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First Town Downtown, in collaboration with Windsor Historical Society and Windsor Chamber of Commerce, has a FUN and EXCITING activity for you and your family starting this month and lasting through the summer. Visit the www.TourWindsorCT.org website on your smartphone or tablet and enjoy visiting Windsor shops, restaurants, and attractions.
Pick up your own printed shad fish from one of our partner locations, listed below, and take a selfie of the two of you having a good time at any of the points from TourWindsorCT!
Did you know there is also a chance to win PRIZES!?! Post your selfie with the shad on the www.TourWindsorCT.org website or social media using the hashtag #theshadalwaysreturn. Prize winners will be chosen at random at the end of every month from the pool of selfies linked to the hashtag.
Where to pick up your own Windsor shad for some selfie fun:
- Bart’s Drive-in and The Beanery – 55 Palisado Avenue, https://bartsdrivein.com/
- The Bean @226 – 226 Broad Street, https://www.thebean226.com/
- The Blue Dragonfly Gift Shop – 144A Broad Street, https://the-blue-dragonfly-gift-shop.business.site/
- Ewe & You Fiber Arts – Carriage House at 261 Broad Street, https://eweandyoufiberarts.com/
- First Town Downtown office – 161A Broad Street, weekdays 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- James Selig Estate Jewelry & Antiques – 161 Broad Street, https://jamesseligantiques.com/
- Union Street Tavern - 20 Union Street, http://unionstreettavern.com
- Windsor ACE Hardware – 296 Broad Street, https://www.acehardware.com/store-details/14625
- Windsor Chamber of Commerce – 261 Broad Street
- Windsor Historical Society - Fishing for Fun event (May 15) – https://windsorhistoricalsociety.org/event/fishing-for-fun/
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The 2024 Farmers Market takes place each Thursday June 20, 2024 through October 17, 2024 from 3:00 – 6:00 PM at 240 Broad Street in Windsor Center.
This well-attended local marketplace in Windsor Center includes locally grown fruits, vegetables, baked goods, herbs, eggs, cheese, skincare products, honey, books and more, along with live music!
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Come out for Summer Concerts on the Windsor Town Green on Thursday evenings from 6:30 – 8:30 PM from July through August. Rain dates are always the following Tuesday. Brought to you by First Town Downtown.
2024 Concert Schedule:
7/11 Tomaca
sponsored by Sharon Dillon Rispoli of Berkshire Hathaway
Tomaca is a dynamic vocalist and performer. She has performed on stages big and small in Boston, New York, Vermont, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Jamaica, Foxwoods, Las Vegas, opened for Kool & the Gang and is a former anthem singer for UConn basketball. Tomaca's rare vocal versatility is reflected in that fact that she sings RnB, Motown, Rock, Show Tunes and Opera. Her repertoire includes a wide variety of artists dating from the current time back into the 40’s as well as some original music.
7/18 Farmington Valley Band
sponsored by Carmon Funeral Homes
The Farmington Valley Band performs a wide variety of challenging and outstanding concert music, favorites and marches. Although the marching tunes of K.L. King, Sousa, R.B. Hall and old time American band leaders abound, you are also likely to hear a few jazz compositions in the "Big Band" tradition of the Dorseys or Woody Herman.
7/25 Still Kickin' with Big City Horns
sponsored by Windsor Federal Bank
A rockin' nine piece band paying tribute to the great 60's - 70's and 80's Horn Bands. A powerhouse rhythm and horn section delivering a variety of Classic Rock, R & B, Blues, Soul and Funk, with a touch of Country thrown in - to keep you moving on the dance floor.
8/1 Rock Solid Alibi
sponsored by Edward Jones and Jordan Dental Health Group
Connecticut's newest power trio playing Rock & Roll, straight up, in a dirty glass.
8/6 Gene Donaldson (on National Night Out)
sponsored by Windsor Police Department and Loomis Chaffee School
Gene has been playing guitar for the last 35 years. In the 80's he was in a very popular band called "Smokestack Lightning". From there he joined a North east institution..."Motown Review" and played up and down the East coast. In 1992 Gene left the "Motown Review" in order to start his own group, "Gene Donaldson and the StingRays". With this band he has shared the stage with some of the Blues most respected artists. During this time Gene also toured with a number of blues artists as a sideman including Lee "Shot" Williams, Phil Guy, Eddie Kirkland, and Mary Taylor. He has also appeared on stage with blues artists such as Johnny Rawls, and Lucky Petterson. Currently Gene released a CD in the Spring of ’09'
8/8 Soundpipers
sponsored by
8/15 Whiskey Traveler
sponsored by Dugdale Excavation, Stephanie Stone Realty, Dewey's Barrels and Windsor Ace Hardware
8/22 Nekita Waller
sponsored by Windsor Historical Society and Joyce & Dick Armstrong
* Joyce and Dick Armstrong will be collecting non-perishable food items and cash donations for the Windsor Food Bank! *
Nekita's live music repertoire includes, pop, Motown, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Tower to Power, Bruno Mars, Michael Jackson, Classic Rock, R&B, Pop, Gospel, Country, and originals. Those who support and enjoy her music are as diverse as the music Nekita performs. From young to old, of all backgrounds, Nekita moves, entertains, and connects with all who listen. https://www.facebook.com/nekitawaller
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Skyway's outstanding musicians and premier vocalists perform a broad spectrum of dance music from 70's R&B to current hits. Skyway's uptempo sets keep the dance floor full with hits from great artists such as Earth Wind and Fire, Donna Summer, Michael Jackson, Chic, Justin Timberlake and Bruno Mars.
Sazzy Brass led by Rosemarie Roy (trombone) & Dawn Zukowski (trumpet) are Windsor High band alumni. This female led group puts a creative spin on some of your favorite jazz standards/Rhythm and Blues and features Hartford area jazz guests, Linda Ransom vocals, Alvin Carter Jr, Kris Jensen, Mary DiPaola, Matt Dwonzyk, Tony Davis. So come soak up the sun and enjoy the sweet tunes of Sazzy Brass! SazzyBrass.com
Disco Dyn-O-Myte Review
C'mon out and party with us!
"This concert is my way of demonstrating my true gratitude to each and every one of you. All my best" - Sharon
102d Army Band is the official musical emissary for the Connecticut Army National Guard. Within the 102d Army Band, there are several musical groups which play a variety of music including classical, jazz, rock and many others. In addition to our concert band, we have multiple music performance teams, including: jazz combo, rock band, pop ensemble, brass quintet and duet teams. This allows us to perform many different types of concerts and ceremonies. No Rain Date
Doug Maher Quartet plays a variety of jazz styles and is headed up by famed Windsor High School musician and teacher, Doug Maher, and includes two other Windsor WHS graduates: Ken Fischer
read more
FTDT News: May 11, 2021
There's always a lot going on in Windsor! |
The Shad Always Return!
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First Town Downtown, in collaboration with Windsor Historical Society and Windsor Chamber of Commerce, has a FUN and EXCITING activity for you and your family starting this month and lasting through the summer. Visit the www.TourWindsorCT.org website on your smartphone or tablet and enjoy visiting Windsor shops, restaurants, and attractions.
Pick up your own printed shad fish from one of our partner locations, listed below, and take a selfie of the two of you having a good time at any of the points from TourWindsorCT!
Did you know there is also a chance to win PRIZES!?! Post your selfie with the shad on the www.TourWindsorCT.org website or social media using the hashtag #theshadalwaysreturn. Prize winners will be chosen at random at the end of every month from the pool of selfies linked to the hashtag.
Where to pick up your own Windsor shad for some selfie fun:
- Bart’s Drive-in and The Beanery – 55 Palisado Avenue, https://bartsdrivein.com/
- The Bean @226 – 226 Broad Street, https://www.thebean226.com/
- The Blue Dragonfly Gift Shop – 144A Broad Street, https://the-blue-dragonfly-gift-shop.business.site/
- Ewe & You Fiber Arts – Carriage House at 261 Broad Street, https://eweandyoufiberarts.com/
- First Town Downtown office – 161A Broad Street, weekdays 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- James Selig Estate Jewelry & Antiques – 161 Broad Street, https://jamesseligantiques.com/
- Union Street Tavern - 20 Union Street, http://unionstreettavern.com
- Windsor ACE Hardware – 296 Broad Street, https://www.acehardware.com/store-details/14625
- Windsor Chamber of Commerce – 261 Broad Street
- Windsor Historical Society - Fishing for Fun event (May 15) – https://windsorhistoricalsociety.org/event/fishing-for-fun/
read more
Farmers Market
 |
The 2024 Farmers Market takes place each Thursday June 20, 2024 through October 17, 2024 from 3:00 – 6:00 PM at 240 Broad Street in Windsor Center.
This well-attended local marketplace in Windsor Center includes locally grown fruits, vegetables, baked goods, herbs, eggs, cheese, skincare products, honey, books and more, along with live music!
read more
Summer Concert Series
 |
Come out for Summer Concerts on the Windsor Town Green on Thursday evenings from 6:30 – 8:30 PM from July through August. Rain dates are always the following Tuesday. Brought to you by First Town Downtown.
2024 Concert Schedule:
7/11 Tomaca
sponsored by Sharon Dillon Rispoli of Berkshire Hathaway
Tomaca is a dynamic vocalist and performer. She has performed on stages big and small in Boston, New York, Vermont, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Jamaica, Foxwoods, Las Vegas, opened for Kool & the Gang and is a former anthem singer for UConn basketball. Tomaca's rare vocal versatility is reflected in that fact that she sings RnB, Motown, Rock, Show Tunes and Opera. Her repertoire includes a wide variety of artists dating from the current time back into the 40’s as well as some original music.
7/18 Farmington Valley Band
sponsored by Carmon Funeral Homes
The Farmington Valley Band performs a wide variety of challenging and outstanding concert music, favorites and marches. Although the marching tunes of K.L. King, Sousa, R.B. Hall and old time American band leaders abound, you are also likely to hear a few jazz compositions in the "Big Band" tradition of the Dorseys or Woody Herman.
7/25 Still Kickin' with Big City Horns
sponsored by Windsor Federal Bank
A rockin' nine piece band paying tribute to the great 60's - 70's and 80's Horn Bands. A powerhouse rhythm and horn section delivering a variety of Classic Rock, R & B, Blues, Soul and Funk, with a touch of Country thrown in - to keep you moving on the dance floor.
8/1 Rock Solid Alibi
sponsored by Edward Jones and Jordan Dental Health Group
Connecticut's newest power trio playing Rock & Roll, straight up, in a dirty glass.
8/6 Gene Donaldson (on National Night Out)
sponsored by Windsor Police Department and Loomis Chaffee School
Gene has been playing guitar for the last 35 years. In the 80's he was in a very popular band called "Smokestack Lightning". From there he joined a North east institution..."Motown Review" and played up and down the East coast. In 1992 Gene left the "Motown Review" in order to start his own group, "Gene Donaldson and the StingRays". With this band he has shared the stage with some of the Blues most respected artists. During this time Gene also toured with a number of blues artists as a sideman including Lee "Shot" Williams, Phil Guy, Eddie Kirkland, and Mary Taylor. He has also appeared on stage with blues artists such as Johnny Rawls, and Lucky Petterson. Currently Gene released a CD in the Spring of ’09'
8/8 Soundpipers
sponsored by
8/15 Whiskey Traveler
sponsored by Dugdale Excavation, Stephanie Stone Realty, Dewey's Barrels and Windsor Ace Hardware
8/22 Nekita Waller
sponsored by Windsor Historical Society and Joyce & Dick Armstrong
* Joyce and Dick Armstrong will be collecting non-perishable food items and cash donations for the Windsor Food Bank! *
Nekita's live music repertoire includes, pop, Motown, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Tower to Power, Bruno Mars, Michael Jackson, Classic Rock, R&B, Pop, Gospel, Country, and originals. Those who support and enjoy her music are as diverse as the music Nekita performs. From young to old, of all backgrounds, Nekita moves, entertains, and connects with all who listen. https://www.facebook.com/nekitawaller
hide other bands
Skyway's outstanding musicians and premier vocalists perform a broad spectrum of dance music from 70's R&B to current hits. Skyway's uptempo sets keep the dance floor full with hits from great artists such as Earth Wind and Fire, Donna Summer, Michael Jackson, Chic, Justin Timberlake and Bruno Mars.
Sazzy Brass led by Rosemarie Roy (trombone) & Dawn Zukowski (trumpet) are Windsor High band alumni. This female led group puts a creative spin on some of your favorite jazz standards/Rhythm and Blues and features Hartford area jazz guests, Linda Ransom vocals, Alvin Carter Jr, Kris Jensen, Mary DiPaola, Matt Dwonzyk, Tony Davis. So come soak up the sun and enjoy the sweet tunes of Sazzy Brass! SazzyBrass.com
Disco Dyn-O-Myte Review
C'mon out and party with us!
"This concert is my way of demonstrating my true gratitude to each and every one of you. All my best" - Sharon
102d Army Band is the official musical emissary for the Connecticut Army National Guard. Within the 102d Army Band, there are several musical groups which play a variety of music including classical, jazz, rock and many others. In addition to our concert band, we have multiple music performance teams, including: jazz combo, rock band, pop ensemble, brass quintet and duet teams. This allows us to perform many different types of concerts and ceremonies. No Rain Date
Doug Maher Quartet plays a variety of jazz styles and is headed up by famed Windsor High School musician and teacher, Doug Maher, and includes two other Windsor WHS graduates: Ken Fischer
read more