North East Digital Village

Community Events

JUNE 2012

Friday June 1, 2012, 7:30 PM
Open Mic
The Vanilla Bean Cafe, 450 Deerfield Road, Pomfret, CT
Annalise Emerick. $7.

Friday, June 1, 2012, 7:30 PM
Destiny Africa Children's Choir
Union Congregational Church, 3 Elm Street, Rockville, CT
The Destiny Africa Children's Choir from Uganda will be performing a concert featuring African singing, dancing, drumming, and story-telling. They are an internationally known group who have performed all over the world.

Destiny Africa choir members are 10 to 16 year old boys and girls who are orphans from Uganda. The children are dynamic singers and dancers that love sharing their talents with others. Despite the trauma in these children's lives from surviving in a country torn apart by civil wars and losing their parents to violence, diseases, and poverty - the children want to share their talents and hope for a better world. Children and their families attending the performances will learn about the culture and life in Uganda, and will be directly impacted by the choir members' inspiration and hope. Please visit DestinyAfrica.org for more information.

June 1, 2012, 8 PM
First Friday Live Sounds
d'Allegro
The Norwich Arts Center, Donald Oat Theater, 62 Broadway, Norwich, CT
Vocalist Laura Delgado accompanied by Bob Shea on keyboard take to the stage as music duo d'Allegro, delivering their own twist to classic, R&B and jazz hits. Tickets available on the Norwich Arts Center BOWnet ticket site. Please feel free to call NAC with any questions, at 860-887-2789, Ext 3.

Saturday June 2, 2012, 8 PM
Atwater-Donnelly
The Vanilla Bean Cafe, 450 Deerfield Road, Pomfret, CT
$15.

Destiny Africa Children's Choir
At 8 AM & 10 AM: Sunday, June 3, 2012
First Cathedral, 1151 Blue Hills Ave, Bloomfield, CT
At 7 PM: Sunday, June 3, 2012
Valley Shore Church, 36 Great Hammock Road, Old Saybrook, CT
The Destiny Africa Children's Choir from Uganda will be performing a concert featuring African singing, dancing, drumming, and story-telling. They are an internationally known group who have performed all over the world.

Destiny Africa choir members are 10 to 16 year old boys and girls who are orphans from Uganda. The children are dynamic singers and dancers that love sharing their talents with others. Despite the trauma in these children's lives from surviving in a country torn apart by civil wars and losing their parents to violence, diseases, and poverty - the children want to share their talents and hope for a better world. Children and their families attending the performances will learn about the culture and life in Uganda, and will be directly impacted by the choir members' inspiration and hope. Please visit DestinyAfrica.org for more information.

Destiny Africa Children's Choir
Wednesday, June 6, 2012, 6:30 PM
Grace Baptist, 400 Burnt Plains Rd, Milford, CT
Friday, June 8, 2012, 6:30 PM
Bishop Seabury church, 256 North Road, Groton, CT
Saturday, June 9, 2012, 3 PM
Paridis Therapeutic Riding Academy, 880 Pendleton Hill Road, Voluntown, CT
The Destiny Africa Children's Choir from Uganda will be performing a concert featuring African singing, dancing, drumming, and story-telling. They are an internationally known group who have performed all over the world.

Destiny Africa choir members are 10 to 16 year old boys and girls who are orphans from Uganda. The children are dynamic singers and dancers that love sharing their talents with others. Despite the trauma in these children's lives from surviving in a country torn apart by civil wars and losing their parents to violence, diseases, and poverty - the children want to share their talents and hope for a better world. Children and their families attending the performances will learn about the culture and life in Uganda, and will be directly impacted by the choir members' inspiration and hope. Please visit DestinyAfrica.org for more information.

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Thursday June 7, 2012, 7 PM
Adoption: How to Get Started!
Groton Public Library, Newtown Road, Groton, CT
Panera Bread, 1201 Boston Post Road, Milford, CT
Panera Bread, Buckland Hills Mall, Buckland Hills Drive, Manchester, CT
Barnes & Noble, 1599 S East Road, Farmington, CT
Connecticut Adoption and Family Services cordially invites those who are interested in learning more about domestic, international or foster care adoption to a FREE Informational Session at each location listed above. Please register before 3 PM the Wednesday before the date of the session you wish to attend by calling 860 444-0553 or e-mailing ctafs@ctadoptions.org.

An experienced Connecticut Adoption and Family Services representative will explain the different types of adoptions, offer a step-by-step outline for adopting a child and answer any questions you may have concerning adoption. Participants will be provided with a packet of resource information to help guide families, couples and individuals wishing to adopt. If you cannot make our Monthly Informational Session at one of the locations listed above, we will be happy to meet with you by appointment at our office in New London, CT. This is a complimentary, private informational session during our regular office hours of 9AM-3 PM. Call to make an appointment 860 444-0553.

Friday June 8, 2012, 7 PM
Songwriter Sessions
The Vanilla Bean Cafe, 450 Deerfield Road, Pomfret, CT
Lisa Martin Hosts. Austin & Elliott, Patti Derosa. $5.

Saturday June 9, 2012, 8 PM
Antje Duvekot
The Vanilla Bean Cafe, 450 Deerfield Road, Pomfret, CT
$15.

Saturday June 16, 2012, 8 PM
Lori McKenna
The Vanilla Bean Cafe, 450 Deerfield Road, Pomfret, CT
$20.

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Saturday June 23, 2012, 8 PM
Yankee Dogs
The Vanilla Bean Cafe, 450 Deerfield Road, Pomfret, CT
$10.

Thursday, June 28, 2012, 7 PM-8:30 PM
Simply Swing in Concert
Town Hall Steps, Bloomfield, CT
10-piece swing orchestra featuring vocalist Vivian LaRosa performing favorites from the Big Band and Swing Dance eras. See simplyswingmusic.com for more information.

Saturday June 30, 2012, 8 PM
Sarah Blacker
The Vanilla Bean Cafe, 450 Deerfield Road, Pomfret, CT
$10.

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JULY 2012

Thursday July 5, 2012, 7 PM
Adoption: How to Get Started!
Groton Public Library, Newtown Road, Groton, CT
Panera Bread, 1201 Boston Post Road, Milford, CT
Panera Bread, Buckland Hills Mall, Buckland Hills Drive, Manchester, CT
Barnes & Noble, 1599 S East Road, Farmington, CT
Connecticut Adoption and Family Services cordially invites those who are interested in learning more about domestic, international or foster care adoption to a FREE Informational Session at each location listed above. Please register before 3 PM the Wednesday before the date of the session you wish to attend by calling 860 444-0553 or e-mailing ctafs@ctadoptions.org.

An experienced Connecticut Adoption and Family Services representative will explain the different types of adoptions, offer a step-by-step outline for adopting a child and answer any questions you may have concerning adoption. Participants will be provided with a packet of resource information to help guide families, couples and individuals wishing to adopt. If you cannot make our Monthly Informational Session at one of the locations listed above, we will be happy to meet with you by appointment at our office in New London, CT. This is a complimentary, private informational session during our regular office hours of 9AM-3 PM. Call to make an appointment 860 444-0553.

Tuesday, July 17, 2012, 7 PM-8:30 PM
Simply Swing in Concert
Southwest Senior Housing Portico, 124 Southwest Avenue, Windsor Locks, CT
10-piece swing orchestra featuring vocalist Vivian LaRosa performing favorites from the Big Band and Swing Dance eras. See simplyswingmusic.com for more information. (Rain Site: Windsor Locks Senior Center)

July 20,-August 4, 2012
The Wizard Of Oz
Windham Theatre Guild, Burton Leavitt Theatre, 779 Main Street, Willimantic, CT
Everyone looks forward to the Guild's summer musical, and this year they're excited to bring to the stage L. Frank Baum's classic story The Wizard Of Oz. Travel down the yellow brick road with Dorothy and her friends! Season tickets will become available by June 2012. For more information, call the Burton Leavitt Theatre office at 860-423-2245, or visit windhamtheatreguild.org.

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AUGUST 2012

Thursday August 2, 2012, 7 PM
Adoption: How to Get Started!
Groton Public Library, Newtown Road, Groton, CT
Panera Bread, 1201 Boston Post Road, Milford, CT
Panera Bread, Buckland Hills Mall, Buckland Hills Drive, Manchester, CT
Barnes & Noble, 1599 S East Road, Farmington, CT
Connecticut Adoption and Family Services cordially invites those who are interested in learning more about domestic, international or foster care adoption to a FREE Informational Session at each location listed above. Please register before 3 PM the Wednesday before the date of the session you wish to attend by calling 860 444-0553 or e-mailing ctafs@ctadoptions.org.

An experienced Connecticut Adoption and Family Services representative will explain the different types of adoptions, offer a step-by-step outline for adopting a child and answer any questions you may have concerning adoption. Participants will be provided with a packet of resource information to help guide families, couples and individuals wishing to adopt. If you cannot make our Monthly Informational Session at one of the locations listed above, we will be happy to meet with you by appointment at our office in New London, CT. This is a complimentary, private informational session during our regular office hours of 9AM-3 PM. Call to make an appointment 860 444-0553.

Sunday, August 19, 2012, 6 PM-8 PM
Simply Swing in Concert
John E. Julian Heritage Park, Stafford, CT
10-piece swing orchestra featuring vocalist Vivian LaRosa performing favorites from the Big Band and Swing Dance eras. See simplyswingmusic.com for more information.

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SEPTEMBER 2012

September 14-September 23, 2012
Bedtime Stories
Windham Theatre Guild, Burton Leavitt Theatre, 779 Main Street, Willimantic, CT
The Guild will present another wonderfully funny play written by Norm Foster, Canada's own Neil Simon. The WTG will treat you to Bedtime Stories, a series of comic vignettes that all take place in a bedroom. Season tickets will become available by June 2012. For more information, call the Burton Leavitt Theatre office at 860-423-2245, or visit windhamtheatreguild.org.

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OCTOBER 2012

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NOVEMBER 2012

November 2-November 17, 2012
Always, Patsy Cline
Windham Theatre Guild, Burton Leavitt Theatre, 779 Main Street, Willimantic, CT
A country music lovers dream . . . always, Patsy Cline, by Ted Swindley. The entire show features Patsy Cline singing her hit songs, the story of her life as told by her best friend Louise and a hot honky tonk band on stage heating things up. Season tickets will become available by June 2012. For more information, call the Burton Leavitt Theatre office at 860-423-2245, or visit windhamtheatreguild.org.

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DECEMBER 2012

December 13-December 16, 2012, 7 PM-8:30 PM
It's A Wonderful Life!
Windham Theatre Guild, Burton Leavitt Theatre, 779 Main Street, Willimantic, CT
For the first time ever, the Windham Theatre Guild is going to usher in the holiday season with a December special event. For four days only, December 13th-16th, you'll take a trip back to the days of old time radio when Guild performers present It's A Wonderful Life, a Live Radio Show ,adapted by Philip Grecian and based on the film by Frank Capra. Season tickets will become available by June 2012. For more information, call the Burton Leavitt Theatre office at 860-423-2245, or visit windhamtheatreguild.org.

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