New Milford Chamber of Commerce

June Business Scene - RESCHEDULED TO JUNE 27TH
2023-06-20 13:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | New Milford Tennis & Swim Club, 93 Aspetuck Ridge Road, New Milford, CT, 06776

Jill Sobule
2023-06-17 16:00 - 17:30 | Merryall Center, 8 Chapel Hill Road, New Milford, CT, 06776
Jill Sobule’s work is at once deeply personal and socially conscious, seriously funny and derisively tragic. In a dozen albums spanning three decades of recording, the Denver-born songwriter/guitarist/singer has tackled such topics as the death penalty, anorexia nervosa, shoplifting, reproduction, the French Resistance, adolescent malaise, LGBTQ issues, and the Christian Right. Her hits include “I Kissed A Girl”—the first openly gay-themed song ever to crack the Billboard Top 20—and the alt-rock anthem “Supermodel” featured in the film “Clueless”.
Info & Tickets: MerryallCenter.org

Open Studio Artist Series
2023-06-17 14:30 - 18:00 | Village Center for the Arts, 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Open Studio Artist Series
Saturday, June 17th 6:30-10:00 PM – FREE
We want to bring people together to meet and connect with other artists.
Bring a beverage, and listen to some music played on the turntable.
You can bring something to do, art you’re working on,
or just have a relaxing night out listening to some tunes!
Make sure you tell your friends and let’s ROCK!
This is a free event – BYOB
Located at 12 Main Street, New Milford, CT
www.villagecenterarts.org

Rock the Block
2023-06-15 14:30 - 16:30 | Bank Street, 24 Bank Street, New Milford, CT
Our 3-concert series has EXPANDED, now May-Sept! Join our FREE block parties downtown with live music on Bank Street, with street games, local eats, sidewalk sales and fun! Grab your chairs and join us downtown for an evening of safe and community-involved entertainment.
June: Anchor Management
July: Nashville Drive
August: Pop Rocks
September: Mighty Ploughboys

Blue Star Memorial Marker Dedication
2023-06-14 14:00 - 14:30 | Town Green, 10 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
The Blue Star Program honors all men and women that serve in the United States Armed Services. The Garden Club of New Milford will honor our Veterans with our own Blue Start Memorial. The Blue Star Memorial along with a garden will be in front of the Town Hall. All are welcome to help us dedicate this monument and to honor our veterans.

Business Seminar & Networking Series - Preventing Elder Financial Abuse
2023-06-14 08:00 - 09:30 | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776

June Board Meeting
2023-06-13 12:00 - 15:00 | Candlelight Farms, 214 Candlewood Mountain Rd, New Milford, CT

New Preston Pride
2023-06-11 10:00 - 14:00 | The Owl Wine & Food Bar, 18 East Shore Rd, New Preston, CT
The Annual New Preston Pride Party in Collaboration with Pride in The Hills will be held at The Owl Wine & Food Bar Sunday, June 11, 2023 from 2p-6p. There will be wine, beer, and cocktails, DJ from NYC, special guest appearance by Markus Kelle, NYC night personality, dancing and the items from Pride in The Hills silent auction will culminate at the event.

Sunday Speaker Series: Red, White & Jewish
2023-06-11 09:00 - 11:00 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT
Sunday Speaker Series: Eric Chandler
Free for Members / $5 Donation for Non-Members
Jewish Participation in the American Revolution ~ Red, White and Jewish ~ Jewish Participation in the American Revolution – Red, White and Jewish will share the stories of the Children of Abraham who fought for separation from England.

Sam Morrison - Sugar Daddy
2023-06-10 16:00 - 17:30 | Merryall Center, 8 Chapel Hill Road, New Milford, CT, 06776
Merryall Center Presents Comedian Sam Morrison who will take the audience on an outrageous journey of love, loss, diabetes, seagull attacks, and a few extraordinary coincidences. NY Times says, “In his one-man show about mourning his boyfriend… Morrison confronts overwhelming loss with punch lines and panache.” Sugar Daddy just completed an extended run off-Broadway. A CT-premiere.
Tickets & Info: MerryallCenter.org

The Man Without a World ~ Silent Film / Live Music
2023-06-10 15:30 - 17:30 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT
THE MAN WITHOUT A WORLD is a moving, comic melodrama set in a typical shtetl (village) in Poland. The Jews’ struggle against poverty and racial hatred is complicated by their own division into hostile political factions of the religious orthodoxy, assimilationists, socialists, Zionists, anarchists and survivors.
Silent Film with Live Music by world-renowned musicians Alicia Svigals and Donald Sosin.

Connecticut Choral Society Presents Mass of the Children at Trinity Episcopal Church, Newtown, CT
2023-06-10 15:30 - 17:00 | Trinity Episcopal Church, 36 Main Street, Newtown, CT
Please join us on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at 7:30 PM. The Connecticut Choral Society in partnership with Trinity Episcopal Church Newtown, CT presents John Rutter’s Mass of the Children Benefit Concert for Newtown Youth & Family Services.* This beautiful piece of music was written in response to a desire to compose a work that would bring children and adults together, in the same way that performances of Britten’s War Requiem had done for him when a school chorister.
Under the direction of Eric Dale Knapp, the Connecticut Choral Society will be joined by the festival chorus and these very talented artists: Jennifer Sisco, soprano ~ Nina Porretta, soloist ~ Daisy Lowe, soprano ~ Peter Kendall Clark, baritone ~ Miriam Liske-Doorandish, cello ~ Linda Sweetman-Waters, organ. Singers and choirs from across Western Connecticut are invited to sing as part of the festival chorus as we present music of hope for a brighter tomorrow.
By attending this concert and making a donation, you can help support the important work NYFS is doing in our community. It’s a great way to enjoy beautiful music while making a positive impact on the lives of children and families in need. Admission is free with a $20 per person suggested donation at the door in support of Newtown Youth & Family Services.*
For more information please visit us at www.ctchoralsociety.com. Make sure to LIKE/FOLLOW @connecticutchoralsociety on Instagram and Facebook for the latest CCS news, too!
*For those who are not familiar with Newtown Youth & Family Services, it’s a non-profit organization that provides counseling, support, and advocacy services to children, adolescents, and families in Newtown, CT and the surrounding areas. Their mission is to promote and advocate for the well-being and empowerment of individuals, families, and communities.

Roger Sherman Chapter - Community Reception
2023-06-10 06:00 - 11:00 | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
Join the Roger Sherman Chapter to learn more about the role of DAR in the greater New Milford community and receive help with your patriot lineage research. Reservations must be made to reserve a time to receive research assistance. Walk-ins are welcome to learn more about the Roger Sherman Chapter. Presentations will occur at 10:30 and 2:30

Spirits In The Park with Tony Spera
2023-06-09 16:00 - 19:00 | Harrybrooke Park, 100 Still River Drive, New Milford, CT, 06776
Tony Spera has spent a lifetime working in the world of paranormal in the shadows of the unknown and the world we strive to understand. Currently you can see Tony on his amazing show, 28 Days Haunted which has been seen by millions and millions worldwide. The show tests a THEORY from Ed & Lorraine Warren and puts it to a real world test. Join us for a spooky night of sharing ghost stories & real life experiences from a lifetime of working alongisde the Warrens. Tony Spera has over 30 years experience working with the paranormal from hauntings to exorcisms and more. Tony will share some rare photos and video of some of his great moments, scary times and truly unique life. Event will take place on the grass hill at the Conn Pavilion. Doors will open at 8pm and Tony will go on at 9pm. Projector screen and audio system will be set-up so all can see and hear. Don’t miss out on a beautiful spooky evening in the park. In the event of rain the presentation will be scheduled to be TBD date. There will be no refunds once tickets are bought.

Namoli Brennet
2023-06-03 16:00 - 17:30 | Merryall Center, 8 Chapel Hill Road, New Milford, CT, 06776
Merryall Center Pride 2023 Presents: Trans singer-songwriter and 4-time Outmusic Award Nominee. Country Queer calls her latest release, Light It Up, “An uplifting shot of hope…that queers the sonic landscape.” She’s also been featured on NPR and her music is featured in the Emmy-award-winning film “Out In The Silence.”
Tickets & More Info: MerryallCenter.org

Poppy Project Honoring Fallen Veterans
2023-05-28 - 2023-06-03, 2023-05-28 09:00 - 09:30 | Town Green, 10 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776
2018 Remembrance Day Poppy Project display of handcrafted poppies in Kings Park, Perth

You are invited to the dedication of the Field of Poppies organized by the Garden Club of New Milford. A short dedication ceremony will be held on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at 1:00 pm on the New Milford Green at the All-War Memorial. The poppies will remain on display for the following week.
Volunteers from New Milford and surrounding towns have knit or crocheted ~ 2,000 poppies. The Garden Club of New Milford then assembled them on their stems (sticks), making this a true community effort.
We believe that we may be the first community in Connecticut to create a Field of Poppies

The Chase
2023-05-27 15:30 - 17:30 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT
Join us on Saturday May 27th at 7:30pm as we welcome The Chase : Kerri Anne Byrnes, Rob Stagno, Ryan Weber, Todd Budich, and Kim Papa.
The Chase is a Fairfield County, CT based band that offers a unique take on the finest rock, folk and country music of our generation.
The band also performs original music with vocals and harmony a key feature. Our set list includes songs from the Dave Matthews, Alanis Morrisette, The Police, Paul Simon, and Fleetwood Mac.
“We love what we do, and our enthusiasm is contagious!”

Rock The Block
2023-05-25 14:30 - 16:30 | Bank Street, 24 Bank Street, New Milford, CT
Our 3-concert series has EXPANDED, now May-Sept! Join our FREE block parties downtown with live music on Bank Street, with street games, local eats, sidewalk sales and fun! Grab your chairs and join us downtown for an evening of safe and community-involved entertainment.

Kane Smego - What's The Word
2023-05-20 16:00 - 17:30 | Merryall Center, 8 Chapel Hill Road, New Milford, CT, 06776
What’s the Word: Explorations of Race and Identity through Hip Hop and Poetry.
Kane Smego performs poetry, rap verse, from his one-man show, Temples of Lung and Air, to explore issues of race, identity, and language. Drawing on his experience growing up in the American South to his work traveling as a performer and educator across five continents, Kane takes the audience on a journey through word and sound while challenging us to take a closer look at ourselves and society.
Tickets & Info: MerryallCenter.org

May Business Scene
2023-05-17 13:30 - 15:30 | The Silo, 44 Upland Road, New Milford, CT, 06776

Active Health Grand Opening
2023-05-17 06:00 - 08:00 | Active Health, 39 Park Lane road, New Milford, CT, 06776
Active Health has grown significantly over the past decade due to our focus on preventive care and innovative services that help patients live healthier lifestyles. This growth has led to the addition of more physicians, as well as a new location with more space for these professionals to work efficiently. We are hosting a grand opening of the expansion- open to the public! We would love an opportunity for everyone to tour the facility, meet our staff of doctors, trainers, and health coaches.

Business Seminar & Networking Series
2023-05-16 14:00 - 16:00 | New Milford Public Library, 24 Main Street, New Milford, CT, 06776

Dahlias - Not your Mama's Passé Flowers
2023-05-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Trinity Lutheran Church, 107 Kent Road, New Milford, CT
The Garden Club of New Milford’s May program will be presented by Michelle MacKinnon. MacKinnon has many certifications including being a UConn-certified Advanced Master Gardener. She is a Connecticut Chapter of the Northeast Organic Farm Association (CCNOFA), Ecological Landscape Alliance, and Sierra Club member. In addition, she is a lecturer at the NY Botanical Garden and the Berkshire Botanical Garden
She also writes and publishes articles for such publications as The Quinnehtukqut, Sierra Club’s CT Chapter, Newtown Bee, and her own Garden advice letter.
MacKinnon will share tips on selecting, planting, lifting, and storing Dahlia tubers. Ms. MacKinnon will start her program immediately following the business meeting of the Garden Club ~ 2:00 p.m.
FYI – Dahlia is a genus of tuberous plants that are members of the Asteraceae family, which also includes the sunflower, daisy, chrysanthemum, zinnia, and, of course, aster.

Board of Directors Meeting
2023-05-09 04:00 - 05:00 | Umbrella Infotech, 14 Elm Street, New Milford, CT

Good Rockin' Marty & his Blues Combo
2023-05-06 15:00 - 17:00 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT
Join us on Saturday May 6th at 7pm as we welcome : Good Rockin Marty & his Blues Combo featuring Ryan Hartt
Good Rockin’ Marty Finch is considered one of America’s premier blues harmonica musicians in the “Big Walter” style. He blows the roof off of traditional Chicago, Texas, Memphis, and West Coast Blues. Marty has performed with some of the blues legends including Big Walter Horton, Otis Rush, Tommy Tucker, Brian “Hash Brown” Calway, Barrelhouse Chuck and has opened for James Cotton and Johnny Winter. Marty brings the big toned East Coast blues harmonica school to life – his skills were honed in NYC mentored by Paul Oscher, Bill Dicey, and Danny Russo along with other notable NYC blues performers.
Ryan Hartt – guitars – is an excellent harmonicist, vocalist, bandleader, and plays a mean guitar. Ryan Hartt and his band, the Blue Hearts, have three CDs on the Far Tone label. You can hear is music on Spotify. Marty is thrilled to have Ryan share the stage. It’s rare to be both an excellent harmonicist and guitarist.
Alan Winshell – drums – is a seasoned blues roots professional that plays with a great feel and really swings. Al and Marty have been playing together on and off over forty years.
Slamming Scotty – upright and electric bass – is a great new addition to the band switching between acoustic and electric bass seamlessly.

Designer Bag Bingo
2023-05-06 14:00 - 17:00 | VFW, 11 Avery Road, New Milford, CT, 06776

Iron Law Pig Roast & Ride
2023-05-06 10:00 - 14:00 | VFW, 11 Avery Road, New Milford, CT, 06776

Touch A Truck
2023-05-06 05:00 - 10:00 | Litchfield Crossings, 169 Danbury Road, New Milford, CT, 06776

Sherman School Jazz at the JCC
2023-05-05 15:00 - 17:00 | JCC in Sherman, 9 Route 39 South, Sherman, CT
Join us on Friday May 5th at 7pm as we welcome the Sherman School Jazz Band, along with Chris Carlone, Steven Trinchillo and special guest Jazz Artist Tim Lewis!
Every year these musical students thrill us with their amazing talent!
Free event – All donations greatly appreciated!
