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Sounds of Summer in Hartford, CT | The 860 Life

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Sounds of Summer brings live music to Mortensen Riverfront Plaza on July 16 from 6 to 9 PM. This family-friendly concert series invites you to pack a picnic and enjoy a variety of bands with the Connecticut River as your backdrop. In case of rain, the show moves indoors to East Hartford Community Culture Center. It’s a relaxed way to savor summer evenings in East Hartford.

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Thu, Jul 16

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

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Mayor Connor Martin and the Town of East Hartford

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Sounds of Summer, a family-friendly concert series presented by Mayor Connor Martin and the Town of East Hartford.

Pack a picnic dinner and bring the whole family.

June 11: Shaded Soul June 18: Alvin Carter Project June 25: Chris Marra Band July 2: Sound Pipers July 9: Socky Y La Nueva Creacion July 16: Cover 2 Cover July 23: The Score July 30: Soul Sound Revue <span style="font-weight: 400;">In case of inclement weather, shows will be moved indoors to the East Hartford Community Culture Center, 50 Chapman Place, East Hartford, CT 06108.</span>

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