Art Exhibits/Openings

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

Call for artists: Art on Groton Bank is holding its 8th annual outdoor art show on the grounds of Bill Memorial Library, 240 Monument Street, Groton, CT. 06340
on July 19th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, rain or shine. Each artist will receive a 10’ x 10’ space to present their works to an interested and diverse public for a fee
of $45.00. We are looking for painters, sculptors, graphic artists, fine art crafts persons and photographers. Artists are encouraged to apply early for space in this year’s event on line at WWW.ARTONGROTONBANK.ORG. For more information, please contact Chris Rose at The Gallery at Lighthouse, Groton, 860-445-7626, ext 108.

Art Exhibits/Openings

Fiddleheads Food Coop -- Cafe, 13 Broad St, New London, CT , 06320

The Williams School (New London) students juried art competition will be on display in the Cafe at Fiddleheads Food Coop from March 1 to April 30. The theme of the show is “It’s Only Natural.” Fiddleheads is open 8am to 7pm, seven days a week.
For further info: http://fiddleheadsfood.weebly.com/cafe-art.html

Art Exhibits/Openings

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

Sunday, Feb. 16-May 17, 9 am-5 pm
Backyard Monsters: The World of Insects
Get a bug’s-eye view of some backyard insects in the Mashantucket Gallery’s newest exhibit. Giant robotic insects, up to 96 times their normal size with lifelike colors and movements, dominate the exhibition. Hands-on displays let you take a mechanical insect for a walk, build a bug, and learn how insects communicate. Free with Museum admission, free to Museum members. Visit pequotmuseum.org for details on the Feb. 15 preview day package.*

Art Exhibits/Openings

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

Four new exhibitions, each with a different theme, on view in the Association’s beautiful historic galleries.
Nocturne features paintings created from dusk ‘till dawn; Holding Still showcases still life paintings by member artists, Hot Off the Presses! promises an exciting collection of hand-pulled works showcasing a variety of printmaking techniques by member and invited artists, and A Contemporary Look is an invitational exhibition of abstracted, yet still representational work by regional artists.

Art Exhibits/Openings

Lyman Allyn Art Museum, 625 Williams Street, New London, , 06320

Lyman Allyn presents Greasy Luck! The Whaling World of the Charles W. Morgan through June 5, 2014. The exhibit looks at how whaling, —its myths and reality, risk and reward, —left its mark on Connecticut and American identity.

Art Exhibits/Openings

Mystic & Noank Library Ames Room, 40 Library Street, Mystic, , 06355

The Mystic & Noank Library is hosting an exhibit of works by Mysticalligraphers, a local calligraphy group, in the Ames Meeting Room. The group meets at the Library on the second Wednesday of every month from 7 to 8 p.m. The exhibit runs from March 31 through April 30 during regular Library hours when the Ames Room is not in use.
There will be an Open House on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Come meet the members of the group and learn about the art of calligraphy.
For more information on Mysticalligraphers, call Gail Turgeon at (860) 536-8477. For information on the exhibit, call the Library at (860) 536-7721, email info@mysticnoanklibrary.org or visit www.mysticnoanklibrary.org.

Community

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

9 a.m., shopping at McQuades; 9:15-10:15 a.m., strength & balance; 10:15-11:15 a.m., zumba lite; 11:30 a.m., lunch; noon-1:30 p.m., bingo; (860) 599-3285.

Community

Arts Center Killingworth , 276 North Parker Hill Road , Killingworth, CT , 06419

GET MESSY! Preschool Art Classes
Tuesdays: April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; May 6, 13, 20, 27
Saturdays: 5, 12, 19; May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
10:30-11:30am. $25 for ages 2-5 with accompanying adult
Take 3 classes and get the 4th for $15. Please pre-register.
Each one-hour, hands-on class allows young artists creative exploration with oooey gooey substances such as homemade flubber and coffee dough. Children design seasonal projects with textural materials like polymer clay, fabric, foam, wood and bubbles combined with color and imagination! Wear messy clothes and take home your projects! All materials included.

Community

Salem Free Public Library, 264 Hartford Road, Salem, CT

noon-4 p.m., drop in; (860) 859-1130.

Community

Griswold Senior Center, Soule St., Griswold, CT

2:30-4 p.m., facilitated by Senior Resources, Agency on Aging; (860) 376-2604.

Community

United Congregational Church, 9 Castle Hill Road, Pawcatuck, CT

7:30 p.m., park in the back.

Education/Lectures

Vista Vocational and Life Skills Center, 107 Bradley Rd, Madison, , 06443

The Seventh Annual UJA-Federation of New York Hilibrand Autism Symposium will take place on Tuesday, April 1st from 8:30am to 4:30pm. Although the symposium itself will be in New York City, a number of host sites across the country will be simulcasting the all-day event. Vista Vocational & Life Skills Center, located at 107 Bradley Road in Madison, will serve as one of the host sites for this year’s symposium. Additionally, Linda Rogen, Vista’s Director of Programs and Services, and Helen Bosch, Vista’s Executive Director, will be presenting at the symposium on the topic of “Employer Relationships.”



The theme of this year’s symposium is “Carving a Place in the World for Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders.” Every adult wants to lead a meaningful life, and individuals with autis

Education/Lectures

Waterford Public Library , 49 Rope Ferry Road, Waterford, CT , 06385

Basic Microsoft Publisher – Learn basic page layout functions. Basic knowledge of computers is recommended. Space is limited – registration required. Check with the Information Desk for details.

Education/Lectures

VNA Community Healthcare, 753 Boston Post Road, Guilford, CT

Learn how to become a non-smoker for good!
Meets Tuesdays for 8 weeks. Uses a positive behavior change approach in a group setting.

Kids/Family

Acton Public Library, 60 Old Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook, CT , 06475

Toddler Tunes, an interactive music program designed for children from birth to 30 months, accompanied by parent or guardian, meets weekly on Tuesday mornings from 10 - 10:45 a.m. at Acton Public Library. The next session begins on March 4th and will meet for 12 weeks. Pre-registration is required. You may register by clicking on the link on the Youth and Family Services webpage: www.oldsaybrookct.org/youth .

Led by local musician Tammi Dunlap, children are sure to be delighted as they sing and move to favorite songs, followed by snacks and social time

Kids/Family

The Stonington Free Library, 20 High St., Stonington, CT , 06378

Stop into the Children's/Teen Rooms at The Stonington Free Library and fill out a ballot for your favorite Nutmeg Nominee of the Year! Let your voice be heard! Voting is open until April 30th for students in grades 4-12. One vote per reader. Winners will be announced May 15th. Call the library at 860-535-0658 with any questions.

Kids/Family

The Stonington Free Library, 20 High St., Stonington, CT , 06378

The Stonington Free Library's duck eggs from Terra Firma Farm should be hatching this week! Drop into the Children's Room and visit our little quackers! Call the library at 860-535-0658 for further information.

Kids/Family

Old Lyme Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library, 2 Library Ln., Old Lyme, , 06371

Children, teens, parents, adults and local groups can create scrumptious works of art inspired by their favorite books!
If you love to read and love to eat, you will love our first Annual Edible Books event. Simply choose a book and make an edible creation that relates to the novel or story you have selected. Examples are available at www.books2eat.com. Your creation will be displayed to members of the public at 4:00PM with a 4:30PM serving time. Contributors should bring their Edible Book to the library on Tuesday, April 1 before 3:00PM. Groups (e.g. Girl or Boy Scout troops, afterschool clubs) and families are especially welcome. Registration is required for contributors; all others can drop in. Sign up online at www.oldlyme.lioninc.org under the “Children’s Programs" tab.

Kids/Family

Westerly Public Library, 44 Broad Street, Westerly, RI , 02891

Chess Club at Westerly Public Library, 44 Broad St. Westerly, meets every Tuesday from 6 to 7:30 in the Terrace Room. The club is open to all levels and experience. Chess sets and boards provided. The program is free and open to the public.

Misc. Events

Waterford Public Library , 49 Rope Ferry Road, Waterford, CT , 06385

(R 2013 134 mins.) Solomon Northup is a free man living in New York until he's kidnapped and sold in Louisiana as a slave. He's owned by masters relatively kind and harrowingly brutal, but even under the best conditions, the movie never loses sight of Northup's condition as property, that his well-being and very life are at the whim of his owners. Stars Chiwetel Ejiofor and Michael Fassbinder.

Misc. Events

Old Lyme Inn, 85 :Lyme St, Old Lyme, CT

Come to Old Lyme Inn every Tuesday night at 7:00 to play Southeastern Connecticut's favorite trivia game, TriviAcademy!
Each unique TriviAcademy game brings teams through grade school, middle school, high school, and college, while playing a few bonus games in between. As the game goes on, the content matures (even if you don't!). Assemble the perfect team and school the competition!

Misc. Events

The Brazen Hen, 4 Canal St., Westerly, RI

Come to The Brazen Hen in Westerly Tuesdays at 8 to play the region's favorite trivia game, TriviAcademy!

A recent review by www.the-e-list.com:
“TriviAcademy and their team of hosts bring light-hearted fun and nostalgia to their trivia games held weekly at some of your favorite shoreline bars. … Categories range the gamut from music, movies, and television to literature, geometry, and science and span in difficulty from grade school to college. Place your wagers, take the mid-term, try the bonus, and make sure to stay for the extra credit. Win or lose, you will love it. If you are a know-it-all when it comes to how many time zones are in Canada, the formula for a cylinder, or what is the devil’s only friend in Don McLean’s classic song American Pie, then this is right up your alley."

Music

Daniel Packer Inne, 32 Water St., , Mystic, CT