About Welcome Back West Hartford!
The Town of West Hartford is proud to present Welcome Back West Hartford! This is a great chance for residents to get out and enjoy again. RELAX... it's on us! All events in this series are FREE!
Calendar of Events
Ticketed Events Presented by West Hartford Summer Arts Festival
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A concert featuring the SAF Orchestra and vocalists, playing a variety of pops style pieces!
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Free Events at Eisenhower Park
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Skylark City BandDate: 7/12
Time: 6:00 pm Four seasoned musicians. One great sound. Dave and Ron have played rock, blues, and swing together since 2006. In 2016 they teamed up with Jeff and Jim, two expert guitarists, to form Skylark City -- an upbeat band that delivers fun-filled grooves with uplifting vocal harmonies. Website: https://davidbranning.wixsite.com/skylarkcityband |
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Malik the Magic Guy!Date 1: 7/13 @ 12:00 pm
Date 2: 8/5 @ 12:00 pm Malik is a full time comedy magician with over 20 years of experience. Based in the Boston area, Malik has performed his unique comedy magic all over the United States. He has been a featured performer at countless parties, functions, and special events like the following (just to name a few): 2013 Rhode Island Summer Reading Program, Hampton Beach Kids Fest, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Barnstable County Fair, First Night Chatham Website: http://malikthemagicguy.com/ |
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Candy-ODate: 7/13
Time: 6:00 pm Join this all new Cars tribute band for a night of fun and music! |
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Rolie Polie GuacamoleDate: 7/14
Time: 6:00 pm Join Brooklyn's Kindie Rockers for a night of fun and music! Website: https://www.facebook.com/roliepolieguac |
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Music TogetherDate 1: 7/15 @ 10:00 am
Date 2: 8/4 @ 10:00 am Bring some favorite instruments from home – even pots and pans! Website: https://www.musictogetherwhfv.com/ |
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Jazz combo - Jason Hoopes & CrewDate: 7/15
Time: 6:00 pm Join this local combo for a night of fun and music! |
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Mermaid Party with Ariel!Date: 7/16
Time: 12:00 pm Come dressed as your favorite “under the sea” character, to sing and dance with Ariel! Website: https://www.ctprincessparties.com/ |
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Meaningful Magic of David Reed BrownDate: 7/16
Time: 2:00 pm David Reed-Brown is a magician who gives people hope and wonder though the art of magic. Website: https://www.reed-brown.com/ |
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Walter Jacobson – Guitar, Banjo, American MusicDate: 7/16
Time: 6:00 pm Long time West Hartford resident, with an entertaining show for all ages! |
[CANCELED] WHSAF Mamma Mia! Preview
Canceled due to weather.
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Matica Arts CircusDate: 8/2
Time: 10:00 am Matica delights audiences of all ages with acts of daring and tremendous skill. Featuring juggling, hula hoop, a tall unicycle, Chinese yo-yo, lots of audience engagement and more! 40min of Joy. Website: http://maticaarts.com/ |
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Kate Morran Yoga for Teens and FamiliesDate 1: 8/2 @ 12:00 pm
Date 2: 8/4 @ 12:00 pm Kate Morran is a West Hartford based yoga and theater teacher who specializes in bringing mindfulness practice to teens and young adults. This gentle yoga class designed for people of all abilities will focus on connection to our breath through mindful movement and stretching. Students aged 13 and over (including parents and family members) are welcome. Please bring your own yoga mat. |
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Storytime with BelleDate: 8/3
Time: 12:00 pm Pack a lunch or just stop by to hear Belle read a story! Belle loves books, and can’t wait to share some of her favorites with you, princess! Website: https://www.ctprincessparties.com/ |
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Music with BeccaDate: 8/3
Time: 2:00 pm Music with Becca is a childhood music education program made with beauty and playfulness in mind. Focuses on children from 0-6, with traditional folk American music, musical games, and classical music. Becca is a pianist and professional Opera singer. |
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KC Sisters BandDate: 8/3
Time: 6:00 pm The Casey sisters have music in their DNA. The girls were raised by two musicians and introduced to multiple genres of music from rock & roll, country, gospel, folk, R&B and Jazz. Aside from their acapella voices that harmonize on their repertoire of selections, each girl plays multiple instruments including the piano, guitar, violin, bass, cello and drums. In their EP, “Just Girls!” the entire family contributed to their song selection. Their father Chris, a professor of jazz studies, is the music director, songwriter, arranger, composer and pianist. Jennifer, besides manager for the KC Sisters, contributes her violin talents to the group, and oversees the music program at a school for gifted children in Connecticut. The girls seemed to all find their comfort zone in their music and often times find themselves on the right side of the music they choose to perform. Each girl contributes to the writing of a song, which at times can be challenging, having so many cooks in the kitchen. Somehow they make it work and the song matures into a something they all enjoy perform. Website: https://kcsisters.com/ |
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Boyd Meets GirlDate: 8/6
Time: 4:00 pm Boyd Meets Girl pairs Australian classical guitarist Rupert Boyd with American cellist Laura Metcalf (Conard High School Grad). The duo performs an eclectic and engaging range of repertoire, from Bach to Beyoncé. Both acclaimed soloists in their own right, Boyd has been described as “truly evocative” by The Washington Post, and as "a player who deserves to be heard" by Classical Guitar Magazine, while Metcalf, also a member of the ensembles Sybarite5 and Break of Reality, has been called "brilliant" by Gramophone. Boyd Meets Girl has toured throughout the USA, India, Nepal, New Zealand, and every state and territory in Australia. Website: http://www.boydmeetsgirlduo.com/ |
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One Time WeekendDate: 8/6
Time: 6:00 pm One Time Weekend is a fresh band who has quite craftily created a groove-laden spirit and infused it with a clean, melodic and progressive edge. Since their inception in 2016, OTW has made an impact as one of the youngest talents in the Northeast music scene, and is quickly on their way to spreading their original material around the country. The fans love their music for its danceable and story-telling qualities, as well as its composition and creativity. The band is comprised of lead guitarists Adam Eytan and Zac Mulcahy, who are well known for their speed, soul, and “guitarmonies”. Bassist Ian D’Arcangelo holds down the low end while simultaneously delivering powerful lead vocals, and drummer Ben Sullivan ties it all together with his precise and in-the-pocket rhythm. All four members contribute in rousing four-part harmonies, and all four members contribute to the songwriting process. Website: https://www.onetimeweekend.com/ |