Summer In The City - Back And Better Than Ever

Music, movies, art, lectures, history, festivals, tours, fun for kids & families … celebrations large and small of all kinds are included on SITC website listings at www.summerinthecitygroton.com and in promotions across print, radio and internet media. A Facebook page, summerinthecityofgroton, will feature ongoing entertainment updates. “Last year we had over 100 events register with SITC, and I hope to have even more this summer,” reported Program Coordinator Susan Bailey. “We invite and encourage organizers to register their City of Groton summer events, activities and classes with Summer in the City and take advantage of FREE promotions through the SITC program.

Summer in the City is seeking sponsorship support for the program and for larger planned events. “We have many celebrations planned for this year, and they are a great way for businesses to show their support for the community while increasing their exposure in Groton City,” said Susan Bailey, SITC Program Coordinator. Sponsorship packages are available at a variety of levels and return many sponsor benefits. All donations are gratefully accepted.

Summer in the City 2015 will also participate in the State of Connecticut’s Coast Guard Summer, designated by Governor Malloy to honor the 225th anniversary of the Coast Guard Service and the 100th anniversary of the Academy in Southeastern CT. The statewide celebration will bring thousands to Southeastern CT and many planned SITC summer events will include Coast Guard components

Not to be missed events planned in 2015 include: the June 6 Eastern Point Artisan Craft Show and Fair, Art on Groton Bank on July 18 and the Thames Street Block Party scheduled for September 13. In addition, City of Groton Parks & Recreation is initiating two exciting new programs, a Summer Cabaret Series at Eastern Point Beach and outdoor Movies in Washington Park.

The Eastern Point Artisan Craft Show and Fair at Eastern Point Beach, City of Groton, CT at the mouth of the Thames River, in and around the historic mansion known as the Zbierski House. Local artists featuring works for sale including original oil painting, watercolor, acrylic; prints, wooden sculptures and gift items, handmade jewelry, and much more. Also happening at this event; a free raffle, plant sale, a barber tent, face painting, pie contests, history tent manned by noted local historian, mansion tours, Children First Groton, music, live radio broadcast by WBMW, local restaurants selling delicious food, cotton candy and popcorn. A portion of the proceeds is to benefit the renovation and restoration of the Zbierski House - or “The Z”, a historic building intended for public use. This event is presented by the Friends of the Z House, a committee of private citizens formed to create public awareness, organize events for, and oversee the renovation of the Z House. Donations toward this project are accepted anytime and are tax deductible. The Eastern Point Fair will include a ribbon cutting to launch Summer in the City 2015 and is a designated Coast Guard Summer launch event.

The 9th Annual Art on Groton Bank takes place on the grounds of the historic Bill Memorial Library located in the antique village of Groton Bank in the City of Groton. The Juried outdoor show and sale features local artists and artisans including original works in oil, watercolor, and acrylic; prints, wooden sculptures, photography, and much more. Also happening at this event, local restaurants offering food for sale, music to include the U.S. Coast Guard Woodwind Quintet and others, book signing by local authors, a walking tour of Groton Bank led by a local historian, children’s Creation Station, exhibits on Coast Guard history, open house at nearby Ft Griswold State Park, and live radio broadcast by WBMW.

The 2015 Summer in the City closes with a Thames Street Block Party on Sunday September 13. The event takes place in the parking lot of Puffin’s Restaurant located directly on the Thames River. This very spirited and popular event will feature local restaurants, family friendly activities of all sorts, live music provided by local musicians, pictorial exhibits highlighting “Diversity in the Coast Guard Service”, U.S. Coast Guard mascot Sammy Sea Lion, live radio broadcast by WBMW, and much more. In addition, the Avery Copp Museum will host historic encampments and family friendly activities related to the 1791 Battle at nearby Fort Griswold.

For complete summer fun listings, information on how to register your own event, become a sponsor and more on all things Summer in the City, visit :

www.summerinthecitygroton.com