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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-3/2026-06-15/
LOCATION:Mystic Seaport\, 75 Greenmanville Ave\, Mystic\, CT\, \,06355-1946\,\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mystic Seaport
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SUMMARY:Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
DESCRIPTION:If you’ve ever wondered how swing music crashed back into the spotlight in the ‘90s\, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy were right at the center of it. Now\, more than three decades in\, the band is still touring hard\, bringing that same horn-driven\, high-energy sound to stages across the country. Formed in Ventura\, California\, and built around a core lineup that’s stayed remarkably intact\, they’ve spent 33 years proving that swing isn’t just something you revisit… It’s something you feel live. \nTheir catalog blends classic jazz\, swing\, and dixieland influences with a modern punch that helped define the swing revival era. Songs like “You & Me & the Bottle Makes 3 Tonight (Baby)” and “Go Daddy-O” capture that mix of retro style and contemporary energy\, while their live performances lean into tight arrangements\, sharp brass sections\, and a rhythm that doesn’t sit still. They didn’t just cover the past… they built something new out of it\, helping introduce swing to a younger audience while still respecting the roots of the genre. \nA big turning point came with their appearance in the film *Swingers*\, which pushed them beyond the Los Angeles club scene and into the national spotlight. From there\, the band’s music found its way into films\, television\, and major live appearances\, including national broadcasts and even the Super Bowl halftime stage. With more than 3\,000 shows\, over 2 million albums sold\, and a touring schedule that rarely slows down\, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy continues to bring that same sense of movement and momentum into every performance. It’s not just nostalgia… It’s a full\, living sound that still hits when the horns kick in.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/big-bad-voodoo-daddy/
LOCATION:The Kate\, 100 Main Street\, Old Saybrook\, CT\, 06475\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Kate
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