Comix Comedy, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd, Uncasville, CT , 06382

Comix is thrilled to partner with our house hypnotist Jim Spinnato in bringing to the club Spinnato’s Magic Matinee, a 60 minute show featuring some of the brightest magicians and variety acts New England has to offer. These performances are a combination of comedy, magic and illusion and audience participation. All designed with the adult audience in mind. Please visit http://www.comixmohegansun.com/jim-spinnato---hypnosis-magic--more for more info.

Art Exhibits/Openings

Lawrence + Memorial Hospital, 365 Montauk Ave, New London, CT , 06320

The art work of Michelle Mara will be exhibited in the art cases of Lawrence + Memorial (L+M) Hospital in the Lobby near the green elevators from July 1 - September 30, 2018. Twenty-five percent of the sales goes to support the work of the Auxiliary of L+M Hospital, which is a distinguished, non-profit charitable organization that was founded over 100 years ago. Its mission is to support the Hospital in its efforts to improve the health of our region.

Art Exhibits/Openings

Lyme Art Association, 90 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT , 06371

Summer Painting and Sculpture is a juried member show that celebrates portraits, landscapes, still life paintings and sculpture. Opening reception on Friday, August 17, 5pm-7pm. Gallery hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 10 am-5 pm, and by appointment. On view August 10 – September 21, 2018

Art Exhibits/Openings

Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts, 84 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT , 06371

Search for the vision boxes and follow their trail through some of the beautifully preserved areas in Old Lyme. This interactive public art project celebrates the braided relationship between artistic and land conservation vision that has occurred in this area. Thanks to efforts of conservation organizations and visionary individuals in Old Lyme we can still enjoy the beauty and wildness that first attracted the artists here at the turn of the 20th century.

Opening Reception: July 19, 2018, 5 p.m. Runs through Sept. 10.

The project was designed by ecological artist, Ana Flores, the first Schumann Visiting Artist in Environmental Art at Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts in 2018 in collaboration with community groups and individuals.

Find the Vision Boxes:
1. Ferry Landing Park: Walk to end of boardwalk, box on viewing platform.
2. Watch Rock Preserve: Entrance at end of Joel Road, take Yellow trail 0.4 mile, box faces West over water.
3. Lyme Art Association: Box faces stream, located near back parking area.
4. Champlain North: Turn on Wyckford Road, go to end. Open space trails are not private. Take Red trail, bear right, 0.4 mile to Barbizon Oak and box.

Author Events

La Grua Center, 32 Water Street Stonington Commons, Stonington , CT , 06378

Author Patrick Lynch will discuss "Life on the Edge, Stonington's Unique Place on Long Island Sound."

Community

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

7-10 a.m., sponsored by the Sound View Beach Association, Inc.; (860) 434-2871.

May 26-28
June 3-24 (Sundays)
June 30-Sept. 3 (Saturday/Sundays/Labor Day)

Community

East Lyme Public Library, 39 Society Road, Niantic, CT

from June 18 through Sept. 4, 2018, adults (16 and over) can earn a raffle ticket for each completed side for up to four possible combinations. Fill the card for an extra entry into the prize drawing. Each item may only be used once. When you complete a side, bring your Bookopoly sheet into the library to get it stamped and receive your ticket. Prizes for the drawing include: a Kindle Fire, a $50 gift card and more. Audio, ebooks and print books may all be used. Please, no children's books. Prize drawing will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 5. Visit the library or visit our website to get started; (860) 739-6926.

Print Calendar:
Bookopoly — 9 a.m., East Lyme Public Library, 39 Society Road; through September 4, adults ages 16 and over can earn a raffle ticket for each completed side for up to four possible combinations; prize drawing on Sept. 5; (860) 739-6926.

Community

Fort Shantok, Fort Shantok Road, Uncasville, CT , 06382

The community is welcome to experience Mohegan culture at Fort Shantok in Uncasville CT on Saturday, August 18 and Sunday, August 19, 2018.

Community

Washington Park, Pavilion #1, 155 Meridian St., Groton, CT

3-5 p.m., sponsored by Auxiliary of L+M Hospital; bring diapers, wipes, baby shampoo and baby soap to benefit Always Home, Safe Futures, Madonna Place, Bethsaida Community and Covenant Shelter of NLC; music and dessert; dbuscetto@aol.com.

Community

Thames River Heritage Park, , New London, CT

6-8:40 p.m., The Thames River Heritage Park Water Taxi is offering an evening of $5 round trip rides; for more information visit: thamesriverheritagepark.org/water-taxi.

Community

Lawrence + Memorial Hospital, 365 Montauk Ave., New London, CT

6 p.m.

Community

Grace United Methodist Church, 10 Park Ave., Westerly, RI , 02890

6-7 p.m., meeting; (401) 575-9837; www.oa.org.

Community

Rogers Lake Clubhouse, 75 Rogers Lake Trail, Old Lyme, CT

7 p.m.

Community

St. Marks Episcopal Church, 15 Pearl St., Mystic, CT

7:30 p.m.

Education/Lectures

Spark Makerspace, 225 State St, New London, , 06320

Water resistant! Zippered! In this class, you will learn hands-on skills and make an adorable zippered water-resistant pouch to take with you. We will learn how to cut from a pattern, zipper installation, how to work vinyl and sunbrella fabric.

Member Price $25.00

Non-Member Price $30.00

Fairs/Festivals

Hamburg Fairgrounds, 1 Sterling City Road, Lyme, CT , 06371

Don't miss out on the fun at the 117th Annual Hamburg Fair! This intimate, family-friendly event showcases many agricultural fair traditions while highlighting top local music talent and entertainment. Visitors will enjoy Milestone Midway carnival rides and games, Grange Hall coffee, grill and snack bar, food concessions, pony rides and entries and exhibits for farm, animal, crafts, fruits, vegetables and more!

Fairs/Festivals

Velvet Mill, 22 Bayview Ave., Stonington, , 06378

Come shop a selection of handmade goods and vendors every Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Closed Mother's Day Sunday.
An eclectic mix of artisans and vendors located in the historical Velvet Mill in the Stonington Burrough. Dog friendly so bring your buddies!

Kids/Family

Ocean House, 1 Bluff Avenue, Watch Hill, , 02891

Ocean House invites you and your family to “be our guest” for the magic of Disney. Share childhood memories with your children and grandchildren during this family-friendly event. Enjoy a live musical performance of your favorite Disney songs, past and present. Visit www.OceanHouseEvents.com for details.

Religion

Mercy by the Sea, 167 Neck Road, Madison, , 06443

During this week-long silent retreat participants practice seated meditation together — about 12 25-minute periods per day — as a supportive community. Following the final sitting each evening, the liturgy will be offered for all who wish to participate. This is a warm, wholehearted practice of being with ourselves as we are, with things as they occur. The support of devoted teachers and one another encourages the quieting of our minds, the lessening of struggle, and the movement from self-centeredness to life-centeredness. The on-site retreat accommodations are filled. However, there is still space for commuters with a fee of $75 per day. If interested, please call Rosemary Jones at 203.245.0401, ext. 114 to register. www.mercybythesea.org for more information.

Sports

Giddings Park, Route 207, Franklin, CT

The Franklin Lion's Club will hold it's 5th Annual Tuff Run on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 18th and 19th.
The run is held at Giddings Park, Route 207, in Franklin. Starting time is 9:00am on both days.
The fee for each entry is $20.00, and registration can be made on-line with Eventbrite or more information is available at www.ctfranklinlionsclub.com.

Its a 5K run with jumps, crawls, climbs and mud pit. It's fun, it's muddy and challenging.

All proceeds from this event will help support the Lions Club service projects.
Our club supports youth activities such as boy scouts, holiday events for children and seniors,
Camp Rising Sun, fund raising for blindness and diabetes, and much more.

Join us on August 18th and 19th with a friend or bring a whole crew.

Stage/Theater

Goodspeed Musicals, 6 Main Street, East Haddam, CT , 06423

Charles Dickens’ beloved orphan makes his Goodspeed debut in the hope-filled musical set in the dark shadows of Victorian London. Bounced from workhouse to forced labor, Oliver Twist escapes to the streets where he meets Fagin, the Artful Dodger and a band of child pickpockets. Will he find love, home and happiness before it’s too late? Consider yourself part of the family with the colorful international smash that gave the world “Where Is Love?,” “Food! Glorious Food!” and “As Long As He Needs Me.” June 29 – Sept 8

Stage/Theater

Comix Comedy, 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd, Uncasville, CT , 06382

It's that time of year again, when comics from all over the Northeast see if they have what it takes to win LAST COMIX STANDING! For 7 years, Last Comix Standing has provided stage-time for some of the brightest comedic stars in the area. Each winner has gone on to have very successful careers as club headliners. Season 8 will be no different, as it is going to be the biggest ones yet with 130 comics. GRAND PRIZE Is $1,750 & A 2019 Weekend Of Performing At Comix. Please head to http://lastcomixstanding.comixmohegansun.com for more show and ticketing info!