People are encouraged to get together, pack a picnic and comfortable seating and head for Calf Pasture Beach to enjoy Norwalk’s annual Fireworks Display, which begins at dusk on Saturday, July 3 (rain date July 5). Organized by the Norwalk Department of Recreation and Parks, the fireworks can be enjoyed from both Calf Pasture Beach and Shady Beach. Parking is available at Calf Pasture Beach only. A parking fee of $20.00 will be charged for cars without a Norwalk beach sticker.
Pre- and post-fireworks entertainment for all ages is part of the First County Bank Summer Concert Series, which includes nine free Wednesday night concerts. The musical festivities begin at 6:00 p.m. At Calf Pasture Beach, fun for youngsters will kick off with “The Amazing Andy Show,” followed by the Bossy Frog Band. Entertainment at Shady Beach will begin with an deejay from Dance To The Music, followed by the Bill Genuario Band, whose repertoire ranges from 60s’ standards to today’s hits.
Performances by The Amazing Andy (a.k.a. Andy Charney) include magic, juggling, comedy, audience participation and the production of a live rabbit. The Amazing Andy was voted “Best Party Entertainer of the Year” by readers of Connecticut’s County Kids magazine and has appeared at schools, festivals, libraries and summer camps in the tri-state area.
Jeffrey Friedberg and the Bossy Frog Band entertain audiences of all ages with an interactive program that combine bluegrass, rock, reggae, country and folk music. The group has recorded six CDs, two of which won “Best Music for Young Children” awards.
Billy Genuario is one of the most popular vocalists on the tri-state. Working with the Marianne Bennett Band, Starlight Orchestras, the world renowned Trans-Siberian Orchestra, as well as fronting his own band for many years, Billy has been the definition of a “working singer”. His appearances have included The Rainbow Room, Tropicana Hotel, Disney and MGM Grande Arena. The band features Tommy Hartlett on keyboard and vocals, Linda Fakundiny on guitar and vocals, Johnny Mennonna on bass guitar and Mike Spremulli on drums.
For additional information call the Norwalk Recreation and Parks Department office at 203-854-7807 or visit the web site at http://www.norwalkct.org/recparkconcerts.htm for the complete summer concert schedule. For cancellation information call 203-854-7938.
