Art Exhibits/Openings

Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center, 110 Pequot Trail, Mashantucket, CT , 06338

Through Saturday, July 20, 9 am-5 pm
Ramp It Up: Skateboard Culture in Native America
This exhibit explores the underground world of skateboarding in Indian Country. See short films, rare photos, and Native-designed decks and graffiti-backdrop panels by Native American artist Jak Fragua. Free with Museum admission, free to Museum members. Ramp It Up: Skateboard Culture in Native America is organized by the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian and circulated by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service.

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.

Art Exhibits/Openings

Lyme Art Association, 90 Lyme Street , Old Lyme, CT

A delightful summertime extravaganza of landscape paintings by present day member artists in the tradition of the Lyme Impressionists. Opening reception on Friday, June 21 from 6-8pm.

Art Exhibits/Openings

Lyme Art Association, 90 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT

A delightful summertime extravaganza of landscape paintings by present day member artists in the tradition of the Lyme Impressionists. Opening reception on June 21, 6-8 pm.; through July 28

Art Exhibits/Openings

Art Gallery at the Mill House, 5 West Main St., Chester, CT , 06412

The paintings of David Stumpo and Eleanor Pringle will be on display at the Mill House during the month of June. The artists’ reception will be held Fri, June 21, 5-8 pm during Chester’s annual Midsummer Night Stroll in the town center. Meet David and Eleanor and experience their work along your stroll through Chester’s shops, galleries and restaurants on a warm summer evening.

Art Exhibits/Openings

The Treefort Studio and Gallery, 101 Fort Path Road, Madison, CT

Art Exhibits/Openings

Courtyard Gallery, 12 Water Street, B3 - Inner Courtyard Factory Square, Mystic, CT , 06355

Join artists, collectors and friends every Sunday at the Courtyard Gallery, Mystic's Hidden Treasure. Share wine and light refreshments, conversation and a passion for art. Our every changing exhibits features original paintings and sculpture by celebrated artists from near and far including gallery favorites, Sarah Stifler Lucas, Christopher Zhang, Domine Vescera Ragosta, S. Chandler Kissell and Del-Bourree Bach. Now in our 9th season, we look forward to welcoming new and old friends!

Art Exhibits/Openings

Spirit Gallery, 207 Bank Street, New London, CT , 06320

Matthew Cassar's artwork and created artifacts tell the narrative of two fictional societies as they struggle to dominate their world. The opening reception is Saturday May 25; show runs through July 13; (860) 443-0484

Community

Shoreline Community Center, 39 Hartford Ave., Old Lyme, CT

sponsored by the Sound View Beach Association, Inc.; (860) 434-2871.

Community

The General Stanton Inn, 4115 Old Post Road, Charlestown, , 02813

one of the largest and oldest flea markets in the area, featuring antiques, collectibles, art, crafts, tools, new merchandise--and this year--a new indoor boutique. Food available on the premises.
Saturdays, Sundays and Holiday Mondays, 8 a.m.-3p.m., now through Columbus Day. Early birds are not only welcome, they are encouraged!
Free for browsers & buyers. $2. visitor parking fee Summer Sundays only.
401-364-8888/401-364-1818

Community

The General Stanton Inn Fleamarket, 4115 Old Post Road, Charlestown, , 02813

The fleamarket, located on nearly 7 tree-lined acres of the historic Inn, is open every week, late April through Columbus Day (Oct 14) this year, on Saturdays, Sundays and Holiday Mondays. Hours are 8 a.m.- 3 p.m. and there is no admission charged for buyers and browsers. A parking fee of $2. is charged on peak Summer Sundays. Food and beverages are available on-site. The General Stanton Inn Fleamarket still has some of its 10 x 20 feet vendor spaces available for both one-day "tag salers"& long-term vendors.401-364-8888

Community

Essex Steam Train and Riverboat, 1 Railroad Avenu, Essex, CT

Essex Steam Train and Riverboat, 1 Railroad Ave. Cost: $35 for single-session tickets, $60 for Saturday, $100 for weekend, $8 for children under 12. Benefits the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp.

Community

Organon: A Market at Chester, 56 Middlesex Avenue, Chester, CT

Community

Healing With Horses at WildRose Horse Farm, Inc.501c3, 536 Raymond Hill Rd, Uncasville, CT , 06382

Basket Raffles, Horse and Pony Rides, over 20 Venders, Entertainment, Photo Contest, Kids Games,Food, Beverages and Fun.

We need the help of the Community. Please be a part of "Domino's Healing Effect" and the Facility. Suggested Donations to help us reach our goal mimimum $25.00. See our Future Vision on site. Exciting and Fun. Donations are being made on Donation Page on our at site:
www.healingwithhorsesct.org For information please call any numbers below:
(860) 912-1557 - (860) 705-8168 - (860) 367-0085

We are in need of Baskets for our raffles including food snacks.

We are in need of a sensory trail, indoor roundpen, new fencing for our horses help us and our 4 legged therapists help people with emotiional and cognitive disorders.

Community

Healing With Horses at WIldRose Horse Farm , 536 Raymond Hill Road, Uncasville , CT , 06382

1-4 p.m., help rescue horses and train them for equine assisted therapy to help all people with emotional and cognitive disabilities; vendors, pony rides for little ones (no open toe shoes); 45 lb. weight limit; basket raffles, entertainment, face painting, games and food; $25 suggested donation; come and enjoy the day with family and friends; (860) 367-0085.

Community

Healing With Horses at WildRose Farms, 536 Raymond Hill Road, Uncasville, , 06382

The Launching of Domino's Healing Effect at Healing With Horses at WildRose Horse Farm, Kids Games, Basket Raffles, Pony and Horse Rides, Entertainment (Band), Snacks, Beverages

Free Admission. We are also highlighting Hand Crafted Jewelry, Crafts, Hair Combs, Horse Shoes and more. Over 20 Vendors!!! We need the help of the Community. Please be a part of "Domino's
Healing Affect" and the Facility. Suggested Donations $25.00. See our Vision on
site. Exciting and Fun. Donations are being accepted at this time directly at our website at www.healingwithhorsesct.org

Call (860) 912-1557 - (860) 705-8168 - Office (860) 367-0085

Community

Old Lighthouse Museum, 7 Water St., Stonington Borough, CT

— 2 p.m., , 7 Water St., Stonington Village; village tour, weather permitting; sponsored by the Stonington Historical Society; $10, $5 per student; (860) 535-8445, (860) 535-1440.

Community

The Kate, 300 Main Street, Old Saybrook, CT

Benefits programs and scholarships at Kate's Camp for Kids.

Community

Goldy's , 566 Colman Street, New London, CT , 06320

A fundraiser to support NLPD K9 Buck. Let's help ease the pain of his arthritis. He has been a contributing member of the NLPD and a protector of the citizens of New London. Let's show him our support!

Community

Madison Surf Club, Surf Club Road, Madison, CT , 06443

Please join us SUNDAY JUNE 23rd 5-8 PM for the
MNC LOBSTER/CLAM BAKE AT THE SURF CLUB BUILDING
Net proceeds to benefit the Madison Fireworks Display

This event will be held rain or shine,
and is open to everyone, not just MNC members.
All are welcome! Tell your friends!
$60 per person, BYOB


Enjoy a traditional New England Clambake to be be cooked onsite: 1 1/2 pound Maine Lobster, Steamed Clams and Mussels, Corn-on-the-Cob, New Potatoes, Watermelon and Dessert (steak, chicken , or vegetarian substitutions available).


If you would like to donate a service or item(s) for the SILENT AUCTION, or would like to SPONSOR this event, or to inquire about/purchase tickets, please contact MNC Ways & Means Committee Chairperson Karen Tracy at mail_mnc@yahoo.com

Community

St. Ann's Episcopal Church, 82 Shore Road, Old Lyme, CT

7 p.m.

Education/Lectures

Guilford Town Hall, 31 Park Street, Guilford, CT , 06437

Please join our award winning tours as we begin our second year! Tours are every Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. and continue through September.

Our student guides will lead you through 374 years of American History and Architecture.

The tours were awarded the “Best of New England” designation in 2013 by Yankee Magazine.

For further information, please visit www.historicguilford.org or call (203)233-1026.

Tickets are sold online, at local stores on the Green or by the guides prior to the tours. All tours start and finish at the Guilford Town Hall.

Fairs/Festivals

Town Green, Hayward Avenue, Colchester, CT

Colchester Farmers Market Opening Day This Sunday
The Colchester Farmers market kicks off this season Sunday June 16th at 9am. The market is moving to its new location, the town green. The market offers a great diversity of products: produce, cheese, meats, plants, honey, maple syrup, baked goods, and crafts. Opening day will have a couple of free events, a bounce house for the kids to use and a balloon artist preforming for you. The market will also offer free entertainment. Any questions please contact, jeff savitsky at colchesterfarmersmarket@yahoo.com

Fairs/Festivals

North Haven Fairgrounds, 300 Washington Avenue, North Haven, CT , 06473

The Connecticut Irish Festival will return to the North Haven Fairgrounds on June 22 and 23, 2013. This event is the longest running Irish Festival in New England and, according to organizers, the United States. Each year the Irish American Community Center in East Haven presents a program featuring the finest in Irish music, dance and sports. Hungry appetites can be satisfied with a wide variety of food vendors and traditional Irish fare. In addition, the Festival will present many items for purchase in their "Irish Shopping Village." Cultural offerings include language and instrumental competitions as well as genealogy and traditional music presentations. Children under 16 are free as well as active military personnel with ID. Many family-friendly activities will be featured both days. It starts off Saturday with a benefit race/walk for all ages to benefit ALS. For a full schedule of activities visit the Festival website at www.ctirishfestival.com

Fairs/Festivals

Guilford Fairgrounds, Lovers Lane at Stonehouse Lane, Guilford, CT

Fairs/Festivals

Pratt House Museum, 19 West Avenue, Essex, CT

What better way to celebrate the end of another school year and the beginning of summer than fun, games and strawberry shortcake? EHS is holding its Annual School’s Almost Out Strawberry Social Sunday, June 23, 2013 — mere days before the local children are released for summer vacation. We always have a fantastic time as well as more than enough servings of homemade strawberry shortcake to go around and we would love to have some hungry kids come help us eat it all. But first, build up that appetite with exciting activities and games fit for the whole family, and as a special treat the Sailing Masters' music will add to our festive mood. The Third Annual Preservation Award will be presented as well. No rain will get in the way of our good time — this party is on rain or shine!

Fairs/Festivals

Mohegan Sun, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd., Uncasville, , 06382

Mohegan Sun is making a bang this summer, and a big one, as they host three large Hot Summer Fun parties on the rooftop of the Riverview Garage. Open to all ages, the fun kicks off at 5:00pm and includes games for kids of all ages, carnival food favorites and samples of summer treats from CT based Farmers Cow, as well as Mohegan Sun’s Tiki Bar for guests 21+. These special celebrations will be held on Sunday, June 23rd to kick off Hot Summer Fun, on Thursday, July 25th and on Sunday, September 1st to wrap up summer. NOTE: Guests under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Misc. Events

Pratt House, 19 West Avenue, Essex, CT

Music

Essex Steam Train, 1 Railroad Avenue, Essex, CT , 06426

The Hot Steamed Jazz Festival presents a free gospel service under the tent at the Essex Steam Train yards on Sunday, June 23 at 10:30 a.m. Worship to the sounds of hot New Orleans jazz from musicians and bands such as boogie-woogie pianist Bob Seeley, The Festival All-Star Band with Jeff Hughes, vocalist Jane Campedelli and child vocalist Jason Senn from Essex, CT.
Connecticut's own prodigious pianist Jeff Barnhart leads the service. A free will offering is requested, which goes to local charities.

Music

Essex Steam Train, 1 Railroad Avenue, Essex, CT , 06426

Experience New Orleans style traditional jazz in Connecticut as The Hot Steamed Jazz Festival turns up the heat, during the weekend of June 21, 22 and 23 at the Essex Steam Train yards. Proceeds from the festival benefit The Hole In The Wall Gang Camp. More than 13 bands perform in simultaneous sessions under two tents. Bands scheduled to appear are: The Galvanized Jazz Band, The Heartbeat Dixieland Jazz Band, Jeff Barnhart, Bob Seeley, Dan Levinson's New Milennium All Stars, Wolverine Jazz Band, The Midiri Brothers, Ben Mauger's Speakeasy 6, Riverboat Ramblers with John Banker, Sugarfoot Youth Jazz Band, Festival All Stars with Jeff Hughes, and Pierce Campbell's Funky Butt Jazz Band. Food and concessions are available. Patrons may ring beer and wine. For tickets, call 1-800-348-0003.

Music

The Kate, 300 Main Street, Old Saybrook, , 06475

Here Ye! Here Ye! And Yo-Ho-Ho! Join us for a princess and pirate party for girls and boys of all ages. Meet Miss Connecticut 2012 Emily Audibert; Search for “buried” treasure; watch an exciting fencing demonstration; enjoy music, crafts, refreshments, and more!! Princess dresses and pirate attire encouraged.
Tickets are $15 per person with proceeds to benefit programs and scholarships at Kate’s Camp for Kids!

Music

Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek, 55 East Kings Hwy., Chester, CT

Nature/Outdoors

Eagle Landing State Park, Route 82, Haddam, CT , 06438

Join us aboard RiverQuest departing from Eagle Landing State Park in Haddam for a relaxing cruise south down the Connecticut River to view the Inner (Lynde Point) and Outer (Saybrook Breakwater) Lighthouses by water. Observe the beautiful, pristine river “One of the Last Great Places”, as we cruise by the towns of Haddam, East Haddam, Hadlyme, Lyme, Chester and Deep River, ultimately reaching Old Saybrook and Old Lyme at the mouth of the river on Long Island Sound. We will tell you about the history, ecology of the river and point out areas of interest. Bring your picnic basket if you’d like. There will be complimentary coffee and tea on board. Cost is $40 per person. No children under 8. RiverQuest phone: 860-662-0577. Gift Certificates Available. Available for Private Charters.

Nature/Outdoors

Denison Homestead, 120 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic, CT , 06355

Visit the Denison Farm Market where vendors offer seasonal farm produce, plants and other local products including honey, syrup, corn meal, jams and jellies. Onsite hamburgers, hotdogs and homemade relishes are available at the Market from the Stonyledge Farm grill. Picnic tables under shaded tents allow Market patrons to enjoy lunch or a snack. Live fiddling and banjo music by Craig Edwards and his American Roots Music adds to the festive atmosphere.

Nature/Outdoors

Denison Homestead, 120 Pequotsepos Road, Mystic, CT , 06355

On the grounds of the Denison Homestead, the Denison Farm Market meets 12 to 3 every Sunday, June thru October. It offers the finest locally-grown produce, eggs, meats, cheese, honey and maple syrup from areas farms, as well as regular and gluten-free baked goods. There is music weekly, guest vendors and demonstrations. Ample parking and on site hiking trails make this a perfect family-friendly destination for an afternoon in the Mystic area.

Nature/Outdoors

Connecticut River Museum, 67 Main St., Essex, CT , 06426

Sail on the historic Mary E, a 1906 Schooner, in and around beautiful Essex and the lower Connecticut River! Departs every day of the week but Wednesdays, with 1.5 hr sails at 1:30 and 3:30 (26$ per person), and a two hour sunset cruise at 6:00 (30$ per person). Private charters also available. Bring a picnic lunch or dinner, and feel free to BYOB. Sails run through October. Museum admission included with cost of sail. Cruises leave from the Connecticut River Museum Docks.
Advance reservations are strongly recommended, 24 hour advance cancellation notice required. All cruises subject to weather.
Please visit http://www.ctrivermuseum.org/schooner-cruises/ for more information. Or call (860)767-8269 for more information or to make a reservation.

Nature/Outdoors

Mercy Center at Madison, 167 Neck Road, Madison, CT

Freewill offering.

Sports

Elmridge Golf Course, Elmridge Road, Pawcatuck, CT , 06379

Golf Tourney to raise funds for the Tim West Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Sports

Mystic Yoga Shala , 80 Stonington Road , Mystic , CT , 06355

Free yoga for Veterans /military and their families
New students and drop ins encouraged
Every Sunday 4-5 Mystic Yoga Shala
80 Stonington Road Mystic CT 06355