Joseph N. Goff House Gazebo Concert Series Continues Thursday With The Modern Riffs

The Joseph N. Goff House Concert Series, held at the Center School Pavilion in the East Hampton Village Center on Thursdays, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., continues July 2 with The Modern Riffs, a Connecticut-based group that showcases a unique, high-energy blend of experienced musicians and exceptionally talented young people. Performances are tailored to deliver the right combination of Jazz, Classic Rock, and Swing that bests suits each individual audience.

July 16 features We Got Rhythm a classic song and dance in modern Vaudeville style with singing, tap dancing, guitar, boomba, trumpet, steel drum with Larry Ruhl and Ellen Lovino, a husband and wife song and dance team.
 

July 23 features the swaying reggae sounds of Moto, performing partying rhythms, soca sounds an uplifting fun musical experience. The band features vocalist Roger Lum You from Trinidad, Paul Bozzi, a highly versatile drummer and Dave LaPorte on bass.  

 

July 30 features Seat of Our Pants, an acoustic Folk/Blues/Bluegrass/Country/Old-Timey/Rock trio based out of Marlborough.  The group's song choices range from those with prominent vocal harmonies (The Civil Wars, Kasey Chambers, Gail Wade, The Wailin' Jennys, Allison Krauss, and Mad Agnes), to more familiar folk/rock artists (Simon and Garfunkle, Jonathan Edwards, Aztec Two Step, Dan Fogelberg, Joni Mitchell, and James Taylor), to their own versions of up-tempo songs and original work.  



Boy Scout Pack 8 will be on hand to sell snacks and drinks. Donations of nonperishable food will be collected for the East Hampton Food Bank. Listeners are welcome to bring chairs, blankets and picnics while enjoying the concert, which is gratefully made possible through the generous contributions of local businesses, residents and loyal supporters.

Joseph N. Goff House Concert Series Begins June 25

 

 

 

The Joseph N. Goff House Concert Series, held at the Center School Pavilion in the East Hampton Village Center on Thursdays, from 6:30-8:30 p.m., begins its 2015 season on June 25 with a performance by The Kerry Boys - Connecticut's Irish Balladeers, featuring Mark James and Pierce Campbell. Both strong vocalists and instrumentalists, with Mark on guitar and Pierce playing mandolin, guitar and banjo, the duo sings pristine harmonies rarely heard, backed up with powerful and expressive instrumentation. Their performances are truly a shared experience as they engage audiences of all ages in singing and clapping.

The concert series continues July 2 with The Modern Riffs, a Connecticut-based group that showcases a unique, high-energy blend of experienced musicians and exceptionally talented young people. Performances are tailored to deliver the right combination of Jazz, Classic Rock, and Swing that bests suits each individual audience.

July 16 features We Got Rhythm a classic song and dance in modern Vaudeville style with singing, tap dancing, guitar, boomba, trumpet, steel drum with Larry Ruhl and Ellen Lovino, a husband and wife song and dance team.
 

July 23 features the swaying reggae sounds of Moto, performing partying rhythms, soca sounds an uplifting fun musical experience. The band features vocalist Roger Lum You from Trinidad, Paul Bozzi, a highly versatile drummer and Dave LaPorte on bass.  

 

July 30 features Seat of Our Pants, an acoustic Folk/Blues/Bluegrass/Country/Old-Timey/Rock trio based out of Marlborough.  The group's song choices range from those with prominent vocal harmonies (The Civil Wars, Kasey Chambers, Gail Wade, The Wailin' Jennys, Allison Krauss, and Mad Agnes), to more familiar folk/rock artists (Simon and Garfunkle, Jonathan Edwards, Aztec Two Step, Dan Fogelberg, Joni Mitchell, and James Taylor), to their own versions of up-tempo songs and original work.  



Boy Scout Pack 8 will be on hand to sell snacks and drinks. Donations of nonperishable food will be collected for the East Hampton Food Bank. Listeners are welcome to bring chairs, blankets and picnics while enjoying the concert, which is gratefully made possible through the generous contributions of local businesses, residents and loyal supporters.

First Friday Fun at the Joseph N. Goff House Museum

Our wonderful East Hampton High School Interact Club and Goff House Volunteers play board games, help with spring crafts and face painting with visitors to the monthly First Friday in the Village event on May 1.

First Friday in the Village Continues May 1

The Joseph N. Goff House is pleased to present "First Fridays in the Village" on May 1 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The event will be offered every first Friday of the month, during which participating Village Center businesses and organizations on and near Main Street will offer special exhibits, presentations or performances.
Planned activities on May 1 will include the Belltown Garden Club’s family gardening event at the Center School Gazebo starting at 5:30 p.m.; Open Studio at The Space, 62 Main St.; An exhibit of nature photos by 9-year-old Nathan Rees, Old Bank Flowers, Art & Marketplace, 66 Main St.; Open Jam/Open Mic and art exhibit by Connecticut artists titled “Color Me Blue” sponsored by Hearts, Hands and Homes Community Collaborative in Partnership with The Department of Children and Families, 6 p.m., Higher Grounds Coffee Shop, 70 Main St.; A Spring/Mother’s Day craft activity, board games and face painting with the East Hampton High School Interact Club, Joseph N. Goff House Museum, 2 Barton Hill Road; Wine tasting featuring selections provided by Worldwide Wines, Center Package Store, 93 Main St.,4-6 p.m.; A new art exhibit featuring local artists, Creations Framing & Gallery, 95 Main St.; Free guitar string inspection, Black Cat Music, 95 Main St.; First Friday Dinner Special for Two including 2 beef curry rolls, veggie fried rice and crispy shrimp with honey glazed walnuts for $25,Po’s Rice and Spice, 81 Main St.
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First Friday in The Village Returns on May 1

The Joseph N. Goff House is pleased to present "First Fridays in the Village" on May 1 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The event will be offered every first Friday of the month, during which participating Village Center businesses and organizations on and near Main Street will offer special exhibits, presentations or performances. 
Planned activities on May 1 will include the Belltown Garden Club’s family gardening event at the Center School Gazebo starting at 5:30 p.m.; Open Studio at The Space, 62 Main St.; An exhibit of nature photos by 9-year-old Nathan Rees, Old Bank Flowers, Art & Marketplace, 66 Main St.; Open Jam/Open Mic and art exhibit by Connecticut artists titled “Color Me Blue”sponsored by Hearts, Hands and Homes Community Collaborative in Partnership with The Department of Children and Families, 6 p.m., Higher Grounds Coffee Shop, 70 Main St.; A Spring/Mother’s Day craft activity, board games and face painting with the East Hampton High School Interact Club, Joseph N. Goff House Museum, 2 Barton Hill Road; Wine tasting featuring selections provided by Worldwide Wines, Center Package Store, 93 Main St.,4-6 p.m.; Free guitar string inspection, Black Cat Music, 95 Main St.; First Friday Dinner Special for Two including 2 beef curry rolls, veggie fried rice and crispy shrimp with honey glazed walnuts for $25,Po’s Rice and Spice, 81 Main St. 

 

 

First Friday Fun at the Goff House

Thanks to the East Hampton High School Interact Club volunteers and Frank the dachshund who came to work with local families during our First Friday Bingo Night and Spring Planting event!

 

 

 

First Friday in the Village Continues April 3

 

The Joseph N. Goff House is pleased to present "First Fridays in the Village" on April 3 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The event will be offered every first Friday of the month, during which participating Village Center businesses and organizations on and near Main Street will offer special exhibits, presentations or performances.
Planned activities on April 3 will include: an art exhibit featuring the work of Carla Waclawski at The Space, 64 Main St.; A photography exhibit featuring the work of Joyce Fidrych at Old Bank Flowers, Art & Marketplace, 66 Main St.; A Crab Cake Dinner Special, locally made Easter Basket Sale and an Open Jam and Open Mic starting at 6 p.m. at Higher Grounds Coffee Shop, 70 Main St.; Bingo and a spring planting activity for families at the Joseph N. Goff House Museum, 2 Barton Hill Road; Wine tasting with selections provided by New England Wine at Center Package Store, 93 Main St.,5 p.m.; Paint Night at Epoch Arts, 27 Skinner St., 6 to 9 p.m., for kids in grades 6 and up who may choose from a variety of mediums to paint while listening to cool music. Cost is $7, supplies included - http://www.epocharts.org/contact for information.
Po’s Rice & Spice, 97 Main St. , will offer a First Friday Dinner Special for Two -two vegetable spring rolls, Yum Yum Fish and Shrimp Fried Rice for $25.Area shops will be open for business, hope to see you there!