C.O.R.E. is a regional calendar of community events and activities happening in the Eastern Connecticut area served by the Cultural Coalition. This free shared calendar is for the region's arts, cultural, history, humanities, creative and tourism communities to use for promotion to residents and visitors.
We are excited to announce the 10th anniversary of the CT Veterans Day Race, and we invite you to join us in the celebration. Organized by an all-volunteer team of veterans and patriotic citizens, the event raises funds to support local Veteran Service Organizations and veterans in need, including homeless veterans. The organizers invite community members and businesses to participate as sponsors, volunteers, or participants to help support the Connecticut veteran community.
This year’s event is on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Patriots Park in Coventry, CT. Many military men and women need a “battle buddy,” someone who always has your back, to help navigate through their transition to civilian life. In addition to financial donations, we collect non-perishable food items on race day for veteran food pantries, as well as essential daily items—such as new hats, gloves, socks and toiletries—for homeless veterans. We also welcome in-kind donations from your business that will be included in the swag bags for the participants.
CT Veterans Day Race
Tonight’s show features:
Nick Griffin
Nick Griffin has appeared on Conan, The Late Late Show, in his own half-hour Comedy Central special and was featured on The Late Show with David Letterman eleven times. A comic for more than 25 years, Griffin’s smart, sarcastic and hilarious style makes him one of the most well-respected in the business.
Originally from Kansas City, Griffin lives in New York City, where he regularly performs at The Comedy Cellar, Stand Up NY, and Gotham Comedy Club.
Join us for Comedy in the Oasis Room.
COME EARLY to grab your seats and enjoy a drink before the show.
Comedy + Craft Beer = Your New Favorite Night Out
Get ready for a night of big laughs, cold drinks, and unforgettable fun at the Garde Arts Center’s Oasis Room!
The Comedy Craft Beer Tour is thrilled to partner with the Garde to bring you weekly comedy nights in this cozy, up-close setting—perfect for enjoying some of the best stand-up talent in the country. Since 2016, we’ve been pairing top-tier comedians with unique venues across the Northeast, from breweries and wineries to resorts and country clubs. Now, we’re bringing the party to New London.
Our lineup features comics who’ve appeared on Comedy Central, Netflix, Late Night TV, and major comedy festivals across the U.S. and beyond. Whether you’re a comedy fanatic or just need a great night out, these shows deliver serious laughs from performers at the top of their game.
So grab a drink, bring some friends, and get ready to laugh until it hurts.
All you need to do is to get your tickets—see you at the show!
The Comedy Craft Beer Tour presents: Nick Griffin | Comedy in the Oasis Room
Exciting family-friendly entertainment!
As seen on AMERICA’S GOT TALENT , Nickelodeon Unleashed and American Ninja Warrior, these incredible pups have gone from Rescues to Rockstars!
The Canine Stars Stunt Dog Show features a world-class team of dog trainers and their adopted dogs.
As seen on AMERICA’S GOT TALENT , Nickelodeon Unleashed and American Ninja Warrior, these incredible pups have gone from Rescues to Rockstars!
The Canine Stars hope to inspire you to build a stronger bond with your own dog, and please visit your local animal shelter when you are local to bring a new dog into your family. Almost all of our dogs are adopted from shelters, rescue groups or found as strays, and they are all individually owned and loved by their trainers – they are family first!
The Canine Stars was founded in 2012 by Keri Caraher, President. Keri and Ethan Wilhelm , Vice President, have been performing and competing with their dogs for over 20 years.
Everyone loves dogs, and our dogs are not only professional athletes, they are loveable pets that adore meeting the audience, too. Your guests will laugh, cheer, and have a blast watching big air stunts, dock diving, frisbee freestyle routines, high jumping, agility, flyball racing, and other extreme dog sports.
The Canine Stars: Stunt Dog Show
FABULOUS FALL STORY TIME!
The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children to our Fall Story Time, a story program for children ages birth through age 5, with a caregiver. Story Time meets every Monday at 10:00 AM at the library, beginning on September 8, 2025 through November 17, with no session on October 13. Story Time features stories, songs with live music, and finger plays in the Reference Room. No registration necessary; please call the library at 860-445-0392 for further information.
Library hours are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Wednesday and Friday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Saturday, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
The Bill Memorial Library, a landmark on Groton Bank since 1890, is located at 240 Monument Street in the
City of Groton, near the Groton Monument and historic Fort Griswold. To keep up
with the latest happenings for adults, teens, kids and families, visit our web
page at http://www.billmemorial.org, or check out our social media - follow us
on Instagram at @billmemorialgrotonct or find us on Facebook at Bill Memorial
Library.
Fabulous Fall Story Time @ The Bill Memorial Library
Craft Tacos and Craft Beers- What's not to like!
Restaurant Industry Workers get 15% off their bill because we are all in this together!
*Taco choices can change weekly
Taco Tuesday and Restaurant Industry Night
Join Miss Christa for a new story time program where kids will get to explore stories and art history through process art and crafts!
This month we will be learning about artist George Seurat and exploring pointillism by creating our own pictures using only dots and circles!
Please bring a smock or wear something that can get messy. Best suited for Pre-K-2nd Grade.
Little Creators Story Time
Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue is an American funk, jazz, and soul band led by the talented trombonist and trumpeter Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews. Hailing from New Orleans, the group blends a variety of musical genres, including jazz, funk, R&B, and rock, creating a high-energy sound that captures the essence of their hometown’s rich musical heritage. Known for their electrifying live performances, Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue have garnered a global following with their dynamic, horn-driven music and Trombone Shorty’s virtuosic skills on brass instruments.
Born Troy Andrews, Trombone Shorty got his start (and nickname) earlier than most: at four, he made his first appearance at Jazz Fest performing with Bo Diddley; at six, he was leading his own brass band; and by his teenage years, he was hired by Lenny Kravitz to join the band he assembled for his Electric Church World Tour. Shorty’s proven he’s more than just a horn player, though. Catch a gig, open the pages of the New York Times or Vanity Fair, flip on any late-night or morning TV show and you’ll see an undeniable star with utterly magnetic charisma, a natural born showman who can command an audience with the best of them.
Since 2010, he’s released five chart topping studio albums (his most recent being 2022’s Lifted); toured with everyone from Jeff Beck to the Red Hot Chili Peppers ; collaborated across genres with Pharrell , Bruno Mars , Mark Ronson , Foo Fighters , ZHU , Zac Brown , Normani , Ringo Starr , and countless more; played Coachella, Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, Newport Folk, Newport Jazz, and nearly every other major festival; performed four times at the GRAMMY Awards, six times at the White House, on dozens of TV shows, and at the star-studded Sesame Street Gala, where he was honored with his own Muppet; launched the Trombone Shorty Foundation to support youth music education; and received the prestigious Caldecott Honor for his first children’s book.
Meanwhile in New Orleans, Shorty now leads his own Mardi Gras parade atop a giant float crafted in his likeness, hosts the annual Treme Threauxdown shows that have drawn guests including Usher, Nick Jonas, Dierks Bentley, Andra Day, and Leon Bridges to sit in with his band, and has taken over the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival’s hallowed final set, which has seen him closing out the internationally renowned gathering after performances by the likes of Neil Young, the Black Keys, and Kings of Leon.
Since the release of Lifted, Shorty and his band have made appearances on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, TODAY and Good Morning America, and CBS Mornings. Shorty has also recently performed at the MusiCares pre-GRAMMY Awards gala, the Roots Picnic with Lil Wayne, on the instantly legendary NPR Tiny Desk featuring Juvenile , and at the White House’s 2024 Juneteenth concert. His recent 2024 summer tour featured special guest Big Boi and included a stop at the legendary Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.
Southern Avenue
Southern Avenue , the Blues Music Award-winning, GRAMMY-nominated Memphis-based family band, plays original Memphis blues, modern soul, and gospel-infused roots music that is uplifting and timeless. They are known worldwide for their inclusive, message-driven songs fueled by hard-hitting grooves and electrifying guitar.
The band’s new album, Family, makes it clear that Southern Avenue creates musical storytelling magic. The band is unlike any other on the scene today, featuring lead vocalist/songwriter Tierinii Jackson, her husband, guitarist/songwriter Ori Naftaly, and her sisters, drummer/vocalist/songwriter Tikyra “T.K.” Jackson and percussionist/violinist/vocalist Ava Jackson.
“Through our music,” says Naftaly, “we expand our family to include our fans and whomever is moved by our songs.” The inspiring harmonies of the church-raised Jackson sisters are fueled by guitarist Naftaly, whose passion for blues and soul music led him to Memphis from his birthplace in Israel.
Together, Southern Avenue blends the city’s musical traditions with their own thoroughly modern worldview. Their authentic and unfiltered original songs are a bold step in defining the future of Memphis music. They are among the most musically riveting and visually exciting live bands. Jambase.com states, “Southern Avenue is jaw-dropping. They are not to be missed.”
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue With Support from: Southern Avenue
Tusk is the number one Tribute to Fleetwood Mac in the world, bar none. No wigs, no backing tracks, no gimmicks, just five musicians recreating the music of Fleetwood Mac to perfection with note for note renditions that no other Fleetwood Mac tribute on the touring scene today can come close to duplicating.
Tusk covers all the great hits of Fleetwood Mac, which has featured the talents of Mick Fleetwood, Christine and John McVie, Lindsey Buckingham, Stevie Nicks and others over the years. The five seasoned, well-respected musicians comprising Tusk have been making music together in various combinations and styles, in original outfits and in cover bands, for over twenty-five years. It seemed only fitting that they should come together to form the Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute, and pay homage to a group that dominated the charts during the band members’ formative years. Authentic-sounding and always respectful, Tusk leaves no stone unturned in replicating the sounds of one of the world’s best-loved, top-selling bands.
Tusk: The Classic Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Use your imagination and explore new topics through hands on creativity.
Saturday Crafts with Ms. Rachel
Warren Zeiders announces his 27-date 2025Relapse, Lies, & Betrayal Tour. The new tour will take Zeiders across North America, including a stop at Mohegan Sun Arena for a 7:30pm show on Saturday, November 15th. Special guest Chayce Beckham will join Zeiders in support.
Tickets to see one of Country music’s rising stars go on sale Friday, March 21st at 10:00am via Ticketmaster. Fans can also purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning on Saturday, March 22nd, subject to availability.
Zeiders is a true road warrior and shows no signs of slowing down, playing bigger markets and bigger venues. These 2025 “Relapse” Tour dates follow his incredibly successful 2023-2024 Pretty Little Poison headlining tour, which sold over 150k tickets across 55+ SOLD-OUT shows across the US and Canada, including a standout performance at Nashville’s iconic Ryman Auditorium and appearances at major festivals like Stagecoach, Faster Horses, Watershed and more, before performing as direct support on Jelly Roll’s The Beautifully Broken Tour.
Warren Zeiders: Relapse, Lies, & Betrayal Tour with special guest Chayce Beckham
Randy Rainbow is a four-time EMMY® and GRAMMY®-nominated American comedian, producer, actor, singer, writer, satirist, host, and New York Times bestselling author known for his popular web series, The Randy Rainbow Show. His debut memoir, Playing with Myself received rave reviews by such venerable outlets as The LA TIMES, which noted that Rainbow “vividly recollects the alienation so many LGBTQ+ youth experience.” Musical theater was an escape for Rainbow that ultimately helped catapult his career. His musical parodies and political spoofs have garnered him worldwide acclaim and four consecutive EMMY® nominations for Outstanding Short-Form Variety Series.
Rainbow (yes, that’s his real name) enjoys a star-studded fan base which regularly shares his work. Some notable admirers include Ryan Reynolds, Carol Burnett, John Legend, Mark Hamill, Hillary Clinton, Stephen Sondheim, Jane Lynch, Ana Navarro, Barry Manilow, Ben Stiller, Sarah Silverman, Rosie O’Donnell, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Steve Martin and Martin Short. As an actor, he has appeared onscreen as a featured guest star in the FX comedy/drama series Better Things, and on the New York stage as a lead in the Encores! series revival of Call Me Madam at New York City Center.
In 2019, TONY®, GRAMMY®, and EMMY®-winning composer and lyricist Marc Shaiman collaborated with Rainbow on his holiday EP, Hey Gurl, It’s Christmas!, which debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Comedy chart and #1 on the iTunes Holiday chart. His first full-length studio album, A Little Brains, A Little Talent, also debuted at #1 and earned Rainbow his first GRAMMY® nomination for Best Comedy Album in 2023. The album, released through Broadway Records, features duets with Pad LuPone, Tituss Burgess, Bernadette Peters, Josh Gad, and his first writing collaboration with EGOT recipient Alan Menken.
Touring the U.S. with his sold-out solo musical comedy concerts, the influencer and Internet sensation’s viral comedy videos have received hundreds of millions of views across all social media and digital platforms. His fresh take on politics and current events has led to interviews and profiles by The Washington Post (magazine cover story), CBS Sunday Morning, Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Hollywood Reporter, CNN, NPR, ABC News, OUT, People, and Entertainment Weekly.
As the Washington Post noted, Randy Rainbow has found his spotlight through the Internet, emerging as a viral sensation who dispenses musical comedy salve for a divided nation.
Sponsored by: Attys Linda Mariani & David Neusner
Randy Rainbow - National Freakin' Treasure
A concert of Diva Showstoppers featuring a Glinda and Elphaba from the Broadway company of WICKED, GOOD WITCH/BAD WITCH has been thrilling audiences coast to coast with their stunning vocals and playful banter!
ABOUT ALYSSA FOX
Alyssa Fox , originally from Dallas, Texas, is best known for her acclaimed portrayal of Elphaba in Wicked on Broadway, where she led the company in celebration of the show’s 20th anniversary. A Wicked veteran of 14 years, Alyssa began her journey with the musical as an understudy in the San Francisco production before finishing multiple Elphaba standby contracts on both the National Tour and Broadway. She also recently lent her voice to the soundtrack of the first Wicked movie adaptation.
Beyond Wicked, Alyssa also starred as Elsa in Disney’s Frozen with the closing company of the U.S. National Tour, having previously originated the Elsa standby role in the original Broadway cast.
Alyssa’s versatility has been showcased in numerous concert appearances, including the national tour of Disney Princess – The Concert and performances with Disney Concerts. She also stars in a Wicked NPR Tiny Desk Concert alongside Stephen Schwartz and McKenzie Kurtz. Additional credits include Frozen(North Shore Music Theatre) and Cats (Starring Buffalo).
Follow her on Instagram: @alyssajoyfox
ABOUT ALLI MAUZEY
Alli Mauzey most recently starred on Broadway in the Tony Award Winning Best Musical Kimberly Akimbo as Pattie. A role she also created at The Atlantic Theater Company. Other Broadway credits include Glinda in Wicked, a role she also performed to critical acclaim on the First National Tour and the San Francisco company, Ernestina in the Tony Award winning revival of Hello, Dolly!, Lenora in the musical Cry-Baby, for which she won a Theatre World Award and was nominated for a Drama League Award, Brenda in Hairspray (both on Broadway and in the original company of the First National Tour) and as a Special Guest Artist in Kristin Chenoweth: For the Girls. Other New York Credits include, New York City Center Encores in the role of Minerva in The Golden Apple as well as Sydney in It’s a Bird…It’s a Plane…It’s Superman, and the Off-Broadway production of Red Eye of Love. Regionally, she has appeared as Mallory in City of Angels for Reprise! in Los Angeles, Snookie in 110 in the Shade at the Pasadena Playhouse, and Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors at The Muny, for which she was nominated for a Kevin Kline Award.
Ms. Mauzey performs with symphony orchestras all around the world including but not limited to three engagements with The Philly Pops, Ellie in Show Boat with the New York Philharmonic, the title role in Cinderella alongside the Nashville Symphony Orchestra, Wurttenbembreg Philharmonic of Reutlingen (Germany), and the world famous Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. Upcoming and recent engagements include the Cleveland Pops, Maui Pops Orchestra, Sarasota Orchestra, Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, Brevard Symphony Orchestra and the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra.
Among many voiceover credits, her voice can be heard as a series regular on the animated television series Alpha Teens on Machines. She has a BFA from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts in drama and a minor in music.
Good Witch / Bad Witch - The Broadway Witches
FABULOUS FALL STORY TIME!
The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children to our Fall Story Time, a story program for children ages birth through age 5, with a caregiver. Story Time meets every Monday at 10:00 AM at the library, beginning on September 8, 2025 through November 17, with no session on October 13. Story Time features stories, songs with live music, and finger plays in the Reference Room. No registration necessary; please call the library at 860-445-0392 for further information.
Library hours are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Wednesday and Friday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Saturday, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
The Bill Memorial Library, a landmark on Groton Bank since 1890, is located at 240 Monument Street in the
City of Groton, near the Groton Monument and historic Fort Griswold. To keep up
with the latest happenings for adults, teens, kids and families, visit our web
page at http://www.billmemorial.org, or check out our social media - follow us
on Instagram at @billmemorialgrotonct or find us on Facebook at Bill Memorial
Library.
Fabulous Fall Story Time @ The Bill Memorial Library
MUSIC & MOVEMENT AT THE BILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY
The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children and their grownups to our Music & Movement program on Tuesdays at 10:00 AM beginning September 9 through December 2, with no session November 11. Join us for songs and activities with LIVE music! We’ll have you and your little one moving and grooving as we sing, stretch, and explore music with instruments. This program is supported by CT Humanities and no registration is required. Call the library at 860-445-0392 for more information.
Library hours are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Wednesday and Friday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
The Bill Memorial Library, a landmark on
Groton Heights since 1890, is located at 240 Monument Street in the City of
Groton, near the Groton Monument and historic Fort Griswold. To keep up with
the latest happenings for adults, teens, kids and families, visit our web page
at https://www.billmemorial.org, or check out our social media - follow us on Instagram at @billmemorialgrotonct or find us on Facebook at Bill Memorial Library.
Music & Movement at the Bill Memorial Library
Craft Tacos and Craft Beers- What's not to like!
Restaurant Industry Workers get 15% off their bill because we are all in this together!
*Taco choices can change weekly
Taco Tuesday and Restaurant Industry Night
All ages are welcome to join Miss Rachel for an evening story time!
Sweet Dreams Story Time
The Last Waltz Celebration
featuring The THE BAND Band & Special Guests
On Thanksgiving Day 1976, The Last Waltz was held at the Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco. The Band’s farewell concert featured a who’s who of rock royalty from Bob Dylan, Neil Young and Eric Clapton to Van Morrison, Joni Mitchell and Ronnie Hawkins. This epic musical event was later immortalized in Martin Scorsese’s landmark film, “The Last Waltz,” widely considered one of the greatest concert films ever made.
Gary Solomon, co-founder of The THE BAND Band , was in the audience that night. “I knew that what I was seeing was not just another rock concert. It was a once in a lifetime event,” he says. It was also a moment that years later inspired Solomon, a professional musician, to form his tribute band with a group of like-minded friends. “I was so blown away by the experience of being at The Last Waltz , I wanted to tell the whole world about it” he says. “A half century later, it’s pretty clear that I still do.”
The Last Waltz Celebration revisits the music and the magic of that Thanksgiving evening, beginning with The THE BAND Band performing a set of The Band’s most beloved songs. After a brief intermission, the second set opens with a multi-media tribute to The Band and The Last Waltz (where supported), followed by a revolving cast of musicians – many of whom lead their own critically acclaimed tribute bands – performing the songs of those guest stars featured in the original concert. On occasion, nationally known musicians such as Tom Chapin (with the Chapin Sisters), Rex Fowler (of Aztec Two-Step), and fiddler Larry Packer(who played with The Band at The Last Waltz in 1976) have made cameo appearances to the delight of the audiences. The show culminates with the entire cast filling the stage for the grand finale.
The THE BAND Band is the world’s leading tribute to The Band , having performed more than 400 shows for audiences across the United States since their founding in 2007. In 2012, they created The Last Waltz Celebration, with over 50 performances to date.
The Last Waltz Celebration featuring the The Band band & Special Guests
MUSIC & MOVEMENT AT THE BILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY
The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children and their grownups to our Music & Movement program on Tuesdays at 10:00 AM beginning September 9 through December 2, with no session November 11. Join us for songs and activities with LIVE music! We’ll have you and your little one moving and grooving as we sing, stretch, and explore music with instruments. This program is supported by CT Humanities and no registration is required. Call the library at 860-445-0392 for more information.
Library hours are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Wednesday and Friday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
The Bill Memorial Library, a landmark on
Groton Heights since 1890, is located at 240 Monument Street in the City of
Groton, near the Groton Monument and historic Fort Griswold. To keep up with
the latest happenings for adults, teens, kids and families, visit our web page
at https://www.billmemorial.org, or check out our social media - follow us on Instagram at @billmemorialgrotonct or find us on Facebook at Bill Memorial Library.
Music & Movement at the Bill Memorial Library
Craft Tacos and Craft Beers- What's not to like!
Restaurant Industry Workers get 15% off their bill because we are all in this together!
*Taco choices can change weekly
Taco Tuesday and Restaurant Industry Night
Love cute, colorful, and creative art? Join us for Kawaii Art! This fun, relaxed program is perfect for teens who want to learn about or already enjoy drawing in the kawaii style. Work on your own projects or get inspired with prompts and easy tutorials provided Miss. Rachel. Bring your own drawing supplies, or use some of ours. There will be snacks!
for grades 6-12 or homeschool equivalent
Teens Kawaii Drawing Club
Small Business Saturday
This holiday season we hope you'll join us in supporting our small business community as you look for that extra something special for family, friends, loved ones, and maybe even yourself. New London has an eclectic and cool scene of retailers, galleries, artisans, restaurants, and bars that are all run and staffed by folks from our community. We hope you'll swing through and support them early and often!
We're kicking it off right with Small Business Saturday on November 29th. Shops will have specials, sales, and more including some entertainment options. We hope you'll join us.
Stay tuned to this space for more details from some of our shops and restaurants.
Small Business Saturday November 29, 2025
Sister’s Christmas Catechism
It’s “CSI: Bethlehem” in this holiday mystery extravaganza, from the author of Late Nite Catechism , as Sister takes on the mystery that has intrigued historians throughout the ages – whatever happened to the Magi’s gold? (“We know that Mary used the frankincense and myrrh as a sort of potpourri – they were in a barn after all.”)
Retelling the story of the nativity, as only Sister can, this hilarious holiday production is bound to become a yearly classic. Employing her own scientific tools, assisted by a local choir as well as a gaggle of audience members, Sister creates a living nativity unlike any you’ve ever seen.
With gifts galore and bundles of laughs, Sister’s Christmas Catechism is sure to become the newest addition to your holiday traditions.
Sister's Christmas Catechism: The Mystery of the Magi's Gold
Roomful of Blues
Saturday, November 29
Time : 8pm
Tickets: $25
https://knickmusic.com/events/2025/11/129/roomfulofblues
ROOMFUL OF BLUES
Even though Roomful of Blues’ lineup has changed over the years, the band has always been one of the tightest, most joyful blues ensembles in the world. Currently an eight-piece unit led by guitarist Chris Vachon, the band has never sounded fresher or stronger. Singer DD Bastos brings her sweet and soulful vocals and adds another bright new dimension to the jazzy, jump-blues musical roots. Their winning combination of jump, swing, blues, R&B and soul remains their calling card, as does their ability to fill the dance floor. Along with bassist John Turner, trumpeter Chris Pratt, drummer Mike Coffey, keyboardist Jeff Ceasrine, baritone and tenor saxophonist Craig Thomas, and tenor and alto saxophonist Rich Lataille, Roomful keeps on rockin’ year after year!
Roomful of Blues, according to DownBeat magazine, “are in a class by themselves.” With their masterful combination of jumping, horn-heavy, hard-edged blues and R&B, it’s no wonder why the great Count Basie called them “the hottest blues band I’ve ever heard.” Since 1967, the group’s deeply rooted blend of swing, rock ‘n’ roll, jump, blues and soul has earned it five Grammy Award nominations and a slew of other accolades, including seven Blues Music Awards.With a non-stop performance schedule for over 55 years, Roomful of Blues has earned critical, popular and radio success and a legion of fans around the globe. including the prestigious DownBeat International Critics Poll for “Best Blues Band”.
D.D. Bastos – Vocals
DD is no stranger to the stage. She began singing in church at the age of 5 years old. Music has always been her passion. D.D. earned second chair in the All-Eastern Honors Ensemble representing Massachusetts which garnered her a scholarship.
After college D.D. began performing with local bands throughout NE which led to the inception of her band DD & The Road Kings. Her work put her closely associated with the fraternity that is; Roomful of Blues, Sugar Ray and the Bluetones, The Broadcasters and the dozens of splinter groups who have branched off -- shaping many other New England Blues bands. Certainly, when three of them show up on D.D. and the Road Kings' album Lover Bird, which was well received by critics and fans alike, there is a common thread that can be traced back to the '60s Blues revival. D.D. is also a Choral Director in the public school system with 20+ years as a private music teacher. Her love of singing is what fuels her soulful and powerful performances.
Chris Vachon - Guitar
Chris is a true multi-talent. His prowess as a guitar slinger is well documented, and his strengths as a producer and songwriter grow from album to album. He produced the band’s nine most recent albums—There Goes the Neighborhood (1998), Watch You When You Go (2001), Live at Wolf Trap (2002) the Grammy nominated That’s Right! (2003), and Standing Room Only (2004), “Raisin’ A Ruckus” (2008), Hook, Line & Sinker (2011), 45 Live (2013) and In A Roomful of Blues (2020) after co-producing all of Roomful’s other albums recorded in the ’90s. Chris’s songs— such as “Turn It On! Turn It Up!,” “Running Out of Time,” “She’ll Be So Fine,” “Blue, Blue World,” “Dynamite” and “Keep on Rockin'" have become firm favorites in AAA and bluesradio formats, bringing many new fans into the Roomful fold.
John Turner - Upright and Electric Bass
A veteran of the New England jazz scene, bassist John Turner has performed and recorded with just about everybody–specifically the Either/Orchestra,Charlie Kohlhase, Scott Hamilton, Roswell Rudd, Lee Konitz, the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, members of Ornette Coleman’s band, and Magic Dick-Jay Geils and Blues Time to name a few. John’s rock solid bottom is the essential element of the swing groove which Roomful is renowned for.
Jeff Ceasrine – Piano\Organ
Originally from New York, Jeff is a multi-instrumentalist who has performed throughout the New England area on keyboards, rhythm guitar, percussion, and background vocals for over 25 years. He has worked in several long-standing acts in Rhode Island (blues, jazz, and swing) and has played many one-off gigs with various bands throughout the region. A frequent guest and on-call keyboard player with Roomful of Blues since 2008 (appearing on their recent "In a Roomful of Blues” CD), Jeff is comfortable with many different blues stylings. His influences include Pine Top Perkins, Duke Ellington, Fats Waller, Lonnie Smith, Otis Spann and Jimmy Smith..”
Mike Coffey - Drums
From Newport Rhode Island Mike Coffey spent 20 years performing with the US Navy band. Upon retirement he performed with local blues artist Chris Stoval Brown and other well-known blues artist in the Boston area. As part of a weekly Jazz series he has performed with Mike Renzi and Grey Sargent both members of Tony Bennett’s band and other renown jazz artist. He also performs with 50s doo wop group”The Diamonds” when they perform in New England. He
studied with renown drum instructors Alan Dawson and Gary Chaffee. Known for his versatility and ability to enhance any group he performs with he been a welcome new member of Roomful of Blues.
Rich Lataille - Tenor and Alto Sax
Rich joined Roomful in 1970 and was there at the beginning of what has become the most legendary horn section in contemporary blues. It was Rich’s interest in the swinging bands of the ’30s and ’40s that led Roomful to forge the distinctive sound that has become the band’s trademark. A man who can play both sides of the fence, lyrically tender or blisteringly hot, Rich has a big, warm tone that is always jam-packed with feeling. His melodic inventiveness reflects
the depth and breadth of his wide-ranging influences. Rich worked with various local and high-school bands before beginning his long-term relationship with Roomful.
Craig Thomas – Baritone and Tenor Sax
Craig was born in Washington DC and grew up in Maryland. At a young age Craig heard an early rock and roll instrumental “Wild Weekend” by the Rockin’ Rebels which inspired him to take up the saxophone. He moved to LA in his early 20s and played with the likes of Jim Messina of Loggins & Messina, Les McCann, Aretha Franklin, the Stylistics, Freda Payne, Jermaine Jackson the R&B Bombers among many, many others. Craig's rich musical background is a welcome asset to the Roomful of Blues horn section.
Christopher Pratt – Trumpet
Chris is a native of Rhode Island and has performed throughout the New England area with various local and national acts for over forty years. Chris recently retired as a music teacher of 37 years from Warwick Rhode Island and continues to actively teach music at Roger Williams University. Chris's pure melodic style, infectious energy, and love of the blues can be heard every time Roomful of Blues takes the stage!
Roomful of Blues
MUSIC & MOVEMENT AT THE BILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY
The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children and their grownups to our Music & Movement program on Tuesdays at 10:00 AM beginning September 9 through December 2, with no session November 11. Join us for songs and activities with LIVE music! We’ll have you and your little one moving and grooving as we sing, stretch, and explore music with instruments. This program is supported by CT Humanities and no registration is required. Call the library at 860-445-0392 for more information.
Library hours are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Wednesday and Friday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
The Bill Memorial Library, a landmark on
Groton Heights since 1890, is located at 240 Monument Street in the City of
Groton, near the Groton Monument and historic Fort Griswold. To keep up with
the latest happenings for adults, teens, kids and families, visit our web page
at https://www.billmemorial.org, or check out our social media - follow us on Instagram at @billmemorialgrotonct or find us on Facebook at Bill Memorial Library.
Music & Movement at the Bill Memorial Library
Craft Tacos and Craft Beers- What's not to like!
Restaurant Industry Workers get 15% off their bill because we are all in this together!
*Taco choices can change weekly
Taco Tuesday and Restaurant Industry Night
This event goes on sale to current Producer members of the Garde ($250 donors) on Monday, August 11 at 10 am, and Benefactor members ($100 donors) on Tuesday, August 12 at 10 am. Producer & Benefactor benefits include advance purchase periods, before the general public on- sale date of Friday, August 15 at 10 am . To join “Friends of the Garde” click here, or call the Box Office Tuesday through Friday between 10 am and 5 pm at 860-444-7373 ext 1, or email boxoffice@gardearts.org. Thank you for your support.
In ethereal candlelit settings, this band of 14 classical musicians unleash effortlessly enchanting melodies alongside powerful walls of distortion. Witness the unexpected union of classical music and metal.
Performing the music of iconic bands including
Metallica
AC/DC
Rolling Stones
Rage Against The Machine
My Chemical Romance
Linkin’ Park
SOAD
Guns N Roses
Evanescence
Papa Roach
The Cranberries & more!
The Rock Orchestra and its events are not affiliated with the artists and composers listed. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
This live show may feature strobe lighting effects. If you are sensitive to flashing lights or have a medical condition such as epilepsy, please take necessary precautions.
The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight
The Oasis Room, on the mezzanine level, is a cozy 100-seat “living room” theater ideal for jazz and other intimate music, theater and comedy performances as well as conferences, speakers, dining and private events.
Four lively performances
Thursday, December 4th | 7:00pm Friday, December 5th | 7:00pm
Saturday, December 6th | 7:00pm Sunday, December 7th | 2:00pm
Tickets Include:
Salad, Pizza and Cannoli provided by the beloved
Luigi’s Wood Fired Pizza Risto — because no Italian Christmas is complete without good food and even better company. MORE DETAILS
CASH BAR
Join us for a festive night of laughter, food, family, and surprises.
Set on Christmas Eve in New London , this hilarious, heartwarming, and at-times-zany comedy can best be described as “Neil Simon meets Federico Fellini.” Audiences will be swept into the chaos and charm of an Italian-American family gathering in this interactive dinner theater experience , where love is the main ingredient and guests are part of the fun!
Synopsis:
The Pescatore family, proud Neapolitan immigrants running a small grocery store, are preparing the traditional Feast of the Seven Fishes. Mamma Lucia longs for Italy while fussing over the menu with Angelina — her eldest son Mario’s ex-girlfriend and the daughter she always wanted. The family is abuzz when Mario, a famous singer who hasn’t been home in 26 years, texts that he’s coming — but why now?
Meanwhile, middle son Pasquale dreams of becoming a stand-up comic, youngest son Dante wants to open his own restaurant, and only daughter Rosanna is performing magic tricks with Uncle Peppino. As everyone waits for Pappa Francesco to bring home the fish, cousins to arrive from Italy, and dinner to be served, chaos unfolds, and laughter ensues!
Will the feast come together? Will old wounds be healed and new dreams take flight? One thing’s for sure — nothing brings a family together like food, love, and a little holiday madness.
The talented cast: Christine Reynolds as Mamma, Don Bowen as Papa, James Kenney as Zio Peppino, Anjie Leonard as Angelina, Nicole Rose Wilcox as Rosanna, Nathan Rumney as Dante, Rick Fiocco as Mario, and Joel Kalinowski as Pasquale.
ANNA MARIA TRUSKY
(Writer, Director, Producer) Anna is a professional writer, editor, actor, improv performer, and giggle-inducer. Her plays have been seen in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New York—including the annual Mayfly Playhouse, part of the Hygienic Art Festival; Mystic Seaport Museum’s Lantern Light Tours; the Thames Club in New London; the Burton Leavitt Theater in Willimantic; the Donald L. Oat Theatre in Norwich; the Dina Merrill Theatre at the Eugene O’Neill Center in Waterford; the Chestnut Street Playhouse in Norwich; the Shaw Mansion in New London; the KNOW Theatre in Binghamton, NY; and the United Theatre in Westerly, RI.
Her spooky play The Ledge, inspired by a visit to the Ledge Light Lighthouse, was adapted into a radio play and performed by Prometheus Theatre of the Air, an award-winning radio theater troupe operating out of Eastern CT, for its “Tales of Terror” Halloween show. She wrote and directed skits for The Second Step Players, a theater troupe that performs under Artreach Inc., an Arts and Health Agency supporting mental health and wellness through the creative and performing arts. Her site-specific murder mystery plays were performed on the Essex Steam Train from 2008 to 2011 and produced by the award-winning Riverway Studio in East Haddam.
Anna wrote episodes of the Emmy-nominated children’s web series Kidsploration with Steve Elci and Friends, produced by The Day. She has studied and performed stand-up comedy with New London’s David Iscoe. She recently finished her first novel Eternal Flame, set in Ancient Rome, penned under the tutelage of well-known author Nicholas Checker. Anna is a Spolin-trained improvisational comedy professional and co-founder of the long-running improv troupe Comedy on Demand. She lives in Mystic with her husband Paul and a bunch of critters.
Anna wants to sincerely thank Jeanne, Steve, Jennifer, Karyn, and the whole Garde team for welcoming her and An Italian Christmas Eve Feast into their beautiful theatrical space! She hopes this show puts smiles on your faces and fills your hearts with all the warmth and love of the season!
An Italian Christmas Eve Feast | A Festive Comedy in Two Acts | In the Oasis Room
The Oasis Room, on the mezzanine level, is a cozy 100-seat “living room” theater ideal for jazz and other intimate music, theater and comedy performances as well as conferences, speakers, dining and private events.
Four lively performances
Thursday, December 4th | 7:00pm Friday, December 5th | 7:00pm
Saturday, December 6th | 7:00pm Sunday, December 7th | 2:00pm
Tickets Include:
Salad, Pizza and Cannoli provided by the beloved
Luigi’s Wood Fired Pizza Risto — because no Italian Christmas is complete without good food and even better company. MORE DETAILS
CASH BAR
Join us for a festive night of laughter, food, family, and surprises.
Set on Christmas Eve in New London , this hilarious, heartwarming, and at-times-zany comedy can best be described as “Neil Simon meets Federico Fellini.” Audiences will be swept into the chaos and charm of an Italian-American family gathering in this interactive dinner theater experience , where love is the main ingredient and guests are part of the fun!
Synopsis:
The Pescatore family, proud Neapolitan immigrants running a small grocery store, are preparing the traditional Feast of the Seven Fishes. Mamma Lucia longs for Italy while fussing over the menu with Angelina — her eldest son Mario’s ex-girlfriend and the daughter she always wanted. The family is abuzz when Mario, a famous singer who hasn’t been home in 26 years, texts that he’s coming — but why now?
Meanwhile, middle son Pasquale dreams of becoming a stand-up comic, youngest son Dante wants to open his own restaurant, and only daughter Rosanna is performing magic tricks with Uncle Peppino. As everyone waits for Pappa Francesco to bring home the fish, cousins to arrive from Italy, and dinner to be served, chaos unfolds, and laughter ensues!
Will the feast come together? Will old wounds be healed and new dreams take flight? One thing’s for sure — nothing brings a family together like food, love, and a little holiday madness.
The talented cast: Christine Reynolds as Mamma, Don Bowen as Papa, James Kenney as Zio Peppino, Anjie Leonard as Angelina, Nicole Rose Wilcox as Rosanna, Nathan Rumney as Dante, Rick Fiocco as Mario, and Joel Kalinowski as Pasquale.
ANNA MARIA TRUSKY
(Writer, Director, Producer) Anna is a professional writer, editor, actor, improv performer, and giggle-inducer. Her plays have been seen in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New York—including the annual Mayfly Playhouse, part of the Hygienic Art Festival; Mystic Seaport Museum’s Lantern Light Tours; the Thames Club in New London; the Burton Leavitt Theater in Willimantic; the Donald L. Oat Theatre in Norwich; the Dina Merrill Theatre at the Eugene O’Neill Center in Waterford; the Chestnut Street Playhouse in Norwich; the Shaw Mansion in New London; the KNOW Theatre in Binghamton, NY; and the United Theatre in Westerly, RI.
Her spooky play The Ledge, inspired by a visit to the Ledge Light Lighthouse, was adapted into a radio play and performed by Prometheus Theatre of the Air, an award-winning radio theater troupe operating out of Eastern CT, for its “Tales of Terror” Halloween show. She wrote and directed skits for The Second Step Players, a theater troupe that performs under Artreach Inc., an Arts and Health Agency supporting mental health and wellness through the creative and performing arts. Her site-specific murder mystery plays were performed on the Essex Steam Train from 2008 to 2011 and produced by the award-winning Riverway Studio in East Haddam.
Anna wrote episodes of the Emmy-nominated children’s web series Kidsploration with Steve Elci and Friends, produced by The Day. She has studied and performed stand-up comedy with New London’s David Iscoe. She recently finished her first novel Eternal Flame, set in Ancient Rome, penned under the tutelage of well-known author Nicholas Checker. Anna is a Spolin-trained improvisational comedy professional and co-founder of the long-running improv troupe Comedy on Demand. She lives in Mystic with her husband Paul and a bunch of critters.
Anna wants to sincerely thank Jeanne, Steve, Jennifer, Karyn, and the whole Garde team for welcoming her and An Italian Christmas Eve Feast into their beautiful theatrical space! She hopes this show puts smiles on your faces and fills your hearts with all the warmth and love of the season!
An Italian Christmas Eve Feast | A Festive Comedy in Two Acts | In the Oasis Room
The Oasis Room, on the mezzanine level, is a cozy 100-seat “living room” theater ideal for jazz and other intimate music, theater and comedy performances as well as conferences, speakers, dining and private events.
Four lively performances
Thursday, December 4th | 7:00pm Friday, December 5th | 7:00pm
Saturday, December 6th | 7:00pm Sunday, December 7th | 2:00pm
Tickets Include:
Salad, Pizza and Cannoli provided by the beloved
Luigi’s Wood Fired Pizza Risto — because no Italian Christmas is complete without good food and even better company. MORE DETAILS
CASH BAR
Join us for a festive night of laughter, food, family, and surprises.
Set on Christmas Eve in New London , this hilarious, heartwarming, and at-times-zany comedy can best be described as “Neil Simon meets Federico Fellini.” Audiences will be swept into the chaos and charm of an Italian-American family gathering in this interactive dinner theater experience , where love is the main ingredient and guests are part of the fun!
Synopsis:
The Pescatore family, proud Neapolitan immigrants running a small grocery store, are preparing the traditional Feast of the Seven Fishes. Mamma Lucia longs for Italy while fussing over the menu with Angelina — her eldest son Mario’s ex-girlfriend and the daughter she always wanted. The family is abuzz when Mario, a famous singer who hasn’t been home in 26 years, texts that he’s coming — but why now?
Meanwhile, middle son Pasquale dreams of becoming a stand-up comic, youngest son Dante wants to open his own restaurant, and only daughter Rosanna is performing magic tricks with Uncle Peppino. As everyone waits for Pappa Francesco to bring home the fish, cousins to arrive from Italy, and dinner to be served, chaos unfolds, and laughter ensues!
Will the feast come together? Will old wounds be healed and new dreams take flight? One thing’s for sure — nothing brings a family together like food, love, and a little holiday madness.
The talented cast: Christine Reynolds as Mamma, Don Bowen as Papa, James Kenney as Zio Peppino, Anjie Leonard as Angelina, Nicole Rose Wilcox as Rosanna, Nathan Rumney as Dante, Rick Fiocco as Mario, and Joel Kalinowski as Pasquale.
ANNA MARIA TRUSKY
(Writer, Director, Producer) Anna is a professional writer, editor, actor, improv performer, and giggle-inducer. Her plays have been seen in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New York—including the annual Mayfly Playhouse, part of the Hygienic Art Festival; Mystic Seaport Museum’s Lantern Light Tours; the Thames Club in New London; the Burton Leavitt Theater in Willimantic; the Donald L. Oat Theatre in Norwich; the Dina Merrill Theatre at the Eugene O’Neill Center in Waterford; the Chestnut Street Playhouse in Norwich; the Shaw Mansion in New London; the KNOW Theatre in Binghamton, NY; and the United Theatre in Westerly, RI.
Her spooky play The Ledge, inspired by a visit to the Ledge Light Lighthouse, was adapted into a radio play and performed by Prometheus Theatre of the Air, an award-winning radio theater troupe operating out of Eastern CT, for its “Tales of Terror” Halloween show. She wrote and directed skits for The Second Step Players, a theater troupe that performs under Artreach Inc., an Arts and Health Agency supporting mental health and wellness through the creative and performing arts. Her site-specific murder mystery plays were performed on the Essex Steam Train from 2008 to 2011 and produced by the award-winning Riverway Studio in East Haddam.
Anna wrote episodes of the Emmy-nominated children’s web series Kidsploration with Steve Elci and Friends, produced by The Day. She has studied and performed stand-up comedy with New London’s David Iscoe. She recently finished her first novel Eternal Flame, set in Ancient Rome, penned under the tutelage of well-known author Nicholas Checker. Anna is a Spolin-trained improvisational comedy professional and co-founder of the long-running improv troupe Comedy on Demand. She lives in Mystic with her husband Paul and a bunch of critters.
Anna wants to sincerely thank Jeanne, Steve, Jennifer, Karyn, and the whole Garde team for welcoming her and An Italian Christmas Eve Feast into their beautiful theatrical space! She hopes this show puts smiles on your faces and fills your hearts with all the warmth and love of the season!
An Italian Christmas Eve Feast | A Festive Comedy in Two Acts | In the Oasis Room
The Oasis Room, on the mezzanine level, is a cozy 100-seat “living room” theater ideal for jazz and other intimate music, theater and comedy performances as well as conferences, speakers, dining and private events.
Four lively performances
Thursday, December 4th | 7:00pm Friday, December 5th | 7:00pm
Saturday, December 6th | 7:00pm Sunday, December 7th | 2:00pm
Tickets Include:
Salad, Pizza and Cannoli provided by the beloved
Luigi’s Wood Fired Pizza Risto — because no Italian Christmas is complete without good food and even better company. MORE DETAILS
CASH BAR
Join us for a festive night of laughter, food, family, and surprises.
Set on Christmas Eve in New London , this hilarious, heartwarming, and at-times-zany comedy can best be described as “Neil Simon meets Federico Fellini.” Audiences will be swept into the chaos and charm of an Italian-American family gathering in this interactive dinner theater experience , where love is the main ingredient and guests are part of the fun!
Synopsis:
The Pescatore family, proud Neapolitan immigrants running a small grocery store, are preparing the traditional Feast of the Seven Fishes. Mamma Lucia longs for Italy while fussing over the menu with Angelina — her eldest son Mario’s ex-girlfriend and the daughter she always wanted. The family is abuzz when Mario, a famous singer who hasn’t been home in 26 years, texts that he’s coming — but why now?
Meanwhile, middle son Pasquale dreams of becoming a stand-up comic, youngest son Dante wants to open his own restaurant, and only daughter Rosanna is performing magic tricks with Uncle Peppino. As everyone waits for Pappa Francesco to bring home the fish, cousins to arrive from Italy, and dinner to be served, chaos unfolds, and laughter ensues!
Will the feast come together? Will old wounds be healed and new dreams take flight? One thing’s for sure — nothing brings a family together like food, love, and a little holiday madness.
The talented cast: Christine Reynolds as Mamma, Don Bowen as Papa, James Kenney as Zio Peppino, Anjie Leonard as Angelina, Nicole Rose Wilcox as Rosanna, Nathan Rumney as Dante, Rick Fiocco as Mario, and Joel Kalinowski as Pasquale.
ANNA MARIA TRUSKY
(Writer, Director, Producer) Anna is a professional writer, editor, actor, improv performer, and giggle-inducer. Her plays have been seen in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New York—including the annual Mayfly Playhouse, part of the Hygienic Art Festival; Mystic Seaport Museum’s Lantern Light Tours; the Thames Club in New London; the Burton Leavitt Theater in Willimantic; the Donald L. Oat Theatre in Norwich; the Dina Merrill Theatre at the Eugene O’Neill Center in Waterford; the Chestnut Street Playhouse in Norwich; the Shaw Mansion in New London; the KNOW Theatre in Binghamton, NY; and the United Theatre in Westerly, RI.
Her spooky play The Ledge, inspired by a visit to the Ledge Light Lighthouse, was adapted into a radio play and performed by Prometheus Theatre of the Air, an award-winning radio theater troupe operating out of Eastern CT, for its “Tales of Terror” Halloween show. She wrote and directed skits for The Second Step Players, a theater troupe that performs under Artreach Inc., an Arts and Health Agency supporting mental health and wellness through the creative and performing arts. Her site-specific murder mystery plays were performed on the Essex Steam Train from 2008 to 2011 and produced by the award-winning Riverway Studio in East Haddam.
Anna wrote episodes of the Emmy-nominated children’s web series Kidsploration with Steve Elci and Friends, produced by The Day. She has studied and performed stand-up comedy with New London’s David Iscoe. She recently finished her first novel Eternal Flame, set in Ancient Rome, penned under the tutelage of well-known author Nicholas Checker. Anna is a Spolin-trained improvisational comedy professional and co-founder of the long-running improv troupe Comedy on Demand. She lives in Mystic with her husband Paul and a bunch of critters.
Anna wants to sincerely thank Jeanne, Steve, Jennifer, Karyn, and the whole Garde team for welcoming her and An Italian Christmas Eve Feast into their beautiful theatrical space! She hopes this show puts smiles on your faces and fills your hearts with all the warmth and love of the season!
An Italian Christmas Eve Feast | A Festive Comedy in Two Acts | In the Oasis Room
Craft Tacos and Craft Beers- What's not to like!
Restaurant Industry Workers get 15% off their bill because we are all in this together!
*Taco choices can change weekly
Taco Tuesday and Restaurant Industry Night
Santa Shopping Stroll - Grab a map and explore the charming streets of downtown New London as you shop for holiday gifts. Check out the list of special offers from the businesses participating on that day. Make sure to visit all the locations to collect Christmas stamps on your map. Turn in your completed map to Flavour of Life for a chance to win a fabulous DNLA merchant gift basket. Enjoy this delightful day-long holiday shopping extravaganza!
Santa Shopping Stroll- Dec 13th 11am - 6pm
Craft Tacos and Craft Beers- What's not to like!
Restaurant Industry Workers get 15% off their bill because we are all in this together!
*Taco choices can change weekly
Taco Tuesday and Restaurant Industry Night
Craft Tacos and Craft Beers- What's not to like!
Restaurant Industry Workers get 15% off their bill because we are all in this together!
*Taco choices can change weekly
Taco Tuesday and Restaurant Industry Night
New London, CT., December 26, 2025 - The City of New London and the New London NAACP will have a ceremony tonight starting at 5:00 pm at the Parade Plaza to light the Kinara for the first night of Kwanzaa. We invite the community to come out and enjoy the celebration.
The colors of each candle have symbolic meanings. The black candle represents the African people, the red candles symbolize their struggles, and the green represents hope for the future. The number of candles represents the seven principles of Kwanzaa. Together, the candles are called the mishumaa saba. The candles are lit according to the numbering of the Principles:
Umoja (1)- (Unity) To strive for and maintain unity in the family, community, nation, and race.
Kujichagulia (2) - (Self-Determination)
Ujima (3) - (Collective Work and Responsibility)
Ujamaa (4)- (Cooperative Economics)
Nia (5) - (Purpose)
Kuumba (6) - (Creativity)
Imani (7) - (Faith)
The word kinara is a Swahili word that means candle holder. The seven candles represent the Seven Principles (or Nguzo Saba) of Kwanzaa. Red, green, and black are the symbolic colors of the holiday. During the week of Kwanzaa, a new candle is lit on the kinara each day.
Kwanzaa Lighting Celebration
Craft Tacos and Craft Beers- What's not to like!
Restaurant Industry Workers get 15% off their bill because we are all in this together!
*Taco choices can change weekly
Taco Tuesday and Restaurant Industry Night
Craft Tacos and Craft Beers- What's not to like!
Restaurant Industry Workers get 15% off their bill because we are all in this together!
*Taco choices can change weekly
Taco Tuesday and Restaurant Industry Night
DINOSAUR WORLD LIVE
WINNER of the 2024 OLIVIER AWARD for BEST FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT
Grab your compass and join our intrepid explorer across uncharted territories to discover a pre-historic world of astonishing (and remarkably life-like) dinosaurs. Meet a host of impressive creatures, including every child’s favourite flesh-eating giant, the Tyrannosaurus Rex , a Triceratops , Giraffatitan , Microraptor and Segnosaurus!
A special meet and greet after the show offers all our brave explorers the chance to make a new dinosaur friend.
Now an international smash hit, Dinosaur World Live is back by popular demand, ready for its third major US tour.
Don’t miss this entertaining and mind-expanding jurassic adventure, live on stage.
Dinosaur World Live
Craft Tacos and Craft Beers- What's not to like!
Restaurant Industry Workers get 15% off their bill because we are all in this together!
*Taco choices can change weekly
Taco Tuesday and Restaurant Industry Night
Craft Tacos and Craft Beers- What's not to like!
Restaurant Industry Workers get 15% off their bill because we are all in this together!
*Taco choices can change weekly
Taco Tuesday and Restaurant Industry Night
Craft Tacos and Craft Beers- What's not to like!
Restaurant Industry Workers get 15% off their bill because we are all in this together!
*Taco choices can change weekly
Taco Tuesday and Restaurant Industry Night
You are invited to Always Home’s annual Heart to Heart Gala, a celebration of our community’s commitment to Preventing Family Homelessness. Evening highlights include: Cocktails at the Open Bar; Silent Auction; Three-course Gourmet Dinner; Live Music to Dance to your Heart’s Content; and the Opportunity to Make a Full-hearted Difference in Families’ Lives! Attire: Whatever you wear, cocktail, black tie or other, your heart for our mission will be the most important accessory of the evening.
