Seymour to hold annual Sidewalk Sale on First Saturday

SEYMOUR - The Shops Downtown will hold their annual Sidewalk Sale in conjunction with the First Saturday Celebration from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday. 

Don't miss this month! 
Merchants will be offering refreshments and bargains!

Lizzie's Corner Home Consignment and Gifts is hosting a Mini Flea Market at the corner of Bank and Wakeley Streets too! 
Start your day downtown with breakfast or come later for lunch or dinner. 
The Culture and Arts Commission is hosting a concert at 6 p.m., and The Strand Theater will show a classic movie at 7 p.m. 
There will be lots of activities for the whole family. 
Thanks for supporting the local shops!

*Note: Rain date is Sunday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

This is a press release from Lizzie's Corner.

Banko's Music in Ansonia invites community to grand re-opening

ANSONIA - Banko's Music invites the community to an official ribbon cutting ceremony Thursday from 5-7 p.m. (with an official cutting at 5:30 p.m.) and also to its Grand Re-Opening Celebration Saturday from noon-5 p.m. 

Banko's Music, 360 E. Main St., is under new ownership. All are cordially invited to join in the festivities.

Invited guests are Mayor David S. Cassetti and Chamber of Commerce President Bill Purcell. Wine and beer will be served and there will be live music.

The Saturday Grand Re-Opening Celebration will have a free all-day cookout with non-alcoholic refreshments served, free giveaways, and live music.

Banko's Music has been in continued operation and at the same location for over 60 years. 

The original owner, Frank Banko, opened the store in 1955. It was then passed on to Joe and Sherry Salvati in 2001. 

Now the legacy of Banko's has been handed over to new owner Joe Shapiro.

He said, "As a loyal customer of the store for many years, I jumped at the opportunity to buy Banko's when I heard the previous owners were selling. I am grateful Joe and Sherry Salvati have agreed to stay on with us as employees. Going forward, I foresee Banko's Music reclaiming its past and rightful place as the center of the musical community in the Valley and beyond."

Banko's has recently been restored, renovated, and expanded. 

Banko's is committed to serving the musical needs of the Greater Valley area and beyond while providing a community-oriented environment. 

For more information visit www.Bankos.Rocks or contact natalie@bankos.rocks.

This is a press release from Banko's.

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Derby Public Library to host water color workshop

DERBY - Derby Public Library will host another popular Water Color Painting Workshop at 6 p.m. Aug. 28. 

Ages 18 and over are invited to enjoy this fun evening resulting in fabulous art!  
Participants will go home with new friends, great memories, and a newly-created masterpiece that will show off your “inner-artist.”  

No experience?  No problem! 
Valley Arts Council President Rich DiCarlo will guide you step-by-step on this creative journey as you learn the ins and outs of creating your own water color painting.  

No previous artistic experience necessary - great for beginners or seasoned professionals. Snacks will be provided. It is promised to be a surprisingly easy and fun way to spend an evening! 
Registration is required. 
For more information, stop by the Library, 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482, or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.

This is a press release from Cathy Williams, Director, Derby Public Library.

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Derby Public Library discussion to focus on memoir about love, cooking

DERBY - The Derby Public Library's next Lunchtime Book Discussion will be at 12:30 p.m. Aug. 30.  
The selected title is the pleasurable memoir Lunch in Paris: A Love Story with Recipes by Elizabeth Bard.  

In Paris for a weekend, Bard sat down to lunch with a handsome Frenchman, and never went home again.  

This is the chronicle of a young American woman caught up in two passionate love affairs – one with her new beau, and the other with French cuisine.  
It is a great, light read that lovers of food and romance will relish.  

Dessert and beverages will be provided.  

Registration is requested.  
For more information, stop by the Library, 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482, or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.

This is a press release from Cathy Williams, Director, Derby Public Library.

Spector Spectacular in Ansonia to benefit TEAM, Valley troupe

What do you get when some local professional actors and tell them they can perform inside a furniture showroom? 

A wonderful and unexpected experience you won’t want to miss.  

Spector Furniture and Mattress Gallery, TEAM, Inc., and Valley Shakespeare Festival have teamed up to bring you Spector Spectacular Presents Psycho Beach Party!  

The furniture showroom at 385 Main St., Ansonia, is the perfect set for the professional actors of the Valley Shakespeare Festival to perform a rendition of the off-Broadway show that combines 1950s psychological thrillers with 1960s beach movies with the 1970s slasher films – Psycho Beach Party by Charles Busch.

“This is a show that is a ton of fun for an adult evening out! So many remember those Annette and Frankie moments, but never like this! Like last year, it’ll be an experience not to be missed,” said Tom Simonetti, Director, Valley Shakespeare Festival. 

Doors will open to Spector Spectacular at 6 p.m. Sept. 14 and Sept. 15 with the show starting around 7 p.m. 

The event will feature a silent auction, a raffle, a variety of foods from surrounding restaurants, including sushi and stuffed cookies, and music. Beer and wine will be available for purchase. 

Advance tickets are on sale at $35 per person ($40 at the door) with net proceeds to benefit TEAM, Inc. and Valley Shakespeare Festival. 

Tickets can be purchased online at www.SpectorFurniture.com.  

For program updates, follow Spector Spectacular on Facebook. 

This information is shared from a press release.