Alive At Five: What to Know Before the Concert Series Kicks Off in Two Weeks
Plus: New Leadership at Stamford Downtown
STAMFORD — The countdown is on, and limited tickets remain as organizers prepare for this year’s edition of the Alive At Five concert series. Here’s what you need to know before heading to Mill River Park for any of the upcoming performances.
Keep reading for concert planning details and some extra news about the Downtown Stamford Downtown Special Services District.
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Admission
Gates will open at 5:00 pm. Limited general admission tickets are still on sale through Afton Tickets for $40 each while supplies last. After the discounted supply is sold out, prices will increase to $50 per person. However, all fees are already included in the admission prices.
VIP experiences start at $115. This opportunity will include an exclusive area for entering, a viewing area by the stage for closer access, a VIP bar and bathrooms.
Tickets can be purchased here. Everyone in attendance must be 21 years or older.
Access
There will be two general admission entrances. One will be accessible at 1190 Washington Boulevard, near the corner of Washington Boulevard and Broad Street. The other entrance gate will be located at 1060 Washington Blvd, which is closer to the intersection between Washington Boulevard and Main Street.
For VIP concert goers, the VIP entrance will be located on Washington Boulevard near the mid-block crosswalk between Broad and Main Streets.
Food and Drinks
For general admission attendees, local food and drinks will be available from food trucks and other vendors. VIP ticket holders will have access to a VIP bar and get a first drink free.
Artists and Musicians
As covered last month, here’s who will be performing each week.
Thursday, July 25: Sublime with Rome
Thursday, August 1, sponsored by Reckson: Lil’ Kim with DJ Taela Naomi
Thursday, August 8, sponsored by Philip Morris International: Wyclef Jean with Buck n Regg of the Hot 93.7 radio station
Parking and Transportation
The CT Transit bus schedule for Stamford is available here.
There are several parking garages nearby, including:
Bedford Street Garage, 189 Bedford Street
Bell Street Garage, 144 Bell Street
Summer Place Garage, Winthrop Place
Target Garage, 33 West Broad Street
Parking hours and other information are located here.
Visit stamford-downtown.com/alivefive for further details.
New DSSD Leader
On Thursday, July 11, the Stamford Downtown Special Services District announced in a press release that Michael Moore, who has served as Vice President of Operations since 2017, will replace David Kooris as the district’s new president. Kooris, who has served in the role since January 2020, will depart to take on a new position at the state level.
“I am honored to be selected to follow in the footsteps of Sandy Goldstein and David Kooris,” Moore said. “I look forward to working with Downtown residents, businesses and the development community to ensure Stamford Downtown continues its ascendance as the dynamic center of urban life in the State of Connecticut and region.”
Moore previously served as president and CEO of the Downtown Special Services District in Bridgeport. The announcement said he also worked in program and project management with the Norwalk Redevelopment Agency and the State of Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development.
"Michael's leadership skills, strategic vision, and deep understanding of what it takes to make a downtown vibrant and prosperous make him the ideal candidate to lead Stamford Downtown into the future," Kooris said. "Having worked [closely] with Michael these last four years and previously in our time together in Bridgeport, I have every confidence in his ability to build upon the successes achieved here over the last 32 years and guide the downtown district to even greater heights."
Mayor Caroline Simmons lauded the selection of Moore to lead the Downtown Special Services District.
“I [have] gotten to know Michael since taking office and have been consistently impressed by his commitment to making downtown a neighborhood that works for all, now and long into the future,” Simmons said in the press release. “My administration looks forward to working with him to continue to advance the downtown’s role within the city and region.”
Since its start in 1992, the Downtown Special Services District and its staff have worked to improve the downtown neighborhood for everyone while promoting all that it has to offer businesses, residents, and visitors. Through art and culture, a vibrant restaurant scene, stores, events, and more, Stamford Downtown strives to offer an exciting opportunity for everyone.
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