The 18th Annual Joseph N. Goff House Gazebo Concert Series Begins Jun 23 in the East Hampton Village Center

Seat of Our Pants

 

 

 

 

The Joseph N. Goff House 18th Annual Gazebo Concert Series begins Thursday, June 23  from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Center School Gazebo in the East Hampton Village Center, featuring a performance by "Seat of Our Pants," an acoustic, folk, blues and bluegrass group from Marlborough Connecticut. 

The series continues June 30 with familiar and original music in a lyrical jazz style by the "The Larry Gareau Quartet" ; July 14 features "Survivors Swing Band" performing great old tunes of the 20's through the 40's; July 21 features "Mischief-Us" performing an eclectic mix of classic Jazz, Bossanova, Blues and a dash of Classic Rock and July 28 features  a rousing performance by "The Ancient Mariners" Connecticut Fife & Drum Corps.

Listeners of all ages are welcome and encouraged to bring a blanket, chairs and picnics to enjoy during the shows. Cub Scout Troop 8 will sell refreshments. Rain location is the community hall at the Congregational Church of East Hampton.

For the first time this year, in collaboration with the East Hampton Parks and Recreation Department, the concert series will be extended through August with performances at the Sears Park Pavilion starting at 6 p.m.!

Aug. 4 features an Island Night theme with "Moto"  performing swaying, partying rhythms, Soca sounds and uplifting music;

Aug. 11 is Teen Night, featuring the local college band "The Flux" performing current hits and original music;

Aug. 18 is Family Night, featuring "We Got Rhythm!" a husband and wife modern song and dance team;

Aug. 25 is Classic Rock Night, featuring "MoJo JoJo" performing a mix of Blues, Motown, Classic and Modern Rock.

The concert series would not be possible without the generous financial support of individuals, local businesses and organizations.

Learn more about becoming a sponsor by calling 860-205-7376 or mail your donations to The Joseph N. Goff House,

c/o Debi Rotteck, 163 Hog Hill Road, East Hampton, CT 06424.

Goff House Board Requests Support for Annal Gazebo Concert Series

The Joseph N. Goff House Museum in East Hampton is once again asking for the support of individuals, local businesses and organizations to sponsor its Gazebo Music Series that takes place on four evenings in the summer at the Gazebo in East Hampton's Old Village Center.

This will be the 18th summer that the Joseph N. Goff House, Inc. will put on the Gazebo Music Series, which averages an attendance of 100 people per concert, and has become a popular annual summer event. Featured are a wide variety of musicians and musical genres from jazz, to rock to bluegrass.  This year the concerts are planned for June 23, Featuring Seat of Our Pants; June 30, featuring the Larry Gareau Quartet; July 14, featuring the Survivors Swing Band; additional dates include July 21 (Band To Be Determine)  and July 28, featuring The Ancient Mariners.

Sponsors are listed (by donation level - Tenor, $50 and Bass, $25) in public relations efforts and on fliers displayed around town and handed out at concerts. In addition, Chorus, Soprano and Alto sponsors ($300, $150 and $75 levels) are listed on a large banner that hangs on the gazebo during each concert.  Lastly, the MC acknowledges "Chorus" level sponsors during concert intermissions. The Joseph N. Goff House, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization and donations are tax deductible. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or would like more information on the event, please call 860-205-7376 or mail your donations to The Joseph N. Goff House, c/o Debi Rotteck, 163 Hog Hill Road, East Hampton, CT 06424.

Jingle Bell Parade Planned for Dec. 5 in the Village Center

 The annual Jingle Bell Parade will be held on Saturday, Dec. 5 featuring a performance by the East Hampton High School Jazz Ensemble from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the East Hampton Congregational Church Hall, 59 Main St., and a tree lighting at the big Evergreen on the Center School Lawn near the gazebo at 4:30 p.m. Santa will visit with the East Hampton Fire Department, local businesses will be open and the Joseph N. Goff House Museum, 2 Barton Hill Road, will provide refreshments. Come start the holiday season together at this fun community event hosted by the East Hampton Parks & Recreation Department. (Rain Date is Dec. 6 at 4 p.m. without the high school band) Bring a bell to ring in the holiday, or one will be provided!

Open Studio and Art Exhibit Planned for Nov. 8 Starting in the Village Center

East Hampton Arts & Culture Commission (EHACC) will host an Open Studio and Art Exhibit on Sunday, Nov. 8 from 2 to 5 p.m., during which East Hampton artist...s will open their art studios to the public, discuss and show their artwork and possibly provide demonstrations. Area artists will also exhibit and sell artwork at The Joseph N. Goff House Museum, 2 Barton Hill Road and the Congregational Church of East Hampton Community Hall, 59 Main St. Maps with biographies of participating studios will be distributed at The Goff House Museum the day of the event and The Space, 64 Main St., will offer a drawing opportunity with Gil Salk, a live, clothed model - all supplies provided - carlamwac@gmail.com for information.
Old Bank Flowers, Art & Marketplace, 66 Main St., will also be exhibiting the work of local artists on Nov. 8, Creations Framing and Gallery, 95 Main St., will hold a sale on framed and unframed artwork and the Epoch Arts, 27 Skinner St., will hold “Artopia" a fundraiser featuring student and local artists' artwork, live music, art demonstrations, food, kids crafts, a silent auction and more from 4 to 6 p.m. A suggested donation of $5 will be collected. www.epocharts.org for information.
To participate in the Open Studio and Exhibit, contact EHACC at arts@easthamptonct.org
and Epoch Arts, 27 Skinner St., will hold “Artopia" a fundraiser featuring student and local artists' artwork, live music, art demonstrations, food, kids crafts, a silent auction and more from 4 to 6 p.m. A suggested donation of $5 will be collected. www.epocharts.org for information.
To participate in the Open Studio and Exhibit, contact EHACC at arts@easthamptonct.org

East Hampton Village Center Decorated for the Fall

Volunteers from the Joseph N. Goff House Museum helped decorate the East Hampton Village Center for the fall - just a little more beauty added to the already beautifully decorated local businesses in the village - just in time for the upcoming fall festival at the East Hampton Congregational Church on Oct. 3 and the East Hampton Arts &  Culture Commission Open Studio event on Nov. 8! Big thank you to Paul's & Sandy's Too for donating the corn stalks for the decorations.

East Hampton Village Center Merchants to Host Trick or Treat on Main Street

The East Hampton Village Center Merchants will hold Trick or Treat on Main Street, Friday, Oct. 30 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. 

Open to costumed children of all ages and their families, the event will include free treats, games and activities at various businesses 

and organizations in the East Hampton Village Center including:

East Hampton Fire Co. 1, 3 Barton Hill  Road; The Joseph N. Goff House Museum, 2 Barton Hill Road; Renu’ Hair Studio, 1 Barton Hill Road; 

Old Bank Flowers, Art & Marketplace, 66 Main St.; FROTH Coffee Shop, 72 Main St.;  Red Door Boutique, 73 Main St.; The Ragged Roost, 82 Main St.;  

Designing Kids Hair Salon, 82 Main St.;  Black Cat Music, 81 Main St., Main Street Pizza, 87 Main St.; Center Package Store, 93 Main St. ; Creations Framing Shop, 95 Main St. And Po’s Rice and Spice, 97 Main St. http://goffhouseehct.blogspot.com/ for information.

Thank You Goff House Concert Series Supporters

The Joseph N. Goff House board would like to thank the many organizations, businesses and individuals who supported this year's 17th annual Joseph N. Goff House Gazebo Concert Series. Held on Thursdays at the Center School Gazebo in the the East Hampton Village Center, the five-week series brought together listeners of all ages to enjoy a different live band each week.

The Congregational Church of East Hampton generously offered bathroom facilities and the use of its community hall in case of rain, and Boy Scout Pack 8 was always on hand to sell snack and beverages. 

Thank you to all who donated including Soprano Sponsors American Distilling, Anchor Lodge#112, Carolyn Bonnie Geysen, CPA, Devine's Fine Jewelry, East Hampton Lions Club, Higher Grounds Coffee Shop, Lakeside Signs/MIMI Design, Nelson's Family Campground, Paul's & Sandy's Too, Pizzeria DaVinci Cobalt, Po’s Rice and Spice, Nancy & Bill Pope, The Puzzo Family, The Reich Family and Village at 82 Main; Tenor Sponsors, Dr. Robert Jung, Pauline Markham, Markham Meadows Campground, Radiant Yoga and The Robinson Family; Alto Sponsors: All About Blinds, The Benard Family, Classic Auto, Teresa Fucini, H2O Equipment Company, Inc., MATHnasium of Glastonbury, Old Bank Flowers Art & Marketplace and Weybright Home Improvement;  Bass Sponsors,  The Art Alcove, Belltown Dental, Center Package Store, Chatham Wine Thieve, Kyle & Mary Ann Dostaler, Jessie Hazen, ReNu Hair Studio, Rick’s Sugar Shack and Time Machine.

The Joseph N. Goff House Museum and Cultural Center, located at 2 Barton Hill Road in East Hampton, stands as proud testament to our community’s cultural, civic and architectural heritage. Our facilities invite and support a variety of cultural and enrichment programs aimed at adding quality and depth to community life.  If you are interested in joining the Joseph N. Goff House Board, please contact Dean Markham at deanmarkham@comcast.net or call 860-918-4400. More information on the Goff House is available at http://goffhouseehct.blogspot.com/

Sincerely, the members of the Joseph N. Goff House Board, Dean Markham, Debi Rotteck, Jill Walker, Kim Dinardo Page, Robert Berlin and Melissa Pionzio