Big Bad Voodoo Daddy is performing Sunday 3/21/10 at Infinity Music Hall in Norfolk.

Tickets are $50, $60, $80.

As committed to their music as the swing era lifestyle, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy is not only renown for their impeccable performances, but for their classic suit and fedora styling and gentlemanly demeanor. Their fans span generations, filling concert halls around the country for shows that transport them back to a more wholesome, optimistic period. In fact, young adult fans regularly show up dressed in ‘40s-era outfits and dance sophisticated swing routines.

After first gaining mainstream popularity with their breakthrough performance in Swingers, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy have gone on to become one of the most popular touring bands on the road today. BBVD now carries on the tradition of the legendary big bands and orchestras by touring non-stop, performing over 100 concerts each year around the world.

Tom Chapin will be performing Saturday night 3/20/10 at Infinity Music Hall.

Tickets are $25, $30, and $40.

The New York Times calls multiple Grammy winner Tom Chapin one of the great personalities in contemporary folk music. Adult albums and kids albums, contemporary folk and pop, Chapin spans styles and generations. For more than thirty years and through twenty compact discs, Chapin has entertained, amused and enlightened audiences of all ages with life-affirming original songs told in a sophisticated array of musical styles. Tom's remarkable musicianship, great songwriting and personal warmth shine through whether he's performing in a concert hall, an outdoor festival, a school, in front of a symphony orchestra or in an intimate coffeehouse. Chapin's live performances engage the hearts, minds and imaginations of children and adults alike. Parents Magazine says, Nobody today is writing and performing better kids songs than Tom Chapin . . . the Pied Piper of children's music.

Jane Monheit will be playing tonight at Infinity Music Hall in Norfolk at 8pm.

Tickets are $45, $60

An internationally celebrated jazz vocalist with six albums to her name by age 30, Jane Monheit has performed at most of the major concert halls, festivals and jazz clubs around the world, and collaborated with Michael Buble, John Pizzarelli, Michael Feinstein, Ramsey Lewis and Fred Hersch. Her meteoric rise and two Grammy nominated albums prompted The Chronicle to dub her the "Overnight Jazz Diva".

WEST HARTFORD, CT - The Children's Museum in West Hartford is bringing jungle fun to city life!

April 2nd will be Jungle Day at the Museum. The CT Parrot Society will bring an array of colorful birds, and animal curator Laura Boglisch will present rainforest lizards, including a variety of colorful geckos. Children will have the chance to get up close and personal with animals that they would typically not see in the temperate New England climate.

Visitors can view and touch these interesting animals while learning about them and their natural environments. There will be jungle-themed activities all day, including rainforest crafts that children can take home and a Saharan scavenger hunt to challenge kids to put on their detective hats. With exotic birds, unusual geckos, and fun games, Jungle Day is a singular opportunity for children to experience the jungle.

Jungle Day activities are free with general admission to the Children's Museum in West Hartford. The activities will run from 11 am to 2 pm.

Nancy Tucker's songs are filled with fun, frolic, and life affirming messages. Can you imagine a hysterical jellyfish, cats and mice doing the tango, or an unforgettable train ride powered by your face and arms? It all happens in this show for people of all ages. Nancy's mission is to honor the playfulness of spirit in each of us that lets everyone win. Families sit together and enjoy watching each other as much as they enjoy the performance! Nancy captures each audience's imagination and heart with gentle invitation and contagious lunacy.

The show is Sunday March 14th at Infinity Bistro in Norfolk at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $10, $15. The show is sponsored by Toy Jam in Torrington.

Nancy Tucker blends outrageous squeaky clean comedy, spirited guitar instrumentals and moving songs of human experience in her shows. Her guitar instrumentals have been compared to those of Michael Hedges and Leo Kottke, with a flair for the unusual and kinetic compositions using every part of the guitar.

The Harwinton Woman’s Club will be hosting its Winter Wind Down – A Social Gathering and Dance at the Harwinton Rod & Gun Club on 123 Campville Hill Road, Harwinton on Saturday, March 27, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. This is a BYOB event with mixers and munchies provided. A disc jockey will provide the entertainment and raffle prizes have been donated from a host of local businesses including J.C. Penney’s, Tony’s Package Store, Sky Top Lanes, A Healing Trail, Eastwoods Country Club, Torrington Country Club, O&G Industries, Torrington Savings Bank, Cinerom, Mohawk Mountain, Hair By Design, Passiaflora Tea and Herbal Room and the Warner Theater. The event is open to the public and tickets are $20 per person. All proceeds will be distributed back to local charitable causes. Tickets can be purchased by calling (860) 302-1566 or from any Harwinton Woman’s Club member.

Norfolk Volunteer Fire to host benefit party
NORFOLK — The Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department is hosting a St. Patrick’s Day Dance in the Hall of Flags at Botelle School on Saturday from 8 p.m. to midnight.Proceeds will enable the fire department to buy new turnout gear for its firefighters, Jonathan Barbagallo, an EMT with the Norfolk Lions Club Ambulance and the Norfolk Volunteer Fire Department, said.A single ticket costs $15 and a couples ticket costs $25. Tickets can be purchased from any firefighter or at the door.Entertainment will be provided by Avallone Productions. Botelle School is a smoke-free campus.

The Cartells will be performing a benefit concert at Infinity Hall in Norfolk. Jazz, swing, rhythm&blues and popular music of all styles are equally represented in their impressive repertoire, and their dedication to defining and fulfilling the wants&needs of their audience results in every appearance being an event to remember.

The concert is open to the public. The show starts at 7:30 pm on Wednesday April 28th. Ticket prices are $42.55 for general admission and $87.75 for mezzanine. A portion of ticket proceeds will benefit The United Way of Northwest CT.

Enjoy great music, give-a-ways and door prizes while having fun with friends and neighbors.

Come have fun and support the United Way at Infinity Hall!!

Late Nite Catechism will be performing this weekend at the Warner Theater. Tickets are $29.50 with group discounts available. Showtimes are Friday March 5th at 7:30pm; Saturday March 6th at 2 pm and 7:30 pm; and Sunday March 7th at 2 pm.

The play is described as uproariously funny, taking the audience back to their catechism days. The irrepressible "Sister" teaches class to a roomful of "students" (the audience). The performance is interactive with "students" being rewarding for correct answers and reprimanded for being naughty.

Queen fans don't miss out on this event! Celebrating Queen will be performing for one night only this Saturday March 6th at 8 pm at The Warner Theater. Tickets are $29.50.

Backed by a choir of nine singers, Celebrating Queen brings to life the vocal arrangements that the late Freddie Mercury made famous, including the crazy high notes and intricate harmonies, all while being driven by a high-octane rock band! Mix a wall of music with a wall of vocals and a high-energy stage show and you get Celebrating Queen!

This is a show not to be missed.

Just in time for St. Patrick's Day, The Celtic Tenors, direct from Ireland will be playing at Infinity Music Hall on March 11th at 8pm.

The Celtic Tenors live show is an experience overflowing with vitality and variety from start to finish. The unique voices, charm and wit of Daryl, James and Matthew, combined with talented young Musical Director Colm Henry, combine an emotive journey with a thoroughly uplifting experience. Equally at home performing to large festival crowds or intimate concert halls and theatres, and whether backed by a live band, symphony orchestra, solo piano, or even A Capella, their voices and personalities always shine through alongside their undeniable Celtic charm.

If you'd like to get an idea of their music click here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sWd0_kJAI8

Visit The Celtic Tenors website for more information http://www.celtic-tenors.com/

Tickets for the show on March 11th are $40, $50