Art Exhibits/Openings

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

JOHN SARGENT – paintings & monoprints with themes based upon nature and often created with tools repurposed from nature

Art Exhibits/Openings

Studio 33 Art and Frame Gallery, 140 Bank Street, New London, CT , 06320

Studio33 presents “Life’s a Beach”, a collection of paintings by local artists Gigi Mezzo Genovese and Andrea Wiley. Both women focus their paintings on shoreline centric scenes; with Andrea highlighting the beauties of the marshes, beach & lighthouses, while Gigi focuses on making the everyday beach scenes playful, something you might otherwise overlook. The medium each women works in panders particularly well to their individual styles, with bright saturated acrylics in Gigi’s cheerful scenes and soft, thick oil paints capturing Andrea’s peaceful viewpoint. The show is not one to miss, running from July 2nd through the 30th.

Art Exhibits/Openings

Mashantucket Pequot Museum , 110 Pequot Trail, Mashantucket, CT

This exhibit is held Saturday, June 28-Saturday, October 18 and explores the dramatic changes that occurred to bison and its habitat, and to the people who depended on it for their daily existence. The Bison features Plains Indian objects, contemporary Native art, popular culture items, small models and sculptures, natural history materials, and vivid images. Free with Museum admission, free to Museum members. This exhibition was organized by the C.M. Russell Museum, Great Falls, MT and has been made possible through NEH on the

Art Exhibits/Openings

The Cooley Gallery, 25 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT

An exhibition and sale of new photographs by Peter Daitch through Aug. 23;. The theme of motion of light and color aptly reflect this artist's point of view. Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. or online anytime at www.cooleygallery.com .

Art Exhibits/Openings

Studio M, llc, 29 Cottrell Street, Mystic, CT , 06355

This month we will have our artist opening on Thursday July 3rd. Normally we participate in the First Friday strolls in Mystic but since Friday is the holiday, we will be closed. We've moved the opening so more of you can attend! Please stop in to see Jennifer's beautiful landscape paintings. Studio M, llc welcomes aqward winning Plein Air Oil Painter Jennifer Holmes to the Gallery. The show runs July 1st through the 30th during shop hours. Studio M is open Tuesday through Saturday 10 am - 5 pm. www.studiomframing.com

Art Exhibits/Openings

Greene Art Gallery, 29 Whitfield St., Guilford, CT

Art Exhibits/Openings

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

on view June 14, 2014 – January 5, 2015. The works in this exhibition reveal the artist’s deep immersion in the natural phenomena of his immediate environment, the woodlands of Southeastern Connecticut. His paintings evoke a sense of wonder as viewers, too, become absorbed in the subtle textures, graceful shapes, and vibrant colors of the natural world.
860.443.2545 x129 or info@lymanallyn.org

Art Exhibits/Openings

Mystic Arts Center, 9 Water Street, Mystic, CT , 06355

The Connecticut Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA) 103rd Annual Juried Show consists of juried artworks from Connecticut artists of all mediums, including photography, sculpture, graphic arts, and painting. CAFA is a non-profit arts organization established in 1910 by a group of renowned Connecticut artists. Their mission is to promote the art of area members. Opening reception Thursday June 26, 6-8pm.

Art Exhibits/Openings

Spectrum Art Gallery and Store, 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT , 06409

ALL NATURAL, an exhibition showcasing the work of artists and fine artisans who incorporate natural materials in their work opens at Spectrum Art Gallery and Artisans Store (June 27 - August 10). The exhibit includes macro photography of the natural world and fine art and crafts using materials such as sea and river glass, encaustic, wood, feathers, spider web, egg tempera and casein. During the six-week show, the Gallery offers free events to the public including a Family Day, Sunday, July 20, (1-5pm) with Art and Nature Workshops, Storytelling, Music and a Scavenger Hunt. Spectrum is the newest expansion of the non-profit arts organization Arts Center Killingworth, whose mission includes providing opportunities for emerging and established artists to display and sell their work.

Art Exhibits/Openings

Connecticut River Museum, 67 Main St., Essex, CT , 06412

2014 marks the 40th anniversary of the Connecticut River Museum. In honor of this milestone, the Museum will feature the exhibit Reflections: 40 Years along the River. The exhibit will explore the story of the Museum and highlight the many topics that CRM has explored through exhibits, programs and other activities.

Members are invited to join us the evening of July 11 from 5:00-7:00 for an opening reception, held in conjunction with the Museum’s Annual Meeting. The exhibition will be open to the public daily until October 13.

Business

Walker-Loden, 788 Boston Post Rd., Madison, CT

Cost: $10 for members of Clinton and Madison chambers of commerce in advance; $15 at the door.

Community

City of Groton Municipal Building, 295 Meridian Street, Groton, CT , 06340

Displays of city-related memorabilia from the private collection of Town Historian Jim Streeter. More info at cityofgroton.com. Runs June 12th-August 14th.

Community

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

9-10 a.m., zumba lite for seniors; 11:30 a.m., lunch; noon-1:30 p.m., bingo; 2:15-3:15 p.m., tai chi; (860) 599-3285.

*8:30-11:30 a.m., wellness appointments with Nurse Judy from the Visiting Nurses Association, the 3rd Wednesday of every month.

Community

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

9:30-noon, join fellow crafters to work on projects, socialize, and share advice and patterns; free; (860) 739-6926.

Community

Groton Senior Center, 102 Newtown Road, Groton, CT

Monday: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Wed.: 6 p.m.
Thurs.: 1 p.m.

Classroom 4, instructed by Nancy Bordeau; $24 day time class, plus green ware; $28 evening class, plus green ware; (860) 441-6785.

Community

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

The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites adults to take part in Groundbreaking Reads, our Adult Online Summer Reading Program. Earn a raffle ticket for each book review you submit. Log on to the library’s home page, http://billmemorial.org. Click on “Summer Reading”, then choose the “Literary Elements” tab for adults. Create an account and begin entering your reviews on Wednesday, June 25 through Saturday, August 9. Readers can also submit book reviews in person to the library. Winners of the prize drawing will be notified in mid-August. The more you read the more chances to win! Call the library at 860-445-0392 for more information. The Bill Memorial Library is located at 240 Monument St., next to the Groton Monument and historic Fort Griswold.

Community

Groton Senior Center, 102 Newtown Road, Groton, CT

2 p.m. - Tuesdays
10 a.m. - Thursdays
5:30 p.m., Wednesdays

$24/daytime classes
$40/evening classes

Exercise Room 1; instructed by Gary Donovan; (860) 441-6785.

Community

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

1:15-2:15 p.m., the 4th Wed. of every month; call for appointment (860) 739-5859.

Community

Groton Senior Center, 102 Newtown Road, Groton, CT

4-5 p.m., also Wed. and Fri.; $72/8-weeks; (860) 441-6785.

Community

Groton Senior Center, 102 Newtown Road, Groton, CT

5-6 p.m., also Wed.; $60/8-weeks; (860) 441-6785.

Community

Public Library of New London, 63 Huntington St., New London, CT , 06320

Contact: mfecteau@plnl.org 860-447-1411 mfecteau@plnl.org


Join us every Wednesday in the summer for our summer movie series. List of movies TBA.
Location: Community Room

Community

L+M Hospital, 365 Montauk Ave., New London, CT

6:30 p.m., meets the 4th Wednesday of each month, facilitated by a recreational therapist; (860) 442-0711.

Community

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

7 p.m., with Author, photographer and oral historian, Anthony Riccio; free; (860) 739-6926.

Community

Gales Ferry Fire Company, 1772 Route 12, Gales Ferry, , 06335

7 p.m. Gales Ferry Firehouse, Route 12; doors open at 4 p.m. with bingo cards sold starting at 6 p.m.; open to all ages but sealed ticket purchasers must be 18 or older; proceeds benefit Ledyard Lions charities; free.

Community

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

6 p.m., doors open; 7 p.m., game starts; $12; every Wednesday night from June 25-Sept. 11; sponsored by the Sound View Beach Association, Inc.; (860) 434-3745 or (860) 225-9458.

Community

Quaker Hill Baptist Church, 144 Old Norwich Road, Quaker Hill, CT

7:30 p.m.

Fairs/Festivals

Fortune Plastics, 1 Williams Lane, Old Saybrook, , 06475

Fortune Plastics will be hosting a job fair on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 from 10am-noon for interested candidates. Visit www.hilexpoly.com/careers to see available positions. RSVP to osbhr14@gmail.com to select an appointment time of 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, or 11:30.

Fairs/Festivals

Our Lady of Pompeii Church, 355 Foxon Rd., East Haven, CT

Kids/Family

Otis Library, 261 Main St, Norwich, CT , 06360

Mike Conroy and his guitar are back with a cheerful selection of traditional songs for young children. Be ready to sing and dance! No registration required. Ages 0 – 4; older siblings welcome!

Kids/Family

Otis Library, 261 Main St, Norwich, CT , 06360

Tangram stories? Paper airplane challenges? Giant bubbles? Synthetic polymers, made by you? Stop by for an ever-changing assortment hands-on activities, cool crafts, and games, led by our awesome Teen Leaders. For ages 5 & up. Drop-in.

Kids/Family

Deep River Public Library, 150 Main St., Deep River, CT

For children aged five to seven.

Kids/Family

Otis Library, 261 Main St, Norwich, CT , 06360

“Infestation.” Teens sent to a “correctional” school survive a huge earthquake. Quickly, they find out that there is something else out there, even more horrifying to deal with. After the discussion make your own "super" bug using materials provided by the library. For ages 9 & up, with adult friend/relative. Copies of Infestation will be available June 14th. Registration is required and opens June 14th. This program was made possible by the generosity of Andrew Eder.

Kids/Family

Hagaman Memorial Library, 227 Main St., East Haven, CT

For all ages. Registration required.

Misc. Events

Henry Whitfield State Museum, 248 Old Whitfield Street, Guilford, CT , 06437

Exhibit of reproduction trade goods given to the Menuncatuck tribe by the Guilford colonists. Part of the 375th Celebration of the Whitfield House and Guilford. Open Wednesday-Sunday, 10:00-4:30. Included with admission. Free parking.

Municipal Meetings

East Haven Police Substation/Beach House, 92 Cosey Beach Avenue, East Haven, CT , 06512

This month's community meeting is going to be held on Wednesday, July 23rd, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at the East
Haven Police Substation/Beach House located at the intersection of Cosey Beach Avenue and Coe Avenue. Residents can voice any concerns they may have, provide suggestions for how the police department can improve its service to the community, ask questions, and meet East Haven Police officers. Attendees may remain anonymous.

Music

Wadsworth Mansion at Long Hill, 421 Wadsworth St, Middletown, , 06457

A Month of Music at the Mansion

Middletown, CT. The Friends of Long Hill Estate will once again host their ‘Music at the Mansion’ series in July at the Wadsworth Mansion in Middletown. Opening the 2014 Series on July 2nd will be Goza. On July 9th Eight to the Bar will return to entertain the crowd. Lonely Heartstring Band will perform on the 16th. On July 23rd Brass will be on stage and closing out the season on July 30th will be the Middletown Symphonic Band.

The concerts begin at 6:30 and are free to the public. The grounds will be open for picnicking at 5:30 p.m. Parking will be at the Mansion, at the Wilbert Snow School, 299 Wadsworth Street, and at Mercy High School, 1740 Randolph Road. Concerts will be held in light rain, or the threat of showers.

Music

Bill's Seafood, 548 Boston Post Rd., Westbrook, CT , 06498

P.J. Tautkus will be performing solo at Bill's Seafood Restaurant at the outside Dolly Rose bar.

Music

The Burger Beast Tavern, 350 east Main St, Clinton, CT , 06413

Singing and Dancing at the Burger Beast every Wed, Fri. Sat. And Sunday
Great time great food and drinks

Music

Bulkeley House Saloon, 111 Bank Street, New London, CT

Join DJC Productions Entertainment for Karaoke every Thursday Night from 9p to close! Bulkeley House features a HUGE outdoor patio with 2 bars and 15 HDTV's to watch your favorite sports game! Come sing a tune and enjoy a cocktail! Hope to see you there!

Nature/Outdoors

RiverQuest, Route 82, Haddam, CT , 06438

Join us aboard RiverQuest and cruise from Eagle Landing State Park in Haddam north up the Connecticut River to Middletown. Pass under the East Haddam Swing Bridge. Observe how beautiful the river is as we pass by several state parks on the edge of the river: Haddam Meadows, George Dudley Seymour and Hurd to name a few. See where the Connecticut Yankee Nuclear Power Plant was and view many beautiful homes. We will turn around below the Arrigioni Bridge. Bring your picnic basket and favorite beverage. Visit our website: ctriverquest.com to learn more and to reserve your spots using our easy on-line booking. Cost is $40 per person. No children under 12. RiverQuest phone: 860-662-0577. Gift Certificates Available.

Nature/Outdoors

RiverQuest, Route 82, Haddam, CT , 06438

Join us aboard RiverQuest and cruise from Eagle Landing State Park in Haddam north up the Connecticut River to Middletown. Pass under the East Haddam Swing Bridge. Observe how beautiful the river is as we pass by several state parks on the edge of the river: Haddam Meadows, George Dudley Seymour and Hurd to name a few. See where the Connecticut Yankee Nuclear Power Plant was and view many beautiful homes. We will turn around below the Arrigioni Bridge. Bring your picnic basket and favorite beverage. Visit our website: ctriverquest.com to learn more and to reserve your spots using our easy on-line booking. Cost is $40 per person. No children under 12. RiverQuest phone: 860-662-0577. Gift Certificates Available.

Stage/Theater

Hygienic Art Park, 79 Bank Street, New London, CT , 06320

Admission $5

A mild mannered dentist is about to marry off his daughter but he's never met the boy's father. When the father of the groom comes to dinner, he brings with him weird behavior and an international plot that involves stolen plates for U.S. Currency. This is bad enough, but it occurs to him that no one would be suspicious of a dentist and he begins to ask for a few favors that have people trying to kill our hero.
- Written by John Vogelfrey

(1979, 103 min)