GARDE ARTS CENTER YOUR REGIONAL NON-PROFIT CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, FILM & EDUCATION UPCOMING Garde Events! PINK OUR Machine FLOYD HOUSE Ghe Phice Right LIVE LYLE LOVETT & LISA LOEB: IN CONVERSATION AND SONG FRIDAY 05.03.24 8:00 PM A singer, composer and actor, Lyle Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums. Coupled with his gift for storytelling, the Texas-based musician fuses elements of country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel and blues in a convention-defying manner that breaks down barriers. Grammy® award-winning singer/songwriter Lisa Loeb started her career with the platinum-selling Number 1 hit song "Stay ( Missed You)" from the film Reality Bites. ELTON UNDRESSED: TODD ALSUP SINGS ELTON JOHN FRIDAY, 05.10.24 | 7:00 PM NY pop singer/songwriter/pianist Todd Alsup will take you on an acoustic journey through the soulful songbook of Elton John, highlighting what makes his enduring hit songs so unusual and special. In the Oasis Room. TOMMY EMMANUEL, CGP With special guest: Cris Jacobs WEDNESDAY, 05.15.24 | 7:30 PM The real-time exuberance Tommy Emmanuel brings to every note of every song he plays is palpable and infectious. He is a true virtuoso. He always seems as delighted with the magic of the music as the audience is, if not more, and his joy illuminates everything. Cris Jacobs, named one of Rolling Stone's "10 New Country Artists You Need to Know" in 2017, will kick the evening off. An Intimate Evening with DAVID FOSTER & KATHARINE MCPHEE THURSDAY, 05.16.24 | 7:30 PM 16-time Grammy award-winning musician, composer, and producer DAVID FOSTER and acclaimed singer, television, and Broadway star, KATHARINE MCPHEE are joining forces and bringing their show on the road. Sponsored by: WSHU Communications & Thames River Gallery CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR ADDITIONAL LIVE EVENTS Find us on X @gardeartscenter JAZZ IS DEAD: ALL-STAR ENSEMBLE SATURDAY, 06.08.24 | 8:00 PM The legacy all-star instrumental ensemble, famous for interpretations of classic Grateful Dead songs with jazz influences, (re)assembled a killer line- up to immense critical and fan acclaim. Music on the Mezzanine with NAMOLI BRENNET SUNDAY, 06.09.24 | 3:00 PM Celebrate Pride Month with the first of a new and exciting music series Music on the Mezzanine featuring LGBTQ+ artists. THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN MONDAY, 06.24.24 | 7:30 PM JUST ANNOUNCED! A Journey Through Motown's Best Including: The Temptations, The Jackson Five, Diana Ross & The Supremes, The Four Tops, Aretha Franklin, Smokey Robinson and more! BLIPPI: THE WONDERFUL WORLD TOUR THURSDAY, 06.27.24 | 6:00 PM Dance, sing, and learn with Blippi and special guest Meekah as they discover what makes different cities unique and special. Will there be monster trucks, excavators, and garbage trucks galore? You bet! So get ready to shake those wiggles out and Ou Twist your way through this brand-new musical party! LESLIE MENDELSON AFTER THE PARTY: ALBUM RELEASE THU, JUN 27, 2024 | 8:00 PM JUST ANNOUNCED! With her enchanted voice and evocative songwriting, Grammy Award- nominated artist, Leslie Mendelson has won the hearts and minds of both an adoring fanbase and fellow artists alike. In the Oasis Room. RUMOURS: A FLEETWOOD MAC EXPERIENCE FRIDAY, 06.28.24 | 8:00 PM Rumours will leave you wanting more. Rumours will make you relive those Fleetwood Mac memories. 860.444.7373 x1 | gardearts.org | 325 State Street, New London, CT OUR HOUSE: THE MUSIC OF CSNY THURSDAY, 08.15.24 | 7:30 PM Prepare for an unparalleled musical experience as "OUR HOUSE: The Music of CSNY" assembles to perform the Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young repertoire with an extraordinary ensemble of FAMILY & FRIENDS. HARRY CHAPIN'S GREATEST STORIES LIVE FEATURING THE CHAPIN FAMILY FRIDAY, 09.13.24 | 8:00 PM The Chapin Family performs Harry Chapin's timeless hits from Taxi to Cat's in the Cradle. To honor Harry's commitment to fighting hunger, we will have a Food Drive in connection with the concert to benefit the Gemma E. Moran United Way/Labor Food Center. THE MACHNE PERFORMS PINK FLOYD SATURDAY, 09.14.24 | 8:00 PM The Machine has forged a 30+ year reputation of extending the legacy of Pink Floyd. The New York-based quartet performs a diverse mix of The Floyd's extensive 16-album repertoire, complete with faithful renditions of popular hits as well as obscure gems. DON MCLEAN: STARRY STARRY NIGHT TOUR FRIDAY, 09.20.24 | 8:00 PM Platinum selling, Songwriters' Hall of Fame singer-songwriter Don McLean brings his classic hits including "American Pie" and "Vincent" to the Garde! THE PRICE IS RIGHT LIVE FRIDAY, 09.27.24 | 8:00 PM A NEW SPIN ON WINNING THE PRICE IS RIGHT LIVE" is the hit interactive stage show that gives eligible individuals the chance to hear their names called and "Come On Down" to win. PAULA POUNDSTONE FRIDAY, 10.04.24 | 8:00 PM Iconic comedian Paula Poundstone is known for her smart, observational humor and a spontaneous wit that has become the stuff of legend. She regularly plays theaters across the country and is a regular panelist on NPR's Wait, Wait... Don't Tell Me. CULTURAL COALITION NEW LONDON CULTURAL CTVISIT DISTRICT GARDE ARTS CENTER YOUR REGIONAL NON - PROFIT CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS , FILM & EDUCATION UPCOMING Garde Events ! PINK OUR Machine FLOYD HOUSE Ghe Phice Right LIVE LYLE LOVETT & LISA LOEB : IN CONVERSATION AND SONG FRIDAY 05.03.24 8:00 PM A singer , composer and actor , Lyle Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums . Coupled with his gift for storytelling , the Texas - based musician fuses elements of country , swing , jazz , folk , gospel and blues in a convention - defying manner that breaks down barriers . Grammy® award - winning singer / songwriter Lisa Loeb started her career with the platinum - selling Number 1 hit song " Stay ( Missed You ) " from the film Reality Bites . ELTON UNDRESSED : TODD ALSUP SINGS ELTON JOHN FRIDAY , 05.10.24 | 7:00 PM NY pop singer / songwriter / pianist Todd Alsup will take you on an acoustic journey through the soulful songbook of Elton John , highlighting what makes his enduring hit songs so unusual and special . In the Oasis Room . TOMMY EMMANUEL , CGP With special guest : Cris Jacobs WEDNESDAY , 05.15.24 | 7:30 PM The real - time exuberance Tommy Emmanuel brings to every note of every song he plays is palpable and infectious . He is a true virtuoso . He always seems as delighted with the magic of the music as the audience is , if not more , and his joy illuminates everything . Cris Jacobs , named one of Rolling Stone's " 10 New Country Artists You Need to Know " in 2017 , will kick the evening off . An Intimate Evening with DAVID FOSTER & KATHARINE MCPHEE THURSDAY , 05.16.24 | 7:30 PM 16 - time Grammy award - winning musician , composer , and producer DAVID FOSTER and acclaimed singer , television , and Broadway star , KATHARINE MCPHEE are joining forces and bringing their show on the road . Sponsored by : WSHU Communications & Thames River Gallery CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR ADDITIONAL LIVE EVENTS Find us on X @gardeartscenter JAZZ IS DEAD : ALL - STAR ENSEMBLE SATURDAY , 06.08.24 | 8:00 PM The legacy all - star instrumental ensemble , famous for interpretations of classic Grateful Dead songs with jazz influences , ( re ) assembled a killer line- up to immense critical and fan acclaim . Music on the Mezzanine with NAMOLI BRENNET SUNDAY , 06.09.24 | 3:00 PM Celebrate Pride Month with the first of a new and exciting music series Music on the Mezzanine featuring LGBTQ + artists . THE MAGIC OF MOTOWN MONDAY , 06.24.24 | 7:30 PM JUST ANNOUNCED ! A Journey Through Motown's Best Including : The Temptations , The Jackson Five , Diana Ross & The Supremes , The Four Tops , Aretha Franklin , Smokey Robinson and more ! BLIPPI : THE WONDERFUL WORLD TOUR THURSDAY , 06.27.24 | 6:00 PM Dance , sing , and learn with Blippi and special guest Meekah as they discover what makes different cities unique and special . Will there be monster trucks , excavators , and garbage trucks galore ? You bet ! So get ready to shake those wiggles out and Ou Twist your way through this brand - new musical party ! LESLIE MENDELSON AFTER THE PARTY : ALBUM RELEASE THU , JUN 27 , 2024 | 8:00 PM JUST ANNOUNCED ! With her enchanted voice and evocative songwriting , Grammy Award- nominated artist , Leslie Mendelson has won the hearts and minds of both an adoring fanbase and fellow artists alike . In the Oasis Room . RUMOURS : A FLEETWOOD MAC EXPERIENCE FRIDAY , 06.28.24 | 8:00 PM Rumours will leave you wanting more . Rumours will make you relive those Fleetwood Mac memories . 860.444.7373 x1 | gardearts.org | 325 State Street , New London , CT OUR HOUSE : THE MUSIC OF CSNY THURSDAY , 08.15.24 | 7:30 PM Prepare for an unparalleled musical experience as " OUR HOUSE : The Music of CSNY " assembles to perform the Crosby , Stills , Nash & Young repertoire with an extraordinary ensemble of FAMILY & FRIENDS . HARRY CHAPIN'S GREATEST STORIES LIVE FEATURING THE CHAPIN FAMILY FRIDAY , 09.13.24 | 8:00 PM The Chapin Family performs Harry Chapin's timeless hits from Taxi to Cat's in the Cradle . To honor Harry's commitment to fighting hunger , we will have a Food Drive in connection with the concert to benefit the Gemma E. Moran United Way / Labor Food Center . THE MACHNE PERFORMS PINK FLOYD SATURDAY , 09.14.24 | 8:00 PM The Machine has forged a 30+ year reputation of extending the legacy of Pink Floyd . The New York - based quartet performs a diverse mix of The Floyd's extensive 16 - album repertoire , complete with faithful renditions of popular hits as well as obscure gems . DON MCLEAN : STARRY STARRY NIGHT TOUR FRIDAY , 09.20.24 | 8:00 PM Platinum selling , Songwriters ' Hall of Fame singer - songwriter Don McLean brings his classic hits including " American Pie " and " Vincent " to the Garde ! THE PRICE IS RIGHT LIVE FRIDAY , 09.27.24 | 8:00 PM A NEW SPIN ON WINNING THE PRICE IS RIGHT LIVE " is the hit interactive stage show that gives eligible individuals the chance to hear their names called and " Come On Down " to win . PAULA POUNDSTONE FRIDAY , 10.04.24 | 8:00 PM Iconic comedian Paula Poundstone is known for her smart , observational humor and a spontaneous wit that has become the stuff of legend . She regularly plays theaters across the country and is a regular panelist on NPR's Wait , Wait ... Don't Tell Me . CULTURAL COALITION NEW LONDON CULTURAL CTVISIT DISTRICT