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"Tom Sachs: Cameras" |
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Museum/Gallery Exhibit |
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Date(s): |
June 21-Sept. 16, 2010 |
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Litchfield Hills |
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City: |
Ridgefield |
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Venue: |
Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum |
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Description: |
This exhibition brings together 12 works , from 1972 to the present, that not only explore the camera as both sculptural and functional object, but, perhaps more importantly, chart the course that photography and the globalization of precision manufacturing has taken over the past century. |
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"Play/Things: Toys and the Invention of Modern Childhood" |
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Category: |
Museum/Gallery Exhibit |
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Date(s): |
March 27-Sept. 12, 2010 |
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Region: |
Mystic Country |
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City: |
New London |
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Venue: |
Lyman Allyn Art Museum |
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Description: |
Appealing to visitors of all ages, this exhibition highlights the toys and dolls in the permanent collection with a special focus on dollhouses. |
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"Family Connections" |
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Category: |
Museum/Gallery Exhibit |
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Date(s): |
May 1-Oct. 31, 2010 |
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Region: |
Mystic Country |
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City: |
Canterbury |
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Venue: |
Prudence Crandall Museum |
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Description: |
Exhibit features some of the local African-American families who supported Prudence Crandall and learn about their lives as free African-Americans. |
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"Guilford Goes Global" |
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Category: |
Museum/Gallery Exhibit |
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Date(s): |
May 1-Oct. 31, 2010 |
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Region: |
Greater New Haven |
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City: |
Guilford |
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Venue: |
Henry Whitfield State Museum |
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Description: |
Visitor photographs show museum's magnet in locations all over the world. |
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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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"The Dressmaker's Art: Highlights of the Bruce Museum's Costume Collection" |
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Category: |
Museum/Gallery Exhibit |
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Date(s): |
May 15-Sept. 5, 2010 |
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Region: |
Fairfield County |
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City: |
Greenwich |
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Venue: |
Bruce Museum |
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Description: |
This exhibition examines a revolution in textile manufacture through two dozen elegant gowns along with lavishly decorative accessories dating from the Romantic through Victorian and Edwardian eras of the 19th and early 20th centuries, and ending with simpler but sparkling beaded dresses of the 1920s flapper era. |
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"Life on Lake Waramaug: Past, Present, Future" |
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Category: |
Museum/Gallery Exhibit |
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Date(s): |
May 16-Oct. 10, 2010 |
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Region: |
Litchfield Hills |
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City: |
Washington |
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Venue: |
Gunn Memorial Museum |
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Description: |
Through pictures, stories and artifacts this exhibit takes visitors on a journey, starting 10,000 years ago with the first inhabitants of the Lake, the Native Americans and Chief Waramaug, to its rise as a 19th century summer resort, showcasing the hay day of inns and summer fun.Opening reception May 16 from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. |
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"Dinosaur Revolution" |
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Category: |
Museum/Gallery Exhibit, Especially For Kids |
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Date(s): |
May 28-Sept. 8, 2010 |
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Region: |
Fairfield County |
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City: |
Bridgeport |
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Venue: |
Discovery Museum |
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Description: |
Exhibit includes fossils, informational displays, and interactive activities. The exhibit challenges visitors' knowledge, presents cutting-edge discoveries and debunks popular myths. |
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Italian Paintings from the Richard L. Feign Collection |
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Category: |
Museum/Gallery Exhibit |
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Date(s): |
May 28-Sept. 12, 2010 |
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Region: |
Greater New Haven |
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City: |
New Haven |
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Venue: |
Yale University Art Gallery |
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Description: |
Featuring over 50 paintings from one of the finest private collections of Italian art in existence. The exhibition includes major works from the 14th through the 16th century by celebrated artists such as Fra Angelico, Lorenzo Monaco, Annibale and Ludovico Carracci, Domenichino, Guercino and Orazion Gentileschi. |
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Wetherfield's Farmers' Market |
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Category: |
Special Community |
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Date(s): |
June 3-Oct. 28, 2010 |
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Region: |
River Valley |
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City: |
Wethersfield |
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Venue: |
Keeney Memorial Center |
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Description: |
Outdoor market offers baked goods, vegetables, plants, cheeses, honey, soaps, crafts and more. |
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Riverton Summer Music Series |
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Category: |
Performing Art |
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Date(s): |
June 6-Sept. 19, 2010 |
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Region: |
Litchfield Hills |
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City: |
Riverton |
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Venue: |
Town Green (or) |
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Description: |
Each week brings a different artist. Bring your lawn chair and a picnic or grab a box lunch from one of the local merchants and enjoy the music. |
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"Ambassadors of Folk: Connecticut Master Traditional Artist" |
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Category: |
Museum/Gallery Exhibit |
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Date(s): |
June 10-Oct. 31, 2010 |
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Region: |
River Valley |
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City: |
Hartford |
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Venue: |
Institute for Community Research Gallery |
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Description: |
An exhibition showcasing Connecticut folk and traditional artist who have achieved recognition on a national or international scale. Eight visual artists and two performers will be featured, representing a wide variety of artistic genres and ethnicities and linked by their high degree of technical skill and sophistication. |
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"Nonna's Summer Wine Party" |
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Category: |
Performing Art |
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Date(s): |
June 12-Sept. 13, 2010 |
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Region: |
Greater New Haven |
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City: |
New Haven |
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Venue: |
Consiglia's Restaurant |
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Description: |
Outdoor dinner theater. A musical comedy which Nonna takes you back to her Italian winery to tell a zany tale about her delightfully wacky twin daughters. |
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Visit the Outhouse |
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Category: |
Museum/Gallery Exhibit |
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Date(s): |
June 18-Oct. 31, 2010 |
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Region: |
Greater New Haven |
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City: |
Guilford |
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Venue: |
Henry Whitfield State Museum |
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Description: |
Learn about sanitation before flush toilets and view a newly restored outhouse. |
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"Evolution of the Natural World: Highlights of the Bruce Museum Collection" |
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Category: |
Museum/Gallery Exhibit |
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Date(s): |
June 19-Oct. 17, 2010 |
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Region: |
Fairfield County |
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City: |
Greenwich |
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Venue: |
Bruce Museum |
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Description: |
Mineral, fossil and animal specimens from the Museum's own collection highlight the development of novelty and complexity in the evolution of the planet and its living things. |
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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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"Seeing Double: Portraits, Copies & Exhibitions in 1820s London" |
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Category: |
Museum/Gallery Exhibit |
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Date(s): |
June 24-Sept. 29, 2010 |
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Region: |
Greater New Haven |
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City: |
New Haven |
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Venue: |
Yale Center for British Art |
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Description: |
This exhibition invites viewers to explore the relationship between display and replication in early-19th century Britain by examining the John Scarlett Davis painting "Interior of the British Institution" (1829). Davis's ambitious canvas contains no fewer than 28 references to other works of art aimed at attracting the interest of some of Britain's most influential (and affluent) patrons. Today's viewers are challenged with decoding the puzzle. |
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"Structured Elegance: Bookbindings & Jewelry" |
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Category: |
Museum/Gallery Exhibit |
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Date(s): |
June 24-Sept. 29, 2010 |
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Region: |
Greater New Haven |
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City: |
New Haven |
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Venue: |
Yale Center for British Art |
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Description: |
A passion for both materials and process fueled by Tomilly Saumarez Smith's 25 year career as one of Britain's most highly acclaimed bookbinders. In the 1990s she began to use metal more frequently in her binding, gradually turning her attention to making jewelry. "Structured Elegance," which features a selection of her elegantly bound books along with a number of her subtle and intricate brooches, rings and necklaces, is the first exhibition to feature both facets of Saumarez Smith's distinctiv |
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"Visions and Contradictions: The Foreign Mission School (1817-1826)" |
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Category: |
Museum/Gallery Exhibit |
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Date(s): |
June 25-Oct. 12, 2010 |
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Region: |
Litchfield Hills |
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City: |
Cornwall |
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Venue: |
Cornwall Historical Society |
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Description: |
The exhibit explores the contradiction between the vision of the School's founders and that of its students, and its impact on local and national events. |
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Hot Summer Fun Wild Wednesdays |
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Category: |
Special Community |
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Date(s): |
July 1-Sept. 6, 2010 |
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Region: |
Mystic Country |
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City: |
Uncasville |
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Venue: |
Mohegan Sun |
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Description: |
Wild Wednesdays include farmer's market, classic car show, Fire Department cook-off, Battle of the Bands Competition and ending with a fireworks extravaganza display. Live entertainment daily at the Wolf Den and the very best comedians at the Treehouse Comedy Productions and world-class entertainers at the Mohegan Sun Arena. |
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"Connecticut Treasures: Works from Private Collections" |
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Category: |
Museum/Gallery Exhibit |
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Date(s): |
July 3-Sept. 19, 2010 |
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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: |
This exhibition unearths gems from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries that would otherwise not be available to the public. |
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"Carnival!" |
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Category: |
Performing Art |
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Date(s): |
July 9-Sept. 18, 2010 |
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Region: |
River Valley |
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City: |
East Haddam |
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Venue: |
Goodspeed Opera House |
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Description: |
The magical and heart-warming tale of a naive young woman who eagerly joins a traveling circus. Surrounded by a riot of acrobats and jugglers, music maker and clowns, she is dazzled at first by the troupe's manipulative magician. In the end she finds happiness with a disillusioned puppeteer who can only express himself through his delightful puppets. |
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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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Blueberry Festival |
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Category: |
Special Community |
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Date(s): |
July 10-Oct. 20, 2010 |
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Region: |
Litchfield Hills |
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City: |
Sharon |
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Venue: |
Ellsworth Hill Orchard & Berry Farm |
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Description: |
Pick-your-own blueberries. |
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Farmers Market |
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Category: |
Special Community |
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Date(s): |
July 11-Oct. 24, 2010 |
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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: |
Browse an array of vendors offering locally grown fruits and vegetables, fresh meats and cheeses, fresh flowers, goat milk soaps and lotions, baked goods, fresh fish, Angora yarn and more. Enjoy live music and the Museum's breathtaking grounds. Each week includes a new visiting vendor. |
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Peach Festival |
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Category: |
Special Community |
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Date(s): |
July 23-Oct. 7, 2010 |
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Region: |
Litchfield Hills |
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City: |
Sharon |
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Venue: |
Ellsworth Hill Orchard & Berry Farm |
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Description: |
Pick-your-own peaches. |
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Plum Festival |
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Category: |
Special Community |
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Date(s): |
July 23-Sept. 26, 2010 |
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Region: |
Litchfield Hills |
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City: |
Sharon |
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Venue: |
Ellsworth Hill Orchard & Berry Farm |
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Description: |
Pick-your-own plums. |
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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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Pick-Your-Own |
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Category: |
Special Community |
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Date(s): |
August 1-Oct. 31, 2010 |
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Region: |
River Valley |
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City: |
Ellington |
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Venue: |
Johnny Appleseed Farm |
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Description: |
Pick-your-own peaches and apples from easy to reach dwarf trees. Pumpkins and corn maze in Oct. Free tractor rides to pickings on the weekends. |
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"Wildest Dream: Conquest of Everett" |
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Category: |
Special Community |
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Date(s): |
August 6-Sept. 24, 2010 |
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Region: |
River Valley |
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City: |
Hartford |
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Venue: |
Connecticut Science Center |
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Description: |
A breath-taking exploration of Everest and one man's obsessive quest to conquer the goliath mountain. George Mallory was obsessed with becoming the first person to conquer the untouched Mount Everest. Last seen 800 feet below the summit in 1924, the clouds rolled in and he disappeared into legend. 75 years later, climber Conrad Anker's return to Everest to unravel the mysteries surroundings Mallory's disappearance. First time ever, Dinner & Movie on Aug. 14 and 21. Enjoy Himalayan-inspired epicu |
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"The Land Alive" |
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Category: |
Museum/Gallery Exhibit |
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Date(s): |
August 6-Sept. 11, 2010 |
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Region: |
Mystic Country |
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City: |
New London |
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Venue: |
TSETSE Gallery |
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Description: |
Exhibition opening in celebration of our environment featuring the art of Loan Levy Hepburn at the Union Railroad Station and at the TSETSE Gallery. Opening reception at the Gallery with a talk by the artist and about her work. Followed by a free concert at Union Station with Lauren Angelli and her band Amalgamated Muck, followed by a live jam with local musicians. |
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"I Do, I Do" |
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Category: |
Performing Art |
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Date(s): |
August 10-28, Sept. 2-4, 2010 |
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Region: |
Fairfield County |
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City: |
Westport |
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Venue: |
Westport Country Playhouse |
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Description: |
Spans 50 years in the marriage of Agnes and Michael. One man, one woman and a slew of captivating songs encompass all the richness and variety of experience inherent in taking the plunge into a life spent with someone you love. |
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"Finian's Rainbow" |
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Category: |
Performing Art |
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Date(s): |
August 11-Sept. 5, 2010 |
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Region: |
River Valley |
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City: |
Ivoryton |
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Venue: |
Ivoryton Playhouse |
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Description: |
Whimsical, magical, still contemporary fable-with-a-social-conscience, Finian McLonergan, his daughter Sharon, followed by a leprechaun named Og, travel from Glocca Morra, Ireland to Rainbow Valley in the mystical state of Missitucky, USA. Finian "borrows" Og's crock of gold to plant it in the soil near Fort Knox so it will grown and make him rich. But Og wants it back, for without it all the Glocca Morra leprechauns will lose their magic powers and the crock of gold, which grants wishes, will t |
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Shakespeare in the Park |
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Category: |
Performing Art |
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Date(s): |
August 19-22, 24-29, 31-Sept. 5, 2010 |
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Region: |
Greater New Haven |
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City: |
New Haven |
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Venue: |
Edgerton Park |
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Description: |
The Elm Shakespeare Company presents William Shakespeare's "The Winter Tale." At 5 p.m. enjoy amazing food and drinks. |
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"September 11, 2001: Connecticut Responds & Reflects" |
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Category: |
Museum/Gallery Exhibit |
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Date(s): |
August 19-Sept. 19, 2010 |
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Region: |
Litchfield Hills |
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City: |
Ridgefield |
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Venue: |
Ridgefield Recreation Center |
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Description: |
2,973 people died in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Among those victims, 153 were Connecticut's own. The Connecticut Historical Society presents a special traveling exhibition that looks at how Connecticut's citizens have responded and reflected on this contemporary tragedy. The exhibition includes the "Connecticut Remembers" Memorial Board, photographs, and Connecticut's 9/11 Memorial Library. |
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Corn Maze Adventure |
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Category: |
Special Community |
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Date(s): |
August 22-Nov. 8, 2010 |
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Region: |
Mystic Country |
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City: |
Thompson |
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Venue: |
Quintessential Gardens at Fort Hill Farms |
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Description: |
Learn about the Cabot Trail while finding your way through the maze. 72 gardens in bloom and a discovery barn. Fri. and Sat. nights are Flashlight Nights in the maze, bring your own flashlight. |
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"The Great Trailer Park Musical" |
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Category: |
Performing Art |
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Date(s): |
August 25-Sept. 18, 2010 |
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Region: |
Mystic Country |
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City: |
Norwich |
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Venue: |
Spirit of Broadway Theater |
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Description: |
A musical comedy. There is a new tenant in Armadillo Acres and she is wreaking havoc all over Florida's most exclusive trailer park. When Pippi, the stripper on the run, comes between Dr. Phil-loving, agoraphobic Jeannie and her tollbooth collector husband - the storms begin to brew. |
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Raspberry Festival |
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Category: |
Special Community |
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Date(s): |
August 25-Oct. 15, 2010 |
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Region: |
Litchfield Hills |
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City: |
Sharon |
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Venue: |
Ellsworth Hill Orchard & Berry Farm |
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Description: |
Pick-your-own raspberries. |
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Broadway in the Park |
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Category: |
Performing Art |
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Date(s): |
September 1, 2010 |
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Region: |
River Valley |
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City: |
Old Saybrook |
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Venue: |
Town Green |
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Description: |
Presented by the Salt Marsh Opera. Featured composers include Rodgers & Hammerstein, Cole Porter, Lerner & Loewe, Leonard Berstein, Stephen Sondheim and more. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, dine on the lawn from the Food Court barbecue. |
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Corn Maze |
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Category: |
Special Community |
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Date(s): |
September 1-Nov. 25, 2010 |
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Region: |
Litchfield Hills |
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City: |
Sharon |
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Venue: |
Ellsworth Hill Orchard & Berry Farm |
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Description: |
Maze map contains questions, locate certain stations in the maze for the answers. |
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"Figurative Distance" |
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Category: |
Museum/Gallery Exhibit |
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Date(s): |
September 2-Nov. 5, 2010 |
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Region: |
River Valley |
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City: |
Hartford |
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Venue: |
Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism Gallery |
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Description: |
"Distance is the space that exists between two objects." The term "figurative distance" refers to a metaphorical distance which implies an awareness of an emotional, cultural, historical or imagined distance. The artworks selected for this exhibition convey the illusion, reality, or psychology of distance. The exhibition includes photography, painting, sculpture and video. Open reception, Sept. 2 from 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. |
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The Nook Farm Book Club: "Finn" by Jon Clinch |
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Category: |
Special Community |
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Date(s): |
September 2, 2010 |
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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: |
The Club meets the first Thursday of every month, reading works by or about Mark Twain and Harriet Beech Stowe, as well as books on subjects that captivated them. Reception at 5 p.m., discussions at 5:30 p.m. Reservations recommended. |
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Touch-A-Tank - First Friday Family Festival |
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Category: |
Especially For Kids |
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Date(s): |
September 3, 2010 |
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Region: |
Litchfield Hills |
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City: |
Bristol |
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Venue: |
Imagine Nation Museum |
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Description: |
A fun-filled evening for the entire family where children can explore trucks in all shapes and sizes, Monster Truck Bounce House, hands-on crafts, food available. |
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Labor Day Sidewalk Sale |
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Category: |
Special Community |
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Date(s): |
September 3-6, 2010 |
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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: |
Additional savings on all or specially priced merchandise. |
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Haddam Neck Fair |
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Category: |
Agricultural Fairs |
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Date(s): |
September 3-6, 2010 |
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Region: |
River Valley |
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City: |
East Hampton |
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Venue: |
Haddam Neck Fairgrounds |
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Description: |
Major agricultural fair featuring baking contest, tractor pulling, horse show, road race, exhibits, family entertainment, midway, truck and tracker pulls. |
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Riverfront U.S. Title Series Powerboat Race |
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Category: |
Special Community |
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Date(s): |
September 3-5, 2010 |
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Region: |
River Valley |
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City: |
East Hartford |
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Venue: |
Great River Park, East River Rd., East Hartford |
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Description: |
The Connecticut River becomes alive with the roar of engines and spray of rooster tails. The U.S. Series Powerboats conclude racing season here. |
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Marcia Ball |
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Category: |
Performing Art |
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Date(s): |
September 3, 2010 |
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Region: |
Fairfield County |
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City: |
Fairfield |
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Venue: |
Stage One |
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Description: |
Marcia Ball's deeply emotional brand of southern boogie, blues and ballads has been soaring for three decades strong from Texas and the hearty Gulf Coast. |
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Historic Festival 28 |
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Category: |
Sport Events |
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Date(s): |
September 3-6, 2010 |
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Region: |
Litchfield Hills |
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City: |
Lakeville |
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Venue: |
Lime Rock Park |
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Description: |
An expanded number of races on Sat. and Labor Day Mon., plus a new and much bigger "Sunday in the Park" car show. Embrace the glamour, glory and style of historic and vintage sports cars on-track and in the fan-friendly paddock. Family-friendly activities all weekend. New this year is the addition of A Taste of the Litchfield Hills food festival. |
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"Rumors" |
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Category: |
Performing Art |
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Date(s): |
September 3-4, 10-12, 17-18, 2010 |
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Region: |
River Valley |
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City: |
New Britain |
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Venue: |
Repertory Theatre of New Britain |
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Description: |
The Deputy Mayor of New York just shot himself. Gathering for their 10th wedding anniversary, the host lies bleeding in the other room and his wife is nowhere in sight. His lawyer, and wife must get "the story" straight before the other guests arrives. There are confusion and mis-communications and the evening spins off into classic farcical hilarity. |
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First Friday: Mary Ellen Lonergan's Quartet |
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Category: |
Special Community |
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Date(s): |
September 3, 2010 |
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Region: |
River Valley |
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City: |
New Britain |
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Venue: |
New Britain Museum of American Art |
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Description: |
Featuring live jazz music, an opportunity to view the Museum's collection of 300 years of American art, gallery talks, art activities, and a chance to mix and mingle with other art and jazz lovers. A selection of light hors d'oeuvres and beverages. |
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ODYSSEY: A Greek Festival |
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Category: |
Ethnic Festivals |
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Date(s): |
September 3-6, 2010 |
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Region: |
Greater New Haven |
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City: |
Orange |
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Venue: |
St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church |
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Description: |
A festival featuring all aspects of Greek culture with food, live music, dancing, demonstrations, marketplace, children’s area, and more. |
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Woodstock Fair |
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Category: |
Major, Agricultural Fairs |
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Date(s): |
September 3-6, 2010 |
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Region: |
Mystic Country |
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City: |
South Woodstock |
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Venue: |
281 Rte. 169 |
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Description: |
The state's second oldest agricultural fair featuring crafts, lots of food, livestock shows, petting zoo, free stage shows, midway, go-kart races, Better Living Center, vegetables, flowers, strolling entertainers, the150th anniversary celebration parade, and much more. |
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Prudence Crandall Day |
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Category: |
Historic Events, Special Community |
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Date(s): |
September 4, 2010 |
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Region: |
Mystic Country |
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City: |
Canterbury |
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Venue: |
Prudence Crandall Museum |
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Description: |
Celebrate the birthday of Connecticut's State Female Hero with craft demonstrations on the lawn, period music, self guided tours of the museum and a theatrical performance by Young Audiences of Connecticut, "Passion for Justice: The Prudence Crandall Story." Part of Connecticut Freedom Trail month. |
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Farmington Antiques & Design Weekend |
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Category: |
Antique Shows |
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Date(s): |
September 4-5, 2010 |
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Region: |
River Valley |
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City: |
Farmington |
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Venue: |
Polo Grounds |
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Description: |
The largest antique event in Connecticut with approximately 400 quality dealers offering an array of antiques and vintage collectibles under tents; with fine food concessions. |
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Goshen Fair |
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Category: |
Agricultural Fairs, Major |
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Date(s): |
September 4-6, 2010 |
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Region: |
Litchfield Hills |
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City: |
Goshen |
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Venue: |
Goshen Fairgrounds |
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Description: |
Major agricultural fair with livestock judging, draft horse show, woodcutting competition, entertainment, food vendors, midway, arts and crafts, home exhibits, and more. |
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Story Time & Scavenger Hunt |
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Category: |
Special Community, Especially For Kids |
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Date(s): |
September 4, 2010 |
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Region: |
Greater New Haven |
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City: |
Guilford |
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Venue: |
Henry Whitfield State Museum |
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Description: |
Enjoy reading of an historical tale or two and hunt for unique artifacts in the museum. |
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Taste of the Shoreline |
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Category: |
Special Community, Festivals |
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Date(s): |
September 4, 2010 |
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Region: |
Greater New Haven |
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City: |
Guilford |
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Venue: |
Guilford Fairgrounds |
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Description: |
Food from many excellent restaurants and food establishments, family entertainment, children's activities, business expo, silent auction. |
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"Sesame Street LIVE: Elmo's Healthy Heroes" |
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Category: |
Especially For Kids |
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Date(s): |
September 4-5, 2010 |
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Region: |
River Valley |
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City: |
Hartford |
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Venue: |
XL Center |
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Description: |
When Super Grover loses his superness, Sesame Street needs a hero. Never fear, Elmo and his team of Healthy Heroes are here. Teaching lessons of healthy habits through song and dance, your favorite Sesame Street friends explore exercise, nutrition, sleep/energy and hygiene - all in a quest to put the "super" back in Super Grover. |
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Carload Weekend |
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Category: |
Special Community |
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Date(s): |
September 4-6, 2010 |
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Region: |
Litchfield Hills |
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City: |
Middlebury |
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Venue: |
Quassy Amusement Park |
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Description: |
Everyone in the car receives an all-day ride pass. Meet and greet "Lyle Lyle Crocodile" as part of Quassy's Ready to Read Program. |
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Constitution State Feis |
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Category: |
Special Community |
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Date(s): |
September 4-5, 2010 |
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Region: |
Litchfield Hills |
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City: |
Middlebury |
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Venue: |
Quassy Amusement Park |
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Description: |
Hundreds of Irish dancers compete from all over the region. |
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First Responders Weekend |
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Category: |
Special Community |
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Date(s): |
September 4-6, 2010 |
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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: |
Call all Police, Fire, EMT's and Ambulance personnel. Mystic Seaport has a special thank you for all these men and women with free admission. Need an ID and family members receive a special reduced rate on admission. |
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Fish & Ships Seafood Festival |
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Category: |
Festivals, Special Community |
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Date(s): |
September 4-6, 2010 |
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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: |
Enjoy fresh seafood, play 19th century games on the Village Green, get out on the water aboard "Sabino," and much more. |
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Meet the Artists & Artisans Labor Day Show |
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Category: |
Arts and Crafts |
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Date(s): |
September 4-6, 2010 |
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Region: |
Mystic Country |
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City: |
Mystic |
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Venue: |
Olde Mistick Village |
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Description: |
Beneath the shades of the apple trees this 60 award-winning exhibitor show features national award winning artists and artisans. All work is original and unique. |
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Summer's Last Roar |
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Category: |
Especially For Kids |
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Date(s): |
September 4, 2010 |
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Region: |
Greater New Haven |
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City: |
New Haven |
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Venue: |
Yale Peabody Museum |
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Description: |
Free admission day and visitors have a chance to win prizes, touch fossils and other specimens, speak to docents and educators, take "Dinosaurs to Egypt" guided tours or an audio tour. |
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Marine Life Study Cruises |
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Category: |
Special Community |
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Date(s): |
September 4, 11, 18, 25, 2010 |
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Region: |
Fairfield County |
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City: |
Norwalk |
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Venue: |
The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk |
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Description: |
Participants are put to work in collecting and examining animals from all levels of the water column: tiny wriggly plankton gathered at the surface, little crabs and worms grabbed from the muddy bottom, and an always-unique variety of fish, crabs, lobsters and other surprises. |
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Plainville is Our Home - An African American Story |
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Category: |
Special Community |
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Date(s): |
September 4, 2010 |
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Region: |
River Valley |
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City: |
Plainville |
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Venue: |
Plainville Historic Center |
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Description: |
Part of Connecticut Freedom Trail month. Presentation features music, an exhibit, old home movies and more. Refreshments will be served. |
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A Taste of the Litchfield Hills |
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Category: |
Festivals |
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Date(s): |
September 4-6, 2010 |
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Region: |
Litchfield Hills |
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City: |
Salisbury |
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Venue: |
Lime Rock Park |
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Description: |
Popular food and wine festival held at the nationally renowned motorsport road racing venue in historic Lakeville, Connecticut. Sample foods from traditional New England fare to international specialties prepared by chefs from local restaurants, bistros and other purveyors. Live music and shopping in an outdoor bazaar offer artisan crafts, gourmet food products and unique gifts. |
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Coventry Farmers' Market: Green Up - Connecticut Fair |
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Category: |
Special Community |
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Date(s): |
September 5, 2010 |
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Region: |
Mystic Country |
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City: |
Coventry |
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Venue: |
Nathan Hale Homestead |
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Description: |
Enjoy this large and diverse farmers' market plus an interactive environmental fair. |
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Life of an 19th Century Military Man |
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Category: |
Historic Events |
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Date(s): |
September 5, 2010 |
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Region: |
River Valley |
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City: |
Meriden |
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Venue: |
Solomon Goffe House |
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Description: |
Visit the 1711 Gambrel-style house, enjoying the company of costumed guides, in a time of long ago. |
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United States Coast Guard Band in Concert |
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Category: |
Performing Art |
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Date(s): |
September 5, 2010 |
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Region: |
Mystic Country |
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City: |
New London |
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Venue: |
Fort Trumbull State Park |
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Description: |
One of our nation's premier military bands founded in 1925, has gained a reputation as one of the finest concert bands in the world. Outdoor concert in a historic fort to celebrate the end of the summer. |
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Apple Harvest Festival |
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Category: |
Special Community |
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Date(s): |
September 5-Nov. 13, 2010 |
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Region: |
Litchfield Hills |
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City: |
Sharon |
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Venue: |
Ellsworth Hill Orchard & Berry Farm |
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Description: |
Pick-your-own apples, shop at the store for apples, cider, cider donuts, cheese, and more. |
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Keith Urban "Summer Lovin' 2010 Tour" |
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Category: |
Performing Art |
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Date(s): |
September 5, 2010 |
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Region: |
Greater New Haven |
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City: |
Wallingford |
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Venue: |
Oakdale Theatre |
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Description: |
Critically hailed as one of the industry's most explosive live acts. |
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Blues Traveler |
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Category: |
Performing Art |
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Date(s): |
September 5, 2010 |
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Region: |
River Valley |
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City: |
Windsor |
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Venue: |
SS&C SummerWind Performing Arts Center |
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Description: |
Opening acts are Luke Mulholland and The Steve Palmer Band. |
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Stratton Faxon New Haven Road Race |
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Category: |
Sport Events |
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Date(s): |
September 6, 2010 |
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Region: |
Greater New Haven |
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City: |
New Haven |
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Venue: |
New Haven Green |
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Description: |
20K, 5K and 1/2 mile Kids Fun Run with post party featuring live music and food. |
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Nights With Shakespeare |
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Category: |
Special Community |
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Date(s): |
September 7-Nov. 2, 2010 |
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Region: |
Fairfield County |
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City: |
Shelton |
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Venue: |
Auditorium at Shelton Corporate Park |
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Description: |
One-hour exploration of Shakespeare's masterwork "Hamlet," with Bob Smith. Smith explores the complete text line-by-line, challenging the participants to through-provoking give-and-take discussions about the play, its history, its characters and its relationships. |
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Toubab Krewe |
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Category: |
Performing Art |
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Date(s): |
September 8, 2010 |
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Region: |
Fairfield County |
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City: |
Fairfield |
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Venue: |
Stage One |
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Description: |
With the power to transport American audiences directly to Africa, Toubab Krewe is one of the most exciting bands to ever swing through Fairfield. |
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Swallow Spectacular |
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Category: |
Special Community |
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Date(s): |
September 8, 12, 15-16, 22-23, 26, 29-30, 2010 |
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Region: |
River Valley |
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City: |
Haddam |
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Venue: |
Eagle Landing State Park |
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Description: |
During fall migration, thousands of swallows congregate on the lower Connecticut River and at sunset settle in on a giant communal roost. Join Connecticut Audubon Society naturalists fir a river boat cruise which takes you to the roosting destination, bring a picnic supper and binoculars. |
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"In the company of ..." |
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Category: |
Museum/Gallery Exhibit |
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Date(s): |
September 9-Oct. 15, 2010 |
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Region: |
Fairfield County |
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City: |
Bridgeport |
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Venue: |
Housatonic Museum of Art |
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Description: |
An exhibit featuring videos, photographs, paintings and drawings by contemporary artists inspired by Andy Warhol's early career that included the living theater of his studio, "The Factory" and his later career that relied on portraits of collectors, celebrities and socialites. Opening reception, Sept. 9 from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. |
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Hebron Harvest Fair |
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Category: |
Major, Agricultural Fairs |
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Date(s): |
September 9-12, 2010 |
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Region: |
River Valley |
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City: |
Hebron |
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Venue: |
Hebron Lion's Fairgrounds |
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Description: |
Major agricultural fair with livestock shows, midway, exhibits, continuous stage entertainment, magic show, small animal barns, arts and crafts, food and product booths. |
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Art Happy Hour |
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Category: |
Special Community |
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Date(s): |
September 9, 2010 |
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Region: |
River Valley |
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City: |
New Britain |
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Venue: |
New Britain Museum of American Art |
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Description: |
An evening of art and conversation in the galleries. |
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North Haven Fair |
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Category: |
Agricultural Fairs |
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Date(s): |
September 9-12, 2010 |
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Region: |
Greater New Haven |
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City: |
North Haven |
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Venue: |
North Haven Fairgrounds |
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Description: |
Major agriculture fair with daily entertainment, exhibit buildings and booths, Old McDonald?s farm, midway, food, tractor pull, arts and crafts, live entertainment. |
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Grecian Food Festival |
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Category: |
Ethnic Festivals |
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Date(s): |
September 9-12, 2010 |
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Region: |
Mystic Country |
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City: |
Norwich |
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Venue: |
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church |
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Description: |
Celebrate the Greek culture with delicious foods, wines, pastries, dancers, entertainment, artifacts, children's activities. |
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Chef to Farm Dinner |
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Category: |
Culinary |
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Date(s): |
September 9, 2010 |
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Region: |
River Valley |
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City: |
Simsbury |
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Venue: |
Rosedale Farms & Vineyards |
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Description: |
Dinner series showcases the finest foods and wines produced by Rosedale Farm and the incredible culinary creativity of Max Restaurant Group. Tonight's dinner "Al Fresco Dining Texas Style." Call for reservations. |
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Bethlehem Fair |
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Category: |
Major, Agricultural Fairs |
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Date(s): |
September 10-12, 2010 |
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Region: |
Litchfield Hills |
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City: |
Bethlehem |
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Venue: |
384 Main St. North |
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Description: |
Old-fashioned country fair with livestock, agricultural exhibits, horse show, horse drawing, art and photography show, farm displays, amusement rides, food, entertainment. |
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Norwalk Oyster Festival |
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Category: |
Major, Festivals |
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Date(s): |
September 10-12, 2010 |
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Region: |
Fairfield County |
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City: |
East Norwalk |
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Venue: |
Veteran's Memorial Park |
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Description: |
Waterfront festival celebrates Long Island Sound's seafaring past. Events include live entertainment, arts and crafts, vintage vessels, demonstrations, juried crafters, international food court, exhibits, Kid's Cove. |
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Chad & Jeremy |
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Category: |
Performing Art |
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Date(s): |
September 10, 2010 |
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Region: |
Fairfield County |
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City: |
Fairfield |
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Venue: |
Stage One |
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Description: |
Of the many British Invasion acts that stormed the charts in the wake of the Beatles, Chad & Jeremy possessed a subtlety and sophistication unmatched among their contemporaries, essentially creating the template for the kind of lush, sensitive folk-pop embraced by followers. |
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Family Square Dance |
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Category: |
Special Community |
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Date(s): |
September 10, 2010 |
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Region: |
Mystic Country |
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City: |
Franklin |
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Venue: |
Blue Slope Country Museum |
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Description: |
Open to singles, couples and families; no experience necessary. Dancing held in the Bank Barn. |
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Closing Sale |
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Category: |
Special Community |
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Date(s): |
September 10-11. 17-18, 24-25, 2010 |
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Region: |
Litchfield Hills |
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City: |
Middlebury |
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Venue: |
The Golden Age of Trucking Museum |
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Description: |
All contents must be sold. Items include an extensive license plate collection, antique auto books and magazines, furniture, display cases, stanchions and ropes, signs, collectibles, museum prints, gift shop items and a lot more. |
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Taste of Mystic |
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Category: |
Special Community, Festivals |
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Date(s): |
September 10-12, 2010 |
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Region: |
Mystic Country |
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City: |
Mystic |
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Venue: |
Historic downtown |
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Description: |
Live music, great food and fun. From quesadillas to fried rice; bouillabaisse to chowder to cheesecake, there is something for everyone. Local restaurants participate to promote sampling of Mystic's great culinary offerings. |
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Village Green Fair |
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Category: |
Special Community, Especially For Kids |
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Date(s): |
September 10-11, 2010 |
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Region: |
Litchfield Hills |
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City: |
Naugatuck |
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Venue: |
St. Michael's Episcopal Church |
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Description: |
Old fashioned village fair famous for peach shortcake, food, crafts, boutique, general store, live entertainment, children's train rides and games. |
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Connecticut Folk Festival & Green Expo |
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Category: |
Festivals, Special Community |
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Date(s): |
September 10-12, 2010 |
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Region: |
Greater New Haven |
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City: |
New Haven |
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Venue: |
Edgerton Park |
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Description: |
Musical and environmental events including concerts, Grassy Hill Song Circle (Fri. evening), green job fair, green exhibits, vendors and educational programming. |
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Lobster Bake |
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Category: |
Special Community |
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Date(s): |
September 10, 2010 |
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Region: |
Greater New Haven |
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City: |
New Haven |
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Venue: |
Carousel Building at Lighthouse Point Park |
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Description: |
Come and enjoy a traditional New England lobster bake with lobsters or steaks, steamers, corn on the cob, and more. Ride the historic carousel and enter to win a raffle; silent auction. |
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Albert Schweitzer Organ Festival |
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Category: |
Performing Art |
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Date(s): |
September 10-12, 2010 |
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Region: |
River Valley |
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City: |
Wethersfield |
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Venue: |
First Church of Christ |
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Description: |
Competition and exhibition of world renowned organists and young organ rising stars. Includes a concert, competition and class for the winners. |
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Dinner at the Homestead |
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Category: |
Special Community |
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Date(s): |
September 11, 2010 |
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Region: |
Mystic Country |
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City: |
Coventry |
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Venue: |
Nathan Hale Homestead |
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Description: |
Connecticut Landmarks celebrates the rich agricultural heritage of the Nathan Hale Homestead and the freshness of local food. Evening includes Colonial demonstrations, live music and museum tours. |
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A Taste of Greater Danbury |
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Category: |
Festivals |
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Date(s): |
September 11-12, 2010 |
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Region: |
Litchfield Hills |
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City: |
Danbury |
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Venue: |
CityCenter Danbury Green |
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Description: |
Outdoor event featuring live entertainment, crafts and lots of delicious food. This year, Marshall Tucker takes the stage both days. |
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Venture Smith Day |
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Category: |
Special Community |
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Date(s): |
September 11, 2010 |
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Region: |
River Valley |
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City: |
East Haddam |
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Venue: |
First Church & Cemetery |
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Description: |
As part of the Connecticut Freedom Trail events, son of an African king, Venture Smith became the first black man to document his capture from African and life as an American slave and successful black freeman in Connecticut. Events include guest speakers, short stories, displays, wreath laying ceremony by the his descendants and family reunion photograph. Light refreshments served. |
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Hartford Colonials Home Football Game |
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Category: |
Sport Events |
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Date(s): |
September 18, 2010 |
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Region: |
River Valley |
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City: |
East Hartford |
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Venue: |
Rentschler Field |
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Description: |
United Football League game, Colonials vs. Sacramento Mountain Lions. |
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On-the-Green Fine Art & Craft Show |
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Category: |
Arts and Crafts, Special Community |
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Date(s): |
September 11-12, 2010 |
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Region: |
River Valley |
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City: |
Glastonbury |
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Venue: |
Hubbard Green |
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Description: |
Outdoor art show featuring 200 award-winning exhibitors from around the United States. Food court with light refreshments. |
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"Faulkner's Island Lighthouse" |
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Category: |
Museum/Gallery Exhibit |
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Date(s): |
September 11-12, 2010 |
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Region: |
Greater New Haven |
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City: |
Guilford |
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Venue: |
Henry Whitfield State Museum |
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Description: |
Special land-based exhibit highlighting the more than 200 year history of the town of Guilford's lighthouse. |
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Connecticut Women's Expo |
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Category: |
Consumer Shows |
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Date(s): |
September 11-12, 2010 |
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Region: |
River Valley |
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City: |
Hartford |
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Venue: |
Connecticut Expo Center |
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Description: |
Event showcases more than 400 exhibitors featuring products and services, free health screenings, shop at hundreds of unique vendors, prize giveaways, fashion shows, live demonstrations and more. |
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Discover Hartford Bicycling & Walking Tour |
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Category: |
Special Community |
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Date(s): |
September 11, 2010 |
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Region: |
River Valley |
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City: |
Hartford |
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Venue: |
Biking and walking tours begin at Bushnell Park. |
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Description: |
Featuring 10 and 25 mile bike rides through Hartford's beautiful parks, vibrant and diverse neighborhoods and cityscape. A new 15 mile extension to Batterson Park to include a 40 mile bike ride. Discover the fun of biking and walking as a great way to see Connecticut's capital city. A 9/11 Remembrance and moment of silence will take place at 9 a.m. during the opening ceremony. |
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Guitar Under the Stars |
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Category: |
Performing Art |
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Date(s): |
September 11, 2010 |
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Region: |
River Valley |
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City: |
Hartford |
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Venue: |
Mortensen Riverfront Plaza |
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Description: |
Noted classical guitarist Daniel Salazar, Jr., accompanied by the 35-piece Hartford Festival Orchestra headlines the day of music. |
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"From Puritan to Patriot, A Look at Connecticut's Military |
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Category: |
Historic Events |
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Date(s): |
September 11, 2010 |
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Region: |
Mystic Country |
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City: |
Lebanon |
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Venue: |
Governor Jonathan Trumbull's War Office |
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Description: |
In commemoration of the 375th anniversary of the State of Connecticut. This event features displays highlight Connecticut's Colonial military history. |
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Trumbull Tripple Tricon |
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Category: |
Historic Events |
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Date(s): |
September 11, 2010 |
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Region: |
Mystic Country |
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City: |
Lebanon |
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Venue: |
Governor Jonathan Trumbull House |
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Description: |
Featuring a Colonial market place sponsored by the Connecticut Children of the American Revolution and the Hobby Horse Race for children sponsored by the Connecticut Daughters of the American Revolution. Offering Mint Juleps (a soft drink) and baked goods for sale. Colonial games and pastimes; ladies in attendance are encouraged to wear their most decorative hats. |
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United We Stand: 9/11 Hero's Tribute for Life & Liberty |
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Category: |
Special Community |
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Date(s): |
September 11, 2010 |
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Region: |
River Valley |
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City: |
Manchester |
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Venue: |
Cheney Hall |
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Description: |
An evening of honor as survivor's and the community honor our brave local past and present military. A night of reflection, honor and patriotism with Holocaust survivor Judith Altman, patriotic vocalist Dan Petrozza, comedian and veteran Joey Mitchell, country singer Dave Barton and more. |
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Ryan Woods Autism Foundation Music Festival |
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Category: |
Special Community |
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Date(s): |
September 11, 2010 |
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Region: |
River Valley |
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City: |
Middletown |
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Venue: |
Union Park |
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Description: |
Children and family activities, petting zoo, children and teen musical performances, Taiko Japanese drummers, Oddfellows Circus Rovers, give-aways, baked goods, variety of vendors, raffle prizes and more. |
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Taylor Ho Bynum - Acoustic Bicycle Tour |
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Category: |
Performing Art |
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Date(s): |
September 11, 2010 |
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Region: |
River Valley |
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City: |
Middletown |
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Venue: |
Center for the Arts at the Wesleyan University |
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Description: |
Composer and cornet player Taylor Ho Bynum will undertake a two week tour of all six New England states, traveling only by bicycle. He will perform solo, with some of his working groups, and with ensembles of local musicians. |
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Guided Canoe Tours |
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Category: |
Special Community |
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Date(s): |
September 11, 12, 25, 2010 |
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Region: |
Greater New Haven |
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City: |
Milford |
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Venue: |
Connecticut Audubon Society Coastal Center |
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Description: |
Enjoy a guided canoe trip of the Charles Wheeler Salt Marsh led by an experienced naturalist. The tours explore the birds, wildlife, scenery and local history of the marsh. Registration is required. |
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Battle the Bowl Stair Climb |
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Category: |
Special Community |
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Date(s): |
September 11, 2010 |
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Region: |
Greater New Haven |
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City: |
New Haven |
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Venue: |
Yale Bowl |
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Description: |
Individuals race, run or walk up hundreds of the stadium stairs. |
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A Tribute to the Events of September 11, 2001 |
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Category: |
Performing Art |
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Date(s): |
September 11, 2010 |
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Region: |
Litchfield Hills |
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City: |
Newtown |
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Venue: |
St. Rose of Lime Church |
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Description: |
Program performed by the Waterbury Chorale. |
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Morgan Horse Versatility |
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Category: |
Special Community, Especially For Kids |
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Date(s): |
September 11, 2010 |
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Region: |
Mystic Country |
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City: |
Old Lyme |
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Venue: |
McCulloch Farm |
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Description: |
Exciting display of the wide variety of sports Morgans can perform. Learn about America’s first horse breed. |
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Public Safety Challenge |
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Category: |
Special Community |
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Date(s): |
September 11-12, 2010 |
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Region: |
River Valley |
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City: |
Portland |
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Venue: |
Brownstone Exploratin & Discovery Park |
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Description: |
Come out and support local fire, police and rescue services. Watch them compete in search, rescue and recovery; participate in civilian drills and more. |
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Raspberry Festival |
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Category: |
Festivals |
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Date(s): |
September 11-12, 2010 |
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Region: |
Litchfield Hills |
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City: |
Sherman |
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Venue: |
White Silo Winery |
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Description: |
All the food and different desserts made with the farm's grown raspberries. Wine tastings and winery tours. |
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10K Road Race & 5K Run |
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Category: |
Special Community |
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Date(s): |
September 11, 2010 |
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Region: |
River Valley |
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City: |
Suffield |
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Venue: |
Suffield Middle School |
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Description: |
Prizes awarded to top finishers in each division. |
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A Taste of Opera |
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Category: |
Performing Art |
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Date(s): |
September 11, 2010 |
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Region: |
Litchfield Hills |
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City: |
Torrington |
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Venue: |
Nancy Marine Studio at Warner Theatre |
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Description: |
An evening of operatic favorites including works from "Aida," "Carmen," "Porgy & Bess,", "Lakme" and "Madame Butterfly," featuring the classically-trained voices of Elizabeth Lyra Ross (soprano) and Jennifer Johnson Osborne (mezzo-soprano). |
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Fairfield County Concours d'Elegance |
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Category: |
Vehicle Shows |
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Date(s): |
September 11-12, 2010 |
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Region: |
Fairfield County |
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City: |
Westport |
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Venue: |
Fairfield County Hunt Club |
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Description: |
Display of distinct selection of the world's most classic automobiles and rare motorcycles with something on view for the entire family, from antique cars to sports cars, racing and touring cars. |
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Breakfast with the Bison |
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Category: |
Special Community |
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Date(s): |
September 12, 2010 |
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Region: |
Mystic Country |
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City: |
Brooklyn |
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Venue: |
Creamery Brook Bison |
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Description: |
Have breakfast in the gazebo gardens, following a wagon ride to see the bison. |
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Coventry Farmers' Market: Rise 7 Shine Wellness Fair |
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Category: |
Special Community |
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Date(s): |
September 12, 2010 |
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Region: |
Mystic Country |
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City: |
Coventry |
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Venue: |
Nathan Hale Homestead |
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Description: |
Enjoy this large and diverse farmers' market plus an interactive wellness fair. |
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Liver Life Walk |
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Category: |
Special Community |
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Date(s): |
September 12, 2010 |
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Region: |
River Valley |
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City: |
East Hartford |
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Venue: |
Rentschler Field |
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Description: |
A day filled with excitement for everyone where teams come together to walk for fun and walk for life. |
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Fall Festival |
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Category: |
Special Community, Historic Events |
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Date(s): |
September 12, 2010 |
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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: |
Commemorate the 231st anniversary of the burning of Fairfield by the British. Enjoy music, crafters, children's activities and a battle re-enactment. |
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The Bridge |
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Category: |
Performing Art |
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Date(s): |
September 12, 2010 |
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Region: |
Fairfield County |
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City: |
Fairfield |
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Venue: |
Stage One |
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Description: |
A musical cauldron of roots and blues, funk and soul. Taking bluegrass further with the inclusion of a saxophone, and funk further with the inclusion of a mandolin, their live performance pushes rock forward with long, dirty jams. The mournful dark-blues aspect mixes with the beatboxing and rootsy melodies for a carefully controlled, completely original vibe, along with some seriously impressive improvisation. |
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Women's Triathlon |
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Category: |
Sport Events |
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Date(s): |
September 12, 2010 |
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Region: |
River Valley |
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City: |
Farmington |
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Venue: |
Winding Trails |
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Description: |
Event includes half-mile lake swim, 12 miles road bike race and 5K trail run. |
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Geology-of-the-Giant Hike |
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Category: |
Special Community |
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Date(s): |
September 12, 2010 |
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Region: |
Greater New Haven |
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City: |
Hamden |
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Venue: |
Sleeping Giant State Park |
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Description: |
Hike and learn about the geological origin of the Sleeping Giant Mountain and its rock formations. Three hour hike, wear comfortable and supportive shoes, bring snacks and water. |
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USA Women's Basketball v. Spain |
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Category: |
Sport Events |
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Date(s): |
September 12, 2010 |
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Region: |
River Valley |
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City: |
Hartford |
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Venue: |
XL Center |
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Description: |
Don't miss seeing basketball greats including head coach Geno Auriemma, Sue Bird (Seattle Storm), Swin Cash (Seattle Storm), Tamika Catchings (Indiana Fever), Tina Charles (Connecticut Sun), Maya Moore (University of Connecticut) and more live in Hartford. |
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Wines of the World - Italy |
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Category: |
Culinary |
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Date(s): |
September 12, 2010 |
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Region: |
Litchfield Hills |
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City: |
Litchfield |
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Venue: |
Haight-Brown Vineyard |
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Description: |
Learn about the climates, grape growing and wine making of Italy. Reservations are required. |
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Sunday Music Series: Blackledgemusic, Inc. |
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Category: |
Performing Art |
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Date(s): |
September 12, 2010 |
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Region: |
River Valley |
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City: |
New Britain |
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Venue: |
New Britain Museum of American Art |
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Description: |
Featuring Blackledge Flutes and Equal Voicings in a program of works by J.S. Bach. |
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Second Company Governor's Horse Guard Open House |
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Category: |
Special Community |
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Date(s): |
September 12, 2010 |
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Region: |
Litchfield Hills |
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City: |
Newtown |
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Venue: |
4 Wildlife Dr. |
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Description: |
Events include cavalry demonstrations, pageantry, pony rides and lots of activities for all ages. |
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Arts Festival |
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Category: |
Arts and Crafts |
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Date(s): |
September 12, 2010 |
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Region: |
Fairfield County |
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City: |
Trumbull |
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Venue: |
Town Hall Green |
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Description: |
Multimedia event featuring juried fine artists and crafters, food, music, performances and a Children's Creative Center. |
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Stan Ridgway |
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Category: |
Performing Art |
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Date(s): |
September 13, 2010 |
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Region: |
Fairfield County |
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City: |
Fairfield |
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Venue: |
Stage One |
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Description: |
A mad scientist of sound and vision, Ridgway possesses a style unparalleled, at least in our known universe. Making his musical pictures for 30 years, the singer-songwriter and guitarist has emerged as a singular voice in contemporary song. |
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Ebenezer Don Carlos Bassett - First African American Ambassador |
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Category: |
Special Community |
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Date(s): |
September 15, 2010 |
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Region: |
Fairfield County |
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City: |
Bridgeport |
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Venue: |
Bridgeport Public Library |
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Description: |
Part of Connecticut Freedom Trail month. Speakers include Carolyn Ivanoff and Marian O'Keefe presents a presentation on Ebenezer Bassett, a native of Derby, Connecticut who in 1869 began service as United States ambassador to Haiti. |
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