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Community Events

APRIL 2010

Friday, April 2, 2010, 6 PM-9 PM
Thames River Wine & Spirits: Weekly Wine Tasting
Thames River Wine & Spirits, Bank Street, Downtown New London Connecticut
Every Friday Night. Free wine tasting. For more information please call (860) 443-6817 or email trgmail@snet.net. Visit them on the web at thamesriver.com.

Friday, April 2, 2010, 8 PM
First Friday
Laura Delgado-Clemons Band
Norwich Arts Council, Donald L. Oat Theatre, 62 Broadway, Norwich CT
Sizzling the stage with a diverse spectrum of jazz, soul, and R&B, Delgado-Clemons and her band have become a fan favorite! (Handicap entrance from Church Street.)

Monday, April 5, 2009, 7:30 PM-10 PM
Blue Light Jazz Night
Bean & Leaf, 13 Washington Street, Downtown New London Connecticut
Monday evening Jazz music. The Bean & Leaf roasts their fairly traded, organic coffees in full view of customers. The "ESP Triple Ristretto" espresso shots are the basis for all espresso based drinks and their popular House Blend drip coffee is a local staple.

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Friday, April 9, 2010, 6 PM-9 PM
Thames River Wine & Spirits: Weekly Wine Tasting
Thames River Wine & Spirits, Bank Street, Downtown New London Connecticut
Every Friday Night. Free wine tasting. For more information please call (860) 443-6817 or email trgmail@snet.net. Visit them on the web at thamesriver.com.

Saturday, April 10, 2010, 10 AM
Habitat Restoration at Bride Brook
Rocky Neck State Park, East Lyme, CT
CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS! Join Save the Sound for a major dune restoration project at Rocky Neck State Park in East Lyme. Volunteers will be planting native dune grass, beach plum, and bayberry along a newly constructed culvert at the mouth of Bride Brook, Connecticut's second-largest herring run. Some tools will be provided, but please bring a shovel and gloves if you can. Refreshments. Rain or shine. Please RSVP to Kierran at kbroatch@savethesound.org.

Thursday, April 10 2010, 10 AM & 12 PM
FREEDOM TRAIN
Garde Arts Center, State Street, New London CT
Recommended Grades 3-9. Harriet Tubman was born a slave, but at 25 she made her perilous escape from a Maryland plantation, leaving her family behind. Pursued by dogs and relentless slave catchers, she followed an escape route laid out by Quakers.

Saturday, April 10, 2010, 7 PM-10 PM
Saturday Night Teen Dances
Lebanon Fire Safety Complex, 23 Goshen Hill Road, Lebanon CT
For: 6th, 7th and 8th Graders. You must be registered to participate, (registrations are done at the door.) Sponsored by Lebanon Recreation Commission. For more information contact the Lebanon Recreation Dept at (860)642-4085 or lebanonrec@lebanontownhall.org. Admission $5.

Saturday, April 10, 2010, 10 AM-1 PM
Green Fair
Stonington Community Center, 28 Cutler Street, Stonington, CT
Sponsored by Stonington Community Center and Stonington Farmer's Market. Visit the GREEN FAIR where you will find Green businesses, non-profits, and educational groups. Great opportunity for visitors to become aware of Stonington's environmental issues. Exhibitors will have information on Green building supplies, alternative healthcare, organic clothing and food, personal development, yoga, eco-tourism and more. Contact: Emily Lewis (860) 535-2476 or emilylewis@thecomo.org or visit thecomo.org.

Saturday, April 10, 2010, 8 PM
Mireille Asselin & the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra
Garde Arts Center, 325 State Street, New London CT
Toshiyuki Shimada, Conductor & Music Director. Soloist: Mireille Asselin, Soprano. Dukas: Fanfare to La Peri. Debussy: Prélude à "L’Après-midi d’un faune". Poulenc: Gloria-Guest Soloist, Mireille Asselin, Soprano. Mozart: Symphony No. 31 in D Major (Paris), K. 297. Ravel: Daphnis et Chloe Suite No. 2 (with chorus).

Sunday, April 11, 2010, 3 PM
Notable Norwich Lecture Series
Henry Watson Kent and the Slater Museum
Slater Memorial Building, Norwich Free Academy, Norwich CT
Join Slater Museum Director Vivian Zoe, as she presents a series highlighting the people and places that influenced Norwich's rich history. Refreshments will be served. To purchase tickets, call Kristen Fossum at 860.425.5547 or online.

Ms. Zoe discusses the origins and early development of the Slater Memorial Museum, its first curator, and their influence on dozens of American museums.

April 12-April 16, 2010
School Break Programs AND Drop-in Activities!
Children's Museum of Southeastern Connecticut, 409 Main Street, Niantic, CT
Sticking around for Spring Break? Why not join us for some FUN?!

Monday, April 12, 2009, 7:30 PM-10 PM
Blue Light Jazz Night
Bean & Leaf, 13 Washington Street, Downtown New London Connecticut
Monday evening Jazz music. The Bean & Leaf roasts their fairly traded, organic coffees in full view of customers. The "ESP Triple Ristretto" espresso shots are the basis for all espresso based drinks and their popular House Blend drip coffee is a local staple.

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Friday, April 16, 2010, 6 PM-9 PM
Thames River Wine & Spirits: Weekly Wine Tasting
Thames River Wine & Spirits, Bank Street, Downtown New London Connecticut
Every Friday Night. Free wine tasting. For more information please call (860) 443-6817 or email trgmail@snet.net. Visit them on the web at thamesriver.com.

April 16, 17 and 18, 2010
Friends of Otis Library Semi-Annual Book Sale
Otis Library, Meeting Room, 261 Main Street, Norwich CT
Please donate your gently used books, one bag at time, to the Circulation Desk. Please, no textbooks, encyclopedias or magazines. Thank you for your support.

Saturday, April 17, 2010, 10 AM-3 PM
Earth Day Beach Clean-up & Celebration
1 Milford Point Road, Milford, CT
Sponsored by Connecticut Audubon Society Coastal Center. Join in a beach clean-up to aid nesting Piping Plovers, Oystercatchers, Black Skimmers, Terns and other shorebirds. Help remove invasive plants. Enjoy educational activities and games that demonstrate how to protect and conserve our environment. Contact: Louise Crocco at 203-878-7440 or lcrocco@ctaudubon.org. Visit ctaudubon.org.

Saturday, April 17, 2010, 11 AM-3 PM
Earth Fest!
Tempel Green, Connecticut College, 270 Mohegan Avenue, New London, CT
Sponsored by Connecticut College. Enjoy a day of outdoor displays, activities, food and music under the big tent at Connecticut College. Some highlights include: "En Plein Air," an on-site artist wet-paint and silent auction; outstanding bands: The Rivergods and Dogbite, plus others; arboretum tours; children's arts & crafts; more than 30 displays and vendors; and much more! Contact: Amy Cabaniss 860-439-5218 or amy.cabaniss@conncoll.edu.

Saturday, April 17, 2010
Voices For Hope competiton at 3 PM
Concert 7 PM-10 PM
Chapin Legacy Concert
East Hartford Community Cultural Center, 50 Chapman Place, East Hartford, CT
The LUNCH Ensemble and Voices For Hope. The musical and social action legacy of Harry Chapin is presented in a tribute concert featuring one of Connecticut's Official Troubadours, Bill Pere, with Kay Pere, The LUNCH Ensemble, and the Voices For Hope. Concert proceeds benefit social service programs through LUNCH.

The event is sponsored by the Connecticut Songwriters Association.Contact EHCCC at 860-282-8241 or info@ehccc.com.

Monday, April 19, 2009, 7:30 PM-10 PM
Blue Light Jazz Night
Bean & Leaf, 13 Washington Street, Downtown New London Connecticut
Monday evening Jazz music. The Bean & Leaf roasts their fairly traded, organic coffees in full view of customers. The "ESP Triple Ristretto" espresso shots are the basis for all espresso based drinks and their popular House Blend drip coffee is a local staple.

Thursday, April 22, 2010
Earth Day 40
Legislative Office Building, Hartford, CT
Save the date! Join CT Fund for the Environment the Department of Environmental Protection, and our sister organizations in celebrating the 40th anniversary of Earth Day! Stay tuned for details.

Thursday, April 22, 2010, 4 PM
Making Conservation More Than a Luxury Concern: Ecosystem Services and Connecting to People
Thomas J. Dodd Research Center, Konover Auditorium, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
Sponsored by UConn's Edwin Way Teale Lecture Series on Nature and the Environment. Peter Kareiva, Director of Science for the Nature Conservancy, will discus how conservation will fail unless it’s better connected to people. The obvious connections come from the benefits nature provides people. The challenge lies in credibly assessing the choices we make everyday, from local communities to global agreements. Other Event Information: This lecture does not require registration. Contact: Visit website for contact information 860.486.4500 (Dodd Center) or david.colberg@uconn.edu.

Thursday, April 22, 2010 through Friday, April 23, 6 PM-10 AM
Earth Day Family Camping
Common Ground, 358 Springside Avenue, New Haven, CT
Sponsored by Common Ground Camping at Common Ground is a great way to celebrate Earth Day! Bring your own picnic dinner, roast marshmallows at the campfire, and participate in an optional guided night hike through West Rock. Friday morning, help with farm chores and enjoy a farm fresh breakfast including eggs from our chickens and other seasonal foods from the farm. Other Event Information: $85 for a private cabin that holds up to 10 people, $35 to rent a tent that holds up to 4 people, $10 plus $5 per person ages 6 and up if you bring your own tent. Pre-Registration required; register online at commongroundct.org. Contact: Rebecca Holcombe 203 389 4333 ext 1213 or rholcombe@nhep.com.

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Friday, April 23, 2010, 6 PM-9 PM
Thames River Wine & Spirits: Weekly Wine Tasting
Thames River Wine & Spirits, Bank Street, Downtown New London Connecticut
Every Friday Night. Free wine tasting. For more information please call (860) 443-6817 or email trgmail@snet.net. Visit them on the web at thamesriver.com.

Friday, April 23, 2010 and Saturday, April 24, 2010
Friday 10 AM-4 PM, Saturday 10 AM-2 PM
2010 Southwest Conservation District Plant Sale
Lockwood Farm (Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station), 890 Evergreen Avenue in Hamden, CT
Sponsored by UConn's Edwin Way Teale Lecture Series on Nature and the Environment. Peter Kareiva, Director of Science for the Nature Conservancy, will discus how conservation will fail unless it’s better connected to people. The obvious connections come from the benefits nature provides people. The challenge lies in credibly assessing the choices we make everyday, from local communities to global agreements. Contact: Ellie Tessmer 203-269-7509 x710 or swcd43emt@sbcglobal.net. Visit conservect.org.

Friday, April 23, 2010 & Saturday, April 24, 2010, 3 PM & 8 PM
CATS
Garde Arts Center, State Street, New London CT
One of the world's best known and most loved musicals, and the biggest box office hit in the Garde’s history, returns to New London in this national tour of the all-singing, all-dancing musical spectacular. Tickets: $55 Orchestra, $65 Loge, $44 front Balcony, $40 Rear balcony.

Saturday, April 24, 2010, All Day!
Rock to Rock 2010!
Lebanon Green, Jct RT 87 & 207, enter parking lot by library, Lebanon CT
Sponsored by Solar Youth, Common Ground, Friends of Edgewood, East Rock and Beaver Pond Parks, the City fo New Haven, and dozens of others. ROCK TO ROCK is a city-wide cycling celebration and fundraiser for New Haven's environment. On Saturday, April 24, 2010, hundreds of cyclists will travel from West Rock to East Rock -- with tasty food, green competitions, great music, and lots of fun along the way. Celebrate Earth Day. Explore New Haven's parks and neighborhoods. Raise funds for great local environmental work. Join our rock band. Contact: Maggie Dressell (203) 387-4189 or Maggie@solaryouth.com. Visit rocktorock.org.

Saturday, April 24, 2010, 8 AM-3 PM
Lebanon Earth Day 2010
Lebanon Green, Jct RT 87 & 207, enter parking lot by library, Lebanon CT
Sponsored by Boy Scout Troop 58. Many Earth Day clean up projects will be happening around town. Everyone is encouraged to participate, including youth groups, scout troops and dens, sports teams, middle and high school clubs, adult groups, families and individuals. Each participant recieves a tree or shrub to take home. UConn Extension Master Gardeners will answer gardening questions. Other Event Information: Check-in will be on the Lebanon Green behind the library. Nitrile gloves, trash bags, water, hot chocolate and coffee as well as refreshments will be provided to volunteers. Lebanon Residents may bring bagged roadside trash to the truck in the library parking lot. Please bring a rake, shovel or trowel and your enthusiasm! Contact: Stacey Whitney 860-642-4898 or 860-208-6255 or jwhitney01@charter.net.

Saturday, April 24, 2010, 10 AM-3 PM
Earth Fair
Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Glastonbury, 1361 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT
Sponsored by Connecticut Audubon Society Center at Glastonbury. Earth Fair is a day of family fun! Enjoy live birds of prey, live snake demonstrations, friendly llamas and a miniature horse. Activities include crafts, a May Pole Dance, creating art from recycled materials and live music. There will be a bake sale and food booths along with many earth-friendly demonstrations and environmental exhibits. Other Event Information: A small donation is appreciated. Contact: Sally Carbone 860 633-8402 or scarbone@ctaudubon.org. Visit ctaudubon.org.

Saturday, April 24, 2010, 10 AM-3 PM
Hamden Earth Day Celebration
Hamden Middle School, 2623 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT
Sponsored by The Town of Hamden. Hamden's Earth Day Celebration is a family-oriented event and features several dozen environmental exhibitors (including school exhibits) promoting earth friendly services, products, and organizations. Admission, shows and activities are free. Activities include: face painting, a wood-working project, decoupage water bottle vases, recycling games, a scavenger hunt (complete it and win a prize), and more!. Don't miss a special appearance by Dr. Mel Goldstein of News Channel 8 at Noon, T-Bone's Recycling Assembly Show at 11 AM, Wind Over Wings Birds of Prey Environmental Education Program at 1 PM and the High School's Reptiles will be on display all day! Food vendors will be on-site for lunch, snacks and beverages. Other Event Information: Environmental Exhibitors that wish to participate must be pre-approved by Hamden's Earth Day Committee. For more information and a registration form, please contact Pamela Roach at PRoach@hamden.com or call 203-287-7021. There is no charge for participation. Exhibitors are asked to set-up by 9:30 AM and keep their exhibit assembled until the end of the celebration at 3 PM. Contact: Pamela Roach 203-287-7021 or PRoach@Hamden.com. Visit Hamden.com.

Saturday, April 24, 2010, 1 PM
Birds of Prey Including an Eagle!
Hamden Middle School, 2623 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT
Sponsored by Hamden Earth Day 2010. This environmental education program will feature the Golden Eagle, Peregrine Falcon, Great Horned Owl and Eastern Screech-Owl. The program is designed to be humorous, educational and inspiring. Location: Hamden Middle School, 2623 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT Contact: Mike Horn 860-669-4004 or mfhorn@whitmancontrols.com. Visit windoverwings.org.

Monday, April 26, 2009, 7:30 PM-10 PM
Blue Light Jazz Night
Bean & Leaf, 13 Washington Street, Downtown New London Connecticut
Monday evening Jazz music. The Bean & Leaf roasts their fairly traded, organic coffees in full view of customers. The "ESP Triple Ristretto" espresso shots are the basis for all espresso based drinks and their popular House Blend drip coffee is a local staple.

April 28, 2010, 6:30 PM
Otis Library Evening Book Discussion Group
Otis Library, Meeting Room, 261 Main Street, Norwich CT
Beloved by Toni Morrison. Free and open to the public. For more information, please call Julie at 889-2365, Ext. 128.

Wednesday, April 28, 2010, 7 PM
"Wind Over Wings
Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main Street (corner of Main St. & Cedar St.), Branford, CT
Sponsored by Branford Land Trust. "Wind over Wings" brings to us a BALD EAGLE, and other raptors. All of their birds are spectacular and the presentation includes many facts about the birds and how we can help preserve the environment, which we must share with these creatures. This is also the kickoff of the Branford Land Trust's 2010 Nature Explorer program. Contact: Meg Kilgore 203-415-1571 (after Feb 22, 2010) or megkilgore@sbcglobal.net (after Feb 22, 2010). Visit branfordlandtrust.org.

Friday, April 30, 2010, 6 PM-9 PM
Thames River Wine & Spirits: Weekly Wine Tasting
Thames River Wine & Spirits, Bank Street, Downtown New London Connecticut
Every Friday Night. Free wine tasting. For more information please call (860) 443-6817 or email trgmail@snet.net. Visit them on the web at thamesriver.com.

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MAY 2010

Monday, May 3, 2009, 7:30 PM-10 PM
Blue Light Jazz Night
Bean & Leaf, 13 Washington Street, Downtown New London Connecticut
Monday evening Jazz music. The Bean & Leaf roasts their fairly traded, organic coffees in full view of customers. The "ESP Triple Ristretto" espresso shots are the basis for all espresso based drinks and their popular House Blend drip coffee is a local staple.

Friday, May 7, 2010, 8:30 AM-3:15 PM
Green Cities / Blue Waters:
Connecting urban communities to ecosystems
Long Island Sound Citizens Summit
Housatonic Community College, Bridgeport, CT
Join Save the Sound and the Long Island Sound Study for our 20th annual Long Island Sound Watershed Association Citizens Summit. This year's conference will focus on innovative stormwater management in urban centers around Long Island Sound, and how revitalizing waterways in the built environment can reconnect communities to their ecosystems. Early Bird registration is $30 (Students & Seniors $20). Lunch is included. For more information or to register, contact Anna at ameyer@savethesound.org.

Friday, May 7, 2010, 6 PM-9 PM
Thames River Wine & Spirits: Weekly Wine Tasting
Thames River Wine & Spirits, Bank Street, Downtown New London Connecticut
Every Friday Night. Free wine tasting. For more information please call (860) 443-6817 or email trgmail@snet.net. Visit them on the web at thamesriver.com.

Friday, May 7, 2010, 8 PM
First Friday
Cool Cat Jazz
Norwich Arts Council, Donald L. Oat Theatre, 62 Broadway, Norwich CT
This energetic and wildly entertaining five-man New Orleans Dixie Jazz band makes a triumphant return to the Donald L. Oat Theatre. These talented showmen are a fantastic finale to their season. (Handicap entrance from Church Street.)

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Monday, May 10, 2009, 7:30 PM-10 PM
Blue Light Jazz Night
Bean & Leaf, 13 Washington Street, Downtown New London Connecticut
Monday evening Jazz music. The Bean & Leaf roasts their fairly traded, organic coffees in full view of customers. The "ESP Triple Ristretto" espresso shots are the basis for all espresso based drinks and their popular House Blend drip coffee is a local staple.

Friday, May 14, 2010, 6 PM-9 PM
Thames River Wine & Spirits: Weekly Wine Tasting
Thames River Wine & Spirits, Bank Street, Downtown New London Connecticut
Every Friday Night. Free wine tasting. For more information please call (860) 443-6817 or email trgmail@snet.net. Visit them on the web at thamesriver.com.

Monday, May 17, 2009, 7:30 PM-10 PM
Blue Light Jazz Night
Bean & Leaf, 13 Washington Street, Downtown New London Connecticut
Monday evening Jazz music. The Bean & Leaf roasts their fairly traded, organic coffees in full view of customers. The "ESP Triple Ristretto" espresso shots are the basis for all espresso based drinks and their popular House Blend drip coffee is a local staple.

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Friday, May 21, 2010, 6 PM-9 PM
Thames River Wine & Spirits: Weekly Wine Tasting
Thames River Wine & Spirits, Bank Street, Downtown New London Connecticut
Every Friday Night. Free wine tasting. For more information please call (860) 443-6817 or email trgmail@snet.net. Visit them on the web at thamesriver.com.

May 21, 22 and June 4, 5, 6, 10, 11 & 12, 2010
Harvey
Burton Leavitt Theatre, 779 Main Street, Willimantic CT
By Mary Chase. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the basis for one of the greatest films of all time starring Jimmy Stewart, Harvey tells the story of Elwood P. Dowd, a mild-mannered friendly fellow who has one little quirk- his best friend is an invisible, six-foot tall rabbit! This timeless classic explores Elwood's vivid imagination in this joyous romp that bolsters the human spirit.
Visit online at windhamtheatreguild.org.

Monday, May 24, 2009, 7:30 PM-10 PM
Blue Light Jazz Night
Bean & Leaf, 13 Washington Street, Downtown New London Connecticut
Monday evening Jazz music. The Bean & Leaf roasts their fairly traded, organic coffees in full view of customers. The "ESP Triple Ristretto" espresso shots are the basis for all espresso based drinks and their popular House Blend drip coffee is a local staple.

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May 26, 2010, 6:30 PM
Otis Library Evening Book Discussion Group
Otis Library, Meeting Room, 261 Main Street, Norwich CT
The Zookeeper's Wife by Diane Ackerman. Free and open to the public. For more information, please call Julie at 889-2365, Ext. 128.

Friday, May 28, 2010, 6 PM-9 PM
Thames River Wine & Spirits: Weekly Wine Tasting
Thames River Wine & Spirits, Bank Street, Downtown New London Connecticut
Every Friday Night. Free wine tasting. For more information please call (860) 443-6817 or email trgmail@snet.net. Visit them on the web at thamesriver.com.

Monday, May 31, 2009, 7:30 PM-10 PM
Blue Light Jazz Night
Bean & Leaf, 13 Washington Street, Downtown New London Connecticut
Monday evening Jazz music. The Bean & Leaf roasts their fairly traded, organic coffees in full view of customers. The "ESP Triple Ristretto" espresso shots are the basis for all espresso based drinks and their popular House Blend drip coffee is a local staple.

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JUNE 2010

Tuesday, June 1, 2010, 10 AM & 12 PM
CHARLOTTE'S WEB
Garde Arts Center, State Street, New London CT
Recommended Grades K-5. Theatreworks' production of Charlotte's Web is based on E.B. White's loving story of the friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a little gray spider named Charlotte. Wilbur has a problem: how to avoid winding up as pork chops! Charlotte, a fine writer and true friend, hits on a plan to fool Farmer Zuckerman -- she will create a "miracle." Spinning the words "Some Pig" in her web, Charlotte weaves a solution which not only makes Wilbur a prize pig, but ensures his place on the farm forever. This treasured tale, featuring mad-cap and endearing farm animals, explores bravery, selfless love, and the true meaning of friendship.

Friday, June 4, 2010, 6 PM-9 PM
Thames River Wine & Spirits: Weekly Wine Tasting
Thames River Wine & Spirits, Bank Street, Downtown New London Connecticut
Every Friday Night. Free wine tasting. For more information please call (860) 443-6817 or email trgmail@snet.net. Visit them on the web at thamesriver.com.

Saturday, June 5, 2010, 8 PM
NIGHT AT THE COPA
Mortensen Hall, The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts, Hartford, CT
Support Local Arts and Theatre, meet new friends and have a great time with the CT Theatre Group! Hartford Symphony Orchestra. Advance ticket purchases at CTTheatreGroup.org or call 860-987-7888.

Monday, June 7, 2009, 7:30 PM-10 PM
Blue Light Jazz Night
Bean & Leaf, 13 Washington Street, Downtown New London Connecticut
Monday evening Jazz music. The Bean & Leaf roasts their fairly traded, organic coffees in full view of customers. The "ESP Triple Ristretto" espresso shots are the basis for all espresso based drinks and their popular House Blend drip coffee is a local staple.

Friday, June 11, 2010, 6 PM-9 PM
Thames River Wine & Spirits: Weekly Wine Tasting
Thames River Wine & Spirits, Bank Street, Downtown New London Connecticut
Every Friday Night. Free wine tasting. For more information please call (860) 443-6817 or email trgmail@snet.net. Visit them on the web at thamesriver.com.

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Monday, June 14, 2009, 7:30 PM-10 PM
Blue Light Jazz Night
Bean & Leaf, 13 Washington Street, Downtown New London Connecticut
Monday evening Jazz music. The Bean & Leaf roasts their fairly traded, organic coffees in full view of customers. The "ESP Triple Ristretto" espresso shots are the basis for all espresso based drinks and their popular House Blend drip coffee is a local staple.

Friday, June 18, 2010, 6 PM-9 PM
Thames River Wine & Spirits: Weekly Wine Tasting
Thames River Wine & Spirits, Bank Street, Downtown New London Connecticut
Every Friday Night. Free wine tasting. For more information please call (860) 443-6817 or email trgmail@snet.net. Visit them on the web at thamesriver.com.

Monday, June 21, 2009, 7:30 PM-10 PM
Blue Light Jazz Night
Bean & Leaf, 13 Washington Street, Downtown New London Connecticut
Monday evening Jazz music. The Bean & Leaf roasts their fairly traded, organic coffees in full view of customers. The "ESP Triple Ristretto" espresso shots are the basis for all espresso based drinks and their popular House Blend drip coffee is a local staple.

June 23, 2010, 6:30 PM
Otis Library Evening Book Discussion Group
Otis Library, Meeting Room, 261 Main Street, Norwich CT
Handle With Care by Jodi Picoult. Free and open to the public. For more information, please call Julie at 889-2365, Ext. 128.

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Friday, June 25, 2010
School's Out Celebration Bash!
Children's Museum of Southeastern Connecticut, 409 Main Street, Niantic, CT
We are thrilled to announce that Carnival Trio will join us to celebrate the start of a fun-filled summer!

Friday, June 25, 2010, 6 PM-9 PM
Thames River Wine & Spirits: Weekly Wine Tasting
Thames River Wine & Spirits, Bank Street, Downtown New London Connecticut
Every Friday Night. Free wine tasting. For more information please call (860) 443-6817 or email trgmail@snet.net. Visit them on the web at thamesriver.com.

Monday, June 28, 2009, 7:30 PM-10 PM
Blue Light Jazz Night
Bean & Leaf, 13 Washington Street, Downtown New London Connecticut
Monday evening Jazz music. The Bean & Leaf roasts their fairly traded, organic coffees in full view of customers. The "ESP Triple Ristretto" espresso shots are the basis for all espresso based drinks and their popular House Blend drip coffee is a local staple.

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JULY 2010

July 9-July 11, 2010
SAILFEST 2010
Sailfest, Downtown, New London, CT
Sailfest is Southeastern Connecticut's premiere summertime event attracting over 300,000 people over the three-day festival. Complete with a major fireworks display, amusement rides, free entertainment, Tall Ship, and over 100 vendors lining the downtown streets. Sailfest produces five stages of free entertainment with musical genres ranging in Rock, Celtic, Hip Hop, and Blues. Kids enjoy free shows and entertainment throughout the event. Sailfest also showcases the 2nd largest fireworks display in the Northeast, sponsored by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. Bring the kids to enjoy FREE shows all weekend. Tour the Mystic Whaler at City Pier, enjoy amusement rides, visit over 100 vendors lining the streets and more.

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