The series kicked off on July 20 with a performance by Piotr Barcz, a self-taught young pianist who specializes in ragtime and performs regularly to enthusiastic reviews at the Barn Door Tavern in Essex.

On July 27, Matt Dunne, bassist and guitarist, and Bill Vitek, pianist will perform a program of classical jazz.

On August 3, students from Meadowmount School of Music will perform a classical strings program.

And on August 10, Patricia McCarty, viola, and Bill Zito, classical guitar, will perform. All performances are at 11:30 a.m.

These concerts are made possible, in part, by an Essex County Arts Council’s Cultural Assistance Program Grant with funding provided by Essex County.