Music and Dance
The Berkshire Museum, 39 South St. in Pittsfield presents SUSAN WERNER on Saturday, March 30 at 8 p.m. Classically trained and jazz-inspired, Werner is an impressive singer-songwriter with sharp, funny, compassionate lyrics and a powerful, expressive voice. Opening for Werner is a local singer-songwriter Robby Baier, who puts his own stamp on his original songs. Advance tickets are $15 members, $18 non-members, or $20 at the door; for more info call 413-443-7171, ext 10.
The Bushnell, 166 Capitol Ave. in Hartford presents "SING-A-LONG SOUND OF MUSIC" on Tuesday, April 2 and Thursday, April 4 at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, April 5 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, April 6 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; and Sunday, April 7 at 2 p.m. "Sing-A-Long Sound of Music" is a screening of the classic Julie Andrews film musical in glorious, full-screen Technicolor, complete with subtitles so that the whole audience can sing along. Audiences of all ages are invited to join in singing and to dress up as their favorite character, item, or even line from a song for a one-of-a-kind interactive event and costume contest. Tickets are $25; for more info call 860-987-5900.
Chamber Music Plus presents GALLIC GALA on Wednesday, April 3 at 7:30 p.m. in the Museum Theater at the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, 600 Main St. in Hartford. This program will feature cellist Harry Clark, artistic director of Chamber Music Plus, who will be joined by three of New England's finest jazz performers–bassist and composer Avery Sharpe, drummer Kevin Sharpe, and pianist Kyle Aho. Tickets are $25; center section preferred seats are $10 extra. For more info call 860-278-7148.
Drama and Comedy
Clockwork Repertory Theatre, 133 Main St. in Oakville presents Neil Simon's "THE ODD COUPLE" on Friday and Saturday, March 29-30 at 8:15 p.m. This is the original version of Neil Simon's classic duo of Oscar and Felix as it was originally meant to be seen, along with their poker-playing buddies and the effervescent Pigeon sisters. The play stars Bill Wilson as Felix and Lou Marchetti as Oscar. Tickets are $13; for more info call 860-274-7247.
Hartford Stage, 50 Church St. in Hartford presents "2.5 MINUTE RIDE" through April 4 with performances on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 7:30 p.m.; Friday at 8 p.m.; Saturday at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.; and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Written and performed by actress and comedian Lisa Kron, the play is a roller-coaster ride through the playwright’s family album, alternating between hilarious observations and deeply felt recollections. Three momentous family events alternate throughout the narrative: her physically infirm family’s annual trip to the Cedar Point Amusement Park in Sandusky, Ohio; the wedding of her brother to an Internet bride; and a haunting pilgrimage to Auschwitz with her father, a Holocaust survivor who lost his parents in the concentration camps. Tickets are $17.50-$45; for more info call 860-527-5151.
Hole in the Wall Theatre, 10 Harvard St. in New Britain presents "A … MY NAME WILL ALWAYS BE ALICE" on Fridays and Saturdays through April 14. Conceived by Joan Micklin Silver and Julianne Boyd and performed by an all-female cast, this musical revue is a tribute to women, looking at their lives through many different points of view. The opening number, "All Girl Band," best tells that life for the woman of today is not all that typical. From the poems sprinkled in and about this musical to the somewhat bawdy lyrics of "HoneyPot," it is easy to see that this is not your basic nursery rhyme show. Suggested donation is $15; for more info call 860-229-9665, or 860-229-3049.
Art Exhibits
Marie Louise Trichet Art Gallery at Wisdom House, 229 East Litchfield Rd. in Litchfield presents THERMOGRAPHIC IMAGES, an exhibit of infrared-camera images created by Dr. Mathew H.M. Lee in collaboration with Nam June Paik through April 7. Dr. Lee is the Director of the Kathryn Walter Stein Chronic Pain Laboratory at the NYU School of Medicine. For more info call 860-567-3163.
Living Traditions Gallery, 31 East Main St. in Avon presents CONTEMPORARY ART IN TRADITIONAL FORMS, featuring collage by Hannah Libman and clay work by Kathleen Rude. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Thursday until 7 p.m.; for more info call 860-677-8012.
Washington Art Association, 4 Bryan Plaza in Washington Depot presents its 2002 MEMBERS SHOW from March 30 through April 21. This show is part of a year-long celebration of WAA's 50th Anniversary, with festivities and exhibitions that invite viewers to study as well as delight in this passion for art. Work in a variety of mediums including oil, acrylic, watercolor, photography and sculpture will presented by artists with top gallery representation, as well as artists waiting to be discovered. There will be an opening reception on Saturday, March 30 from 3-5 p.m. Gallery hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday from 2-5 p.m.; for more info call 860-868-2878.
Harwinton Public Library, 80 Bentley Dr. in Harwinton sponsors a JURIED ART EXHIBITION to be held May 6 through June 22, with an opening reception on Friday, May 10 from 5-7 p.m. Artists are invited to submit one work of art based upon a memorable passage, quote or message from a book; images may include the written word. Artwork must be no larger than 36" in any direction and must be framed and ready to hang; 3-D work should include a suitable base. Several cash awards are available as well as the opportunity for a solo exhibition; Goshen artist Ernie Barker will be the juror. Entry fee is $5; forms are available at the library. Artwork may be dropped off on Saturday, May 4 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. For more info call Leslie Flowers at 860-485-9175; or the library at 860-485-9113.
Lectures
White Memorial Conservation Center, off Route 202 in Litchfield presents BLUEBIRDS AND OTHER CAVITY NESTERS with Dave Rosgen on Saturday, March 30 at 2 p.m. in the Arthur B. Ceder Meeting Room. Free and open to the public; for more info call 860-567-0857.
Litchfield Hills Audubon Society holds its monthly meeting on Monday, April 1 at 7:30 p.m. at the Litchfield Community Center, Route 202 in Litchfield. A potluck supper will precede the meeting at 6:30 p.m.; please bring a dish to share and your own place setting. Following the meeting, David Goodenow, a retired professional photographer, will present a program on the ALASKAN WILDERNESS and the life of the grizzly bears that live there. Mr. Goodenow’s work has been published in Outdoor Life, Field and Stream, National Geographic books and Sports Illustrated. The public is invited; for more info call 860-482-0819.
Kent Memorial Library, 32 Main St. in Kent presents a lecture on BIODYNAMIC AND ORGANIC VEGETABLE FARMING on Tuesday, April 2 at 5:30 p.m. Nathaniel Thompson of Still Point Community Farm, a biodynamic and organic vegetable farm in Amenia, will talk about much more than just vegetables, but about community farming. Community farming is about exchange between people and with the Earth. In a community farm, the farmers commit to grow the highest quality food they are able to produce for a group of members, and the members cover the farm's expenses and ensure a livelihood for the farmers. Members buy "harvest shares," generally in advance of the spring planting, and receive a bag of vegetables each week throughout the six-month harvest season. There will be a reception preceding the lecture at 5 p.m.; for more info call 860-927-3761.
Charter CommunityVision Channel 13 will show five episodes of "DESTINATION TOMORROW" on Tuesday, April 2 starting at 7 p.m. "Destination Tomorrow" is the distance learning program produced by NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, VA. This series is designed to explain new technologies in a style and format that appeals to all ages. Until recently these programs were available only in English, but they now are being produced in an "over-dubbed" Spanish version. CommunityVision believes language should not be a barrier to learning, and will show educational programming in other languages when available. For more info call 738-5090.
Harwinton Public Library, 80 Bentley Dr. in Harwinton presents a talk and slide presentation on CARS AND AUTOMOBILIA by George Werner of Harwinton on Wednesday, April 3 at 7 p.m. The program will include lively discussion. Families are welcome; registration is requested. For more info call 860-485-9113.
Goshen Garden Club meets on Thursday, April 4 at noon in the Meeting Room of Church of Christ Congregational, at the rotary (Routes 4 & 63) in Goshen. After a mini-luncheon and business meeting, a program on TOPIARY will be presented by Monica Case. A workshop will follow.
Friends of the Canton Public Library present "Easy Entertaining–From Sit-down Dinners to Buffets" with PRUDENCE SLOANE on Thursday, April 4 at 7 p.m. Prudence Sloane works in television and radio, and also directs her own cooking school. She created the radio show "Food Schmooze" in 1997 with Doug Coffin, Kan Ayvazian and Faith Middleton, serving as associate producer, cooking expert and on-air personality. Free, but reservations are required; for more info call 860-693-5800.
Licia & Mason Beekley Community Library, Central Ave. in New Hartford presents STILL WATERS, a slide-illustrated talk by Walter Landgraf on Thursday, April 4 at 7 p.m. The program will explore the gifts of the last ice age–vernal pools, bogs, lakes, ponds and swamps, and their important role in the forest ecosystem. Walt is a naturalist and serves as curator of the Stone Museum in the Peoples State Forest in Pleasant Valley. Free and open to the public, but seating is limited, so please arrive early; for more info call 860-379-7235.
Classes and Workshops
Torrington Community Garden hosts a GARDENING WORKSHOP with organic farmer, author and educator Bill Deusing on Tuesday, April 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the UDSA-NRCS office, 1185 New Litchfield St. in Torrington. Deusing will help gardeners get a jump start on the 2002 growing season by starting seeds and nurturing young plants indoors. He will discuss timing and soil preparation as well as strategies for transplanting young plants successfully into the garden. Planting medium, supplies and seeds will be provided, but attendees are encouraged to bring their own favorite seeds as well as recycled planting pots and trays for carrying items home. Free and open to the public; for more info call 860-485-0211.
Farmington Valley Arts Center offers a 90-MINUTE CREATIVITY WORKOUT led by storyteller Suzanne Sayers on Thursday, April 4 from 7-8:30 p.m. at its Sperry Park Annex, 50 Simsbury Rd. (Route 10) in Avon. Ms. Sayers will help participants tap into their creative thought processes through improvisation, theater games and other fun group activities. No artistic or acting background is required. Admission is $5; for more info call 860-674-8315.
Northwestern CT Community College offers a PROFESSIONAL BARTENDING course on Sundays, April 7 and April 14 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Learn to prepare today's most popular drink recipes as well as yesterday's classic cocktails. Instruction also includes opening and closing duties, product knowledge, and anything else needed to go from classroom to workplace. The S.M.A.R.T. (Server and Manager Alcohol Responsibility Training) certification teaches responsible service of alcohol with extra emphasis on checking ID's and underage drinking problems. Instructor Elizabeth Trendowski has 19 years experience in the hospitality industry as a bartender, manager and consultant. Tuition is $149 plus $35 materials fee; to register call 860-738-6446.
CT Dance Theatre, 523 Main St. in Watertown offers BALLROOM DANCE AND SWING classes on Sundays, April 7 through June 9. Beginners Latin meets from 3-4:30 p.m. and will emphasize the salsa, merengue, and samba. Smooth I Beginners meets from 4:30-6 p.m. and will concentrate on the foxtrot, waltz and tango. Intermediate Swing takes the floor from 6-7:30 p.m., followed by Beginners Swing from 7:30-9 p.m. Classes are taught by certified ballroom instructor Kevin McHugh and his partner Vanessa Logan. Cost for each 8-week class is $80; both singles and couples are welcome. For more info call 860-274-0004.
Farmington Valley Arts Center, 25 Arts Center Lane in Avon offers BEGINNING MIXED MEDIA COLLAGE on Tuesdays, April 9 through May 7 from 1:30-4:30 p.m. Beginning collage artists will learn to mix "accidental" and "intentional" items in the spontaneous and intuitive process of creating works in mixed media. Cost is $180 plus materials; preferred registration deadline is April 2. For more info call 860-678-1867.
Foothills Adult & Continuing Education offers "GETTING PAID TO TALK–Voice-Overs as a Profession" on Wednesday, April 10 at Northwestern Regional High School in Winsted. Explore the basics: how to prepare a demo tape, how to get a job, and record an in-class commercial for individual assessment. Cost is $28; to register call 860-567-0863.
Foothills Adult and Continuing Education offers ESTATE PLANNING: EXPLORE THE OPTIONS on Thursday, April 11 at Northwestern Regional High School in Winsted. Learn estate planning principles and how they can help you find tax advantages, and how to preserve your estate. The class meets for two sessions; cost is $40. To register call the Education Connection at 860-567-0863, or 800-300-4781.
Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South St. in Litchfield offer a POETRY WORKSHOP with Doug Anderson on Saturday, April 13 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. This hands-on workshop will be an opportunity for adults to explore creating poetry. It will include exercises for delivering, writing and sharing poetry; participants will be guided by Anderson to discover inspiration from personal life and other sources. Light refreshments will be served. Free, but advanced registration is required; for more info call library director Ann Marie White at 860-567-8030.
Roaring Brook Nature Center, 70 Gracey Rd. in Canton presents DRUMMING ABOUT YOU on Sunday, April 14 at 2 p.m. This program is a hands-on, participatory event for all ages. Bob Bloom provides a beautiful array of drums and percussion instruments so that the entire audience may join in the rhythms that give life to some of the most joyous music on this planet! Explore the musical beats of Brazil, Cuba and Africa, as well as North America. Advance tickets are $4 members, $5 non-members; remaining tickets are $5 members, $6 non-members at the door. For more info call 860-693-0263.
Outdoors
Housatonic Audubon Society presents DANCE OF THE WOODCOCK on Thursday, April 4 at 6 p.m. at the Sharon Audubon Center, Route 4 in Sharon. Learn about and observe the spectacular courtship flight of the American woodcock (flights tend to be weather dependant). Dress warmly, bring a blanket and flashlight. Appropriate for ages 16 and up; we must be very quiet. Free and open to the public; for more info call 860-364-0520.
Housatonic Audubon Society offers a trip to the MAGIC WINGS BUTTERFLY CONSERVATORY AND GARDENS near Deerfield, MA on Sunday, April 7; meet at the Sharon Audubon Center, Route 4 in Sharon at 8:30 a.m. Delight in the lush indoor tropical butterfly gardens where nearly 1,000 native and tropical butterflies can be observed in the 4,000 square foot glass conservatory. Learn about butterfly breeding programs, life cycles, migration, food sources, and a plethora of other butterfly knowledge. A gift shop and art gallery are also on location; bring money for coffee and lunch. Admission is $7 adults, $5 seniors; hour-long group tours are available for an extra $4. Carpools will be available for those not wanting to drive. For more info or to register, call 860-927-0047, ext 28; or 860-927-1528.
Sports
Northwestern CT Community College, Park Place East in Winsted presents GOLF WITH CHET DUNLOP on Tuesdays, April 16 through May 7 from 6-9 p.m. at the Burlington Golf Center, located behind Hogan's Cider Mill on Route 4 in Burlington. This course covers all aspects of the game and is intended both for new golfers and for experienced golfers who need to work on the fundamentals of the swing. The program is designed to make the new golfer feel comfortable on the golf course while building confidence and consistency in the experienced golfer. Chet has been a PGA teaching professional for 15 years and incorporates a variety of teaching aids, including video replay and analysis. Equipment is provided at no extra charge for those who need it. Cost is $85; for more info call Continuing Ed at 860-738-6446.
Laurel City Summer Basketball League holds a FORMATION MEETING on Wednesday, April 17 at 7 p.m. in the 3rd floor conference room at Winsted Town Hall. Games will be played at 6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, starting May 14. For more info call Pink at 379-7716.
Susan G. Komen Foundation holds the CT RACE FOR THE CURE on Saturday, May 11 at Walnut Hill Park in New Britain. There will be races for all ages and levels–from kids to adults, from beginning walkers to experienced runners. The Foundation honors the memory of Susan G. Komen, who died from breast cancer at the age of 36. It is the nation's largest private funder of research dedicated solely to breast cancer; to date the Race for the Cure has raised over $300 million nationwide, including more than $3.6 million in Connecticut in only eight years, 75% of which has gone to fund breast health projects in the state. For more info call 800-224-5RUN, or visit <www.nbgh.org/racecure>.
Foothills Adult & Continuing Education offers a day trip to the NORTH END OF BOSTON AND FENWAY PARK on Saturday, June 8. Visit Fenway Park for a behind-the-scenes tour; sit in a major league dugout, see a Red Sox private suite, walk on the playing field and meet the Green Monster up close! There will also be a guided bus tour of the North End, Old North Church, Beacon Hill, Back Bay and the USS "Constitution." Cost is $64, including lunch at Boston's premier seafood restaurant, Atlantic 101; to register call 800-300-4781, or 860-567-0863.
Kids
Canton Parks and Recreation sponsors an EASTER EGG HUNT for Canton children (ages 2-10) on Saturday, March 30 at 10 a.m. at Mills Pond Recreation Park, East Hill Rd. in Canton. A special guest appearance by the Easter Bunny is planned. Youngsters are encouraged to bring a decorated egg from home for the Easter Egg Decorating Contest; prizes will be awarded in three age categories: 2-4, 5-7 and 8-10. Also, children who find specially marked eggs will win prizes. In the event of heavy rain, the event will be held at the Canton Community Center on Dyer Ave. in Canton. Free; for more info call 860-693-5808.
Valley Brook Community Church sponsors an EASTER EGG HUNT on Saturday, March 30 at 10 a.m. at Salmon Brook Park in Granby. The hunt will begin in the area of the park around the picnic pavilions; the area will be separated into age-appropriate sections. For more info call 860-844-0001.
North East Rottweiler Rescue invites kids and pets to pose for their PHOTO WITH THE EASTER BUNNY on Saturday, March 30 from 1-4 p.m. at Petco in Torrington. Proceeds will go to the Spring a Pet campaign, which benefits the Little Guild of St. Francis and NERR.
Kent Memorial Library, 32 North Main St. in Kent presents BOOK VOYAGERS FOR CHILDREN on Wednesday, April 3 from 5:30- 6:30 p.m. Children (ages 6-9) accompanied by a parent or caregiver are invited to attend this family book discussion program on ecology. Read and discuss children's literature that expresses an appreciation and concern for all aspects of nature. This collection of literature, which includes fantasy, realistic fiction and non-fiction, gives us the opportunity to discuss and react to the challenges and pleasures of protecting the environment. Judy Sullivan of the English Department at Western CT State University will lead the discussion. Free and open to the public; for more info call 860-927-3761.
Bushnell Children's Theater, 166 Capitol Ave. in Hartford presents "ARE YOU MY MOTHER?" on Thursday, April 4 at 10:30 a.m. Not knowing that her mother has left to look for food, Baby Bird decides to leave the nest and find her. During her adventure, Baby Bird meets an array of colorful characters, all of whom have some advice for the lost bird. Unfortunately, the cat is not her mother, the hen is not her mother, and the dog certainly is not her mother. Baby Bird, however, is persistent. She is determined to find her, no matter what. Told with humor, sensitivity and a bit of calculated silliness, this touching story shows how loss can be turned into empowerment and how Baby Bird happily finds more than she is looking for. Appropriate for children in pre-K through grade 2. Tickets are $6; for more info call 860-987-5900.
TriArts at the Sharon Playhouse, 49 Amenia Rd. in Sharon holds a MUSICAL THEATER SONG AND DANCE WORKSHOP for children (ages 8-14) with TriArts artistic director Michael Berkeley and Broadway veteran dancer and choreographer Cheryl Swift on Saturday, April 6 from 2-3:30 p.m. at the Town Hill School, 204 Interlaken Rd. in Salisbury. Fee is $16 members, $20 non-members; pre-registration is required. For more info call 860-435-6414.
Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main St. in Waterbury offers LET THE FUN BEGIN! on Sunday, April 7 from 2-4 p.m. Kids (ages 4-11) will explore the changing seasons from winter to spring with Johanna Hozbaur, former children's librarian at the Southbury Public Library, through stories and craft activities. Free for children and members accompanying their children; $4 museum admission for non-members. Pre-registration by April 4 is requested; for more info call 203-753-0381, ext 10.
Triarts at the Sharon Playhouse, 49 Amenia Rd. in Sharon holds TAP DANCING WORKSHOPS with Broadway veteran dancer and choreographer Cheryl Swift on Sundays, April 7 and April 14 at Space, Route 141 in Lakeville; beginners will meet from 1-2:30 p.m., and intermediate and more advanced tappers will meet from 3-4:30. Fee is $20 per session or $35 for both sessions, $16 and $28 for TriArts members; pre-registration is required. For more info call 860-435-6414.
Music Together offers MUSIC CLASSES FOR PRE-SCHOOLERS and their adult caregivers in Torrington, New Hartford and Millerton; the next session runs from April 8-June 3. Schedule is Monday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at 59 Barber Street in Torrington; Tuesday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at North Congregational Church, 17 Church St. in New Hartford; Thursday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Nutmeg Conservatory, 58 Main St. in Torrington; and Friday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Northeast Community Center in Millerton. For more info call 860-489-0137, or 860-491-9223.
Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main St. in Waterbury offers LET THE FUN BEGIN! on Sunday, April 14 from 2-4 p.m. Kids (ages 4-11) will discover the museum's own exhibits with Ginny Fappiano, art teacher and museum docent, and make some fun art projects using the museum pieces as inspiration. Free for children and members accompanying their children; $4 museum admission for non-members. Pre-registration by April 4 is requested; for more info call 203-753-0381, ext 10.
Mattatuck Museum, 144 West Main St. in Waterbury holds VACATION ART CAMP for kids (ages 7-12) during the week of April 15-19; each day features a morning class from 9 a.m.-noon and an afternoon class from 1-4 p.m., each with its own theme. The à la carte programming means that a youngster can pick one class, half days or the full week; there is a supervised lunch break/ recess for campers taking the full-day program. Featured projects and themes include "people puppets," mask-making, felt banners, sculpture, portraits, caricatures, creative writing and book-making, and a drama workshop with the acting troupe Shakesperience followed by their live performance of "Alice in Wonderland." All instructors are experienced teachers and artists. Fee is $20 per class for members, $25 for non-members; there is a $5 discount for campers registering for three or more classes. Registration is requested by April 11; for more info call 203-753-0381, ext 10.
Storrowtown Village Museum, 1305 Memorial Dr. (on the grounds of Eastern States Exposition) in West Springfield offers A DAY AWAY IN THE PAST for ages 7-12 on Wednesday and Thursday, April 17-18 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Children will step into the 19th century and dress in period costumes provided by the Village as they try their hand at crafts such as candle dipping, kaleidoscope making, copper punch, quill pen calligraphy and more. They will also participate in old fashioned games and experience the uniqueness of a working blacksmith shop where they can apprentice from a master craftsman at the forge. Cost for the one-day program is $25, and children must bring their lunch. Reservations are required by April 10; for more info call 413-787-0136.
Festivals and Sales
Sharon Congregational Church in Sharon is looking for crafters for its CRAFT FAIR to be held on Saturday, April 20 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. This is a well publicized event, with newspaper coverage in Connecticut and nearby areas in New York and Massachusetts. For more info call 860-435-1453.
Trips
Naugatuck Valley Genealogy Club takes a day trip to the historic SPRINGFIELD MUSEUMS AT THE QUADRANGLE in Springfield, MA on Saturday, April 27. This cultural campus boasts four distinctive museums–the Connecticut Valley Historical Museum, Springfield Science Museum, Museum of Fine Arts, and George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum–and a major urban resource library all clustered around a tree-shaded green in the cultural heart of Springfield. There is an array of permanent and temporary exhibits for visitors to choose from, including the Genealogy and Local History Library. Cost is $43, which includes round-trip coach transportation from Waterbury, museum admission, and choice of box lunches at the Café on the Quadrangle. The bus will depart from the Chase Parkway commuter lot in Waterbury at 9:15 a.m. and returns about 5:30 p.m. Reservations required by April 5; for more info call Stephanie Lantiere at 860-274-6115.
Foothills Adult & Continuing Education offers a day trip to see the WEST POINT DRESS PARADE on Saturday, May 4. Participants will view the famous Dress Parade in which the cadets march in full uniform and with great pomp on the Academy's parade grounds. There will also be a guided tour that will include the Cadet Chapel, Trophy Point and the Visitors' Center. Cost is $61, including lunch at Nicole's; to register call 800-300-4781, or 860-567-0863.
And More
Holley-Williams House Museum, 15 Millerton Rd. (Route 44) in Lakeville celebrates WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH with continuous showings of the video "Votes for Women" from 2-3:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 30. Did you know that women have had the right to vote for less than 100 years? This video discusses how women acquired that right. Also find out about life for women in the 19th century, some expectations of the times, clothing and how it may affect your health, and the use of calling cards in the 1870s. Copies of the "Declaration of Rights of the Women of the United States" by the National Woman Suffrage Association will be available, and the hands-on kitchen will be open to demonstrate the "conveniences" of the times. This program is appropriate for all ages, especially girls. Requested donation is $5 per family, members free; for more info call 860-435-2878.
