White Elephant Sale 2024 Old Lyme
First Congregational Church of Old Lyme 2 Ferry Road, Old LymeFriday, July 12, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, July 13, 8 a.m.-noon Every year, on a weekend in early July, the Ladies Benevolent Society (LBS) holds its White Elephant Sale (WES) on the grounds of the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme. This is a huge fund raiser that grows in size every year, allowing the LBS to fund more than 25 nonprofit organizations across our region and around the world. The popular annual sale began in 1936; the only years the sale was not held were 2020 and 2021, due to the coronavirus pandemic. For more information
Under the Arches: Chamber Music Series at The Pequot Library: Piffaro
Pequot Library 720 Pequot Avenue, FairfieldFriday, July 12 at 6:00pm Piffaro, with Grant Herreid, Yale University Professor of Music and Priscilla Herrerid, Director of Piffaro Piffaro, The Renaissance Band’s mission is to delight audiences with historically informed performances of music from the late Medieval, Renaissance and early Baroque periods, in the manner of the civic, court and chapel wind bands, which existed roughly from 1450-1650. They aim to entertai and educate others in the music itself, its role in the culture of those periods, and its link to music of our day. This summer’s free, outdoor chamber music series will focus on Early Music, a term encompassing all choral and instrumental music stretching from the early Middle Ages through the Renaissance to the middle of the 17th century. This music is marked by beautiful, textured vocals and melodic harpsichords and lutes, and there is no better place to enjoy this beauty of sound than Pequot Library’s Great Lawn. In the case of inclement weather, concerts will take place in Pequot Library’s auditorium.
Mohegan Sun Party on the Patio: Tribute Bands: Raise Your Hands – Bon Jovi
Take in the evening summer vibes with the return of Party on the Sun Patio during Hot Summer Fun. This 14-week outdoor concert series features a fully renovated Patio and Bar* where you can get refreshing beverage specials while dancing to the beats of your favorite tribute bands! Plus, grab some food at various food truck offerings each week. VIP Fire Pits are also available for reservations. Be a part of this exciting summer get-together under the stars! For more information
The Fantasticks at Madison Lyric Stage
Madison Lyric Stage 581 Boston Post Rd, MadisonJuly 12-28 “Try to Remember” a time when this romantic charmer by Tom Jones and Harvey Schmidt wasn’t enchanting audiences. The Fantasticks is the longest-running musical in the world and with good reason: at the heart of its breathtaking poetry and subtle theatrical sophistication is a purity and simplicity that transcends barriers. The result is a timeless fable of love about a boy, a girl, and the two parents who try to keep them apart. Its much-loved songs include Try to Remember, Soon It’s Gonna Rain, Much More, and They Were You. For more information
Catstock: Greater New Haven Cat Project Benefit Concert: Best Video: Hamden
Best Video Film & Cultural Center 1842 Whitney Avenue, HamdenJOIN US FOR THE BEST MUSIC FESTIVAL OF THE YEAR, CATSTOCK! Come to Best Video July 12th, 7 - 9:30 pm to enjoy live music, raffle baskets, fun, and friends at the Catstock concert. This is a concert benefitting the Greater New Haven Cat Project. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased in advance at www.gnhcp.org/catstock For more information
Charles Ives & the American Tradition: Folk Inspirations at Norfolk Music Shed
Norfolk Music Shed 49 Battell Rd, NorfolkIves, like the other composers on this program, used the folk music of his local region in his compositions. You’ll hear Ives’ use of the hymn in his fourth violin sonata, Boccherini’s use of Spanish folk songs, Bartók’s use of Hungarian folk tunes, and Brahms’s use of Romani music. LUIGI BOCCHERINI Musica notturna delle strade di Madrid BÉLA BARTÓK Contrasts CHARLES IVES Violin Sonata No. 4,“Children’s Day at the Camp Meeting” JOHANNES BRAHMS Piano Quartet No. 1 in g minor, Op. 25 David Shifrin clarinet Mark Steinberg violin Melvin Chen piano and Norfolk Fellows For more information
Caelan Cardello Trio at The Side Door
The Side Door 85 Lyme Street, Old LymeHe started playing piano at the age of 5 and within two years had begun parallel arcs of formal training in both classical and jazz piano, starting with jazz pianist/arranger allen farnham and juilliard classical alum steve masi. caelan’s consistent musical growth enabled him to secure mentorships with some of the most sought after luminaries in the jazz piano pantheon, most notably fred hersch, frank kimbrough and dave kikoski caelan’s early involvement with several distinguished arts programs figure prominently in his musical development. For more information