C.O.R.E. is a regional calendar of community events and activities happening in the Eastern Connecticut area served by the Cultural Coalition. This free shared calendar is for the region's arts, cultural, history, humanities, creative and tourism communities to use for promotion to residents and visitors.
Hop aboard the Thames River Heritage Park's open-air, navy utility boat to experience the Thames River and discover the Park's 20+ heritage sites in both New London and Groton.
The Harbor Cruise starts at Fort Trumbull State Park, skips over to City Pier in Downtown New London, cruises across the river to Thames Landing in Groton and back around to Fort Trumbull.
Personalize your trip around visiting heritage sites, state parks, restaurants, or shopping! Well-behaved dogs and bicycles are welcomed on board.
Departure Sites:
- Fort Trumbull State Park in New London on the hour
- City Pier, New London 20 minutes after the hour
- Thames River Landing in Groton 40 minutes after the hour
Harbor Cruise Info:
- Your ticket is an All-Day Pass! Hop-on and off at your leisure at any landing site, as many times as you would like
- OR Sit back and relax to enjoy the one-hour loop
- Each cruise between sites is 15-minutes long
- Book online or in-person | Children 3 and under ride FREE
- Saturday & Sunday through September 7th | 11:00AM – 6:00PM
Hop On, Hop Off Harbor Cruise on the Thames River
Historical boat tours bring the Thames River to life with a passionate docent leading the way. Hop on and learn something new about this storied waterway or sit back and catch the breeze.
Guests of all ages are welcome on this excursion. Pack a cooler with your favorite beverages and snacks, grab your people and cruise!
From the Revolution to modern Submarine Warfare, the Thames River has played an important role in our nation’s defense. Join us on a tour of a Revolutionary battle site, a view of the Coast Guard Academy and Submarine Base New London. See
where submarines are built, learn about Benedict Arnold’s betrayal of our colonial militia and the subsequent burning of New London and how this region became the Submarine Capital of the World.
Questions: 860-407-5655
Historic Boat Tours occur Friday-Sunday. Save $5 when you purchase your tour tickets in advance.
This tour departs out of the Nautilus Pier located at the Submarine Force Museum in Groton, CT
Military Stories on the Thames: Historical Boat Tour
Princess June
Sunday, September 7
PLAYING IN THE TAP ROOM
https://knickmusic.com/events/2025/09/07-princessjune
Princess June is a mystic folk trio from Rhode Island composed of singer/songwriters Myah Strauser, Griffin Keeffe, and Telli Quinn. With an emphasis on rich three-part harmonies and uplifting lyrics, their songs are cosmic lullabies for the soul.
Show Time 8pm | Free | 21+
Princess June
Craft Tacos and Craft Beers- What's not to like!
Restaurant Industry Workers get 15% off their bill because we are all in this together!
*Taco choices can change weekly
Taco Tuesday and Restaurant Industry Night
LAINEY DIONNE
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
PLAYING IN THE TAP ROOM
https://knickmusic.com/events/9/11/2025-laineydionne
Show Time 8pm | Free | 21+
Lainey Dionne is a GRAMMY® Considered indie pop singer/songwriter from Rhode Island. Dionne has over 50 nominations & awards for her songwriting including Songwriter of the Year at the New England Music Awards. While signed in Nashville, Lainey wrote with various professional writers, including writers for Dua Lipa, Jonas Brothers, Maroon 5, Noah Kahan, etc, on her debut album Self Titled. A single was then optioned by Selena Gomez and although her team ultimately passed on the track, Lainey has successfully written for other signed artists, as well as for TV shows on various networks including MTV, TLC, Bravo, HULU, Peacock, ABC, Amazon Prime, E!, Paramount+, Disney+ and more. Since graduating from Berklee College of Music, Dionne has opened for international acts including Nickelodeon's Drake Bell and The Head and The Heart while performing over 100 shows a year. Catch her latest interview on The Boston Globe or on PBS.
LAINEY DIONNE
Newly restored in 4K to coincide with its 40th anniversary, the 1984 film was directed by renowned filmmaker Jonathan Demme and is considered by critics as the greatest concert film of all time. Starring band members David Byrne, Chris Frantz, Jerry Harrison and Tina Weymouth (along with their incredible touring musicians), the live performance was shot at Hollywood’s Pantages Theater and features Talking Heads’ most memorable songs.
This live event features a public screening of the re-release and hosted by co-star Jerry Harrison who will deliver introductory remarks, post screening comments and audience Q&A.
Stop Making Sense: Live Event Hosted by Jerry Harrison
The Bacon Brothers will be performing live at The Cab at Mohegan Sun September 13th at 7:00pm. Tickets on sale now!
The Bacon Brothers have spent the better part of three decades exploring their own mix of Folk, Rock, Soul, and Country music. They call that diverse sound "forosoco," and it's taken them around the world, from headlining gigs in Japan to America.
The exploration continues with the band's twelfth release, Ballad Of The Brothers. It's a record that highlights not only the similarities between Kevin Bacon (known worldwide as an A-list Hollywood actor) and Michael Bacon (celebrated as an Emmy-winning composer), but the differences, too. The two siblings may be bound together by blood and a mutual love of American roots music, but they've grown into sharp songwriters and cinematic storytellers with their own distinct approaches. Ballad Of The Brothers makes room for both of those approaches, offering a mix of edgy alt-rock ("Take Off This Tattoo"), Motown-inspired soul ("Put Your Hand Up"), fingerpicked folk ("Let That Be Enough"), and everything in between. The album also marks the continuation of a musical partnership that began long ago in Philadelphia, where the Bacons were raised on a soundtrack of 1970s singer/songwriters, Philly Soul bands, and Classic Rock acts. Multiple decades and countless shows later, they're creating their own soundtrack, saluting their old-school influences while making music that's undeniably modern.
The Bacon Brothers Live at Mohegan Sun September 13th
Free yoga on Sundays at 9am with Kim. Sponsored by Yale New Haven Health.
Sunday Yoga
All Roads Lead to the Coventry Farmers' Market!
Come experience CT's largest farmers' market on the grounds of the Nathan Hale Homestead. This market features some of the best CT-grown, CT-made products in an unspoiled countryside setting
Coventry Farmers' Market
Craft Tacos and Craft Beers- What's not to like!
Restaurant Industry Workers get 15% off their bill because we are all in this together!
*Taco choices can change weekly
Taco Tuesday and Restaurant Industry Night
Make Your Own Faerie Door with Wee Faerie Village Artist Vanessa Bunnell of Botanical Beauty Designs LLC
Step into a world of whimsy and wonder as you create your very own faerie door using natural materials, imagination, and a little magic!
● All materials are provided – twigs, moss, stones, bark, and other woodland treasures.
● Participants are encouraged to bring personal touches or found objects to incorporate into their faerie door masterpiece.
● Registration includes your first drink to enjoy while you create!
This unique class is perfect for crafters, garden lovers, and anyone who believes in a little faerie magic.
Spaces are limited, so reserve yours soon and let your creativity take root!
Make Your Own Faerie Door Workshop
The 53rd Brewfest at the Beach, Ocean Beach Park in New London. It will take place on Friday September 19, 2025 from 6pm-9pm. It will include hundreds of beer and other beverages to sample. Admission in advance is $30 pp and includes: 15 tickets for sampling, Brew friendly food and entertainment.
Brewfest at the Beach Rotary Club of New London
SONGWRITERS NIGHT
WALT WILKINS, GRACE MORRISON, MARC DOUGLAS BERARDO, SARAH MAC
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
SHOW: 8P | DOORS: 7P
Tickets: $20
($3 Service Charge Included With Online Tickets. All sales are final, no ticket refunds or exchanges. Seats are on a first-come, first-serve basis, and seats are not guaranteed with ticket purchase.)
https://knickmusic.com/events/2025/09/19-songwriters
Walt Wilkins
“He “Walt” might be one of the most under-appreciated of the modern Texas country scene’s founding fathers, having been best known as the writer or co-writer for many of Pat Green’s best-loved songs, including “Songs About Texas,” “Carry On,” and “Poetry” –- Lonestar Music Magazine.
Grace Morrison
“Her voice smacks of Jewel, and her style, cadence, and song structure is every inch from the school of Joan Osborne, Lisa Loeb, and Natalie Merchant. It’s uncanny.” - Lauren Daley, Boston Globe
“Grace Morrison is the most interesting new songwriter I have heard since I started working with John Fullbright 10 years ago.-” Greg Johnson, Blue Door, OK
In the course of the last few years, Grace Morrison has become established as a confident, refreshing voice in country pop.
Music fans are certain to find much to love with storytelling and her clear, crisp delivery of songs reminiscent of Jewel and Lisa Loeb.
Her songs tell tales about family, persistence, joyfulness, and sadness, and burrow their way into the hearts and souls of those who listen.
Marc Douglas Berardo
Singer-songwriter, performer, and keen observer, Marc Douglas Berardo composes songs that mine the deep feelings and lessons gleaned from real-life characters and situations, along with an onstage presence that uses humor and deft storytelling to rally an audience and lead them into a deep and almost spiritual experience. It’s an adventure that brings to mind James Taylor, Jimmy Buffett, Guy Clark, or Steely Dan with a touch of Mark Twain or Hunter S. Thompson for good measure. An MDB show is a night of laughter and emotion that works to send an audience home with a renewed sense of possibility.
Sarah Mac
Hailing from the east coast and married to a deep love of storytelling, Sarah Mac weaves songs of love, loss and the human spirit that feel timeless and deeply personal. With a voice that blends natural strength and vulnerability, she paints vivid portraits of life’s highs and lows - drawing inspiration from an experience that seems equally familiar with deep sorrow and powerful joy. Whether performing on renowned stages or in the warmth of a living room, her lyrics capture the essence of everyday life—its quiet moments, its struggles, and its beauty. Known for her authenticity and heartfelt connection to her audience, she is carving out her place as an important voice in the New England singer-songwriter landscape.
SONGWRITERS NIGHT
Free yoga on Sundays at 9am with Kim. Sponsored by Yale New Haven Health.
Sunday Yoga
All Roads Lead to the Coventry Farmers' Market!
Come experience CT's largest farmers' market on the grounds of the Nathan Hale Homestead. This market features some of the best CT-grown, CT-made products in an unspoiled countryside setting
Coventry Farmers' Market
This beginner-friendly class is an introduction to the relief process, the technique used in the oldest forms of printmaking. By creating a single-color linocut print, you will learn the basics of relief printing. We will explore types of carving blocks, inks, and papers, and you will learn how to prepare your carving block, transfer your design, and carve and ink the block. You will make several prints, both by hand printing and using the printing press. (After this class, members will be certified to use the press for relief printing.)
Please read through the relief printing handout (found here) before class, and bring a simple design no larger than 5x8 inches. A good beginner design has a bold image, thick lines, and no fine details. Keeping it simple will help you avoid frustration and allow you to focus on the fundamentals of printmaking. You can find some great ideas by searching for free black and white vector art. Several design options will also be available to choose from in class.
Certification for Members: Printing Press Members who demonstrate proper use of the printing press can be certified for independent access to the tool.
Thanks to generous donations from The Frank Loomis Palmer Foundation , prices of our certification classes are greatly reduced.
Get your tickets today!
Ages: 15+
Please note that the class fee is non-refundable. Plan accordingly.
Printmaking 101: Relief
Craft Tacos and Craft Beers- What's not to like!
Restaurant Industry Workers get 15% off their bill because we are all in this together!
*Taco choices can change weekly
Taco Tuesday and Restaurant Industry Night
Join Haley from Outbound Candle Co in the taproom to create your own custom 8oz candle. First drink is included in your registration.
Candle-making workshop with Outbound Candle Co
Free yoga on Sundays at 9am with Kim. Sponsored by Yale New Haven Health.
Sunday Yoga
All Roads Lead to the Coventry Farmers' Market!
Come experience CT's largest farmers' market on the grounds of the Nathan Hale Homestead. This market features some of the best CT-grown, CT-made products in an unspoiled countryside setting
Coventry Farmers' Market
JESUS “AGUAJE” RAMOS (born 1951) is a Cuban trombonist,composer, arranger and musical director. He is best known as the original orchestra leader, composer and trombonist of The Buena Vista Social Club. He has also served long stints in world class ensembles Estrellas de Areito and Afro-Cuban Allstars. His musical journey and history is brought into focus throughout the critically acclaimed 1999 documentary “Buena Vista Social Club”
Ramos performed on the World Circuit recordings of The Buena Vista Social Club and Afro-Cuban Allstars and the solo albums of Ibrahim Ferrer, Ruben Gonzales and Omara Portuondo. He was Gonzales’s musical director and has been touring extensively since 1997 with various Buena Vista Social Club projects. He was a prominent member and musical director of the renowned Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club, which brought the music of the original Buena Vista Social Club back into international prominence during the incredibly successful ‘Adios’ Tour from 2014-2016.
The Buena Vista Orchestra , under the direction of Ramos and featuring key players from throughout the history of The Buena Vista Social Club , continued the legacy of the legendary group in 2024 with an exciting new stage production and repertoire pulled from the greatest hits (many of which Ramos composed) and deep-dive cuts. The group embarked on a massive tour across the USA starting in September 2024, spending 3 months on the road and playing for thousands of fans new and old. Their adventure culminated in the release of USA TOUR 2024 – 12 LIVE RECORDINGS on SSK Records, the first time in decades the group’s music will be available on CD and vinyl
Ramos is joined on the 2025 international tour to Canada, The United Kingdom, The EU, Brazil and beyond by an all star ensemble including original BVSC members “Betun” Luis Mariano Valiente Marin (Congas, Bongo) and Fabían Garcia (Bass).
To date, The Buena Vista Social Club and related projects have global sales that stand at over fifty million, making it the biggest-selling Cuban music project in history. As one critic put it, Buena Vista has become “world music’s equivalent of The Dark Side of the Moon.”
THE BUENA VISTA ORCHESTRA 2025
JESUS “AGUAJE” RAMOS – Trombone, Vocals
LORENA RAMOS DIAZ – Trombone, Vocals
GEIDY CHAPMAN – Vocals
YURI TEJADA RODRIGUEZ – Vocals
AMAURY TAMAYO – Trumpet, Vocals
ANDY ABAD ACOSTA – Piano
FABIAN GARCIA – Bass
ANTONIO RUBIO BORAYO – Timbal, Percussion
LUIS “BETUN” MARIANO VALIENTE MARIN – Congas, Bongo
MAIKEL OCHAO – Tres
Jesus "Aguaje" Ramos & the Buena Vista Orchestra
Craft Tacos and Craft Beers- What's not to like!
Restaurant Industry Workers get 15% off their bill because we are all in this together!
*Taco choices can change weekly
Taco Tuesday and Restaurant Industry Night
All Roads Lead to the Coventry Farmers' Market!
Come experience CT's largest farmers' market on the grounds of the Nathan Hale Homestead. This market features some of the best CT-grown, CT-made products in an unspoiled countryside setting
Coventry Farmers' Market
The 28th Annual
MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival.
ONE WORLD – ONE WEEK – ONE FESTIVAL
Join us, when over 100,000 film lovers in over 500 cities across six continents gather for one reason…to view and vote on the Finalists’ Films in the 28th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival.
Upon entry at all participating venues, festival attendees are handed a Voting Card and an Official Program and asked to vote for the ONE Film and Actor they feel should win. Votes are tallied by each host venue then emailed to our NYC headquarters.
Finalists will become eligible to enter the Oscars 2026
Every Film Selected for MANHATTAN SHORT 2025 will be Automatically Qualified for the Oscars of 2026. MANHATTAN SHORT does a full week’s run at a cinema in Hollywood which is advertised in the LA Weekly. This advertised run automatically qualifies each film for the Oscars.
Sponsored by: Liberty Bank
Manhattan Short Film Festival
Craft Tacos and Craft Beers- What's not to like!
Restaurant Industry Workers get 15% off their bill because we are all in this together!
*Taco choices can change weekly
Taco Tuesday and Restaurant Industry Night
Join us Wednesday, October 8th from 5:00 until 8:30 for a Signature New London Event!
The Downtown New London Assoc brings back a popular tradition of celebrating New London at its Annual Fall Food Stroll. Participants experience a vibrant downtown New London filled with people, music, good cheer and welcoming businesses.
Stroll through different restaurants, shops, arts and cultural institutions in downtown New London. Bite-size samples of dishes or drinks that range from seafood to sweets, organic to ethnic and everything in between at the District's finest eateries are yours with an advanced purchased wristbands as your ticket to taste! Premiere local talent will perform along the stroll route.
Do not hesitate to get your wristbands early - and save! We only have limited wristbands available.
All purchases are final. Rain or Shine Event. No Refunds.
- Advanced purchased
- Adult
- Military & Student must show ID upon Wristbands pickup at the office.
- Group 6+
- (for group purchases contact Downtown New London Assoc 860.443-3786 or bjneff1369@sbcglobal.net)
You will pick up your wristbands at Neff Productions Office - 2 State St, New London, CT -Call to arrange pickup 860-443-3786
New London Food Stroll - Wednesday, October 8, 2025 5:00 - 8:30 PM
The Ultimate Elvis Concert is an unrivaled multimedia production of The King of Rock n’ Roll’s Career! Starring Internationally Acclaimed Ultimate Elvis Champion Cote Deonath backed by The Infinit-E Tribute Band.
Get ready for a brand-new, high-energy show that will keep you on the edge of your seat! Travel through the key moments of Elvis Presley’s legendary career with exciting multiple costume changes — you’ll be guessing what’s coming next!
Feel the raw electricity of the 1950s when Elvis first shook the world, relive the iconic 1968 Comeback Special in black leather, experience the glitz and glamour of his record-breaking Vegas years, and witness the magic of the Aloha from Hawaii broadcast in the famous American Eagle jumpsuit.
For more than 43 years, Elvis has been gone — but his music and spirit live on. Cote brings the ultimate tribute to life with incredible attention to detail, from the voice and moves to the very rings Presley wore. This is the most authentic Elvis tribute you’ll ever see — and it’s a show you don’t want to miss!
The Ultimate Elvis Concert
Long before Bridgerton broke the Netflix algorithm, Vitamin String Quartet (VSQ) had helped establish classical crossover as a genuine force in contemporary music. Fresh off high-profile placements in Seasons 1 and 2 of the aforementioned streaming smash, VSQ has “reached a mainstream, global audience” (Variety) and “charmed the world with their classical covers” (Nylon). New York Observer wrote, “VSQ’s atmospheric hits have made classical versions of pop music cool.”
On their latest tour, VSQ have created fresh arrangements of the cultural phenomenon that is Taylor Swift, performing spellbinding and innovative renditions of Swift’s music, alongside familiar hits from Billie Eilish, BTS, Bridgerton, The Weeknd to Daft Punk.
VSQ are one of the most popular string ensembles in the world with over 2 billion streams and seven albums charting on both Billboard Classical and Classical Crossover charts.
Vitamin String Quartet: The Music of Taylor Swift, Bridgerton, and Beyond
All Roads Lead to the Coventry Farmers' Market!
Come experience CT's largest farmers' market on the grounds of the Nathan Hale Homestead. This market features some of the best CT-grown, CT-made products in an unspoiled countryside setting
Coventry Farmers' Market
Craft Tacos and Craft Beers- What's not to like!
Restaurant Industry Workers get 15% off their bill because we are all in this together!
*Taco choices can change weekly
Taco Tuesday and Restaurant Industry Night
Celebrate Halloween at New London Waterfront Park: Halloween Town Event on Friday, October 17th from 6pm to 8pm
The City of New London, in collaboration with the Downtown New London Association, invites families to immerse themselves in a spooktacular Halloween experience at Halloween Town, an event set to take place on Friday, October 17th from 6pm to 8pm at the spooky New London Waterfront Park.
Halloween Town promises an enchanting evening of frightful delights and ghoulish fun for all ages. Attendees can look forward to an array of exciting activities:
Trick or Treating for Families : Children and parents alike will have the opportunity to stroll the waterfront, collecting sweet treats and enjoying the festive atmosphere.
Costume Contest : A Costume Contest for ages Pre-K to 5th grade will take place at City Pier at 7:00 pm. Show off your creative costumes and stand a chance to win amazing prizes. This event is proudly sponsored by K-Hits 100.9 FM.
Roaming Entertainment : The event will feature lively roaming entertainment by Justine Nicole Entertainment, adding an extra dose of excitement and thrills to the Halloween festivities.
New London Fire Department Safety Trailer: The New London Fire Department will have a safety trailer on-site, providing valuable safety tips and information to ensure a secure and enjoyable Halloween experience.
Performance by Luis Pabon Dance Arts Centre: Enjoy a captivating performance by the talented dancers from Luis Pabon Dance Arts Centre, showcasing their artistry and adding a touch of grace to the Halloween celebration.
Join us at Halloween Town for a night of spooktacular entertainment and community spirit in the heart of New London. Let's come together and make this Halloween a memorable and safe celebration.
NEW LONDON HALLOWEEN TOWN
SAVE THE DATE: Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center's annual Wild Mushroom Festival will return on October 18, 2025. Keep an eye out on dpnc.org and DPNC social media for ticket sales closer to the date.
Wild Mushroom Festival
This beginner-friendly class is an introduction to the relief process, the technique used in the oldest forms of printmaking. By creating a single-color linocut print, you will learn the basics of relief printing. We will explore types of carving blocks, inks, and papers, and you will learn how to prepare your carving block, transfer your design, and carve and ink the block. You will make several prints, both by hand printing and using the printing press. (After this class, members will be certified to use the press for relief printing.)
Please read through the relief printing handout (found here) before class, and bring a simple design no larger than 5x8 inches. A good beginner design has a bold image, thick lines, and no fine details. Keeping it simple will help you avoid frustration and allow you to focus on the fundamentals of printmaking. You can find some great ideas by searching for free black and white vector art. Several design options will also be available to choose from in class.
Certification for Members: Printing Press Members who demonstrate proper use of the printing press can be certified for independent access to the tool.
Thanks to generous donations from The Frank Loomis Palmer Foundation , prices of our certification classes are greatly reduced.
Get your tickets today!
Ages: 15+
Please note that the class fee is non-refundable. Plan accordingly.
Printmaking 101: Relief
A Hilarious, Heartfelt Family Adventure!
Based on the worldwide bestselling hit series by Dav Pilkey, Dog Man: The Musical is a hilarious and heartwarming production following the chronicles of Dog Man , who with the head of a dog and the body of a policeman, loves to fight crime and chew on the furniture.
But while trying his best to be a good boy…
- Can he save the city from Flippy the cyborg fish and his army of Beasty Buildings?
- Can he catch Petey, the world’s most evil cat, who has cloned himself to exact revenge on the doggy do-gooder?
- And will George and Harold finish their show before lunchtime??
Find out in this epic musical adventure featuring the hilarity and heart of beloved characters from Dav Pilkey, the creator of Captain Underpants and Cat Kid Comic Club. Featuring an exciting book and lyrics by Kevin Del Aguila, music by Brad Alexander, and original direction and choreography by Jen Wineman.
Recommended for ages 6+.
Dog Man The Musical
All Roads Lead to the Coventry Farmers' Market!
Come experience CT's largest farmers' market on the grounds of the Nathan Hale Homestead. This market features some of the best CT-grown, CT-made products in an unspoiled countryside setting
Coventry Farmers' Market
Craft Tacos and Craft Beers- What's not to like!
Restaurant Industry Workers get 15% off their bill because we are all in this together!
*Taco choices can change weekly
Taco Tuesday and Restaurant Industry Night
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.
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.”
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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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!
Band Members:
Paul Sinclair – Lead Vocals, Harmonica
Paul Hammond – Electric and Acoustic Guitars, Mandolin, Theremin
Tommy Zamp – Electric and Acoustic Guitars, Vocals
Eddie Kurek – Keyboards, Guitar, Vocals, Percussion
Derek Smith – Drums, Percussion
Seth Chrisman – Bass, Vocals
Get the Led Out - A Celebration of "The Mighty Zep"
Craft Tacos and Craft Beers- What's not to like!
Restaurant Industry Workers get 15% off their bill because we are all in this together!
*Taco choices can change weekly
Taco Tuesday and Restaurant Industry Night
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.
Summer Orlando Productions presents: Hocus Pocus LIVE!!!
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.
Summer Orlando Productions presents: Hocus Pocus LIVE!!!
Craft Tacos and Craft Beers- What's not to like!
Restaurant Industry Workers get 15% off their bill because we are all in this together!
*Taco choices can change weekly
Taco Tuesday and Restaurant Industry Night
Exciting family-friendly entertainment!
As seen on AMERICA’S GOT TALENT , Nickelodeon Unleashed and American Ninja Warrior, these incredible pups have gone from Rescues to Rockstars!
The Canine Stars Stunt Dog Show features a world-class team of dog trainers and their adopted dogs.
As seen on AMERICA’S GOT TALENT , Nickelodeon Unleashed and American Ninja Warrior, these incredible pups have gone from Rescues to Rockstars!
The Canine Stars hope to inspire you to build a stronger bond with your own dog, and please visit your local animal shelter when you are local to bring a new dog into your family. Almost all of our dogs are adopted from shelters, rescue groups or found as strays, and they are all individually owned and loved by their trainers – they are family first!
The Canine Stars was founded in 2012 by Keri Caraher, President. Keri and Ethan Wilhelm , Vice President, have been performing and competing with their dogs for over 20 years.
Everyone loves dogs, and our dogs are not only professional athletes, they are loveable pets that adore meeting the audience, too. Your guests will laugh, cheer, and have a blast watching big air stunts, dock diving, frisbee freestyle routines, high jumping, agility, flyball racing, and other extreme dog sports.
The Canine Stars: Stunt Dog Show
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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.
Born Troy Andrews, Trombone Shorty got his start (and nickname) earlier than most: at four, he made his first appearance at Jazz Fest performing with Bo Diddley; at six, he was leading his own brass band; and by his teenage years, he was hired by Lenny Kravitz to join the band he assembled for his Electric Church World Tour. Shorty’s proven he’s more than just a horn player, though. Catch a gig, open the pages of the New York Times or Vanity Fair, flip on any late-night or morning TV show and you’ll see an undeniable star with utterly magnetic charisma, a natural born showman who can command an audience with the best of them.
Since 2010, he’s released five chart topping studio albums (his most recent being 2022’s Lifted); toured with everyone from Jeff Beck to the Red Hot Chili Peppers ; collaborated across genres with Pharrell , Bruno Mars , Mark Ronson , Foo Fighters , ZHU , Zac Brown , Normani , Ringo Starr , and countless more; played Coachella, Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, Newport Folk, Newport Jazz, and nearly every other major festival; performed four times at the GRAMMY Awards, six times at the White House, on dozens of TV shows, and at the star-studded Sesame Street Gala, where he was honored with his own Muppet; launched the Trombone Shorty Foundation to support youth music education; and received the prestigious Caldecott Honor for his first children’s book.
Meanwhile in New Orleans, Shorty now leads his own Mardi Gras parade atop a giant float crafted in his likeness, hosts the annual Treme Threauxdown shows that have drawn guests including Usher, Nick Jonas, Dierks Bentley, Andra Day, and Leon Bridges to sit in with his band, and has taken over the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival’s hallowed final set, which has seen him closing out the internationally renowned gathering after performances by the likes of Neil Young, the Black Keys, and Kings of Leon.
Since the release of Lifted, Shorty and his band have made appearances on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, TODAY and Good Morning America, and CBS Mornings. Shorty has also recently performed at the MusiCares pre-GRAMMY Awards gala, the Roots Picnic with Lil Wayne, on the instantly legendary NPR Tiny Desk featuring Juvenile , and at the White House’s 2024 Juneteenth concert. His recent 2024 summer tour featured special guest Big Boi and included a stop at the legendary Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.
Southern Avenue
Southern Avenue , the Blues Music Award-winning, GRAMMY-nominated Memphis-based family band, plays original Memphis blues, modern soul, and gospel-infused roots music that is uplifting and timeless. They are known worldwide for their inclusive, message-driven songs fueled by hard-hitting grooves and electrifying guitar.
The band’s new album, Family, makes it clear that Southern Avenue creates musical storytelling magic. The band is unlike any other on the scene today, featuring lead vocalist/songwriter Tierinii Jackson, her husband, guitarist/songwriter Ori Naftaly, and her sisters, drummer/vocalist/songwriter Tikyra “T.K.” Jackson and percussionist/violinist/vocalist Ava Jackson.
“Through our music,” says Naftaly, “we expand our family to include our fans and whomever is moved by our songs.” The inspiring harmonies of the church-raised Jackson sisters are fueled by guitarist Naftaly, whose passion for blues and soul music led him to Memphis from his birthplace in Israel.
Together, Southern Avenue blends the city’s musical traditions with their own thoroughly modern worldview. Their authentic and unfiltered original songs are a bold step in defining the future of Memphis music. They are among the most musically riveting and visually exciting live bands. Jambase.com states, “Southern Avenue is jaw-dropping. They are not to be missed.”
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue With Support from: Southern Avenue
Tusk is the number one Tribute to Fleetwood Mac in the world, bar none. No wigs, no backing tracks, no gimmicks, just five musicians recreating the music of Fleetwood Mac to perfection with note for note renditions that no other Fleetwood Mac tribute on the touring scene today can come close to duplicating.
Tusk covers all the great hits of Fleetwood Mac, which has featured the talents of Mick Fleetwood, Christine and John McVie, Lindsey Buckingham, Stevie Nicks and others over the years. The five seasoned, well-respected musicians comprising Tusk have been making music together in various combinations and styles, in original outfits and in cover bands, for over twenty-five years. It seemed only fitting that they should come together to form the Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute, and pay homage to a group that dominated the charts during the band members’ formative years. Authentic-sounding and always respectful, Tusk leaves no stone unturned in replicating the sounds of one of the world’s best-loved, top-selling bands.
Tusk: The Classic Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Warren Zeiders announces his 27-date 2025Relapse, Lies, & Betrayal Tour. The new tour will take Zeiders across North America, including a stop at Mohegan Sun Arena for a 7:30pm show on Saturday, November 15th. Special guest Chayce Beckham will join Zeiders in support.
Tickets to see one of Country music’s rising stars go on sale Friday, March 21st at 10:00am via Ticketmaster. Fans can also purchase tickets at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning on Saturday, March 22nd, subject to availability.
Zeiders is a true road warrior and shows no signs of slowing down, playing bigger markets and bigger venues. These 2025 “Relapse” Tour dates follow his incredibly successful 2023-2024 Pretty Little Poison headlining tour, which sold over 150k tickets across 55+ SOLD-OUT shows across the US and Canada, including a standout performance at Nashville’s iconic Ryman Auditorium and appearances at major festivals like Stagecoach, Faster Horses, Watershed and more, before performing as direct support on Jelly Roll’s The Beautifully Broken Tour.
Warren Zeiders: Relapse, Lies, & Betrayal Tour with special guest Chayce Beckham
Randy Rainbow is a four-time EMMY® and GRAMMY®-nominated American comedian, producer, actor, singer, writer, satirist, host, and New York Times bestselling author known for his popular web series, The Randy Rainbow Show. His debut memoir, Playing with Myself received rave reviews by such venerable outlets as The LA TIMES, which noted that Rainbow “vividly recollects the alienation so many LGBTQ+ youth experience.” Musical theater was an escape for Rainbow that ultimately helped catapult his career. His musical parodies and political spoofs have garnered him worldwide acclaim and four consecutive EMMY® nominations for Outstanding Short-Form Variety Series.
Rainbow (yes, that’s his real name) enjoys a star-studded fan base which regularly shares his work. Some notable admirers include Ryan Reynolds, Carol Burnett, John Legend, Mark Hamill, Hillary Clinton, Stephen Sondheim, Jane Lynch, Ana Navarro, Barry Manilow, Ben Stiller, Sarah Silverman, Rosie O’Donnell, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Steve Martin and Martin Short. As an actor, he has appeared onscreen as a featured guest star in the FX comedy/drama series Better Things, and on the New York stage as a lead in the Encores! series revival of Call Me Madam at New York City Center.
In 2019, TONY®, GRAMMY®, and EMMY®-winning composer and lyricist Marc Shaiman collaborated with Rainbow on his holiday EP, Hey Gurl, It’s Christmas!, which debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Comedy chart and #1 on the iTunes Holiday chart. His first full-length studio album, A Little Brains, A Little Talent, also debuted at #1 and earned Rainbow his first GRAMMY® nomination for Best Comedy Album in 2023. The album, released through Broadway Records, features duets with Pad LuPone, Tituss Burgess, Bernadette Peters, Josh Gad, and his first writing collaboration with EGOT recipient Alan Menken.
Touring the U.S. with his sold-out solo musical comedy concerts, the influencer and Internet sensation’s viral comedy videos have received hundreds of millions of views across all social media and digital platforms. His fresh take on politics and current events has led to interviews and profiles by The Washington Post (magazine cover story), CBS Sunday Morning, Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Hollywood Reporter, CNN, NPR, ABC News, OUT, People, and Entertainment Weekly.
As the Washington Post noted, Randy Rainbow has found his spotlight through the Internet, emerging as a viral sensation who dispenses musical comedy salve for a divided nation.
Sponsored by: Attys Linda Mariani & David Neusner
Randy Rainbow - National Freakin' Treasure
A concert of Diva Showstoppers featuring a Glinda and Elphaba from the Broadway company of WICKED, GOOD WITCH/BAD WITCH has been thrilling audiences coast to coast with their stunning vocals and playful banter!
ABOUT ALYSSA FOX
Alyssa Fox , originally from Dallas, Texas, is best known for her acclaimed portrayal of Elphaba in Wicked on Broadway, where she led the company in celebration of the show’s 20th anniversary. A Wicked veteran of 14 years, Alyssa began her journey with the musical as an understudy in the San Francisco production before finishing multiple Elphaba standby contracts on both the National Tour and Broadway. She also recently lent her voice to the soundtrack of the first Wicked movie adaptation.
Beyond Wicked, Alyssa also starred as Elsa in Disney’s Frozen with the closing company of the U.S. National Tour, having previously originated the Elsa standby role in the original Broadway cast.
Alyssa’s versatility has been showcased in numerous concert appearances, including the national tour of Disney Princess – The Concert and performances with Disney Concerts. She also stars in a Wicked NPR Tiny Desk Concert alongside Stephen Schwartz and McKenzie Kurtz. Additional credits include Frozen(North Shore Music Theatre) and Cats (Starring Buffalo).
Follow her on Instagram: @alyssajoyfox
ABOUT ALLI MAUZEY
Alli Mauzey most recently starred on Broadway in the Tony Award Winning Best Musical Kimberly Akimbo as Pattie. A role she also created at The Atlantic Theater Company. Other Broadway credits include Glinda in Wicked, a role she also performed to critical acclaim on the First National Tour and the San Francisco company, Ernestina in the Tony Award winning revival of Hello, Dolly!, Lenora in the musical Cry-Baby, for which she won a Theatre World Award and was nominated for a Drama League Award, Brenda in Hairspray (both on Broadway and in the original company of the First National Tour) and as a Special Guest Artist in Kristin Chenoweth: For the Girls. Other New York Credits include, New York City Center Encores in the role of Minerva in The Golden Apple as well as Sydney in It’s a Bird…It’s a Plane…It’s Superman, and the Off-Broadway production of Red Eye of Love. Regionally, she has appeared as Mallory in City of Angels for Reprise! in Los Angeles, Snookie in 110 in the Shade at the Pasadena Playhouse, and Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors at The Muny, for which she was nominated for a Kevin Kline Award.
Ms. Mauzey performs with symphony orchestras all around the world including but not limited to three engagements with The Philly Pops, Ellie in Show Boat with the New York Philharmonic, the title role in Cinderella alongside the Nashville Symphony Orchestra, Wurttenbembreg Philharmonic of Reutlingen (Germany), and the world famous Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. Upcoming and recent engagements include the Cleveland Pops, Maui Pops Orchestra, Sarasota Orchestra, Knoxville Symphony Orchestra, Brevard Symphony Orchestra and the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra.
Among many voiceover credits, her voice can be heard as a series regular on the animated television series Alpha Teens on Machines. She has a BFA from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts in drama and a minor in music.
Good Witch / Bad Witch - The Broadway Witches
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Small Business Saturday
This holiday season we hope you'll join us in supporting our small business community as you look for that extra something special for family, friends, loved ones, and maybe even yourself. New London has an eclectic and cool scene of retailers, galleries, artisans, restaurants, and bars that are all run and staffed by folks from our community. We hope you'll swing through and support them early and often!
We're kicking it off right with Small Business Saturday on November 29th. Shops will have specials, sales, and more including some entertainment options. We hope you'll join us.
Stay tuned to this space for more details from some of our shops and restaurants.
Small Business Saturday November 29, 2025
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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!
Santa Shopping Stroll- Dec 13th 11am - 6pm
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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.
The colors of each candle have symbolic meanings. The black candle represents the African people, the red candles symbolize their struggles, and the green represents hope for the future. The number of candles represents the seven principles of Kwanzaa. Together, the candles are called the mishumaa saba. The candles are lit according to the numbering of the Principles:
Umoja (1)- (Unity) To strive for and maintain unity in the family, community, nation, and race.
Kujichagulia (2) - (Self-Determination)
Ujima (3) - (Collective Work and Responsibility)
Ujamaa (4)- (Cooperative Economics)
Nia (5) - (Purpose)
Kuumba (6) - (Creativity)
Imani (7) - (Faith)
The word kinara is a Swahili word that means candle holder. The seven candles represent the Seven Principles (or Nguzo Saba) of Kwanzaa. Red, green, and black are the symbolic colors of the holiday. During the week of Kwanzaa, a new candle is lit on the kinara each day.
Kwanzaa Lighting Celebration
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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.
