If you enjoy shopping at the Bidwell Farmers Market, sampling varied musical performances at Porchfest, picnics at the free summer concert series in the gorgeous Olmsted Parkway system, and numerous other special events, you may not be aware it’s all thanks to the efforts of the volunteers of the Elmwood Village Association (EVA). This holiday season, in addition to the annual tree lighting, which will be held Tuesday, December 6th at 6:00 PM at the Lafayette Presbyterian Church, the EVA will also present a concert featuring the award-winning Ed Croft Trio, featuring the music from A Charlie Brown Christmas.
The concert, presented in collaboration with the Lafayette Presbyterian Church, will take place Sunday, December 11th at 3:00 PM inside the church at 875 Elmwood Avenue at the corner of Lafayette Avenue in Buffalo. All proceeds benefit the activities and events the EVA presents all year long.
A favorite holiday album featuring original music by the great composer Vince Guaraldi, A Charlie Brown Christmas has sold over three million copies and was voted into the GRAMMY® Hall of Fame and added to the Library of Congress. The trio will perform this family-friendly music as well as other popular holiday favorites.
Multi-award winning bassist Ed Croft has performed with jazz guitar legend Mike Stern, Dave Samuels of Spyro Gyra fame and jazz/rockabilly great, Morgen Stiegler. He is joined by Ivan Docenko on piano and David Wasik on drums. Docenko is one of the region’s best-known accompanists and versatile musicians. He has been the accompanist in Buffalo State College’s Music Department for three decades and also performs with the popular Buffalo Tango Orkestra. Percussionist “The Waz” Wasik has performed with numerous musical legends including Mose Allison and blues great Poppa Chubby, as well as being in the house band at the Bitter End in New York City.
Rumor has it that a man in the red suit will also make an appearance, with cocoa and cookies for youngsters and additional beverages available for adults.
Tickets are priced from $7.00 (for children 8 and under) to $15 for adults, with discounts available for students 8 – 18 years of age, and EVA members. To buy tickets with a credit card, visit elmwoodvillage.brownpapertickets.com (note that a nominal vendor fee will be applied), or purchase day of show at the door.
The EVA is also in the midst of a membership drive. Membership is open to all – you don’t have to live in the Elmwood Village to enjoy the benefits! Info on membership and the various ways to become involved is available on the EVA website at elmwoodvillage.org/residential-membership.
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