The Wrentham Times

Major Change to Dancing with the Wrentham Stars

Due to the continued spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), Wrentham Comunity Events has canceled this year's Dancing with the Wrentham Stars event but will potential show the competition via a live stream. The board for (WCE) explains the decision did not come without heartfelt discussions and consideration of the impact to our Stars, participating organizations, and our guests. the group also consulted with our local and state Board of Health, local government leadership and a consulting firm to help ensure we were making an educated decision.

Based on all of the information and recommendations WCE received to date, putting 700 people in close proximity during this outbreak would not be a responsible act.

The Show Must Go On

The dance competition will go on. WCE decided it was important to share the efforts of their dancing stars. The group is exploring the option to live stream the dance competition so the community can watch it.

WCE hopes to hold the competition as scheduled on Friday, March 27th via livestream. Updates will be available on their website, www.wce02093.org.

Important Notes:

Tickets

If you have purchased tickets:

1. Your ticket money will be considered a donation to help defray the up-front costs incurred by WCE to produce Dancing with the Wrentham Stars. Additionally, all remaining monies will be divided equally among the six organizations benefiting from this year’s event.
2. If you prefer, you may request a refund by sending an email to wce02093@gmail.com. All refund requests must be submitted by Wednesday, March 25, 2020.

Fundraising

What happens to money raised by the Stars to date?
As always, 100% of funds raised by the Stars go directly to the participating organizations.

Why not postpone?
The production of an event this size requires months of planning and scheduling with our venue, production company, dance instructors and Stars. Unfortunately, due to the uncertainty of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) timeline, it is impossible to select a date to reschedule.

Have questions?

• Please email Wrentham Community Events at wce02093@gmail.com. 
• For all questions regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) visit the CDC website: www.cdc.gov.

Tom Paxton & Don Juans to Play Wrentham

Tom Paxton and the Don Juans will be performing at OCC Coffeehouse, Original Congregational Church in the center of Wrentham, at 7:30 p.m., Friday, March 20. Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award winner and folk icon, Tom Paxton, teams up with the Grammy winning singer/songwriter duo The Don Juans - Don Henry & Jon Vezner. Collectively, their songs have been covered by: Harry Belafonte, John Mellencamp, Miranda Lambert, Neil Diamond, Ray Charles, Nancy Griffith, Judy Collins, Pete Seeger, Janis Ian, Kathy Mattea, John Denver, Faith Hill, B.J. Thomas, Blake Shelton, Peter, Paul & Mary and Bob Dylan… just to name a few! Within days of writing and playing together, they knew they were onto something. Now they’re taking it on the road!

Tom Paxton has become a voice of his generation, addressing issues of injustice and inhumanity, laying bare the absurdities of modern culture and celebrating the tenderest bonds of family, friends, and community. Among his many songs that have become standards are The Last Thing on My Mind, Ramblin' Boy, Bottle of Wine, Whose Garden Was This?, Goin' to the Zoo, and The Marvelous Toy.

At Don Henry's shows, you'll easily spot those who have yet to hear his songs. Upon first experiencing them, the listener is often moved to laughter or tests, sometimes both at the same time! And everyone leaves humming, because Don Henry songs songs stay with you.

Mary-Chapin Carpenter said "Jon Venzer writes about the details of our hearts and feelings. His gift is in speaking to these ordinary things which connect us to one another And in recognizing their simple beauty, he transforms them into something extraordinary."

Tickets for the concert are $30, available at the church office, 508-384-3110, or at www.musicatocc.org. The event will be in the Fellowship Hall at the rear of the church. Parking is available behind the church and in the lot across the street. For more information and to be added to the mailing list, visit the website or contact Ken Graves, 508-384-8084, occmusic99@gmail.com.