Fun with Uke & Wild Chocolate

FREE In-Person Music Session

Thursday 16th November 2023 evening at the “Pop Up” Chocolate Shop at Inman Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Anne Ku says

“I’m excited to bring music making with the ukulele to a unique space. Chocolate is the connection between the chocolatier proprietor and me. And it’s a joy to make it happen.”

“I’ve invited my pilates teacher to show us useful exercises to warm up our bodies for our workshop. A member of the New England Guitar Orchestra will play the bass to provide a solid rhythmic backing.”

“In the first half of the evening I will introduce my new book Fun with Uke – songs that everyone learned from childhood, so that we focus on learning the music – bespoke arrangements for high G ukulele. We break for chocolates. I’ve prepared easy fun songs for the second half of the evening.”

• 6:00 Doors open to set up, tune up, and get your chocolates
• 6:20 PM Fun with Uke workshop & jam session (bring your own copy or borrow the “desk-copy” for sale — you can also order the hyperlinked PDF for a reduced price to practice in advance)
• 7:20 PM Intermission
• 7:40 – 8:40 PM Fun songs with the ukulele (lyrics & chord sheets will be distributed)

What to bring

• Your ukulele
• Music stand
• Fun with Uke book if you have it, or order it and get it there or SHARE with someone who has it or borrow a “desk copy” at the event
• Your own choice of refreshment beverage

How to get there

The “pop-up” shop is part of the Inman Incubator Project, supporting entrepreurs and located at 1385 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts.

The glass fronted shop is located at the corner of Cambridge and Springfield Streets, at a five-way intersection opposite the big fire station. There are many places to eat and drink nearby, including a well-reviewed Punjabi Indian restaurant and Mediterranean restaurant adjacent.

Public transportation: nearest T-station is Central (Red Line), a direct 15 minute walk

Street parking is limited as it’s a busy intersection with commuter traffic.

Nearest public parking

• 304 Prospect Street, Cambridge, MA
• Official town of Somerville Parking Lot on Springfield Street
• Street Parking

Reserve your spot on Eventbrite

About the chocolatier
The poet Sarah Shapiro is passionate about making vegan, dairy-free luxury chocolates. Besides giving workshops on making chocolate, she has also hosted GroupMuse events for classical guitar in the “pop-up” shop in Inman Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts.

About the book author, ukulele instructor and song leader
Anne Ku founded the Chocoleles, a local chapter of the Ukulele Union of Boston in Dorchester. Until the pandemic lockdowns, she ran weekly song sessions and workshops in the Walter Baker Building in Historic Lower Mills, home of the oldest successful chocolate factory in the country, located in Dorchester (part of Boston, Massachusetts).

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You’re welcome to join Anne Ku on 16th November 2023:

• 12:15 – 12:45 PM EST free lunchtime organ concert at 29 Kirkland St, Cambridge, MA.
• 2:30 PM EST set up and host 3 Chord Thursday session 3:00 to 4:00 PM EST. Hybrid in Zoom or in-person at at the chocolate shop 1385 Cambridge St.
• 4:30 – 5:30 PM EST there are two great restaurants/shops next door (Indian or Mediterranean)
• 6:00 PM EST Doors open for the evening workshop

Testimonials

This was my first live group ukulele jam ever! I’ve been self taught for about a year, but after a few group lessons and an invite from our beloved event coordinator and song leader Anne Ku, this event made me feel like I had fully come in and sat down and was part of something that filled a deep longing inside of me. Each guest entered with a desire to connect, contribute and co-create musical and human memories.