This weekend in Connecticut: July 10th-12th

Here’s a preview of some of the great events taking place in Connecticut the weekend of July 10th to July 12th, 2009.  For more, keep an eye on our event calendar and follow us on twitter!

Exhibit: “From East to West, across Our Homelands”
When: Fri, Jul 10 – 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Where: The Institute for American Indian Studies Museum & Research Center, 38 Curtis Road, Washington Depot, CT 06793
Our Homelands stretch from coast to coast, across the continent of North America. We are many different peoples, all with a unique cultural identity. For thousands of years our ancestors have traded and shared ideas and materials with one another, traveling over the ancient paths and trade routes that connect us. Our Grandmothers and Grandfathers have taught us the traditional ways of weaving grasses and fibers, of molding clay, of carving wood and stitching quills and beads into useful items, as well as, beautiful and symbolic works of art. When visitors from Spain, France, Holland and Great Britain first arrived on our shores four centuries ago we welcomed the commodities these new trading partners could provide. Glass beads, calico fabrics, wool and metals were incorporated into our traditional life ways. Though many changes have occurred since our earliest encounters with European peoples, our communities and cultural traditions have endured. We continue to educate our sons and daughters in the skills of our ancestors as we pass on our unique techniques and designs, and their social and spiritual meanings, to younger generations. This exhibit celebrates the enduring artistry and individuality of Native American communities throughout North America. This current exhibit will run until January 2010

Bozrah Farmers Market
When: Fri, Jul 10 – 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Where: Maples Farm Park, 45 Bozrah Street, Bozrah, CT 06334
In addition to weekly vendors we will also have 4 theme days throughout the season. Theme days include July 3rd Colonial Day and kick off weekend, August 7th Dairy Day, September 11th “Peace”of pie day and October 2nd Fall Fiber Festival. All theme days will have special activities and guests and most will have costumed friends to take pictures with the kids. We will have special guests in addition to our regular vendors each week.

Full Dome Laser Shows
When: Fri, Jul 10 – 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm; 7:00 pm-7:30 pm
Where: The Children’s Museum, 950 Trout Brook Drive, West Hartford, CT 06119
After a four-year absence the Travelers Science Dome is bringing back laser music shows for two weeks this summer. These concerts use a solid state projection system from Audio Visual Imagineering called Skylase that covers the planetarium dome with colorful swirling patterns and cartoon images that complement the recordings played by the original artists. The first show each evening, at 6:00 pm, will be suitable for children with their parents and will last about 30 minutes. To pre-order tickets call 860.231.2830 x44 or e-mail Events@TheChildrensMuseumCT.org. Tickets, if still available, will also be sold at the door.

Fifth Annual Charles Van Doren Summer Reading
When: Fri, Jul 10 – 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: Francis W. Hogan Lecture Hall, University of Connecticut, 855 University Drive, Torrington, CT, 06790.
Litchfield County Writers Project at the University of Connecticut’s Torrington campus will host “Lincoln: The Man and the Myth,” with Charles Van Doren, the noted academic scholar, editor and author of more than a dozen books. The fifth annual summer reading by Professor Van Doren is now a firmly established date on the cultural calendar in Litchfield County. The distinguished academic turns his attention to Lincoln after delighting audiences with readings and considerations of his father, Mark Van Doren, Mark Twain, Robert Frost and Emily Dickinson in previous years. After the reading, Charles Van Doren will be signing copies of his work, including “The History of Knowledge” and “The Joy of Reading.” FREE EVENT. NO RESERVATIONS NEEDED.

Girls’ Night Out
When: Fri, Jul 10 – 7:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Where: Goodspeed Opera House, East Haddam, CT
Come celebrate Camelot’s Opening Night in style! Gather the girls for glitz and glamour Broadway-style with our Ticket ‘n ‘Tini special. Package includes one ticket to Camelot and a specialty martini – a hot deat at per person!

Eugene O’ Neill Dinner Theater
When: Fri, Jul 10 – 7:15 pm – 9:15 pm
Where: Mystic Seaport
Enjoy a 3-course dinner at the outdoor dining area by Spouter Tavern, in the heart of the Mystic Seaport Village. Sip a glass of wine and enjoy good conversation and great food in the summer evening air. Then, watch, and listen as the Mystic Seaport TaleMakers perform Eugene O’Neill’s Ile aboard the L.A. Dunton. O’Neill’s harrowing one-act is about the unforgiving captain of an Arctic whaler, his gentle wife, and the obsession that threatens all they hold dear. per person for non-members, for members. Price includes a 3-course dinner, gratuity, and admission to the play. Does not include beverages. For more information, visit www.mysticseaport.org.

Camelot
When: Fri, Jul 10 – 8:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: Goodspeed Opera House, East Haddam, CT
Experience “one brief shining moment” that was Camelot. Relive the enduring legend of King Arthur, Guenevere, Lancelot and the Knights of the Round Table in an enchanting fable of chivalry, honor and brotherhood. Dazzling and spellbinding with sweeping romance and historic grandeur, this classic musical speaks to our time and for all time. The celebrated score includes the classics “If Ever I would Leave you”, “The Simple Joys of Maidenhood”, and “Camelot”. Winner of 4 Tony Awards.

The Juicy Grapes – Benefit Concert for WPKN
When: Fri, Jul 10 – 8:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: Acoustic Cafe, 2926 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport, CT
The Juicy Grapes Special guest Jimmy McDonald Non-perishable food collection by Strangers Helping Strangers for a local food pantry.

Sailfest
When: Fri, Jul 10 – Sun, Jul 12
Where: Downtown New London ,CT
Sailfest is Southeastern Connecticut’s premiere summertime event attracting over 300,000 people over the three-day festival. Complete with a major fireworks display, amusement rides, free entertainment, Tall Ship, and over 100 vendors lining the downtown streets. Sailfest produces free entertainment with musical genres ranging in Rock, Celtic, Hip Hop, and Blues. Kids enjoy free shows and entertainment throughout the event. Sailfest also showcases the 2nd largest fireworks display in the Northeast, sponsored by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation.

Goodwin College Offers Public Tours of Tall Ship
When: Sat, Jul 11 – 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Where: Goodwin College River Campus, One Riverside Drive, East Hartford, CT 06118
Goodwin College is welcoming the public to its River Campus in East Hartford to tour the tall ship the Half Moon. The Half Moon, a full-scale, operating replica of the Dutch ship of exploration that Henry Hudson sailed in 1609, is a traveling museum that conducts programs about the unique history of the Dutch colony called New Netherland. Parking and admission onto the ship are free. Children are welcome. No tickets will be distributed for this free event.

City Farmers’ Market Wooster Square
When: Sat, Jul 11 – 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Where: Russo Park – DePalma Ct. between Chapel St. and Wooster St.
A fun-filled market with fresh, local goods (fruits, vegetables, cheese, bread, jam, meat, soap and more!) and live music! We are WIC certified and accept Food Stamps.

28th Annual Woodcarvers Day
When: Sat, Jul 11 – 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Where: “Olde Mystic Village” Apple Orchard., Mystic, CT, Exit 90 off I-95
Rain date July 12th. Public Invited–Free Admission Carving Competition All types of carvings, demonstrations and vendors.

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