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A Connecticut Main Street Community
www.newlondonmainstreet.org
Volume 9, No. 1 • Winter 2006-07
Santa Claus is Coming to Town!
By Kim Bartlett, Promotion Coordinator
Mr. Claus is expected to arrive via tugboat at 1:15 pm! The New London High School Marching Band will escort Santa into town, as the Harbor School Chorus and students of St. Joseph’s School wait patiently to impress Santa with their vocal talents. After Santa settles into his chair at the Nathan Hale School House, children can visit with him, as families enjoy homemade hot chocolate, cider, fresh-popped popcorn, and other holiday treats. Greens, crafts and baked goods can be purchased at the Holiday Saturday Market in The Atrium. Let the sweet smell of gingerbread guide you to Union Station where the Sugar Plum Fairy and the Gingerbread Man await. While you shop and take in the sights, groove to favorite holiday oldies with Jim Reed
The Holly and the Ivy
By Edward Baker
tart searching for those gloves, scarves and hats – winter is on its way, as Santa prepares for his annual holiday visit to New London’s downtown Historic Waterfront District! He has selected his best elves to work around the clock to make this year extra special. The Celebration of Lights and Song by the Sea will take place on December 2 from 12 to 6pm. The elves have let us in on a big secret: Santa is arriving by sea this year!
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veryone who has read the Harry Potter stories is familiar with the idea of a port-key – an object that provides an opening to a magical portal for transportation to another place. Here in New London, Professor Frost discovered that a sprig of holly could be used as a port-key through different periods of time. At least that is the premise of the living history play, “The Holly and the Ivy: New London through Time and Place,” written by award-winning Connecticut playwright Charles Traeger and directed by Flock Theater.
The play will give you the opportunity to travel with Professor Frost through time to visit four different places and time periods in New London’s Historic Waterfront District. From the Trolley Station a horse-drawn wagon will transport you to the Hempsted House, where you’ll use your port-key to first take you to 1730. From there play-goers will walk to the Shaw Mansion where it is 1781, then to the Custom House where it is 1891, and then to Union Station where you will find a soldier returning from the war in 1945. At each location you will witness actors bringing real history to life with stories from the rich heritage of our community. The play will be offered Friday, Saturday and Sunday for the first two weekends in December. Funding for this production has been provided in part by the CT Humanities Council, Liberty Bank, and Secor Saab Volvo Subaru.
Tickets available at New London Main Street office. Adults $15 and children $7.50 before November 30 Adults $20 and children $10 starting December 1.
Five Good Reasons to Mark Your Calendar Right Now: ♥ Discover a new or newly renovated space in our Historic Waterfront District. ♥ Enjoy a selection of desserts from the district’s finest and most creative eateries. ♥ Dine downtown and be eligible for a romantic getaway. ♥ Win wonderful Valentine’s gifts in our Lovers Silent Auction. ♥ Meet other downtown lovers in our matchmaking games. Stay tuned for details. Gourmet Galley’s display at the 2005 Fall Food Stroll.
Valentine’s Dessert Extravaganza
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 8-10 PM.
SAVE THE DATE
It takes a whole town to make our downtown work!
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New London Main Street
President’s Perspective
Tel (860) 444-CITY (2489) Fax (860) 444-7196 info@newlondonmainstreet.org P.O. Box 1428 Atrium at Harris Place 165 State Street New London, CT 06320 www.newlondonmainstreet.org BOARD OF DIRECTORS Barun Basu President Frank McLaughlin Vice President David Miceli, Treasurer Don Gibson, Secretary Gwen Basilica Kathy Diaz-Saavedra Mel Foti Harald Hefel David Lewis Jerry Sinnamon Elizabeth Suson Kathy Welliver Kerin Woods Bruce Hyde, Ex Officio COMMITTEE CHAIRS Design Open Chair Position Economic Enhancement Jerry Sinnamon Organization Kerin Woods Promotion Kim Bartlet PROGRAM STAFF Chief Executive Officer Penny Parsekian, penny@ newlondonmainstreet.org Promotion Coordinator Kim Bartlett, promo@ newlondonmainstreet.org Volunteer Coordinator Joanne Gibson, volunteer@ newlondonmainstreet.org Bookkeeper Michele Penn mpenn0105@yahoo.com Office Helpers Tita Williams Bertha Willoughby NEWSLETTER Designer/Publisher Angell House Design Editor Joanne Gibson Photographers Tony O’Brien MJ Marcks Dr. Janet Buck
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his has been a year of whirlwind events in our downtown Historic Waterfront District – the buzz is getting louder every day that New London has arrived! The many celebrations and events have helped merchants and retail businesses bring the city into regional focus. This is evidenced by the retail and residential downtown spaces that are being gobbled up for renovation and occupation. Many returning and new residents to downtown have been extolling the virtues of this magnificent gem of a city with its rich history and the excitement of the arts.
The addition of Kim Bartlett as our Promotion Coordinator may have improved the ‘quality of life’ for our CEO Penny Parsekian, but she also has proven herself to be invaluable in organizing events. This has allowed us to further showcase the potential of the city through additional events and improved participation by various other organizations promoting the downtown. As always our volunteer forces have continued to put out their best efforts, which were reflected in our many recent events from Fish Tales, Tugs & Sails to the Fall Food Stroll. The Parade Plaza Redesign project awaits the larger decisions for a regional transportation center and the future of Union Station, as also safety measures for railroad track crossing must be considered.
We are encouraged by the participation of the Chamber of Commerce. We look forward to the holiday season as the Celebration of Lights & Song by the Sea (see story pg. 1) approaches – this year with the living history play as an added treat – to continue to reinforce the district as the premiere center for arts and culture in the region. We continue to seek volunteers for our committees and explore participation by all downtown groups in celebration of New London’s diversity. I salute all the volunteers for their invaluable contributions of time, money and creativity to formulate and execute events. I wish all of you a glorious holiday season full of Peace, Prosperity and Good Health.
CEO’s Comments
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n June, the City Council provided New London Main Street with $5,000 in seed money to create two new festivals in Waterfront Park. With help from friends and supporters, we were able to leverage those funds into $13,773 and create two events, which each drew from 1,200 to 1,500 people to the waterfront (see pg. 7). Thanks to Mitchell College, Cross Sound Ferry, The Day, the Garde Arts Center, the New London Public Library, New London Community Boating, and many others, the Fish Tales, Tugs & Sails, a children’s festival for fun and learning, was born on August 13. Hundreds of children explored the Project O boat, met the captain of Patricia Ann, danced and laughed with TBone and listened to Dr. Clouet read Little Toot. Touch tanks and
bubble makers, beads, baubles and plain old paper and crayons provided the learning tools for a myriad of activities. Michael’s Dairy and Captain’s Pizza kept tummies from rumbling. On August 26, we teamed up with Celtic Cause, the Order of Ancient Hibernians, Mark McKee, Diarmuid Hanafin and others to produce Celts & Currachs, a Celtic heritage festival. Teams made up of members of state and city police departments raced the currachs, traditional Irish rowing boats, that were built here in the spring. Danny O’Flaherty, the featured performer, shared the stage with other vocalists, Irish step dancers, pipers, and Ceili dancers. I was the photographer, and even had time to buy a beautiful Aran sweater from one of the festival’s fine craft vendors.
To top off the summer, with help from the New London Voices authors and a small group of jazz enthusiasts, downtown establishments and some funding from the Connecticut Humanities Council, we produced Books, Brushes, Jazz & Blues September 8-10, a festival inspired by Boats, Books & Brushes. Hundreds attended this festival, and many volunteered to help us expand it to include more children’s activities. With all of these festivals, preparing for the Fall Food Stroll and publishing the dining guide, completing and opening the Heritage Trail (see pg. 7) and tackling the rest of our workload, we were a bit overwhelmed. But our Main Street volunteers helped to pull us through. Bravo to all of you!
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S U P P O RT E R S
Liberty Bank Sponsors Celebration of Lights & Song and the Living History Play
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or the second year in a row, Liberty Bank is a “Father Christmas” $1,500 sponsor for the Celebration of Lights & Song by the Sea to be held in New London’s downtown Historic Waterfront District on December 2. In addition this year, the bank is a “Spirit of Christmas Past” $1,000 sponsor for the first full production of Charles Traeger’s The Holly and the Ivy living history play that takes audiences on a trip back through Christmases past (see story pg. 1). The living history play will run the first two weekends in December. Founded in Middletown in 1825, Liberty Bank is the oldest mutual bank in Connecticut and believes in supporting the region’s history and tradition. The bank has
New London Main Street gratefully acknowledges its supporters
had a branch in New London since 1997. Susan Murphy, Vice President of Corporate Communications and Community Relations, comments: “We believe it’s important to support local efforts to promote downtown New London and to provide good family entertainment. It’s good for Liberty Bank to be associated with such fine, quality events. New London Main Street is doing a wonderful job showing people that downtown New London is a nice place to be.”
PARTNERS
City Center District City of New London Coca-Cola of Southeastern New England MAJOR FUNDERS Cross Sound Ferry The Day Liberty Bank Mohegan Tribal Council
Meet our new Promotion Coordinator
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f you read the CEO's “Comments” on the previous page, you know how badly we have needed a Promotion Coordinator. Consider the scope of our promotional activities in just the months of August and September! Thanks to the generous support of the Frank Loomis Palmer Fund, the City of New London and City Center District, we were able to hire Kimberly Bartlett to fill this critical position. Thirty applicants responded to our ad in The Day and web site listing, and Kim rose to the top. A magna cum laude graduate of New York University, Kim majored in Communications and interned in the areas of marketing and promotion for the recording and film industries as part of her undergraduate education. She also distinguished herself athletically in college, winning awards for track and cross-country. Her post-college work experience includes four years with the Back Bay Restaurant Group, owner of Charlie’s restaurants, where she rose to a management-level position.
Bartlett will be responsible for promotional publications – the downtown dining guide, New London’s Main Streets Are Cook’n, and the district map and shopping guide – and all festivals and events produced by the Promotion Committee. In addition to the popular spring and fall food strolls, Main Street currently manages five annual festivals and numerous onetime events, such as the meet & greet for large cruise ships and the recent grand opening of the Historic Waterfront District Heritage Trail. In creating this new position, Main Street hopes to improve and expand its promotion of the downtown Historic Waterfront District. To our supporters, we are eternally grateful for this contribution to our program.
SPONSORS
Bank of Southeastern CT Chelsea Groton Bank CT Department of Agriculture Dime Bank Doherty, Beals & Banks, PC Kool FM101 Mariani & Reck MetroCast Communications Mitchell College New London Elks Porges & Lorah Secor Saab Volvo Subaru Thames Towboat Co. UBS Financial Services FOUNDATIONS & COMMISSIONS CT Humanities Council CT Commission on Culture & Tourism Community Foundation of Southeastern CT Frank Loomis Palmer Fund Pfizer Foundation
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of Kool FM101. Carolers will serenade you as you stroll through the district. Enjoy the chill in the air as National Ice Carving Association Chef Paul Zdanis and ice carvers from the U.S. Coast Guard sculpt their masterpieces at the Hygienic Art Park. Just when the elves thought Santa couldn’t possibly have any other surprises up his sleeve, they discovered a charming theatrical production is being planned too, called The Holly and the
Ivy (see story pg. 1)! Don’t worry, Santa has set aside plenty of time to wrap and deliver gifts, but he wouldn’t mind a few more elves to make this event special! Call NLMS at 444-CITY(2489) or email Volunteer Coordinator Joanne Gibson at volunteer@newlondonmainstreet.org. Our sincere thanks go to Celebration of Lights & Song by the Sea sponsors Liberty Bank, CT Humanities Council, The Day, Metrocast Communications, Mariani & Reck, and Kool FM101.
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New London Main Street
C O M M I T T E E
Design
By Joanne Gibson, Editor
Pick a project from the committee reports below and call the Main Street office at 444-2489 to learn how to get involved
R E P O R T S
Economic Enhancement
By Jerry Sinnamon, Chair
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esign Committee members have been busy with ongoing projects! The Heritage Trail is now a reality with 30 bronze plaques installed in the ground throughout the downtown Historic Waterfront District. The Banner Subcommittee, chaired by Marybeth Quaadgras, has been busy working with local architect Felix Reyes to finalize the 2007 light pole banner design. With the help of Connecticut College intern Sarah Armstrong, letters and order forms were mailed to targeted banner buyers. Frank McLaughlin is heading up sales – with a goal of 60 sold banners for 2007. Under the leadership of Kathy Welliver, the Union Plaza Courtyard Café committee – Felix Reyes, Nuria Stockman, Jack Collins, and Connectict College intern Jordan Savage – is finalizing plans for the café which is targeted to open in the spring. The goal is to order signs and furniture by April 1. John Steffian is chairing the Parade Redesign subcommittee and working with a small committee spearheaded by City Center District and the Office of Development and Planning on this critical urban design project. The design is being finalized and will be presented to the public before too long. We need to identify projects for the coming fiscal year as we commit ourselves to a new realistic 12-month work plan – and identifying a chair for this committee is a priority! Please consider joining the Design Committee if the appearance of the district is your passion. The Design Committee meets monthly on the fourth Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at the Main Street office. We welcome new members!
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n the upcoming months, the Economic Enhancement Committee will be working to improve upon some initiatives it has engaged in during the past 12 months. For example, following the success of the on-line survey of participants in the Spring Food Stroll, the Economic Enhancement Committee is planning to survey those who participated in the October 18 Fall Food Stroll. In addition, the committee will be working with restaurants and merchants who were part of the stroll to determine how this popular event can be more beneficial to them. The goal is to assure even more successful strolls, and other events, in the future – both for attendees and downtown businesses. The committee will also be working with other downtown groups to develop a more accessible way to gather and make available economic knowledge about the district. Methods for aggregating and up-dating this information without the data collection being a burden for property owners and businesses, or for those collecting the data, are being reviewed to determine how the committee will proceed with this important assignment in the future. Another initiative of the past 12 months being reviewed and strengthened is the liaison function by which NLMS informs, engages, and obtains timely feedback from downtown businesses to assure that NLMS projects and programs are of maximum value to the economic development of the district. If you’re interested in learning more about these and other projects, please join us at our monthly meetings, held on the third Thursday of each month at 5:30 pm at the Main Street office.
Attendees at our Autumn Open House
Organization
By Kerin M. Woods, Chair
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he Organization Committee extends its sincere thanks to volunteer Jackie Williams for creating and mailing New London Main Street’s change of address cards. In order to show off the new office location, the Organization Committee sponsored an Open House, “Autumn in the Atrium”, on November 2. Thanks to all those who helped make it a success including: MJ Marcks, who designed the invitation, Jerry Sinnamon, Sherri Bassi, Bertha Willoughby, Tita Williams, Barun Basu, and You Take the
Cake, who provided the terrific refreshments. Look for our next Open House in the spring when we plan to hold a forum to find out what you, our members and volunteers, want to see happening in our downtown Historic Waterfront District. As always, membership is on our mind at the Organization Committee. We recently completed a mailing directed to Fall Food Stroll attendees, an enthusiastic group who generated such positive energy throughout the event. We would love to have you all consider joining New London Main Street to support our continued revitalization initiatives! A big thank you to Russ Gundlach and Elaine Stattler, who have recently resigned from the Committee - Russ due to retirement and relocation, and Elaine due to an increase in her business, Editorial Direction, LLC. We wish them both well! Other Committee members are away for the winter season or are busy with increased responsibilities at work or school. As a result, the Organization Committee is looking for new members! Please contact Joanne Gibson at the Main Street office to learn more about the committee or simply come to our next meeting if you would like to learn more. The Organization Committee meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 5:00 pm at the Main Street office. We hope to see you there! continued on pg. 6
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What’s New in New London?
By Hayley D’amelia
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ooking for a cozy place to have a bite or a unique shop to buy a gift? Take a look at what’s new downtown!
A Lot of Chocolate
Xocolatl (chaw-coe-LOTL), which opened on August 3rd, is the new coffee and pastry shop located at 140 State Street. When you enter and experience the aromas of freshly-made chocolate concoctions, you know why people love Xocolatl. “The macaroons are a favorite. People come in and order them by the dozens,” explained manager Charlotte GumpelJones. Xocolatl offers a mellow atmosphere where friends can meet. Their hours are convenient – 7 am to 6 pm on MonXocolatl’s exterior and interior day through with a European flair Wednesday, and 7 am to 10 pm on Thursday through Saturday. Come into Xocolatl to discover the welcoming ambiance for yourself and try one of their special hot chocolates! Call 440-0660 for further information.
mahogany and granite bar. When asked why they chose New London as their location, Diane explained, “Burt saw a vision of economic and population growth.“ Café 57 serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Their hours are 7 am to 11 pm Tuesday through Sunday; they are closed on Mondays. You can contact Café 57 at 442-5282.
O!Brasil’s beautiful and unique furniture lures you into their shop
on Sundays, beginning November 5. It is an opportunity for artists to exhibit and sell their work. The idea is to get more visitors to discover their shop. O!Brasil is open 11 am to 7 pm Tuesday through Saturday and 10 am to 5 pm on Sundays. You can contact O!Brasil at 437-1646.
A World Village
Nico’s welcoming sign and mural
Hot Night Spot
Nico’s Restaurant and Lounge, named after owner Anita Beck’s fifteen-year-old son, is located at 312 State Street. “We serve burgers, fish and chips, sandwiches, salads--I guess you could call it comfort food,” said Beck. The walls are filled with paintings and murals depicting New London’s culture and history. Beck described new seating which will replace the booths, creating a more comfortable environment. There is also a bar and a game room. Anita plans to have DJ, karaoke and open mic nights. Nico’s is open from 12 pm to 1 am Mondays through Saturdays; closed on Sundays. You can contact Nico’s Restaurant and Lounge at 444-6426.
A Classy Addition
"An eclectic, American style bistro," is how Diane Revoir, partner of Cafe 57 owner Burt McKinley, described their menu. Café 57 recently transformed themselves into a restaurant and lounge, after being called Bank Street Java Lounge and Bank Street Scoops since July of 2004. They are still located at 381 Bank Street. “The ice cream business was very seasonal,” explained Revoir. The area that was used for ice cream has been made into a beautiful lounge with a
Brazilian Crafts
Glenn Cheney, owner of O!Brasil with his wife Solange, described their merchandise as “handmade home furnishings and objets d’art.” O!Brasil, located in the Atrium at 165 State Street, offers a unique shopping experience – everything from handmade textiles, to beautiful jewelry, to folk art, antiques and sculpture – all imported from Brazil. Cheney explained that he and his wife are in contact with all of the artists whose work is sold in their store. “Business is slowly developing,” Cheney said of their first month in business. To support the local art scene, the Cheneys, along with Richard Warrell of The JoyceEllen Gallery, have launched a program called Art in the Atrium to be held
When asked what their business offers, co-owner of Flavours of Life, Marcie Boyer replied, “A way to experience the sights, sounds and smells of other cultures.” Walk into Flavours of Life, and you will have a worldly experience. All of their retail is from other countries, and all of it is fair trade. The fair trade movement aids citizens of low income countries, who produce agricultural and hand crafted goods by giving them a place to sell their products. Marcie and co-owner David Lewis’s goal is to promote the idea of fair trade. “We want to make fair trade not just part of occasional thinking,” said Boyer. Flavours of Life recently moved to 86 Bank Street, a location three times the size of their former shop and one which gives them the space to show films and have speakers. Beginning in November, they will offer samples of fair trade coffee on weekends. Hours are from 11 am to 6 pm Monday through Saturday, and from 12 pm to 5 pm on Sundays. You can contact Flavours of Life at 444-9428 or log on to their website at www.flavoursoflife.com.
Owners David Lewis and Marcie Boyer ready to greet customers
Café 57’s sophisticated new mahogany and granite bar
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New London Main Street
VIVA VOLUNTEERS! Living…And Volunteering Downtown
By Krystle Romanella
Committee Reports
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Promotion
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hree of our very own New London Main Street volunteers live within a block of each other in New London’s downtown Historic Waterfront District. What are the advantages of living downtown? Here is what they had to say! Richard Huhn has lived downtown for the past two years. A physician in clinical research of treatments for cancer and blood disease, Richard is a strong supporter of urban revitalization. He Richard Huhn says that New London is interesting with a comfortable character. He enjoys being able to walk out his front door to the shops, restaurants and waterfront. Richard has helped on Main Street’s Food Stroll Committee for the past two years and has assisted in arranging for grants to support Main Street’s revitalization efforts. He gets a great deal of satisfaction knowing that he has contributed to the impressive and visible improvements happening downtown. Mel Foti, President and Chief Operating Officer of the Bank of Southeastern Connecticut on Masonic Street, has lived downtown for the past year and a half. Mel enjoys all the benefits of downtown living – especially the art, music, and restaurants. As a banker, he is interested in encouraging the development of the city.
He wants to provide banking services to those in our community with the courage to invest their capital and time in businesses and properties Mel Foti here. Mel states “New London Main Street plays a vital role in helping to create an atmosphere in which the citizens of our community can enjoy business, cultural, and social growth opportunities.” Mel is on the New London Main Street Board of Directors, and his bank sponsored the Spring Food Stroll. Steve Gould who works as a real estate investor has lived downtown for the past three years. Steve volunteers on the Food Stroll Committee each spring and fall. He has enjoyed seeing Steve Gould the downtown grow and the merchants succeed. He says that volunteering with Main Street gives him the opportunity to support the city’s revitalization and New London Main Street’s mission. Living downtown, Steve enjoys walking on the waterfront and watching the boats on the river. Brie & Bleu is one of his favorite places, he says, because of the great food and atmosphere and the view of the river which he says is “wonderful.”
By Kim Bartlett, Promotion Coordinator
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s I begin my career at New London Main Street, my first impressions – besides feeling overwhelmed – are how right at home I feel in this beautiful and welcoming NLMS office! The constant challenges keep me excited, focused and driven.
Trolley Visitor Information Station
By Tita Williams
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big thank you to the terrific group of volunteers (45 in all) who staffed the Trolley Visitor Information Station this summer! The Station was open and ready to welcome visitors to New London on weekends in May and October and daily June through August. Here are a few interesting notes about Trolley visitors: • A total of 5,193 (4,417 adults and 776 children) visitors stopped by the Information Station. • Visitors hailed from 46 States plus Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and 35 countries! • 547 ferry passengers stopped in at the Station; of these, about half expressed an interest in eating, shopping or sightseeing while in New London The Station has a whole new look – thanks to volunteer J.D. Diaz-Saavedra, who reshingled the roof in the spring and, with the help of a corps of volunteers, painted the Station in the fall. Come see for yourself, and while you’re at it, drop in at the Main Street office and sign up to help us next spring! A special thank you goes to the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT for its ongoing support.
My biggest focus is on the Celebration of Lights and Song by the Sea (see pg. 1). The dedicated committee of elves includes Lisa Argilagos, Mary Ann Root, Kathy Diaz, Karen Ward, and Geoff Kaufman as well as new members Cate Steel, Mitchell College intern Krystle Romanella, and Connecticut College students Kate Hillyard, Courtney Irving, and Freya Levett. The committee meets every Monday at 5:30 pm at the Main Street office. Come join us if you’re interested in helping to make this a magical event. It’s never too late! Subcommittees for Fish Tales, Tugs & Sails; Celts & Currachs; and Books, Brushes, Jazz & Blues have been meeting regularly to plan these events for next summer on August 11, 25 and September 7-9 respectively. With all these events to plan and promote, I am one busy girl! I look forward to demonstrating my creativity and dedication by planning successful and interesting events that help to revitalize the downtown Historic Waterfront District. Anyone with an interest in event planning and marketing is welcome to attend the Promotion Committee meetings on the third Tuesday of each month at 5:30 pm at the Main Street office.
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UGUST AMUSEME A NT
Children enjoyed balloon and bubble sculpting, interactive entertainment, hands on activities, and seeing a research vessel, a tall ship and a tugboat, at the first Fish Tales, Tugs & Sails festival. (See pg. 2 for list of partners)
UTINGS ER O OCTOB
Fall Food Stroll gave more than 700 people the chance to sample the culinary talents of downtown chefs, visit the district’s shops and galleries, and enjoy rip snortin live music in the streets. Most traveled by foot, but the pedicab provided by the Mystic River Historical Society did a brisk business too! The grand opening of the Historic Waterfront District Heritage Trail drew 50 people to see Mayor Beth Sabilia cut the ribbon and to take the first walk on the trail of 30 bronze plaques. Thanks to Municipal Historian Sally Ryan and New London Landmarks Executive Director Sandy Chalk for leading the way.
Celts & Currachs celebrated everything Irish, from step dancing and Aran sweaters to the Gaelic language and the haunting melodies and ballads of Danny O’Flaherty, topped only by a currach race, with the Emerald Society of the CT State Police whipping the home team made up of members of the New London Police Department.
More than a dozen painters captured scenes of the Historic Waterfront District, 22 authors read from their works and 17 jazz and blues acts performed for the crowds in clubs and restaurants throughout the district during the first Books, Brushes, Jazz & Blues festival.
EPTEMBER SOUL S
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