August
1 Butterfly Walk, Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington 10 am, 677-4787
1 First Sunday Gallery Talk, Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington, 1 pm, 677-4787
2 First Sunday Estate Walk, Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington, 2 pm, 677-4787
4 Closing Night - Sunken Garden Poetry Festival, Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington, 6:30 pm, 677-4787
6 "Ken Haller" performing at the New Hartford Farmers Market, held On the Green in Pine Meadow, 4-7 pm
7 "Twilight" showing at the Shoppes at Farmington Valley, Canton, sunset; "Mike Grabow" performing 6-8pm, 96.5 TIC FM 6:30 – 8:30, 693-3059
7 "Ice Cream Day," Simsbury historical Society, Simsbury, demonstrations, 10:30 am and 1:30 pm, $6 adults, $4 children, 658-2500
13 "Annie Demichiel" performing at the New Hartford Farmers Market, held On The Green in Pine Meadow, 4-7 pm
14 "Dragonflies & Damselflies Riverside Walk," Farmington River Watershed Association, Simsbury, 1pm, pre-registration required, 658-4442
14 "New Moon," a movie presentation at The Shoppes at Farmington Valley, Canton, Sunset: "Jennifer Hill & Co." performing 6-8 pm, 96.5 TIC FM 6:30 – 8:30, 693-3059
20 "UP!," a movie presentation at Union School, Farmington, Fun & Games 6:30, cartoons at 8:15pm, movie to follow
20 "Sweetheart Mountain," performing at the New Hartford Farmers Market, On the Green in Pine Meadow, 4-7 pm
21 "The Princess & The Frog," a movie presentation at The Shoppes at Farmington Valley, Canton, Sunset, Radio Disney 6-8 pm, 693-3059
21 Nature Walk – Sunken Garden Symphony, Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington, 10 am, 677-4787
22 "Colonial Family Day," Stanley-Whitman House, Farmington, 1-4 pm, $2 members, $3 non-members, 677-9222
26 "Natural Lawns & Gardens," sponsored by the Farmington River Watershed Association, held at the Beardsley & Memorial Library, New Hartford, 6:30 – 7:30 pm, 677-4442
27 "Luke Alibozek" performing at the New Hartford Farmers Market, held On the Green in Pine Meadow, 4-7 pm
28 "Up!" a movie presentation at The Shoppes at Farmington Valley, Canton, Sunset;
Radio Disney 6-8 pm, 693-3059
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July
July-August: "Spinning Wheels & Chamber Pots: The Story of Farmington's First Museum," an exhibit at the Stanley-Whitman House, Farmington, 677-9222
1 Nook Farm Book Club: A Summer of Hummingbirds: Love, Art, and Scandal in the Intersecting Worlds of Emily Dickinson, Mark Twain, Harriet Beecher Stowe and Martin Johnson Heade, Harriet
Beecher Stowe Center, Hartford, 5pm, 522-9258
1- 9/11 Arts Exclusive Gallery in Simsbury presents "The Summer Show." Gallery hours: Tues. – Sat: 11 am–6 pm, Sun. 1-6 pm, 651-5824, www.arts-exclusive.com
2 Free Community Class, Kula Yoga Center, Avon, 9:30 – 10:30 am, 676-8800
2 "Nathan Day" performing at the New Hartford Farmers Market, held On the Green in Pine Meadow, 4-7 pm
3 "Stars & Stripes Birthday Party," Stanley-Whitman House, Farmington, 1-3 pm, to celebrate the 290th birthday of the historic Stanley-Whitman house, 677-9222
4 Patriotic Sing-Along, Farmington Historical Society, Farmington, 2:30 pm, 678-1645
7 Hill-Stead's Volunteer Garden Gang, Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington, 9am – 12 pm, 677-4787
7 "Sunken Garden Poetry & Music Festival," Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington, 6:30 pm, 677-4787
9 "Ken Haller" performing at the New Hartford Farmers Market, On the Green in Pine Meadow, 4-7 pm
10 "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs," a movie presentation at The Shoppes at Farmington Valley, Canton, sunset: 9 pm; Music from 6-8 pm, 693-3059
11 Hill-Stead Museum's Farmers Market, Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington, 11 am – 2 pm, 677-4787
11 "Ready…Set… Cook," a Benefit for Gifts of Love, Tunxis Plantation Country Club, Farmington, 11 am, $35 per person, tickets available at: Gifts of Love-676-2323, The Hair Loft-674-9460, Tunxis-677-1367
14 "Ice Cream Social & Game Day," Avon Free Public Library, Avon, 1-4 pm, 673-9712
15 Movie Matinee – "An American in Paris," Avon Free Public Library, Avon, 2 pm, 673-9712
16 "Luke Alibozek" performing at The New Hartford Farmers Market, held On the Green in Pine Meadow, 4-7 pm
17 "The Blind Side," a movie presentation at The Shoppes at Farmington Valley, Canton, Sunset: 8:56 pm, Music by "i" 6-8 pm, CBS Radio 7-9 pm, 693-3059
17 "Cowles Parcel," a Historic Tour presented by the Stanley-Whitman House and The Farmington Land Trust, Farmington, 9:30 – 11:30 am, registration deadline - July 10th, 677-9222
18 "The Open House Exhibit," Arts Exclusive Gallery, Simsbury, 2-5 pm, 651-5824,
www.arts-exclusive.com
21 "Sunken Garden & Music Festival," Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington, 6:30 pm, 677-4787
22 Movie Matinee – "Ninotchka," Avon Free Public Library, Avon, 2 pm, 673-9712
23 "Chris Sheehan" performing at The New Hartford Farmers Market, held On the Green in Pine Meadow, 4-7 pm
23 Family Night at the Avon Free Public Library, Avon, 6:30 pm, 673-9712
24 "Nighttime Moth Walk," Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington, 8:30 pm, 677-4787
24 "Monsters vs Aliens," a movie presentation at The Shoppes at Farmington Valley, Canton, Sunset: 8:50 pm, Radio Disney 6-8 pm, 693-3059
24 "Twain's Companions and Cohorts Tour," Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford, 10-11:30 am, 956-3311
27 "Job-Seekers: Stretch, don't settle," an interactive seminar, Avon Free Public Library, Avon, 2 pm, 673-9712
29 Movie Matinee: "Arsenic and Old Lace," Avon Free public Library, Avon, 2 pm, 673-9712
30 "Joe Neurney" performing at the New Hartford Farmers Market, held On the Green in Pine Meadow, 4-7 pm
31 "Planet 51," a movie presentation at The Shoppes at Farmington Valley, Canton, Sunset: 8:42 pm, Music 6-8 pm, 693-3059
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June
2 Lecture Series: The Trouble Begins at 5:30 with Patti Philippon on “Mark Twain’s Women,” Mark Twain House, Hartford, 5:30 pm, 247-0998
3 “Nook Farm Book Club,” Harriet Beecher Stowe Center, Hartford, 5pm, 522-9258 x 317
4 Yoga for Teen & Tween Girls, Kula Yoga Center, Avon, for girls 11-15, 6-7:30 pm, $15 per person, pre-registration recommended, 676-8800
5 Metacomet Trail Hike, Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington, 2 pm, teens and adults, fees and reservations, 678-1867, $3 members, $5 members-to-be, 677-4787
5 “Trails in Motion,:” Farmington Valley Trails Council, Iron Horse Boulevard, Simsbury. The 50 mile and Metric Century begin at 8 am, www.fvgreenway.org
5 “First Saturday Open Studios,” Farmington Valley Arts Center, Avon, 10am – 4 pm, 678-1867 Hayloft, supper 6:00 pm, Play 7:15 pm, reservations, 844-8616
5 “Spring into Summer Festival,” Holcomb Farm, Granby, 11 am – 4 pm, www.holcombfarm.org
5 “Container Gardening Workshop and Demonstration,” Country Curtains, Avon, 10 am – 1 pm, 490-3256
5 “Simsbury Celebrates: Spring Market & Tag Sale,” Simsbury Farms Covered Ice Rink, Simsbury, 9 am – 1 pm, $1 admission, 658-3836
6 “Annual Antique Auto Show,” New England Air Museum, Bradley Airport – Windsor Locks, regular museum admission, 623-3305
6 First Sunday Estate Walk: Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington, 2 pm, $3 members, $5 members-to-be, 677-4787
6 First Sunday Gallery Talk: Poetry Books in Hill-Stead’s Library, Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington, regular museum admission, 677-4787
6 Special Open House for the season opening of the Avon Historical Society’s Living Museum, Pine Grove School House and Derrin House, 2-4 pm, 678-7621
6 Hunt for Food with “Wildman Steve Brill,” Roaring Brook Nature Center, Canton, lecture and walk, 2pm, 693-0263
7 Bone Appetit… a “Dine for the Dogs” Event. , A fundraiser for Simsbury’s Paw Meadow Dog Park, at Fiddler’s On the Roof Restaurant, 658-2137
9 Hill-Stead Museum’s Sunken Garden Poetry & Music Festival, Farmington, 6:30 pm, admission and parking costs, 677-4787
12 Diamond Jubilee Party, Stanley-Whitman House, Farmington, 6:30 – 9:30 pm, reservations, 677-9222 x 305
12 Tom Sawyer Day, Mark Twain House & Museum, Hartford, regular museum hours, 247-0998
12 “6th Annual Connecticut Open House Day; The Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism is showcasing many of the state’s galleries, museums, historic sites. 200 participants will offer free or discount admission, special activities and more. Visit www.cultureandtourism.org for a full list of participating sites.
13-20 Arts Exclusive Gallery in Simsbury presents “Marcia Mead Bailey- A One Person Show. Opening Reception: June 13th, 2-4 pm. Gallery hours: Tues. – Sat: 11 am–6 pm, Sun. 1-6 pm, 651-5824, www.arts-exclusive.com
17 “The Brazilian Dinner,” Metro Bis, Simsbury, 6:30 pm, fees and reservations, 651-1908
18 Friday Farm Feast Potluck, Holcomb Farm, Granby, reservations, www.holcombfarm.org
19 Celebrate Father’s Day, Stanley-Whitman House, Farmington, 1-3 pm for families and children, regular museum admission, 677-9222
19 Farmington Canal Aqueduct Hike, Stanley-Whitman House and Farmington Land Trust, Farmington, pre-registration deadline: June 12th, 677-9222
19,20 Father’s Day Open House, Stanley-Whitman House, Farmington, 12-4 pm, all fathers free of charge, 677-9222
20 “Open Cockpit and Dogs, Sunday,” New England Air Museum, Bradley Airport, Windsor Locks, museum admission, 623-3305
23 Hill-Stead Museum’s Sunken Garden & Music Festival, Farmington, 6:30 pm, admission and parking, 677-4787
26 Lecturer: Sergei Khrushchev, New England Air Museum, Bradley Airport, Windsor Locks, 6:30 pm, ticket purchase and reservations, 623-3305
27 Connecticut’s Historic Gardens Day, Hill-Stead Museum participating, Farmington, 12-4 pm, 677-4787
29 Farm Tales Book Club, Holcomb Farm, Granby, www.holcombfarm.org
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May
4/30 – 5/1 ElyseRyan Jewelry Trunk Show, Bill Selig Jewelers, Simsbury, 9:30 am – 5 pm, 651-0555 Meet the designer from 11 am – 1 pm
4/30 – 5/2 Friends of the Avon Library’s Annual Use Book Sale, Avon. 4/30: 6-9 pm, 5/1: 9 am – 4 pm 5/2: 12-2:30 pm, 673-9712
1 “Needle-Felting Magic,” Farmington Valley Arts Center, Avon, 10am – 12 pm, all ages, fees and registration, 678-1867
1 “Wet Felting Fun,” Farmington Valley Arts Center, Avon, 1-4 pm, teens and adults, fees and reservations, 678-1867
1 Spring Scouts Day, Holcomb Farm, Granby. Call 844-8616 for information and reservations
1 “Potluck Supper” followed by Forces of Nature, a Reading Play, Holcomb Farm in the Farm’s Hayloft, supper 6:00 pm, Play 7:15 pm, reservations, 844-8616
1 Donna Martin in Concert, Roaring Brook Nature Center, Canton, 7:30 pm, $15, 693-0263
1 Nature Walk: Down the Farm road, Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington, 1 pm, fees, 677-4787
2 First Sunday Gallery Talk: The Whittemore and Pope Collections of French Impressionism, 1 pm, museum admission, 677-4787
2 “Frank Corbeil Appreciation” Reception, Unionville Museum, Unionville, 2-4 pm, 673-2231
2 “Garden Tea with the English Lady,” Stanley-Whitman House, Farmington, 1-3 pm.Reservation deadline: April 28th, 677-9222 x 304
5 Cinco de Mayo Networking Event, Town of Farmington Economic Development Commission, to be held at the Farmington Marriott, 5:30 – 7:30 pm. Reservation deadline: April 28th, www.farmington-ct.org/EconDev
6 “Nook Farm Book Club,” Mark Twain House & Museum and Harriet Beecher Stowe Center, Hartford, held at The Mark Twain Museum Center, 5-6:30 pm, reservations, 522-9258 x 317
6 “Love Is A Many Splendored Thing,” a movie presented by the Avon Free Public Library, Avon, 2pm, 673-9712
6 “Yogakids,” Kula Yoga Center, Avon, 4-5 pm for children 6-12, pre-registration recommended, 676-8800
6 “Benefit Shred-a-thon,” Old Avon Village, Avon, 10am – 2 pm, 678-0469
7,8 “May Market,” Hill-Stead Museum, 10 am – 4 pm, museum admission, 677-4787
7, 21 “The Math Doctor Is In,” SAT Prep, Simsbury Public Library, Simsbury, 3-4 pm, 658-7663 x 2107
8 “Salmon Fry Birthday Party,” Holcomb Farm, Granby, 9-10 am, 844-8616
9 “Mother’s Day Warbler Walk, Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington, 7 am, fees, 677-4787
11 “Voices of Connecticut in the French and Indian War,” Avon Historical Society, to be held at the Avon Free Public Library, Avon, 7:30 pm, 678-7621 or 673-9712
13 “Yoga Kids,” Kula Yoga Center, Avon, 4-5 pm, children 6-12, pre-registration recommended, 676-8800
13 Classic Book Discussion: Crime and Punishment, Avon Free Public Library, Avon, 7-8:30 pm, 673-9712
13 Business Capital Expo, Simsbury Mainstreet Partnership, held at The Riverview, Simsbury, 5:30 – 8:30 pm. Reservation deadline: May 11th at www.shopsimsbury.com/business-expo
13 Salons at Stowe: How History Helps Us Today, Harriet Beecher Stowe Center, Hartford, 5 pm, 522-9258
14 Yoga for Teen & Tween Girls, Kula Yoga Center, Avon, 6-7:30 pm, girls 11-15, pre-registration recommended, 676-8800
14,15 “Tag Sale,” Unionville Museum, 673-223
14-16 Kula Yoga’s Second Annual Stay at Home Retreat Weekend, Kula Yoga Center, Avon., 676-8800 or visit www.kulayogacenter,com.
15 Open Day: Lake Compounce, Bristol, 11 am – 7 pm 583-3300
19 Preschool Art & Nature Adventures: Nature Art, Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington 10-11 am reservations required, 677-4787 x 142 19,16 Garden Gang, Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington, 9am – 12 pm. Help preserve the Sunken Garden, 677-4787 x 120
20 “Woman of the Year,” a movie at the Avon Free Public Library, Avon, 2 pm, 673-9712
20 “Yogakids,” Kula Yoga Center, Avon, 4-5 pm, children 6-12, pre-registration recommended, 676-8800
21 First day of the New Hartford Farmers’ Market, Pine Meadow Green, 3:30 – 7 pm
21 The Second Annual Wine Tasting Festival, The Mark Twain House & Museum, Hartford, 6 pm, tickets, 280-3130
22 “Tag Sale,” Canton Historical Museum, Collinsville, 10am – 4 pm 693-2793
22 Eliza Gilkyson in Concert at the Roaring Brook Nature Center, Canton, 7:30 pm, $25 advanced, $30 door, 693-0263
22 Spring Progressive Dinner, Holcomb Farm, Granby, 6 pm, reservations, 844-8616
22 “Science of Dance,” Ct Science Center, Hartford, 1-4 pm, included with museum admission, 724-3623 (SCIENCE)
23- June 12th: Arts Exclusive Gallery in Simsbury presents “Molly Doe Wensburg, A One Person Show. Opening Reception: May 23rd 2-5 pm. Gallery hours: Tues. – Sat: 11 am–6 pm, Sun. 1-6 pm, 651-5824, www.arts-exclusive.com
26 The Mark Twain House & Museum Lecture Series: The Trouble Begins at 5:30 pm with Susan Campbell, 280-3130
27 “Love in the Afternoon,” a movie at The Avon Free Public Library, Avon, 2 pm, 673-9712
27 Salons at Stowe: Traces of the Trade, Harriet Beecher Stowe Center, Hartford, 5 pm, 522-9258
27 “Monet in May Benefit Dinner Auction,” Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington 6 pm, registration 677-47787 x 131
28 Nature Walk: Woodlands and Wetlands, Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington, 10 am, fees, 677-4787
28 Holcomb Farm Hayloft Concert featuring Mark Erelli, Holcomb Farm, Granby, 7 pm, $20 advance, $25 door, 844-8616
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April
4/18 – 5/22 Arts Exclusive Gallery in Simsbury presents “Composition: Life Landscapes.” The exhibition
will showcase the works of Brooke Schnabel. Gallery hours: Tues. – Sat: 11 am–6 pm, Sun. 1-6 pm, 651-5824,
www.arts-exclusive.com
1 “Nook Farm Book Club: Promised Land: Thirteen Books That Changed America,” Harriet Beecher Stowe House & Mark Twain House, Hartford, 5-6:30 pm, alternating locations. Call 522-9258 x 317 (Stowe) or 247-0998 (Twain) for information and location
1 “April Fool’s Day Comedy Review,” Avon Old Farms Inn, Avon, 7-10 pm, 677-2818 for information and reservations
1 The World-Premiere adaptation of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, part of the Centennial Celebration of Mark Twain, at Hartford Stage, Hartford, 7:30 pm. Call 527-5151 for information and tickets.
1 “YogaKids,” Kula Yoga Center, Avon, 4-5 pm, pre-registration recommended, 676-8800
3 “14th Annual Easter Egg Hunt,” Farmington Miniature Golf & Ice Cream Parlor, Farmington, 11 am – 2 pm. Call 677-0118 for exact times for each age group.
3 “Open House,” Canton Historical Museum, Canton, 1-4 pm, 693-2793
6 “Farm Tales Book Club: The Good Earth,” Holcomb Farm, Granby, 7 pm in the Workshop, 844-8616
7 “A Clemens Lecture with Wally Lamb,” Mark Twain House & Museum, Hartford, held at The Hartford, 7 pm. Call 280-3130 for information and tickets.
8 “YogaKids” Kula Yoga Center, Avon, 4-5 pm, pre-registration recommended, 676-8800
9 “Yoga for Teen & Tween Girls,” Kula Yoga Center, Avon, 6-7:30 pm, pre-registration recommended, 676-8800
9 “Yoga for Menopause,” Kula Yoga Center, Avon, 7-9 pm, pre-registration recommended, 676-8800
10 “Linda’s Litter Lugging Day.” State Representative Linda Schofield’s 3rd Annual Litter Day, dedicated to Barbara Rosen. Meet at the town hall parking lot between 9-11am. Call 240-8635 for information.
10 “Horizon Wings,” meet birds of prey at The Avon Free Public Library, Avon, 3 pm, 673-9712
10-11 The New England Whitewater Triple Crown Championships, Tariffville Gorge, Tariffville, featuring downriver wild water race, whitewater slalom and freestyle. Call 379-9423 for information.
10-11 Simsbury Artists Open Studio’s Weekend, 15 locations. Visit www.simsburyartists.org for information,
11 Nature Walk: Pond Pandemonium, Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington, 10 am, fees, 677-4787
11 “6th Annual Antiques & Collectibles Show,” Civitan Club of Simsbury at The Masters School. West Simsbury, 9 am – 4 pm, 658-7794
14 Spring Brown Bag Lunch Series: Quilts: Arm, Wooly & Wonderful, Stanley-Whitman House, Farmington 12-1 pm. Reservations requested, 677-9222
15 “Director’s Open House,” Stanley-Whitman House, Farmington 4-7 pm, 677-9222
15 Spring 2010 Classic Book Discussion: Ernest Hemingway’s The Sun Also Rises, Avon Free Public Library, Avon, 7-8:30 pm, 673-9712
16 “Fabulous Fish for the Farmington Fundraiser,” Farmington River Watershed Association, to be held at Pia Sjolin Design Gallery at The Shoppes at Farmington Valley, Farmington, 6-9 pm, 658-4442
16-18 “Tom Sawyer: A Chamber Opera,” Mark Twain House & Museum, Hartford, 16th -17th - 7:30 pm, 18th – 2 pm. Call 280-3130 for tickets and information.
17 Spring Curator Talk Series: The Quilt in the Parlour, Stanley-Whitman House, Farmington, 3 pm, museum admission, 677-9222
17, 18, 24, 25 The Unionville Museum , Unionville is hosting Artists’ Demonstrations at the Museum from 2-4 pm. Jewelry and Silhouettes will be showcased on these dates, 673-3356
18 “Rug Hooking,” Artist Demonstrations at Unionville Museum, Unionville, 2-4 pm, 673-3356
APRIL VACATION ADVENTURES: APRIL 19 – 23
Farmington Valley Arts Center, Avon (678-1867, www.artsfvac.org)
Programs for ages 8-15 from 9 am to 12 pm
Talcott Mountain Science Center
Avon, 677-8571, www.TalcottAcademy.org
4/19-4/23 iMovie Madness grades 4-8
4/19-4/20 The Science of Magic/The Magic of Science K-3
4/19–4/20 It’s a Small World grades 4-8
4/19-4/20 Green Energy grades 4-8
4/21-4/23 Radical Robotics K-3
4/21-4/23 Wild Weather of Spring K-3
4/21-4/23 Mountaintop Bioblitz grades 4-8
4/21-4/23 Springtime Stars grades 4-8
Holcomb Farm, Granby (844-8616 x 10, www.holcombfarm.org)
Programs run from 9:00 am – 3 pm, Grades 1-6
21 “Centennial Event: The Mark Twain Séance,” Mark Twain House & Museum, Hartford, 7:30 – 10 pm, reservations/tickets, 280-3130
21 Deadline for registration for FVVA’s Historic Barns/Working Farms Bus Tour. Call FVVA at 676-8878 for information and reservations
21-23 Colonial Kids Story time, Stanley-Whitman House, Farmington 1-1:30 pm, fees, 677-9222
22 Architecture Lecture - Hill-Stead: The Building and Its Architect, Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington, 7 pm, fees, registration, 5677-4787
23-24 “Wake Up Hill-Stead’s Garden,” Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington, 9 am – 1 pm. Call 677-4787 x 120 to volunteer. Light lunch provided
24 “Quilting,” Artist Demonstration at Unionville Museum, Unionville, 2-4 pm, 673-3356
24-25 “20th Annual Spring Open House Sale,” Collinsville Canoe & Kayak, Collinsville. Free clinics, slide shows, test paddling for $5, industry reps on site. Sat: 10am – 5 pm; Sun: 10 am – 5 pm, www.cckstore.com
25 “Wood Crafts,” Artist Demonstration at Unionville Museum, Unionville, 2-4 pm, 673-3356
28 Preschool Art & Nature Adventures: In the Garden, Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington, 10-11am, reservations required, 677-4787 x 142.
29 “YogaKids,” Kula Yoga Center, Avon, 4-5 pm, pre-registration recommended, 676-8800
29 “Historic Barns/Working Farms,” a lecture by Todd Levine at the Canton Community Center, Collinsville, $3 for those not participating in the May 1st bus tour. Call FVVA at 676-8878 for information on the lecture and Bus Tour!
30 Friends of Avon Library Annual used Book Sale, Avon Free Public Library, Avon, 6-9 pm, 673-9712
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March
3/7-4/17 Arts Exclusive Gallery in Simsbury presents “Light Innovations,” The Exhibition will showcase the works of Robert Langley. Gallery hours: Tues. – Sat: 11 am–6 pm, Sun. 1-6 pm,
651-5824, www.arts-exclusive.com
1 “Passion for Fashion Fundraiser,” featuring formal wear and prom fashions provided by Touch of Class Consignment at Fiddler’s on the Roof Restaurant in Fiddler’s Green in Simsbury from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. For information and reservations, call 651-8591.
2 “The News of My Death May Be Greatly Exaggerated: Film Screening and Panel, Mark Twain House & Museum, Hartford, 7:30 pm, tickets required, 280-3130.
4 “YogaKids,” Kula Yoga Center, Avon, 4-5 pm, pre-registration recommended, 676-8800
4 “Nook Farm Book Club,” Uncle Tom’s Cabin. The Club recreates the literary conversation of the neighborhood, sponsored by the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center & Mark Twain House & Museum, Mark Twain House, Hartford. 5:00 pm – Refreshments – 5:30 pm, discussion, registration, 522-9258 x 317.
4 “Place in the Sun,” a classic film presented at The Avon Free Public Library, Avon, 2 pm, registration, 673-9712
5 “Cabin Fever Yoga Party,” Kula Yoga Center, Avon, 6-7:30 pm, for all levels, pre-registration recommended, 676-8800
5 “17th Century Tavern Dinner: Bringing History Tastefully to Life,” Stanley-Whitman House, Farmington, for adults from 7-9 pm, registration deadline: March 1st, 677-9222
6 Gallery Talk: Pictures of Victorian Hartford, Connecticut Historical Society Museum & Library, Hartford, 2-3 pm, general admission, 236-5621
6 “Eliza Gilkyson” in concert at Roaring Brook Nature Center, Canton, 7:30 pm, $25 advanced/ $30 at the door, 693-0263
7 Gallery Talk: Dancers, Bathers & Race Horses, Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington, 1 pm, admission, 677-4787
7 “Home Renovation Show,” Country Curtains, Avon, 12-3 pm. Meet industry leaders and ask questions, 678-7237
7 Garden Lecture: Lessons from the Master: Beatrix Farrand at Dumbarton Oaks, Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington, 2 pm, reservations, 677-4787 x 120.
7 “Farmington River Indians and their Legacy,” a lecture sponsored by the Canton Historical Society, Canton Library/Community Center, Canton, 2 pm, admission, 693-2793
8 FVVA Presents: a Seminar on Digital Advertising/Marketing by Pixel NetworX, 8-9 am at the Marriott Residence Inn, Avon, reservations requested, free, 676-8878
9 Conservation Heroes Lecture, The Reverend Milne and the Conservation Roots of CFPA, Holcomb Farm, Granby, 7 pm, 844-8616
9 “Social Media: What Is It and How Can I Use It,” a program at The Avon Free Public Library, Avon, 7 pm, registration, 673-9712
9 “Colonial Cooking for Little Ones” a preschool class at the Stanley-Whitman House, Farmington, 10-11 am, registration by March 2nd, 677-9222
10 Artist Reception: Deborah Leonard’s works on display at the Investors Center, Rte 44, Avon, 6-8 pm, 677-8808
11 “Hoax, Hype and Hollywood: The 2012 Hysteria,” a talk with Dr. Larsen, Connecticut Science Center, Hartford, 7 pm, admission & reservations, 520-2150
11 “YogaKids,” Kula Yoga Center, Avon, 4-5 pm, pre-registration recommended, 676-8800
11 Salons at Stowe “From Spiritualism to the Internet: Platforms for Women” Harriet Beecher Stowe Center, Hartford, 5-7 pm, registration, 522-9258
11 “Bell, Book and Candle,” a classic film presented at the Avon Free Public Library, Avon, 2 pm, registration, 673-9712
12 “Yoga for Teen & Tween Girls,” Kula Yoga Center, Avon, 6-7:30 pm, pre-registration, 676-8800
13 “Pete Huttlinger,” in concert at Roaring Brook Nature Center, Canton, 7:30 pm, $18 adv, $20 door, 693-0263
13 St. Patrick’s Day Concert: A Celebration of Celtic Heritage, Stanley-Whitman House, Farmington, adults only, 7 pm, registration by March 10th, 677-9222
13 “Wearin’ ‘o the Green Celebration,” Ski Sundown, New Hartford, contests, games and more, 379-SNOW or visit www.skisundown.com
13 “Ted the Super Magician,” The Avon Free Public Library, Avon, 3 pm for children 3 and up, 673-9712
13 “A Pen Warmed Up in Hell,” a lecture at the Mark Twain House & Museum, 7:30 pm, tickets, 280-3130
14 “The U.S. GOpen,” a specially designed terrain park featuring on-snow antics for skiers & snowboarders, 379-SNOW, www.skisundown.com
14 “Meet the Amazing 12 Foot Tall Robotic Creature AEXEOUS, New England Air Museum, Bradley Airport, Windsor Locks, museum admission, 623-3305
14 Lecture on Barns by Todd Levine, sponsored by the Farmington Historical Society and Unionville Museum, to be held at Miss Porter’s School, Farmington, 2-4 pm, admission, 678-1645
14 Nature Walk: Winter Lichen Walk, Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington, 2 pm, admission, 677-4787
17 Winter Brown Bag Lunch: “A Boston Tankard,” Stanley-Whitman House, Farmington, 12-1 pm, reservations requested, 677-9222
17 “Preschool Adventures,” Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington 10-11 am, registration & fees, 677-4747
18 “Notorious,” a film presented by the Avon Free Public Library, Avon, 2 pm, registration, 673-9712
18 “YogaKids,” Kula Yoga Center, Avon, 4-5 pm, registration requested, 676-8800
19 Healthy Living Series #3: Put the Spring Back in Your Step: Detox, Holcomb Farm, Granby, 6:30 – 9:30 pm, registration, 844-8616
20 Ski Sundown’s Super Stupendous Spring Saturday Spectacular, an all day event including an “invite only” BIG AIR competition, a mogul competition and more at Ski Sundown, New Hartford, 379-SNOW or www.skisundown.com
20 FVVA PRESENTS: “MARCH MADNESS.” Root for your favorite NCAA Basketball Team on flat screen TV’s, refreshments, games, raffles and more, 7 pm at Mitchell Dodge, Simsbury, 676-8878
21 “Castlebay,” (music & songs from the Celtic Islands & the coast of Maine), performing at the Avon Free Public Library, Avon, 3 pm, 673-9712
25 Salons at Stowe “Give us your tired, your poor… your huddled masses yearning to be free,” Stowe Center, Hartford, 5-7 pm, registration, 522-9258
25 “Premier: Hidden Treasures Tour,” Stanley-Whitman House, Farmington, 7 pm, for adults only, registration by March 23rd, 677-9222
26 “Big Sleep,” the classic film presented at The Avon Free Public Library, Avon, 2 pm,
registration, 673-9712
26 “Grateful Dead Yoga Jam,” Kula Yoga Center, Avon, 7-8:30 pm, open to all levels, 676-8800
27 “Book Talk: The Devil’s Rooming House,” Connecticut Historical Society Museum & Library, Hartford, 2-3 pm, general admission, 236-5621
27 Nature Walk: Woodcock and Frogs, Hill-Stead Museum Farmington, 7 pm, fees, 677-4787
27 “Robots are Coming!” Connecticut Science Center, Hartford, 1-3 pm, general admission, 724-3623
27 “The Ribbon Project,” Miss Porter’s School, Farmington, 10 am – 6 pm, 539-7231 or 404-4687
28 “Seizure Jazz Quintet,” performing at the Avon Free Public Library, Avon, 3 pm, 673-9712
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February
1- 3/6 Arts Exclusive Gallery in Simsbury presents “The February Exhibition,” The Exhibition will showcase new works that have been in the Gallery for a few months but have not been featured.
Gallery hours: Tues. – Sat: 11 am–6 pm, Sun. 1-6 pm, 651-5824, www.arts-exclusive.com
1 “To Catch a Thief,” the classic film showing at The Avon Free Public Library, Avon, 2 pm, registration, 673-9712
2 “Mark Twain: Unlearning Racism,” performed by Cal Pritner at St. Joseph’s College, West Hartford, sponsored by the Mark Twain House & Museum, registration, 231-5555.
4 “Launch Party” for the Farmington Valley Film Commission’s new website, at Murphy & Scarletti’s, 6 pm. RSVP, the FVVA Office, 676-8878
4 “YogaKids,” Kula Yoga Center, Avon, 4-5 pm, pre-registration recommended, 676-8800
4 “Nook Farm Book Club” to recreate the literary conversation of the neighborhood, sponsored by the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center & Mark Twain House & Museum, Mark Twain house, Hartford. 5:00 pm – Refreshments; – 5:30 pm, discussion, registration, 522-9258 x 317.
5 “Yoga for Teen & Tween Girls,” Kula Yoga Center, Avon, 6-7:30 pm, for girls 11-15,
pre-registration recommended, 676-8800
6 Nature Walk, Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington, 1 pm, admission, 677-4787
6 Family Valentine’s Day Card Workshop, Connecticut Historical Society Museum & Library, Hartford, 10 am – 1 pm, 236-5621
6,9 Adult Workshop: A Look at the Federal Census – Past & Present, Connecticut Historical Society Museum & Library, Hartford, 2-3 pm, general admission, 236-5621
7 Gallery Talk: A Stitch in Time, Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington, 1pm, museum admission, 677-4787
7 Gallery Lecture: Beatrix Farrand: Private Gardens, Public Landscapes, Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington, 2 pm, luncheon available, reservations required, 677-4787 x 120
7 “Yoga for Golf,” Kula Yoga Center, Avon, 3:30 – 4:30 pm, 6 week series, pre-registration recommended, 676-8800
7 “In a Preternatural Way: The Witchcraft Trial of Mary Barnes,” a movie screening at the Stanley-Whitman House, Farmington, 1 pm, $3 non-members, 677-9222
7 “Clock Making in Connecticut,” a lecture sponsored by the Canton Historical Society, Canton Library/Community Center, Canton, 2 pm, admission, 693-2793
7 “Wild West Day,” Ski Sundown, New Hartford, 379-SNOW or visit www.skisundown.com/events Valley, Canton, 3-5 pm, 693-3059 x 221
7 “City Winds Trio,” performing at The Avon Free Public Library, Avon, 3 pm, 673-9712
9 “Celebrate Chocolate!” a preschool class at the Stanley-Whitman House, Farmington, 10-11 am, registration by February 2nd, 677-9222
9 “Social Media: What is it and how can I use it,” a seminar at The Avon Free public Library, Avon, 7:00 pm, registration, 673-9712
10 “Brown Bag Lunch Series: Screening of a film about Mary Barnes,” Stanley-Whitman House, Farmington 12-1 pm, reservations, 677-9222
11 “YogaKids,” Kula Yoga Center, Avon, 4-5 pm, pre-registration recommended, 676-8800
11 Salons at Stowe: National Service: Can We Renew America Together?” Harriet Beecher Stowe Center, Hartford, 5-7 pm, registration, 522-9258
11 “Liquid Lounge: Fire & Ice,” an adult activity at the Ct Science Center, Hartford, 724-3623 or visit www.CTScienceCenter.org
11 “The Thin Man,” a classic film presented at the Avon Free Public Library, Avon, 2 pm, registration, 673-9712
12 “Partner Yoga,” Kula Yoga center, Avon, 6-8 pm, pre-registration, 676-8800
13 “Ed Gerhard,” in concert at Roaring Brook Nature Center, Canton, 7:30 pm, $16 adv, $18 door, 693-0263
13 “Hands-on Cooking Class: Valentine’s Day Truffles, an adult class at the Stanley-Whitman House, Farmington, 3-5 pm, registration by February 5th, 677-9222
14 “Valentine’s Day Tea Party,” for children & Adults, Stanley-Whitman House, Farmington, 11:30 am – 1 pm, registration and fees, 677-9222
14 “Friends & Family Winter Games,” Ski Sundown, New Hartford, 379-SNOW or visit
www.skisundown.com
Vacation Camp – CT Science Center, Hartford (registration required 520-2117)
In celebration of National Engineers Week, students in grades 1-8 can design more than buildings and bridges as they work alongside scientists to explore the future of bioengineering, electrical gadgets and chemical concoctions. Daily classes, Feb 15-17 from 8:30 am to 4 pm.
17 “Victorian Vacation Day,” Connecticut Historical Society Museum & Library, 11 am – 3 pm, general admission, 236-5621
Vacation Week Activities at Stanley-Whitman House, Farmington (registration required, 677-9222)
18 11 am – 12 pm Pirate Adventure, ages 4-7: deadline February 10th
18 2:00-3:30 pm Metalsmith For A Day! ages 8-10: deadline February 10th
20,21 2-4 pm Vacation Week Open House
18 “The Long, Hot Summer,” a film presented by the Avon Free Public Library, Avon, 2 pm, registration, 673-9712
18 “Wilkie Collins: The Moonstone,” a book discussion at The Avon Free Public Library, Avon, 7-8:30 pm, registration and information, 673-9712
20 “Randy Burns & Ron Anthony,” in concert at the Roaring Brook Nature Center, Canton, 7:30 pm, $15 adv, $17 at door, 693-0263
20 Community Night at Ski Sundown presented by Simsbury Culture, Parks & Rec Dept., for information, 658-3836
20 The Annual Ethel Walker School True Colors Auction, Ethel Walker School, Simsbury, 7-10 pm, 658-4467
21 “Bridget & Luiz de Moura Castro,” performing at the Avon Free Public Library, Avon, 3 pm, 673-9712
21 “Minerals in Connecticut,” a winter lecture sponsored by the Canton Historical Society at the Canton Library, Canton, 2 pm, 693-2793
21 “Winter Country Fair,” Farmington River Watershed Association, held at the Old Well Tavern, Simsbury, details at 658-4442
24 Preschool Adventures, Hill-Stead Museum, Farmington, 10-11 am, reservations required, 677-4787 x 142
25 “High Noon,” the classic film presented at The Avon Free Public Library, Avon, 2 pm, registration, 673-9712
25 “Salons at Stowe: Young People Making A Difference,” Harriet Beecher Stowe Center, Hartford, 5-7 pm, registration, 522-9258
27 “Sweetheart Auction,” Farmington Valley Arts Center, Avon, 6:30-10 pm, 678-1867
27 “The Life of the Tax Payer,” a seminar at The Avon Free Public Library, Avon, 1 pm, registration, 673-9712
27 “Paul Rishell & Anne Raines,” in concert at the Roaring Brook Nature Center, Canton, 7:30 pm, $18 adv, $20 door, 693-0263
27 “Victorian Hartford in Words & Pictures,” a lecture at the Connecticut Historical Society Museum & Library, Hartford, 2-3 pm, 236-5621
27 Theatrical Production: In a Preternatural Way: The Witchcraft Trial of Mary Barnes, Stanley-Whitman House, Farmington, 1 pm and 3 pm, registration by February 24th, 677-9222
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JANUARY 2010
1-31 Arts Exclusive Gallery in Simsbury presents “The Winter
Exhibition,” New and previewed works by their gallery
artists will be on display during January. Most times, these
works have not been seen by or featured for the gallery
visitor. Gallery hours: Tues. – Sat: 11 am–6 pm, Sun. 1-6
pm, 651-5824, www.arts-exclusive.com
2-3 Kids Weekend Ski & Snowboard Programs, ages 4 and
older, Ski Sundown, New Hartford, registration required
through www.skisundown.com or 379-SNOW
10 “A classical mix of Bach, Mozart & Strauss,” a concert of
violin, piano & soprano at The Avon Free Public Library,
Avon, 3:00 pm, 673-9712
16 Beekeeping: an informational program, Avon Free Public
Library, Avon, 3-4 pm, 673-9712
16 “Ends of the Earth: From Polar Bears to Penguins,” opening day for the new exhibit at the Connecticut
Science Center, Hartford, 860.SCIENCE (724-3623)
16,17 Main Event Weekend – a Championship for Snowboarding
presented by Burton at Ski Sundown, New Hartford. Visit
skisundown.com/events for details
17 “Open Cockpit Sunday,” New England Air Museum,
Windsor Locks, regular museum admission, 623-3305
17 The Old Leatherman, a winter lecture sponsored by the
Canton Historical Society, at the Canton Library /
Community Center, Canton, 2 pm, 693-2793
19 Artist Laura Eden demonstrating at the Avon Art Assoc.’s
meeting, 7:30 pm, Avon Senior Center, www.avonarts.org
20 “Rediscover Tunxis,” a free business breakfast, sponsored
by the Town of Farmington EDC, Tunxis community
College, Farmington, 8-9:30 am, registration, 675-2395
23 Bosc Kitchen & Wine Bar’s 2nd Annual Winter Carnival,
Avon, ice carvings, chocolate fondue, wine tasting and
more, 676-2672
24 “Works by Liszt, Milhaud, Drsenclos and more, “a concert
of vocals, piano, saxophone at The Avon Free Public
Library, Avon, 3:00 pm, 673-9712
24 Winter Carnival, Ski Sundown, New Hartford, 11 am –2 pm, 379-SNOW
30 “Bump or Bust,” Mogul Competition, Ski Sundown, New Hartford. Visit skisundown.com/events for details.
30 “The Old Leather Man,” The Avon Free Public Library and Avon Historical Society, 10 am, 673-9712.
LET’S READ ABOUT YOU! E-mail your news and events for February’s Newsletter by January 15th!
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