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Entertainment Directory
Music and Dance
First United Methodist Church, Fern Dr. in Torrington presents a benefit concert with JOY CORRADO ZUBLENA AND FRIENDS on Friday, October 26 at 7 p.m. The concert will feature Christian, pop and classical instrumental and vocal music, as well as bells. All proceeds will go to the Heroes' Fund of AmeriCares. Donation is $10; tickets will be available at the door, or in advance by calling 860-489-9183.
University of Hartford presents VANCE GILBERT with the University of Hartford Gospel Choir as part of their Music for a Change series on Friday, October 26 at 7:30 p.m in the Wilde Auditorium. Tickets are $15; for more info call 860-768-4228.
Seven Angels Theatre, located at Hamilton Park Pavilion on Plank Road in Waterbury presents NRBQ on Friday, October 26 at 8 p.m. Renown for its legendary live shows, the band will take to the stage to pperform its remarkably eclectic mix of rock, pop, jazz, blues, R&B, rockabilly and more. Tickets are $20; beer and pizza will be served before the show. For more info call 203-757-4676.
Church of Christ, 800 Main St. in Winsted presents its 4th annual COMMUNITY BENEFIT CONCERT on Saturday, October 27 at 6:30 p.m. Among the many talented performers are the Church of Christ Senior Choir, directed by Willard Minton; The Gilbert School Chamber Choir directed by Adam Atkins; The Laurel City singers; and many more instrumentalists and vocalists from Winsted and neighboring communities. The proceeds from the concert will benefit the local Interfaith Food Bank and the Open Door Soup Kitchen. Tickets are $10 adults, $5 seniors and students; special maximum rate for families is $20. Tickets will be available at the door, or call the church office in advance at 860-379-4766.
Litchfield Grange, Route 202 in Litchfield presents JUST FRIENDS BLUE GRASS BAND on Saturday, October 27 from 7-9 p.m. Just Friends Blue Grass Band plays traditional gospel and contemporary bluegrass. Refreshments will be served. Admission is $10 adults; $5 children (ages 10-16), under 10 free.
Artwell Gallery, 19 Water St. in Torrington celebrates EL DIA DE LOS MUERTOS with Sirius Coyote on Saturday, October 27 at 8 p.m. Mexico’s Day of the Dead is a time to honor the ancestors and dearly departed. Cemeteries are cleaned and adorned with flowers, candles, incense and special foods, and home altars are created to provide the spirists with the pleasures they once knew in life. Sirius Coyote will play selections of contemporary and primitive music on a wide array of instruments they have crafted themselves. The public is invited to bring an "ofrenda"—flowers, food, or the photo of a loved one—to the altar. Suggested donation is $8; for more info call Artwell at 860-482-5122, or Sirius Coyote at 860-945-0056.
Bravo Canto presents CANDLES IN THE DARK, music of inspiration, love and patriotism on Saturday, October 27 at 8 p.m. in the Centennial Theatre at Westminster School, 995 Hopmeadow St. in Simsbury. The individuals performing as Bravo Canto—LoriAnn Damato, Nick Damato, Pete DeLisa, Bob Fitzgibbon, Lola Elliott-Hugh, Ileana Maza, Alan Piacenta, Frank Sweeney and Carol Willis—each have a rich musical and/or theatrical biography. The program will include guest appearances by the University of Hartford Gospel Choir, Steps In Time, Shamrock School of Irish Dance, Nutmeg Ballet, and violinist Annie Wolaver. Tickets are $75 open seating, $150 reserved, $25 balcony; proceeds will benefit the Twin Towers Fund created by Mayor Giuliani to aid the families of New York’s fallen disaster relief teams. For more info call 860-408-9456.
Columbia Jazz Festival presents an evening of RAGTIME AND CLASSICAL BLUES on Saturday, October 27 at 8 p.m. at the Spencer Academy in Spencertown, NY. Featured on piano will be Terry Waldo, a protégé of Eubie Blake, who has appeared at Carnegie Hall three times as well as on "The Tonight Show." Natalie Lamb will accompany Mr. Waldo in her critically acclaimed rendition of the classic blues. Tickets are $10; for more info call 518-672-7109.
Nutmeg Square and Round Dance Club holds a Plus Level SQUARE AND ROUND DANCE on Saturday, October 27 from 8-11 p.m. at Judson School, Hamilton Lane in Watertown. Caller is Stephen Garrett, with cuer Liz Becker. The dance is held in a smoke-free and alcohol-free environment; spectators are always welcome. Fee charged for dancers, no fee for spectators; refreshments will be served. For more info call Lila at 860-283-4952, or Rich and Ellen at 860-274-6876.
Hevreh of Southern Berkshire, 270 State Rd. in Great Barrington presents HELPING TO HEAL on Sunday, October 28 at 1 p.m. Members of Hevreh's youth groups will perform vocal and instrumental music to raise funds for Disaster Relief Efforts in New York City. Musical selections will draw from Jewish, Broadway and contemporary sources. There will be a bake sale during the intermission. Tickets are $5, with a maximum of $20 per family. Purchase tickets at Hevreh during the week or at the door; for more info call 413-528-6378.
Battell House, on the Village Green in Norfolk hosts JOAN PANETTI and SYOKO AKI in a benefit concert to aid the Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department on Sunday, October 28 at 3 p.m. Ms. Panetti is celebrated concert pianist and composer. She is the Director of the Yale Summer School of Music and the Norfolk Chamber Music Festival, and a Professor of Music at Yale. Ms. Aki, a violinist, is co-chair of the string department of the Norfolk Festival and also a member of the Yale Music School faculty. Following the performance, refreshments will be served and guests will have an opportunity to meet with Ms. Aki and Ms. Panetti. Tickets are $25; for more info call Arthur Rosenblatt 860-542-5939.
Hartland Historical Society presents a HARVEST SQUARE DANCE on Sunday, October 28 at the West Hartland Town Hall; dinner will be at 5 p.m., with dancing from 6-8 p.m. Supte Rogers from Florence, MA will lead the dancing. Enter a carved pumpkin in a pumpkin contest. Please bring sandwiches or a dessert; snacks and beverages will be provided. Tickets are $4; children (under 10) free; for more info call Joan at 860-653-3055.
Hartford Symphony Orchestra presents CLASSICAL FRIGHT on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 30-31 at 8 p.m. at the Bushnell Center for Performing Arts, 166 Capitol Ave. in Hartford. Lawrence Leighton Smith will lead the Hartford Symphony Orchestra in a Halloween celebration that will feature such pieces as Dukas' "Sorcerer's Apprentice" and Igor Stravinsky's epic ballet suite "The Firebird," and pianist Tian Ying will perform Franz Liszt's "Totentanz" and Franck's melodic "Symphonic Variations." Mr. Smith will discuss the works in a free concert preview at 7 p.m. on both evenings. Tickets are $10-$53; for more info call 860-987-5900.
Drama and Comedy
Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts presents "THE MEMORANDUM" at the Black Box Theatre at the Learning Corridor, 359 Washington St. in Hartford on Thursday and Friday, October 25-26 at 7:30 p.m.; and Saturday, October 27 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Written by Vaclav Havel in 1965, this dark comedy satirizes Communist bureaucracy. In this play, the head of an office tries to cope with the sudden implementation of an unintelligible language—one intended to make communication more efficient by eliminating all ambiguities or nuance. It is a dark comedy of man against an unseen bureaucratic power. Tickets are $10 adults, $5 students; for more info call 860-757-6388.
Seven Angels Theatre, located at Hamilton Park Pavilion on Plank Road in Waterbury presents presents THE ITALIAN SHOW featuring five Italian-American comedians direct from New York City on Saturday, October 27 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25; for more info call 203-757-4676.
Bushnell Center for Performing Arts, 166 Capitol Ave. in Hartford presents "THE MUSIC MAN" through October 28. Curtain times are Thursday and Sunday at 7:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Follow the antics of con artist-turned-conductor Harold Hill as he convinces the citizens of River City, Iowa that he can teach their children to play in a marching band. The plot thickens after Marian, the town librarian, discovers his secret. Tickets are $14-$58.50; for more info call 860-987-5900.
The Warner Theatre, 68 Main St. in Torrington presents the 2nd annual LAUGHTER ARTS FESTIVAL featuring Jim Breuer on Thursday, November 1 at 8 p.m. This is a world class evening of the hottest stand-up comedians, with special guests Emo Philips, Jake Johannsen and Victoria Jackson. Tickets are $34.50 and $27.50; for more info call 860-489-7180.
Hartford Stage, 50 Church St. in Hartford presents the classic comedy "PHILADELPHIA STORY" through November 4; show times are Sunday through Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., plus matinees on select dates. Philip Barry’s buoyant romantic comedy possesses intricate plotting and witty wordplay that has entertained audiences since its Broadway debut. Philadelphia socialite Tracy Lord’s stodgy, old-money family is gathering to celebrate her impending second wedding. A series of unexpected guests, scandalous behavior and surprise events on her prenuptial day leave Tracy to choose between three eager suitors. Tickets are $22-$60, with discounts available for those under age 25 and seniors; for more info call 860-527-5151.
Goshen Players hold AUDITIONS for their April production of "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" on Sunday, November 4 at 7 p.m.; and Thursday, November 8 and Tuesday, November 13 at 7 p.m. at the Old Town Hall at the rotary (Routes 4 & 63) in Goshen. Roles are open to men and women over age 15; be prepared to read from the script and sing. For more info, or if you are interested in other aspects of the production (such as makeup, stage decoration, costumes, etc.), call Lydia Babbitt at 860-482-4487 after 6 p.m.
Art Exhibits
Kent Memorial Library, Main St. in Kent is exhibiting the work of local illustrator LEE ELLEN SOHL from October 29 through November 3 in the Children’s Room. Ms. Sohl is the Title I reading teacher at Kent Center School, but enjoys drawing in her spare time. On display will be illustrations from her children’s book "More Dolphin Magic—the Adventure Continues." Library hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; for more info call 860-927-3761.
New Arts Gallery, 513 Maple Street in Litchfield presents an exhibit of the work of JOHN GREENE AND ALEXANDER SHUNDI through November 5. John Greene's work, primarily wax and paint, is about the process of making art. His images are more imagined that actual. Portals, exits and entrances inspire him. He uses materials that age, rust and change and are for him the elements of birth and survival. Alexander Shundi's paintings can be called narrative, personal, and from a perspective of looking down on the world as an outside observer or even standing above it. The psychological and personal element seems always to dominate in his process of creating paintings. The landscape of Italy, his native country, appears often in his work, along with images full of historic reference. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Monday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; for more info call 860-567-5015
Gallery on the Green, Route 44 in Canton presents its 34th annual OPENED JURIED SHOW through November 11. A wide variety of paintings, drawings, prints and sculpture from Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York and outlying regions will be on display. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Sunday from 1-5 p.m.; for more info call 860-693-4102.
Simon's Rock College in Great Barrington presents TUCUMAN: THE CHILDREN TWENTY YEARS LATER, an exhibition by Julio Pantoja in the Doreen Young Gallery through November 15. The exhibit, which also features a selection of arpillera tapestries, made by the mothers of the disappeared, documents the children of the victims of repression in Tucuman, Argentina. Pantoja's goal was to photograph the children over seven years, the same period of time that the military dictatorship lasted. These photographs are meant to document the existence of the disappeared and tell their terrible story. Free and open to the public; the Gallery is open Friday through Sunday from 2-10 p.m. For more info call 413-528-7209.
Lectures and Presentations
Northwestern CT Community College, Park Place East in Winsted presents "LOOP DREAMS" on Friday, October 26 at 7 p.m. in Founders Hall Auditorium as part of the Visual Communication Creativity Series’ Independent Film and Video Forum. This documentary about the making of a low-budget movie was produced by Captured Time Productions in Litchfield. It was an official selection at Film Fest New Haven and the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, and Comedy Winner of World Fest Houston. After the showing of "Loop Dreams," a panel discussion will take place with director and producer Harvey Hubbell; co-producer Andie Hubbell; and Guy Ortoleva, managing director of the CT Film, Video and Media Office. Free and open to the public; for more info call Professor Charles Dmytriw at 860-738-6338.
Norfolk Library, Route 44 in Norfolk presents a talk by GUY GILCHRIST on Friday, October 26 at 7:30 p.m. As an author and illustrator of children's books, his work has been shown in both newspapers and museums worldwide and is permanently enshrined in the Smithsonian Institute. Guy promises to entertain with wit, charm, and honest down-to-earth appeal with roots in the country roads and rivers of rural Connecticut, where he was born and raised. Reservations are requested; for more info call 860-542-5075.
White Memorial Conservation Center, 80 Whitehall Rd. (off Route 202) in Litchfield presents CHINA! A SLIDE SHOW on Saturday, October 27 at 2 p.m. in the Arthur B. Ceder Meeting Room. Join Lizz and Robert Weeks to see the Great Wall at Baddaling, the Forbidden City, the Pandas at the Beijing Zoo, and the Terra Cotta warriors at Xian. Free; for more info call 860-567-0857.
Canton Public Library, 40 Dyer Ave. in Collinsville presents a book signing with Canton resident and author DONNA M. MILLER on Saturday, October 27 from 3-5 p.m. Her newly published book, "Images of America: Canton and Collinsville," is a 100-year panorama of Victorian life and its aftermath, with glimpses into local lives and events from 1866 through 1966. Special sections are devoted to never before published photographs of the Collins Company and the devastating flood of 1955. Also portrayed are the 1906 Canton centennial celebration, the building of the Nepaug Reservoir Dam, Canton’s railroads, historic homes and landmarks, and outstanding citizens. All proceeds from the book’s sale will benefit the Canton Historical Society. For more info call the library at 860-693-5800.
Hartford Stage presents a lecture by EVE ENSLER on Tuesday, October 30 at 7:30 p.m. in Wilde Auditorium at the University of Hartford, 200 Bloomfield Ave. in Hartford. Ms. Ensler, a celebrated feminist playwright and human rights activist, shocked audiences in 1997 with the debut of her Obie Award winning Off-Broadway smash "The Vagina Monologues." The one-woman show quickly expanded into an international phenomenon that now features a rotating cast in New York, and is on tour across the country and abroad. Free and open to the public; for more info call 860-525-5601.
Orion House, 123A Sharon-Goshen Tpke. in West Cornwall hosts VERDI: COMPOSER AND PATRIOT, a series of three talks by Jeffrey M. Engel devoted to the operas of Verdi, which were written during Italy’s struggle for independence. The first talk in the series will be given on Wednesday, October 31 at 7:30 p.m.; it will be repeated on Saturday, November 3 at 4 p.m. For more info call 860-672-6222.
New Hartford Memorial Library, Central Ave. and Town Hill Rd. in New Hartford presents THE INTIMATE GARDEN, a slide-illustrated lecture with author and garden designer Gordon Hayward on Thursday, November 1 at 7:30 p.m. Gordon Hayward describes the intimate garden as "a reflection of the gardener who makes an outdoor space that is warm and welcoming, well designed and articulate—with, perhaps, a sense of humor." His program will feature practical design principles to help any gardener make that personal statement. Free and open to the public; refreshments will be provided by the New Hartford Garden Club. For more info call 860-379-7235.
Classes and Workshops
Berkshire Botanical Garden, Routes 102 & 183 in Stockbridge presents GREENHOUSES FOR THE HOMEOWNER with Cornell Cooperative Extension agent Chris Logue on Saturday, October 27 from 10 a.m.-noon. This lecture will help you assess your own growing needs and match them to the appropriate style greenhouse. Evaluate different greenhouse designs, framing and glazing choices, and accessory equipment necessary for a successful operation. Ventilation, heating, cooling and irrigation will be discussed with a focus on energy efficiency. A variety of styles including attached, unattached, Quonset, gothic, pit and solar will be evaluated. Cost is $15 members, $20 non-members; registration is required. For more info call 413-298-3926.
Fine Arts Collection of Thomaston holds a meeting of its WRITERS’ COLLECTIVE on Monday, October 29 at 7 p.m. at the offices of the Thomaston Express, 44 Union St. in Thomaston. Anyone interested in working and socializing with other writers in Thomaston and the surrounding areas of Litchfield County is invited; drop-ins are welcome. For more info or if you plan to attend, call Mike Chaiken at 860-283-4355.
Goshen Recreation Department sponsors TAI CHI with instructor Roger Peters starting on Thursday, November 1 from 6-7 p.m. and running for eight weeks at the Goshen Center School Cafeteria, Route 63 in Goshen. Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese practice of slow, gentle and sustained movements that can help relax and refresh the mind and body while promoting overall fitness and conditioning. Fee is $85; to register call the Goshen Rec. Office at 860-491-2249. Specific questions about the class may be directed to Roger Peters at 860-567-3760.
The Northwestern Literary Club offers an INTENSIVE CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP FOR BEGINNERS on Thursday, November 1 at 7 p.m. in Room 202, Founders Hall at Northwestern CT Community College, Park Place East in Winsted. Harwinton poet, journalist and teacher Jean Sands will present a workshop for people who have a desire to write and don’t know where to begin. Free, and all are invited to attend; for more info call 860-738-6446.
Farmington Valley Arts Center offers a 90-MINUTE CREATIVITY WORKOUT led by poet and teacher Reggie Marra on Thursday, November 1 from 7-8:30 p.m. at its Sperry Park Annex, 50 Simsbury Rd. (Route 10) in Avon. Group and individual creative writing exercises will foster participants’ abilities to see the world through a different set of eyes and to communicate abstract thoughts and emotions. No artistic or writing background is required; bring openness and a sense of humor. Admission is $5, and drop-ins are welcome; for more info call 860-674-8315.
Farmington Valley Arts Center, 25 Arts Center Lane in Avon offers a class in PAINTED SILK BANNERS with instructor Avis Turner on Mondays, November 5 and November 12 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The banners are perfect for children's rooms and as wall hangings. Fee is $60, and the preferred registration deadline is October 29; to register call 860-678-1867.
Outdoors and Sports
Northwest Amateur Boxing, Inc. presents a CONNECTICUT SHOWCASE on Saturday, October 27 at 7 p.m. at the Torrington High School Gym, Major Besse Drive in Torrington; doors open at 6:30 p.m. Boxers from active boxing clubs from all around the state will be matched up at many levels of weight class, age and experience, with some exciting matches promised to develop. This event is a United States Boxing sanctioned event, and USA Boxing officials will be in charge of the officiating. Tickets are $10 adults, $5 students, children (under age 5) free, and will be available at the door.
Active Singles holds a BEGINNER HIKE on Sunday, October 28 at 10:30 a.m. at Sessions Woods, Route 69 in Burlington. This will be a scenic fall walk to an observation tower and duck watching area. Free; all area singles are invited. For directions or to register for aoptional lunch following the hike, call Charlie at 860-489-9611.
The Rob Branham Foundation sponsors LEGS AGAINST LEUKEMIA, a 5K walk to benefit support and services for leukemia patients and their families on Sunday, October 28 at noon at Iron Horse Blvd. (behind Drake Hill Mall) in Simsbury. Collect pledges as an individual walker; walk in honor of a leukemia victim. Registration fee is $15; there will be a registration booth under a tent in the parking lot from 11 a.m.-noon. There will be water stops along the course. For more info call 860-673-ROB6.
Winsted Recreation Department seeks a GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH for grades 7-8 in the Route 44 League. For more info call Pink at 379-7716, or the Rec Dept. office at 379-8670.
Kids
Harwinton Public Library presents BOOK VOYAGERS on Saturday, October 27 from 11 a.m.-noon. Children ages 6-10 and a parent or caregiver are invited to join a this library-based family reading led by Linda Marchislo. Programs are open to all and free of charge; for more info call 485-9113.
Torrington Recreation Department sponsors a HALLOWEEN PARTY on Saturday, October 27 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at the Armory, 153 South Main St. in Torrington. The party is for all Torrington children, ages pre-school to grade 3. Activities will include Tom O'Brien's magic act, and costume judging in age and category groups. Prizes will be awarded and refreshments will be available.
Beardsley and Memorial Library, 40 Munro Place in Winsted presents a HALLOWEEN STORY HOUR for preschoolers and primary grade students on Saturday, October 27 at 1 p.m. Pre-registration is not required; for more info call 379-6043.
Thomaston Opera House, 158 Main St. in Thomaston presents "BEAUTY AND THE BEAST" on Saturday and Sunday, October 27-28 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. William Glennon used the Perrault version of this fanciful story as the basis of his charming play, but has added depth of character and believable answers to some of the puzzling questions. We learn how and why the Prince was changed into a Beast in the first place. We also see the beast's growth under Beauty's subtle guidance, from a raging creature to a man who can be loved for himself. Beauty's family provides a warm and amusing background for the main plot, as they are also changed for the better. Tickets are $5; for more info call 860-283-6250.
Sharon Audubon Center, 325 Cornwall Bridge Rd. (Route 4) in Sharon hosts its annual KIDS’ DAY on Sunday, October 28 from 1-4:15 p.m. There will be kids’ games, crafts, a hay bale maze, pumpkin carving, a petting zoo, costume parade, food and more. Children’s storyteller and musician Paul Recker will entertain at 3:30 p.m. Cost is $5 per carload; for more info call 860-364-0520.
Living Faith Christian Center, 1304 Winsted Rd. in Torrington presents HALLELUJAH NIGHT, a Halloween alternative for kids (ages 5-12) on Sunday, October 28 from 6:30-9 p.m. Come dressed as your favorite Super Hero. There will be carnival games and prizes to win. Every kid goes home with a bag of candy. For more info call 860-496-1543.
White Memorial Conservation Center, 80 Whitehall Rd. (off Route 202) in Litchfield presents AUTUMN ON THE TRAILS for grades 1-2 on Tuesday, October 30 from 3:15-4:45 p.m. Explore the woods, swamps and streams as they appear in late autumn, with Jeff Greenwood. Cost is $4 members, $8 non-members; for more info call 860-567-0857.
Holley-Williams House Museum, 15 Millerton Rd. (Route 44) in Lakeville hosts HALLOWEEN STORY TELLING for children in grades 3-5 on Tuesday, October 30 from 6:30-8 p.m. Storyteller Lou Bucceri, historian and interpreter at the Salisbury Cannon Museum, will lead the group to the Museum's 19th century barn to hear spooky tales, local legends, and join in participatory ghost stories. Children, accompanied by chaperones, should bring flashlights and wear warm clothing; costumes are optional. This family program is free an open to the public; contributions are always welcome and will help to expand school outreach programs. Space is limited; for reservations, call 860-435-2878 and leave a message.
Beardsley and Memorial Library, 40 Munro Place in Winsted presents HALLOWEEN STORY HOUR for toddlers and pre-schoolers on Wednesday, October 31 at 10:30 a.m. Pre-registration is not required; for more info call 379-6043.
Kent Memorial Library, Main St. in Kent offers HALLOWEEN STORY HOUR for pre-school children on Wednesday, October 31 at 10:30 a.m. Also, come trick or treat at the library during regular hours of 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. This free event is sponsored by the Kent Library Association.
Goshen Center School hosts a HARVEST COSTUME PARADE on Wednesday, October 31 at 1:45 p.m. The parade route will be from Goshen Center School's south door (near the gym) through the town parking lot, in front of the town hall, and down Elementary Drive to the rear of the school, where refreshments will be served. The public is invited to view our parade and to join us for refreshments. In case of rain, the parade will be in the school corridors. For more info call 491-6020.
The Bushnell, 166 Capitol Ave. in Hartford presents "ELLIS ISLAND: GATEWAY TO A DREAM" on Thursday, November 1 at 10:30 a.m. Reflecting the historic realities, excitement and hopes of Ellis Island, this exciting musical captures the courage and challenges of the immigration experience. The musical journey follows a group of immigrants during their time on the island—experiences typical of the many thousands who came to America in the early 1900s. Appropriate for students in grades 4–8. Tickets are $6; for more info call 860-987-5900.
White Memorial Conservation Center, 80 Whitehall Rd. (off Route 202) in Litchfield presents AUTUMN ALONG THE TRAILS for grades 3-4 on Thursday, November 1 from 3:15-4:45 p.m. Explore the woods, swamps and streams as they appear in late autumn, with Jeff Greenwood. Cost is $4 members, $8 non-members; for more info call 860-567-0857.
Festivals and Sales
Boy Scout Troop #17 holds a TAG SALE at St. Anthony's School parking lot, 55 Oak St. in Winsted on Saturday, October 27 from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Rain or shine. Coffee, donuts, hot dogs and hamburgers will available. To make donations call Bill Kelley at 860-379-6666.
The Student Council at Southeast School, 196 Oak Ave. in Torrington holds a FUNDRAISER on Saturday, October 27 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. There will be miscellaneous items for sale, a bake sale, and a car wash.
Northwestern Regional #7 High School in Winsted hosts a SILENT AUCTION AND LASAGNA DINNER on Saturday, October 27. The preview for the auction starts at 4 p.m., with bidding from 5:30-8:15 p.m.; dinner will be served from 5:30-7 p.m. Cost for dinner is $6; entrance to the auction is free. All proceeds will benefit Project Graduation 2002, a substance-free party for graduating seniors.
Probus Club of Torrington holds its 32nd annual AUCTION on Sunday, October 28 at noon at Coe Park Auditorium, Litchfield St. (Route 202) in Torrington. There will be over 150 new items, including a 16 ft. Monarch Johnboat, household appliances, sports and theatre tickets, beauty services, weekend vacations, jewelry, gift certificates to restaurants, and an Ovation guitar. Free admission; refreshments will be available.
The Auxiliary Thrift Shop, 115 Spencer St. in Winsted holds a STOREWIDE HALF-PRICE SALE on Tuesday through Saturday, October 30-November 3. Business hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Saturday from 9:30 a.m.- noon. Proceeds from the thrift shop are used for the benefit of community health.
Washington Art Association is looking for artists and craftspersons to submit work for its annual CHRISTMAS SALE to be held on November 23 through December 24. A wide selection of art and crafts will be considered, including pottery, fine and graphic arts, jewelry, metalwork, small sculpture, knitting and weaving, woodwork, fused and blown glass, etc. Work should be ready to hang (maximum size 45" x 45"); limit is two pieces per artist. Entry fee is $8 for members, $15 for non-members; the Art Association retains 30% of the sale price of each item. For more info call 860-868-2878.
And More
Stanley-Whitman House, 37 High St. in Farmington holds a GHOSTWALK on Saturday, October 27 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Stroll through the oldest graveyard in town, dating from the 1600s. Learn about the people buried there and the artwork that adorns their stones. Cost is $8 adults, $6 children; reservations required. For more info call 860-677-9222.
Ladies Auxiliary of Post 296, North Main St. in Winsted sponsors a HALLOWEEN PARTY on Saturday, October 27 at 8 p.m. There will be door prizes, raffles, music and food; costumes optional. Free admission, donations accepted; come and have fun!
The Farmington Club, 162 Town Farm Rd. in Farmington hosts a WINE TASTING to benefit the Hill-Stead Museum on Friday, November 2 from 7-9:30 p.m. Wine cognoscenti and amateur adventurers from all around the region will join Jim Millerick, proprietor of Wright's Fine Wines, for a premier wine tasting party. The public will socialize, sample a choice selection of wines from around the world and enjoy delicious, plentiful hors d'ouevres. Tickets are $30; for more info call Wright's Fine Wines at 860-677-1901.
Litchfield Little Britches Therapeutic Riding Program sponsors its annual FAMILY DINNER DANCE on Saturday, November 3 from 5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. at the Litchfield Community Center, Route 202 in Litchfield. There will be a pasta dinner, silent auction, children's auction, and dance to the music of State of the Art. Tickets are $10 adults, $5 children (ages 5-12), under 5 free; for more info call Jean Upton at 860-567-9305.
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