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Music and Dance 59 Barber Street in Torrington presents a performance by songwriter EDDY LAWRENCE on Friday, February 15 at 7:30 p.m. The Love at Work Band will open for Lawrence. A donation of $7 is requested; for more info call 860-489-0137.Seven Angels Theatre at Hamilton Park, Plank Rd. in Waterbury presents EIGHT TO THE BAR on Friday, February 15 at 8 p.m. Dancey grooves, suave solos and full-tilt swing fill the evening when the internationally known Eight to the Bar performs their own colorful mix of ‘40s jive and swing, ‘50s jump blues, soul, Motown and swing-influenced tunes. Tickets are $25; for more info call 203-757-4676.Whigville Grange , 153 South Main St. in Burlington hosts a CLASSICAL GUITAR CONCERT on Saturday, February 16 at 3:30 p.m. The concert will be under the direction Lou Ramao. Admission to the event is free, with suggested donations of $7 for adults and $3 for children; proceeds will benefit the Connecticut Classical Guitar Society. The CCGS is the largest nonprofit arts organization of its kind, and provides forums for listening to and learning about the classical guitar for the public and guitarists alike.Winsted Elks , 75 High St. in Winsted present a ST. VALENTINES BALL on Saturday, February 16 from 7 p.m.-midnight. Treat your Valentine to a special night out. Dance to all of your favorite music played by DJ Rick Hall. For your dining pleasure, the evening will feature the Winsted Elks' Supreme Buffet with carving station and dessert table. There will be special Valentines raffles. Tickets are $30 per couple; advance ticket sales only. For more info call 860-379-5172, or 860-379-8045.Music for a Change presents the Jewish a cappella group L'SHIR on Saturday, February 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the Wilde Auditorium at the University of Hartford. Tickets are $13 adults, $10 students; proceeds benefit Hebrew Home and Hospital. For more info call 860-768-4228.Roaring Brook Nature Center , 70 Gracey Rd. in Canton presents KENT ALDRICH AND CECE BORJESON on Saturday, February 16 at 7:30 p.m. Renaissance man Kent Aldrich celebrates his birthday by sharing songs from his "Thanks For Asking" CD. A painter and graphic artist, Kent is also a consummate guitarist who is adept at blues improvisation, song accompaniment and John Fahey/ Leo Kottke style instrumentals. Cece Borjeson returns with love ballads from her disc "Shadows and Light" and songs of war, peace and civil rights from her disc "The Cost of Freedom." Tickets are $12; for more info call 860-693-0263.Artwell , 19 Water St. in Torrington presents a NEW VOICES concert on Saturday, February 16 at 8 p.m. Featured bands are Paint, with its hip and eccentric brand of Naugatuck Valley blues and green; Mellow Concept, a mix of percussion and spoken word; and Divine Inspirations with their free-flowing Afro-Latin rhythms. Artwell's own "Sister Windy" and Bingo make this a winning evening. Suggested donation is $5; there will be refreshments and fun door prizes. For more info call 860-482-5122.Simon's Rock College in Great Barrington presents MARK GOLDSTEIN playing his Marimba Lumina on Saturday, February 16 at 9 p.m. in the Kellogg Music Center. Mr. Goldstein will play his invented electro-acoustic instrument, the Marimba Lumina, accompanied by John Myers on guitar. Tickets are $20 adults, $15 seniors, students free; for more info call 413-528-7212.St. John's Episcopal Church , Main St. in Salisbury hosts JAZZ FOR A WINTER AFTERNOON on Sunday, February 17 at 3 p.m. Premier jazz flutist Ali Ryerson returns to Litchfield County with a quartet ensemble featuring Ted Perry on piano, jazz bassist Jeff Fuller, and Jim Oblan on the drums. Admission is $15, with proceeds going to the United Nations Association, Northwest CT Chapter. Seating is limited; for tickets call 860-927-3531.Litchfield Community Center, 421 Bantam Rd. (Route 202) in Litchfield presents A TASTE OF IRVING BERLIN on Sunday, February 17 at 3 p.m. This special concert features the quartet of Leonard "Red" Balaban, Jim Fryer, Paul Boehmke and Jim Tutanjian. Admission is $5; for more info call 860-567-8302.Norfolk Library , Route 44 in Norfolk celebrates the magic of Mardi Gras with STEEL SUNRISE on Sunday, February 17 at 4 p.m. These seasoned veterans of the music scene will play a varied repertoire ranging from traditional calypso, socas by steel pan masters, and Caribbean adaptations of jazz and American pop music. This upbeat and lively event is free and open to the public, but reservations are required; for more info call 860-542-5075.The Bushnell , 166 Capitol Ave. in Hartford presents Verdi’s "REQUIEM" in Mortensen Hall on Tuesday and Wednesday, February 19-20 at 8 p.m. Guiseppe Verdi's testament to human virtue and patriotism–a work of drama and passion–is in the masterful hands of guest conductor Joseph Flummerfelt, America's choral czar. The program features the CCSU University Choir, soprano Rochelle Ellis, mezzo-soprano Mariana Karpatova, tenor Paul Mow, and bass Victor Ledbetter. This memorial Mass was written to commemorate the passing of Alessandro Manzoni, a prominent Italian writer whom Verdi greatly respected and often referred to as "a saint." Manzoni's poems, plays and novels spoke of national freedom and identity in a way that captured the spirit of the time. Tickets are $10-$53; for more info call 860-987-5900.Tunxis Community College , 271 Scott Swamp Rd. (at Routes 6 & 177) in Farmington presents a TRIBUTE TO CULTURAL DIVERSITY with poetry, drumming, dance and song performed by Jahwuks International on Wednesday, February 20 at noon in Whit’s Place (cafeteria). Open to the public; for more info call Anthony Harrington at 860-678-2114.
Drama and Comedy The Bushnell , 166 Capitol Ave. in Hartford presents comedian WAYNE BRADY on Friday, February 15 at 7:30 p.m. With his hilarious improv antics, paired with his ability to impersonate just about anyone, Brady has won the laughs of many Americans as he makes his mark on ABC's hit comedy series "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" Tickets are $18-$38; for more info call 860-987-5900.Simon's Rock College in Great Barrington presents "THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES" performed by the college’s students, faculty and staff on Friday and Saturday, February 15-16 at 7 p.m. in the Arts Center Theater. Eve Ensler's Obie Award-winning play, which was first performed off-Broadway, dives into the mystery, humor, pain, power, wisdom, outrage and excitement buried in women's experiences. Based on interviews with a diverse group of hundreds of women, from a Long Island antiques dealer to a Bosnian refugee, "The Vagina Monologues" brazenly explores questions often pondered, but seldom asked. Tickets are $15 adults, $10 students and seniors; admission by reservation only. For more info call 413-528-7229.Seven Angels Theatre , Plank Rd. in Waterbury presents a HEAVENLY COMIC VALENTINE SHOW on Saturday, February 16 at 8 p.m. Headlining the show will be the NYC Comedy Club favorite, Matt Burke. With his characteristic acidic, original wit and hip sarcasm, Burke has performed with such comic greats as Bill Hicks and Sam Kinison. Adding to the evening's cutting edge comedy is comedian David Goldstein, who has made over ten appearances on "Late Night with Conan O'Brien." Also joining the show to shoot the comic arrows will be comedian Patrick Fahey, who adds to the evening's hilarity with his odd charm and ability to astound with over 100 celebrity impersonations. Tickets are $25; for more info call 203-757-4676.Canton Public Library , 40 Dyer Ave. in Canton presents A.R. Gurney's "LOVE LETTERS" on Sunday, February 17 at 2 p.m. This adult play chronicles a 50-year love affair between Andrew Ladd III and Melissa Gardner. This bittersweet, ill-fated romance is viewed solely through their correspondence. The actors portraying the readers are Beth Steinberg and John Fabbri of the Reader's Theater in Torrington. Free and open to the public; reservations are requested. For more info call 860-693-5800.The Warner Theatre , 68 Main St. in Torrington presents "THE KING AND I" on Friday and Saturdays, February 16 and February 22-23 at 8 p.m.; and Sunday, February 17 at 2 p.m. Based on Margaret Landon's "Anna and the King of Siam," Rodgers and Hammerstein's "The King and I" is the dramatic, richly textured and ultimately uplifting tale of enormous fascination of East versus West in 1862 in Siam. Drama, dance and décor combine to take the audience on an unforgettable journey in this truly unique love story. Tickets are $20, $17 and $14; for more info call 860-489-7180.Thomaston Opera House , 158 Main St. in Thomaston presents "YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU" on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. through February 24. This comedy by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman is one of the most popular and successful of modern times. At first the Sycamores seem mad, but it is not long before we realize that if they are mad, the rest of the world is madder. In contrast to these delightful people are the unhappy Kirbys. The plot shows how Tony, attractive young son of the Kirbys, falls in love with Alice Sycamore and brings his parents to dine at the Sycamore home on the wrong evening. Tickets are $13 in advance and $15 at the door; for more info call 860-283-6250.TheaterWorks , 233 Pearl St. in Hartford presents "FULLY COMMITTED" on Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. through March 10. The story follows a day in the life of Sam, an out-of-work actor who handles the red-hot reservation lines at Manhattan's trendiest restaurant. Crazed patrons will stop at nothing–including threats, bribes and mad histrionics–in their zeal to land a prime table at this supposed temple of haute cuisine. Meanwhile, Sam finds himself up for a choice role at Lincoln Center at the same time that he's trying desperately to get time off to go home for Christmas. Complications abound, but things finally work out for Sam–in an ending worthy of Frank Capra. Tickets are $25-$45; for more info call 860-527-7838.Hartford Stage , 50 Church St. in Hartford presents Matthew Lombardo's "TEA AT FIVE" starring Kate Mulgrew on Tuesdays through Thursdays at 7:30 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 7:30 p.m. through March 10. A portrait of screen and stage legend Katharine Hepburn, "Tea at Five" is an intimate look at Ms. Hepburn at home in her Fenwick estate in Old Saybrook, CT. The first act takes place in September 1938. Despite Broadway appearances and her first Oscar, she has just been labeled "box office poison" after a series of film flops. With her professional future in doubt, she contemplates her childhood in Hartford, education, and her start in show business. The second act takes place in February 1983, after Hepburn was injured in a car crash. The accident affords the now-legendary star an opportunity to reflect on the triumphs of her career and her heart-breaking romance with Spencer Tracy. Matthew Lombardo's play reveals Hepburn as an undeniable talent that is equal parts intuitive, witty and fiery. Tickets are $22-$60; for more info call 860-527-5151.Thomaston Opera House , 158 Main St. in Thomaston holds OPEN AUDITIONS for its May production of the hilarious Dudley Moore—Peter Cook comedy revue "Good Evening" on Monday and Tuesday, March 4-5 at 7 p.m. Two adult men are required for this production directed by Kathy Cook; both roles are available. "Good Evening" is a very funny show about some unlikely subjects, including a one-legged actor applying for the role of Tarzan, an in-depth interview with an unimpressed shepherd who witnessed the Nativity, and a French singer who misunderstands Anglo-Saxon vulgarity and composes a song about it. No appointments are necessary; for more info call 860-283-6250.
Art Exhibits Kent Memorial Library , 32 North Main St. in Kent exhibits CHILD WITH MOTHER, a bronze sculpture by Rosemary Barrett, during the month of February. Created with the United Nations in Mind, this piece portrays a small child "hugging" Mother Earth. The library is also exhibiting ANTIQUE VALENTINE’S DAY CARDS from the 19th and 20th centuries, on loan from the collection of Carolyn MacLeod of Kent, through February 23. 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.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.Farmington Valley Arts Center , 25 Arts Center Lane in Avon presents RECENT COMPLETIONS in various media, including paintings and ceramics through May 5. This is a collection of works recently completed by Farmington Valley Arts Center studio artists and faculty members. Exhibition hours are Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday from noon-4 p.m.; for more call 860-678-1867, ext 105.Artwell Gallery , 19 Water St. in Torrington is accepting artwork in all media for its RED, HOT & BLUE exhibition. All artwork must concern the theme of "American Spirit." What is it to be American? Is there an American icon? How our community of artists responds to the "American Spirit" theme promises to be exciting and interesting. The gallery audience will participate in the exhibition by voting for their favorite piece of work; the winning artist will receive a $50 cash award courtesy of Litchfield Bancorp. All work, up to three per artist, will be accepted; entries can be dropped off on Sunday, March 3 from 5-7 p.m. The exhibit will open on Saturday, March 9 from 6-8 p.m. and run through April. For an entry form or more info, come by the gallery or call 860-482-5122.Lectures Litchfield Community Center, 421 Bantam Rd. (Route 202) in Litchfield hosts a talk and slide show on PAKISTAN on Friday, February 15 at 2 p.m. Helen Wasti will share her personal perspective on life in Pakistan. Free and open to the public; for more info call 860-567-8302.Litchfield Historical Society , on the Green at Routes 63 & 118 in Litchfield, presents a GENEALOGY TALK ON AFRICAN-AMERICANS in Litchfield County on Friday, February 15 at 6:30 p.m. From the time of its founding in the early 18th century, Litchfield County has been home to a wide array of people. Native Americans, Europeans and African-Americans all lived in the area, and communities included Catholics, Episcopalians and Methodists as well as the ubiquitous Congregationalists. Alene Jackson and Adeline Jackson Tucker, two sisters, will tell about their own search for their family's history. They will tell the story of several branches of an African-American family that lived in Litchfield and Dutchess counties from the 1750s through the 1900s. Their talk will highlight the Starrs, the Jacksons, the Rowes and the Fowlers. Admission is $5, free for members; to register or for more info, call 860-567-4501.Simon's Rock College in Great Barrington presents LOCAL AND GLOBAL ALTERNATIVES TO GLOBALIZATION on Friday, February 15 at 7 p.m. in the Lecture Center. Joel Kovel, Alger Hiss Professor of Social Studies at Bard College, will present this lecture. A scholar, activist and author, Kovel's most recent publication is "The Enemy of Nature." As an activist, Kovel has worked within the antiwar and antinuclear movements, the solidarity movements in Central America and the Caribbean, the movements for democratic media, and increasingly for ecological transformation. Free and open to the public; for more info call 413-528-7209.Jeffrey M. Engel hosts a presentation on FRANZ LISZT IN WEIMAR at 123 Sharon-Goshen Tpke. in West Cornwall on Saturday, February 16 at 4 p.m. For more info call 860-672-6222.Canton Historical Museum presents CANTON–PAST AND PRESENT on Sunday, February 17 at 2 p.m. in the Canton Community Center, Dyer Ave. in Canton. Dr. Lawrence Carlton will present a slide lecture and author Donna Miller will be signing her book, "Images of America, Canton and Collinsville." Admission is $3 members, $4 non-members; for more info call 860-693-2793.Tunxis Community College , Routes 6 and 177 in Farmington presents "QUEEN OF THE SKY" on Monday, February 18 at 1 p.m. in Fisher Hall. This TV documentary on the US-44 flying boat, The Excambian, will be shown by executive producer Bob Ellsworth, a retired news anchor and chief warrant officer for the U.S. Army Reserve. Ellsworth will discuss The Excambian, which is now located at the New England Air Museum in Windsor Locks; how it came about; its decades of history, including the people connected to it; and its final resting place. Requested donation for non-members is $2; refreshments will be served. For more info call 860-679-9526.Litchfield County Moms hold a meeting of their BOOK CLUB on Tuesday, February 19 at 7 p.m. at Applebee's restaurant in Torrington. For more info call Jen at 860-626-7274.Torrington Community Garden sponsors an evening with master gardener and organic farmer BARBARA PUTNAM on Tuesday, February 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the USDA-NRCS office, 1185 New Litchfield St. in Torrington. Putnam will be talking about the never-ending battle with nature that comes into play from the use of artificial fertilizers and pesticides. Participants will learn how to work with nature to develop a healthy gardening cycle that will build the natural fertility of the soil and produce more nutritious food. Free and open to the public; free seeds, courtesy of White Flower Farm, will be distributed to participants. For more info call 860-485-0211.Beardsley and Memorial Library , 40 Munro Pl. in Winsted welcomes TUSKEGEE AIRMAN CONNIE NAPIER on Wednesday, February 20 from 4-5 p.m. Connie Napier, a member of the all black fighter bomber group of World War II, the Tuskegee Airmen, will talk about the important role they played in that war. Mr. Napier will bring World War II memorabilia about the Tuskegee Airmen and will talk about the American Veterans Museum of Torrington. Free and open to the public; for more info call 860-379-6043.Canton Public Library , 40 Dyer Ave. in Collinsville hosts author Fern Reiss speaking on "TERRORISM AND KIDS: COMFORTING YOUR CHILD," on Wednesday, February 20 at 7 p.m. Ms. Reiss has witnessed firsthand the effects of terrorism and trauma on children in Israel, Africa and Asia. Her new book, "Terrorism and Kids," includes dozens of practical tips for minimizing kids' fears without being overprotective and provides specific answers to questions children may ask. It covers how to talk about terrorism with kids from preschool up to teenage years and how to make them feel safe again. A question and answer session will follow. For more info call 860-693-5800.Tunxis Community College , 271 Scott Swamp Rd. (at Routes 6 & 177) in Farmington presents a program on AFRICAN-AMERICAN CULTURE on Thursday, February 21 at noon in Room 326. New Jersey Assemblyman Craig Stanley and historian David Garry will speak about their political and historical views regarding African-American culture. Open to the public; for more info call Anthony Harrington at 860-678-2114.Canton Public Library , 40 Dyer Ave. in Collinsville holds a discussion series on four TWENTIETH CENTURY PRIZE WINNING NOVELS. The group will meet beginning Wednesday, February 27 at 7 p.m. to discuss "Shipping News" by E. Annie Proulx. Copies are available at the library; for more info call 860-693-5800.Canton Public Library , 40 Dyer Ave. in Collinsville hosts its SENIOR BOOK CLUB on the last Thursday of each month at 1 p.m. On February 28, the group will discuss "Through the Narrow Gate" by Karen Armstrong. In March, the selection will be "Mango Elephants in the Sun" by Susana Herrera. Copies are available at the library; for more info call 860-693-5800.
Classes and Workshops Douglas Library , Main St. in Canaan hosts author Dallas Cline who teaches people HOW TO PLAY NEARLY EVERYTHING on Friday, February 15 from 7-8 p.m. This wacky workshop is for adults, but kids are welcome, too. Participants will learn about an astonishing array of musical instruments–including bones and spoons, kazoo, washtub bass, and washboard (played with thimbles)–and get ideas on how to put them together to form a jugband. Dallas Cline has been performing and giving workshops on guitar, dulcimer, autoharp and jugband instruments for 40 years. Copies of her book, "How to Play Nearly Everything," will be available for purchase and autographing. Refreshments will be served; for more info call 860-824-7863.Berkshire Botanical Garden , Routes 102 & 183 in Stockbridge presents THE GARDEN GATE, a slide-illustrated lecture with Jane Brooks Barba on Saturday, February 16 from 10 a.m.-noon. Whether you call it the "yard" or "garden," whether there is an actual gate in place or not, the entrance to a property or to the garden deserves special attention. Consider all manners of "entrances" from a design perspective as well as appropriate plantings. Learn how to enhance your entryway with simple design concepts and interesting plant material. For more info call 413-298-3926.Northwestern CT Community College , Park Place East in Winsted presents THE SHAPE OF THEIR WORLD: MEDIEVAL TRAVELS on Wednesdays, February 20 through March 13 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Join pilgrims, merchants, friars and adventurers on an illuminating tour of the Middle Ages. Share in the medieval travelers’ experiences and reactions as they explore the boundaries of their known world. Slides and literary sources will enhance the vivid imagery of the medieval traveler. Accompany other pilgrims on the road to Rome, Santiago de Compostela and Jerusalem; travel with Marco Polo, John Piano de Carpini and William Rubruck to China; stretch your imagination along with John Mandeville, Chaucer and Margery Kempe; discover Prestor John's realm. Your guide on this intellectual journey will be Barbara Neubauer, who holds an MA in Ancient and Medieval History and a M.Phil. in Philosophy and Theology. Cost is $55; for more info call Continuing Ed at 860-738-6446.Canton Public Library , 40 Dyer Ave. in Canton offers PLAYING WITH WORDS on Saturdays, March 2 through March 30 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Conducted by local poet Annie Barrett, the goal of this workshop series is to inspire, energize and encourage each participant's creative writing process. The writing practice will include individual and group exercises and will sometimes incorporate music and visual arts. Free and open to the public, but registration is required; for more info call 860-693-5800.Farmington Valley Arts Center , 25 Arts Center Lane in Avon offers GLASS FUSING on Saturday, March 2 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Explore the basics of glass fusing with instructor Kurt Patzlaff and leave with as many as 25 glass gems of your own design. Bring lunch. Cost is $85 plus $15 materials fee. Preferred registration deadline is February 25; for more info call 860-678-1867.Canton Public Library , 40 Dyer Ave. in Collinsville presents a Storytelling Creative Workshop with nationally syndicated cartoonist GUY GILCHRIST on Saturday, March 2 from 1-2:30 p.m. This veteran artist and storyteller whose drawings and anecdotes have captivated thousands will bring his positive, proactive outlook on life to his hometown. Guy Gilchrist is the creator of "Mudpie," "Night Lights & Pillow Fights," "Nancy," and his newest feature, "Your Angels Speak." Guy will share stories about his life and career punctuated by demonstrations and advice on how to learn to draw anything. Author and illustrator of 42 children's books, Gilchrist has won worldwide acclaim and was the recipient of two Reuben Awards for his work. A book sale and signing will follow the workshop; for more info call 860-693-0587.Farmington Valley Arts Center , 25 Arts Center Lane in Avon offers AWAKEN YOUR BODY AND YOUR CREATIVITY WILL FLOW on Saturday, March 2 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Art therapist and yoga instructor Kathy Conyers leads this workshop in which participants will awaken their creativity and inner quiet through healing movements and simple drawing exercises. Fee is $40; preferred registration deadline is February 25. For more info call 860-678-1867.
Outdoors National Audubon Society and the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology host the GREAT BACKYARD BIRD COUNT on Friday through Monday, February 15-18. Last year, more than 53,000 checklists were submitted by volunteers from every state and areas of Canada. These lists can help answer questions about the health of our bird populations and help track threatened and endangered species. To participate, visit <www.birdsource.org>.White Memorial Conservation Center, 80 Whitehall Rd. (off Route 202) in Litchfield presents HANDLING NUISANCE WILDLIFE COMPLAINTS with Integrated Wildlife Management Techniques on Saturday, February 16 at 2 p.m. in the Arthur B. Ceder Meeting Room. Licensed Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator Erik Schaffer presents this program, which is free and open to the public. For more info call 860-567-0857.New Hartford Recreation sponsors NEW HARTFORD NIGHT AT SKI SUNDOWN on Saturday, February 16 from 6:30-10 p.m. Lift tickets with valid New Hartford ID are $18 adults, $15 juniors, $31 first-time skier, $37 first-time snowboarder; no pre-registration needed. First-time ski and snowboard packages include rental equipment and 30-minute lesson. For more info call New Hartford Recreation at 379-3877.Active Singles sponsors a HIKE at Burr Pond in Torrington on Sunday, February 17; 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.Litchfield Hills Audubon Society sponsors a WEEKEND BIRDING TRIP to the Newburyport and Cape Ann, MA areas on Friday through Sunday, February 22-24. The public is invited; for more info and reservations, call Dave Tripp at 860-693-6524.
Sports Hoop Talk , produced by Ann Antolini students Noah Heiber and Jason Gentile, features Torrington High School basketball coach Tony Turina and former coach Robert Martin on Thursday, February 14 at 6:30 p.m. on Charter Communications channel 13. They will discuss the role high school basketball plays in preparing athletes for college and professional playing. They will also discuss their views on the current standings in the NBA. For more info on this or other programs on Communityvision 13, call 860-738-5090.Norfolk Curling Club , 70 Golf Dr. in Norfolk hosts its 44th annual CHILDS CUP MIXED BONSPIEL on Friday through Sunday, February 15-17. Teams from throughout the Northeast will compete for the Child's Cup, Founder's Cup, Sap Pitcher and Snow Ball prizes beginning Friday morning. Play continues all day Saturday and concludes with the final matches on Sunday. The public is invited to view this event anytime free of charge.
Kids The Bushnell , 166 Capitol Ave. in Hartford presents "HARLEM" on Thursday and Friday, February 14-15 at 10:30 a.m.; and Friday, February 15 at 7:30 p.m. "Harlem" is based on the Coretta Scott King Award-winning poem by Walter Dean Myers, featuring illustrations by his son, Christopher Myers. It tells the story of the Myers family’s migration to Harlem from Waycross, Georgia. Myers chronicles his passion for the community and culture of Harlem throughout the story. Many of his tales include his African ancestry. The story is underscored by traditional and contemporary jazz compositions to create a compelling harmony between verse and music. The show is appropriate for children in grades 4 and up. Tickets for the matinees are $6; tickets for Friday evening are $16 and $18. For more info call 860-987-6000.Connecticut Dance Theatre , 523 Main St. in Watertown holds OPEN AUDITIONS for its April production of "Broadway Review" on Saturday, February 16 from 2:30-4 p.m. Auditions are open to boys and girls (ages 8 and up) who are interesting in dancing, singing and acting and can commit to a weekly rehearsal schedule on Saturdays from 2-4 p.m. Those auditioning will be led through a series of dance and vocal selections; it is not necessary to come with prepared audition material. There is no audition fee, but a $35 production fee will be required of children selected to participate in the production. The production is being directed and choreographed by noted area director and performer Bret Poulter. For more info call 860-274-0004.Litchfield County Moms sponsor a BUILD-A-BEAR WORKSHOP at Westfarms Mall on Monday, February 18. Choose, stuff and dress your very own teddy bear to take home. Parents and kids will meet at the mall at 11 a.m. For more info and exact location, call Karen at 860-482-9444.Litchfield County Moms sponsor a TOTALLY TOTS OPEN HOUSE on Tuesday, February 19 at 10 a.m. at 178 Birge Pond Rd. in Harwinton. Totally Tots offers playgroups, Creative Movement Classes, etc. For more info call Karen at 860-485-1124.Burlington Public Library , Route 4 in Burlington hosts a MAGIC SHOW AND MAGIC WORKSHOP on Tuesday, February 19. Magician Joe Cabral, whose mystifying performance entertained kids and adults at the library last June, gives an all-ages Magic Show at 6:30 p.m. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Burlington Library; admission is free. At 3 p.m. Mr. Cabral holds a Magic Workshop for kids (ages 8 and up). Participants will learn how to perform some simple magic tricks. Fee is $5; for more info or to register, call 860-673-3331.Harwinton Public Library , 80 Bentley Dr. in Harwinton hosts Q IS FOR QUILT, a program for school-age children on Tuesday, February 19 at 1:30 p.m. (Snow date is February 21 at 3:30 p.m.) Holly Hassett and the Hearthside Quilters will share stories and help kids make a paper quilt. This program is in conjunction with the library's exhibition of quilts by the Hearthside Quilters, running through March 1. To register call 860-485-9113.Canton Public Library , 40 Dyer Ave. in Collinsville invites kids (ages 5 and up) to VACATION WEEK STORYTIMES. Featured programs will be "A Story, A Story–African Tales" on Tuesday, February 19 at 1 p.m.; and "Storytrails" with storyteller Gwen Quezaire-Presutti on Wednesday, February 20 at 2 p.m. Free; for more info call 860-693-5800.Berkshire Botanical Garden , Routes 102 & 183 in Stockbridge offers family garden activities on February 19-21 from 10 a.m.-noon. Families can participate in one or all three of these workshops for children large and small. During RAINFOREST SAFARI on Tuesday, February 19, children will explore the different plant layers of the rainforest, make a terrarium and sample some exotic tropical fruits. During DESERT CARAVAN on Wednesday, February 20, children will explore the desert and how plants adapt to extreme desert conditions. They will look at some spiny plants, take away cuttings for their own desert collection, and have treats from the desert. During BACK TO THE BERKSHIRES on Thursday, February 21, children will learn all about the plants around us and how they survive the cold New England winter. Visit our evergreen trees, collect plant treasures to make homemade paper, and warm up with some hot chocolate snacks. Fee for each workshop is $8 members, $10 non-members; registration is required. For more info call 413-298-3926.Sheffield Historical Society , 159-161 Main St. in Sheffield offers HISTORY THROUGH QUILTING, a workshop for ages 8-12 on Wednesday, February 20 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Participants will begin by looking at actual historic quilts and discovering how such quilts tell the stories of families from long ago. Listening to tales of quilt making in ages past and looking at the handwork from these people will provide the inspiration for today's youngsters to create their own quilt square. The workshop will also include quilting-related games and activities, all designed to make history come alive. Participants are asked to bring their own bag lunch to this textile workshop. The program will start at the Dan Raymond House and end at the Bushnell-Sage Library. Fee is $8 members, $10 non-members; registration is required. For more info call 413-229-2694.Kent Memorial Library , 32 North Main St. in Kent offers WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON MOVIE MATINEES beginning February 20. Your children are invited for a "G"-rated movie and a snack in the comfort of the Children's Room at the library. For more info call 860-927-3761.
Trips Mattatuck Museum , 144 West Main St. in Waterbury offers an eight-day trip to PARIS AND LONDON departing on April 11. The trip begins with three days in London, where you'll visit famous sites such as Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey. Included are two London theater productions and the opportunity to take a side excursion to Windsor Castle. Then it's off to Paris, where you'll enjoy dinner at the Eiffel Tower and visit the Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame Cathedral and the magnificent Place Vendome. Of course there will be time for shopping and leisurely strolls taking in the sights and sounds of these two great cities. Cost of $2,279 per person, double occupancy and $3,079 single occupancy includes round trip airfare from New York; for more info call 203-753-0381.Blanche McCarthy Winsted Senior Center offers a LUNCH AND COMEDY SHOW day trip to the Aqua Turf in Southington on Tuesday, April 16. There will be music, and Charlie Prose will entertain with his side-splitting comedy. Family style lunch includes pasta, chicken and salmon. Cost is $69; for more info call 860-379-4252.Active Singles sponsors a trip to ATLANTIC CITY on Friday through Sunday, April 26-28. Cost of $259 per person double occupancy includes transportation, two nights lodging on the boardwalk, entry to a headliner show (Tony Orlando), five meals, all taxes, tips, etc. There will be statewide pick-ups for those joining us. Full payment due by April 1; for more info call Charlie at 860-489-9611.
And More Social Connections sponsors a SINGLES HAPPY HOUR on Friday, February 15 from 5-7 p.m. at Avon Old Farms Inn, Route 10 in Avon. Relax to the sounds of the Valley's finest musicians, and enjoy great hors d'oeuvres and reduced drink prices. For more info call Gail at 860-582-8229.Social Connections sponsors its SINGLES 6TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY on Saturday, February 16 at 7 p.m. at Ann's, High St. in Berlin. Here we are six years later and still going strong, and to celebrate, we're holding a fantastic party. Bring an appetizer or dessert to share. Admission is $15; for more info call Marcia 860-828-5505.Connecticut Historical Society , One Elizabeth Street in Hartford presents BUBBLE-MANIA, an afternoon of effervescent entertainment on Sunday, February 17 at 2 p.m. International comic bubble-ologist Casey Carle combines science and art for this soap bubble spectacle. Bubble-mania is loaded with visual comedy, quick wit, audience interaction, and music. Perfect for all ages. Admission is $6 adults, $3 seniors and students (age 6-17), children (under 6) and CHS members free; for more info call 860-236-5621.Litchfield County Jewish Community Center-Lubavitch , 367 Bantam Rd. (Route 202) in Litchfield presents PURIM IN PARIS on Tuesday, February 26 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The evening will feature fine foods, music and French-style dancing, as well as a French kosher wine tasting. Prepare to be dazzled by the magical feats of "Alain the French Wizard" and the musical entertainment of a live French-style klezmer band. There will be singing and dancing in accordance with the joyous spirit of the Purim holiday; guests are all encouraged to dress in French costumes. The evening will feature the public reading of the Megillah, a Hebrew scroll which tells the story of the holiday of Purim, and there will be a multi-media slide show depicting the events of this fascinating time of Jewish history. Admission is $13 adults, $8 children (under 10), under age 5 free. Reservations required by February 21; for more info call 860-567-3609.Hearthside Quilters are displaying GROUP QUILTS at the Harwinton Library, 80 Bentley Dr. in Harwinton through March 1. Row by Row, Round Robin, and Block of the Month projects will be featured. The Hearthside Quilters meet on the third Thursday of the month from September through June at the Harwinton Senior Center. The display may be seen during regular library hours; for more info call 860-485-9113.
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