Friday, November 18, 2011

Upcoming Events & News from the Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce

FAIRVIEW BAZAAR - SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19

Fairview will be holding its annual bazaar on Saturday, November 19 from 8:00am to 2:00pm. Over twenty-five vendors will be showcasing their wares in Fairview's auditorium. Fairview is located at 235 Lestertown Road in Groton. This is a great opportunity to pick up some Christmas items. There will also be pies for sale at $8.00 each.

Sophie Milman in the Oasis Room
     
Friday November 18 2011
     
Sultry Russian-born, Israeli-raised, Toronto-based jazz singer Sophie Milman was quickly launched into international stardom after winning a JUNO for Jazz Vocal Album of the Year for 2008’s Make Someone Happy, which also took the #1 position on the iTunes jazz charts and cracked the top 5 on Billboard’s jazz chart. For her Garde debut the charismatic singer will be featuring her newest release the romantic In the Moonlight, Milman's fourth album. Supported by the Jazz@Garde Community Fund, Chat and Dine at 7pm catered by Two Chefs Garde Arts Center 325 State Street New London, CT 06320      


Holiday Fine Arts Show & Artisan Gift Salon
     
Friday November 18 2011
     
This annual holiday shopping extravaganza offers shoppers a great variety of gift-giving options at price points for every budget: from hand-thrown pottery to original art to jewelry and crafts, the galleries of the Mystic Arts Center will be filled with gift selections from a wide range of regional artists and artisans. Peruse among hundreds of fine arts pieces and artisanal crafts in beautiful galleries set along the banks of the Mystic River. The Winter Art Gala, held on Friday, November 18, from 6pm – 8pm, kicks off the Holiday Fine Art Show and Artisan Gift Salon.    





Tree Lighting & Lighted Holiday Boat Parade

Saturday November 26 2011
     
The tree lighting will be promptly at 6:00pm, and then stay for a spectacular light parade! For the hearty souls who keep their boats in the water and commissioned into early winter, please join us as we continue this tradition in Mystic; a Parade of lighted and decorated vessels. Vessels will parade down the Mystic River at 6:20 pm and return to the Mystic River Park, where spectators will be gathered. Judging and awards will take place for the most spectacular vessels. Vessels of any size are welcome! Get the details » <http://www.mysticchamber.org/?sec=event&id=3600>

Santa Arrives by Tugboat

Saturday November 26 2011

Take part in the thrill as Santa Claus arrives in Mystic on the John Paul tugboat. Precisely at 2:00 pm, Santa will arrive at the dock of the Mystic River Park. He will greet the crowds and listen to all the children’s holiday wishes. Come and enjoy the Christmas carols while waiting for Santa to arrive.

 

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