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ALL AGES top of events
Robin Hood's Springtime Festival -- Guilford, CT
May 18, 2013 to June 2, 2013
Guilford Fairgrounds, Lovers Lane, Guilford, CT
Escape to the past with family and friends to experience a romantic age lost to time. Thrill to a full day of jousting, armored combat, fire eaters, comedy, magic, chivalrous knights, and the best variety entertainment of any New England Festival. Information: http://robinhoodsfaire.com
Time : Saturdays and Sundays only, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Phone : 860-478-5954


Seymour Founders Day -- Seymour, CT
June 2, 2013 to June 2, 2013
Downtown Seymour
Community-wide fair featuring local vendors, crafters, and antiques from Connecticut and surrounding areas. Food vendors, entertainment, street perfomers and kids activities will also be present. Information: www.seymourfoundersday.org
Time : 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission : Admission is free.
Phone : 203-888-5887


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ARTS & CRAFTS SHOWS top of events
Craft Expo 2013 -- Guilford, CT
July 18, 2013 to July 21, 2013
Guilford Green, Guilford
CT
Craft Expo 2013 brings 176 national-caliber craft artists to this outdoor show, one of the most respected craft shows in New England and the country. This is a juried show. Other activities of the day are craft activities for children, a silent auction, and a food court. Information: www.guilfordartcenter.org/expo.html
Time : Thursday and Friday, noon-9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. -7 p.m.; Sunday, noon-5 p.m.


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CHILDREN & FAMILIES top of events
Audubon Arts on the Edge -- New Haven
June 8, 2013 to June 8, 2013
70 Audubon Street, New Haven
The 18th annual children's arts festival in the Audubon Arts District of New Haven. It will be a free afternoon of hands-on art activities, music and dance performances, and educational programs. Information: http://bit.ly/VMc7e
Time : Noon-5 p.m.
Admission : Free
Phone : 203-772-2788


"The Little Mermaid, Jr". with Summer Theatre of New Canaan -- New Canaan, CT
June 15, 2013 to August 11, 2013
Summer Theatre of New Canaan 11 Farm Road, New Canaan
Adapted from Disney's 2008 Broadway production, Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID JR. features the hit songs "Part of Your World," "She's in Love," and the Oscar-winning "Under the Sea."Shows are weekend mornings. Running time is 60 minutes. Visit www.STONC.org for more information, the complete schedule, and to purchase tickets.
Time : Varies; consult event website
Admission : $20
Phone : 203-966-4634


"The Cat in the Hat" with Summer Theatre of New Canaan -- New Canaan, CT
June 29, 2013 to August 11, 2013
Summer Theatre of New Canaan, 11 Farm Road, New Canaan
From the moment his tall, red-and-white-striped hat appears around the door, Sally and her brother know that The Cat In The Hat is the funniest, most mischievous cat they have ever met. Shows are weekend mornings. Running time is 40 minutes. Please visit www.STONC.org for more information, the complete schedule, and to purchase tickets.
Time : Varies; consult event website
Admission : $20
Phone : 203-966-4634


"Pinkalicious the Musical" -- New Canaan, CT
July 13, 2013 to August 11, 2013
11 Farm Road, New Canaan
When Pinkalicious eats one too many pink cupcakes, she catches a case of Pinkititis and turns pink from head to toe! It'll take the wisdom of her broccoli-eating little brother to help her get out of this predicament. Shows are weekend mornings. Running time is 60 minutes. Information: www.STONC.org.
Time : Varies; consult event website
Admission : $20
Phone : 203-966-4634


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COMEDY top of events
Saturday Night Live Comedians Dana Carvey, Dennis Miller and Kevin Nealon -- Mashantucket, RI
May 25, 2013 to May 25, 2013
MGM Grand, 240 MGM Grand Drive, Mashantucket
Three of Saturday Night Live’s famed cast members will reunite on stage when they visit MGM Grand Theater at Foxwoods. The lineup includes Dana Carvey, who established some of the show’s best known characters; Dennis Miller, who served as the “Weekend Update” correspondent for six seasons; and Kevin Nealon, whose recurring role as an anchor on “Weekend Update” made the sketch a show staple. Information and tickets: www.comixatfoxwoods.com
Admission : $45, $60 and $75
Phone : 800-200-2882


Comedian Dan Cummins -- Mashantucket, CT
May 30, 2013 to May 30, 2013
COMIX At Foxwoods, Foxwoods Resort Casino, 350 Trolley Line Blvd., Mashantucket
The absurd observations and dark autobiographical stand-up by comedian Dan Cummins have been featured on several TV shows and his Comedy Central special, “Crazy With A Capital F.” Recently, he moved to Los Angeles, and after a few months, landed a starring role in the upcoming indie feature film, “Trunk’d.” The show is for mature audiences only, with the last show set to include Cummins’s most risqué jokes. Information and tickets: www.comixatfoxwoods.com
Time : Thursday-Saturday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 10:30 p.m.
Admission : $20, $30, $40, $50. A two-drink minimum applies to all tickets.
Phone : 800-200-2882


Comedian Moshe Kasher -- Mashantucket, CT
June 6, 2013 to June 8, 2013
COMIX At Foxwoods Comedy Club & Bar, Foxwoods Resort Casino, 350 Trolley Line Blvd., Mashantucket
Kasher has been featured on a variety of programs for today’s best comics, including on NBC’s “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon” and Comedy Central’s “Live at Gotham” and “John Oliver’s New York Standup Show.” Kasher is also a regular on E!’s popular hit roundtable, “Chelsea Lately” and he served as a writer on NBC’s “The New Normal.” The show is for guests age 21 and older. Information: www.comixatfoxwoods.com
Time : Thursday-Saturday, 8 p.m.; also, Saturday, 10:30 p.m.
Admission : $20, $30, $40, $50. A two-drink minimum applies to all tickets.


Comedian Jay Mohr -- Mashantucket, CT
June 8, 2013 to June 8, 2013
Comix At Foxwoods, Foxwoods Resort Casino, 350 Trolley Line Blvd., Mashantucket
One of Comedy Central’s “100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time,” Jay Mohr has had a three-decade career with roles as an actor, radio host and best-selling author. Just three years after landing his dream job on “SaturdayNight Live,” Mohr continued to grow as an entertainer, landing roles in the feature films “Jerry Maguire” and “Picture Perfect.” This show is for mature audiences only. Information: www.comixatfoxwoods.com


Comedian Jay Mohr at Foxwoods -- Mashantucket, CT
June 8, 2013 to June 8, 2013
COMIX at Foxwoods Comedy Club, 350 Trolley Line Blvd., Mashantucket
One of Comedy Central’s “100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time,” Jay Mohr has had a three-decade career with roles as an actor, radio host and best-selling author. Just three years after landing his dream job on “Saturday Night Live,” Mohr continued to grow as an entertainer, landing roles in the feature films “Jerry Maguire” and “Picture Perfect.” He recently starred in CBS’s “Gary Unmarried.” This show is for mature audiences only. Information: http://www.foxwoods.com/jaymohr.aspx
Admission : $30, $45 and $60
Phone : 860-312-5050


Comedian Colin Jost of Saturday Night Live-- Mashantucket, CT
June 13, 2013 to June 14, 2013
Comix At Foxwoods, Foxwoods Resort Casino, 350 Trolley Line Blvd., Mashantucket
Colin Jost He has performed on “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon,” “Funny As Hell” and the Just for Laughs Comedy Festivals in Montreal and Chicago. At Harvard University, he served as president of the Harvard Lampoon. He is head writer for “Saturday Night Live.” Fans are welcomed to witness a “Nasty Show with Colin Jost” during his final performance. The show is for guests age 21 and older. Information: www.comixatfoxwoods.com
Time : Thursday and Friday, 8 p.m.; and Saturday, 8 and 10:30 p.m.
Admission : $20, $30, $40, $50 A two-drink minimum applies to all tickets. 860-312-5050


Comedian Iliza Shlesinger at Foxwoods -- Mashantucket, CT
June 20, 2013 to June 22, 2013
Comix At Foxwoods, Foxwoods Resort Casino, 350 Trolley Line Blvd., Mashantucket
The only female and youngest comedian to hold the title of NBC'S “Last Comic Standing,” Iliza Shlesinger’s television credits include her own half hour special on “Comedy Central Presents,” as well as “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” and “Last Call with Carson Daly,” “Live at Gotham,” “Chelsea Lately” and “The Soup,” and “Pauly Shore and Friends” and Bridging the Gap Comedy Festival. The show is for guests age 21 and older. Information: www.comixatfoxwoods.com
Time : Thursday and Friday, 8 p.m.; and Saturday, 8 and 10:30 p.m.
Admission : $25, $35, $50, $60. A two-drink minimum applies to all tickets.
Phone : 860-312-5050


Comedian “You Know What Dude” Weekend with Robert Kelly -- Mashantucket, CT
June 27, 2013 to June 29, 2013
Comix At Foxwoods, Foxwoods Resort Casino, 350 Trolley Line Blvd., Mashantucket
Boston native Robert Kelly will return to his hometown roots, with a weekend of performances at Comix at Foxwoods. The comedian and actor brings his popular and top-rated “You Know What Dude” podcast antics to Comix, following recent appearances as Louie CK's brother, Robbie, on FX’s "Louie," as well as on CBS’s drama “NYC 22” produced by Robert DeNiro. The show is for guests age 21 and older. Information: www.comixatfoxwoods.com
Time : Thursday and Friday, 8 p.m.; and Saturday, 8 and 10:30 p.m.
Admission : $20, $30, $40, $50. A two-drink minimum applies to all tickets.
Phone : 860-312-5050


Comedian Cedric “The Entertainer” at Foxwoods -- Mashantucket, CT
July 12, 2013 to July 12, 2013
MGM Grand Theater, Foxwoods Resort Casino, 350 Trolley Line Blvd. Mashantucket
A charismatic actor and comedian, Cedric “The Entertainer,” is best known for performances in such hit films as “Barbershop,” “Be Cool,” “Madagascar” and “Intolerable Cruelty,” among countless others. He currently stars in and produces the hit comedy series, "The Soul Man." Information and tickets: www.comixatfoxwoods.com
Time : 9 p.m.
Phone : 800-200-2882


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FOOD, WINE, BEER top of events
Lobster Days 2013 at Mystic Seaport -- Mystic, CT
May 25, 2013 to May 27, 2013
Mystic Seaport, Greenmanville Avenue, Mystic
Crack your first lobster claw of the season at Mystic Seaport's butter-dribbling, shell-sucking, quintessentially New England Lobster Days during Memorial Day Weekend. Lobsters in the rough are served by the Mystic Rotary Club. Lobster platters are served picnic-style under the open-air Boat Shed where diners can watch boats cruising on the Mystic River and enjoy music of the sea. Information: http://bit.ly/9ilvc6
Time : 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Admission : Admission and lobster dinner combo: adults, $40; seniors, $38; youth, $33


Essex Rotary Shad Bake -- Centerbrook, CT
June 1, 2013 to June 1, 2013
Essex Elementary School, 108 Main Street, Centerbrook
At this quintessential New England event, you’ll enjoy a cookout that includes fire roasted Connecticut river shad or barbecue chicken or hot dogs, salads, Lyman Orchard's apple pie shucked clams and oysters with all the fixin’s (available for an additional fee). There will also be live music and antique cars. The shad bake is held rain or shine. There is covered outdoor seating as well as seating inside the Elementary School. Tickets are non-refundable.
Time : 4:30 p.m.
Admission : Adults, $25; kids age 12-18, $12; kids under age 12, free.


International Food Festival 2013 at Olde Mistick Village -- Mystic CT
June 9, 2013 to June 10, 2013
Coogan Blvd., Mystic
Local restaurants from the Connecticut and Rhode Island shoreline will be offering all kinds of ethnic cuisine for tasting and purchase. Food from Beachside Catering, Bestemors, Chet's Italian Ice, Gourmet Galley Catering, Harp and Dragon, Johnny's Peking Tokyo, Meriano's Bake Shoppe, Munchie Food Truck, The Pita Spot, Pizza Grille, Portuguese Fisherman, Rice Box, A Taste Of India, and Homeport! The event will feature cooking demonstrations as well as exceptional live entertainment from around the world. Information: http://bit.ly/KfQ8gT
Time : Saturday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission : Free.
Phone : 860-912-7844


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GARDENS top of events
GardenFest at Florence Griswold Museum -- Old Lyme, CT
June 7, 2013 to June 16, 2013
Florence Griswold Museum, 96 Lyme Street, Old Lyme
GardenFest at the Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme is a ten-day celebration of the site’s historic gardens, featuring special events, displays, demonstrations, and family activities. Visitors can enjoy a wide variety of activities for all ages and interest levels. Most events are included with Museum admission. Information: Information: FlorenceGriswoldMuseum.org
Blooms with a View: A Display of Art & Flower. June 14, 15, 16. Floral artists display stunning arrangements created to interpret works of art in the special exhibition, Animal/Vegetable/Mineral: An Artist’s Guide to the World, which investigates three themes in art: the animal, the vegetable, and the mineral.
Plant Sale. June 7, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Heirloom perennials, unusual annuals, and fascinating succulents for sale.
Anticipator Day. June 8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. To celebrate the installation of Anticipator, a new, nature-inspired outdoor sculpture, the museum will host activities, including hands-on crafts, and Dancing A, B, C, with L’Ana Burton at 2 p.m.
Activities for Families. June 9, 15, 16. Includes decorating flower pots, making flower jewelry out of clay, tie dying.
Tours of Blooms with a View and Animal/Vegetable/Mineral. June 14. Lunch by Gourmet Galley with jazz by the Tangerine Trio. Fee of $100 and reservations are required.
Admission : Adults, $10; seniors, $9; students, $8; children 12 and younger, free
Phone : 860-434-5542 ext. 111


Spring Garden Tour 2013 -- Stamford, CT
June 9, 2013 to June 10, 2013
Bartlett Arboretum and Gardens, 151 Brookdale Road, Stamford
Bartlett Arboretum and Gardens Spring Garden Tour will include one hidden treasure and four private gardens as well as the magnificent Bartlett perennial property. These carefully selected gardens are located in and around the Stamford area and feature unique settings which are kept secret until the day of the event. Sunday lunch is noon to 3 p.m. and Marketplace Boutique is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Check the website after May 1 to purchase tickets. Information: http://bit.ly/YhCKhq
Time : Sunday, noon-4 p.m.; Monday, June 10, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Phone : 203- 322-6971


Connecticut's Historic Garden Day - Statewide, CT
June 23, 2013 to June 23, 2013
These 14 delightful gardens, scattered throughout Connecticut, offer visitors an opportunity to explore many types of gardens while their historic homes further delight and educate. A variety of special events and activities are planned for the day. Hours, activities, and prices vary by location. Information: www.cthistoricgardens.org for more details.
Time : Consult event website


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GENERAL top of events
"Tartuffe" -- New Haven, CT
May 30, 2013 to June 15, 2013
Yale Summer Cabaret, 217 Park Street, New Haven
There’s a stranger among the family claiming to be a pious minister of God, and his name is Tartuffe. The matriarch of this family is unwavering in her love for him, while Orgon, the father, has promised his daughter to this man. Through an elaborate, hilarious, and farcical scheme, the other skeptical family members set out to trap Tartuffe in the middle of a great lie, and reveal him for the charlatan he really is. Information: www.summercabaret.com/tartuffe.html
Time : 8-10 p.m.
Admission : Regular, $25-40; students, $14
Phone : 203-432-1567


"Miss Julie" by August Strindberg -- New Haven, CT
June 20, 2013 to June 29, 2013
Yale Summer Cabaret, 217 Park Street, New Haven
Miss Julie owns Jean. Or rather, Miss Julie’s father owns Jean. On the eve of the Mid-Summer festival, two twenty-something kids take turns demolishing class, society, and each other. Beyond sex, beyond manipulation, Strindberg’s powerful depiction of passion and desire reveals what people really are capable of. Information: www.summercabaret.com/missjulie.html
Time : 8-9:30 p.m.
Admission : $25-40; students, $14
Phone : 203-432-1567


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HISTORIC top of events
Revolutionary War Encampment at Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum -- Wethersfield, CT
May 25, 2013 to May 25, 2013
Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum, 211 Main Street, Old Wethersfield
Thundering across a field, an 18th-century horseman raises his sword and slashes through… a melon. Bolton resident David Loda will reenact mock battle scenes during the annual Revolutionary War Encampment at the Webb-Deane-Stevens Museum. As the newest feature at the encampment, Loda will demonstrate horsemanship with arms skills, using both sword and pistol. Also new at the encampment is the 54th Regiment of Foot, a band of British redcoats. A new bake sale will feature the popular fare created by Liberty Tea, which creates homemade treats from historic recipes. Information: www.webb-deane-stevens.org
Time : 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission : Admission to the encampment is free; museum admission rates will be charged for the optional 60-minute tour of the museum. House tour is $10 for adults; $9 for seniors and students; and $5 for students and children ages 5 to 18.
Phone : 860-529-0612, ext. 12


Civil War Naval Encampment at Mystic Seaport -- Mystic, CT
June 1, 2013 to June 2, 2013
Mystic Seaport, Greenmanville Avenue, Mystic
Mystic Seaport hosts an active naval encampment to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. More than 150 Civil War reenactors from all over the East Coast will take part, representing the U.S. Naval Landing Party, the 8th, 11th, and 14th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry, as well as the Connecticut 2nd Heavy Artillery. Information: http://bit.ly/XKWuta
Time : 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Admission : Adults age 18-6, $24; seniors and college students, $22; youth age 6-17, $15; children age 5 and younger, free


Historic New England Open House -- Woodstock, CT
June 1, 2013 to June 1, 2013
Thirty-two historic properties are open to the public during Historic New England’s open house. From Maine to Rhode Island, from 1664 to 1938, discover stories about the people who lived in urban mansions, rural estates, and working farms, and explore unique family collections. In Connecticut, see Roseland Cottage in Woodstock. Information: http://bit.ly/lzE0IG
Time : 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission : Free


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HOME & STUDIO TOURS top of events
Victorian Days 2013 -- Willimantic, CT
June 1, 2013 to June 2, 2013
Willimantic
Visit Willimantic for guided tours of Victorian homes, featuring Elks Lodge, Windham Mills, Windham Town Hall, Historic South Windham, Lantern Tour, Garden on the Bridge, Wright’s Garden, Old Willimantic Cemetery, and the Railroad Museum. New to the tours this year is the homes Windham Center. The weekend includes a member art show of the Windham Regional Arts Council at Art Space, 480 Main Street. Victorian Tea is served Saturday and Sunday, 11:30 a.m., 1 and 2 p.m. Information: www.victorianwillimantic.org/events/victorian-days-in-willimantic/


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MUSEUMS top of events
Burst of Light: Caravaggio and His Legacy Exhibit -- Hartford, CT
April 1, 2013 to June 16, 2013
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, 600 Main Street , Hartford
Burst of Light: Caravaggio and His Legacy explores the enduring legacy of the renowned painter Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio and his tremendous influence on 17th-century art. In addition to five works by Caravaggio, St. Francis of Assisi in Ecstasy, Martha and Mary Magdelen, Salome Receives the Head of St. John the Baptist, The Denial of St. Peter and Saint John the Baptist, the exhibition will show nearly thirty paintings by his followers. Information: http://bit.ly/V04R1c
Time : Open Wednesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission : Adults, $10; seniors over age 62, $8; students over age 13, $5; children under age 12, free; first Thursdays from 5 to 8 p.m., $5.
Phone : 860-838-4021


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MUSIC top of events
Hartford Chorale Chamber Singers in Concert -- Hartford, CT
June 9, 2013 to June 9, 2013
Center Church, 675 Main Street (at Gold Street), Hartford
Music in Response to Violence & Injustice, Colin Britt conducting, featuring instrumentalists & vocal soloists from the Hartt School. Information: www.hartfordchorale.org.
Time : 3 p.m.
Admission : Free


Aaron Neville & the Connecticut Governor's Arts Awards - New Haven, CT
June 15, 2013 to June 15, 2013
New Haven Green, Elm Street Stage, New Haven
Iconic soul and R&B vocalist Aaron Neville headlines an evening celebrating art and artists making an impact in Connecticut. This is a featured event of the International Festival of Arts & Ideas. Information: http://artidea.org/event/2013/1263
Time : 7 p.m.
Admission : Free; no tickets required


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OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES top of events
Connecticut Trails Day Weekend 2013 -- Connecticut
June 1, 2013 to June 3, 2013
On Trails Throughout Connecticut
With dozens of Connecticut events to choose from, there will be outdoor activities for everyone—including hiking, biking, trail running, horseback riding, trail maintenance, kayaking, educational walks, bird watching, letterboxing, and more. These events are guided by knowledgeable volunteers from local hiking clubs, parks and recreation departments, state agencies, conservation organizations, historic groups, land trusts, and other supporters of trails and outdoor recreation. Event listings are published in the annual CT Trails Day Weekend Booklet, which will be available in May 2013. Information: http://bit.ly/12qsvs0


Connecticut Trails Day Trail Walk fro the Hill-Stead Museum -- Farmington, CT
June 1, 2013 to June 1, 2013
Hill-Stead Museum, 35 Mountain Road, Farmington
Hike the Metacomet Trail on the eastern ridge of Hill-Stead's spectacular grounds, and learn its history, with museum interpreter Betty Collins. Winding over 200 miles from western Massachusetts through central Connecticut, the Metacomet Trail connects with the Monadnock and Mattabesett (MMM) Trails. Moderate terrain. Free to the public. Information: www.hillstead.org
Time : 1-2:30 p.m.
Admission : Free
Phone : 860.677.4787


BIG DAY Nature Program -- Farmington, CT
June 15, 2013 to June 15, 2013
Hill-Stead Museum, 35 Mountain Road, Farmington
Join Hill-Stead’s estate naturalist Diane Tucker in counting as many species as can be found on Hill-Stead’s grounds. Keep your eyes out for birds, insects, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and even fish! Every hour bug boards will be turned, and the stream, the swamp, the pond and the sky will be observed. No stone will be left unturned! A blackboard at the Museum Shop will update the group’s progress. Come for an hour or come for the day. Information: www.hillstead.org
Time : 6 a.m.-6 p.m.
Admission : This program is free to the public; a donation of $10 is suggested to preserve the museum’s wild habitat.
Phone : 860.677.4787


A Day of Croquet at Roseland Cottage -- Woodstock, Ct
June 23, 2013 to June 23, 2013
Roseland Cottage, 556 Route 169, Woodstock
Test your skills at croquet, the traditional game enjoyed by the Bowen family during their summer sojourns to Roseland Cottage, or just try hitting a ball through a wicket with representatives from the U.S. Croquet Association. Balls and mallets are also available for children. During the day, Roseland Cottage tours emphasize the Bowen family's summertime recreational activities and games. Information: http://bit.ly/12b7ml7
Time : 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Admission : Free. Free house tours to those dressed in white.
Phone : 860-928-4074


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PERFORMING ARTS, THEATER, DANCE top of events
"Good News" -- East Haddam, CT
April 12, 2013 to June 22, 2013
Goodspeed Opera House, 6 Main Street, East Haddam
Rah! Rah! Rah! Youthful energy abounds in this signature Goodspeed musical filled with Roaring 20s nostalgia, plenty of laughter and rousing dance numbers. Anticipation builds on the Tait College campus as game day approaches but the football hero must first pass a big exam in order to play. With songs like "You’re the Cream in My Coffee," "The Varsity Drag," and "Life Is Just a Bowl of Cherries," it’s fun for everyone. Information: http://bit.ly/Z5FHPJ
Time : Wednesday and Thursday, 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday evenings through May 12; Thursday matinees begin May 16
Admission : Consult event website
Phone : 860.873.8668


"The Fabulous Lipitones" at Goodspeed -- Chester, CT
May 9, 2013 to June 2, 2013
Norma Terris Theater, 33 N Main Street, Chester
The heart-warming comedy about a small-town barber shop quartet that reluctantly replaces its deceased leader with a pitch-perfect Indian man. Information: http://bit.ly/10RHtoa
Time : Wednesday, 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Thursday, 7:30 p.m.; Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 and 6:30 p.m.
Admission : $44
Phone : 860-873-8668


"Once on This Island" -- Wallingford, CT
May 23, 2013 to June 1, 2013
Choate Rosemary Hall, Paul Mellon Arts Center, 333 Christian Street, Wallingford
Based on the novel "My Love, My Love: The Peasant Girl," "Once on This Island" tells the story of a peasant girl on a tropical island who uses the power of love to bring together people of different social classes. The original Broadway production ran from 1990 to 1991, and received eight Tony Award nominations. Information: www.choate.edu/artscenter/boxoffice.aspx
Time : 8 p.m.
Admission : Adults, $20; seniors age 65 and older and students, $15
Phone : 203-697-2398


"I’m Connecticut" -- Ivoryton, CT
June 5, 2013 to June 23, 2013
Ivoryton Playhouse, 103 N Main Street, Ivoryton
This new play from Mike Reiss, one of the writers of "The Simpsons," is a wacky, fast-paced, sweet romantic comedy about Marc, a Connecticut native who struggles with relationships and feelings of inadequacy – why? Because he comes from Connecticut-land of steady habits, sanity and politeness. A must-see comedy for anybody from the Nutmeg State. Information: www.ivorytonplayhouse.org
Time : Consult event website for curtain times
Admission : Adults, $40; seniors age 65 and older, $35; students, $20; child age 12 and younger, $15
Phone : 860- 767-7318


"I’m Connecticut" -- Ivoryton, CT
June 5, 2013 to June 23, 2013
Ivoryton Playhouse, 103 Main Street, Ivoryton
This new play from one of the writers of "The Simpsons" is a wacky, fast-paced, sweet, romantic comedy about Marc, a Connecticut native who struggles with relationships and feelings of inadequacy – why? Because he comes from Connecticut – land of steady habits, sanity and politeness. A must-see comedy for anybody from the Nutmeg State! Information and tickets: www.ivorytonplayhouse.org
Time : Wednesday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.
Admission : $40 for adults, $35 for seniors, $20 for students, and $15 for children
Phone : 860-767-7318


Sunken Garden Poetry Festival Opening Night -- Farmington, CT
June 12, 2013 to June 12, 2013
Hill-Stead Museum, 35 Mountain Road, Farmington
CT 06032
Enjoy two hours of world-class poetry and music among the blooms of Hill-Stead’s historic Sunken Garden. Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Tracy K. Smith opens Season 21, with music by Jackie McLean Youth Jazz Ensemble. Free on-site parking available. Bring food or purchase on site. Information: sunkengardenpoetry.org
Time : 5-9 p.m.
Admission : $10 per person; youth 18 and younger admitted free
Phone : 860-677-4787


"A Midsummer Night's Dream" -- New Haven, CT
June 15, 2013 to June 23, 2013
University Theatre, 222 York Street, New Haven
Shakespeare’s "A Midsummer Night’s Dream" is performed in a new adaption interweaving the lives of lovers, actors, friends, foes, and fairies. Performed by puppets, by Bristol Old Vic in association with Handspring Puppet Company From the creators of "War Horse" comes a new vision of Shakespeare's inexhaustible comedy. is a featured event of the International Festival of Arts & Ideas. Information: http://artidea.org/midsummer
Time : Show dates and times vary; consult event website
Admission : $35 / $55 / $75/ $95


"South Pacific" by Summer Theatre of New Canaan -- New Canaan, Ct
June 15, 2013 to July 13, 2013
Summer Theatre of New Canaan, 11 Farm Road, New Canaan
Set in an island paradise during World War II, two parallel love stories are threatened by the dangers of prejudice and war. Information: www.STONC.org
Time : Performances are Thursdays-Saturdays at 8 p.m.; Sundays at 4 p.m. Special Wednesday performances July 3 and 10 at 8 p.m. Special Saturday matinee July 13 at 3 p.m. Running time is 150 minutes.
Admission : $25-$55
Phone : 203-966-4634


"Stuck Elevator" -- New Haven, CT
June 20, 2013 to June 29, 2013
Long Wharf Theatre, Stage II, 222 Sargent Drive
A comic-rap-scrap metal musical prompted by the real life experience of a Chinese restaurant delivery man trapped in a Bronx elevator for 81 hours. This is a featured event of the International Festival of Arts & Ideas. Information: http://artidea.org/event/2013/1276
Time : Show dates and times vary; consult event website
Admission : $35 / $55


Compagnie Käfig -- New Haven, CT
June 21, 2013 to June 22, 2013
Shubert Theater, 247 College Street, New Haven
Centre Chorégraphique National de Créteil et du Val-de-Marne Hip-hop that is high energy and high thrill: this Brazilian-French dance troupe performs an evening of two works, Agwa and Correria. Reserved seating. This is a featured event of the International Festival of Arts & Ideas. Information: http://artidea.org/event/2013/1297
Time : Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 2 p.m.
Admission : $20 / $35 / $55


Sequence 8 -- New Haven, CT
June 27, 2013 to June 29, 2013
Shubert Theater, 247 College Street, New Haven
Les 7 doigts de la main (7 Fingers). An acrobatic dance and theater piece from Montreal's acclaimed Les 7 doights de la main (7 Fingers). This is a featured event of the International Festival of Arts & Ideas. Information: http://artidea.org/event/2013/1305
Time : Thursday and Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 2 p.m.


"Hello, Dolly" -- East Haddam, CT
June 28, 2013 to September 8, 2013
Goodspeed Opera House, 6 Main Street, East Haddam
Hellooo Dolly. Well Hellooo Dolly. Join us when one of the greatest musicals ever written lights up the Goodspeed stage for the very first time. You’ll grin from ear to ear as Dolly Levi meddles in many a person’s affairs while at the same time seeking her own "half a millionaire." Information: http://bit.ly/YUVaDU
Time : Wednesday and Thursday, 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 3 and 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday evenings through July 28; Thursday matinees begin August 11.
Admission : Consult event website
Phone : 860.873.8668


"Grease" -- New Canaan, Ct
July 20, 2013 to August 11, 2013
11 Farm Road, New Canaan
Classic rock & roll musical set in the 1950s, an 8-year run on Broadway and two subsequent revivals along with innumerable school and community productions place Grease among the world's most popular musicals. Performances are Wednesdays-Saturdays at 8 p.m. Matinees Saturdays at 3 p.m. and Sundays a 4 p.m. Special Wednesday performances offered June 31 and August 7 at 8 p.m. Information: www.STONC.org for more information or to purchase tickets.
Time : Varies
Admission : $25-$55
Phone : 203-966-4634


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Chelsea Botanical Gardens Butterfly Pavilion --Norwich, CT
June 6, 2013 to June 9, 2013
Hart’s Greenhouse and Florist, 43 Clinton Avenue, Norwich
Over 1000 native butterflies-- monarchs, painted ladies, red admirals, and black swallowtails--flutter among hundreds of blooming plants in a huge tent inside one of Hart’s greenhouses. Everyone attending the event can witness the four stages of a butterfly’s development. They can also see, close-up, plants that are especially attractive to butterflies, and learn how to plant a butterfly garden. Hart’s plans a mini vegetable garden in which children can browse and plant a seedling to take home. Information: www.chelseabotanicalgardens.org
Time : Thursday-Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. ; Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission : Adults, $6; child under age 12, $4


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Gigantic Pottery Seconds Sale -- Canton, Ct
June 8, 2013 to June 8, 2013
150 Cherry Brook Road (Route 179), Canton
This popular sale features 3,000 ceramic pots, sculptures, jewelry and fine art, all for sale at discounted prices. Over 40 artists from throughout the Northeast will be participating in this one-day event. Inventory will be restocked continuously throughout the day. www.cantonclayworks.com
Time : 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission : Free
Phone : 860-693-1000


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Antique Auto Show -- Windsor Locks, CT
June 2, 2013 to June 2, 2013
New England Air Museum, near Bradley International Airport, 36 Perimeter Road, Windsor Locks
Visitors can expect to see a wide range of cars including Model Ts, show cars from the 1930s and '40s, street rods, sports cars, the dream cars of the '50s and muscle cars of the '60s and early '70s. The show will feature the 50th anniversary of the Rivera with a favorite Buick Award. Admission to the Auto Show is included with the regular admission fee to the New England Air Museum. Information: www.neam.org.
Time : 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Phone : 860-623-3305


The WoodenBoat Show 2013 -- Mystic, CT
June 28, 2013 to June 30, 2013
Mystic Seaport, Greenmanville Avenue, Mystic
Fans of wooden boats can browse and enjoy 100 classics and contemporary wooden boats of every kind. The show also includes exhibits by boat builders, sail makers, marine adhesive and coatings companies, boat schools and associations, maritime art and antiques, tools, wooden boat hardware, nautical gear, books and innovative items. Information: www.thewoodenboatshow.com.
Time : 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission : Adults age 18-64, $24; seniors and college students, $22; youth age 6-17, $15; children age 5 and younger, free


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Travelers Championship 2013 -- Cromwell, CT
June 17, 2013 to June 23, 2013
TPC River Highlands, 1 Golf Club Road, Cromwell
This is the only PGA Tour in the Northeast, with champion golfers, a Celebrity Pro-Am, a fan zone that allows lots of participation, and many family events. The action takes place at TPC River Highlands, a well-balanced course with a mixture of long and short holes. Information: www.travelerschampionship.com


Open Enrollment Autocross Competitions at Lime Rock Park -- Lime Rock, CT
June 18, 2013 to June 18, 2013
Lime Rock Park, Route 7 and 112, Lime Rock
Anyone with a fun car can sign up. You’ll be driving the full autocross layout, which is eight turns and nearly a half-mile long. Lime Rock racing instructors will provide feedback, tips and techniques. Toward the end of the day, there will be a competition as part of the Fastest Laps of the Year championship. Bring your own in-car timing. Food for sale Information: www.limerock.com
Admission : $225 (non-refundable) per driver
Phone : 860-435-5000


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