MUSIC: Bob Stanhope to perform at Jacob's Well on Friday

Mar. 2—Jacob's Well Coffeehouse presents an encore performance by Bob Stanhope on Friday at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. with music starting at 7:30 p.m.

The coffeehouse will be held at The Oasis, a renovated 1800s storefront at 3 Elm St., in the Rockville section of Vernon.

Admission and refreshments are free. Dress is casual.

Stanhope is a songwriter, singer, guitarist and comedian from Putnam Lake, New York. His more serious material feels a bit like Billy Joel, Harry Chapin or Peter, Paul and Mary. His comic side could be likened to Weird Al Yankovic or Tom Lehrer. During the 1980s and '90s he was a morning personality on suburban New York City radio stations.

For more information, call 860-871-6500 or visit: JacobsWellCoffeehouse.com

—The Phaeon Piano Trio will perform works by Haydn, Schumann, and Beethoven tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts, 2132 Hillside Road, on the University of Connecticut campus in Storrs.

The Phaeton Piano Trio is one of Germany's preeminent chamber ensembles.

The program will consist of selected trios for piano, cello, and violin.

Tickets range from $37- $40; through the Lenard endowment, UConn students, non-UConn students, and Connecticut youths younger than 18 may attend Jorgensen chamber events for free.

For more information, visit: jorgensen.uconn.edu

The Northwest Park Concert Series continues its' spring schedule with The Nields on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the Northwest Park Nature Center, 145 Lang Road, Windsor.

Nerissa and Katryna Nields have been making music professionally since 1991. For twenty years, the sisters traveled the country as members of beloved folk rock band The Nields. With 20 CDs, major and independent record and publishing deals, performances with the likes of Dar Williams, Ani DiFranco, James Taylor, 10,000 Maniacs and the Indigo Girls, they have lived the Rock & Roll life.

Tickets are $19. For information and reservations call 860-285-1886 or on line at: www.northwestpark.org

Paul Serra and Country Gold will perform Saturday from 6-9 p.m. at Joanna's Restaurant, 145 Main St., Somers, There is no cover charge'

For more information, visit: joannasbanquets.com

—The Willimantic Orchestra will present a concert Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Eastern Connecticut State University Fine Arts Instructional Center, 360 High St.,Willimantic.

The program will feature Sam DiCaprio on the cello, playing Saint-Saens' Cello Concerto, and a performance of the Price Symphony No. 1.

Scott Chaurette will be conducting.

Suggested donation is $10 for adults at the door, students free; no one will be turned away.

For more information, go to: willimanticorchestra.org

—On Sunday at 2:30pm, Real Art Ways, 56 Arbor St., Hartford, will present its monthly music series "Improvisations Now" Four renowned musicians — saxophonist Daniel Carter, percussionist Michael Wimberly, pianist Jamie Saft, and bassist Joe Morris — will perform.

Tickets are $15 general admission, $12 for Real Art Ways members, and $5 for full-time students.

For more information, visit: realartways.org

—COMING UP

The third concert in the Intersections Concert Series 2022-23 season will bring world drumming traditions to the front.

Four groups will come together at the East Hartford Community Cultural Center on Thursday, March 9, at 7 p.m. to share drum-centered musical fusions from the African diaspora, including West Africa, Latin America, Brazil and American Jazz, Funk and Hip Hop.

For more information and to register for a reminder, visit: www.easthartfordct.gov/home/news/intersections-concert-series-march-9-ccc-auditorium

—The Somers Cultural Commission's coffeehouse series concludes Sunday, March 12 at Piedmont Hall, 604 Main St.

The March program will feature the Healys, bringing us some lively Irish music, jokes., and stories from 1-3 p.m.

Liquid refreshments will be served and you may wish to bring your own snacks/treats. Masks are encouraged. No admission fee as we are nonprofit but a donation is gratefully accepted.

For up-to-date cancellation info due to weather, contact Ann at 860-749-2630. Come join the fun and the great live music.