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All Aboard for 85 Years!!
The Trolley Museum to Host Special Event Featuring Rare Equipment and Interactive Experiences to celebrate their 85th Anniversary.
The Trolley Museum is excited to announce a special event celebrating the rich history of rail transportation with a day full of rare exhibits, engaging presentations, and family-friendly activities. The event will take place on May 10th from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with a grand Trolley Parade at 1:00 PM.
For one day only, visitors will have the opportunity to view select pieces from the Museum’s collection that are rarely on public display. Guests can step back in time and experience the golden age of transportation as historic trolley cars glide by in a dynamic parade that captures the spirit of a bygone era.
Event Highlights Include:
Mini Guest Motorman Experiences aboard one of our historic trolleys
Short Programs in the Museum theater presenting the history and legacy of the Trolley Museum & Highlighting the Restoration Shop
Railroading vendors on-site with educational displays and memorabilia
New England Railroad Uniforms offering unique and collectible items for sale
Airplanes to view at skylark airport
The Fire Truck Museum showcasing several of their restored historic fire trucks
Restoration Shop Tours showcasing maintenance and restoration Projects
Live Music throughout the day
Fried Dough Food Truck offering a tasty treat on-site
Early 1900 Period Style Dress to view
Free Lunch Studios drawing live portrait caricatures
Regular Museum admission rates apply. Tickets that include the Guest Motorman Experience are available for $25.
This event promises to be a memorable day for train enthusiasts, families, and anyone interested in local and transportation history. More exciting highlights to be announced-stay tuned!
Additionally, inside the Visitor Center you will find more trolley cars, artifacts, and a gift shop to buy that ‘special’ souvenir. All activities and Fire Truck Museum entrance is included with your admission price.
Our May events include Mother’s Day Celebration on May 11th, Homeschool Day on May 22nd, the Trolley Care Program on May 24th, and Memorial Day Celebration on May 26th.
To purchase tickets and for more information visit www.ct-trolley.org or call 860-627-6540.
Connecticut Trolley Museum
58 North Rd
PO Box 360
East Windsor, CT 06088
860-627-6540
Come for the mural reveal at noon, stay for the community paint of the Able Table at 12:30!
Completely Unchained, The #1 Van Halen Tribute
Completely Unchained, The #1 Van Halen tribute band in the country, is considered The most authentic Tribute to The Mighty VH! The look, the sounds and most of all The FUN Van Halen created as one of the biggest rock bands in the world! Completely Unchained delivers songs like Running With The Devil, Ain’t Talking ‘Bout Love, Dance The Night Away, Panama, Jump, Hot For Teacher, The Cradle Will Rock, Eruption & many more with the same attitude and creativity the way Van Halen did from 1978 – 1984!
Doors/Food& Bar 6:00pm Show 8:00pm
60-16 Veterans Awareness Fundraiser featuring Drive Time Party Band & Paco!
Doors 6:00pm (lower level and patio)
Paco 6:00-7:00 (downstairs)
Drive Time Party Band 7:00-10:00 (main room)
HOG TIED BBQ Food Truck will be here all evening
This is a non-ticketed event organized by 60-16 Veterans Awareness Project. Suggested Monetary for entry
THIS IS AN RSVP TICKET ONLY! TICKET DOES NOT GAURANTEE ENTRY, YOU MUST STILL BE AT EVENT BEFORE IT REACHES CAPACITY!
The Members of the EWCC support and encourage our Community to attend and also support the Beautifying that the East Windsor Garden Club does for Our Community!
Come join the Arts and Culture Committee for our 3rd annual Arts and Culture Day! There will be food, music, live arts demonstrations, make and takes, and artist vendors, and new this year: an art “garden”!
Absolute Adele with Jennifer Cella
Vocalist and songwriter Jennifer Cella, best known for her work as lead vocalist with the multi-platinum group Trans-Siberian Orchestra, portrays Adele with stunning accuracy alongside some of the finest musicians in the industry.
Adele is one of the best-selling singer-songwriters of all time, with sales of over 100 million albums worldwide. She was named as the best-selling artist of the 2010s decade in the US and worldwide, as well as best-selling female artist of the 21st century in the UK. Her accolades include an impressive sixteen Grammy Awards (including two Album of the Year awards), twelve Brit Awards (including three Album of the Year awards), an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award.
Jennifer Cella has captivated sold out audiences on some of the world’s most prestigious stages, including the world famous Madison Square Garden, while touring with Trans-Siberian Orchestra for nearly a decade. Jennifer’s voice can be heard on the timeless classic and fan favorite “Christmas Canon Rock,” as well as “Different Wings” from TSO’s “The Lost Christmas Eve” album, which was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America in 5 weeks. Other TSO recordings include “Father, Son, & Holy Ghost,” “Remnants of a Lullaby,” and “Carmina Burana” off the “Night Castle” album, which debuted at No.5 on the Billboard Charts and No.1 on the Billboard Rock Album chart. It was certified Gold in 8 weeks and has since gone Platinum.
Jennifer has sung alongside Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Roger Daltrey of The Who and Joan Jett, as well as Greg Lake of ELP, and Jon Anderson of YES. Jen has been featured on Good Morning America and Live with Regis and Kelly, as well as numerous morning radio show programs and countless local news shows.
Doors 6:00pm Music 8:00pm
Crazy Train America’s Authentic OZZY Tribute Experience Show
Prepare to be amazed. Crazy Train is dedicated to delivering a visually exciting and musically accurate tribute to Ozzy with a dream set-list covering every era of the Metal Icon’s noteworthy career. From Sabbath to Patient Number 9, Crazy Train delivers a knock-out show that is a must-see for every Ozzy fan.
Doors 6:00pm
Music 8:00pm
Once an Outlaw!
Once an Outlaw is the Southern Rock Supergroup featuring Chris Anderson (formerly The Outlaws), Chris Hicks (Marshall Tucker Band), and Tim Archibald, (Michael McDonald). Mike Kach (The Dickie Betts Band), A.J. Vallee (The Southern Rock All-Stars), and Chuck Farrell (James Montgomery). These southern rock legends are giants in their own right.
Chris “Hitman” Hicks, a member of the Outlaws from 1989-1996 when the group disbanded, then joined The Marshall Tucker Band, Chris is currently the lead guitar player for The Marshall Tucker Band. He has also played with Lynyrd Skynyrd, Charlie Daniels, and Greg Allman to name just a few.
Chris Anderson, an Outlaw member from 1986-1989 and 2005-2018, has had many successes with bands such as Blackhawk, Grinderswitch, and his own band Rattlebone. Other accolades include writing songs, touring, or playing with The Allman Brothers, Lucinda Williams, Bad Company, Hank Williams Jr, and many more.
Tim Archibald is currently working with Michael McDonald of the Doobie Brothers and Barry Goudreau’s Engine Room. Some of his accolades include New Man, Peter Wolf, RTZ, Ernie And The Automatics, and Deep Purple.
Mike Kach, Southern rock fans might recognize Mike from The Dickie Betts Band, Great Southern.. You can also catch Mike with an Allman Revival.
Hailing from Boston, drummer A.J. Vallee is the go-to drummer and percussionist on many platforms. To date, he has toured regionally and nationally with One Night of Queen, James Montgomery, The Southern Rock All-Stars (feat members of Molly Hatchet, Blackfoot) Jon Butcher, Carmen, and Camille (Billboard, MTV’s The Hills) and boasts song placements on NBC and ABC T.V. with Boston’s own Starr Faithfull.
The one who brought this all together is Chuck Farrell. Chuck, like AJ, is a local New England favorite. Chuck and AJ have both been members of The Peacheaters an Allman Brothers Experience, and they can often be seen on stage with the likes of James Montgomery, Barry Goudreau, and Jon Butcher. Some of Chuck Farrell’s other ventures include musicians Al Hospers, a former member of Blood Sweat and Tears, and Chris Vitarello of the Butch Trucks Band.
Once an Outlaw is a supergroup with a whole lot of talent packed onto one stage.
Food/Bar 6:00pm
Music 8:00pm