Join Sean Fleming and his eight-piece Ragtime Orchestra for the "Real Ragtime Concert," a collection of classic, early 20th century Rag tunes, on Sunday, Sept. 13 at 3 p.m. at the Second Congregational Church in Newcastle.

Performed in the original styles rarely heard today, the concert will feature compositions by Confrey, Hayden, Joplin, Lamb, Morton, Scott, and Shepherd. Included will be several works from the "Red Back Book," a collection of Ragtime orchestral arrangements published in the early 1900s. Upbeat favorites such as Joplin's "The Entertainer," "Maple Leaf Rag," and "The Easy Winners" will be mixed with slower pieces such as Lamb's "Ragtime Nightingale" and Joplin's "Solace." The piano solo "Jelly Roll Blues," an early jazz piece, will be played as well as the novelty piano piece "Dizzy Fingers," which is played as fast as its title would indicate. This concert is sure to be a favorite for people of all ages!

Come and help usher in the start of the fall season in the beautiful and historic Second Congregational Church at 51 Main St., Newcastle. The concert will be free, with a suggested donation of $20 for adults and $10 for students. Handicapped parking is available at the side parking lot. An elevator and stair chair lift are available to assist with access.

For more information, contact Phil Helgerson at 703-328-0866 or phelgerson@verizon.net, or call the church office at 207-563-3379.