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Music and Dance Norfolk Library, Route 44 in Norfolk presents the ANDREW HARP JAZZ SWINGTET on Friday, January 18 at 7:30 p.m. The sizzling sounds of this six-piece swing/ jump band are inspired by the great small groups of the Swing Era. The band dresses in Swing Era attire and consists of a trumpet, two saxophones, guitar, bass and drums. Free and open to the public; reservations are requested. For more info call 860-542-5075.Social Connections sponsors a SINGLES SNOWFLAKE DANCE on Friday, January 18 from 8 p.m.-midnight at Nuchie's, 164 Central St. in Bristol. Buffet will be from 8-9:30 p.m. DJ is Rockin' Ron; there will be door prizes. Admission is $12, dress to impress; for more info call 860-582-8229.Roaring Brook Nature Center , 70 Gracey Rd. in Canton presents HUGH BLUMENFELD on Saturday, January 19 at 7:30 p.m. Opening act is Rachel Davis. Tickets are $12, and advance reservations are recommended. For more info call 860-693-0263.Jewish Federation of the Berkshires sponsors ISRAELI FOLK DANCING for Jewish singles (ages 50s and under) with Eve Cameron on Saturday, January 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the Lenox Community Center. For more info call 413-442-4360.Licia and Mason Beekley Community Library presents ANDES MANTA on Saturday, January 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the North Congregational Church in New Hartford. Playing more than 35 traditional instruments, Andes Manta brings to life the ancient culture of the Incas. Recreating the haunting melodies of a civilization thousands of years old, these Ecuadorian musicians perform a variety of traditional rhythms and lyrical sounds. Tickets are $20 adults, $10 students; for more info call 860-379-7235.The Bushnell , 166 Capitol Ave. in Hartford presents "Hair Stories" by the URBAN BUSH WOMEN on Saturday, January 19 at 7:30 p.m. Watching the Urban Bush Women work is to participate in a creative process that fuses contemporary dance, music and storytelling with the spiritual traditions, culture and history of African peoples from all over the world. Founded in 1984 by choreographer Jawole Willa Jo Zollar, the ensemble explores cultural expression as a catalyst for social change to produce works that bear witness to the transformation of struggle and suffering into the bittersweet joy of survival. "Hair Stories" explores the concept of nappy hair and its relationship to images of beauty, social position, heritage and self-esteem. Tickets are $22 and $32; for more info call 860-987-5900.Waterbury Symphony Orchestra presents CONTRASTING COLORS on Saturday, January 19 at 8:15 p.m.; and Sunday, January 20 at 3 p.m. on the Main Stage at Fine Arts Center, Naugatuck Valley Community College, 750 Chase Parkway in Waterbury. A lively country-dance by composer Frank Martin will feature seven wind-instrument voices of the WSO. The WSO will perform the Martin work, "Concerto for Seven Winds and Orchestra," along with Beethoven's famous "Symphony No. Six, Pastorale" and "Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis," a work by Vaughn Williams. Tickets are $40, $30 and $18; for more info call 203-574-4283.Trinity Episcopal Church , 220 Prospect St. in Torrington presents the 11th annual CEREMONY TO HONOR DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING on Sunday, January 20 at 4 p.m. This year's message will concentrate on non-violence as a path of unity for people of all nations. The event honors the memory of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through reflection, music and spoken word. Featured performers include master drummer Martin Obeng, Sister Sound contemporary vocal ensemble with guest singer Leslie Bird, poet Arthur Romano, and local saxophonist Stephen Brookes. A culminating presentation will include a highly participatory musical World Peace Flag Ceremony. Tickets are $8 adults, $4 students and seniors; please bring a non-perishable food item for F.I.S.H. Inc. and the Torrington Soup Kitchen. For more info call 860-567-3441.Hartford Symphony Orchestra presents "I HAVE A DREAM," a concert celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, January 21 at 7 p.m. at the First Cathedral, 1151 Blue Hills Ave. in Bloomfield. The HSO, the Praises of Zion choir, and the Hartford Chorale will create a musical experience that will bring people together in a symphony of the human spirit. Tickets are $10-$30; for more info call 860-244-2999.Beardsley & Memorial Library , 40 Munro Pl. in Winsted presents "POOR WEE THOMAS THE PIPER" with bagpiper Thomas Dalton on Wednesday, January 23 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mr. Dalton brings the magical music of the Celtic people with the Scottish and Irish bagpipes. Clad in the authentic garb of the Bards of old, Dalton promises to warm the hearts of his audience. Free and open to the public; for more info call 860-379-6043.Roaring Brook Nature Center , 70 Gracey Rd. in Canton presents an OPEN MIKE on Wednesday, January 23 at 7 p.m.; sign up at 6:45 p.m. Featured performer Carolyn Reed is a nimble guitarist and spirited singer who plays the best songs of her idols Baez, Dylan and Cohen, augmented with more from Shindell, Massengill and Jewel. Tickets are $5; for more info call 860-693-0263.The Gilbert and Northwest Regional #7 Swim Teams sponsor their 2nd annual VALENTINE SPLASH DANCE for adults on Saturday, February 2 from 7:30-11:30 p.m. in the cafeteria at Northwest Regional School, 100 Battistoni Dr. in Winsted. Hors d’oeuvres and desserts will be served. By popular request, the band Flashback will again provide the music. Cost is $35 per couple; proceeds will go to additions to the timing system. For tickets or more info, call Nancy Davis at 738-3785, or Mary Dauphinais at 379-5273.
Drama and Comedy Hartford Stage Company , 50 Church St. in Hartford presents "LETTERS FROM TENNESEE: A Distant Country Called Youth" through January 27. Show times are Tuesday through Friday at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday at 4:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Sunday, January 20 at 2:30 p.m.; and Sunday, January 27 at 3 p.m. Adapted and directed by Steve Lawson from "The Selected Letters of Tennessee Williams, Vol. 1, 1920-1945," this one-man show will feature a rotating cast of actors portraying Tennessee Williams from the earliest phases of his career through his first major success, "The Glass Menagerie." The actors include Andrew McCarthy on January 18-20, Campbell Scott on January 23-24, and Mark Lamos on January 27. Tickets are $17.50-$45; for more info call 860-527-5151.Thomaston Opera House , 158 Main St. in Thomaston presents "AGNES OF GOD" on Friday and Saturday, January 18-19 and Thursday and Friday, January 24-25 at 8 p.m.; and Sundays, January 20 and January 27 at 2 p.m. In this riveting drama by John Pielmeier, Dr. Martha Livingstone, a court-appointed psychiatrist, is asked to determine the sanity of a young nun accused of murdering her own baby. Miriam Ruth, the Mother Superior, seems bent on protecting Sister Agnes from the doctor, and Livingstone's suspicions are immediately aroused. In searching for solutions to various mysteries Livingstone forces all three women, herself included, to face some harsh realities in their own lives and to re-examine the meaning of faith and the commitment of love. Tickets are $13 in advance or $15 at the door; for more info call 860-283-6250.The Bushnell , 166 Capitol Ave. in Hartford presents Andrew Lloyd Webber's "THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA" through February 9; curtain times are Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday at 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Based on the classic novel "Le Fantome de l'Opera" by Gaston Leroux, "The Phantom of the Opera" tells the story of a masked figure who lurks beneath the catacombs of the Paris Opera House, exercising a reign of terror over all who inhabit it. He falls madly in love with an innocent young soprano, Christine, and devotes himself to creating a new star by nurturing her extraordinary talents and by employing all the devious methods at his command. Tickets are $17-$77; for more info call 860-987-5900.Clockwork Repertory Theatre , 133 Main St. in Oakville presents Lucille Fletcher's "NIGHTWATCH" on Fridays and Saturday through February 9 at 8:15 p.m. In an old but fashionable Manhattan apartment, Elaine nervously paces the floor at night, unable to sleep. She is troubled by unsettling memories, and although her husband tries to reassure her, he is unsuccessful. As he steps away to retire for the evening, Elaine screams as she sees the body of a dead man in the apartment building across from theirs. The police are called and they don't find anything. Elaine is lead to believe she was just seeing things, until she sees a body of a dead woman in the same apartment. Police still are unable to find anything. An endless parade of all too well-meaning people are all bent on proving their own points about what happened. Alone in her belief, Elaine takes matters into her own hands to find out what happened in that apartment building. Tickets are $13; for more info call 860-274-7247.Seven Angels Theatre , located at Hamilton Park Pavilion on Plank Rd. in Waterbury presents "THE DINING ROOM" through February 10; curtain times are Thursday through Saturday at 8 p.m., and Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. "The Dining Room" gathers a series of vignettes that portray the demise of the lifestyle of a wealthy WASP family. With comedy tempered by sentiment, Gurney traces the slow and certain retreat of their family life as the center of that life, the dining room, becomes a forgotten and neglected room. Gathering a unique breadth of performances from a cast of three men and three women, this work skillfully weaves humor and pathos in scenes that overlap, requiring the actors and actresses to transform across decades and age. In a total, 57 characters are created by the ensemble as the action swirls in and out of dining rooms of many different eras, from the 1920s to the 1970s. Tickets are $22-$30; for more info call 203-757-4676.Hole in the Wall Theater , 10 Harvard St. in New Britain holds AUDITIONS for its March production of "My Name Is Alice" on Sunday and Monday, January 20-21 from 7-9 p.m. Director Chris Ryan is seeking eight female singer/ actors, ages 18-55. An accompanist will be provided for the audition; bring sheet music to sing from, and be prepared to read from the script. For more info call 860-582-6565, or 860-978-2461.
Art Exhibits Canton Public Library , 40 Dyer Ave. in Collinsville exhibits the paintings of Canton resident DANA SCHREIBER in the library’s display case through the month of January. At the same time, the work of HANNAH LIBMAN of West Hartford will be exhibited on the walls of the library. Ms. Libman works in a variety of media, but uses collage predominantly; her work features a "slice of life" theme. Library hours are Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m.-8 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; for more info call 860-693-5800.Wisdom House Retreat and Conference Center , 229 East Litchfield Rd. in Litchfield presents BETWEEN TIMES, the paintings of Nancy Earle through February 2 in the Marie Louise Trichet Gallery. Hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; for more info call 860-567-3163.Artwell , 19 Water St. in Torrington presents ALL NEW FOR 2002 from January 19 through February 17. The first exhibition of the New Year will feature recent works in a variety of mediums from Artwell members. There will be an opening reception on Saturday, January 19 from 6-8 p.m. Gallery hours are Thursday and Friday from 1-8 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from noon-5 p.m.; for more info call 860-482-5122.Gallery on the Green , Route 44 in Canton presents NEW INTERPRETATIONS, its members’ annual show in the downstairs gallery through February 24. The talent is evident with many familiar names as well as the large number of new members who have joined the Gallery in recent months. The reception for this exhibit will be held on Saturday, January 19 from 3-5 p.m. The upper gallery features an exhibit of MEMBER TEACHERS AND THEIR STUDENTS through February 24. Members who teach art will have the opportunity to exhibit their students' work along with their own. This is a marvelous opportunity for the students whose works were chosen, as well as for all students to see what others are creating. Torrington public school art teacher Victor Leger is this year’s curator. There will be a special reception for this exhibit on Sunday, January 20 from 1-3 p.m. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Sunday from 1-5 p.m.; for more info call 860-693-4102.Licia and Mason Beekley Community Library , Central Ave. in New Hartford holds its 2002 COMMUNITY ART SHOW from May 11 through June 15. The show is open to adult artists residing in New Hartford, Canton, Colebrook, Norfolk and Barkhamsted. Pick up an application at the library; or send a SASE to: Act II Gallery, PO Box 65, New Hartford, CT 06057.
Lectures Housatonic Audubon Society presents ECOTOURISM IN PERU AND MACHU PICCHU on Friday, January 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Interlaken Inn, Route 112 in Lakeville. Join Sandy Slemmer for a slide show filled with the wonders of Peru and Machu Picchu. Free and open to the public; for more info call Laurie Fortin at 860-364-5836.Berkshire Botanical Garden , Routes 102 & 183 in Stockbridge presents GARDENS AND CHATEAUX OF THE LOIRE VALLEY on Saturday, January 19 from 10 a.m.-noon. Horticulturist Jeffrey Steele will present this slide-illustrated lecture. Whether a border, ornamental vegetable garden or formal parterre, this beautiful slide illustrated lecture of France's historic gardens and chateaux of the Loire Valley is sure to inspire. Learn about the great gardening tradition of France including the different styles and periods of Chateau and classic French garden design. Cost is $15 members, $20 non-members; registration is required. For more info call 413-298-3926.CT Authors & Publishers Association presents HOW TO BE A SUCCESS CO-AUTHORING A BOOK with Sandy Tovray Greenberg on Saturday, January 19 from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in Room 201 at Tunxis Community College, Routes 6 & 177 in Farmington. Ms. Greenberg is a scriptwriter and author of "Helping Your Special Needs Child," "Accidental Courage, Boundless Dreams," and "When God Comes Knocking." She is on the Board of CAPA and lectures on writing and her books. For more info call Brian Jud at 800-562-4357.Connecticut Historical Society , 1 Elizabeth St. in Hartford presents Epidemics in Connecticut History: TERROR WITHOUT TERRORISTS on Thursday, January 24 at 6:30 p.m. Charles N. Leach, M.D., Epidemiologist Susan Austin, and Ralph Arcari, Head of UConn Medical Center’s Medical History Society, will discuss epidemics that have threatened Connecticut in past centuries, including smallpox and yellow fever. These experts will give a historical perspective on the changes in public health and the adaptability of our current systems to deal with transmission, prevention and control. Admission is $6 adults; $3 seniors, students and youth (ages 6-17); free for members and children under 6. For more info call 860-236-5621.
Classes and Workshops The Scrap Shoppe , North Elm Plaza in Torrington offers MIDNIGHTER CROPPING sessions on Fridays, January 18 and February 1 from 6 p.m.-midnight. Dinner will be served. Fee is $15 per session; for more info call 860-496-7936.Torrington School of Ballet offers classes in CLASSICAL BALLET AND PRE-BALLET for ages 4 and up beginning January 21. For more info call 860-482-4413, or register at Nutmeg Conservancy for the Arts, 58 Main St. in Torrington on Saturday, January 19 from 10 a.m.-noon.New Hartford Recreation offers JAZZERCISE classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7-8 p.m. at Berkshire Hall in New Hartford. Monthly fee is $30; for more info call 379-3389.Canton Community Center , Dyer Ave. in Canton hosts language classes in SPANISH, GERMAN AND ITALIAN with Dennis Marolda on Tuesdays, January 22 through March 26. Spanish will be taught from 6:15-7 p.m.; German from 7-7:45 p.m.; and Italian from 7:45-8:30 p.m. If you are a beginner or have studied a little Spanish, German or Italian but have not developed conversational ability, this is the class for you. Emphasis will be on realistic and practical material, which will be used in common situations. A small class size will insure that each participant will have the opportunity for conversation practice. Sponsored by the Continuing and Extended Studies at NCCC; cost for each language is $100. For more info or to register, call 860-738-6446.Berkshire Botanical Garden , Rtes. 102 & 183 in Stockbridge presents HEALTHY HOUSEPLANTS with Greg Ward on Wednesday, January 23 from 1-3 p.m. Learn how to keep houseplants and tender perennials happy for the winter months. Discuss the tricks of the trade for keeping indoor plants thriving, including cultivation, fertilization, watering and healthcare. Investigate pest control and participate in a candid discussion of organic vs. non-organic methods available to homeowners. Cost is $15 members, $20 non-members; registration is required. For more info call 413-298-3926.Northwestern CT Community College , Park Place East in Winsted offers an INTRODUCTION TO ZEN SHIATSU with Laurie Leach on Wednesday, January 23 from 7-9 p.m. This class is an overview and will outline the certificate program in the art of "Zen Shiatsu," an ancient form of balancing "Chi," the body’s vital energy. Cost is $10; for more info call 860-738-6449.Northwestern CT Community College , Park Place East in Winsted presents THE REAL STORY: HISTORY IN THE MOVIES with Barbara Neubauer on Wednesdays, January 23 and January 30 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. In recent years Hollywood has returned to offering epic historical films. Take a look at how history is captured in movies, and review the real history behind the stories. "Gladiator," "Braveheart," "The Messenger" and "Elizabeth" are a few of the recent epics the Ms. Neubauer has chosen for discussion. Cost is $45; to register call 860-738-6446.New Hartford Recreation offers a 5-week BEGINNER YOGA class with Lorna Delaney at the Town Hall Senior Center on Fridays, starting January 25 from 10-11:15 a.m.; this level of yoga is for men and women of all ages and conditions. An INTERMEDIATE YOGA class for more advanced students runs on the same days from 8:30-9:45 a.m. Cost is $40; for more info call 379-3389.Wisdom House Retreat and Conference Center , 229 East Litchfield Rd. in Litchfield offers THE ARTIST’S WAY for artists of all media beginning on Saturday, January 26 from 9:30-11:30 a.m.; this 6-session workshop meets every other week through April 6. Based on Julia Cameron’s "The Artist’s Way: Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity," Alan Colavecchio and Frances Chamberlain facilitate access to your own creativity and spirituality. For more info call 860-567-3163.TriArts Musical Theatre Company presents AUDITIONING FOR MUSICAL THEATRE, a workshop led by Michael Berkeley on Saturday, January 26 from 1-2:30 p.m. for children ages 8-14; and from 3-4:30 p.m. for adults and high school students. Classes will be held at the Town Hill School, 204 Interlaken Rd. in Lakeville. This workshop will focus on how to prepare for an audition, including proper auditioning techniques, musical preparation and interpretation. Fee is $16 members, $20 non-members; registration is required. For more info call 860-435-0153.The Scrap Shoppe , North Elm Plaza in Torrington offers INTRO TO SCRAPBOOKING on Monday, January 28 from 7-9 p.m. Come learn about the popular art and hobby of scrapbooking; bring lots of photos to get started with. Free; for more info call 860-496-7936.
Outdoors Sierra Club Greater Hartford Group sponsors a CROSS COUNTRY SKI OUTING on Saturday, January 19 at 10 a.m. at the McLean Game Refuge, Route 10 in Granby. Join us for a relaxed 2-3 hour cross country tour of this nature preserve. Hike if no snow. Free and open to the public; for more info call Michael Hoffman at 860-521-6161.White Memorial Conservation Center , 80 Whitehall Rd. (off Route 202) in Litchfield presents WINTER WATERFOWL AND OTHER BIRDS with Dave Rosgen on Saturday, January 19 at 2 p.m.; meet at the museum. Enjoy a driving tour around Bantam Lake or a slide show, depending on the weather. Free and open to the public; for more info call 860-567-0857Litchfield Hills Audubon Society offers a field trip for WINTER BIRDING IN RHODE ISLAND on Sunday, January 20; meet at Litchfield Grange at 7 a.m. to carpool. Ray Belding leads a day of birding along the Rhode Island coast and Sachuest Point in search of wintering waterfowl and other avian creatures. The highlight will be close viewing of Harlequin ducks. Warm clothes and a bag lunch are recommended. Free, and the public is invited; for more info call Ray at 860-482-4046.Active Singles sponsors a HIKE at Beacon Falls State Park in Beacon Falls on Sunday, January 20; meet at 9 a.m. Bring hiking boots and water; there will be four different skill levels. For singles only (ages 30s-50s), no children or dogs; new members are welcome. Optional brunch to follow 2-hour hike. Call Charlie at 860-489-9611 to register for lunch (a count is needed for the restaurant), or for directions and carpooling info.Social Connections offers a SINGLES WALK on Sunday, January 20 at 11 a.m. at the lovely West Hartford Reservoir on Route 4 (on left past UConn Health Center) in West Hartford. The walk takes about an hour, and the view of the water is great. After the walk, the group will go to an area restaurant for lunch. For more info call Steve at 860-658-2385.
Kids Litchfield Parks and Recreation offers an American Red Cross BABYSITTING COURSE on January 18-19 and also on February 15-16; class times are Friday from 3:30-7:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Learn the essentials for your safety as well as the safety of the ones you are watching. Topics include diaper changing, CPR, Basic First Aid, and questions that you should ask. Please pack a snack or a meal; there will be a short break for eating. Fee is $25; for more info call 860-567-7569.Stanley-Whitman House , 37 High St. in Farmington presents FIRESIDE TALES for children (age 7 and older) on Monday, January 21 from 1-3 p.m. Sit in front of a blazing fire, sip hot chocolate, eat some cookies and listen to stories from early America–some funny, some exciting, and some even scary. Then play with colonial toys and games. Cost is $2 per child, registration required; for more info call 860-677-9222.New Hartford Recreation offers an 8-week session of TUMBLETIME for children ages 2-4 accompanied by a parent on Thursdays, starting January 24 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. or 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Berkshire Hall in New Hartford. Sheri Laigle leads dance moves and tumbles. Cost is $35; for more info call 379-3389.Wisdom House Retreat and Conference Center , 229 East Litchfield Rd. in Litchfield offers JANUARY MAGIC–HARRY POTTER DAY on Saturday, January 26 from 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Parents and children are invited to touch magic together for a day of discussion and wizardry. In the morning, participants will gather to discuss J.K. Rowling’s first book, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone." After lunch, the group will make its own magic. Alacazam! For ages 10-100; children must be accompanied by an adult. For more info call 860-567-3163.
And More Litchfield Community Center , 421 Bantam Rd. (Route 202) in Litchfield hosts FLICK ‘N FOOD, an adult evening featuring a movie, food and good company on Saturday, January 26 at 7 p.m. Cost of $15 includes light appetizers, casual dinner, soda and mixers, and popcorn. Please call 860-567-8302 to sign up.
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