Norwalk Seaport Association Initiates Bird Watching Cruises
Beginning June 28, bird watchers can join Larry Flynn, Master Wildlife Conservationist, Division of Wildlife, Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection, for Saturday morning bird watching cruises organized by the Norwalk Seaport Association. Each excursion will be from 7:30-10:30 a.m. aboard the Seaport Association’s 12-foot G.W. Tyler ferry. Cruises will depart from the Seaport Dock, adjacent to the Stroffolino Bridge at the corner of Washington and Water Streets, South Norwalk. The fee is $20.00 for non-member adults ($18.00 for NSA members) and $12.00 for children.
Reservations are recommended – 203-838-9444.
According to Flynn, “Each cruise will be a different experience since the bird watching opportunities will depend on the height of the tide, weather and time of year. We may go up the Norwalk River, out to Sheffield Island or meander around Norwalk Harbor. All levels of bird watchers are welcome and binoculars will be available for beginners.”
31st Norwalk Seaport Association Oyster Festival
Main Stage Headline Entertainers
Friday,
September 5 – 9:00 p.m.
Los Lonely Boys
Los Lonely Boys is comprised of the Garza brothers -- singer
and guitarist Henry (28), bass player Jo Jo (26) and drummer
Ringo (24). Their music has been described as “a deeply
personal and stunning fusion of electric blues and Texas
roots, of soulful grooves and good old-fashioned rock’n’roll,
of searing six-string licks and Latin beats.” They have
toured with the Rolling Stones and Santana and performed at
Farm Aid with Willie Nelson. The group won the 2006
Univision Rock Band of the Year award. Los Lonely Boys has
made multiple appearances on late night television shows
with Jay Leno, David Letterman, Jimmy Kimmel, Conan O’Brien
and others.
“We’re excited about introducing Los Lonely Boys to the
Seaport’s Oyster Festival audience,” says Mark Roman, the
festival entertainment co-chair. “Just three years ago,
Diamonds, the group’s first album, sold more than 2-million
copies and their song ‘Heaven’ won the 2005 Grammy Award as
best Pop Vocal Duo/Group. They also were nominated for Best
New Artist, Record of the Year and Best Rock Instrumental.
Sacred, their second album, debuted at #2 on the Billboard
Top 200 list. We expect the musical energy of these unique
and gutsy musical hermanos to be a great kick-off for this
year’s Oyster Festival.”
Saturday,
September 6 – 9:00 p.m.
The Oak Ridge Boys
The Oak Ridge Boys features lead singer Duane Allen, bass
singer Richard Sterban, tenor Joe Bonsall and baritone
William Lee Golden. Their hits include the pop-chart topper
“Elvira,” as well as “Bobbie Sue,” “Dream On,” “Thank God
For Kids,” “American Made,” “I Guess It Never Hurts To Hurt
Sometimes,” “Fancy Free,” and “Gonna Take A Lot Of River.”
The group has recorded ten gold, three platinum and one
double platinum albums, one double platinum single and more
than a dozen national #1 singles.
“Every time they step before an audience, The Oak Ridge Boys
bring 15 years of hits and 50 years of tradition to bear on
a stage show widely acknowledged as among the most exciting
anywhere,” says Mark Roman. “Their four-part harmonies and
upbeat songs have earned this group widespread acclaim and
we expect their performance at the Seaport Oyster Festival
bring down the house.”
Sunday,
September 7 – 6:00 p.m.
Sister Sledge Featuring Kathy Sledge
Although Sister Sledge gained international attention in
1975 with its first two recordings, “Mama Never Told Me” and
“Love Don’t You Go Through No Changes on Me,” their big
breakthrough came in 1979 with the Grammy-nominated
recording of “We Are Family” written by Nile Rodgers and
Bernard Edwards. Other Sister Sledge hits include “Lost in
Music,” “He’s the Greatest Dancer,” “Got To Love Somebody,”
“All American Girls,” “My Guy,” and “B.Y.O.B. (Bring Your
Own Baby).” In 2000, Sister Sledge was voted by VH1 as one
of the most successful girl groups of all time, second only
to The Supremes, and the next year, “We Are Family” was
voted the No. 2 biggest record of all time.
In 1992, Kathy Sledge released Heart, her first solo album,
which contained the No. 1 dance song, “Take Me Back to Live
Again.” Sledge scored again in 1995 with a cover of Stevie
Wonder’s “Another Star” and in 1997 when she teamed with
Robert Miles on the top 20 pop and dance hit “Freedom.”
“As the lead singer of Sister Sledge, Kathy Sledge has
become an international musical star, electrifying audiences
during thousands of performances throughout the world. We
expect Sister Sledge to attract an enthusiastic crowd for
this year’s Oyster Festival finale,” says Mark Roman. “I’m
sure that ‘We Are Family’ will be echoing around the
festival field.”
Summer Programs at Sheffield Island
Ages: 8-12 years old
Choose to attend a day, all week or several days! Children will escape on a nautical journey to Sheffield Island for a day filled with adventure and discovery with the Norwalk Seaport Association education team.
Information and reservation form
Saturday-Sunday-Holidays – May 3-September 28
Monday-Friday – June 23-August 29
Ferry Schedule
The Norwalk Seaport Association ferryboat, G.W. Tyler, conveys visitors to
Sheffield Island for tours of the National Historic Landmark lighthouse and
enjoyment of a walking trail through the Stewart B. McKinney Wildlife Refuge.
