MUSIC
Walter Mitty & His Makeshift Orchestra 10-Year Anniversary at Stafford Palace Theater
Stafford Palace Theater 75 Main St, Stafford SpringsWalter Mitty and His Makeshift Orchestra is a folk punk band from California led by singer / songwriter Dustin ColeHayes. After touring the DIY circuit for many years in the 2010’s, the band went quiet for a while before reemerging as anelectricoutfit called Walter Etc. Now the old moniker WMAHMO has reemerged to celebrate 10 […]
Suzanne Vega – Old Songs, New Songs and Other Songs at The Kate
The Kate 300 Main Street, Old SaybrookOctober 1-2, 2024 Widely regarded as one of the foremost songwriters of her generation, Suzanne Vega emerged as a leading figure of the folk revival of the early 1980s when, accompanying herself on acoustic guitar, she sang what has been called contemporary folk or neo-folk songs of her own creation in Greenwich Village clubs. Since […]
Barnum Museum’s Uncovering the Secrets of an Egyptian Mummy and Coffin: at The Bijou
Bijou Theater 275 Fairfield Avenue, BridgeportJoin us at the historic Bijou Theatre in Downtown Bridgeport for the premier showing of the Barnum Museum’s multi-award-winning documentary “Uncovering the Secrets of an Egyptian Mummy and Coffin: The Quest to Restore Personhood.” This 30-minute film tells the story of “Ipy’s mummy” and Pa-en-bes’ coffin, sharing the secrets hidden within hieroglyphs, inscriptions, and facial […]
Oktoberfest at Bear Mountain
Bear Mountain Inn 99 Service Rd, Tomkins Cove, NYSeptember Weekends: 21 & 22, 28 & 29 October Weekends: 5 & 6, 12 & 13 Join us for the annual Bear Mountain Oktoberfest at the scenic Anthony Wayne Recreation Area! Get ready to experience the warmth of Bavarian traditions with fantastic beer, music, food, and fun. Enter our daily stein-holding competitions to showcase your […]
The Connecticut Mountain Dulcimer Gathering
Cragin Memorial Library 8 Linwood Avenue, ColchesterThe CT MT Dulcimer Gathering is a monthly mountain dulcimer jam. The Northeast Dulcimer Orchestra is a performance group with a varied repertoire. Starting in April 2024, we will once again meet at Cragin Memorial Library, 8 Linwood Avenue, Colchester, Ct. on the 1st Saturday of the month. For more information
French Canadian Jam at Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, HartfordGet acquainted with French Canadian traditional tunes at this monthly jam session at the CMCH, happening Saturday afternoons on First Free Weekends! New players and new listeners are always welcome! If you would like to join in, please get in touch with jam organizer, Joe Lavariere, at [email protected]. Please note: the French Canadian Jam will take […]
New Canaan Nature Center 11th Annual Harvest Festival!
New Canaan Nature Center 144 Oenoke Ridge, New CanaanThe New Canaan Nature Center is hosting our 11th Annual Harvest Festival! Featuring Axe Throwing again this year! The Harvest Festival is an adult only evening featuring live music and local microbreweries and wine. It is also a successful fundraiser for the Nature Center. Come join us, in the meadow, with beer, bites, wine, and […]
Greater Bridgeport Symphony Orchestra: Joshua Gersen Conducting
The Klein Theater 910 Fairfield Avenue, BridgeportGBS begins its 79th Season continuing the search for a new Music Director with the second of four candidates*: Joshua Gersen. Mr. Gersen is definitely the most local of candidates, having grown up in Monroe, performing with GCTYO (formerly the Greater Bridgeport Youth Orchestras) and conducting for them at age 11. This is not his […]
St. Paul’s on the Green Organ Concert Series
St. Paul's on the Green 60 East Ave., NorwalkBeginning October 8 and continuing on the first Sunday of the month through May, St. Paul’s on the Green will be presenting organ recitals featuring exceptional young musicians and concert artists on the Reuter/E.M. Skinner Op. 753 – 53 rank Pipe Organ. Admission by freewill donation in support of the musical life of St. Paul’s. […]
20th Anniversary Bethany Family Harvest Festival
Old Bethany Airport BethanyFree admission and parking! Come to Bethany for the day and help us celebrate this country festival to the Greater New Haven Community. Musical entertainment, food trucks, vendors and crafters, community group, pony rides, farm animals, skillet toss contest and much more! For more information
Sunday Broadway Concert Series at The Legacy Theater: Howard McGillin with John McDaniel at the piano!
Legacy Theatre 128 Thimble Islands Road, BranfordSunday, October 6 at 2pm Best known for his record-setting performance in the title role of The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway, Howard McGillin appeared in this past season’s Tony–winning Parade. Other Broadway credits include Gigi, The Kiss of the Spider Woman, She Loves Me, The Secret Garden, Anything Goes (Tony and Drama Desk […]
Caitlin Warbelow and Chris Ranney at Gaelic-American Club Fairfield
Gaelic-American Club Fairfield 74 Beach Road Fairfield, FairfieldAn All-Ireland winner and New England Fiddle Contest champion, Caitlin Warbelow’s versatility and expertise lies not only in music and Broadway performances, but also as a faculty member and director of a number of retreats and festivals in the across the United States. As a pianist, Chris Ranney’s wide range of stylistic influences are apparent […]