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The Mystic Film Festival showcases a variety of independent films featuring talent from all across the region. We invite you to come watch the narrative shorts and attend pre and post Q&As, panel discussions, workshops, networking parties, and more throughout the weekend across the four participating theaters.
Opening night will kickoff with an exciting reception for filmmakers, cast, media, festival partners, sponsors, distributors, and ticket holders.
The festival will conclude with an awards ceremony recognizing top finalists in several categories.
To learn more, please visit https://mysticfilmfestival.com/about/.
Addresses: (Various Locations) Mystic Luxury Cinemas, The United Theatre, Mystic Aquarium, La Grua Center
Admission: General Admission – $15.00, Students/Seniors: $12.75
Contact Information: Phone Number – (347) 731-4003 | Email Address: info@mysticfilmfestival.com
Informational Pages: https://mysticfilmfestival.com & https://mysticfilmfestival.com/venues/
Ticketing Page: https://mysticfilmfestival2024.eventive.org/welcome

The Connecticut River Museum will be hosting a Block Party on Saturday, September 21st – which will be our final commemoration event to honor the 50th Anniversary! The event will be supported by Guilford Savings Bank in partnership with the Community Foundation of Middlesex County. The Block Party will take place on the Museum campus and feature a full day of events geared to all ages. Attendees can look forward to food and beverage vendors along with live music! Children will have the opportunity to make their own time capsule and take part in other educational activities centered around history and nature.
RSVP online at https://ctrivermuseum.ticketing.veevartapp.com/tickets/view/list/block-party
URL: https://ctrivermuseum.org/events/block-party/

(Sat, 9/14 & Sat, 9/28 @ 8am-12pm):
Shop and support local this September at the Willimantic Farmers Market! Browse an array of fresh produce, artisan baked goods, and homemade crafts from all across the community. Family and friends of all ages are welcome!
— Location – Whitewater Park, 28 Bridge Street, Willimantic, CT, 06226
— Contact Information – Email – willifarmersmarket@gmail.com
— Website – https://www.facebook.com/WillimanticFarmersMarket/

Autumn arrives this year on September 22. What better way to celebrate than at the annual Harvest Festival at Christ the King Church, which takes place on Saturday, September 21 and Sunday, September 22. Doors open at 8:30am on September 21, and the fair will run Saturday until 3pm. Sunday’s hours are 9am to Noon.
Christ the King Church is located at 1 McCurdy Road in Old Lyme. Visit our website at www.christthekingchurch.net for directions.

(Fri, 9/20 @ 4:45-7:00pm & Sun, 9/21 @ 7:15-9:30pm):
Description – Back by popular demand! Join us aboard the Essex Steam Train on September 20 & 21 for a one-of-a-kind, interactive experience as we welcome the Sanderson Sisters back to Essex Station!
Winifred, Sarah, and Mary Sanderson (Summer Orlando, Miranda Mugovero, and Barbra Joan Streetsand) will entertain you with tales of witches and lore direct from Salem, while bewitching you with a performance you won’t forget, kicking off the Halloween
season!
Join the magical coven before the train ride for a meet-and-greet, colorful photo opportunities, and maybe even some special witches
brew on the patio.
Featuring Summer Orlando: New England’s #1 live singing Winifred Sanderson impersonator, as seen in Disney’s Hocus Pocus 2. In town for two days only!
We encourage you to dress as your favorite character from the movie or dress to impress in your Halloween best when you come along for the ride!
Check-in times for boarding at the station are as follows:
Friday, September 20th – 4:45pm
Saturday, September 21st – 7:15pm
Purchase your tickets online (https://essex-steam-train-riverboat.myshopify.com/collections/2024-special-excursions?_ga=2.259821258.1528469604.1723647227-745603963.1723647227.)
Note: This show is a parody performance by professional impersonators and not endorsed or af iliated with the Walt Disney Company.
— Admission – $49.99
— Location – Essex Train Station, 1 Railroad Ave, Essex, CT 06426
— Info Page – https://essexsteamtrain.com/experiences-2/the-salem-express-revenge-of-the-sanderson-sisters/
— Ticket Page –
2024 Special Excursions
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