Ladies, Life & Lyrics: Marion Women's Club hosting afternoon of music and history
The program, which is free and open to the public, will be held at the Abigail Harding Lewis Auditorium at the Marion Women’s Club Home, 1126 E. Center St.
A string duet featuring local musicians Sara Konvalinka and Alysse Morgason begins at 1:30 p.m. with opportunities to socialize while enjoying complimentary mimosas and appetizers. At 2 p.m. the program will feature a journey through the Women’s Club — and nation’s — history with corresponding music pieces being played on the piano.
Local pianists and Marion Women’s Club members Kathleen Hill and Merrill Bender, who together have over 100 years’ experience playing and teaching piano, will grace the ivories throughout the show, while Marion vocalist Victoria Meadows will sing lyrics from all genres of music, ranging from classical to country, and from jazz to rock and roll.
Music and the arts are longstanding part of Marion Women's Club
“Music and the arts have been a longstanding tradition of the Marion Women’s Club,” said Doris Schwartz, board member and event chair. “We can’t wait to showcase our community and our club’s rich history, combined with musical accompaniments and vocals, to tell our story.”
Singer, humorist, songwriter and inspirational speaker Mary Stiers Miller will close the program sharing songs and stories about how music and laughter can “create connection” and healing. The Utica native will lead attendees in a sing-along of beloved classics and songs that are sure to stir up happy memories. Her show will have you singing and laughing long after the end of the show.
Archival music items, including scrapbooks, music arrangements and awards for musical achievements from the Marion Lecture Recital Club, which were recently donated for archiving to the Marion Women’s Club, will be on display.
Perhaps one of Marion’s oldest continuously functioning organizations, the Marion Women’s Club was formed in 1895. In 1945, Past Club President Ida Barlow and her husband Shauck bequeathed their home at 1126 E. Center St. to the Club. Since that time, the Women’s Club has been working to preserve the home and the club’s rich history.
To learn more, or to join: MarionCountyFederationOfWomensClubs.com or Email President Valerie Wigton: WomensClubHome@gmail.com. Follow the club’s activities on Facebook: “The Marion Women’s Club Home.”
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