Chester, Essex & Deep River Weekend Guide: Ben Cosgrove's River Premiere And Live Music At Little House

ESSEX, CT — The Connecticut River Museum's artist-in-residence, Ben Cosgrove, premieres the music he composed while traveling the length of the river on Saturday. In Chester, Little House Brewing has live music Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.

This Weekend's Arts & Entertainment

• World Premiere: New Music for the Connecticut River by Ben Cosgrove, Saturday, Nov. 14, doors at 4:30 p.m., concert at 5 p.m. Cosgrove, the museum's first artist-in-residence, debuts compositions inspired by the river's sights, sounds and rhythms, with hors d'oeuvres and drinks beforehand. Tickets are $20, $15 for members and $10 for students, with one beverage included. Connecticut River Museum, Essex

This Weekend's Restaurants & Bars

• Chelsea Lorraine, Thursday, Nov. 12, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Connecticut singer-songwriter plays indie, folk and Americana. Little House Brewing Company, 16 Main St., Chester
• Mitch Nelson, Friday, Nov. 13, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The Chester resident returns for Friday-night music. Little House Brewing Company, 16 Main St., Chester
• Ben Crnic, Saturday, Nov. 14, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Live music in the taproom. Little House Brewing Company, 16 Main St., Chester

A river-inspired premiere in Essex and three nights of music in Chester make for a lively weekend in the lower valley.

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