[Ct-nfb] Call for Submissions: The Summer/Fall edition of the Federationist!

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Hi Kate, 
Recently several members of the Central CT Plainville Chapter attended the Hartford Symphony's Talcott Mountain Music Festival titled " A Tribute To Ray Charles", Motown and Beyond. This show was created by Mr. Ellis Hall, who plays piano and does the vocals, in honor of Ray Charles. 
  
In 2001 Ellis met the legendary musical icon Ray Charles who took him under his wing and eventually signed Hall as the only other artist on his label Crossover Records. Hall worked on  Mr. Charles' album "Straight Ahead". Hall has played for several notable luminaries including; Oprah Winfrey, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Rose Kennedy, and the late Nelson Mandela, who was a declared fan of his work. He also had the distinct honor of performing at Helen Keller's funeral and was specifically requested by former President William Jefferson Clinton to perform at this first inauguration ceremony.  
  
Mr. Hall was born in Savannah Georgia. He was diagnosed with glaucoma as an infant, and lost sight in his right eye early on.  After doctors informed his parents that Ellis wound eventually lose sight in his left eye as well, his parents made the decision to move the family to Boston so Ellis could attend the Perkins School for the Blind.  While at Perkins, he mastered the bass, guitar, keyboards, piano, and drums readying himself for the inevitable by practicing his instrument in the dark. 

It was a very nice night of music on the lawn and after the concert we all had the chance to do a meet and great with Mr. Hall, and a photo (and of course purchased his CD). The show was fantastic and I would highly recommend it to anyone should he come around in the future. 
  
Kate - please note, I took most of this information on Mr. Hall straight out of the playbill/program.  I didn't write it myself and wanted to mention such to you. Didn't know if we could have an issue with plagiarism. But the part about having a good time and meeting him is all me. 
  
Thanks, 
Cheri 
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From: "Kathryn Webster via Ct-nfb" <ct-nfb at nfbnet.org> 
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Cc: "Kathryn Webster" <kathrynwebster.nfb at gmail.com> 
Sent: Saturday, July 23, 2016 12:57:03 PM 
Subject: [Ct-nfb] Call for Submissions: The Summer/Fall edition of the        Federationist! 



Good afternoon, 

  

                It’s that time again, indeed. 

I am in search of engaging, informative, and empowering articles to publish in our semiannual newsletter. 

Whether you want to share your experience from your first National Convention, have a new technique for cooking a summer treat, recently started a hobby that you want to share, or just have ideas or philosophical content that can enlighten us all, I want to hear from you. 

  

Please send me your entries by Monday, August 15, so I have ample time to get it out by the beginning of September. 

  

If you have an idea but are unsure on how to get it going into an article, reach out; I am happy to help! 

  

Thank you in advance; and I look forward to reading your great articles! 

  

Happy writing, 

Kate Webster 

  

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