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SUMMARY:Bad Company Tribute with Dinner | Shooting Star
DESCRIPTION:Shooting Star brings Bad Company’s biggest hits to life in a high-energy live tribute show. \n\n\n\n\nBad Company fans\, this one’s for you. \nBad Company helped define hard-driving rock in the 1970s\, ’80s\, and beyond\, delivering one unforgettable hit after another and earning their place in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (2025). From their self-titled debut album in 1974 through chart-topping releases across three decades\, Bad Company’s music remains a cornerstone of classic rock radio. Iconic songs like Can’t Get Enough\, Bad Company\, Feel Like Makin’ Love\, Run With The Pack\, Rock ’N’ Roll Fantasy\, Shooting Star\, Burnin’ Sky\, Silver\, Blue & Gold\, Holy Water\, and All Right Now continue to ignite audiences everywhere. \nShooting Star is an authentic and premier tribute to Bad Company\, delivering a powerful\, note-for-note live concert experience that spans the band’s most successful eras. The show features Bad Company’s biggest hits from 1973–82\, Top-10 favorites from Paul Rodgers’ other legendary projects (Free and The Firm)\, and standout songs from Bad Company’s late ’80s and early ’90s resurgence. With a deep catalog of more than 28 charting hits\, Shooting Star keeps the energy high from start to finish. \nFronted by the remarkable Robert Ingram\, whose vocal tone and commanding stage presence channel Paul Rodgers with stunning accuracy\, Shooting Star is backed by a seasoned lineup of professional musicians with decades of experience performing regional and national tribute shows. The band delivers explosive sound with multiple guitars\, rich harmonies\, keyboards\, and synthesizers that bring Bad Company’s studio recordings to life on stage. The band consists of 5 members: Robert Ingram as lead singer\, Todd Chmielewski as lead guitarist\, Shaun Jenks on bass guitar\, Steve Lawton on drums and Matt Barstow playing keyboards/2nd guitar.
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LOCATION:The Barn at Wight Farm\, 420 Main Street\, Sturbridge\, MA\, 01566\, United States
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SUMMARY:Victory Gardens: Then and Now
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time and explore the rich history and lasting impact of Victory Gardens in this engaging presentation hosted by the Sturbridge Historical Society and the Southbridge Garden Club. Led by Debra Dellanina-Alvarez of Saved by the Garden\, the program delves into life during World War I and World War II\, highlighting how communities came together through gardening efforts and the valuable knowledge shared among volunteers. Attendees will gain insight into what was grown\, how it was cultivated\, and how those practices continue to influence gardening today. \nThe presentation also features a virtual visit to the oldest Victory Garden in the United States\, examining its historical significance and modern relevance. Along the way\, participants will explore a variety of garden plots\, uncovering unique architectural elements\, fascinating plant histories\, and lesser-known details that bring these spaces to life. \nDebra Dellanina-Alvarez brings a diverse background as a lifelong gardener\, healthcare provider\, program designer\, and speaker. With a passion for nature\, history\, architecture\, and science\, she has worked as an architectural and history guide with Boston by Foot and designed immersive walking tours\, including her seasonal Art\, Architecture and Gardens experience. Her time as a teacher naturalist at Massachusetts Audubon’s Drumlin Farm further reflects her dedication to environmental education. In 2019\, she founded Saved by the Garden\, where she continues to develop engaging programs that highlight significant garden spaces and their unique features. \nThis program offers a thoughtful look at an important chapter in American history through the lens of gardening and community. Open to the public\, the event is graciously hosted by the Publick House.
URL:https://experiencesturbridge.com/event/victory-gardens-then-and-now/
LOCATION:Publick House\, 277 Main Street\, Sturbridge\, 01566
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SUMMARY:Sturbridge 250
DESCRIPTION:Commemorate the 250th Anniversary of our Independence in historic Sturbridge\, the Crossroads of New England. A parade and festive gathering will take place on June 27th\, 2026. Additional 2026 events to be announced. \nLocal businesses and non-profits: Click here for more details and to find out how you can be part of the celebration.
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