MUSIC
Norfolk Choral Festival at Norfolk Music Shed
Norfolk Music Shed 49 Battell Rd, NorfolkThe 2024 finale features a riveting program of choral works from the Renaissance to the 21st Century. For more information PRE-CONCERT CONVERSATION 7–7:40 PM | BATTELL RECITAL HALL Join Professors from the Yale School of Music before the Friday evening concerts to learn about the weekend’s programs. The Pre-concert Conversation is free and open to the public. Tickets […]
The Duke Robillard Band at Tunes on the Dunes: Westerly Town Beach
Westerly Old Town Beach 365 Atlantic Ave., Westerly, Rhode IslandDuke and the Band are excited to be back at Blues on the Beach. Always a wonderful time!! His unsurpassed mastery of the guitar style of T-Bone Walker (later crystallized memorably in his 2004 release "Blue Mood") was deservedly heralded, but his breadth was also head-turning - from swing, standards and ballads to rockers, gutbucket […]
New London Pirate Night
Downtown New London Bank Street, New LondonAhoy, me hearties! The rowdy Bawdy Buccaneers are plotting a course for the New London Pirate Festival on August 17th, right at Parade Plaza! Embark on a musical journey with Captain Lance D. Boyle of the Picaroon Princess and his trusty First Mate & “Cruise Director,” Truly Scrumptious. They’ll drop anchor with their vessel, The […]
Marquis de Lafayette “Victory Lap Through Greenwich” 200th Anniversary Celebration at Bush-Holley House
Bush-Holley House Museum 47 Strickland Road, Cos CobJoin Greenwich Historical Society, DAR Horseneck Chapter and Alliance Française Greenwich for the Marquis de Lafayette “Victory lap Through Greenwich” 200th Anniversary Celebration. Hosted at the Greenwich Historical Society, with the support of the Town and several local dining establishments. The celebration will feature: Meet & take photos with a Marquis de Lafayette re-enactor Keynote remarks by Chuck Schwam, […]
Sue Foley Trio – at Ballard Park in Ridgefield
Ballard Park 485 Main Street, RidgefieldThere are no reservations or tickets. Just come with your blankets, chairs and picnics. One of the finest blues and roots artists of our time. Her playing is pristine and powerful. She was the 2021, 22 & 23 winner of the Blues Music Awards’ Best Traditional Blues Female-Koko Taylor award. https://www.suefoley.com. Generously Underwritten by the Gary […]
The174th Annual Brooklyn Fair
W.C.A.S Brooklyn Fair 15 Fairgounds Road, BrooklynAugust 22-25, 2024 The Brooklyn Fair is an annual agricultural fair, sponsored by the Windham County Agricultural Society. The first fair was held in 1809 in Pomfret, CT. The fair was a success and it was held on a rotating basis between the towns of Brooklyn, Pomfret, and Woodstock. In 1849, the Society purchased the […]
The Steel Wheels – at Ballard Park in Ridgefield
Ballard Park 485 Main Street, RidgefieldThere are no reservations or tickets. Just come with your blankets, chairs and picnics. The Steel Wheels have long been at home in the creative space between tradition and innovation, but always moving forward with insightful lyrics and an evolving sound. In recent years they continue to explore deeply rooted yet fresh folk rock sounds. https://www.thesteelwheels.com […]
THE CHESTER FAIR!
Chester Fairground 11 Kirtland Terrace, ChesterAUGUST 23-25, 2024 This "country fair for all ages" features area livestock, food, rides, and more. This year's theme is "caring for the environment." Friday, August 23: Opening night with music by Leaf Jumpers, antique tractor pull, and various exhibits. Saturday, August 24: Livestock judging, composting and recycling presentations, frying pan toss contest, chainsaw carving […]
The Charlie Parker Jazz Festival NYC
August 17-25, 2024 The Charlie Parker Jazz Festival, New York City’s annual salute to the eponymous late saxophonist, will return in its 31st year for a three-day celebration of live jazz in the neighborhoods near where Parker worked and lived, including Harlem’s historic Marcus Garvey Park and Tompkins Square Park in the East Village. Each […]
Hey Stamford! Food Festival
Mill River Park 124 Town Center Dr, StamfordTWO BIG WEEKENDS: August 16-18 and 23-25! 7th Annual Event to Feature Celebrity Chef Rocco Dispirito Hosting ‘Rocco’s Burger Bash’ with a Star-Studded Judges Panel, Including Melissa Gorga, Adam Richman, Lil’ Mo Mozzarella, and More! Plus, ‘Pizzapalozza’, ‘Island Vibes’, ‘Food Truck Frenzy’, Live Music, and More! For more information on the 2024 Hey Stamford! Food […]
Chestnut Hill Concerts: at The Kate
The Kate 300 Main Street, Old SaybrookJOIN US FOR FOUR WONDERFUL CONCERTS THIS AUGUST AT THE KATE! Chestnut Hill Concerts is looking forward to our 54th season this August. Please join us for four concerts, Friday evenings at 7:30 in August 2024 at The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center. Artistic Director Mihae Lee has created four exciting programs for our 2024 […]
Pat Bianchi Organ Trio at The Side Door
The Side Door 85 Lyme Street, Old LymeA modern ambassador of the mighty Hammond B3, Grammy nominated organist Pat Bianchi demonstrates a deep knowledge of jazz-organ history yet draws from a wide range of other musical influences. The result is a unique and creative voice that acknowledges the tradition while looking beyond at the same moment. His musical tenacity paved the way […]