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Entertainment Directory
Music and Dance
Granby Parks and Recreation presents the RIVERBOAT RAMBLERS on Thursday, July 25 at 7 p.m. at Salmon Brook Park, Routes 10 & 202 in Granby (rain location is Granby Senior Center, 15 North Granby Rd.). The Riverboat Ramblers are known for their lively renditions of various styles of New Orleans jazz, including swing, Dixieland, cajun, zydeco, blues and Mardi Gras music. Bring chairs or blankets; the snack shack is open for outdoor concerts, serving pizza, hot dogs, snacks and beverages. Free and open to the public; for more info call 860-653-8947.
Podunk Bluegrass Festival presents Thunder Mountain Bluegrass followed by Amy Gallatin And Stillwaters on Thursday, July 25 starting at 5:30 p.m. in Martin Park, Hillside Ave. in East Hartford. The seven year-old festival continues on Friday beginning at 3 p.m., and Saturday beginning at 10 a.m. with other big-name bluegrass performers from all over the country, including The Larkins, The Dry Branch Fire Squad, Vassar Clements, Jonathan Edwards, Kenny White and Seldom Scene. For more info call the East Hartford Special Events Hotline at 860-291-7350.
Simsbury Public Library, 725 Hopmeadow St. in Simsbury presents STEEL SUNRISE on Friday, July 26 at 6:30 p.m. on the lawn in front of the library (rain location will be Eno Hall). Enjoy the tangy music of the Caribbean–calypsos, socas and spicy adaptations of jazz and popular music. The band consists of Ertan Seyyar Sener, Steve Gilewski, James Walker and Craig Bitterman. The audience is welcome to spread out blankets and picnic before the program begins. Free and open to the public; for more info call 860-658-7663.
Tunxis Community College, Routes 6 & 177 in Farmington presents the TNT JAZZ BAND in the courtyard on Friday, July 26 from 6:30-8 p.m. Listen to the sounds of contemporary jazz, blues, be-bop, cool and funk. TNT performs all over Connecticut and the Northeast, and they are well known for their professional, swingin' sound. Bring lawn chairs and picnics if desired; rain location is Fisher Hall. Free; for more info call 860-679-9547.
Douglas Library, 108 Main St. in Canaan presents RAILROAD SONGS performed by Chuck Conologue on Friday, July 26 at 7 p.m. This performance for people of all ages will be held outdoors behind the library; there will be popcorn and pop to munch on. For more info call 860-824-7863.
The Guthrie Center, 4 Van Deusenville Rd. in Great Barrington presents MELODROME "acoustic" and Hector on Stilts on Friday, July 26 at 8 p.m.; doors open at 7 p.m. The Guthrie Center is housed in the Old Trinity Church made famous in "Alice’s Restaurant"; sandwiches, ice cream and drinks will be available. Please bring at least one canned good or non-perishable food item to donate; for more info call 413-528-1955, or visit <www.guthriecenter.org>.
Norfolk Chamber Music Festival at the Yale Summer School of Music, Routes 44 & 272 in Norfolk presents an evening of vocal chamber music "WITH A SPANISH FLAIR" featuring members of the Yale Opera on Friday, July 26 at 8 p.m. Program includes Schumann's "Spanisches Liederspiel," Bizet's sizzling "Carmen" and more. Featured performers will be pianist Lydia Brown, tenor Ryan MacPhearson, baritone Christian Van Horn, mezzo soprano Kellie Van Horn, and soprano Rachel Watkins. Tickets are $10-$40 adults, $5 young adults (ages 18-25), kids free; for more info call 860-542-3000.
Norfolk Chamber Music Festival at the Yale Summer School of Music, Routes 44 & 272 in Norfolk presents a YOUNG ARTIST RECITAL on Saturday, July 27 at 10:30 a.m. Fellows of the Yale Summer School of Music perform in an informal setting designed to introduce families and young people to the arts. Admission is by donation; for more info call 860-542-3000.
Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts, 166 Capitol Ave. in Hartford presents LA FILARMONICA DE PUERTO RICO DE ARTURO SOMOHANO on Saturday, July 27 at 7:30 p.m. The 65-piece orchestra, which is best known for its native Puerto Rican music such as "Plena," "Danzas," "Bomba," "Seis," "Boleros" and "Guarachas," will be performing for the first time in Connecticut and will be accompanied by a dance troupe. For more info call 860-987-5900.
The Guthrie Center, 4 Van Deusenville Rd. in Great Barrington presents performers from the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival "IN THE ROUND" on Saturday, July 27 at 8 p.m.; doors open at 7 p.m. The Guthrie Center is housed in the Old Trinity Church made famous in "Alice’s Restaurant"; sandwiches, ice cream and drinks will be available. Please bring at least one canned good or non-perishable food item to donate; for more info call 413-528-1955, or visit <www.guthriecenter.org>.
Norfolk Chamber Music Festival at the Yale Summer School of Music, Routes 44 & 272 in Norfolk presents DAVID KRAKAUER'S KLEZMER MADNESS! on Saturday, July 27 at 8 p.m. Take part in an energetic and energizing celebration of the lively music of European Jewry; David Krakauer's renditions of doinas, choisdls and terkisher may just have you dancing in the aisles! Tickets are $10-$40 adults, $5 young adults (ages 18-25), kids free; for more info call 860-542-3000.
Music Mountain in Falls Village presents the TED ROSENTHAL TRIO on Saturday, July 27 at 8 p.m. Celebrated pianist Ted Rosenthal is a much sought-after artist who has toured extensively, recorded both on his own and with stars such as Art Farmer, Jon Faddis, Benny Golson and James Moody, and played with the late, great Gerry Mulligan for more than three years in his quartet. The program features a centennial tribute to the music of Richard Rodgers including jazz standards by Rodgers and his primary collaborators, Lorenz Hart and Oscar Hammerstein. Tickets are $17.50 in advance, $20 at the door, $10 students (under age 24); for more info call 860-824-7126.
Music Mountain in Falls Village presents the LUDWIG STRING QUARTET OF PARIS with pianist Daniel Epstein and bassist Alvin Brehm on Sunday, July 28 at 3 p.m. The program includes Mozart's String Quartet in F Major, K. 590; Shostakovitch's String Quartet #1, Opus 49; and Schubert's Quintet for Piano & Strings in A Major, Opus 114, D. 667, "The Trout." Tickets are $17.50 in advance, $20 at the door, $10 students; for more info call 860-824-7126.
Norfolk Chamber Music Festival at the Yale Summer School of Music, Routes 44 & 272 in Norfolk presents CLAUDE FRANK AND PAMELA FRANK on Sunday, July 28 at 5 p.m. Internationally acclaimed pianist Claude Frank joins his equally renowned daughter, violinist Pamela Frank, for a recital of three Beethoven Sonatas in a special benefit performance. Following the performance, ticket holders are invited to join the director and the artists at Whitehouse for a reception. Tickets are $100, reserved stage seating; for more info call 860-542-3000.
Torrington Recreation sponsors the 42nd annual TORRINGTON ARTS FESTIVAL at the Coe Park Civic Center, Litchfield St. in Torrington with nightly performances, rain or shine at 7 p.m. The Leo Liddle Big Band performs swing on Monday, July 29; Eddie Forman Orchestra performs polka on Tuesday, July 30; Warner Stage Company performs excerpts from its Music Review on Wednesday, July 31; Torrington Civic Symphony performs on Thursday, August 1; The Country Travelers perform country music on Friday, August 2; Apricot Brandy performs rhythm and blues on Saturday, August 3. Free and open to the public; bring chairs, blankets, etc. to sit on the grass in the park.
Winsted Recreation presents the TORRINGTON JAZZ ENSEMBLE performing traditional jazz and swing on Tuesday, July 30 from 7-8:40 p.m. at the Rotary Bandstand in East End Park in Winsted Bring blankets or chairs; rain location is the Greenwoods Building at Northwestern CT Community College. For more info call 860-379-8670.
Friends of Brodie Park, West Hill Rd. in New Hartford present BRIAN MACDONALD in the park's Berkshire Hall on Wednesday, July 31 from 6:30-8 p.m. Free and open to the public; for more info call 860-379-3877.
Litchfield Parks and Recreation presents IAN CAMPBELL in concert on Wednesday, July 31 from 7-9 p.m. on the Green in Litchfield. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating; for more info call 860-567-7569.
Granby Parks and Recreation presents DAN STEVENS AND HIS FIERY BAND on Thursday, August 1 at 7 p.m. at Salmon Brook Park, Routes 10 & 202 in Granby (rain location is Granby Senior Center, 15 North Granby Rd.). Dan and his band perform an acoustic blues style on the guitar that everyone is sure to enjoy. Bring chairs or blankets; the snack shack is open for outdoor concerts, serving pizza, hot dogs, snacks and beverages. Free and open to the public; for more info call 860-653-8947.
Norfolk Chamber Music Festival at the Yale Summer School of Music, Routes 44 & 272 in Norfolk presents a YOUNG ARTIST RECITAL on Thursday, August 1 at 7:30 p.m. Fellows of the Yale Summer School of Music perform in an informal setting designed to introduce families and young people to the arts. Admission is by donation; for more info call 860-542-3000.
Drama and Comedy
Art and Soul Theater Project presents "THE SHADOW BOX" by Michael Cristofer on Thursday through Saturday, July 25-27 at 8 p.m. at the Housatonic Valley Regional High School, Route 7 in Falls Village. This is the directorial debut of Michael Baldwin and Emma Dweck, co-founders of the newly formed theater project. "The Shadow Box," which won both a Tony and a Pulitzer Prize in 1977, is structured around three groups of people on the grounds of a hospice. One of the characters in each group is terminally ill, and the play looks at the way the dying and those who love them come to terms with their mortality. The wit and humor of Cristofer's characters balances the serious themes, but parents are advised that there is some adult subject matter. Suggested donation is $7; tickets will be available at the door. For more info call 860-435-9996.
Barrington Stage Company in Sheffield presents "BLACK SHEEP" through August 3. "Black Sheep" takes a provocative and very funny look at racism, greed and the demise of the White Anglo Saxon Protestant. Author Lee Blessing makes a significant departure from his deft realism to deal with dreams, the nature of reality, and the murky world of subliminal feelings. That hidden world belongs to Nelson, Serene and Max Winship, wealthy WASPs whose calm veneer is shredded by the arrival of their half-Black cousin Carl, recently released from prison. As they encounter Carl, the Winships' cool blue blood begins to boil. Soon hot emotion spills all over the stage. For tickets or more info call 413-528-8888.
Thomaston Opera House, 158 Main St. in Thomaston presents "THE MUSIC MAN" through August 4; performances are at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Meredith Willson’s classical and comical musical centers around irresistible con man Harold Hill, who comes to the sleepy town of River City, Iowa to fleece its residents by creating a children’s marching band ... and running off with the money for instruments and uniforms. His plans go awry when he falls in love with the town librarian, and he must make good on his promises to the townspeople. Memorable songs include "Seventy-six Trombones" and "Trouble (Right Here in River City)." Tickets are $13 in advance, $15 at the door; for more info call 860-283-6250.
Greenwoods Theatre, Route 44 in Norfolk presents two hilarious French farces, "All-Night Meeting" and "Jailbirds" together as "FEYDOLIO" through August 4; performances are Tuesday through Saturday at 8 p.m., and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 and $25; for reservations call 860-542-0026.
The Warner Theatre, 68 Main St. in Torrington presents "ANNIE" on Fridays, July 26 and August 2 at 8 p.m.; Saturdays, July 27 and August 3 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; and Sundays, July 28 and August 4 at 2 p.m. This Broadway blockbuster is based on the popular Depression Era comic strip "Little Orphan Annie" and remains a tuneful family favorite, with book by Thomas Meehan, music by Charles Strouse, and lyrics by Martin Charnin. Julian Krom will direct the Warner's production, with musical direction by Keith Wilson and choreography by Robyn Soliani. The title role of Annie is shared by Brittany Ross and Danielle Spinello, with Rick Doyle taking on the part of Oliver "Daddy" Warbucks. Warner Stage Company veteran Joyce Follo portrays the villainous director of the orphanage, Miss Hannigan. Tickets are $20, $17 and $14; for more info call 860-489-7180.
Shakespeare & Company, 70 Kemble St. in Lenox presents "HENRY V" in the Founders' Theatre through September 1. "Henry V" opens with a war-sobered Hal at last sitting on his father's ill-gotten throne, while a traitorous fiend and a venal Church conspire to send Henry and England on a war of acquisition in France. Tickets are $10-45, with student, senior and group rates available; for more info call 413-637-3353.
Art Exhibits
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Douglas Library, 108 Main St. in Canaan presents an exhibit of paintings and photographs of CANAAN’S RAILROAD DEPOT–PAST AND PRESENT through July. Artists, collectors, photographers and Canaan’s Town Hall have donated to this display. Many scenes of the depot are shown, including a photo of the building as it burned on the night of the tragic fire. The exhibit can be seen during library hours: Monday and Wednesday from 2-8:30 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; for more info call 860-824-7863.
Act II Gallery, 14 Church St. North in New Hartford presents NATURE AS CATALYST from July 27 through August 24; works by artists Patti Kierys, Germaine Lemieux, Karen Olejniczak and Shauna Shane are featured. A "meet the artists" opening reception will be held on Saturday, July 27 from 7-9 p.m. Gallery hours are Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 1-7 p.m.; and Sunday from 1-5 p.m. For more info call 860-379-2034.
Washington Art Association, Bryan Memorial Plaza in Washington Depot presents its 50TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW from July 27 through August 25. The 26 member artists in the show are Roger Barnes, Charles Cajori, Marc Chabot, Michael Chelminski, Christopher Clapp, Andrew Forge, Ben Gonzales, Cleve Gray, Barbara Grossman, Louise Hamlin, Irene Hardwicke, Nancy Lasar, Elizabeth MacDonald, Carol Macdonald, M.G. Martin, Ruth Miller, Inga-Britta Mills, Wendell Minor, Virginia Murray, Woldemar Neufeld, Toshio Odate, Robert Andrew Parker, Vita Petersen, Werner Pfeiffer, Peter Poskas Sr., and Kim Tester. Among the variety of mediums on display are sculpture, oil, watercolor, print and pastel. There will be an opening reception on Saturday, July 27 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.
Kent Memorial Library, Main St. in Kent hosts an exhibit of MEDIEVAL TIMES COSTUME RENDERINGS during July and August. Barbara Graham designed costumes for 30 years in regional theatres throughout the United States. Her work includes costumes for opera, dance, drama and musicals, as well as many of Shakespeare’s plays. This exhibit includes costume renderings from the productions of Shakespeare's "Henry VI, Parts 1-3" from the Oregon Shakespeare Festival 1991-92; and the California Shakespeare Festival's "King John" from 1983. The exhibit will be on display during regular gallery hours: 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.
Canton Public Library, 40 Dyer Ave. in Collinsville hosts its first open art show during the months of July and August. Entitled "GET A HEAD," the exhibition coordinates with the children's summer reading program and features an array of artistic responses to the theme of "heads." These two- and three-dimensional works by 23 artists, including self-portraits and abstract pieces, were described by curator Susan Crawford as "highly creative, highly imaginative." Summer library hours are Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m.-8 p.m., and Fridays from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; for more info call 860-693-5800.
New England Carousel Museum, 95 Riverside Ave. (Route 72) in Bristol presents Waldemar Karwowski's THE ART OF DECORATIVE PAINTING AND FAUX FINISHES through September 1. Glo Sessions' retrospective show and "A Carousel Kaleidoscope of Color" by Sandra Saitto are continuing. Also on view is a new permanent exhibit, "The Museum of Fire History." Hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday from noon-5 p.m. Admission is $5 adults, $4.50 seniors, $2.50 children (ages 4-14), members and children under 4 free; for more info call 860-585-5411, or visit <www.thecarouselmuseum.com>.
New Arts Gallery, 513 Maple St. in Litchfield hosts an exhibition of both small and large scale works entitled NEW WORK, NEW ARTISTS from July 27 through September 2. Each of the 20 artists in this exhibit, including Jack Dunbar, Marjory Reid, Warner Friedman, Patrick Maisano and Danielle Mailer, brings their personal vision and mastery of their chosen medium. An opening reception for the artists will be held on Saturday, July 27 from 3-6 p.m.; the public is invited. Gallery hours are Thursday through Monday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; for more info call 860-567-5015.
Hubbard Art Gallery at Lost Island Farm, 159 Belden St. (Route 126) in Falls Village presents ARTS FOR THE HOME, a season-long exhibit series running through October. Currently featured works include water colors by Patricia Hogan and landscapes by Preston Doane. For more info call 860-824-0794.
Lectures and Presentations
Bidwell House Museum , Art School Rd. in Monterey presents a demonstration on the ART OF BEEKEEPING with Jeff Burdick on Saturday, July 27 from 1-4 p.m. The presentation will include a lecture, a multimedia discussion of bee culturing and honey production, and live bees. Jeff has 35 years experience in the beekeeping field, including presentations throughout classrooms of Berkshire County, so this program is certain to delight and interest the whole family. Built circa 1750, the Bidwell House is set amidst 196 acres of gardens and hiking trails, and contains an extensive collection of 18th and 19th century furnishings; for more info call 413-528-6888.
Judith Chatfield and Jeffrey Engel host CHINESE GARDENS AND WESTERN MUSIC on Saturday, July 27 at 4 p.m. at Orion House, 123A Sharon-Goshen Tpke. in West Cornwall. Numerous writers and musicians since the 18th century have been fascinated by China. Schiller, Gozzi, Debussy, Stravinsky and others were inspired by Chinese history and folklore even though they never traveled so far east. This 90-minute lecture with slides and music will connect Chinese gardens to western operatic and orchestral works. Ms. Chatfield has visited China twice and will explore gardens in Beijing, Suzhou and Shanghai, while Mr. Engel will present unlikely composers drawn to Chinese culture. Admission is $12; there will be a brief intermission with refreshments served. Please call 860-672-6222 for reservations.
Stone Museum, Greenwoods Rd. (off East River Rd. in Peoples State Forest) in Pleasant Valley presents a slide-illustrated program by Erik Landgraf on Saturday, July 27 at 8 p.m. For more details call 860-379-9074, or 860-379-6118; or visit <www.stonemuseum.org>.
Litchfield County Jewish Community Center, Route 202 in Litchfield presents a THE KABBALAH OF JOY with Rabbi Yossie Yaffe on Sunday, July 28 at 10:30 a.m. Rabbi Yaffe is the spiritual leader of Chabad of the shoreline of Connecticut. He is a renown lecturer who has lectured as far away as Istanbul, as well as a prominent expert in Jewish mysticism. His lecture will center on the inherent joy found in Jewish mysticism; a question and answer session will follow. The program will be co-chaired by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph and Sherry Ginsburg, and Mr. and Mrs. Alain and Maureen Levy. Free, but donations will be accepted; please RSVP by calling 860-297-6864.
Harwinton Public Library, 80 Bentley Dr. in Harwinton holds a book discussion on Monday, August 19 at 7 p.m.; the group will discuss "BLINDNESS" by Jose Saramago. For more info call 860-485-9113.
Classes and Workshops
Farmington Valley Arts Center offers a 90-MINUTE CREATIVITY WORKOUT led by painter Patricia Carrigan on Thursday, August 1 from 7-8:30 p.m. at its Sperry Park Annex, 50 Simsbury Rd. (Route 10) in Avon. Carrigan will use the theme of "animal imagery," along with simple drawing and painting exercises, to engage participants in creative exploration. Each participant will create a unique and personal Animal Symbol Plaque. "Animals are utilized in a variety of cultures as power symbols and signs," explained Carrigan, who added that they are also "symbols for teaching lessons or telling stories." No artistic background is required. Admission is $5, and drop-ins are welcome; for more info call 860-674-8315.
Berkshire Botanical Garden, Routes 102 & 183 in Stockbridge offers a CALLIGRAPHY WORKSHOP with Ann Kremers on Thursdays, August 1 through August 22 from 1-4 p.m. The italic script offered in this calligraphy course was developed in Italy and is sometimes called Chancery script, as it is believed to have been developed by clerks in court as a legible and relatively fast hand to write. Participants will learn letters weekly, and complete the alphabet with the ability to produce a printed piece. Materials and supply sources will be covered. Cost is $90 members, $100 non-members; registration is required. For more info call 413-298-3926.
Wisdom House Retreat and Conference Center, 229 East Litchfield Rd. in Litchfield hosts "FINDING YOUR OWN VOICE" with poet and lecturer David Whyte on Friday through Sunday, August 2-4. Reflecting on the unique contribution of the individual voice, this workshop will illustrate how using poetry and thoughtful commentary can foster qualities of courage and engagement. Mr. Whyte brings a unique and important contribution to our understanding of the nature of individual and organizational change; as participants learn to embody their voices, Mr. Whyte demonstrates the transformations that occur in individuals and the world when we join the conversation in a robust way. For more info or to register call 860-567-3163.
Berkshire Botanical Garden, Routes 102 & 183 in Stockbridge offers a PERENNIAL GARDEN WORKSHOP with Kerry Mendez on Saturday, August 3 from 1-3 p.m. Create an ever-blooming masterpiece that is not a maintenance nightmare, plus discover some of the longest blooming, easy-to-care-for perennials to use in your sun or shade border. This lively discussion will cover time-tested tips for designing and raising a "well behaved" garden. Cost for this slide-illustrated lecture is $15 members, $20 non-members; registration is required. For more info call 413-298-3926.
Berkshire Botanical Garden, Routes 102 & 183 in Stockbridge offers WATERCOLOR–A NEW BEGINNING with renowned watercolorist Ann Lindsay on Monday, August 5 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. This all-day, intermediate level workshop will cover the basics of watercolor painting, including color mixing, brush techniques, and composition. Surrounded by the summer gardens for inspiration, students will learn step-by-step how to create a finished watercolor with new techniques demonstrated. Cost is $85 members, $95 non-members; registration is required. A list of required materials will be provided at time of registration; for more info call 413-298-3926.
Farmington Valley Arts Center, 25 Arts Center Lane in Avon offers "Living Poems–MEETING YOURSELF THROUGH POETRY" on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, August 5 through August 9 from 7-9:30 p.m. Poet and educator Reggie Marra guides participants as they find self-awareness and initiate personal transformation through the process of imagery and word-play. Fee is $90; registration requested by July 29. For more info call 860-678-1867 ext 101.
Northwest CT Community College, Park Place East in Winsted offers the BASICS OF COUNTED CROSS-STITCH on Tuesday and Thursday, August 6 and August 8 from 10 a.m.-noon. Working with Aida cloth, students will choose a simple project such as a bookmark or coaster that can be completed in just a couple of hours. Topics covered will include type of cloth available, stitch variations, and different threads. Cost is $25 plus $15 for materials; for more info call 860-738-6444.
Northwest CT Community College, Park Place East in Winsted offers a FINANCIAL WORKSHOP FOR INDIVIDUAL INVESTORS with Ken Hiscoe on Tuesday and Thursday, August 6 and August 8 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. This workshop begins with the very basics of finances, including examining some of the most common reasons why people fail to meet their investment goals. Money management tips and rules that every investor should know and follow will be discussed. The class will also examine many of the investments available today, from CDs to annuities, and the advantages and disadvantages of each. Retirement planning will also be examined. Fee is $45 plus a materials fee of $8; to register call 860-738-6446.
Connecticut Dance Theatre, 523 Main St. in Watertown holds classes in the PILATES CONDITIONING PROGRAM on Tuesdays, August 6 through August 20 from 7-8 p.m. Developed by Joseph Pilates in the 1920, the Pilates Method improves muscle control, flexibility, coordination, strength and tone, as well as body alignment, breathing and efficiency of movement. Instructor is Peggy Terhune, a professional dancer and choreographer who is also a level 1 Pilates instructor with years of teaching experience. Fee is $15 per class; classes may be taken individually or in total. To register or more info, call 860-274-0004.
Canton Parks and Recreation offers ADULT YOGA CLASSES for ages 16 and up on Wednesdays, August 7 through September 25 from 7:30-8:30 p.m. This class will improve your health with gentle and fundamental exercise for muscle toning and fitness. Relieve stress and tension through basic stretches combined with breathing and relaxation. Cost is $56 for Canton residents, $61 for non-residents; for more info or to register, call 860-693-5808.
Northwest CT Community College, Park Place East in Winsted offers DEP BASIC BOATING SAFETY on Tuesdays and Thursdays, August 13 through August 22 from 6:30-9 p.m. This 10-hour course taught by volunteers of the CT DEP Boating Division is designed to fulfill the requirements for the CT Safe Boating Certificate. This course also provides a diploma for the Personal Watercraft Operator's Certificate. Cost is $15; to register call 860-738-6446.
Tunxis Community College, Routes 6 & 177 in Farmington holds registration for an ELEMENTARY ITALIAN course this fall. This new class will meet Tuesdays from 7-9:45 p.m. beginning September 10. The class introduces the pronunciation and fundamental grammatical principles through drills in listening and speaking; practice in language lab and reading and writing will be included. For more info call 860-679-7701, or visit <tunxis.commnet.edu>.
Outdoors
White Memorial Conservation Center , off Route 202 in Litchfield offers a TREE IDENTIFICATION WALK led by WMF assistant superintendent and forester Lukas Hyder on Saturday, July 27; meet in the museum parking lot at 10 a.m. Free and open to the public; for more info call 860-567-0857.
Social Connections sponsors a HIKE AND LUNCH on Sunday, July 28 at 11 a.m. at McLean Game Refuge, Route 10 in Granby. This is a fantastic place for a walk and we'll have a great view of the area; join us for a great day outdoors. Afterward, we'll go for lunch nearby. No admission charge; for more info call Steve at 860-658-2385.
Roaring Brook Nature Center, 70 Gracey Rd. in Canton offers NATURE WALKS on Wednesdays through August 14 from 7:30-8:45 p.m.; meet in the Nature Center parking lot. Evening walks can provide a relaxing end to a busy summer day, as well as the opportunity to observe a wide range of animals that become more active in the cooler evening hours. It is suggested that participants wear long sleeves and bring a flashlight and insect repellant. Cost of each walk is $2 members, $4 non-members; pre-registration is not required. For more info call 860-693-0263.
CONNRI Lodge, a vacation retreat for adults (age 50 and older) has a few openings left for the weeks of August 5, August 12, and August 19; five-day sessions start on Mondays. The Lodge is a program of the Salvation Army, and is located in Ashford, CT on a 272-acre campsite that includes a 50-acre lake for fishing, boating and swimming. Cost of $185 per person includes twin-bedded room with private bath, three meals and snacks each day, recreational opportunities, miniature golf, bocci, musical programs, crafts, and outdoor activities; private rooms are available for an additional fee. For more info call Major Kathy Wadman at 860-429-6840.
Sports
Simsbury Volunteer Fire Company and Ladies Auxiliary holds its 4th annual GOLF TOURNAMENT on Tuesday, July 30 at Tower Ridge Country Club, 140 Nod Rd. in Simsbury. Registration and lunch are at 11:30 a.m., followed by a shotgun start for golfers at 1 p.m.; dinner and an awards ceremony will be held at the end of the event. Cost is $125; proceeds will go to the Fire Company, the CT Burns Care Foundation, and the Ladies Auxiliary Burn Buddy program. For more info call 860-658-1971, or download a registration form at <www.simsburyfd.org>.
Torrington Parks and Recreation sponsors a 3-ON-3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT on Sunday, August 11 from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. on Main Street in Torrington. (Rain location will be the Torrington Armory.) Divisions are 12 and under, 14 and under, high school, recreational, and open; all divisions are open to both male and female participants. Fee is $40 per team for the high school, recreational, and open divisions; $20 per team for 12 and under, and 14 and under divisions. Open to all Litchfield County residents; entry deadline is August 7. Applications are available at the Recreation office in the Armory at 153 South Main St.; for more info call 860-489-2275.
Kids
Beardsley & Memorial Library , 40 Munro Pl. in Winsted presents "BIG JOB" on Friday, July 26 at 2 p.m. This film is about "the biggest, coolest trucks." This all-ages show is free and open to the public; refreshments will be served. For more info call 860-379-6043.
Sandisfield Arts Center, Hammertown Rd. (off Route 57) in Sandisfield presents "MICHAEL'S SURPRISE SHOW" on Sunday, July 28 at 1 p.m. Better known as "Mr. Whiskers," actor and puppeteer Michael Wolski creates and performs in original, witty and entertaining children's shows throughout the U.S. and Canada, warming the hearts of children and adults with his skill, creativity and humor. This program is recommended for ages 3-10. Free and open to the public; for more info call 413-258-4904.
Ventfort Hall Association, 104 Walker St. in Lenox AMERICAN GIRL VICTORIAN ACTIVITIES hosts for children (ages 5-12) featuring Victorian lawn games on Monday, July 29 from 3-4:30 p.m.; and nature crafts on Wednesday, July 31 from 3-4:30 p.m. Cost is $10; to sign up call 413-637-3206.
Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South St. in Litchfield offers STORYTIME programs for preschoolers with a feast of stories, songs and crafts on Tuesday, July 30 at 10:30 a.m. Registration is not required; for more info call 860-567-8030.
Kent Memorial Library, 32 North Main St. in Kent celebrates HARRY POTTER’S BIRTHDAY on Wednesday, July 31 with a day filled with wonderful events. At 11 a.m. Mad Science of Western New England presents "Apothecary Lab," in which children (ages 5 and up) will troll for boogers with a magic wand, witness the Cauldron of Color, and experience the magical penny cleanup; reservations are required. The movie matinee at 3 p.m. will be "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone." A drawing will be held at 5:15 to win a complete paperback set of Harry Potter books; every child who borrows a book during the day will be entered, and you do not have to be present to win. Every child who comes to the library in a Harry Potter costume will win a prize, and special refreshments will be served all day. For more info call 860-927-3761.
Roaring Brook Nature Center, 70 Gracey Rd. in Canton offers HUNTERS AND HUNTED, a live animal demonstration geared for all ages on Thursday, August 1 from 2-2:45 p.m. The program will feature slides and mounted animals as well as live specimens. Admission is $1 children, $2 adults; children under age 6 must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is not required; for more info call 860-693-0263.
Oliver Wolcott Library, 160 South St. in Litchfield holds a MAD HATTER TEA PARTY on Thursday, August 1 at 2 p.m. Children entering grades 2-5 are invited to come dressed in wacky attire and be ready for anything. Attendance is limited and pre-registration is requested; priority will be given to residents of Litchfield, Bantam and Northfield. For more info call 860-567-8030.
Harwinton Public Library, 80 Bentley Dr. in Harwinton presents FOSSIL HUNTER Walter Heinz on Thursday, August 1 at 3 p.m. For more info call 860-485-9113.
Festivals and Sales
35th Annual Connecticut Agricultural Fair will be held on Friday, July 26 from 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday, July 27 from 8 a.m.-9 p.m.; and Sunday, July 28 from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. at the Goshen Fairgrounds, Route 63 in Goshen. Featured are country recording artists David Ball and Mark McGuinn; additional entertainment includes Tara’s Thistle, Bristol Old Tyme Fiddlers, the Family Magic Circus, a classic car show, horse show, dog obedience demonstration, garden tractor pull, and draft horse demonstration. See Connecticut's best exhibits of animals, vegetables, fruits, home arts, crafts and more. There will also be a large midway with rides for all ages, auctions, a giant book sale, arts and crafts vendors, and great food. Admission is $6 adults, children (under 12) free; for more info call 860-491-3628.
Kent Memorial Library, 32 North Main St. in Kent holds its summer-long BOOK SALE on Fridays and Sundays from noon-5 p.m., and Saturdays from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Each weekend new donations fill tables with unequaled selections at great prices. The sale features biographies, cookbooks, mysteries, arts and crafts, and coffee table collectibles. For more info call 860-927-3761.
Torringford Volunteer Fire Dept., 1738 East Main St. in Torrington sponsors its annual TAG SALE on Saturday, July 27 from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Donations will be accepted; please no clothes or books. Proceeds benefit the general fund of the Torringford Volunteer Fire Dept. For pickup of items to be donated, call 482-5076.
Douglas Library, 108 Main St. in Canaan presents its BOOK AND BAKE SALE on Saturday, July 27 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Bargain books will be upstairs and an abundance of books with reasonable prices will be downstairs. There will be a drawing for the "Let Them Eat Cake" basket, and the introduction of the new "Douglas Library Cookbook." For more info call 860-824-7863.
St. Joseph’s Church, Route 44 in North Canaan holds its ANNUAL FESTIVAL on Saturday, July 27. There will be tag sales, bake sales, sausage grinders, balloons and ice cream all day, a chicken barbecue from 5-7 p.m., and a raffle with great prizes at 7 p.m. Tag sale spaces are available for $20; for more info call Shelly Rice Bunce at 860-824-4764, or the parish office at 860-824-7078.
Berkshire Woodworkers Guild sponsors its 3rd annual FURNITURE SHOW AND SALE on Saturday and Sunday, July 27-28 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Berkshire Botanical Garden, Routes 102 & 183 in Stockbridge. There will be handcrafted furniture and woodenware by 30 of the region's finest professional woodworkers. Free admission; for more info call 413-232-7098.
Berkshire Botanical Garden, Routes 102 & 183 in Stockbridge invites entries for its 33rd annual FLOWER SHOW to be held on Saturday and Sunday, August 3-4. With sections for horticulture and design, the competition features more than 100 categories of flowers, vegetables, herbs and potted plants, sections for heirloom and organic vegetables, youth categories for ages 5-12, and a design section on world travel themes. Gardeners and flower arrangers of all levels of experience are encouraged to enter. For more info call 413-298-3926, or visit <www.berkshirebotanical.org>.
Habitat for Humanity Northwest CT Affiliate is seeking tax-deductible items (except clothing) for its annual TAG SALE to be held on Friday through Sunday, August 9-11 in Bitterman Hall at St. Joseph’s Church Community Center on North Elm St. in Canaan. Items should be in good condition, in working order, and may be dropped off at the Bitterman Center on Friday and Saturday, August 2-3 and Monday through Wednesday, August 5-7 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Arrangements for pick-up of large items may be made by calling John Pogue at 860-435-9626.
Friends of the Goshen Public Library are looking for USED BOOK DONATIONS in good condition. Books may be dropped off at the Goshen Public Library, 42 North St. (Route 63); or call 860-491-3500 to arrange for pickup. Donations will be accepted through August 29.
And More
Northwestern CT AIDS Project presents the 5th annual TEA FOR TWO HUNDRED Garden Party on Saturday, July 27 (rain date is July 28) from 4-7 p.m. at the award-winning gardens of Mr. Gael Hammer in Washington Depot. Guests will be offered their choice of water, wine or specially made Garden Tea Brew from the Colorado Brewery, along with a wide variety of delicacies, hors d'oeuvres and sandwiches offered by local area restaurants. Entertainment includes the folk music of Legacy, a hawk and owl demonstration by the Sharon Audubon Society, the clown Vanilla Swirl, and fortune telling by card reader David Epperson. White apparel is requested of all guests. Tickets are $35; proceeds benefit the Northwestern CT AIDS Project and the Interfaith AIDS Ministry of Greater Danbury. Parking will be available at the Washington Primary School, 11 School Rd., with shuttle vans to Gael's home. For tickets or more info, call 860-482-1596, or 800-381-AIDS.
Beardsley and Memorial Library, 40 Munro Place in Winsted presents "MARNIE" on Wednesday, July 31 from 6-7:30 p.m. as part of its Alfred Hitchcock Summer Film Festival. Free and open to the public; for more info call 860-379-6043.
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