# Event Details - **Event Name**: An 1869 Square Grand Piano: Music & Refreshments in the Parlor - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 08 Mar, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sun, 08 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us at The Music House for an intimate afternoon concert featuring a rare 150+ year-old Chickering Square Grand Piano. Preserved in its original condition, with all its original parts intact, this piano is a rare and remarkable instrument. Edith Jane Tibbits and her family cared for it immaculately from 1869 until 1999, when it was gifted to The Music House’s collection. Square grand pianos were central to family leisure in late 19th- and early 20th-century homes, before radio and television. We'll recreate the sounds of those homes and parlors through an inviting program of solo piano works, multiple-hand piano music, and vocal selections. The afternoon will begin with refreshments before moving to the parlor for the musical program. Performers include John O’Brien and dear colleagues Jon Ward Shaw (vocalist), Carolyn Myers (vocalist), Finley Woolston (vocalist), David Williams (vocalist), and Chris Mann (recorder player). During intermission, we will enjoy refreshments and a wine tasting, with time to socialize and take a closer look at the piano. You’ll hear: - Songs from the sheet music collection of Edith Jane Tibbits’s great-great-grandmother - Pieces by “the father of American music,” Stephen Foster - Two engaging melodramas for speakers and piano (View the full program in the "Discussion" section of this event page) This concert is perfect for both first-time concertgoers and longtime lovers of music. There’s no pressure to know classical concert etiquette — please come as you are and enjoy. -------- TICKETS Suggested donation: $20 Students: $1+ **RSVP Required - Concerts often fill up** Reserve your ticket(s) via Venmo payment (@John-OBrien-21575) and include your email address and party size (preferred) OR send an email to themusichousegreenvillenc@gmail.com and bring cash/check to the event Additional support helps keep this concert series going as ticket prices don’t cover costs: - $10 helps with instrument upkeep - $25 helps cover refreshments - $50 helps support performers **If you’re able, please consider adding one of the above amounts to your ticket donation.** -------- ADDITIONAL DETAILS DURATION: ~2 hours, including a 20-minute intermission with refreshments and wine tasting PARKING: Free parking is available next door in the Greenville Utilities lot - handicap parking available on the brick driveway in front of the house VENUE: The Music House is a historic private home in Greenville, NC -------- We hope you’ll join us for a special afternoon of music, history, and community! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/greenville/an-1869-square-grand-piano-music-and-refreshments-in-the-parlor/200029706256724 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, concerts, performances, food-drinks, nonprofit, wine-tasting, parties, live-music - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 22 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Greenville - **state**: NC - **country**: United States - **location**: The Music House BnB - **lat**: 35.612042191095 - **long**: -77.376595300446 - **full address**: The Music House BnB, 400 W 5th St, Greenville, NC 27834-1910, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: An 1869 Square Grand Piano: Music & Refreshments in the Parlor - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/e3a3fad60e66923fab9b2bb66c10c150fd727fcacb47577c632dd329a56818a3-rimg-w1200-h900-dc040305-gmir?v=1771666284 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is An 1869 Square Grand Piano: Music & Refreshments in the Parlor being held? - **A:** An 1869 Square Grand Piano: Music & Refreshments in the Parlor takes place on Sun, 08 Mar, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sun, 08 Mar, 2026 at 05:00 pm at The Music House BnB, 400 W 5th St, Greenville, NC 27834-1910, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing An 1869 Square Grand Piano: Music & Refreshments in the Parlor? - **A:** An 1869 Square Grand Piano: Music & Refreshments in the Parlor is organized by The Music House. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** An 1869 Square Grand Piano: Music & Refreshments in the Parlor is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Greenville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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