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SUMMARY:Waterford Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:The Waterford Farmers Market returns for the 2026 season\, bringing local food\, handmade goods\, and community spirit to the Waterford Community Center every Saturday from June 20 through October 24. Shoppers can browse a rotating selection of vendors offering fresh produce\, baked goods\, meats\, honey\, flowers\, artisan crafts\, specialty foods\, and other locally made products. \nWhether you’re picking up ingredients for the week\, searching for unique gifts\, or simply enjoying a Saturday morning outing\, the market offers a chance to support local farmers\, makers\, and small businesses. New vendors and seasonal offerings appear throughout the season\, making each visit a little different from the last. \nEvent Details \nDates: Saturdays\, June 20 – October 24\, 2026\nTime: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM\nLocation: Waterford Community Center\, 24 Rope Ferry Road\, Waterford\, CT \nVendors May Include: \n\nFresh fruits and vegetables\nLocal meats and seafood\nBaked goods and breads\nHoney and specialty foods\nFlowers and plants\nArtisan crafts and handmade goods\nLocal artists and makers\n\nAdmission: Free \n 
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LOCATION:Waterford Community Center\, 24 Rope Ferry Rd\, Waterford\, 06385\, United States
CATEGORIES:Waterford Community Center
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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/2026-08-15/
LOCATION:Mystic Seaport\, 75 Greenmanville Ave\, Mystic\, CT\, \,06355-1946\,\, United States
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SUMMARY:Downtown Mystic Sidewalk Sale 2026
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Mystic Sidewalk Sale 2026 takes over the heart of Mystic from Friday\, August 14 through Sunday\, August 16\, turning a summer stroll through downtown into a three-day hunt for end-of-season bargains. Participating shops will move merchandise outside and offer discounts of up to 70% as they clear summer inventory and prepare for fall. \nThe annual sale isn’t a centralized vendor market. It’s a downtown-wide shopping event\, which means visitors can wander from shop to shop on both sides of the Mystic River\, checking sidewalk displays and in-store specials along the way. Clothing\, accessories\, gifts\, home décor\, specialty goods and locally made finds are among the merchandise shoppers can expect to encounter. \nAnd that’s part of the appeal. You don’t have to treat the Sidewalk Sale as a shopping mission. Stop for lunch\, cross the Mystic River Bascule Bridge\, browse another block of stores\, grab an ice cream or coffee\, and keep going. The event has been an annual August tradition for Downtown Mystic merchants for years\, traditionally running over three consecutive days. \nWhat You’ll Find\nParticipating Downtown Mystic businesses will bring sale merchandise onto the sidewalks and offer additional specials inside their stores. \nShoppers can expect deals across many of the categories represented downtown\, including: \n\nClothing and seasonal apparel\nJewelry and accessories\nHome décor\nGifts and souvenirs\nSpecialty merchandise\nEnd-of-summer inventory\nNew England and Mystic-themed goods\n\nDiscounts vary by business\, with advertised markdowns reaching up to 70% off. \nBecause each store handles its own sale merchandise\, there’s no single inventory list. That’s really the fun of it. A rack or table outside a shop you might normally walk past could hold the best find of the weekend. \nThree Days to Shop\nThe Sidewalk Sale runs throughout the weekend\, so visitors don’t have to squeeze everything into a single afternoon. \nFriday\, August 14\n10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. \nSaturday\, August 15\n10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. \nSunday\, August 16\n10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. \nInventory can change considerably as the weekend progresses. Friday offers the first look at sale merchandise\, while Saturday and Sunday provide more opportunities to browse as individual merchants continue their sales. \nExplore Both Sides of Downtown Mystic\nDon’t stop when you reach the drawbridge. \nDowntown Mystic’s shopping district extends across the Mystic River\, with independent shops\, galleries\, restaurants and specialty businesses on both the Groton and Stonington sides of downtown. The Mystic River Bascule Bridge connects the two halves and makes it easy to explore the district on foot. \nThat also gives visitors a chance to make a full day of the sale rather than simply driving in for one store. \nMake a Day of It\nThe Sidewalk Sale takes place in the middle of one of the busiest parts of Mystic\, surrounded by restaurants\, bakeries\, coffee shops\, ice cream stops and waterfront views. \nBrowse for a while\, take a break for lunch\, watch the drawbridge rise for passing boats\, then head back into the shops. Since individual businesses participate independently\, visitors can explore at their own pace rather than following a schedule. \nTips for Sidewalk Sale Shoppers\nGo early for the widest selection. End-of-season merchandise can be limited by size\, style or quantity. \nWear comfortable shoes. This is an event best explored on foot\, particularly if you want to shop both sides of the river. \nBring a reusable shopping bag. A few small purchases have a habit of becoming an armful surprisingly quickly. \nPlan extra time for parking. August weekends are among Mystic’s busiest periods\, and the Sidewalk Sale adds another reason for people to head downtown. \nCheck inside the stores\, too. Sidewalk racks may draw you in\, but individual merchants may have additional merchandise or specials indoors. \nParking in Downtown Mystic\nDowntown Mystic has a combination of public lots\, metered spaces and street parking\, but spaces can fill quickly during summer weekends. \nVisitors planning to spend several hours at the sale should allow extra time to park and expect to walk several blocks. Once you’re downtown\, the compact shopping district is easily explored on foot. \nEvent Details\nDates\nFriday\, August 14 – Sunday\, August 16\, 2026 \nFriday Hours\n10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. \nSaturday Hours\n10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. \nSunday Hours\n10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. \nLocation\nDowntown Mystic \nAdmission\nFree \nShopping\nParticipating merchants will offer individual sales and specials\, with advertised discounts of up to 70% off. \nParking\nPublic lots\, metered parking and street parking are available in and around Downtown Mystic. Allow additional time to find parking during busy summer periods. \nAge Restrictions\nNone \nImportant Notes\nParticipation\, merchandise and discounts vary by individual business. Sale merchandise may be limited and is available while supplies last. \n\n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/downtown-mystic-sidewalk-sale-2026/2026-08-15/
LOCATION:Downtown Mystic\, West Main Street\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States
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SUMMARY:Pirate Days at Hempsted Houses
DESCRIPTION:Pirate Days at Hempsted Houses turns one of New London’s oldest historic sites into a pirate encampment for two days of hands-on family activities on Saturday and Sunday\, August 15–16. Children can build and race their own ships\, try pirate-themed crafts\, walk the plank\, explore the encampment\, and hear stories about the real pirates who once sailed the waters around New England. \nThere’s history beneath the eye patches and pirate games. The program introduces families to figures such as Captain William Kidd\, who visited Connecticut in 1690 and became part of the state’s treasure lore. Connecticut stories have long claimed Kidd may have hidden treasure along the coast near what is now Milford. Pirate Days uses those stories as an entry point into the maritime world children often encounter through books and movies\, but connects it to places surprisingly close to home. (Connecticut Landmarks) \nThe setting adds another layer. The Hempsted Houses include a home dating to 1678\, making the property one of the best surviving places to explore what everyday life was actually like in colonial New London. Admission to Pirate Days is free\, although donations are encouraged to support the preservation of the historic property and future educational programs. \nStep Into a Pirate Encampment\nFor the weekend\, the grounds become a place for kids to do more than simply hear about history. \nYoung visitors can explore the pirate encampment and take part in activities including ship building and racing\, crafts\, and the essential test facing every aspiring pirate: walking the plank. \nPast editions of Pirate Days have expanded the encampment with period games\, children’s toys\, maritime storytelling\, treasure hunts\, and demonstrations of historic food and drink preparation. Connecticut Landmarks reported that more than 80 people attended the returning program in 2025. \nThe activities make Pirate Days particularly approachable for younger children. Instead of asking them to stand still while someone explains colonial maritime history\, the program gives them something to build\, race\, discover\, and try for themselves. \nReal Pirates and Connecticut’s Coast\nPiracy wasn’t confined to the Caribbean. \nNew England’s ports and coastal waters were connected to the Atlantic trading world\, and stories of pirates became part of Connecticut folklore. One of the most famous involves Captain William Kidd\, the Scottish privateer who was eventually convicted of piracy and executed in London in 1701. \nKidd was in Connecticut in 1690\, and stories later developed that he had buried treasure near Milford. Pirate Days explores stories such as these while introducing children to the difference between the pirates of popular culture and the people who actually sailed these waters centuries ago. \nA Historic Setting Dating to 1678\nThe Hempsted Houses are an attraction in their own right. \nThe Joshua Hempsted House\, built in 1678 with a later addition\, is one of New England’s oldest and best-documented surviving homes. Joshua Hempsted was born there and kept an extensive diary from 1711 until his death in 1758. His writings provide historians with an unusually detailed record of work\, family\, commerce\, and everyday life in colonial New London. \nBeside it stands the stone Nathaniel Hempsted House\, built in 1759 by Acadian exiles for Joshua’s grandson Nathaniel. Remarkably\, both houses survived the burning of New London by Benedict Arnold’s forces in 1781. \nThat means children attending Pirate Days aren’t experiencing colonial history against a reproduction backdrop. They’re playing and learning on grounds where people were living during the period being explored. \nThe Hempsted Houses Tell a Bigger Story\nThe history preserved here also extends well beyond the Hempsted family. \nJoshua Hempsted’s diary documents the life and labor of Adam Jackson\, a man of African descent whom Hempsted enslaved for more than three decades. Jackson lived and worked on the property\, including in a small attic garret that remains part of the site’s interpretation today. \nConnecticut Landmarks uses the property to examine colonial life alongside the history of Northern slavery\, resistance\, abolition\, and the lives of the people who lived and worked there. \nIt’s an unusual combination for a family outing: Pirate Days gives younger visitors an accessible\, playful doorway into the past\, while the historic site surrounding them holds much deeper stories for families interested in exploring further. \nGood for Families\nPirate Days is designed as a hands-on family program rather than a traditional house tour. \nElementary-age children are likely to get the most from the ship building\, races\, crafts\, pirate games\, and storytelling\, while younger children can participate with help from an adult. \nFamilies should plan enough time to explore rather than arriving just before closing. The program runs for five hours each day\, so visitors can move through the activities at their own pace. \nAdmission and Registration\nPirate Days is free. \nAdvance registration is suggested but not required\, and walk-up visitors are welcome on both days. \nDonations are encouraged and help Connecticut Landmarks fund restoration work and programming at the Hempsted Houses. \nBecause Saturday and Sunday have separate registrations\, choose the day you plan to attend: \nRegister for Pirate Days on Saturday\, August 15 \nRegister for Pirate Days on Sunday\, August 16 \nEvent Details\nDates\nSaturday\, August 15\, 2026\nSunday\, August 16\, 2026 \nTime\n11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. both days \nLocation\nHempsted Houses \nAddress\n11 Hempstead Street\nNew London\, CT \nAdmission\nFree \nRegistration\nAdvance registration is suggested. Walk-ups are welcome. \nRecommended Ages\nBest suited to families with preschool and elementary-age children\, although all ages may attend. \nActivities\nPirate encampment\, ship making and racing\, crafts\, walking the plank\, and stories about real pirates and Connecticut’s maritime past. \nImportant Notes\nDonations support restoration and educational programming at the Hempsted Houses. Questions about the program can be directed to the Hempsted Houses staff. \nMore Information\nFor more information\, visit the event website using the Event Website link below. \nFor ticket purchases\, use the Saturday or Sunday registration links above. \n\n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/pirate-days-at-hempsted-houses/2026-08-15/
LOCATION:Hempsted Houses\, 11 Hempstead St\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hempsted Houses
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SUMMARY:Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks
DESCRIPTION:Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks drops visitors into centuries of maritime mystery and disaster at Mystic Seaport Museum.. The internationally touring exhibition combines massive LEGO® ship recreations with real maritime history\, creating an experience that feels part museum exhibit\, part interactive adventure. As the first American stop for the exhibition\, Mystic Seaport becomes the latest host for a showcase that has previously appeared at major maritime museums in Europe and Australia. \nThe exhibit features eleven detailed LEGO® models recreating famous shipwrecks and maritime disasters spanning thousands of years\, including the Titanic\, the Vasa\, Franklin’s Arctic expedition ships Terror and Erebus\, and the ancient Uluburun trading vessel. Created in partnership with LEGO® Certified Professional Ryan “The Brickman” McNaught\, the displays combine historical storytelling with surprisingly intricate engineering and visual detail. Some models even include cross-section cutaways revealing what happened beneath the waterline. \nInteractive experiences throughout the exhibit invite visitors to test survival scenarios\, operate a remote underwater vehicle\, experiment with ship stability\, and build LEGO® creations of their own. Alongside the models are replica artifacts\, archaeological tools\, and multimedia displays exploring how modern researchers investigate shipwrecks and what those discoveries reveal about trade\, exploration\, disaster\, and human history. The result is an exhibit that works equally well for families\, history buffs\, LEGO® fans\, and anyone who still secretly wants to touch every museum display. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/brickwrecks-sunken-ships-in-lego-bricks-3/2026-08-15/
LOCATION:Mystic Seaport\, 75 Greenmanville Ave\, Mystic\, CT\, \,06355-1946\,\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mystic Seaport
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SUMMARY:Luxe CT: Velvet Mills to Modern Runways at Mystic Museum of Art
DESCRIPTION:Luxe CT: Velvet Mills to Modern Runways at Mystic Museum of Art explores the history of textiles in southeastern Connecticut\, tracing how fabrics\, fashion\, and craftsmanship have shaped the region from the precolonial era through the present day. On view from June 26 through October 11\, 2026\, the exhibition brings together historic artifacts and contemporary works to examine how textiles reflect labor\, immigration\, cultural identity\, and changing ideas of luxury. \nInspired by southeastern Connecticut’s once-thriving velvet industry\, the exhibition features a collaboration between Mystic Museum of Art\, Historic Stonington\, Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center\, Mystic Seaport Museum\, and the Connecticut Region of the Studio Art Quilt Associates. Visitors will encounter an extensive collection of beadwork\, embroidery\, quilts\, velvet\, fashion\, and textile art drawn from partner institutions and the museum’s own collection. \nThe exhibition also highlights contemporary fashion designers with Connecticut connections\, including Xarea Lockhart\, Toriana Sauro\, Christian Siriano\, and Peter Som. Their work connects the region’s textile heritage with modern fashion\, demonstrating how clothing and material culture continue to influence art\, identity\, and design. Throughout the exhibition\, the museum will present lectures\, artist conversations\, and hands-on workshops that further explore these themes. \nExhibition Details\n\nExhibition: Luxe CT: Velvet Mills to Modern Runways\nVenue: Mystic Museum of Art\nDates: June 26-October 11\, 2026\nLocation: Mystic\, CT\n\nExhibition Highlights\nVisitors will experience: \n\ns\nWorks from Mystic Museum of Art’s permanent collection\nLoans from regional museums and organizations\n\nFeatured Partners\nThe exhibition includes contributions from: \n\nHistoric Stonington\nMashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center\nMystic Seaport Museum\nStudio Art Quilt Associates\, Connecticut Region\n\nFeatured Designers\nThe exhibition showcases work by designers with Connecticut ties\, including: \n\nXarea Lockhart\nToriana Sauro\nChristian Siriano\nPeter Som\n\nAdmission\n\nGeneral Admission: $12\nNew London County residents: $10\nSeniors (65+): $10\nStudents with valid ID: $10\nFree:\n\nMystic Museum of Art members\nYouth ages 17 and under\nMilitary personnel and veterans\n\n\n\nExhibition Programs\nPublic programs are held on select Tuesdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. \nTuesday\, July 7\nMystic Mudlarking: The River and the Rossie Velvet Mill \n\nGuest speaker: Mary Hendrickson\n\nTuesday\, July 21\nImmigration and Industry \n\nGuest speaker: Chelsea Mitchell\, Library Director & Collections Manager\, Historic Stonington\n\nTuesday\, September 1\nConversation with Alana Ryder and Emerging Designers \nFeaturing: \n\nAlana Ryder\nXarea Lockhart\nToriana Sauro\n\nWorkshops\nAll workshops take place in KTJ Studios. \nSaturday\, September 19\nFrom Textile to Art: Felt Collage Workshop \nSaturday\, September 26\nIntroduction to Sewing Workshop \n\nFeatured designer: Toriana Sauro\n\nSaturday\, October 10\nRelief Printing on Silk Scarf Workshop \nWhy Visit\nLuxe CT examines how textiles have connected communities across centuries while reflecting the region’s history of manufacturing\, immigration\, craftsmanship\, and artistic innovation. By pairing historical artifacts with contemporary fashion and fiber art\, the exhibition offers visitors a deeper understanding of southeastern Connecticut’s cultural heritage and its continuing influence on today’s artists and designers. \n  \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/luxe-ct-velvet-mills-to-modern-runways-at-mystic-museum-of-art/2026-08-15/
LOCATION:Mystic Museum of Art\, 9 Water Street\, Mystic\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mystic Museum of Art
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SUMMARY:FarmFest 2026 at Highland Homestead
DESCRIPTION:FarmFest 2026 at Highland Homestead expands to two days of live music\, food\, vendors\, raffles\, and family activities in Pawcatuck on Saturday and Sunday\, August 15–16. Now in its fifth year\, the homegrown festival puts Connecticut musicians on a stage built from two hay wagons overlooking a farm pond\, with this year’s proceeds supporting the Chikumbuso Women & Orphans Project in Zambia. (Eventbrite) \nFarmFest started small and intentionally stayed local. Sinooka Productions launched the grassroots festival in 2022 at Highland Homestead\, the Main family farm at the end of Pawcatuck Avenue. Volunteers handle everything from parking to ticketing\, while local musicians provide the soundtrack. As attendance and community support have grown\, so has the event. What began as a DIY gathering has developed into a full weekend festival without losing the farm setting that makes it different. \nSaturday is the big day\, with music running from noon until 10 p.m. along with vendors\, raffles\, food\, and activities for all ages. Sunday slows things down a little but keeps the music going from noon until 5 p.m. Both days support a cause thousands of miles from Pawcatuck but closely aligned with FarmFest’s community-driven roots. \nTwo Days of Live Local Music\nMusic is at the center of FarmFest. \nThe festival focuses on Connecticut’s alternative\, indie\, and rock scene\, giving regional musicians an outdoor stage and audiences an opportunity to discover bands they might otherwise only encounter in clubs and smaller venues. \nAnd this isn’t a conventional festival stage. \nAt Highland Homestead\, the stage is constructed from two hay wagons overlooking a small pond. It’s one of those details that tells you almost everything you need to know about FarmFest. This is deliberately a farm festival\, created by local people rather than dropped onto the property by an outside event company. \nThe 2026 music schedule runs: \nSaturday\, August 15\nNoon – 10:00 p.m. \nSunday\, August 16\nNoon – 5:00 p.m. \nDoors open at 11 a.m. \nMore Than the Music\nSaturday’s expanded festival programming includes vendors\, raffles\, food\, and activities for all ages. \nThat gives families and visitors who aren’t planning to stand in front of the stage for 10 straight hours plenty of room to wander around the farm\, browse vendors\, grab something to eat\, and return to the music throughout the day. \nThe event is designed to be family friendly. \nFive Years of FarmFest\nSinooka Productions launched the first FarmFest in 2022 as a grassroots DIY music festival. \nInstead of moving into a conventional event venue as the festival grew\, organizers continued holding it at Highland Homestead. A network of volunteers helps operate the festival\, handling parking\, admissions\, and other jobs needed to keep the weekend running. \nThe charitable component has grown alongside the music. \nOver the previous two years\, FarmFest organizers say the festival raised more than $8\,000 for the PACS2 Research Foundation and Boston University’s Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine Amyloidosis Center. The 2025 festival specifically supported the Amyloidosis Center. \nFor its fifth year\, FarmFest is directing its fundraising toward the Chikumbuso Women & Orphans Project. \nWhere the Money Goes in 2026\nAll proceeds from FarmFest 2026 will support the Chikumbuso Women & Orphans Project\, a grassroots community organization in Ng’ombe\, Zambia. \nThe organization began in 2005 with an effort to help seven women meeting in a one-room church. It later purchased a former bar and brothel and transformed the property into a community center and school. Today\, its work focuses on education\, skills training\, micro-enterprise\, and long-term support for women and children living in poverty. (Chikumbuso Project) \nChikumbuso now operates a K–7 community school and provides scholarships that help students continue through high school and college. Its programs serve hundreds of children each year. \nThe organization’s work extends well beyond the classroom. Its vocational program has trained more than 300 young people in tailoring and small-business skills\, while its micro-enterprise programs help widows and single mothers earn income through handcrafted goods. Chikumbuso also operates a 12-bed Safe Haven for girls who cannot safely remain in their homes. \nLearn more about the Chikumbuso Project \nA Festival Built Around Community\nThere’s a fairly direct line between what FarmFest has become in Pawcatuck and the organization it’s supporting this year. \nThe festival depends on local musicians\, volunteers\, vendors\, sponsors\, donors\, and attendees. Chikumbuso describes its own work in similar community terms\, using education and small-business development to build systems that can continue supporting families over the long term. \nSo buying a ticket isn’t simply paying to hear a weekend of music. The proceeds from the festival are being directed toward those programs in Zambia. \nGetting to Highland Homestead\nHighland Homestead is located at the end of Pawcatuck Avenue\, away from the commercial center of Pawcatuck. \nAddress:\n170 Pawcatuck Ave.\nPawcatuck\, CT 06379 \nFrom the downtown Pawcatuck area\, visitors can take Mechanic Street to Clark Street. Clark Street becomes Pawcatuck Avenue; continue to the end of the road for the entrance to Highland Homestead. \nBecause this is a working farm rather than a conventional concert venue\, allow a little extra time for arrival\, parking\, and getting settled. \nEvent Details\nDates\nSaturday\, August 15\, 2026\nSunday\, August 16\, 2026 \nDoors Open\n11:00 a.m. \nSaturday Music\n12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. \nSunday Music\n12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. \nLocation\nHighland Homestead \nAddress\n170 Pawcatuck Ave.\nPawcatuck\, CT 06379 \nEntertainment\nLocal Connecticut alternative\, indie\, and rock bands \nSaturday Activities\nLive music\, food\, vendors\, raffles\, and activities for all ages \nFundraiser\nAll FarmFest 2026 proceeds benefit the Chikumbuso Women & Orphans Project. \nAge Restrictions\nNone listed. The festival is designed as a family-friendly event. \nRefund Policy\nThe current official ticket listing states that refunds are available up to seven days before the event. \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/farmfest-2026-at-highland-homestead/2026-08-15/
LOCATION:Highland Homestead\, 170 Pawcatuck Rd\, Pawcatuck\, 06379\, United States
CATEGORIES:Highland Homestead
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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
CATEGORIES:Sift Bake Shop Mystic
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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: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
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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: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 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/haunted-harbor-tour-on-the-thames-river/
LOCATION:Thames River Landing Park\, 301 Thames Street\, Groton\, 06340\, 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 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/merry-wives-at-wilcox-park-by-the-colonial-theatre/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: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: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 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/austin-snell-at-wolf-den/
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 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/home-free-at-sun-patio/
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 
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LOCATION:Paddy’s Beach Club\, 159 Atlantic Ave\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
CATEGORIES:Paddy's Beach Club
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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: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 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/watch-hill-merry-go-round-2/2026-08-16/
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: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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SUMMARY:Tree Trails Adventures Locals Day!
DESCRIPTION:Tree Trails Adventures Locals Day! returns Sundays throughout the summer from June 21 through September 20 at TreeTrails Adventures Mystic\, giving residents from Mystic\, Stonington\, Groton\, and Ledyard discounted access to one of SE Connecticut’s most popular outdoor adventure attractions. The seasonal promotion was created specifically to encourage local families and residents to enjoy the aerial adventure park during the busy summer tourism season while making new summer memories close to home. \nGuests who live in Mystic (06355)\, Stonington (06378)\, Groton (06340)\, or Ledyard (06339) can use promo code BRNeighbor25 to receive $10 off Main Park tickets for up to four people. Valid ID is required for verification. The park’s aerial obstacle courses\, climbing elements\, rope bridges\, and zipline-style experiences have become a major summer attraction in the Mystic area\, offering a mix of outdoor recreation\, physical activity\, and family-friendly adventure surrounded by wooded scenery. \nTree Trails Adventures Locals Day! adds a community-focused layer to the park’s summer programming by reserving space and discounts specifically for nearby residents during one of the busiest times of year along the shoreline. Whether visiting with family\, friends\, or returning for repeat visits throughout the season\, the promotion offers local residents a chance to experience the adventure park at a reduced price while staying active outdoors during the summer months. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/tree-trails-adventures-locals-day/2026-08-16/
LOCATION:TreeTrails Adventures\, 715 Noank Ledyard Road\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:TreeTrails Adventures
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SUMMARY:Downtown Mystic Sidewalk Sale 2026
DESCRIPTION:Downtown Mystic Sidewalk Sale 2026 takes over the heart of Mystic from Friday\, August 14 through Sunday\, August 16\, turning a summer stroll through downtown into a three-day hunt for end-of-season bargains. Participating shops will move merchandise outside and offer discounts of up to 70% as they clear summer inventory and prepare for fall. \nThe annual sale isn’t a centralized vendor market. It’s a downtown-wide shopping event\, which means visitors can wander from shop to shop on both sides of the Mystic River\, checking sidewalk displays and in-store specials along the way. Clothing\, accessories\, gifts\, home décor\, specialty goods and locally made finds are among the merchandise shoppers can expect to encounter. \nAnd that’s part of the appeal. You don’t have to treat the Sidewalk Sale as a shopping mission. Stop for lunch\, cross the Mystic River Bascule Bridge\, browse another block of stores\, grab an ice cream or coffee\, and keep going. The event has been an annual August tradition for Downtown Mystic merchants for years\, traditionally running over three consecutive days. \nWhat You’ll Find\nParticipating Downtown Mystic businesses will bring sale merchandise onto the sidewalks and offer additional specials inside their stores. \nShoppers can expect deals across many of the categories represented downtown\, including: \n\nClothing and seasonal apparel\nJewelry and accessories\nHome décor\nGifts and souvenirs\nSpecialty merchandise\nEnd-of-summer inventory\nNew England and Mystic-themed goods\n\nDiscounts vary by business\, with advertised markdowns reaching up to 70% off. \nBecause each store handles its own sale merchandise\, there’s no single inventory list. That’s really the fun of it. A rack or table outside a shop you might normally walk past could hold the best find of the weekend. \nThree Days to Shop\nThe Sidewalk Sale runs throughout the weekend\, so visitors don’t have to squeeze everything into a single afternoon. \nFriday\, August 14\n10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. \nSaturday\, August 15\n10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. \nSunday\, August 16\n10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. \nInventory can change considerably as the weekend progresses. Friday offers the first look at sale merchandise\, while Saturday and Sunday provide more opportunities to browse as individual merchants continue their sales. \nExplore Both Sides of Downtown Mystic\nDon’t stop when you reach the drawbridge. \nDowntown Mystic’s shopping district extends across the Mystic River\, with independent shops\, galleries\, restaurants and specialty businesses on both the Groton and Stonington sides of downtown. The Mystic River Bascule Bridge connects the two halves and makes it easy to explore the district on foot. \nThat also gives visitors a chance to make a full day of the sale rather than simply driving in for one store. \nMake a Day of It\nThe Sidewalk Sale takes place in the middle of one of the busiest parts of Mystic\, surrounded by restaurants\, bakeries\, coffee shops\, ice cream stops and waterfront views. \nBrowse for a while\, take a break for lunch\, watch the drawbridge rise for passing boats\, then head back into the shops. Since individual businesses participate independently\, visitors can explore at their own pace rather than following a schedule. \nTips for Sidewalk Sale Shoppers\nGo early for the widest selection. End-of-season merchandise can be limited by size\, style or quantity. \nWear comfortable shoes. This is an event best explored on foot\, particularly if you want to shop both sides of the river. \nBring a reusable shopping bag. A few small purchases have a habit of becoming an armful surprisingly quickly. \nPlan extra time for parking. August weekends are among Mystic’s busiest periods\, and the Sidewalk Sale adds another reason for people to head downtown. \nCheck inside the stores\, too. Sidewalk racks may draw you in\, but individual merchants may have additional merchandise or specials indoors. \nParking in Downtown Mystic\nDowntown Mystic has a combination of public lots\, metered spaces and street parking\, but spaces can fill quickly during summer weekends. \nVisitors planning to spend several hours at the sale should allow extra time to park and expect to walk several blocks. Once you’re downtown\, the compact shopping district is easily explored on foot. \nEvent Details\nDates\nFriday\, August 14 – Sunday\, August 16\, 2026 \nFriday Hours\n10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. \nSaturday Hours\n10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. \nSunday Hours\n10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. \nLocation\nDowntown Mystic \nAdmission\nFree \nShopping\nParticipating merchants will offer individual sales and specials\, with advertised discounts of up to 70% off. \nParking\nPublic lots\, metered parking and street parking are available in and around Downtown Mystic. Allow additional time to find parking during busy summer periods. \nAge Restrictions\nNone \nImportant Notes\nParticipation\, merchandise and discounts vary by individual business. Sale merchandise may be limited and is available while supplies last. \n\n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/downtown-mystic-sidewalk-sale-2026/2026-08-16/
LOCATION:Downtown Mystic\, West Main Street\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Downtown Mystic
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SUMMARY:Brunch with Bottomless Mimosas at the Jealous Monk
DESCRIPTION:Brunch with Bottomless Mimosas at The Jealous Monk turns Sunday mornings into a relaxed social gathering with brunch\, cocktails\, and a lively atmosphere at The Jealous Monk. Running Sundays from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM\, the weekly brunch combines casual dining with bottomless mimosas\, creating the kind of laid-back weekend stop that naturally pulls in groups of friends\, couples\, and visitors exploring Mystic for the day. \nThe focus is simple: good food\, drinks\, and atmosphere without overcomplicating the experience. Guests can settle in for a slower-paced Sunday morning while enjoying brunch favorites alongside continuous mimosa pours that keep the energy light and social. Located in the heart of Olde Mistick Village\, the setting also makes it easy to turn brunch into part of a larger weekend outing filled with shopping\, walking\, and shoreline exploring. \nWhat makes brunch at The Jealous Monk stand out is the balance between comfort and energy. It feels active without becoming chaotic\, offering enough buzz to make the room lively while still giving people space to relax and catch up over drinks and food. For locals looking for a standing Sunday tradition or visitors searching for an easy brunch stop in Mystic\, the event delivers exactly what most people want from a weekend brunch: good company\, good drinks\, and no rush to leave.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/brunch-with-bottomless-mimosas-at-the-jealous-monk/2026-08-16/
LOCATION:Jealous Monk\, 27 Coogan Blvd\, Mystic\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jealous Monk
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