Willimantic's 3rd Thursday Street Fest

10/19/2026

Our team would like to share for memories this video from yesterday’s beautiful Celebration of Life of our Beloved Bruce John.

Bruce was an extraordinary musician and a truly giving soul. He lifted up so many lives—through his volunteer work, his support for the poor, and his dedication to bringing us all together, spreading love through his music. Yesterday, we gathered on the Shaboo Stage in Willimantic surrounded by his family and friends, in perfect weather.
Amongst other Friends sharing stories, His beautiful wife Therese shared a moving speech, and we all felt the power of their connection and love. Bruce was a longtime supporter and performer at the 3rd Thursday Festival, and his spirit will always be with us with gratitude for his dedication to our Community, immerse talent, generosity and kindness.🙏💙🖤💔

Thank you for wonderful performances.
Thank you THE WILD BILL PROJECT with Jan Jundgen, Patty Tuite and Jim Bailey ❤️

10/09/2026

"America You Kill Me" Documentary & Special JAMES MONTGOMERY & Friends Benefit Concert!
Screening of the movie as a celebration of life of James Late Younger Brother Jeffrey Montgomery.
Special guest David 'Lefty' Foster
Cliff Goodwin Guitar
John Ryder Bass
James Montgomery Harmonica

10/08/2026

"America You Kill Me" Documentary & Special JAMES MONTGOMERY & Friends Benefit Concert!
The movie was a celebration of life and work of James Montgomery's late younger brother Jeffrey.

Before the movie screening we had a pleasure to witness this musical performance by these excellent musicians with blues legend James Montgomery on Vocal and Harmonica
A special guest Christine Ohlman | Beehive Queen
Cliff Goodwin Guitar
John Ryder bass.

Such spectacular night.🙏🎶💙💙💙

10/08/2026

"America You Kill Me" Documentary & Special JAMES MONTGOMERY & Friends Benefit Concert!

10/08/2026

TONIGHT, Thursday, October 8th, at EASTCONN's Arts at the Capitol Theater, 896 Main Street, Willimantic - 7:00pm movie start time (6pm doors)!

Join blues legend James Montgomery as he celebrates the live and work of his late younger brother, Jefferey Montgomery, with a screening of the documentary film "America You Kill Me' followed by a very special concert featuring:

James Montgomery - voice/harmonica
Christine "The Beehive Queen" Ohlman - vocals
Dr. David "Lefty" Foster - voice
Cliff Goodwin - guitar
John Ryder - bass

Tickets are available at https://riverroomwilli.com or walk-up.

Join us!

10/04/2026

Big shout out to our local baker 'Ever So Sweet' for donating these cookies, pieces of art to Riverside Drive BlockToberFest 2026! To be prizes in our Costume Contest.
We greatly appreciate Wonderful Bethany Dixon - the Founder and the Owner of Ever So Sweet who is continuesly supporting our local events, volunteering, donating her extraordinary, high quality, delicious baked goods! 🧁🎂🍰🍰🍫🍭🍬🍪
Thank you for All you do!
Willimantic Renaissance Inc Team🙏🎉🙏🩵

Blocktober Fest on Riverside Dr yesterday was such a great community event, thank you to Willimantic's 3rd Thursday Street Fest Willimantic Renaissance Inc, Willimantic Downtown Neighborhood Association for all the hard work you did putting this together and to all the amazing sponsors who helped make this great free event happen!
I made a few cookies to sweeten the already incredible prize pack for the lederhosen contest

10/03/2026

Very festive athmosphere during our Blocktoberfest today.
W spotted Christopher Grant-Connector and Chris Beaudry dancing dressed up in Prop Queen Photobooth props. 🕺🕺🎉🎉
In one of the booths Rick Nassif and Stephen Daly with Keller Williams Realty were leasing 1 and 2 bedroom apartments in the New location 804 Main Street in Willimantic CT.
If you would like to find out more please contact Kelly Williams Legacy Partners
Email [email protected]

So grateful for All the Vendors. This year there was such a variety of activities and businesses.
We hope to see you All next year!

10/03/2026

THANK YOU OUR WILLIMANTIC BREWING COMPANY FOR SUPPLYING THE OKTOBERFEST B**R FOR OUR B**R GARDEN AND DELICIOUS BRATWURST SANDWICHES!