Welcome to our newest feature, Pick Six. In this new column, I am going to give you my picks of things to do, bands to see, blogs to read. It can be anything, and seeing how at any given time, my brain may be in various states of flux, maybe it’s six, maybe it’s four, I dunno.
So, leading off, Guilford gets medieval. No, not Ving Rhaymes medieval from ” Pulp Fiction” (one of my all time favorites), but Robin Hood medieval. The Connecticut Renaissance Faire comes to the Guilford Fair grounds for the next two weekends. In addition to shows such as “The Story of Robin Hood”, “Join the Merry Men”, and ” Ye Olde Medicine Show and Flea Circus”, you will find jewelry vendors, leather and woodworkers and so much more. How much do you want to bet that you will be able to get all your favorite fair food,especially one of those big ol’ smoked turkey drumsticks. for more info, here’s the link.
Next, let’s focus on some music.
Connecticut’s Eight to the Bar celebrates 35 years of swing, classic r&b, girlie harmonies, wicked guitar, violent choreography, screaming saxophone and about 4 million gigs. As part of their year-long celebration, they will be holding their 35th anniversary/reunion gig on Friday, May 14 at Toad’s Place 300 York St., New Haven. The original 1975 lineup will play, as well as the current lineup. In addition, 2 other bands that started back at the same time, the Helium Brothers and Washboard Slim & the Blue Lights will also take the stage; even Toad’s Placeis celebrating 35 years in the business! Showtimes: 7:30: Washboard Slim & the Blue Lights; 8:30: The Helium Brothers; 10:00: Eight to the Bar original lineup of 1975; 11:30: the current Eight to the Bar lineup. Let’s party like it’s 1975!
Next up is Branded. Branded pumps out high energy country that totally rocks. Based out of southeastern Connecticut, the venture across the Connecticut River to bring their signature style to Middlesex county for the first time in 2 years. I have seen these guys numerous times, and I am always thoroughly exhausted every time I see them. You just can’t sit down. And this Thursday night, they will be rocking the Back Porch in Old Saybrook, and then again at Legends in Gales Ferry.
A little of loving it local here. Bishops Orchards. It’s not just your typical farm market. Since 1871, the Bishop Family has been serving Guilford and the surrounding towns with the freshest in season produce. Unlike many family businesses, the bishops have made all the right moves to ensure that the Bishop family will run this market for years to come. They do everything from pick-your-own, an in store bakery, family friendly events and the latest, a farm winery, featuring some very unique wines made with their own fruits. So if you are looking for something to do, or just passing through, get off of I-95, and see what fresh really is. Here is another thought. Instead of sitting in the big traffic jam, plan on getting off the highway, and pick yourself up a nice picnic lunch. Send me an email, and I will send you some very cool spots to sit back and enjoy the area. I will bet that this is more fun than sitting in traffic.
Speaking of loving it local. Check out Edibles Advocate Alliance and Sharedharvest.net. This wonderful website and alliance run by Emily Brooks is a website that helps local consumers find locally produced food from sources other than farmers market. The website also includes blogs, recipes, and has a network that allows you to buy/sell or barter. A very unique option. Another goal that they have is to help get fresh produce to the various charitable organizations that can use it. A truly wonderful venture, and a monumental undertaking. Great job Emily!
So that’s like 5 things. If you want more, well here is the link to my events page, where I have over a thousand events over the next few months. And here is the scary part. I have not even scratched the surface yet.
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