27th Scarecrows Along Main Street
Main Street, Old Wethersfield , Connecticut
Oct 1st thru Oct 31st 2022
27th Annual Scarecrows on Main
Old Wethersfield - Main St Main St, WethersfieldJoin the Old Wethersfield Shopkeepers for a month long celebration of Fall and small town fun. Walk along Main Street to see the 60+ scarecrows on display that are built […]
Holidays on Main
A holiday themed tree lighting, including silent auction, beer garden, Santa visits, a fun night for all ages!
It's the final night of our Traditional Music Festival! We're thrilled to be closing the festival with Irish / Irish American supergroup openthedoorforthree , performing at 7 pm in the Webb Barn.
Tickets: $15 for Museum Members / $20 for the General Public. Purchase advance tickets at https://bit.ly/3dDM5j7 or pay at the door.
Doors open at 5 p.m. We invite local musicians to come join fiddler Jeanne Freeman, founder of the Connecticut Academy of Irish Music, for a jam session before the headlining performance. Bring your instruments, and share some tunes. Guests are welcome to arrive early and enjoy music, community, and culture!
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Pst... Hi! Did you see? Our Nature line is live in our Etsy shop! If you are unable to attend the Harvest Festival on October 8, you will now be able to get your favorite Nature scents online and shipped right to your door!
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Many thanks to Genticorum for kicking off our Second Annual Traditional Music Festival! A great time was had by all. We also welcomed Marie-Josée Duquette from the Québec Government Office in Boston , which helped sponsor Genticorum's performance.
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The doors are open! Fiddler Jennifer Torrance is leading a Québécois session with local musicians before Genticorum's performance at 7 pm. Tickets are available at the door or online https://bit.ly/3dEogaI. Come enjoy a night of culture and music!'
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I got my costume for The Witch of Blackbird Pond Ball! Practitioners (including myself) will be giving readings and reiki! Come and join the fun!
• wethersfieldhistory In a nod to local author Elizabeth George Speare’s Newbery Award-winning novel, Wethersfield Historical Society is proud to present The Witch of Blackbird Pond Ball on Saturday, October 29 from 6:30 pm – 10:30 pm in the elegant ballroom of the Keeney Memorial Cultural Center (200 Main Street, Wethersfield). The Keeney Ballroom will be decorated in seasonal finery designed to complement the eerie late-October atmosphere by circaonmain Melinda Robidoux. The Ball features local refreshments, music, dancing, cocktails, potions, and other spellbinding activities provided by theblackbirdhouse! Attendees are encouraged to come in period costumes and enter our costume contest. iHeartMedia's reneedinino has signed on to emcee the ball and keep the fun rolling all evening long! A professional DJ has been engaged to provide the soundtrack for dancing and the evening’s festivities. Ascot Catering will be on hand to provide delectable hors d’oeuvres for your enjoyment throughout the evening. Two drinks are included with admission to this 21-and-over event and a cash bar will be available for those who are still thirsty.
Tickets for this exclusive event are $75 per person. For the truly adventurous, there are a limited number of Special Patron Hour Tickets which entitle the bearer to early admission at 5:30 pm for $100 per person. These patrons will enjoy uniquely prepared libations and delectable treats that will only be available during this magical hour.
Tickets can be purchased online or in person at the Old Academy (150 Main Street, Wethersfield) Tuesday – Friday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Tickets available here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-witch-of-blackbird-pond-ball-tickets-403559716977
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Tonight's the night! Get ready for our second annual Traditional Music Festival with Genticorum. Purchase advance tickets online https://bit.ly/3dEogaI, or get them at the door. Performance begins at 7 pm in the Webb Barn. $15 for museum members / $20 for the general public. There is plenty of on-site and street parking available.
The doors will open at 5 pm. Fiddler Jennifer Torrance will lead a Québécois session before the show. Musicians: come early, bring your instruments, and share some tunes! We invite EVERYONE to come and enjoy community together. Check in early, grab some dinner, and settle in for an amazing night blending culture and music!
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Mark your calendars! In two weeks we will be selling our vegan, eco-friendly soy candles at the Harvest Festival at Heirloom Market in Old Wethersfield. The Festival runs from 11 to 4, so if you're running in the marathon, there will be plenty of time to stop by after the race! There will be live music, yummy food and hand crafted goods from many local vendors. See you there!
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You're not going to want to miss the final day of our Traditional Music Festival on Thursday, September 29. Irish / Irish American supergroup Open the Door for Three will bring the house down!
We're honored to have fiddler Jeanne Freeman, Founder of the Connecticut Academy of Irish Music, leading the music session before Open the Door for Three's performance at 7 pm. Musicians: come early (doors open at 5 pm), bring your instruments, and share some tunes!
Tickets: $15 for Museum Members / $20 for the General Public. Purchase advance tickets at https://bit.ly/3dDM5j7 or pay at the door!
Jeanne Freeman studied with late Donegal fiddler P.V. O'Donnell, with whom she played regularly and founded the Connecticut Academy of Irish Music, where she teaches fiddle and serves as Director. Jeanne has performed as the Irish fiddle soloist with the Hartford Symphony Orchestra at the Bushnell, has appeared on
Connecticut Public Television, National Public Radio and other programs, and
has been the Guest Artist for the Simsbury Public School String Festival. She has
hosted regular traditional Irish music sessions around Connecticut for many years and been featured in Celtic Life International magazine. Jeanne also teaches
privately and has mentored a number of young players who have qualified for, and
competed in, Ireland’s prestigious All-Ireland music competition - Fleadh Cheoil na nEireann. Jeanne appears on a number of recordings, including her solo CD
“The Fiddler You Are.”
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Old Wethersfield Shopkeepers Association
OWSA is a collective of small business owners located in the heart of the historic district, working together to generate interest in Old Wethersfield, CT as a peaceful place to shop, dine and enjoy its historic charm!
