tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5387502536894862512012-02-16T04:00:21.425-08:00Nicole FrechetteNikkiFreshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12735967119501249224noreply@blogger.comBlogger151100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-538750253689486251.post-22952078053881977582009-02-12T16:51:00.001-08:002009-02-12T16:55:27.820-08:00good chat.had a good chat with a good friend this morning..looking forward to newer & better bigger...so in the words of <a href="www.myspace.com/nealcappellino">Neal Cappellino</a>:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KnvMPeHnkUg/SZTEjGmn0aI/AAAAAAAAACE/OprPbfnjRPo/s1600-h/l_bf2d7f1aaeefd08126f15fa1e70f9b9e.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 262px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KnvMPeHnkUg/SZTEjGmn0aI/AAAAAAAAACE/OprPbfnjRPo/s320/l_bf2d7f1aaeefd08126f15fa1e70f9b9e.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302078768668987810" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">"Hear No Evil" :)<br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/538750253689486251-2295207805388197758?l=nikkifresh.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>NikkiFreshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12735967119501249224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-538750253689486251.post-8800832949572681062009-02-02T19:56:00.000-08:002009-02-03T14:14:10.370-08:00someone else's secrets...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_KnvMPeHnkUg/SYjBpZJ-ekI/AAAAAAAAABc/1dp3os00eu8/s1600-h/postsecret.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; 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color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"><3'ed><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">many of these posts may have trinkets pulled from others minds and blog thoughts so I ain't saying it's all original..just stuff that makes me warm inside..where the heart is (:<br /><br />it's going to make my life a whole lot better by sharing these bits of my brain with you all and I'm hoping it does the same for you..enjoy!</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 102, 102);"><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">&here's the first!..</span> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">when in need of the unique, quriky and freaking fun gift, or just a pleasurful online shop to light the match that burns some sort of creative oil- check this place out!:</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_KnvMPeHnkUg/SYNVqfGlZ9I/AAAAAAAAABM/g1T5N66Trpw/s1600-h/untitled.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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Make sure to be on the listen for James' single on KISS 95.7 this coming MONDAY 9/22..it's gonna be FAB! Great Job to all & I WILL be seeing you next year!!..FOR THE 1 SPOT!!!;)<br /><3<br />Nikki<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/538750253689486251-4132010411421736664?l=nikkifresh.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>NikkiFreshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12735967119501249224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-538750253689486251.post-26129825301962398792008-09-05T06:39:00.000-07:002008-09-05T06:40:40.322-07:00LEDYARD FAIR THIS SATURDAY!!<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/26292376@N08/2829886203/" title="LFAIR! by getfrechette, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3174/2829886203_002f021317.jpg" width="500" height="276" alt="LFAIR!" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">COME on out!!!!<br /><br /> </div><p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: "Lucida Grande"; color: black;">An all around country fair in <st1:street st="on"><st1:address st="on">Ledyard CT</st1:address></st1:Street>!<o:p></o:p></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><p style="text-align: center;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 13pt; 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z-index: 1; left: 0px; margin-left: -82px; margin-top: 21px; width: 607px; height: 339px; top: 249px;"></span><!--[endif]--><a href="http://www.ledyardfair.org"><span style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: "Lucida Grande"; color: black;">http://www.ledyardfair.org</span></a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/538750253689486251-2612982530196239879?l=nikkifresh.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>NikkiFreshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12735967119501249224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-538750253689486251.post-89522463959437159952008-08-01T08:44:00.000-07:002008-08-01T08:54:30.407-07:00BILLBOARD MAGAZINE!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3006/2719977063_fd4db0c1ea_o.jpg"><br /></a><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3006/2719977063_fd4db0c1ea_o.jpg"></a><h3 style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;" class="post-title entry-title"> <a href="http://stevedepinophotography.blogspot.com/2008/07/on-newsstands-now.html">On the Newsstands now!!!</a> </h3> <div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> Hey if you guys get a chance check out the newest billboard magazine. It features </span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://nicolefrechette.com/">Nicole Frechette</a><span style="font-weight: bold;"> in the "Now Hear This" section! </span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3006/2719977063_fd4db0c1ea_o.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3006/2719977063_fd4db0c1ea_o.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span> (stolen from the fabulous <a href="http://stevedepinophotography.blogspot.com/">Steve Depino's Blog</a> post-word for word. lol)</span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">After opening for <a href="http://www.leannrimesworld.com/site.php">Leann Rimes</a> last week in New Hampshire, things continue to pick up in pace as my schedule fills up as <br /></span><ul><li><span style="font-style: italic;"><a href="http://www.rascalflatts.com/home2.php">Rascal Flatts</a>/<a href="http://taylorswift.com/">Taylor Swift</a></span></li><li><span style="font-style: italic;"><a href="http://www.jodeemessina.com/home/index.html">Jo Dee Messina</a></span></li><li><span style="font-style: italic;"><a href="http://www.travistritt.com/site.php">Travis Tritt</a> </span></li></ul><span style="font-style: italic;">all get added to my opening show dates....<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">GET OUT THERE & SEE ONE OF THESE SHOWS!!</span>-<span style="color: rgb(0, 204, 204);">they're gonna be great!</span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 204, 204);"> </span><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 204, 204);"> </span>:)</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/538750253689486251-8952246395943715995?l=nikkifresh.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>NikkiFreshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12735967119501249224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-538750253689486251.post-23292336878535892932008-07-25T15:28:00.001-07:002008-07-25T15:30:16.606-07:00Opening for LeAnn Rimes & Gary Alan THIS SUNDAY!!!<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/26292376@N08/2698971503/" title="Leann-dd&NF by getfrechette, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3032/2698971503_06500c6e7e_o.png" width="509" height="333" alt="Leann-dd&NF" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/26292376@N08/2699786912/" title="Gary-DD& NF by getfrechette, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3105/2699786912_64146fb3dd_o.png" width="464" height="373" alt="Gary-DD& NF" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/538750253689486251-2329233687853589293?l=nikkifresh.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>NikkiFreshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12735967119501249224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-538750253689486251.post-80803130512196818922008-07-18T13:02:00.000-07:002008-07-18T13:08:13.178-07:00A BIG THANKS!!!!!!! from St Jude!<span style="color: rgb(255, 153, 0);font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:verdana;" >Thank You</span></span> to the following local businesses for contributing to the success of our July 13th benefit for <a href="http://www.stjude.org/">St. Jude Children's Research Hospital,</a> <em>'<span style="font-weight: bold;">A Night at the Griswold Inn with Nicole Frechette'</span></em> : <div> </div> <div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:lucida grande;" ><a href="http://www.flutterby-ct.com/about.html">Flutterby </a>(Beth O'Bymachow)</span></span></div><div style="font-family: lucida grande; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"> </div><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:lucida grande;" ><a href="http://www.lusardis.com/">Lusardi's</a> (Paula Lusardi)</span></span></div><div style="font-family: lucida grande; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"> </div><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"><a href="http://www.amyleinerdesigns.com/"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:lucida grande;" >Amy Leiner De</span></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:lucida grande;" >s</span></span></a><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:lucida grande;" ><a href="http://www.amyleinerdesigns.com/">sign </a>(Amy Leiner)</span></span></div><div style="font-family: lucida grande; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"> </div><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:lucida grande;" >Friends & Company</span></span></div><div style="font-family: lucida grande; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"> </div><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"><a href="http://www.cohensbagelcompany.com/"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:lucida grande;" >Cohen's Bagel Company</span></span></a></div><div style="font-family: lucida grande; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"> </div><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"><a href="http://www.ljfishtale.com/"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:lucida grande;" >Lenny & Joe's Fish Tale</span></span></a></div><div style="font-family: lucida grande; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"> </div><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"><a href="http://www.billsseafood.com/"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:lucida grande;" >Bill's Seafood</span></span></a></div><div style="font-family: lucida grande; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"> </div><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"><a href="http://www.livsoysterbar.com/"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:lucida grande;" >Liv's Oyster Bar</span></span></a></div><div style="font-family: lucida grande; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"> </div><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:lucida grande;" >Sal's Pizza & Pasta</span></span></div><div style="font-family: lucida grande; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"> </div><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"><a href="http://www.pastavita.com/"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:lucida grande;" >Pasta Vita</span></span></a></div><div style="font-family: lucida grande; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"> </div><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"><a href="http://lifeofrileyirishimports.com/"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:lucida grande;" >Life of Riley Irish Imports</span></span></a></div><div style="font-family: lucida grande; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"> </div><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:lucida grande;" >Paperback Cafe</span></span></div><div style="font-family: lucida grande; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"> </div><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:lucida grande;" ><a href="http://www.essexsteamtrain.com/">Essex Steam Train</a> (Howie Sheldon)</span></span></div><div style="font-family: lucida grande; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"> </div><div style="text-align: center; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);"><a href="http://www.griswoldinn.com/Pages/TheTapRoomandEntertainment.htm"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:lucida grande;" >The Griswold Inn</span></span></a></div> <div> </div> <div>-<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Nicole Frechette and Amanda Kochis</span></div> <div> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/538750253689486251-8080313051219681892?l=nikkifresh.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>NikkiFreshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12735967119501249224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-538750253689486251.post-283721609660079092008-07-12T05:15:00.000-07:002008-07-12T05:24:50.341-07:00My Benefit for St. Jude Children’s Hospital<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ucexperiments.com/stjudelogo.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px;" src="http://ucexperiments.com/stjudelogo.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_KnvMPeHnkUg/SHihbOStEeI/AAAAAAAAAAs/7jpAwrSqJFQ/s1600-h/DSC_0496.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_KnvMPeHnkUg/SHihbOStEeI/AAAAAAAAAAs/7jpAwrSqJFQ/s200/DSC_0496.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5222101257001177570" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"> This Sunday I get to FINALLY host my ST. Jude Fundraiser at The Griswold Inn. AK of Fresh Management & Nicole Frechette have been talking about an event to raise money for St Jude since last summer! I’m so happy it’s actually going to happen. </span> <span style="font-family:verdana;"> We’ve had so much support & help in pulling this together and I really hope everyone involved understands how much we appreciate it.<br /><br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:verdana;">BE THERE:</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:180%;"><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);font-family:arial;" >Sunday July 13th, from 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"> </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);font-family:arial;" ><br />At the Griswold Inn</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"> </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);font-family:arial;" >36 Main Street</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"> </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);font-family:arial;" > Essex, CT<br /></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);"> </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 204, 0);font-family:arial;" >(860) 767-1776</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;font-size:100%;" >Music by Nicole Frechette and her rockin’ band…</span> </span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Join us for a night filled with live music, great food, fine spirits, raffle prizes & good will..<br />Happy Hour Buffet, Drink Specials, Raffles, and more!<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">*Donations appreciated*</span><br /></div><br /><br />This event is only going to be as successful as you all make it so come out & show your love for all the kids!!!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/538750253689486251-28372160966007909?l=nikkifresh.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>NikkiFreshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12735967119501249224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-538750253689486251.post-51153316776340135222008-07-03T06:49:00.000-07:002008-07-03T07:10:54.523-07:00DIGGER DAWG & Nicole Frechette<span style="font-family:verdana;">So tonight I will be getting the chance to jump on stage for a bit with one of my new favorite bands </span><a style="font-family: verdana;" href="http://www.diggerdawg.net/">DIGGER DAWG</a><span style="font-family:verdana;"> at </span><a style="font-family: verdana;" href="http://www.thecharliehorse.com/index2.asp">The Charlie Horse</a><span style="font-family:verdana;"> up in Bridge Water, MA.</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://a485.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/99/l_a60baa64dabcdc756635bd4a82ac16e4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px;" src="http://a485.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/99/l_a60baa64dabcdc756635bd4a82ac16e4.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"></span><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br />These guys (& Gal…the band is fronted by sweetie </span><a style="font-family: verdana;" href="http://www.myspace.com/jennbostic">JENN BOSTIC</a><span style="font-family:verdana;"> ) pump out some GREAT music & always get everyone up & outta their seats dancing & singing! I can’t wait to get in on their groove!) If you’re in MA or around Bridge Water- GET THERE!!</span><span style="font-family:verdana;"> </span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.thecharliehorse.com/promo/CountryMusicStar/CountryMusicAd.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://www.thecharliehorse.com/promo/CountryMusicStar/CountryMusicAd.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:verdana;"> Not only will you get to see </span><a style="font-family: verdana;" href="http://www.diggerdawg.net/">DIGGER DAWG </a><span style="font-family:verdana;">& </span><a style="font-family: verdana;" href="http://www.nicolefrechette.com/site/">Nicole Frechette</a><span style="font-family:verdana;">- but there’s also a nice bit of friendly competition being put up in </span><a style="font-family: verdana;" href="http://www.thecharliehorse.com/promo/CountryIdol08Signup2.htm">COUNTRY IDOL II</a><span style="font-family:verdana;">!</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:130%;">Don’t miss out!</span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/538750253689486251-5115331677634013522?l=nikkifresh.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>NikkiFreshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12735967119501249224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-538750253689486251.post-20481116320614254432008-07-01T06:30:00.000-07:002008-07-03T07:20:39.977-07:00WTNH NEWS@Noon<span style="font-family:verdana;">Alright, this has taken a bit of time to get here but it's here now so enjoy on lucky Friday the 13th of June I had the pleasure of joining<span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span></span><a style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.wtnh.com/Global/SearchResults.asp?vendor=wss&qu=nicole+frechette">Channel 8 News@Noon </a><span style="font-family:verdana;">in New Haven for an interview & live performance segment. a VERY special thanks to my talented friend<span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span></span><a style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.joebaronemusic.com/home.html">Joe Barone </a><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">who came out & played just beautifully for the show.....check out his music when you're done watching the interview..he's not country but he's a got a GREAT sound & a very chill vibe..he's one of my favs.</span><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_KnvMPeHnkUg/SGo0dc-reOI/AAAAAAAAAAk/TQNTRVkZgBk/s1600-h/Nikki+news.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_KnvMPeHnkUg/SGo0dc-reOI/AAAAAAAAAAk/TQNTRVkZgBk/s320/Nikki+news.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5218040798862080226" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">(not the most flattering image,haha..but the video is pretty good:) )</span><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">anyway- Here is the link for the video of Nicole Frechette's performance on <span style="font-weight: bold;">'</span></span><a style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.wtnh.com/Global/SearchResults.asp?vendor=wss&qu=nicole+frechette">News @ Noon" on WTNH News Channel 8</a><span style="font-family:verdana;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>- sorry there was no direct way to place the video..you'll just have to go to the page & click my "COUNTRY MUSIC ARTIST NICOLE FRECHETTE " link..enjoy!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">& let me know what you think!!</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/538750253689486251-2048111632061425443?l=nikkifresh.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>NikkiFreshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12735967119501249224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-538750253689486251.post-48799880383385858902008-06-23T06:57:00.000-07:002008-07-03T07:22:42.017-07:00All for good TASTE<span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span> Yesterday the <a href="http://www.guilfordct.com/">TASTE OF THE SHORELINE</a> was a big success! When I got there in the early afternoon to help with set up, ,to say there were ‘scattered showers’ was a bit of an understatement. With the random downpours that ensued every hour, on the hour for a while, it didn’t seem like there was even going to be a chance that we’d get to out 5:15 stage time. But someone smiled down & the skies turned sunny.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3098/2604356604_5664c91c83.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3098/2604356604_5664c91c83.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3236/2603521341_86f5373098.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3236/2603521341_86f5373098.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3148/2603536651_d6d3d9d77f_b.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3148/2603536651_d6d3d9d77f_b.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3150/2603534471_2b44b1e46d.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3150/2603534471_2b44b1e46d.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>The crowd was there & the music was rocking! I got there early & got to catch a bit of <a href="http://www.kailingarrity.com/">Kailin Garrity</a> before I went on & she did a wonderful job of giving up her own new tunes! Once my band & i got up there, we pulled off some country, rock, pop & blues (of course…we can never stay focused☺ ) & it was FANTASTIC!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3232/2603530427_f901f15ec7_b.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3232/2603530427_f901f15ec7_b.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3281/2603522855_dff80cc74b.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3281/2603522855_dff80cc74b.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />People danced, clapped, sang & bought cd’s :) (yay Nicole Frechette fans!woo-hoo!) & I’m thrilled that I was able to be a part of this great fund raising event. See you next year Taste of the Shoreline!<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/538750253689486251-4879988038338585890?l=nikkifresh.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>NikkiFreshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12735967119501249224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-538750253689486251.post-89326623227426250402008-06-22T05:46:00.000-07:002008-07-03T07:23:07.437-07:00TASTE OF THE SHORELINE<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3009/2599719005_e0121ee9a0.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3009/2599719005_e0121ee9a0.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Kickoff Summer the right way with a day full of great food from some of the Shoreline's best restaurants, amazing entertainment all day, and plenty of beer and wine to quench your thirst!!<br /><br />This Sunday, June 22nd from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm at the Guilford Fairgrounds, RAIN OR SHINE!!<br /><br />The band & I will take the stage just after 5:00 PM and play you an hour-long dinner set you will be rockin' to!!<br /><br />Bring your family and friends and don't miss the annual "<a href="http://www.guilfordct.com/chamb_calendar.cfm?pg=cha">Taste the Shoreline"</a> event!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">FREE ADMISSION & FREE PARKING ALL DAY!!!</span><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/538750253689486251-8932662322742625040?l=nikkifresh.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>NikkiFreshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12735967119501249224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-538750253689486251.post-67432071322580002182008-06-13T05:06:00.000-07:002008-07-03T07:23:23.034-07:00Night@The Griswold Inn for ST JUDE’S<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://greenbrookracing.com/StJudeLogo_color.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://greenbrookracing.com/StJudeLogo_color.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Sunday JULY 13th come and join us all at The Griswold Inn in Essex, CT for a night of food, music, prizes and a great cause! Please <a href="http://www.stjudectnetwork.org/fundraisers.aspx">CLICK HERE</a> to find out about how you can help in the fight for Children’s medical research. This event is guaranteed to be a good time & it’s for a good cause!...What more could you ask for.<br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Please come!</span></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/538750253689486251-6743207132258000218?l=nikkifresh.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>NikkiFreshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12735967119501249224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-538750253689486251.post-10374819392431492772008-06-13T04:43:00.000-07:002008-06-13T04:51:37.142-07:00blogging here!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://blogs.zdnet.com/open-source/images/the-computer-demands-a-blog.gif"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://blogs.zdnet.com/open-source/images/the-computer-demands-a-blog.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family: lucida grande; font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >Alright,</span><span style="font-family: lucida grande;"><span style="font-style: italic;"> s</span>o I'm going to use this space the same as my </span><a style="font-family: lucida grande;" href="http://www.nicolefrechette.com">WWW.NICOLEFRECHETTE.COM</a><span style="font-family: lucida grande;"> and see if I like it any better. the same posts will be in both places so view which ever you please :)</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family: lucida grande;">I'm hoping this site will make me better at blogging since..well, I tend not to be on top of it. I have a lot of great things to talk about & share (completely un-conceded mind you :) ) but it's just another thing I forget to keep up with...so...we'll see!</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/538750253689486251-1037481939243149277?l=nikkifresh.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>NikkiFreshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12735967119501249224noreply@blogger.com0