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Rain, rain, go away! We've rescheduled the Gene Donaldson & The Stingrays concert to Tuesday, July 20th at 6:30 pm!
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'
And on July 22, 2021 * 102 Army Band!
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.
The Blue DragonFly at 144 Broad Street is selling these cool T-shirts featuring both a monarch butterfly and their our own favorite blue dragonfly for $25.95 each, which includes a $5 donation to the Windsor Monarch Project. They have about 30 shirts left for sale, Medium through XXL. Any questions feel free to call (860) 580-7928, email sheila.thebluedragonfly@gmail.com or stop in.
Click to The Blue Dragonfly on FB
Our Farmers Market is open on Thursdays from 3:00 – 6:30 PM through October 21, 2021 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, candles and more.
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Thank you to all the artists, sponsors, businesses and spectators who participated in The Windsor Monarch Project and First Town Downtown Inc.'s Upcycled Pollinator Planter Challenge! We had so much fun putting this community project together and hope to do it again next year!
If you were the high bidder on any of the planters, you can pay online or by writing a check. A Monarch Project volunteer will contact you regarding pickup of your planter.
And congrats to Philip Thulen who got the most votes!! He has won a $25 Windsor Center gift card to use at any of 12 local shops and restaurants!
FTDT News: July 16, 2021
Gene Donaldson Concert Rescheduled!
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Rain, rain, go away! We've rescheduled the Gene Donaldson & The Stingrays concert to Tuesday, July 20th at 6:30 pm!
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'
And on July 22, 2021 * 102 Army Band!
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.
Monarch T-Shirts Available at The Blue Dragonfly
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The Blue DragonFly at 144 Broad Street is selling these cool T-shirts featuring both a monarch butterfly and their our own favorite blue dragonfly for $25.95 each, which includes a $5 donation to the Windsor Monarch Project. They have about 30 shirts left for sale, Medium through XXL. Any questions feel free to call (860) 580-7928, email sheila.thebluedragonfly@gmail.com or stop in.
Click to The Blue Dragonfly on FB
Farmers Market on Thursdays
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Our Farmers Market is open on Thursdays from 3:00 – 6:30 PM through October 21, 2021 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, candles and more.
Read More
Upcycled Pollinator Planter Challenge
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Thank you to all the artists, sponsors, businesses and spectators who participated in The Windsor Monarch Project and First Town Downtown Inc.'s Upcycled Pollinator Planter Challenge! We had so much fun putting this community project together and hope to do it again next year!
If you were the high bidder on any of the planters, you can pay online or by writing a check. A Monarch Project volunteer will contact you regarding pickup of your planter.
And congrats to Philip Thulen who got the most votes!! He has won a $25 Windsor Center gift card to use at any of 12 local shops and restaurants!