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Music and Dance
Music and Dance University of Hartford , 200 Bloomfield Ave. in West Hartford presents CHERYL WHEELER with Kenny White on Friday, September 13 at 7:30 p.m. in Milard Auditorium. Tickets are $17; for more info call 860-768-4228, or 800-274-8587.Lourdes-In-Litchfield , Route 118 in Litchfield presents a MEMORIAL PEACE CONCERT in memory of September 11 on Friday, September 13 at 7:30 p.m.; supper in Pilgrim Hall will begin at 6:30 p.m. The St. Martin de Porres Gospel Choir will perform in the outdoor Grotto; in case of rain the concert will be held in the Grotto Chapel. The St. Martin de Porres Choir was established in 1985 and is now directed by Reverend Joseph M. Elko. The goal of the choir is to keep evangelization alive through its "soulful sound unto the Lord." There is no charge for the supper or the concert, but a free-will offering will be collected at each event; for more info call 860-567-1041.Hartford Community Dance sponsors a JAM SESSION on Saturday, September 14 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the American Legion Post, 275 Main St. in Wethersfield. Musicians of all skill levels are invited to play New England contra dance tunes—reels, jigs and waltzes. Free; for more info call 860-232-2504. A New England CONTRA DANCE will follow from 8-11 p.m. with music by Allan Brozek with the Fill-Ins. No partner needed, all dances will be taught, and beginners are welcome; a workshop will begin at 7:30 p.m. The hall is air conditioned. Admission is $7 adults, students free; for more info call 860-233-6603.First Congregational Church of Litchfield and the Rotary Club of Litchfield Hills sponsor a concert by 17 NICARAGUAN CHILDREN who were rescued from a dump on Saturday, September 14 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 49 South St. in Litchfield. A pre-concert benefit reception will be held next door at the Parish House of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 25 South St. For more info call Ann Treimann at 860-672-1114.Simon's Rock College , 84 Alford Rd. in Great Barrington presents the AVANTI WIND QUINTET on Saturday, September 14 at 8 p.m. in the Kellogg Music Center. The Avanti Wind Quintet, in residence at the University of Massachusetts, includes Christopher Krueger on flute; Fredric Cohen on oboe; Michael Sussman on clarinet; Stephen Walt on bassoon; and Laura Klock on horn. They will perform works by Malcolm Arnold, Ligeti and Mozart, with guest pianist Larry Wallach, and the world premiere of Mr. Wallach's "Berkshire Morris Madness." Admission is $20 adults, $15 students; for more info call 413-528-7212.Nutmeg Square and Round Dance Club holds a Plus Level SQUARE AND ROUND DANCE on Saturday, September 14 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.Nutmeg Square and Round Dance Club holds a SQUARE DANCE FUN NIGHT on Tuesday, September 17 at Judson School, Hamilton Lane in Watertown. Lessons are offered for people who have never square danced before or for dancers who might have danced a number of years ago. Learning the basic steps is easy. The dancing is held in a smoke-free and alcohol-free environment. Free; for more info call Mary at 860-283-9943, or Rich and Ellen at 860-274-6876.St. John’s Chorale holds AUDITIONS on Tuesdays, September 17 and September 24 (immediately before the Chorale’s first rehearsals of the fall season) in the Parish Hall of St. John’s Church, Route 47 in Washington. The 2002-03 season will include holiday concerts, Dvorak and Janacek. To schedule an audition, call Zemma White at 860-868-2140.The CT Yankee Chorale holds WEEKLY REHEARSALS on Tuesdays from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Nutmeg Conservatory for the Arts, 58 Main St. in Torrington. For more info call Charles Aitken at 860-496-7989.Litchfield County Barbershop Chorus (Norwestones) hold a WEEKLY REHEARSAL on Thursday, September 19 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.Thomaston Ladies Choral Club meets every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the music room of Thomaston High School, Route 109 in Thomaston. The group is open to area women from teenage to golden years who are interested in three-part harmony singing; new members are welcome and auditions are not required. The club, which is in its 59th year, has begun preparation for its annual Christmas concert. Thomas Kawiecki is musical director. For more info call 860-283-1173.Active Seniors holds a DINNER DANCE on Saturday, September 28 from 6 p.m.-midnight at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1642 North Colony Rd. in Meriden. Suggested costume is from the Roman time period, such as togas, etc. Shorts, sneakers and dress-down attire is OK, but optional. Cost of $25 includes appetizers, dinner buffet, dessert, coffee, dance contests and dancing. Reservations are required by September 18; for more info call Charlie at 860-489-9611.
Drama and Comedy Seven Angels Theatre , Plank Rd in Waterbury presents "GUYS AND DOLLS" on Friday and Saturday, September 13-14 at 8 p.m.; and Sunday, September 15 at 2 p.m. This rousing musical comedy is based on Damon Runyon’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., 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.Shakespeare & Company , 70 Kemble St. in Lenox presents Nathaniel Hawthorne's "THE SCARLET LETTER" through November 3, with performances on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. On Saturday, September 14, an opening night champagne and dessert reception will follow the performance. Hawthorne's classic tale of a woman at odds with Puritan Massachusetts in the mid-1600s is presented in a new adaptation by Carol Gilligan, eminent professor of psychology and gender studies and best-selling author. Tickets are $10-$45, $30-$50 for Opening Night performance and reception; for more info call 413-637-3353, or visit <www.shakespeare.org>.
Art Exhibits Bushnell Sage Library , Route 7 in Sheffield presents the CELEBRATE SHEFFIELD FARMS ART SHOW on Friday, September 13 from 4-7 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday, 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. 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.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. 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 at J. Vallee Brunelle Fine Art and Framing, 10 Hartford Ave. in Granby through October 3. For more info call 860-844-8616.Act II Gallery , 14 Church St. in New Hartford presents INSPIRATIONS AND DESTINATIONS through October 5. The show features the work of Carol Wallace, Peggy Loeffler, Janice Loeffler, Candace Lafleur and Fran Hoffnagle. Gallery hours are Wednesday and Friday from 5:30-8:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; for more info call 860-379-2034.Gallery 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. 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 through October 6. Gallery hours are Thursday through Sunday from 1-4 p.m.; for more info call 860-521-3732.Gallery 304 , 304 Main St. (2nd floor) in Great Barrington presents ANYTHING GOES through October 26. This small works exhibit represents many artists in a variety of styles and mediums, including paintings, drawings, photographs and mixed media. Artwork on exhibit is from Canada, the Northeast, Chicago and California. Gallery hours are Saturday and Sunday from noon-5 p.m.; for more info call 413-644-9009.Farmington Valley Arts Center , 25 Arts Center Lane in Avon presents the work of THE BEADMEISTER, Mel Jonassen from September 19 through October 27 in the Fisher Gallery. Jonassen is a self-taught artist who expresses her ideas through tiny, perforated glass balls woven into flowing fabrics via various stitches. She finds inspiration for her jewelry and other beaded works of art in people, places, cultures, nature, objects, colors, shapes and order, as well as chaos. The public is invited to meet Jonassen at a free gallery talk on Thursday, September 19 from 7-8 p.m. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday from noon-4 p.m.; for more info call 860-678-1867, ext 105.
Lectures and Presentations Norfolk Library , Route 44 in Norfolk hosts a lecture by author LESLIE WHEELER on Friday, September 13 at 7:30 p.m. Wheeler, a Cambridge, Massachusetts resident and a Mayflower descendant, has written extensively about American history. "Murder at Plimoth Plantation," her first work of fiction, introduces an exciting new heroine, Miranda Lewis, a history textbook writer who is well versed in the dark side of American history. Free and open to the public, but reservations are requested; for more info call 860-542-5075.Sheffield Historical Society , 159-161 Main St. in Sheffield presents "RITUALS OF REFINEMENT: Do's and Don'ts for the Dinner Table" on Friday, September 13 at 7:30 p.m. in the Society's Dewey Memorial Hall. Sheffield Historical Society Director Joanne Hurlburt offers a look at table manners in the 19th century and how people felt about dining etiquette. "Refreshments will be based on period receipts." For more info call 413-229-2694.Oliver Wolcott Library , 160 South St. in Litchfield hosts author KATHERINE VALENTINE on Saturday, September 14 at 11 a.m. "A Miracle for St. Cecilia’s," Valentine’s first novel, has received very favorable reviews. Booklist’s synopsis states: "It will take a miracle to save St. Cecilia’s, the Catholic Church in the small Connecticut town of Dorsetville. The town has fallen on hard times since the woolen mills shut down, and the church, an ornate relic of more prosperous days, serves just a handful of parishioners. When world comes from the archdiocese that St. Cecilia’s will be closed right after Easter, Father James Flaherty worries about what will happen … Just in time, an event at the church draws crowds and donations, but the real miracle come from another direction." Ms. Valentine’s visit is part of the library’s book reading and signing series. Free and open to the public; no registration is required. For more info call 860-567-8030.Women’s College Club of Litchfield County presents guest speaker CLAIRE VREELAND on Saturday, September 14 at 2 p.m. during their meeting at Summerville, 376 Goshen Rd. in Torrington. Ms. Vreeland will discuss "The Little Writers Group That Could." The Women’s College is an organization of women who meet four times per year, with an educational program featured at each meeting. The Club also awards scholarships to graduating high school seniors, both men and women, who are beginning programs of study that lead to a bachelor’s degree. Guests are welcome at all meetings.Hotchkiss Library sponsors A MEMOIR OF A MEMOIR on Saturday, September 14 at 5 p.m. at Sharon Center School, 80 Hilltop Rd. in Sharon. Frank McCourt, author of "Angela’s Ashes" and "‘Tis," will be present this lecture. Mr. McCourt was born in Brooklyn and moved with his family to Ireland at the age of 4. "Angela’s Ashes," a wrenching account of his impoverished boyhood in Limerick, won him a Pulitzer Prize and a National Book Award. The memoir was made into a 1999 motion picture starring Emily Watson as Mr. McCourt’s self-sacrificing mother and Robert Carlyle as his feckless, hard-drinking father. "‘Tis," a sequel to "Angela’s Ashes," follows McCourt from his return to America at 19 through the Army and New York University, to his eventual success as a creative writing teacher at Stuyvesant High School in New York City. Mr. McCourt will sign copies of his books in the school lobby. Tickets for the lecture are $20 adults, $10 children (ages 9-14). A champagne reception with Mr. McCourt following the program will be held at Weatherstone, the home of Carolyne Roehm, 58 South Main St. in Sharon; tickets for the reception are $150 and include reserved seating for the lecture. Proceeds from the lecture and the reception will benefit the library’s endowment; for tickets or more info, call 860-364-5041.Berkshire Historical Society presents a talk on THE BERKSHIRES AND THE BEGINNING OF THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR by researcher-writer Ray Raphael on Sunday, September 15 at 3 p.m. at Herman Melville’s Arrowhead, Holmes Rd. in Pittsfield. Raphael is the author of "The First American Revolution: Before Lexington and Concord," in which he argues that the Revolution actually began in the late summer of 1774, more than six months before "the shot heard 'round the world." Raphael will discuss the role of rural Massachusetts farmers and artisans in dismantling the Crown-appointed power structure and the impact of their actions on the events that followed. Free and open to the public; for more info call 413-442-1793.Litchfield Community Center , 421 Bantam Rd. (Route 202) in Litchfield presents COVERING THE RISING COST OF A COLLEGE EDUCATION with David T. Wilson, a registered investment advisor representative. Two sessions will be held: on Sunday, September 15 at 7 p.m.; and Thursday, September 26 at 7 p.m. This information-packed presentation will answer many questions parents and students have about how to take advantage of Section 529 savings plans, state-administered plans designed to help meet college funding needs. Admission is free, but space is limited so reservations are recommended; for more info call 860-567-8302.Tunxis Community College , at the junction of Routes 6 & 177 in Farmington presents a lecture with CHARLES MONAGAN, editor of "Connecticut Magazine," on Monday, September 16 at 1 p.m. Mr. Monagan will talk about stories and features of the magazine. Requested donation is $2; refreshments will be served. Sponsored by the Lifelong Learning Association, a campus organization for active learners age 50 and older; for more info call 860-679-9526.Thomaston Public Library , 248 Main St. in Thomaston sponsors RETIREMENT PLANNING FOR THE INDIVIDUAL on Tuesday, September 17 at 7 p.m. Mark Reitman, Account Vice-President and Mark deVries, Financial Advisor at UBS PaineWebber will present this seminar. Topics to be covered include IRA, Roth IRA and 401(k) plans and other information. This program is free and open to the public. To register or for more info, call 860-283-4339.Beardsley & Memorial Library , 40 Munro Pl. in Winsted present BEES AND BEEKEEPING with Kim Michalewicz on Wednesday, September 18 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Kim is a homeschool mom who began beekeeping over six years ago to teach her daughter. She now has over 19 hives in the Granby area, and will share her knowledge and experience with this fascinating hobby. Kim will have honey to taste and will bring bees for all to enjoy. Free and open to the public; for more info call 860-379-3621.Thomaston Public Library, 248 Main St. in Thomaston sponsors WHY AMERICA IS FASCINATED WITH MYSTERIES AND MURDERS on Wednesday, September 18 at 7 p.m. Dr. Jerry Labriola will discuss why America is intrigued with mysteries and with murderers, why many murderers develop a celebrity status, the behavioral dynamic of mass murderers, serial killers and spree killers, the real reasons people commit murder, and other topics about everything mystery and murder-related. Labriola is co-author with Dr. Henry Lee of "Famous Crimes Revisited." Dr. Labriola will also discuss "Murders at Brent Institute," his fourth mystery novel and a sequel to the critically acclaimed "Murders at Hollings General." Copies of his latest novel will be available for purchase. To register or for more info, call 860-283-4339.Oliver Wolcott Library , 160 South St. (Route 63) in Litchfield hosts a discussion on THE POLITICS OF POLITICAL CORRECTNESS on Thursday, September 19 at 10:30 a.m. Dr. Jay Bergman, professor of history at CCSU and the author of numerous works including several articles on political correctness, will lead the hour-long discussion. Free and open to the public, but registration is requested; for more info call 860-567-8030.Wisdom House Retreat and Conference Center , 229 East Litchfield Rd. in Litchfield hosts a reception and presentation for LITCHFIELD AUTHOR KATHERINE VALENTINE on Thursday, September 19 at 7 p.m. Ms. Valentine's book, "A Miracle for St. Cecilia's," focuses on the Catholic community in a fictional Connecticut mill town and shows the good that can happen when people come together in faith; this heartwarming story has been likened to TV's "Touched By an Angel." Ms. Valentine will be signing copies of her book. To register call 860-567-3163.Simsbury Public Library , 725 Hopmeadow St. (Route 10) in Simsbury hosts its Book Discussion Group on Thursday, October 10 from 7-9 p.m., when the group will discuss "Empire Falls" by Richard Russo. Discussions are led by Attorney Jeff Siegel. For more info, including a complete list of dates and titles for upcoming discussions, visit the library or call the Reference Desk at 860-658-7663.
Classes and Workshops Simsbury Public Library , 725 Hopmeadow St. in Simsbury offers PULLING THE NUMBERS TOGETHER on Tuesday, September 17 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Walter O’Connell, CPA with O’Connell, Pace & Co. PC, will present this program, which will explain basic financial considerations and accounting required to start a business. Free and open to the public; to register call Jennifer Keohane at 860-658-7663, ext 107.Northwestern CT Community College , Park Place East in Winsted presents T'AI CHI CH'UAN—an eight-week course with Robert Gordon beginning on Friday, September 20. Two sections will be offered: Yang style 60-posture short form, beginner level, from 7:30-8:30 p.m. and intermediate 60-posture short form from 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. T'ai Chi is recognized as being a premier form of mind/body fitness for people of all ages and fitness levels; T'ai Chi training promotes many healthy qualities including improved posture, coordination and balance, enhanced circulation and increased energy. Instructor Robert Gordon has studied martial arts for 25 years and is a student of Chinese culture, language and traditional arts and has traveled to China to study traditional Chinese medicine. Cost is $55; to register or for more info, call 860-738-6446.Northwestern CT Community College , Park Place East in Winsted offers INTRODUCTION TO MACINTOSH on Fridays and Saturdays, September 20-21 and September 27-28; classes meet from 6-9 p.m. on Friday and from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday. This introductory level course will familiarize you with the Macintosh platform, OS 8.1 and its features and functionality. You’ll learn more about the Apple menu items, how to navigate through the windows and how to troubleshoot, as well as other specifies. Tuition is $159; to register call 860-738-6446.Wisdom House Retreat and Conference Center , 229 East Litchfield Rd. in Litchfield hosts "LIVING WITH HOPE: A Spirituality for Today," a one-day retreat offered by Dominican Sister Maureen Sullivan Saturday, September 21 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Participants will consider times of profound change and what give us hope during these times, with opportunities for discussion and reflection. Sr. Maureen holds a Ph.D. in Theology from Fordham University and is Professor of Theology at St. Anselm College in New Hampshire. Fee is $35; lunch and coffee are included. For reservations or more info, call 860-567-3163 or visit <www.wisdomhouse.org>.Berkshire Botanical Garden , Routes 102 & 183 in Stockbridge offers a demonstration and discussion on CHAINSAW SAFETY on Saturday, September 21 from 10 a.m.-noon. Chainsaws are powerful, useful tools but can be intimidating to use. The importance of safe operation of this dangerous machine cannot be stressed enough. Learn the correct way to safely operate, maintain and store a chainsaw. Observe a demonstration on chainsaw use and discuss when to call a professional. Instructor Ken Gooch is a Massachusetts certified arborist and is the tree warden for Worthington, Ma. Free, but there is limited space and pre-registration is required; for more info call 413-298-3926.Northwestern CT Community College , Park Place East in Winsted offers NAVIGATING THE INTERNET on Monday, September 23 from 6-9 p.m. Do you want to learn how to navigate your way around this vast "network of networks"? Learn what makes up the Internet, including FTP, Gopher, Telnet, e-mail and the World Wide Web. Connect to library databases, structure queries and download files. Tuition is $30; to register call 860-738-6446.Farmington Valley Arts Center , 25 Arts Center Lane in Avon offers DRUMMING FOR EVERYONE classes on Tuesdays, September 24 through October 29 from 7-9 p.m. Instructor and percussionist Jonathan Edwards leads this beginner-friendly opportunity to have fun, meet new people and travel around the world via rhythms and drum-songs from many cultures. Drums will be provided, or bring your own. Fee is $145; preferred registration deadline is September 17. For more info call 860-678-1867, ext 101.Litchfield Community Center , 421 Bantam Rd. (Route 202) in Litchfield holds two GO WITH THE FLOW watercolor courses with instructor Dora Cox; one class meets on Wednesdays from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. from September 25 through November 20; and the other meets on Tuesdays from 6-9 p.m. from October 1 through December 3. Learn how to express yourself through watercolor and have fun doing it. A list of suggested materials will be provided; participants are encouraged to bring lunch or refreshments. Fee is $120 per course; registration and payment are due by September 18 for the class beginning September 25, and September 27 for the class beginning October 1. For more info call 860-567-8302.Farmington Valley Arts Center , 25 Arts Center Lane in Avon offers ACTING AND IMPROVISATION classes on Thursdays, September 26 through October 31 from 7-9:30 p.m. This will be an energetic and action-packed course for beginners as well as those with some acting experience. Instructor Suzanne Sayers will lead participants in spontaneous improvisation, theater games and other dramatic endeavors that enhance creativity, improve public speaking skills and are just plain fun. Fee is $180; preferred registration deadline is September 19. For more info call 860-678-1867, ext 101.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.Farmington Valley Arts Center , 25 Arts Center Lane in Avon offers LEARN PHOTOGRAPHY IN A WEEKEND, an intensive two-day workshop on Saturday and Sunday, October 5-6 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Instructor Eric Dreeke, an experienced teacher and professional photographer, will introduce beginning and more advance photographers to basic 35mm camera operation and photography theory. The course also covers the use of various camera lenses and accessories, exposure, lighting and composition. The goal of the weekend is for photographers to gain an appreciation of the creative possibilities of photography. Cost is $145, and preferred registration deadline is September 30; for more info call 860-678-1867, ext 101.
Outdoors White Memorial Conservation Center , off Route 202 in Litchfield presents a HAWK WATCH with Dave Rosgen on Saturday, September 14; meet in front of the Museum at 9 a.m. Free and open to the public; for more info call 860-567-0857.Social Connections sponsors a SINGLES WALK AND LUNCH on Sunday, September 15 at 11 a.m. at the walkway on Brickyard Rd. in Farmington. This is our first time here, and this should be a nice area for a Sunday walk. Come join us and afterward we’ll go nearby for lunch. No charge for the walk; for more info call Steve at 860-658-2385.
Sports Hamzy & Branches present the U.K.K.A. KARATE TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS on Saturday, September 14 at the Northwest YMCA in Torrington; eliminations start at 10 a.m. Admission is $5; proceeds will benefit the St. Peters School in Torrington and the YMCA For more info call 860-489-9759, or 860-482-9963.Winsted Recreation sponsors an OPEN GYM for youngsters in junior high and high school during the months of September and October at Pearson Middle School. Girls will meet on Tuesdays from 7:30-9 p.m.; and boys will meet on Thursdays from 7:30-9 p.m. The program will be supervised and is open to local children only. For more info call Pink Bunel at 379-7716, or the Winsted Recreation office at 379-8670.
Kids Harwinton Public Library , 80 Bentley Dr. in Harwinton presents FALCONRY AND THE MEDIEVAL WORLD with Julia Collier on Saturday, September 14 at 1:30 p.m. Children over 6 years of age are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. Registration requested; call 860-485-9113.Burlington Public Library , Route 4 in Burlington holds a MOTHER GOOSE PLAY GROUP on Tuesdays from 10:30 a.m.-noon beginning September 17; the program is for children ages 6 months to 2 years, accompanied by a parent or caregiver. There will be three sessions: September 17 through October 8, October 22 through November 12, and November 26 through December 10. Registration is required; non-residents are welcome. For more info call 860-673-3331.Beardsley and Memorial Library , 40 Munro Place in Winsted offers STORYTIMES on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. (pajama attire is fine); Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.; and Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. For more info call 860-379-6043.Harwinton Public Library , 80 Bentley Dr. in Harwinton presents PJ STORYTIME on Wednesday, September 18 at 7 p.m. School-age children are invited to enjoy stories, a craft and a snack. Registration requested; call 860-485-9113.Harwinton Public Library , 80 Bentley Dr. in Harwinton holds STORYTIME for pre-schoolers beginning the week of September 18. Three sessions are offered: two year-olds meet on Thursdays at 10 a.m.; three year-olds meet on Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m.; and four year-olds meet on Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. Registration required; call 860-485-9113.Roaring Brook Nature Center , 70 Gracey Rd. in Canton offers DISCOVERY DAYS, enrichment programs for pre-schoolers and children in grades K-3 beginning in September; unless specified, programs are four weeks in length and begin September 26 or 27. For 2-year-olds (with a parent or caregiver), Nature for Little Ones meets on Fridays from 9:30-10:30 a.m. (2 weeks, begins September 20). For 3 and 4-year-olds (with a parent or caregiver) Exploring Together meets on Thursdays from 10-11 a.m. or on Fridays from 1:15-2:15 p.m. (begins September 19-20). For 4 and 5-year-olds, Nature's Rainbow meets on Thursdays from 10-11 a.m. and from 1:30-2:30 p.m. For students in grades 1-3, Life in a Fall Meadow meets on Thursdays from 3:45-5 p.m. Cost for 4-session programs is $30 members, $40 non-members; 2-session programs are $15 and $20. Discounts are available for families with more than one child attending programs. For more info or to register, call 860-693-0263.Berkshire Botanical Garden , Routes 102 & 183 in Stockbridge offers a family-oriented workshop on SCARECROW BUILDING on Saturday, September 21 from 1-3 p.m. Learn how to construct from simple materials a lively and imaginative scarecrow to decorate your back porch for the autumn season. Basic materials will be provided, including a frame and stuffing material; participants should bring clothing to adorn the scarecrow. Instructor Jill Lipsky is a decorative painter and rubber stamp artist who has been making imaginative scarecrows with her family for years. Fee is $8 per scarecrow; advance registration is required. For more info call 413-298-3926.Farmington Valley Arts Center , 25 Arts Center Lane in Avon offers ORIGAMI ANIMALS AND SCULPTURE for ages 8-12 on six consecutive Mondays, beginning September 23 from 4-6 p.m. Each week the kids will learn more and more complex techniques for folding paper to shape animals and other objects, which they can take home at the end of each class. Cost is $145; preferred registration deadline is September 16. For more info call 860-678-1867, ext 101.Farmington Valley Arts Center , 25 Arts Center Lane in Avon offers CERAMICS for ages 13-17 on 10 consecutive Tuesdays, beginning September 24 from 4-6 p.m. This class will provide an introduction to the basics needed to create bowls, cups and plates on the potter’s wheel, then delves into more advanced techniques, such as hand building, to create interesting forms, textures and patterns. The small class size allows for individual instruction, so both beginners and more advanced students are welcome. Cost is $240; preferred registration deadline is September 17. For more info call 860-678-1867, ext 101.Farmington Valley Arts Center , 25 Arts Center Lane in Avon offers STORYTIME ARTS programs for ages 2-4 that integrate storytelling, music, movement and art-making on 10 consecutive Wednesdays, beginning September 25; ages 2-3 meet from 9:30-10:30 a.m., and ages 3-4 meet from 10:45-11:45 a.m. Designed for the child and a parent or other adult, each class features a story and related art activity. Cost is $140; registration by September 18 is recommended. For more info call 860-678-1867, ext 101.Farmington Valley Arts Center , 25 Arts Center Lane in Avon offers a PUPPETS AND KIDS class for ages 6-8 on 10 consecutive Wednesdays, beginning September 25 from 4-6 p.m. Children will use their imaginations to create masks and simple costumes that will transform them into living puppets. They’ll also build hand and rod puppets using a variety of materials, and will develop and stage puppet plays. Cost is $240; preferred registration deadline is September 18. For more info call 860-678-1867, ext 101.
Festivals and Sales Cherry Brook Grange holds its AGRICULTURAL FAIR on Saturday, September 14 at the Grange Hall on Route 179 in North Canton. Entries will be accepted on Friday, September 13 from 7-8 p.m. and on Saturday from 8-10 a.m. A turkey supper will be served on Saturday from 5-7 p.m.; cost for supper is $7.50 adults, $3 children. For more info call 860-693-8887, or 860-693-8869.Ashley Falls Fair on the Green will be held in Ashley Falls on Saturday, September 14 (rain date is September 15) from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. There will be arts, crafts, displays by cottage industries, a 50/50 raffle, "Guess the Weight of the Pumpkin" contest, a pie sale, JD Band, food, and children’s events. Historical walking tours around the Ashley Falls Village will be offered at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.Antiques In A Cow Pasture , an ANTIQUE SHOW to benefit the Salisbury Visiting Nurse Association will be held at 92 Canaan Rd., Route 44 in Salisbury on Saturday, September 14 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; early buying begins at 9 a.m. This festive show features 100-plus dealers with fresh, quality antiques. Discover antique treasures including country and formal furniture, folk art, garden, and more. Admission for early buyers is $20, regular admission is $6; for more info call Barn Star Productions at 845-876-0616.Simsbury Woman's Club presents its 33rd annual ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL on Saturday and Sunday, September 14-15 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., rain or shine on Iron Horse Boulevard (one block east of Route 10) in Simsbury. This nonprofit fundraising project is a juried show with 175 exhibitors of handcrafted arts, crafts, fine arts, leather goods, collectibles, jewelry and paintings. Admission and parking are free; for more info call 860-658-2909.The CT Post Card Club holds its 25th annual LITCHFIELD COUNTY POSTCARD SHOW AND SALE on Sunday, September 15 from 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Litchfield Community Center, 421 Bantam Rd. (Route 202) in Litchfield. Dealers and club members will exhibit and offer for sale over one million view and greeting postcards. The food concession will operate for the benefit of the American Red Cross. The public is invited; admission is $2.29th annual New Hartford Day will be celebrated on Sunday, September 15 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. , rain or shine at Brodie Park in New Hartford. Events include the Eureka Grange Fair, horse-drawn hayrides, antique cars, boats and tractors along with children’s entertainment and music. Great food will be available, including Miss Molly’s Original Kettle Korn. Come and enjoy the day.
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.Goshen Recreation Department hosts an ALPINE TRIP PREVIEW on Thursday, September 19 at 7 p.m. at Camp Cochipianee, Beach St. in West Goshen. As a preview of the Goshen Recreation Department's planned trip to Austria, Germany and Switzerland in May of 2003, Collette Vacations presents a slide show of the many majestic sights to be visited during this 13-day holiday ($2,699 per person, double occupancy). Non-residents are welcome; to register for the slide show call Dale at 860-491-2249.Goshen Recreation offers a day trip to New York City see THE RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR on Wednesday, November 20. Kick off the holiday with a 75th anniversary performance of the Rockettes (and their trademark high-kicking chorus line); other highlights include a living nativity and the show-stopping "Wooden Soldiers." The group will be seated in the 1st mezzanine for this 11 a.m. show. After the show, luncheon will be at Jennifer's, an intimate New York restaurant. Cost of $88 includes coach, lunch, show and driver's gratuity; non-residents are welcome to participate. For more info, call Dale Ives at 860-491-2249.
And More Canine Sports Center , Route 63 in Goshen presents its 4th annual IT’S A DOG’S LIFE Animal Rescue Fundraiser on Saturday and Sunday, September 14-15 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The public is invited to bring their friendly, vaccinated dogs and spend the day. Try your family friend at agility or flyball. Come watch the demos and enter one of the dog shows or some of the fun pet contests. There will be vendors and food on site. Admission is a suggested donation of $2; the try-its and contest also require a small donation. All proceeds will benefit rescue groups; for more info call 860-491-3904.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.Margaritas Family Mexican Restaurant , Route 44 in Canton holds a FULL MOON MADNESS PARTY to benefit the marketing efforts for Sam Collins Day on Thursday, September 19. Area businesses, organizations and local distributors will supply prizes that will be given away throughout the night at no cost. For more info call 860-693-8237.
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