance by calling 781-784-4306.
Free Jazz/Gospel Concert - Join the Sharon First Baptist Church for an evening of gospel and jazz featuring the talents of Rev Geoffrey Dana Hicks, pianist, composer, performer, lecturer, recording artist, arranger, and conductor.
Rev. Hicks is an international musician and has performed in Germany, Liberia, Greece, France, Canada and many other countries. He has conducted many choral groups in our area including the New England Conservatory Youth Chorale, the Nativity Prep Boy’s Choir in Roxbury, and annual church gatherings.
A freewill offering will be collected to benefit the church Diaconate and Missions programs.
For more information go to http://fbcsharon.org (directions available under “About Us”, then select MAP. You may also call 781-784-3553 and leave a message for a return call to answer your questions.
La Dolce Vita with Sharon Concert Band - Sharon Concert Band presents “La Dolce Vita”, a tribute to the music of Italy on Saturday, November 2 at 7:30 pm at the Sharon Middle School in Sharon, MA. Admission to this concert is free to the public. Under the direction of conductor Steven Bell, Sharon Concert Band will perform familiar favorites, including “Volare” and “Tarantella”. The band will also perform “Come Back to Sorrento”, a lively piece in the jazz tradition featuring a dynamic trumpet solo and “Brindisi” from the La Traviata opera by Giuseppe Verdi. The concert will also include an audience sing-along to “That's Amore”.
Also join us for a complimentary post-concert reception.
Nov. 3
Preschool Open House - The Gilson JCC Early Learning Center in Sharon will hold open houses for parents of toddlers and preschool age children (15 months–5 yrs) on Sunday, November 3 and Sunday, November 17 from 9:30-11:30am at Temple Sinai (25 Canton Street).
Meet the educators and the school’s director, tour the classrooms and register for fall 2014 school year. Full and part day programs, full and part week options, early drop-off and extended day, full year or school year programs. Open to all. Contact 781-795-4900, sharon-elc@jccgb.org or visit bostonjcc.org/earlylearning.
Free Movie Screening: Nicky's Family - Come to Temple Israel on November 3rd at 11:15am or 7:45pm for a free screening of Nicky's Family.
Nicky's Family tells the nearly forgotten story of Nicholas Winton, an Englishman who organized the rescue of 669 Czech and Slovak children just before the outbreak of World War II.
Winton, now 104 years old, did not speak about these events with anyone for more than half a century. His exploits would have probably been forgotten if his wife, fifty years later, hadn't found a suitcase
in the attic, full of documents and transport plans.
Today the story of this rescue is known all over the world. He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II, and the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 583 recognizing his remarkable deed.
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