Area residents celebrated Juneteenth on Sunday with the The Carters band featuring Easton’s own Carl and Florisca Carter performing a mix of jazz, funk, soul, reggae and blues during the kick off to the popular Concerts on the Hill series at Christ Church.
The Juneteenth concert was organized with the help of Easton’s Diversity & Inclusion Taskforce and the Leonard-Litz Foundation, which sponsored the concert.
The Concerts on the Hill Pride celebration, co-hosted with Easton Pride, is scheduled for June 25 featuring Symphonic Bodega with Lara Schuler.
The Carters’ band members from left to right: John Adams, Carl Carter, Nate Barnes, Florisca Carter, Michael Nickolas 
Concerts on the Hill kicked off the summer with its annual Juneteenth celebration concert on Sunday.– Contributed photo 
Concerts on the Hill kicked off the summer with its annual Juneteenth celebration on Sunday.– Contributed photo 
Easton resident, Kit Briner, with a touching tribute to his late wife, Geri Gould. Kit and Geri always sat together right up front and have attended nearly every concert since the series began in 2017. – Contributed photo 
Florisca Carter wishing a happy birthday to a young friend.– Contributed photo 
Easton resident Anne Fiyalka, who turned 102 in February, enjoying the concert. 
The Carters’ band members from left to right: John Adams, Carl Carter, Nate Barnes, Florisca Carter, Michael Nickolas 
Concerts on the Hill kicked off the summer with its annual Juneteenth celebration concert on Sunday.– Contributed photo 
Concerts on the Hill kicked off the summer with its annual Juneteenth celebration concert on Sunday.– Contributed photo 
Concerts on the Hill kicked off the summer with its annual Juneteenth celebration concert on Sunday.– Contributed photo 
Florisca Carter’s brother, Michael Joseph, sitting in for a duet. – Contributed photo 
Concerts on the Hill kicked off the summer with its annual Juneteenth celebration concert on Sunday.– Contributed photo 
Some of the concert attendees on the hill, including Gloria Bindelglass and First Selectman David Bindelglass (in the middle and center of the hill).– Contributed photo 
The Carters’ band members from left to right: John Adams, Carl Carter, Nate Barnes, Florisca Carter, Michael Nickolas 
Concerts on the Hill kicked off the summer with its annual Juneteenth celebration concert on Sunday.– Contributed photo 
Concerts on the Hill kicked off the summer with its annual Juneteenth celebration concert on Sunday.– Contributed photo 
Concerts on the Hill T-shirts were on sale at the concert and online. – Contributed photo 
State Representative and Easton resident Anne Hughes, pictured with some of children in attendance. – Contributed photo 
Easton resident and music aficionado, Danny Carlucci, enthralled by the band . – Contributed photo 
Concerts on the Hill kicked off the summer with its annual Juneteenth celebration concert on Sunday.– Contributed photo 
Concerts on the Hill kicked off the summer with its annual Juneteenth celebration concert on Sunday.– Contributed photo 
Juneteenth crafts courtesy of EDIT (Easton Diversity and Inclusion Taskforce), the co-host of the evening. – Contributed photo 
The sun sets on another wonderful Juneteenth celebration on the hill. – Contributed photo
