Friends of Michael Benefit Concert

02/09/2024

We are excited to share that the Michael E. Simmons Guitar Program is fully operational two days per week at three site locations with Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford, CT. We are so proud that one piloted summer program has turned into full year programs with their own instructors and shared cirriculum! 🎶

Check out their 2023 Holiday Showcase that features the Michael E. Simmons Guitar program ❄️🎸

Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford celebrated our arts program during a holiday concert on December 15, 2023 at the South End Club. Performances by Michael E. Si...

02/06/2024

Rock out with Johnny Longo and the Koolhead Blues Band at the 3rd Annual Michael E. Simmons Celebration of Life Concert!

Purchase tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-annual-michael-e-simmons-celebration-of-life-concert-tickets-793514652687?aff=oddtdtcreator

02/02/2024

Mark your calendars for the 3rd Annual Michael E. Simmons Celebration of Life concert!

More info here: friendsofmichael.com

09/13/2023

Thank you to everyone who came to rock out in the rain on Saturday! The 2nd Annual Michael E. Simmons Celebration of Life Concert was a huge success. We enjoyed good music, good food, and good company, all for a good cause.

Thank you Powerstation Events, Boys & Girls Club of Hartford, Johnny Longo & the Koolhead Blues Band, John Fogerty Tribute, Jeff Pitchell, Craftbird Food Truck, Blue Chip Creamery , Greekin' Out, La Tavola, Thomas Ho**er Brewery, and Omar Coffee for making this night epic and keeping Michael’s spirit alive 💙

09/05/2023

It's not going to rain Saturday, but if it does... We've got you covered- literally!

Tickets are still available: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/friends-of-michael-2023-tickets-628170233077

08/29/2023

11 days until the 2nd Annual Michael E. Simmons Celebration of Life Concert! Join us for a night of good food, good music, and good company for a good cause!

Purchase tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/friends-of-michael-2023-tickets-628170233077

08/23/2023

We are so grateful to our 2nd Annual Michael E. Simmons Celebration of Life Celebration of Life sponsors!

08/10/2023

As some of you know, Michael was a 2013 Suffield Academy graduate, which makes the 2nd Annual Michael E. Simmons Celebration of Life concert even more special. Thank you Suffield Academy for allowing us to use your space to honor Michael's memory.

08/07/2023

Enjoy delicious food from our friends at Burger Way , Omar Coffee Company , and Blue Chip Creamery!

08/03/2023

Friends of Michael merch is available to purchase online!

Michael E Simmons Foundation Incc/o Hoffman Enterprises750 Connecticut BlvdEast Hartford, CT 06108 Tax ID #: 88-3644132Phone: 860-658-3585 (Tara Kowal)Email: [email protected]© 2023 Friends of Michael

07/31/2023

Enjoy music from Johnny Longo and the Koolhead Blues Band and Jeff Pitchell & Texas Flood!

07/28/2023

As you know, Michael was very passionate about music and was an accomplished guitarist. To honor his passion, the Acoustic Guitar Program was created at Boys & Girls Clubs of Hartford, CT to give students the chance to learn guitar. The Michael E. Simmons Foundation is proud to inspire young people through music!