Kate has so graciously offered to host a pot luck event for the Ethnic Dining Group. This is a chance to honor your own ethnic heritage.

Please bring a main dish, side dish, or dessert from your own ethnic background (or any "ethnic" dish you know how to make). All drinks (bottled water, sodas, beer, wine, some spirits) will be provided.

GUESTS ARE LIMITED TO A MAXIMUM OF 18 DUE TO LIMITED SPACE, SO RSVP QUICKLY BEFORE SPOTS FILL UP!

Also, please indicate what type of dish you plan to bring so that we do not end up with all Baklava or egg rolls.

**Kate has cats, so if you have allergies, be warned.**

Directions:

From I-91 Northbound:
Exit 39 & 41 (Kennedy Rd/Center St Exit) - Continue straight on Archer Rd - Turn right at Hayden Station Rd - House is on left side of the street (green, two-story colonial).

From I-91 Southbound:
Exit 41 & 39 (Center St Exit) - Turn left at South Center St - Turn right at Hayden Station Rd - House is on right side of the street (green, two-story colonial).

Parking/Entrance:
You can drive up the driveway and park in the backyard or sideyard if you arrive early enough to grab a space. There's also street parking. Enter either through the red sidedoor (off the driveway) or the double glass doors (off the backyard).

I know what you're thinking......what does a guitar concert have to do with Ethnic Dining? Well, I'll tell you.........Michelle is the organizer of the Ethnic Dining Group.......and besides being a self-described "fabulous" vocalist, also happens to be an accomplished violinist and guitarist! Michelle thought everyone should know about this event. There won't necessarily be a coordination of the event by EDEMG however, Michelle thought it would be a good idea to post the event for your convenience and planning efforts.

A Late Summer Classic!

Special Event

Saturday, September 9, 2006 3:00 PM
(Rain Date: Sunday, Sept. 10, 3:00 PM)
Riverfront Plaza, Hartford
Admission: FREE

Handicapped Accessible

"an annual invocation to the guitar's glory"
- The Hartford Courant

Come celebrate the start of our new season as guitarist Daniel Salazar, Jr. takes the evening stage accompanied by the Hartford Festival Orchestra in this signature concert featuring Spanish, Latin, and World Music. In addition, several of New England's top guitarists will perform a variety of music styles throughout the afternoon.

With a terrific atmosphere of music and fun, pack up the kids and a picnic for a great day?free to the public!

The festival is supported in part by The National Endowment for the Arts, The Hartford Financial Services Group, The Greater Hartford Arts Council, The Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism, and media sponsor Beethoven Radio.

For more information, call The Connecticut Classical Guitar Society at (860) 249-7041 or Riverfront Recapture at (860) 713-3131. Riverfront Plaza is fully handicapped accessible. Click for directions, map of Hartford, and handicap accessibility.

We have been very fortunate to always have wonderful weather for this event, but in case of rain the concert will take place the following day on Sunday, September 10.

This annual event has now become an end-of-summer tradition for thousands of music lovers. Presented by The Connecticut Classical Guitar Society, the afternoon festivities will include several of New England's best guitarists, performing an exciting variety of musical styles. The evening will feature internationally acclaimed guitarist Daniel Salazar, Jr. performing with the Hartford Festival Orchestra, conducted by Brian Sparks.

Guitar Under the Stars founder and internationally acclaimed classical guitarist Daniel Salazar, Jr. will perform selections from his exciting repertoire that fuses Spanish guitar with Latin and World rhythms. Joining him will be The Daniel Salazar Ensemble, a group consisting of guitars, bass, keyboards, and world percussion, accompanied by the 35-piece Hartford Festival Orchestra conducted by Brian Sparks. The program will also include a selection of Spanish classics, including flamenco-inspired music by Falla, Albeniz, and Lecuona especially arranged for guitar and orchestra. Guest vocalist Sylma Pagan will be a featured artist.

To start this special day, The Connecticut Classical Guitar Society will present an afternoon of great guitar music featuring several of its professional members performing an array of guitar styles. Performers include The Hartt Suzuki Guitar Ensemble, Kevin Gallagher, Val Ramos, and The Alturas Duo.

For more information, see http://www.ccgs.org/events06-07/gus06.html

This place has spicy Southern soul food. It's supposed to be low-key and simple, but the food delicious. Citysearch gives it a 9.3, and I've heard others say it's great.

http://www.rajuncajunct.com/

For more information, see http://www.rajuncajunct.com/

This is one of my favorite Thai restaurants in the area. Their chicken raam, drunken noodle, and pad thai are excellent!

Here's a review from 2003: http://www.ctnow.com/dining/8063,0,1338561.venue

For more information, see http://www.ctnow.com/dining/8063,0,1338561.venue