The Blue Troupe presents The MikadoJun 30, 2013This production is a benefit for the Norfolk Historical Society To mark the 130th anniversary of Norfolk’s Village Hall, now known as Infinity Music Hall, Gilbert & Sullivan returns to the stage with a special concert performance of The Mikado by New York’s renowned Blue Hill Troupe. This is Gilbert & Sullivan’s first return to Infinity Hall since 1884 when the hall was... |
The Mikado at Infinity HallJun 30, 2013After 130 years, Gilbert & Sullivan returns to Norfolk's Infinity Hall stage with a concert performance of The Mikado by New York's Blue Hill Troupe on June 30. Village Hall, now known as Infinity Hall, in Norfolk opened in 1884 with a performance of Gilbert & Sullivan's Pinafore. Celebrating 130 years of the building's history, the Norfolk Historical Society has invited the Blue Hill... |
Crowell Concert HallJul 2, 2013A native of Oregon, teacher, composer, and performer Stephen Bennett is a master of the harp guitar, a 12-stringed instrument with an extended sound chamber and 6 sub-bass strings. Based in Milford, he has released 25 albums and is the founder of the Harp Guitar Gathering, an annual event that brings together players, luthiers, scholars and fans for performances and workshops in... |
Hartford Steel SymphonyJul 2, 2013Dance to the island rhythms of the Hartford Steel Symphony! Founded in 1989, this premier Connecticut steel pan group performs calypso, reggae, pop, classical, and jazz tunes under the musical direction of Kelvin Griffith and Curtis Greenidge, and has shared the stage with artists such as the great panist Len “Boogsie” Sharpe of Trinidad. |
Kirtan with Andrew and JamieJul 4, 2013 - Dec 5, 2013This event occurs monthly, on the first Thursday of July, August, September, October, November and December. 1st Thursday of each month 7:15-8:30 Join Andrew and Jamie in celebrating the divine within. Kirtan is an ancient tradition of call-and-response chanting, which uses the musical repetition of sacred sounds, known as mantras, to still the mind and awaken the spirit. Together we will explore the beauty of devotion -- to ourselves, to each other, to the divine. If you've tried quiet sitting... |
Fourth of July Boom Box ParadeJul 4, 2013The Boom Box Parade originated in 1986 when no band could be found for Windham's Memorial Day Parade. It's now the largest parade of its kind in the world. |
Stonington Borough Fourth of July Parade and Reading of the Declaration of IndependenceJul 4, 2013Marchers are invited to gather at 9:45 a.m. at the southwest corner of Wadawanuck Park in Stonington Borough. The parade will step off at 10 a.m., march to Cannon Square in the lower Borough and return to the park to hear the declaration and to invoke, as always, a pox on King George. |
First Fridays, Downtown PutnamJul 5, 2013 - Dec 6, 2013This event occurs monthly, on the first Friday of July, August, September, October, November and December. Outdoor festival with music, activities and random art large scale attack. |
From The Garden To The WallJul 5, 2013 - Jul 31, 2013Gallery 53, 53 Colony St. Meriden, will host a floral show July 5 - 31. Flowers and gardens will be depicted in numerous art forms such as paintings, photos and sculptures. Garden sculpture and floral arrangements will be available for viewing and purchase. First Friday Open House, July 5 from 4-7 P.M. Come for art, appetizers, conversation and music. Artisian... |
Appetite for Adventure Beekeeping WeekendJul 6, 2013 - Jul 7, 2013Spend an inspiring weekend with Marina Marchese, beekeeper, author, and founder of Red Bee Honey, learning basic beekeeping practices, homesteading skills, and a variety of honeybee crafts. Learn all about honey, its floral sources, and how to taste honey like a true connoisseur. We’ll create honeybee crafts such as luscious lotions and salves, handmade soap, and... |