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aaduna , Seward House Museum , First Friday of the spring season... bill berry came out of hibernation.  Shawnte Blyss Barr sprung forth to bring her gracefulness with other flowers destined to bloom.  Dick Ford further enhanced his reputation for eloquence as a pianist, musician and educator. bill ventured forward with new work and prose poetry that represented his years of writing and self-maintaining a non-public stance (except when he is promoting other creatives.)  Blyss was a poetic delight and easily established herself as a voice that needs to be presented and heard more in public settings. Dick taught the gathered audience a song (with group participation and movement no less;) held a round of singing around the piano with aficionados of “jazz/pop standards,) and in a genial manner provided the aura that made aaduna’s presence at the Museum more special. Billye Chabot , executive director of SHM an...

Now, this is really a sign of spring – have a round on us!

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Seward House Museum, 33 South Street, Auburn, NY Join us at the Seward House Museum for an evening of music, poetic words and spirited conversation as aaduna partners with Seward House Museum for a First Friday event…this evening, April 5 th . 5:00 PM https://www.syracusenewtimes.com/dick-ford-still-rockin-ivories/ Dick Ford will open the festivities by tickling the keys with solo piano selections and then the rounds will be on us! bill berry will provide a brief welcome and set the stage for the evening. bill berry,jr., Publisher/CEO aaduna, Inc. and Shawnte "Blyss" Barr, featured poets  ROUND ONE 5:30 PM Shawnte Blyss Barr 5:45 PM bill berry, jr. 6 PM More live music from Dick for conversation and your listening pleasure ROUND TWO 6:30 PM Shawnte Blyss Barr 6:45 PM bill berry, jr. 7 PM Dick will bring even more music (and maybe he will sing?!) and after his final set, bill will deliver clos...