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SUMMARY:Middle of the Vines Vineyard Tour
DESCRIPTION:Middle of the Vines Vineyard Tour offers a relaxing\, all-inclusive way to explore the Connecticut Wine Trail without worrying about driving\, reservations\, or planning the day’s itinerary. Operating Thursday through Sunday during the summer\, Friday through Sunday in the fall\, and Saturday through Sunday during the winter\, the guided experience departs from Mystic and visits three carefully selected vineyards across southeastern Connecticut. \nGuests travel in a comfortable 15-passenger van to scenic wineries in communities including Stonington\, North Stonington\, Preston\, and Ledyard. Each stop allows about an hour to enjoy the vineyard\, sample local wines or other beverages\, and take in Connecticut’s picturesque wine country. Every tour includes lunch from Sift Bake Shop\, one beverage at each winery\, bottled water\, and snacks\, creating a stress-free day designed for both visitors and local wine enthusiasts. \nBecause winery availability changes throughout the season\, destinations vary from tour to tour\, giving returning guests the opportunity to experience different vineyards throughout the year. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply looking for a unique day trip\, Middle of the Vines handles the transportation and planning so guests can relax and enjoy the journey. \nEvent Details\n\nEvent: Middle of the Vines Vineyard Tour\nSchedule:\n\nSummer: Thursday-Sunday\nFall: Friday-Sunday\nWinter: Saturday-Sunday\n\n\nTour Length: Approximately 5 hours\nDeparture: Mystic\, CT\nTransportation: Included**\nAge Requirement: 21+\nMeetup at Sift Bake Shop Mystic (see Venue at the bottom of the page)\n\nTour Highlights\nEach tour includes: \n\nGuided transportation aboard a 15-passenger van\nVisits to three Connecticut vineyards\nApproximately one hour at each winery\nScenic drives through southeastern Connecticut wine country\n\nTours may visit wineries in: \n\nStonington\nNorth Stonington\nPreston\nLedyard\n\nDestinations vary based on vineyard availability. \nWhat’s Included\nEvery ticket includes: \n\nRound-trip transportation\nVisits to three vineyards\nLunch from Sift Bake Shop\nOne beverage at each winery (wine\, beer\, cider\, or another available option)\nBottled water\nSnacks\n\nA Zero Proof ticket is also available for guests who prefer non-alcoholic beverages. \nReservations\nAdvance reservations are required. \nBecause lunch is prepared fresh by Sift Bake Shop\, bookings close at 6:00 p.m. the day before each tour. \nThe online booking system displays real-time availability\, allowing guests to see how many seats remain on each tour. \nTickets\nTickets are $165 per person. \nTo check availability and reserve your seat\, click the Event Ticketing link at the bottom of this page. \n  \n** You must provide your own transportation home. Have a designated driver or use Uber/Lyft. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/middle-of-the-vines-vineyard-tour/2026-08-15/
LOCATION:Sift Bake Shop Mystic\, 5 Water Street\, Mystic\, 06355\, United States
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SUMMARY:Willy Wonka Jr. at the Granite Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Willy Wonka Jr. at the Granite Theatre brings Charlie Bucket\, the mysterious golden tickets\, and Willy Wonka’s fantastical chocolate factory to the stage in downtown Westerly for two performances\, Saturday\, August 15. (Friday is sold out) \nThis family-friendly musical is the culmination of the Granite Theatre’s 2026 summer youth program\, with young performers spending the days leading up to the production rehearsing before taking the stage for the public performances. The theater describes the show as an all-ages adventure filled with colorful characters\, imaginative inventions\, music and plenty of surprises inside Wonka’s factory. (Granite Theatre) \nCharlie Bucket Finds a Golden Ticket\nThe story begins with Charlie Bucket\, a kindhearted boy growing up without much money who dreams of experiencing the world created by eccentric candy maker Willy Wonka. \nThat seemingly impossible opportunity arrives when Wonka announces that he has hidden golden tickets inside his candy bars. The children lucky enough to find them will receive a tour of his mysterious factory. \nCharlie becomes one of the winners. \nSoon he’s entering a place filled with strange inventions\, Oompa-Loompas and rooms where the normal rules don’t seem to apply. He’s joined by a collection of children whose personalities are considerably larger than Charlie’s: Augustus Gloop\, Veruca Salt\, Violet Beauregarde and Mike Teavee. \nOne by one\, their worst habits catch up with them. \nUnderneath all the candy and comedy is a story about character. Charlie doesn’t have the money\, possessions or confidence of some of the other children\, but he has something Wonka values considerably more. \nA Musical Made for Younger Audiences\nWilly Wonka Jr. adapts Roald Dahl’s story into a shorter musical designed for young performers and family audiences. \nThat makes this a particularly approachable introduction to live theater for children. The story moves quickly\, the characters are broad and funny\, and the chocolate factory gives the production plenty of room for visual creativity. \nThe Granite Theatre describes its production as featuring catchy songs\, colorful sets and the story’s familiar mix of kindness\, courage and imagination. \nAnd in this case\, there’s another group of kids involved beyond those sitting in the audience. \nThe Granite Theatre’s Summer Camp Takes the Stage\nThe August production is connected to the Granite Theatre’s summer theater camp and youth education program. \nThe theater’s summer program is open to young performers\, with rehearsals taking place during the first two weeks of August before the public performances on August 15. The Granite’s educational program emphasizes more than learning lines and songs\, using theater to help young participants develop confidence\, communication and performance skills. \nThat changes the character of the weekend a little. \nAudiences aren’t simply watching another production in the Granite’s regular season. They’re seeing what a group of young actors has been building toward during an intensive stretch of rehearsals. \nFor parents with children curious about performing themselves\, it also offers a chance to see what the Granite’s youth programs can eventually lead to. \nAbout the Granite Theatre\nGranite Theatre is one of downtown Westerly’s intimate performing arts spaces\, presenting musicals\, plays\, special performances and educational programs throughout the year. \nThe theater operates as the nonprofit Renaissance City Theatre and has built its season around a mixture of familiar musicals\, dramas\, comedies and family productions. Its 2026 schedule includes Oklahoma!\, Almost\, Maine\, The Crucible and The Best Christmas Pageant Ever\, in addition to its youth productions. \nThe relatively small theater also means audiences sit close to the stage\, which can be particularly fun for something as colorful and character-driven as Willy Wonka Jr. \nThe Granite is located at 1 Granite Street in downtown Westerly\, within walking distance of the shops and restaurants along High and Broad streets. \nA Family Weekend in Downtown Westerly\nFor families looking for an indoor activity during one of the busiest weekends of the summer\, Willy Wonka Jr. offers an alternative to another afternoon at the beach. \nIt’s also short enough and familiar enough to work for children who haven’t attended much live theater before. They already have an easy doorway into the story: five golden tickets\, one enormous chocolate factory and a man nobody can quite figure out. \nThen the curtain goes up. \nEvent Details\nDates: Saturday\, August 15\, 2026 (Friday is sold out) \nTimes: 11am & 12pm \nEvent: Willy Wonka Jr. \nLocation: Granite Theatre \nAddress: 1 Granite Street\, Westerly\, RI 02891 \nPresented By: Renaissance City Theatre / Granite Theatre \nProduction: Youth summer theater production \nRecommended For: Families and audiences of all ages \nBox Office: (401) 596-2341 \nParking: Downtown Westerly parking is available in the surrounding area. Because the theater is in a historic building and accessibility accommodations can be limited\, guests with mobility needs may want to contact the box office before attending. \nMore Information\nMore information is available at the Event Website link below. \nTo purchase tickets\, click the Event Ticketing link below. \n\n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/willy-wonka-jr-at-the-granite-theatre/2026-08-15/2/
LOCATION:The Granite Theater\, 1 Granite Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Granite Street Theater
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SUMMARY:Teen Café: Summer Edition
DESCRIPTION:Teen Café: Summer Edition offers teens a welcoming place to relax\, recharge\, and connect with friends during the summer. Held daily in the Teen Space\, the casual drop-in program provides a comfortable environment where teens can enjoy refreshments\, conversation\, and a break from the summer heat. \nWhether stopping by for lunch\, a quick snack\, or simply to spend time with friends\, Teen Café creates a laid-back atmosphere designed just for teens. With friendly conversations and a dedicated gathering space\, it’s an easy way to meet new people\, catch up with familiar faces\, or unwind between summer activities. \nEvent Details\n\nEvent: Teen Café: Summer Edition\nSchedule: Daily\nDate Featured: Thursday\, July 9\, 2026\nTime: Noon-2:00 p.m.\nLocation: Teen Space\n\nWhat’s Included\nTeens can enjoy: \n\nCold drinks\nLight lunch\nTasty snacks\nFriendly conversation\nA welcoming space to relax and socialize\n\nWho Can Attend\nTeen Café is designed for teens looking for a fun\, informal place to spend part of their summer day. \n  \nContact:\n\nLynn Dougan401 596-2877 x301 \n\n  \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/teen-cafe-summer-edition/2026-08-15/
LOCATION:Westerly Library & Wilcox Park\, 44 Broad Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Westerly Library & Wilcox Park
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SUMMARY:Mystic Seaport Planetarium Show: Stars and Stripes
DESCRIPTION:Mystic Seaport Planetarium Show: Stars and Stripes takes visitors on a fascinating journey through American history by exploring how the night sky influenced some of the nation’s most pivotal moments. Presented daily from June 21 through September 7 at the Treworgy Planetarium\, this immersive show reveals the surprising connections between astronomy and events that helped shape the United States. \nFrom Paul Revere’s midnight ride to Abraham Lincoln’s visit to the U.S. Naval Observatory during the Civil War\, and even the planning of the D-Day invasion during World War II\, Stars and Stripes demonstrates how the Moon\, stars\, and the forces of gravity have played unexpected roles throughout history. Combining storytelling with stunning planetarium visuals\, the program offers an engaging experience for visitors of all ages. \nEvent Details\nEvent: Mystic Seaport Planetarium Show: Stars and Stripes \nDates: Daily\, June 21 – September 7\, 2026 \nTime: 3:00 p.m. \nVenue: Treworgy Planetarium at Mystic Seaport Museum \nLocation: Mystic\, CT \nAdmission: Additional fee required \nAbout the Show\nStars and Stripes explores the relationship between astronomy and American history through several remarkable stories\, including: \n\nHow the phase of the Moon helped conceal Paul Revere during his famous midnight ride.\nWhy President Abraham Lincoln made an unexpected visit to the U.S. Naval Observatory during the Civil War.\nHow the gravitational relationship between the Earth and Moon influenced the timing of the Allied D-Day landings at Normandy.\n\nUsing the planetarium’s immersive projection system\, guests experience the night sky as it appeared during these historic moments while learning how celestial events influenced critical decisions and military strategy. \nAbout Treworgy Planetarium\nLocated inside Mystic Seaport Museum\, the Treworgy Planetarium presents educational programs that combine astronomy\, science\, navigation\, and maritime history. Its state-of-the-art digital projection system creates an immersive environment where visitors can explore the universe while discovering the important role the night sky has played throughout history. \nWhy Attend\nStars and Stripes offers a unique perspective on American history by revealing how astronomy has influenced some of the nation’s defining events. Whether you’re interested in history\, science\, or simply looking for an engaging family activity during a visit to Mystic Seaport Museum\, this daily planetarium show provides an entertaining and educational experience. \nTickets\nThere is an additional fee is required for this planetarium program. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/mystic-seaport-planetarium-show-stars-and-stripes/2026-08-15/
LOCATION:Mystic Seaport\, 75 Greenmanville Ave\, Mystic\, CT\, \,06355-1946\,\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mystic Seaport
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SUMMARY:Brad Bensko at Kingdom of the Hawk Vineyard
DESCRIPTION:Brad Bensko at Kingdom of the Hawk Vineyard brings the singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist back to North Stonington on Saturday\, August 15\, for an afternoon of live music among the vines. Bensko performs from 3 to 5 p.m.\, with The Grazing Cart serving food during the afternoon. \nBensko is a familiar name around southeastern Connecticut\, but his musical reach stretches well beyond the local acoustic circuit. A Berklee College of Music graduate\, songwriter\, producer and recording engineer\, he pulls heavily from 1950s and ’60s pop\, the American Songbook and American roots music. The result can move from Beatles-era melodic pop into folk\, blues and country without sounding like a standard cover-set playlist. \nThe setting fits that kind of Saturday afternoon. Kingdom of the Hawk Vineyard sits on Pendleton Hill Road amid the rural landscape of North Stonington\, with a contemporary winery\, expansive lawn and vineyard views. Wine is available by the glass or bottle\, along with Connecticut craft beer and cider. \nAbout Brad Bensko\nBensko began playing music young after discovering the Beatles at age seven. He later became part of the New London-area music scene\, earning a 2010 New London Whalie Award for Best Performance for his original song “Why Do You Do That?” \nIn 2011\, he left Connecticut to attend Berklee College of Music\, studying Music Production and Engineering with a minor in Acoustics and Electronics. That technical side of his background became an important part of his own recordings. \nFor his self-titled 2018 album\, Bensko went deliberately old-school. He recorded on one-inch\, eight-track analog tape and played most of the instruments himself\, following the kind of studio approach associated with musicians such as Paul McCartney and Todd Rundgren. \nBensko also performs as one half of Kat & Brad with singer\, songwriter and violinist Kathleen Parks of Twisted Pine. Their performances have taken them around New England and onto bills with artists including John Sebastian\, Happy Traum\, Paul Rishell and Annie Raines. \nFor the Kingdom of the Hawk performance\, expect the smaller\, singer-songwriter side of Bensko rather than a full-band rock show. \nSaturday Afternoon at Kingdom of the Hawk\nKingdom of the Hawk is one of North Stonington’s newer vineyard destinations\, combining a modern barn-inspired building with lawns\, vines and surrounding woods. \nIts Saturday music series has been running throughout the summer with regional performers including Ben Freiert\, Jason Ingriselli and Dan Watson. Brad Bensko takes the August 15 slot at 3 p.m. \nThe tasting room is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays\, so there’s plenty of time to arrive before the music begins. Wine is sold by the glass or bottle rather than through traditional tastings or flights. The vineyard also offers a rotating selection of Connecticut craft beer and cider. \nLeashed dogs are welcome in the outdoor areas. Outdoor seating isn’t reserved\, while indoor reservations aren’t generally necessary unless you’re coming with a larger group. \nThe Grazing Cart\nThe Grazing Cart will be at the vineyard during Bensko’s August 15 performance. \nThere’s one useful rule to know before packing the car: when a food truck or food vendor is on site\, Kingdom of the Hawk asks guests not to bring outside food or picnics. The policy is intended to support the local vendors appearing at the vineyard. \nSo for this particular Saturday\, leave the picnic basket home. \nA Relaxed Alternative to a Nighttime Concert\nThis isn’t a ticketed theater show or a late-night club gig. It’s an afternoon built around two hours of music with the vineyard remaining open around it. \nArrive early\, find a place outside\, pick up something from The Grazing Cart and get a glass of wine. Bensko starts at three. By five\, the music and the vineyard’s regular Saturday hours wrap up together. \nEvent Details\nDate: Saturday\, August 15\, 2026 \nTime: 3:00–5:00 p.m. \nPerformer: Brad Bensko \nLocation: Kingdom of the Hawk Vineyard \nAddress: 113 Pendleton Hill Road\, North Stonington\, CT 06359 \nAdmission: Free \nMusic: Singer-songwriter\, roots\, folk\, vintage pop and blues influences \nFood: The Grazing Cart \nOutside Food: Guests are asked not to bring outside food or picnics when a food vendor is on site. \nWine: Available by the glass or bottle. Traditional tastings and flights aren’t offered. \nOther Drinks: Connecticut craft beer and cider are also available. \nPets: Leashed pets are welcome outdoors. \nVineyard Hours: 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. \nPhone: (860) 328-5331 \nMore Information\nMore information is available at the Event Website link below. \n\n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/brad-bensko-at-kingdom-of-the-hawk-vineyard/
LOCATION:Kingdom of the Hawk Vineyard\, 113 Pendelton Hill Road\, North Stonington\, 06359\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kingdom of the Hawk Winery
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SUMMARY:Kingdom of the Hawk Saturday Music Series
DESCRIPTION:Kingdom of the Hawk Saturday Music Series continues throughout the summer with free afternoon concerts featuring local musicians\, food vendors\, and handcrafted wines in the scenic surroundings of North Stonington. Guests are invited to spend Saturday afternoons enjoying live performances while overlooking the vineyards and relaxing at one of Connecticut’s most picturesque wineries. \nSet among 50 acres of rolling farmland\, Kingdom of the Hawk blends contemporary architecture with the area’s agricultural heritage\, creating an inviting destination where great wine\, live music\, and beautiful scenery come together throughout the summer season. \nEvent Details\n\nEvent: Kingdom of the Hawk Saturday Music Series\nSchedule: Select Saturdays\nVenue: Kingdom of the Hawk Winery\nLocation: North Stonington\, CT\nAdmission: Free\n\n2026 Saturday Schedule\nSaturday\, July 25 – 3:00 p.m. \n\nShane Patrick and Casey Rivers\n\nSaturday\, August 1 – 3:00 p.m. \n\nBen Freiert\nFood Truck: South County BBQ\n\nSaturday\, August 8 – 3:00 p.m. \n\nJason Ingriselli\nFood Truck: The Grazing Cart\n\nSaturday\, August 15 – 3:00 p.m. \n\nBrad Bensko\nFood Truck: The Grazing Cart\n\nSaturday\, August 22 – 2:30 p.m. \n\nDan Watson\nFood Vendor: Jayy’s\n\nAbout Kingdom of the Hawk\nKingdom of the Hawk was established on a former farm in North Stonington\, where its striking contemporary winery overlooks vineyards and preserved countryside. Together with Saltwater Farm Vineyard\, it represents a unique blend of modern design\, local history\, and exceptional winemaking. \nWhy Attend\n\nFree Saturday concerts\nLocal musicians\nFood vendors\nVineyard atmosphere\nAward-winning wines
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/kingdom-of-the-hawk-saturday-music-series/2026-08-15/
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SUMMARY:Haunted Harbor Tour on the Thames River
DESCRIPTION:Haunted Harbor Tour on the Thames River takes passengers onto the water Saturday\, August 15\, for an afternoon of ghost stories drawn from the centuries of history surrounding Groton Bank. Departing from Thames River Landing in Groton at 4:45 p.m.\, the 75-minute cruise explores stories of unexplained encounters\, Revolutionary War soldiers and residents who\, according to local lore\, never quite left the neighborhood. \nThe guides aren’t simply repeating stories collected from the internet. The tour is led by Hali Keeler and Leslie Evans\, two of the authors behind Ghosts of Groton Bank\, a book devoted to the supernatural stories attached to this small but remarkably historic section of Groton. Evans is associated with the Avery-Copp House Museum\, while Keeler has worked with Fort Griswold Battlefield\, putting both guides close to the places and history behind the stories. (averycopphouse.org) \nAnd then there’s the setting. Rather than walking from one supposedly haunted building to another\, passengers hear the stories from a boat on the Thames River\, looking back toward the actual shoreline where many of them originated. \nThe Ghosts of Groton Bank\nGroton Bank occupies only about half a square mile\, but its history reaches deep into the colonial and Revolutionary periods. \nThat history has produced its share of ghost stories. \nGhosts of Groton Bank\, published by Arcadia Publishing in 2016\, collects accounts connected to historic houses\, military sites and waterfront buildings throughout the neighborhood. Its stories range from phantom Revolutionary War soldiers and unexplained footsteps to sea captains who never returned home and former residents who apparently aren’t ready to move out. (openroadmedia.com) \nThe book was written by Hali Keeler with Leslie Evans and David Rose\, drawing the supernatural stories together with the documented history of the neighborhood. (goodreads.com) \nThe Haunted Harbor Tour takes some of those stories back to the landscape where they began. \nMother Bailey and the Battle of Groton Heights\nOne of the names passengers will hear is Mother Bailey\, a legendary figure in Groton’s Revolutionary War history. \nBut some of the darkest stories surrounding Groton Bank trace back to Fort Griswold. \nOn September 6\, 1781\, British forces under Benedict Arnold attacked New London and Groton. The fighting at Fort Griswold became one of the bloodiest episodes in Connecticut’s Revolutionary War history\, with scores of American defenders killed during and immediately after the battle. \nMore than two centuries later\, stories of soldiers who never left the battlefield have become part of Groton Bank’s folklore. Ghosts of Groton Bank recounts reports of ghostly soldiers around the neighborhood\, along with other unexplained activity connected to the historic homes surrounding the fort. \nHearing those stories from the river adds some perspective. The battlefield and surrounding neighborhood aren’t distant historical abstractions. They’re right there on the hillside above the boat. \nHaunted Houses Along the Thames\nThe battlefield isn’t the only source of Groton Bank’s supernatural reputation. \nThe Avery-Copp House\, built around 1800 and standing above the Thames River\, appears in the area’s ghost lore through accounts of former residents who seem reluctant to leave. \nNearby\, the Ebenezer Avery House has its own stories\, including reports of unexplained footsteps. The house also has a direct connection to the Battle of Groton Heights: wounded soldiers were brought there after the fighting at Fort Griswold. \nOther tales collected in Ghosts of Groton Bank reach into the Submarine Veterans Club and Fleet Reserve\, giving the neighborhood a surprisingly crowded cast of alleged spectral residents. \nWhether you believe any of it is another question. \nThe documented history beneath the stories is real enough. \nA Historic Boat for a History Tour\nEven the boat has a past. \nThames River Heritage Park operates its cruises aboard refurbished former U.S. Navy liberty launches. These utility boats were originally used to carry sailors between larger Navy vessels and shore during liberty periods. \nOne of the Heritage Park boats served aboard the USS LaSalle\, which became flagship of the U.S. Middle East Force in 1988. Another was assigned to the USS Hunley\, a submarine tender that supported the Navy’s nuclear-powered Polaris submarine fleet. (thamesriverheritagepark.org) \nToday\, those former Navy boats carry visitors through a stretch of river that has witnessed everything from colonial trade and one of America’s great 19th-century whaling ports to the birth of the nuclear submarine age. \nFor this trip\, they’re carrying ghost stories. \nAbout Thames River Heritage Park\nThe Haunted Harbor Tour is part of the seasonal programming offered by Thames River Heritage Park\, which connects historic and cultural sites on both sides of the Thames. \nUnlike a traditional park contained within a single boundary\, the Heritage Park stretches across New London and Groton. More than 30 historic and cultural locations are represented\, including Fort Trumbull\, Fort Griswold Battlefield\, the Hempsted Houses\, Avery-Copp House\, the Garde Arts Center\, Ledge Lighthouse and the Submarine Force Museum and USS Nautilus. \nThe river ties them together. \nDuring summer weekends\, the park operates its Hop On\, Hop Off Harbor Cruise between waterfront stops in New London and Groton\, along with specialty narrated history tours and evening cruises. \nBring Snacks and Drinks\nThe Haunted Harbor Tour is open to all ages\, and guests are welcome to bring a cooler with beverages and snacks. \nThere is one practical detail worth knowing before boarding: the former Navy launches do not have restrooms. \nThe vessels also aren’t ADA compliant. Passengers must be able to walk up and down four stairs and board the boat independently with only minimal assistance from the crew. \nWeather\nThe Haunted Harbor Tour is weather dependent. \nConditions on the Thames can affect or cancel scheduled cruises\, particularly when thunderstorms or other unsafe weather moves through the area. \nThames River Heritage Park posts the current operating status of its boats on its website and also communicates weather-related changes to ticket holders. \nCheck the status before heading to Groton if the forecast looks questionable. \nEvent Details\nDate\nSaturday\, August 15\, 2026 \nTime\n4:45 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. \nDuration\nApproximately 75 minutes \nDeparture Location\nThames River Landing \nLocation\nThames Street\nGroton\, CT \nPresented By\nThames River Heritage Park \nGuides\nTwo authors of Ghosts of Groton Bank \nAge Restrictions\nNone. Guests of all ages are welcome. \nFood & Drinks\nGuests may bring a cooler with their own beverages and snacks. \nRestrooms\nThere is no restroom aboard the boat. \nAccessibility\nThe former Navy launches are not ADA compliant. Passengers must be able to navigate four stairs and board and disembark independently with minimal assistance. \nWeather\nWeather dependent. Check the Thames River Heritage Park website or social media before departure for current operating information. \nQuestions\n(860) 333-6706 \nMore Information\nFor more information\, visit the event website using the Event Website link below. \nFor ticket purchases\, click on the Ticketing link below. \n 
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LOCATION:Thames River Landing Park\, 301 Thames Street\, Groton\, 06340\, United States
CATEGORIES:Thames River Landing Park
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SUMMARY:Sail with the Tall Ship Kalmar Nyckel in New London
DESCRIPTION:Sail with the Tall Ship Kalmar Nyckel in New London August 14–16 when the Tall Ship of Delaware arrives at New London City Pier for five public sailing trips on Long Island Sound. Rather than simply touring the ship at the dock\, passengers spend 2½ hours underway aboard a full-scale recreation of the 17th-century vessel that carried the first Swedish settlers to the Delaware Valley. \nThis is also a hands-on tall ship experience. Guests can help the crew raise sails and haul lines\, listen to stories about the ship and maritime life\, or find a place on deck and simply enjoy the trip. The exact sailing experience changes with the wind and conditions\, which is rather the point when you’re aboard a ship powered by canvas instead of following a sightseeing route on a motor vessel. \nFive sails are scheduled across three days\, including morning and afternoon trips Friday\, morning and late-afternoon trips Saturday\, and a final Sunday morning sail. Current booking information shows fares ranging from $40 for youth ages 12 and younger to $75 for adults\, with advance reservations recommended. (Kalmar Nyckel Booking) \nThe Ship That Helped Found New Sweden\nThe original Kalmar Nyckel played a remarkable role in early American history. \nIn 1637\, the ship left Europe as the flagship of an expedition led by Peter Minuit to establish a Swedish colony in North America. After crossing the Atlantic\, the expedition entered the Delaware River in March 1638 and established Fort Christina\, in what is now Wilmington\, Delaware. \nThat settlement became the beginning of New Sweden and the first permanent European settlement in the Delaware Valley. (Sea History Association) \nKalmar Nyckel wasn’t finished after that first crossing. The ship ultimately completed four round-trip Atlantic voyages between Sweden and North America\, more documented crossings than any other colonial ship of the period. \nThe original vessel later returned to naval and merchant service before being sunk during a battle with English forces in 1652. \nSailing Aboard a 17th-Century Ship\nThe Kalmar Nyckel visiting New London isn’t the original ship\, but neither is it a conventional modern tour boat dressed to look old. \nThe full-scale recreation was built by the nonprofit Kalmar Nyckel Foundation in Wilmington\, Delaware\, just downstream from the site where the original ship landed in 1638. It was launched in 1997 and commissioned the following year. \nThe ship is operated with the help of a large volunteer crew trained in traditional seamanship. That working-ship approach carries over to the public sails. \nPassengers who want to participate can lend a hand as the crew handles lines and raises sail. You don’t have to\, though. Helping sail the ship is optional\, and watching the crew work from the deck is part of the experience in itself. \nFor children who’ve only seen this kind of ship in a movie or museum\, seeing the rigging put to work can make 17th-century maritime history considerably more tangible. \nFive Chances to Sail from New London\nThe New London visit includes five separate public sails. \nFriday\, August 14\n10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.\n3:00–5:30 p.m. \nSaturday\, August 15\n10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.\n5:00–7:30 p.m. \nSunday\, August 16\n10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. \nEach trip lasts approximately 2½ hours and departs from New London City Pier. The Saturday evening departure offers a particularly different experience\, leaving at 5 p.m. for an early-evening sail on Long Island Sound. \nThe ship’s current booking schedule lists all five New London departures. \nA Hands-On History Lesson for Kids\nFamilies don’t need any sailing experience to participate. \nKids can see how a large wooden sailing vessel actually operates and watch crew members work with the maze of ropes\, sails and rigging overhead. Those who want to get involved can help haul lines alongside the crew. \nThere’s also a larger story behind what they’re doing. Ships like Kalmar Nyckel crossed an Atlantic without engines\, GPS\, weather radar or instant communication with shore. Wind\, navigation and the ability of a crew to work together determined whether a voyage succeeded. \nThe modern Kalmar Nyckel Foundation uses the ship as a floating classroom and educational platform\, reaching tens of thousands of people through sails\, school programs and other activities each year. (Do More 24 Delaware) \nSailing from New London City Pier\nAll five trips depart from New London Waterfront Park and the City Pier area in downtown New London. \nCity Pier sits directly on the downtown waterfront near Union Station\, making the departure point unusually convenient for a tall ship sail. Restaurants and downtown New London are within walking distance\, so the trip can easily become part of a longer afternoon or evening in the city. \nPassengers should leave enough time to park and reach the pier before boarding rather than arriving at the scheduled departure time. \nTickets\nAdult admission is $75\, while tickets for youth ages 12 and younger are $40. \nAdvance reservations are recommended\, particularly because each sailing has limited capacity. Some of the ship’s other August 2026 public sails have already sold out. \nEvent Details\nDates: Friday\, August 14–Sunday\, August 16\, 2026 \nFriday Sailings: 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and 3:00–5:30 p.m. \nSaturday Sailings: 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and 5:00–7:30 p.m. \nSunday Sailing: 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. \nDuration: Approximately 2½ hours \nShip: Kalmar Nyckel\, the Tall Ship of Delaware \nLocation: New London City Pier \nCity: New London\, CT \nAdult Admission: $75 \nYouth Admission: $40 for ages 12 and younger \nExperience: Public sailing excursion on Long Island Sound with opportunities to help raise sails and haul lines. \nReservations: Advance reservations are recommended. \nQuestions: (302) 429-7447 \nMore Information\nFor more information\, visit the event website using the Event Website link below. \nFor ticket purchases\, click on the Ticketing link below. \n 
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LOCATION:New London City Pier\, 1 Waterfront Park\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:New London City Pier
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SUMMARY:Mudhead Benefit Regatta & Sails Up 4 Cancer Shoreside Party
DESCRIPTION:Mudhead Benefit Regatta & Sails Up 4 Cancer Shoreside Party brings sailors and non-sailors together in Mystic on Saturday\, August 15\, but you don’t need to spend the day racing to take part. Once the boats are coming back in\, the focus shifts ashore to Rocks 21 for a public celebration with a BBQ buffet\, DJ\, silent auction\, prize drawings and the announcement of the day’s race results. (Sails Up 4 Cancer) \nThis year’s party also marks two milestones for organizations deeply tied to southeastern Connecticut’s sailing community: 15 years of Sails Up 4 Cancer and 50 years of the Mystic River Mudhead Sailing Association. That makes the post-race gathering more than the usual celebration at the end of a regatta. It’s an anniversary party and cancer fundraiser rolled into one. \nMost importantly\, the shoreside party is open to the public\, and you do not have to sail in the regatta to attend. Party tickets are $50 in advance or $65 at the door and include the BBQ buffet and one drink ticket. \nThe Party After the Race\nThe sailing may give the day its name\, but for plenty of people the main event begins when everyone comes ashore. \nThe Sails Up 4 Cancer Shoreside Party takes place at Rocks 21 at 3 Williams Avenue in Mystic at 5pm. Racers coming off the water mix with friends\, supporters and people who skipped the sailing altogether. \nA DJ provides the music\, while the evening includes prize drawings\, a silent auction and presentation of the regatta results. \nTickets also include a BBQ buffet and one drink ticket. \nIt’s an easy way to support the cause without knowing port from starboard. Come for the food\, stay for the party\, bid on something in the auction and help raise money for people affected by cancer. \nCelebrating 15 Years of Sails Up 4 Cancer\nThe 2026 event marks the 15th anniversary of Sails Up 4 Cancer\, the Mystic-area nonprofit behind the fundraiser. \nThe organization uses sailing as the foundation for raising money to support cancer education\, prevention\, care and research. Its work also extends directly to people dealing with cancer through the SU4C Spinnaker Fund\, which provides financial assistance to individuals in the community. \nFunds raised through events like the Mudhead Benefit Regatta help support that work. \nSU4C’s calendar now includes fundraisers throughout the year\, but sailing remains at the organization’s core. The annual regatta and party bring that mission back to the Mystic waterfront where it began. \nAnd 50 Years of the Mudheads\nThere’s another birthday at this year’s party. \nThe Mystic River Mudhead Sailing Association celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2026. \nThe Mudheads have long approached sailing as both competition and community. The club promotes racing at multiple skill levels while placing an unusual amount of emphasis on camaraderie and the social side of the sport. \nYou can see both halves of that personality on August 15. \nDuring the day\, sailors compete for results and ECSA points. Once the racing ends\, crews head ashore and the atmosphere changes quickly from competition to celebration. \nAbout the Mudhead Benefit Regatta\nFor those following the racing itself\, the Mudhead Benefit Regatta welcomes both serious racers and recreational sailors. \nBoat registration is $50 per boat\, and skippers are encouraged to recruit crews who can also help raise money by seeking donations from friends\, family members\, employers and other supporters. / \nThe competition provides the framework\, but fundraising is the larger purpose. \nThe regatta has also participated in the Sailors for the Sea Clean Regattas program\, an international sustainability initiative designed to reduce waste and keep trash and other pollution out of waterways. Sails Up 4 Cancer reports that the Mudheads earned Silver Level Clean Regatta certification for the event. \nYou Don’t Have to Be a Sailor\nThis is probably the most useful thing to know before deciding whether to go. \nThe party is explicitly open to non-sailors \nYou don’t need a boat. You don’t need to know anyone racing. And you certainly don’t need to understand corrected sailing times to enjoy the evening. \nThe shoreside portion works as a standalone Saturday event: BBQ\, music\, drinks\, an auction and a crowd celebrating on the Mystic waterfront. \nFor people who want to support Sails Up 4 Cancer but aren’t part of the sailing community\, this is the part of the regatta designed to bring everybody together. \nParty Tickets\nAdvance tickets for the shoreside party are $50 per person. \nTickets purchased at the door are $65 per person. \nAdmission includes: \n\nBBQ buffet\nOne drink ticket\nDJ\nSilent auction\nPrize drawings\nRegatta results and awards\nAccess to the public shoreside celebration\n\nAdvance tickets make sense if you’re already planning to attend\, both for the lower price and to avoid relying on availability at the door. \nEvent Details\nDate: Saturday\, August 15\, 2026 \nEvent: Mudhead Benefit Regatta in support of Sails Up 4 Cancer & SU4C Shoreside Party \nShoreside Party Location: Rocks 21 \nAddress: 3 Williams Avenue\, Mystic\, CT 06355 \nParty Admission: $50 in advance; $65 at the door \nParty Ticket Includes: BBQ buffet and one drink ticket \nEntertainment: DJ \nActivities: Silent auction\, prize drawings and announcement of race results \nPublic Admission: Yes. The party is open to the public and non-sailors. \nRegatta Entry: $50 per boat \nBeneficiary: Sails Up 4 Cancer \n2026 Milestones: 15th anniversary of Sails Up 4 Cancer and 50th anniversary of the Mystic River Mudhead Sailing Association. \nImportant Note: You do not need to participate in the regatta to purchase a ticket and attend the shoreside party. \nMore Information\nFor more information\, visit the event website using the Event Website link below. \nFor ticket purchases\, click on the Ticketing link belowttyy \n 
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LOCATION:Rocks 21\, 3 Williams Avenue\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States
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SUMMARY:Date Night Picnic at the Barlow Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Date Night Picnic at the Barlow Nature Preserve offers something a little different for a Saturday night: a private table tucked among rows of summer flowers\, a picnic basket for two\, drinks and a pair of floral arrangements you’ll make together before taking them home. \nHosted by Echo Rock Flowers on Saturday\, August 15\, the 90-minute experience runs from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Westerly Land Trust’s Barlow Nature Preserve. Guests are welcomed into the flower field\, a part of the working farm that’s normally off-limits to the public\, and can choose a table among the flowers for the evening. (The Westerly Land Trust) \nIt’s called Date Night\, but couples aren’t the only ones invited. Friends and families can book the experience as well\, and groups reserving together can be seated at one large table. \nYour Own Table in the Flower Field\nThe evening begins with a cold drink and a picnic basket already packed with snacks. \nEach table is set with a pre-picked bucket of locally grown flowers\, two vases and simple instructions for creating your own arrangements. From there\, the evening is deliberately unhurried. Arrange the flowers\, eat\, have a drink and spend some time in the field as the light changes over the farm. \nEach reservation includes two floral arrangements to take home. Couples or families can keep both or give one away\, while friends can each leave with their own. \nThe event also offers something visitors ordinarily can’t do at Barlow. While the preserve’s trails are open to the public\, the gated growing areas operated by Echo Rock Flowers aren’t. Ticketed events like Date Night provide direct access to the flower field itself. \nWhat’s in the Picnic Basket?\nRefreshments are prepared for two and packed into a picnic basket for your table. The basket itself stays at the farm\, but everything inside is there to enjoy. \nSelections can include a charcuterie box\, fresh fruit and vegetables\, croissants with whipped butter and a couple of sweet treats. Dietary allergies can be accommodated when they’re listed during checkout. \nEach guest also receives one welcome drink. Adults 21 and older can choose from options including an IPA\, light lager\, rosé or white wine. Infused water and seltzers are available as nonalcoholic choices. \nSo\, essentially\, someone else handles the flowers\, food\, drinks and setting. You just have to show up. \nAbout Echo Rock Flowers\nEcho Rock Flowers isn’t a florist bringing buckets of flowers to the preserve for the night. This is where many of those flowers actually grow. \nOwner Stephanie Bennett began growing specialty cut flowers for market in 2019. The operation started in the garden at Barlow Nature Preserve and expanded into the surrounding fields. Today\, Echo Rock Flowers grows on about 1.3 acres of combined land\, with most of its crops grown at Barlow through its relationship with the Westerly Land Trust. \nThe seasonal flower farm operates primarily from spring through fall\, producing locally grown flowers for bouquet subscriptions\, weddings\, retail sales\, workshops and special events. \nDate Night turns that working landscape into the setting rather than simply using its flowers as decoration. \nAbout Barlow Nature Preserve\nThe Barlow Nature Preserve is located at 449 Westerly Bradford Road in Westerly and combines conserved open space with active local agriculture. \nEcho Rock Flowers is one of the farming operations based on the property\, and visitors can normally walk a trail around the perimeter and see the flower fields from outside the growing areas. \nFor Date Night\, those boundaries open. \nInstead of seeing the flowers from the trail\, guests spend the evening right among them. \nA Few Things to Know Before You Go\nThis is still a working farm\, so dress for the setting rather than the occasion. \nThe ground is uneven\, which means high heels aren’t recommended. Guests are also encouraged to dress in layers as temperatures can change after sunset. Bug spray will be available if needed. \nThe August 15 event has a rain date of Sunday\, August 16. If weather forces a change\, registered guests will be contacted by text. Tickets are nonrefundable but may be transferred to someone else with advance notice. \nEvent Details\nDate: Saturday\, August 15\, 2026 \nTime: 6:00–7:30 p.m. \nRain Date: Sunday\, August 16\, 2026 \nLocation: Barlow Nature Preserve \nAddress: 449 Westerly Bradford Road\, Westerly\, RI 02891 \nHosted By: Echo Rock Flowers \nTicketing: $175 is for 2 people and can be purchased by clicking on the Ticketing link at the bottom of the page. \nExperience: Private picnic among the flower fields with drinks\, refreshments and floral arranging. \nIncluded: One drink per person\, refreshments for two\, two vases and locally grown flowers for two take-home arrangements. \nAlcohol: Beer\, rosé and white wine options are available for guests 21 and older. \nNonalcoholic Drinks: Infused water and seltzer. \nDietary Needs: Allergies can be accommodated when provided during checkout. \nGroups: Friends and families are welcome. Groups booking together can be seated at one large table. \nWhat to Wear: Comfortable shoes suitable for uneven farm ground. High heels aren’t recommended. \nRegistration: Advance registration is required through Echo Rock Flowers. \nMore Information\nMore information is available at the Event Website link below. \nTo purchase tickets\, click the Event Ticketing link below. \n\n 
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LOCATION:Barlow Nature Preserve\, 449 Westerly Bradford Road\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
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SUMMARY:“Merry Wives” at Wilcox Park by the Colonial Theatre
DESCRIPTION:“Merry Wives” at Wilcox Park by the Colonial Theatre brings Shakespearean mischief back outdoors in downtown Westerly with a family-friendly reading of an abridged adaptation of The Merry Wives of Windsor. Adapted by Colonial Theatre dramaturg Robert “Bob” Durwood Madison\, the approximately hour-long production pares the comedy down to its scheming wives\, jealous husbands\, romantic complications and\, of course\, Sir John Falstaff. \nThe production is part of a theatrical tradition that has been unfolding beneath the trees of Wilcox Park since 1991. The Colonial Theatre’s summer performances have become one of Westerly’s signature cultural events\, transforming the Victorian-era park into an outdoor theater where audiences spread blankets across the grass\, unpack picnic dinners and watch professional theater as daylight gives way to evening. (Colonial Theatre) \nFor anyone intimidated by Shakespeare\, this may be a particularly easy doorway in. Madison’s abridgment is designed for both longtime Shakespeare audiences and newcomers\, condensing the original play into a fast-moving comedy centered on Falstaff\, Mistress Quickly and the Ford and Page families. \nWhat Is The Merry Wives of Windsor About?\nAt the center of Shakespeare’s comedy is one of his most memorable characters: Sir John Falstaff. \nFalstaff decides he can improve his financial situation by courting two wealthy married women\, Mistress Ford and Mistress Page. There’s one rather large flaw in the plan. \nHe sends them essentially the same love letter. \nThe women discover what he’s doing and decide that Falstaff deserves a lesson. Instead of simply rejecting him\, they play along\, setting off an escalating series of tricks and humiliations at his expense. \nMeanwhile\, Mr. Ford becomes consumed by jealousy\, young Anne Page has several potential husbands circling her\, and various schemes collide as the story heads toward its conclusion. \nThe result is one of Shakespeare’s broadest comedies\, filled with disguises\, misunderstandings\, romantic plotting and a man whose confidence repeatedly outruns his common sense. \nAn Abridged Version for Wilcox Park\nThis isn’t a full-length staging of Shakespeare’s original play. \nThe Wilcox Park presentation is a reading of an abridged adaptation by Bob Durwood Madison\, the Colonial Theatre’s dramaturg. The shorter format retains the central characters and comic machinery while making the story more approachable for a modern outdoor audience. \nThat’s especially useful for families introducing children or teenagers to Shakespeare. Rather than committing to a production that can run several hours\, audiences get the characters\, language and comedy in roughly an hour. \nThe Colonial describes the adaptation as family-friendly and intended to work equally well for experienced Shakespeare fans and people encountering the play for the first time. \nShakespeare in Wilcox Park Since 1991\nThe Colonial Theatre staged its first Shakespeare in the Park festival in 1991. \nIt stuck. \nMore than three decades later\, the Colonial calls it Rhode Island’s longest-running Shakespeare festival\, and tens of thousands of people have attended performances in Wilcox Park over the years. The organization remains committed to presenting professional outdoor theater that is free or affordable and accessible to the surrounding community. \nThe theater itself doesn’t exist as a permanent building in the park. Each summer\, the Colonial constructs a custom outdoor stage at the northern end of Wilcox Park\, with the park’s natural grassy basin forming the audience area. \nIt’s theater without much ceremony. People arrive with folding chairs and blankets. Some come early\, pick up dinner downtown and picnic before the performance. \nThat informality is part of what has kept the tradition going. \nWatching a Show in Wilcox Park\nThere’s no traditional theater seating. \nThe Colonial says the grassy performance area can accommodate more than 10\,000 people\, and audience members frequently claim a spot well before performances begin. Blankets are welcome\, and chairs are permitted in designated sections. \nFor an outdoor performance\, a few simple things make the evening easier: bring a blanket or folding chair and bug spray. A picnic is also perfectly at home here. \nWilcox Park’s downtown location makes that last part easy. Restaurants and shops along Broad\, High and Canal streets are within walking distance of the performance area. \nGood for First-Time Shakespeare Audiences\nParents wondering whether their children will sit through Shakespeare should find this production considerably less daunting than a traditional staging. \nIt’s short. It’s a comedy. The story is driven by practical jokes and ridiculous behavior rather than complicated historical politics. \nThere will still be Shakespearean language\, but the abridged format makes the plot easier to follow. Knowing the basic setup beforehand helps even more: Falstaff thinks he’s fooling two married women. The women know exactly what he’s doing and decide to fool him instead. \nOnce you’ve got that\, much of the comedy takes care of itself. \nWeather\nBecause the production takes place outdoors\, performances are subject to weather conditions. \nThe Colonial Theatre posts updates and weather cancellations when poor conditions threaten a performance. Check the event information before leaving home if rain or thunderstorms are in the forecast. \nEvent Details\nEvent: “Merry Wives” at the Park \nProduction: A reading of an adaptation of Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor \nAdapted By: Robert “Bob” Durwood Madison \nPresented By: The Colonial Theatre of Westerly \nDates: Multiple dates \nLocation: Wilcox Park \nAddress: 44 Broad Street\, Westerly\, RI 02891 \nFormat: Outdoor theatrical reading \nRunning Time: Approximately one hour \nRecommended For: Families\, adults\, Shakespeare fans and newcomers to Shakespeare \nSeating: Outdoor lawn seating. Bring a blanket or folding chair. \nFood: Consider bringing a picnic or picking up food from one of the nearby downtown Westerly restaurants before the performance. \nWeather: Outdoor performances are weather dependent. Check the Colonial Theatre’s current event information for cancellations or schedule changes. \nMore Information\nFor more information\, visit the event website using the Event Website link below. \nFor ticket purchases\, click on the Ticketing link below. \n\n 
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LOCATION:Westerly Library & Wilcox Park\, 44 Broad Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
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SUMMARY:Nick Bosse & The Northern Roots at Preston Ridge Vineyard
DESCRIPTION:Nick Bosse & The Northern Roots at Preston Ridge Vineyard brings the North Stonington country singer and his full band to Preston on Saturday\, August 15\, for a summer evening of country\, Southern rock and bluegrass overlooking the vineyard. The special Saturday concert runs from 6 to 9 p.m.\, with admission priced by the car rather than by the person. (Preston Ridge Vineyard) \nThis is a different experience from Bosse’s smaller solo and duo appearances around southeastern Connecticut. The Northern Roots expands his songs with a full-band sound built around electric guitar and rhythm section\, with the group’s musical history also incorporating fiddle\, pedal steel\, upright bass\, banjo\, mandolin and harmonica. (Wailing City) \nAnd Preston Ridge is well suited to it. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs\, settle in under the vineyard’s event tent and make an evening of the show. Food\, Preston Ridge wine and craft beer will be available for purchase\, while guests can also bring their own picnic. \nNick Bosse Goes Full Band\nBosse has become one of the more recognizable country performers to come out of southeastern Connecticut in recent years. \nThe North Stonington singer-songwriter draws from traditional country\, Southern rock and bluegrass rather than leaning heavily into contemporary country-pop. His influences stretch from Merle Haggard to Tyler Childers\, and his songs tend to stay close to the storytelling side of country music. (CTvisit) \nHis best-known recording\, “What Happened to Country\,” arrived in 2021 and has now passed 2 million streams. Bosse has also performed at Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun and developed a busy schedule of concerts throughout Connecticut and Rhode Island. (CTvisit) \nThere is new music for 2026 as well. Nick Bosse & The Northern Roots released a five-song self-titled EP in May\, giving the band fresh material heading into its summer shows. \nThe Northern Roots\nBosse formed The Northern Roots with drummer John Spaulding in 2014\, building a band of musicians from Connecticut and Rhode Island around his country songwriting. \nThe group’s broader instrumentation is where Bosse’s different influences begin to meet. Fiddle and pedal steel can push the music toward traditional country\, while electric guitar and drums give the live show considerably more weight. Banjo\, mandolin and upright bass have also been part of the band’s sound. \nFor someone who’s caught Bosse playing one of his many acoustic dates around the region\, Saturday’s Preston Ridge appearance offers the larger version of the act. \nA Summer Music Night at Preston Ridge\nPreston Ridge Vineyard sits on a ridge at 100 Miller Road in Preston\, surrounded by vines and open countryside. \nThe family-owned vineyard has developed live music into a regular part of its warmer-weather calendar\, usually hosting regional musicians on Fridays and Sundays. The Nick Bosse concert is one of its larger Summer Music Nights\, with a Saturday evening time slot and separate admission. \nThe property combines its tasting room with broad outdoor spaces and vineyard views. For this concert\, guests should bring their own lawn chairs and can set up beneath the event tent. \nIt makes for a fairly simple Saturday night: claim a spot\, pour a glass of local wine\, unpack a picnic and listen to a Connecticut country band for three hours. \nFood\, Wine and What You Can Bring\nPreston Ridge will have wine and craft beer available for purchase during the concert. Food will also be available. \nGuests are permitted to bring their own food\, so packing a picnic is fine. \nThe important restriction is alcohol. Outside alcohol isn’t permitted anywhere on the property. Wine and beer must be purchased from Preston Ridge. Guests must be 21 or older to consume alcohol. \nTickets Are Sold by the Car\nThis one has an unusual admission setup that’s particularly useful for groups. \nTickets are $35 per car in advance and $40 per car on site. \nSo four friends arriving together aren’t paying $35 each. They’re paying $35 for the vehicle. \nPreston Ridge states that tickets for its ticketed events are non-refundable. \nEvent Details\nDate: Saturday\, August 15\, 2026 \nTime: 6:00–9:00 p.m. \nPerformer: Nick Bosse & The Northern Roots \nLocation: Preston Ridge Vineyard \nAddress: 100 Miller Road\, Preston\, CT 06365 \nAdmission: $35 per car in advance; $40 per car on site \nMusic: Country\, Southern rock and bluegrass \nSeating: Bring your own lawn chair. \nFood: Food will be available for purchase. Guests may also bring their own food. \nDrinks: Preston Ridge wine and craft beer will be available for purchase. \nOutside Alcohol: Not permitted. \nAge: All ages are welcome at Preston Ridge; guests must be 21 or older to consume alcohol. \nTickets: Non-refundable. \nPhone: (860) 383-4278 \nMore Information\nMore information is available at the Event Website link below. \nTo purchase tickets\, click the Event Ticketing link below. \n\n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/nick-bosse-the-northern-roots-at-preston-ridge-vineyard/
LOCATION:Preston Ridge Vineyard\, 100 Miller Road\, Preston\, CT\, 06365\, United States
CATEGORIES:Preston Ridge Vineyard
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SUMMARY:Nikki Glaser: The Stunning Tour at Foxwoods
DESCRIPTION:  \nNikki Glaser: The Stunning Tour at Foxwoods brings one of the biggest names in stand-up comedy to the Premier Theater for two nights\, Friday\, August 14\, and Saturday\, August 15. Glaser arrives at Mashantucket during a remarkable stretch in her career\, following acclaimed comedy specials\, a headline-making performance at Netflix’s Tom Brady roast\, and two consecutive turns hosting the Golden Globe Awards. (Foxwoods) \nGlaser’s comedy is unapologetically adult and unusually candid. Sex\, relationships\, aging\, insecurity\, and the uncomfortable things people normally keep to themselves are all fair game. Rather than hiding her own embarrassing thoughts from the audience\, she tends to put them under a spotlight\, dissect them and find the punchline. \nThe Foxwoods stop offers two chances to catch The Stunning Tour; there are still many tickets available in the mezzanine for Friday’s show\, and more tickets are available in all sections for Saturday’s performance. The Premier Theater’s tiered layout also makes those upper-level seats a practical option for fans who don’t need to be close to the stage to enjoy a stand-up show. \nAbout Nikki Glaser\nNikki Glaser has been performing stand-up for nearly two decades\, but the past few years have pushed her into another level of mainstream recognition. \nHer 2024 HBO special Someday You’ll Die became the largest streaming audience for a comedy special in HBO Max/Max history at the time and earned Glaser Emmy\, Grammy\, Golden Globe and Critics Choice nominations. She also won a Writers Guild Award for the special. \nThen came Netflix’s The Greatest Roast of All Time: Tom Brady. Glaser’s performance became one of the most talked-about sets of the night\, introducing her razor-sharp roast comedy to an enormous new audience. \nIn January 2025\, she made history as the first woman to host the Golden Globe Awards solo. She returned to host the ceremony in 2026 and has already been tapped for a third consecutive appearance in 2027. (Golden Globes) \nHer television résumé also includes FBOY Island\, Not Safe with Nikki Glaser\, Welcome Home Nikki Glaser?\, The Masked Singer and numerous Comedy Central roasts. She made her Saturday Night Live hosting debut in November 2025. \nWhat to Expect from The Stunning Tour\nGlaser’s stand-up isn’t for audiences looking for sanitized observational comedy. Her style is blunt\, personal and frequently explicit\, with much of the humor coming from saying the things people may think but rarely admit aloud. \nRelationships\, sex\, body image\, getting older and her own insecurities have long supplied material for her stand-up. That willingness to make herself the subject of the joke is a large part of what separates her act from straightforward insult comedy. \nThe Foxwoods performances are restricted to audiences 18 and older. \nTwo Nights at Foxwoods\nGlaser performs at the Premier Theater on both Friday and Saturday night\, giving fans two opportunities to see The Stunning Tour. \nFriday\, August 14\n7:30 p.m. \nSaturday\, August 15\n7:00 p.m. \nNote that the Saturday performance begins 30 minutes earlier than Friday’s show. Foxwoods currently lists both performances on its official event page. \nBefore You Go\nFoxwoods recommends The Fox Tower as the best parking area for Premier Theater events. \nShopping bags and backpacks aren’t permitted inside the theater\, and all permitted bags are subject to search. Giving yourself some extra time before the performance is also worthwhile\, particularly if you’re unfamiliar with the size and layout of the Foxwoods complex. \nEvent Details\nDates\nFriday\, August 14\, 2026\nSaturday\, August 15\, 2026 \nFriday Show\n7:30 p.m. \nSaturday Show\n7:00 p.m. \nLocation\nPremier Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino \nAddress\n39 Norwich Westerly Road\nMashantucket\, CT \nTicketing\nTicket prices vary by seating section and availability: \n\nFriday Ticketing\nSaturday Ticketing\n\nAge Restrictions\n18+ \nParking\nThe Fox Tower is the recommended parking location for the Premier Theater. \nImportant Notes\nNo shopping bags or backpacks are permitted. All bags are subject to search. \nMore Information\nFor more information\, visit the event website using the Event Website link below. \n  \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/nikki-glaser-the-stunning-tour-at-foxwoods/2026-08-15/
LOCATION:Premier Theater at the Foxwoods Resort & Casino\, 39 Norwich-Westerly Rd\, Ledyard\, 06339\, United States
CATEGORIES:Foxwoods
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SUMMARY:Salsa on Parade Plaza 2026
DESCRIPTION:Salsa on Parade Plaza 2026 in downtown New London for three unforgettable summer evenings filled with live Latin music\, dancing\, and community fun. Presented by Taino Productions\, this free outdoor event invites everyone to experience the excitement of salsa dancing in the heart of the city\, whether you’re an experienced dancer or stepping onto the dance floor for the very first time. \nEach event begins with free salsa lessons\, making it easy for beginners to learn the basics before the live music gets everyone moving. Throughout the evening\, Parade Plaza comes alive with energetic rhythms\, social dancing\, and a welcoming atmosphere that celebrates music\, culture\, and community. Bring your friends\, enjoy the downtown setting\, and dance beneath the summer sky. \nLocated in historic Parade Plaza\, the series offers a unique way to spend a Saturday evening while exploring downtown New London’s restaurants\, shops\, and waterfront district. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and wear comfortable shoes for an evening of music\, dancing\, and unforgettable summer memories. \nEvent Details\nDates \n\nSaturday\, June 13\, 2026\nSaturday\, July 18\, 2026\nSaturday\, August 15\, 2026\n\nTime \n\n7:00 PM – 10:30 PM\n\nLocation \n\nParade Plaza\nDowntown New London\, CT\n\nAdmission \n\nFree\n\nHighlights\n\nLive salsa music\nFree salsa dance lessons\nOutdoor dancing under the stars\nFamily-friendly atmosphere\nOpen to all ages and experience levels\n\nWhat to Bring\n\nLawn chairs\nComfortable shoes for dancing\nFriends and family ready to join the fun\n\nWhether you’re learning your first salsa steps or returning to the dance floor\, Salsa on Parade Plaza offers one of southeastern Connecticut’s most lively and welcoming summer traditions. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/salsa-on-parade-plaza-2026/2026-08-15/
LOCATION:Parade Plaza\, State Street &\, S Water St\, New London\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parade Plaza
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SUMMARY:Always: The Love Story of Irving Berlin at the UNITED Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Always: The Love Story of Irving Berlin brings the music and surprisingly dramatic personal story of one of America’s greatest songwriters to Westerly on Saturday\, August 15. Cabaret stars KT Sullivan and Mark Nadler perform the show as part of the George Moore Cabaret Series at the UNITED Theatre\, using Berlin’s own songs to tell the story of his life and his marriage to heiress Ellin Mackay. (United Theatre) \nThis isn’t a conventional Irving Berlin tribute concert. Sullivan and Nadler sing\, narrate and reenact moments from Berlin’s life\, weaving familiar standards and lesser-known songs into the story according to what was happening to him at the time. The result sits somewhere between cabaret\, musical theater and biography. \nAt its center is a love story that once made national headlines. \nIrving Berlin and Ellin Mackay\nBy the 1920s\, Irving Berlin had already risen from an impoverished immigrant childhood on New York’s Lower East Side to become one of America’s most successful songwriters. \nThen he fell in love with Ellin Mackay\, the daughter of wealthy financier Clarence Mackay. \nThere was a problem. Berlin was a Jewish immigrant who had grown up poor. Mackay was a Catholic heiress from one of America’s wealthiest families\, and her father strongly opposed the relationship. \nThe couple married in 1926 despite his objections. Berlin reportedly gave Ellin the royalties to his song “Always” as a wedding gift\, providing the title and emotional centerpiece for the show. \nTheir marriage lasted more than six decades\, until Ellin’s death in 1988. (The Love Story of Irving Berlin) \nBerlin’s Songs Tell the Story\nRather than stopping the story for a string of hits\, Always uses Berlin’s music as part of the narrative. \nSongs are performed in full or combined into medleys that follow different periods of Berlin’s life. The repertoire includes music associated with his romance with Ellin as well as his career\, his immigrant experience and his contributions during two World Wars. \nAmong the songs associated with the production are “Cheek to Cheek\,” “Let’s Face the Music and Dance\,” “I Got Lost in His Arms\,” “Oh\, How I Hate to Get Up in the Morning\,” “God Bless America” and\, naturally\, “Always.” \nIt’s quite a catalog to draw from. Berlin’s career stretched from Tin Pan Alley through Broadway and Hollywood\, producing songs that remained part of American popular culture long after the era in which they were written. \nThe production has received the Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs Award for Outstanding Revue and was nominated for both Drama Desk and Lucille Lortel awards. \nKT Sullivan and Mark Nadler\nThe story is performed by two artists with deep roots in New York cabaret and the Great American Songbook. \nKT Sullivan starred on Broadway in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes and spent more than two decades performing at the Oak Room at New York’s Algonquin Hotel. She has also performed at venues including Birdland in New York and Crazy Coqs in London and became artistic director of the Mabel Mercer Foundation in 2012. \nMark Nadler brings an unusually broad skill set to the other side of the stage. He’s a singer\, pianist\, comedian and tap dancer whose career has included Broadway\, Off-Broadway\, cabaret and concert performances. \nHis Off-Broadway production I’m a Stranger Here Myself earned a Drama Desk nomination\, and Nadler has appeared at Carnegie Hall with the New York Pops as well as with orchestras around the country. His Broadway credits include Dame Edna: The Royal Tour. \nSullivan and Nadler have collaborated extensively\, particularly on shows built around the Great American Songbook\, which makes Always less a pairing of two performers than a production developed by artists who know how to play off one another. \nPart of the George Moore Cabaret Series\nThe Westerly performance is presented as part of the UNITED’s George Moore Cabaret Series\, bringing the production into the theater’s more intimate Black Box Auditorium. \nThat setting should fit this particular show especially well. Always isn’t built around elaborate scenery or a large ensemble. The focus remains on Sullivan\, Nadler\, the storytelling and Berlin’s music. \nThe UNITED itself has come full circle in a way that feels appropriate for an Irving Berlin show. The theater originally opened in 1926 as a vaudeville venue\, the same year Berlin and Ellin Mackay were married. It later became a movie theater before closing in 1986. After an extensive restoration\, the UNITED reopened in 2021 as a regional arts center for film\, concerts\, theater and educational programs. \nSo a century after the building first welcomed audiences\, two cabaret performers will take its stage to tell a love story that also began in 1926. \nEvent Details\nDate: Saturday\, August 15\, 2026 \nTime: 7:30 p.m. \nEvent: Always: The Love Story of Irving Berlin \nSeries: George Moore Cabaret Series \nPerformers: KT Sullivan and Mark Nadler \nLocation: United Theatre \nPerformance Space: UNITED Black Box Auditorium \nAddress: 5 Canal Street\, Westerly\, RI 02891 \nBox Office: (401) 388-8208 \nAccessibility: The UNITED is wheelchair accessible. Guests requiring accessible seating for live performances are encouraged to contact the box office before purchasing tickets. \nTicket Policy: Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. The UNITED advises purchasing through its official ticketing system rather than third-party sellers. \nMore Information\nMore information is available at the Event Website link below. \nTo purchase tickets\, click the Event Ticketing link below. \n\n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/always-the-love-story-of-irving-berlin-at-the-united-theatre/
LOCATION:United Theatre\, 5 Canal Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:United Theater
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SUMMARY:Dance Saturday at THE MISFIT CLUB
DESCRIPTION:Dance Saturday at THE MISFIT CLUB brings late-night dance energy to downtown Mystic every Saturday with DJs\, theme nights\, and a growing nightlife crowd looking for something a little louder after dinner hours wind down around town. Doors open early in the evening before the dance floor fully shifts into party mode at 7:30 p.m.\, with modern dance music and big-city club energy taking over the space for the rest of the night. \nWhile Mystic is often associated with quieter waterfront evenings and laid-back coastal bars\, spots like THE MISFIT CLUB are helping carve out a younger nightlife scene built around DJs\, dancing\, themed parties\, and late-night social crowds. The venue leans into a more playful and high-energy atmosphere than many traditional shoreline spots\, with rotating themes like “Pink Underground” adding an extra layer of unpredictability from week to week. \nFor anyone looking to trade vineyard sunsets and seafood dinners for flashing lights\, dance music\, and a packed floor later in the evening\, Dance Saturday offers one of the more nightlife-focused experiences happening around southeastern Connecticut right now. Organizers encourage guests to follow the club’s Instagram page for updates on upcoming themes\, music\, and special event nights. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/dance-saturday-at-the-misfit-club/2026-08-15/
LOCATION:The Misfit Club\, 12 Water St APT 12\, Mystic\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Misfit Club
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SUMMARY:Dogstar
DESCRIPTION:There’s something a little unexpected about seeing Dogstar live… and that’s part of the appeal. Yes\, people know the band because of bassist Keanu Reeves\, but once the music starts\, that fades pretty quickly. What you’re left with is a tight\, three-piece rock band that leans into a raw\, guitar-driven sound… somewhere between alternative rock and that laid-back California vibe they came out of in the ’90s. \nOn their current 2026 tour\, they’re riding the momentum of their recent comeback and new album *All In Now*\, hitting stages across the U.S. and Europe from late spring through the end of summer. The shows pull from both eras of the band… newer material that feels fresh and immediate\, mixed with songs that carry that older\, stripped-down alt-rock feel. It’s not flashy\, not overproduced… just guitars\, rhythm\, and songs that build their way into you instead of hitting all at once. \nLive\, it feels more intimate than you might expect. Even in bigger venues\, there’s a kind of low-key\, almost under-the-radar energy to it… like the band is more focused on playing than performing. That works in their favor. The crowd leans in\, the songs stretch a little\, and the whole thing settles into a groove that feels real instead of staged. If you’re looking for a show that’s less about spectacle and more about honest\, guitar-driven rock\, Dogstar’s current tour lands right in that space.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/dogstar/
LOCATION:Foxwoods\, 350 Trolley Line Boulevard\, Mashantucket\, CT\, 06338\, United States
CATEGORIES:Foxwoods
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SUMMARY:Nat Reeves Sextet "Now in Time" Album Release Show
DESCRIPTION:Nat Reeves Sextet “Now in Time” Album Release Show brings one of jazz’s most respected bassists and the all-star ensemble behind his new album to The Side Door in Old Lyme for two nights\, Friday\, August 14\, and Saturday\, August 15. Rather than assembling a separate touring group for the concerts\, Reeves arrives with the musicians heard on Now in Time\, giving audiences a rare chance to experience the album’s chemistry live and at close range. \nThe lineup is formidable. Reeves is joined by tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander\, trombonist Steve Davis\, trumpeter Eddie Henderson\, pianist Caelan Cardello\, and drummer Jeff “Tain” Watts. Between them are decades of performances and recordings with many of the defining artists in modern jazz\, but the attraction here isn’t simply six impressive résumés sharing a stage. Now in Time was created by this ensemble\, and these concerts allow the conversations heard on the record to continue in real time. \nThat matters at The Side Door. The Old Lyme club is a true listening room\, small enough for audiences to hear the details that disappear in a larger hall: Reeves shifting the direction of a tune from the bass\, a horn player responding\, Watts changing the pulse underneath them. For two nights\, the room becomes an unusually intimate setting for a sextet with this much collective experience. \nThe Nat Reeves Sextet\nThe album-release ensemble features: \nNat Reeves – Bass\nEric Alexander – Tenor Saxophone\nSteve Davis – Trombone\nEddie Henderson – Trumpet\nCaelan Cardello – Piano\nJeff “Tain” Watts – Drums \nIt’s a multigenerational group\, bringing veteran players together with younger musicians while remaining rooted in the improvisation and musical conversation at the heart of jazz. \nAbout Nat Reeves\nNat Reeves has spent more than four decades building a career as one of jazz’s most respected bassists. \nHis early career put him onstage with musicians including Jackie McLean\, Benny Golson\, Donald Byrd\, Art Taylor\, Mulgrew Miller\, Kenny Kirkland\, and Kenny Drew. In 1994\, Reeves began a long association with saxophonist Kenny Garrett\, becoming part of Garrett’s band during an important period in the saxophonist’s career. \nReeves’ credits also include work with Pharoah Sanders\, George Coleman\, Harold Mabern\, George Cables\, and Joe Farnsworth. \nYet Reeves isn’t simply a sideman with an extraordinary list of collaborators. As a bandleader\, he has increasingly put his own musical ideas at the center\, releasing State of Emergency\, Blue Ridge\, and now Now in Time. \nAbout Now in Time\nReleased April 17\, 2026\, on Cellar Live\, Now in Time brings the same six musicians appearing in Old Lyme together for a 12-track album running just over an hour. \nThe record moves between Reeves’ original compositions and carefully selected standards rather than treating either as separate territory. The sextet takes on “On Green Dolphin Street” and “Alice in Wonderland\,” while also reaching beyond traditional jazz repertoire. \nThroughout the album\, Reeves’ bass doesn’t demand the spotlight. It guides the ensemble from underneath\, giving the other musicians room to move while quietly shaping where the music goes next. \nThat interplay is particularly suited to a live performance. Jazz changes when musicians respond to a room\, an audience and one another\, meaning the Side Door performances aren’t simply recreations of the record. The album becomes the starting point. \nSix Accomplished Jazz Musicians\, One Small Room\nReeves’ band gives jazz listeners plenty to watch beyond the leader. \nTrumpeter Eddie Henderson has a career stretching back more than five decades and has performed with major figures across several generations of jazz. Jeff “Tain” Watts became widely known through his work with Wynton and Branford Marsalis and has developed into one of the most distinctive drummers of his generation. \nTenor saxophonist Eric Alexander has established an extensive career as both a bandleader and collaborator\, while trombonist Steve Davis has worked with artists ranging from Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers to Chick Corea. Pianist Caelan Cardello represents a younger generation of jazz musicians and has already earned significant recognition on the New York jazz scene. \nPut them together\, and the appeal becomes clearer: this isn’t Reeves surrounded by backing musicians. It’s six improvisers with distinct musical voices. \nTwo Nights at The Side Door\nThe sextet performs on both Friday and Saturday night\, giving audiences two opportunities to hear the album-release program. \nFriday\, August 14\n8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. \nSaturday\, August 15\n8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. \nTickets include reserved seating. \nDinner Before the Show\nThe Side Door Jazz Club is located inside the historic Old Lyme Inn\, making dinner and a concert easy to combine into one evening. \nGuests who dine at the Old Lyme Inn before the performance receive 10% off their dinner bill. \nTickets\nGeneral Admission: $70.34 \nStudent Admission: $38.57 \nThe student discount is available to guests under age 25 with a valid school ID. \nSeating is reserved. \nEvent Details\nDates\nFriday\, August 14\, 2026\nSaturday\, August 15\, 2026 \nTime\n8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. each night \nLocation\nThe Side Door Jazz Club at the Old Lyme Inn \nAddress\n85 Lyme St.\nOld Lyme\, CT \nAdmission\n$70.34 general admission\n$38.57 student admission for guests under 25 with school ID \nSeating\nReserved seating \nDining\nTicket holders who dine at the Old Lyme Inn before the concert receive 10% off their dinner bill. \nImportant Notes\nThe performances feature the same six musicians who recorded Now in Time\, including Nat Reeves\, Eric Alexander\, Steve Davis\, Eddie Henderson\, Caelan Cardello\, and Jeff “Tain” Watts. \nMore Information\nFor more information\, visit the event website using the Event Website link below. \nFor ticket purchases\, click on the Ticketing link below. \n\n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/nat-reeves-sextet-now-in-time-album-release-show/2026-08-15/
LOCATION:Side Door Jazz Club\, 85 Lyme St\, Old Lyme\, 06372\, United States
CATEGORIES:SIde Door Jazz Club
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SUMMARY:Austin Snell at Wolf Den
DESCRIPTION:Austin Snell at Wolf Den brings the Georgia-born country-rock singer to Mohegan Sun on Saturday\, August 15\, for a free 21+ concert inside one of the casino’s most intimate live music venues. Snell has built his sound around a collision of country songwriting and hard-rock muscle\, creating what he describes as “grunge country” and earning a fast-growing national audience in the process. (Austin Snell) \nBorn in Georgia and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force\, Snell grew up listening to artists as different as Alan Jackson\, Nirvana\, and Nickelback. That mix still shows in his music today. His songs can carry the confession and storytelling of country one moment\, then break into heavier guitars and a rough-edged vocal attack the next. \nFor Wolf Den audiences\, this is a chance to see an artist who has been playing much larger rooms and major festivals in a close-up setting. Admission is free\, but seating is limited and first come\, first served\, so this is one of those shows where arriving early matters. Mohegan Sun allows guests to begin lining up no earlier than three hours before the 8 p.m. performance. (Mohegan Sun) \nAbout Austin Snell\nAustin Snell’s rise has been unusually fast. \nAfter leaving the Air Force\, he began building an audience through social media and quickly turned that attention into a country music career. His breakout songs include “Excuse the Mess” and “Pray All the Way Home\,” helping push his catalog to hundreds of millions of global streams. \nHis 2024 debut album\, Still Bleeding\, introduced listeners to the heavier edge of his sound\, mixing country themes with the aggression and distortion of modern rock. \nSnell followed it with the Home Sweet Hell EP\, a more introspective project centered on the gap between how a place looks from the outside and what it actually felt like growing up there. The title track was inspired by returning to his tiny South Georgia hometown and revisiting the house where he grew up. \nThat blend of hard rock and vulnerable songwriting is what separates him from a lot of artists in the current country field. The guitars may hit hard\, but the songs tend to come from a much more personal place. \nFrom Social Media to Major Stages\nSnell has already moved well beyond internet buzz. \nHe has performed at the Grand Ole Opry and appeared at major festivals including CMA Fest\, Stagecoach\, and Summerfest. His touring schedule has grown just as quickly\, with more than 120 dates planned in 2025 alone\, including his own Home Sweet Hell headline tour. \nHis Wolf Den appearance is part of a busy 2026 summer lineup at Mohegan Sun\, which has continued using the venue to bring both established names and rising artists into a smaller room. (Mohegan Sun Newsroom) \nWhat to Expect\nSnell’s live show sits somewhere between a country concert and a hard-rock set. \nExpect distorted guitars\, a raspy vocal delivery\, and songs that shift between aggressive choruses and more reflective lyrics. Fans of heavier modern country\, country-rock\, and artists who blur the line between Nashville and alternative rock should feel right at home. \nBecause the Wolf Den is so compact\, the show should feel noticeably different from seeing Snell at a festival or larger theater. \nFree Admission and First-Come Seating\nThere are no tickets required for this performance. \nAdmission to the Wolf Den is free for guests 21 and older\, but seats are limited and distributed on a first-come\, first-served basis. Guests may begin lining up at 5 p.m.\, three hours before showtime. \nOne person may hold up to four places in line\, but everyone must be present when seating begins. \nEvent Details\nDate\nSaturday\, August 15\, 2026 \nTime\n8:00 p.m. \nLocation\nWolf Den at Mohegan Sun \nAddress\n1 Mohegan Sun Blvd.\nUncasville\, CT \nAdmission\nFree \nSeating\nLimited and first come\, first served \nEarliest Lineup Time\n5:00 p.m. \nAge Restrictions\n21+ \nParking\nFree parking is available at Mohegan Sun. \nImportant Notes\nGuests may line up no earlier than three hours before showtime. One person may hold up to four places in line\, but all guests must be present when seating begins. The Wolf Den is a non-smoking venue. Times and performers are subject to change. \nMore Information\nFor more information\, visit the event website using the Event Website link below. \n\n 
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LOCATION:Wolf Den\, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvs\, Uncasville\, CT\, 06382\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mohegan Sun
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SUMMARY:Story Songs of the 70's at The Kate
DESCRIPTION:Story Songs of the 70’s at The Kate brings Maine singer-songwriter Tom DiMenna to Old Saybrook on Saturday\, August 15\, for a concert devoted to three of the era’s great musical storytellers: Gordon Lightfoot\, Cat Stevens\, and Harry Chapin. The 8 p.m. summer edition moves through songs including Lightfoot’s “Carefree Highway\,” Stevens’ “Peace Train\,” and Chapin’s wonderfully improbable “30\,000 Pounds of Bananas.” (CTvisit) \nThis isn’t a greatest-hits impersonation show. DiMenna built Story Songs of the 70’s around the thing these three writers shared despite sounding quite different: they could put a character\, a journey\, or an entire life inside a few minutes of music. The arrangements keep acoustic guitar and vocals at the center while expanding into a fully amplified folk-rock performance. (Tom DiMenna) \nThe summer program also changes the mood from other editions of the show. DiMenna rotates songs seasonally\, and this version leans toward maritime stories\, warmer rhythms\, and songs suited to a summer night. The Kate’s intimate theater should fit the concept particularly well. These are songs where the words matter as much as the melody. \nAbout Tom DiMenna\nDiMenna is a Maine-based singer-songwriter\, guitarist\, and performer whose route to the stage has been anything but conventional. \nHe played guitar in college while also playing football\, then spent a year in Italy quarterbacking the semi-professional Bologna Warriors. Comedy followed. DiMenna studied improv at Second City and schools in Chicago\, Los Angeles\, and New York\, eventually developing a sketch about the ghost of actor Telly Savalas into an Off-Broadway production that ran for several years. \nMusic eventually pulled him back. \nDiMenna released his album You Know Me\, My Devil Says in 2020 and began performing a show centered on the music of Cat Stevens. That production sold out opera houses along the Maine coast in 2021. He later expanded the concept to include Gordon Lightfoot and Harry Chapin\, creating the foundation for Story Songs of the 70’s. \nHis background in comedy hasn’t entirely disappeared\, either. Humor and storytelling remain part of the concerts between songs\, giving the performance more personality than a straightforward sequence of covers. \nTom DiMenna official website \nThree Very Different Storytellers\nThe concert works because Gordon Lightfoot\, Cat Stevens\, and Harry Chapin approached storytelling from different directions. \nGordon Lightfoot could turn landscapes\, travel\, relationships\, and historical events into remarkably visual songs. His catalog ranges from the restless motion of “Carefree Highway” to sprawling narratives such as “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.” \nCat Stevens often looked inward. Songs such as “Father and Son” and “Peace Train” combine memorable melodies with questions about family\, identity\, change\, and the world around us. \nHarry Chapin frequently built his songs around characters. “Taxi\,” “Mr. Tanner\,” and “Cat’s in the Cradle” unfold almost like short stories\, while “30\,000 Pounds of Bananas” proves a story song can also be funny\, strange\, and increasingly chaotic. \nDiMenna’s show puts those approaches beside one another rather than separating them into three individual tribute sets. \nThe Summer Edition\nStory Songs of the 70’s is designed as a seasonal concert series\, so the repertoire changes throughout the year. \nFor summer\, DiMenna and his collaborators lean into an easier-going\, coastal folk atmosphere while keeping enough tempo changes and sing-along material to prevent the night from becoming two hours of quiet acoustic ballads. The official summer repertoire includes songs such as “Peace Train” and “30\,000 Pounds of Bananas\,” with Lightfoot selections varying across performances. \nDiMenna’s Story Songs project is also supported by Gibson Guitars and John Pearse Strings\, two names closely associated with acoustic guitar music. \nA Show for People Who Still Listen to the Words\nThere’s plenty here for someone who simply wants to hear familiar music from the 1970s. But the premise goes a little deeper. \nLightfoot\, Stevens\, and Chapin emerged during an era when a popular song could take several minutes to introduce characters\, establish a place\, let a story wander\, and occasionally end without tying everything into a neat bow. \nThat’s the thread DiMenna follows. \nThe arrangements and vocals matter\, but so does sitting in a theater and listening to these songs as stories again. \nEvent Details\nDate\nSaturday\, August 15\, 2026 \nTime\n8:00 p.m. \nLocation\nThe Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center (The Kate) \nAddress\n300 Main St.\nOld Saybrook\, CT 06475 \nAdmission\n$40 \nPerformance\nTom DiMenna’s Story Songs of the 70’s – Summer Edition \nFeatured Songwriters\nGordon Lightfoot\nCat Stevens\nHarry Chapin \nFeatured Summer Songs\n“Carefree Highway”\n“Peace Train”\n“30\,000 Pounds of Bananas” \nImportant Notes\nThe repertoire for Story Songs of the 70’s changes seasonally\, so the complete setlist may vary. \nMore Information\nFor more information\, visit the event website using the Event Website link below. \nFor ticket purchases\, click on the Ticketing link below. \n\n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/story-songs-of-the-70s-at-the-kate/
LOCATION:The Kate\, 100 Main Street\, Old Saybrook\, CT\, 06475\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Kate
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SUMMARY:Home Free at Sun Patio
DESCRIPTION:Home Free at Sun Patio brings the award-winning country a cappella group to Mohegan Sun on Saturday\, August 15\, for an outdoor concert built entirely around the human voice. The five-man group takes the stage at 8 p.m.\, mixing country standards\, pop songs\, original music\, vocal percussion\, and the close harmonies that have helped turn Home Free from an a cappella competition winner into an international touring act. \nNo guitars. No drums. No backing band. What sounds like a full rhythm section is created vocally\, with bass notes dropping underneath layered harmonies and beatboxing supplying the percussion. Home Free applies that formula to everything from Johnny Cash’s “Ring of Fire” to modern country and pop\, then breaks up the music with the easygoing humor that has become a regular part of its concerts. (Mohegan Sun) \nUnlike Mohegan Sun’s free Friday-night Party on the Sun Patio shows\, Home Free is part of the separately ticketed Sun Patio Concert Series. The Saturday series is open to all ages\, general admission\, standing room only\, and held outdoors rain or shine. Food trucks\, pizza\, popcorn\, and beverages will be available throughout the evening. \nAbout Home Free\nHome Free has been around considerably longer than many people first encountering the group on television may realize. \nThe group formed in Minnesota in 2000 and spent years performing before its breakthrough came in 2013\, when Home Free won the fourth season of NBC’s The Sing-Off. The victory led to a recording contract and the 2014 album Crazy Life\, which reached the Top 10 on Billboard’s country chart. \nThat was the beginning rather than the peak. \nHome Free has since released six Top 3 albums in the United States. Its 2022 album So Long Dixie reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Current Country Albums chart\, followed by As Seen on TV in 2023 and Crazy(er) Life in 2024. (Home Free Music) \nThe group has also developed an enormous online audience. Home Free reports more than 830 million YouTube views\, more than 1.8 million YouTube subscribers\, 20 Top 10 hits\, and more than 720\,000 album equivalents worldwide. Touring has taken the group well beyond the United States to international audiences. \nHome Free official website \nCountry Music Without the Instruments\nCalling Home Free an a cappella group is accurate\, but it doesn’t entirely describe what happens onstage. \nThe arrangements are built to recreate much of the weight and movement of a conventional country band. Vocal percussion supplies the beat\, while an unusually deep bass voice fills the space normally occupied by a bass guitar. The remaining voices can then stack harmonies or move forward for individual leads. \nCountry remains the foundation\, but the repertoire stretches into pop and classic material. Home Free has recorded vocal interpretations of songs associated with artists including Johnny Cash\, Blake Shelton\, Keith Urban\, John Mayer\, and the Oak Ridge Boys. \nOne of the group’s signature performances is its version of Cash’s “Ring of Fire\,” a song Mohegan Sun specifically highlights ahead of the August concert. (Mohegan Sun Newsroom) \nMore Than a Vocal Showcase\nHome Free doesn’t present its concerts as formal demonstrations of vocal technique. \nHumor is a significant part of the show\, with the group’s personalities and onstage banter filling the spaces between songs. That combination has helped Home Free reach audiences beyond traditional a cappella fans. \nThe result sits somewhere between a country concert\, vocal showcase\, and comedy-laced variety show. The harmonies may be meticulously arranged\, but the atmosphere is intentionally loose. \nAn Outdoor Concert at the Sun Patio\nThe Sun Patio is located just outside Mohegan Sun’s Casino of the Earth\, between the Indian Summer and Riverview parking garages. \nMohegan Sun recently updated the outdoor space with a larger stage and new sound system. The grassy venue also includes the adjacent Sun Patio Bar. \nHome Free is appearing as part of the Sun Patio Concert Series\, which is separate from the free Party on the Sun Patio tribute-band series held on Fridays. \nFor these Saturday ticketed concerts\, the setup is straightforward: general admission and standing room only. Guests cannot bring chairs into the venue. \nFood & Drinks\nSeveral food trucks are scheduled for the Home Free concert: \nReel Catch\nHungry Lion\nJayy’s\nFried Dough Nation \nMohegan Sun’s Reel Catch specializes in New England seafood\, including fish and chips\, hot and cold lobster rolls\, lobster grilled cheese\, lobster bisque\, and clam chowder. \nPizza from The Crafty Slice and freshly popped popcorn will also be available. \nThe Sun Patio Bar serves cocktails\, mocktails\, and other beverages\, but guests must be 21 or older with valid identification to enter the bar area. The concert itself is open to all ages. \nWhat to Bring — and What to Leave Home\nThis is a standing-room-only concert\, and chairs aren’t permitted\, so comfortable shoes are a particularly good idea. \nCoolers and outside food and beverages are also prohibited. \nUnlike some outdoor concert series where bad weather means waiting for a cancellation notice\, the Sun Patio Concert Series is advertised as rain or shine. \nParking\nThe easiest parking options for the Sun Patio are the Indian Summer Garage and Riverview Parking Garage. \nBoth put guests close to the outdoor venue\, which sits between the two garages just off the Casino of the Earth. \nEvent Details\nDate\nSaturday\, August 15\, 2026 \nTime\n8:00 p.m. \nLocation\nSun Patio at Mohegan Sun \nAddress\n1 Mohegan Sun Blvd.\nUncasville\, CT \nAdmission\nTicket required. General admission. \nAge Restrictions\nAll ages. Guests must be 21+ with valid ID to enter the Sun Patio Bar. \nSeating\nStanding room only. Chairs are not permitted. \nFood\nReel Catch\, Hungry Lion\, Jayy’s\, and Fried Dough Nation food trucks are scheduled\, along with pizza from The Crafty Slice and popcorn. \nParking\nIndian Summer Garage and Riverview Parking Garage are the most convenient options. \nWeather\nRain or shine. \nImportant Notes\nNo chairs\, coolers\, or outside food and beverages are permitted. Fire pits aren’t available for purchase for Sun Patio Concert Series performances. Food trucks and event details are subject to change. \nMore Information\nFor more information\, visit the event website using the Event Website link below. \n 
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LOCATION:Sun Patio at the Mohegan Sun\, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd\, Uncasville\, 06382\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mohegan Sun
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SUMMARY:Amber Rose and The Renegades at the Rathskeller
DESCRIPTION:Amber Rose and The Renegades at the Rathskeller brings a wide-ranging night of classic and modern rock to Charlestown on Saturday\, August 15. The Rhode Island-area band takes the outdoor stage from 8 to 11 p.m.\, with a setlist that can move from Janis Joplin and Led Zeppelin to Heart\, Jefferson Airplane and Adele. \nThis isn’t a single-artist tribute. Amber Rose and The Renegades are a five-piece cover band built around lead singer Amber Rose\, backed by musicians with years of experience in the regional music scene. The group casts a wide net across several decades\, with powerhouse female vocals and guitar-driven rock providing the common thread. (Amber Rose and the Renegades) \nThe Charlestown Rathskeller’s wooded grounds give the show a natural summer setting. Come early for dinner and drinks\, spend some time around the fire pits or lawn games\, then stay for three hours of music outside. Advance tickets are $10 plus fees\, with admission rising to $15 at the door. \nAbout Amber Rose and The Renegades\nAmber Rose and The Renegades have become familiar faces on the Rhode Island and southeastern New England live music circuit\, playing festivals\, community concert series\, clubs and waterfront venues. Their 2026 schedule has included the Bristol Fourth of July Concert Series and Charlestown Seafood Festival\, along with appearances around Rhode Island and Connecticut. (Central Riche Chamber) \nAt the center is Amber Rose\, whose powerful lead vocals allow the band to tackle songs associated with some particularly demanding singers. Rather than staying within one era\, the group’s repertoire moves across classic rock and more contemporary material. \nThat means a set can reach back to the late ’60s and ’70s for Janis Joplin\, Led Zeppelin and Jefferson Airplane\, move through the arena-rock power of Heart\, then jump forward to songs by Adele. \nAmber Rose and The Renegades official website \nMeet the Band\nThe five-piece lineup combines musicians with experience in several established regional bands. \nAmber Rose handles lead vocals and serves as the group’s frontwoman. \nGuitarist Bob Hughes previously performed with Rhode Island bands Eyewitness and Zink Alloy. His role with The Renegades ranges from melodic guitar parts to the heavier solos needed for the band’s classic-rock material. \nRay D’Amico is behind the drums and also manages the band’s bookings. D’Amico previously played with Steve Smith and currently performs with Steve Smith and the Nakeds\, a longtime fixture of the Rhode Island music scene. \nKeyboardist Keith Denton plays piano\, organ and synthesizer and previously performed with Archives and Zink Alloy\, along with appearances with What Matters? \nBassist Joe Ortoleva completes the rhythm section and brings experience from groups including Kharisma\, Keturah’s Dream and Rough and Ready. \nWhat You’ll Hear\nThe band’s song selection is designed more like a rock playlist than a tightly defined tribute show. \nThat opens the door to music spanning several generations. The common denominator is a set built for a live crowd\, with prominent vocals\, guitar solos and recognizable songs that give people a reason to get out of their seats. \nAmber Rose’s voice also gives the group room to explore some of rock’s most distinctive female-fronted material. Songs associated with Janis Joplin\, Grace Slick and Heart require considerably different vocal approaches\, while newer material expands the show beyond a straightforward classic-rock night. \nDinner and Music at the Rathskeller\nThe Charlestown Rathskeller sits among the trees on Old Coach Road\, away from the busier commercial stretches of South County. \nGuests can arrive before the show for dinner and drinks\, then head outside for the concert. The grounds include outdoor seating\, fire pits and lawn games\, making the evening feel closer to a backyard summer concert than a conventional indoor club show. \nThe band performs from 8 to 11 p.m. \nTickets\nAdvance tickets are $10 plus Eventbrite fees. \nAdmission at the door is $15\, subject to availability. \nThe event has a no-refund policy. \nEvent Details\nDate\nSaturday\, August 15\, 2026 \nTime\n8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. \nLocation\nThe Charlestown Rathskeller \nAddress\n489A Old Coach Road\nCharlestown\, RI 02813 \nAdmission\n$10 advance plus ticketing fees\n$15 at the door \nEntertainment\nAmber Rose and The Renegades \nFood & Drinks\nAvailable for purchase at the Rathskeller. \nSetting\nOutdoor live music on the Rathskeller’s wooded grounds. \nRefund Policy\nNo refunds. \nImportant Notes\nGuests planning to have dinner or drinks before the concert should arrive before the 8 p.m. performance. Door tickets are subject to availability. \nMore Information\nFor more information\, visit the event website using the Event Website link below. \nFor ticket purchases\, click on the Ticketing link below. \n\n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/amber-rose-and-the-renegades-at-the-rathskeller/
LOCATION:Rathskeller\, 489A Old Coach Rd\, Charlestown\, RI\, 02813\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rathskeller
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SUMMARY:Jim Belushi featuring Jami Belushi and the James Montgomery Band at Paddy's
DESCRIPTION:Jim Belushi featuring Jami Belushi and the James Montgomery Band at Paddy’s brings a sprawling blues and rock lineup to Misquamicut on Saturday\, August 15\, for a three-hour beachfront show led by an entertainer whose connection to the blues runs much deeper than his film and television career. Belushi will be joined by his daughter\, Nashville singer-songwriter Jami Belushi\, veteran bluesman James Montgomery\, and musicians with ties to Aerosmith\, the J. Geils Band\, and the original Blues Brothers. \nMost people know Jim Belushi from Saturday Night Live\, According to Jim\, and a film career stretching from About Last Night and K-9 to The Principal. But music has run alongside acting for decades. Belushi has fronted his own rhythm-and-blues band\, The Sacred Hearts\, and eventually joined Dan Aykroyd in carrying the Blues Brothers tradition forward after the death of his older brother John. Jim and Aykroyd have performed together for more than two decades\, including opening for the Rolling Stones at Chicago’s Soldier Field. (Jim Belushi) \nAt Paddy’s\, that history meets another generation. Jami Belushi has begun building her own career as a singer-songwriter\, making her major live debut before roughly 25\,000 people at Chicago’s Windy City Smokeout in 2025. Her father joined her onstage that day\, followed by Aykroyd for a Blues Brothers performance. On August 15\, father and daughter share a stage again\, this time with the Atlantic Ocean just beyond the beach bar. (People.com) \nJim Belushi and the Blues\nJim Belushi’s musical career wasn’t simply an extension of playing a musician on television. \nHe spent years performing as frontman of The Sacred Hearts\, a rhythm-and-blues band associated with the House of Blues venues. With Belushi singing and playing harmonica\, the group performed dozens of dates a year at clubs\, casinos\, private events\, and festivals. (Jim Belushi) \nHis connection to the Blues Brothers came naturally\, although not immediately. The original duo of John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd turned their love of blues and soul into something far larger than an SNL sketch\, recording albums\, touring\, and eventually making the 1980 movie The Blues Brothers. \nYears after John’s death in 1982\, Aykroyd encouraged Jim to become part of the Blues Brothers performances. Jim initially resisted stepping into territory so closely associated with his brother\, but ultimately embraced it. He has now performed with Aykroyd as a Blues Brother for more than 25 years. (People.com) \nTheir performances have included some enormous stages. Belushi and Aykroyd opened for the Rolling Stones at Soldier Field in 2005 and performed at Toronto’s massive SARS benefit concert\, which drew hundreds of thousands of people. \nSo when Belushi steps onto the stage at Paddy’s\, he’s not an actor making a novelty appearance with a blues band. He’s been playing this music for decades. \nJami Belushi\nJami Belushi is taking a different path into the family business. \nThe singer-songwriter has been developing a country-oriented career in Nashville and released her debut single\, “Sweetheart\,” in 2025. That summer she made her large-scale concert debut at Chicago’s Windy City Smokeout country music festival. (People.com) \nHer father joined her during the performance\, but there was another surprise waiting backstage: Dan Aykroyd. Together they performed the Blues Brothers staple “Everybody Needs Somebody to Love\,” connecting Jami’s first major concert with a musical tradition stretching back to her uncle John’s performances nearly half a century earlier. \nThe Paddy’s appearance puts Jami alongside her father again\, but as a billed performer rather than a surprise guest. \nJames Montgomery and an All-Star Band\nVeteran blues singer and harmonica player James Montgomery anchors the band for the Misquamicut performance. \nMontgomery has spent decades in the New England blues scene\, both leading his own band and performing with prominent rock and blues musicians. For this show\, the lineup extends well beyond Montgomery’s regular group. \nScheduled performers include Neil Vitullo\, a Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame guitarist; David Hull\, whose career includes the Joe Perry Project; drummer Marty Richards\, who has performed with members of the J. Geils Band; guitarist George McCann; Todd Farland; and Sarah Hale Folger of Me and the Boys. \nBoston Celtics Chairman Wyc Grousbeck is also billed as a special guest. \nWith that many musicians sharing the stage\, the evening is set up more like an all-star blues revue than a conventional concert with one singer and a backing band. \nBlues on Misquamicut Beach\nThe setting should make this one particularly unusual. \nPaddy’s Beach Restaurant and Beach Bar sits directly on Misquamicut Beach\, putting the performance along the Atlantic shoreline rather than inside a traditional theater or club. \nThe music begins at 8 p.m. and is scheduled to run until 11 p.m. \nGiven the combination of Belushi\, Montgomery\, Jami Belushi\, and a large group of veteran musicians\, audiences should expect a collaborative show where the lineup can shift as different performers step forward. \nEvent Details\nDate\nSaturday\, August 15\, 2026 \nTime\n8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. \nLocation\nPaddy’s Beach Restaurant and Beach Bar \nAddress\n159 Atlantic Avenue\nWesterly\, RI 02891 \nFeatured Performers\nJim Belushi\nJami Belushi\nJames Montgomery Band\nNeil Vitullo\nTodd Farland\nDavid Hull\nGeorge McCann\nMarty Richards\nSarah Hale Folger\nSpecial guest Wyc Grousbeck \nSetting\nLive beachfront performance at Misquamicut Beach. \nRefund Policy\nNo refunds. \nImportant Notes\nThe performance features a large collaborative lineup of blues and rock musicians. Individual appearances and lineup details are subject to change. \nMore Information\nFor more information\, visit the event website using the Event Website link below. \nFor ticket purchases\, click on the Ticketing link below. \n\n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/jim-belushi-featuring-jami-belushi-and-the-james-montgomery-band-at-paddys/
LOCATION:Paddy’s Beach Club\, 159 Atlantic Ave\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Paddy's Beach Club
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SUMMARY:Multiplier with DJ W.O.W. at The Oasis Pub
DESCRIPTION:Multiplier with DJ W.O.W. at The Oasis Pub turns the small Bank Street music room into a dance floor on Saturday\, August 15\, with an opening DJ set followed by two hours of live electronic music. DJ W.O.W. starts the night from 8 to 9 p.m.\, before New London-area band Multiplier takes over from 9 to 11 p.m. \nMultiplier isn’t a conventional rock band with a few electronic elements added around the edges. The group builds its sound from house\, EDM\, dub\, electro-funk\, funk\, breakbeat\, hip-hop and trip-hop\, creating music intended for dancing while musicians perform it live. Their shows also lean heavily into the visual side\, using lasers\, video projections and other multimedia to turn the room into part of the performance. \nThat approach should be particularly interesting inside The Oasis Pub. Oasis is one of downtown New London’s small independent music rooms\, where the stage sits only a few feet from the audience. The venue regularly books emerging bands\, underground electronic acts and DJs rather than operating like a traditional concert hall. \nAbout Multiplier\nMultiplier comes out of the southeastern Connecticut music scene\, with its members playing together in different forms for more than a decade before formalizing the project. \nThe easiest way to understand them may be to start with the groove. \nHouse and EDM provide some of the foundation\, but Multiplier pulls in dub\, hip-hop\, trip-hop\, breakbeat and funk rather than staying inside one electronic genre. A June 2026 profile described their music as unmistakably club-oriented but with a psychedelic edge and unexpected changes working their way through the groove. (Post Road Review) \nThey’re also a live electronic band\, an important distinction from watching a producer perform a DJ set. \nThat combination has made Multiplier a good fit for everything from clubs and theaters to outdoor festivals and unconventional parties. The group describes the shows as multimedia experiences incorporating lasers\, video screens and digital artists alongside the music. \nThey’ve been particularly active around New London this summer. Multiplier hosted its fifth annual Summer Party at Hygienic Art Park in June and played the Connecticut College Arboretum’s new Summer Concert Series in July. \nNow they’re squeezing all of that into Oasis. \nDJ W.O.W. Opens the Night\nDJ W.O.W. starts the evening with a one-hour set from 8 to 9 p.m. \nDJ W.O.W. has previously appeared on downtown bills\, including sets associated with The Social\, and has already shared a bill with Multiplier this year. The two acts performed together at The Social in March\, where Multiplier was similarly presented as a dance-focused mix of house\, EDM\, dub\, electro-funk\, breakbeat\, hip-hop and trip-hop. \nThat makes Saturday’s pairing at Oasis less random than it might appear. W.O.W. gets the room moving first. Then the live band takes over. \nInside The Oasis Pub\nOasis has been part of New London’s alternative music culture for years. \nIt’s a small\, 21-and-over craft beer bar and live music room at 16 Bank Street\, with the bar running along much of the space and the stage tucked into the back. On show nights\, that leaves an open area in front of the stage for the crowd. \nThere are no giant video walls separating the performers from the audience. No distant seats. \nFor a band that actively wants people dancing\, that intimacy works. \nOasis also puts unusual emphasis on its beer selection\, currently advertising 20 drafts and more than 60 cans\, alongside wine\, canned cocktails\, cider\, nonalcoholic options and other drinks. \nSaturday hours run from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m.\, so the bar remains open after Multiplier’s scheduled set ends. \nTwo Different Kinds of Electronic Performance\nThere’s a nice progression built into the schedule. \nFrom 8 to 9 p.m.\, DJ W.O.W. controls the room from the decks. \nAt 9 p.m.\, Multiplier changes the equation. Electronic music becomes a live-band performance\, with musicians creating the rhythms\, textures and improvisations in real time while the visual production fills the room. \nBy 11\, Oasis may feel considerably smaller than it did when the doors opened. \nEvent Details\nDate: Saturday\, August 15\, 2026 \nTime: 8:00–11:00 p.m. \nDJ W.O.W.: 8:00–9:00 p.m. \nMultiplier: 9:00–11:00 p.m. \nLocation: The Oasis Pub \nAddress: 16 Bank Street\, New London\, CT 06320 \nAge Restriction: 21+ \nMusic: House\, EDM\, dub\, electro-funk\, funk\, breakbeat\, hip-hop and trip-hop \nVenue: Intimate downtown craft beer bar and live music room \nSaturday Venue Hours: 7:00 p.m.–2:00 a.m. \nMore Information\nMore information is available at the Event Website link below. \n  \n\n 
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LOCATION:Oasis Pub\, 16 Bank Street\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Oasis Pub
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SUMMARY:Wicked Peach at the Windjammer
DESCRIPTION:Wicked Peach at the Windjammer brings one of southeastern Connecticut’s longest-running rock cover bands back to Misquamicut Beach on Saturday\, August 15. The New London-based group takes the stage at 9 p.m. for a free 21+ show at the Windjammer Surf Bar\, combining three decades of local history with a late-summer Saturday night directly along the Rhode Island shoreline. (Wicked Peach) \nWicked Peach isn’t a newcomer working its way onto the local circuit. The band dates back to 1996 and has spent 30 years playing clubs\, casinos\, festivals\, town concerts and beach venues across Connecticut and Rhode Island. Its current calendar still stretches from Mystic and New London to Block Island\, Mohegan Sun and venues across the state. (Bandsintown) \nThe Windjammer is familiar territory for the band\, too. Wicked Peach has played the Misquamicut venue repeatedly\, including earlier appearances during the 2026 season. The August 15 show is another chance to catch them in one of the settings that fits the band particularly well: a crowded beach bar on a Saturday night with three hours of rock ahead. (Shazam) \nAbout Wicked Peach\nWicked Peach describes itself as a rock\, pop-rock and rock-hits cover band\, but its longevity is probably the more interesting part of the story. \nThe group has been part of the southeastern Connecticut and Rhode Island music scene since 1996\, making Wicked Peach a familiar name to generations of local bar and concert audiences. The band’s hometown is listed as New London\, and it continues to maintain a heavy regional performance schedule. \nThe core lineup features Ernie Lewis on lead vocals and guitar\, Stan Smith on bass and Jonathan Souza on drums. Guitarists Dan Watson and Corey Carter alternate with the group\, giving Wicked Peach a guitar-heavy lineup suited to the rock catalog it performs. (Wicked Peach) \nWicked Peach official website \nWhat You’ll Hear\nThis is a cover band rather than a tribute act devoted to one artist or decade. \nWicked Peach builds its shows around recognizable rock and pop-rock songs\, which gives the band considerably more room to move through different eras during a set. The emphasis is on songs built for a live crowd rather than obscure album cuts. \nThe band calls what it does a “full-on rock show\,” and its schedule reflects that approach. Wicked Peach regularly moves between nightclubs and bars\, outdoor town concerts\, festivals and casino stages\, including the Wolf Den at Mohegan Sun. \nA Local Band with Staying Power\nThirty years is a long run for any working band\, particularly one built around the New England club circuit. \nWicked Peach has remained active by doing something deceptively difficult: keeping familiar music entertaining for people who may have heard many of these songs hundreds of times before. \nIts 2026 schedule gives some idea of how established the group remains locally. Shows include stops in Mystic\, Groton\, Niantic\, North Stonington and New London\, along with Block Island\, the Wolf Den and multiple Rhode Island appearances. (Wicked Peach) \nFor longtime southeastern Connecticut music fans\, there’s a good chance Wicked Peach isn’t a band they need introduced. For everyone else\, the Windjammer show offers a pretty appropriate first encounter. \nRock Music on Misquamicut Beach\nWindjammer Surf Bar sits at 321 Atlantic Avenue\, directly along Misquamicut Beach. \nThe seasonal beach bar and restaurant combines indoor and outdoor dining with an oceanfront patio and a regular schedule of live entertainment during the summer. Wicked Peach has become part of that schedule\, returning for multiple performances at the venue. (Eventbrite) \nThe band’s August 15 performance is listed as free admission and 21+. (Bandsintown) \nMake a Night of It\nWith a 9 p.m. start\, there’s plenty of time to arrive earlier for dinner\, drinks or an evening on Misquamicut Beach before the band starts. \nThe Windjammer operates as a full restaurant and bar in addition to its live-music venue\, with seafood and casual beach fare on the menu. On a summer Saturday\, however\, the Misquamicut area can get busy\, so leaving extra time for traffic and parking is a good idea. \nThen at 9\, Wicked Peach takes over. \nEvent Details\nDate\nSaturday\, August 15\, 2026 \nTime\n9:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. \nLocation\nWindjammer Surf Bar \nAddress\n321 Atlantic Ave.\nWesterly\, RI 02891 \nAdmission\nFree \nAge Restriction\n21+ \nEntertainment\nWicked Peach \nMusic\nRock\, pop-rock and rock favorites \nBand\nErnie Lewis – Lead vocals/guitar\nStan Smith – Bass\nJonathan Souza – Drums\nDan Watson/Corey Carter – Guitar \nParking\nFree parking is listed for Wicked Peach performances at the Windjammer. \nImportant Notes\nThis is a late-night beach-bar performance. The band is scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. The Windjammer’s summer weekends can be busy\, so allow additional time for arrival and parking. \nMore Information\nFor more information\, visit the event website using the Event Website link below. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/wicked-peach-at-the-windjammer/
LOCATION:Windjammer\, 321 Atlantic Ave\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Windjammer
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SUMMARY:Washington County Fair 2026 in Richmond\, Rhode Island
DESCRIPTION:Washington County Fair 2026 in Richmond\, Rhode Island\, from Wednesday\, August 12\, through Sunday\, August 16\, bringing five days of country music\, midway rides\, livestock shows\, horse and ox pulls\, motorsports\, agricultural exhibits\, fair food\, family contests\, 4-H activities\, and more than 130 food and craft vendors to the Washington County Fairgrounds. \nThis isn’t simply a carnival with some farm animals tucked into a corner. \nAgriculture remains at the heart of the Washington County Fair nearly 60 years after the first fair was held in 1967. Walk away from the midway and you’ll find cattle being judged in the show barn\, young 4-H members showing animals they’ve spent months raising\, draft horses pulling thousands of pounds\, vegetables and flowers competing for ribbons\, and exhibits celebrating the farming traditions the fair was originally created to preserve. \nThen\, when evening arrives\, the Main Stage comes alive with nationally known country artists. \nFor anyone looking for the full county-fair experience\, this is one of Rhode Island’s biggest summer traditions. \nFive Days at the Fair\nFair gates open at 8:00 a.m.\, although most activities and vendors begin around 10:00 a.m. \nThe midway opens daily at noon. \nThe fair remains open until: \n\nWednesday through Saturday: 11:00 p.m.\nSunday: 8:00 p.m.\n\nWith livestock shows beginning early and concerts continuing well into the evening\, it’s entirely possible to spend most of a day here. \nCountry Music Takes Over the Main Stage\nMusic is included with fair admission\, and the 2026 Main Stage lineup features nationally known country performers alongside rising artists. \nWednesday\, August 12\nPresley & Taylor — 9:00 p.m. \nSister duo Presley & Taylor bring their contemporary country sound and close harmonies to opening night. \nThursday\, August 13\nJoss Ross — 9:00 p.m. \nCountry singer-songwriter Joss Ross headlines Thursday night. \nFriday\, August 14\nMark Wills — 9:00 p.m. \nFriday belongs to one of the weekend’s biggest names. \nGrand Ole Opry member Mark Wills scored a string of country hits during the late 1990s and early 2000s\, including 19 Somethin’\, Wish You Were Here\, Don’t Laugh at Me\, Places I’ve Never Been\, and I Do (Cherish You). \nSaturday\, August 15\nJamie O’Neal & Ty Herndon — 9:00 p.m. \nSaturday brings two established country stars to the same Main Stage. \nJamie O’Neal broke through with back-to-back No. 1 hits There Is No Arizona and When I Think About Angels. \nTy Herndon became one of country’s recognizable voices of the 1990s with songs including What Mattered Most\, Living in a Moment\, and It Must Be Love. \nSunday\, August 16\nZach John King — 6:00 p.m. \nRising country singer-songwriter Zach John King closes the Main Stage schedule Sunday evening. \nEarlier performances are also scheduled during the week\, including Raquel Hawkins at 4 p.m. Friday and Madhatter at 4 p.m. Saturday. \nThis Is Still a Real Agricultural Fair\nIt’s easy to get distracted by the Ferris wheel and concerts\, but some of the most interesting parts of the Washington County Fair are inside the barns and show rings. \nThe fair includes competitions and exhibits involving: \n\nDairy cattle\nBeef cattle\nWorking steer\nSheep\nSwine\nGoats\nRabbits\nPoultry\n4-H animals\nAgricultural exhibits\nVegetables and produce\nFlowers and dahlias\nGrange exhibits\nScarecrows\nArts and crafts\nPhotography\nNeedlework and quilts\nBaking and canned goods\n\nSaturday morning features the Premier Animal Contest at 10 a.m.\, bringing together Grand Champion animals from the fair’s different livestock divisions. \nSunday at 11 a.m.\, the Premier Showmanship Contest puts the emphasis on the young exhibitors themselves as first-place showmanship winners demonstrate their skills handling animals from multiple livestock divisions. \nFor children who have never spent much time around agriculture\, don’t rush through this part of the fair. \nStop at the barns. \nWatch a judging competition. \nAsk questions. \nSome of the young exhibitors have spent much of the year preparing an animal for the few minutes you’ll see inside the show ring. \nHorse\, Ox and Pony Pulls\nAnimal pulling competitions remain another connection to the fair’s agricultural roots. \nDifferent nights feature different classes of working animals competing to pull increasingly heavy loads. \nThe schedule includes: \nWednesday: Pony Pull\nThursday: Ox Pull\nFriday: Horse Pull \nFriday night’s Horse Pull features teams divided into under and over 3\,225-pound classes\, competing in traditional 12-foot pulls. \nThese aren’t staged demonstrations. They’re competitions governed by established pulling-association rules\, with prize money awarded to the top teams. \nMotorsports and Pulling Events\nThe fair’s show rings aren’t reserved entirely for livestock. \nTruck and tractor pulling events bring horsepower of a very different kind to the grounds\, adding engine noise\, dirt\, and competition to the traditional agricultural schedule. \nFor families with children fascinated by tractors\, trucks\, and heavy machinery\, this side of the fair can be every bit as exciting as the midway. \nCheck the day’s schedule when you arrive\, because individual pulling and motorsports events are held at specific times throughout the fair. \nThe Midway\nRockwell Amusements returns with the Washington County Fair midway\, continuing a partnership that has lasted more than 40 years. \nThe midway opens at 12:00 p.m. each day with rides for children\, families\, and thrill seekers. \nExpect everything from traditional fair rides to attractions including the Ferris wheel\, Zipper\, and what Rockwell bills as the largest traveling roller coaster in New England. \nIndividual rides require between three and six tickets. \nRide Ticket Prices\nSingle ticket: $1.50\n25 tickets: $25\n40 tickets: $40 \nUnlimited Ride Wristbands\nUnlimited ride wristbands are available on select days. \nWednesday\, Thursday & Friday:\n$40 for unlimited rides from noon to 6:00 p.m. \nSunday:\n$40 for unlimited rides from noon until closing. \nThe bungee jump is not included with tickets or unlimited ride wristbands and requires separate cash payment. \nChildren must be at least 36 inches tall to ride kiddie rides\, and individual attractions may have additional height requirements. \nKids Can Do More Than Ride the Rides\nSome of my favorite things on the schedule are the activities that could only happen at a county fair. \nWe’re talking about mooing. \nPie eating. \nMilking. \nEgg tossing. \nThis weekend’s children’s activities include: \nFriday\n12:00 p.m. — Mooing Contest \nYes. A mooing contest. \nIf your child has spent years perfecting an inexplicably convincing cow impression\, their moment has arrived. \n1:00 p.m. — Obstacle Race \n3:00 p.m. — Potato Sack Race \n4:00 p.m. — Milking Contest \nChildren ages 7–12 who have never milked an animal before compete to see who can collect the most milk. \n5:00 p.m. — Egg Toss \nSaturday\n10:00 a.m. — Pedal Tractor Pull \n1:00 p.m. — Water Balloon Toss \n3:00 p.m. — Junior Pie Eating Contest \nThis one is for ages 13–17. Hands stay behind the back while competitors attempt to finish half of a full-size pie using nothing but their mouths. \nIt’s going to get messy. \n4:00 p.m. — Milking Contest \n5:00 p.m. — Egg Toss \nSunday\n1:00 p.m. — Corn Shucking Contest \n2:00 p.m. — Senior Pie Eating Contest \n3:00 p.m. — Milking Contest \n4:00 p.m. — Egg Toss \nSome contests require advance registration\, generally one hour before the event\, and participation may be limited. \nStage ’67\nNeed a break from the midway? \nStage ’67 is dedicated to family entertainment throughout the fair. \nFarmer K: Stories From the Barnyard brings farm-themed storytelling to the stage on multiple days. \nThe Rhode Island Circus Space also performs throughout the five-day fair with circus arts and family entertainment. \nWeekend circus performances include: \nFriday: 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.\nSaturday: 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.\nSunday: 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. \nCome Hungry\nYou shouldn’t have much trouble finding something to eat. \nMore than 130 food and craft vendors participate in the Washington County Fair\, creating an enormous marketplace throughout the grounds. \nFair food ranges from Rhode Island and New England favorites to the classics you probably started thinking about the moment somebody mentioned going to the fair. \nExpect choices including: \n\nBurgers\nBarbecue\nSeafood\nSteak sandwiches\nStrawberry shortcake\nFresh-squeezed lemonade\nTraditional carnival food\nDesserts and sweet treats\n\nOne interesting detail: many of the food vendors are operated by nonprofit organizations\, so that plate of fair food may also be supporting a local group. \nMany food vendors accept cash only\, although ATMs are available on the fairgrounds. \nCoolers and alcoholic beverages are not permitted. \nDon’t Skip the Exhibit Buildings\nThe exhibit buildings are easy to overlook when there’s a midway glowing outside. \nGo inside anyway. \nThis is where you’ll find the quieter side of county-fair competition: vegetables grown in someone’s backyard\, carefully arranged flowers\, photography\, quilts\, needlework\, ceramics\, crafts\, canned goods\, baking entries\, and other projects competing for ribbons. \nThere’s also a 4-H Exhibit Hall where young people display projects ranging from agriculture and animal care to gardening and other skills. \nThese exhibits may not have flashing lights. \nThey don’t need them. \nThey’re part of what separates a county fair from a summer carnival. \nNearly 60 Years of Washington County Fair History\nThe Washington County Fair began in 1967 on the grounds of the Perryville Grange in Wakefield. \nIt was created to emphasize the importance of agriculture in everyday life while reviving the traditional county fair experience. \nIt didn’t take long to outgrow its original home. \nAfter only two years\, organizers purchased land in Richmond. The property included a stand of pine trees on a sloping hill that organizers envisioned as a natural amphitheater. \nThere was just one problem. \nThey had to build practically everything. \nLand needed clearing. Boulders had to be removed. Booths had to be constructed. A stage had to be built. \nGrange members and other volunteers did much of the work themselves. \nThat volunteer tradition continues today. The Washington County Fair is owned and operated by the Washington County Pomona Grange\, and organizers begin preparing for the next fair almost as soon as the previous one ends. \nOver the decades\, the grounds have expanded to include additional pulling rings\, livestock facilities\, exhibit spaces\, and an agricultural museum filled with equipment and artifacts from Rhode Island’s farming past. \nThe midway has gotten bigger. \nThe concerts have gotten bigger. \nBut the goal hasn’t changed much since 1967: create an authentic county fair where families can experience a piece of Rhode Island’s agricultural heritage. \nAdmission\nAdults and ages 11+: $14 at the gate \nChildren 10 and under: FREE \nGate admission includes: \n\nMain Stage concerts\nSpecial entertainment\nAgricultural events\nLivestock shows\nExhibits and displays\nContests\nTractor pulls\nHorse and livestock pulls\nFarm museum admission\n\nMidway rides require separate tickets or wristbands. \nGate purchases are cash only. \nSame-day re-entry is permitted with a hand stamp. \nThe Washington County Fair is held rain or shine. \nParking\nParking is free. \nDesignated parking is available at the fairgrounds\, with additional off-site lots used during busy periods. \nThe Beaver River off-site lot operates: \nThursday & Friday: 4:00 p.m. to close\nSaturday & Sunday: 12:00 p.m. to close \nShuttle service is available from the Beaver River lot. \nThe final shuttle from the fairgrounds generally leaves approximately 30 minutes after the Main Stage concert. \nAccessible parking is available near the fair entrance for vehicles displaying the appropriate placard. \nVisitors should follow fair staff and parking attendants rather than parking on surrounding private property or in undesignated areas. \nWhat to Know Before You Go\nA few things can make the day easier: \n\nBring cash. Gate admission and many food vendors are cash only.\nWear comfortable shoes. The fairgrounds are large and you’ll do plenty of walking.\nCheck the day’s schedule when you arrive. Livestock shows\, pulls\, contests\, concerts\, and children’s activities happen throughout the day.\nIf the kids want to enter a contest\, check registration requirements early. Several competitions require registration before the scheduled start.\nMidway rides don’t open until noon\, but the fairgrounds open much earlier.\nDon’t bring a cooler or alcoholic beverages.\nGive yourself more time than you think you’ll need.\n\nMost importantly\, don’t spend the entire day on the midway. \nRide the Ferris wheel. Absolutely. \nEat something fried that you probably wouldn’t eat anywhere else. \nBut then walk through a livestock barn. Watch a horse pull. Look at the vegetables somebody grew well enough to earn a blue ribbon. Let the kids try their best cow impression in the mooing contest. \nThat’s the Washington County Fair experience. \nEvent Details\nEvent: Washington County Fair 2026 \nDates: Wednesday\, August 12 – Sunday\, August 16\, 2026 \nLocation: Washington County Fairgrounds \nAddress: 78 Richmond Townhouse Road\, Route 112\, Richmond\, RI 02812 \nFairgrounds Open: 8:00 a.m. daily \nMost Activities & Vendors: Beginning around 10:00 a.m. \nMidway Opens: 12:00 p.m. daily \nClosing: 11:00 p.m. Wednesday–Saturday; 8:00 p.m. Sunday \nAdmission: $14 ages 11+; children 10 and under free \nParking: Free \nMidway: Additional charge \nWeather: Rain or shine \nMore Information\nMore information\, including the complete daily schedule and any last-minute changes\, is available at the Event Website link below. \nTo purchase tickets\, click the Event Ticketing link below. \n\n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/washington-county-fair-2026-in-richmond-rhode-island/2026-08-16/
LOCATION:Washington County Fairgrounds\, 78 Richmond Townhouse Rd\, Richmond\, RI\, 02812\, United States
CATEGORIES:Washington County Fairgrounds
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SUMMARY:Watch Hill Merry-Go-Round
DESCRIPTION:Watch Hill Merry-Go-Round begins its regular summer season on June 13\, welcoming families back to one of the most beloved and historic attractions along the Rhode Island shoreline. Located in the heart of Watch Hill\, the carousel has long been woven into the rhythm of summer in the seaside village\, with generations of visitors making a ride part of their annual trips to the coast. As shops\, beaches\, and restaurants fill with early summer crowds\, the opening of the Merry-Go-Round marks another sign that the season is fully underway in SW Rhode Island. \nBelieved to have been built in 1867 by Andrew Christian and the Charles W.F. Dare Co. of New York City\, the Watch Hill Merry-Go-Round is widely considered the oldest continuously operating carousel in the United States. Local legend says a traveling carnival brought the carousel to Watch Hill in 1883 before abandoning it\, allowing the ride to become a permanent part of the village itself. Over the decades\, the carousel survived major storms\, including the devastating Hurricane of 1938\, while remaining one of the area’s most enduring landmarks. \nToday\, the Watch Hill Merry-Go-Round continues to deliver the same nostalgic charm that has drawn families to it for generations. The hand-carved horses\, historic structure\, and coastal surroundings create an experience that feels timeless against the backdrop of Watch Hill’s beaches and waterfront streets. For many visitors\, a ride on the carousel remains one of the defining traditions of summer along the Rhode Island coast. \n 
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LOCATION:Watch Hill Merry-Go-Round\, 151-153 Bay St\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Watch Hill Merry-Go-Round
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SUMMARY:Westerly Public Library Annual Community Art Exhibit Call for Submissions
DESCRIPTION:Registration link is at the bottom of this page\, (“website”). \nWesterly Public Library Annual Community Art Exhibit Call for Submissions is inviting artists of all experience levels to showcase their work at the library. Submissions will be accepted from July 1 through August 22 for the library’s annual exhibition\, which celebrates a wide range of artistic styles and creative voices from the community. \nArtists working in any medium are encouraged to participate. The exhibit is open to creators of all ages and skill levels\, making it an opportunity for both emerging and experienced artists to display their work in a public gallery setting. Accepted pieces will be featured during the exhibition in September at the Hoxie Gallery. \nArtwork may be submitted by completing the online entry form or by picking up a printed entry form at the second-floor Reference Desk. Those with questions about the submission process can contact the library’s Community Services department for additional information. \nEvent Details\n\nEvent: Annual Community Art Exhibit Call for Submissions\nHost: Westerly Library & Wilcox Park\nSubmission Period: July 1 through August 22\nExhibit Dates: September 2 through October 10\nOpening Reception: September 2\, 5–7 p.m.\nReception Location: Hoxie Gallery\n\nEligibility\n\nAll artistic mediums accepted\nOpen to artists of all ages\nOpen to all experience levels\n\nHow to Submit\nArtists may submit their work by: \n\nCompleting the online entry form\nPicking up a printed entry form at the library’s second-floor Reference Desk\n\nOnline entry form: \n\ncommunity-art-exhibit-open-submissions\n\nContact Information\nFor questions or additional information: \n\nContact: Cassie\nEmail: cskobrak@westerlylibrary.org\nPhone: (401) 596-2877 ext. 306\n\nImportant Dates\n\nJuly 1: Submissions open\nAugust 22: Submission deadline\nSeptember 2: Opening reception\, 5–7 p.m.\nSeptember 2–October 10: Community Art Exhibit on display\n\n  \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/westerly-public-library-annual-community-art-exhibit-call-for-submissions/2026-08-16/
LOCATION:Westerly Library & Wilcox Park\, 44 Broad Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Westerly Library & Wilcox Park
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SUMMARY:Sail with the Tall Ship Kalmar Nyckel in New London
DESCRIPTION:Sail with the Tall Ship Kalmar Nyckel in New London August 14–16 when the Tall Ship of Delaware arrives at New London City Pier for five public sailing trips on Long Island Sound. Rather than simply touring the ship at the dock\, passengers spend 2½ hours underway aboard a full-scale recreation of the 17th-century vessel that carried the first Swedish settlers to the Delaware Valley. \nThis is also a hands-on tall ship experience. Guests can help the crew raise sails and haul lines\, listen to stories about the ship and maritime life\, or find a place on deck and simply enjoy the trip. The exact sailing experience changes with the wind and conditions\, which is rather the point when you’re aboard a ship powered by canvas instead of following a sightseeing route on a motor vessel. \nFive sails are scheduled across three days\, including morning and afternoon trips Friday\, morning and late-afternoon trips Saturday\, and a final Sunday morning sail. Current booking information shows fares ranging from $40 for youth ages 12 and younger to $75 for adults\, with advance reservations recommended. (Kalmar Nyckel Booking) \nThe Ship That Helped Found New Sweden\nThe original Kalmar Nyckel played a remarkable role in early American history. \nIn 1637\, the ship left Europe as the flagship of an expedition led by Peter Minuit to establish a Swedish colony in North America. After crossing the Atlantic\, the expedition entered the Delaware River in March 1638 and established Fort Christina\, in what is now Wilmington\, Delaware. \nThat settlement became the beginning of New Sweden and the first permanent European settlement in the Delaware Valley. (Sea History Association) \nKalmar Nyckel wasn’t finished after that first crossing. The ship ultimately completed four round-trip Atlantic voyages between Sweden and North America\, more documented crossings than any other colonial ship of the period. \nThe original vessel later returned to naval and merchant service before being sunk during a battle with English forces in 1652. \nSailing Aboard a 17th-Century Ship\nThe Kalmar Nyckel visiting New London isn’t the original ship\, but neither is it a conventional modern tour boat dressed to look old. \nThe full-scale recreation was built by the nonprofit Kalmar Nyckel Foundation in Wilmington\, Delaware\, just downstream from the site where the original ship landed in 1638. It was launched in 1997 and commissioned the following year. \nThe ship is operated with the help of a large volunteer crew trained in traditional seamanship. That working-ship approach carries over to the public sails. \nPassengers who want to participate can lend a hand as the crew handles lines and raises sail. You don’t have to\, though. Helping sail the ship is optional\, and watching the crew work from the deck is part of the experience in itself. \nFor children who’ve only seen this kind of ship in a movie or museum\, seeing the rigging put to work can make 17th-century maritime history considerably more tangible. \nFive Chances to Sail from New London\nThe New London visit includes five separate public sails. \nFriday\, August 14\n10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.\n3:00–5:30 p.m. \nSaturday\, August 15\n10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.\n5:00–7:30 p.m. \nSunday\, August 16\n10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. \nEach trip lasts approximately 2½ hours and departs from New London City Pier. The Saturday evening departure offers a particularly different experience\, leaving at 5 p.m. for an early-evening sail on Long Island Sound. \nThe ship’s current booking schedule lists all five New London departures. \nA Hands-On History Lesson for Kids\nFamilies don’t need any sailing experience to participate. \nKids can see how a large wooden sailing vessel actually operates and watch crew members work with the maze of ropes\, sails and rigging overhead. Those who want to get involved can help haul lines alongside the crew. \nThere’s also a larger story behind what they’re doing. Ships like Kalmar Nyckel crossed an Atlantic without engines\, GPS\, weather radar or instant communication with shore. Wind\, navigation and the ability of a crew to work together determined whether a voyage succeeded. \nThe modern Kalmar Nyckel Foundation uses the ship as a floating classroom and educational platform\, reaching tens of thousands of people through sails\, school programs and other activities each year. (Do More 24 Delaware) \nSailing from New London City Pier\nAll five trips depart from New London Waterfront Park and the City Pier area in downtown New London. \nCity Pier sits directly on the downtown waterfront near Union Station\, making the departure point unusually convenient for a tall ship sail. Restaurants and downtown New London are within walking distance\, so the trip can easily become part of a longer afternoon or evening in the city. \nPassengers should leave enough time to park and reach the pier before boarding rather than arriving at the scheduled departure time. \nTickets\nAdult admission is $75\, while tickets for youth ages 12 and younger are $40. \nAdvance reservations are recommended\, particularly because each sailing has limited capacity. Some of the ship’s other August 2026 public sails have already sold out. \nEvent Details\nDates: Friday\, August 14–Sunday\, August 16\, 2026 \nFriday Sailings: 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and 3:00–5:30 p.m. \nSaturday Sailings: 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and 5:00–7:30 p.m. \nSunday Sailing: 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. \nDuration: Approximately 2½ hours \nShip: Kalmar Nyckel\, the Tall Ship of Delaware \nLocation: New London City Pier \nCity: New London\, CT \nAdult Admission: $75 \nYouth Admission: $40 for ages 12 and younger \nExperience: Public sailing excursion on Long Island Sound with opportunities to help raise sails and haul lines. \nReservations: Advance reservations are recommended. \nQuestions: (302) 429-7447 \nMore Information\nFor more information\, visit the event website using the Event Website link below. \nFor ticket purchases\, click on the Ticketing link below. \n 
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LOCATION:New London City Pier\, 1 Waterfront Park\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:New London City Pier
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SUMMARY:Vintage Bazaar New England at Mystic Seaport Museum
DESCRIPTION:Vintage Bazaar New England at Mystic Seaport Museum brings more than 100 vintage dealers\, artists\, makers\, collectors\, and creative small businesses to Mystic for a two-day summer market on Saturday and Sunday\, August 15–16. Spread across the grounds of the historic maritime museum\, the event combines vintage shopping and handmade goods with live music\, food\, lawn games\, and a festival-style atmosphere along the Mystic River. \nVintage Bazaar New England has spent more than a decade developing markets that go well beyond rows of vendor tables. Shoppers can dig through architectural salvage and antiques\, browse handmade jewelry and artwork\, discover vintage clothing and textiles\, then take a break to hear live music or explore the museum. The Mystic event brings that formula to one of the most distinctive settings on the Connecticut shoreline. \nBest of all\, the Bazaar isn’t a separately ticketed festival. Admission is included with regular Mystic Seaport Museum admission\, and Museum members attend free. Members also get a head start Saturday morning with special early access beginning at 9 a.m. \nMore Than 100 Vintage Dealers\, Artists and Makers\nVintage Bazaar New England is known for curating its vendor mix rather than simply filling spaces. \nMore than 100 participating dealers\, makers\, artists\, collectors\, designers\, and independent businesses are expected for the Mystic weekend\, bringing merchandise from throughout the Northeast. \nShoppers can expect to find: \n\nVintage home décor and furnishings\nArchitectural salvage\nAntiques and collectibles\nHandmade jewelry\nOriginal art\nApothecary goods\nTextiles\nCandles\nVintage and handmade clothing\nSpecialty goods\nCoastal-inspired décor\nOne-of-a-kind finds\n\nInventory varies from vendor to vendor\, which makes wandering part of the experience. Someone hunting specifically for an antique piece can spend time digging\, while casual shoppers can browse smaller handmade goods\, jewelry\, artwork\, and clothing. \nA Market Inside Mystic Seaport Museum\nThe setting makes this edition of Vintage Bazaar considerably different from a typical outdoor antiques or crafts market. \nMystic Seaport Museum’s waterfront campus recreates elements of a 19th-century New England seaport along the Mystic River\, with historic buildings\, working trades\, exhibits\, gardens\, and vessels spread across the grounds. \nVisitors aren’t confined to the market during the weekend. Vintage Bazaar admission is part of regular Museum admission\, so guests can move between vendors and the Museum’s regular attractions throughout their visit. \nThat makes the event particularly easy to turn into a full day in Mystic. Shop for an hour\, explore the waterfront\, visit an exhibit\, stop for food\, then circle back through the market to see what you missed the first time. \nLive Music and Festival Atmosphere\nShopping is only part of the weekend. \nLive music will be featured throughout the event\, along with lawn games and gathering areas where visitors can take a break between vendors. \nVintage Bazaar designs its events as a cross between an outdoor market and a festival\, encouraging visitors to linger rather than race through a shopping list. At Mystic Seaport Museum\, the riverfront grounds and historic buildings provide a natural backdrop for that approach. \nWhat Vintage Shoppers Should Know\nIf you’re coming specifically for vintage merchandise or a one-of-a-kind piece\, Saturday morning offers an advantage. \nInventory can change considerably over a two-day market\, particularly when individual vendors are bringing antiques\, vintage clothing\, collectibles\, and unique handmade pieces that can’t simply be restocked. \nMystic Seaport Museum members get the earliest opportunity to shop\, with special member access beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday. \nFor everyone else\, taking your time is worthwhile. With more than 100 vendors spread throughout the event\, this isn’t the kind of market you’ll fully see in 20 minutes. \nA Good Weekend for Families\nVintage Bazaar can work as more than a shopping trip for families because the market is taking place within Mystic Seaport Museum. \nAdults can browse vintage and handmade goods while the Museum’s regular exhibits and historic waterfront give children plenty to explore. Lawn games and live music add breaks from shopping\, and families can move between the Bazaar and Museum attractions throughout the day. \nThere are no special age restrictions for the event. \nAdmission\nVintage Bazaar is included with general admission to Mystic Seaport Museum. \nThere is no additional Vintage Bazaar ticket required after entering the Museum. \nMystic Seaport Museum members attend free. \nMembers also receive special early access beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday\, August 15. \nParking and Free Shuttle\nFree parking is available at Mystic Seaport Museum\, but on-site spaces are limited and may fill during the event. \nOrganizers have arranged additional free off-site parking and shuttle service on both Saturday and Sunday. \nOverflow Parking:\nMystic River Hotel & Suites\n9 Whitehall Avenue\nMystic\, CT \nThe overflow lot is approximately one mile from the Museum and conveniently located near Interstate 95. \nA free shuttle bus will run continuously between the hotel parking area and Mystic Seaport Museum’s North Parking Lot. \nFirst shuttle from overflow parking: 10:00 a.m. \nLast shuttle departing the Museum: 5:45 p.m. \nVisitors arriving during the busiest part of the day may want to head directly to the overflow parking area rather than spending time looking for a space near the Museum. \nTips for Visiting\nPlan on spending several hours if you want to combine the Bazaar with the Museum. There is considerably more here than a single loop through vendor booths. \nWear comfortable shoes. Between more than 100 vendors and the Museum’s sprawling waterfront campus\, you’ll likely cover quite a bit of ground. \nVintage shoppers should consider arriving early\, particularly Saturday\, when the selection of one-of-a-kind merchandise will be at its largest. Museum members have an additional advantage with their 9 a.m. early-access period. \nAnd if you’re making a significant purchase\, ask the individual vendor about pickup arrangements before hauling an architectural treasure halfway across a historic seaport. \nEvent Details\nDates\nSaturday\, August 15\, 2026\nSunday\, August 16\, 2026 \nLocation\nMystic Seaport Museum \nAddress\n75 Greenmanville Ave.\nMystic\, CT 06355 \nAdmission\nIncluded with general Mystic Seaport Museum admission. \nMuseum Members\nFree admission\, with special early access beginning at 9:00 a.m. Saturday. \nVendors\nMore than 100 vintage dealers\, artists\, makers\, collectors\, designers\, and small businesses. \nActivities\nVintage and artisan shopping\, live music\, lawn games\, gathering spaces\, and access to Mystic Seaport Museum. \nParking\nFree on-site parking is available but limited. \nFree Overflow Parking\nMystic River Hotel & Suites\n9 Whitehall Avenue\nMystic\, CT \nShuttle Service\nFree continuous shuttle service operates Saturday and Sunday between the overflow lot and Mystic Seaport Museum. The first shuttle leaves the off-site lot at 10 a.m.; the final shuttle departs the Museum at 5:45 p.m. \nAge Restrictions\nNone. \nImportant Notes\nThe event takes place across the Museum grounds. Individual vendor inventory is limited and may change throughout the weekend. \nMore Information\nFor more information\, visit the event website using the Event Website link below. \nFor ticket purchases\, click on the Ticketing link below. \n\n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/vintage-bazaar-new-england-at-mystic-seaport-museum/2026-08-16/
LOCATION:Mystic Seaport\, 75 Greenmanville Ave\, Mystic\, CT\, \,06355-1946\,\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mystic Seaport
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