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Music and Dance
University of Hartford, 200 Bloomfield Ave. in West Hartford presents JONATHAN EDWARDS on Friday, September 14 at 7:30 p.m. in Millard Auditorium. Edwards’ 1971 million-selling song "Sunshine (go away today)" launched him to stardom, and over the last 30 years has recorded 13 solo albums. Tickets are $16; proceeds go to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. For more info call 800-274-8587.
Torrington Foundation for Public Giving sponsors an EVENING OF WORDS AND MUSIC at Music Mountain in Falls Village on Saturday, September 15 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12 adults, $7 children; proceeds benefit the D.M. Hunt Library. For tickets call 860-824-7126 or visit the D.M Hunt Library, the Mountainside Café, Collins Diner, Baird's General Store, Warren General Store, or Oblong Books. For more info call 860-824-7424.
Rotary Club of Litchfield Hills presents THE GETSEMANI CHILDREN'S CHOIR on Saturday, September 15 at 7:30 p.m. The choir consists of fourteen young Nicaraguan boys, ages 9-14, who were rescued from the city dump in Chinandega, Nicaragua. Admission is free, but a suggested donation of $10 or more would be most welcome, with proceeds used to help the people in their country who are still suffering the devastation of Hurricane Mitchell four years ago and a later volcanic eruption. For more info call Don Trimann at 860-672-1114.
Northwestern CT Community College in Winsted presents JANET MARLOW performing jazz on Sunday, September 16 at 2:30 p.m. in Founders Hall Auditorium. Her warm, vibrant and crisp playing on the ten-string guitar of original compositions and jazz standards are accompanied by her vocal ballads and energetic scat and jazz singing. Free; for more info call 860-738-6333.
Artwell Gallery, 51 Water St. in Torrington presents COMMON THREAD MUSIC AND POETRY on Saturday, September 16 at 7:30 p.m. Performing will be Cheryl Della Pelle, Sandra Bishop Ebner and Julia Bolus. Suggested donation is $5, and refreshments will be served. For more info call 482-5122.
St. John's Chorale holds AUDITIONS for new members on Monday, September 17 from 6:30-8 p.m. in the Parish Hall of St. John's Church, on the Green in Washington. The Chorale, which is directed by Mark R. Scholtz, has openings for all vocal parts; each audition will take no more than ten minutes. Since the Chorale was formed in 1991 by Mr. Scholtz, its performances have been praised as "lively and translucent" by one local critic, who also described the Chorale as "one of the best small choruses around." This year’s holiday concerts will include Francis Poulenc’s "Gloria." Chorale rehearsals are held each Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. starting September 18. For more info or to schedule an audition, call Zemma White at 860-868-2140.
Simsbury Light Opera Company holds AUDITIONS for its April production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s "Iolanthe" on Sunday through Tuesday, September 23-25 at Simsbury High School, 34 Farms Village Rd. in Simsbury. Chorus auditions will be held at 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. each evening; appointments are not needed. For more info visit <www.sloco.org> or call 860-674-9629. Interested parties are invited to attend a 7 p.m. chorus workshop on Sunday, September 16 at 5 Herman Drive in Simsbury. Also, people interested in backstage and other support work such as set construction, set painting, publicity, properties etc. should drop by the workshop or auditions, or call the above number. Auditions are also being held for principals; there are five male roles (1 tenor, 3 baritones and 1 bass) and six female roles (2 sopranos, 3 mezzos and 1 contralto). Principals should prepare one Gilbert and Sullivan song or other light opera solo in English, and be prepared to read dialogue; auditions are by appointment between the same times and at the same place as the chorus auditions, and can be made by calling 860-651-0809.
Drama and Comedy
Seven Angels Theatre at Hamilton Park, Plank Rd. in Waterbury presents "HELLO DOLLY" on Friday and Saturday, September 14-15 at 8 p.m.; and Sunday, and September 16 at 2 p.m. All forty-seven cast members live within the Greater Waterbury area. Tickets are $15 in advance, $17 at the door; proceeds benefit the Seven Angels Theatre and WATR radio's Sunshine Fund. For more info call 203-757-4676.
Sandisfield Arts Center, Hammerton Rd. in Sandisfield presents "LOVE IN TWO ERAS" on Sunday, September 16 at 2 p.m. These are two short love stories, written and performed by Berkshire County youths. Free admission; recommended for ages 10 and above. For more info call 413-258-4953, or 413-258-4016.
Hartford Stage, 50 Church St. in Hartford presents "THE CARPETBAGGER'S CHILDREN" through September 23. This is a poignant memoir recounted by the three surviving daughters of a Union Army soldier who came to Texas during the Civil War. Branded the children of an opportunistic carpetbagger from the North, the sisters struggle to maintain family unity and their father's legacy. Performances are on Tuesdays through Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.; Fridays at 8 p.m.; Saturdays at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.; and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35, except for $45 on Saturday evenings; for more info call 860-527-5151, or visit <www.hartfordstage.org>
TheaterWorks, 233 Pearl St. in Hartford presents "THE LARAMIE PROJECT" through October 7, with performances on Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The play, with the largest cast in TheaterWorks history, presents a portrait of the people of Laramie, Wyoming in the aftermath of the hate-crime murder of gay college student Matthew Shepard. Tickets are $25, except $35 on Saturday nights; center reserved seats are $10 extra. Free student tickets are available for select performances; for more info call 860-527-7838.
Art Exhibits
Hartford Stage, 50 Church St. in Hartford hosts a retrospective exhibit of the work of West Hartford artist JANET SUISMAN in its upper and lower lobbies through September 20. The exhibition, which includes sculpture, photo collage and graphic works, will run concurrently with "The Carpetbagger's Children," a production dedicated to Mrs. Suisman in honor of her generous support and commitment to the theatre. The exhibition can be viewed one hour before and after each show. For more info call 860-527-5151, or visit <www.hartfordstage.org>.
Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South St. in Litchfield presents WONDERLUST, an exhibit of Polaroid transfers by Tone Loechen Fogth through September 28. Tone has used her camera to capture thoughts and moments while travelling. The slides are then manipulated and hand-colored to create unique images. Library hours are Monday from noon-5 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday from 10 a.m.-9 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; for more info call 860-567-8030.
Holcomb Farm Arts Center presents the talent of local area artists in its 8th ANNUAL SHOW through October 3 at J. Vallee Brunelle Fine Art and Framing, 10 Hartford Ave. in Granby. There will be original works in oil, watercolor, pastel, acrylic, mixed media, collage, graphics and photography; many will be available for sale. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Holcomb Farm Learning Center in West Granby. Gallery hours Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. For more info call 860-844-8616.
Simon's Rock College in Great Barrington presents "What Has Been, What Is, What Might Be," an exhibit by faculty member JOHN KINGSTON through October 5 in the Library Atrium Gallery. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m.-midnight, Saturday from 10:30 a.m.-midnight, and Sunday from noon-midnight. Free; for more info call John Kingston at 413-528-7413.
Gallery on the Green, Route 44 in Canton presents three new exhibits through October 7. "TRILOGIES: The Evolution of Adolescent Boys Over Three Years," is a project in which Christine Breslin reveals not only the masks teenage boys wear as they approach manhood, but their feelings as well. She has been documenting her own son and some of his friends going through these changes for the past three years. In the Upstairs Gallery, "KNOW YOUR TOWN: An Architectural Look at Canton" features original architectural drawings from the League of Woman Voters' "Know Your Town" booklet. Original drawings will be on sale along with limited edition prints of selected drawings; a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Gallery. The third exhibit, "MY SUMMER VACATION," is a members' theme show that is on display in the Spotlight Gallery. Artist members created 12" x 12" works that are hung grid-style from floor to ceiling. Gallery hours are Wednesdays through Sundays from 1-5 p.m. There will be a reception for all shows on Sunday, September 16 from 6-9 p.m., and Christine Breslin will give an artist’s talk on Friday, September 21 at 7 p.m. For more info call 860-693-4102.
Kent Art Association, 21 South Main St. in Kent presents its annual FALL SHOW from September 15 through October 14. The show will include more than 120 works in oil, watercolor, pastel, acrylic, graphics and small sculpture. A special feature this year will be an exhibition of paintings by New Milford artist Rainie Crawford, 2000 winner of the association's Medal of Merit. There will be an opening reception on Saturday, September 15 from 1-5 p.m. Gallery hours are Thursday through Sunday, and Monday, October 9 from 1-5 p.m.; for more info call 860-927-3989.
Roaring Brook Nature Center, 70 Gracey Rd. in Canton presents THE OSTERTAG SCENIC PRINTS by freelance photographer George Ostertag through October 25. The exhibition will include photos of wildlife, wildflowers and scenic views of well-known areas and national landmarks from around the United States. The photographer has had the opportunity to capture many unusual scenes while researching material for more than ten hiking and outdoor books that he has co-authored with his wife Rhonda. His extensive photo stock celebrates the American West and, more recently, many eastern states. A geologist by training and naturalist by heart, George finds beauty in all habitats. For more info call 860-693-0264.
Lectures and Presentations
New Marlborough Village Association presents BIRDS OF A FEATHER—Readings of Mainly Avian Poetry and Prose by New Marlborough writers hosted by Roy Blount, Jr. on Saturday, September 15 at 4:30 p.m. in the historic Meeting House, Route 57 (on the village green) in New Marlborough. A reception in the Gallery will follow. Free, but reservations are required; for more info call 413-229-3126.
Harwinton Public Library, 80 Bentley Dr. in Harwinton hosts its ADULT BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP on Monday, September 17 at 7 p.m. to discuss "A Star Called Henry" by Roddy Doyle. For more info call 860-485-9113.
Litchfield Community Center, 421 Bantam Rd. in Litchfield presents a reading by JERRY GECI on Tuesday, September 18 at 1 p.m. The reading will include "The Summer of the Beautiful White Horse" by William Saroyan, and "Fern Hill" by Dylan Thomas. Admission is free; refreshments will be served. For more info call 860-567-8302.
Kent Memorial Library, Main St. in Kent hosts a scholar-led BOOK DISCUSSION on Tuesday, September 18 at 4 p.m. The featured book, "Crossing to Safety" by Wallace Stegner, will be discussed by Judy Sullivan of the English Department at Western CT State University. Kent Library has multiple copies of the book for patrons to borrow, but you need not read the book to attend the discussion. For more info call 860-927-3761.
Hartford Stage presents a lecture by playwright HORTON FOOTE on Wednesday, September 19 at 7:30 p.m. in the Wilde Auditorium at the University of Hartford, 200 Bloomfield Ave. in West Hartford. Foote won the Pulitzer Prize for his play "The Young Man from Atlanta" and Academy Awards for his screenplays "To Kill a Mockingbird" and "Tender Mercies." In addition, Mr. Foote is the author of over 60 plays and screenplays, including "The Carpetbagger's Children," which plays at the Hartford Stage through September 20. Free and open to the public; for more info call 860-525-5601.
Classes
Kent Memorial Library Main St. in Kent offers an INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS seminar on Friday, September 14 from 1-2 p.m. Become familiar with computers, know what they can and cannot do for you, and ask the questions you have been wanting to ask. Registration by phone at 860-927-3761, or in person at the Circulation Desk.
Berkshire Botanical Garden, Routes 183 & 102 in Stockbridge offers a WOODY PLANT PRUNING workshop on Saturday, September 15 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. This hands-on workshop will focus on pruning, including when, why and how to shape, renovate, train, or rejuvenate your plants. Learn about pruning tools, timing, and specific techniques available to the home gardener. The class will consist of a one-hour lecture followed by three hours of field work. Participants should bring pruning shears, safety glasses, and dress for the weather. Cost is $20 members, $30 non-members; registration is required. For more info call 413-298-3926.
Beardsley and Memorial Library offers an INTERNET WORKSHOP monthly every third Tuesday from 6:30-7:30 p.m., with the first being held on September 18. The workshops are geared for the beginning adult, even those who have never held a computer mouse. The atmosphere will be friendly and informal. Parts of the browser and web page will be discussed and used. Various search engines will be tried. These will be hands-on sessions. Workshops are limited to 10 people; pre-registration is required. For more info or to register call 860-379-6043.
Coe Memorial Civic Center in Torrington hosts BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES every Thursday from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Cost is $2; for more info call 860-489-2274.
Northwestern CT Community College, Park Place East in Winsted offers a course in BASIC THERAPEUTIC TOUCH with Jeanne MacGill and Rose Bishop on Tuesdays, September 18 through October 2 from 7-9 p.m. Learn the fundamental principles of Therapeutic Touch with hands-on practice. This is a simple, yet amazingly effective holistic modality, enabling you to become an integral part of your own or someone else's healing process. Cost is $115; for more info call 860-738-6446.
Northwestern CT Community College, Park Place East in Winsted offers a workshop on GUIDED MOVEMENT with Carolann Asselin on Tuesdays, September 18 through October 23 from 7-8:30 p.m. Guided Movement is part wellness workshop and part creative playshop, and is designed to assist and support those on the journey of self-discovery and healing. The modalities of breathwork, guided imagery, meditation, movement, and essential oils will be used throughout the program. The "tools for wellness," once learned and practiced, will be a gift to yourself long after the course is over. Cost is $125; for more info call 860-738-6446.
Northwestern CT Community College, Park Place East in Winsted offers A PLAN TO UNDERSTAND YOURSELF AND OTHERS on Wednesdays, September 19 and September 26 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. This workshop will provide you with in-depth knowledge about our behavioral characteristics and preferences. You'll better understand what motivates you, what kind of environment you prefer, and what you can do to be more effective. By attending this workshop you'll discover and capitalize on your strengths, appreciate and value the differences of others, and enrich your communication, relationships and life. This workshop is perfect for individuals, couples, and anyone who works with people. Cost is $69; for more info call 860-738-6446.
Northwestern CT Community College, Park Place East in Winsted offers SAPPHIRE SERIES: The Great Mystery of Self Improvement—Part I with Carolann Asselin on Wednesdays, September 19 through October 24 from 7-8:30 p.m. The course covers the message of the mystic poets; manifesting the feminine; the powers of the spirit in relation with humankind; higher consciousness; growth and healing of mind, body and soul; and more. Cost is $99; for more info call 860-738-6446.
Kent Memorial Library, Main St. in Kent presents STUDY MASTER on Thursday, September 20 from 3:30-5 p.m. Study Master will cover strategies and techniques that improve study habits, note taking and test-taking skills. This video presentation and lecture is suitable for young adults and pre-teens, grades 4 and up. Registration may be made by phone at 860-927-3761, or in person at the Circulation Desk.
Berkshire Botanical Garden, Routes 183 & 102 in Stockbridge offers a LANDSCAPING WITH BULBS lecture and demonstration on Saturday, September 22 from 10 a.m.-noon. Participants will learn about the cultivation of bulbs and their many virtues, and learn how and when to buy bulbs, including local and mail order sources. A wide variety of both major and minor bulbs will be reviewed, and a planting demonstration will be given. Cost is $15 members, $20 non-members; registration is required. For more info call 413-298-3926.
Outdoors
Roaring Brook Nature Center, 70 Gracey Rd. in Canton offers EVENING NATURE WALKS on Fridays, September 14 and September 28 from 7:30-8:45 p.m. Participants should bring a flashlight and dress for cooler evening temperatures. Be on the lookout for owls, flying squirrels and other nocturnal creatures. Cost is $2 members, $4 non-members; for more info call 860-693-0263.
Social Connections offers a singles tour, walk and lunch at OLD NEW-GATE PRISON AND COPPER MINE, 115 Newgate Rd. in East Granby on Sunday, September 16 at 10:30 a.m. Admission is $4; for more info call Steve at 860-658-2385.
Sports
Guy Gilchrist hosts the first annual Mudpie—Tim Rosenthal CARTOON INVITATIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT on Thursday, September 20 at the Canton Public Golf Course in Canton. The tournament will feature celebrity cartoonist foursomes, so golfers will have a chance to play with the creators of some of America's most beloved cartoon characters. A light lunch at the turn and a silent auction, featuring autographed cartoons and music industry memorabilia from around the country, will be among the highlights of the day. A social hour and dinner at the course follows play, and WFSB morning personality Ellee Pai Hong will be the featured speaker at the awards presentation. Cost of $125 includes greens fees, cart, lunch, goody bag, prizes and dinner. Play will be a best ball format, with sign-in at 9 a.m. and a shotgun start at 11 a.m. Tournament proceeds will benefit the Scleroderma Foundation; for more info call Gilchrist Features at 860-693-0587.
Colebrook Lions Club sopnsors the 9th annual COLEBROOK CHALLENGE FIVE-MILE ROAD RACE on Saturday, September 22 at 10:30 a.m. Trophies, locally made maple syrup and gift certificates will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers in seven divisions. Race forms are available at the Torrington and Winsted YMCAs, and at the Colebrook Store. Cost is $7 in advance, and $10 on the day of the race; for more info call 860-738-0444.
Northwestern Regional High School Athletic Hall of Fame holds its first INDUCTION DINNER on Sunday, October 7 at the Cornucopia Banquet Hall. Honored will be Peter Vibert, Michael Connor, Julian "Skip" Koszalka, Todd Dyer, Tricia Blood, Paul Smith, Don Titus and Beth Finn. For more info call Candy Perez at 860-738-6983.
Kids
Harwinton Public Library, 80 Bentley Dr. in Harwinton presents BOOK VOYAGERS, a family reading program on Saturday, September 15 from 11 a.m.-noon. The theme of the first session will be "Dreams: Dare to Dream." The program will be led by the educator, scholar and storyteller Linda Marchisio. Children ages 6-10 and a parent/ caregiver are invited to discuss new ways to talk about books. For more info call 860-485-9113.
Festivals and Sales
Friends of Canton Public Library hold their annual FANTASTIC BOOK SALE on Sam Collins Day, Saturday, September 15 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Funnybones, 166 Albany Turnpike in Canton. There will be a wonderful collection of novels, cookbooks, children’s books, classics, video tapes, and much more. Paperbacks cost 50 cents; hardcovers are $1. Admission to the preview from 8-10 a.m. is $5; for more info call 860-693-0020.
Falls Village-Canaan Historical Society holds its 15th annual PEDDLERS "ANYTHING" FLEA MARKET on Saturday, September 15 (rain date is September 16) from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the South Canaan Meeting House, Routes 7 & 63 in Falls Village. There will be many dealers, plus a tag, food and bake sale. A light lunch will be available. Come buy, browse or sell; vendor spaces are still available. For more info call 860-824-5546 or 824-0692.
Artwell, 51 Water St. in Torrington holds its first TAG SALE on Saturday, September 15 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Artists and art friends in the region are searching through their basements for items to donate, from art materials to lamps and books. Proceeds benefit Artwell; for more info call 860-482-5122.
Simsbury Woman’s Club holds its 32nd ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL on Iron Horse Boulevard (one block east of Route 10) in the center of Simsbury on Saturday and Sunday, September 15-16 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., rain or shine. This nonprofit fundraising project is a juried show of hand-crafted arts and crafts, fine arts, leather goods, collectibles, jewelry and paintings. For more info call 860-658-2909.
Connecticut Post Card Club holds its 24th annual LITCHFIELD COUNTY POSTCARD SHOW & SALE on Sunday, September 16 from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Litchfield Firehouse, 258 West St. in Litchfield. Dealers and club members will exhibit and offer for sale over one million view and greeting postcards. The food concession will operate for the benefit of the American Red Cross. Admission is $2.
The Town of New Hartford presents its 28th annual NEW HARTFORD DAY on Sunday, September 16 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., rain or shine at Brodie Park in New Hartford. This year the festival will be celebrating the town's emergency volunteers with some friendly rivalry between fire departments. Attractions include the Eureka Grange Fair, antique cars and boats, a tractor parade, horse drawn hayrides and plenty of food, including Miss Molly Original Kettle Korn and Summertime Snoballs! Patty Cerruto and True Colors will supply the music, and there will be a kids’ talent show, Irish Step Dancers, and a special appearance by the 1st Company Governor's Horse Guard.
MEOW Inc of Litchfield presents REACH FOR THE STARS, their first annual brunch and silent auction on Sunday, September 23 at 11 a.m. at the Litchfield Inn's Bistro East. Auction items include jewelry, furniture, collectibles, art, wine, specialty theme baskets and more. Tickets are $30; reservations are required. All proceeds will be used for programs that carry out the mission of MEOW, a nonprofit, non-destroy feline welfare organization that currently shelters close to 30 cats. For more info call Kelly Bozzuto at 860-567-5096.
And More
Stanley-Whitman House, 37 High St. in Farmington holds a HARVEST DINNER FOR FAMILIES on Sunday, September 15 from 2-6 p.m. Cook a harvest dinner over the 18th century open hearth, using the bounty of the harvest season. Then sit down to feast on your meal. Cost is $20 adultS, $15 children; $2 discount for members. Reservations are required; for more info call 860-677-9222.
Canine Sports Center, Route 63 in Goshen hosts IT'S A DOG'S LIFE on Saturday and Sunday, September 15-16 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Events include agility tests, obedience tests, demonstrations and much more. There will be vendors on site. Admission is $2, kids (under 6) free, with all proceeds benefiting animal rescue. For more info call 860-491-3904.
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