Sam Bush

SAM BUSH BAND “The Father of Newgrass and King of Telluride” If joy were a person, Sam would bring both peace and frenzy. He’d be full of music, light, and energy that soothes even

On Saturday, May 12 the fifth annual Brews and BBQ event presented by i95 and KICKS 105.5 featured delicious BBQ from local restaurateurs, craft beer, and live music! 2018 Headliners: Amy Helm & Doyle Bramhall

Westside Reggae Festival

Heart and Soul Ent. presents: For the 7th year in a row, Westside Reggae Festival was back at Ives for another round! Doors open this Saturday, July 28 at 1pm, so bring the whole

Forever Grateful Music Fest – DAY 2

CELEBRATING THE MUSIC AND CULTURE OF THE GRATEFUL DEAD AND BEYOND! Forever Grateful returned for its 4th year of celebrating the music and culture of the Grateful Dead and Beyond! The festival included tribute sets to

Country Harvest Hoedown

Jessica Lynn returned to the Ives stage on September 15! New York’s Jessica Lynn continues to make her mark on country music with her new single “Let’s Don’t,” which was just released this June

Fore ‘n’ Aft Benefit Reunion

The Fore ‘n’ Aft Benefit Reunion happened at Ives Concert Park on October 6! This event featured live music, special guests, surprise appearances, food trucks and much more. Doors open at 12pm and close

Peter & the Starcatcher – Westconn Visual Performing Arts Center

Peter and the Starcatcher is a play based on the 2004 novel Peter and the Starcatchers by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, adapted for the stage by Rick Elice. The play provides a backstory

Art at Ives

Returning for its third year, Friends of the Ives presented Art at Ives: Juried Fine Art & Crafts Show on Saturday, June 2 and Sunday, June 3. Continuing to increase the access to visual

Connecticut Ballet presents ‘Ballet Under the Stars’

On Sunday, July 15, dance was the featured performance for the Newtown Savings Bank Fine Arts and Family Series at Ives Concert Park at 7:30 p.m. Connecticut Ballet will present ‘Ballet Under

Mock Stock Tribute Band Fest – PURPLE

Dean Ford & the Beautiful Ones (Tribute to Prince) Dressed to the 9’s, Dean Ford embodies PRINCE with every fiber of his being, giving you a show as close as you will ever