Summer Sounds Concerts Begin June 18 At Ashlar
Summer Sounds Concerts Begin June 18 At Ashlar
For the 22nd consecutive year, Ashlar of Newtown will sponsor free Summer Sounds concerts on the beautiful grounds of Ashlar of Newtown, 139 Toddy Hill Road. Area residents are invited to bring lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy a variety of wonderful musical performances given by many of the areaâs most popular bands.
All concerts begin at 7 pm. In the event of rain, or if it appears rain is imminent, some concerts may be moved indoors where possible or cancelled. Call 426-5847 for weather cancellation and other information.
The concert series will begin this year on Wednesday, June 18, with Berkshire Big Band performing music from the 1930s, 40s and 50s.
The Frank Porto Band will play music from the 1930s and 40s on Wednesday, July 2.
On Wednesday, July 16, there is a free community picnic planned for 5 pm to continue Ashlarâs celebration of its 25th anniversary. The public is invited to join the celebration, and then stay to enjoy the music at 7. The performers that evening, St Lukeâs Steel band, will bring calypso and island music to Sandy Hook.
Concerts will then continue as follows: Thursday, July 24, The Second Company Governorâs Foot Guard Swing Band; Wednesday, July 30, Easton Banjo Society; and Wednesday, August 13, The Galvanized Jazz band, with Dixieland style music.
For additional information, call Ashlar at 426-5847.