Main Street Waterbury

Director of Main Street Waterbury, Dan Pesce and Board Members, Heather Price and Zach Keith took part in UConn Waterbury's Walkbury Program on Tuesday.

The ongoing walking tour is designed to get students out and into our business community to explore everything Downtown Waterbury has to offer. Much love to all of our downtown restaurants and retail shops that are offering student discounts to our Huskies!

Developer sought to build medical worker housing at former St. Mary’s School in downtown Waterbury Waterbury officials have launched a search for a developer to transform the former St. Mary’s Grammar School into affordable housing for medical workers. The city is holding out the possibility of a state grant of up to $20 million as an incentive. The school closed in 2018. The city purchased the...

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❗️ We are four days away! 🍻🐖

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We are 8 days away from the 2024 Brass City Brew & 'Que! Do you have your tickets yet?

Sample hundreds of beers, spiked seltzers, ready made cocktails, and other libations, enjoy live music from the Rob Glassman Band - RGB, food vendors, amateur pitmaster competition, game zone, beer olympics, and much more!

New this year: hot dog eating contest, DJ Brown, steinhold holding contest, and more!

Get your tickets now! ONLY $25! Prices increase at the door > www.brasscitybrewandque.com

🚈❗️ Commuter Alert: Bus service will temporarily replace Waterbury Line trains in order to repair infrastructure damaged by last weekend's storm.

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Looking forward to having Cheshire's Counter Weight Brewing Company pouring some tasty beers at this year's Brew Fest on September 7!

Check out their beer menu at: https://www.counterweightbrewing.com/brews/

Find out who else is coming at www.brasscitybrewandque.com

The Brass City Brew & 'Que returns to Waterbury's Library Park on Saturday, September 7 from noon until 5 p.m. Sample hundreds of unique beers, spiked seltzers, and other spirits. Enjoy live music from the Rob Glassman Band playing the tunes of the Grateful Dead, food vendors, games, beer Olympics, a steinholding contest, and much more!

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Brass City Brew & Que One of the best brew fests in New England, now in its 18th year, provides an opportunity for beer lovers to sample over 200 varieties of craft and specialty brews, as well as international and domestic beers. This event has drawn crowds from across Connecticut and several states up and down the East...

Downtown economic development news:

The oldest structure in Waterbury's city center – the Miller & Peck building – has been purchased, with plans to transform it into a five-story complex featuring retail space and apartments. Joseph Iannelli, the Fairfield-based developer who purchased the property, said, "Waterbury I feel is on the rise and is booming. I am beyond excited." Search for available buildings by using the interactive Commercial Properties tool at https://www.thewaterbury.com/investing-in-waterbury-ct/commercial-properties

6:35 p.m. update: music is back on at the Brass City Jazz Fest!

✅Spots secured for today’s Brass City Jazz Fest! Music kicks off at 2 p.m.

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Prospect's Vincent Ingala headlines Brass City Jazz Fest Saturday Most parents would need some major cajoling and intense pleading before buying their 4-year-old child a set of drums. But that's what the parents of Prospect's Vincent Ingala did.And as the top-selling jazz artist – and the headliner of this year's Brass City Jazz Fest in Waterbury on Saturday- ex...

With 4 highly acclaimed albums, 50+ live dates per year, a #1 Billboard hit single, and multiple Billboard charting songs over the past 30 years, New York guitarist has reached millions touring the world with his “Benson meets Santana” musical style.

Catch him for free this Saturday, August 3 at the Brass City Jazz Fest taking place in Library Park!

www.brasscityjazzfest.com

One week away! On Saturday, August 3, the Brass City Jazz Fest returns to downtown Waterbury, bringing together on one stage award winning contemporary jazz artists from across the country and region.

This year’s Brass City Jazz Fest, now in its 5th edition, features an all-star lineup of jazz musicians, including Billboard #1 and 2023 Smooth Jazz Artist of the Year, saxophonist Vincent Ingala; Barry Eastmond, a legendary producer, songwriter, and #1 hitmaker, who will be performing with friends; Ragan Whiteside, a jazz flutist who is a Billboard #1 and Best Contemporary Jazz Artist Award Winner and 2023 NAACP Image Award Nominee; and JJ Sansaverino, a prolific guitarist with multiple Billboard #1 hits and a dynamic stage presence. The festival will also feature a variety of food options, the 203 Mobile Bar, and business vendors.

The free, all-day contemporary jazz festival runs from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. in Waterbury’s Library Park. Plenty of free parking is available in the downtown area. The event kicks off at 2 p.m. followed by JJ Sansaverino at 2:15 p.m.; Barry Eastmond and special guests at 4:15 p.m.; Ragan Whiteside at 6:15 p.m.; and Vincent Ingala at 8:15 p.m.

The Brass City Jazz Fest is hosted and produced by Waterbury’s own Event Chairman Al Taylor of ACT Jams Productions and the Assistant Programmer of SmoothJazz CD 101.9 FM New York in conjunction with the downtown advocacy organization Main Street Waterbury. Taylor is also the curator of “The Groove Show,” a weekly contemporary jazz syndicated radio show.

Community members and area businesses can show support the festival by making a donation online at www.brasscityjazzfest.com.

Keep an eye out for the latest version of Celebrating Downtown in today's Republican-American. Shout out to Derek L Ward for the awesome cover shot! 🎆

Brass City Brew & Que One of the best brew fests in New England, now in its 18th year, provides an opportunity for beer lovers to sample over 200 varieties of craft and specialty brews, as well as international and domestic beers. This event has drawn crowds from across Connecticut and several states up and down the East...

Don't miss the Brass City Jazz Fest, taking place on Saturday, August 3 from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Waterbury's Library Park!

Featuring headliner Vincent Ingala, Barry Eastmond & Friends, Ragan Whiteside Music, and JJ Sansaverino.

To find out how you can support this free community event, visit: www.brasscityjazzfest.com

Brass City Brew and 'Que | BeerFests.com® The Brass City Brew & 'Que is one of the largest brew fests in New England, now in it’s 18th year includes an Amateur Pit Master BBQ competition (viewing access only) along with barbecue-inspired food options available for purchase from food trucks. Attendees will enjoy samples of over 250 beers (...

Catch Vincent Ingala on Saturday, August 3 at the Brass City Jazz Fest!

Current and up to date. ✅ Atlanta, Annapolis and Richmond recently added! All tickets and info at vincentingala.com. New album, “Escape With Me” drops this Friday! 💿🎧

Make Music Day is this Friday! Check out Make Music Waterbury to out more on how you can be a part of it.

On Thursday night, Main Street Waterbury gathered at the Palace Theater - Waterbury, CT for its annual meeting and awards ceremony. Congratulations to Al Djact Taylor (Community Partnership Award) of the Brass City Jazz Fest, Lynnette Letsky Piombo (Advocate of the Year), and Zach Keith (Volunteer of the Year) of the Waterbury Development Corporation on their recognition!

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Our Annual Meeting and Awards is next week! If you haven't already, please register and join us in support of these great community leaders!

Join Main Street Waterbury on Thursday, June 13th at the Palace Theater as we honor Al Taylor, President of ACT Jams Productions and the Founder of the Brass City Jazz Fest with the Community Partnership Award; Lynnette Letsky Piombo with the Advocate of the Year award; and Zach Keith, Project Manager, Waterbury Development Corporation with the Volunteer of the Year Award.
RSVP by June 4:
https://web.waterburychamber.com/events/2024Main%20Street%20Waterbury%20Annual%20Meeting%20%20Awards-6791/details