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Friday, June 27; Doors/DJ (Tim “Journeys by DJ” Fielding): 6 pm; Show: 7:30 pm Featuring Reggae Covers of Your Favorite Talking Heads Songs. From honoring the legendary Keith Richards in March, to breaking the record for World’s Loudest Library during four unforgettable days of VersoFest 2025 in April, The Westport Library has had a rockin’ spring season. Now, Verso Studios and DinkinEsh Presents are kicking off the summer with Mystic Bowie's Talking Dreads for a can’t-miss Reggae Dance Party on Friday, June 27. The show will take place in the Library’s Trefz Forum. Doors open at 6 pm, featuring a live DJ set from Tim “Journeys by DJ” Fielding to get the groove going. Mystic will take the stage at 7:30 pm. Tickets are priced at $37.50 and are available for purchase here . Prepare to hit the dance floor with classic Talking Heads songs reimagined through the pulse of roots reggae, ska, and lover’s rock. Not your typical cover band, Mystic Bowie’s Talking Dreads’ infectious island rhythms transform new wave anthems like “Psycho Killer” and “Burning Down the House” into funky Caribbean bangers — applauded by Chris Frantz, drummer for Talking Heads, as “a total home run!” Known as the “Head Dread” of the Talking Dreads, lead singer Mystic Bowie traces his passion for the Talking Heads back to his early days performing at hotels in Jamaica, when he heard “Wild Wild Life.” In 1996, he joined Tom Tom Club, the side project of Talking Heads’ founding members — and Fairfield County residents — Frantz and Tina Weymouth. For nearly 20 years, he performed alongside them on vocals, making an appearance on their 2000 album The Good, the Bad, and the Funky. Since debuting the Talking Dreads in 2015, Mystic has performed across North America, dazzling longtime Talking Heads fans and winning new ones along the way. “Talking Dreads is much more than a cover band,” Mystic said. “I am very much drawing on my own musical culture and history to make these amazing songs my own, while at the same time preserving the integrity of the Talking Heads songs. I’ve always felt that reggae’s dance-inspiring, feel-good vibe is universal, as are many of the band’s songs.” The Talking Dreads debut features an amazing lineup of legendary reggae figures, including singer Freddie McGregor, whose recording career dates back to his 1980 album Bobby Bobylon; ska guitar master Ernest Ranglin, who has worked with Bob Marley, Jimmy Cliff, and Monty Alexander; singer and Soul Train Award nominee Tarrus Riley; and saxophonist Dean Fraser. The sole non-Jamaican featured in their debut ensemble is Cindy Wilson of the B-52s, harkening back to the new wave heyday in a dreamy, soulful rendition of “Heaven.” “Talking Dreads’ sound is tight,” applauded Frantz. “We had a blast the night of the show and we walked away with a definite bounce in our step.” In their first single off their 1979 album Fear of Music, “Life During Wartime,” the Talking Heads declared, “This ain’t no party, this ain’t no disco” — but with Mystic Bowie’s Talking Dreads, it absolutely is. Starting that party will be ace DJ Tim “Journeys by DJ” Fielding, who opened for Gang of Four during VersoFest 2025. A graduate of the Balearic school of DJing, Fielding is one of the key figures behind two of London’s most storied clubs: The Brain and The End. The founder of Brainiak Records (which released the world’s first album of live electronica bands, Live at the Brain) and of seminal imprint Journeys by DJ (the first legit series of DJ-mix CDs), Fielding produced legendary works by DJs including John Digweed, Paul Oakenfold, Farley & Heller, Coldcut, and Gilles Peterson, reflecting his own eclectic taste and broad range in music. “I tend to play the smaller rooms,” said Fielding, “but they are usually packed with smiling faces, and people who are seriously getting down.” Event Information at a Glance Summer Reggae Party: Mystic Bowie’s Talking Dreads Friday, June 27 6 pm Trefz Forum, The Westport Library Story link: https://westportlibrary.org/mystic-bowie-talking-dreads-reggae-party/ Event link: https://westportlibrary.org/event/summer-reggae-dance-party-with-mystic-bowies-talking-dreads/ Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-reggae-dance-party-w-mystic-bowies-talking-dreads-tickets-1320172253749 *** About The Westport Library Founded in 1886, built in 1908, and transformed in 2019, The Westport Library is one of the most active and innovative public libraries in the nation, devoted to enriching the intellectual and creative lives of the community. Among its many highlights are a full collection of books for children, teens, and adults; an engaging and colorful Children’s Library; a MakerSpace; a Library of Things; a Seed Library; a robust café and store; and professional art installations that rotate throughout the year. The Westport Library is also home to Verso Studios, replete with an SSL hybrid analog sound studio and broadcast control suite featuring a state-of-the-art console and six robotic cameras, and the Trefz Forum, an open, flexible space that can accommodate up to 600 patrons and features an 18-foot video wall, 35-foot stage, state-of-the-art sound, and theatrical lighting. Situated in the heart of downtown Westport overlooking the scenic Saugatuck River, The Westport Library annually hosts StoryFest, the largest literary festival in Connecticut, and VersoFest, its multi-day music and media festival. Above all, the Library strives to serve the whole community as a vibrant gathering spot where people of all ages come to seek information, gain knowledge, exchange ideas, and share experiences. For more information, visit westportlibrary.org .

Reckson and the Cappelli Organization presents OINK! in Stamford Downtown , a whimsical outdoor sculpture exhibit will transform the downtown with colorfully decorated pigs this summer. Stamford Downtown has installed 26 fiberglass pigs, that have been originally designed and painted by 24 local and regional artists. The pigs will be on display for enjoyment of thousands of area residents and visitors through September 2025. OINK! in Stamford Downtown , is the 12th exhibit of its kind and the 32nd annual sculpture exhibit produced by the Stamford Downtown Special Service District, an organization responsible for managing and promoting Stamford Downtown as the region's destination for dining, entertainment, retail, housing and education. Stamford Downtown assembled some of the region’s most talented artists to create works of art. Each pig is sponsored by a business or organization. After the summer-long exhibit, the sculptures will be rounded up and refurbished for an auction. OINK! in Stamford Downtown builds on the enormous successes of past interactive exhibits, CowParade Stamford 2000, Art-O-Mobiles in 2001, Stamford Safari in 2003, It’s Reigning Cats & Dogs in 2010, Horsin’ Around Stamford Downtown in 2012, Street Seats in 2014, Dinosaurs Rule in 2015, Art Shapes in 2017, Space Invasion in 2019, the Piano Project in 2021 and Duck, Duck Goose in 2023. Those exhibits brought record-breaking tourism and spending dollars estimated in the hundreds of thousands to the Downtown. Spectators can download Otocast, a free smart phone app (and website) with a digital exhibit map, audio guide, photographs and artist commentary. https://app.otocast.com/guide/Stamford_Oink OINK! is produced by Stamford Downtown, presented by Reckson and the Cappelli Organization, and sponsored by: Block by Block, Cummings & Lockwood LLC, Eastern Land Management, George Comfort & Sons, Inc., M&T Bank, MarLo Associates, Inc., Pan Am Equities and supported by The City of Stamford, Hey Stamford!, Star 99.9, WEBE 108, WICC and Happyhaha Photography. More information including a map of locations can be found at: https://stamford-downtown.com/event/art-in-public-places/

Week of Wednesday, June 4 – Sunday, June 8, 2025 Another stacked week of concerts, comedy, outdoor events, car shows, family festivals, and more — all happening in and around Fairfield County! Whether you’re craving local live music, a day of food & fun, or something totally unexpected (Silent Disco at Aquila's Nest Vineyards, anyone?) We have your plans right here. This week’s guide is made possible by Edmond Town Hall in Newtown. Edmond Town Hall's featured event this week: Jason Salmon featuring Joe Gerics hits the Edmond Town Hall stage Saturday, June 7 (8–10 PM) ! Don’t miss this hilarious stand-up show. Plus, the ETH Drive-In Movie Series kicks off on Friday and Saturday with E.T. under the stars. 👉 Get Your Comedy Tickets | Drive-In Movie Info 🎤 Wednesday, June 4 🎷 Piermont, NY: Peruvian Jazz with Hector Morales Trio at OTTO'S (6-9pm). 😂 Stamford: Comedy Showcase featuring KP Anderson, Maggie Lalley, Colin Pasquarella, Dan Kalwhite at New York Comedy Club Stamford (7pm) 🎶 Thursday, June 5 🍽️ Danbury: CityCenter Chow-Down 2025 – More Info (11:30 AM) 🎸 Fairfield: The Barons at Sherman Green Gazebo (6:30–8 PM) 🎵 Greenwich: Joe Calzone’s Mad Dog Redux at Music on the Great Lawn (6:30–8 PM) 🍷 Newtown: Small Business Speed Networking at Aquila’s Nest Vineyards (6–9 PM) 🎺 Piermont, NY: Jazz Thursday with Antonine Drye & Kevin Lovejoy at OTTO'S (6–9 PM) 🎤 Ridgefield: Honey Island Swamp Band at Ballard Park (7 PM) 😂 Stamford: Comedy Night with Kaneez Surka, Jared Waters & more at New York Comedy Club Stamford (7 PM) 🌟 Westport: Taste of Westport 2025: A Night at Studio 54 at The Inn at Longshore 🎸 Friday, June 6 🎶 Bethlehem: Southern Voice Band at March Farm’s Summer Concerts (6–8 PM) 🎤 Bridgeport: Gab Kallay at Port 5 (5–8:30 PM) 🎼 Brookfield: Sweet Redemption at Brookfield Concerts in the Park (6:30 PM) ☘️ Danbury: Mighty Ploughboys at CityCenter Danbury (7–9:30 PM) 🥁 Milford: Shot Down at Fowler Field’s Fridays After Five Concert (6 PM) 🦞 Newtown: Lobster Fest at Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue (5–9 PM) 🎸 Newtown: Christopher Newell LIVE at Aquila’s Nest Vineyards (5:30–8:30 PM) 🍷 Newtown: Sunset Wine Pairing Dinner at Aquila’s Nest Vineyards (6:30 PM) 📽️ Newtown: **ETH DRIVE-IN: E.T. ** at Edmond Town Hall (9 PM) 🎶 Norwalk: Jed Luckless LIVE at SONO 1420 (6–9 PM) 🎺 Stamford: Swing into the Park with Fairfield Counts at Mill River Park (7–9 PM) 😂 Stamford: Des Bishop: The Des Bishop Work Experience (4 showtimes) at New York Comedy Club Stamford 🎼 Wilton: Choral Concert at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church (8–9 PM) 🎻 Westport: Dan Tressler & Friends at Music on Church Lane (6–9 PM) 🥳 Saturday, June 7 🐯 Bridgeport: Wild Wine, Beer & Food Safari Party at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo (6 PM) 🥁 Fairfield: Silver Steel Student Band at Sherman Green Gazebo (6:30–8 PM) 🏹 Harwinton: Robin Hood’s Medieval Faire® – Info & Tickets (10:30 AM–6 PM) 🎶 Newtown: Parker's Tangent at Aquila’s Nest Vineyards (2:30–5:30 PM) 👑 Newtown: Decades Drag Music Show at Aquila’s Nest Vineyards (7 PM) 😂 Newtown: Stand-Up Comedy with Jason Salmon ft. Joe Gerics at Edmond Town Hall (8–10 PM) 📽️ Newtown: **ETH DRIVE-IN: E.T. ** at Edmond Town Hall (9 PM) 🦞 Sandy Hook: Lobster Fest 2025 at Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue (4 PM) 😂 Stamford: Early Bird Comedy at New York Comedy Club Stamford (4:30 PM) 😂 Stamford: Des Bishop continues (4 showtimes) at New York Comedy Club Stamford 🎤 Westport: Acoustic Elixir at Music on Church Lane (6–9 PM) 🍓 Sunday, June 8 🎸 Bridgeport: Black Rock Day w/ Simple Jim at Port 5 (3 PM) 🚘 Fairfield: Fairfield's 9th Annual Car Show at Ludlowe High School (9 AM–3 PM) 🎶 Fairfield: Herman & Company at Sherman Green Gazebo (6:30–8 PM) 🧒 Greenwich: Jumpin’ Jams @ Tides + Tunes (10 AM) 🎸 Greenwich: The Danned @ Tides + Tunes (4 PM) 🏹 Harwinton: Robin Hood’s Medieval Faire® – Tickets (10:30 AM–6 PM) 🏴‍☠️ Milford: 23rd Annual Pirate’s Day – Downtown Milford CT (8 AM–2 PM) 🍓 Mystic: Strawberry Festival at Olde Mistick Village (11 AM–6 PM) 🎪New Britain: Little Poland Festival – More Info (8:30 AM–7 PM) 🎶 Newtown: Valerie Rose at Aquila’s Nest Vineyards (2–5 PM) 🎧 Newtown: Silent Disco Spring Party at Aquila’s Nest Vineyards (6 PM) 🎤Norwalk: Flag Day with Fairfield Counts at Norwalk Green Summer Concerts (5–6:30 PM) 🎹 Piermont, NY: Sunday Piano Brunch with Kevin Lovejoy at OTTO'S (12–3 PM) 🎸 Shelton: Canyon at Jones Winery (2–4 PM) 🎤 Sherman: Unbroken Glass at Sherman Summer Concert Series (4–7 PM) 😂 Stamford: Comedy Night at New York Comedy Club Stamford (7 PM) 🎹 Trumbull: Pipe Organ Recital by Daniel Colaner at St. Theresa RC Church (4:30–5:30 PM) 🎪 Wilton: Georgetown Day – Event Info (12–5:30 PM)

Starting tomorrow, SONO 1420 America’s Maritime Distillery kicks off a month full of live music, signature cocktails, and special events. From Friday night acoustic sessions and a glam ladies’ night to karaoke, cookie decorating, and our 6th Anniversary Celebration—you won't want to miss what’s happening in South Norwalk. 🍸 June 5 – Tinsel + ‘Tinis (5–7 PM) Ladies’ night out just got an upgrade! Join us Thursday, June 5 from 5–7 PM for Tinsel + ‘Tinis—a stylish evening featuring: ✨ $10 Martinis 💇‍♀️ A fresh, fun look by Salon Être 🎶 Great atmosphere, even better cocktails Bring your girlfriends and start your weekend early at SONO 1420! 🎶 Acoustic SONO Music Series – Every Friday Night Join us every Friday from 6–9 PM for live acoustic sets from top local musicians. Pair great music with handcrafted cocktails and our award-winning whiskey for the perfect night out. June 6: Jed Luckless – Americana and original songs June 13: Anthony Gadaleta – Acoustic covers with soul June 20: Christopher Cavaliere – Smooth, storytelling originals June 27: Rio Sorrentino – Bluesy folk-rock favorites 🎉 June 14 – 6th Anniversary Party We’re turning six years old, and you’re invited to help us celebrate! Join us Saturday, June 14 for an unforgettable evening. 🎟️ $20 Ticket Includes: Welcome Cocktail ½ Dozen Oysters Spirit Tastings Live Music from Tangled Vine Grab your tickets now and help us toast six years of spirits, music, and memories! 🎤 June 19 – Karaoke Night (7–9 PM) Step up to the mic for Karaoke Night with EZE Productions on Thursday, June 19 from 7–9 PM. 🎤 Sing your heart out 🍸 Enjoy craft cocktails and whiskey flights 🎉 Laugh, cheer, and enjoy a no-cover night of pure fun Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a first-timer, it’s your time to shine! 🍪 June 26 – Baking + Booze (7–9 PM) Get your sweet tooth and creativity ready for Baking + Booze on Thursday, June 26 from 7–9 PM! Hosted by Baker Jess Leventhal, your $90 ticket includes: A Welcome Cocktail Cookie Cake Decorating Workshop Charcuterie A night full of creativity + fun! 🎟️ Grab your tickets here: 📍 Plan Your Visit Location: SONO 1420 Distillery – 1420 Washington Street, South Norwalk, CT Parking: Street and nearby lot parking available Transit: Walking distance from the South Norwalk Metro-North station Come Raise a Glass This June! Whether you're here for the music, martinis, karaoke, or cookie decorating, June at SONO 1420 is packed with energy, flavor, and fun. Stop in, sip something new, and celebrate summer with us. Follow us on social for updates, and don’t forget to grab your tickets early—space is limited for select events! #SONO1420 #SouthNorwalkEvents #WhiskeyAndMusic #BakingAndBooze #TinselAndTinis #BestofNorwalk

What if you could hit rewind on life — just for one night — and relive the days when music videos ruled, mixed tapes mattered, and your weekend plans revolved around your favorite radio countdown? That’s exactly what happens when Electric Avenue – The MTV Experience takes the stage. On Friday, June 28, The Palace Theatre Stamford becomes the ultimate retro rewind destination, as Electric Avenue resurrects the soundtrack of a generation with staggering authenticity, high energy, and a whole lot of love for the 1980s. It’s Not a Cover Band. It’s a Time Machine. From the moment the first note hits, you’re there — back in the decade of cassette players, neon windbreakers, and shoulder pads. This isn’t nostalgia lite. It’s a full-on sonic revival. Electric Avenue meticulously recreates the sound, look, and spirit of New Wave and ‘80s radio pop with such precision; even major labels have mistaken their live recordings for the real thing. (Seriously — Warner Music once issued a takedown before realizing it wasn’t an original track.) Expect mega-hits from artists like Tears for Fears, Pat Benatar, The B-52s, Simple Minds, A-ha, and more — all performed with vintage instruments, authentic arrangements, and heart-thumping energy that brings the decade back to life. The MTV Era, Alive and Amplified An Electric Avenue show isn’t just about the music — it’s about how it felt. Coming home from school and blasting your favorite record. Cruising with the windows down. Friday nights at the movies. Finding your identity through the songs that raised you. It’s prom night and your first concert all over again. And this time, you’re singing every word. Want to Win Free Tickets? Thanks to Fairfield After Dark and The Palace Theatre Stamford, you can be there — for FREE. One lucky winner will score 2 tickets to see Electric Avenue on June 28. 👉 To enter, click here! https://www.fairfieldafterdark.com/win-great-prizes 🎧 Whether you lived through the decade or just wish you had, Electric Avenue – The MTV Experience delivers the ultimate ‘80s party, live and loud. Don’t miss it. Electric Avenue – The MTV Experience 📍 The Palace Theatre Stamford 📅 Friday, June 28, 2025, | 8 PM 🎟️ Tickets: https://bit.ly/43eibre 🎁 Win tickets here: https://www.fairfieldafterdark.com/win-great-prizes