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SUMMARY:Mystic Ukulele Strummers
DESCRIPTION:Mystic Ukulele Strummers brings together music lovers of all skill levels for weekly ukulele gatherings at Union Baptist Church in Mystic. Designed to be welcoming\, relaxed\, and community-focused\, the group invites beginners\, longtime players\, and curious first-timers alike to spend an evening strumming familiar songs and learning together in a casual social atmosphere. \nThe gatherings focus less on formal music instruction and more on participation\, encouragement\, and shared enjoyment of music. Players can practice chords\, improve rhythm\, learn new songs\, or simply join in for the fun of playing alongside others. Because the ukulele is approachable and easy to pick up\, the sessions tend to attract a wide mix of ages and experience levels\, creating an environment where newcomers don’t feel intimidated. \nWhat makes the Mystic Ukulele Strummers stand out is the sense of community built around the music itself. The group offers a low-pressure way for people to connect\, laugh\, and unplug for a while\, whether they are serious musicians or someone dusting off a ukulele for the first time in years. For locals looking for a creative weekly tradition\, it’s the kind of simple community gathering that feels increasingly rare and valuable. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/mystic-ukulele-strummers/2026-11-05/
LOCATION:Union Baptist Church\, 119 High Street\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Union Baptist Church
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SUMMARY:Fairview Fall Farmers Market Brings Four Fridays of Local Food\, Makers and Music to Groton
DESCRIPTION:Fairview Fall Farmers Market Brings Four Fridays of Local Food\, Makers and Music to Groton beginning Oct. 2\, turning the Town Green into an afternoon market filled with Connecticut produce\, baked goods\, coffee\, handmade wares\, food and live acoustic music. \nThe market runs from 1:30 to 4 p.m. on four Fridays — Oct. 2\, Oct. 16\, Oct. 30 and Nov. 6 — and is free and open to the community. Fairview’s current schedule confirms all four dates. \nThis isn’t simply a farm stand set up for the afternoon. Organizers have assembled a mix of farms\, bakers\, food vendors and craftspeople\, then added a different musician in the gazebo for each market. \nAnd the opening market already has a fairly substantial vendor roster. \nFrom Pumpkins and Sourdough to Coffee and Local Honey\nThe fall timing means shoppers can expect some of the things that disappear quickly once Connecticut’s growing season winds down. \nFairview is advertising fresh fruits and vegetables\, pumpkins and gourds\, baked goods and sourdough\, coffee and prepared food\, honey\, jams\, candles\, handmade products\, hard cider and wine. \nAmong the vendors currently announced are Long Meadow Farm\, Cedar & Stone Farm\, Stahley’s Tree Farm & Garden\, Whittle’s Farm\, Radiance Gardens\, Baked by Rose\, Cedar Sweets\, Wisketopia\, Woodfellas\, Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee\, Issa Catering\, Crystal Hunter Liz and A Cupcake for Later. \nThat mix pushes this closer to a compact fall festival than a produce-only farmers market: grab a coffee or something to eat\, browse the makers\, pick up fall produce and stay for the music. \nFour Market Days\, Four Musicians\nFairview is also changing the soundtrack each time. \nThe Oct. 2 opening market features Paul Scrungio in the gazebo. Kipp Sturgeon follows Oct. 16\, Clayton Allen plays Oct. 30\, and Sal Basile closes the series Nov. 6. HappeningNext \nIt’s a small detail that makes the four dates more than repetitions of the same market. \nCome back two weeks later and both the seasonal produce and the music have changed. \nA Preview of What’s Coming to Fairview\nThere’s another reason this particular farmers market caught our attention. \nThe poster invites visitors to stop at the booth for The Salty Radish\, described as the future healthy Vista Point restaurant\, with free farmers market bags available for Vista Point depositors. \nThat’s part of a much larger project taking shape at Fairview. \nVista Point at Fairview is being developed as a nonprofit Life Plan Community overlooking the Thames River. Plans call for six different dining concepts rather than a single traditional dining room\, along with amenities including a 216-seat performing arts center\, a 75-foot indoor saltwater pool\, fitness facilities and waterfront gathering spaces. Vista Point at Fairview | \nThe Salty Radish is planned as the health-focused member of that restaurant collection\, alongside an Italian pizzeria\, bakery and cafe\, traditional restaurant\, bar and lounge and another chef-driven dining concept. Vista Point at Fairview | \nSo while the farmers market stands perfectly well on its own as a Friday afternoon destination\, it also gives the wider Groton community an opportunity to see what’s happening on the Fairview campus. \nAn Afternoon Market Rather Than a Weekend Commitment\nThe timing may be one of its advantages. \nInstead of competing with the increasingly packed Saturday and Sunday fall-festival calendar\, Fairview has put the market on Friday afternoons. \nIt’s only two and a half hours. \nThere’s no admission charge. \nAnd visitors can treat it however they want — make a quick produce run\, grab coffee and baked goods\, browse the local makers or settle near the gazebo and listen to the music. \nThe first one arrives Oct. 2. \nThen the market returns every other Friday through the end of October before one final afternoon Nov. 6. \nMore information is available at the Event Website link below. \nDetails\nEvent: Fairview Fall Farmers Market\nDates: Friday\, Oct. 2; Friday\, Oct. 16; Friday\, Oct. 30; and Friday\, Nov. 6\, 2026\nTime: 1:30–4 p.m.\nLocation: Fairview Town Green\nAddress:  235 Lestertown Road\, Groton\, CT 06340\nAdmission: Free and open to the community\nOct. 2 Live Music: Paul Scrungio\nOct. 16 Live Music: Kipp Sturgeon\nOct. 30 Live Music: Clayton Allen\nNov. 6 Live Music: Sal Basile\nMarket: Local produce\, pumpkins and gourds\, baked goods\, sourdough\, coffee\, prepared food\, honey\, jams\, handmade goods\, candles\, hard cider\, wine and additional seasonal products\nEntertainment: Live acoustic music in the gazebo \n  \n  \n  \nFeatured image is an artistic representation inspired by the event and may not depict the actual people\, location\, or activities shown.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/fairview-fall-farmers-market-brings-four-fridays-of-local-food-makers-and-music-to-groton/2026-11-06/
LOCATION:Fairview Town Green\, 235 Lestertown RD\, Groton\, 06340\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fairview Town Green
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SUMMARY:Mystic Ukulele Strummers
DESCRIPTION:Mystic Ukulele Strummers brings together music lovers of all skill levels for weekly ukulele gatherings at Union Baptist Church in Mystic. Designed to be welcoming\, relaxed\, and community-focused\, the group invites beginners\, longtime players\, and curious first-timers alike to spend an evening strumming familiar songs and learning together in a casual social atmosphere. \nThe gatherings focus less on formal music instruction and more on participation\, encouragement\, and shared enjoyment of music. Players can practice chords\, improve rhythm\, learn new songs\, or simply join in for the fun of playing alongside others. Because the ukulele is approachable and easy to pick up\, the sessions tend to attract a wide mix of ages and experience levels\, creating an environment where newcomers don’t feel intimidated. \nWhat makes the Mystic Ukulele Strummers stand out is the sense of community built around the music itself. The group offers a low-pressure way for people to connect\, laugh\, and unplug for a while\, whether they are serious musicians or someone dusting off a ukulele for the first time in years. For locals looking for a creative weekly tradition\, it’s the kind of simple community gathering that feels increasingly rare and valuable. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/mystic-ukulele-strummers/2026-11-12/
LOCATION:Union Baptist Church\, 119 High Street\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Union Baptist Church
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SUMMARY:Mystic Ukulele Strummers
DESCRIPTION:Mystic Ukulele Strummers brings together music lovers of all skill levels for weekly ukulele gatherings at Union Baptist Church in Mystic. Designed to be welcoming\, relaxed\, and community-focused\, the group invites beginners\, longtime players\, and curious first-timers alike to spend an evening strumming familiar songs and learning together in a casual social atmosphere. \nThe gatherings focus less on formal music instruction and more on participation\, encouragement\, and shared enjoyment of music. Players can practice chords\, improve rhythm\, learn new songs\, or simply join in for the fun of playing alongside others. Because the ukulele is approachable and easy to pick up\, the sessions tend to attract a wide mix of ages and experience levels\, creating an environment where newcomers don’t feel intimidated. \nWhat makes the Mystic Ukulele Strummers stand out is the sense of community built around the music itself. The group offers a low-pressure way for people to connect\, laugh\, and unplug for a while\, whether they are serious musicians or someone dusting off a ukulele for the first time in years. For locals looking for a creative weekly tradition\, it’s the kind of simple community gathering that feels increasingly rare and valuable. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/mystic-ukulele-strummers/2026-11-19/
LOCATION:Union Baptist Church\, 119 High Street\, Mystic\, CT\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:Union Baptist Church
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SUMMARY:25th Anniversary of Mohegan Sun Arena - Metallica with special guest Suicidal Tendencies
DESCRIPTION:If you’re talking about pure\, no-frills heavy music at scale… this pairing hits like a freight train. Metallica is continuing their massive run of shows into 2026\, mixing huge productions with select\, more intimate dates that feel almost rare for a band of their size. One of the standout stops comes in Connecticut\, where they’re bringing their signature “No Repeat Weekend” format—two nights\, completely different setlists\, no repeats\, and a full reset each time you walk in. \nOpening the night for one of those shows is Suicidal Tendencies\, a band that doesn’t warm up a crowd so much as *ignite* it. Coming out of the early ’80s hardcore and skate scene\, they’ve always lived right on that edge between punk and metal\, fast\, aggressive\, and built for chaos in the best way. And there’s history here too… they’ve toured with Metallica before\, which means this isn’t a random pairing\, it’s one that actually fits. \nLive\, this kind of lineup turns into something bigger than just a concert. You’ve got Metallica delivering those massive\, career-spanning sets—everything from “Enter Sandman” to newer material—while Suicidal Tendencies sets the tone early with raw energy that doesn’t let the room settle. It’s loud\, relentless\, and built for a crowd that wants the full experience… not just the songs\, but the feeling of being in it.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/25th-anniversary-of-mohegan-sun-arena-metallica-with-special-guest-suicidal-tendencies/
LOCATION:Mohegan Sun\, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd\, Uncasville\, 06382\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mohegan Sun
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SUMMARY:25th Anniversary of Mohegan Sun Arena - Metallica with special guest Suicidal Tendencies
DESCRIPTION:If you’re talking about pure\, no-frills heavy music at scale… this pairing hits like a freight train. Metallica is continuing their massive run of shows into 2026\, mixing huge productions with select\, more intimate dates that feel almost rare for a band of their size. One of the standout stops comes in Connecticut\, where they’re bringing their signature “No Repeat Weekend” format—two nights\, completely different setlists\, no repeats\, and a full reset each time you walk in. \nOpening the night for one of those shows is Suicidal Tendencies\, a band that doesn’t warm up a crowd so much as *ignite* it. Coming out of the early ’80s hardcore and skate scene\, they’ve always lived right on that edge between punk and metal\, fast\, aggressive\, and built for chaos in the best way. And there’s history here too… they’ve toured with Metallica before\, which means this isn’t a random pairing\, it’s one that actually fits. \nLive\, this kind of lineup turns into something bigger than just a concert. You’ve got Metallica delivering those massive\, career-spanning sets—everything from “Enter Sandman” to newer material—while Suicidal Tendencies sets the tone early with raw energy that doesn’t let the room settle. It’s loud\, relentless\, and built for a crowd that wants the full experience… not just the songs\, but the feeling of being in it.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/25th-anniversary-of-mohegan-sun-arena-metallica-with-special-guest-suicidal-tendencies-2/
LOCATION:Mohegan Sun\, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd\, Uncasville\, 06382\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mohegan Sun
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