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SUMMARY:Pop vs. R&B Drag Brunch Turns The Social Into a Live Diva Concert
DESCRIPTION:Pop vs. R&B Drag Brunch Turns The Social Into a Live Diva Concert Sunday\, Sept. 27\, when New York performer Wesley returns to New London with a show built around some of pop and R&B’s biggest voices. \nThis edition of Pink Eggs & Glam Drag Brunch isn’t being presented as a conventional lip-sync drag show. Wesley sings live\, using the brunch as the setting for what organizers describe as essentially a concert in drag. \nThere are two performances at The Social Bar + Kitchen on Bank Street. The first seating begins at 11 a.m. for a noon show\, followed by a 2 p.m. seating for a 3 p.m. show. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door\, with brunch and drinks purchased separately. The event is open to ages 14 and older. \nThe Voice Is the Point\nDrag can encompass lip-syncing\, dance\, comedy\, theater\, impersonation and countless combinations of all of them. \nWesley’s specialty is different. \nShe’s a trained musical-theater vocalist whose drag performances are built around actually singing the material. \nWesley holds a BFA in Musical Theatre and has performed professionally in New York as well as at sea as a headline entertainer aboard Virgin Voyages. She is also the lead vocalist of The Bad Judies\, billed by organizers as New York City’s only all-drag live band. \nThat background explains the theme chosen for her September return to New London. \nRather than centering the show on a single artist\, Pop vs. R&B Divas gives Wesley a much bigger songbook to work with. \nPrevious appearances at The Social have highlighted her ability to tackle the music of artists including Lady Gaga\, Beyoncé and Ariana Grande\, pairing the vocals with the dance\, comedy and theatricality expected from a drag performance. \nThe result lands somewhere between drag brunch\, cabaret and pop concert. \nWesley Has Been Here Before\nThis isn’t Wesley’s first Pink Eggs & Glam appearance in New London. \nShe headlined a Pride edition of the brunch in June 2025\, when The Social described her as an emerging force in New York’s drag and cabaret scene\, combining powerhouse vocals with dance and comedy. \nThe September 2026 engagement brings her back with a more focused musical concept. \nPop and R&B have always overlapped\, particularly as artists move between dance music\, soul\, hip-hop\, rock and mainstream radio. Building a show around the two genres gives a live singer considerably more room than a single-artist tribute. \nA song can become a vocal showcase. \nThe next can turn the room into a dance floor. \nAnd because Wesley is singing rather than simply recreating a recording\, familiar music can be rearranged around the performer instead of the other way around. \nPink Eggs & Glam Has Become a New London Regular\nThe show is also part of something that has lasted considerably longer than a single brunch. \nPink Eggs & Glam is Sky Casper Entertainment’s recurring drag-brunch series at The Social\, combining visiting drag performers with food\, cocktails and audience interaction. \nSky Casper describes its brunches as high-energy\, interactive events ranging from live-singing cabaret performers to dancing divas. Its 2026 New London calendar has featured changing themes and headliners throughout the year\, with additional Pink Eggs & Glam dates already scheduled into December. \nThat rotating-headliner model means the basic brunch format can change substantially depending on who’s performing. \nSome editions lean heavily into comedy. \nOthers revolve around particular pop stars or themes. \nThis one is built around the thing Wesley does particularly well: sing. \nBrunch Is Separate From the Show\nOne practical detail is worth understanding before buying a ticket. \nThe $20 advance admission does not include brunch or beverages. Food and drinks are ordered separately from The Social. Door admission is $25 if tickets remain available. \nThe two-show structure also means guests should pay attention to both the seating time and performance time. \nFor the early show\, seating begins at 11 a.m. and Wesley performs at noon. \nFor the second\, seating begins at 2 p.m. with the show beginning at 3 p.m. \nThat hour before each performance gives guests time to get settled and order brunch before the focus shifts toward the stage. \nThe event is 14+\, and Eventbrite lists a no-refund policy. \nThen the restaurant becomes a concert room. \nBeyoncé-sized vocals may normally belong in arenas. On Sunday\, the distance between the singer and the brunch table will be considerably smaller. \nMore information is available at the Event Website link below. \nTo purchase tickets\, click the Event Ticketing link below. \nDetails\nEvent: Pop & R&B Pink Eggs & Glam Drag Brunch with Wesley\nDate: Sunday\, Sept. 27\, 2026\nLocation: The Social Bar + Kitchen\nAddress: 208 Bank St.\, New London\, CT 06320\nFirst Seating: 11 a.m.\nFirst Show: Noon\nSecond Seating: 2 p.m.\nSecond Show: 3 p.m.\nPerformer: Wesley\nTheme: Pop & R&B Divas\nAdmission: $20 in advance; $25 at the door\nAge: 14+\nFood & Beverages: Sold separately\nRefunds: No refunds\nPresented By: Sky Casper Entertainment and The Social Bar + Kitchen \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/pop-vs-rb-drag-brunch-turns-the-social-into-a-live-diva-concert/
LOCATION:The Social Bar + Kitchen\, 208 Bank Street\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Franklin Brothers Turn The Social Into a Two-Night Steely Dan and ’70s Soul Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The Franklin Brothers Turn The Social Into a Two-Night Steely Dan and ’70s Soul Showcase Friday and Saturday\, Sept. 25–26\, when the New London-based 10-piece brings its horns\, harmonies\, and deep catalog back to Bank Street for consecutive 7:30 p.m. performances. \nThis isn’t a stripped-down bar band squeezing Steely Dan songs into a corner. \nThe Franklin Brothers Band travels with keyboards\, guitars\, bass\, drums\, percussion\, multiple vocalists\, and a four-piece horn section\, giving it the personnel needed to tackle music famous for being difficult to reproduce outside a recording studio. \nAnd while Steely Dan has become the band’s calling card\, it isn’t the whole show. \nThe Franklin Brothers mix those songs with ’70s soul and funk\, contemporary material and their own original music\, making the two-night stand considerably broader than a conventional tribute concert. \nThey Didn’t Set Out to Become a Steely Dan Band\nBrothers Carl and Jay Franklin formed the Franklin Brothers Band in New London in 2013. \nJay handles keyboards and vocals\, while Carl plays guitar and sings. \nInitially\, Steely Dan wasn’t the plan. \nThe brothers were writing and performing their own horn-driven material\, drawing from jazz\, soul\, funk and sophisticated pop. But as Steely Dan songs began working their way into the repertoire\, something became obvious. \nAudiences wanted more of them. \nCarl Franklin has explained that the band noticed more people came to shows when they advertised the Steely Dan material. Around 2017\, Strange Brew Pub owner Jason Wallace suggested going further and devoting an entire night to it. \nThere was one problem. \nThey needed roughly seven more Steely Dan songs to fill out the set. \nThe musicians learned them\, packed the room and discovered a direction for the band that has lasted ever since. \nToday\, the Franklin Brothers describe themselves as Southern New England’s premier Steely Dan tribute band\, while deliberately maintaining the soul\, funk\, rock and original music that came before it. \nTen Musicians for Music That Demands Them\nThere’s a reason Steely Dan attracts musicians. \nDonald Fagen and Walter Becker built records around unusually sophisticated chord changes\, jazz-influenced harmonies and meticulous studio arrangements. Their albums became famous for assembling exceptional session players and demanding performances precise enough to survive Becker and Fagen’s notoriously exacting standards. \nReproducing that music live takes more than knowing the chords to Reelin’ in the Years. \nThe Franklin Brothers’ current lineup gives them considerable firepower. \nAlongside Carl and Jay are Nichelle Rollins on lead and backing vocals\, Kevin Carey on bass\, Tom DeFaria on drums and Big Al Daniels on percussion. \nThen comes the horn section: Dave Cafro on trumpet\, Rob Funk on trombone\, Gary Boigon on tenor and baritone saxophones and Mike King on alto saxophone. \nThat’s ten musicians. \nIt allows the band to dig much deeper into the Steely Dan catalog than the obvious radio songs. \nIts repertoire includes Peg\, Deacon Blues\, Black Cow\, My Old School\, Aja\, Home at Last\, Josie\, Dirty Work\, Dr. Wu\, Gaucho\, Babylon Sisters\, Green Earrings\, Don’t Take Me Alive and The Caves of Altamira. \nFor Steely Dan listeners\, that’s a set list that reaches well beyond greatest-hits territory. \nThen the Band Leaves Steely Dan Behind\nThe other half of the Franklin Brothers identity may be even more revealing. \nTheir non-Steely repertoire includes music associated with Stevie Wonder\, Tower of Power\, Labelle\, Dusty Springfield\, Average White Band\, The Beatles and B.B. King\, among others. \nSongs the band has performed include Lady Marmalade\, Pick Up the Pieces\, Son of a Preacher Man\, Ain’t Nobody\, What Is Hip?\, Superstition\, I Wish\, Drive My Car and The Thrill Is Gone. \nThat explains the horns. \nIt also explains why the poster advertises “Steely Dan\, ’70s Soul & More” rather than simply calling this a tribute show. \nThe connective tissue is groove. \nThe band’s own recordings follow the same philosophy. \nThe Franklin Brothers’ second album\, Lifeboat to Nowhere\, includes songs such as New London Blues\, I’ve Been to the Waters\, State Street Jam and She Won. Carl Franklin’s solo album Been a While even includes jazz guitarist John Scofield on Chain Reaction. \nThe New London connection isn’t decorative\, either. It’s embedded in the music. \nThe Band Came Together Because of a Friend\nThere’s a more personal story behind the current version of the group. \nCarl Franklin traces its real beginning to 2015 and a childhood friend named John Boyle\, who was terminally ill. \nBoyle wanted the brothers to assemble an exceptional band to play his wedding and gave them enough money to hire some of the area’s best musicians. They bought and wrote arrangements\, brought together the larger lineup and began rehearsing. \nBoyle never made it to the wedding. \nInstead\, the musicians performed at his celebration of life on the same date. \nThe group stayed together. \nThe horn players discovered they had a band capable of tackling music they’d long wanted to perform\, the repertoire kept expanding\, and eventually those Steely Dan arrangements helped turn the Franklin Brothers into one of southeastern Connecticut’s larger and more recognizable ensembles. \nMore than a decade later\, they’re still playing together. \nTwo Nights Back Home in New London\nFor this weekend\, the band doesn’t have to travel far. \nThe Social Bar + Kitchen sits at 208 Bank Street in downtown New London\, and the venue has made the Franklin Brothers a full weekend booking rather than a single-night appearance. \nThe Social is promoting Friday as Night 1 and Saturday as Night 2\, with music beginning at 7:30 p.m. both evenings. The band’s own schedule lists a $15 cover and says reservations are required for a table. \nThat last part is worth paying attention to. \nA 10-piece band takes up considerably more room than the average trio or quartet\, and this is music that attracts listeners who may actually want to sit down and hear the arrangements rather than simply encounter background music over dinner. \nTwo nights gives them another option. \nIf Friday fills up\, there’s Saturday. \nAnd if you’re the kind of Steely Dan fan who knows the difference between Peg and Dr. Wu\, there may be an argument for both. \nMore information is available at the Event Website link below. \nDetails\nEvent: A Weekend With The Franklin Brothers\nDates: Friday\, Sept. 25 and Saturday\, Sept. 26\, 2026\nTime: 7:30 p.m. both nights\nVenue: The Social Bar + Kitchen\nAddress: 208 Bank Street\, New London\, CT 06320\nAdmission: $15 cover\nReservations: Required for a table according to the band’s current schedule\nMusic: Steely Dan\, ’70s soul\, funk\, rock\, contemporary covers and originals\nBand: 10-piece ensemble with vocals\, keyboards\, guitars\, bass\, drums\, percussion and four-piece horn section\nPhone: 860-442-6900 \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/the-franklin-brothers-turn-the-social-into-a-two-night-steely-dan-and-70s-soul-showcase/2026-09-26/
LOCATION:The Social Bar + Kitchen\, 208 Bank Street\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Franklin Brothers Turn The Social Into a Two-Night Steely Dan and ’70s Soul Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The Franklin Brothers Turn The Social Into a Two-Night Steely Dan and ’70s Soul Showcase Friday and Saturday\, Sept. 25–26\, when the New London-based 10-piece brings its horns\, harmonies\, and deep catalog back to Bank Street for consecutive 7:30 p.m. performances. \nThis isn’t a stripped-down bar band squeezing Steely Dan songs into a corner. \nThe Franklin Brothers Band travels with keyboards\, guitars\, bass\, drums\, percussion\, multiple vocalists\, and a four-piece horn section\, giving it the personnel needed to tackle music famous for being difficult to reproduce outside a recording studio. \nAnd while Steely Dan has become the band’s calling card\, it isn’t the whole show. \nThe Franklin Brothers mix those songs with ’70s soul and funk\, contemporary material and their own original music\, making the two-night stand considerably broader than a conventional tribute concert. \nThey Didn’t Set Out to Become a Steely Dan Band\nBrothers Carl and Jay Franklin formed the Franklin Brothers Band in New London in 2013. \nJay handles keyboards and vocals\, while Carl plays guitar and sings. \nInitially\, Steely Dan wasn’t the plan. \nThe brothers were writing and performing their own horn-driven material\, drawing from jazz\, soul\, funk and sophisticated pop. But as Steely Dan songs began working their way into the repertoire\, something became obvious. \nAudiences wanted more of them. \nCarl Franklin has explained that the band noticed more people came to shows when they advertised the Steely Dan material. Around 2017\, Strange Brew Pub owner Jason Wallace suggested going further and devoting an entire night to it. \nThere was one problem. \nThey needed roughly seven more Steely Dan songs to fill out the set. \nThe musicians learned them\, packed the room and discovered a direction for the band that has lasted ever since. \nToday\, the Franklin Brothers describe themselves as Southern New England’s premier Steely Dan tribute band\, while deliberately maintaining the soul\, funk\, rock and original music that came before it. \nTen Musicians for Music That Demands Them\nThere’s a reason Steely Dan attracts musicians. \nDonald Fagen and Walter Becker built records around unusually sophisticated chord changes\, jazz-influenced harmonies and meticulous studio arrangements. Their albums became famous for assembling exceptional session players and demanding performances precise enough to survive Becker and Fagen’s notoriously exacting standards. \nReproducing that music live takes more than knowing the chords to Reelin’ in the Years. \nThe Franklin Brothers’ current lineup gives them considerable firepower. \nAlongside Carl and Jay are Nichelle Rollins on lead and backing vocals\, Kevin Carey on bass\, Tom DeFaria on drums and Big Al Daniels on percussion. \nThen comes the horn section: Dave Cafro on trumpet\, Rob Funk on trombone\, Gary Boigon on tenor and baritone saxophones and Mike King on alto saxophone. \nThat’s ten musicians. \nIt allows the band to dig much deeper into the Steely Dan catalog than the obvious radio songs. \nIts repertoire includes Peg\, Deacon Blues\, Black Cow\, My Old School\, Aja\, Home at Last\, Josie\, Dirty Work\, Dr. Wu\, Gaucho\, Babylon Sisters\, Green Earrings\, Don’t Take Me Alive and The Caves of Altamira. \nFor Steely Dan listeners\, that’s a set list that reaches well beyond greatest-hits territory. \nThen the Band Leaves Steely Dan Behind\nThe other half of the Franklin Brothers identity may be even more revealing. \nTheir non-Steely repertoire includes music associated with Stevie Wonder\, Tower of Power\, Labelle\, Dusty Springfield\, Average White Band\, The Beatles and B.B. King\, among others. \nSongs the band has performed include Lady Marmalade\, Pick Up the Pieces\, Son of a Preacher Man\, Ain’t Nobody\, What Is Hip?\, Superstition\, I Wish\, Drive My Car and The Thrill Is Gone. \nThat explains the horns. \nIt also explains why the poster advertises “Steely Dan\, ’70s Soul & More” rather than simply calling this a tribute show. \nThe connective tissue is groove. \nThe band’s own recordings follow the same philosophy. \nThe Franklin Brothers’ second album\, Lifeboat to Nowhere\, includes songs such as New London Blues\, I’ve Been to the Waters\, State Street Jam and She Won. Carl Franklin’s solo album Been a While even includes jazz guitarist John Scofield on Chain Reaction. \nThe New London connection isn’t decorative\, either. It’s embedded in the music. \nThe Band Came Together Because of a Friend\nThere’s a more personal story behind the current version of the group. \nCarl Franklin traces its real beginning to 2015 and a childhood friend named John Boyle\, who was terminally ill. \nBoyle wanted the brothers to assemble an exceptional band to play his wedding and gave them enough money to hire some of the area’s best musicians. They bought and wrote arrangements\, brought together the larger lineup and began rehearsing. \nBoyle never made it to the wedding. \nInstead\, the musicians performed at his celebration of life on the same date. \nThe group stayed together. \nThe horn players discovered they had a band capable of tackling music they’d long wanted to perform\, the repertoire kept expanding\, and eventually those Steely Dan arrangements helped turn the Franklin Brothers into one of southeastern Connecticut’s larger and more recognizable ensembles. \nMore than a decade later\, they’re still playing together. \nTwo Nights Back Home in New London\nFor this weekend\, the band doesn’t have to travel far. \nThe Social Bar + Kitchen sits at 208 Bank Street in downtown New London\, and the venue has made the Franklin Brothers a full weekend booking rather than a single-night appearance. \nThe Social is promoting Friday as Night 1 and Saturday as Night 2\, with music beginning at 7:30 p.m. both evenings. The band’s own schedule lists a $15 cover and says reservations are required for a table. \nThat last part is worth paying attention to. \nA 10-piece band takes up considerably more room than the average trio or quartet\, and this is music that attracts listeners who may actually want to sit down and hear the arrangements rather than simply encounter background music over dinner. \nTwo nights gives them another option. \nIf Friday fills up\, there’s Saturday. \nAnd if you’re the kind of Steely Dan fan who knows the difference between Peg and Dr. Wu\, there may be an argument for both. \nMore information is available at the Event Website link below. \nDetails\nEvent: A Weekend With The Franklin Brothers\nDates: Friday\, Sept. 25 and Saturday\, Sept. 26\, 2026\nTime: 7:30 p.m. both nights\nVenue: The Social Bar + Kitchen\nAddress: 208 Bank Street\, New London\, CT 06320\nAdmission: $15 cover\nReservations: Required for a table according to the band’s current schedule\nMusic: Steely Dan\, ’70s soul\, funk\, rock\, contemporary covers and originals\nBand: 10-piece ensemble with vocals\, keyboards\, guitars\, bass\, drums\, percussion and four-piece horn section\nPhone: 860-442-6900 \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/the-franklin-brothers-turn-the-social-into-a-two-night-steely-dan-and-70s-soul-showcase/2026-09-25/
LOCATION:The Social Bar + Kitchen\, 208 Bank Street\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
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SUMMARY:Shakedown Sunday with Mystic Dead
DESCRIPTION:Shakedown Sunday with Mystic Dead returns to The Social Bar + Kitchen on Sunday\, August 2\, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.\, continuing the band’s monthly residency that has become a favorite gathering for Deadheads and live music fans throughout southeastern Connecticut. Held on the first Sunday of every month\, the series celebrates the enduring music of the Grateful Dead with an afternoon of improvisation\, community\, and unforgettable jams. \nBased in Mystic\, Connecticut\, Mystic Dead has earned a reputation as one of the region’s premier Grateful Dead tribute bands by faithfully embracing the adventurous spirit that made the original group legendary. Rather than simply recreating studio recordings\, the band builds each performance around extended improvisation\, evolving grooves\, and spontaneous musical exploration. Every show takes on its own personality as songs stretch\, shift\, and develop in response to the energy of the audience\, creating the kind of one-of-a-kind experience that has defined Grateful Dead concerts for generations. \nThe Social Bar + Kitchen provides the perfect backdrop for the band’s monthly residency. Since opening in 2016\, the downtown New London venue has become one of the city’s most popular destinations for live music\, featuring one of southeastern Connecticut’s largest craft beer selections with 50 beers on draft alongside handcrafted cocktails and a modern American menu with options for meat lovers\, vegetarians\, and vegans alike. Its welcoming atmosphere makes it an ideal place to spend a summer Sunday enjoying great food\, drinks\, and live music. \nWhether you’re a lifelong Deadhead chasing the next great jam or simply curious about one of rock’s most influential musical legacies\, Shakedown Sunday offers an afternoon where every performance is different and every song has the potential to go somewhere unexpected. \nEvent Details\nEvent: Shakedown Sunday with Mystic Dead \nDate: Sunday\, August 2\, 2026 \nTime: 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. \nLocation: The Social Bar + Kitchen\n208 Bank Street\nNew London\, CT 06320 \n  \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/shakedown-sunday-with-mystic-dead/
LOCATION:The Social Bar + Kitchen\, 208 Bank Street\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social Bar + Kitchen
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SUMMARY:The Hoolios at The Social Bar + Kitchen
DESCRIPTION:The Hoolios at The Social Bar + Kitchen bring their infectious blend of roots music and dance rhythms to downtown New London on Saturday\, July 18. Performing from 8 to 11 p.m.\, the southeastern Connecticut favorites deliver an energetic mix of Americana\, Latin\, reggae\, zydeco\, and Texas-inspired folk that has kept audiences dancing across New England for years. \nLed by songwriter Jim Carpenter\, The Hoolios are known for their versatile sound and dynamic live performances. Depending on the venue\, the band expands from an intimate acoustic quartet into a full six-piece ensemble featuring guitar\, mandolin\, accordion\, slide guitar\, and other instruments. Their genre-blending style combines Gulf Coast influences with American roots music\, creating an upbeat performance that appeals to fans of everything from reggae to rock and zydeco. \nThe band has released five albums of original music and recently celebrated a successful return to the stage with sold-out comeback performances. Pair the live music with The Social Bar + Kitchen’s extensive selection of craft beer\, handcrafted cocktails\, and modern American menu for a memorable summer evening in downtown New London. \nEvent Details\n\nEvent: The Hoolios\nDate: Saturday\, July 18\, 2026\nTime: 8:00-11:00 p.m.\nVenue: The Social Bar + Kitchen\nLocation: New London\, CT\n\nAbout The Hoolios\nLed by Jim Carpenter\, The Hoolios blend: \n\nAmericana\nLatin\nReggae\nZydeco\nTexas folk\nRoots rock\n\nThe band has: \n\nReleased five albums of original music\nPerformed throughout the Northeast\nRecently sold out the first two shows of its comeback tour\n\nAbout The Social Bar & Kitchen\nSince opening in 2016\, The Social Bar & Kitchen has become a downtown New London favorite\, featuring: \n\nOne of southeastern Connecticut’s largest selections of draft craft beer\nHandcrafted cocktails\nModern American cuisine\nVegetarian and vegan options\n\nWhy Attend\n\nLive local music\nHigh-energy dance band\nCraft beer and cocktails\nDowntown New London nightlife\nGreat food and live entertainment\n\n  \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/the-hoolios-at-the-social-bar-kitchen/
LOCATION:The Social Bar + Kitchen\, 208 Bank Street\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social Bar + Kitchen
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SUMMARY:The Social Rave at the Social Bar + Kitchen
DESCRIPTION:The Social Rave at the Social Bar + Kitchen brings bass music\, underground sounds\, and local DJs together in downtown New London on Saturday\, June 27. Hosted by CT Rave\, FoxOn Radio\, and 2PRIMO\, the event celebrates the region’s electronic music scene while creating a welcoming space for artists\, fans\, and newcomers to connect through music. \nThe lineup features Amadeezy\, BadBabez\, Brian Carter\, Nusnee B2B DJ NotBryan\, and YEEE. The evening also includes open decks from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM and happy hour specials from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Organizers describe the gathering as a community-focused event built on respect for the space\, the artists\, and one another. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/the-social-rave-at-the-social-bar-kitchen/
LOCATION:The Social Bar + Kitchen\, 208 Bank Street\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:The Social Bar + Kitchen
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SUMMARY:Falvey's Footsteps: A Benefit and Memorial
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us at The Social Bar + Kitchen in New London\, CT\, on Saturday\, April 25\, 2026\, 8 PM for a fundraiser in memory of one of New London’s finest educators\, Cassandra “Cassie” Falvey.\n\nThis event will also serve as a fundraising effort to support graduating seniors from New London High School.\nThe evening will feature live music from the John Spignesi Band\, exciting raffle prizes graciously donated by Mohegan Sun\, the Hartford Yard Goats\, and the Garde Arts Center\, along with delicious food and beverages provided by The Social.\n\nCassandra “Cassie” Falvey was a dedicated educator at Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School\, who devoted her life to uplifting the youth of New London. Following her sudden and tragic passing in 2021\, her friends and family established the Cassie Falvey Memorial Scholarship in her honor.\n\nThis scholarship is awarded to graduating English learners from New London High School pursuing post-secondary education. Since its inception\, the scholarship has raised thousands of dollars to support students in the New London community\, culminating in a record award of $2\,000 in 2024. As we approach 2026 our goal is set higher than ever. \n\nYour participation in this event will contribute to a meaningful cause and ensure that Cassie’s legacy continues to positively impact the lives of students in our community\,
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/falveys-footsteps-a-benefit-and-memorial/
LOCATION:The Social Bar + Kitchen\, 208 Bank Street\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
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