IAIS is proud to highlight the basketry of Liz Charlebois, Abenaki Descent, for the months of April through June. She has been making sweetgrass and black ash fancy baskets for ten years, learning as an apprentice with Master Abenaki basket maker Jeanne Brink. In keeping the tradition alive, Liz has begun teaching her young daughter the craft.

For centuries Native South American Peoples have kept alpacas as pack animals and for the use of their wool, one of the softest in the world.  Join us as we welcome Bella Alpacas Farm and two of their beautiful alpacas to learn all about these wonderful animals.  See how the fiber is spun and knit into clothing, then watch eight- year old Nico demonstrate how he has trained the alpacas to show!  Program starts at 2:00pm

 Music of springtime for choral ensemble and instruments

featuring works by

 Purcell, Monteverdi, Vaughan Williams, Joplin and Traditional Folksongs

Featured  selections will tip a hat to some of the countries Mark Twain visited in his travels abroad, and will also include songs popular from Mark Twain’s America.  Come and enjoy special exhibits or a house tour before the concert.  Voluntary offering.  

Following a red carpet arrival, the first 250 guests will be ushered onto the Palace stage and seated at one of the night’s movie-themed tables, where they'll be transported to a variety of locations from Hollywood’s famous films, including the Moroccan coast of Casablana, the terrifying terrain of Jurrassic Park, and the out-of-this-world E.T. experience.

The evening’s entertainment will once again be provided by Keys to the City’s dueling piano players, who will tackle soundtrack staples from Dirty Dancing to Saturday Night Fever, as well as guests’ musical requests.

The night will also feature food stations by Emily’s Catering Group, complimentary cocktails (2 per person), and a live drawing announcing the winners of the Palace's 2012 Annual Raffle.

Proceeds benefit the Palace's Annual Campaign.

Do you have a child with Pervasive Developmental Disorder and hyperactivity?

One (1) Hour Historical Walking Tour

Features selections from Mark Twain's travels in Europe and his love of America. 

Consider taking a house tour while visiting.

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The Newington Children’s Theatre Company has announced auditions for their Summer Teen Musical Program, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.
 
Auditions for teens, ages 15-18, will be held by appointment on Friday, June 1st, from 6:30-8:30pm, and on Saturday, June 2nd, from 10:00am-1:00pm.
 
Each audition will last approximately five minutes.
 
Callbacks will be held on Saturday, June 2nd, beginning at 3:00pm. Teens are asked to prepare a comedic monologue and musical theatre song of their choice, not to exceed combined time of three minutes.
 
Based on the beloved Charles M. Shultz comic strip, Peanuts, YOU’RE A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN, will be directed by Christa Pizzoferrato and choreographed by Jessie Sattler.
 
Rehearsals will be held July 2 through July 29, Monday through Thursday from 6:00-9:00pm and Fridays from 6:00-8:00pm.
 
Performances will be July 27-29, Friday and Saturday at 7:00pm and Saturday and Sunday at 2:00pm.
 
Auditions, rehearsals and performances will be held at the NCTC Performing Arts Theatre located at 743 North Mountain Road in Newington.
 
Please note while there is no cost to audition, if cast, there is at $250 participation fee.
 
To reserve your teen’s five-minute audition appointment, please call 860.666.NCTC.
 
More About the NCTC Performing Arts Theatre
 
NCTC Performing Arts Theatre provides year-round quality entertainment and hands-on educational programs in the performing arts to children and young adults from preschool through college.
 
NCTC Performing Arts Theatre is the home of the Newington Children's Theatre Company, Connecticut's longest operating children's theatre and Newington Mainstage, a new acting company for adults. www.NCTCArts.org
 

Back by popular demand, the Newington Children’s Theatre Company’s five-week full-day SUMMER THEATER ARTS PROGRAM, for kids ages 8-15, gives participants the opportunity to learn and strengthen their musical theatre skills by working with theatre professionals in acting, dance and music. Participants receive hands-on experience by having the opportunity to apply the skills that they are learning throughout the program while preparing for a fully staged production of the beloved musical, ANNIE.  

The SUMMER THEATRE ARTS PROGRAM runs July 2^nd through August 5^th, Monday through Friday from 9:00am-4:00pm at the NCTC Performing Arts Theatre located at 743 North Mountain Road in Newington. Before and aftercare are available.

The SUMMER THEATRE ARTS PROGRAM will be run by NCTC’s Executive/Artistic Director, Claire Van Cott and choreographed by NCTC vet, Jessie Sattler. Every registered participant will receive a role in the show.

Public performances will be August 2^nd-5^th, Thursday-Saturday at 7:00pm and Saturday and Sunday at 2:00pm. The cost for this five-week program is $1,250.

For more information, please call 860.666.NCTC or visit www.NCTCArts.org.

More About the NCTC Performing Arts Theatre

NCTC Performing Arts Theatre provides year-round quality entertainment and hands-on educational programs in the performing arts to children and young adults from preschool through college.

NCTC Performing Arts Theatre is the home of the Newington Children's Theatre Company, Connecticut's longest operating children's theatre and Newington Mainstage, a new acting company for adults. www.NCTCArts.org

Join us for a fantastic, adults-only fundraiser at the Zoo featuring food from local restaurants plus the latest in wine and beer selections.

Tickets are $55 per person; groups of four or more are $50 each.

Tickets are $60 at the door.

Enjoy a VIP experience that includes a behind-the-scenes tour from 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm for $100 per person. VIP tickets must be purchased in advance. The evening includes entertainment, an amazing silent auction, and much more.

Don't miss this expedition of taste while supporting Connecticut's only Zoo!

For tickets, sponsorship opportunities, to become a volunteer, food or wine vendor or to donate an auction item, contact the development office at 203-394-6569 or email ebobowick@beardsleyzoo.org .

Tickets may be purchased at www.beardsleyzoo.org.

Be sure to buy your tickets early, as this event has sold out two years in a row!

This event is hosted by Wine Emporium of Shelton.

Miniature golf tournament for everyone.  Team prizes and raffle prizes available.

Proceeds to benefit people with development disabilities supported by MARCH Inc. of Manchester.

IMAGES features the work of local photographer Charles Ruger and the 4^th Annual Juried Photography exhibition celebrating the work of talented regional photographers.

Charles Ruger studied art history and politics at Connecticut College and Columbia University. He is a self-taught photographer whose work figures into private and corporate collections internationally.

He lives and works in New York City. For more information on Ruger’s work, view his site: http://www.charlesruger.com/aboutthework.html

Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo is proud to invite ALL Milford residents to come to the Zoo for a reduced admission fee of just $5 with proper I.D. Meet and greet with town officials, business and civic leaders, friends, and neighbors during a fun filled day for the whole family. Spend the day visiting new animals at the Zoo and enjoying the great outdoors. This event is presented in partnership with the Town of Milford.

Come help us celebrate the 20th anniversary season of the Sunken Garden Poetry Festival! Enjoy readings by major American poets, live music, writing workshops, poet talks, film and drama, museum tours, Poetry on the Trails, contra dance, book sales and signings, food vendors...picnics are welcome! 

Admission:  OPENING WEEKEND, June 1–3: $10 per person, per day, or $25 per person for the weekend. WEDNESDAY NIGHTS, June 13 & 27, July 11 & 25, and August 1: $5 per person, children ages 12 and under free. Parking is free.

Guest poets include: Suji Kwock Kim, Bessy Reyna, B. Yung, Richard Wilbur, Minton Sparks, Toi Derricotte, Dana Gioia, Christian Wiman, Marilyn Annucci, Natasha Trethewey, Sue Burton, Donald Hall and Tony Hoagland.

For more information: http://sunkengardenpoetry.org/

 The Upper State Street Farm Market opens on June 2nd! 

Donate your gently used furniture for the Amherst Survival Center's annual fall used furniture sale! See www.amherstsurvival.org, email furniture@amherstsurvival.org, or call 413-549-3968 x252 for information or to arrange pick-up or delivery. All contributions are tax deductible, and donations will be collected through the end of August so we can set up for the sale at the Survival Center September 7th and 8th. The sale supports Survival Center programs that provide food, health care and clothing to over 4,000 of our neighbors in need in Hampshire and Franklin Counties in MA each year.