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Music and Dance The Bushnell , 166 Capitol Ave. in Hartford presents Michael Flatley’s "LORD OF THE DANCE" on Thursday, September 5 at 7:30 p.m.; Friday, September 6 at 8 p.m.; Saturday, September 7 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; and Sunday, September 8 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Celtic step dancing goes a step further in this mesmerizing, mystical dance opera of love and passion, good vs. evil, inspired by Irish folklore. Tickets are $15-$60; for more info call 860-987-5900.Holcomb Farm Environmental Learning Center and Granby Food Co-op sponsor a FAMILY CONTRA DANCE on Friday, September 6 from 7-9 p.m. in the Parish Hall at South Congregational Church, 242 Salmon Brook Rd. (Route 10) in Granby. Dances will be taught and called by Jim Gregory, with live music by Heart’s Ease playing popular tunes of colonial America, Ireland, Scotland and England. Cost is $6 adults, $4 children (ages 3-10); for more info call 860-653-6146.Social Connections sponsors a SINGLES DREAMER’S DANCE on Friday, September 6 from 8 p.m.-midnight at Nuchie’s, 164 Central St. in Bristol. Come join us for a fun time, and bring your friends. There will be a delicious buffet from 8-9:30 p.m., music by D&J Productions, and door prizes. Admission is $12; dress to impress. For more info call Gail at 860-582-8229.Music Mountain in Falls Village hosts an EVENING OF WORDS AND MUSIC to benefit D.M. Hunt Library on Saturday, September 7 at 7 p.m. The presentation will be a blend of music and readings and will take place at Music Mountain's Gordon Hall, known nationally for its superlative acoustics. Performers include Bill Lauf, Jr., the Joint Chiefs, Vance Cannon, Woods Sinclair and Jack Mahoney. Tickets are $12; for more info call 860-824-7126.Berkshire Community College in Pittsfield presents blues singer and guitarist ALBERT CUMMINGS and his band along with ERNIE WILLIAMS on Saturday, September 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the college’s Boland Theatre; doors open at 6:45 p.m. Most recently touring as the opening act for B.B. King, Albert Cummings has received rave reviews for his latest CD, "From the Heart." He will be joined by legendary blues performer Ernie Williams and his band, The Wildcats. Tickets are $15 and $20; advance tickets may be purchased at the college and a number of Pittsfield area businesses, and tickets will be available at the door while they last. For more info call 413-499-4660, ext 291.Beacon Grange , 670 Northfield Rd. (Route 254) in Northfield presents a COUNTRY WESTERN DANCE with the Country Travelers on Saturday, September 7 from 8 p.m.-midnight. Donation is $9; door prizes, raffle and refreshments available. For more info call 860-482-1962.St. Peter’s Drum Corps presents an OUTDOOR CONCERT on Tuesday, September 10 at 7:15 p.m. in Morris. Under the direction of Mr. Benny Antonelli, the corps will present a variety of marches and novelty selections. The public is invited; spectators are asked to bring lawn chairs and blankets. For more info call 860-485-1610.Friends of Brodie Park , 580 West Hill Rd. in New Hartford present OPEN MIKE NIGHT in the park’s Berkshire Hall on Wednesday, September 11 at 7 p.m.; sign-up begins at 6:30 and is on a first-come basis. Both acoustic and quiet electric performers are invited to perform up to three songs, as time permits; a quality sound system and stage lighting will be provided. Suggestion donation is $2; refreshments will be available. For more info call 860-379-3877.Salisbury Congregational Church and the Salisbury Rotary Club sponsor a concert at the church by 17 NICARAGUAN CHILDREN who were rescued from a dump on Thursday, September 12 at 7 p.m. For more info call Ann Treimann at 860-672-1114.Thomaston Ladies Choral Club begins its FALL SEASON on Thursday, September 12 at 7 p.m. in the music room of Thomaston High School, Route 109 in Thomaston. The group is open to area women who are interested in three-part harmony singing; auditions are not required. The choral club, which is directed by Thomas Kawiecki, presents an annual Christmas concert as well as a spring production. Rehearsals are held every Thursday at 7:30 p.m.; for more info call 860-283-1173.Litchfield County Barbershop Chorus (Norwestones) hold a WEEKLY REHEARSAL on Thursday, September 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the school rooms at the Litchfield Congregational Church. The Chorus, which has been in Litchfield County for 36 years, is looking for men who like to sing; high school and college students are welcome. Come and join us on any Thursday and get hooked on the sound of four-part harmony. For more info call Al at 860-482-5413.
Drama and Comedy Connecticut Heritage Productions presents "RECKLESS" by Craig Lucas on Thursday through Saturday, September 5-7 at 8 p.m. at Oddfellows Playhouse, 128 Washington St. in Middletown. Tickets are $15 adults, $12 students and seniors; for more info call 860-347-7771.Seven Angels Theatre , Plank Rd in Waterbury presents "GUYS AND DOLLS" on Fridays and Saturdays, September 6-7 and September 13-14 at 8 p.m.; and Sundays, September 8 and September 15 at 2 p.m. This rousing musical comedy is based on Damon Ruynon’s short story, "The Idyll of Miss Sarah Brown." The play revolves around Nathan Detroit, the organizer of the established permanent floating crap game in New York, who bets fellow gambler Sky Masterson that he cannot make the next girl he sees fall in love with him. The stage is set for a hilarious evening of complications when that girl turns out to be a pure-at-heart Salvation Army-type reformer, Miss Sarah Brown. Musical selections include well-loved songs such as "Bushel and a Peck," "Fugue for Tinhorns," "I’ll Know" and "If I Were a Bell." Tickets are $16 in advance or $18 at the door; for more info call 203-757-4676.TheatreWorks , 233 Pearl St. in Hartford presents "SPINNING INTO BUTTER" through October 6; show times are Tuesday through Saturday at 8 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Set in a small college campus in Vermont, "Spinning Into Butter" examines the dangers of both racism and political correctness in America today. When one of the few African-American students at liberal Belmont College begins receiving hate mail, the campus erupts, first with shock, then with mutual recrimination as faculty and students alike try to prove their own tolerance by condemning one another. Tickets are $25 except Friday and Saturday evenings, which are $35; center section reserved seats are $10 extra. For more info call 860-527-7838.Hartford Stage Company , 50 Church St. in Hartford presents Shakespeare’s romantic comedy "MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING" through October 6 with performances on Tuesdays through Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. (except September 11), Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 7:30 p.m.; there will also be matinees on selected weekdays at 2 p.m. and selected weekends at 2:30 p.m. This is one of Shakespeare’s best-loved plays, with its war of wits between confirmed bachelor Benedick and the sharp-tongued Beatrice. Subplots add contrast and conflict, and there are mistaken identities, a devious plot, and–after all the "ado"–a happy ending. Mark Lamos directs, and Dan Snook and Tony Award-winner Karen Ziemba star. Tickets are $22-$60; for more info call 860-527-5151.Clockwork Repertory Theatre , 133 Main St. in Oakville holds OPEN AUDITIONS for "Anybody for Murder?" by Brian Clemens (writer of "The Avengers" series) and Dennis Spooner on Saturday, September 21 from noon-4 p.m. This thrilling comedy presents Max, who is planning to murder his wife, collect her life insurance and live happily ever after with his girlfriend; this plan is complicated by the arrival of friends bringing news of a long-lost cousin and a huge fortune, and soon everyone is plotting against everyone else. Director Bill Wilson is looking to cast the following roles: Max (30s-40s), husband and a real womanizer; Janet (30s-40s), Max's wife, attractive and a good person; Susie (20s-30s), Max's sexy and scheming girlfriend; Edgar (40s-60s), neighbor and an aloof mystery writer; Mary (30s-50s), a conniving stick-in-the-mud; and George (30s-50s), an easily dominated wimp. For more info call 860-274-7247.
Art Exhibits Bushnell Sage Library , Route 7 in Sheffield presents the CELEBRATE SHEFFIELD FARMS ART SHOW on Friday, September 6 from noon-7 p.m.; Friday, September 13 from 4-7 p.m.; and Saturdays and Sundays, September 7-8 and September 14-15 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Artists have been painting local farms and farm-related subjects on Monday mornings for the past few months, and the paintings have been organized by the Sheffield Land Trust and the Sheffield Art League. Paintings for sale will benefit the Farm and Land Protection Program of the Sheffield Land Trust through a 30% commission; some art works will be donated fully. A coffee reception will be held on Saturday, September 7 from 10 a.m.-noon. The show, which was juried by farmers, will include a "Meet the Artists" reception on Saturday, September 14 from 5-7 p.m. during which refreshments will be served. For more info call the library at 413-229-7004.Washington Art Association , 4 Bryan Plaza in Washington Depot presents a memorial retrospective celebrating the life of artist JANE MORSE through September 22. Jane Morse, a noted fashion illustrator and sculptor, graced the art world and the Washington community until her death in June 2001 at the age of 93. Her "blithe spirit" created emotionally charged figures conveying her "fascination with the human body." 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.Oliver Wolcott Library , 160 South St. (Route 63) in Litchfield presents MANY MOODS OF MOORE, an exhibit of paintings by Carol T. Moore through September 27. Using a variety of media and techniques, Carol Moore infuses her paintings with high energy and vibrant color, applying her eclectic style to a wide range of subjects including nostalgic memories of New Mexico; her work in on display in collections throughout the United States. An opening reception will be held on Friday, September 6. On display in the lobby is a collection of bronze pieces created by the Wild Goose Studio in County Cork, Ireland, and provided by the Grotto Gift Shop at Lourdes of Litchfield; drawing on mythology, symbols and stories, these works are designed to stimulated the imagination of the viewer. Gallery hours are Mondays from noon-2 p.m., Fridays from 2-5 p.m. and Saturdays from 3-5 p.m.; for more info call 860-567-8030.Holcomb Farm presents its 9th annual SEPTEMBER ART SHOW. An opening reception will be held on Thursday, September 12 at 5:30 p.m. at J. Vallee Brunelle Fine Art and Framing, 10 Hartford Ave. in Granby, and the show can be seen there until October 3, after which date the winning entries will be on display at Holcomb Farm, 113 Simsbury Rd. in West Granby. For more info call 860-844-8616.Simon’s Rock College in Great Barrington presents TIBET, OCCUPATION AND EXILE, a photographic exhibit by Mary Gendler through October 4 in the Alumni Library Atrium. The exhibit documents Ms. Gendler’s trip to Tibet and several visits to Dharamsala, India, where for the past seven years she and her husband have been working with the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan community to help them develop new skills in nonviolent resistance. The exhibit includes landscapes and portraits from central Tibet showing the people, mountains and countryside, as well as the splendor of the few remaining monasteries that have been rebuilt by the Tibetans in recent years. Also included are photographs of the Tibetan community in exile. Free and open to the public; gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m.-midnight, Saturday from 10:30 a.m.-midnight, and Sunday from noon-midnight. For more info call 413-528-7209Gallery on the Green , Route 44 in Canton presents solo shows by THOMAS STAVOY and RICHARD DAVIS along with RETURN TO REALITY, a members reunion show, through October 6. There will be an opening reception on Saturday, September 7 from 6-9 p.m.; free and open to the public, the reception is a wonderful opportunity to meet the artists and discuss their work. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Sunday from 1-5 p.m.; for more info call 860-693-4102.West Hartford Art League , 37 Buena Vista Rd. in West Hartford presents a FACULTY EXHIBITION from September 8 through October 6. A reception and open house will be held on Sunday, September 8 from 1-4 p.m. Gallery hours are Thursday through Sunday from 1-4 p.m.; for more info call 860-521-3732.Harwinton Public Library , 80 Bentley Dr. in Harwinton presents the paintings of PAT PISCOPO through October. The public is invited to meet the artist and view her artwork at an opening reception on Friday, September 6 from 6-8 p.m. The exhibit may be seen during regular library hours; for more info call 860-485-9113.
Lectures and Presentations Norfolk Library , Route 44 in Norfolk presents DECORATING FROM DNA on Friday and Saturday, September 6-7 at 7 p.m. Entertainer Rosemary Gill gives this original slideshow production featuring her radio show personality, Mrs. Washington, Neighbor at Large. Free, but reservations are requested; for more info call 860-542-5075.Bidwell House Museum , Art School Rd. in Monterey presents a program on GOSHAWKS AND FALCONRY with Daryl A. Perkins on Saturday, September 7 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Mr. Perkins is President of the North American Falconer’s Association and the author of "Understanding Goshawks." His presentation will feature live birds and a discussion of the art of falconry. Built circa 1750, the Bidwell House is set amidst 196 acres of gardens and hiking trails, and contains an extensive collection of 18th and 19th century furnishings; for more info call 413-528-6888.Sheffield Historical Society , 159-161 Main St. in Sheffield holds a walking tour of the LITTLE-KNOWN CEMETERIES OF SHEFFIELD on Saturday, September 7 at 2 p.m. James Miller will lead participants on a visit to the Bow Wow, Bush Hill, Candee and Churchill cemeteries, telling the stories of the people buried there and discussing the architecture. The cemetery walk begins at the Society's Dan Raymond House and will last approximately two hours; be prepared for irregular terrain. Admission is by donation; space is limited, and reservations are highly recommended. For more info call 413-229-2694.Stone Museum , Greenwoods Rd. (off East River Rd. in Peoples State Forest) in Pleasant Valley presents a slide-illustrated talk on TUNXIS STATE FOREST by Walt Landgraf on Saturday, September 7 at 8 p.m. Explore the natural history and little known beauty of Tunxis State Forest. For more info call 860-379-9074, or 860-379-6118; or visit <www.stonemuseum.org>.CT Alliance for Peace in Palestine-Israel presents Palestinian peace activist GHASSAN ANDONI, who will discuss the current situation in the Middle East on Monday, September 9 at 7 p.m. at the United Church of Christ Parish House, 8 Bolton Hill Rd. (off Route 4) in Cornwall Village. A leading advocate of nonviolent resistance in the Palestinian struggle for human, civil and national rights, Ghassan Andoni is in the U.S. to attend the North American Conference in Support of the Palestinian People, to be held September 22-24 at the United Nations. He has been a lecturer in the physics department at Birzeit University, near Ramallah, since 1984 and is founder and executive director of the Palestinian Center for Rapprochement between People.Litchfield Hills Audubon Society holds its monthly meeting on Monday, September 9 at the Litchfield Community Center, Route 202 in Litchfield; refreshments will be served at 7 p.m., with the meeting starting at 7:30 p.m. Following the business meeting, Jim Zipp will present a dual-projector slide program entitled "IN SEARCH OF BIRDS OF PREY–A North American Adventure" that will feature such birds as hawks, owls, eagles and vultures from Florida to Alaska. The public is invited; for more info call 860-482-0819.Beardsley and Memorial Library , 40 Munro Pl. in Winsted holds a meeting of its MYSTERY DISCUSSION SERIES on Tuesday, September 10 from 1-3 p.m. This will be an organizational meeting to discuss mystery authors and books for the fall and winter season. Since late 1995 the Northwestern CT Mystery Discussion group has been meeting on the second Tuesday of each month from September through June. It has welcomed many new members from our area and beyond. New members are always welcome (especially mystery writers). Mr. Shelby Peck has been the facilitator for the group from its inception. For more info call 860-379-6043.Salisbury Arsenal Chapter National Society, DAR presents WHIMSICAL RAPTORS AND SMALLER BIRDS with Roland Chinatti on Tuesday, September 10 at 2 p.m. in the Community Room at Noble Horizons, 17 Cobble Rd. in Salisbury. Rho, a retired sports coach and consultant for Housatonic Valley Regional High School, will show and explain his creations. Refreshments will be served following the program, which is free and open to the public.UConn's Torrington Campus , 855 University Dr. in Torrington hosts a MEMORIAL EVENT to recognize the events of September 11, 2001 on Wednesday, September 11 at 9 a.m. in the Lecture Hall. A panel of faculty from a variety of academic disciplines will lead a discussion about what caused the event and its effects on the American people. Audience members will be encouraged to participate in the discussion by offering comments and asking questions. Free and open to the public; members of the northwestern Connecticut community are encouraged to attend. For more info or directions to the campus, call 860-626-6800.Wisdom House Retreat and Conference Center , 229 East Litchfield Rd. in Litchfield invites the public to attend "A YEAR TO REMEMBER: 9-11-01" on Wednesday, September 11 at 7 p.m. This commemorative program honors all those whose lives were lost or forever changed on one of the most tragic days in America’s history. Join in interfaith prayer, music and meditation in the Chapel, the Peace Garden and concluding at 8:30 p.m. in the labyrinth. Presenters include Litchfield First Selectman Jerry Zinn and Fire Marshal Thomas O’Hare; Thomasina Levy on the dulcimer; percussionist John Marshall; Sister Rosemarie Greco, DW, on piano; Timothy St. Onge, meditation; and poets Sandra Ebner, Davyne Verstandig and Cheryl Della Pelle. For more info or to reserve a seat, call 860-567-3163.Northwest Writers of CT meet on Wednesday, September 11 from 7-9 p.m. at Goshen Center School, Route 63 in Goshen. Goshen resident ERNIE BARKER will talk about his recently published book, "Fred and Jennie (A Civil War Love Story)." The book was inspired by a collection of Civil War period letters from Fred Lucas to Sarah Jane "Jennie" Wadhams, which were found in Mr. Barker’s family home in Goshen; letters from Sarah to Fred were later found in another Goshen homestead. Mr. Barker is an artist whose primary art form is wood sculpture, as well as an author. Before his retirement in 1999, he taught at The Gilbert School in Winsted for 25 years. Interested writers are invited to attend the program; for more info call Cheryl Corey at 860-485-1494.Farmington Toastmasters meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month at 7:15 p.m. at The Gables in Farmington. For more info call 860-673-769.Farmington Valley Christian Women's Club presents an APPLE DAZE luncheon at the Farmington Club in Farmington on Thursday, September 12 from noon-2 p.m. The special feature will be "Apples, Autumn’s Delight" from Robert’s Apples of Bristol. Music will be provided by vocalist Dee Ellion of Farmington. Ruth Stucki of Boiceville, NY will speak from her experiences on "Recovering Her Zest for Life," a perfect topic to prepare us for the brisk autumn days and the challenges all of us face. Cost is $14; reservations are required by September 10 for both the luncheon and free childcare. For more info call Bea at 860-673-4402, or Diane at 860-621-0088.Mary Floyd Tallmadge Chapter , DAR meets on Thursday, September 12 at 5 p.m. at Bantam Borough Hall, Route 202 in Bantam. A 6 p.m. potluck supper will be followed by a talk on GETTING TO KNOW YOUR BONES by Dr. Avery L. Jenkins. A graduate of the University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, Dr. Jenkins has completed nearly ten years of undergraduate and graduate education, and has also pursued several years of post-graduate studies in clinical nutrition. The public is invited; all those planning to attend are asked to call Nancy Goodhue at 860-485-1308.Gunn Memorial Library and Museum , 5 Wykeham Rd. in Washington presents "THE YEAR SINCE 9/11: Perspectives from the World of Psychotherapy" with Dr. Ruth Jaffe on Thursday, September 12 at 7 p.m. in the Wykeham Room. Dr. Jaffe will discuss coping strategies and give new insights into the healing process following trauma through clinical vignettes and personal experience. Dr. Jaffe will also address mental health needs and the consequences of stress in the wake of communal tragedy through discussion with the audience. Free and open to the public; for more info call 860-868-7586.Northwestern CT Literary Club at Northwestern CT Community College, Park Place East in Winsted presents "THE GAMBLER" on Thursday, September 12 at 7 p.m. at the college's Elizabeth Joyner Learning Center. "The Gambler" briefly dramatizes an aspect of the relationship between Ernest Hemingway and his first wife, Hadley, set in the kitchen of his Ketchum, Idaho home near midnight on July 1, 1961. Ernest and Hadley are portrayed by local actors Jack Tirrell and Bettie Walker; after the performance Bettie Walker will speak about the revival of storytelling, storytelling techniques and how she creates dramatic presentations. The monthly meetings of the Northwestern CT Literary Club are free and open to the public; for more info call 860-738-6446.Sierra Club Greater Hartford Group holds its monthly meeting on Thursday, September 12 at 7:30 p.m. at Westmoor Park, Flagg Rd. in West Hartford; letter writing and refreshments begin at 7 p.m. Dr. Ellen Censky, director of the CT Museum of Natural History, will give a presentation on the BIOBLITZ program. This annual and publicized scientific and educational endeavor/ contest brings together scientists and students, who carry out a 24-hour biological survey of a Connecticut park. Bioblitz not only generates useful scientific data but also increases public awareness of the diversity our parks and involves students of all ages. The meeting is free and open to the public; for more info call Michael Hoffman at 860-521-6161.Harwinton Public Library , 80 Bentley Dr. in Harwinton hosts a discussion of Tracy Chevalier's "GIRL WITH A PEARL EARRING" on Monday, September 16 at 7 p.m. All are invited; for more info call 860-485-9113.
Classes and Workshops Gunn Historical Museum , 5 Wykeham Rd. in Washington presents a demonstration of HEIRLOOM QUILT CARE on Saturday, September 7 from 2-4 p.m., in conjunction with the museum's summer's exhibition of quilts entitled "Dreams Beneath Design." Museum staff will demonstrate and explain care and storage practices; supplies and materials needed will be available for purchase. Free and open to the public; for more info call 860-868-7756.Canton Parks and Recreation offers PILATES CLASSES beginning in September. This yoga, strengthening, stretching class creates long, lean muscles, enhancing flexibility and balance while developing a strong lower back. To register or for more info, call 860-5808.Winsted Recreation sponsors YOGA CLASSES instructed by Jan Young beginning on September 9 and running on a regular basis every six weeks throughout the school year. Classes will be held on Mondays from 6-7:15 p.m. and Wednesdays at 6:15 p.m. at the Pearson School cafeteria. Fee is $40 for one session a week, or $70 for two sessions a week. For more info or to register, call Jan at 860-379-7377.Harwinton Public Library , 80 Bentley Dr. in Harwinton holds LIBRARY COMPUTING FOR THE VERY BEGINNER on Tuesday, September 10 at 10 a.m. Learn to use the library's computerized card catalog and navigate the homepage. Registration is requested; for more info call 860-485-9113.Simsbury Public Library , 725 Hopmeadow St. in Simsbury offers BUSINESS PLAN BASICS on Tuesday, September 10 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tom Schoenemann, Professor Emeritus in Management from San Francisco State University School of Business, will cover the considerations for going into business, why a business needs a plan, what should be included, and the time line for developing the business plan. Free and open to the public; to register call Jennifer Keohane at 860-658-7663, ext 107.Berkshire Botanical Garden , Routes 102 & 183 in Stockbridge offers two HORTICULTURAL CERTIFICATE COURSES designed for the serious home gardener and the horticultural professional. "Herbaceous Plants I" with David Burdick meets on Tuesdays, September 10 through October 1 from 6-9 p.m. The course will cover the basic herbaceous plants used in the garden setting including identification, planting, fertilization, pest control and pruning. Perennial plant selection will be the focus, although some time will be spent on annuals and bulbs. "Grading and Drainage I" with Brad Roeller meets on Wednesdays, September 11 and September 18 from 6-9 p.m. and Saturday, September 28 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. This course, which will include two lectures and one all-day, hands-on field experience, will go over the principles of grading as it relates to residential landscapes. Examine characteristics of contours, calculating and working with grades, recommended grades for landscaping and developing a grading plan. Cost for each course is $90; to register, call the MA College of Liberal Arts at 413-662-5180. For more info call the Garden at 413-298-3926.Winsted Recreation sponsors ADULT LOW IMPACT AEROBIC CLASSES with Lucille Kelsey beginning on September 16 in the Pearson School gymnasium. Classes will be held on Mondays and Thursdays from 6:30-7:30 p.m. for eight weeks. Lucille is an AFAA-certified instructor with ten years experience. The classes consist of warm-ups, aerobics and cool-down followed by body sculpting for all fitness levels. Fee is $35 for 16 classes; to register or for more info, call Lucille at 860-738-4019.Northwestern CT Community College , Park Place East in Winsted offers CREATIVE WRITING FOR BEGINNERS on Tuesdays, September 17 through October 22 from 1-3 p.m. This class is for those who long to write but don’t know where to begin. There will be weekly assignments, reading aloud in class, and a written critique of your best piece by instructor Claire Vreeland. You will be encouraged to use various turning points in your life to tell stories; each writing assignment will focus on specific questions. Fee is $60; to register call 860-738-6444, or 860-738-6446.Northwest Corner Arts Center sponsors a ten-week BEGINNER’S MOUNTAIN DULCIMER CLASS beginning on Tuesday, September 17 at 7 p.m. at Folkcraft Studios in Winsted. This class, instructed by Dallas Cline, will help you learn basic tunings, simple strums and finger-picking, including the traditional "pick and noter" technique. Chords and harmony will be introduced, and the student will be playing tunes during the very first lesson. The dulcimer is simple to learn, while also having the capacity to produce many fascinating techniques and various modal tunings in later studies. Full-sounding melodies can be made immediately, and those who thought they might never learn how to play an instrument will be encouraged. Dulcimers will be available for rental during the course; for more info call Folkcraft at 860-379-9857, or Dallas Cline at 413-229-7973.Simsbury Public Library , 725 Hopmeadow St. (Route 10) in Simsbury presents "ULTIMATE ROOM DECORATING GUIDE FOR REAL PEOPLE: Color, Furniture Arrangement and Light" on Wednesdays, September 18 and September 25 from 7-8 p.m. Frances Sloan from Sloan Design of Hartford will teach the five principles of good design. Working with templates of furniture and accessories matching their own living room, participants will rearrange their room making full use of color, furniture arrangement and light. This class is the first in a new series at the library on uncluttering and beautifying the home and adding time to your life. To register or for more info, call 860-658-7663.Northwestern CT Community College , Park Place East in Winsted offers WRITING WITH CLAIRE on Wednesdays, September 18 through October 23 from 10 a.m.-noon. This class is for those with works in progress. Each class will feature classroom reading of works with assessment from the peer group and one written assessment from the instructor. Each class will begin with a 20-minute presentation about the craft of writing by instructor Claire Vreeland. Topics will include writing a "treatment" (pre-writing your story), use of dialogue to advance plot, how to activate your writing, writing the hard stuff, and the art of revision. Fee is $60; to register call 860-738-6444, or 860-738-6446.Litchfield Community Center , 421 Bantam Rd. in Litchfield offers a SENIOR/ ADULT EXERCISE CLASS with Dolores Maraia on Fridays from 10:30-11:30 a.m., starting September 20. Cost is $5 per class; come as you please and pay as you go! For more info call 860-567-8302.Wisdom House Retreat and Conference Center , 229 East Litchfield Rd. in Litchfield hosts a WRITING INTENSIVE WEEKEND on Friday through Sunday, September 20-22. The workshop will be led by Frances Chamberlain, Coordinator of Public Relations and Programming at Wisdom House; her journalistic work appears frequently in the New York Times and other national publications, her poetry has been published in several literary journals and she has taught creative writing workshops throughout New England for more than 15 years. Cost of $140 includes shared room and board. Advance registration is required; for more info call 860-567-3163, or visit <www.wisdomhouse.org>.Litchfield Community Center , 421 Bantam Rd. in Litchfield offers a series of four lectures with Jeffery Engel on the life and music of JACQUES OFFENBACH as well as a detailed description of this remarkable period in French history on Fridays, October 4, October 18, November 1 and November 15 from 1-3 p.m. Cost is $40 for the series; registration deadline is October 1. For more info call 860-567-8302.
Outdoors White Memorial Conservation Center , off Route 202 in Litchfield presents AN EVENING AT LITTLE POND watching wildlife with Dave Rosgen on Saturday, September 7; meet in front of the Museum at 6 p.m. Free and open to the public; for more info call 860-567-0857.
Sports Colebrook Lions Club holds the COLEBROOK CHALLENGE 5-MILE ROAD RACE on Saturday, September 7 at 10 a.m.; registration starts at 8:30 a.m. at the Colebrook Congregational Church on Route 183 in Colebrook Center. This is a U.S.A.T.F. sanctioned course on rolling country roads. Entry fee is $10; T-shirts will be sold at the race for $7. For more info call Cinde at 860-738-7395.Golf for Two Good Causes holds the 2nd annual CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT on Monday, September 9 at the Fairview Farms Golf Club in Harwinton, featuring a scramble format and a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m.; dinner and an awards ceremony at the Fairview Farms Clubhouse will follow. Former major leaguer and Farmington resident Dick McAuliffe will participate. Proceeds benefit two Torrington nonprofit organizations, the Susan B. Anthony Project and FISH. For more info call Lisa Patrick at Litchfield Bancorp at 860-482-9707.
Kids Canton Parks and Recreation holds FITNESS CLASSES for babies through teens beginning in September. Classes include Baby Gym (1-2 years old, accompanied by a parent or caregiver), with parachute fun and song time; Tot Gymnastics (ages 3-4), offering basic gymnastics skills to develop balance and coordination, balance beam and obstacle course fun; Gymnastics Plus (ages 5-6), teaching basic gymnastics skills, floor routines and balance beam; and Teen Fitness (ages 10 and up), combining kickboxing, aerobics and resistance training with free weights and dynabands to build strong muscles and make fitness an enjoyable way of life. To register or for more info, call 860-5808.Burlington Public Library , Route 4 in Burlington holds LITERATURE ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS for preschoolers this fall; the programs combine stories, art objects, puppetry and music. Two series will be offered, from September through October and from November through December, with two-year-olds meeting on Thursdays, three-year-olds on Wednesdays, and four- and five-year-olds on Fridays. Registration is required; non-residents are welcome. For more info call 860-673-3331.Winsted Dance and Gymnastics (sponsored by the Winsted Recreation Department) offers dance and gymnastics classes with Sherry S. Laigle on Mondays, beginning September 12 in the cafeteria at the Pearson School, 2 Wetmore Ave. in Winsted. Four classes are offered: Introduction to Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Gymnastics (for ages 3-5) meets from 3:45-4:30 p.m.; Combination Ballet, Tap, Jazz/ Hip Hop and Gymnastics (for ages 6-10) meets from 4:30-5:15 p.m.; Gymnastics–Intermediate and Advanced (for ages 6-12 with a least one year's experience) meets from 5:15-6:00 p.m.; and Gymnastics–Beginners (for ages 6-12) meets from 6-6:45 p.m. Fee is $40 for 8 weeks; registration deadline is September 10. For more info call 860-626-0621, or 860-379-8670.
Festivals and Sales Litchfield County Association for Retarded Citizens, Inc. holds a benefit TAG AND BAKE SALE on Friday and Saturday, September 6-7 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., rain or shine at 66 East Albert St. in Torrington. There will be household items, clothing, bikes, toys, books, and many other interesting things. All proceeds will be used to support the Day Service Option Program at LARC; for more info call 860-489-2140, ext 11.Old Parish Church , Route 7 in Sheffield hosts its 6th annual HEAVENLY QUILT SHOW on Friday, September 6 from 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; and Saturday, September 7 from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. There will be a quilt appraiser and vendors, and a luncheon will be available. Over 100 quilts will be on display in the Church sanctuary. Admission is $5; for more info call 413-528-6013.Bethlehem Fair Society at the Bethlehem Fairgrounds, 384 Main St. (Route 61) in Bethlehem invites entrants for the BETHLEHEM FAIR HOLLERIN’ CONTEST on Sunday, September 8 at 10:30 a.m. at the Main Stage; sign-up is at 10 a.m. The competition is open to men, women and children, with a special classification for those under age 15; cash prizes are awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. The fair is open Friday from 5-10 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m.-9 p.m., and Sunday from 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and features a wide variety of entertainment, demonstrations, contests and agricultural exhibits. Fair admission is $6 adults, $4 seniors (on Saturday and Sunday), free for children under 12; there is no additional entry fee for the Hollerin’ Contest. For more info call 203-266-5350.Riverton Grange holds its annual RIVERTON GRANGE FAIR on Saturday, September 7 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Grange Hall on Route 20. Members and non-members are invited to enter exhibits for judging; categories include vegetables and fruits, flowers and houseplants, baked goods, canned goods, sewing, needlework and handcrafts. There will also be a state junior baking contest for chocolate chip cookies, an adult contest for orange chiffon cake, the state quilt contest for adults and juniors, and the Litchfield County Council of Fairs hand-crafted wind chimes contest. There is no cost to exhibit, and ribbons and prizes will be awarded. For more info about the contests, call Mark or Cindy Prelli at 860-379-2493. Tag sale space is also available for a fee; for more info call Diana Gray at 860-379-4468.Plymouth Congregational Church , Route 6 (on the Green) in Plymouth holds its CHURCH FAIR on Saturday, September 7 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The event will feature a country store, Tim’s Auction, crafts, a quilt raffle, the Awesome Auction, a bake sale, tag sale, and chicken barbecue. Hot dogs, hamburgers and fried dough will also be available. For more info call Barry at 860-283-9588.Sheffield Fair on the Green will be held in Sheffield on Saturday, September 7 from 3-7 p.m. The event will feature food, displays by cottage industries and businesses, vintage cars, and music by Harmony and Heart, Joel Goldstein, Sam Crawford and the Scapin Family, Mary Maddux, and Tim Ingersoll and Anson Olds. The ever-popular Boy Scouts’ climbing wall will be an attraction, and there will be hayrides, puppet shows, face painting and games for the children.Danbury Mineralogical Society holds its 51st annual GEM AND MINERAL SHOW on Saturday, September 7 from 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; and Sunday, September 8 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. in the cafeteria at Danbury High School, Clapboard Ridge Rd. (Route 39) in Danbury. The show will feature club displays of minerals, fossils, lapidary material and mining memorabilia. There will be gold panning for children with an instructor, real panning equipment and real gold to keep. Hourly door prizes will be awarded along with an end-of-show grand prize, and hundreds of surprise minerals will be hidden in grab bags for the children. Dealers from all over the Northeast will sell an array of minerals, gemstones, fossils, books, crystals and jewelry. Refreshments will be available. Admission is $3.50 adults, $2.50 seniors and full-time students with ID; children under 5 and Scouts in uniform will be admitted free. For more info call 860-354-0296.Northern Berkshire Mineral Club holds a JEWELRY, GEM AND MINERAL SHOW on Saturday, September 7 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, September 8 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the VFW Hall, Route 2 at the base of the Mohawk Trail, east of the center of North Adams. The show features displays of sparkling gems and spectacular mineral specimens, jewelry making demonstrations and a wide variety of stones, jewelry and gift items for sale; children can "fish" for mineral specimens in a fish pond, and there will be door prizes and refreshments available. Admission is $2 adults, free for children under 12 when accompanied by an adult; for more info call 413-664-4115.Thomaston Women’s Club sponsors its 22nd CLOCKTOWN ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW on Sunday, September 8 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at Seth Thomas Park, South Main St. in Thomaston. Rain or shine; no admission fee. There will also be a country kitchen serving hot dogs, soda, etc. The center of Thomaston will be closed to traffic for the Thomaston Police Explorers Summer Cruz, and all area churches and organizations participate in the festivities.Litchfield Historical Society presents its 8th annual BOROUGH DAYS on Sunday, September 8 from noon-5 p.m. on the Litchfield Green, at the junction of Routes 63 & 202. A Civil War reenactment group will camp on the Green and 19th century crafts will be demonstrated, including candle making, doll making, pottery making, bobbin lace, spinning, woodworking and blacksmithing. There will also be quill and pen paper workshops, musical entertainment, stagecoach tours, and more. Admission is free.St. Michael’s Church , 25 South St. in Litchfield presents a FETE & FAIRE arts and crafts festival on Sunday, September 8 from noon-6 p.m. on the church grounds. There will be vendors of all things creative and handcrafted, dolls and dollhouses, painted furniture, artworks, Pampered Chef, gourmet foods, quilts, folk art, candles, spring bulbs, roasted pig dinners, watercolors, wreaths, Treasures and Tunes, quillows, angels, sculpted baskets, jewelry, flower arrangements and musical performances. A silent auction held inside the church will feature everything from wonderful pottery to fabulous interior design services. Children’s entertainment will include sack races, face painting and tattoos, and sno-cones. Medieval soothsayers will predict futures with magical stones and jesters will entertain. Even the animals will be included with a Blessing of the Animals, a dog walk down South St., and an animal lookalike contest. All proceeds will directly benefit the Torrington Community Kitchen.Friends of Canton Public Library are soliciting DONATIONS OF BOOKS for their annual Fantastic Book Sale to be held in conjunction with Sam Collins Day on Saturday, September 21. Books may be dropped off at Funnybone Interactive, Building 2, 166 Albany Tpke. in Canton on Saturday, September 7 from 9-11 a.m. Books, both paper and hard cover, tapes and CDs are welcome; condensed books, textbooks, magazines and records will not be accepted. Please do not drop off books at other times; for more info call Susan Bahre at 860-693-2157.
Trips Canton Parks and Recreation sponsors CASINO TRIPS to Mohegan Sun on Tuesday, September 17; and to Foxwoods Tuesday, October 22. Bus will leave Mills Pond Park at 8 a.m. and depart from the casino at 3:30 p.m. Cost is $18; advance registration is required. For more info call 860-693-5808.
And More Oliver Wolcott Technical School , 75 Oliver St. in Torrington presents CRUISIN’ BACK TO SCHOOL to benefit Buddy Dawson on Friday, September 6 from 5-9 p.m. Donation is $5 per car; food and beverages will be available.Friends of Dave and Katie hold a BENEFIT CONCERT AND PICNIC for Antonio and Andrew Garcia on Sunday, September 8 from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. at Torrington Fish and Game, Weed Rd. in Torrington. Antonio and Andrew Garcia have lost first their mother, Katie Garcia, and then their father, Dave Marinelli; friends of Dave and Katie are holding this fundraiser to help provide for the two little boys, who are being raised by family. Music will be provided by The Generics (Tom Kennedy and the gang) followed by The Dennis James Band with special appearances by Ray Budny and Frank Jewitt, who are all donating their talent; other donations have come from local restaurants, stores and businesses. There will be games and festivities for all ages and lots of great food and drink. Admission is $25, free for children (under 10); tickets may be purchased in advance at Jimmy’s Store, 1238 East Main St. in Torrington or at the gate on the day of the event.Litchfield Community Center , 421 Bantam Rd. in Litchfield hosts a COMMUNITY POTLUCK LUNCHEON, sharing a spirit of remembrance and gratitude on Wednesday, September 11 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Please bring a favorite dish, casserole or salad for the buffet; beverage and dessert will be provided. Music and song will be presented by Sari Max. All ages welcome; RSVP by September 9 by calling 860-567-8302.Hill-Stead Museum , 35 Mountain Rd. in Farmington offers a DAY OF RENEWAL AND REMEMBRANCE on Wednesday, September 11; admission fees will be waived all day to encourage the public to visit the museum as a place of reflection on our cultural history and a source of serenity and uplifting beauty. Visitors may tour the 1901 historic house at their own pace, with museum interpreters stationed throughout the rooms; the collection is noted for its French Impressionist paintings, Japanese woodblock prints, original furnishings and decorative art objects. Visitors may also stroll the 152-acre property, which includes the Beatrix Farrand-designed sunken garden. The museum will be open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; the grounds are open from 7 a.m.-dusk. Hill-Stead joins museums across the country in this initiative; for more info call 860-677-4787, or visit <www.hillstead.org>.Beardsley & Memorial Library , 40 Munro Pl. in Winsted has resumed its CHESS CLUB meetings, which are held on Wednesdays from 4-6 p.m. All are welcome; for more info call 860-379-6043.
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