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BARTLETT ARBORETUM SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
151 Brookdale Road, Stamford, CT (map)
203.322.6971
http://www.bartlettarboretum.org

Picnic among the blooming perennials and enjoy the sounds of live performing artists. Concerts on Sun at 5 pm. Tickets $5.

JULY 9 Richard ôCookieö Thomas
JULY 16 Marco Joachim
JULY 23 Hot Cat Jazz Band
JULY 30 Ellen Woloshin
AUG 6 Big AppleÆachia
AUG 13 Orrin Star and the Sultans of String

Foxwoods Resort Casino
Fox Theatre, Rte. 2, Ledyard, CT, (map)
(800) 200-2882.
http://www.foxwoods.com

Concerts are in the 1400-seat Fox Theatre. Shows begin at 9 pm, unless otherwise noted. Tickets available online.

JUNE 15 Harry Connick Jr. Tickets $75.00-$125.00
JUNE 22 Chaka Khan & Jeffrey Osborne. Tickets $49.50-$60.50
JUNE 23 Lyle Lovett and k.d. Lang. Tickets $95.00-$125.00
JUNE 29 Peter Frampton. Tickets $33.00-$44.00
JUNE 30 Bobby Vinton. Tickets $38.50-$49.50
JULY 4 INXS. Show is at 8:00 pm. Tickets $55.00-$66.00
JULY 6 Solid Gold Dance Party. Tickets $55.00-$75.00
JULY 7 Doo Wopp Hall of Fame. Tickets $45.00-$55.00
JULY 13 Los Lonely Boys. Tickets $49.50-$60.50
JULY 14 the B52's, $55-$66

MOHEGAN SUN CASINO
One Mohegan Sun Blvd, Uncasville, CT (map)
888.226.7711
http://www.mohegansun.com

Concerts take place in the 10,000-seat Mohegan Sun Arena, in the more intimate Cabaret, or in the club-like atmosphere of the Wolf Den. All shows at the Wolf Den are free, and are at 7 pm unless otherwise noted. This is a partial listing; call or check the Web site for complete ticket information. Tickets can be purchased by calling 800.477.6849, or through www.tickets.com.

In the Arena
JUNE 14 Chicago and America, 7:30 pm, $36-$51
JUNE 22 Reba McEntire with Melissa Peterman, 8 pm, $35-$65
JUNE 27 Bob Dylan, 7 pm, $45-$60
JULY 1 Stevie Nicks with Vanessa Carlton 7:30 pm, $55-$75
JULY 7 AND 8 Dancing with the Stars, 7:30 pm, $55-$95
JULY 9 Rush: Snakes and Arrows World Tour, 8 pm, $65-$85
JULY 13 AND 14 Rascal Flatts with Jason Aldean, 8 pm, $70-$110
JULY 19 Def Leppard with Styx, 7 pm, $60-$75
JULY 27 Meat Loaf -- Bat Out Of Hell III: Three Bats Tour, 8 pm, $39.50
JULY 30 Josh Groban, 7:30 pm, $95-$150
AUG 3 Brad Paisley with Taylor Swift, Jack Ingram, and Kellie Pickler, 8 pm, $35-$50
AUG 16 Kelly Clarkson, 7 pm, $75-$110
In the Cabaret
JUNE 13 AND 14 Marc Cohn, 7 pm, $35
JUNE 15, 16, AND 17 Jim Brickman, 7:30 pm, $35
JUNE 20 THROUGH 24 Frank Sinatra Jr., 7:30 pm on June 20, 21, and 22, at 8 pm on June 23, and at 7 pm on June 24, $45
JUNE 14 Thursday R&B Nights: Gotham
JUNE 15 Jazz Attack with Peter White, Rick Braun, Jonathan Butler, and Richard Elliot, 8 pm
JUNE 16 AND 17 Little Anthony and the Imperials, 8 and 10 pm on June 16, and at 7 pm on June 17
JUNE 22 Pete Best and the Pete Best Band, 8 pm
JUNE 23 AND 24 Davy Jones, 8 pm on June 23, and 7 pm on June 24
JUNE 28 Thursday R&B Nights: Decades by Dezyne
JUNE 29 AND 30 Kansas Shows, 8 pm

PODUNK BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
Martin Park, East Hartford, CT (map)
860.291.7350
rmoss@ci.east-hartford.ct.us
http://www.podunkbluegrass.net/

This rustic-music festival runs from Aug 2 through 5, showcasing local, regional, and national bluegrass acts. Tickets range from $7 to $33 for single day tickets, and $52 to $94 for 4-day passes with camping. Visit the Web site for day-of-show ticket info.

SEA MUSIC FESTIVAL
Mystic Seaport (one mile south of I-95, Exit 90), Mystic, CT (map)
860.572.5315 or 888.953.2767
http://www.mysticseaport.org

The 28th annual festival takes place June 7 through 10. International performing artists sing, strum, and tell stories that center around a maritume theme. Late-night pub sings, symposiums, workshops, and open-mic jam sessions fill out the four-day event. For non-members, Thurs tickets $13. For all other days, tickets $23. Four-day pass $70, $60 for three-day weekend pass. Members pay $10 for a Thurs ticket, $21 for Fri or Sat ticktets, $45 for a four-day pass, and $40 for a three-day weekend pass.

SILVERMINE SUMMER MUSIC SERIES
1037 Silvermine Rd, New Canaan, CT (map)
203.966.9700
http://www.silvermineart.org

Located at the Silvermine Guild Arts Center. Performances from the 49th Summer Music begin at 8 pm. Tickets $20 for Guild Arts Center members, $25 for non-members, $10 for students 18 and younger.

JUNE 29 Will Ackerman and David Cullen
JULY 13 Enso String Quartet
JULY 27 Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas
AUG 10 Michael Boriskin

STRAWBERRY PARK FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL
42 Pierce Rd, Preston, CT (map)
860.886.1944 or 888.794.7944
http://www.strawberrypark.net

Strawberry Park presents its Second Annual Folk Music Festival, Sept 13 through 16, featuring Jonathan Edwards,the Kennedys, Richie Havens, and many more. Workshops, dancing, camping, and horseback riding. Tickets $20 to $20 if purchased by Sept 10, $25 to $110 after Sept 10. Half-price for children 13 to 17, free for kids 12 and under. Parking free. Additional fees for some camping.