Wednesday 5/14/08 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. New London Main Street Spring Food Stroll. I'll be singing maritime and naval ballads with Rick Spencer in front of the Crocker House at 180 State Street across from City Hall in downtown New London, CT. Call New London Main Street at 860-444-2489 for your $25 Food Stroll buttons that let you sample favorite dishes from 25 restaurants all over town. (Or order online) And you can hear lots of other good music, too: our own Eastern CT's Finest Kind in front of Grampy's Downtown, Ida Red by the Hygenic Art Park and the Ancient Mariners will be fifing, drumming and singing on the march around town.
Saturday 5/24/08, 6 PM POTLUCK Supper, 7:30 music starts House Concert FEATURING Geoff Kaufman! At the home of Daisy Nell & Stan Collinson, 67R Pond St, Essex, MA. Space is somewhat limited, and this will be a potluck supper party plus a concert (donations will be gratefully accepted in Ye Old Basket), so we are asking for RSVP emails or calls at 978-768-7630. (Introduce yourself or remind us how you know Geoff.) Directions availble if you need them. If you haven't been to our house before, we are the second house on our driveway. Don't miss this chance to hear a wonderful musician. Also: Geoff's new CD Choice Cuts will be on sale.
"Geoff is the chanteyman most associated with Mystic Seaport Museum, and is a first tier folk musician, noted for his incredible tenor voice and authenticity within his field. Geoff, who accompanies himself on guitar, concertina, and bones, lives in Connecticut, yet travels extensively with his music. We are proud to call Geoff and Penny our dear friends, and we hope you can join us at our home in Essex for an evening of wonderful music, surely to include a lot of group singing. We are excited to present Geoff in this homey format (although you can easily imagine him filling a huge hall)."
Saturday 5/31/08 12:30 p.m. concert set for Family Nature Day at New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park(191 Farmington Ave. Kensington, CT, 06037). Admission for the event is $6 Adult $5 Senior $4, Children Free Under 2 and Free for All Members- People who become members on the day will be admitted free. Information is 860-827-9064 or at newbritainyouthmuseum.org.
Wednesdays 6/11 & Tuesday 6/24/08 6:30-9:00 p.m. Dev's on Bank Street (formerly Ye Olde Tavern, on the corner near The Shaw Mansion, first building on the right heading toward Waterford after turning onto Bank Street by the fire station). Nice room and great food! Call 860-442-3387 for directions.
Thursday 6/26/08 3:00-5:00 p.m. Deep River Farmers Market, Deep River Library, 150 Main Street, Deep River, CT. Contact: Chris Bassette (860) 833-0095.
Wednesday 7/2/08 Day sail on the Windjammer Mystic Whaler from City Dock in New London, CT. Call the Mystic Whaler at 860-535-1556 or go to mysticwhaler.com for reservations and directions.
Saturday, 7/5/08 10:00-12:30 Old Saybrook Farmers Market, Cinema Plaza 210 Main Street Old Saybrook, CT. Contact: Chris Bassette (860) 833-0095.
Saturday 7/12/08 5 PM-11 PM SailFest on the Mystic Whaler. Sail plus dinner, dessert & Fireworks from the river! $150 per person. I did this sail last year - I sing a lot on this one - and it was great fun. plus, there's no better place to see the fireworks. Call 860-535-1556 or go to mysticwhaler.com for reservations.
Wednesday 7/16/08 Day sail on the Windjammer Mystic Whaler from City Dock in New London, CT. Call the Mystic Whaler at 860-535-1556 or go to mysticwhaler.com for reservations and directions.
Monday 7/14/08 7:00 p.m. Concert for the Philadelphia Ship Preservation Guild on board the tall ship Gazela Great Plaza, Penn's Landing in Philadelphia. Call 215-238-0280, e-mail office@gazela.org or go to gazela.org for details. Tickets available HERE
Thursday 7/17/08 Day sail on the Windjammer Mystic Whaler from City Dock in New London, CT. Call the Mystic Whaler at 860-535-1556 or go to mysticwhaler.com for reservations and directions.
Saturday, 7/19/08 10:00-12:30 Old Saybrook Farmers Market, Cinema Plaza 210 Main Street Old Saybrook, CT. Contact: Chris Bassette (860) 833-0095.
Monday 7/21/08 6-9:30 PMHouse Concert aboard the Mystic Whaler, City Pier, at New London's historic Waterfront Park. 6-7 pm: Dinner Buffet $15 includes Mystic Whaler Clam Chowder, Grilled, marinated chicken breast fillet with side salads. BYOB; we provide water, ice, cups, corkscrews, lemonade. 7:30-9:30 pm: Music. Popcorn provided, of course! Bring snacks, BYOB. There will be a Pass-the-Creel donation during a break in the music. Parking is available for a fee at the Water Street garage, across from the train station. The Mystic Whaler's capacity is limited to 65, so reservations are required, either for dinner or for music-only. RSVP either by email address (preferred) mysticwhaler@sbcglobal.net or by phone: 860-460-7882.
Monday 8/4 - Thursday 8/7/08 I will be boarding the J & E Riggin for a Maine Windjammer cruise out of Rockland, ME, doing daily music programs and evening concerts. Flyer available here (pdf). Go to riggin.com for more information and booking, or call 800-869-0604.
Nobody could have planned a better way to finish off the Alliance's Annual Meeting & Conference! If I seemed somewhat speechless after your performance, it was simply because I was overwhelmed and couldn't find the words to say.
Elizabeth H. Howard, The Alliance of New York State Arts Councils, Inc.