MAIN STAGE SCHEDULE
The Mansfield Downtown Partnership is pleased to present a full afternoon of music, dance, and puppetry on Betsy Paterson Square (the “Main Stage”) for our 21st Annual Celebrate Mansfield Festival!
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The E. O. Smith Drumline kicks off the entertainment with a lively, engaging performance on the lawn of Betsy Paterson Square at 2:15 PM!
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"The Conference of the Birds" Puppet Pageant will feature puppets created by our friends and neighbors during the free Community Puppet-Building Workshops hosted by the Ballard Institute & Museum of Puppetry and the Mansfield Downtown Partnership.
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A rigorous, performance-oriented program, UConn’s Jazz Studies encourages students to study the music of past generations while consciously striving to create music which is relevant to today.
UConn Jazz students have the opportunity to perform with a variety of ensembles during their time in Storrs.
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Potato Soup was formed in early 2023 by four friends looking to have fun playing music. They decided to perform at an Open Mic Night at Waldron's Studio 88 in Mansfield. Before their first performance, they were in need of a band name and decided to name themselves after their dinner - the rest is history! Through the Open Mic Nights, they learned showmanship as well as music skills. They perform original music primarily written by their lead singer Noam as well as some covers ranging from 90s grunge to 2000s Pink Rock. They are excited to perform at Celebrate Mansfield after winning Waldron's Studio 88's 2024 Battle Of The Bands!
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Royal Oaks is an alternative rock band originating in Ledyard, Connecticut in 2015. After moving around the state for school, the band mostly settled in Willimantic, Connecticut where they continue today. With influences like the Cars, the Killers, and a share of newer rock bands, Royal Oaks strives to create music for everyone to enjoy!
Learn more here...
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Award-winning musician and guitar phenom, Jake Kulak has been performing professionally in front of audiences since the age of 12. Thrilling audiences from Norway to Boston, from Sydney to New York City, and down to the Mississippi Delta, Jake plays guitar-driven rock music which highlights his improvisational and jam abilities.
Learn more here…
