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branford - The Day
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Photo courtesy of the Branford Festival It’s June and we all know what that means: graduations, weddings, baby showers, and ….the 27th Annual Branford Festival! On behalf of the entire festival committee and corporate board, welcome! For the last six months, dedicated volunteers have been making plans to present a weekend of food, fun, shopping, and musical entertainment for the entire town to enjoy. Every year, the festival brings thousands of people to the green on Father’s Day weekend. In fact, the festival is the number-one attended event in town and the unofficial kick-off for summer! This event would not be possible without all the hard work of committee volunteers and the financial support of the festival’s numerous business sponsors. Please take a moment to thank a committee member—it’s not hard to find us, just look for the tie-dye shirts. Also, take the time to notice all the banners hung above and around the stage as well as the flag pole banners on Main Street. These are business sponsors that support the festival each year—and support our school students all year long. Please think about supporting our sponsors during the year with your business. I would also like to thank all the citizens who donated in response to our residential fundraising effort. Whether you are a new donor or an annual donor, know that your donation is greatly appreciated. Lastly, thank you to all those who responded to my plea for help—you know who you are—and to the festival volunteers that turn out each year to donate time during the weekend, adults and kids alike. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all—volunteers, sponsors, and donors—from the bottom of my heart. This festival would not be possible without us all working together! Annual Branford Festival Let’s take a walk through the festival weekend. Starting at 4:45 p.m. on Friday, the festivities kick off with a parade featuring the Town Band, the 2nd Company Governor’s Foot Guard, and other participants terminating at the flag pole on the Green to raise the Festival Flag. The Town Band kicks off the musical entertainment on the front stage followed by the Branford High School Concert Choir. Take a stroll down to the food court and sample some fried dough pizza, a cheese steak sub, a Caesar chicken salad, some Thai food, maybe something sweet from Holy Cannoli, or even some ice cream or Italian ice. Come back to the front stage to enjoy the music of The Hitlist, last year’s Sunday Superstars. Stick around for our featured act Christine Ohlman and Rebel Montez, with Branford’s own Sin Sisters, who take the stage at 8:45 p.m. Return early on Saturday morning and enjoy a hearty pancake breakfast, an egg & bacon sandwich, or a cinnamon bun with coffee. Just remember to pace yourself to save enough energy to make it through the Chamber of Commerce’s Craft & Business Expo, which runs until 4 p.m. After all that cruising, it’s time for some lunch or to splurge on some funnel cake or strawberry shortcake. Time for a break? Sit down and enjoy the entertainment on the Backstage, including the musical talents of our elementary and intermediate schools and a Zumba presentation! Or check out the entertainment on Main Street, including Because, MSRP, Steamroller, and our very own Branford Has Talent competition. Entries have been submitted and finalists have been selected to come back and compete live on Saturday. The top three contestants will perform on the main stage on Sunday at 3 p.m. and a first-place winner will be selected! Once the Business and Craft Expo wraps up, bring your chairs and blankets to the Green and get ready to enjoy The Taxmen, Freeplay, and, at 8:45 p.m., get ready to rock out with Satisfaction, a Rolling Stones tribute band. Let’s not forget the kids! There will be rides, a fun house, a moon bounce, and games to keep them happy all weekend long. They can get their faces painted again, too. The Kids’ Activity area is open on Friday from 5 to 10 p.m., on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., and on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. An all-day discount bracelet, available for all the rides in the Kids’ Activity area is offered for the first time this year on Father’s Day only! For Sunday, get those sneakers on and think about participating in the Road Race or just come cheer the runners and walkers. Road Race registration is at 8:30 a.m.; the health walkers step off at 10 a.m.; followed by the five-mile runners at 10:15 a.m.; and the fun runners at 11:30 a.m. Food vendors will be ready to serve up their specialties first thing in the morning and all afternoon. While you’re on the Green, don’t miss the Annual Baking Contest. This year’s theme is tropical–think Margaritaville–pineapple and coconut! Sounds yummy! The annual Classic Car Show will be on display on the Green accompanied by The Barons, an Oldies Band to entertain young and old. This year’s car show is dedicated to long time festival committee member and festival car show founder, Gary Dinello, who sadly passed away in May. Gary’s dedication, hard work, and inspiration have made the car show what it is today. He will be sorely missed! After the road race, baking contest, and car show awards are presented, get ready to lay back and enjoy the sounds of Changes in Latitudes, a premier Jimmy Buffet tribute band. Wrapping up the afternoon, the winners of the Branford’s Got Talent contest perform at 3 p.m. Once again, welcome to the 27th annual Branford Festival. Enjoy a weekend of food, fun, friends, and fabulous entertainment on the Green. Visit the festival website at www. branfordfestival.com to enjoy pictures of the event, past and present. I thank my committee members again for their hard work and dedication to give the citizens of Branford this opportunity. They have worked tirelessly since January to make this weekend the memorable event that it is. It has been my honor and privilege to work with such a fine group of people. Thank you for allowing me to be your chair. Enjoy the Fest!!! Barbara Barringham, Festival Chair Donations Our sincerest thanks… For the Branford Festival to continue to operate and grow, your donations are greatly appreciated. For a donation of $30 or greater, you will receive a free annual print, which you can pick up at the Souvenir Tent during the festival. We thank you for all donations. 4 • Branford Festival 2011 Shore Publishing Festival Print P.O. Box 1010, 724 Boston Post Road Madison, CT 06443 203-245-1877 www.zip06.com Publisher Lisa Miksis Section Editor Sunny Bosco Creative Director Julie Eckart Johnson Production Staff Jennifer Corthell Chris Dobbins Todd Rogers Advertising Director Robyn Collins Assistant Advertising Director Nicole Brinn Advertising Staff Stephanie Alderman Lindsay Braun Shannon Cushing Ben Cadwell Matt Irons Lisa Martin Gail Rubin Lorinne Sekban The artist behind this year’s festival print, Branford River, has been an artist all her life. Amy Ryan was born in New Haven and attended Branford High School, where she was active in the art department. She later attended Paier College of Art, where she earned a BFA in illustration. Amy likes to experiment with media that Branford River by Amy Ryan include chalk, crayon, brush, pencil, ink, clay, and more. She uses oil paint for her contemporary work, which she says is inspired by simple beauty everywhere. You can own your own copy of Amy’s print, Branford River, simply by making a $30 donation to the Branford Festival. Donations can be made at the Souvenir Tent during the festival or by mail before and after the festival. Checks should be made payable to the Branford Festival, P.O. Box 853, Branford, CT 06405. All current and past Branford Festival prints are available at the Branford Recreation Department at 203-4888304 or by visiting www.branfordfestival.com. For more info about Amy Ryan, visit www.amyryan.net. Rules & General Info Road closings Note that streets will be closed and parking will be limited during the festival. The following roads will close on Friday, June 17 from 6 p.m. until cleanup is complete; on Saturday, June 18 from 6 a.m. until cleanup is complete; and on Sunday, June 19 from 8:30 a.m. until noon. Main Street: Montowese Street to Harrison Festival Hours Friday, June 17: 5 to 10 p.m. Town Hall Drive: Main Street to Montowese Street Taintor Drive: South Main Street to Main Street On Sunday, Montowese Street from Main Street to Pine Orchard Road will close from 9:55 a.m. to noon. Saturday, June 18: 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. First Student/STS Shuttle Bus Runs Sunday, June 19: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. First Student/STS has generously donated buses to transport Branford Festivalgoers to the Town Green. On Friday, June 17, shuttle buses run from the Cherry Hill Commuter and the Branford High School lots from 5 to 11 p.m. On Saturday, June 18, shuttle buses run from 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Strict Animal Ban in Effect during Festival Festivalgoers this year are reminded of the town’s ordinance banning pets from the Green and festival grounds. The ban will be enforced and those violating the ordinance will be subject to a significant fine. The ordinance applies to public gatherings of 100 or more people. Continue the fun of the Branford Festival! Visit www.branfordfestival.com or RosemaryRubsamMedia.com to view pictures and slideshows of the 27th Annual Branford Festival. Shore Publishing Branford Festival 2011 • 5 T-Shirt Contest The Branford Festival revived its T-Shirt Contest this year to give Branford High School (BHS) students the opportunity to submit designs to be used on this year’s souvenir T-shirts. Two festival committee members solicited design submissions from BHS students, and two winners were selected. Christina Ferrara, a senior at BHS, was selected as the first place winner and Ziqi Wang, a junior at BHS, was selected as the second place winner. Ferrara’s design will be used on the T-shirt and the Wang’s design will be used on a magnet. Both will be available for purchase at the Souvenir Tent during Branford Festival weekend. Ferrara and Wang will receive their prizes on Friday night during the festival (June 17) on the main stage. 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Rt 22, North, Branford 58 Ric Court, North, Branford 110 Doral Farms Rd., North, Branford 135 West Pond Rd., North, Branford 223 Twin Lakes Rd., North, Branford 229, Branford Rd., North, Branford 239 Twin Lakes Rd., North, Branford 250 Sea Hill Rd.,North, Branford 353 Twin Lakes Rd., North, Branford 3 Obed Heights, Old Saybrook 40 Acorn Dr., Westbrook Award-Winning, Top-Producing Agents with Over $118 Million In Closed Career Sales! Over 455 Homes Sold. Yours Could Be Next! Shore Publishing Branford Festival 2011 • 7 LFS AUTO SALES s4AKEADVANTAGEOFLOWINTERESTRATES s'REATSELECTIONOFCARSTRUCKSUVSBOATS s.EW)NVENTORYARRIVINGWEEKLYIFYOUDONTSEEIT INOURINVENTORYWELLlNDWHATYOURELOOKINGFOR s4RADEINSWELCOME /URSALESSTAFFISHERETOASSISTYOUWITHlNDING THERIGHTVEHICLEFORYOU!LLVEHICLESFULLYSERVICED ANDCARRYWARRANTIESMANYWITHREMAININGFACTORY WARRANTIES Experience the difference with us @ LFS AUTO SALES! Fun In The Sun!! We Love the Shoreline Community... Visit Our Booth at the Branford Festival! 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McNeil INSURANCE Since 1886 500 East Main Street, Branford, CT 06405 | 203.481.2684 | www.vfmcneil.com 8 • Branford Festival 2011 Exceeding Your Expectations Shore Publishing Festival Schedule 2011 Branford Festival Schedule Main Stage Main Street Friday, June 17 Saturday, June 18 4:45 p.m. 9 a.m. World Champion Taekwondo 9:30 a.m. Audrey Cambell Opening Celebration featuring the Branford Town Band, 2nd Company Governor’s Foot Guard, Parade of Participants, and the raising of the Festival Flag 5:45 p.m. Branford High School Concert Choir, directed by Cathyann Roding 10:30 a.m. Branford’s Got Talent 11 a.m. Audra (YouTube sensation) 6:45 p.m. John Moss Scholarship presentation T-shirt Contest Presentation 11:15 a.m. Because (performs the music of the Beatles) Noon MSRP 7 p.m. The Hitlist 1 p.m. Steamroller 8:45 p.m. Christine Ohlman & Rebel Montez Special guest: The Sin Sisters 2 p.m. Frank Viele & the Manhattan Project Saturday, June 18 5:15 p.m. The Taxmen 6:15 p.m. Father of the Year announcement 6:30 p.m. Freeplay 8:15 p.m. Sponsor announcements Committee members 8:45 p.m. Satisfaction “A Rolling Stones Experience” Backstage Saturday, June 18 9 to 9:30 a.m. Tisko music program 9:30 to 10 a.m. John B. Sliney’s “Sliney Singers” 10 to 10:30 a.m. Dance Unlimited 10:30 to 11 a.m. Studio 1 Dance 11 a.m. to noon 5th-grade band, B Naturals 7th- and 8th-grade Cantare and jazz bands Sunday, June 19 10:30 a.m. The Barons Noon to 12:15 p.m. Silver Tappers of Branford 12:15 p.m. Winner announcements: Road Race & Bake-Off Contest 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. Branford Chorale Group 12:30 p.m. Changes in Latitudes 12:45 to 1:30 p.m. Studio Z (Zumba Group and Zumba Kids’ Group) 1:30 p.m. Awards presentation: Car Show 1:30 to 2:00 p.m. Branford Early Learning Center Dancers 2 p.m. Jimmy Buffet Beach Party 2nd set by Changes in Latitudes 2 to 2:45 p.m. Something Simple Band 3 p.m. Branford’s Got Talent winners perform on the big stage 3 to 3:30 p.m. Master Han of Branford’s World Champion Taekwondo 4 p.m. Festival ends An exhibition performance of Taekwondo martial arts at the 2009 Branford Festival. Photo by Adam Coppola Shore Publishing Branford Festival 2011 • 9 Gary Dinello Classic Car Show Sunday, June 19 at 10 a.m. The Branford Festival once again features the Classic Car Cruise on Sunday, June 19. This year’s event is dedicated to the memory of Gary Dinello, who passed away this year. Gary was a longtime festival committee member and founder of the annual car show. Due to the activity on the Town Green and the Road Race, all participants are asked to arrive between 7:30 and 9:30 a.m. and to proceed to the Green down Main Street following the signs. All cars should be in position for viewing and judging by 10 a.m. A $10 entrance fee includes a goody bag and T-shirt. Judging begins at approximately noon, followed by distribution of awards and raffle prizes. Award categories include “Top 10,” “Best in Show,” and more! All are welcome to bring cars, trucks, and bikes. There will be a nice open space to display cars, trucks, and bikes right on the Town Green, with oldies music being played just for us. For more information about the car show, contact chairman Kevin Cudgma at 203-868-2013 or kcudgma@yahoo.com. A 1946 Ford Coupe on display at last year’s Car Cruise. Photo by Bill O’Brien. See The Barons During the Classic Car Cruise! The Barons. 10 • Branford Festival 2011 The Barons perform Sunday during the car show, on Sunday, June 19. One of the tri-state area’s most popular oldies group, this is a band that goes perfectly with the classic and antique cars of the Car Cruise. A band that can boast more than 30 years of performing experience and the area’s top musicians, the Barons are known by fans for their 1963 hits, “Pledge of A Fool,” “Remember Rita” on Epic Records, and “Possibility” on Old Town Records recorded under the name The Crowns. The Barons have shared the stage with groups that include Kenny Vance and The Planotones, Brenda Lee, Johnny Maestro & The Brooklyn Bridge, The Duprees, The Classics, The Passions, The Mystics, The Harptones, The Tokens, The Skyliners, The Drifters, The Shangrilas, Lloyd Price, Eugene Pitt & The Jive Five, The Del-Vikings, TheTeenagers, Earl Lewis & The Channels,Randy & The Rainbows, Johnny & Joe, The Chantels, The Tymes, The Orlons, Herb Cox & The Cleftones, and The Regents, in addition to backing up Johnny Tillotson with music and vocals. 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Photo courtesy of the Branford Festival The 31st annual Father’s Day Road Race is on Sunday, June 19 and race organizers are expecting a record crowd of nearly 3,000 participants for the 5-mile Road Race, Fitness Walk, and Fun Run. The race field is already well ahead of last year’s record number of participants for one of the country’s largest 5-mile races and one of New England’s top running events. “We’re overjoyed about the way the local running and fitness community has supported the event. Thousands of Branford residents come out each year to cheer on the participants. Thirty years ago we never could have imagined this level of support,” said race director Ray Figlewski. Starting on the Branford Green, the 2-mile Fitness Walk kicks off the day’s festivities at 10:05 a.m. The 5-mile race starts 10 minutes later, and the 1-mile Fun Run follows after the last 5-mile runner finishes, at about 11:30 a.m. This year’s 5-mile race once again serves as a State Championship. Many of Connecticut’s top runners are expected to participate. Julie Francis, Branford Road Race committee member and owner of Sound Runner says, “We are dedicated to bringing Connecticut’s best athletes to Branford and making the Branford Road Race one of the best in the country.” Runners can enjoy musical entertainment along the race course at seven locations. The race has also supported the Branford Rotary and the Italian American Club by purchasing food for more than 20,000 race participants over the years. This year’s event supports scholarship funds in honor of two local students (Branford’s Sandra Ciccone and North Branford’s Nicole DeFilippo), as well as the James Blackstone Memorial Library, The Harkness House, The American Heart Association, and the Branford Community Dining Room. The Sandra Ciccone Scholarship is given to a Branford High School Senior who demonstrates academic 12 • Branford Festival 2011 achievement. Sandra, a frequent race participant, passed away eight years ago at age 22. The Nicole DeFilippo Scholarship Fund has been established to provide financial support to a graduating senior who is entering the special education field. Nicole, also a past event participant, passed suddenly on November 15, 2006 from Viral Myocarditis. Participants can contribute to the James Blackstone Memorial Library as well. The library provides information, resources, and programs for residents on the Connecticut shoreline. The race supports the Harkness House, whose purpose is to provide transitional housing for veterans. The American Heart Association is accepting donations in honor of Lisa Pelosi, a friend and employee of Planet Fitness who died last year. In addition, we support Branford’s Community Dining Room which is committed to serving the community by feeding the hungry. Participants who raise $100 or more for any of these six charities will be given an entry to the Branford Road Race free of charge. The Branford Festival weekend offers much in the way of food, fun, and entertainment. Saturday features juried crafters, a business expo, and fun for all ages throughout the day. The race kicks off the final day of the Branford Festival, a community celebration that attracts tens of thousands of people. All 5-mile race participants receive T-shirts, food, and many other race amenities. The 2011 race’s major sponsors are H.D. Segur Insurance, Stratton Faxon Law Offices, Chapin & Havlicek Physical Therapy, Pasta Cosi, Planet Fitness, RE/MAX Alliance, Sound Runner, Lynn’s Restaurant, Delicatessen & Caters, The Sound, and 99.1PLR. For information about the race, visit branfordroadrace.net or call 203-481-5933. Register or pick up a race packet at Sound Runner, 1088 Main Street, Branford, on Friday, June 17 or Saturday, June 18. Shore Publishing Shore Publishing Branford Festival 2011 • 13 Festival Food Vendors Friday, June 17 to Sunday, June 19 What would the Branford Festival be without all the great food? This year, be sure to visit our new vendor, Dockside Seafood & Grill, for some creamy, delicious Lobster Bisque with lots of fresh lobster. Duke at the D&D booth pours perfect lemonade and strawberry smoothies all festival long. So, join us for some great food and entertainment this weekend! Food Court Hours: Friday: 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Don’t forget cotton candy, the perfect fair food! Photo by Bill O’Brien. ROTARY CLUB D & D ENTERPRISES Lobster roll, pancakes, French toast, sausage, chicken tenders, steamship round roast beef sandwich, French fries, hot dogs, cole slaw, strawberry shortcake (Saturday evening and Sunday only), orange juice, milk, coffee Funnel Cakes, strawberry smoothie, fresh-squeezed lemonade, pretzels ITALIAN AMERICAN CLUB Sausage, pepper and onion sub; meatball sub; pasta fagioli; Hummel “Big Bite” hot dogs; cotton candy; popcorn; chips; egg, ham, and cheese sandwich (Saturday and Sunday morning only); gelato; coffee; soda; water EXCHANGE CLUB Fried dough pizza, soda, water ELI’S ON THE HILL Crabcakes, sliders, cheeseburger, cookies, chips, soda BORN IN AMERICA Pizza (gourmet or traditional), cotton candy, candy apples, soda, water DOCKSIDE Lobster Bisque, New England clam chowder, Rhode Island clam chowder, shrimp cocktail, water LIONS CLUB THAI TASTE Steak and cheese sandwich; roast beef sandwich; foot-long hot dog; hamburger; cheeseburger; bacon cheeseburger; chips; French toast; bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich; fruit cup; soda; coffee; water Thai food, garlic chicken on a stick, pad Thai (rice noodles), chicken with cashew nuts, veggie fried rice BRANFORD HIGH SCHOOL Italian ices LYNN’S DELI Chicken cutlet sub, chili bread bowl, chicken fingers, buffalo chicken, barbeque beef sandwich, French fries, onion rings, grilled chicken Caesar salad, eggplant sub, mesculin greens with cranberries and nuts, steak and egg wrap, egg sandwich, muffins, fudge brownies, fresh brewed tea, soda, water, Gatorade ASHLEY’S ICE CREAM Hard ice cream, waffle cone, sundae, cone or cup, smoothie, Snapple, water NORTH HAVEN CREAMERY Soft serve ice cream (cone or cup), sundae, milkshake, float TABOR LUTHERAN CHURCH Sweet potato fries, chicken wings, Asian wings, honey barbeque wings, hot dogs, bratwurst, hand-cut French fries, soda, coffee, water HISTORICAL SOCIETY (Saturday only) Fresh strawberry shortcake with real whipped cream, lemonade, coffee, water TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH (Saturday only) Steamed lobster dinner ST. 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BARBARA BARRINGHAM Chairperson SHARON TARTARIS Vice Chairperson LINDA LATHAM Secretary DALE IZZO Website CAMILLE LINKE Publicity JEFFREY KNAPP Operations VIN HANCHURUCK At Large (Operations) RAY INGRAHAM At Large SHERRY ZESNER Corporate Fundraising DEBRA CROOKSON Corporate Fundraising MARIA SCHILDER Residential Fundraising DON SCHILDER Residential Fundraising KELLY GESUERO Kids Activities SHELLY JOHNSON Kids Activities RAY FIGLEWSKI Road Race TRACI KNAPP Father of the Year DENNIS NARDELLA Main Street & Main Stage Entertainment CHRIS HAUMAN Craft & Business Expo TERRI VAILETTE Baking Contest/ Cook-Off ROSEMARY RUBSAM Photographer BILL O’BRIEN Photographer MARY HALLY Food Coordinator MATTHEW HALLY Food Coordinator KATHRYN TEMPLETON Backstage Entertainment KARIN PERRICONE Souvenirs MEGAN HANCHURUCK Kids Volunteer DIANE PUCHALSKI Green Space ED MASOTTA Volunteers LORI ONOFRIO Volunteers Not Pictured: Geoff Morgon - Public Safety. Beth Jones - Print. Cheryl Ferrara - Souvenirs. Kevin Cudgma - Car Show. Aria Jones - High School Liaison. Emma Barringham - High School Liaison. Tony Mattei – Operations. Barbara Maresca - Bake Off. Maria DiNoto - Entertainment. Branford Festival Corporation 2011 Board President, Dale Izzo Vice President, Ray Ingraham Secretary, Tricia Bohan Treasurer, Barbara Frisbie Assistant Treasurer, Jeff Vailette Festival Chairman, Barbara Barringham Bob Aceto Pat Andriole Barbara Barringham Tricia Bohan Victor Cassella Joe Fazzino Dave Gibson Mary Grande Vinnie Hanchuruck Hamlet Hernandez 20 • Branford Festival 2011 Ray Ingraham Peter Indeck Dale Izzo Bill Keane Ed Lazarus Charlotte Mattei Bill O’Brien Alex Palluzzi Jeff Vailette 1st row-left to right: Ray Ingraham, Barbara Barringham, Dave Gibson, Charlotte Mattei, Tricia Bohan, Barbara Frisbie 2nd row: Victor Cassella, Bill O’Brien, Dale Izzo, Ed Lazarus. 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Torre Painting Inc. Radiology Group Saint Elizabeth Parish Shoetique Su Casa Mexican Restaurant The Richard W. Squeri Agency, Inc The Branford Group Zane’s Cycles Branford Festival 2011 • 21 Festival Music: Christine Ohlman Friday, June 17 at 8:45 p.m. Known as “The Beehive Queen” for her outrageous, mile-high hairdo, Christine Ohlman is the current, longtime vocalist of the Saturday Night Live band. The queen of blue-eyed rock ‘n’ soul, Christine grew up loving equally the sweetness of a Memphis horn line and the raunch of an electric guitar riff. She teased her blonde hair into a beehive in honor of Ronnie Spector and never looked back, picking up a guitar and forging her career as a songwriter in the process. Christine sang at SNL’s 25th Anniversary telecast; Bob Dylan’s 30th Anniversary bash with George Harrison, Chrissie Hynde, and others; the 2009 Obama Inaugural Gala in Washington, D.C.; The Lincoln Center’s American Songbook series with Sting and Lou Reed; and the Central Park Summerstage Tribute To Janis Joplin, fronting both Big Brother & The Holding Company and the Kozmic Blues Band. Christine appears on the Grammy nominated A Tribute To Howlin’ Wolf with Taj Mahal and Lucinda Williams and on Charlie Musselwhite’s One Night In America with Marty Stuart; sings the theme song for NBC’s 30 Rock; worked on a musical with the late Cy Coleman (who compared her sense of timing to Peggy Lee’s); performs duets live whenever possible with the aforementioned Miss Spector, as well as with blues legends Eddie Kirkland and Hubert Sumlin; collaborated on critically-acclaimed tracks with Marshall Crenshaw (Labour Of Love: The Music of Nick Lowe), Big Al Anderson (Pawn Shop Guitars), and Ian Hunter (Shrunken Heads); edited legendary Rolling Stone’s producer Andrew Loog Oldham’s autobiography 2Stoned; is a contributor to Elmore magazine; has worked with Bonnie Raitt, Ry Cooder, and others on the Rhythm & Blues Foundation Awards; all the while continuing to torch clubs up and down the Eastern seaboard in support of her recordings (Strip, The Hard Way, Radio Queen, Wicked Time, 2008 career retrospective Re-Hive, and 2010’s The Deep End, her first CD of original material in five years featuring special guests/duet partners Ian Hunter, Dion DiMucci, and Marshall Crenshaw (plus Levon Helm, GE Smith, Andy York, Eric “Roscoe” Ambel, Catherine Russell, Big Al Anderson, and others) with her band Rebel Montez (Michael Colbath-bass; Cliff Goodwin-guitar; Larry Donahue-drums). “I’ve come here tonight to set your souls on fire,” Christine will tell an audience. 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Featured in dozens of national publications and television ads as the greatest show ever to honor the Rolling Stones and the band’s legacy, the show is a must see. In 2005, Satisfaction became the first-ever Rolling Stones show on the Las Vegas strip as it debuted as part of the award winning show “Legends in Concert” to outstanding reviews. The Las Vegas Sun wrote “they shined just like the real Stones on the strip” and Showbiz Magazine said “they’ll have you in the aisles just like Jumping Jack Flash.” In 2006, the show became a major draw on the popular performing arts center and theater circuit, with several sold out performances. The fall of 2007 saw the group featured on a CBS News New York special on the ever popular rise of tribute shows. 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If you go, expect to hear favorites such as “Margaritaville,” “Come Monday,” and, of course, “Changes in Latitudes,” as well as other crowd-pleasing favorites, like “Brown-Eyed Girl,” “Scarlet Begonias,” “Another Saturday Night,” and the Alan Jackson-Jimmy Buffet smash hit, “It’s Five o’Clock Somewhere.” If you feel the need for a “latitude adjustment,” get out your grass skirts and Hawaiian shirts and dance with Changes in Latitudes. For more information, visit www.changesinlatitudes.com. Festival Music: The Taxmen Freeplay Freeplay is one of Connecticut’s be st-loved party bands, playing an mix of dance, rock, blues, country, jazz, funk, hip hop, and reggae. Saturday, June 18. 6:30 p.m. The Taxmen are, from left to right, Dave Clow (keyboards, vocals), Wayne Stevens (guitar, vocals), George Schultz (drums, vocals), and Greg Kashuba (bass, vocals). A four-man band whose members hail from the greater New Haven area, the Taxmen have been playing together in Connecticut for more than 20 years, performing a variety of genres that span several time periods. Saturday, June 18. 5:15 p.m. 28 • Branford Festival 2011 Shore Publishing Activities For Kids Fun for kids all weekend long Games and rides for kids last all weekend long at the Fest. Photo by Adam Coppola The 27th Annual Branford Festival has plenty of activities for families with children, offered on Friday from 6 to 9:30 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ticket sales close 30 minutes prior to the end of each day. Once again, this year the festival offers a special ticket rate of 40 tickets for $35 for tickets that can be used all weekend. The festival also offers a special Father’s Day discount bracelet good for all rides all day on Sunday! “Last year’s extended hours for all the exciting rides on Friday and Saturday was so well received that we will offer this again this year,” said festival co-chair Kelly Gesuero. Attractions for children feature the G-Force gravity hold ride, swings, race cars, and face painting. For toddlers, there will be tugs and train rides. With backstage entertainment, Main Street entertainment, and many kinds of activities for children, it’s easy for kids to enjoy the Branford Festival this year, from Friday, June 17 to Sunday, June 19. And don’t forget to stop by on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the smoke trailer with the Branford Fire Department for a Stop-Dropn-Roll lesson! There’s so many kids activities at the fair, and so little time! Photo by Bill O’Brien. Shore Publishing Branford Festival 2011 • 29 Branford Jazz on the Green Thursdays, June 30 to August 25 Photo by Adam Coppola A Jazz on the Green show during the summer of 2010. Photo by Adam Coppola Don’t miss Branford’s third annual summertime Jazz on the Green outdoor music series, beginning Thursday, June 30 and continuing all summer long. The free shows are held every Thursday night for nine weeks. Brought to you by the town of Branford, the Branford Recreation Department, the Branford Festival, and Blue Plate Radio, the free shows continue every Thursday night for nine weeks. Held on the Branford Town Green, the series gives residents, neighbors, family, and friends from all over the Connecticut shoreline an opportunity to enjoy the Green and everything it offers. Local merchants stay open late during the concerts, so grab a bite from an award-winning restaurant as you listen to some of the country’s best jazz music in the open air. Sponsors include the Guilford Savings Bank, Premier Subaru, The Sound, Wells Thomas Retirement Planning, Arabella, Sir Speedy Printing, and many more. All shows are free and begin at 6:30 p.m. on the Branford Town Green. No alcohol or dogs allowed. For more info, contact 203-488-8304 or info@branfordjazz.com. Jazz Lineup: June 30: Vincent Ingala July 7: Faye Green Jazz Band July 14: Joe Cardinale Quintet July 21: A Brief Encounter with Tony Dioguardi & George Baker July 28: Doug Jones Group Aug. 4: Christine Spero Group Aug. 11: Marcus Anderson & Will Donato Aug. 18: Four 80 East Aug. 25: Marion Meadows Carol Reilly, Realtor®, ABR, SRES Fitzgerald F itzgerald & Wood Wood Inc. Inc. 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