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The Carpenters Experience

Event Type

Genre : Music - General

Description

Unmissable Afternoon Matinee!

The Carpenters' holiday music has become synonymous with the yuletide season through the decades for millions of listeners of all generations who have cherished The Carpenters legacy.

The Carpenters were of course an American vocal and instrumental duo consisting of siblings Karen (1950?1983) and Richard Carpenter (born 1946). They produced a distinct soft musical style, combining Karen's contralto vocals with Richard's harmonizing, arranging and composition skills. During their 14-year career, the Carpenters recorded ten albums, along with numerous singles and several television specials. They first performed together as a duo in 1965 and formed the jazz-oriented Richard Carpenter Trio . Signing as Carpenters to A&M Records in 1969, they achieved major success the following year with the hit singles "(They Long to Be) Close to You" and "We've Only Just Begun". Subsequently, the duo's brand of melodic pop produced a record-breaking run of hit recordings on the American Top 40 and Adult Contemporary charts, and they became leading sellers in the soft rock, easy listening and adult contemporary music genres. With sales of more than 90 million records worldwide, making them one of the best-selling music artists of all time, and they are there in this amazing recreation show performed by The Carpenters Experience.

The hits will just keep on coming: *They Long to Be Close to You * For All We Know * Goodbye to Love * I Need To Be In Love * I Won't Last A Day Without You * Jambalaya (On The Bayou) * Merry Christmas Darling * Only Yesterday * Rainy Days And Mondays * Solitaire * Superstar * Sweet Sweet Smile * Top Of The World * We've Only Just Begun * Yesterday Once More and many more!

Sadly, their career together ended in 1983 when Karen died from heart failure brought on by complications of anorexia. Extensive news coverage surrounding these circumstances increased public awareness of eating disorders. Though the Carpenters were criticized for their clean-cut and wholesome conservative image in the 1970s, their music has since been re-evaluated, attracting critical acclaim and continued commercial success.

Their music lives on and this special matinee show should not be missed.

This show is Reserved Seating - seats allocated on the day.

For all enquiries / disabled bookings, please call 01256 416384.

Woodbridge Community Hall

Venue Type

Community Hall

Description

Woodbridge Community Hall stands as a testament to local endeavour, a purpose-built facility established in 1981 through the dedicated fundraising efforts of the Woodbridge Community Council. Situated conveniently on Station Road, it serves as a central gathering point, easily accessible and surrounded by public parking, making it a practical choice for a diverse array of events.

Within its walls, the main hall offers a spacious environment, complemented by two smaller, adaptable rooms – the Deben Annexe and the Hutchinson Room. The atmosphere is one of quiet utility and enduring service, where the smooth, well-maintained surfaces reflect decades of community use, and the adjustable lighting systems allow for varied moods, from bright daytime meetings to more subdued evening gatherings.

Practically appointed, the venue includes a well-equipped kitchen and refreshment facilities in the smaller rooms, ensuring ease for event organisers. Accessibility is a key consideration, with the main hall and Deben Annexe fully wheelchair accessible, and a stair lift providing access to the Hutchinson Room.

The hall maintains a vibrant and varied schedule, hosting everything from business events and presentations to private parties and community talks. For a comprehensive overview of upcoming activities and availability across its three distinct spaces, interested parties are encouraged to consult the regularly updated online calendars.

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