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Spring is on the horizon but not before winter gets in its last licks. On this last weekend of the winter season freezing, rainy weather is predicted, but the St. Patrick’s Day Parade of Greater New Haven will go on. This is also a weekend to pursue antiques in Guilford and to hear two master musicians right here in Branford.
Saturday, March 14
The 46th Annual Guilford Antiques Show
The Elisabeth C. Adams Middle School, 233 Church St., Guilford, will be transformed into rooms filled with antiques, complimentary appraisals, a guided walking tour and a café. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Fee is $8 for adults. Free for Hyland House Museum members and children accompanied by an adult.
Master Musicians at Branford Folk Music
Sponsored by: Branford Folk Music Society
The Branford Folk Music Society will host a night of high musical energy on Saturday, March 14, when it presents a rare joint appearance by two master musicians – acclaimed international guitarist Beppe Gambetta and Grammy Award-nominated cellist Rushad Eggleston.
The concert takes place in the auditorium of the First Congregational Church of Branford, 1009 Main St., on the Branford Green at 8 p.m. Admission is $20 for non-members, $15 for members and $5 for children 12 and under. For more information, call 203 – 488-7715 or click on www.branfordfolk.org/
Sunday, March 15
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
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The St. Patrick’s Day Parade of Greater New Haven is a great event, one filled with music, festivities and families. Tim Gallogly, seen at last year’s parade, is the Grand Marshal this year.
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The parade steps off at Chapel Street and Sherman Avenue at 1:30 p.m. The Stony Creek Fife & Drum Corp will participate as they did last year.
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Here is Joe Mooney, chair of the town’s Board of Finance, on drums.
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The next generation of fife and drum corp players is a strong one. Here they are representing Branford’s Saint Mary School at last year’s parade.
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The reviewing stand is at City Hall. This is a lively event, filled with music and good cheer. Here is First Selectman Jamie Cosgrove at last year’s parade.
Remember that the New Haven Police plan to enforce laws banning public consumption of alcohol. This means no open containers.
Our sports photographer Bill O’Brien is the parade’s photographer along with George Waldron.
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