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Local events and attractions
AUGUST
LOUDON WAINWRIGHT III
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 4
7:30 p.m. Loudon Wainwright III might be best known for his role as “singing surgeon” Capt. Calvin Spalding on M*A*S*H* or his novelty hit “Dead Skunk (in the Middle of the Road),” but he’s had a prolific career spanning 50 years. This concert features music from more than two dozen albums he has created during that time. Tickets at $36. THE KATHARINE HEPBURN CULTURAL ARTS CENTER, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook; katharinehepburntheater.org; 860-510-0473
DUSTIN LYNCH
THURSDAY, AUG. 5
7:30 p.m. Country music star Dustin Lynch has achieved seven #1s, four Top 5 albums, eight gold and platinum certified singles, and more than 2 billion total streams over the course of his career. The Tennessee native has also earned industry recognition as a PREMIER Ole Opry member, in addition to high-profile nominations for the Billboard Music Awards, iHeartRadio Music Awards, and CMT Music Awards. Tickets start at $29. MOHEGAN SUN ARENA, MOHEGAN SUN, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville; mohegansun.com; 860-862-8000
FRANKIE VALLI & THE FOUR SEASONS
FRIDAY, AUG. 6
8 p.m. One of the most popular recording groups of all time, Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons dominated the pop charts in the early 1960s, then staged a dramatic comeback in the mid-1970s. More recently, their music has been embraced and remixed by Europe’s dance club scene, bringing them to yet another generation. Tickets at $35. MOHEGAN SUN ARENA, MOHEGAN SUN, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville; mohegansun.com; 860-862-8000
ROD STEWART
SATURDAY, AUG. 7
7:30 p.m. The legendary two-time Rock & Roll Fame inducted singer and songwriter follows up the 2019 triumph of his international chart-topping album “You’re In My Heart: Rod Stewart With The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra,” which occurred while he was celebrating his 50th year as a solo artist. This summer, Stewart’ s 2020 summer tour makes it sole Connecticut stop at Mohegan Sun with Cheap Trick as the special guest act for what promises to be an extraordinary evening. Tickets start at $99. MOHEGAN SUN ARENA, MOHEGAN SUN, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville; mohegansun.com; 860-862-8000
KAT EDMONSON
THURSDAY, AUG. 12
7:30 p.m. This Texas native and Brooklyn transplant brings a distinctive mix of classic and contemporary music experiences to the stage. She has won the hearts of audiences via the NPR Tiny Desk concert, “Austin City Limits” on PBS and “A Prairie Home Companion,” and the Associated Press describes Edmonson, “Part bashful debutante, part starry-eyed fiancée, part world-wise seductress, her voice possesses a singular expressiveness.” Tickets at $34. THE KATHARINE HEPBURN CULTURAL ARTS CENTER, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook; katharinehepburntheater.org; 860-510-0473
BILL BURR
FRIDAY, AUG. 13
8 p.m. Bill Burr is a Grammy-nominated who first gained notoriety for his recurring role on the second season of “Chappelle’s Show” and quickly became a regular latenight guest with Conan O’Brien, Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon. He hosted “Saturday Night Live” in October 2020 and starred opposite “SNL” funnyman Pete Davidson in the Judd Apatow film “The King of Staten Island.” Burr also portrays the character Migs Mayfeld in “The Mandalorian” and is part of the voice performer cast in the Netflix series “F is for Family.” Tickets start at $65. PREMIER THEATER, FOXWOODS RESORT CASINO, 350 Trolley Line Blvd., Mashantucket; foxwoods.com; 800-369-9663
TANYA TUCKER
SATURDAY, AUG. 14
8 p.m. Tanya Tucker had her first country hit as a 13-year-old in 1972 with “Delta Dawn,” and has since amassed 23 Top 40 albums and 56 Top 40 singles, including 10 that reached the No. 1 spot on the Billboard country charts, and a wealth of music industry awards. Tickets start at $45. GREAT CEDAR SHOWROOM, FOXWOODS RESORT CASINO, 350 Trolley Line Blvd., Mashantucket; foxwoods.com; 800-369-9663
DOOBIE BROTHERS
SUNDAY, AUG. 15
7 p.m. The four-time Grammy Award winning band – which has sold 50 million albums worldwide and score five Top 10 singles plus a rare diamond record status for its 1976 album “Best of the Doobies” – swings through Mohegan Sun as part of its 50th anniversary tour. Tom Johnston, Michael McDonald, Pat Simmons and John Mcfee will be back together in concert for the first time in nearly 25 years. Tickets start at $63.25. MOHEGAN SUN ARENA, MOHEGAN SUN, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville; mohegansun.com; 860-862-8000
THE WOODENBOAT SHOW
FRIDAY, AUG. 20, THROUGH SUNDAY, AUG. 22
10 a.m. The largest gathering of wooden boats and enthusiasts in New England returns, with more than 100 traditional and classic wooden boats of every type on display, from hand-crafted kayaks to mahogany runabouts, to classic daysailers and schooners. Visitors can learn new skills at demonstrations and workshops, and a variety of exhibitors will offer items for sale including maritime art, antiques, tools, books, nautical gear, and much more. Show entry is part of general admission ticket. MYSTIC SEAPORT, 75 Greenmanville Ave. Mystic; mysticseaport.org; 860-572-0711
JEFF DUNHAM
FRIDAY, AUG. 20
7 p.m. The master ventriloquist is coming off his new Netflix Originals Stand-up Special “Jeff Dunham: Beside Himself,” the second special for the streaming service and the ninth in his string of television events. With 10 million followers on Facebook and over 2.1 million YouTube subscribers, Dunham has conquered social media with the vibrancy that allowed him to conquer the arena touring circuit and broadcast channels. Tickets start at $39. MOHEGAN SUN ARENA, MOHEGAN SUN, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville; mohegansun.com; 860-862-8000
DEFTONES SATURDAY, AUG. 21
7 p.m. This Grammy-winning alternative metal band took root in Sacramento, California, in 1988 and has sold more than 10 million albums worldwide. On this tour, the group will be joined by Gojira and Poppy for what promises to be the most explosively hard-rocking concert of the summer. Tickets start at $29.50. MOHEGAN SUN ARENA, MOHEGAN SUN, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville; mohegansun.com; 860-862-8000
TRAIN
SATURDAY, AUG. 21
8 p.m. Train is a multi-Grammy and Billboard award-winning band from San Francisco that generated 14 songs on Billboard’s Hot 100 list since the release of its 1998 debut self- titled album. The group has sold more than 10 million albums worldwide, with more than 30 million tracks. Tickets start at $69. GREAT CEDAR SHOWROOM, FOXWOODS RESORT CASINO, 350 Trolley Line Blvd., Mashantucket; foxwoods.com; 800-369-9663
TYLER HENRY
SUNDAY, AUG. 22
7 p.m. Star of E! Entertainment’s hit show Hollywood Medium, Tyler Henry visits Foxwoods for a live show entitled “An Evening of Hope, Healing and Closure.” Henry will conduct audience readings during the evening, and a Q&A session will take place at the close of the event. Tickets start at $35. GREAT CEDAR SHOWROOM, FOXWOODS RESORT CASINO, 350 Trolley Line Blvd., Mashantucket; foxwoods.com; 800-369-9663
JASON MRAZ
SUNDAY, AUG. 22
7:30 p.m. Mraz enlisted his 13-piece Reggae band to hit the road with him, featuring many of the performers from his latest album, “Look For The Good,” which includes guest appearances by actress/comedian Tiffany Haddish and Reggae icon Sister Carol. All the profits from the new album will be donated to nonprofit organizations who serve to advance opportunity and equality for Black lives. Tickets start at $40. MOHEGAN SUN ARENA, MOHEGAN SUN, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville; mohegansun.com; 860-862-8000
MIKE ZITO & ALBERT CASTIGLIA
THURSDAY, AUG. 26
8 p.m. Two powerhouses of the blues music world join forces for an electrifying evening. Zito’s 2018 album “First Class Life” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard’s Top Blues Albums Chart and his latest work, the COVID-19 inspired “Quarantine Blues,” was created in 14 days and released as a “freeto-download.” Singer/songwriter Albert Castiglia’s latest album “Masterpiece” is a provocative celebration of his discovery and connection with a daughter he never knew he had. Tickets at $48. THE KATHARINE HEPBURN CULTURAL ARTS CENTER, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook; katharinehepburntheater.org; 860-510-0473
JOHN LEGEND
FRIDAY, AUG. 27
8 p.m. Multiplatinum artist John Legend has won 11 Grammy Awards, an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Tony Award, and an Emmy Award, making Legend the first African-American man to earn an EGOT. He arrives at Foxwoods on his Bigger Love Tour, and every pair of tickets purchased online for this show includes a CD copy of his forthcoming album. Tickets start at $78. GREAT CEDAR SHOWROOM, FOXWOODS RESORT CASINO, 350 Trolley Line Blvd., Mashantucket; foxwoods.com; 800-369-9663
JEFF FOXWORTHY
SATURDAY, AUG. 28
7:30 p.m. You might be a redneck if you catch Jeff Foxworthy at Foxwoods! The Grammy-nominated comedian and author of 26 best-selling books gained a national following for his good-natured redneck jokes, and his humorous observations about everyday family interactions and human nature are delivered in a folksy yet wise style that has been compared to Mark Twain’s. Tickets start at $49. PREMIER THEATER, FOXWOODS RESORT CASINO, 350 Trolley Line Blvd., Mashantucket; foxwoods.com; 800-369-9663
SEPTEMBER
BIG & RICH WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 1
8 p.m. Big Kenny Alphin and John Rich arrive at Mohegan Sun on their “Redneck Riviera Whiskey Presents Big & Rich’s Peace, Love & Happy Hour Tour.” The duo scored a hit with their 2004 debut, the triple platinum Horse of a Different Color and their hit “Save a Horse, Ride A Cowboy,” and have since scored Grammy, ACM, CMA and CMT Music award nominations. Tickets at $35. MOHEGAN SUN ARENA, MOHEGAN SUN, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville; mohegansun.com; 860-862-8000
UPROOTED
THURSDAY, SEPT. 2
7:30 p.m. Michael Glabicki, lead singer, songwriter and guitarist for Rusted Root, takes his new band UPROOTED to perform the multi-platinum album “When I Woke” in its entirety. “Uprooted has masterfully expanded the landscape of the older Rusted Root songs and created a new intuitive and magnetic vision of the material,” said Glabicki. “These inspired performances not only energize and expand the hearts of the crowds but also show us how to take the new music to the next level.” Tickets at $58. THE KATHARINE HEPBURN CULTURAL ARTS CENTER, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook; katharinehepburntheater.org; 860-510-0473
TOBY KEITH SATURDAY, SEPT. 3
7 p.m. Toby Keith’s albums have sold more than 40 million copies, his tours have drawn over one million fans each year for more than a decade straight, and his honors include three BMI Country Songwriter/Artist of the Year trophies, the Artist of the Decade Award from Billboard and the American Country Awards, the ACM’s Career Achievement trophy and a 2015 induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Tickets start at $25. MOHEGAN SUN ARENA, MOHEGAN SUN, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville; mohegansun.com; 860-862-8000
DOUG STANHOPE
SATURDAY, SEPT. 4
8 p.m. For the last three decades, Doug Stanhope has shined on the comedy circuit with salty, opinionated and frank comedy observations. His fans have followed him from hosting duties on Comedy Central’s “The Man Show” and the controversial “Girls Gone Wild” series to Fox’s “Invasion of the Hidden Cameras. He offered memorable guest appearances on “The Howard Stern Show,” “Comedy Central Presents,” “Premium Blend” and NBC’s “Late Friday” and has even popped up on “Fox News with Greta Van Sustern” and “The Jerry Springer Show.” Tickets start at $50. PREMIER THEATER, FOXWOODS RESORT CASINO, 350 Trolley Line Blvd., Mashantucket; foxwoods.com; 800-369-9663
GABRIEL IGLESIAS
SUNDAY, SEPT. 5
5 and 8 p.m. Comedian Gabriel Iglesias’ Fluffy World Tour arrives in Connecticut with two Sunday shows. Iglesias is one of the most watched comedians on YouTube with over 412,000,000 views and has over 15 million fans across social media, and he is also the star and executive producer of “Mr. Iglesias,” the multi-cam Netflix original comedy series. Iglesias is among the very few performers to headline and sell-out Madison Square Garden in New York, Staples Center in Los Angeles and Sydney Opera House in Australia. Tickets start at $47. GREAT CEDAR SHOWROOM, FOXWOODS RESORT CASINO, 350 Trolley Line Blvd., Mashantucket; foxwoods.com; 800-369-9663
POPA CHUBBY
SUNDAY, SEPT. 5
7 p.m. Born Ted Horowitz in New York City, Popa Chuby is a longtime blues master whose imposing stage figure and aggressive performance style creates an effect that he has described as “the Stooges meets Buddy Guy, Motörhead meets Muddy Waters, and Jimi Hendrix meets Robert Johnson,” Popa Chubby is an endearing character who is one of the genre’s most popular figures. Tickets start at $30. Tickets at $75. THE KATHARINE HEPBURN CULTURAL ARTS CENTER, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook; katharinehepburntheater.org; 860-510-0473
MELISSA ETHERIDGE
SUNDAY, SEPT. 5
7 p.m. Melissa Etheridge is one of rock music’s great icons, with 15 Grammy nominations and two wins plus an Academy Award for Best Original Song from the 2007 film “An Inconvenient Truth.” She also has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Her latest album “The Medicine Show” deals with renewal, reconciliation, reckoning, compassion and healing. approaches. Tickets start at $59. GARDE ARTS CENTER, 325 State St., New London; gardearts.org; 860-444-7373
FRANK VIGNOLA & MARTIN TAYLOR
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 8
7:30 p.m. Two renowned guitarists share the stage for one great show. Martin Taylor is the winner of a record 14 British Jazz Awards and has been praised by Acoustic Guitar Magazine as “The Acoustic Guitarist of his generation,” while no less a figure than the late Les Paul named Frank Vignola as one of his “top five most admired guitarists.” Tickets at $36. THE KATHARINE HEPBURN CULTURAL ARTS CENTER, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook; katharinehepburntheater.org; 860-510-0473
KATHLEEN MADIGAN
FRIDAY, SEPT. 10
7:30 p.m. Kathleen Madigan has been a fixture on the comedy circuit for three decades, and her most recent Netflix offering “Bothering Jesus” is her fifth hour-long stand-up special. Her album of the “Bothering Jesus” special was the highest selling comedy album and most played comedy album on streaming services since 2014. “Our society is being driven by type-A lunatics who say you have to set more goals,” she quips. “Well maybe they do but we all don’t. Have a seat, grab a drink and enjoy the fact you achieved the goal. Maybe that’s the Irish in me talking though.” Tickets start at $44. PREMIER THEATER, FOXWOODS RESORT CASINO, 350 Trolley Line Blvd., Mashantucket; foxwoods.com; 800-369-9663
INDIGO GIRLS
FRIDAY, SEPT. 17
8 p.m. Amy Ray and Emily Saliers have become one of the most iconic duos in music history with 14 albums (three platinum and three gold), six Grammy nominations and one award for their recordings. In this engagement, they are joined by the commanding talent of roots music star Amythyst Kiah. Tickets start at $59. PREMIER THEATER, FOXWOODS RESORT CASINO, 350 Trolley Line Blvd., Mashantucket; foxwoods.com; 800-369-9663
MARC ANTHONY
SATURDAY, SEPT. 18
8 p.m. Marc Anthony has received countless gold and platinum certifications from the Recording Industry Association of America and has been credited with more than 30 Billboard chart hits and over 7.1 billion views on YouTube. In 2019, he released “Opus,” his first new studio album in six years, which earned him the 2020 Grammy Best Tropical Album, a #1 at Billboard’s Tropical Airplay list with “Parecen Viernes” and four nominations from the Latin American Music Awards. Tickets start at $61. MOHEGAN SUN ARENA, MOHEGAN SUN, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville; mohegansun.com; 860-862-8000
JAY PHAROAH
SATURDAY, SEPT. 18
8 p.m. Jay Pharoah is an actor and standup comedian who achieved national fame in his six seasons on “Saturday Night Live,” where he served up memorable impressions of President Barack Obama, Jay Z, Denzel Washington and Kanye West. Audiences got a taste of Jay’s dramatic side in Showtime’s “White Famous” and Steven Soderberg’s “Unsane,” and he is back to playing to packed venues around the country. Tickets start at $32. PREMIER THEATER, FOXWOODS RESORT CASINO, 350 Trolley Line Blvd., Mashantucket; foxwoods.com; 800-369-9663
LIL’ KIM, THE LOX, CAM’RON & N.O.R.E
SATURDAY, SEPT. 18
8 p.m. A four-in-one supershow with rap royalty Lil’ Kim, The Lox, Cam’ron and N.O.R.E. taking the stage. Between them, they’ve generated a surplus number of gold- and platinum-selling albums, top-charting singles, sold-out concerts around the world and fans that transcend all demographics. Tickets start at $75. GREAT CEDAR SHOWROOM, FOXWOODS RESORT CASINO, 350 Trolley Line Blvd., Mashantucket; foxwoods.com; 800-369-9663
JOAN OSBORNE & MADELEINE PEYROUX
SUNDAY, SEPT. 19
8 p.m. Two of the most distinctive vocal talents share the stage for a memorable night of music. Joan Osborne was dubbed by AllMusic.com as “the most gifted vocalist of her generation.” The release of her 1995 recording “Relish” was hailed as “that rare breed of album where critical consensus, popular approval and enduring appeal unite” by American Songwriter. Madeleine Peyroux is an American jazz singer and songwriter who began her career as a teenager on the streets of Paris. She sang vintage jazz and blues songs before finding mainstream success in 2004 when her album “Careless Love,” which sold half a million copies and shifted her into the mainstream spotlight. Tickets start at $35. GARDE ARTS CENTER, 325 State St., New London; gardearts.org; 860-444-7373
JEFFREY GAINES WITH CASSIDY CATANZARO
FRIDAY, SEPT. 24
8 p.m. Singer-songwriter Jeffrey Gaines has commanded the concert stage for two decades with only his voice and guitar for accompaniment. heralded for his soul-searching lyrics and his powerful live performances. He is joined in this show by singer Cassidy Catanzaro, who has been praised for her ability to traverse multiple octaves across a wide vocal spectrum. Tickets at $29. KATHARINE HEPBURN CULTURAL ARTS CENTER, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook; katharinehepburntheater.org; 860-510-0473
BY LAND & BY SEA
SATURDAY, SEPT. 25
10 a.m. Mystic Seaport’s 24th annual antique vehicle show is scheduled to present approximately 100 pre-1932 vehicles in a celebration of old-school automotive style and technology. The event will include an afternoon PREMIER Parade around the Village Green and out through the Shipyard south gate, along with free rides in the classic cars. Show entry is part of general admission ticket. MYSTIC SEAPORT, 75 Greenmanville Ave., Mystic; mysticseaport.org; 860-572-0711
TONY BENNETT
SATURDAY, SEPT. 25
8 p.m. Tony Bennett turns 95 this August and, despite an ongoing struggle with Alzheimer’s disease, he has no plans to slow down – and there is no reason for him to hit the brakes, as his popularity continues to expand as new generations discover his iconic interpretation of the Great American Songbook. Bennett scored his first number one hit in 1951 with “Because of You,” and in the course of his spectacular career he scored 19 Grammy Awards, two Emmy Awards, the Kennedy Center Honors, iconic hit tunes including (of course) “I Left My Heart in San Francisco” and the ultimate compliment in music history with Frank Sinatra defining Bennett as “the best singer in the business.” Tickets start at $55. GREAT CEDAR SHOWROOM, FOXWOODS RESORT CASINO, 350 Trolley Line Blvd., Mashantucket; foxwoods.com; 800-369-9663
RYAN HAMILTON
SATURDAY, SEPT. 25
8 p.m. Ryan recently released his first stand-up special. The one-hour Netflix original “Happy Face,” follows a wealth of television appearances and a non-stop headlining tour. Armed with the unique perspective of growing up in rural Idaho to become a favorite in the New York stand-up comedy scene, he’s one-ofa-kind. He’s been named one of Rolling Stone’s Five Comics to Watch, and recent appearances include the Stephen Colbert and Conan O’Brien late-night show, and opening spots for Jerry Seinfeld as well as Gad Elmelah at Carnegie Hall. Ryan is endearing stand-up lovers, and his future is bright. Tickets start at $32. PREMIER THEATER, FOXWOODS RESORT CASINO, 350 Trolley Line Blvd., Mashantucket; foxwoods.com; 800-369-9663
ZUCCHERO FORNACIARI
SUNDAY, SEPT. 26
6 p.m. The iconic singer/songwriter is known and loved as the Father of the Italian Blues, although his music also encompasses the gospel, soul, rock and classical Italian ballad traditions. He has won numerous honors, including six IFPI Europe Platinum Awards and a Grammy Award nomination, and has performed with many famous artists including Eric Clapton, Miles Davis, Ray Charles, B. B. King and Luciano Pavarotti. Tickets start at $59. PREMIER THEATER, FOXWOODS RESORT CASINO, 350 Trolley Line Blvd., Mashantucket; foxwoods.com; 800-369-9663
KARLA BONOFF
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 29
7:30 p.m. Described by many music critics as one of the finest singer/songwriters of her generation, Karla Bonoff returned to the studio last year with “Carry Me Home,” her first new album in over a decade. She was also seen in the acclaimed Linda Ronstadt documentary “The Sound of My Voice,” highlighting her friendship with Linda and as the writer of several of her biggest songs, including Grammy Winner, “All My Life.” Tickets at $42. THE KATHARINE HEPBURN CULTURAL ARTS CENTER, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook; katharinehepburntheater.org; 860-510-0473
THE SWEET REMAINS
THURSDAY, SEPT. 30
8 p.m. A trio of singer-songwriters – Rich Price, Greg Naughton and Brian Chartrand – contribute to the writing and three-part harmonies of this unique band, which claims more than 38 million worldwide Spotify downloads (and counting). Their sounds have been compared to classic Simon & Garfunkel and The Eagles, with strong lyrical and melodic writing that recalls Jason Mraz, Ray Lamontagne, and John Mayer. Tickets at $33. THE KATHARINE HEPBURN CULTURAL ARTS CENTER, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook; katharinehepburntheater.org; 860-510-0473
OCTOBER WHITNEY CUMMINGS
FRIDAY, OCT. 1
8 p.m. The Los Angeles-based comedian, actor, writer, producer and director is best known for creating and starring in the NBC series “Whitney.” Her fourth standup special, “Can I Touch It?,” premiered on Netflix on July 30, and he is slated to star and star and executive produce a new half-hour comedy for Amazon called “Good People.” Tickets start at $35. GREAT CEDAR SHOWROOM, FOXWOODS RESORT CASINO, 350 Trolley Line Blvd., Mashantucket; foxwoods.com; 800-369-9663
THE VOICES OF SOUL AND R&B
FRIDAY, OCT. 1
8 p.m. Three great acts share the bill for this concert. Stephanie Mills rose to stardom as Dorothy in the original Broadway run of the musical “The Wiz” and emerged as an R&B hitmaker in the 1980s, winning a 1981 Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for “Never Knew Love Like This Before.” The Whispers have been making music late 1960s and were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2003, The Soul Music Hall of Fame in December 2012 and The Official R&B Music Hall of Fame in 2014. Meli’sa Morgan had a string of urban contemporary hits starting the mid–1980s through the mid–1990s, most notably with her cover version of Prince’s “Do Me, Baby” (1985), “Do You Still Love Me” (1986) and “Still in Love With You” (1992). Tickets start at $49. GREAT CEDAR SHOWROOM, FOXWOODS RESORT CASINO, 350 Trolley Line Blvd., Mashantucket; foxwoods.com; 800-369-9663
SEBASTIAN MANISCALCO
FRIDAY, OCT. 1, AND SAT., OCT. 2
8 p.m. Praised by NBC Nightly News as “comedy’s new superstar” and People Magazine as “the comedian’s comedian,” Sebastian Maniscalco was named one of the Top 10 highest-grossing stand-up comedians in the world in 2019 by Forbes. His Netflix Original special “Stay Hungry” was taped over a span of five sold-out shows at Radio City Music Hall, and movie audiences applauded his performance Martin Scorsese’s “The Irishman.” Tickets start at $59. MOHEGAN SUN ARENA, MOHEGAN SUN, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville; mohegansun.com; 860-862-8000
FREESTYLE EXTRAVAGANZA 2021
SATURDAY, OCT. 2
8 p.m. The pioneers of the freestyle music movement gather for a musical extravaganza featuring the tunes that electrified audiences for the last four decades. The groundbreaking Lisa Lisa headlines a production that includes freestyle stars Judy Torres, Coro, Cynthia, The Cover Girls, George Lamond, Sweet Sensation, Cynthia, Lisette Melendez and Soave. Tickets start at $58. PREMIER THEATER, FOXWOODS RESORT CASINO, 350 Trolley Line Blvd., Mashantucket; foxwoods.com; 800-369-9663
REVISITING AMERICA: THE PRINTS OF CURRIER & IVES
FRIDAY, OCT. 2, THROUGH MONDAY, JAN. 24
10 a.m. Currier & Ives produced millions of affordably priced copies of over 7,000 original lithographs that perpetuated Victorian ideals in its depictions of family, history, politics, and urban and suburban life. These prints also serve as important records of a nation in the midst of an extraordinary transformation from a rural and agricultural landscape to an industrialized and urbanized global power. Admission at $5, children under 12 free. FLORENCE GRISWOLD MUSEUM, 96 Lyme St., Old Lyme; florencegriswoldmuseum.org; 860-434-5542
NORM MACDONALD
FRIDAY, OCT. 8
8 p.m. Norm MacDonald is best known for his four-year stint as the “Weekend Update” anchor on “Saturday Night Live,” and no less a figure than Chevy Chase, who originated the spot, said he was the best anchor to ever grace the chair. A favorite guest on late night shows – David
Letterman referred to him as the funniest man in the world and Conan O’Brien said he was his favorite guest – MacDonald has been a welcome presence in movies, television specials and as Colonel Sanders in an avant-garde series of spots for KFC. Tickets start at $45. GREAT CEDAR SHOWROOM, FOXWOODS RESORT CASINO, 350 Trolley Line Blvd., Mashantucket; foxwoods.com; 800-369-9663
RON WHITE
FRIDAY, OCT. 8
8 p.m. The funnyman nicknamed “Tater Salad” first rose to fame as the cigarsmoking, scotch-drinking funnyman from the “Blue Collar Comedy Tour” phenomenon. Today, the chart-topping Grammy-nominated comedian has been a welcome headlining presence on the concert stage and television screen. Tickets start at $47.50. GREAT CEDAR SHOWROOM, FOXWOODS RESORT CASINO, 350 Trolley Line Blvd., Mashantucket; foxwoods.com; 800-369-9663
THE HIGH KINGS
SATURDAY, OCT. 9
8 p.m. Presented in conjunction with the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, this concert showcases a group known for its popularization of the Irish ballad. Tickets start at $29. GARDE ARTS CENTER, 325 State St., New London; gardearts.org; 860-444-7373
JESS HILARIOUS
SATURDAY, OCT. 9
8 p.m. Baltimore native Jess Hilarious is one of the nation’s most popular standup comings thanks her appearances on MTV’s “Wild N’ Out,” Russell Simmons’ “All Def Comedy” on HBO and the Fox series “Rel.” Her Instagram account has more than 4.8 million followers, and her “Jess with the Mess” segment became a social media sensation, regularly garnering over one million views for each video posted. Tickets at $40. GREAT CEDAR SHOWROOM, FOXWOODS RESORT CASINO, 350 Trolley Line Blvd., Mashantucket; foxwoods.com; 800-369-9663
JOANNE TAYLOR SHAW
TUESDAY, OCT. 12
7:30 p.m. British-born and Detroit-based blues singer Joanne Taylor Shaw was discovered at the age of 16 by Eurythmics’ co-founder Dave Stewart. Her current tour supports the new album “Reckless Heart.” Tickets at $42. KATHARINE HEPBURN CULTURAL ARTS CENTER, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook; katharinehepburntheater.org; 860-510-0473
LEO KOTTKE
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 13
7:30 p.m. Fifty years ago, Leo Kottke’s had his major-label debut with “Mudlark” from Capitol Records. Over the years, the two-time Grammy nominee has become a favorite with audiences across North America, Europe and Australia, and a new generation came to appreciate his talents via his collaborations with Phish bassist Mike Gordon on “Clone” “Sixty Six Steps.” Tickets at $58. KATHARINE HEPBURN CULTURAL ARTS CENTER, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook; katharinehepburntheater.org; 860-510-0473
AN EVENING WITH MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER, MARC COHN & SHAWN COLVIN
FRIDAY, OCT. 15
8 p.m. Three of the most innovative and invigorating Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriters come together for an evening of memorable performances. Tickets start at $42. GARDE ARTS CENTER, 325 State St., New London; gardearts.org; 860-444-7373
LUSTER: REALISM AND HYPERREALISM IN CONTEMPORARY AUTOMOBILE AND MOTORCYLE PAINTING
FRIDAY, OCT. 23, THROUGH SUNDAY, JAN. 2.
10 a.m. This traveling exhibition is comprised of over 50 paintings by 15 realists and hyperrealists who specialize in automobiles and motorcycles as their primary subject of choice, in a range of media and scale. Their collective work embodies the very best of automotive painting being done today. It also encompasses a broad range of car and motorcycle styles and designs from vintage vehicles to classics of the 1950s and ‘60s, to road and track racing, off-road vehicles, exotics, and more. Adult admission at $12, seniors at $9, active military personnel $7, students: $5, children under 12, member and New London residents free. LYMAN ALLYN ART MUSEUM, 625 Williams St., New London; lymanallyn.org; 860-443-2545
MICHAEL DOUCET & SARAH QUINTANA
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 20
7:30 p.m. Following on the release of his first solo album in a decade, BeauSoleil founder Michael Doucet plays a mix of musical styles, including R&B, southwest Louisiana rock ‘n roll, zydeco, and Cajun. $27 per person. THE KATHARINE HEPBURN CULTURAL ARTS CENTER, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook; katharinehepburntheater.org; 877-503-1286
PETER YARROW
THURSDAY, OCT. 21
7:30 p.m. Peter Yarrow has been celebrated as both a member of the Peter, Paul & Mary and as a solo performer and social activist. He songwriting canon includes some of the most beloved tunes of all time, including “Puff, the Magic Dragon,” “Day is Done,” “Light One Candle” and “The Great Mandala.” As an activist, he has committed himself to the cause of civil rights and social justice in the U.S. and around the world, using his music as a catalyst to bring change and break down barriers. Tickets at $49. THE KATHARINE HEPBURN CULTURAL ARTS CENTER, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook; katharinehepburntheater.org; 860-510-0473
LITTLE RIVER BAND
FRIDAY, OCT. 22
8 p.m. A staple of 1970s and 1980s radio, the band’s multi-platinum albums and chart topping hits include “Reminiscing,” “Cool Change,” “Lonesome Loser,” “The Night Owls,” “Take It Easy On Me,” “Help Is on Its Way,” “Happy Anniversary,” “We Two,” “Man On Your Mind,” “The Other Guy” and “It’s A Long Way There.” In 1982,
it set a record for having Top 10 hits for six consecutive years, and its worldwide album and CD sales now top 30 million. Tickets start at $55. GREAT CEDAR SHOWROOM, FOXWOODS RESORT CASINO, 350 Trolley Line Blvd., Mashantucket; foxwoods.com; 800-369-9663
BLAKE SHELTON
FRIDAY, OCT. 22
8 p.m. Over the past 20 years since Shelton’s career launched, he has generated more than 8.5 billion global on-demand streams, 11 million career album U.S. sales, Grand Ol’ Opry membership and award wins approaching the hundreds. Beyond his country music career, the multimedia entertainer has earned widespread recognition as a seven-time champion coach for the Emmy Award-winning television show “The Voice.” Tickets start at $129. MOHEGAN SUN ARENA, MOHEGAN SUN, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville; mohegansun.com; 860-862-8000
CHRIS DISTEFANO
SATURDAY, OCT. 23
8 and 10:30 p.m. New York-based actor and comedian Chris Distefano is a star on the rise with much-praised standup specials, a popular history and comedy podcast and the Comedy Central series “Stupid Questions with Chris DiStefano.” He can be seen performing almost every weekend at clubs and theaters across the country, and he can be heard as a regular guest on many of Sirius XM Radio’s most popular shows, including “The Bonfire,” “Jim Norton and Sam Roberts,” and “Sway in the Morning.” Tickets start at $32. GREAT CEDAR SHOWROOM, FOXWOODS RESORT CASINO, 350 Trolley Line Blvd., Mashantucket; foxwoods.com; 800-369-9663
HALLOWEEN WEEKEND PARANORMAL INVESTIGATION
SATURDAYS, OCT. 23 AND OCT. 30
11:30 p.m. Seaside Shadows hosts this interactive paranormal investigation of the historic Whitehall Burial Ground, which will enable guests to utilize real ghost hunting and paranormal equipment as they set forth on a quest to interact with those who walked Mystic’s notorious past. $40. WHITEHALL BURIAL GROUND, Hendel Drive, Mystic; seasideshadows.com; 860-754-8923
NAS
SATURDAY, OCT. 23
8 p.m. Nas is a songwriter, record producer and actor. He has released eight consecutive platinum and multi-platinum albums selling over 25 million records worldwide since 1994. With this concert, Nas returns to the stage to present all the hits that have made him one of the greatest hip-hop artists of all time. Tickets start at $75. PREMIER THEATER, FOXWOODS RESORT CASINO, 350 Trolley Line Blvd., Mashantucket; foxwoods.com; 800-369-9663
HARRY STYLES
SATURDAY, OCT. 23
8 p.m. Harry Styles launched his career in 2010 as a solo contestant on the British music competition series “The X Factor” and gained a global following as a member of One Direction. His self-named debut solo album debuted at number one in the UK and the US in 2017 and became one of the world’s top-ten best-selling albums of the year. He has since become one of the most popular singers on both sides of the Atlantic and an actor in films including Christopher Nolan’s 2017 war film “Dunkirk” and the upcoming “My Policeman.”Tickets start at $86.25. MOHEGAN SUN ARENA, MOHEGAN SUN, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville; mohegansun.com; 860-862-8000
LIVINGSTON TAYLOR
SATURDAY, OCT. 23
8 p.m. Singer/songwriter Livingston Taylor picked up his first guitar at the age of 13 and recorded his first songs at 18. His half-century career included Top 40 hits “I Will Be in Love with You” and “I’ll Come Running,” and he has shared the stage with the likes of Joni Mitchell, Linda Ronstadt, Fleetwood Mac, Jimmy Buffett and Jethro Tull. Tickets at $46. THE KATHARINE HEPBURN CULTURAL ARTS CENTER, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook; katharinehepburntheater.org; 860-510-0473
THE LOVIN' SPOONFUL
SUNDAY, OCT. 24
2 and 8 p.m. This rock group scored its first hit record in 1965 with “Do You Believe in Magic” and followed up with eight more hits that all made it into the Top 20. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Vocal Group Hall of Fame, the current group includes original members Joe Butler and Steve Boone, with Phil Smith (guitar & vocals), Mike Arturi (drums) and Murray Weinstock (piano & vocals). Tickets at $59. THE KATHARINE HEPBURN CULTURAL ARTS CENTER, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook; katharinehepburntheater.org; 860-510-0473
DOOBIE BROTHERS
THURSDAY, OCT. 28
7 p.m. The four-time Grammy Award winning band – which has sold 50 million albums worldwide and score five Top 10 singles plus a rare diamond record status for its 1976 album “Best of the Doobies” – swings through Mohegan
Sun as part of its 50th anniversary tour. Tom Johnston, Michael McDonald, Pat Simmons and John Mcfee will be back together in concert for the first time in nearly 25 years. Tickets start at $63.25. MOHEGAN SUN ARENA, MOHEGAN SUN, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville; mohegansun.com; 860-862-8000
CAT & NAT
FRIDAY, OCT. 29
8 p.m. Catherine Belknap and Natalie Telfer have been friends since they were teens, and their video series “#MOMTRUTHS” shares everything from toddler tantrums to sex, has turned them into viral sensations, authors and critically acclaimed podcasters. With seven kids between them and millions of fans on social media, they get real about the parts of parenting that somehow don’t make the Instagram feed. Tickets start at $40. FOX THEATER, FOXWOODS RESORT CASINO, 350 Trolley Line Blvd., Mashantucket; foxwoods.com; 800-369-9663
THE MONKEES FAREWELL TOUR WITH MICHAEL NESMITH & MICKY DOLENZ
FRIDAY, OCT. 29
8 p.m. Commemorating 55 years of Monkeemania, the two surviving members of the iconic 1960s band will feature the classic tunes from the Emmy-winning television series, as well as music from their cult film classic “Head” and tracks from their most-recent studio album, 2016’s “Good Times!” Tickets start at $29. MOHEGAN SUN ARENA, MOHEGAN SUN, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville; mohegansun.com; 860-862-8000
PETER WOLF & MIDNIGHT TRAVELERS
FRIDAY, OCT. 29
8 p.m. Peter Wolf first gained notoriety as a founding member of the J. Geils Band, which released 13 influential albums between 1970 and 1983. He went solo in 1984 with the album “Lights Out” and continues to explore his unique talent as a singer/songwriter. Tickets at $75. THE KATHARINE HEPBURN CULTURAL ARTS CENTER, 300 Main St., Old Saybrook; katharinehepburntheater.org; 860-510-0473
JUDAS PRIEST
SATURDAY, OCT. 30
7:30 p.m. The legendary heavy metal band was formed in 1969 in Birmingham, England, and its classic lineup consists of vocalist Rob Halford, the guitar duet of K.K. Downing and Glenn Tipton and Ian Hill on bass duties. The band has sold in excess of 35 million albums globally and continues to dominate the concert touring circuit. Tickets start at $55. GREAT CEDAR SHOWROOM, FOXWOODS RESORT CASINO, 350 Trolley Line Blvd., Mashantucket; foxwoods.com; 800-369-9663
OLD DOMINION
SATURDAY, OCT. 30
8 p.m. The five-member country music band has released three full-length albums and three EPs that generated hit singles and multiple awards. Its latest chart-topping song, “I Was on a Boat That Day,” was one of the summer’s most popular country tunes. Tickets start at $59. MOHEGAN SUN ARENA, MOHEGAN SUN, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville; mohegansun.com; 860-862-8000
MACHINE GUN KELLY
SUNDAY, OCT. 31
7 p.m. Machine Gun Kelly, the awardwinning global performer and most recognized rockstar of his generation, is hitting the live concert venues for the first time since the release of his #1 album “Tickets to My Downfall.” For this show, he will be joined by the audience favorites jxdn and KennyHoopla. Tickets start at $59.50. MOHEGAN SUN ARENA, MOHEGAN SUN, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville; mohegansun.com; 860-862-8000