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APR27
Music

Piano Fondue's Monday Happy Hour Singalong

This spirited singalong happy hour from Piano Fondue fills the Garver Lounge with live piano, favorite hits, and an upbeat, welcoming atmosphere. A full dinner menu is available, and drink specials are offered all evening. Everyone is welcome, and no singing experience is required.

Garver Feed Mill
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Family

Kids’ Music with David Landau

Designed for children ages 2 to 8 and their grown-ups, this upbeat gathering features music, laughter, and plenty of dancing. Guests can order meals from Harmony’s regular menu, and a special kids menu is available on Monday nights. Beer, wine, and spirits are served to those 21 and over, and kid-friendly cocktails are offered for all ages. There is a $5 cover per person for entry, with the same price for children and adults, and all forms of payment are accepted.

Harmony Bar & Grill
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Music

Muso Monthly Songwriter Circle

Connect with fellow songwriters in a welcoming circle focused on community, sharing works in progress, and offering feedback that aligns with each person’s comfort level. Sharing is optional. Before presenting, participants can indicate whether they want constructive critique. If someone prefers not to receive critique or does not specify, responses from the group remain positive and observational rather than prescriptive. Sessions may open with a brief solo writing exercise of about five to ten minutes to spark creativity, followed by round-robin check-in questions that encourage conversation about individual creative practices. The environment is intended to evolve naturally based on the needs and interests of those who take part.

Muso
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Comedy

Advanced Short-Form Class Show - Spring '26

Advanced Short-Form Class students take the stage for a showcase of their progress after ten weeks of intensive work. With a focus on challenging short-form improv games and techniques, the show culminates in a TheatreSports-style showdown that serves as the capstone to their semester.

Atlas Improv Company
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