Thanks to an anonymous donor, there will be a second Live at the Fletch concert this season. Claudia Schmidt, a folk, blues and jazz singer/songwriter will perform September 9th at 5:45 p.m. on the lawn at Fletcher Memorial Library. The rain date is September 16th.

Originally from Michigan, Ms. Schmidt, a resident of Pomfret, has been touring nationally and performing for 46 years. The 12 string guitarist and dulcimer player has released 14 albums of mostly original songs. Beginning as a folk singer, Schmidt has more recently explored jazz and blues. The versatile performer has appeared on A Prairie Home Companion, scored music for plays, and starred in musical theater. Her 2020 release, Slow Steady Heart, contains new original songs in a Folk/ Americana vein.

Because of the pandemic, the library building will be closed and there will not be the usual refreshments, although attendees are welcome to bring their own picnics. To ensure social distancing, the concert space will extend to the south side of the Congregational Church and seating areas will be marked out by circles painted on the ground. There will be no seats provided, so bring your own chair or blanket from which to enjoy the show. To avoid a crunch, attendees are encouraged to reserve a seating circle earlier in the day of the concert. As with all Fletcher Memorial Events, the concert is free, although donations are always welcomed, either via the donation jar on the night or sent to FML, PO Box 6, Hampton. For more information, email Anne: annesgarden@aol.com

Janice Trecker