What to Do This Weekend
February 24-26
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31st Annual CT Flower & Garden Show DATES 02/23/2012 until 02/26/2012 SHOW HOURS Thursday, February 23, 2012: 10AM-8PM Friday, February 24, 2012: 10AM-8PM Saturday, February 25, 2012: 10AM-8PM Sunday, February 26, 2012: 10AM-6PM TICKETS All tickets include free admission to the seminars. Adults: $16 Seniors: $14 (Thursday & Friday only) Children ages 6-14: $4 Children 5 & under: Free Cash Only is Accepted. Box office closes 1 hour prior to published closing times.
DESCRIPTION Award winning landscape exhibits in full bloom ranging from 300 to 2,000 square feet occupy over 45,000 square feet of the Convention Center Exhibit Hall. Bring 1/2 cup of soil to the UCONN Co-op booth for free soil testing. The Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut, Inc. Standard Flower Show. Over 12,000 square feet of competitive design and horticultural exhibits. Over 250 booths filled with plants, soils, fertilizers, garden tools, other floral and garden related products and services.
An experience for the whole family. Enjoy the extensive floral & garden-related arts & crafts area.
Non-profit and educational exhibits, plus hours of educational seminars. Discover which seminars are right for you! Over the past 30 years, The Connecticut Flower Show has grown into one of the premier Flower & Garden Shows on the East Coast, and has outgrown two previous venues. The Convention Center is a state of the art facility. It has enable the Flower and Garden show to flourish over the past 5 years. Directions to the Convention Center Our show offers attendees spectacular gardens and a Standard Flower Show like never before. Our crowds continue to grow each year & exhibitors space always is sold out by show time! Everyone attending will be impressed with the beauty and quality of the show! For additional information, please visit www.ctflowershow.com
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GREG WARREN Greg Warren has been featured on major comedy programs for CMT, BET and Comedy Central and recently appeared on “The Late, Late Show with Craig Ferguson.” A crowd favorite, Greg draws inspiration from the hilarious characters and stories of his Midwestern background. He is a crowd favorite who has been “on the rise for the last decade,” catching the attention of major comic outlets such as Punchline Magazine. Drawing heavily from his Midwestern background, Warren’s hilarious stories include his struggle to be cool in high school (despite being a clarinet playing varsity wrestler) and anecdotes from his crazy Uncle Earl. Featured on major programs including BET’s “Coming to the Stage” and Comedy Central’s “Premium Blend,” Warren has also been described as a “comic’s comic,” warmly endorsed by fellow comedians including Wanda Sykes. His bit “Flute Man,” which he performed during the “Friends of Bob and Tom Comedy Tour,” is one of the most requested pieces in the history of the show. His popularity continues as do his ongoing cross-country club appearances. Mature Audiences Show Information February 24, 8:00 PM Comix At Foxwoods $20 - $40 Advance Show Times
February 24-25 (3 Shows) Friday - 8:00pm Saturday - 8:00/10:30pm
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MYSTIC Liberty Days Venue: Mystic Seaport Dates: February 18-26, 2012 Description: Come to Mystic Seaport and celebrate winter school vacation the way that sailors have enjoyed their days off from work (Liberty Days) for many years! Take a special tour of the last American wooden whaling ship, the Charles W. Morgan; dig through a sailor's sea chest to discover what he might take to sea with him; participate in story time in the Children's Museum.
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Weird Science Venue: Mystic Aquarium Dates: February 19-25, 2012 Description: Curiosity, learning and wonder will heighten with all of the weird and wonderful demonstrations, hands-on activities and displays throughout the aquarium .
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NIANTIC February Break Week Fun! Venue: Children's Museum Southeastern Connecticut
Dates: February 20-25 Description: Join us all week for February Break Week Fun, culminating with our annual Beach Party on Saturday, February 25. Drop in activities everyday.
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2nd Annual Night of Sweet Laughs on March 23rd, 2012 at the Ledyard High School. It is a comedy show (professional comedians) and a dessert tasting from local businesses and bakers. Advance sale tickets for $15 per person www.sweetlaughs.org
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Newport Winter Festival International Tennis Hall of Fame February 18, 2012 - February 26, 2012
Sat-Sun 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: Museum admission, and all activities, including magic show: Free for ITHF MFamily activities for the whole family at the International Tennis Hall of Fame during winter school vacation! Enjoy museum scavenger hunts, Wii tennis and arts & crafts, plus guided museum tours at 11am & 2pm each day. Special events include youth tennis clinics on February 21 (2 pm - 3 pm) and February 23 (2:30 pm - 3:30 pm) and a Magic Show by Presto Pete on Wednesday, February 22 (11 am).
Admission Museum admission, and all activities, including magic show: Free for ITHF Members & Kids 16 & Under; $12 adults, $10 seniors – save $2 with Newport Winter Festival Button.
Youth Tennis Clinics: $10 per child, Save $2 with Newport Winter Festival Button. Call 401-849-4777 to reserve. International Tennis Hall of Fame 194 Bellevue Ave Newport, Rhode Island 4018493990
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7th Annual Illuminated Garden Ballard Park February 24, 2012 - February 25, 2012 6:00 to 9:00 pm
Free AdmissionThousands of lights displayed in the trees and unique features of Ballard Park's three acre quarry meadow. Event goers are advised to wear boots as trails may be muddy, dark and uneven. Bring a flashlight. Use Hazard Road entrance. Ballard Park Hazard Road Newport, Rhode Island
4016193377 http://www.ballardpark.org
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Friday the 24th—
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Shows Hero Shows Hero Shows Hero The Platinum Party Hosted by Diddy As part of our 20th Anniversary celebration join us on February 24th from 10pm-2am for MGM Grand at Foxwoods' “The Platinum Party” hosted by Grammy and MTV award winning music mogul and entrepreneur ‘Diddy’. “The Platinum Party,” an unparalleled line-up of entertainment, featuring a wealth of promotions and giveaways. The MGM Grand Premier Ballroom will be transformed, with aerialists twirling overhead, dancers in platinum body paint, the Northeast’s hottest DJ’s spinning favorite jams, massive video screens and private VIP tables with bottle service. Celebrity guests include rapper Jim Jones and his fiancé Chrissy Lampkin, of VH1’s “Love and Hip Hop.” The Platinum Party promises to be an over-the-top celeb-filled bash! For VIP areas and bottle service please contact 860 312-8232 or vipbookings@foxwoods.com.
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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
February 24, 10:30 PM Comix At Foxwoods $15 - $30 Advance
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The Skin I Live In Fri. Feb. 24 12 NEW LONDON WINTER FILM FESTIVAL Directed by Pedro Almodóvar.
Starring Antonio Banderas, Elena Anaya. Friday, February 24, 2012 7:30 pm The Skin I Live In (2011)
R 117 min - (Spanish with English subtitles) “ ..a juicy nugget of pleasure...” - St. Louis Post-Dispatch
A brilliant plastic surgeon, played by Antonio Banderas, creates a type of synthetic skin that withstands any kind of damage. His guinea pig: a mysterious and volatile woman who holds the key to his obsession. Internationally acclaimed director and writer Pedro Almodóvar has been nominated for a Best Foreign Language Film Golden Globe. Tickets: $4 General Admission; Free with Film Pass
Film festival sponsored by The Day; A Touch of Grey; MetroCast; Conway, Londregan, Sheehan and Monaco, PC; Blu-Prints Unlimited; & the City of New London
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Glen Campbell, The Goodbye Tour with special guest Ronnie Milsap Friday, February 24th - 8:00pm
Mohegan Sun Arena$30.00 Tickets On Sale: Monday, December 12, 2011 at 10:00am Ghost On The Canvas, which was released earlier this year on the Sundog Records' label, is Glen's current album. The song choices trace the arc of Glen's 75 year history, in the forms of allusions from some of his greatest hits and life experiences. Glen has said it will be his final album. During his 45 years in show business, Glen has released more than 70 albums. He has sold 45 million records and racked up 12 RIAA Gold albums, 4 Platinum albums and 1 Double-Platinum album. Of his 75 trips up the charts, 27 landed in the Top 10.
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Hotel California "A Salute to the Eagles" Friday, February 24th - 8:00pm The Wolf Den Hotel California "A Salute to the Eagles" was founded with the intent of filling the void left by the demise of the Eagles in 1982. By blending their extraordinary vocal and musical talents, the band faithfully and accurately reproduces the sound of the Eagles studio recordings while recreating a classic sound which undeniably transcends the boundaries of Rock, R&B and Country while delivering a modern, action packed performance that brings this timeless music into the new millennium.
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Funniest Comic in New England Contest Semi Finals Friday, February 24th - 8:00pm Friday, February 24th - 10:15pm The Cabaret Theatre$22 & $19.50 The Semi-Finals 2/24 - 8:00pm - Pro Division - $22.00
2/24 - 10:15pm - Newcomers Division - $19.50 This will be the biggest and best stand-up comedy competition in New England...ever! Treehouse Comedy Productions and Mohegan Sun are proud to announce "The Funniest Comic in New England Contest" 2012. Last year, upwards of $9,500 in cash & prizes were awarded to the winners. The contest has officially kicked off as we begin the search for The Funniest Comics in New England. Treehouse Comedy Productions in conjunction with some of the hottest and most happening comedy clubs in New England hold live auditions for entrants. We want you to be a part of this prestigious premier comedy event. This year, we are also proud to announce the addition of The Late Show with David Letterman longtime talent coordinator, warm-up comic, & regular Eddie Brill. Eddie will perform and judge the event along with other agents, bookers and comedy club owners and professionals.
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Newport Winter Festival Comedy Show Hotel Viking February 24, 2012 8 p.m. Admission: $25/$20 w/button VIP $45/$40 w/buttonLaugh the night away with comedy legend, Kevin Meaney best seen on the Tonight Show, 20 Rock, Sirius XM "We'll lose the house!" With special guest Stacy Kendro
Hotel Viking Bellvue Ave Newport, Rhode Island 401-847-7666 http://www.newportevents.com/winterfest/
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Saturday the 25th—
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Shows Hero Shows Hero Shows Hero Le Voci del Futuro from Ti Lascio Una Canzone Princeton International Artists presents "Le Voci del Futuro" which means "The Voices of the Future." These enchanting children are from a popular Italian show called "Ti Lascio Una Canzone" which is the American version of "Idol" featuring the talented Antonella Clerici as the presenter for the evening. The top finalists of the show will perform two shows live on the Fox Theater stage on February 25th, one show at 4pm and another at 8pm – tickets are available now. Show Information February 25, 8:00 PM
Fox Theater $90 & $110 Show Times February 254pm & 8pm
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Shows Hero Shows Hero Shows Hero Steve Harvey’s Final Comedy Tour with special guest Kier Spates
Steve Harvey began doing stand-up comedy in the mid-1980s, which eventually led to a long stint as host of “It's Showtime at the Apollo.” Harvey's success as a stand-up comedian led to multiple TV sitcoms, including: “Me and The Boys,” “The Steve Harvey Show” and “Steve Harvey Big Time Challenge.” Throughout his television success, Harvey never lost sight of his true passion for stand-up comedy. In 1997 he continued touring as one of the Kings of Comedy alongside Cedric The Entertainer, the late Bernie Mac and D.L. Hughley. Currently Harvey hosts the nationally syndicated “Steve Harvey Morning Show,” which airs in over 64 markets and has over 7 million listeners. Featuring special guest Kier Spates. Show Information February 25, 8:00 PM MGM Grand Theater $30 - $50
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Puss in Boots Sat. Feb. 25 12 NEW LONDON WINTER FILM FESTIVALDirected by Chris Miller. Starring Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek. Saturday, February 25, 2012 3 pm Puss in Boots (2011) PG 90 min
“…the best animated film of 2011” - Orlando Sentinel“..a family film that respects its audience all the way up the line.” - New York Daily NewsAntonio Banderas, Salma Hayek and Zach Galifianakis are among the voices that populate this hilarious and courageous animated adventure of one of the most beloved characters of the "Shrek" universe as he teams with mastermind Humpty Dumpty and the street-savvy Kitty to steal the famed goose that lays the Golden Eggs. A Golden Globe nominee for Best Animated Feature Film, directed by Chris Miller. Tickets: $4 General Admission; Free with Film Pass
Film festival sponsored by The Day; A Touch of Grey; MetroCast; Conway, Londregan, Sheehan and Monaco, PC; Blu-Prints Unlimited; & the City of New London
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Reality Fighting: A Night of MMA Fights Saturday, February 25th - 8:00pm Mohegan Sun Arena$75.00, $55.00 & $30.00 Tickets On Sale: November 5, 2011 at 10:00amReality Fighting returns to the Mohegan Sun Arena for another night of action-packed mixed martial arts . The event will feature two championship fights in the MIddleweight and Welterweight Divisions. Middleweight Champion Alexandre "Vaca" Moreno (11-2, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt), will make his first title defense after his title win by armbar in February 2011 against Domenic Gagliardi (4-1, Bristol, CT), who is coming off a recent win by knockout. The Welterweight Championship will be decided when Nate Lamotte (12-5, Manchester, NH) faces off against Brett Oteri (8-3, Dedham, MA). Lamotte is a former title holder and is looking to get the belt back while Oteri has two big wins in Reality Fighting and has risen to the number one contender spot.
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Phil Vassar Saturday, February 25th - 8:00pm The Wolf Den Phil Vassar's unbounded energy and limitless talent have proven him, again and again, as one of Nashville's most prolific and versatile stars. His resume boasts six #1 hits for Country artists including Alan Jackson, Tim McGraw, Jo Dee Messina and Collin Raye, and three more as an artist in his own right. He's been named the ASCAP "Songwriter of the Year" twice and has taken top honors from the Academy of Country Music, Billboard and MusicRow. Now releasing his sixth album, Traveling Circus, Vassar approaches his uniquely piano-based, Rhythm and Blues-infused, infectiously buoyant brand of Country music from the back-to-basics school of thought.
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Funniest Comic in New England Contest Finals Saturday, February 25th - 8:00pm Saturday, February 25th - 10:15pm The Cabaret Theatre$27.50 & $22 Finals 2/25 - 8:00pm - Pro Division - $27.50 2/25 - 10:15pm - Newcomers Division - $22.00 This will be the biggest and best stand-up comedy competition in New England...ever! Treehouse Comedy Productions and Mohegan Sun are proud to announce "The Funniest Comic in New England Contest" 2012. Last year, upwards of $9,500 in cash & prizes were awarded to the winners. The contest has officially kicked off as we begin the search for The Funniest Comics in New England. Treehouse Comedy Productions in conjunction with some of the hottest and most happening comedy clubs in New England hold live auditions for entrants. We want you to be a part of this prestigious premier comedy event. This year, we are also proud to announce the addition of The Late Show with David Letterman longtime talent coordinator, warm-up comic, & regular Eddie Brill. Eddie will perform and judge the event along with other agents, bookers and comedy club owners and professionals.
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MYSTIC "Young at Art" Opening Reception Venue: Mystic Arts Center Dates: February 25, 2012
Description: View an amazing kaleidoscope of sculpture, painting, drawing and mixed media, including art form local classrooms across the region, as well as individual entries.
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NIANTIC Beach Party Venue: Children's Museum of Southeastern Connecticut Dates: February 25, 2012
Description: A wintertime favorite. The party rocks with a cookout, music, sandcastle building, seaweed touch tanks, and a limbo parade. Help chase away cabin fever and join in for some seaside fun. Summer time barbecue lunch and snacks available for purchase.
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Colonial Reenactors Host Historic House Museum Tours Smith-Appleby House Museum February 25, 2012 1 p.m to 4 p.m. 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
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Newport Winter Festival Chicken Wing Cook-Off Hyatt Regency February 25, 2012 12 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Admission: $7/$5 with button, Under 10 FreeArea restaurants compete to see who makes the best chicken wings. Now matter how you like your wings these restaurants will be serving them up from Spicy to Sweet! Sample and vote for your favorite. The competition is sure to get sticky with such amazing restaurants. Bring the kids and be entertained by a great balloon artist Ron the Balloon Man!
Hyatt Regency Goat Island Newport, Rhode Island 401-847-7666 http://www.newportevents.com/winterfest/
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Sunday the 26th—
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Shows Hero Shows Hero Shows Hero COMIX & Crohnies Comix At Foxwoods welcomes Comix & Crohnies, a riotous evening of entertainment featuring Boston Comedy Festival semifinalist and New England comedy mainstay Dan Crohn. Headlining this showcase is comedian/writer Tony Moschetto. Tony's mix of life experience and overall philosophy results in a truly unique, original, offbeat and quirky style of comedy that is getting him noticed from coast to coast. Most recently, he wrote and starred in "I Believe In The Bruins," a webisode for Boston.tv. He plays regularly in Boston, New York, Los Angeles and has also performed abroad in London, Shanghai and Beijing. Dan Crohn will feature the showcase this evening. Hosting is the very funny Julie Kitayama. She’ll delight you with tales of past relationships, Disney World and her obsession with time travel. Julie’s unique perspective comes from her multi-cultural up bringing and living a happily, single life in an otherwise coupled world. Mature Audiences
Show Information February 26, 8:00 PM Comix At Foxwoods $15 Advance
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Shemekia Copeland Sunday, February 26th - 7:00pm The Wolf Den At a young age, Shemekia Copeland is a Blues force to be reckoned with. She has opened for the Rolling Stones, earned numerous awards, headlined the Chicago Blues Festival and has shared the stage with Buddy Guy, B.B. King and John Mayer.
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Blake Shelton with special guest Dia Frampton Sunday, February 26th - 7:30pm Mohegan Sun Arena$49.50 Click here to purchase an exclusive "Seek Some 'Shelton' at Mohegan Sun" hotel package to this show »Tickets On Sale: Friday, January 6, 2012The world has finally learned what country fans have known since the beginning-Blake Shelton is superstar material.His versatility is evident in the wide range of singles he has made his own. He has proven his ability with the stark drama of "The Baby" and "Home," the honest regret of "She Wouldn't Be Gone," the warm intimacy of "Who Are You When I'm Not Looking," the celebration of the moment in "All About Tonight" and the over-the-top fun of "Hillbilly Bone." His skill as an entertainer is apparent every time he takes the stage and carries fans on one of music's most enjoyable journeys.
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Newport Winter Festival Day at Easton's Beach Easton's Beach February 26, 2012 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Free Admission* 11 am Children's Block Hunt-Children enjoy an old-fashioned blockhunt with prizes
* All hands drumming-interactive fun-filled performance for children and parents * Sand Sculpture Contest-Fun for all ages. See who can build the most extraordinary structure. There are 3 categories: Adult, Family & Children. Judging is at 1:15. Prizes and trophies sponsored by The Newport Winter Festival. Call to pre-register your team 847-7666 or just show up? Sand sculptures may begin at 10:30.
* 12 Polar Bear Plunge-High noon plunge! The daring are invited to join in a swim in the frosty Ocean.
Easton's Beach Memorial Blvd Newport, Rhode Island 401-847-7666 http://www.newportevents.com/winterfest/
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Show Me Your PITS Mardi Gras Festival Goddard Memorial State Park February 26, 2012 2 p.m.
Free AdmissionThe Little Rhodie Bully Breed Club, Inc. is hosting another event to raise public awareness and funds for shelter pit bulls in Rhode Island. This time, we are celebrating Mardi Gras with our "Show Me Your Pits Mardi Gras Festival." There will be a doggie costume contest and parade for dogs to show off their carnival spirit! We will also have games, prizes, and raffles. All dogs in attendance must be leashed and up to date on their rabies vaccine. Please, no dog-aggressive dogs.
Rain/Snow date will be March 4) $5.00 donation appreciated Contact Susan Parker for more info: Dynamic_dog_Training@myway.com Goddard Memorial State Park 1095 Ives RoadWarwick, Rhode Island 401-823-8851
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Seasonal Activities—
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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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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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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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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