Arts & Entertainment

Groovy: Woodstock, and Other 60s Music, at Brookfield Library

Woodstock multimedia, a 60s cover band, and a lecture on DNA and genealogy make for an eclectic July at the Brookfield Library.

(Brookfield Library)

Woodstock! A 50th Anniversary Celebration

A Multimedia Presentation by Craig Harris

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Thursday, July 18 at 7:00 p.m.

The Brookfield Library will host a 50th anniversary celebration of Woodstock with rare audio and archival film. Musician and historian Craig Harris takes you back to that wild and magical weekend in August 1969 with this participatory, multimedia program about the groundbreaking music festival. Drummer Craig offers a short film experience, a play along with the music moment, plus anecdotes from back in the day. Please call to register 203-775-6241.

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Live at the Library Concert Series: 60’s Satisfaction!

Sunday, July 21, at 4:00 p.m. Free ice cream, 3:30 – 4:00 p.m.

The name says it all. This rockin' band will have you singing and dancing to your favorite '60s tunes from all the great artists like The Beatles, The Stones, Credence, Sam Cooke, Steam, The Boxtops, Procol Harem, The Moody Blues, The Foundation, The Turtles, The Doors, The Animals, Cream, Roy Orbison, Wilson Pickett and many more! It's the perfect summertime band! Admission is free; donations in support of future concerts are gratefully accepted. Bring lawn chairs or blankets! Bring a picnic! Bring the kids! Bring your dancin' shoes!

DNA Testing and Genealogy with Nora Galvin

A One Town One Read Program

Monday, July 22, 6:30 p.m.

Nora Galvin will present a lecture on "DNA and Genealogy" at The Brookfield Library. DNA testing is the certain way to determine if you are related to someone and how close that relationship might be. Ms. Galvin will explain the DNA testing process, whose DNA should be tested, which tests to use, and what the results look like and what they mean. Please call to register 203-775-6241.

The Brookfield Library is located at 182 Whisconier Road (Route 25), Brookfield, CT.

203-775-6241 / brookfieldlibrary.org