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Community Events 2008
Hi! We hope you find our events listing helpful. We update almost daily and include events for children & their families as well as those strictly for adults. Events are listed chronologically. Although we can't guarantee all the dates/times etc, we do provide you with links to event web sites or phone numbers so you can check with event creators whenever you wish. You'll find what's happenning today and the rest of the month here and events that began before today, but are still going on here.
June 2008
June-September 2008
Free Friday Summer Concerts
Norwichtown Green & Brown Park Gazebo, Norwich CT
Musical concerts. Free performances are courtesy of the City of Norwich, The Music Performance Fund and the NAC.
Call 860-886-4683 for details after June 1.
June 26, 27 & 28 at 8 PM and June 22 at 2 PM
HATS! The Musical
The Burton Leavitt Theatre, 779 Main Street, Willimantic, CT O6226
This Windham Theatre Guild special event will be the Connecticut premiere of this exciting new musical comedy inspired by the Red Hat Society. It's a playful romp celebrating the joys and realities of women's lives as they travel into and through their best years, the years beyond 50.
Tickets are $18 for Adults and $15 for Students and Seniors (60+). All Red Hat Society members receive the discounted price for their own ticket, guests pay regular prices.
Come enjoy the Opening Night reception to celebrate the Connecticut premiere of this fabulous new musical. The reception will be held on June 20th from 6:45 PM to 7:30 PM at the Burton Leavitt Theatre. Excitement will be in the air and there will be plenty of sweet treats, great company and a cash bar to get you in the mood for a great show. Come and join the festivities! Please RSVP to 860-423-2245 or windhamtheatre@aol.com by June 13, 2008.
Tickets will be available online beginning May 1st. If you wish to make reservations prior to that date, please call the box office at 860-423-2245.
Friday, June 27, 2008, 11 AM
Johnny Moonbeam & The Silver Arrow
Ivoryton Playhouse, 103 Main Street, Ivoryton, Connecticut
Summer Children's Theatre.
All Seats $10. Please call the box office at 860-767-7318 for additional information.
Friday, June 27, 2008, 4 PM-7 PM
9th Annual Ice Cream Social
New Morning Natural & Organic, Middle Quarter Mall, 738 Main Street South Woodbury, CT 06798
Bring the whole family out for a natural and organic ice cream (frozen yogurt, Soy Delicious, or sorbet) sundae. 100% of your $5 donation supports Safe Haven's (safehavengw.org) free shelter and services for victims of domestic violence. Live music-Courtesy of singer/songwriters, Martha and Bill Bless, with Kenny Kaufman on bass from 5:45-6:30 pm. Julie Shrake will play Celtic harp from 4:30-5:30.
Contact info: Julie Benedetto @ customercare@newmorn.com, 203-262-0673 X 360
Saturday, June 28 2008, 8 PM
The Starlings
The Vanilla Bean Cafe, Pomfret CT
Mad Agnes is not one person, but three, and they're mad in only the most inventive way. Margo Hennebach, Adrienne Jones and Mark Saunders stir up elements of classical and folk, cross singer/ songwriter poignancy with street-theatre smarts and infuse it all with courageous harmonies, complex counterpoint and rich storytelling in a powerful live performance. Their lyrics are intelligent, their delivery warm, and insightful. Not surprisingly, each has arrived at the trio from a long list of solo accomplishments. Their lyrics, vocal intricacies and instrument prowess make their music "music for thinking people." They've been called genre-bending - with classical, rock and old-world backgrounds they play everything from contemporary original to madrigals, to Celtic traditionals, to harmony-driven folk pop.
June 30, 2008, 9 AM-3 PM
SUMMER THEATRE WORKSHOP
Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge Ave., Ridgefield, CT 06877
Learn techniques in Acting, Singing and Theater Production! Have your child learn about theater the best way they can; by actually performing in one! Utilizing a professional stage and backstage area, the camp for ages 6-16 runs daily from 9am-3pm. Ridgefield Playhouse in conjunction with The Youth Arts Center offer two, 4-week sessions - each session ends with a full stage production performed on the stage of the Ridgefield Playhouse. In each session students learn about voice, movement, line reading, staging and direction. Session one runs from June 30th through July 25th with a performance by the campers of 'The Sound of Music' on July 27th open to the public. Session two runs from July 28th through August 22nd with a production of 'Annie jr.' on August 25th.
Phone: (203) 438-5795.
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July 2008
July 10, 2008, 6:30 PM
Rededication Ceremony on the Sixtieth Anniversary of the Norwich Memorial Rose Garden
The Rose Garden, Mohegan Park (corner Rockwell & Judd Streets)
Celebrate the installation of a specially commissioned memorial plaque honoring Norwich's veterans to whom the Rose Garden was originally dedicated in 1948 and the garden's beautiful new ornamental fence.
For more information and program, see the Rededication Ceremony Flyer here.
July 10, 2008, 8 PM
Indigo Girls
Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge Ave., Ridgefield, CT 06877
Bursting on the main-stream music scene in the late 1980's, the Indigo Girls are in the forefront of modern American Folk-Rock. Comprised of singer/songwriters Amy Ray and Emily Saliers, this uninterrupted dyad combines two distinct personalities of hard-hitting rock and a gentle, more traditional sound to create their unique, perspective changing lyrics and melodies. Best known for their adult alternative hits 'Closer to Fine,' 'Hammer and Nail,' 'Galileo,' and 'Least Complicated,' their current collaboration with musician Pink, 'Dear Mr. President,' is quickly climbing the national and international music charts, once again catching the attention of listeners of all ages and genres.
Phone: (203) 438-5795.
July 11, 2008 - September 19, 2008
HALF A SIXPENCE
Goodspeed, Route 82, East Haddam, CT
A New Musical Comedy.
A bouncy, romantic, musical that will leave you laughing and wanting more. Enjoy the antics of young Arthur Kipps - a Cockney shop clerk who inherits a fortune, flirts with "society", loses his money and winds up happier without it. Chock full of lively dancing and memorable tunes: Party's on the House, If the Rain's Got to Fall, Flash Bang Wallop and more. Perfect for the entire family, it's sure to be the biggest bloomin' hit of the summer!
For more information: Call 860.873.8668 or visit goodspeed.org.
2008 FREE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Town Center Park at Meadowbrook, 2761 Dixwell Ave., Hamden CT
Presented by the Hamden Arts Commission in partnership with Quinnipiac University.
Contact 203-287-2546. In case of inclement weather, please listen to AM 1220 WQUN.
July 11, 2008, 7:30 PM
Los Lobos with special guest Christine Ohlman & Rebel Montez
With an illustrious career spanning nearly three decades, Los
Lobos is still creating new sounds and touring continuously,
playing their unique blend of Tex-Mex, blues, country, ballads,
folk and rock. The 2001 recipient of the Billboard Century
Award, they are also known for their No. 1 hit, La Bamba (the
soundtrack to the movie of the same name), and another top
hit, Come On, Let's Go.
July 16 - August 3, 2008
Moon Over Buffalo
Ivoryton Playhouse, 103 Main Street, Ivoryton, Connecticut
By Ken Ludwig. Zany backstage farce, full of madcap misadventures and hilarious misunderstandings, is a glorious love-letter to live theatre.
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Thursday, July 17, 2008, Cheese Reception 6:30 PM. Speaker 7 PM.
The Virtual Customs Officer
Third Thursday Speaker Program
Custom House Maritime Museum, 150 Bank Street, New London CT
Speaker is New London Maritime Society's museum educator, Cassie Blondel-Libardi. Free to New London Maritime Society members, $5 non-members. Wine & Cheese Reception 6:30 PM. Speaker 7:00 PM.
July 18, 2008, 11 AM
Kasey Carle's Bubblemania
Ivoryton Playhouse, 103 Main Street, Ivoryton, Connecticut
Summer Children's Theatre.
All Seats $10. Please call the box office at 860-767-7318 for additional information.
July 18, 19, 24, 25, 26, 27, 31 and August 1, & 2, 2008
The Windham Theatre Guild Presents
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
The Burton Leavitt Theatre, 779 Main Street, Willimantic, CT O6226
This Broadway farce is one of the funniest musicals ever written. It's a non-stop laugh-fest and offers opportunities for singers as well as comedic actors to shine. The zany characters are unforgettable and who can forget the tune of "Comedy Tonight".
Director: Laura DeBrincat. Musical Director: Ken Clark.
Tickets Online
2008 FREE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Town Center Park at Meadowbrook, 2761 Dixwell Ave., Hamden CT
Presented by the Hamden Arts Commission in partnership with Quinnipiac University.
Contact 203-287-2546. In case of inclement weather, please listen to AM 1220 WQUN.
July 18, 2008, 7:30 PM
The Fifth Dimension
Opening act: Jus B
A concert of all top hits by the famous group (inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2002). The Fifth Dimension became popular in the 60s and 70s with such hits as Up, Up and Away, Stoned Soul Picnic, Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In,Wedding Bell Blues, Go Where You Wanna Go, One Less Bell to Answer, and I Didn't Get to Sleep at All, among others.
July 19, 2008, 8 PM
Paula Poundstone
Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge Ave., Ridgefield, CT 06877
She's back! With the ability to create humor on the spot, her casual air, impeccable timing and razor- sharp wit, Paula Poundstone is a comedic legend! Improvising with members of the audience, each performance is side-splittingly unique!
Phone: (203) 438-5795.
July 25, 2008, 11 AM & 1 PM
Snow White
Ivoryton Playhouse, 103 Main Street, Ivoryton, Connecticut
Summer Children's Theatre.
All Seats $10. Please call the box office at 860-767-7318 for additional information.
2008 FREE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
Town Center Park at Meadowbrook, 2761 Dixwell Ave., Hamden CT
Presented by the Hamden Arts Commission in partnership with Quinnipiac University.
Contact 203-287-2546. In case of inclement weather, please listen to AM 1220 WQUN.
July 25, 2008, 7:30 PM
Starship with Mickey Thomas
Opening act: Bushwhack
Mickey Thomas was the soaring voice of Jefferson Starship starting in 1979 with the No. 1 hit, Jane. Then with the renamed Starship in the 80s and 90s, his powerful vocals are heard on such hits as We Built This City, No Way Out, Sara, the Oscar-nominated Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now, It's Not Over ('til It's Over), Fooled Around and Fell in Love, and many more.
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Saturday, July 26, 2008, 11 AM-6 PM
Fish Tales, Tugs & Sails 2008
New London's Waterfront Park, New London CT 06877
Save this date! Explore the Blue Planet on New London's Waterfront Park! This free, educational children's event focuses on environmental and maritime themes with the help of famous children's authors and interactive performers such as the Grumbling Gryphons. Big boats line the piers, waiting to be explored. Hop on board the Mystic Whaler or Project Oceanology's Envirolab, which features a sea critter touch tank. But beware matees, pirates and balloon artists roam the waterfront festival grounds too-making sure the day is full of adventure!
For more information, call 860-444-2489.
Saturday, July 26, 2008, 7 PM
ChessFest III
Custom House Pier, on the Thames behind 150 Bank Street, New London CT 06877
USCF Rated Chess Tournament for all ages. $1,000 First Place Prize. One Day Event-Swiss System. Open Section / Amateur Sections & Kid's Tournament. Stay after the tournament for the 'Human Chess Game'.
Register Early Online. Amtrak with direct service to New York & Boston nearby.
Visit the website for all the details or call Bryan Desautell tournament director at 860-449-3667.
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Ongoing Events
Ongoing through June 29, 2008
Happy Days
Goodspeed, Route 82, East Haddam, CT
Richie, Fonzie, Ralph, Potsie and all your favorites from the smash-hit TV series are rockin' and rollin' all week long. The laughs never end in a celebration of poodle skirts, jukeboxes, motorcycles and malt shops. 1959 is cool again as the gang tries to save Arnold's in a sock hoppin', engines revvin' new musical for the entire family.
For more information: Call 860.873.8668 or visit goodspeed.org.
Ongoing through July 6, 2008
They're Playing Our Song
Ivoryton Playhouse, 103 Main Street, Ivoryton, Connecticut
Music by Marvin Hamlisch. Lyrics by Carole Bayer Sager, Book by Neil Simon. This musical comedy follows the romance between an established composer and an aspiring female lyricist.
2008 Farmers' Markets
April 9 through June 28, 2008
Spring Farmers Markets, Fiddleheads, 13 Broad Street, New London CT
Wednesdays: 2:30 PM-5:30 PM
Saturdays: 10 AM-2 PM
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