What to Do This Weekend
April 27-29
**Subase Swimming Pool FREE POOL PARTY!**
Satruday, April 28
6 to 8 p.m. at the Subase Pool!
FREE and open to all!! Enjoy floats and toys and fun!!
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CT Convention Center 54th New England Square & Round Dance Convention DATES 04/27/2012 until 04/28/2012 www.nesrdc.org
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CT Convention Center Connecticut Vegetarian & Healthy Living Festival DATES 04/28/2012 until 04/29/2012 SHOW HOURS Saturday: 10AM-6PM Sunday: 10AM-4PM TICKETS TBD DESCRIPTIONMore information coming soon
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New England Regional Chili Cook Off -- Somers, CT April 28, 2012 to April 29, 2012 Pleasant View 452 South RoadSomers, CT Sanctioned and governed by the International Chili Society, cooks will compete in Red Chili, Chili Verde and Salsa categories. There will also be non-ICS categories for a Youth Division for kids under 18 years of age and People's Choice Chili. There will be a hot pepper eating contest and DEFCON will have a Death Match wing-eating contest! Cash awards will be distributed to winning teams.
Information: www.chilict.com Time : 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission : Adults, $6 and 2 canned goods; free for children under age 5 and people over age 70
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The Art of Bonsai with the Yama Ki Bonsai Society - Stamford, CT April 28, 2012 to April 29, 2012
Bendel Mansion, Stamford Museum & Nature Center, 39 Scofieldtown Road Stamford , CT The painstaking shaping of trees into miniature versions set on trays is an art that has been practiced in Japan, China and Vietnam for at least a thousand years. It is an exquisite art form, requiring not only skill and patience, but also a keen aesthetic eye. That the medium of this art form consists of living things, adds an extraordinary dimension. A bonsai, by definition, is never finished. Information: ww.stamfordmuseum.org Time : Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission : Adults, $10; seniors above age 64, $8; students above age 18, $6; children age 4-17, $5. Phone : 203-322-1646
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Graveyard Shift Ghost Tours at the Mark Twain Museum - Hartford, CT April 27, 2012 to April 29, 2012
The Mark Twain House & Museum, 351 Farmington Avenue Hartford, CT Reports of ghostly apparitions, mysterious bangs, cigar smoke and other unexplained phenomena, featured on Syfy's Ghost Hunters, have led us to reprise these popular tours. Hear these creepy tales -- and learn about Mark Twain's own interest in the supernatural. Spiritualism and ghostly tales were a big part of the Gilded Age, an age of uncertainty, rampant materialism and credulity much like ours. Graveyard Shift Ghost Tours are by reservation only, and sell out quickly. Call early. Information: www.marktwainhouse.org
Time : 6 p.m., 7 p.m., 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. Admission : Adults $20, children (16 and under) $13. Not recommended for children under 10 Phone : 860- 280-3130
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Shows Hero Shows Hero Shows Hero NATASHA LEGGERO Actress and comedian, Natasha Leggero is the star of Comedy Central's animated hit series, "Ugly Americans." She also played the role of Amber in the major motion picture, "He's Just Not That Into You." A regular on E! Network's "Chelsea Lately," Legerro has starred in other major programs like "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," "Samantha Who?" and "The Sarah Silverman Program." Bringing her own brand of sophisticated writing, physicality and glamour to packed comedy clubs across the U.S., Leggero is an accomplished stand-up comedian with appearances on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" and a Comedy Central special which premiered in 2011. Her record, "Coke Money," was a top 10 seller on iTunes. Mature Audiences Show Information April 26, 8:00 PM Comix At Foxwoods $25 - $50 Advance
Show Times April 26-28 (4 Shows) Thursday - 8:00pm Friday - 8:00pm Saturday - 8:00/10:30pm
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Professional Bull Riders Friday, April 27th - 8:00pm Saturday, April 28th - 8:00pm Sunday, April 29th - 2:00pm Mohegan Sun ArenaFRI & SUN - $80, $65, $50, $25 & $15 SAT- $100, $75, $50, $25 & $15
The BFTS features the best, highest-paid bull riders on the planet, including current PBR World Champion Silvano Alves, who reached $1 million faster than any rider in history, earning $1.8 million in his first 18 months. Fans will witness thrilling 8-second rides and jaw-dropping wrecks throughout the adrenaline-soaked performance as the PBR's insanely brave cowboys risk it all against monstrous animal athletes that can weigh as much as 2,000 pounds.
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STORRS "Spring Awakening" Venue: Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre at University of Connecticut
Dates: April 12-28, 2012 Description: Join this group of late 19th century German students as they navigate teenage self-discovery in a powerful celebration of youth, rebellion and leaving home.
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Daffodil Days Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum April 1, 2012 - April 29, 2012 Mon-Fri 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Admission: see description for detailsThousands of brilliant yellow daffodils trumpet the arrival of spring at Blithewold. The sight of blooming flowers and budding trees to help us forget this dreary winter and look forward to summer fun. ADMISSION Members: Free Adults: $11.00 AAA: $10.00
Seniors/Military/Students: $9.00 Youth age 6 to 17: $3.00 Children 5 and under: Free Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum 101 Ferry Road Bristol, Rhode Island 781-253-2707
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2012 Rhode Island Tattoo ExpoApril 27 - 29, 2012 Estimated Attendance: 5,000 people. Show Hours: Friday 5pm - 11pm, Saturday 12pm - 11pm and Sunday 12pm - 6pm. Admission: $25 per day, per person. Over 150 world renowned artists, live tattooing & piercings, art galleries, seminars, custom and vintage cars, hot rods and choppers, live entertainment, contests and awards with unique vendors, special guests and much much more! Please visit them on facebook or follow on twitter at twitter.com/#!/RITattooExpo for more information. This event is open to the public.
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Friday 27 APRIL
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Counting Crows In Concert "There are a million great songs written every day, many on records you discover that you wish your friends could appreciate as much as you do." That simple truth, courtesy of Adam Duritz, is as good a place as any to begin discussing Counting Crows' Underwater Sunshine (Or What We Did On Our Summer Vacation). After five renowned full-lengths, multiple live albums and soundtrack appearances-not to mention Grammy and Oscar nominations-the modern rock mainstays are not only issuing their first independent release, but coloring it with infectious interpretations of some of their favorite tunes. Having exploded onto the scene with multiplatinum breakout August and Everything After in 1993, the band-Duritz (vocals), Jim Boglos (drums), David Bryson (guitar), Charlie Gillingham (keyboards), David Immergluck (guitar), Millard Powers (bass), and Dan Vickrey (guitar), -has thrived for nearly 20 years as the rare radio and touring powerhouse that blows you away with songs. Show Information April 27, 8:00 PM MGM Grand Theater $50 - $85
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Dueling COMIX Pianos COMIX At Foxwoods presents a fiery dueling pianos act with the songs and stylings of highly entertaining and energizing comedic pianists. End the night on a high note with this awesome show! Dueling Comix Pianos is a monthly act and high octane entertainment experience where the guests are pulled up on stage to become part of the show. The engaging pianist pair will perform fan favorite songs that will have guests singing and laughing, and change the lyrics to well-known songs to keep customers on their toes. Rock star pianist Matt Mello, known for his barroom belting and Billy Musto, one of New England's premier dueling pianists, are featured. Mature Audiences
Show Information April 27, 10:00 PM Comix At Foxwoods $10 Advance
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Ludo Friday, April 27th - 8:00pm The Wolf Den Trying to get a handle on Ludo's music is like forcing six blind men to describe an elephant having just felt one side of it. Listen to "Whipped Cream," the first single from the band's sophomore album, Prepare the Preparations, and you hear what co-founding member, vocalist/guitarist/songwriter Andrew Volpe dubs "70s butt Rock," delivered with a deadpan, tongue-in-cheek irony even Weezer would appreciate.
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4AM at Ultra 88 Friday, April 27th - 9:00pm Special Event Every Friday in April, Ultra 88 Night Club hosts the hottest DJs from around the nation to spin an incredible night of excitement! April 27th - Phresh is a budding talent, with a cultured ear for music and perfectionism that paved the path to his international success as a DJ, playing at world-renowned venues in Cabo San Lucas to weddings in the Bahamas.
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Saturday 28 APRIL
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Connecticut Sheep, Wool and Fiber Festival -- Vernon, Ct April 28, 2012 to April 28, 2012 Tolland Agricultural Center, 24 Hyde Avenue Vernon, CT This agricultural learning experience features fiber art demonstrations and workshops, sheep dog trials, sheep shearing and a wool fashion show. Premier fiber vendors offer a wide variety of handicrafts. Live music, animals, great food and a kids wool craft corner also! Time : 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission : Free admission; parking $5 per car
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2012 Fitness New England The hottest sports fitness stars will compete at Fitness New England at Foxwoods on Saturday, April 28. This exciting fitness show will feature 200 world class athletes and sports models from throughout New England. Competitors will present their athletic talents, fitness bodies and marketable prowess on stage at the Fox Theater. The competitions are part of the Fitness, Model, Ms. Bikini and Musclemania World Tours featured on ESPN International for over two decades with tape delayed coverage this year on NESN. The show sold-out the past two years, so don't miss out and be part of an exciting fitness day! Show Information April 28, 1:00 PM Fox Theater $50 Show Times
April 28 1pm & 6pm
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Daughtry LIVE Daughtry has announced the first leg of its upcoming tour in support of the multi-platinum selling rock band's third album, Break The Spell (19 Recordings/RCA Records). Singer Chris Daughtry, guitarists Josh Steely and Brian Craddock, bassist Josh Paul and drummer Robin Diaz are excited to bring their bigger than life show into theaters across the country to provide an intimate experience for fans. Daughtry has scored four No. 1 hits, garnered four Grammy nominations, sold over seven million albums and played sold out concerts around the world in less than four years. Daughtry's self-titled debut was the fastest selling rock debut in Soundscan history and its follow up Leave This Town marked the quintet's second consecutive No. 1 album. Daughtry's latest album, Break The Spell, which was certified gold in 4 weeks, builds on the band's reputation for melodic hooks and anthemic choruses while providing a powerful showcase for Chris Daughtry's emotionally resonant voice.
Show Information April 28, 8:00 PM MGM Grand Theater $75 - $95
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Garde Arts Center ECSO: Behold The Sea Sat. Apr. 28 12 Saturday, April 28, 2012 8 pm Celebrate the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra's 65th Anniversary Season. Eastern Connecticut Symphony Presents Behold the SeaToshiyuki Shimada, Music Director & Conductor Featuring: The Eastern Connecticut Symphony and Chorus with Mark Singleton, Director and Guest Soloists: Amanda Hall, Soprano, and David Pershall, Baritone Korngold: The Sea Hawk Britten: Four Sea Interludes Williams: Sea Symphony Pre-Concert Lecture at 7 p.m. Post-Concert Reception. SINGLE TICKETS GO ON SALE SEPTEMBER 15, 2011. Loge (2nd Floor, Rows AA-DD): $54 Section A (Orchestra Rows B-W): $47
Section B (Orchestra Rows X-Z & Balcony Rows EE-GG) Senior/Student Discount in this section. $37/$34
Section C (Orchestra Rows DD-A and Balcony Rows HH-PP) Senior/Student Discount in this section. $30/$27 To subscribe to the ESCO 2011-12 season call 860 443-2876. Soloist Sponsored by Olde Mistick Village.
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Garde Arts Center SECT Community Center of the Blind- 5th Annual Variety Show Sat. Apr. 28 12
Saturday, April 28, 2012 6:30 pm The Center of the Blind hosts their 5th Annual Variety Show Fundraiser in the Garde Oasis Room. Come out and enjoy a fun night of entertainment for a good cause with singing, dancing, piano, guitar, poetry readings, skits and more. SECT Community Center of the Blind
5th Annual Variety Show in the Oasis Room The Center of the Blind hosts their 5th Annual Variety Show Fundraiser in the Garde Oasis Room. Come out and enjoy a fun night of entertainment for a good cause with singing, dancing, piano, guitar, poetry readings, skits and more. The mission of the Center of the Blind is to serve the social, recreational, educational, referral and advocacy of the blind population and their families of Southeastern Connecticut and assist them in attaining and maintaining an independent lifestyle. The South Eastern CT Community Center of the Blind was founded in 1972 and incorporated on May 12, 1976. Marjorie Heath, a blind woman, put all her time and effort into making the Center of the Blind a reality. She wanted blind persons to be able to come together and have social and recreational opportunities available to them. Tickets: $10
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Don McLean Saturday, April 28th - 8:00pm The Wolf Den Don McLean is one of America's most enduring singer/songwriters and is forever associated with his classic hits "American Pie" and "Vincent (Starry Starry Night)." Since first hitting the charts in 1971, Don has amassed over 40 gold and platinum records world-wide and, in 2004, was inducted into the Songwriters' Hall of Fame. His songs have been recorded by artists from every musical genre, most notably Madonna's #1 recording of "American Pie" in 2000
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Cash Cab host Ben Bailey featuring Stephen Donovan with special guest John Romanoff Saturday, April 28th - 8:00pm Saturday, April 28th - 10:15pm The Cabaret Theatre$27.50 Tickets On Sale: Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at 10:00am
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NORWICH Museum & Garden Tours Venue: Leffingwell House Colonial Museum Dates: April 7, 14, 28, 2012 Description: All are welcome to tour the fully furnished Leffingwell House Colonial Museum to see how a family lived, worked and played in the 1700s. The original structure was built in c. 1675 with additions added in 1715 and 1760.
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Sunday 29 APRIL
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Shows Hero Shows Hero Shows Hero Chicago On the heels of their smash international tour, Chicago recently announced 17 additional headlining dates and locations for shows throughout the United States, Mexico and Canada including a performance at Foxwoods Resort Casino. Chicago is the first American band to land albums on the Top 40 chart five decades in a row with an impressive 25 of their 32 total albums certified platinum. Last year, Chicago toured extensively in North America and internationally, headlining shows in Japan, Korea and the Philippines. This year, Chicago will perform headlining shows throughout the United States, Europe, Mexico and Canada. The band's Best of Chicago 40th Anniversary Edition (Rhino) recently went gold marking another milestone and their 22nd album to go gold, bringing them to a total of 47 gold and platinum awards. Show Information April 29, 7:00 PM
MGM Grand Theater $35 - $55
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COMIX Silly Sunday COMIX Silly Sundays brings the best and brightest undiscovered comedic talent to COMIX At Foxwoods. Join us every weekend for an evening of salacious silliness provided by top-notch local and regional talent. Headlining this Silly Sunday is New York City great, Lenny Marcus. Lenny has been performing more than 15 years and has performed at the prestigious Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal, Canada three times, HBO's US Comedy Arts festival, in Aspen Colorado and The Great American Comedy Festival. He has appeared on TruTV's World's Dumbest series, making fun of criminals. You may also have seen him in commercials for the MTV Video Movie Awards, Wendy's and Marriott or heard some of his radio characters in commercials for Southwestern Bell Telephone or Priceline.com. Featured performer Mike Burton has performed at colleges from Maine to the Dakota's, New Mexico, Florida, and Colorado. He's done commercials for Hewlitt-Packard and Modell's Sporting Goods. He's been the substitute warm-up guy for The Chew and Rachel Ray and recently became the full time warm-up guy for ABC's daytime talk show The Revolution with Tim Gunn and Ty Pennington. Hosting this showcase is club favorite and regular Jared Fried. Mature Audiences Show Information
April 29, 8:00 PM Comix At Foxwoods $15 Advance
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Matt White Sunday, April 29th - 7:00pm The Wolf Den Matt White's sophomore album, It's The Good Crazy, is a wild romp through the Big Apple and beyond. The piano phenom fuels that ride with a combination of propulsive piano playing and sly lyrics. The first single, "Falling in Love (With My Best Friend)," recounts a friendship turned romance with a heavy dose of Woody Allen-style wit and an intoxicatingly infectious falsetto
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Mame The Musical Sensation Come along for the madcap adventures of Auntie Mame and her adoring nephew. Surrounded by an eccentric cast of characters, she celebrates the Roaring 20s, overcomes tragedy and sails through life without missing a fad or a dance step. Jerry Herman's delightful score is packed with favorites "Bosom Buddies," "We Need a Little Christmas" and more. Brimming with optimism and zest, Mame will keep you laughing while warming your heart! Meet the Cast of Mame with Richard Ridge of Broadwayworld TV PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE Wed/Thurs 2:00pm & 7:30 pm
Fri 8:00 pm Sat 3:00 & 8:00 pm Sun 2:00 & 6:30 pm DATES April 20- July 1, 2012
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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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MYSTIC "Self-Image: A Traditional or Non-Traditional Self Portrait" Venue: Mystic Arts Center
Dates: April 5, 2012 - May 19, 2012 Description: This exhibition allows for endless possibilities as both artists and viewers engage in the exploration of personal identity by delving into memory, consciousness, culture, gender and other influences through a variety of mediums. Opening reception, April 5, from 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m.
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GROTON Late Spring Exhibition Venue: Alexey von Schlippe Gallery of Art at the University of Connecticut Dates: April 13, 2012 - May 27, 2012 Description: The exhibition features the work of Frank and Pamela Bramble, Gladys Forney, Tonly Armendariz and Sooky Maniquant with the poetry of William Meredith. Opening reception, April 13, 6 p.m.-8 p.m., with live music from the Bill Morrison and Kent Herwitt Jazz Duo.
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MYSTIC "Modern Marine Masters" Exhibition & Sale Venue: Mystic Seaport Dates: April 29, 2012 - June 10, 2012 Description: Exhibition celebrates the timeless beauty of the sea and ships with contemporary art created by award-winning artists from around the globe.
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AFROCENTRIC from the perspective of Black Women Artists Gallery Z April 12, 2012 - May 5, 2012
Thursdays - Saturdays 12 - 8 pm Free AdmissionCurated by L'Merchie Frazier, Education Director, Museum of African American History, Boston, 18 black women artists have created a thoughtful and compelling exhibition. Themes are diverse ranging from loss during Hurricane Katrina to a loving relationship between brothers to a whimsical view of where lost plastic fingernails go. On exhibit are paintings, photography, collages, monoprints, stained glass panels, hand made quilts and mixed media artwork. Gallery Z 259 Atwells Avenue Providence, Rhode Island 401-454-8844 http://galleryzprov.com
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DEALEY CENTER THEATER MOVIES
Friday, April 27
6 p.m. JOHN CARTER (pg-13)
Saturday, April 28
3 p.m. JOHN CARTER
6 p.m. 21 JUMP STREET (r)
Sunday, April 29
3 p.m. JOHN CARTER
6 p.m. 21 JUMP STREET
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