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Connecticut Events Calendar
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Hebron Maple Festival -- Hebron
March 13, 2010 to March 14, 2010
Town-wide celebration with opening ceremonies, self-guided tours of operating sugar house. food offering at different venues, pancake breakfast, dog sledding exhibition, 06248bake sale, silent auction, ice cream eating contest, scavenger hunt, letter boxing and much more. Location: Various locations in Hebron. Admission: Most events are free. Information: 860-228-5971 or visit
www.hebronmaplefest.com |
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| ANTIQUES |
Connecticut Spring Antiques Show -- Hartford
March 13, 2010 to March 14, 2010
The Connecticut Spring Antiques Show is the premiere show for pre-1840 American furniture and decorative arts. Over 60 of the country's most respected antiques dealers feature outstanding examples of furniture, porcelain and pottery, American silver and pewter, fine art, brass and ironware, textiles and much more. Location: Connecticut Expo Center, 265 Rev. A. Moody Overpass. Time: Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission: $10; free parking. Information: www.ctspringantiquesshow.com |
Tags & Treasures Sale -- Old Wethersfield
March 26, 2010 to March 28, 2010
Antique dealers, antique aficionados and bargain hunters will find rare treasures, collectibles and historic estate items during this sale. The sale will feature hundreds of household items, including antique and vintage pieces, such as comb-back and sack-back chairs, a Chippendale chest, glass, silver, china, linens and books. Location: Webb Barn at the Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum, 211 Main Street. Time: Preview party Friday, 5 to 7 p.m.; sale on Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cost: $25 for preview party; $5 for Saturday and Sunday. Information: 860- 529-0612 or visit www.webb-deane-stevens.org. |
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| ARTS & CRAFTS SHOWS |
Sugarloaf Crafts Festival -- Hartford
March 26, 2010 to March 28, 2010
Artists will display and sell their unique creations in functional and decorative pottery, sculpture, glass, jewelry, fashion, home décor, furniture, items for the garden, and photography. The festival features family-friendly entertainment, including demonstrations, live music and activities for children. Specialty gourmet foods are available to sample and purchase. Location: Connecticut Expo Center, 265 Reverend Moody Overpass. Time: Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.$8 at the door, children under 12 admitted free. Admission good for all 3 days.
Information: http://sugarloafcrafts.com or call 800-210-9900. |
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| CHILDREN & FAMILIES |
Built It -- Norwalk
Now through August 1, 2010
Join the crew and discover building basics. Lift, load, dump and haul. Learn about the building process and take a sneak peak at Stepping Stones construction plans for 2010. Location: Stepping Stones Museum for Children,
Mathews Park, 303 West Avenue.
Time: Tuesday 1 p.m.-5 p.m., Wed.-Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission: Museum admission.
Information: 203-899-0606
or visit or visit www.steppingstonesmuseum.org |
The Physics Behind Fun at the Discovery Museum -- Bridgeport
Now through March 31, 2010
The exhibit captures the excitement of an amusement park experience while it explains lessons of physics. Visitors are guided by Newt, a little amphibian with a passion for scientific exploration. Newt points out and explains various concepts such as Newton's Laws of Motion, Angular Momentum, and other physics principles. The exhibit is designed for family learning.
Location: 4450 Park Avenue. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, noon-5 p.m.
Cost: Adults, $8.50; seniors, students, children, $7.
Information: 203-372-3521
or visit www.discoverymuseum.org/ |
Red Riding Hood: A Vaudeville Romp -- Bridgeport
Now through April 11, 2010
Enjoy this pie-throwing, roller-skating trip behind the footlights and into the heart of show business, when Vaudeville was king. Officer Patty O'Malley is on the beat as his friend Red Riding Hood prepares for her first solo trip to Granny’s house. Location: Downtown Cabaret Theatre, 263 Golden Hill Street.
Time: Saturday and Sundays, noon and 2:30 p.m.
Information and tickets: 203 576-1636 or visit www.DowntownCabaret.org |
Monster Jam – Bridgeport
March 13, 2010 to March 14, 2010
These twelve-foot-tall, ten-thousand-pound machines race and rip up a custom-designed track full of obstacles to soar over or smash through. Monster Jam provides a massive night’s entertainment tailored perfectly for a family’s budget.
Location: Arena at Harbor Yard, 600 Main Street.
Time: Saturday, 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m.
Cost: $10.25-$35.25.
Information: www.arenaatharboryard.com or call
203-345-2300 |
St. Patrick's Day at Imagin Nation --Bristol
March 17, 2010
It's all about being "green" today! Enjoy hands-on crafts, Celtic music and "green"-house activities. Sip a shamrock shake in our Soda Fountain (fee applies). Wear green and win a prize. Location: Imagine Nation Museum, One Pleasant Street. Information: 860-314-1400 |
Planetarium Show on Black Holes – West Hartford
March 20, 2010
Come to the Travelers Science Dome for a special showing of “Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity,” a full dome production from the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. There will be games and crafts and a chance for viewing through telescopes if the skies are clear. Pre-registration is requested.
Location: Gengras Planetarium, The Children's Museum, 950 Trout Brook Drive.
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Cost: $8.
Information and registration: 860-231-2830 ext. 44 |
Wild Egg Hunt –Mystic
April 2, 2010
Animals have many unique ways to camouflage their eggs. Come see if the Nature Center staff is as good as they hide over 1,000 eggs on the trails. Children must be accompanied by an adult and bring a basket. Pre-registration required.
Location: Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center, 109 Pequotsepos Road. Time: 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Cost: $7. Information: 860-536-1216 |
Easter Egg Hunt – Stamford
April 3, 2010
Children ages six and younger may bring their own baskets and hunt for the thousands of eggs that will be hidden all over the farm. Eggs will be replenished throughout the event. At the end of the hunt, eggs may be turned in for a goody bag. Location: Heckscher Farm, at Stamford Museum & Nature Center, 39 Scofieldtown Road. Time: 10 a.m. to noon,
Cost: Adults, $8; students and seniors, $6; children, $4. Information and tickets: 203-322-1646 or visit www.stamfordmuseum.org. |
Easter Egg Hunt – Brooklyn
April 3, 2010
Take a wagon ride to see the bison, then have fun looking for the Easter egg hunt and games.
Location: Creamery Brook Bison, 19 Purvis Road. Time: 1 p.m. Cost: $9.50. Information: 860-779-0837 or visit www.creamerybrookbison.net. |
Easter Family Fun – New Milford
April 3, 2010
Learn techniques of decorating and dyeing Easter eggs using all-natural dyes. Enjoy a warm cup of homemade soup. Easter egg hunt. Pre-registration.
Location: Hunt Hill Farm, 44 Upland Road. Time: Noon-2 p.m. Cost: $10. Information: 860-355-0300 or visit www.hunthillfarmtrust.org |
Rocks Rock – Manchester
April 18, 2010
The Farmer Rick Band knows how to rock, and the Manchester Gem and Mineral Club knows about rocks. These two experts join forces for the 2010 Rocks Rock concert tour. The Farmer Rick Band kicks off the event with some kid-friendly rock and roll, followed by demonstrations by the Manchester Gem and Mineral Club.
Location: Lutz Children’s Museum, 247 South Main Street.
Time: 1-4 p.m. Cost: Free with museum admission.
Information: 860-643-0949 or visit www.lutzmuseum.org |
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| COMEDY |
Jane Condon and Friends -- Old Greenwich
March 26, 2010
Jane Condon, known as an upper crust Roseanne, will perform her new one-person show
Appearing with Condon is Michele Balan, a brash New York standup comedian who has headlined all over the country and in all the top comedy clubs. A great night of comedy. Reservations required. Show usually sells out. Location: Arcadia Cafe, 20 Arcadia Road. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $20. Information and tickets: 203-637-8766. |
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| FARMS |
Farm Day -- Scotland
May 15, 2010
Tools, farm equipment, blacksmith, pewter casting,
ax and saw demonstrations, open-hearth cooking, colonial tea, cheese making, spinning, weaving, sailors’ valentines, historical paintings, antiques
country store, chair caning, rug hooking
baskets, teddy bears and dolls
pottery, soap and candle making, woodworking, carving, furniture making, Colonial reenactors, Native American flutes, music and early instruments, scarecrow contest, pony rides, the Quiet Corner Fiddlers,farm animals, and more.
Location: Waldo House, Waldo Road.
Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Admission: Adults, $4; children under age 10, free. Information: 860-456-0081 |
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| FOOD, WINE, BEER |
Chinese Cooking Class -- West Hartford
March 12, 2010
Class on making chinese dumplings.Come and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon and learn the secrets of making authentic dumplings. Please bring your own apron and a container for leftovers. Reservation required. Location: 22E Andover Drive, Time: 2-4 p.m. Cost: Adults, $30; children under age 12, $10.
Information: 860-953-3322 or visit www.MingsChina.com |
Mystic Irish Dinner -- Mystic
March 12, 2010
Location: Mystic Hilton, 20 Coogan Blvd.
Time: Cocktail hour, 6:30-7:30 p.m.; dinner served at 7:30 p.m.. Cost: $75 per person. Information and tickets: Puritan & Genesta or call 860-908-9782. |
Syrup Sunday and Pancake Brunch – New Canaan
March 14, 2010
Bring the whole family to learn about this New England tradition and celebrate the bounty from the syrup season. The day will include a maple tree tapping demo, a sap boil down, a look at historic methods of making maple syrup, and a pancake brunch. Join naturalists for a hike along Maple Lane and learn how to identify sugar maples. Warm up around the campfire to hear tales of winter adventures and to make a maple craft or treat.
Location: 144 Oenoke Ridge Road.
Time: Noon to 3 p.m.
Cost: $8; children under age 3, free.
Information: www.newcanaannature.org or call
203-966-9577 |
St Patrick’s Day Beer Tasting and Lunch -- Litchfield
March 17, 2010
The Litchfield Saltwater Grille will host a St Patrick’s Day Beer Tasting and Lunch. A seven-course pub style tasting menu will be served and paired with six beers. Litchfield Saltwater Grille beer connoisseur Albe Galotta will host the event. Location: 26 Commons Drive, Route 202. Time: Noon. Cost: $30 per person
Information: www.litchfieldsaltwatergrille.org |
Ghost Dinner --Marlborough
March 27, 2010
Paranormal investigators from the Connecticut Ghost Hunter Society return to the Marlborough Tavern to describe their findings on the ghosts of the tavern.
Location: 3 East Hampton Road. Time: Dinner at 6:30 p.m. with show to follow Admission: $10. Open menu with prices ranging from $16-$26. Information: 860-295-8229 |
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| GARDENS |
Butterfly Pavilion and Plant Sale -- Norwich
May 6, 2010 to May 9, 2010
Visit 1,000 butterflies in a flower-filled greenhouse. See the four stages of development from egg to larva to pupa to butterfly. Butterfly friendly plants for sale.
Location: Chelsea Gardens, 309 Otrobando Avenue
Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost: Adults, $5; children under 12 years old, $3.
Information: www.chelseagardens.org or 860-889-6642 |
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| HISTORIC |
Maple Sugaring Festival -- Washington
March 20, 2010
Enjoy pancakes, local maple syrup, coffee and orange juice (served 11 a.m.-1 p.m.) and learn how local Native Americans traditionally made maple syrup. Demonstration of collecting sap and boiling it into syrup Native Americans did it. Children’s activities. Location: Institute for American Indian Studies, 38 Curtis Road. Time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: Advance Tickets, adults, $8; children, $6. Cost at the door is $2 more. Information: 860-868-0518. |
Maple Sugar Demonstration -- Glastonbury
March 21, 2010
Watch the process on how maple syrup is made from the sap of the maple trees on the property. Location: Welles-Shipman-Ward House, 972 Main Street. Time: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Admission: $2.
Information: 860-633-6890 or visit www.hsgct.org |
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| MISCELLANEOUS |
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy-- Norfolk
March 21, 2010
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s fans span generations, filling concert halls around the country for shows that transport them back to a more wholesome, optimistic period. In fact, adult fans regularly show up dressed in ‘40s-era outfits and dance sophisticated swing routines. Location: Infinity Hall, 20 Greenwoods Road West.
Time: 8 p.m.
Cost: $50, $60, $80. Information: 866-666-6306 or visit http://infinityhall.com/ |
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| MUSEUMS |
John Haberle: American Master of Illusion – New Britain
Now through March 14, 2010
Combining a masterful technique with sly, witty historical and personal reference to American life from 1870 to 1910, today John Haberle is considered one of the most accomplished American trompe l’oeil painters.
Location: New Britain Museum of American Art, 56 Lexington Street.
Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thursday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, noon-5 p.m.
Information: 860-229-0257 |
Gerberich’s Gadgetry
Now through April 23, 2010
Gerberich’s artworks suggest to visitors countless scenarios and intriguing possibilities. Gerberich is a recycler extraordinaire. Under his sure hand, everything old is new again. Location: Stamford Museum & Nature Center, 39 Scofieldtown Road. Information: 203-322-1646 or visit www.stamfordmuseum.org. |
Dollhouses: A Miniature World -- Willimantic
Now through June 13, 2010
the exhibit "Dollhouses: A Miniature World" features a stunning four-story dollhouse from England, breadbox dollhouses, dolls from around the world and much more. Location: The Windham Textile and History Musem, 411 Main Street. Time: Fridays-Sundays, 10a.m.-4 p.m.
Cost: Adults, $5; students and seniors, $3.50.
Information: 860-456-2178 or visit www.millmuseum.org. |
Reunited Masterpieces: From Adam and Eve to George and Martha -- Hartford
Now through April 14, 2010
The reunion of these paintings allows a better appreciation of how these paintings were originally conceived and how the artists subtly adjusted one painting to complement the other. Location: Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, 600 Main Street. Information: 860-278-2670 or visit www.wadsworthatheneum.org |
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| MUSIC |
Cara -- Norfolk
March 13, 2010
A magical night of Irish music. Cara all began in 2003, rooted in Irish and Scottish traditional music, but with ambitions to create a new and unique sound. The band weaves flute, guitar, piano, fiddle, pipes, and concertina together with the brilliant vocals, working the Irish music with just a touch of the German folk influence to keep a different perspective on the music.
Location: Infinity Hall, 20 Greenwoods Road West.
Time: 8 p.m.
Cost: $27, $35, $75
Information: 866-666-6306 or visit http://infinityhall.com/ |
Alicia Keys Concert -- Ledyard
March 13, 2010 to March 14, 2010
Alicia Keys's eclectic education and early life lessons inspired her musical hybrid of soul, hip-hop, jazz, and classical. This fusion permeated her five-time Grammy-winning 2001 inaugural release, “Songs In A Minor.”
Location: MGM Grand at Foxwoods, 39 Norwich-Westerly Road.
Time: 8 p.m.
Cost: $90, $140, and $160.
Information: 866-646-0609 or visit www.mgmatfoxwoods.com |
Jane Monheit -- Norfolk
March 19, 2010
An internationally celebrated jazz vocalist with six albums to her name by age 30, Jane Monheit has performed at most of the major concert halls, festivals and jazz clubs around the world, and collaborated with Michael Buble, John Pizzarelli, Michael Feinstein, Ramsey Lewis and Fred Hersch. Location: Infinity Hall, 20 Greenwoods Road West.
Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $45, $60. Information: 866-666-6306 or visit http://infinityhall.com/ |
Dublin City Ramblers concert -- Mystic
March 19, 2010
Location: Mystic Hilton, 20 Coogan Blvd. Time: Doors open at 7 p.m.; concert at 8 p.m. Cost: $25.
Information and tickets: Puritan & Genesta, Mystic, or call 860-908-9782. |
Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy -- Storrs
March 19, 2010 to March 20, 2010
Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy will create a whirlwind of Celtic music, dance, and song. The foot-tapping rave-ups, heart-wrenching ballads, and world-class step dancing of this Celtic collaboration will leave onlookers breathless from the moment the duo hits the stage. Location: Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts, University of Connecticut, 2132 Hillside Road. Time: 8 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m. Cost: $34, $38 and $45. Information and tickets: 860-486-4226 or visit www.jorgensen.uconn.edu. |
"I" Squared Tenors Sing Irish and Italian Songs -- Norwalk
March 21, 2010
Tenors from Lincoln Center will present a concert of entertaining Irish and Italian songs at the St. Ladislaus Church. The church is an excellent venue for these rich, operatic voices. A supper buffet follows the concert. Location: St. Ladislaus Church, 25 Cliff Street.Time: 4:30 - 6 p.m. |
Soul Sound Revue-- Norfolk
March 26, 2010
Soul Sound Revue by far the hottest Motown show this side of Detroit performs the greatest hits in the true Motown tradition. Soul Sound Revue recreates the dynamic vocal harmonies and musical styling of classic Motown groups of the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. Location: Infinity Hall, 20 Greenwoods Road West.
Time: 8 p.m.
Cost: $19, $24, $34 (dance floor - $19 level). Information: 866-666-6306 or visit http://infinityhall.com/ |
Maura O'Connell -- Norfolk
March 27, 2010
From her first recorded appearance as a lead vocalist with the celebrated traditional Celtic group DeDanaan in 1981, to her latest Sugar Hill release – Naked with Friends -- O'Connell has married an unmistakable deep, rich, flexible voice and her signature talent for finding what's most potent in a song.
Location: Infinity Hall, 20 Greenwoods Road West.
Time: 8 p.m.
Cost: $25, $30, $40
Information: 866-666-6306 or visit http://infinityhall.com/ |
Sea Music/Folk Concert -- Centerbrook
March 27, 2010
Benefit concert for the Mystic Whaler Foundation featuring musicians Geoff Kaufman, David Littlefield and Don Sineti in the newly renovated Centerbrook Meeting House.
Location: 48 Main Street (Route 154). Time: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $20. Information: 860-443-2711 |
James Cotton-- Norfolk
April 1, 2010
The musical pedigree of Grammy Award winner James “Superharp” Cotton consists of a veritable who’s who in the world of the Blues. He has shared the stage with B.B. King, Johnny Winter, the Allman Brothers, Santana, Bonnie Raitt, Led Zeppelin, Janis Joplin, Sam and Dave, The Grateful Dead among many others. Location: Infinity Hall, 20 Greenwoods Road West.
Time: 8 p.m.
Cost: $30, $35, $45. Information: 866-666-6306 or visit http://infinityhall.com/ |
Roomful of Blues -- Norfolk
April 2, 2010
Even though Roomful of Blues’s lineup has changed over the years, the band has always been one of the tightest, most joyful blues ensembles in the world. Currently an eight-piece unit led by guitarist Chris Vachon, the band has never sounded fresher or stronger. Moving effortlessly from originals to carefully chosen covers, the expertly executed songs sizzle from start to finish.
Location: Infinity Hall, 20 Greenwoods Road West.
Time: 8 p.m.
Cost: $25, $30, $40
Information: 866-666-6306 or visit http://infinityhall.com/ |
Graham Parker-- Norfolk
April 3, 2010
For nearly 30 years, Graham Parker has been slinging his signature sound, earning a spot in the pantheon of influential rock 'n' roll figures. Since his early days with "The Rumour", Parker has coupled punk's energy with his deeply rooted love of American R&B, country, and soul music. Location: Infinity Hall, 20 Greenwoods Road West.
Time: 8 p.m.
Cost: $20, $25, $35. Information: 866-666-6306 or visit http://infinityhall.com/ |
Average White Band -- Norfolk
April 10, 2010
Average White Band is widely regarded as one of the best soul and funk bands in the history of music. Though perhaps best known for their timeless instrumental mega-hit 'Pick Up the Pieces' the band's strength actually lay in their consistently accomplished song-writing.
Location: Infinity Hall, 20 Greenwoods Road West.
Time: 8 p.m.
Cost: $32, $36, $50
Information: 866-666-6306 or visit http://infinityhall.com/ |
Kenny Rogers: The First 50 Years – Ledyard
April 10, 2010
It will be a rollicking celebration, filled with music and comedy from some of the biggest stars in the entertainment world performing, appearing and sharing stories about Kenny Rogers and his music. Dolly Parton, Lionel Richie, Alison Krauss, Wynonna and The Oak Ridge Boys are some of the performers to appear on the television special. Location: MGM Grand at Foxwoods, 39 Norwich-Westerly Road.
Cost: $100, $150, $225, $275. Information: 866-646-0609 or visit www.mgmatfoxwoods.com |
Straight No Chaser -- Hartford
April 15, 2010
This group is reinventing the idea of a cappella on the modern pop landscape. Formed a dozen years ago by students at Indiana University, the group has reassembled and reemerged as a phenomenon with a huge fan base. Straight No Chaser delivers the captivating sound of ten human voices coming together to make extraordinary music that is moving people.
Location: The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts, 166 Capitol Avenue. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $22-$32.50.
Information: 860-987-5900 or visit www.bushnell.org |
The Rat Pack Is Back – Storrs
April 16, 2010 to April 17, 2010
The audience will be transported back through time and space to a balmy night when Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Joey Bishop and Dean Martin converged at the Sands Hotel for the first time. This group recreates the signature songs, impromptu jokes and stylish camaraderie of the best-known entertainment quartet in Sin City. Location: Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts, 2132 Hillside Road.
Time: 8 p.m.
Information and tickets: 860-486-4226 or visit jorgensen.uconn.edu. |
Ambrosia-- Norfolk
April 24, 2010
Ambrosia is one of America’s best loved pop acts. In the new millennium the members of Ambrosia have given some of their most ambitious concert performances to date. The buzz surrounding Ambrosia isn’t surprising given the heights the band scaled during the 1970s and early 1980s. Location: Infinity Hall, 20 Greenwoods Road West.
Time: 8 p.m.
Cost: $25, $35, $45. Information: 866-666-6306 or visit http://infinityhall.com/ |
A Mass for Peace in Our Time -- Naugatuck
April 25, 2010
The Waterbury Chorale Presents A Mass for Peace in Our Time with performances of "The Armed Man" by Karl Jenkins
and "Hymn to the Fallen" By John Williams. Location: The Congregational Church of Naugatuck, 9 Division Street. Time: 4-6 p.m. Cost: Consult website. Information: www.waterburychorale.org |
The Jasper String Quartet-- Norfolk
April 25, 2010
The Jaspers are currently the graduate quartet-in-residence at the Yale School of Music. Location: Infinity Hall, 20 Greenwoods Road West.
Time: 3 p.m.
Cost: $20, $30. Information: 866-666-6306 or visit http://infinityhall.com/ |
Antigone Rising -- Norfolk
April 29, 2010
Antigone Rising, the NY-based all-female rock band is best known for its grass roots indie ethic and non-stop touring schedule. With the recent addition of Nini Camps as its lead singer, Antigone Rising has continued to turn heads and gain popularity with its strong songs and soaring three-part harmonies. Location: Infinity Hall, 20 Greenwoods Road West.
Time: 8 p.m.
Cost: $20, $30. Information: 866-666-6306 or visit http://infinityhall.com/ |
The New Kids on the Block – Ledyard
May 21, 2010
Location: MGM Grand at Foxwoods, 39 Norwich-Westerly Road.
Time: 8 p.m.
Cost: $55 and $75.
Information and tickets: www.mgmatfoxwoods.com or call 866-646-0609. |
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| OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES |
Family Take a Hike Week -- Stamford
April 13, 2010 to April 15, 2010
Family Take a Hike Week begins on April 13 with the Vernal Pond Ecology Hike at 9:30 and 11 a.m. The Vernal pond is one of the Museum’s most unique habitats that act as a nursery of the forest. In the springtime, it comes alive with frogs, salamanders and many other creatures. Join naturalists on April 14 at 9:30 or 11 a.m. for the Bugs & Beasts Hike, to learn about some of the coolest small critters that live in the forest. Ecology Walk begins at 1 and 2:30 p.m. and gives give hikers a chance to gain an understanding of the ecological processes occurring each year in the Northern woodlands. On April 15, For The Birds Hike at 7:30 a.m. will help beginner birders learn how to identify many of the common birds found in Connecticut. At 10 a.m., 11 a.m. or 1 p.m., visitors can join naturalist Steve Brill for the Wild Edibles Hike. Learn how to identify edible and medicinal wild plants that grow throughout our region. Five Senses Hike is at 2 and 3 p.m. Participants will use their sense of smell, sight, hearing, and touch to explore the natural world.
Location: Stamford Museum & Nature Center, 39 Scofieldtown Road.
Cost: Hikes free with gate admission: Adults $10; seniors and students, $8; children, $5. Information: www.stamfordmuseum.org or call 203-322-1646. |
Duck Race & Craft Fair -- Milford
May 2, 2010
Entertainment, giveaways, food, fun, games, and thousands of rubber ducks. Location: Fowler Field Rotary Pavilion, Shipyard Lane. Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost: Free to attend and $5.00 to adopt a race duck
Information: www.milfordduckrace.com |
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| PARADES & FIREWORKS |
Greater Hartford St. Patrick's Day Parade 2010
March 13, 2010
Location: The parade begins at Capitol Avenue by the State Capital, takes a left on Main Street, a left on Asylum, a left on Ford Street, and then ends by the Memorial Arch. The parade is held rain or shine. The parade will be broadcast live on WTIC-TV Fox Channel 61. Time: 11 a.m. |
New Haven St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2010
March 14, 2010
Location: parade will step off from Derby Avenue and Chapel Street, marching down Chapel Street to Church Street. It passes the reviewing stand in front of New Haven's City Hall and continues on Church Street to Grove Street, turning right and ending on Orange Street. Among the 3,000 marchers this year will be an assortment of pipers, drums, fifes, flutes, Irish wolfhounds, parade queens, and even clowns to delight the over 250,000 spectators that line the parade route each year. Free automobile parking for parade spectators is allowed in all Yale University parking lots around the Yale campus except for the restricted lots. Time: 1 p.m. |
New London Saint Patrick's Day Parade 2010
March 17, 2010
The theme for this year’s event is “Little Parade, Big Party.
Two heated tents will be setup on State Street for eight hours of live entertainment from local talents including Spirited Soles Irish Step Dance Group, Flowers and Kain, Carl Nivrus, Elevation, among others. Location: Parade begins at State and South Water streets and ends at Meridian Street, where the street will be closed off to traffic for the post-parade celebration. Parade begins 1 p.m.
Information: 860-443-3543. |
Mystic Irish Parade 2010
March 21, 2010
Location: Downtown Mystic. Time: Start time is 1 p.m. |
Greenwich Saint Patrick's Parade 2010
March 21, 2010
Location: Parade begins at Town Hall, 101 Field Point Road, and proceeds to Route 1, Greenwich Avenue, Steamboat Road and the Island Beach lot. Time: 2 p.m. |
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| PARTIES, DANCES, BALLS |
Spring Benefit Dance -- Wethersfield
March 27, 2010
This year’s dance, A Touch of Class, will feature music from big band classics through the best dance hits of the 1980s performed live by the popular Boston-based band Tuxedo Junction. The Friends of the Eleanor Buck Wolf Nature Center will provide light refreshments, prizes, non-alcoholic beverages, and drink set-ups for those who bring alcoholic beverages. Proceeds from the dance will benefit the Eleanor Buck Wolf Nature Center. Location: Pitkin Community Center, 30 Greenfield Street. Time: 7-11:30 p.m.
Cost: $25 in advance or $30 at the door
Information: 860-529-3075 or visit www.ebwnaturecenter.org |
Latin Dance Fest 2010 – Storrs
April 10, 2010
Celebrate the traditional and the trendy at University of Connecticut’s Latin Dance Fest 2010 in a cozy, relaxing cozy nightclub setting with candlelit tables and an open dance floor. Headliner Tony Vega and DJ Andy Andy will move the crowd to the throbbing, irresistible beat of salsa, bachata, reggaeton, and balada. Semi-formal attire is required. Latino dinner fare and desserts are available for purchase. Location: Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts, 2132 Hillside Road.
Time: 8 p.m.
Information and tickets: 860-486-4226 or visit jorgensen.uconn.edu. |
Dinner Dance and Auction – Wallingford
April 10, 2010
Join hundreds on the Red Carpet for an evening under the stars. Doors open at 6:30 for cocktails & hors d’oeuvres and the event will feature a silent and live auction, a full-course sit-down dinner, and dancing until 11:30 p.m. Auctioneer Eric Hummel provides a fast-moving and entertaining night of bidding.
Locaion: MountainRidge, High Hill Road. Time: 6:30-11:30 p.m. Cost: $50 per person or $500 for a table of ten.
Information: 203-269-4476 or visit www.hts-wallingford.org/ |
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| PERFORMING ARTS, THEATER, DANCE |
"Jerry's Girls" -- Clinton
Now through November 7, 2010
"Jerry's Girls" is a musical revue celebrating the hits of Jerry Herman. Showstoppers from "Mame," "Hello Dolly!" "Mack and Mabel," "Dear World" and "La Cage Aux Folles" performed by area performers. Location: 54 East Main Street / Route 1. Time: 8 p.m.Cost: All tickets $15; reservations required. Information: 860-770-7600 or visit ww.clintonfamilytheatre.com |
Play With Your Food – Fairfield and Greenwich
Now through April 6, 2010
This popular theater program includes buffet lunch, professional readings of one act-plays, and discussion with actors. Time: Noon-1:30 p.m. Cost: $42.Information and tickets: 203-293-8831 or visit www.playwithyourfood.org. Schedule is:
Fairfield Theatre Company, 70 Sanford Street, Fairfield on January 19, February 9, March 9, and April 6.
Greenwich Arts Council, 299 Greenwich Avenue, Greenwich, on Jan 6-7, February 10-11, and March 31-April 1. |
“Sylvia” – New Haven
Now through March 14, 2010
Sylvia would do anything for Greg. She
loves him unconditionally and hangs on his every word. Greg would do anything for Sylvia, including stay home from work to spend time with her. Greg’s wife, Kate, isn’t thrilled that Sylvia’s made herself so at home, not to mention that she’s shedding all over the couch. A.R. Gurney charms with his beloved comedy of married life, the things that bind us, and the dogs that get in the way.
Location: Mainstage, Long Wharf Theatre, 222 Sargent Drive. Time: Various; consult website. Cost: consult website. Information: 203-787-4282 or visit www.longwharf.org |
Neil Simon's “The Sunshine Boys” -- Waterbury
Now through March 21, 2010
Slightly akin to “The Odd Couple,” Neil Simon’s “The Sunshine Boys” tells the story of Al Lewis and Willie Clark, legendary vaudeville comedians, who are invited to reunite for an appearance on a spectacular TV Variety show. But 11 years earlier, Al had broken up their act. Willie is convinced that Al’s breaking up the act has deprived him of the fame and career he still covets.
Location: Seven Angels Theater, 1 Plank Road, Hamilton Park Pavilion.
Time: Thursday-Saturday, 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 2 p.m.
Cost: $29 - $37.50.
Information: 203-757-4676 or visit http://sevenangelstheatre.org/ |
“The Philadelphia Story” -- Ivoryton
Now through March 28, 2010
Location: Ivoryton Playhouse, 103 Main Street.
Time: Wednesday and Sunday, 2 p.m.; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. Cost: Adults, $38; seniors, $33; students, $20; children, $15. Information and tickets: 860-767-7318 or visit www.ivorytonplayhouse.org. |
Riverdance Farewell Tour – Wallingford
March 11, 2010 to March 14, 2010
Riverdance, the thunderous celebration of Irish music, song and dance has tapped its way onto the world stage thrilling millions of people around the globe.
Location: Oakdale Theater, 95 South Turnpike Road.
Time: Thursday, 7:30 p.m.; Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 2 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, 7 p.m.
Cost: $31-$75. Information and tickets: wwwLiveNation.com or call 877-598-8689. |
“Beauty and the Beast” – Waterbury
March 12, 2010 to March 14, 2010
This classic musical love story is filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes, and dazzling production numbers including “Be Our Guest” and the beloved title song.
Location: 100 East Main Street.
Time: Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 2 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, 1 and 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $41-$66.
Information: www.palacetheaterct.org or call
203-755-4700 |
“The Full Monty” – Bridgeport
Now through March 28, 2010
“The Full Monty” exposes the spirit and determination of six out-of-work and out of shape steelworkers, desperate for money and respect, who find themselves contemplating a one-night-only striptease. Filled with razor-sharp humor and toe-tapping pizzazz, this is a one-of-a-kind musical that bares its soul to reveal its heart. (Contains brief nudity and adult language. Not recommended for people under age 18.)
Location: Playhouse on the Green, 177 State Street
Time: Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 3 p.m.
Cost: Adults, $29; seniors, $26.
Information: www.playhouseonthegreen.org or call
866-811-4111 |
"Parallel Lives" -- Deep River
Now through April 3, 2010
Phoenix Theater presents Parallel Lives, in which five women take to the stage in a series of comedic vignettes that explain everything.
Location: 174 Main Street. Time: Fridays and Saturdays, 8 p.m.; Sunday, March 21, 2 p.m. Cost: General admission, $20; seniors and students, $18.
Information: 860-291-2988. |
“Driving Miss Daisy” – Stamford
Now through March 28, 2010
The story defines Daisy and her point of view through a network of relationships and emotions by focusing on her home life, synagogue, friends, family, fears, and concerns.
Location: 1349 Newfield Avenue.
Time: Thursday-Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m.
Cost: $13-$26.
Information: www.www.curtaincallinc.com or call
203-329-8207 |
Tao: The Martial Art of Drumming – Storrs
March 16, 2010
Athletic bodies and contemporary costumes meet explosive traditional taiko
drumming and innovative choreography. With the music sounding at one
moment like a song, at another moment like a story, it is natural for
audiences to visualize the beautiful Japanese landscape in response.
Location: Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts, 2132 Hillside Road. Time: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $25, $27, and $30. Information and tickets: 860-486-4226 or visit www.jorgensen.uconn.edu. |
The Legend of Sally Rand -- Bridgeport
March 26, 2010 to April 25, 2010
From Sally Rand's Nude Ranch in Texas through her infamous fan dance at the 1933 World’s Fair, this musical contains all the hope and glamour of show business while taking us through the very human story of Sally’s life and career.
Location: Downtown Cabaret Theatre, 263 Golden Hill Street.
Times: Fridays at 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays at 5:30 and 8:30 p.m.; Sundays at 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $39.50 and $32.50
Information and tickets: 203-576-1636 |
Brookfield Film Festival
March 27, 2010
The Brookfield Film Festival, “Shorts and to the Point,” will showcase a collection of short films from around the world that have been nominated for or received awards from industry competitions and festivals.
Location: Brookfield Theatre for the Arts, 182 Whisconier Road. Time: Two Screenings: 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Cost: $10.
Information: www.brookfieldartscommission.org or call
203-775-2895 |
Wambli Tokoda Coyote Clan Powwow -- New Britain
April 10, 2010
Wambli Tokoda, the Native American Student Organization of Central Connecticut State University, sponsors the Coyote Clan Powwow. Native dancing and drumming; vendors. Location: Central Connecticut State University, Vance Lawn, 1615 Stanley Street.Cost: Free.
Information: 860-832-8138 |
Aspen Santa Fe Ballet –Storrs
April 29, 2010
The Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Company’s versatile, gifted troupe of 12 young dancers performs an eclectic repertoire of pieces by some of the world’s foremost choreographers. Location: Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts, 2132 Hillside Road.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Information and tickets: 860-486-4226 or visit jorgensen.uconn.edu. |
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| SCIENCE & NATURE |
Ends of the Earth exhibit -- Hartford
Now through March 24, 2010
Massive landscapes provide striking backdrops for the more than thirty exhibits - each combining interactive artifacts and hands-on learning activities for all ages. Visitors will explore the unique nature of the Earth’s Polar Regions, the current science being undertaken there, and how these regions are indicators of change.
Location: Connecticut Science Center, 250 Columbus Blvd. Information: www.CTScienceCenter.org or call 860.SCIENCE |
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| SPORTS |
Harlem Globetrotters Magical Memories Tour -- Hartford
March 19, 2010
The Harlem Globetrotters' 2010 Magical Memories Tour is a family-friendly show for basketball fans of all ages. Location: XL Center, 1 Civic Center Plaza. Time: 7 p.m.
Cost: Tickets $18-$137. Information: 860-249-6333 or visit xlcenterinfo@xlcenter.com |
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