We are honored to welcome Michael Bellacosa, Head of Adult Programming at Wilton Library and Curator of the renowned Brubeck Collection. Michael will share insights into one of the world’s most significant single-artist jazz archives, right here in Wilton. Home to more than 22,000 cataloged items, the collection places Wilton alongside elite institutions preserving the legacies of legends like Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald.
Michael will also highlight the recent launch of the Brubeck Collection’s digital archive, opening this extraordinary body of work to a global audience. From rare recordings and historic memorabilia to powerful stories of Dave Brubeck’s impact on civil rights and music history, this presentation offers a unique look into a cultural treasure that puts Wilton firmly on the international map.
Event Details: 📅 Wednesday, April 8, 2026 🕛 12:15 PM – 1:30 PM 📍 WEPCO Parish Hall 48 New Canaan Road, Wilton, CT
Last Updated: April 9, 2026 by saulwgoldberg
Meeting/Lunch at WEPCO – Apr. 8, 2026
Meeting/Lunch at WEPCO
Guest Speaker Spotlight: Michael Bellacosa
“The Brubeck Collection at Wilton Library”
We are honored to welcome Michael Bellacosa, Head of Adult Programming at Wilton Library and Curator of the renowned Brubeck Collection. Michael will share insights into one of the world’s most significant single-artist jazz archives, right here in Wilton. Home to more than 22,000 cataloged items, the collection places Wilton alongside elite institutions preserving the legacies of legends like Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald.
Michael will also highlight the recent launch of the Brubeck Collection’s digital archive, opening this extraordinary body of work to a global audience. From rare recordings and historic memorabilia to powerful stories of Dave Brubeck’s impact on civil rights and music history, this presentation offers a unique look into a cultural treasure that puts Wilton firmly on the international map.
Event Details:
📅 Wednesday, April 8, 2026
🕛 12:15 PM – 1:30 PM
📍 WEPCO Parish Hall
48 New Canaan Road, Wilton, CT
Agenda:
• 12:15 PM – Meeting Begins
• 12:30 PM – Lunch Served
• 1:00 – 1:30 PM – Guest Speaker Presentation & Q&A
Guests are always welcome to attend.
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