What To Do This Weekend
August 10th to 12th
FREE SUBASE PICNIC EVENT - RAIN OR SHINE
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SLICE OF SUMMER
Saturday, August 11
Noon to 3 p.m.
North Lake
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*FREE tickets for ACTIVE DUTY (and family) Starting Monday, Aug 6.*
**FREE tickets for Active, Retired and Reservists available starting Tuesday, Aug 7**
***DoD and other base patrons, tickets are $5 and go on sale Thursday, Aug 9***
FREE FOOD BY HARD ROCK CAFÉ!!!
INFLATABLES!!
SWIMMING!
GAMES - FEAR FACTOR! PIE EATING CONTEST!
PRIZES!
VOLLEYBALL!
ROCK WALL!
And more!!!
Drinks & Snocones will be available for purchase!
860-694-3238 for questions.
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All Weekend
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Aug 10 - Aug 11 Native Games & Sports
Native Games & Sports
Join us on the Farmstead for a day filled with active traditional Native games and sports. Learn the techniques of handling a lacrosse stick and "hunt" with a bow and an atlatl. Try making a buzz toy or playing the ring-and-pin game to challenge hand-eye coordination. Free with Museum admission, free to Museum members.
Date: August 10, 2012
Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Mashantucket Pequot Museum
110 Pequot Trail
Mashantucket, CT 06338
Contact: 800-411-9671
Date/Time Details: August 10 & 11, 2012
11am - 3pm
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Lebanon Country Fair
August 10, 11 & 12, 2012
Admission: Adults: $8.00
SENIORS $7.00
CHILDREN : 11 and Under Free,
Parking: Free
Hours: Friday: 6:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 Midnight
Sunday: 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Exhibits removed on Sunday at 7:00 p.m.
Address: 144 Mack Road
(Off Routes 87 & 207) Lebanon, Connecticut 06249
MapQuest™ Directions
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Ekonk Community Grange Fair
August 11, 2012
Admission: Free Parking: Free
Hours: 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Address: 723 Ekonk Hill Road
Sterling, CT
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Winchester Grange Fair
August 11, 2012
Admission: ADULTS: Free CHILDREN: Free
Parking: Free
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Exhibits removed Saturday after 3:00 p.m.
Address: Winchester Center Green (Route 63) CT
Or
100 Newfield Rd,
Winchester Center, CT 06094.
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The Elvis Tribute Artist Spectacular
Saturday, August 11th - 8:00pm
Sunday, August 12th - 7:00pm
The Wolf Den
Mohegan Sun proudly presents, The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist, Shawn Klush, back by overwhelming popular demand!
Named by Elvis Presley Enterprises as the 1st ever "Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist," Shawn Klush recreates all the electrifying magic of the concert years of the King of Rock and Roll. His amazing resemblance to Elvis, along with his incredible voice, earned him the vote of 6.5 million viewers on BBC1 television throughout Europe, giving him the title of "World's Greatest Elvis Tribute Artist." Don't miss this amazing live Elvis Tribute Show. You will agree that Shawn Klush is "The Closest Thing to the King in Concert."
Visit Event Website
*Come early. Seating is limited. Must be 21 or older. Times and performers are subject to change.
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Enjoying Culture
The warm New England summer has provided a wonderful backdrop for summer festivals. This Weekend will see more of the same as the state of Connecticut will offer a vast variety of activities for the entire family to enjoy. In Goshen, the Litchfield Jazz Festival will return to the Goshen Fairgrounds with Mainstage stars, great food and drinks, crafters, workshops for kids, swing dancing, auctions, artist talks, and special performances on a second stage by Litchfield Jazz Camp students. Pick a seat under the tent or picnic on the lawn and watch the sun set over the Litchfield Hills. In Mystic, the Mystic Outdoor Art Festival will feature more than 250 fine artists displaying their oils, watercolors, photography, pastels, sculptures and acrylic pieces. More than 60 fine crafters will display their creative works, plus a wide selection of food and beverage items will be available. The Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk will be home to the Marine Life Study Cruises where guests can collect and examine animals from all levels of the water column, including plankton, little crabs and worms. The Family Maritime Festival will be held at the Connecticut River Museum in Essex. Learn how to rope, caulk a ship and participate in maritime games, or tour a historic schooner and listen to maritime music. Celebrate fine wines from Connecticut wineries and vineyards at the Shoreline Wine Festival in Guilford. Pair the wines with some of the area’s finest foods and enjoy the setting of a beautiful farm orchard and background sounds of tasteful music.
Take in more culture through The Wine Enthusiast Package. The package includes one night at the Whitehall Mansion in Mystic, breakfast, wine and cheese reception, bottle of wine, tour and tasting of the Jonathan Edwards Winery. Rates from $99 - $169.
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Dinners at the Farm, Barberry Hill Farm, Madison – (860) 526-8078
Entering its sixth year, Dinners at the Farm is open-air dining celebrating Connecticut Farms. Guests will enjoy fine Connecticut produced food, prepared by check Jonathan Rapp and the Farm Dinner Team, including fresh orchard-fruit cocktail on arrival, passed hors d’oeuvres, and a six-course meal with paired wines for each course. (Seats available for Friday and Saturday, 6 p.m.)
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MIDDLEFIELD
Through August 26 - “Pirate Ship” Sunflower Maze - Lyman Orchards, 32 Reeds Gap Road, Middlefield, 06455. Time: Daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Try making your way through this adventure without getting lost as more than 350,000 sunflowers line your path through the pirate ship maze. When you reach the end, you’ll know you completed the rare feat of conquering a ship. Admission: $10 general, $5 children (4-12), Free (under 4). (860) 349-1793
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CHESTER
Through September 2 - “The Bikinis” - The Norma Terris Theatre, 33 North Main Street, Chester, 06412. Times: Friday 9 p.m., Saturday 3 p.m. and 8 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Before the cast of MTV’s Jersey Shore increased the popularity of the Boardwalk, the sixties girl group “The Bikinis” were getting people excited in New Jersey. In hopes of saving the Sandy Shores Mobile Home Beach Resort, the group gets together to sing all the classics, including “Yellow Polka Dot Bikini," "Heat Wave," and "Ain't No Mountain High Enough.” Admission: $43. (860) 873-8668
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MYSTIC
August 9-12 - Model Yacht Regatta - Mystic Seaport, 75 Greenmanville Avenue, Mystic, 06355. Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The national championship of the J-Class and regional championship for the 12-Meter Class will head to the Seaport this weekend. The event is hosted by the Dry Pants Model Yacht Club and the American Model Yachting Association and will feature high-quality yacht boat racing for everyone to admire. Admission: Free with museum admission. (860) 572-0711
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Friday, August 10, 2012
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Aug 10 Summer Events at the Pequot Museum
Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center
Announces Daily Summer Events on the Farmstead
Award-Winning Museum Offers Warm-Weather Inspired Events All Summer Long
As the weather heats up, the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center has a variety of indoor and outdoor activities for the whole family to enjoy every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday in June, July, and August. Museum-goers can enjoy a myriad of educational programs, activities, and more as they learn about Native life in the great outdoors.
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Fridays, 1 – 4 p.m.
Corn Husk Creations
Join museum educators to make corn husk dolls, cornhusk hats, cornhusk flowers, or create a colorful mosaic with corn kernels and never look at the green leaves from a corn-on-the-cob in the same way again! A $5 fee applies for materials.
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Date: August 10, 2012
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center
110 Pequot Trail
Mashantucket, CT 06338
Contact: 800-411-9671
SENIOR SUBSCRIPTIONS - $118
CHILDREN – Comedies - $12 Musicals - $15
Gift Certificates Available
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Date: August 10, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Theatre by the Sea
364 Cards Pond Rd
Matunuck, RI 02879
Contact: 401-782-8587
Fees/Admission: $10 per ticket
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August 10, 2012: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Oswegatchie Hills in East Lyme, CT
FRIDAY FAMILY EXPLORATIONS: Meet at location and climb up and down rocky trails. This will be a challenging hike. Each Friday investigate different habitats in Southeastern CT and neighboring RI. Program is geared towards families with children ages 6 years and older. Members ARE $10 per family. Non-members are $15 per family. Please call the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center at 860.536.1216 to register.
Date: August 10, 2012
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Contact: 860-536-1216
Fees/Admission: Members: $10/family
Non-members: $15/family
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Boogie Wonder Band
Friday, August 10th - 8:00pm
The Wolf Den
After more than 1,500 shows and 1,750,000 fans, Boogie Wonder Band (aka BWB to their fans) continues to take the world by storm! Over the last ten years, with their outstanding live show, Boogie Wonder Band has built an impressive reputation and huge fan base throughout Japan, China, Europe, the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. Along the way they shared the stage with Kool & The Gang, J.T. Taylor, The Trammps, KC & The Sunshine Band, War, Gloria Gaynor, Rick James, Chic, Céline Dion and Paul Schaffer.
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DJ Jason Mae at Ultra 88
Friday, August 10th - 9:00pm
Friday, August 17th - 9:00pm
Saturday, August 25th - 9:00pm
Special Event
DJ Jason Mae takes it to the next level at Ultra 88 Night Club with his funky beats that are always a crowd-pleaser.
*All guests must be 21 or older and have a valid ID.
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Kick at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville
Friday, August 10th - 10:00pm
Special Event
Kick performs live at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville at Mohegan Sun on August 10th and 11th!
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Saturday, August 11, 2012
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Max’s Chef to Farm Dinners, The Farmer’s Cow/Graywall Farm, Lebanon – (866) 355-2697
For the fourth year, Max Restaurant Group will prepare fine food made from fresh local farm products. The 4 to 6 course meal features local wines and beverages as Chef Scott Miller wows you with his creativity in a natural and beautiful outdoor setting. (Saturday, 6 p.m.)
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Connecticut Revolutionary Battlefield Bus Tour, Various Locations – (860) 583-9974
During the American Revolution, British forces invaded Connecticut three times and this tour will take you to each of the battlefield locations. The first stop is the battle of Ridgefield where the site of a cannonball in Keeler Tavern is still lodged in the wall. The next stop is Black Rock Fort on New Haven Harbour and the final visit will be Connecticut’s Alamo, Fort Griswold. It is here that Connecticut saw its most intense battle in history. (Saturday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
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Lodato at Ultra 88
Saturday, August 11th - 9:00pm
Friday, August 31st - 9:00pm
Special Event
The sound of the future takes over Ultra 88 Night Club when Lodato hits the turntables with the newest and coolest beats around.
*All guests must be 21 or older and have a valid ID.
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DJ Getdown at Ballo
Saturday, August 11th - 11:00pm
Saturday, August 18th - 11:00pm
Saturday, August 25th - 11:00pm
Saturday, September 1st - 11:00pm
Special Event
For a sophisticated late night experience, head to BALLO Social Club featuring DJ Getdown every Saturday night from 11:00pm - 2:00am. DJ Getdown spins the hottest beats amidst this stunning Tuscan-inspired lounge. When the dancing mood strikes, the dancing surfaces vary from tabletops to window platforms for a real party atmosphere mirroring the Italian nightlife style.
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The Gigant3s Tour featuring Marc Anthony, Chayanne and Marco Antonio Solis
Saturday, August 11th - 8:00pm
Mohegan Sun Arena$156 & $126
Tickets On Sale: Thursday, April 26, 2012 at 10:00am
Marc Anthony has sold over 12 million albums worldwide, making him one of the most influential artists of his time and a true ambassador of Latin music and culture. He has been awarded countless standard gold and platinum certifications from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). His influence was significantly recognized when he was included in the Top 10 List of influential New Yorkers compiled by New York Magazine. The Miami Dolphins minority owner, who has also established a highly credible acting résumé, was recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute in Washington D.C. in September 2009. In 2011, he embarked on a world tour and returned to the hit TV series HawthoRNe (TNT), while also launching his new clothing and accessories line at Kohl's. He announced the creation of his non-profit organization, the Maestro Cares Foundation, in January 2012 and last month he received the ASCAP Founders Award for his exceptional contributions to music.
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Goodspeed’s 2012 Gala
Honoring
KRISTIN CHENOWETH & HOFFMAN AUTO GROUP
Saturday, August 11, 2012
6:30 PM Cocktails and Silent Auction
7:30 PM Dinner, Live Auction and Entertainment
The Riverhouse at Goodspeed Station
55 Bridge Road, Haddam, Connecticut
Honorary Chair: Alan Cumming
For more information, contact Caitlin A. Quinn at 860.873.8664, ext. 367
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Kick at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville
Saturday, August 11th - 10:00pm
Special Event
Kick performs live at Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville at Mohegan Sun on August 10th and 11th!
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Sunday, August 12, 2012
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BROOKLYN
August 12 - Sundae Social - Creamery Brook Bison, 19 Purvis Road, Brooklyn, 06234. Time: 1:30 p.m. Take a ride to see the bison and afterwards, build your own sundae with New England ice cream. All paid participants 12 and under are entitled to a free ice cream cup and spoon. Admission: $10 per person. (860) 779-0837
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HADDAM
August 12 - Breakfast River Cruise - Eagle Landing State Park, rte. 82, Haddam, 06438. Time: 9 a.m. to noon. The RiverQuest will be your home for this morning ride along the Connecticut River. Enjoy a light breakfast of assorted fruits and pastries, coffee, tea and juice. $35 (adults only). (860) 662-0577
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DEALEY CENTER THEATER
Friday, August 10
6 p.m. AMAZING SPIDER MAN 3D (pg-13)
Saturday, August 11
3 p.m. AMAZING SPIDER MAN 3D
5:30 p.m. ABRAHAM LINCOLN VAMPIRE HUNTER 3D
Sunday, August 12
3 p.m. AMAZING SPIDER MAN 2D
5:50 p.m. ABRAHAM LINCOLN VAMPIRE HUNTER 2D
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