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"Tugs!" |
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Category: |
Museum/Gallery Exhibit |
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Date(s): |
May 8-May 8, 2011 |
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Region: |
Mystic Country |
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City: |
Mystic |
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Venue: |
Mystic Seaport |
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Description: |
A colorful, inviting exhibit designed for visitors of all ages, "Tugs!" details the fascinating story of American tugboats and features hands-on activities as well as material drawn from Mystic Seaport's rich collections. |
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"It's a Hit! A Hometown View of Our National Pastime" |
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Category: |
Museum/Gallery Exhibit, Especially For Kids |
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Date(s): |
June 20-Jan. 2, 2011 |
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Region: |
Fairfield County |
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City: |
Fairfield |
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Venue: |
Fairfield Museum & History Center |
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Description: |
Opening on Father's Day with a special celebration. Exhibit features photographs, memorabilia, equipment, uniforms and more from the collection of fans and players around Connecticut, as well as the Fairfield Museum and History Center, the National Baseball Hall of Fame, the Library of Congress and the Bridgeport Bluefish. |
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"Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" |
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Category: |
Museum/Gallery Exhibit |
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Date(s): |
August 9-Jan. 1, 2011 |
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Region: |
River Valley |
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City: |
Hartford |
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Venue: |
Mark Twain House & Museum |
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Description: |
Commonly recognized as one of the greatest American novels, this epic journey of Huck and his friend Jim along the Mississippi River is one of the most enduring images of escape. Explore this often controversial work and its impact on our culture through rare artifacts and children's programming. |
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Moby-Dick Marathon |
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Category: |
Special Community |
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Date(s): |
July 31-Aug. 1 |
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Region: |
Mystic Country |
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City: |
Mystic |
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Venue: |
Mystic Seaport |
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Description: |
The reading of all 135 chapters of "Moby-Dick" begins at noon on July 31 and continues overnight, concluding at noon on Aug. 1, Melville's birthday. Visitors are invited to participate in the marathon, which includes the night aboard the "Charles W. Morgan," the last wooden whaleship in the world. |
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"With Needle and Brush: Schoolgirl Embroidery from the Connecticut River Valley |
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Category: |
Museum/Gallery Exhibit |
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Date(s): |
October 2-Jan. 30, 2011 |
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Region: |
Mystic Country |
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City: |
Old Lyme |
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Venue: |
Florence Griswold Museum |
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Description: |
The Connecticut River Valley was one of the most important centers in America for the teaching and production of embroidered pictures by girls and young women in private academics during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.The exhibition contributes to the understanding of the traditions of needlework and provides insight into the nature of women's schooling before the advent of widespread public education. |
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"Scarecrows at the Museum: A Harvestine Adventure" |
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Category: |
Especially For Kids |
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Date(s): |
October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 |
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Region: |
Mystic Country |
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City: |
Old Lyme |
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Venue: |
Florence Griswold Museum |
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Description: |
"Making Hay: Scarecrow Crafts." Visit the Museum on a Sunday and join in the hands-on fun. |
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"Connecticut Needlework: Women, Art, and Family (1740-1840)" |
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Category: |
Museum/Gallery Exhibit |
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Date(s): |
October 5-Mar. 26, 2011 |
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Region: |
River Valley |
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City: |
Hartford |
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Venue: |
Connecticut Historical Society |
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Description: |
Early American needlework is an art form created almost exclusively by women and girls. As art, these needlework pictures and useful household objects burst with color, imaginative design, and evidence of close observation. As history, these same items reveal clues to the lives and times of the girls and women who set those countless stitches into cloth. |
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"Scarecrows at the Museum: A Harvestine Adventure" |
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Category: |
Seasonal/Holiday Delight |
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Date(s): |
October 15-16, 22-23, 29-30 |
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Region: |
Mystic Country |
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City: |
Old Lyme |
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Venue: |
Florence Griswold Museum |
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Description: |
"A Theatrical Exploration of Scarecrows at the Museum" (not-so-very-scary nighttime tours). Tour the museum at night in small groups to solve the mystery of the spellbound scarecrow. Aided by lanterns and flashlights participants will be led through the grounds on a harvestine quest. A night of dark thrills and fun scarecrow antics for all. Flashlights and registration recommended. |
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"Scarecrows at the Museum: A Harvestine Adventure" |
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Category: |
Special Community |
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Date(s): |
October 16 |
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Region: |
Mystic Country |
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City: |
Old Lyme |
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Venue: |
Florence Griswold Museum |
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Description: |
"Heirloom Apple Day." Meet apple farmer Peter Haywood of Haywood Farms in New Hartford, CT, to learn about all things apples. See the variety of apples grown in the state and taste fresh cider. |
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"Scarecrows at the Museum: A Harvestine Adventure" |
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Category: |
Especially For Kids |
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Date(s): |
October 18 |
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Region: |
Mystic Country |
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City: |
Old Lyme |
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Venue: |
Florence Griswold Museum |
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Description: |
"Somewhere Over the Rainbow Teddy Bear Tea Party." Share the enhancement of the Scarecrow event with your little ones at this "Wizard of Oz" themed tea party. Enjoy edible haystacks, a scarecrow story, and a short walk to see some of the scarecrows. "Wizard of Oz" costumes or scarecrow attire encouraged. Register on-line. |
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"Scarecrows at the Museum: A Harvestine Adventure" |
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Category: |
Seasonal/Holiday Delight, Especially For Kids |
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Date(s): |
October 30 |
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Region: |
Mystic Country |
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City: |
Old Lyme |
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Venue: |
Florence Griswold Museum |
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Description: |
"Halloween Party and Costume Parade." The party lasts all day with yummy treats and fun hands-one crafts. Be part of the Halloween Costume parade and march through the Scarecrows at the Museum. Costume prizes awarded. |
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Artistry - Holiday Sale of Fine Craft & Art |
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Category: |
Seasonal/Holiday Delight, Museum/Gallery Exhibit |
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Date(s): |
November 4-Jan. 9, 2011 |
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Region: |
Greater New Haven |
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City: |
Guilford |
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Venue: |
Guilford Art Center |
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Description: |
More than 350 artists from across the country present one-of-a-kind crafts in a wide variety of media and in many ranges. |
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"Small Works: Artful Treasures" |
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Category: |
Seasonal/Holiday Delight |
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Date(s): |
November 6-Jan. 2, 2011 |
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Region: |
Mystic Country |
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City: |
Pomfret |
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Venue: |
Celebrations Gallery & Shoppes |
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Description: |
Featuring rriginal, framed artwork in a variety of media and styles by local and regional artists. Opening reception, Nov. 6 from 1 p.m.-5 p.m, with complimentary tea and sweet treats. |
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Holiday Train Show |
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Category: |
Seasonal/Holiday Delight, Especially For Kids |
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Date(s): |
November 19-Feb. 13, 2011 |
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Region: |
River Valley |
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City: |
Essex |
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Venue: |
Connecticut River Museum |
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Description: |
Family-friendly, locomotive extravaganza features a fully operational, HO scale layout with interactive components on 26 feet of track, all designed by train artist Steve Cryan. |
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"Winter Miniatures by Maritime Masters" Exhibition & Sale |
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Category: |
Seasonal/Holiday Delight, Museum/Gallery Exhibit |
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Date(s): |
November 20-Jan. 31, 2011 |
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Region: |
Mystic Country |
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City: |
Mystic |
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Venue: |
Mystic Seaport |
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Description: |
Exhibit features paintings by top national and international marine artists. More than 125 framed paintings will be displayed and available for purchase - each no larger than 12 inches in height or width. Perfect for holiday gift giving. |
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The Magic of Christmas: A Holiday Celebration |
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Category: |
Seasonal/Holiday Delight |
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Date(s): |
November 20-Jan. 9, 2011 |
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Region: |
Mystic Country |
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City: |
Old Lyme |
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Venue: |
Florence Griswold Museum |
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Description: |
Miss Florence's Artist Tree is back for its seventh year with additional painted palettes, bringing the count to more than 100 artists from across the country, along with other themed trees and the historic house is decorated for a 1910 Christmas. |
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An American Collector's Christmas |
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Category: |
Seasonal/Holiday Delight |
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Date(s): |
November 23-Jan. 2, 2011 |
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Region: |
River Valley |
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City: |
Farmington |
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Venue: |
Hill-Stead Museum |
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Description: |
Immerse yourself in Pope's family's early-20th century holiday celebration as you stroll through the 1901 Colonial Revival-style house adorned with rarely exhibited objects from family archives and collections. Special events include, "Meet the Family" on Dec. 5 and "Holiday Boutique" on Dec. 4-5. |
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Hartford Festival of Light |
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Category: |
Seasonal/Holiday Delight, Major |
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Date(s): |
November 26-Jan. 6 |
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Region: |
River Valley |
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City: |
Hartford |
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Venue: |
Constitution Plaza |
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Description: |
More than 250,000 white lights turn the Plaza into an enchanting winter wonderland with sparking fountains, sculptures, trees and more. Santa arrives at the opening ceremony on Nov. 26, featuring live entertainment. Every Sat. is Santa Saturday for children, offering the opportunity to visit Santa and partake in various family-friendly holiday events on the Plaza. |
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"Shirley Valentine" |
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Category: |
Performing Art |
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Date(s): |
December 2-Jan. 2, 2011 |
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Region: |
Greater New Haven |
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City: |
New Haven |
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Venue: |
Long Wharf Theatre |
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Description: |
When her best friend wins a trip to Greece for two, Shirley has an opportunity to see herself in an entirely different light. Starring Judith Ivey this inspirational comedy will charm and amuse. |
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"A Child's Christmas in Wales" |
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Category: |
Performing Art, Seasonal/Holiday Delight |
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Date(s): |
December 3-Jan. 1, 2011 |
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Region: |
Litchfield Hills |
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City: |
Sherman |
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Venue: |
Sherman Playhouse |
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Description: |
All your Christmases will live again in the magic of Dylan Thomas' poetic language. "I can never remember whether it snowed for six days and six nights when I was twelve or twelve days and twelve nights when I was six." Despite the fact that this is a Welsh Christmas and the music is also Welsh, Dylan Thomas has managed to universalize the very essence of Christmas as any child anywhere might perceive it. If the play has a plot it is the story of Christmas Day itself, from its quiet, magical beg |
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After-Holiday Sale |
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Category: |
Special Community |
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Date(s): |
December 26-Jan. 2 |
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Region: |
Greater New Haven |
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City: |
Clinton |
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Venue: |
Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets |
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Description: |
Enjoy special savings at selected stores. |
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