# Event Details - **Event Name**: Once Upon A Sleigh Ride The Music and Life of Composer Leroy Anderson (in-person) - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 17 Nov, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for a screening of the documentary, “The Music of Leroy Anderson”, followed by a discussion with Rolf Anderson, his son. The video was released to PBS for free use in June 2000. The Anderson family made the video about Leroy Anderson available to PBS for 9 years. “Once Upon A Sleigh Ride” was eventually shown over 1,200 times on over 235 PBS stations and on Swedish Television. “Once Upon A Sleigh Ride” received a First Place “Gold Camera Award” (United States) at the International Film and Video Festival in 2000… PBS reported that only the films by Ken Burns were shown more times than the biographical video about Leroy Anderson – “Once Upon A Sleigh Ride”. Learn more about the film here. “The music of Leroy Anderson is firmly entrenched in American popular culture and is enjoyed by millions of people throughout the world. His music continues to be extensively recorded and performed by a wide range of musicians. Among them are symphony orchestras, concert and marching bands, classical and jazz ensembles, vocalists of many styles, virtuosi of almost every instrument as well as music students of all ages.” Excerpt taken from leroyanderson.com/biography.php Posters detailing Leroy’s life and career will be on display at both events. Visit the history room display case while you’re at the library to see artifacts and collectibles from Leroy’s life and career. Join us for a Leroy Anderson Musical Celebration on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026, at 2:00 pm. Details here. Special thanks to the Leroy Anderson Foundation for supporting these events. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/avon/once-upon-a-sleigh-ride-the-music-and-life-of-composer-leroy-anderson-in-person/200030596206847 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, concerts, festivals, live-music - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 6 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Avon - **state**: CT - **country**: United States - **location**: 281 Country Club Rd, Avon, CT, United States, Connecticut 06001 - **lat**: 41.7897 - **long**: -72.86045 - **full address**: 281 Country Club Rd, Avon, CT, United States, Connecticut 06001 ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Once Upon A Sleigh Ride The Music and Life of Composer Leroy Anderson (in-person) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/51fbf04ff342c0e67479c51733135f71dad487440424395b10b7601c3ad4b327-rimg-w1200-h1452-dce8f8f8-gmir?v=1788266145 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Once Upon A Sleigh Ride The Music and Life of Composer Leroy Anderson (in-person) being held? - **A:** Once Upon A Sleigh Ride The Music and Life of Composer Leroy Anderson (in-person) takes place on Tue, 17 Nov, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Tue, 17 Nov, 2026 at 02:00 pm at 281 Country Club Rd, Avon, CT, United States, Connecticut 06001. - **Q**: Who is organizing Once Upon A Sleigh Ride The Music and Life of Composer Leroy Anderson (in-person)? - **A:** Once Upon A Sleigh Ride The Music and Life of Composer Leroy Anderson (in-person) is organized by Avon Free Public Library. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Avon Free Public Library's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Avon Free Public Library a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Avon Free Public Library has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Once Upon A Sleigh Ride The Music and Life of Composer Leroy Anderson (in-person) is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Avon, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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