Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 10:00 am

Crossing the Connecticut River Exhibit

Art Exhibits/Openings
Connecticut River Museum, 67 Main Street, Essex, CT , 06426

Can you get there from here? This old saying really means something when you consider getting across the mighty Connecticut without the bridges we have today! There are approximately 58 vehicle bridges currently spanning the Connecticut River and ten were chosen as representative examples for the Connecticut River Museum's 2013 exhibit 'Crossing the Connecticut: Bridges of the Connecticut River'. The exhibit features several different styles of bridge design and explores how people's ideas of what bridges should look like and how they reflect how their communities have changed over time. The exhibit features many objects and images from the Museum's collections as well as paintings, original toll signs, documents and other artifacts on loan from other institutions. Through October 20.

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 10:00 am

A World of Delight at The Cooley Gallery

Art Exhibits/Openings
The Cooley Gallery, 25 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT

Paintings of Unfamiliar Places by Lyme Colony Artist Frank A. Bicknell (1866-1943); through June 16; (860)434-8807

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 11:00 am

Art Exhibition - Margaret Dean & Christina Mastrangelo - Art Gallery at the Mill House

Art Exhibits/Openings
Art Gallery at the Millhouse, 5 West Main St., Chester, CT , 06412

The paintings of Maggie Dean and Christina Mastrangelo will be on display at the Mill House through May 31. The artists’ reception will be held Fri, May 3, 5-8 pm during Chester’s annual May Day Night Art Gallery and Shop Openings in the town center. Meet Maggie and Christina

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 11:00 am

57th Regional Art Show

Art Exhibits/Openings
Mystic Arts Center, 9 Water Street, Mystic, , 06355

all-media exhibition of work from local and regional artists. Highlights include works of watercolor, pastels and photography; through June 22; hours are 11-5 daily; 860-536-7601.
"Rhythm in Color" a solo exhibition by Lynn Walker will be on view concurrently in the Schuster Gallery.

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 6:00 pm

Expressions in Texture: Horses, Feathers and More

Art Exhibits/Openings
i5 Gallery, 18 Hurlbutt Road (next to the GF Library) , Gales Ferry, CT

Carol A. Watson, A One-Woman Show; through June 9; hours open are Tues - Thurs 12 - 5:30, Fri 12 - 5, Sat 10 - Noon

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 5:00 pm

David Dunlop - Light & Motion

Art Exhibits/Openings
Susan Powell Fine Art, 679 Boston Post Road, Madison, CT , 06443

David Dunlop's one-man Show Light and Motion features 30 new oil paintings opening on May 17 and continuing through June 16, 2013. Join us on Friday, May 17, from 5 -8 pm and meet the artist. David Dunlop’s electrifying new series of New York City, the Connecticut Shore and abstract landscapes fuse light and color in motion. Dunlop puts us in a familiar place only to make it wonderfully unfamiliar, producing a vibrant mystery whose secrets are not readily revealed. David Dunlop is an Emmy Award winner for his PBS Series Landscapes Through Time that will have a new nationwide broadcast starting May 27, 2013.

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 1:00 pm

"Trashed" Art Exhibit by Janet Lage

Art Exhibits/Openings
the orison project, 8 Railroad Ave. The Witch Hazel Complex, Building #7, Essex, CT , 06426

Exhibit runs May 10-June 29: Wed.-Sat. 1-5pm, Free

the orison project
8 Railroad Ave. The Witch Hazel Complex, Building #7, Essex Ct. 06426
860-767-7572
www.theorisonproject.com
www.facebook.com/theorisonproject

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 7:00 pm

"Is This Tomorrow?" By Caroline Leavitt (Algonquin Press)

Author Events
Monte Cristo Bookshop, 13 Washington Street, New London, , 06320

7-8p.m., New York Times Bestselling Novelist Caroline Leavitt reads from her latest book "Is This Tomorrow?" reading followed by interview with Q&A and signing; free; call to register (860) 608-5902.

"Not only is [Leavitt] an incredibly accomplished novelist, she's also a crackerjack human being." --The Huffington Post
"Leavitt has a way of crafting the loveliest novels out of tragedy ... It's her examination of loss, grief, and disappointment that will engross readers." --Booklist
"This tale of domestic suspense builds to a shocking climax and will appeal to anyone immersed in suburban lore." --Library Journal
"An enthusiastic thumbs-up!" -Wally Lamb
"The novel you need to read today." -Jodi Picoult
"A perfect eye into the human heart." -Sue Monk Kidd

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 7:00 pm

Author David K. Leff, Hidden in Plain Sight

Author Events
Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook, CT

Part of the Old Saybrook Historical Society’s Chapman Lecture series.

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 5:30 pm

Business After Hours

Business
Grove Gardens, 341 East Main Street, Clinton, CT

Cost: $12 ($10 in advance).

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 3:00 pm

Senior Zumba Gold, May 23, Niantic

Community
East Lyme Senior Center, 37 Society Road, Niantic, CT

3-4 p.m., 12-week session, Tuesdays and Thursdays; with Donna Neaton; $44; $49 non-residents; call to register (860) 739-5859.

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 9:30 am

Southeast Healthy Living Senior Expo, May 23, Norwich

Community
Backus Hospital Technology Center, 11 Stott Ave., Norwich, CT

9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., transportation provided; free; call to register (860) 739-5859.

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 10:30 am

Deaf Social Group

Community
Groton Senior Center, 102 Newtown Road, Groton, CT

for adults 55 and older; meets fourth Thurs. of month.
(860) 441-6785.

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 5:00 pm

Bingo at the RAFA, every Thursday, N.London

Community
Retired Armed Forces Association, 135 Garfield Avenue, New London, CT , 06320

5-11 p.m., open to the public; $8 minimum package; (860) 447-0055.

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 7:00 pm

Adult Children of Alcoholics - Thursdays

Community
Union Baptist Church, 119 High St., Mystic, CT

Adult Children of Alcoholics meetings

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 11:30 am

Indoor Bocce, Thursdays, E.Lyme

Community
East Lyme Senior Center, 37 Society Road, East Lyme, CT

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Thursdays; free; (860) 739-5859.

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 9:30 am

Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center, Thursdays

Community
Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center, 27 Chase St., Pawcatuck, CT

9:30-11 a.m., line dancing; 11:15 a.m., shopping at Walmart with bus reservation; noon-2 p.m., dominoes; noon-2:30 p.m., puzzles and board games; (860) 599-3285.

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 1:30 pm

Pilates/Strength, Thursdays, O.Saybrook

Community
Estuary Council of Seniors, 220 Main St., Old Saybrook, CT

1:30 p.m., increase overall body strength and enhance core stability; all ages & levels; $5 per class; bring a floor mat and hand weights; call to register (860) 227-9117.

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 4:00 pm

Con'straw'ction Zone!, May 23, Franklin

Community
Janet Carlson Calvert, 5 Tyler Drive, Franklin, CT

4 p.m., buildings, jewelry, crafts galore made by using drinking straws; all ages; (860) 642-6207.

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 7:30 pm

Nar-anon Family Group, Thursdays, Groton

Community
Christ United Methodist Church, 200 Hazelnut Hill Road, Groton, CT

7:30 p.m., 12-step support group for friends and families of addicts; held Thursdays; (860) 303-9677.

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 7:00 pm

A Little Meteorology, a Little Astronomy, and a Whole Lot of Fun, May 23, Colchester

Community
Cragin Memorial Library, 8 Linwood Ave., Colchester, CT

7 p.m., professional photographer and amateur astronomer Alan Chaniewski will share photographs, anecdotes and observation techniques that he has collected over the past 30 years; free and suitable for adults, teens and children over 8; (860) 537-5752.

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 7:00 am

Waterford Senior Services, May 23

Community
Waterford Senior Services, 15 Rope Ferry Road, Waterford, CT

9 a.m., strength I; 10:15 a.m., strength II; 11 a.m., cranial conundrums; 11:30 a.m., healthy stretch; 11:45 a.m., cafe lunch with $3 donation and reservation; 12:30 p.m., canasta; 1 p.m., tai chi; (860) 444-5839.

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 10:00 am

North Stonington Senior Center, Thursdays

Community
North Stonington Senior Center, 391 Norwich-Westerly Road, North Stonington, CT

10-11 a.m., zumba; 1 p.m., quilting; (860) 535-8188.

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 4:00 pm

Community Reception for Principal Rafferty

Community
Old Saybrook Middle School Courtyard, 60 Sheffield Street, Old Saybrook, CT

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 10:30 am

Chair Yoga, Thursdays, O. Saybrook

Community
Estuary Council of Seniors, 220 Main St., Old Saybrook, CT

10:30 a.m., instructed by Rachel Baer of Yoga Keep Me Fit; $5 per class; (860) 859-7217.

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 6:30 pm

Social Security Benefits Workshop in North Branford – FREE

Community
North Branford Public Library, 1720 Foxon Road, North Branford, CT , 06417

Free Maximize Your Social Security Benefits information workshop that is open to the public will be held on Thursday, May 23rd 6:30 p.m. at the North Branford Public Library, 1720 Foxon Road. This workshop will help participants maximize, project, and protect their Social Security and other retirement income. Tom Perrone, CLU, an endorsed AAA Retiree Advisor, President of New England Consulting Group of Guilford, Inc., and Member of Business and Personal Benefit Planning Group, will lead the discussion. Call toll-free 888-211-3662 to reserve your seat or email your reservation request to tpnecgginc@comcast.net.

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 9:00 am

Walking Program, Tues.&Thurs., E.Lyme

Community
Hole in The Wall Beach, Baptist Lane, Niantic, CT

9 a.m., sponsored by The East Lyme Senior Center; Tuesdays and Thursdays; free; (860) 739-5859.

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 5:30 pm

Historic Interiors: Evolution and Preservation

Education/Lectures
New Haven Museum, 114 Whitney Avenue, New Haven, CT

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 2:00 pm

Talk on Probating Estates

Education/Lectures
Edward Smith Library, 3 Old Post Road, Northford, CT

Registration required.

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 6:00 pm

Attack on Stonington, 1814, May 23, Waterford

Education/Lectures
Waterford Public Library, 49 Rope Ferry Road, Waterford, CT , 06385

6-8:30 p.m., Nancy Steenburg is the President of the New London County Historical Society and is an adjunct professor of history at Avery Point. She will read from the dramatic text of the attack on Stonington as written by F. M. Caulkins, based on eyewitness accounts. A question and answer period will follow the performance. May is National Historic Preservation Month and the program is co-sponsored by the Waterford Public Library and the Waterford Historic Properties Commission; free; (860) 444-5805.

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 6:30 pm

'Maximize Your Social Security Benefits'

Education/Lectures
North Branford Public Library, 1720 Foxon Road, North Branford, CT

Reservations required.

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 2:00 pm

Probate Workshop in Northford – FREE

Education/Lectures
Ed Smith Library, 3 Old Post Road, Northford, CT , 06472

Free Probate information workshop that is open to the public will be held on Thursday, May 23rd 2 p.m. at the Ed Smith Library, 3 Old Post Road. This workshop will explain how Probate works and instruct how to arrange your estate to pass assets to heirs with the least amount of delay and cost. Tom Perrone, CLU, an endorsed AAA Retiree Advisor, President of New England Consulting Group of Guilford, Inc., and Member of Business and Personal Benefit Planning Group, will lead the discussion. Call toll-free 888-211-3662 to reserve your seat or email your reservation request to tpnecgginc@comcast.net.

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 12:30 pm

What To Do Before Your Book Launch Workshop with M.J. Rose & Randy Susan Meyers

Education/Lectures
R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Road, Madison, CT

Join authors M.J. Rose and Randy Susan Meyers for an informative workshop on what to do before your next great book launches!



Internationally bestselling authors and publishing pros M.J. Rose and Randy Susan Meyers have joined forces to create the “What to Expect” guide to publishing with What To Do Before Your Book Launch, an invaluable and vital resource for authors, offering advice on everything from working with your publisher, to reading in public, to help for publicity and marketing, to using (and misusing) social media, to book trailers, author photos and much more. Complete with cautionary tales, interviews with agents, authors and publishing professionals, worksheets, timelines, and etiquette tips, What To Do Before Your Book Launch is a “publishing Bible” for writers.

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 4:00 pm

Jane O'Connor, "Fancy Nancy: Fanciest Doll in the Universe"

Kids/Family
R.J. Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Road, Madison, CT

Fancy Nancy's sister, JoJo, can really be a pest sometimes . . . like when she put Easter-egg dye in the kiddie pool and dunked Frenchy in it! But this time she's done something really bad, and Nancy is livid—that's fancy for tres angry and upset. JoJo drew a tattoo on Nancy's precious doll, Marabelle Lavinia Chandelier! Even worse, it's in permanent marker. That means it will never come out! When Mom suggests a fancy doll party to make Nancy feel better, Nancy is excited to accept. But what if the doll drama isn't over?

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 7:30 pm

Frank Vignola and Vinny Raniolo

Misc. Events
Oasis Room at Garde Arts Center, 325 State Street, New London, CT

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 6:00 pm

TEEN MOVIE NIGHT

Misc. Events
The Bill Memorial Library, 240 Monument St., Groton, CT , 06340

Book the date! On Thursday, May 23rd at 6:00 p.m. the Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton will host a Teen Movie Night for teens in grades 6 and above. Refreshments will be served. Call 860-445-0392 for further information.

The Bill Memorial Library is located at 240 Monument Street in Groton, near the Groton Monument and Fort Griswold. The library, now more than 120 years old, has an extensive collection of books and media for adults, teens and children. The library is also known for its natural history and genealogy collections, and weekly story times. Visit our web page at billmemorial.org or find us on Facebook at The Bill Memorial Library of Groton CT.

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 10:30 am

'Feet First: Common Problems with Ankles and Feet'

Misc. Events
The Village at Mariner's Point, 111 S. Shore Dr., East Haven, CT

Registration required.

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 7:00 pm

New London Board of Education

Municipal Meetings
Science and Technology Magnet High School - Lecture Hall, 490 Jefferson Avenue , New London , CT , 06320

Regular Board of Education Meeting

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 6:00 pm

Open Mic night

Music
Koffee Works, 83 halls rd, old lyme, CT , 06371

accoustic music with a coffee and dinner or treats or bring your guitar and join in the fun. every Thurseday 6-8pm

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 9:00 pm

Mike and the Sandman

Music
Sneekers Cafe, 568 Poquonnock Rd., Groton, CT

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 6:00 pm

REGISTRATION FOR CLINTON TOUCHDOWN CLUB FOOTBAL & CHEERLEADING

Sports
CLINTON TOWN LIBRARY, RTE 81 , CLINTON, CT , 06413

Come one .. come all !! Bring your friends too!!! and meet us at the Clinton Library to kick off our Enrollment period... There will be refreshments provided.

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 6:00 pm

Rugby Starts Feb 12th for Shoreline Boys

Sports
Brown Middle school, 980 Durham Road, Madison, CT , 06443

Rugby Starts February 12th

Join in the exciting game of rugby with the Shoreline’s premier U-19 team. Practices begin February 12th
And the season runs through May 30th culminating in the Ct. State Tournament. Any regional high school aged boys are welcome
Registration/Questions - Madison Beach and Recreation Office 203-245-5623 or
www.madrugby.com and check us out on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Madison-Beach-Recreation-U-19-Rugby-Club/455173587865770?ref=hl

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 7:00 pm

“Philco Blues”

Stage/Theater
Spirit of Broadway Theater, 24 Chestnut Street, Norwich, CT , 06360

Jan Warner and Kathe Green’s musical based on a true story; through June 9; $32; (860) 886-2378.
7 p.m. Wed. and Thurs. 8 p.m. Fri. and Sat. and 2 p.m. Sun.

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 7:30 pm

The Fabulous Lipitones

Stage/Theater
The Norma Terris Theatre, 33 North Main St., Chester, CT , 06412

$44; 860-873-8668; through June 2

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 2:00 pm

"Good News"

Stage/Theater
Ivoryton Playhouse, 6 Main St., Chester, CT

performances at 2 and 7:30 p.m.; musical; $26-$73; runs through June 22; (860) 873-8664

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 3:00 pm

Kate Classic: Little Women

Stage/Theater
Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main Street, Old Saybrook, CT

2,3 and 7pm

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 7:00 pm

Kate Classic: Little Women

Stage/Theater
Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main Street, Old Saybrook, CT

2,3, and 7pm

Thursday, May. 23, 2013, 2:00 pm

Kate Classic: Little Women

Stage/Theater
Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main Street, Old Saybrook, CT

2,3 and 7pm