MUSIC
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 […]
200th Anniversary Reenactment of Lafayette’s American Tour: Madison Town Green
Madison Town Green Route 1, MadisonThe trustees of the MHS invite all Madison citizens and visitors to join us on August 24 to celebrate the bicentennial anniversary of the Marquis de Lafayette’s visit to America. In 1824, Lafayette, a hero of the American Revolution, returned from France to tour the United States as the nation was readying to celebrate its fiftieth anniversary of […]
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 […]
Gerald Albright in Concert: The Klein: Bridgeport
The Klein Theater 910 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport9-time Grammy Award Nominated Jazz Musician Gerald Albright and his band Gerald Albright, born and raised in Los Angeles, was an accomplished saxophonist well before he enrolled into Redlands University. Months after graduation he joined jazz pianist/ R&B singer Patrice Rushen and took the place of the bass player and finished up the tour with […]