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Stamford is a Connecticut city on Long Island Sound. North of downtown, Stamford Museum & Nature Center has exhibits on natural and cultural history, in a 1929 mansion. Its grounds include an educational farm, an otter pond and an observatory. Cove Island Park is a bird habitat, with beaches, wetlands and trails. Cummings Park has a beach and boardwalk. The wooded Mianus River Park is on the city’s outskirts. (Google)
Some notable folks with ties to Stamford:
Gene Wilder - actor
Gilda Radner - actor
Jackie Robinson - baseball player
Cyndi Lauper - singer
Stamford Businesses
Stamford News

BLACK ROCK, CT: Looking for live music in Black Rock this fall? Mark your calendar for Thursday, September 24, 2026 , when acclaimed indie folk-pop artist Sean O'Reilly returns to Park City Music Hall for a special one-night-only performance with New England Music Award-nominated singer-songwriter Riley Cotton . Known for blending heartfelt storytelling with lush instrumentation and soaring vocals, O'Reilly has created a signature sound that fans describe as cinematic and emotionally captivating. A self-taught harpist, pianist, producer, and mixer, his latest EP, Hear My Heart , was produced, mixed, and mastered entirely in his home studio. For this exclusive Park City Music Hall concert , O'Reilly will perform with a full band assembled specifically for the evening, bringing even more depth and energy to his unforgettable live show. Opening the night is Hartford-based Riley Cotton , whose honest songwriting and powerful performances have earned her recognition throughout New England. Inspired by the trailblazing women of country music, Cotton delivers songs that explore love, resilience, and life's defining moments, making her the perfect complement to O'Reilly's performance. Event Details π
Thursday, September 24, 2026, | 7:00 PM π Park City Music Hall 2926 Fairfield Avenue, Black Rock, CT π Tickets $12 Advance General Admission $15 Day of Show (plus online ticketing fees) Park City Music Hall features a full kitchen and bar serving craft cocktails, local beverages, and delicious bites beginning when doors open. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis, with most performances offered as standing-room only. If you're searching for things to do in Black Rock , September concerts in Connecticut , or one of the best live music events in Fairfield County , don't miss Sean O'Reilly and Riley Cotton for an unforgettable night at Park City Music Hall on Thursday, September 24th.

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