Join us for a Halloween Special sushi making class and embrace the holiday with colorful rice!

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Whether you’re a beginner or a sushi lover looking to try something new, this hands-on workshop is perfect for all skill levels.

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Highlights:

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• Learn sushi basics and rolling techniques
• Use naturally dyed rice for colorful, fun designs
• Create your own sushi rolls with fresh ingredients
• All materials and tools provided
• Perfect for individuals, couples, or small groups

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Unleash your inner sushi chef and add a splash of color to your culinary skills!

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Purchase your tickets here.

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*This workshop will be held in our lower level event space which requires entry via stairwell (no elevator access)

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From the bombastic and epic, to the folky and mystical, Get The Led Out (GTLO) have captured the essence of the recorded music of  Led Zeppelin  and brought it to the concert stage. The Philadelphia-based group consists of six veteran musicians intent on delivering  Led Zeppelin  live, like you’ve never heard before. Utilizing the multi-instrumentalists at their disposal,  GTLO  re-create the songs in all their depth and glory with the studio overdubs that  Zeppelin  themselves never performed. When you hear three guitars on the album… GTLO  delivers three guitarists on stage. No wigs or fake English accents,  GTLO  brings what the audience wants…a high energy  Zeppelin  concert with an honest, heart- thumping intensity.

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Dubbed by the media as “The American Led Zeppelin,”  Get The Led Out  offers a strong focus on the early years. They also touch on the deeper cuts that were seldom, if ever heard in concert.  GTLO  also include a special “acoustic set” with Zep favorites such as “Tangerine” and “Hey Hey What Can I Do.”

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GTLO  has amassed a strong national touring history, having performed at major club and PAC venues across the country.  GTLO’s  approach to their performance of this hallowed catalog is not unlike a classical performance. “ Led Zeppelin  are sort of the classical composers of the rock era,” says lead vocalist Paul Sinclair. “I believe 100 years from now they will be looked at as the Bach or Beethoven of our time. As cliché as it sounds, their music is timeless.”

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A 

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GTLO  concert mimics the “light and shade” that are the embodiment of “The Mighty Zep.” Whether it’s the passion and fury with which they deliver the blues-soaked, groove- driven rock anthems, it’s their attention to detail and nuance that makes a  Get The Led Out  performance a truly awe-inspiring event!

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Band Members:

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Paul Sinclair  – Lead Vocals, Harmonica

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Paul Hammond  – Electric and Acoustic Guitars, Mandolin, Theremin

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Tommy Zamp  – Electric and Acoustic Guitars, Vocals

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Eddie Kurek  – Keyboards, Guitar, Vocals, Percussion

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Derek Smith  – Drums, Percussion

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Seth Chrisman  – Bass, Vocals

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GTLORocks.com

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Olde Mistick Village will be hosting Scarecrows in the Village this year from Saturday, September 27 through Friday, October 31st. Come explore what each merchant has in store for their scarecrow display and support local business! Voting will take place throughout the village using QR codes throughout October. Don’t miss out on helping announce “Best in Crow”, “Most Representative”, and “Most Seaworthy”, leading into yet another festive fall season! Scarecrows will be on display through October 31st!

​

#ScarecrowsatOMV

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On view from September 19 - November 6 is LAA’s member show, New England Landscape. This annual show celebrates the warm and colorful loveliness of East Coast landscapes, and is running concurrently with The American Artists Professional League’s Timeless show. Opening reception on Sunday, September 21, 2-4pm.

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 Eight to the Bar

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Friday, October 24

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Swing/Boogie Woogie/Rhythm & Blues/Soul and Motown

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Show:  8p |  Doors:  7p

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Tickets:  $20

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https://knickmusic.com/events/2025/10/24-eight-to-the-bar

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Drawing its musical influences from American roots music - swing, boogie woogie, rhythm & blues, soul, Motown, - Eight to the Bar is known for its outstanding instrumentalists and sophisticated musical and vocal arrangements, highlighted by female vocals.

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With the support of independently-produced albums and videos, Eight to the Bar has cultivated a large, enthusiastic following that has put them in clubs from Disneyland to Disney World as well as Europe and the Caribbean. Their rigorous performing schedule (approximately 200 dates per year), has included opening spots for Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Manhattan Transfer, Robert Cray, Neil Young, Roy Orbison, and Ray Charles.

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Olde Mistick Village will be hosting Scarecrows in the Village this year from Saturday, September 27 through Friday, October 31st. Come explore what each merchant has in store for their scarecrow display and support local business! Voting will take place throughout the village using QR codes throughout October. Don’t miss out on helping announce “Best in Crow”, “Most Representative”, and “Most Seaworthy”, leading into yet another festive fall season! Scarecrows will be on display through October 31st!

​

#ScarecrowsatOMV

​

On view from September 19 - November 6 is LAA’s member show, New England Landscape. This annual show celebrates the warm and colorful loveliness of East Coast landscapes, and is running concurrently with The American Artists Professional League’s Timeless show. Opening reception on Sunday, September 21, 2-4pm.

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Celebrate community and support a vital cause at the 28th Annual Lesbians and Friends LGBTQIA+ Dance – Halloween Bash for a Cause! Enjoy a high-energy night at Club Café with music by guest DJ Christina from San Francisco, a dance lesson by Liz Nania of OUT to Dance, a costume contest, and fabulous drag performances.

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Tickets are $20 for general admission (8:00-11:00pm). VIP Party Access is $40 in advance and $45 at the door, which includes early access from 6:00-8:00pm along with general admission, and special perks like hors d’oeuvres and an exclusive dance lesson. To attend, you must be 21 or older.

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Funds raised by the event support MBCC’s mission to prevent breast cancer through community education, research advocacy, and changes to public policy.

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For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit mbcc.org/dance.

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URLs:

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• Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3144605-0?pid=10328
• Facebook: https://go.evvnt.com/3144605-2?pid=10328
• Twitter: https://go.evvnt.com/3144605-3?pid=10328
• Instagram: https://go.evvnt.com/3144605-4?pid=10328

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Date and Time:

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Saturday October 25, 2025 (6:00 PM – 11:00 PM)

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Venue Details:

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Norwich, Norwich, Connecticut, 06360, United States

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Category:

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Community | Fundraisers | Charities

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Prices:

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• VIP Party 6:00-8:00pm: USD 40.00
• General Admission 8:00-11:00pm: USD 20.00

 Mystic Dead

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Playing music of the Grateful Dead

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Saturday, October 25

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Show:  8p |  Doors:  7p

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Tickets:  $15a/$20d

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https://knickmusic.com/events/2025/210/25-mystic-dead

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In 2018 a group of musicians got together for a once a month Dead night at the Captain Daniel Packer inn in Mystic, CT. It turned out to be a seriously good time that translated to more shows, more fun and Mystic Dead was born.

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Deep dives into all things Grateful Dead coupled by the freedom to remain true to their own creative individuality has been and will always be the mantra of all members of Mystic Dead.

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 Tonight’s show features:

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Shafi Hossain

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Shafi Hossain  is a comedian and writer currently working out of New York City. He moved to America to study Chemical Engineering before falling in love with standup comedy. He has made his TV appearance on Kevin Hart’s LOL Network’s show Road Comics -currently streaming on Peacock.In 2021, Shafi was named one of New York’s Funniest Stand Up by the New York Comedy Festival. He has over 100K social media following and is a regular at the world renowned Comedy Cellar.

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In 2023,  Shafi  embarked on a nationwide tour, taking center stage at renowned clubs such as Zanies, The Riot, and Helium. Additionally, he headlined performances in international locales, captivating audiences in Canada, Paris, and London. His debut special “Not From Here” released Oct 2024 and can be found online on his youtube. Shafi  is currently the funniest chemical engineer in the world.

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Join us for Comedy in the Oasis Room.

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COME EARLY to grab your seats and enjoy a drink before the show.

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Comedy + Craft Beer = Your New Favorite Night Out

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Get ready for a night of big laughs, cold drinks, and unforgettable fun at the Garde Arts Center’s Oasis Room!

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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.

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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.

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So grab a drink, bring some friends, and get ready to laugh until it hurts.

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All you need to do is to get your tickets—see you at the show!

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Join us for a 5k run around New London starting and ending at Tox Brewing Co to start your Sunday morning! Runners will receive 10% off a coffee drink at Tox Brewing after the run. All paces welcome. 

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Join the Sweat 'n' Snack strava:

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https://strava.app.link/n1NpXlqenVb

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Olde Mistick Village will be hosting Scarecrows in the Village this year from Saturday, September 27 through Friday, October 31st. Come explore what each merchant has in store for their scarecrow display and support local business! Voting will take place throughout the village using QR codes throughout October. Don’t miss out on helping announce “Best in Crow”, “Most Representative”, and “Most Seaworthy”, leading into yet another festive fall season! Scarecrows will be on display through October 31st!

​

#ScarecrowsatOMV

​

On view from September 19 - November 6 is LAA’s member show, New England Landscape. This annual show celebrates the warm and colorful loveliness of East Coast landscapes, and is running concurrently with The American Artists Professional League’s Timeless show. Opening reception on Sunday, September 21, 2-4pm.

​

Olde Mistick Village will be hosting Scarecrows in the Village this year from Saturday, September 27 through Friday, October 31st. Come explore what each merchant has in store for their scarecrow display and support local business! Voting will take place throughout the village using QR codes throughout October. Don’t miss out on helping announce “Best in Crow”, “Most Representative”, and “Most Seaworthy”, leading into yet another festive fall season! Scarecrows will be on display through October 31st!

​

#ScarecrowsatOMV

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FABULOUS FALL STORY TIME!

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 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.

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 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

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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

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on Instagram at @billmemorialgrotonct or find us on Facebook at Bill Memorial

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Library.

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Olde Mistick Village will be hosting Scarecrows in the Village this year from Saturday, September 27 through Friday, October 31st. Come explore what each merchant has in store for their scarecrow display and support local business! Voting will take place throughout the village using QR codes throughout October. Don’t miss out on helping announce “Best in Crow”, “Most Representative”, and “Most Seaworthy”, leading into yet another festive fall season! Scarecrows will be on display through October 31st!

​

#ScarecrowsatOMV

​

On view from September 19 - November 6 is LAA’s member show, New England Landscape. This annual show celebrates the warm and colorful loveliness of East Coast landscapes, and is running concurrently with The American Artists Professional League’s Timeless show. Opening reception on Sunday, September 21, 2-4pm.

​

MUSIC & MOVEMENT AT THE BILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY

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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.

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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.

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Craft Tacos and Craft Beers- What's not to like!

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Restaurant Industry Workers get 15% off their bill because we are all in this together!

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*Taco choices can change weekly

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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!

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for grades 6-12 or homeschool equivalent

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Olde Mistick Village will be hosting Scarecrows in the Village this year from Saturday, September 27 through Friday, October 31st. Come explore what each merchant has in store for their scarecrow display and support local business! Voting will take place throughout the village using QR codes throughout October. Don’t miss out on helping announce “Best in Crow”, “Most Representative”, and “Most Seaworthy”, leading into yet another festive fall season! Scarecrows will be on display through October 31st!

​

#ScarecrowsatOMV

​

On view from September 19 - November 6 is LAA’s member show, New England Landscape. This annual show celebrates the warm and colorful loveliness of East Coast landscapes, and is running concurrently with The American Artists Professional League’s Timeless show. Opening reception on Sunday, September 21, 2-4pm.

​

Olde Mistick Village will be hosting Scarecrows in the Village this year from Saturday, September 27 through Friday, October 31st. Come explore what each merchant has in store for their scarecrow display and support local business! Voting will take place throughout the village using QR codes throughout October. Don’t miss out on helping announce “Best in Crow”, “Most Representative”, and “Most Seaworthy”, leading into yet another festive fall season! Scarecrows will be on display through October 31st!

​

#ScarecrowsatOMV

​

On view from September 19 - November 6 is LAA’s member show, New England Landscape. This annual show celebrates the warm and colorful loveliness of East Coast landscapes, and is running concurrently with The American Artists Professional League’s Timeless show. Opening reception on Sunday, September 21, 2-4pm.

​

Join us for a 5k run around New London starting and ending at Tox Brewing Co! Runners will receive $1 off a draft after the run. All paces welcome.  Runs will occur every other week until Halloween.

​

Join the Sweat 'n' Snack strava:

​

https://strava.app.link/n1NpXlqenVb

​

Olde Mistick Village will be hosting Scarecrows in the Village this year from Saturday, September 27 through Friday, October 31st. Come explore what each merchant has in store for their scarecrow display and support local business! Voting will take place throughout the village using QR codes throughout October. Don’t miss out on helping announce “Best in Crow”, “Most Representative”, and “Most Seaworthy”, leading into yet another festive fall season! Scarecrows will be on display through October 31st!

​

#ScarecrowsatOMV

​

On view from September 19 - November 6 is LAA’s member show, New England Landscape. This annual show celebrates the warm and colorful loveliness of East Coast landscapes, and is running concurrently with The American Artists Professional League’s Timeless show. Opening reception on Sunday, September 21, 2-4pm.

​

On view from September 19 - November 6 is LAA’s member show, New England Landscape. This annual show celebrates the warm and colorful loveliness of East Coast landscapes, and is running concurrently with The American Artists Professional League’s Timeless show. Opening reception on Sunday, September 21, 2-4pm.

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Use your imagination and explore new topics through hands on creativity.

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 HOCUS POCUS LIVE !!!

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The original production from the zany and creative mind of  Summer Orlando!!! A full length theatrical musical parody production based on the cult classic Disney film. A tribute production like no other filled with hilarious comedy, special effects, live singing, magic and surprises.

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BEWITCHING ALL AGE FRIENDLY SHOW  Featuring fantastic character look-alikes including New England’s #1 live singing Winifred Sanderson Impersonator Summer Orlando as seen in Disney’s “Hocus Pocus 2”!!!!. This show includes some of the most memorable characters and scenes from the Halloween cult classic. Come in costume dressed as your favorite Sanderson sister for a chance to win some fabulous prizes.

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“It’s a Sanderson Sister takeover that’s sure to put a spell on you.”

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When asked “Why Hocus Pocus?”:  Creator and director Summer Orlando said: “ Hocus Pocus  is a cult classic Disney phenomenon which is celebrating 31 years this year. It’s the go to Halloween movie for an entire generation AND has a huge LGBTQIA+ following thanks to the divine  Bette Midler ; its campy and its fun. Add some of our special brand of magic and you got yourself the #1 Halloween show to see this year.”

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If you think you’ve seen Hocus Pocus, you’ve never seen it like this!

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COME SEE THE WITCHES FLY LIVE ON STAGE!!!

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Now in its 8th year of sold-out performances. This production has been performed for over 5000 people.  HOCUS POCUS LIVE!!!  has been given the stamp of approval by 5 original Cast members from the film including  Kathy Najimy  (Mary Sanderson),   Jordan Redmond  (original angel), and  Bette Midler herself, who says our Winifred looks just like her.

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*We do not represent any licensed characters

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This show is a Parody and Tribute and in no way Affiliated to The Disney Company in any way.

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 Tonight’s show features:

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Steven Rogers

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Steven Rogers  is a stand-up comedian known for his unique blend of wit, vulnerability, and sharp observational humor. His comedic style combines relatable mishaps, personal struggles, and endearing storytelling, often drawing from his own life experiences.  Steven’s  fresh take on everyday challenges has earned him a devoted following and widespread recognition in the comedy world.

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In his second stand-up special, Half of We, produced by comedy icons Nate Bargatze and Brian Regan,  Steven  takes his audience on an unforgettable journey through his personal life. From hilarious mishaps and his struggles with adulthood to stories about his engagement,  Steven’s  storytelling is both humorous and heartwarming, culminating in a shocking twist that will leave audiences laughing and reflecting long after the special ends.

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Steven  has opened for some of the biggest names in comedy, including Brian Regan, Joe List, Tom Papa, Nate Bargatze, and Taylor Tomlinson. His clever, rapid-fire material has earned him appearances on major TV shows such as The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, The Late Late Show with James Corden, Dry Bar Comedy, and Don’t Tell Comedy. His debut album/special, Before He Was Super, quickly hit #1 on iTunes and was named one of Paste’s Top 12 Best Comedy Albums of 2022 and one of Vanyaland’s Favorite Comedy Releases of 2022. Steven can regularly be heard on SiriusXM

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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.

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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!

​

On view from September 19 - November 6 is LAA’s member show, New England Landscape. This annual show celebrates the warm and colorful loveliness of East Coast landscapes, and is running concurrently with The American Artists Professional League’s Timeless show. Opening reception on Sunday, September 21, 2-4pm.

​

 HOCUS POCUS LIVE !!!

​

The original production from the zany and creative mind of  Summer Orlando!!! A full length theatrical musical parody production based on the cult classic Disney film. A tribute production like no other filled with hilarious comedy, special effects, live singing, magic and surprises.

​

BEWITCHING ALL AGE FRIENDLY SHOW  Featuring fantastic character look-alikes including New England’s #1 live singing Winifred Sanderson Impersonator Summer Orlando as seen in Disney’s “Hocus Pocus 2”!!!!. This show includes some of the most memorable characters and scenes from the Halloween cult classic. Come in costume dressed as your favorite Sanderson sister for a chance to win some fabulous prizes.

​

“It’s a Sanderson Sister takeover that’s sure to put a spell on you.”

​

When asked “Why Hocus Pocus?”:  Creator and director Summer Orlando said: “ Hocus Pocus  is a cult classic Disney phenomenon which is celebrating 31 years this year. It’s the go to Halloween movie for an entire generation AND has a huge LGBTQIA+ following thanks to the divine  Bette Midler ; its campy and its fun. Add some of our special brand of magic and you got yourself the #1 Halloween show to see this year.”

​

​

If you think you’ve seen Hocus Pocus, you’ve never seen it like this!

​

COME SEE THE WITCHES FLY LIVE ON STAGE!!!

​

​

Now in its 8th year of sold-out performances. This production has been performed for over 5000 people.  HOCUS POCUS LIVE!!!  has been given the stamp of approval by 5 original Cast members from the film including  Kathy Najimy  (Mary Sanderson),   Jordan Redmond  (original angel), and  Bette Midler herself, who says our Winifred looks just like her.

​

*We do not represent any licensed characters

​

This show is a Parody and Tribute and in no way Affiliated to The Disney Company in any way.

​

 Sunday, November 2

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4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

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Free Admission | Donations Welcome

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Rain or Shine

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On the Church Grounds | Fellowship and refreshments to follow in the Parish Parlor

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As part of our ongoing celebration of The Road Church’s founding, we invite you to a special evening of poetic reflection and musical storytelling with Connecticut State Historian Emeritus  Walt Woodward.

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In  “Frost Season: The Poetry of Robert Frost in Story and Song,”  Walt presents a moving and original tribute to one of America’s most celebrated poets. Through a blend of poetry reading, lecture, and live music, he brings Frost’s words to life with songs that echo the depth and beauty of New England’s landscape and soul.

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Walt Woodward, an award-winning author and former hit songwriter, seamlessly weaves history, romance, and art into a one-of-a-kind performance you won’t want to miss. Come experience the warmth of community and the timeless power of Robert Frost’s words.

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Learn more about Walt Woodward at ctexplored.org

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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.

​

On view from September 19 - November 6 is LAA’s member show, New England Landscape. This annual show celebrates the warm and colorful loveliness of East Coast landscapes, and is running concurrently with The American Artists Professional League’s Timeless show. Opening reception on Sunday, September 21, 2-4pm.

​

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.

​

​

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

​

On view from September 19 - November 6 is LAA’s member show, New England Landscape. This annual show celebrates the warm and colorful loveliness of East Coast landscapes, and is running concurrently with The American Artists Professional League’s Timeless show. Opening reception on Sunday, September 21, 2-4pm.

​

On view from September 19 - November 6 is LAA’s member show, New England Landscape. This annual show celebrates the warm and colorful loveliness of East Coast landscapes, and is running concurrently with The American Artists Professional League’s Timeless show. Opening reception on Sunday, September 21, 2-4pm.

​

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.

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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.

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 Tonight’s show features:

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Nick Griffin  

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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.

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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.

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Join us for Comedy in the Oasis Room.

​

COME EARLY to grab your seats and enjoy a drink before the show.

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Comedy + Craft Beer = Your New Favorite Night Out

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Get ready for a night of big laughs, cold drinks, and unforgettable fun at the Garde Arts Center’s Oasis Room!

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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.

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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.

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So grab a drink, bring some friends, and get ready to laugh until it hurts.

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All you need to do is to get your tickets—see you at the show!

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 Exciting family-friendly entertainment!

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As seen on  AMERICA’S GOT TALENT , Nickelodeon Unleashed and American Ninja Warrior, these incredible pups have gone from Rescues to Rockstars!

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The Canine Stars Stunt Dog Show  features a world-class team of dog trainers and their adopted dogs.

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As seen on  AMERICA’S GOT TALENT , Nickelodeon Unleashed and American Ninja Warrior, these incredible pups have gone from Rescues to Rockstars!

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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!

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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.

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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.

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FABULOUS FALL STORY TIME!

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 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.

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 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.

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 The Bill Memorial Library, a landmark on Groton Bank since 1890, is located at 240 Monument Street in the

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City of Groton, near the Groton Monument and historic Fort Griswold. To keep up

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with the latest happenings for adults, teens, kids and families, visit our web

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page at http://www.billmemorial.org, or check out our social media - follow us

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on Instagram at @billmemorialgrotonct or find us on Facebook at Bill Memorial

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Library.

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Craft Tacos and Craft Beers- What's not to like!

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Restaurant Industry Workers get 15% off their bill because we are all in this together!

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*Taco choices can change weekly

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Join Miss Christa for a new story time program where kids will get to explore stories and art history through process art and crafts!

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This month we will be learning about artist George Seurat and exploring pointillism by creating our own pictures using only dots and circles!

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Please bring a smock or wear something that can get messy. Best suited for Pre-K-2nd Grade.

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 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Southern Avenue

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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.

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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.

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“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.

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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.”

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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.

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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.

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Use your imagination and explore new topics through hands on creativity.

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 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.

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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.

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 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.

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 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Sponsored by: Attys Linda Mariani & David Neusner

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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!

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ABOUT ALYSSA FOX

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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.

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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.

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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).

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Follow her on Instagram:  @alyssajoyfox

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ABOUT ALLI MAUZEY 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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FABULOUS FALL STORY TIME!

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 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.

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 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.

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 The Bill Memorial Library, a landmark on Groton Bank since 1890, is located at 240 Monument Street in the

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City of Groton, near the Groton Monument and historic Fort Griswold. To keep up

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with the latest happenings for adults, teens, kids and families, visit our web

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page at http://www.billmemorial.org, or check out our social media - follow us

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on Instagram at @billmemorialgrotonct or find us on Facebook at Bill Memorial

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MUSIC & MOVEMENT AT THE BILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY

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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.

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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.

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The Bill Memorial Library, a landmark on

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Groton Heights since 1890, is located at 240 Monument Street in the City of

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Groton, near the Groton Monument and historic Fort Griswold. To keep up with

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the latest happenings for adults, teens, kids and families, visit our web page

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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.

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Craft Tacos and Craft Beers- What's not to like!

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Restaurant Industry Workers get 15% off their bill because we are all in this together!

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*Taco choices can change weekly

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All ages are welcome to join Miss Rachel for an evening story time!

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 The Last Waltz Celebration

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featuring The THE BAND Band & Special Guests

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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.

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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.”

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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.

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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.

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MUSIC & MOVEMENT AT THE BILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY

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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.

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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.

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The Bill Memorial Library, a landmark on

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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

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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.

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Craft Tacos and Craft Beers- What's not to like!

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Restaurant Industry Workers get 15% off their bill because we are all in this together!

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*Taco choices can change weekly

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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!

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for grades 6-12 or homeschool equivalent

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Small Business Saturday

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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!

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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.

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Stay tuned to this space for more details from some of our shops and restaurants.

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 Sister’s Christmas Catechism

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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.”)

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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.

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With gifts galore and bundles of laughs,  Sister’s Christmas Catechism  is sure to become the newest addition to your holiday traditions.

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 Roomful of Blues

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Saturday, November 29

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Time : 8pm

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Tickets:  $25

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https://knickmusic.com/events/2025/11/129/roomfulofblues

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ROOMFUL OF BLUES

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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!

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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”.

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D.D. Bastos – Vocals

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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.

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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.

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Chris Vachon - Guitar

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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.

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John Turner - Upright and Electric Bass

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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.

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Jeff Ceasrine – Piano\Organ

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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..”

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Mike Coffey - Drums

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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

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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.

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Rich Lataille - Tenor and Alto Sax

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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

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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.

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Craig Thomas – Baritone and Tenor Sax

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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.

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Christopher Pratt – Trumpet

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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!

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MUSIC & MOVEMENT AT THE BILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY

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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.

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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.

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The Bill Memorial Library, a landmark on

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Groton Heights since 1890, is located at 240 Monument Street in the City of

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Groton, near the Groton Monument and historic Fort Griswold. To keep up with

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the latest happenings for adults, teens, kids and families, visit our web page

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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.

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Restaurant Industry Workers get 15% off their bill because we are all in this together!

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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.

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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.

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Performing the music of iconic bands including

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Metallica

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AC/DC

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Rolling Stones

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Rage Against The Machine

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My Chemical Romance

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Linkin’ Park

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SOAD

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Guns N Roses

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Evanescence

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Papa Roach

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The Cranberries & more!

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The Rock Orchestra and its events are not affiliated with the artists and composers listed. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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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.

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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.

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Four lively performances

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Thursday, December 4th | 7:00pm    Friday, December 5th | 7:00pm

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Saturday, December 6th  | 7:00pm    Sunday, December 7th | 2:00pm

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Tickets Include:

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Salad, Pizza  and  Cannoli  provided by the beloved

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Luigi’s Wood Fired Pizza Risto — because no Italian Christmas is complete without good food and even better company. MORE DETAILS

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CASH BAR

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Join us for a festive night of laughter, food, family, and surprises.

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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!

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Synopsis:

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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?

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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!

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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.

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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.

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ANNA MARIA TRUSKY

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(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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

​

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

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Thursday, December 4th | 7:00pm    Friday, December 5th | 7:00pm

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Saturday, December 6th  | 7:00pm    Sunday, December 7th | 2:00pm

​

Tickets Include:

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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?

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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

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(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.

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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.

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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!

​

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.

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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.

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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!

​

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!

​

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

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 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!

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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

​

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

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 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.

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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:

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Umoja (1)- (Unity) To strive for and maintain unity in the family, community, nation, and race.

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Kujichagulia (2) - (Self-Determination)

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Ujima (3) - (Collective Work and Responsibility)

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Ujamaa (4)- (Cooperative Economics)

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Nia (5) - (Purpose)

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Kuumba (6) - (Creativity)

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Imani (7) - (Faith)

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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.

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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

​

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

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 DINOSAUR WORLD LIVE

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WINNER  of the  2024 OLIVIER AWARD  for  BEST FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT

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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!

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A special meet and greet after the show offers all our brave explorers the chance to make a new dinosaur friend.

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Now an international smash hit,  Dinosaur World Live  is back by popular demand, ready for its third major US tour.

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Don’t miss this entertaining and mind-expanding jurassic adventure, live on stage.

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DinosaurWorldLive.com

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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

​

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

​

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

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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.

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