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FARMINGTON — New England Celtic Arts and Old South Congregational Church will present “A Fine Winter’s Night” with Matt and Shannon Heaton, along with special guest Andrew Harris at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, at the church, 235 Main St. Doors open at 6 p.m.
“Fine Winter’s Night” includes songs dating from the 12th to the 21st century, husband-and-wife harmonies and instrumental accompaniment on guitar, bouzouki, Irish flute. Carols range across a spectrum of moods, much like the holiday season itself.
There’s poignance, jubilation and reflection with songs about Victorian winter romance, the nativity, and the stillness of the solstice.
The Heaton originals sound like timeless traditional classics, and their renditions of centuri. that resonate with listeners. The Heatons are no strangers to high-profile Christmas programs. Matt has played with the Boys of the Lough for their Christmas tour, while Shannon has appeared with the “Celtic Christmas Sojourn” production at the Cutler Majestic Theater, and and the companion DVD released by Rounder Records. They also recorded a Christmas album with the band Siúcra (“A Very Siúcra Christmas”).
Opening the show will be University of Maine Performing Arts chairman and director of Deertrees Theatre, Andrew Harris. Harris will perform the Dylan Thomas classic “A Child’s Christmas in Wales.”
The event will also be a benefit for the annual ECU HEAT program in Franklin County. ECU HEAT is a fuel assistance ministry for low-income neighbors who live in Franklin County. Dubbed “$50 for 50”, the program provides one 50-gallon fuel delivery per heating season. The applicant pays $50 toward the cost and the Franklin County Ecumenical Heating Fund pays the balance due. All forms of fuel energy are covered from oil to wood. Last winter 1009 people in 426 households were warmed by the generosity of neighbors who care.
Call 207-491-5919 for reservations and ticket information or visit www.necelticarts.com.
