First Town Downtown Windsor CT

Windsor CT Main Street Program
Phone: 860-247-8982


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Main Street Matters - August 26, 2019

Tuesday Concert: Rock Solid Alibi


Tuesday Concert: Rock Solid Alibi


Come out for a free summer concert on the green from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. Tuesday, August 27th is Rock Solid Alibi!

Rock Solid Alibi is a group of seasoned musicians who have performed together over the last 25 years. The band consists of Mike Armentano, Marty Moran and Steve Armentano. They perform classic rock songs appealing to a wide audience demographic.

Choosing material from the 1970s - 2000s, Rock Solid Alibi performs songs from artists such as: Billy Joel, Eric Clapton, 3 Doors Down, Garth Brooks, The Beach Boys, The Rolling Stones, James Brown, Stevie Wonder, Hot Chocolate, The Beatles, The Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd and the Cars.

Sponsored by Day Hill Dental


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Summer Concert: Personal Touch


Summer Concert: Personal Touch


Come out for a free summer concert on the green Thursday evenings from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. Thursday, August 29th is Personal Touch! Enjoy their Motown sound!

Summer Concerts are a location in the e-Passport contest, too!

Sponsored by :
* Don Trinks / Bart's Drive In Restaurant
* Sharon Dillon Rispoli / Berkshire Hathaway and
* Windsor High Alumni Blow out Bash (All Classes)

* Concert rain dates are the following Tuesday
* Enjoy a pre-concert dinner at a Windsor restaurant
* Shop at the local Farmer's Market from 3:30 - 6:30pm


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Farmers' Market


Farmers' Market


The First Town Downtown Farmers’ Market on Thursdays from 3:30 to 6:30 at 240 Broad Street in Windsor Center. This well-attended local marketplace includes locally grown fruits, vegetables, baked goods, herbs, eggs, cheese, skincare products, candles and more. To see who is here this week, download the vendor schedule

Special on August 29th - Play Marbles!

Rain or shine! We only cancel if there's threat of lightning!
Upcoming special events:
September 5th - Live music by Ben Mueller
September 12th - Live music by Sean Murray
September 19th - Chalk art contest
September 26th - Four Square contest
October 3rd - Live music by Sean Murray
October 10th - Recipe contest to win a Geissler’s gift card
October 17th - Make your own rock pumpkin!


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Deadline for Oct Brick Installation


Deadline for Oct Brick Installation


The last day to order a brick for the October installation is September 2nd. When purchasing a brick, you can choose up to 3 lines of 20 characters each for your special message. Select symbols can also be added. The cost of a heritage brick is $50.

Order a Heritage Brick for the October 5th installation.


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Glass Birdbath / Feeder Workshop


Glass Birdbath / Feeder Workshop


Enjoy a creative evening to create your own beautiful Glass Totem that functions as a birdbath or bird feeder! on August 27th from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Add your own art to enhance your backyard garden. All vintage glass supplies provided by James Selig Estate Jewelry and Antiques and local artist Suzanne Urban provides insider tips, tricks, and design expertise. Sign up soon! Class limited to TEN pupils! If you missed the Glass Plate Flower workshop and would prefer to make a flower, supplies also provided. A fun nite out with like-minded creatifs! $40.00 fee All supplies provided by James Seligs Estate Jewelry 161 Broad Street Windsor CT and Antiques and Suzanne Urban

Held at the Auction Hall at 25 Central St. Windsor CT. To Register: 860-916-2928 or email: jamesseligantiques@gmail.com

10% off course fee for attendees who took Glass Plate Flower workshop!


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Upcoming Events

4/5-5/4
Save Geissler's Receipts for WEF
4/26
Windsor Chamber Cares Benefit Auction
4/27
Race to the Weekend Wheels 5K Run & Walk
4/28
Gentle Yoga for Stress Management
4/30
Hydroponics for Homeowners
5/5
Open Art Classroom
5/7
LPGA Golf 101 - Outdoor Lessons for Ladies
5/9
Sugar Scrubs & Self-Care
5/11
WAC Open Studios
5/11
Windsor Garden Mart Spring Garden Mart


Mission Statement
The mission of First Town Downtown is to position and promote Windsor Center as a premier New England town center that protects and utilizes its proud heritage as the basis for developing vibrant recreational, economic and cultural activity.

Become a member of First Town Downtown and be a part of the growth of Windsor's downtown area and Windsor as a whole! Join or Renew your membership in First Town Downtown, Windsor's Main Street program.

  • Address:161 Broad St, Windsor, CT

  • Phone: 860-247-8982

  • Email: info@ftdt.org