Community Calendar

LCT Youth Theatre presents ALADDIN JR at the Thomaston Opera House. Ring bells! Bang the drums! Are you gonna love this exciting stage adaptation of the legendary tale of the lovable thief with the heart of gold! Join Aladdin, Jasmine, and the fast-talking, wisecracking Genie as they discover mystical caves, take magic carpet rides, and outwit the evil sorcerer, Jafar. Adapted especially for young performers, this musical includes favorite Alan Menken songs such as “Friend Like Me,” “A Whole New World,” and “Prince Ali,” as well as wonderful new songs added for the Broadway production. With new, colorful characters and nonstop adventure, Aladdin JR. is sure to be a crowd-pleaser for all ages! The LCT Youth Theatre cast includes 33 students grades 2nd through 8th grade led by Director Andrea Bingham, Music Director Kerri Morris, Choreographer Kelsey Morris, and Stage Managers Lilly Jackson and Jalynn Gallagher. Approximate runtime 75 minutes (with 15 minute intermission)

Friday, June 6th at 7 p.m.

Saturday, June 7th at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Admission $10 (does not include fees)

LCT Youth Theatre presents ALADDIN JR at the Thomaston Opera House. Ring bells! Bang the drums! Are you gonna love this exciting stage adaptation of the legendary tale of the lovable thief with the heart of gold! Join Aladdin, Jasmine, and the fast-talking, wisecracking Genie as they discover mystical caves, take magic carpet rides, and outwit the evil sorcerer, Jafar. Adapted especially for young performers, this musical includes favorite Alan Menken songs such as “Friend Like Me,” “A Whole New World,” and “Prince Ali,” as well as wonderful new songs added for the Broadway production. With new, colorful characters and nonstop adventure, Aladdin JR. is sure to be a crowd-pleaser for all ages! The LCT Youth Theatre cast includes 33 students grades 2nd through 8th grade led by Director Andrea Bingham, Music Director Kerri Morris, Choreographer Kelsey Morris, and Stage Managers Lilly Jackson and Jalynn Gallagher. Approximate runtime 75 minutes (with 15 minute intermission)

Friday, June 6th at 7 p.m.

Saturday, June 7th at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Admission $10 (does not include fees)

Join us for our monthly somewhat literary book discussion for adults! Books in various formats are typically available at the desk approximately one month prior to the discussion. No registration is required! Refreshments served, courtesy of the Friends of the Library. This month we will be discussing Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the May 22nd meeting of the FACT Creative Writing Group has been cancelled.

The next meeting is scheduled for June 12th at 5:00 pm in Meeting Room 1 at Thomaston Town Hall. The group is open to all ages, levels of writing experience, and skills. We welcome all! Feel free to come and decide if you'd like to be a part

of a very special group!! Visit the FACT website at: www.thomastonfinearts.com

for further information.

The Waterbury Black Giving Circle at Connecticut Community Foundation is excited to host the third Annual Juneteenth Celebration on Friday, June 13 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the CT State College Naugatuck Campus! Come celebrate three years of supporting Black-led nonprofits and honoring this year's grant awardees. Enjoy good company, food by local caterer Sandra Martin and music by DJ E-Money. This event is open to the community, and there is limited space. RSVP to save your spot! 

ProYoga Therapeutics will be presenting Practical Techniques for Managing Stress. Stress interferes with our equilibrium on the physical, mental, and emotional levels. This program will provide participants with an introduction to stress management along with accessible exercises geared to building stress hardiness and increasing self-awareness. The exercises are designed for all levels and all abilities. Registration is required. You may join in-person at the library or online via Zoom. 

The 2025 season of free concerts in the Park opens on Monday, June 16th at 7 pm with a concert by The Elderly Brothers. The concerts are returning to the renovated Seth Thomas Park on South Main St. in Thomaston. Each concert begins at 7 pm and concludes at 8:30 pm. The Fine Arts Connection of Thomaston’s concert series is indebted to the Thomaston Savings Bank Foundation for core funding.

 Long-time popular solo artists, T-Bone Stankus (guitar) and Brian Gillie (keyboards) have teamed up as The Elderly Brothers, serving up mint-condition ‘oldies’ rock ‘n’ roll, pushing the envelope of sweet surprise with pitch-perfect harmonies and soulful improvisations as fresh as the originals. No sleepwalk down memory lane with these guys! Their radiant renditions and audience interaction are unsurpassed. Enjoy the solid groove and upbeat ‘50s and ‘60s rock-hop repertoire that have made each of them such innovative and celebrated performers. Sh- BOOM!

Alcohol is not permitted in the Park by Town ordinance. Bring your lawn chair, your friends, and your love of music to Seth Thomas Park on Monday, June 16th!! All ages welcome, and the Park is handicap-accessible. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will move to the Thomaston Opera House, 158 Main St. in the Town Hall.Visit the FACT website for further information or weather alerts concerning concert

relocation: www.thomastonfinearts.com.

Join us for our newest book club, Afternoon Delights! Each month we will read one book, then meet the third Thursday of the month at 1:30pm to chat about it. Simply pick up a copy of this month’s book at the front counter! No registration is required. Coffee, tea and snacks provided by the Friends of the Thomaston Public Library. This month we will be discussing A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles. 

Bring your family for a meet & greet with puppies while learning how to get involved in ECAD's mission!

Educated Canines Assisting with Disabilities (ECAD) is a local service dog organization. During this presentation, you'll learn how ECAD dogs are trained to wear a balance harness, retrieve medical bags, open automatic doors, and many more assistive and safety services.

The 2025 season of free concerts in the Park continues on Monday, June 23rd at 7 pm with a concert by The Rakes. The concerts are returning to the renovated Seth Thomas Park on South Main St. in Thomaston. Each concert begins at 7 pm and concludes at 8:30 pm. The Fine Arts Connection of Thomaston’s concert series is indebted to the Thomaston Savings Bank Foundation for core funding.

The Rakes are a band of 5 friends who have as much fun perfecting their songs as they do performing them, and it shows. Exceptional vocals are at the forefront with solid backing musicianship that complements rather than distracts. Covering a diverse selection of genre jumping music, a Rakes gig is a guaranteed good time. At their core, The Rakes are a country-ish Americana band. But as you will quickly learn they defy the "country" label. Mixing classic rock, a little soul, a dash of blues, "90's" music and even a little hip hop, The Rakes exhibit broad appeal as they play something for just about everyone.

Alcohol is not permitted in the Park by Town ordinance. Bring your lawn chair, your friends, and your love of music to Seth Thomas Park on Monday, June 23rd!! All ages welcome, and the Park is handicap-accessible. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will move to the Thomaston Opera House, 158 Main St. in the Town Hall. Visit the FACT website for further information or weather alerts concerning concert

relocation: www.thomastonfinearts.com.

Join us in the Community Room for our monthly Fun Fiction Book Club! Refreshments and Ice Breaker Game from 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm. 7:00 pm we start chatting about the book! This program is free and open to the public. No registration required! The book is available at the Circulation Desk. Refreshments provided by The Friends of The Thomaston Public Library. This month we will be discussing Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur. 

The 2025 season of free concerts in the Park continues on Monday, June 30th at 7 pm with a concert by Bad Foot. The concerts are returning to the renovated Seth Thomas Park on South Main St. in Thomaston. Each concert begins at 7 pm and concludes at 8:30 pm. The concert series is indebted to the Thomaston Savings Bank Foundation for core funding.

Bad Foot is a CT-based high-energy band playing modern country rock, including hits from Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean & more. Don't miss this toe-tapping, driving beat concert by a CT favorite band.

Alcohol is not permitted in the Park by Town ordinance. Bring your lawn chair, your friends, and your love of music to Seth Thomas Park on Monday, June 30th!  All ages welcome, and the Park is handicap-accessible. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will move to the Thomaston Opera House, 158 Main St. in the Town Hall. Visit the FACT website for further information or weather alerts concerning concert

relocation: www.thomastonfinearts.com.

The 2025 season of free concerts in the Park continues on Monday, July 7th at 7 pm with a concert by Eran Troy Danner Band. The concerts are returning to the renovated Seth Thomas Park on South Main St. in Thomaston. Each concert begins at 7 pm and concludes at 8:30 pm. The Fine Arts Connection of Thomaston’s concert series is indebted to the Thomaston Savings Bank Foundation for core funding.

Eran Troy Danner is a blues musician based in Connecticut. He has been a notable figure in the local blues scene since he started performing in 1998. ETD is known for his work both as an acoustic solo performer and a band leader, playing at various venues across the state. He caught the blues bug after seeing Johnny Winter perform live in New Haven in 1986. His dedication to the genre has earned him accolades, including winning the Connecticut Blues Society's Blues Challenge in 2010 and the Society's award for the Best Self-Produced Blues CD in 2011 with his album "Lucky Day". He won the CTBS Challenge again in 2025 and will be representing Connecticut in the Nationals in Memphis, TN in January 2026. ETD has opened up for legendary performers such as Johnny Winter, BB King, Robert Cray, Walter Trout and Samantha Fish, and he maintains an active performance schedule with about 180 shows a year.

Alcohol is not permitted in the Park by Town ordinance. Bring your lawn chair, your friends, and your love of music to Seth Thomas Park on Monday, July 7th!! All ages welcome, and the Park is handicap-accessible. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will move to the Thomaston High School, 185 Branch Road. Visit the FACT website for further information or weather alerts concerning concert

relocation: www.thomastonfinearts.com.

A Friends of the Thomaston Public Library Fundraiser! This is an adult only 21+ event. Tickets include ONE alcoholic beverage, soft drinks, appetizers, and entry to visit all the furry and scaly friends! We will have many animals for you to pet, hold, and take pictures with. Cash bar available. 

All money raised will go to support programming at the library. Tickets can be purchased at the library. Tickets are $30 if bought in advanced, and $35 at the door. 

Based on the beloved animated film, "Shrek the Musical" follows the journey of a cynical ogre who reluctantly embarks on a quest to rescue Princess Fiona for the villainous Lord Farquaad in exchange for reclaiming his swamp, which has been overrun by fairy tale creatures. Along the way, Shrek befriends a talkative Donkey and discovers that true beauty comes from within, as he and Fiona gradually fall in love. With clever humor, heartwarming songs, and a message of self-acceptance, the musical transforms the original story into a vibrant stage production that celebrates individuality, friendship, and the idea that everyone deserves to be appreciated for who they truly are.

July 12, 18, 19 25, 26 at 7 pm

July 13, 20, 27 at 2 pm

Admission $26 (fees not included) 

Box office 860-283-6250

www.LandmarkCommunityTheatre.org

Based on the beloved animated film, "Shrek the Musical" follows the journey of a cynical ogre who reluctantly embarks on a quest to rescue Princess Fiona for the villainous Lord Farquaad in exchange for reclaiming his swamp, which has been overrun by fairy tale creatures. Along the way, Shrek befriends a talkative Donkey and discovers that true beauty comes from within, as he and Fiona gradually fall in love. With clever humor, heartwarming songs, and a message of self-acceptance, the musical transforms the original story into a vibrant stage production that celebrates individuality, friendship, and the idea that everyone deserves to be appreciated for who they truly are.

July 12, 18, 19 25, 26 at 7 pm

July 13, 20, 27 at 2 pm

Admission $26 (fees not included) 

Box office 860-283-6250

www.LandmarkCommunityTheatre.org

The 2025 season of free concerts in the Park continues on Monday, July 14th at 7 pm with a concert by Stiletto. The concerts are returning to the renovated Seth Thomas Park on South Main St. in Thomaston. Each concert begins at 7 pm and concludes at 8:30 pm. The Fine Arts Connection of Thomaston’s concert series is indebted to the Thomaston Savings Bank Foundation for core funding.

Stiletto is a high-energy party band, providing a carefully curated and unique musical experience! Their musicians have played, and currently work with, some of the biggest acts in the world, as well as Tony Award-winning Broadway productions. They pride themselves on their ability to get everyone up and dancing. Stiletto provides an unforgettable Billy Joel tribute that will have everyone singing along to their favorites.

Alcohol is not permitted in the Park by Town ordinance. Bring your lawn chair, your friends, and your love of music to Seth Thomas Park on Monday, July 14th!! All ages welcome, and the Park is handicap-accessible. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will move to the Thomaston Opera House, 158 Main St., Town Hall. Visit the FACT website for further information or weather alerts concerning concert

relocation: www.thomastonfinearts.com.

Based on the beloved animated film, "Shrek the Musical" follows the journey of a cynical ogre who reluctantly embarks on a quest to rescue Princess Fiona for the villainous Lord Farquaad in exchange for reclaiming his swamp, which has been overrun by fairy tale creatures. Along the way, Shrek befriends a talkative Donkey and discovers that true beauty comes from within, as he and Fiona gradually fall in love. With clever humor, heartwarming songs, and a message of self-acceptance, the musical transforms the original story into a vibrant stage production that celebrates individuality, friendship, and the idea that everyone deserves to be appreciated for who they truly are.

July 12, 18, 19 25, 26 at 7 pm

July 13, 20, 27 at 2 pm

Admission $26 (fees not included) 

Box office 860-283-6250

www.LandmarkCommunityTheatre.org

Based on the beloved animated film, "Shrek the Musical" follows the journey of a cynical ogre who reluctantly embarks on a quest to rescue Princess Fiona for the villainous Lord Farquaad in exchange for reclaiming his swamp, which has been overrun by fairy tale creatures. Along the way, Shrek befriends a talkative Donkey and discovers that true beauty comes from within, as he and Fiona gradually fall in love. With clever humor, heartwarming songs, and a message of self-acceptance, the musical transforms the original story into a vibrant stage production that celebrates individuality, friendship, and the idea that everyone deserves to be appreciated for who they truly are.

July 12, 18, 19 25, 26 at 7 pm

July 13, 20, 27 at 2 pm

Admission $26 (fees not included) 

Box office 860-283-6250

www.LandmarkCommunityTheatre.org

Based on the beloved animated film, "Shrek the Musical" follows the journey of a cynical ogre who reluctantly embarks on a quest to rescue Princess Fiona for the villainous Lord Farquaad in exchange for reclaiming his swamp, which has been overrun by fairy tale creatures. Along the way, Shrek befriends a talkative Donkey and discovers that true beauty comes from within, as he and Fiona gradually fall in love. With clever humor, heartwarming songs, and a message of self-acceptance, the musical transforms the original story into a vibrant stage production that celebrates individuality, friendship, and the idea that everyone deserves to be appreciated for who they truly are.

July 12, 18, 19 25, 26 at 7 pm

July 13, 20, 27 at 2 pm

Admission $26 (fees not included) 

Box office 860-283-6250

www.LandmarkCommunityTheatre.org

The 2025 season of free concerts in the Park continues on Monday, July 21st at 7 pm with a concert by Mark Berger. The concerts are returning to the renovated Seth Thomas Park on South Main St. in Thomaston. Each concert begins at 7 pm and concludes at 8:30 pm. The Fine Arts Connection of Thomaston’s concert series is indebted to the Thomaston Savings Bank Foundation for core funding.

Marc Berger's life has been about pursuing twin passions: creating and recording his American roots songs, and exploring remote areas of the desert and mountain West. After signing his first publishing contract while in law school, he fronted rock bands and performed regularly in New York City clubs like CBGB, Wetlands, and The Knitting Factory. All through this period, he’d find ways to get into the West, picking up details from fellow wilderness junkies about off the beaten path locales and filing them away for future reference. On one of these trips, he became intrigued by the cover of THE BIG IT, a book of short stories by A.B. Guthrie he found on a revolving paperback rack in a Navajo reservation trading post. It got him thinking about using his travels to create a set of songs in the cultural tradition of writers like Guthrie and visual artists like John Ford and Frederick Remington. Marc and Co-Producer Mike Ricciardi now present RIDE, ten cinematic recordings reflecting Marc’s romantic connection to the American West and exploring the value of its myths to contemporary culture.

Marc has performed at Austin’s South by Southwest Music Festival and The Kerrville and Falcon Ridge Folk Festivals and has opened shows for Bob Dylan and other national acts. His song THE LAST ONE was a staple of Richie Havens’ concerts and has been quoted in the NY Times and featured on The CBS Evening News.

Alcohol is not permitted in the Park by Town ordinance. Bring your lawn chair, your friends, and your love of music to Seth Thomas Park on Monday, July 21st!! All ages welcome, and the Park is handicap-accessible. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will move to the Thomaston Opera House, 158 Main St., Town Hall. Visit the FACT website for further information or weather alerts concerning concert

relocation: www.thomastonfinearts.com.

Based on the beloved animated film, "Shrek the Musical" follows the journey of a cynical ogre who reluctantly embarks on a quest to rescue Princess Fiona for the villainous Lord Farquaad in exchange for reclaiming his swamp, which has been overrun by fairy tale creatures. Along the way, Shrek befriends a talkative Donkey and discovers that true beauty comes from within, as he and Fiona gradually fall in love. With clever humor, heartwarming songs, and a message of self-acceptance, the musical transforms the original story into a vibrant stage production that celebrates individuality, friendship, and the idea that everyone deserves to be appreciated for who they truly are.

July 12, 18, 19 25, 26 at 7 pm

July 13, 20, 27 at 2 pm

Admission $26 (fees not included) 

Box office 860-283-6250

www.LandmarkCommunityTheatre.org

Based on the beloved animated film, "Shrek the Musical" follows the journey of a cynical ogre who reluctantly embarks on a quest to rescue Princess Fiona for the villainous Lord Farquaad in exchange for reclaiming his swamp, which has been overrun by fairy tale creatures. Along the way, Shrek befriends a talkative Donkey and discovers that true beauty comes from within, as he and Fiona gradually fall in love. With clever humor, heartwarming songs, and a message of self-acceptance, the musical transforms the original story into a vibrant stage production that celebrates individuality, friendship, and the idea that everyone deserves to be appreciated for who they truly are.

July 12, 18, 19 25, 26 at 7 pm

July 13, 20, 27 at 2 pm

Admission $26 (fees not included) 

Box office 860-283-6250

www.LandmarkCommunityTheatre.org

Based on the beloved animated film, "Shrek the Musical" follows the journey of a cynical ogre who reluctantly embarks on a quest to rescue Princess Fiona for the villainous Lord Farquaad in exchange for reclaiming his swamp, which has been overrun by fairy tale creatures. Along the way, Shrek befriends a talkative Donkey and discovers that true beauty comes from within, as he and Fiona gradually fall in love. With clever humor, heartwarming songs, and a message of self-acceptance, the musical transforms the original story into a vibrant stage production that celebrates individuality, friendship, and the idea that everyone deserves to be appreciated for who they truly are.

July 12, 18, 19 25, 26 at 7 pm

July 13, 20, 27 at 2 pm

Admission $26 (fees not included) 

Box office 860-283-6250

www.LandmarkCommunityTheatre.org

The 2025 season of free concerts in the Park continues on Monday, July 28th at 7 pm with a concert by The Twangtown Paramours. The concerts are returning to the renovated Seth Thomas Park on South Main St. in Thomaston. Each concert begins at 7 pm and concludes at 8:30 pm. The Fine Arts Connection of Thomaston's concert series is indebted to the Thomaston Savings Bank Foundation for core funding.

Nashville-based husband-and-wife duo Mike T. Lewis and MaryBeth Zamer, known on stage as The Twangtown Paramours, have made a name for themselves defying boundaries with their award-winning catalogue of Americana, Folk, and Blues anthems. With a slew of accolades for their first three full-length albums, they’ve earned a loyal following, balancing serious instrumental and vocal chops with witty stage banter and a lighthearted approach to life.

Hit songwriter, session musician, and producer Mike Lewis was born in NYC, but his sound is informed by a mix of experiences across the country’s major music centers, including NYC, L.A., Austin, and Nashville. He began learning classical and jazz guitar at age eight, studying under Leonid Bolotine, William Matthews, and Barry Galbraith, before earning degrees at Columbia in New York City and the Grove School of Music in Los Angeles.

Born in Washington D.C., lead singer MaryBeth Zamer was raised on a mix of opera and American songbook music, singing along to Dean Martin and Ella Fitzgerald, before discovering Little Feat, Bonnie Raitt, and the blues in high school. A fixture in the Washington, D.C. club scene for years, MaryBeth sang backup vocals for Eva Cassidy’s band, Method Actor. “Eva was a huge influence on my singing style,” MaryBeth says. “She taught me to go beyond having fun and hitting the right notes, to sing in a way that conveys real emotion.” 

MaryBeth and Mike met and started dating in 2009, while both were working on separate musical projects. “The relationship came first,” says MaryBeth, “but I kept hearing songs he’d written that I loved, and I wanted to add my own vocal spin to them. I felt like I could interpret and deliver Mike’s songs the way he intended them to be.”

In addition to their elaborate musical pedigrees and critically-acclaimed release history, what makes The Twangtown Paramours unique is the purity of their priorities: They are committed to making top-notch music.

Alcohol is not permitted in the Park by Town ordinance. Bring your lawn chair, your friends, and your love of music to Seth Thomas Park on Monday, July 28th!! All ages welcome, and the Park is handicap-accessible. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will move to the Thomaston Opera House, 158 Main St., Town Hall. Visit the FACT website for further information or weather alerts concerning concert

relocation: www.thomastonfinearts.com.

The 2025 season of free concerts in the Park continues on Monday, August 4th at 7 pm with a concert by The Tradesmen. The concerts are returning to the renovated Seth Thomas Park on South Main St. in Thomaston. Each concert begins at 7 pm and concludes at 8:30 pm. The Fine Arts Connection of Thomaston's concert series is indebted to the Thomaston Savings Bank Foundation for core funding.

The Tradesmen, a 4-piece rock, blues, oldies, and country band that performs a deep catalog of well-known material and classics. The band promises a program of favorite covers and crowd-pleasers that will get you clapping and wanting to dance! The group first appeared on the Thomaston stage in 2023 to great acclaim.

Alcohol is not permitted in the Park by Town ordinance. Bring your lawn chair, your friends, and your love of music to Seth Thomas Park on Monday, August 4th!! All ages welcome, and the Park is handicap-accessible. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will move to the Thomaston High School, 185 Branch Road. Visit the FACT website for further information or weather alerts concerning concert

relocation: www.thomastonfinearts.com.

It’s the tail end of the big, bad 1980s in Hollywood, and the party has been raging hard. Aqua Net, Lycra and Heavy Metal flow freely at one of the Sunset Strip's last legendary venues, a place where legendary rocker Stacee Jaxx takes the stage and groupies line up for their chance at an autograph. Amidst the madness, aspiring rock star (and resident toilet cleaner) Drew longs to take the stage as the next big thing (and longs for small-town girl Sherri, fresh off the bus from Kansas with stars in her eyes). But the rock 'n' roll fairy tale is about to end when German developers sweep into town with plans to turn the fabled Strip into just another capitalist strip mall. Can Drew, Sherri and the gang save the strip – and themselves – before it's too late? Only the music of hit bands Styx, Journey, Bon Jovi, Whitesnake and more can hold the answer. Presented by LCT Student Theater, the cast is comprised of teenagers ages 13 through 19 years old.

August 9, 15, 16 @ 8 p.m.

August 10 & 17 @ 2 p.m.

Admission $26 (plus fees)

It’s the tail end of the big, bad 1980s in Hollywood, and the party has been raging hard. Aqua Net, Lycra and Heavy Metal flow freely at one of the Sunset Strip's last legendary venues, a place where legendary rocker Stacee Jaxx takes the stage and groupies line up for their chance at an autograph. Amidst the madness, aspiring rock star (and resident toilet cleaner) Drew longs to take the stage as the next big thing (and longs for small-town girl Sherri, fresh off the bus from Kansas with stars in her eyes). But the rock 'n' roll fairy tale is about to end when German developers sweep into town with plans to turn the fabled Strip into just another capitalist strip mall. Can Drew, Sherri and the gang save the strip – and themselves – before it's too late? Only the music of hit bands Styx, Journey, Bon Jovi, Whitesnake and more can hold the answer. Presented by LCT Student Theater, the cast is comprised of teenagers ages 13 through 19 years old.

August 9, 15, 16 @ 8 p.m.

August 10 & 17 @ 2 p.m.

Admission $26 (plus fees)

The 2025 season of free concerts in the Park concludes on Monday, August 11th at 7 pm with a concert by Chris Coogan Quintet. The concerts are returning to the renovated Seth Thomas Park on South Main St. in Thomaston. Each concert begins at 7 pm and concludes at 8:30 pm. The Fine Arts Connection of Thomaston’s concert series is indebted to the Thomaston Savings Bank Foundation for core funding.

For over 20 years, Coogan has led the Chris Coogan Quartet, a combo with a repertoire that includes straight-ahead jazz, fusion jazz and boogie-woogie. S’Funky, Coogan’s first jazz album containing his original songs, was released in 1995 and re-released in 1999. It features the song Cranberry Isle which took the top jazz prize in the 1997 John Lennon Songwriting Competition. Coogan’s credits as a jazz musician include performing with the late Sal Salvador, Bette Midler, Donna Summer, Paul Newman, Whoopie Goldberg, Jo Ann Woodward, Alec Baldwin, Gene Wilder, Larry Coryell, Dave Liebman, Harold Danko, Ronnie Spector, James Naughton and Phoebe Snow, as well as arranging for Teo Maceo, producer for the late Miles Davis. He appeared on television’s Celebrity Jeopardy and the Arsenio Hall Show and has performed at Manhattan’s Blue Note and the Montreaux Jazz Festival.

Coogan also leads a successful career as a choral director; as well as a writer and arranger of gospel music. He weaves jazz black gospel and white choral music into a new brand of music that engages a broad, cross-cultural audience. In 1993, he founded the good News Gospel Choir with 15 members. Today, this 50-voice, multi-denominational singing group performs nearly every weekend at churches, festivals, fundraisers and various community events throughout the state of Connecticut. “I see myself as a catalyst who uses the medium of music to bring people together” Coogan said. “It’s my passion to help people find joy in making music and singing from their souls”.

Alcohol is not permitted in the Park by Town ordinance. Bring your lawn chair, your friends, and your love of music to Seth Thomas Park on Monday, August 11th!! All ages welcome, and the Park is handicap-accessible. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will move to the Thomaston Opera House, 158 Main St. in the Town Hall. Visit the FACT website for further information or weather alerts concerning concert relocation: www.thomastonfinearts.com.

It’s the tail end of the big, bad 1980s in Hollywood, and the party has been raging hard. Aqua Net, Lycra and Heavy Metal flow freely at one of the Sunset Strip's last legendary venues, a place where legendary rocker Stacee Jaxx takes the stage and groupies line up for their chance at an autograph. Amidst the madness, aspiring rock star (and resident toilet cleaner) Drew longs to take the stage as the next big thing (and longs for small-town girl Sherri, fresh off the bus from Kansas with stars in her eyes). But the rock 'n' roll fairy tale is about to end when German developers sweep into town with plans to turn the fabled Strip into just another capitalist strip mall. Can Drew, Sherri and the gang save the strip – and themselves – before it's too late? Only the music of hit bands Styx, Journey, Bon Jovi, Whitesnake and more can hold the answer. Presented by LCT Student Theater, the cast is comprised of teenagers ages 13 through 19 years old.

August 9, 15, 16 @ 8 p.m.

August 10 & 17 @ 2 p.m.

Admission $26 (plus fees)

It’s the tail end of the big, bad 1980s in Hollywood, and the party has been raging hard. Aqua Net, Lycra and Heavy Metal flow freely at one of the Sunset Strip's last legendary venues, a place where legendary rocker Stacee Jaxx takes the stage and groupies line up for their chance at an autograph. Amidst the madness, aspiring rock star (and resident toilet cleaner) Drew longs to take the stage as the next big thing (and longs for small-town girl Sherri, fresh off the bus from Kansas with stars in her eyes). But the rock 'n' roll fairy tale is about to end when German developers sweep into town with plans to turn the fabled Strip into just another capitalist strip mall. Can Drew, Sherri and the gang save the strip – and themselves – before it's too late? Only the music of hit bands Styx, Journey, Bon Jovi, Whitesnake and more can hold the answer. Presented by LCT Student Theater, the cast is comprised of teenagers ages 13 through 19 years old.

August 9, 15, 16 @ 8 p.m.

August 10 & 17 @ 2 p.m.

Admission $26 (plus fees)

It’s the tail end of the big, bad 1980s in Hollywood, and the party has been raging hard. Aqua Net, Lycra and Heavy Metal flow freely at one of the Sunset Strip's last legendary venues, a place where legendary rocker Stacee Jaxx takes the stage and groupies line up for their chance at an autograph. Amidst the madness, aspiring rock star (and resident toilet cleaner) Drew longs to take the stage as the next big thing (and longs for small-town girl Sherri, fresh off the bus from Kansas with stars in her eyes). But the rock 'n' roll fairy tale is about to end when German developers sweep into town with plans to turn the fabled Strip into just another capitalist strip mall. Can Drew, Sherri and the gang save the strip – and themselves – before it's too late? Only the music of hit bands Styx, Journey, Bon Jovi, Whitesnake and more can hold the answer. Presented by LCT Student Theater, the cast is comprised of teenagers ages 13 through 19 years old.

August 9, 15, 16 @ 8 p.m.

August 10 & 17 @ 2 p.m.

Admission $26 (plus fees)

New England’s #1 Pink Floyd Experience, Floydian Trip aims to recreate some of the spectacular and moving live performances that Pink Floyd became known for in the 1970s and 1980s. This era is sometimes known as the “Roger Waters Years.” Floydian Trip recreates the sound in both the performance and tone of how Floyd would have been heard if you were seeing them live on stage during the Dark Side of the Moon Tour, Wish You Were Here Tour, In the Flesh (Pink Floyd) Tour, or The Wall Tour. Floydian Trip painstakingly recreates the classic Pink Floyd live experience. The band has poured over thousands of hours of official, unofficial, and bootleg audio and video of Pink Floyd between 1973 and 1981 in order to create the most authentic live Pink Floyd experience you can witness.

Saturday, September 20th @ 8:00 pm

Admission $35 (plus fees)

Box Office 860-283-6250

www.LandmarkCommunityTheatre.org

Set in the little town of Anatevka, the story centers on a poor milkman, Tevye, and his five daughters. As Czarist Russia encroaches upon the small-knit community, Tevye struggles to cope with the changing times and uphold his traditional values. As his three older daughters rebel, Tevye is forced to choose between tradition and family. Fiddler is the perfect mix of audience-pleasing humor and heart. 

October 4, 10 , 11, 17, 18 at 8 p.m.

October 5, 12, 19 at 2 p.m.

Admission $26 (not including fees)

Box Office 860-283-6250

www.LandmarkCommunityTheatre.org

Set in the little town of Anatevka, the story centers on a poor milkman, Tevye, and his five daughters. As Czarist Russia encroaches upon the small-knit community, Tevye struggles to cope with the changing times and uphold his traditional values. As his three older daughters rebel, Tevye is forced to choose between tradition and family. Fiddler is the perfect mix of audience-pleasing humor and heart. 

October 4, 10 , 11, 17, 18 at 8 p.m.

October 5, 12, 19 at 2 p.m.

Admission $26 (not including fees)

Box Office 860-283-6250

www.LandmarkCommunityTheatre.org

Set in the little town of Anatevka, the story centers on a poor milkman, Tevye, and his five daughters. As Czarist Russia encroaches upon the small-knit community, Tevye struggles to cope with the changing times and uphold his traditional values. As his three older daughters rebel, Tevye is forced to choose between tradition and family. Fiddler is the perfect mix of audience-pleasing humor and heart. 

October 4, 10 , 11, 17, 18 at 8 p.m.

October 5, 12, 19 at 2 p.m.

Admission $26 (not including fees)

Box Office 860-283-6250

www.LandmarkCommunityTheatre.org

Set in the little town of Anatevka, the story centers on a poor milkman, Tevye, and his five daughters. As Czarist Russia encroaches upon the small-knit community, Tevye struggles to cope with the changing times and uphold his traditional values. As his three older daughters rebel, Tevye is forced to choose between tradition and family. Fiddler is the perfect mix of audience-pleasing humor and heart. 

October 4, 10 , 11, 17, 18 at 8 p.m.

October 5, 12, 19 at 2 p.m.

Admission $26 (not including fees)

Box Office 860-283-6250

www.LandmarkCommunityTheatre.org

Set in the little town of Anatevka, the story centers on a poor milkman, Tevye, and his five daughters. As Czarist Russia encroaches upon the small-knit community, Tevye struggles to cope with the changing times and uphold his traditional values. As his three older daughters rebel, Tevye is forced to choose between tradition and family. Fiddler is the perfect mix of audience-pleasing humor and heart. 

October 4, 10 , 11, 17, 18 at 8 p.m.

October 5, 12, 19 at 2 p.m.

Admission $26 (not including fees)

Box Office 860-283-6250

www.LandmarkCommunityTheatre.org

Set in the little town of Anatevka, the story centers on a poor milkman, Tevye, and his five daughters. As Czarist Russia encroaches upon the small-knit community, Tevye struggles to cope with the changing times and uphold his traditional values. As his three older daughters rebel, Tevye is forced to choose between tradition and family. Fiddler is the perfect mix of audience-pleasing humor and heart. 

October 4, 10 , 11, 17, 18 at 8 p.m.

October 5, 12, 19 at 2 p.m.

Admission $26 (not including fees)

Box Office 860-283-6250

www.LandmarkCommunityTheatre.org

Please join the Bristol Gem & Mineral Club for our 53rd Annual Gem Show!

Every year, the club holds a Gem and Mineral Show, which showcases a wide assortment of gems, jewelry, fossils, crystals, educational exhibits, and children’s games.

The 2025 Bristol Gem & Mineral Show

• Saturday, October 18 • 9:30 am to 5:00 pm
• Sunday, October 19 • 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

At the Beals Community Center, 240 Stafford Ave. in Bristol (links to directions and map.)

Admission for the show is $5 for adults. Kids under 12 are free with paid adult, and scouts and 4-H members with leaders (in uniform) are free too.

The Bristol Gem & Mineral Club is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization.

Set in the little town of Anatevka, the story centers on a poor milkman, Tevye, and his five daughters. As Czarist Russia encroaches upon the small-knit community, Tevye struggles to cope with the changing times and uphold his traditional values. As his three older daughters rebel, Tevye is forced to choose between tradition and family. Fiddler is the perfect mix of audience-pleasing humor and heart. 

October 4, 10 , 11, 17, 18 at 8 p.m.

October 5, 12, 19 at 2 p.m.

Admission $26 (not including fees)

Box Office 860-283-6250

www.LandmarkCommunityTheatre.org

Please join the Bristol Gem & Mineral Club for our 53rd Annual Gem Show!

Every year, the club holds a Gem and Mineral Show, which showcases a wide assortment of gems, jewelry, fossils, crystals, educational exhibits, and children’s games.

The 2025 Bristol Gem & Mineral Show

• Saturday, October 18 • 9:30 am to 5:00 pm
• Sunday, October 19 • 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

At the Beals Community Center, 240 Stafford Ave. in Bristol (links to directions and map.)

Admission for the show is $5 for adults. Kids under 12 are free with paid adult, and scouts and 4-H members with leaders (in uniform) are free too.

The Bristol Gem & Mineral Club is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization.

Set in the little town of Anatevka, the story centers on a poor milkman, Tevye, and his five daughters. As Czarist Russia encroaches upon the small-knit community, Tevye struggles to cope with the changing times and uphold his traditional values. As his three older daughters rebel, Tevye is forced to choose between tradition and family. Fiddler is the perfect mix of audience-pleasing humor and heart. 

October 4, 10 , 11, 17, 18 at 8 p.m.

October 5, 12, 19 at 2 p.m.

Admission $26 (not including fees)

Box Office 860-283-6250

www.LandmarkCommunityTheatre.org

With a youthful fire reminiscent of Fleetwood Mac during their peak years of performing, The Seven Wonders are lighting up stages and proving to audiences why they are the top tribute to this timeless band.  Their collective performing experience brings the crowd powerful renditions of these timeless tunes with a blistering and inspiring show. They authentically recreate all the great hits of Fleetwood Mac, including Dreams, Go Your Own Way, Rhiannon, Landslide, Gypsy, and more. Since their inception in 2017, they have garnered national attention for their high-energy performances. The Seven Wonders reconnect fans with the music they love.

Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 8:00 pm

Admission $35 (plus fees)

Box Office 860-283-6250

www.LandmarkCommunityTheatre.org

In 2018 a group of musicians got together for a once a month Dead night at the Captain Daniel Packer inn in Mystic,CT. It turned out to be a seriously good time that translated to more shows, more fun and Mystic Dead was born.

Deep dives into all things Grateful Dead coupled by the freedom to remain true to their own creative individuality has been and will always be the mantra of all 6 members of Mystic Dead.

November 22 2025 at 8:00 p.m.

Admission $35 (plus fees)

Box Office 860-283-6250

In the heartwarming play "Miracle on 34th Street," a department store Santa Claus claims to be the real Kris Kringle, challenging the cynicism of a young girl and her pragmatic mother in New York City. As Kringle's genuine belief and kindness begin to transform those around him, he faces a court hearing that will determine his sanity and the very existence of Santa Claus. The play explores themes of faith, imagination, and the Christmas spirit, ultimately proving that belief and magic can triumph over skepticism and commercialism.

December 6, 12, 13, 19, 20 at 7 p.m.

December 7, 14, 21 at 2 p.m.

Admission $26 (not including fees)

In the heartwarming play "Miracle on 34th Street," a department store Santa Claus claims to be the real Kris Kringle, challenging the cynicism of a young girl and her pragmatic mother in New York City. As Kringle's genuine belief and kindness begin to transform those around him, he faces a court hearing that will determine his sanity and the very existence of Santa Claus. The play explores themes of faith, imagination, and the Christmas spirit, ultimately proving that belief and magic can triumph over skepticism and commercialism.

December 6, 12, 13, 19, 20 at 7 p.m.

December 7, 14, 21 at 2 p.m.

Admission $26 (not including fees)

In the heartwarming play "Miracle on 34th Street," a department store Santa Claus claims to be the real Kris Kringle, challenging the cynicism of a young girl and her pragmatic mother in New York City. As Kringle's genuine belief and kindness begin to transform those around him, he faces a court hearing that will determine his sanity and the very existence of Santa Claus. The play explores themes of faith, imagination, and the Christmas spirit, ultimately proving that belief and magic can triumph over skepticism and commercialism.

December 6, 12, 13, 19, 20 at 7 p.m.

December 7, 14, 21 at 2 p.m.

Admission $26 (not including fees)

In the heartwarming play "Miracle on 34th Street," a department store Santa Claus claims to be the real Kris Kringle, challenging the cynicism of a young girl and her pragmatic mother in New York City. As Kringle's genuine belief and kindness begin to transform those around him, he faces a court hearing that will determine his sanity and the very existence of Santa Claus. The play explores themes of faith, imagination, and the Christmas spirit, ultimately proving that belief and magic can triumph over skepticism and commercialism.

December 6, 12, 13, 19, 20 at 7 p.m.

December 7, 14, 21 at 2 p.m.

Admission $26 (not including fees)

In the heartwarming play "Miracle on 34th Street," a department store Santa Claus claims to be the real Kris Kringle, challenging the cynicism of a young girl and her pragmatic mother in New York City. As Kringle's genuine belief and kindness begin to transform those around him, he faces a court hearing that will determine his sanity and the very existence of Santa Claus. The play explores themes of faith, imagination, and the Christmas spirit, ultimately proving that belief and magic can triumph over skepticism and commercialism.

December 6, 12, 13, 19, 20 at 7 p.m.

December 7, 14, 21 at 2 p.m.

Admission $26 (not including fees)

In the heartwarming play "Miracle on 34th Street," a department store Santa Claus claims to be the real Kris Kringle, challenging the cynicism of a young girl and her pragmatic mother in New York City. As Kringle's genuine belief and kindness begin to transform those around him, he faces a court hearing that will determine his sanity and the very existence of Santa Claus. The play explores themes of faith, imagination, and the Christmas spirit, ultimately proving that belief and magic can triumph over skepticism and commercialism.

December 6, 12, 13, 19, 20 at 7 p.m.

December 7, 14, 21 at 2 p.m.

Admission $26 (not including fees)

In the heartwarming play "Miracle on 34th Street," a department store Santa Claus claims to be the real Kris Kringle, challenging the cynicism of a young girl and her pragmatic mother in New York City. As Kringle's genuine belief and kindness begin to transform those around him, he faces a court hearing that will determine his sanity and the very existence of Santa Claus. The play explores themes of faith, imagination, and the Christmas spirit, ultimately proving that belief and magic can triumph over skepticism and commercialism.

December 6, 12, 13, 19, 20 at 7 p.m.

December 7, 14, 21 at 2 p.m.

Admission $26 (not including fees)

In the heartwarming play "Miracle on 34th Street," a department store Santa Claus claims to be the real Kris Kringle, challenging the cynicism of a young girl and her pragmatic mother in New York City. As Kringle's genuine belief and kindness begin to transform those around him, he faces a court hearing that will determine his sanity and the very existence of Santa Claus. The play explores themes of faith, imagination, and the Christmas spirit, ultimately proving that belief and magic can triumph over skepticism and commercialism.

December 6, 12, 13, 19, 20 at 7 p.m.

December 7, 14, 21 at 2 p.m.

Admission $26 (not including fees)