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MARCH
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Fri 3/1
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1150 Oak Bar & Grill
(mostly Motown)
NEW CLUB!
1150 Oaklawn Ave.
9-12:30
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Cranston, RI
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401-654-4466
www.facebook.com/1150Oak Check out their Facebook page photos and come out and support us at this great looking new club!
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Sat 3/2
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Private
6-10
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Stonington, CT
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Fri 3/8
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The Knickerbocker (swing & blues)
35 Railroad Ave.
8:15-11:30
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Westerly, RI
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401-315-5070
www.the knickerbockercafe.com
Come to RI's iconic hot spot where "roots music history was made". Dine, drink, & dance with us!
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Sat 3/9
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Swing Dance
put on by Boston Swing Dance Network
Armenian Cultural Center
(new location!)
47 Nichols Ave.
8:30-11:30
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Watertown,MA
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www.bostonswingdance.com
Boston's largest and longest-running swing dance- now in a great location! Come check it out
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Fri 3/15
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Maple Tree
(mostly Motown)
781 Hopmeadow St.(rte 10)
8:30-12:30
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Simsbury, CT
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860-651-1297
www.mapletreecafe.com
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Fri 3/16
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St. Patty's Day BASH at
The Waverly Inn
(formerly the Waverly Tavern)
(mostly Motown)
286 Maple Ave.
8:30-12
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Cheshire, CT
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Get your St. Patty's Day groove on with us!
203-272-5998
thecheshirewaverly.com
Don't miss this rare Cheshire area appearance at the beautiful new Waverly!
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Fri 3/22
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Swing Dance for Hudson Valley Community Dances
Poughkeepsie Tennis Club
135 South Hamilton
8:30-11:30
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Poughkeepsie, NY
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www.hudsonvalleydance.org
845-452-0331
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Sat 3/23
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Fundraiser Dance
375th Birthday Dance for the Town of Guilford!
Knights of Columbus
390 S. Union St.
8-11pm
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Guilford, CT
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Guilford is celebrating its 375 birthday and there will be a year-long celebration funded completely by fundraisers (no tax dollars!). Please join us at this fun, BYOB dance at the Guilford Knights of Columbus. Event: 7-11. ETTB: 8-11. Drawings for door prizes. Tix: $15 at the door and there will be a reservation link up shortly which will allow you to reserve your spot in advance and get a discount. For more info click on this link:
http://www.ctoutandabout.com/2013/live-music-in-ct-3/music-live-music-bands-clubs/eight-to-the-bar-kicks-off-guilfords-375th-celebration-fundraiser/
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Sun 3/24
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Private
3-6pm
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Groton, CT
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Fri 3/29
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We're backat the brand new
STAFFORD PALACE THEATER!
75 Main St.
8-10:30
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Stafford Springs, CT
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Come join us as we return to this beautiful newly restored vaudeville theater! There'll be both concert seating and a dance floor! The show will consist of both swing and Motown. Tix are $15 and for this night only (at this venue only), all 11 of our CDs will be reduced from our regular $15 price to $10.
Box office (open 12-5): 860-851-9780
thestaffordpalacetheater.com
Don't miss this rare U-Conn area appearance!
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APRIL
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Fri 4/5
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First Friday Swing Dance!
Elks Lodge
25 South Allen St.
8:30-11:30
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Albany, NY
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www.danceflurry.org
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Sat 4/6
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Swing City!
West Cambridge Youth Center
680 Huron Ave.
9-12
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Cambridge, MA
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www.swingcityboston.com
Free lesson with cover charge. Large, beautiful wooden dance floor!
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Fri 4/12
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Concert at
Donald Oat Theater!
62 Broadway
8-10pm
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Norwich, CT
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Come spend an intimate evening with us at Norwich's beautiful historic theater! A really special show that we look forward to every year! BYOB and food. Snacks are also available for sale. www.norwicharts.org
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Sat 4/13
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Tuscany Steak and Seafood
(mostly Motown)
253 East St.
9-12pm
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Plainville, CT
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Warm, inviting, beautiful new restaurant! Have a wonderful dinner and then dance to our music!
860-793-1600
www.tuscanysteakandseafood.com
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Fri 4/19
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"Swinging in the Valley"
Benefit for Putnam, CT Food Pantry
CT National Golf Club
136 Chase Rd.
7-10
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Putnam, CT
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Sat 4/20
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Roots Cultural Center Swing Dance!
276 Westminster St.
Doors: 7pm
Come early for a Free Beginner swing dance lesson with Jody
Dancing: 8-11pm
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Providence, RI
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We played here in January for the first time and the place was PACKED! We had a ball! 2 swingin' levels of ambience; quiet corners for talking; nice dance floor for dancing! Beautiful bar and seating. This space has it all! Check out the photos on our Facebook page! www.facebook.com/EightToTheBar
401-272-7422
$10 cover. www.rootsprovidence.com
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Fri 4/26
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Private
6-11
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Prospect, CT
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Sat 4/27
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Cris Radio's 3rd Annual "Dining & Dancing in the Dark"
Fundraiser for Cris Radio
The Hartford Club
46 Prospect St.
6-10
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Hartford, CT
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Entertainment: CRIS Radio's Dancing With the Stars featuring local celebrities (+ ETTB!) For more information, please contact Diane Weaver Dunne at dwdunne@crisradio.org, Scott Baecker at sbaecker@crisradio.org or call 860-527-8000.www.crisradio.org
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MAY
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THIS GIG IS CANCELED!
Fri 5/3
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The Blu Barrot
60 Charles St.
9-1
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Westport, CT
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203-557-9148
thebluparrot.com
THIS GIG IS CANCELED. THE CLUB IS CLOSING.
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Sat 5/4
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Red Rock Tavern
(mostly Motown)
369 Capitol Ave.
9:30-1
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Hartford, CT
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860-246-4527
www.redrocktavern.comCome to this fun, friendly neighborhood bar where they still appreciate live music! Lots of dancing, great food!
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Sun 5/5
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Swing Dance put on by dance2swing.com
at Leominster Elks Club
134 No. Main (rte 12)
7:30-10:30
(after beginner-friendly swing dance lesson free w/price of admission)
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Leominster, MA
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www.dance2swing.com
Cash bar, big wooden dance floor, plenty of free lot parking, great crowd of friendly people!
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Fri 5/10
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Maple Tree
(mostly Motown)
781 Hopmeadow St.
(rte 10)
8:30-12:30
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Simsbury, CT
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860-651-1297
www.mapletreecafe.comThe Maple Tree is a spacious restaurant/bar in the heart of Simsbury with a big dance floor and a warm, welcoming vibe. Come have a gourmet dinner there and dance the night away to our music!
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Sat 5/11
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The 14th Annual
Mayor's Charity Ball
under the tent at the West Hartford Town Hall
50 South Main St.
Event: 6-12
(ETTB: 9-12)
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West Hartford, CT
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Playhouse on Park and Hopeworks cordially invite you to join us at West Hartford's biggest charity event! This year's theme is "Hooray for Hollywood" as we celebrate Old Hollywood. Reception & silent auction at 6pm followed by dinner, dancing, & live auction. Seating is limited so please respond promptly so you won't miss out! Black tie. Buy your tickets by visiting www.themayorscharityball.org
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Fri 5/17
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Spaceland Ballroom
Swing Dance!
295 Treadwell St.
8:30-11:30
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Hamden, CT
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203-288-6400
www.spacelandballroom.com
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Sat 5/18
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1150 Oak Bar & Grill
(mostly Motown)
1150 Oaklawn Ave.
9-12:30
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Cranston, RI
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401-418-0135
www.facebook.com/1150oak
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Sun 5/19
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Private
4-9
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W. Greenwich, RI
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Fri 5/24
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Private
8:30-12:30
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Weston, MA
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Sat 5/25
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Bard College
(private)
7:30-11:30
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Annandale-on-Hudson, NY
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Mon 5/27
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Memorial Day Blowout
at Captain's Cove!
1 Bostwick Ave.
3:30-7
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Bridgeport, CT
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203-335-1433
www.captainscoveseaport.com
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Fri 5/31
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Kickoff for summer season at the Owenego Beach & Tennis Club!
(public!)
40 Linden Ave.
hours tba
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Branford, CT
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203-488-3805
www.owenego.com
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JUNE (partial- more dates to come!)
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Sat 6/1
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Yale Class Reunion (Private)
8-12
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New Haven, CT
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Thur 6/6
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"Music & Dancing at the Towers"
(swing)
35 Ocean Rd.
7-10pm
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Narragansett, RI
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401-782-2597
www.the towersri.com
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Fri 6/7
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Swing Dance!
W. Hartford Town Hall
50 So. Main St.
9-12
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W. Hartford, CT
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www.havetodance.com/hartfordswing
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Sat 6/8
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The Swingin' Parrot Pub
(mostly Motown)
200 New Hartford Rd.
8-12
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Winsted, CT
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860-379-5534
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Sat 6/15
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The Old Well (mostly Motown)
20 Tarrifville Rd.
8:30-12:30
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Simsbury, CT
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860-658-0050
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Tues 6/18
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Outdoor Show
Gatehouse Concert Series
on grounds of
Southbury Training School
(rte 71)
6:30-8
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Southbury, CT
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Thur 6/20
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Outdoor Show
Summer SoundWaves 2013
Esker Point Beach
(rain date 8/16)
6-8pm
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Groton Long Point, CT
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www.grotonrec.com/soundwaves/
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Fri 6/21
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The Knickerbocker (swing & blues)
35 Railroad Ave.
8:15-11:30
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Westerly, RI
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Tix: $10pp
401-596-4425
www.theknickerbockercafe.com
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Sat 6/22
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Private
5-10
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Stony Creek, CT
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Sun 6/23
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Private
5-10
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Cambridge, MA
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Tues 6/25
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Outdoor Show
Jackson Cove on Lake Zoar
6:30-8
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Oxford, CT
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Wed 6/26
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Outdoor Show
Elizabeth Park
1555 Asylum Ave.
6:30-8:15
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W. Hartford, CT
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860-231-8823
www.elizabethpark.org
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Thur 6/27
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Private
8-12
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Storrs, CT
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Sun 6/30
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Outdoor Show
Levitt Pavilion
Jessup Rd (behind the Public Libaray)
hours tba
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Westport, CT
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203-226-7600
www.levittpavilion.com
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JULY (partial- more dates to come!)
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Fri 7/5
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Ownego Beach & Tennis Club
(PUBLIC)
40 Linden Ave.
approx 8-11:30
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Branford, CT
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Celebrate the 4th of July holiday weekend with us at the beautiful, fun Owenego! No matter what the weather, the Owenego is the place to be. Right ont the water with gorgeous views. Indoor & outdoor seating. Choice of "dinner & band" or "band only". Event sells out early so make your reservations now. 203-203-488-3805
www.owenego.com
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Sat 7/6
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Outdoor Show
RIVERFEST 2013!
Mortensen Riverfront Plaza
Lower Stage
7:15-8:45pm
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Hartford, CT
RAIN DATE: (Sun 7/7)
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www.riverfront.org/events/festivals/#Riverfest
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Wed 7/10
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Outdoor Show
"Rock the Docks"
Howard T. Brown Park
on the Norwich Waterfront
6-8pm
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Norwich, CT
RAIN DATE Wed 8/21
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www.norwichchamber.com
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Thur 7/11
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Outdoor Show
Saltonstall Park
149 Main St.
6:30-8pm
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Watertown, MA
Rain Location: Watertown Library
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617-972-6486
www.watertownlib.org
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Fri 7/12
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Outdoor Show
Wolfe Park
285 Cuttlers Farm Rd.
7-8:30
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Monroe, CT
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203-452-2806
www.monroerec.org/info/activities
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Sat 7/13
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Private
5-10:30
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Scarborough, ME
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Fri 7/19
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Swing City
680 Huron Ave.
9-12 (after free swing dance lesson at 8)
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Cambridge, MA
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Hotline: 617-513-9841
www.swingcityboston.com
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Sun 7/21
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Outdoor Show
East Haven Green
7-9pm (rain date 7/22)
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E. Haven, CT
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Sat 7/27
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Outdoor Show
FallsFest
Beachgrounds Park
116 Main St.
12-1:15
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So. Hadley, MA
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FallsFest is a free, day-long festival bringing together outstanding regional musical talent, sumptuous local cuisine and scintillating crafts from local artists and artisans. Sample the culinary offerings of South Hadley’s many restaurants, enjoy a cold beverage, wander by the artisan and business tents, have fun with the many activities for children and adults alike – or simply relax on your blanket or lawn chair and take it all in. Nestled on the eastern bank of the Connecticut River in historic South Hadley Falls, Beachgrounds Park is the perfect venue and FallsFest is the perfect way to enjoy a beautiful summer Saturday in western Massachusetts!
www.shfallsfest.com
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Sat 7/27
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Private
7-10pm
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Westport, MA
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Sun 6/28
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Outdoor Show
Walnut Beach
113 East Broadway
4-7pm
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Milford, CT
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www.walnutbeachassociation.com
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Wed 7/31
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SummerFest 2013
Outdoor Show
(mostly Motown)
Phelps/Veterans Green
cor. School St. & Main
RAIN LOC:Agawam HS
7-9pm
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Agawam, MA
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www.agawamcc.org/
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