Guilford Craft Expo 2024
Guilford Town Green Broad Street, GuilfordJuly 19-21, 2024 The renowned Guilford Craft Expo returns to the Guilford July 19-21, 2024 for its annual celebration of fine craftsmanship, creativity, and community spirit. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Guilford’s historic green, Guilford Craft Expo 2024 promises to dazzle visitors with an array of exceptional traditional and contemporary craft by over 170 American artists and makers. The Guilford Craft Expo marks its 64th year as one of New England’s premier craft shows. Organized by the Guilford Art Center, this highly anticipated event draws thousands of visitors each year, offering a unique opportunity to discover exceptional handmade goods while supporting the arts. For more information
Concert on the Green: Ed Fast and Congabop Quintet at La Grua Center: Stonington
La Grua Center 32 Water St, StoningtonEvent Details Ed Fast and Congabop Quintet features Afro-Cuban influenced rhythms and hard-bop harmony fused to create unique, soulful originals and creatively arranged jazz standards. The repertoire reflects a tribute to the genre’s most celebrated practitioners including Cal Tjader, Tito Puente, and Hilton Ruiz. This concert is FREE. For more information
Craft Beer & Cocktail Tasting in Newington
Mill Pond Park 123 Garfield St, NewingtonJoin us on Friday, July 19th at Mill Pond Park for a thirst quenching evening of tasting great local craft beer accompanied by a live performance from 'Shaded Soul'! We will be joined by some of New England's favorite craft breweries. CRAFT BEER & COCKTAIL TICKETS WILL BE VALID FOR TASTING FROM 6:00 - 8:00 PM but the fun does not stop then. Our beer garden will be open from 8:00 - 10:00 PM where beer and wine can be purchased. Not to mention, there will be plenty of delicious food trucks throughout the night to satisfy all of your cravings! For more information
Annual Greater Hartford Jazz Festival at Bushnell Park
Bushnell Park HartfordJuly 19-21, 2024 The Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz is a non-profit organization originally conceived by Paul Brown, noted Hartford jazz bassist and music educator. For 25 years, Paul had produced the Monday Night Jazz Concerts in Bushnell Park, drawing thousands of music lovers to Hartford’s Bushnell Park for picnics and world-class entertainment. That first Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz, in July of 1991, was dedicated to the 25th anniversary of those wonderful summers. Paul gathered some friends to help plan that first festival, but ultimately turned the Festival over to a Board of Directors comprised of volunteers from the Central Connecticut area, who continued to fulfill his dream of a world-class jazz event in Hartford, while he concentrated on his professional career and the Monday Night Jazz Concerts. Now in its 33rd year, this free-of-charge Festival is supported by small and medium-sized charitable gifts and donations from foundations, businesses and corporations as well as City of Hartford and State of Connecticut grants. The Festival is also generously supported by contributions from individual jazz lovers throughout the region. For more information
Nick Di Maria Quintet at The Side Door
The Side Door 85 Lyme Street, Old LymeNick Di Maria is a Trumpeter, Band Leader, Composer, and Advocate Nick Di Maria has solidified his presence in the music world, excelling as a performer, band leader, and composer. Since arriving on the scene in 2006, he has become highly sought after, both as a musician and a concert organizer. Di Maria frequently performs with various projects he leads, showcasing a broad array of jazz and improvisational styles. He has been featured at notable events like the Yale Jazz Festival and Bridgeport Jazz Festival, The Jazz Series at Firehouse 12, and numerous clubs across the greater Northeast. For more information