Summer 2010 EVENTS AT THE SQUARE*

September Events

REI will host award-winning author, filmmaker and screenwriter, Jennifer Jordan

Wednesday, September 29th, 7pm

Jennifer Jordan, author of The Last Man on the Mountain: The Death of an American Adventurer on K2 will speak at REI – you will have a chance to hear an award-winning author’s firsthand account of a compelling story. In her book, Jordan chronicles the journey of Dudley Wolfe as he set out to become the first man to climb K2, the world’s second highest mountain. Seating is limited to the first 50 registrants. Visit www.rei.com/stores/105 to register.

Charity Tastes N' Toasts Series Every Wednesday Night

Experience a variety of cuisines, while helping charity during our Wednesday Night Tastes N' Toasts Series, a weekly event hosted by a different restaurant and including discounted drinks, appetizers and/or meal specials at a variety of eateries within Blue Back Square, benefiting a different charity each week.

Pick up an admission button with a $10 charitable donation at the host restaurant

Have the opportunity to learn about the specific charity benefited by the day's activities through an educational display within the restaurant

Receive a map of participating eateries within Blue Back Square

Enjoy a drink, dinner or appetizer special at the participating establishments

Every Wednesday starting April 14, from 5:00 to 10:00 pm:

• 9/1 The Counter – West Hartford Dog Coalition
• 9/8 Umi Sushi – TBD
• 9/15 Rizzuto's – Jane Doe No More
• 9/22 Fleming's – TBD
• 9/29 Besito's – TBD

Whole Foods Market | The Troutbrook Farmers Market

When: Monday, June 7th and continues every Monday through Monday November 1st.

Time: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Location: In front of Whole Foods Market - West Hartford Center store
(50 Raymond Rd, West Hartford, CT 06107)

Check the Whole Foods Market website for special details each week, from guest chefs, to live music. The website is: www.wholefooodsmarket.com.

Live Music in the Square

Don't miss live performances by local artists Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights from 7 - 9 PM in the Square throughout the summer.

SEPTEMBER
September 1 –Mizuno Mad Mini Marathon & Scavanger Hunt 5:30-8:00, B Flat Tin Hat will be playing in the Square
September 3 - Friday - Patrick James Band
September 6 - Monday - Labor Day - Show Biz Kids, a Steely Dan Tribute Band
September 7 - Tuesday - Drumflight
September 11 – Saturday - Brian Jarvis
September 17 - Friday - The Bill Carleton Band
September 23 - Thursday - Drumming about You
September 24 Friday - Brian Dolzani Music

Check out the video below - a special surprise dance performance from Zumba dancers in the Square during intermission of on 8/18/2010!

Blue Back Square
West Hartford, CT
Exit 43 off I-84
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