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  • Essex Park & Recreation 2026 Summer Concert Series: Local Honey

    Ivoryton Green Ivoryton, CT, United States

    Essex Park & Recreation is pleased to announce the return of the Essex Summer Concert Series, a beloved community tradition featuring free, live outdoor music on Wednesday evenings throughout the summer. The concert series will take place Wednesdays from July 8 through August 12, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM, alternating weekly between Main Street Park in Essex Village and Ivoryton Village Green. These family-friendly concerts invite residents and visitors alike to relax, connect with neighbors, and enjoy live music in a casual, picnic-style setting. “Join us on Wednesdays for an evening of music and fun on the town greens in Essex and Ivoryton,” said representatives from Essex Park & Recreation. “This series is a wonderful way to celebrate summer, community, and live music.” 2026 Essex Summer Concert Series Schedule July 8 – Middletown Symphonic Band Main Street Park, Essex Village July 15 – Southern Voice Ivoryton Village Green July 22 – Bloomer Main Street Park, Essex Village July 29 – Mitch Nelson Ivoryton Village Green August 5 – Chris Marra Band Main Street Park, Essex Village August 12 – Local Honey Ivoryton Village Green Concertgoers are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy an evening of live music under the summer sky. All concerts are free and open to the public, and attendees of all ages are welcome. For schedule […]

    Free

  • Thursdays on the Dock

    Recurring
    Connecticut River Museum 67 Main St, Essex, CT, United States

    Thursdays on the Dock at the Connecticut River Museum Thursdays on the Dock has been a shoreline staple for 17 years and remains the premier destination for waterfront music. Swing by each Thursday evening in July and August, bring a chair or blanket, listen to a free concert, and watch the sun go down over the river. July 30- Not Sorry August 6- 102D Army Band August 13- Cherry Pie August 20- The Italics August 27- Local Honey Click here for more details: https://ctrivermuseum.org/thursdays-on-the-dock-2026/

  • The SummerSings Series

    First Church of Christ 366 Main Street, Old Saybrook, CT, United States

    Since 1991 the annual program of SummerSings, co-sponsored by Con Brio and Cappella Cantorum, has provided an opportunity to enjoy choral works without the pressure of preparing for performance. It offers the experience to work with acclaimed conductors and professional soloists. The 2025 season was tremendously successful with over 500 singers participating.  Note that the Brahms Requiem (July 6) will be sung in German, as composed: Ein deutsches Requiem (Edition Peters).

    $20

  • Thursdays on the Dock

    Recurring
    Connecticut River Museum 67 Main St, Essex, CT, United States

    Thursdays on the Dock at the Connecticut River Museum Thursdays on the Dock has been a shoreline staple for 17 years and remains the premier destination for waterfront music. Swing by each Thursday evening in July and August, bring a chair or blanket, listen to a free concert, and watch the sun go down over the river. July 30- Not Sorry August 6- 102D Army Band August 13- Cherry Pie August 20- The Italics August 27- Local Honey Click here for more details: https://ctrivermuseum.org/thursdays-on-the-dock-2026/

  • Thursdays on the Dock

    Recurring
    Connecticut River Museum 67 Main St, Essex, CT, United States

    Thursdays on the Dock at the Connecticut River Museum Thursdays on the Dock has been a shoreline staple for 17 years and remains the premier destination for waterfront music. Swing by each Thursday evening in July and August, bring a chair or blanket, listen to a free concert, and watch the sun go down over the river. July 30- Not Sorry August 6- 102D Army Band August 13- Cherry Pie August 20- The Italics August 27- Local Honey Click here for more details: https://ctrivermuseum.org/thursdays-on-the-dock-2026/

  • Essex Winter Series presents a Stellar Collaboration for “Timeless Bonds & Renewed Horizons”

    Valley Regional High School 156 Kelsey Hill Road, Deep River, CT, United States

    The 49th season of Essex Winter Series will conclude with its rescheduled January concert on November 8, 2026 at Valley Regional High School. Having crafted a season that weaves together stellar performances with the celebration of the 250th anniversary of America’s independence, Artistic Director and flutist Tara Helen O’Connor gathers friends for a program called Timeless Bonds & New Horizons. Joining Tara for the inaugural Mihae Lee Legacy Concert are Ani Kavafian, violin; Peter Wiley, cello; and Shai Wosner, piano ... four leading chamber musicians in an unforgettable collaboration to perform works by J.S.Bach, Mel Bonis, and Valerie Coleman, culminating in Schubert’s ravishing Trio in B-flat Major, D. 898. Concerts are on Sundays at 3 pm and all seating is general admission. Adult - $45 / Student - $5. For information or tickets visit www.essexwinterseries.com or call 860-272-4572. For all our venues, parking, entry and seating accessibility is available. 2026 season sponsors include ASP Trust, BrandTech Scientific, Clark Group, Essex Bank & Essex Financial Services, Essex Meadows, Jeffrey N. Mehler CFP LLC, Masonicare at Chester Village, Tower Laboratories, and WSHU. We also gratefully acknowledge the support for our mission of concerts and community outreach received in part through grant funding by ASP Trust, Community […]

    $45