Wholly ANewsED
Happy New Year!
Welcome to our January Newsletter!
Here is a quick update:
- Open Mic and Jam starts fresh in 2025!
- More concerts coming
- Board members needed
- Preparing to run our 2025 Programs
Inclusive Open Mic and Jam Nights
Thanks to some engaged members of the community, we have partnered with ANAF 344 (32 Gordon St) to hold our next series of Inclusive Open Mic and Inclusive Jam nights. Thanks to everyone involved, this is a huge win for all of us!
They will occur on the following dates:
- Jan 15: Open Mic
- Jan 29: Open Jam
- Feb 5: Open Mic
- Feb 19: Open Jam
- Mar 5: Open Mic
- Mar 19: Open Jam

All events will start at 7pm and go until everyone has had enough fun. The bar will be open, and listeners are more than welcome. We will continue to follow the Pay What You Can model, and ask to support both Wholly AMusED and ANAF with donations if you are able. If you would like to help out in these events by participating in the house band, as a sound tech, as an Ambassador or as a host, send us an email.
Upcoming Concerts
We are planning more concerts to promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and the wellness associated with sharing through Music. Stay tuned as we are targeting our next event for mid to late February.
Board Members Needed!
We have openings on the board of directors. We meet for 2 hours every other Sunday. What we ask:
- You have 2 to 5 hours available per week – this is flexible
- The Board is a Working Board while we’re ramping up, so we need people that are willing to step in and do things (or find people who will!)
- You are interested in our purpose and mission – Accessible Music Education and Development is where AMusED comes from – Wellness Through Music is what we provide
- You’re all about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- No experience required!
If you’re interested, please send an email to info@whollyamused.org and we’ll get right back to you.
Upcoming Programs
We’re also looking to kick off more programs soon, so this is a very exciting time. We’ll be posting sign-up pages for you to show interest. If you’d like to let us know right now, send us an email.
- Belong With A Song – Songwriting for at-risk youth and others dealing with traumatic or marginalizing events in their lives
- Young At Heart – Seniors learn songs together in a guided process, perform, and record
- Music Library – We’re collecting instruments and equipment to help run our programs effectively and provide attendees with what they need to take part.
January DEI Dates
- Jan 4: World Braille Day
- Jan 19: World Religion Day
- Jan 20: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- Jan 24: International Day of Education
- Jan 27: International Holocaust Remembrance Day
January Music History
- Jan 1, 1940: W2XDG in New York becomes the first licensed FM station and begins broadcasting from the Empire State Building.
- Jan 3, 1987: Aretha Franklin first woman to be inducted into R&R Hall of Fame
- Jan 5, 1973: Bruce Springsteen releases first album
- Jan 6, 1979: Dick Clark helps Village People teach crowd the moves to YMCA
- Jan 7, 1967: Charley Pride first African American to play The Grand Ole Opry
- Jan 8, 1935: Elvis Presley is born
- Jan 9, 1944: Jimmy Page is born
- Jan 20, 1993: At the Triangle Ball, Melissa Etheridge, k.d. lang and Janis Ian come out publicly
- Jan 23, 1986: The first inductees into the R&R Hall of Fame include Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry and Fats Domino.
- Jan 24, 1941: Neil Diamond is born in Brooklyn, New York.
- Jan 25, 1938: Blues singer Etta James is born in Los Angeles, California.
- Jan 26, 1970: The Simon & Garfunkel album Bridge Over Troubled Water is released
- Jan 26, 1955: Eddie Van Halen is born in Amsterdam
- Jan 28, 1985: “We Are The World” is recorded in Los Angeles
- Jan 28, 1968: Sarah McLachlan is born in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Thanks for reading!
We hope you received some value from this newsletter, and we’re always looking to improve. So feel free to respond with suggestions, ideas, and constructive feedback.
Joke of the month:
Q: Why was music coming from the printer?
A: There was a paper jam!
Wholly AMusED is always looking for new volunteers to help out! If you’re interested in gaining valuable experience and making an impact, click “Volunteer Now!”
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