Upcoming Events

SAVE THE DATES -MANHATTAN SHORT returns to the WaltonTheatre Thursday, September 28th at 2pm and 7pm and Saturday, September 30th, 2023 at 7pm.

MANHATTAN SHORT finalists are part of the MANHATTAN SHORT Oscar Qualifying Run. This means all selected films will screen for a full week at a cinema in the county of Los Angeles. This run qualifies every film selected in MANHATTAN SHORT for the Oscars. In the last three years at least one film from the MANHATTAN SHORT’s Oscar Qualifying Screenings has gone on to be nominated for an Oscar.

MANHATTAN SHORT is a celebration of short films and was established in 1998 on the streets of New York City. Today, it has transformed into a worldwide phenomenon. MANHATTAN SHORT screens 9 compelling shorts in 500+ cinemas simultaneously during the week of September 28 through October 8, 2023.

MANHATTAN SHORT doesn’t have judges award the short films. Instead, they allow the audience (yes, YOU) to be the judge. The audience votes for their choice of Best Film and Best Actor. Then on the last day of the festival, the short films with the most votes are announced as the winners. MANHATTAN SHORT is for film lovers who want to experience unique and riveting stories from all around the world. Learn more and purchase past festival DVDS: manhattanshort.com.

Music on the Delaware welcomes back area musician Steve Eisenberg to the Coffeehouse at the Walton Theatre on Sunday, October 22 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. The show will include a variety of songs, tunes and stories from three engaging performers, Steve and his guests Michael McGuane and Bill Seneschal.

Steve Eisenberg (vocals, flutes,harmonica, percussion, Jaw Harp, ocarina, and stories) in the late 70s was weaned on traditional Irish music, but in the past 18 years has branched out to old time, bluegrass, R&R, blues, old show tunes, and songs for the kiddies. He regularly hosted a session for players of traditional Irish music for more than 10 years, and for over 16 years has been playing at the Bainbridge Flea Market to raise money for a local soup kitchen where he volunteers. He now is “front man” for a local blues band called Blue Tonic, and most recently has teamed up with Michael McGuane to form a duo called Blue Stone. If you enjoy variety, short stories & lies, you should come have a listen!

Michael McGuane is asongwriter/guitarist. Writing songs has been his passion since the late 1970s, with inspiration from many artists such as The Beatles, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan to name a few. Along with his own compositions, he performs numbers that reflect folk, blues, rock and jazz.

Bill Seneschal is well known tothe MOD coffeehouse, first as the house sound person, but also as an accomplished performer. Bill is a guitarist/banjoist and singer. He has been performing folk and country music since the 1960s, both as a soloist and as a member of small local bands. Bill and his music have inspired many a young musician in the Walton area over the years.

Coffeehouse at the Walton Theatre events occur on the second floor of the Walton Theatre and are free. Zoom reception is available at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84455407805.

Desserts and tea/coffee will be served. Donations for Music on theDelaware are appreciated.

For more information on Music on the Delaware main stage and coffeehouse concerts, see www.musiconthedelaware.org.

Music on the Delaware is excited about bringing the popular bluegrass band, Della Mae, to the Walton Theatre on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at 7:30p.m.
 

Della Mae is a GRAMMY-nominated all-woman string band founded by lead vocalist/guitarist Celia Woodsmith and 2-time Grand National champion fiddle player Kimber Ludiker. Rounding out the current touring lineup are guitarist Avril Smith, and bassist Vickie Vaughn.
 

From the beginning, the band has been ahead of its time. Because the musicians hail from around North America with experience in diverse musical styles and genres, their performances blend many music traditions. Listeners may hear hints of rock, gospel, funk, swing, or honky tonk, always in a bluegrass vein.
 

Della Mae’s mission as a band is to showcase top female musicians, and to improve opportunities for women and girls through advocacy, mentorship, programming, and performance. To that end, they have teamed up with the US State Department to visit over 30 other countries spreading peace and understanding through music. “Advocating for women’s rights is the backbone of this band, and we realized that adding public service work to our touring was an important way we could make a difference.”
 

The band’s first album, I Built This Heart, was released in 2011. In 2014, their album, This World Oft Can Be, was nominatedfor a Grammy Award for Best Bluegrass Album at the 56^th Grammy Awards. Their fourth album (2020), Headlight, is dedicated to celebrating powerful trailblazing women. Following up 2020’s Headlight, their new album Family Reunion captures the joy of the band reuniting after more than a year of virtual collaboration, Zooms and group texts.

“Every song on Family Reunion is a little gem of perfection. They shine brightly in all musical facets, with every note in its place but often leading us down unexpected paths.” (Folk Alley)

Della Mae is one of the most charismatic and engaging bands touring today. For more information on the band, see www.dellamae.com or on Facebook.

There will be a brief intermission and opportunity to win door prizes.

Tickets are available online at www.musiconthedelaware.org or at select retailers:

Walton Theatre Box Office, Molto Molto (Walton), Wayne Bank Locations, Masonville General Store, and the Green Toad Bookstore (Oneonta).
Adult $25 | Senior $20 | Family $40 | Livestream $15

Tickets are available online at www.musiconthedelaware.org or at select retailers:

Walton Theatre Box Office, Molto Molto (Walton), Wayne Bank Locations, Masonville General Store, and the Green Toad Bookstore (Oneonta).
Advance $25 | At Door $30 | Livestream $15