MUSIC
Litchfield Jazz Festival 2024
Thomas S. Perakos Arts and Community Center 22 Kirby Rd, WashingtonJuly 26, 27 & 28, 2024 Set in the picturesque, rolling Litchfield Hills, the Litchfield Jazz Festival was established over a quarter century ago. That first line-up in 1996 would be the envy of any major festival today—Diana Krall, Christian McBride, Terence Blanchard, Russell Malone, Peter Bernstein, Ahmad Jamal, Renee Rosnes, JJ Johnson ... If […]
Mohegan Sun Party on the Patio: Tribute Bands: Mystic Dead
Mohegan Sun 1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard, UncasvilleTake 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 […]
Dover Quartet at Norfolk Music Shed
Norfolk Music Shed 49 Battell Rd, NorfolkWOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART String Quartet No. 16 in E-flat Major, K. 428 LEOŠ JANÁČEK String Quartet No. 2, "Intimate Letters" FRANZ SCHUBERT String Quartet No. 14 in d minor, D. 810, “Death and the Maiden” Dover Quartet For more information PRE-CONCERT CONVERSATION 7–7:40 PM | BATTELL RECITAL HALL Join Professors from the Yale School of […]
Ben Wolfe Quartet at The Side Door
The Side Door 85 Lyme Street, Old LymeNew York bassist/composer and bandleader Ben Wolfe’s music has been described as “Mingus and Miles Davis meet Bartok and Bernard Herrmann” (Ben Ratliff – The New York Times). Acclaimed by some of the jazz world’s most respected critics for his “wit and cool intelligence” and signature “innovative, melding of hard-swinging jazz quartet, outstanding guest soloists and classical string quartet.”, Wolfe continues […]
Ramblin’ Dan Stevens: Captain Daniel Packer Inne
Captain Daniel Packer Inne 32 Water St, MysticRamblin' Dan Stevens performs an eclectic mix of traditional fingerstyle blues, americana and originals. He has entertained audiences throughout the US, Germany, UK, Canada and Virgin Islands. Of special interest is his unique style of "bottleneck" slide playing popularized by early Mississippi Delta Bluesmen including his use of a homemade, three stringed "Cigar Box Guitar" […]
Waterford Family Food Fest at Crystal Mall!
Crystal Mall 850 Hartford Turnpike, WaterfordCome join us at the Waterford Family Food Fest for a day filled with fun, food, and festivities! Enjoy a wide array of global cuisines, live dance performances, and shop from a variety of unique vendors. Don’t miss out on the chance to win great prizes in our raffles! Activities and Attractions Live Petting Zoo […]
New England Taco Festival in Guilford
Guilford Fairgrounds 111 Lovers Ln, GuilfordJuly 27 & 28, 2024 Get ready for the 2024 New England Taco Festival! Join us for a weekend filled with thousands of tacos, including Carne Asada, shrimp tacos, Barbacoa, Birria Tacos, Tacos Al Pastor, Tacos de Pescado, Tinga Tacos, Campechanos, Carnitas, Chorizo Tacos, and Tacos de Papa. Your festival ticket includes Lucha Libre Wrestling, […]
The One Who: Environmental Performance Art at The Sanctuary
The Sanctuary 59 Bogel Road, East HaddamARTFARM and The Sanctuary have been cultivating their relationship over the years. ARTFARM Artistic Director Marcella Trowbridge has offered workshops at The Sanctuary, but this new deepening of performance inspired by the land itself- and by Kuan Yin- ‘The one who hears the suffering of the world, and is called to compassionate action’- as it encourages […]
Baklava Express Middle Eastern fusion at The Sanctuary
The Sanctuary 59 Bogel Road, East HaddamBaklava Express is a NYC-based Middle Eastern fusion project led by Oud player Josh Kaye and featuring violinist Daisy Castro. The band mostly performs original music influenced by the traditions of the Arab world, Turkey, and Greece, as well as Jazz, Flamenco, Rock, and Eastern European Folk music. The eclectic influences and vast differences in […]
Farm Fest returns to White Gate Farm
White Gate Farm 83 Upper Pattagansett Road, East LymeOur popular free gathering returns on Saturday June 27, 2024 from 3 to 7 is Farm Fest, which is free and open to all! Bluegrass music begins at 4 by "Shiny Meddle Hiney." The menu is: Pizzas: Eggplant Parmesan; Buffalo Chicken; House Pizza and Plain Cheese Pizza Tamales: Chicken Chili Verde & Shishito Pepper and Jack […]
14th Annual Food Drive in Orange: Music, Car Show & Pizza
Holy Infant Church 450 Racebrook Rd, OrangeJOIN US FOR THE 14th ANNUAL HELP OUR PEOPLE FOOD DRIVE Please bring non-perishable food items to donate. FEATURING: Arti Dixson and the Jukebox 45 Show Band EVENT HIGHLIGHTS: Michelina’s Pizza Truck Classic Car Show BYO snacks and refreshments and tailgate with friends! For more information
American Music’s Current Generation at Norfolk Music Shed
Norfolk Music Shed 49 Battell Rd, NorfolkA performance showcasing the works of some of today’s most celebrated American composers.Including the premiere of the Festival's 2024 Musical Bridges commission by Vijay Iyer. You will find that these composers demonstrate a wider variety of styles, sounds, and ideas than ever before! VALERIE COLEMAN Red Clay, Mississippi Delta, and Tzigane JESSIE MONTGOMERY Voodoo Dolls CHARLES IVES The Unanswered Question […]