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Music and Dance Music For a Change presents MAD AGNES on Friday, March 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the University of Hartford's Wilde Auditorium, 200 Bloomfield Ave. in West Hartford. Tickets are $15; for more info call 860-768-4228.Simon's Rock College , 84 Alford Rd. in Great Barrington presents the college's BAROQUE CHAMBER ENSEMBLE on Saturday, March 9 at 3:30 p.m. in the Kellogg Music Center. The Baroque Chamber Ensemble and viol students will perform works for a mixed consort of recorders, oboe, viols and cello by 17th century masters from England, France and Germany. Free and open to the public; for more info call 413-528-7212.Pittsfield FolkFest presents JOHN HALL, BILL STAINES and BOBBY SWEET on Saturday, March 9 at 7 p.m. at the Boland Theatre on the campus of Berkshire Community College in Pittsfield. This year's performance features John Hall, founder and leader of the group Orleans. Hall and his wife, Johanna, have co-written almost all of Orleans' songs, including the million-selling hits "Still the One" and "Dance with Me." Folk music veteran Bill Staines has earned the praise of audiences and the respect of peers worldwide, performing over 200 shows a year. Bobby Sweet has established himself as a talented songwriter and engaging performer; his songs have been aired on several television shows, including "Touched by an Angel," "Walker, Texas Ranger" and "Judging Amy." Advance tickets are $20-$25; for more info call 413-499-4660, ext 291.Webutuck Middle School , Haight Rd. in Amenia presents LIVELY CELTIC MUSIC AND DANCE on Saturday, March 9 at 7 p.m. The traditional music group Wild Abandon and step dancers from the Jack McArdle School of Irish Dance will be featured in this benefit concert for the Webutuck K-5 PTA. Tickets are $5 adults, $2.50 students, or $10 per family; for more info call 518-789-6787.Friends of Northwest Park present PENDRAGON on Saturday, March 9 at 7:30 p.m. at Northwest Park Nature Center, 145 Lang Rd. in Windsor. This five-piece ensemble performs traditional roots music with an unmistakable contemporary edge. Their music celebrates the lives and lore of generations of New Englanders who brought traditions from Ireland, Scotland, England, French-Canada and other distant shores to the banks of the Blackstone River in Rhode Island. The group seamlessly blends lively jigs and reels with original songs depicting the experiences of the immigrants who settled in the Blackstone River Valley and their role in the mill and textile traditions of New England. Tickets are $12; for more info call 860-285-1886.Roaring Brook Nature Center , 70 Gracey Rd. in Canton presents the SLOAN WAINWRIGHT BAND with opening act Lucy Chapin on Saturday, March 9 at 7:30 p.m. Sloan Wainwright is a gifted, dynamic singer who began writing at the age of 10 and polished her skills by playing hootenannies in New York's West Village. Ms. Wainwright's band features Steve Murphy on guitar and mandolin, Cary Brown on piano and Liadain Clancy on superb backing vocals. This tight band will delight you with their unique blend of folk, rock, jazz and blues. Lucy Chapin favors us with songs from her debut disc, "Barefeet." Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the door; for more info call 860-693-0263.Litchfield Community Center hosts THE DONEGAL FIDDLER, P.V. O'Donnell and guest Vinnie Ringrose on Saturday, March 9 at 8 p.m. P.V. O'Donnell was born in Buncrana, County Donegal on the eastern shores of Lough Swilly, a mountainous region in the most northern part of Ireland that is known for its singers, dancers and fiddlers. In addition to music, P.V. O'Donnell will share stories and poems from his native land that reflect a way of life now fast disappearing. Tickets are $10; for more info call 860-567-8302.Torrington Civic Symphony presents its annual CABARET POPS CONCERT under the direction of conductor Charles Fidlar on Saturday, March 9 at 8 p.m. at the Cornucopia Banquet Hall, 371 Pinewoods Rd. in Torrington. The Symphony will perform an array of pop and show tunes. Featured this year will be a medley of songs from "Les Miserables" and "Evita," along with selections by Barry Manilow and by noted composer Leroy Anderson, including "Serenata," "Arietta," "The Syncopated Clock," "The Phantom Regiment," "Promenade" and "Forgotten Dreams." There will also be a tribute to Louis Armstrong, including "What a Wonderful World," "When the Saints Go Marching In," "St. Louis Blues" and "Hello, Dolly." Beverages and snacks will be available for purchase, and there will be a drawing for door prizes. Tickets are $12; for reservations call 860-489-9183, or contact Beyer Music in Torrington.Nutmeg Square and Round Dance Club holds a Plus Level SQUARE AND ROUND DANCE on Saturday, March 9 from 8-11 p.m. at Judson School, Hamilton Lane in Watertown. Callers are Chuck and Gerry Hardy, with cuer Sandi Everetts. The dance is held in a smoke-free and alcohol-free environment; spectators are always welcome. Fee charged for dancers, no fee for spectators; refreshments will be served. For more info call Mary at 860-283-9943, or Rich and Ellen at 860-274-6876.The Bushnell , 166 Capitol Ave. in Hartford presents LOVE SONGS AND LULLABIES with Jim Brickman on Saturday and Sunday, March 9-10 at 7 p.m. Jim Brickman, whose dazzling piano artistry and engaging concert persona have earned him both critical and public accolades, was considered a musical pioneer when he revived the nearly-forgotten romantic ballad as a radio and recording hit in the mid-1990s. Mr. Brickman will combine old and new songs for a musical tapestry that appeals to audiences of all ages—from those who still remember the passionate fervor of wartime romantic hits to the very young. Tickets are $35-$55; for more info call 860-987-5900.Ramsdell Public Library , Main St. in Housatonic presents the acoustic guitar and song of MIKE ERKKINEN AND MICHAEL HAYNES on Sunday, March 10 from 2-4 p.m. This free community event is sponsored in part by Friends of the Great Barrington Libraries; for more info call 413-274-3738.Norfolk Library , Route 44 in Norfolk hosts SISTER SOUND on Sunday, March 10 at 4 p.m. Improvisational singer and peace educator Victoria Christgau is joined by musician/ performance artist Shula Ruth Weinstein and singer/ guitarist Marji Zintz in this spirited rendering of freedom songs, spirituals, rounds and sacred chants. Drawing from their roots in world and folk music, Sister Sound delights in audience participation. Free; for reservations call 860-542-5075.First Church of Christ , 830 Corbin Ave. in New Britain hosts LIGHT OF THE NATIONS with CitySingers of Hartford on Sunday, March 10 at 4 p.m. This event, a unique opportunity to gather with people of different national origins in celebration of the Light of all Nations, will feature an eclectic selection of music from the Mediterranean, Europe, Scandinavia, the British Isles and America. CitySingers of Hartford will perform works by Gabriel Fauré, G.F. Handel, Pavel Chesnokov, Guillaume Dufay and Edward Elgar, accompanied by multicultural musicians, dramatic readings and dance. Tickets are $8 adults, $5 seniors and students; for more info call 860-229-3709.Colebrook Senior and Community Center presents Irish musician and humorist THE REV. CLARK COUGHLIN on Tuesday, March 12 at 6 p.m. as part of its pre-St. Patrick’s Day celebration and potluck supper. The Reverend has a repertoire of many ever-popular Irish tunes that he plays on his guitar and banjo. He may even be encouraged to reminisce about his trip to Ireland and share a few Irish jokes. Have your vocal cords in shape for a rousing sing-along of those Irish songs you have long remembered. Free admission; simply bring along a potluck dish of your choice—enough for yourself and those you invite, plus one additional serving. For more info call 860-738-9521.Alpha Delta Kappa presents GOSPEL NITE on Tuesday, March 12 at 7 p.m. in the Cafetorium at Forbes School, Migeon Ave. in Torrington. The group featured will be "Sarat" from Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Bloomfield. Join us for an evening of song to celebrate our nation's diversity. The MU chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa is an international honorary sorority for women educators. Donation is $5 to benefit the group's scholarship fund; for more info call Janice Harrington at 860-489-2500, or Diane Knox at 860-489-2303.The SoNo Arts Celebration’s PERFORMING ARTS COMMITTEE is looking for a few great storytellers, magicians, gospel singers, dancers, circus acts, children’s performers, musicians of all genre, theater troupes, singer-songwriters and street performers. The 26th annual Celebration will be held on Saturday and Sunday, August 3-4 in the streets of historic South Norwalk, CT. Deadline for promo package submissions is April 19. For more info write to: Performing Arts Committee, SoNo Arts Celebration, PO Box 600, South Norwalk, CT 06856.
Drama and Comedy 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. 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.Seven Angels Theatre , Plank Rd. in Waterbury presents "THE IRISH—AND HOW THEY GOT THAT WAY" on Thursdays at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. through March 24. From the Pulitzer Prize-winning author Frank McCourt comes a musical celebration and irreverent history of the Irish in America. This acclaimed musical is a celebration of Irish artistry and achievement that gloriously combines spirited song and dance, vibrant humor, ribald tales and more than a touch of blarney. Laughter and sentiment fills this jovial, heartbreaking and inspiring tribute to McCourt's Irish-American kinsmen. Tickets are $23-$35; for more info call 203-757-4676.Clockwork Repertory Theatre , 133 Main St. in Oakville presents Neil Simon's "THE ODD COUPLE" on Fridays and Saturdays through March 30 at 8:15 p.m. This is the original version of Neil Simon's classic duo of Oscar and Felix as it was originally meant to be seen, along with their poker-playing buddies and the effervescent Pigeon sisters. The play stars Bill Wilson as Felix and Lou Marchetti as Oscar. Tickets are $13; for more info call 860-274-7247.
Art Exhibits Kent Art Association , 21 South Main St. (Route 7) in Kent presents its seventh annual STUDENT ART SHOW on Saturday and Sunday, March 9-10 from 1-4 p.m. Art teachers from more than 25 regional secondary schools, both public and private, have been invited to enter their students in the show. Prizes are awarded in the following categories: oil/ acrylic, watercolor, pastel, drawing, mixed media, photography and sculpture. For more info call 860-927-3989.Washington Art Association , Bryan Memorial Plaza in Washington Depot exhibits CONTEMPORARY LANDSCAPES through March 24. Artists featured will be Stanley Lewis, Ruth Bernard and Elizabeth Meyersohn. The public is invited to see three artists' unique views of contemporary landscapes. 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.Simon's Rock College , 84 Alford Rd. in Great Barrington exhibits the work of GUY BEINING through March 29 in the Alumni Library Atrium. Guy Beining is both an artist and a poet, and his work reflects this combination. He has published seven artists' books and six books of poetry, as well as numerous chapbooks. Most recently, he was featured in the "Dictionary of the Avant Gardes." Gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m.-midnight, Saturdays from 10:30 a.m.-midnight, Sundays from noon-midnight. Free and open to the public; for more info call 413-528-7209.Simon's Rock College , 84 Alford Rd. in Great Barrington presents a black and white photography retrospective by SEDAT PAKAY from March 8 through March 29 in the college's Doreen Young Gallery. Pakay attended Robert Academy and Robert College in Istanbul and did his graduate studies in graphic design at Yale University School of Art, where he studied with Walker Evans. His film "James Baldwin: From Another Place" (1963) was widely exhibited in film festivals throughout the United States and Europe. He recently completed "Walker Evans/ America" for PBS. His photographs have been exhibited internationally and are in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art, the Smithsonian Museum, the Museum of Turkish-Islamic Arts in Istanbul, the Getty Museum, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. He is currently working on a one-hour biography of Josef Albers, the Bauhaus artist and teacher, and a film on the Hudson River School of painters, both of which will be broadcast on PBS. Gallery hours are Friday through Sunday from 2-10 p.m. Free and open to the public; for more info call 413-528-7425.Canton Public Library , 40 Dyer Ave. in Canton exhibits photography by TOM KUTZ during the month of March. Mr. Kutz has a BFA in photographic ilustration and is presently the photographic imaging manager with a local catalog company. Although he has always enjoyed an image that can be seen and appreciated just for its visual interest, around 1990 Mr. Kutz took his photography to a different level and began experimenting with Polaroid images and emulsion transfers. Shortly afterward he became involved in the use of the computer to manipulate his photographs. This exhibit can be seen during regular library hours: Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday from 1-4 p.m.; for more info call 860-693-5800.Sharon Hospital , Hospital Hill Rd. in Sharon exhibits color photography by ROBERT H. GROHS during the month of March. The exhibit consists of butterfly, flower and light scenes that were produced in the last few years. Several of Grohs' images are of close-up work where one is able to see the minute details of the butterfly, some are at medium distance, and a few are in a landscape. All of his work was photographed in Litchfield County. For more info call Mr. Grohs at 860-489-1832.Charlotte Hungerford Hospital , 540 Litchfield St. in Torrington hosts a display of NORWEGIAN ROSEMALING FOLK ART during the month of March in the Gallery opposite the Gift Shop. This folk art was done by Ethel Hestad Handlewich of Watertown and Solveig Hestad Gerrard of Torrington. Purchases benefit the Charlotte Hungerford Auxiliary.Artwell Gallery , 19 Water St. in Torrington presents RED, HOT & BLUE from March 9 through April 7. All artwork is the artists' personal response to the theme of "American Spirit." What is it to be American? Is there an American icon? The gallery audience will participate in the exhibition by voting for their favorite piece of work. There will be an opening reception on Saturday, March 9 from 6-8 p.m. Gallery hours are Thursday and Friday from 1-8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday from noon-5 p.m. The exhibition is free and open to the public; for more info call 860-482-5122.Licia and Mason Beekley Community Library , Central Ave. in New Hartford announces a CALL FOR AREA ARTISTS to participate in the library's 2002 Community Art Show, which will run from May 5 through June 15. Register early, as space is limited. Pick up applications at the library or call 860-379-2034.Housatonic Art League is organizing the NEW MILFORD OUTDOOR ARTS FESTIVAL to be held on Saturday and Sunday, June 15-16. Chairman for this year’s show is Karin Smith of Kent; committee members include Roberta Stalvey, Laura McCormick, Sally Seibel, and past chairman Diane Dubreuil. Artists may request an application by writing to: Housatonic Art League, PO Box 672, New Milford, CT 06776.
Lectures Farmington Valley ARC presents "SOUP WITH SCOT" with guest host Scot Haney of the WFSB Channel 3 Weather Team on Friday, March 8 from 5-8 p.m. at the Avon Senior Center, 635 West Avon Rd. in Avon. Admission includes dinner plus a soup bowl crafted by local artists to take home; there will be music and a silent auction. Tickets are $25 and will be available at the door; for more info call 860-693-6662.Simon's Rock College in Great Barrington presents POLITICAL ISLAM AND THE CRISIS, a lecture by Jillian Schwedler on Friday, March 8 at 7 p.m. in the Lecture Center. Jillian Schwedler is a professor in the department of government and politics at the University of Maryland. A member of the editorial committee of the Middle East Research and Information Project, she is also on the steering committee of the Palestinian American Research Center. Free and open to the public; for more info call 413-528-7488.Sheffield Historical Society presents THE TAKING OF EAST SHEFFIELD on Friday, March 8 at 7:30 p.m. at Dewey Memorial Hall, Route 7 in Sheffield. John Sisson will recount a dramatic chapter in Sheffield's history when politics, mills, railroads and territory issues clashed! These merging forces put into play a series of events that resulted in Sheffield's loss of a large portion of its eastern territory in the 1870s. John Sisson is the President of the New Marlboro Historical Society, a member of the Historical Commission, and the Project Manager of the New Marlboro Cemetery Restoration Project. John Sisson is also the great-great grandson of Henry Sisson, a pivotal figure in the drama. Free and open to the public; for more info call 413-229-2694.Holocaust Survivors and Second Generation Group sponsors a presentation by Holocaust survivor HENRY JACOBY on Sunday, March 10 at 10 a.m. at the office of the Federation-Jewish Communities of Western CT, 73 Main St. South in Woodbury. Mr. Jacoby will share excerpts from his memoirs, "Grateful Refugee," about his life during the Holocaust. Free and open to the public, but reservations are requested; for more info call Debby Horowitz at 203-263-5121, ext 304.Connecticut Historical Society , 1 Elizabeth St. in Hartford presents THE HICKORY CHAIR on Sunday, March 10 at 2 p.m. Author and teacher Lisa Rowe-Fraustino discusses her fourth children’s book, "The Hickory Chair." Illustrated by master visual artist Benny Andrews, the book tells the heartfelt story of Louis, an old blind man, recalling his favorite childhood memories of times he spent with his grandmother. 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.Glebe House Museum and Gertrude Jekyll Garden , Hollow Rd. in Woodbury presents BEHIND THE GARDEN GATE with Mike Calnan, Head of Gardens for Britain's National Trust on Sunday, March 10 at 4 p.m. at Saint Paul's Church Parish House in Woodbury. In this lecture, Mr. Calnan explores the history of garden acquisition by the National Trust and some of the exciting new research (a great deal from American archives) that is helping to inform several of the Trust's most notable landscape restoration projects. In addition, Mr. Calnan will discuss the ways in which changing visitor expectations affect the interpretations of the gardens. Cost is $10 members, $12 non-members; for more info call 203-263-2855.Tunxis Community College , 271 Scott Swamp Rd. (Routes 6 & 177) in Farmington presents PAKISTAN: PLACES, PINNACLES AND PEOPLE on Monday, March 11 at 1 p.m. in Fisher Hall. Explore Pakistan during this multi-media travelogue presentation shown by Dr. Patti Lynn O'Brien, professor of reading and language arts at Central Connecticut State University. Khyber Pass, Silk Road, Swat Valley and Hunza are among the sights from her trip that will be shown. O'Brien's hobbies of world travel and photography have taken her to over 85 countries. This event is sponsored by Tunxis' Lifelong Learning Association; requested donation for non-members is $2. Refreshments will be served; for more info call 860-679-9526.Salisbury Arsenal Chapter DAR presents THE PANAMA CANAL, WHAT IS ITS FUTURE? with Capt. Richard Hemingson on Tuesday, March 12 at 2 p.m. at Noble Horizons, Cobble Rd. in Salisbury. For many years Capt. Hemingson was the captain of container ships plying the Pacific. He was three months on the job and three months at his home in Colebrook, where he had time to read and think of the fate of the Panama Canal, which the U.S. built with much loss of life. If we lose complete control of the Panama Canal, what will become of shipping that has to traverse the miles between our West Coast and or East Coast? Free and open to the public; refreshments will be served.Simons Rock College in Great Barrington presents "LONG NIGHT'S JOURNEY INTO DAY" on Tuesday, March 12 at 7 p.m. at the Triplex Cinema, 70 Railroad St. in Great Barrington. Winner of the Sundance Film Festival Grand Jury Prize for Best Documentary, this film looks at the complex issues raised by the 1993 murder of Amy Biehl, an American anti-apartheid activist in South Africa. A discussion follows with Peter and Linda Biehl, Amy's parents. Admission is $5; for more info call 413-528-7395.Beardsley & Memorial Library , 40 Munro Place in Winsted presents FROM IRELAND TO AMERICA BY WAY OF AUSTRALIA on Wednesday, March 13 from 6-7:30 p.m. This slide presentation and lecture with music is the true story of an Irish rebel who survived the Great Famine, joined the Fenian Movement and was transported to Australia on the last prison ship dispatched by the British. Eventually pardoned, he came to America and settled in New York. His descendants, Philip Fennell and Marie King of Pawling, NY, will present this wonderful program. Free and open to the public; to register call 860-379-6043.Simon's Rock College , 84 Alford Rd. in Great Barrington presents author NANCY BONVILLAIN on Wednesday, March 13 at 7 p.m. in the college's Blodgett House. Nancy Bonvillain, a member of the Simon's Rock faculty in anthropology, will discuss her recent book, "Native Nations: Cultures and Histories of Native North America," a continent-wide survey of aboriginal Indian cultures and the historical processes affecting them since 1500. The book discusses current Native politics and economic conditions and emphasizes issues of concern in Native communities. Free and open to the public; for more info call 413-528-7233.Northwest Writers Connecticut presents author ALMA ROBERTS GIORDAN on Wednesday, March 13 from 7-9 p.m. at Goshen Center School, Route 63 in Goshen. Alma Roberts Giordan will share her experiences as a newspaper writer, poet and essayist. Mrs. Giordan, a lifetime Watertown resident, recently published a collection of her poems and essays titled "What This Old Hand Knows"; her late husband, Robert Giordan, a well known area artist, illustrated the book. Copies of Mrs. Giordan's book will be available. The Northwest Writers is made up of writers from 14 area towns with varying levels of experience; they gather monthly to hear guest authors speak about their work and to network with fellow writers. Interested writers are welcome to attend the program; for more info call Cheryl Corey at 860-485-1494, or Liz Wilson at 203-756-2364.Judith Chatfield and Jeffrey M. Engel host FRANZ LISZT IN ROME on Wednesday, March 13 at 7:30 p.m. and again on Saturday, March 16 at 4 p.m. in West Cornwall. The program will feature the music of Liszt, and the gardens of Ville d’Este and Castlegandolfo. For more info call 860-672-6222.Farmington Valley Christian Women's Club presents a GARDEN EXTRAVAGANZA luncheon at the Farmington Club in Farmington on Thursday, March 14 from noon-2 p.m. Lisa Catterman from Gardeners Eden in Canton will give the special feature. Alison Reno of Farmington will sing. Jean Bisnett of Rensselaer, NY will discuss "Coping with Life’s Serious Problems." Cost is $14; reservations are required by March 13 for both the luncheon and free childcare. For more info call Bea at 860-673-4402, or Diane at 860-621-0088.Sierra Club-Greater Hartford Group presents FARMLANDS PRESERVATION during their monthly meeting on Thursday, March 14 at Westmoor Park, Flagg Rd. in West Hartford. Speaker will be Mark Winne, Director of the Working Lands Alliance. The history of farmland preservation and current strategies such as the purchase of development rights will be explored. Letter writing and refreshments begin at 7 p.m.; the meeting will start at 7:30 p.m. Free and open to the public; for more info call Rich Stanley at 860-242-1080.Litchfield County Women's Network holds a dinner meeting on Wednesday, March 20 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Ciao Italia, 46 East Main St. in Torrington. The speaker will be Dee Mahoney of "I Do Faces" in Torrington; she will choose one member or guest to receive a make-over while providing color and application tips. Cost for dinner is $25; reservations are required by March 15. Guests are welcome; for more info call Paula McLaughlin at 860-379-7561.
Classes and Workshops Berkshire Botanical Garden , Routes 102 & 183 in Stockbridge offers GARDENING WITH DEER with Bradley Roeller on Saturday, March 9 from 10 a.m.-noon. Among the most difficult problems facing area gardeners is the increasing damage to landscape plantings caused by deer browse. Discover a variety of practical methods for reducing deer browse, including an assessment of physical and chemical barriers and evaluation of products currently on the market (fencing, protective mesh and other deterrents). Also consider a wide range of deer resistant plant material for use in the landscape. Cost is $15 members, $20 non-members; registration is required. For more info call 413-298-3926.Beardsley & Memorial Library , 40 Munro Place in Winsted offers the ART OF EASTER EGG DECORATING with artisan Dennis Kowaleski on Saturday, March 9 from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Mr. Kowaleski is a recognized authority on the art of Ukrainian Egg Decorating. This is a "hands-on" program, giving participants opportunity to work on their own egg decoration. Free and open to the public; registration is necessary. For more info call 860-379-6043.Colebrook Senior and Community Center offers a PAINTED GOURD BIRDHOUSE workshop on Saturday, March 16 from 10 a.m.-noon. Cost is $15 seniors, $20 non-seniors; all ages welcome. Registration required by March 14; for more info call 860-738-9521.Canton Parks and Recreation offers a free class to try MAT PILATES on either Thursday, March 21 at 10:30 a.m.; Friday, March 22 at 6:30 p.m.; or Saturday, March 23 at 10 a.m. This yoga/ stretching/ strength training combo is the latest craze; information will be provided during the class about upcoming sessions. To register for the free class, call 860-693-5808.Foothills Adult and Continuing Education offers ADVANCED YOGA beginning Thursday, March 28 at Northwestern Regional High School in Winsted. The class, which will meet for eight sessions, is for anyone with knowledge of yoga postures or who has previously taken the beginner class. Cost is $80; to register call 800-300-4781.Colebrook Senior and Community Center offers a BEGINNER’S CALLIGRAPHY CLASS on Monday, April 8 at 10 a.m. Cost of $15 includes supplies; to register call 860-738-9521.
Outdoors Housatonic Audubon Society presents its monthly BIRD AND NATURE WALK on Saturday, March 9 from 9-11:30 a.m. at the Audubon Center in Sharon. Enjoy beautiful views and morning songbirds. Dress warmly and bring binoculars. Free and open to the public; for more info call 860-364-0520.White Memorial Conservation Center , Route 202 in Litchfield hosts a presentation on BATS by the CT Department of Environmental Protection on Saturday, March 9 at 2 p.m. in the Arthur B. Ceder Meeting Room. Free and open to the public; for more info call 860-567-0857.
Sports Winsted Recreation holds MEN’S BASKETBALL OPEN GYM on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30-9 p.m. at the Pearson School gymnasium through April 25. Open to Winsted residents only; for more info call 379-8670.Northwestern High School in Winsted is seeking a coach for Boys JV Soccer. CPR and First Aid certification are required; for more info call 860-738-6983.
Kids The Bushnell , 166 Capitol Ave. in Hartford presents BEAR IN THE BIG BLUE HOUSE LIVE on Thursday and Friday, March 7-8 at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Saturday, March 9 at 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.; and Sunday, March 10 at 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. This will be a rollicking good time with Bear, the gentle seven-foot host who dances a mean cha-cha-cha. Bear is planning a surprise birthday party for his friend Tutter, the tiny mouse with a giant heart. The guest list includes Ojo, the loveable little girl bear; Pip and Pop, two rambunctious otters; and Treelo, an affectionate green and blue lemur—all brought to life by professional puppeteers. The two-act production also features four human friends, as well as cameos by Shadow, the storyteller; Luna, the moon; and Ray, the sun. Tickets are $16-25; for more info call 860-987-5900.Canton Public Library , 40 Dyer Ave. in Collinsville holds its second annual FAMILY NIGHT on Friday, March 8 from 6-9 p.m. Families are invited to participate in this fun evening of activities and surprises. There will be stories told, and refreshments sold by the Girl Scouts. Canton native Shirley Sutton will create balloon animals. Free; for more info call 860-693-5800.Thomaston Opera House , 158 Main St. in Thomaston presents "CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY" on Saturday and Sunday, March 9-10 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. In this beloved classic, Willy Wonka has held a contest to select five golden ticket winners to tour his newly reopened Chocolate Factory. An astonishing journey begins when the young winners assemble with their chosen adult guests at the factory gates. Tickets are $5; for more info call 860-283-6250.Roaring Brook Nature Center , 70 Gracey Rd. in Canton presents a family concert with PAUL RECKER on Sunday, March 10 from 2-3 p.m. Our old friend returns with guitar and banjo, stories and sing-alongs. For children age 4 and older. Tickets are $5 members, $6 non-members; for more info call 860-693-0263.Mattatuck Museum , 144 West Main St. in Waterbury hosts a Shakesperience Productions presentation of "ALICE IN WONDERLAND" on Sunday, March 10 at 2:30 p.m. This high-energy production will delight audience members of all ages, as they follow Alice’s magical journey through Wonderland and laugh at her misadventures with the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter and the Queen of Hearts; admission is $5 for children and adults. The performance will be staged again on Tuesday, April 16 at 2:30 p.m., preceded by a workshop during which kids will learn how the Shakesperience actors create characters through the use of mime techniques and other theatrical devices. Cost for the workshop and performance is $20 members, $25 non-members, with pre-registration requested by April 11; admission for the performance only is $5. For more info call 203-753-0381, ext 10.Pleasant Valley Children's Center , 97 River Rd. (Route 181) in Pleasant Valley offers a playgroup open to the community every Monday from 12:30-2 p.m. Siblings are welcome; parents must stay for the session. Registration is required; for more info call 860-738-3211.Ramsdell Public Library , Main St. in Housatonic offers STORYTIME for ages preK-grade 1 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3:30-4 p.m. Sign-up is not required; for more info call 413-274-3738.
Festivals and Sales Home Builders Association of Hartford County sponsors the 55th CONNECTICUT HOME SHOW on Friday through Sunday, March 8-10 at the Hartford Civic Center. The show features exhibits and demonstrations on building, remodeling and restoration; special programs include talks on Feng Shui (Friday) and cooking, and a youth design contest. Show hours are Friday from 4-9 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m.-9 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Admission is $7.50 adults, $6 seniors, for children (12 and under) free; for more info call 860-563-4212.Lake Garda School PTA holds an AUCTION AND DINNER on Saturday, March 9 at 6 p.m. at the Burlington Inn, Route 4 in Burlington. All proceeds will benefit the purchase of a new, state of the art playscape to be built at Lake Garda K-5 Elementary School this spring. The event will feature Bob Stevens of ESPN as auctioneer, and includes exciting items generously donated from merchants and venues throughout the Farmington Valley. Also, each class from the school is participating with the donation of a basket related to a specific theme. A buffet dinner will be served beginning around 7 p.m.; bidding in the silent auction will close promptly at 8:30 p.m., and the live auction will get underway by 9 p.m. Tickets are $20; for more info call 860-675-9492.Litchfield County Conservation District holds its 22nd annual EARTH DAY PLANT SALE on Friday through Sunday, April 26-28 at Goshen Fair Grounds, Route 63 in Goshen. Bare-root pine, fir, spruce, birch and hardwood trees will be available for only $1 each; there will also be a special collection of plants chosen for wildlife habitat, many native plants, a great selection of ornamental and flowering shrubs, specimen trees, groundcover, roses, ornamental grasses and more. Trees and shrubs must be pre-ordered; other items will be available for the walk-in shopper. For a free brochure and order form, call 860-626-7222.
Trips Goshen Recreation Department and Barbara's Friends offer a musical day trip, THE GREATEST GENERATION, on Monday, April 8. Come along for a swinging salute to America's greatest generation that is designed to transport you back to the days of "Ol' Blue Eyes" and "Basie." The Swinging Sapphires and the High Flying Jitterbugs, a Boston-based group of musicians and dancers, will present a musical extravaganza which is sure to bring your memories alive. Cost is $56; non-residents are welcome to participate. For more info call Dale Ives at 860-491-2249, or Barbara Hammarstrom at 860-491-3230.Goshen Recreation Department and Barbara's Friends offer REFLECTIONS OF ITALY, a 10-day tour of Italy with departures on Monday, April 22 and Monday, May 20. The itinerary includes Rome, the Colosseum, a Classical Rome tour, Assisi, Perugia, Siena, Florence, San Marino, Ravenna, Venice and Como. Cost of $2,459 per person double occupancy includes airfare, 13 meals, hotels and tour guides. Non-residents are welcome to participate. For more info call Dale Ives at 860-491-2249, or Barbara Hammarstrom at 860-491-3230.
And More Noah Singles Group holds a CHILI GET-TOGETHER for its first meeting on Thursday, March 7 from 7-9 p.m. at Church of Christ Baptist/ Congregational, 800 Main St. in Winsted. Come relax and get to know us; the meal will feature spicy vegetarian and beef chilis. For more info call Jennifer at 860-738-8063, or Michelle at 860-379-5354.Social Connections offers a SINGLES JOKE NIGHT HOUSE PARTY on Saturday, March 9 at 7 p.m. at Gail's on Anthony Dr. in Bristol. Bring at least one funny, clean joke to share. This should be a fun night with a lot of laughter. Bring a friend, a smile, and an appetizer or dessert to share. Admission is $15; for more info call Gail at 860-582-8229.Sheffield Historical Society , 159-161 Main St. in Sheffield presents THE ROMANCE OF FASHION on Sundays, March 10 and March 17 at 2 p.m. Consider the Romance of Fashion by touring the Dan Raymond House and visiting the "Sheffield Fashions: Dresses, Drawers, Hats and Hoops" exhibition. Admission is $3; Society members and children free. The exhibition will also be open to the public during regular weekday hours, Monday through Friday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; for more info call 413-229-2694.Kent Memorial Library , 32 North Main St. in Kent invites chess players of all levels (from absolute beginners to experts) to join the CHESS CLUB FOR EVERYONE, which meets every Saturday at 1:30 p.m. Marc Turgeon from the South Kent School is group facilitator; for more info call 860-927-3761.
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