Looking for something fun to do Friday night? . . . . 
Come stroll around historical downtown Milford.  

PEARL TRAIL-
Pick up your Pearl Trail at the Downtown Milford Business Association (DMBA) information booth located at Lisman Landing or any participating shop.  Follow the Pearl Trail and visit each shop to collect your free genuine cultured pearls.  Once you complete your shopping stroll, you will have enough pearls to complete a necklace or bracelet.
Pearl stringing kits are available for purchase at any of the participating shops.

SPECIAL STORE EVENTS-

Bistro Basque - Featuring flamenco and Spanish guitar

Café Atlantique - wine tasting and live music

Gilded Lily Gallery - Come meet the artists at the sidewalk art show.

Given to Gauche - Demonstrating jewelry making techniques at 7:30 pm

Guitar Strings - Live music on their front porch

Hebert Jewelers - Annual Pearl Extravaganza.  The shop will be filled with pearls, pearls and more pearls.  Shop until you are dripping with pearls!  Pearl and Bead stringing demonstrations Friday at 8:30 pm and Saturday at 11:00.

Lilliths Loom - Highlighting Fiber Artist, Raelene duPont.  Raelene has been weaving and displaying unique woven art for over 25 years.  She is known for her intricate wall hangings and distinctive heirloom quality pieces.

Makeup Makeup - Mineral make up demonstrations, how to’s and beauty tips from the pros!  Demonstrations are at 6:00 and 8:00 pm

Perfectedly Spoiled Pet Boutique - Dog Obedience and Agility Demonstrations, Q & A and Book Signing by Jennifer Bridwell, owner of Canine Connection Dog Training and author of The Everything Dog Obedience Book.

Villa Gourmet - Cheese Tasting

Why Not Clothing - auctioning 2 Milfordopoly games

Words To Grow On - A Pajama Party with Pooh from 6:00 to 8:00.  Everyone is encouraged to come in their PJ’s!

PLEIN AIR ARTISTS-

Many of the artists will be selling their work the Night of the Festival.

Al Leiper - painting in water soluble oils at Milford Photo.  Al Leiper will exhitbit his work at Gilded Lily.  Al Leiper's subject matter is inspired by local Milford scenes.  He has won many awards including two Best in Shows.  He exhibits at Milford Library, Seymour Library, Gilded Lily and the Firehous Gallery.  He is a member of the Connecticut Plein Aire Painters Society.

Rebecca Hebert - painting in oils at Bistro Basque.  Rebecca is currently working on her BA in Fine Arts at Paier College of Art.  She won best in show at Paier for her work in Trompe L’Oeil.  Her paintings are displayed at Hebert Jewelers.

Rosemary Markham - Painting in oils at Perfectly Spoiled Pet Boutique. Rosemary Markham has been studying art and oil painting for over four decades.  Her work in plein air is combined with reference photos in her studio.  The human figure has been her favorite inspiration.  Her work hangs in municipal buildings and private residences including the Palace Theater, Milford Library, Fine Art Gallery of Art Exhibits and Lyme Art association.

Michael Gallulo - Painting in acrylic at Hebert Jewelers.  Michael Galullo received his Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts from the University of Connecticut.  He received his Graduate Liberal Science Degree from Wesleyan University in Middletown, Ct.  Mr. Galullo has been an art teacher in the public schools for fifteen years. He currently teaches in Wilton, CT. He works primarily in acrylic paints.

Suzanne Kachmar - Painting in Oils next to Seven Seas Restaurant.

Daniela Balzano - Painting in mixed media at Given to Gauche.  Daniela lived in New Mexico and was inspired by the natural land forms and infinite horizons along with the culture and folk art of the native peoples.  She now resides in Connecticut and her work appears in various galleries throughout the east coast.

SOUTHERN CT RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL SINGERS-

Our very own downtown Milford Pirate troupe is back singing sea shanties from shop to shop.