Saturday, November 21, 2009

Symphony to perform 'American Landscapes'

TORRINGTON - The Torrington Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Charles Fidlar, Conductor, presents ‘American Landscapes’ with soloists, Kimberley Parsons, soprano & Timothy Wallace, piano. Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, Gershwin and Kern songs; Copland’s Promise of Living; Paul Nelson’s Contrasts; Ron Nelson’s Jubilee; and Scharnberg’s Rhapsody on America the Beautiful. The concert will be held at the Nancy Marine Studio Theatre on the Warner Theatre Campus, on Saturday, Nov. 21, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased by calling the Warner Theatre Box Office at 489-7180.

New music series to begin tonight

LITCHFIELD - The Litchfield Community Center and the Common Ground Cafe are teaming up to present a new live music series at the Common Ground Cafe on Nov. 21, from 7 to 9 p.m., with Todd Stoughton and Company.
Common Ground is located behind the Irving gas station on Route 202 and North Lake Street.
There is no admission but donations are welcome.
For more information call 201-5138.

Friday, November 20, 2009

Farm to hold open house for holiday kickoff

WARREN - Angevine Farm’s 14th Annual Holiday Open House will be held on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 40 Angevine Road. Free refreshments, free children’s craft tables, gingerbread decorating, music, Christmas tree Tagging, family picnic and hike. Bring your camera to take your family Christmas photo. Christmas Barn Gift Shop will be open. We are collecting pet food and supplies for our local animal shelters. We will glad accept monetary donations, food, kitty litter, toys, or dog bones for our homeless little friends. For more information email Angevinefarm.com or 860-868-7226.

Auction fund-raiser at firehouse

LITCHFIELD - The Litchfield Fire Company will have a Autumn Auction to benefit the building funds, on Nov. 21, at the Litchfield Firehouse. This event is being hosted by Tim's Auctions, with a huge variety of items available for bidding.
An auction preview will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Donations is $5 at the door for preview and auction. For more information call 567-1563 or visit www.litchfieldfiredepartment.com.

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Come jam at Beyer Music

TORRINGTON - Beyer Music will be holding a Holiday Jam Session on Friday, Nov. 20, at 7:30 p.m. at Beyer Music, 449 Main Street in Torrington (next to Dairy Queen).
Anyone is welcome to attend.
Bring your instruments (except pianos), your music, and your friends and we will have a great time playing for each other.
We must limit it to two tunes for each player. Please set up your instrument by 7:15 p.m. Please reserve by calling Ken or Betsy at 496-1289.

Celebrate astronomy and stargaze

MORRIS - To celebrate the International Year of Astronomy, the Friends of the Morris Public Library and the White Memorial Conservation Center are hosting a Star Party on Friday, Nov. 20, starting at 6:30 p.m. in the Arthur B. Ceder Room in the main building at White Memorial. There will be an introduction to astronomy and a presentation featuring the early history of the telescope and Galileo’s discoveries in 1609-1610.
At about 8 p.m. the party will move to the field at White Memorial for star and planet gazing. (Rain date for this outdoor portion will be Nov. 21.)
Bring binoculars if you have them as well as flashlights, and dress warmly.
Organizers anticipate great views of Jupiter, double stars and galaxies. The Star Party is free, and all ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
For further information, contact the Morris Public Library at 567-7440 or White Memorial at 567-0857.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Feast and dance on Friday

LITCHFIELD - The Litchfield Community Center will have a Friday Feast and Dancing Feet on Nov. 20, from noon to 2 p.m.
Enjoy a luncheon provided by the Village Restaurant and the Bantam Bread Company, and enjoy live music by "Toni C".
Cost is $5 per person.
Reservations are required. For more information call the community center at 567-8302.