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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-3/2026-06-05/
LOCATION:Mystic Seaport\, 75 Greenmanville Ave\, Mystic\, CT\, \,06355-1946\,\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mystic Seaport
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SUMMARY:Always Home's HEART TO HEART Gala
DESCRIPTION:Always Home’s HEART TO HEART Gala returns June 5 with this year’s “Garden Soirée” theme\, transforming Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa into an elegant evening dedicated to supporting families facing housing instability across Southeastern Connecticut. Running from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.\, the annual fundraiser blends formal celebration with a deeply personal mission\, bringing together community members\, local supporters\, and advocates for a night centered around compassion\, connection\, and meaningful impact. \nAlways Home’s HEART TO HEART Gala supports Always Home and its work preventing family homelessness through housing support\, financial assistance\, and family stabilization services. The evening’s “Garden Soirée” atmosphere is designed to feel celebratory and welcoming\, with guests enjoying cocktails from the open bar\, a silent auction\, and a three-course gourmet dinner before the night transitions into live music and dancing. Organizers are encouraging attendees to interpret the evening’s attire however they wish\, whether that means black tie\, cocktail wear\, or elegant floral-inspired looks\, emphasizing that support for the mission matters most. \nThe gala has become one of the region’s more prominent nonprofit social events\, combining upscale atmosphere with fundraising that directly impacts local families in crisis. Between the music\, dinner service\, auction items\, and packed ballroom energy\, the night offers more than a traditional fundraiser. It creates a shared sense of purpose among attendees while still delivering the polished feel of a major social event. For guests attending\, the evening serves as both a celebration and a reminder of how community support can create stability and opportunity for families who need it most. \nEvent Highlights\n\nOpen Bar Cocktails\nSilent Auction\nThree-Course Gourmet Dinner\nLive Music and Dancing\nFundraising to Support Family Homelessness Prevention\n\nTicket Information\n\nIndividual Tickets: $175\nPatron and Sponsorship Opportunities Available\n\n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/always-homes-heart-to-heart-gala/
LOCATION:Mystic Mariott Hotel & Spa\, 625 North Road #117\, Groton\, 06340\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mystic Mariott Hotel & Spa
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SUMMARY:Glow Nights TreeTrails Adventures
DESCRIPTION:Glow Nights in May brings a completely different atmosphere to TreeTrails Adventures Mystic\, turning the aerial adventure park into a glowing nighttime playground every Friday evening throughout May. Running from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.\, the experience transforms the wooded climbing courses into a colorful mix of lights\, music\, and movement as the sun goes down over Mystic. Instead of the usual daytime ropes-course vibe\, the park takes on the feeling of an outdoor nighttime festival tucked into the trees. \nGlow Nights in May mixes adventure with a party-like atmosphere\, complete with glow bracelets\, glowing necklaces\, music\, and illuminated climbing trails suspended high above the forest floor. Guests can move through rope bridges\, zip lines\, and aerial obstacles while surrounded by shifting lights that make the entire park feel almost dreamlike after dark. The experience leans heavily into the fun of summer nights arriving early\, blending adrenaline and playful energy in a way that feels especially geared toward groups of friends\, couples\, teens\, and adventurous families looking for something different to do on a Friday night. \nThe event has become one of TreeTrails’ most popular seasonal experiences\, especially as warmer weather returns to the Connecticut shoreline region. Reservations are strongly recommended because Glow in the Park nights tend to fill quickly once people start sharing videos and photos online. Between the music drifting through the trees\, the glowing equipment\, and the excitement of climbing through the forest at night\, the event delivers the kind of memorable outdoor experience that feels closer to an adventure attraction than a traditional ropes course. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/glow-nights-in-may-at-treetrails-adventures-4/2026-06-05/
LOCATION:TreeTrails Adventures\, 715 Noank Ledyard Road\, Mystic\, 06355\, United States
CATEGORIES:TreeTrails Adventures
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SUMMARY:Jason Mraz
DESCRIPTION:Still Yours Tour with Special Guest Gregory Page \nWith touches of folk\, jam band rhythms\, hip-hop\, and soft rock\, Jason Mraz has built a sound that feels as relaxed and sun-soaked as the California coast he calls home. His music blends playful humor with genuine emotion\, creating a style that’s both easygoing and deeply personal. \nMraz first broke through with “The Remedy (I Won’t Worry)” from his 2002 debut album\, *Waiting for My Rocket to Come*. By the time he reached global success with “I’m Yours” in 2008—a Grammy-nominated hit for Song of the Year—he had already established himself as one of the defining singer-songwriters of his generation. That same era brought major success with *We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things.*\, which climbed to number three on the Billboard 200. \nIn 2010\, Mraz took home two Grammy Awards: Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for “Make It Mine” and Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals for “Lucky\,” his duet with Colbie Caillat. He followed that momentum with another major hit\, “I Won’t Give Up\,” from his 2012 album *Love Is a Four Letter Word*\, which reached number two in the U.S. and leaned into a warm\, soul-inspired sound. \nWhile “I Won’t Give Up” marked his final Top 40 single\, Mraz continued to build a strong presence with albums that balanced upbeat energy and romantic themes. Releases like 2014’s *Yes!* and 2018’s *Know.* both charted highly\, showing his staying power even as the musical landscape shifted. During this time\, he also expanded into theater\, appearing on Broadway in Sara Bareilles’ musical *Waitress*. \nIn the 2020s\, Mraz has continued to evolve while staying true to his core message of optimism and connection. His 2023 album\, *Mystical Magical Rhythmical Radical Ride*\, leans into a disco-inspired sound\, proving that his music can still surprise while keeping that signature sense of joy intact.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/jason-mraz/
LOCATION:Foxwoods\, 350 Trolley Line Boulevard\, Mashantucket\, CT\, 06338\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fuel
DESCRIPTION:at Thr Wolf Den \nIf you came up on late ’90s and early 2000s rock\, this one hits right in that space. Fuel brings their post-grunge\, radio-dominating sound to Mohegan Sun Arena on June 5 at 8 PM\, pulling from a catalog that defined that era of alt-rock. Formed in the early ’90s\, the band broke through with their debut Sunburn and followed it with multi-platinum success\, becoming one of the most recognizable rock acts of the time. \nThe setlist is built around songs that still land hard live. Tracks like “Shimmer\,” “Hemorrhage (In My Hands)\,” and “Bad Day” weren’t just hits—they became staples of rock radio\, with “Hemorrhage” later ranked among the top alternative songs of its era. Their sound blends heavy guitar work with melodic\, emotional hooks\, giving their music that mix of intensity and atmosphere that carries well in a live setting. \nLive\, Fuel leans into that balance—loud\, tight\, and just polished enough to keep the songs hitting the way people remember them. It’s not a nostalgia act phoning it in… it’s a band still built around songs that connect\, especially in a room full of people who grew up with them. If you’re looking for a night of straight-up rock with real staying power\, this one delivers exactly what you want without overcomplicating it.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/fuel/
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SUMMARY:Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center's Stargazing Nights
DESCRIPTION:Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center’s Stargazing Nights turn a quiet Friday evening in Ninigret Park into one of the most atmospheric experiences in southern New England. Hosted by Frosty Drew Observatory & Science Center\, the weekly gathering invites visitors to explore the night sky through powerful telescopes while astronomers guide guests across planets\, star clusters\, distant galaxies\, and the glowing band of the Milky Way overhead. Under some of the darkest skies in Rhode Island\, the experience feels less like a formal science program and more like stumbling into a community of people quietly obsessed with the universe. \nAs darkness settles over Ninigret Park\, visitors can expect views that change depending on the season and sky conditions\, often including Saturn’s rings\, Jupiter’s moons\, the cratered surface of the Moon\, and deep space objects rarely visible in brighter suburban areas. The observatory’s Sky Theatre and telescope stations create an immersive environment where curious first-timers mingle with amateur astronomers and longtime stargazers. There’s something strangely calming about standing in near silence while strangers take turns peering into the cosmos\, especially on clear summer nights when the Milky Way stretches visibly across the sky. \nThe observatory typically opens around 8:30 p.m. on Friday nights and remains active through at least 10:30 p.m.\, sometimes later depending on weather and viewing conditions. Because the event is weather dependent\, updates are posted on the day of the event before 3 p.m. Organizers also note that Ninigret Park’s dark sky rules prohibit white light use after dusk in order to protect night vision and sensitive astronomical equipment\, giving the entire area an almost surreal glow of dim red lights and shadowy pathways. Tickets for Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center’s Stargazing Nights can be purchased by clicking the event link below. \nWhen ticket sales open\, a link to purchase / acquire tickets will be added to the “Cost” field on the event page. Once event capacity is reached\, these fields will be listed as “Sold Out“\, and we will be unable to allow entry to any more guests. \nRules and Suggestions:\n• Guests should avoid using white flashlights\, phone flashlights\, or bright screens after dusk\n• Red light flashlights are encouraged to preserve night vision\n• Bug spray is highly recommended during warmer months due to mosquitoes and insects near the wildlife refuge\n• Weather conditions may affect visibility or event operations\n• Children ages 5 and older require tickets\n• Arriving early is recommended for the best viewing opportunities and parking access \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/frosty-drew-observatory-and-science-centers-stargazing-nights/2026-06-05/
LOCATION:Frosty Drew Observatory and Science Center\, 61-62 Park Lane\, Charlestown\, RI\, 02813\, United States
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