SUMMER IN THE CITY
JUNE 2000 EVELYN PRESTON PERFORMANCES
June 1 6:00 p.m., Tierra Mestiza, Latin American Folk & Children’s Music, Hartford Public Library, 500 Main Street.
June 1 7:30 p.m., CT Chamber Players, Classical, Elizabeth Park Rose Garden,
rain location Elizabeth Park Pond House
June 3 11:00 a.m., Mary Hooker School Spring Festival, Mary Hooker School grounds,
200 Sherbrooke Ave., rain date 6/4 same time and location.
June 5 12:00 noon, Dyn-O-Mite Disco Review, Disco, Funk & Pop Old State House lawn, rain date 6/12 same time and location.
June 8 12:00 noon, Fiesta, Mexican, Chelsea Place, 25 Lorraine St.
June 8 7:30 p.m., CT Chambers Player, Classical, Elizabeth Park Rose Garden, rain location Elizabeth Park Pond House.
June 9 12:00 noon, Samba Brasil, Brazilian Jazz, Pump House Gallery, Bushnell Park.
June 9 6:00 p.m., Fiesta Patronales, Barnard Brown School Yard, 1304 Main St.
June 10 2:00 p.m., Tierra Mestisa, Latin American Folk & Children’s Music, Elizabeth Park Rose Garden, rain date 6/17 same time.
June 10 2:30 p.m., Fiesta Patronales, Barnard Brown School Yard, 1304 Main St.
June 11 2:00 p.m., Tierra Mestiza, Latin American Folk & Children’s music, Harriet Beecher Stowe House, 71 Forest Street.
June 11 4:00 p.m., Fiesta Patronales, Barnard Brown School Yard, 1304 Main St.
June 16 12:30 p.m., Fiesta, Mexican, Parkville Sr. Center, 11 New Park Ave.
June 17 2:00 p.m., People of Goodwill, African Diaspora, Elizabeth Park Rose Garden, rain date 6/18 same time and location.
June 18 1:00 p.m., Christopher Caouette & Bryan Mutch, New Age, Elizabeth Park Rose Garden, rain date 6/25 same time and location.
June 20 3:00 p.m., Fiesta, Mexican, Mark Twain Library, 256 Farmington Ave.
June 23 7:00 p.m., Musical Friends, Classical, Grace Episcopal Church, 55 New Park Ave.
June 24 12:00 noon, The Kenny Hamber Show, R & B, Jazz & Gospel, Elizabeth Park Rose Garden, rain date 7/8 same time and location.
June 24 6:00 p.m., Ray Gonzalez Quintet & Orchestra, LatinJazz, Riverfront Plaza
June 25 1:30 p.m., Hart School of Music, Classical, Elizabeth Park Pond House
June 25 2:00 p.m., Amor y Cultura, Puerto Rican Folklore, Capitol Towers Senior Center, 470 Broad St.
June 25 2:00 p.m., Drum Line: The New Millennium, World Music, Elizabeth Park East (playground) and Rose Garden.
June 27 11:00 a.m., Crooner’s Corner, 20’s – 40’s Music, Barry Square Sr. Center, 10 Campfield Ave.
June 27 1:00 p.m., Crooner’s Corner, 20’s – 40’s Music, Southend Sr. Center,
92 Cowles St.
June 29 11:00 a.m., Crooner’s Corner, 20’s – 40’s Music, Salvation Army Sr. Center, 855 Asylum Ave.
June 29 1:00 p.m., Crooner’s Corner, 20’s – 40’s Music, North Hartford Sr. Center, 66 Montville St.
June 30 3:00 p.m., Moonliters, Country/Folk, Parkville Sr. Center, 11 New Park Ave.
June 30 6:00 p.m., Moonliters, Country/Folk, Parkville Community Center, 11 New Park Ave.
FESTIVALS AND SPECIAL EVENTS
June 3 7:00 a.m., Tate George Celebrity Fishing Tournament, Riverside Park,
(860) 713-3131
June 3 The Mary Hooker School Spring Festival, Mary Hooker School Grounds,
rain date 6/4 same time and location.
11:00 a.m., Latinka, Latin Rock
1:00 p.m., Lydia Lebron and her Romantic Ensemble, Carribean Romantic
12:00 noon, Taino Typical, Puerto Rican Tranditional
2:00 p.m., Sin Fronteras, South American
3:00 p.m., Guakibomba Jazz, Caribbean
4:00 p.m., Altiplano, Latin American
June 3 9a.m. – 2 p.m., Coast Guard Boat Inspection, Riverside Park, (860) 713-3131.
June 9 – 11 Fiesta Patronales, Barnard Brown School Yard, 1304 Main St., (860) 527-6459
June 9 6 p.m., La Orquesta Joven, Salsa & Pop
7 p.m., Los Autentico del Merenque, Merenque, Bachata & Folk
June 10 2:30 p.m., Dr. Rackle & The Sound, Jazz
5:00 p.m., La Consistencia, Salsa & Merengue
7:00 p.m., Lydia lebron y La CT Band, Salsa & Merengue
8:00 p.m., Agua Marina, Salsa
June 11 4:00 p.m., Los Autentico Del Merengue, Merengue, Bachata & Folk
5:00 p.m., Orquesta La Unidad, Salsa & Merengue
6:00 p.m., Lydia Lebron La CT Band
7:00 p.m., Ray Gonzalez y La Versatil, Salsa & Modern
June 11 7:00 a.m., FLB Tournament, Riverside Park (860) 713-3131.
June 17 7:00 p.m., Sankofa Kuumba, African Dance & Drumming, Riverfront Plaza,
(860) 713-3131.
June 20 11:30 a.m., Lunch Time Music, Riverfront Plaza, (860) 713-3131.
June 21 6:00 p.m., Big Bass, Riverside Park, (860) 713-3131
June 24 The Kenny Hamber Show, Elizabeth Park Rose Garden, rain date 7/8 same time and location.
12:00 p.m., W-D 40, R & B
12:45 p.m., St. Marks Choir, Gospel
1:30 p.m., Adrienne Nails, R & B
2:15 p.m., Phillyss Mars, Gospel
3:00 p.m., Legacy, Jazz
4:00 p.m., The Kenny Hamber Revue, R & B
GALLERIES AND MUSEUMS
Artworks Gallery, Inc.
New Members Exhibit – Ends June 10
Darcy Nelson, Maryla Radziszewski, Katherine Sendy
New Members Exhibit – June 14 – July 8
Stanwyck Cromwell, Ruta Parker
Reception: June 17, 5-8 p.m.
Gallery Hours: Wed–Fri, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat, 12-3 p.m.
233 Pearl Street
(860) 247-3522
CRT Craftery Gallery
Soul and Spirit – Ends June 30
Contemporary Quilts by African American Artists
Gallery Hours: Tues-Sat, 1-4 p.m.
1445 Main Street
(860) 560-5315
Hartford Police Museum
Mon-Fri, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
101 Pearl Street
(860) 522-0855
Museum of Connecticut History
Mon-Fri, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
231 Capitol Ave
(860) 566-3056
100 Pearl Gallery
"Horseplay" – June 8 – August 19
Leslie Enders Lee
Reception: June 8, 6-8 p.m.
Gallery Hours: Mon-Fri, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m., Sat 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
100 Pearl Street
(860) 233-1932
Pump House Gallery
Two Person Show – Ends June 30
Collen Coleman – Installation
Renee Soares – Beaded Masks
Gallery Hours: Tue-Fri, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and by appointment
60 Elm St, Bushnell Park
(860) 543-8874
ATTRACTIONS
Boat launches on the CT River
Riverside Park and Charter Oak Landing, open dawn to dusk
through Labor Day Weekend
Connecticut Resources Recovery Authority Visitors Center
Wed- Fri, 12-4 p.m.
211 Murphy Road
(860) 247-4280
Elizabeth Park Rose Gardens
Peak Bloom: late June
Mon. - Fri., 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Prospect Avenue
(860) 722-6511
Hartford Ancient Burying Ground
Corner Gold & Main Streets
(860) 525-6610
Thursdays, 12 noon – 1:30 p.m., Notable Trees & Arch
June – Oct. 26 Tours, Bushnell Park, tours leave
from base of arch, (860) 232-6710
June 24 & 25, 2 p.m., "Champion Trees and Wannabes" Tour,
Bushnell Park, tours leave from base of arch, (860) 232-6710
City of Hartford Recreation Programs
Summer Youth Instructional Swimming Program
Arts & Crafts
Children’s Entertainment in City Parks
Summer Activities
Call (860) 543-8876, Mon. - Fri., 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. for complete details
Street Performances
Street Performers…..Musicians, Jugglers, Story Tellers…..Are
Encouraged to perform, on outdoor public areas. Contact the
Department of Human Services, Mon., - Fri., 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for details on the
best areas for busking (860) 543-8874
Concert Information
Call (860) 543-8874, Mon., - Fri., 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for Evelyn Preston update
Special Thanks To:
Connecticut Printers
City of Hartford – Department of Public Works Parks Maintenance Division
Rainwater Graphic Design
