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Shows Hero Shows Hero Shows Hero JULIAN MCCULLOUGH Julian McCullough’s insatiable need to make people laugh serves as the driving force behind his comedic success. His appearance on Comedy Central’s “Live! At Gotham” is the start of many features and achievements to come. Constantly uprooted by his parents as a child, Julian McCullough transformed his comedy skills from schoolyard survival skills to a big time career and has been honing his comedic skills across the country ever since. While a student at Rutgers University, McCullough served as house M.C. of the prestigious Stress Factory Comedy Club before bursting into the New York comedy scene himself. Quickly establishing his talent and attracting the attention of major networks, McCullough recently debuted on Comedy Central’s “Live! At Gotham.” This appearance serves as the first of what will no doubt be many major accomplishments in the near future. Mature Audiences Show Information March 01, 8:00 PM
Comix At Foxwoods $20 - $40 Advance Show Times March 1-3 (4 Shows) Thursday - 8:00pm
Friday - 8:00pm Saturday - 8:00/10:30pm
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STORRS "Odysseus D.O.A." Venue: Nafe Katter Theatre at University of Connecticut Dates: February 23, 2012 - March 4, 2012 Description: Experience the Odyssey re-imagined: a magical place where the blind see, the sick love and drag queens become goddesses.
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"URI Student and Alumni Show" - Feb Show Artists' Cooperative Gallery of Westerly February 1, 2012 - March 3, 2012 Opens Feb. 1, 5-8 p.m. Tues-Sat 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free AdmissionDoes a community create art or does art create a community? Discover answers as you discover emerging artists at the "URI Student and Alumni Show" - Community creating art as art creates community. The Feb. show opens with a Reception Feb. 1 from 5-8PM at the Artists' Cooperative Gallery during the Art Stroll in downtown Westerly/Pawcatuck. As the Cooperative begins its 20th year of sharing art with the community, it is proud to have this opportunity to help introduce the work of URI students and recent alumni in drawing, painting, photography, sculpture and other media to the wider community. Show ends March 3. Artists' Cooperative Gallery of Westerly 7 Canal Street Westerly, Rhode Island 401-596-2221 http://www.westerlyarts.com
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up CLOSE on HOPE Festival Ballet Providence Black Box Theater February 17, 2012 - March 3, 2012
Fridays at 8:00pm and Saturdays at 7:30pm Admission: $50up CLOSE on HOPE will feature the freshness, energy and adventure that has become the trademark if Festival Ballet Providence's signature performance series. Truly "dance so close, you can touch it". For tickets call: 401-353-1129
Festival Ballet Providence Black Box Theater 825 Hope Street Providence, Rhode Island
401-353-1129 http://www.festivalballet.com/v2/upClose_story.php
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19th Annual Rhode Island RV and Camping ShowMarch 2 - 4, 2012Show Hours: Friday 1pm – 9pm, Saturday 11am – 9pm and Sunday 11am – 5pm. Admission: Adults $10, Ages 12 -17 $7 and Children 12 and Under are Free! Date Night: Friday and Saturday after 5pm, buy one adult ticket at the door, get one FREE! Seniors Friday only $9 (Can’t be combined with date night offer). Cash only at box office. The 19th Annual Rhode Island RV Show is assembled with an outstanding group of RV dealers and exhibitors, all of whom want to help you learn about this wonderful way of traveling and living. Please visit www.rhodeislandrvshow.com for more information. This event is open to the public.
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The 19th Annual RI Pet ShowMarch 3 - 4, 2012Show Hours: Saturday 11am – 6pm and Sunday 11am – 6pm. Admission: Adults $8, Seniors $7 and 12 and Under are $4. The Rhode Island Pet Show is sponsored by PETCO Animal Supplies and the PETCO Foundation. This pet shows offer a dynamic showcase of pet products & pet services, as well as a wide variety of rare and beautiful animals. Pet lovers look forward to our annual events for a great, fun-filled family outing! Not only will you see purebred AKC & Rare Breed dogs and purebred cats in the International Cat Association cat shows, but you’ll meet dozens of shelter and rescue groups, hoping to find “forever” homes for lovable “pound pups” and “kennel kitties”. Plus, shop for exotic, one-of-a-kind pet products and crafts, and learn more about the many pet services available in your area. Enjoy the exotic reptiles, bunnies and birds, and enjoy exciting dog agility and protection dog demos. This event is open to the public.
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Maple Sugar Festival Weekend – Stamford, CT March 3, 2012 to March 4, 2012 Stamford Museum & Nature Center, 39 Scofieldtown Road Stamford, CT Visit the little red sugarhouse on Heckscher Farm and see firsthand how sap is turned into sweet maple syrup. Watch how trees are tapped and sap is collected; make a maple-themed craft; go on a scavenger hunt; have your face painted and more. On Saturday, watch local chefs create delicious dishes using local maple syrup and vote for your favorite. On Sunday, enjoy pancake brunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. ($5 for brunch). Information: 203-322-1646 or visit www.stamfordmuseum.org. Time : 11 a.m.-3 p.m.Admission : $10; children age 3 and younger, free.
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Shows Hero Shows Hero Shows Hero Neil Sedaka The history of Rock N’ Roll would be incomplete without the innumerable contributions of Neil Sedaka. For over fifty years, Neil has written, performed, produced and inspired countless songs, and his canon of compositions will continue to stand the test of time. Singer. Songwriter. Composer. Pianist. These are just a few of the titles that can be used to describe Neil Sedaka. Hits “Oh Carol,” “Breaking Up Is Hard To Do,” “Laughter in the Rain” and “Bad Blood” have come from his impressive fifty year career ranging from being one of the first teen pop sensations of the 50’s, a relevant songwriter for himself and other artists in the 60’s, a superstar in the 70’s and a constant force in writing and performing presently. This all thanks to the countless songs he has written, performed and produced that continue to inspire artists and audiences around the world.
In May 2010, Neil was awarded The Special International Award from The Ivors, honoring excellence in songwriting. Show Information March 02, 8:00 PMMGM Grand Theater$25 - $35
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Tokyo Godfathers Fri. Mar. 02 12 ANIME FILM FEST in association with the Lyman Allyn Museum’s HELLO MANGA exhibit Directed by Satoshi Kon, Shôgo Furuya. Starring Toru Emori. Friday, March 2, 2012 7:30 pm Tokyo Godfathers (2003) PG-13 92 min (Japanese with English subtitles)Anime Film Fest in association with the Lyman Allyn Museum’s Hello Manga exhibit“This is a first-class film that will appeal to anyone who wants to see a plausible, witty, absorbing human story told well -- indeed, told gorgeously.” - Portland Oregonian
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Filter Friday, March 2nd - 8:00pm The Wolf Den Eclecticism has been a hallmark of Richard Patrick's career in Filter, and it's administered with crushing efficiency on The Trouble With Angels. Fans weaned on the industrial outbursts and corrosive beats of 1995's Short Bus and 1999's Title of Record will be ecstatic to hear Patrick's unmistakable scream and unflinching honesty dominating the new album.
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NEW LONDON New London Winter Film Festival Venue: Garde Arts Center Dates: February 25, 2012 - March 2, 2012 Description: Garde Arts Center's giant movie palace screen once again features at least 16 films beginning with George Clooney's The Ides of March and continuing through the Academy Awards ceremony and into March. The films selected include critically-acclaimed and nominated films from 2011, as well as a special three-film Anime Film Series in collaboration with Lyman Allyn Art Museum.
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NORWICH First Friday Live Sounds Venue: Norwich Arts Center Dates: March 2, 2012 Description: Nick Anderson and Shady Creek have been keeping the traditions of bluegrass alive since 1985. The band performs a mix of classic and contemporary selections.
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Neil Sedaka Comes to the MGM Grand – Mashantucket, CT March 2, 2012 to March 2, 2012
350 Trolley Line Blvd. Mashantucket, CT With a career spanning six decades, American musician, singer, songwriter, producer and entertainer Neil Sedaka is an iconic figure in the music industry who continues to inspire artists today. Time: 8 p.m. Admission: $25, $30 and $35. Information and tickets: www.foxwoods.com or call 866-646-0609 or 800-745-3000
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Eight to the Bar -- Norfolk, CT March 2, 2012 to March 2, 2012 Infinity Hall, 20 Greenwoods Road West
Norfolk , CT Listening to Eight To The Bar is a lot like driving along a time-warped highway precisely halfway between Count Basie's Kansas City and Fats Waller's Harlem, where the car radio picks up everything from “Take the A Train” to “I Heard It Through the Grapevine.” Its materialis a colorful mix of forties jive, fifties melodrama, and sixties through eighties Motown. Information: www.infinityhall.com
Time : 8 p.m.Admission : $15, $25Phone : 860-542-5531
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Square Dance, Mar. 2, WesterlyFriday TIME: 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm $5 for dancers, free for observers; (860) 245-0164. Location: Westerly Senior Center 39 State St. Westerly, RI 02891860-245-0164
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Connecticut River Museum Privateer's BashFriday TIME: 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm All are invited to come in costume and relive Riverfront history at the sixth annual Bash, a playful nod to the privateers who made their wealth by relieving foreign ships of their valuable cargo during the War of 1812. Grog, grub, music and dancing will fill the exhibit galleries from 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm. The Sun Kings, a Caribbean party band, will create the vibe while Free Men of the Sea will sing chanteys and banter about. Savory bites will be provided by Culinary Concerts, David Alan Catering, Gourmet Galley, Cloud Nine Catering, La Cuisine Café & Market, and Coffee’s Country Market. Great treasure can be found with great prizes up for raffle plus booty awarded for best costumes. Supporting Sponsors for the event are Bogaert Construction Co., Caulfield & Ridgway, Inc., Clark Group, Marwin Mechanical Services, Reynolds’ Garage & Marine. Patron Sponsors include All Pro Automotive, Brown & Brown of CT/McCutcheon Burr & Sons, Drs. McAraw, Canter & Canter, Pages, Inc., Rachel Thomas Associates, and Sweitzer Waste Management. A $50 Privateer ticket includes hors d’oeuvres, grog and one complimentary drink. Or take advantage of a two-ticket purchase deal and buy two Privateer tickets for just $80. A $75 Commodore ticket also includes hors d’oeuvres and grog plus an open bar. Net proceeds benefit the Connecticut River Museum’s major new exhibits project. Tickets may be purchased by calling 860-767-8269, online at www.ctrivermuseum.org, or at the door on the evening of the event. The Connecticut River Museum is located at 67 Main Street on the Essex waterfront. It is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to lead in the study, preservation and celebration of the cultural and natural heritage of the Connecticut River and its valley Location: Connecticut River Museum 67 Main St. Essex, CT
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2012 EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD LIBRARY GALAFriday TIME: 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm The Bill Memorial Library, 240 Monument Street in the City of Groton, will hold a reception on Friday March 2 to celebrate the 2012 Excellence in Public Library Service Award. The Association of Connecticut Library Boards and the Friends of Connecticut Libraries are partners with the Connecticut Library Association and the State Library in presenting these awards. Nominations from across the state were judged on: Service to their community, Creativity and innovation in developing programs, Leadership in creating programs that can be emulated by other libraries, and Services which will affect the future of the library.
While the judges were impressed with all of the nominees, when they took into account these factors they chose the Bill Memorial Library in Groton as the winner. Please stop by from 4:30 to 6:30 to share our success. For more information, or to rsvp, please contact the library at 860-445-0392. Location:
The Bill Memorial Library 240 Monument St. Groton, CT 06340 860-445-0392 http://billmemorial.org
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The Sound of MusicFriday TIME: 7:00 pm The classic musical by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein will be performed on March 2nd, 3rd and 4th at the Stonington High School auditorium. The production is directed by Erin Sousa-Stanley, with music direction by Chris Stanley. Show times are at 7PM on Friday, March 2nd and Saturday, March 3rd at 2PM and 7:00 PM, and Sunday, March 4th at 2PM. Stonington High School 176 South Broad St. Pawcatuck, CT
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TOSH SHERIDAN CD RELEASE CONCERT with Gene Bertoncini Sat. Mar. 03 12 Jazz guitarist, composer and Waterford native, Tosh Sheridan returns to the Oasis Room with the internationally-renowned Gene Bertoncini, for a CD release party for his latest album “Solo/Duo.” Sponsored by Mark Palmerino/CCR Wealth Management. Supported in part by the Jazz @ Garde Community Fund. Saturday, March 3, 2012 8 pm Tosh Sheridan CD Release Concert with Gene Bertoncini in the Oasis Room Jazz guitarist, composer and Waterford native, Tosh Sheridan returns to the Oasis Room with the internationally-renowned Gene Bertoncini, for a CD release party for his latest album “Solo/Duo.” Sheridan earned his bachelor’s degree in Jazz Composition from the Berklee College of Music in 1998, and a master’s degree in Jazz Performance from City College of New York. He performs regularly in New York City and throughout the tri-state area. An eloquent and versatile improviser, Bertoncini's fluid technique and lyricism have won him praise and accolades as the "Segovia of jazz". Event includes Pre-Show Lite Bites catered by Captain's Pizza at 7 p.m. Tickets: $25, general admission. (Online purchase includes additional $2 per ticket transaction fee)
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Hugo Sat. Mar. 03 12 NEW LONDON WINTER FILM FESTIVAL Saturday, March 3, 2012 3pm Directed by Martin Scorsese Starring Ben Kingsley, Christopher Lee, Jude Law, Sacha Baron Cohen Eleven Oscar Nominations including Best Picture, Directing, and Screenplay Tickets $4; Free with Film Pass Saturday, March 3, 2012 3 pm HUGO PG “An exhilarating tale of magic, machines, memories, and dreams…” – Boston Globe Based on Brian Selznick's captivating and imaginative New York Times bestseller "The Invention of Hugo Cabret," Academy Award-Winning Director Martin Scorsese’s film tells the tale of an orphan boy living a secret life in the walls of a Paris train station and a mystery involving the boy, his late father and a robot. Tickets: $4 General Admission; Free with Film Pass
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Van Halen Saturday, March 3rd - 7:30pm Mohegan Sun Arena$135.00 & $110.00 Tickets On Sale: Saturday, January 14, 2012 at 10:00am Formed in Los Angeles in 1974, Van Halen changed the Rock and Roll landscape forever with the release of their self-titled, 1978 debut album displaying unparalleled stage presence, revolutionary musicianship, and extraordinary songwriting abilities. With more than 75 million albums sold worldwide, the band's record of achievement is hard to top. Among a long list of awards, recognition and accolades, Van Halen joins an elite short list of two time Diamond Award honorees in the history of the music industry.
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The Saw Doctors Saturday, March 3rd - 8:00pm The Wolf Den The Saw Doctors is a group of songwriting musicians from the West of Ireland, hell-bent on celebrating, observing, recording and sometimes poking fun at their own locality, accent and idiomatic use of language whilst dressing their songs up in their favorite sounds and styles from their years of musical fandom.
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Rich Vos featuring Chris Clarke with special guest Eric Tartaglione Saturday, March 3rd - 9:00pm
The Cabaret Theatre$25 Tickets On Sale: Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at 10:00am Rich Vos is an incredibly gifted comic who not only has sharp, insightful material, but he is also a master at working the crowd. His ability to perform in front of any audience has landed him television shows as varied as being the first white comic on Def Comedy Jam to performing on The View. Rich was the breakout star of NBC's Last Comic Standing seasons one and three, was a regular guest on Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn and wrote for Chris Rock when he hosted The Academy Awards in 2005. He also played Lenny Bruce on NBC's American Dreams and is a regular on The Opie and Anthony radio show. He has one of the highest rated half hour specials on Comedy Central. Chris Clarke discovered his love for comedy while growing up in Bridgeport, CT. Young Chris grew up watching many of the popular shows of the 80s and 90s, such as In Living Color, Def Comedy Jam and Saturday Night Live. Chris saw the stars of these shows and knew that he wanted to follow in their footsteps and become a comedian. Chris grew up entertaining his siblings, his friends, and (much to the dismay of his teachers) his school mates with his constant stream of jokes, impersonations and dancing. Eric Tartaglione is a fast rising, high-energy comic with a very physical, expressive, clean act. He has an extreme degree of likeability with a variety of audiences and is as comfortable with a college crowd as he is with a retirement party. He loves to poke fun at his Italian background, his shortcomings as well as the trials and tribulations of married life, being a dad and turning forty. A former medical professional, Eric loves to talk about everyday situations to which we can all relate. In addition, he is an actor with more than fifteen years experience on the New York and regional stage from which he draws a variety of voice impressions.
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Amanda Shaw Sunday, March 4th - 7:00pm The Wolf Den When Amanda Shaw takes the stage, the petite fiddler commands the attention of the audience with a poignant and rhythmic sound that only a Louisiana prodigy could deliver. At the transitional age of 19, Amanda Shaw is a powerful performer, composer, and arranger who has been touring nationally and internationally since she was eight years old. She has recorded three critically-acclaimed albums, won a Big Easy Award for Best Female Entertainer and has even had two feature roles in Disney movies.
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Beethoven's 9th: A Joyful Tribute to President Ruth J. Simmons Veterans Memorial Auditorium
March 3, 2012 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. Admission: $25 Adult, $15 Senior, $10 StudentA chorus of 150 singers from Brown and Providence College will perform Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 with the Brown University Orchestra under the direction of its music director, Paul Phillips. The vocal soloists will be Jane Shivick, soprano; Alexandra Dietrich, mezzo-soprano; Jeffrey Hartman, tenor; and Craig Verm, baritone. Other works by Verdi, Bruckner and Brahms will be performed. Professor David Josephson will deliver a pre-concert lecture on Beethoven beginning at 7 p.m. A limited number of $100 premium seats will be available as a benefit for Community MusicWorks and will include a post-concert champagne toast with President Simmons. All tickets can be purchased online at www.thevetsri.com or by phone at 401-421-ARTS. Veterans Memorial Auditorium One Avenue of the Arts Providence, Rhode Island
401-421-ARTS http://brown.edu/Departments/Music/tribute.html
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Wild Night Dinner Elk's Club March 3, 2012 5pm - 9pm Admission: $65.00On Saturday March 3, 2012, The Wildlife Rehabilitators Association of Rhode Island (WRARI) will host "A Wild Night," Dinner and Silent Auction, from 5 pm to 9 pm, at the Elk's Club, Wakefield, to benefit the Wildlife Clinic of RI. This entertaining evening will include a buffet dinner graciously prepared by Chef Craig Mitchell of The Christian Brothers, and musical entertainment provided by Gary Wright. We are also honored to have our guest speaker from The Wolf Conservation Center, South Salem, NY, along with one of their educational wolf. For ticket reservations or donations, please contact the Wildlife Clinic at (401) 294-6363. Join us for a night of fun and help us make this event a success for the animals! Elk's Club
60 Belmont Ave Wakefield, Rhode Island (401)368-9853 http://www.riwildliferehab.org/newsevents.html
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Yogathon! Shri Studio March 3, 20129:00am - 5:30pmAdmission: $75 for the whole day!Join us to support the Shri Studio School Project, the state’s first studio-backed program to bring yoga and wellness classes into our schools during the day. The Schedule: 9:00am-10:15am – Prana Flow with Debbie Valois 10:30am-11:45am – Vibrant Vigorous Vinyasa with Patti Doyle 12:00-1:00pm – Yoga Joy Parent/Child Flow with Sunny Moriello Flatts 1:15pm-2:00pm – Toast to the Project, Silent Auction & Video Presentation 2:30pm-4:00pm – Gong Bath and Sound Healing Circle with Stephanie Marisca
4:15pm-5:30pm – Restore and Renew Yoga (with Live Music!) with Lisa Golde and Bryna Rene
$75 for the ENTIRE day and all workshops $25 per individual workshop To register, please visit: www.shri-studio.com. Shri Studio 21 Broad Street Pawtucket, Rhode Island 4014418600
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Walk-In, Make-It and Take-It Crafts, Mar. 3, SalemSaturday TIME: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm make a sparkly shamrock for St. Patrick's Day; the first Saturday of every month; drop-in sessions geared toward the young crafter up to age twelve or anyone interested; crafts designed by Susan Nye; free; (860) 859-1130.Location:Salem Free Public Library264 Hartford RoadSalem, CT
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Wine and Beer TastingSaturday TIME: 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm North Stonington Lions Club third annual event with entertainment by Bob LaValley; silent auction, door prizes; $25/ $40 couple in advance; $30/$50 couple at door; benefits Lions Club local charities; (860) 662-4034, SLionsWineTasting@gmail.com.Location:Pequot Golf Course127 Wheeler RoadStonington, CT
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Cabin Fever Flea MarketSaturday TIME: 8:00 am to 2:00 pm Cabin Fever Flea Market Saturday March 3th 8:00am to 2:00pm Great Assortment of Dealers and Goods Kitchen goods, Home Decorating Items, Baked Goods, Books, Jewelry, Glassware, Collectibles, Kids Stuff Chili and Cornbread Luncheon from 11:00 to 1pm Bethel Community United Methodist Church 1 Rixtown Road Griswold, Ct 06351
For info or tables call Pat 860-376-0022 Location: Bethel Community UMC 1 Rixtown Rd Griswold, CT 06351 Cost: $15 for a vender table Contact: 8603762255 https://sites.google.com/site/bethelcommunityumc/
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Cosplay!Saturday TIME: 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm New London; dress as your favorite manga character and participate in a fashion show; $10; (860) 443-2545. Location: Lyman Allyn Art Museum 625 Williams St.
New London, CT
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Lego Saturday AfternoonsSaturday TIME: 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm Come to the Stonington Free Library on the first Saturday of each month for lego fun! Kids will use their imaginations to construct original creations to display in the library. Location: Stonington Free Library 20 High StreetStonington, CT
860-535-0658 http://www.stoningtonfreelibrary.org
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Dr. Seuss Family Trivia Challenge at the LibrarySaturday TIME: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Join us for a Dr. Seuss Family Trivia Challenge! Come dressed as your favorite character from the Dr. Seuss Books and be ready to win some prizes! Location: Public Library of New London 63 Huntington Street New London, 06320 860-447-1411
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Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade BallSaturday TIME: 8:00 pm to 11:30 pm This is the premier formal event for the Parade Committee held at Yale Commons, 168 Grove Street in New Haven. Honorees include the 2012 Grand Marshal, Kevin A. Smith; William Clark, Bill Barone, and Sean Scollan -- all who have demonstrated dedicated service to our community. Tickets are $100 per person and include an open bar and buffet. Dancing to the Kitty Kelly Band from New York. Tickets go fast, so contact Anne Hines, Ball Chairperson, at 203-488-4902 or ahsheep@aol.com Location: Yale Commons
168 Grove Street New Haven, CT 06510 $100 pp Contact: 203-488-4902
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Shows Hero Shows Hero Shows Hero COMIX Hypnotic Hysteria COMIX welcomes New England’s premier stage hypnotist & comedian Jim Spinnato – sit back and relax as he hypnotizes fellow audience members, creating hysterical situations and provides laughs for all. Headliner Jim Spinnato is an accomplished stage hypnotist who has been entertaining crowds since the mid 1990’s. He has performed up and down the east coast for corporate events, college crowds, and at casinos. Spinnato is known for his combination of music, comedy, hypnosis and audience participation, creating one not-to-be-missed show. Opening the night is Pat Oates who has been performing comedy since 2007 has a few tricks up his sleeve. The master of delusion, Pat performs the few magic tricks he knows because he owes the casino money and this is the only way he can pay them back. You will be underwhelmed by his trickery but overwhelmed with laughter at this mock magic show. Mature Audiences Show Information
March 04, 8:00 PM Comix At Foxwoods $15 Advance
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Colonial Reenactors Host Historic House Museum Tours Smith-Appleby House Museum March 4, 2012
12 pm - 3 pm Admission: Donation: $5 for adults, children are free.Volunteer historians in Colonial costume will conduct the tours where visitors can learn about the 316-year history and architecture of the home, the Smith-Appleby family and 18th century living in RI; watch demonstrations; examine period furnishings, clothing and household items; and sample hearth-baked goods. The schedule is weather permitting. Call 401-231-7363 to confirm hours. No reservations are needed. Smith-Appleby House Museum 220 Stillwater Rd. Smithfield, Rhode Island 4012317363 http://www.smithapplebyhouse.org/weekend.htm
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The Amazing Kreskin -- Norfolk, CT March 4, 2012 to March 4, 2012 Infinity Hall, 20 Greenwoods Rd West Norfolk , CT With a showman's flair, a comedian's wit, and the capacities of a bona fide Mentalist or thought reader, The Amazing Kreskin has, for 5 decades, dramatized the unique facets of the human mind, his own! He's the best mentalist in the world and he's not acting. Information: 860-542-5531 or visit www.infinityhall.com Time : 7 p.m. Admission : $25, $40
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Spring Fling Girls Day of PamperingSunday TIME: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm This Shop Till You Drop Event is to Benefit The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. There will be plenty of vendors on hand including: Mary Kay, PartyLite, Avon, Pampered Chef, Shannon's Jammin, Tastefully Simple, Scentsy, Origami Owl Lockets, Lia Sophia, 31, At Home America, Premier Designs, Tupperware and Paparazzi Accessories. Receive personal pampering such as: Makeovers, Footsoaks, Skin Consultations, Hair and Nails, and more. Come and receive one free basket raffle ticket at the door!!! Each of the vendors will be providing raffle donations. Raffle Tickets will be $1.00@ or $10.00 an Arm Length. For more info, contact Catrina Kata at 860-705-4104 or clkata@yahoo.com Location: Jewett City VFW Taylor Hill Road
Jewett City, CT 06351 Cost: Raffle Tickets will be $1.00@ or $10.00 an Arm Length. Contact: 860-705-4104 clkata@yahoo.com
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Westerly Bridal Meet and GreetSunday TIME: 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm The Andrea Hotel and Stela Parties and Events present the second annual Westerly Bridal Meet and Greet Sunday, March 4th, 2012 Noon-4pm The Andrea Hotel Atlantic Ave. Westerly, RI Free Admission Sick of going to those huge bridal shows where you walk from table to table in a ballroom full of wedding vendors but never really connecting with any person or service? Then come check out the Westerly Bridal Meet and Greet! Meet with every local vendor you need to plan the most fabulous wedding all while celebrating your engagement and the planning process at the Andrea Hotel with the gorgeous Atlantic Ocean as the backdrop. Here you will be able to connect with people at this fun, interactive, and relaxed event!
Each vendor at this party is unique- one photographer, one DJ, o Location: Andrea Hotel 89 Atlantic Avenue Westerly, RI 02891 401-688-6659 www.stelaparties.com
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Renovation & Reinvention: Interpreting the Galleries at the Slater MuseumSunday TIME: 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm Interpreting the Galleries at the Slater Museum A presentation by Assistant Director
Leigh Thomas of the Slater Museum in Norwich discussing the museums renovation which highlights their vast collections Location: Lebanon Historical Society Museum 856 Trumbull Hwy Lebanon , CT 06249 Contact: 860-642-6579 www.historyofleban.org
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U.S. Air Force Academy BandSunday TIME: 2:00 pm The Falconairs Jazz Ensemble; free; (860) 701-6826. Location: Leamy Hall, US Coast Guard Academy 31 Mohegan Ave. New London, CT
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GUILFORD - Fabulous Fish Fry FridaysFriday TIME: 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm They're cookin' again! The Guilford Knights of Columbus will be holding their Fish Fry Fridays during the six Fridays of Lent (February 24 - March 30). Dinner served from 5pm until 7:30pm Menu: Fish or Macaroni and Cheese (each served with hand-cut fries and Cole Slaw) New item: Caesar Salad with Shrimp Also available: RI Clam Chowder, Stuffed Clams, Shrimp Cocktail, Caesar Salad, soda, coffee, and dessert. BYOB
Each week benefits a different organization: February 24 Guilford Community Fund March 2 Our Lady of Mercy School March 9 Heart to Heart USA - Kenya Orphanage March 16 St. George Youth Haiti Mission Trip March 23 St. George Food Pantry March 30 K of C Roof Campaign Location: Knights of Columbus Hall, 390 South Union St., GuilfordInfo: call Jim Mancini 203-453-2057 Location: Knights of Columbus Hall 390 south union street guilford, CT 06437 2034532057 http://www.kofc3928.com/fish-fry
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NEW LONDON "Hello Manga" Venue: Lyman Allyn Art Museum Dates: October 15, 2011 - March 17, 2012 Description: Since the 1980s, Japanese comics have been capturing the attention of the American public and inspiring artists and fans. This exhibition celebrates the art of "manga" and explores its popularity with American audiences.
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Jewish Film FestivalSunday TIME: 7:00 pm March 4: Nuremberg: Its Lesson for Today March 5: My So-Called Enemy March 10: Sholem Aleichem: Laughing in the Darkness March 11: 100 Voices: A Journey Home March 12: Dolphin Boy March 13: The Little Traitor, 804, South African Volunteers in Israel's War of Independence Location: Connecticut College Olin Science Center, Room 311 New London, CT 06320
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OLD LYME "...isms: Unlocking Art's Mysteries" Venue: Florence Griswold Museum Dates: February 10, 2012 - June 10, 2012 Description: "Realism...Modernism...Impressionism." This art exhibition unveils the mysteries of over a dozen "isms" and will enlighten visitors on artists' stylistic choices.
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GROTON Premiere 2012 Exhibition Venue: Alexey von Schlippe Gallery of Art at the University of Connecticut Dates: February 24, 2012 - April 8, 2012 Description: The exhibition features the work of Frank Bruckman, rick Silberberg, and Scott Kah. Opening reception on Friday, Feb. 24th, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. with live music from Bill Morrison Jazz Duo.
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GROTON Spring Exhibition Venue: Alexey von Schlippe Gallery of Art at the University of Connecticut
Dates: February 25, 2012 - April 8, 2012 Description: The exhibition features the work of Frank Bruckman, Scott Kahn, and Rick Silberberg. Opening reception, March. 2, from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. with live music from the Bill Morrison and Kent Herwitt Jazz Duo.
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NORWICH "Connecticut Artists Juried Exhibition" Venue: Slater Memorial Museum Dates: February 26, 2012 - March 30, 2012 Description: Annual exhibition returns in 2012 after a one-year hiatus due to construction. The museum closed for 18 months during the construction of a new Atrium making the Slater Building and three others accessible. Reception, February 26 from 1 p.m.-3 p.m., free and open to the public and refreshments will be served.
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OLD LYME "On Holiday: The Artist Travels" & "Drawing Attention" Venue: Lyme Art Association
Dates: March 2, 2012 - April 21, 2012 Description: Travel and vacation scenes by member artists, as well as special exhibition by the prestigious Connecticut Society of Portrait Artists. A special exhibition of charcoal, pencil and pen and ink drawings by member artists will also be on display. Opening reception, March 9, from 6 p.m.-8 p.m.
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The State Ballet of RI's Project Ballet Coffee Hour, From Studio to Stage State Ballet Rehearsal Studio
October 22, 2011 - April 21, 2012 Saturday 4:30-5:30 Free AdmissionYour State Ballet-Season 52 You're invited to join The State Ballet of RI- Director Herci Marsden, for an inside view of how a ballet is created, the training of a dancer, what inspires a choreographer, with music, lecture and visual performance, cheese and crackers, coffee and dessert! Project Ballet Coffee Hour is a four-series, family friendly event that takes place in the Company's 53-year-old historic ballet studio in Lincoln.Reservation is required due to limited seating. Light refreshments included. Sponsored in part by: Farm Family-Owned, Cabot Cheese of VT & Newport Coffee Traders, Gourmet Coffee Saturday, October 22, 2011
Saturday, November 19, 2011 Saturday, March 17, 2012 Saturday, April 21, 2012 State Ballet Rehearsal Studio 52 Sherman Ave. Lincoln, Rhode Island 401-334-2560
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Curiouser: Art, Science, and the Secret Lives of Specimens Museum of Natural History + Planetarium
November 12, 2011 - September 15, 2012 7 days a week 10am - 5pm Admission: $2 (under 4 are free)For the second year running, the Museum of Natural History has invited a group of contemporary artists to create new works drawing from over 250,000 rarely-seen items held in its Victorian collections.
Five New England artists will create works that present specimens from the Museum’s 19th century collections in a transformative light, seeking out secret narratives, latent myths and hidden agendas within a vast catalogue of pinned insects, taxidermy animals, boxed birds’ eggs and more. Curiouser‘s innovative works invite viewers to look forward as well as back, exploring the ‘history of natural history’ while drawing connections to our own complex relationships with nature today. Curated by Erik Carlson + Erica Carpenter Museum of Natural History + Planetarium Roger Williams Park • 1000 Elmwood Ave
Providence, Rhode Island 401.785.9457 ext. 221
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Crafting Origins: Creativity and Continuity in Indigenous Taiwan Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology
January 14, 2012 - June 30, 2012 Tuesdays-Sundays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free AdmissionThis exhibit, curated by Christy DeLair (PhD candidate, Department of Anthropology), brings together a collection made by linguistic anthropologist Colonel George Shelley (Emeritus Professor of Chinese, English, and Cultural Anthropology, Norwich University) during fieldwork in the late 1960s with the Rukai tribe in Budai village in southern Taiwan, with contemporary crafts from indigenous tribes collected throughout Taiwan in 2011 by the curator on a grant from the Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology. Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology 21 Prospect Street Providence, Rhode Island 401-863-2065
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Fun Fused Glass Workshops Deenie Pacik's Studio January 28, 2012 - December 15, 2012 Mon and Thurs 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. as well as Sat. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free AdmissionFun Fused Glass Workshops Come play with glass. Enjoy the excitement of glass in these easy, fun classes near Pawtuxet Village at 25 Hartford Place in Warwick. Create beautiful fused glass pendants and bowls. No experience necessary. To sign up, please visit: www.deeniepacik.net Deenie Pacik's Studio 25 Hartford Place Warwick, Rhode Island
401-919-5969 http://www.deeniepacik.net
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Celebrating RI Women in the Arts United States March 2, 2012 - March 31, 2012 7:00-9:00 pm
Free AdmissionCelebration of RI Women in the Arts During March... * "Call for Entries" for Exhibit at WMOA website * Juried Art Exhibition with Cash Prizes 3/2-3/31 * Artists Reception & Awards 3/8 7:00-9:00 pm * Panel: RI Women in Arts 3/15 7:00-9:00 * Panel" Marketing Your Art" 3/22 7:00-9:00 pm
* "Drop By & Try" Art 3/29 7:00-9:00 pm Events are FREE and Open to the Public More Info www.warwickmuseum.org Or Call 401-737-0010 United States 3259 Post Road Warwick, Rhode Island
4017370010 http://www.warwickmuseum.org
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