New Summer Series Announced In West Haven

By Michael P. Walsh

WEST HAVEN, CT — The city is presenting a new summer series, Singin’ on the Green: Movies & Bands. The series will premiere at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 8 with a showing of “Mamma Mia!” the 2008 jukebox musical romantic comedy.

Organizers said the free series, held Wednesday nights, will feature three concerts performed on The John C. Ireland Bandstand and two high-definition movies shown on a 20-by-12-foot projection screen at Campbell Avenue and Main Street. People are encouraged to bring blankets or chairs. There are no rain dates at the moment, organizers said.

Singin’ on the Green is co-sponsored by West Haven United, an organization aimed at bringing the city’s volunteer groups together, along with the West Haven Veterans Council and West Haven Vietnam Veterans.

Throughout the series, members of West Haven United will have an informational booth on the Green to register people for future volunteer efforts across the city.

The series will continue with live music Aug. 22, followed by a showing of “Grease,” the 1978 musical romantic comedy, at 7 p.m. Sept. 5.

It will culminate Sept. 14 with dance party favorites performed by Cleo Blue, sponsored by the Veterans Council, and live music Sept. 19.

Organizers will announce the time for Cleo Blue and the bands and times for Aug. 22 and Sept. 19 at a later date.

For information, visit www.cityofwesthaven.com.

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