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Room B-11, Municipal Building
245 Dekoven Drive
Middletown, CT 06457
arts
calendar
OCTOBER 2014
For what it’s worth . . .
Middletown Presenters
ArtFarm
119 Highland Avenue • [email protected] • www.art-farm.org • 860.346.4390
Art Guild of Middletown
P.O. Box 205
New Media Center - Middlesex Community College officially unveiled
P.O. Box 294, Moodus 06469
[email protected] • www.ctgands.org
860-554-1256
46 Bretton Road
860.347.7771
Grace Lutheran Church, 1055 Randolph Rd
www.gracemiddletown.org
860.346.2641
CT Heritage Productions
Eternal Perks Coffee House
GMChorale (The Greater Middletown Chorale)
P.O. Box 527 • www.gmchorale.org • [email protected] 860-316-4854
Greater Middletown Concert Assoc.
P.O. Box 2622 • www.greatermiddletownconcerts.org
860.347.4887
51 Green Street
[email protected] • www.greenstreetartscenter.org
860.685.7871
181 Court Street
860.343.9444
Green Street Arts Center
Klekolo World Coffee
Mon-Fri 7a-1a; Sat, Sun 8a-1a
Local 400, Amer. Federation of Musicians
Candace Lammers, Secretary
860.563.1606
650 Main Street
860.343.1516
MAC650
Middle City Stage Company
[email protected] • www.middlecitystage.org • 860.346.6051
Middletown Public Schools Cultural Council
c/o Middletown Bd of Education, 311 Hunting Hill Avenue 860.638.1419
128 Washington St • Mon-Fri 10a-5p • www.oddfellows.org • 860.347.6143
Russell Library
began their 6th Annual International Film Festival on Sept. 30. The
festival shows recent international films and includes a discussion period
following each. The films are shown weekly on Tuesday evenings and the
viewing locations are evenly split among the three presenters. There are
more details under the events listings inside this calendar but for the full
“picture”, check out the Russell Library website:
http://www.russelllibrary.org/reference/MIFF.html
123 Broad St., • Mon-Thur 9a-8:30p; Fri 9a-6p; Sat 9a-5p
Valley Shore Chorus
Vinnie’s Jump & Jive Dance Hall & Art Gallery
424 Main Street
Wesleyan Potters
hours at the General Mansfield House, 151 Main St. They are now open
from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. every Saturday. Stop in to view their exhibits.
Thank you for supporting the arts.
www.vinniesjumpandjive.com 860.347.6971 x3777
Wesleyan University
Crowell Concert Hall, World Music Hall - Wyllys Avenue
Center for the Arts, Washington Terrace
Box Office: Russell House, 350 High Street
Stephan Allison, Coordinator
Wesleyan Writing Program/Writers Conference
Editor’s note: if you have something you think may be of interest
Anne Greene, Director
[email protected] • www.wesleyan.edu/writers
to our readers, send me an email at [email protected] and
we can discuss a guest submission to this column. Thanks.
860.347.2528
860.346.2674
350 South Main St. Gallery Hours: Tues-Sat 11a-5p
860.347.5925
Wesleyan University GalleriesTues-Sun noon-4 p; closed Monday
Ezra & Cecile Zilkha Gallery, Washington Terrace
Davison Art Center, 301 High Street
860.685.2500
Mansfield Freeman Center for East Asian Studies (hrs: Tues-Fri noon-4 p)
343 Washington Terrace
860.685.2330
And the Middlesex County Historical Society has expanded Saturday
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The programs and services
of the City of Middletown
Commission on the Arts
are made possible by
municipal tax dollars, and
the contributions of residents
and local businesses.
MCA operates with support
from the
Adath Israel Judaica Museum 48 Old Church Street860.346.4709
Hrs: Mon-Tues 9-3p, Wed. 9-6p, Thur. 9-3p, Fri. 9-12p. Call for a guided tour. “Peace/War”
by Marlene Siff on display
Art Guild of Middletown 390 Main Street, Middlefield
860.508.4852
See Listings inside this calendar for film, demonstration, workshop details.
Broad Street Books 45 Broad Street860.685.7323
Hrs: M-Fri 8a-8p; Sat/Sun 9a-5p • www.wes.bkstr.com
The Buttonwood Tree 605 Main Street860.347.4957
Bookstore: Call for hours or check www.buttonwood.org for performance/event hrs.
1st Thursday Art Walk participant.
Green Street Arts Center 51 Green Street860.685.7871
Hrs: 9a-5p, M-F. 1st Thursday Art Walk participant.
ION Restaurant 606 Main Street860.346.9210
Call or visit www.ionrestaurant.com for hrs. • local artists’ works displayed
Kidcity Children’s Museum 119 Washington Street860.347.0495
Klekolo World Coffee 181 Court Street860.343.9444
Hrs: Fri/Sat 7a-midnight; Sun-Thu 7a-7p
La Boca Mexican Restaurant & Cantina 337 Main Street860.347.4777
MAC 650 Gallery 650 Main Street860.343.1516
Hosting figure drawing sessions every 2nd Thurs. from 7 to 10p - 18 and over, $10. Any
questions: call Marc - 860.759.8499.
1st Thursday Art Walk participant.
Main Street Pop-Up Artspace
Artwork by Pierre Sylvain & photographs by David Bauer. Camp Building, 412 Main St.
Middlesex Community College 100 Training Hill Road860.343.5806
The Jean Burr Smith Library, Pegasus Gallery Kim Mikenis Puppet Arty Party, through 10/23;
hrs: M-Th 8a-8p, F 8a-4p, Sa 9a-4p; The Niche: Carl Schumann-Finding My Niche at the
Niche, through 11/15; hrs: M-Th 8a-6p, F 8a-4p.
Middlesex County Historical Society 151 Main Street860.346.0746
Gen. Mansfield House–Hrs. Mon-Thu 10a-3p; Sat. 10a-2p
Docent Program – call for details • Exhibits Ongoing: Hard & Stirring Times: Middletown
and the Civil War • Within These Walls: One House, One Family, Two Centuries
Middletown Framing 502 Main Street860.347.0064
Hrs. M-F 10a-6p, Sat 10a-3p or by appt.
1st Thursday Art Walk participant.
Middletown Sports Hall of Fame 58 Bernie O’Rourke Drive860.347.9575
Municipal Bldg./City Hall 245 deKoven Drive860.638.4510
Hrs: M-F 8:30a-4:30p City Art Collection, pick up the catalog at the front desk and
take a self-guided tour • Paul Baldassini Taking A Break • 2013 MCA Annual Arts Award
(MCAAAA): Lydia Tonkonow Goat and the Vine
New England Emporium 386 Main Street860.346.1200
Hrs: Daily 7a–9p • www.newenglandemporium.com • New art display each month
North End Gallery Walk
1st Thursdays, beginning at 5p. Held in the North End of the city in support of the cultural
revitalization of the neighborhood in Middletown’s Arts District.
Painters Touch 806 Millbrook Road860.344.9670
Russell Library 123 Broad Street860.347.2528
Hrs: M-Th 9a-8:30p; Fri 9a-6p; Sat 9a-5p; Sun 1p-4p.
Ursel’s Web 140 Washington Street860.344.0041
Hrs: Tue-Fri 10a-6p; Sat 10a-5p • Local artists Jackie Peterson, Mary Geary, Sally Barr.
Wesleyan Potters Gallery/Shop 350 South Main Street860.344.0039
Hrs: Wed-Fri 10a-6p; Sat- 10a-4p; Sun 12-4p. Joshua Gold: Pottery 10/1-11/1; 10/2 reception 5-7p
Wesleyan University
860.685.3355
860.685.2280
860.685.3604
TOW
which also receives
support from the
National Endowment
for the Arts, a federal
agency.
Arts On View
860.685.3355
Davison Art Center, 301 High St.-Hrs. Tue-Sun 12-4p Call To Action: American Posters in
World War I, 9/12-12/7 • Ezra & Cecile Zilkha Gallery-Hrs: Tue-Sun 12-5p A World of
Dreams: New Landscape Paintings by Tula Telfair, 9/16-12/7 • Mansfield Freeman Ctr. for East
Asian Studies Gallery Hrs: Tue-Sun 12-4p, Not of This World, 9/10-12/5 • Zelnick Pavilion
(217 High St.); 9a-10p • Olin Library, 1st Fl. East, Church St.-Hrs: M-Fri 9a-5p - Ongoing:
Book Sale-public welcome; Student Artwork.
Middletown Commission on the Arts
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Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater
Russell Library, Wesleyan University, and Middlesex Community College
.org
605 Main Street, P.O. Box 71
Call or check the website for hours of operation
www.buttonwood.org • [email protected]
arts
calendar OCTOBER
on a vacation, the City Arts & Culture Office moved into the Municipal
Building at 245 Dekoven Drive. The new office is located on the lower
level in Room B-11. If anyone is keeping count, I believe this is the seventh
move in the 15 years I’ve been in the position as Arts Coordinator. I am
confident that this move will beat the average and we’ll be able to call it
home for years to come. Please stop in to see the new surroundings if you’re
in the area, it would be my pleasure to show you around (but it’s a good
idea to call ahead since I’m peripatetic).
For your records, the contact info. is:
City Arts Office
Rm. B-11, Municipal Bldg.
245 Dekoven Dr.
ph: 860.638.4510
fax: 860.638.1949
arts GOwherever you go!
860.685.7323
CT Gilbert & Sullivan Society
Speaking of change, the Arts & Culture Office has a new home. While I was
DLE
Mon-Fri 9a-6p; Sat & Sun 9a-5p
The Buttonwood Tree • North End Arts Rising, Inc.
renovations. Their busy schedule returns to action on Friday, the 3rd. You
can check their schedule inside this month’s calendar.
MID
860.508.4852
45 Broad Street
The Buttonwood Tree is closed for the 1st few days of October for
Take it with you
Eva Dykas, Pres.
Broad Street Books
the Center for New Media during a ribbon cutting ceremony held on
campus on September 21.
The 5,986 square foot Center, located in the lower level of Chapman
Hall, includes a high-definition broadcast studio, a video control room,
an audio and music recording control room, editing suites, a green room,
a high-definition screening room, and three state-of the-art computer lab
classrooms. The new facility also includes an FCC-approved radio station,
WMDX 107.5 FM.
After the ribbon cutting, guests enjoyed tours of the new facility and joined
for a reception in the production studio.
OCTOBER
SUBMISSION DEADLINE FOR NEXT CALENDAR: 10th of the month preceding
publication. EVENTS LISTINGS (Arts On View, Just For Kids, Listings) must
be entered online at ARTS2GO.ORG. All other information may be mailed,
faxed, or emailed to the Commission. For additional info., call 860.638.4510
Room B-11, Municipal Bldg., 245 Dekoven Drive • Middletown, CT 06457
www.cityofmiddletown.com/arts • www.arts2go.org • [email protected]
Staff: Stephan Allison, Coordinator
Submit Events Listings to: arts2go.org; email Opps listings to: [email protected]
Mayor: Daniel T. Drew
Commission: Cassandra Day (Chair), Jennifer Hawkins Lecce (Vice-Chair), Franca Biales
(Secretary), Barbara Arafeh,Julia Faraci, Fran Ganguli, Lee Godburn, Richard Kamins,
Joyce Kirkpatrick, Sara MacSorley, Charlotte McCoid Council Members: Robert P.
Santangelo, Sebastian Giuliano, Student Reps.: Anthony Moran
Opportunities . . .
Opportunities . . .
191914 Ministries, Inc - 44 Green Street
Jan. 15, deadline for Cat. 1/2/3 grant applications. Visit arts2go.org, www.middletownct.gov/arts,
or call .................................................................................................................... 860.638.4510
Middletown Framing - 502 Main Street
For deals/special sales email [email protected]................................ 860.347.0064
Middletown Scottish Country Dancers......................................................... 860.347.0278
Classes for beginners/experienced dancers. Partners not necessary. Wear soft-soled shoes. Every
Wednesday, 7-9:30p Sept-mid-June, then off for the Summer. Held at First Church, 190 Court St.
Wed 1Music
Meets Thurs, 7p at Middletown HS. Wind instrumentalists/percussionists welcome. No audition/
dues. www.middletownsymphonicband.org or [email protected]
Middletuners, The Senior Chorus of Middletown Do you love the “old” songs?
Join the rehearsals every Tues. 2-4 pm. Call Barbara Arafeh.................................... 860.347.4887
6:30p Jazz Series, every Thursday. MCC
Tue
4:15p Big Data Investigative Journalism - How Public Documents and the Internet Helped Map
the Islamophobia Industry w/Eli Clifton, part of Muslim Women’s Voices at Wesleyan.
Public Affairs Center, Rm 002, WU
7p
[email protected] • Free workshop in Emerging Artist Development Series (EADS) &
Dream Capture Group. Call................................................................................... 860.770.9721
AmericanTowns
Post info about your organization with articles/photos/upcoming events. Create a press release to
send news to media........................................... americantowns.com or [email protected]
Art Guild of Middletown - 390 Main Street, Middlefield
See Listings for this month’s special events. The Guild collects & recycles old art books & magazines
• Interested in exhibiting, call Emily Newton, 860.349.3751 • Info: www.middletownartguild.org
• Demos, workshops, classes meet at 402 Main, Middlefield.
Contact: Eva Dykas, Pres., [email protected].................................................. 860.508.4852
ARTFARM
Touring shows available: Woman’s Will & Circus for a Fragile Planet. Contact Marcella Trowbridge/
Dic Wheeler for info............................................................. [email protected] or 860.346.4390
Artists for World Peace (AFWP)
A non-profit organization creating opportunities for artistic expression that fosters world peace
and raises funds to benefit humanitarian causes.
www.artistsforworldpeace.org...................................................... 860.301.9757 or 860.685.1789
Arts Stakeholders Group (ASG)
Open to any interested and invested arts stakeholder in the community. Quarterly potluck meetings
corresponding w/solstices & equinoxes. Details can be found under Listings or visit arts2go.org.
If you are interested and you’d like to sign up, contact [email protected]
Barbara Beck Studio
Middletown Symphonic Band
Oddfellows Playhouse
See website for class offerings! www.oddfellows.org................................................ 860.347.6143
Painters Touch - 806 Millbrook Road
Jackie Peterson originals/prints. Call for appt. or look for “open” sign outside. View displays of
various artworks..................................................................................................... 860.344.9670
Paradise Lost
Egress Films offers John Milton’s Paradise Lost as performed by John Basinger captured on film
by Andreas Burgess. 4 DVD set includes all 12 books plus special features. To view or obtain your
copy, visit www.paradiselostperformances.com
Russell Library
The Buttonwood Tree (North End Arts Rising, Inc.)
Friends of the Russell Library sponsor monthly book sales • Russell Knitters: all welcome, 1st &
3rd Sat-11a • Russell Readers: all welcome, 3rd Tue-7p • Russell Writers: all welcome, 2nd Sat9:30a • Interested in displaying your work or a collection at the Library? Call 860.347.2528x135
• Descriptive videos available for visually impaired, call 860.347.2520 • CT Museums passes
available • GrantStation: Online Grant Sources...................................................... 860.347.2528
CT Heritage Productions
Yoga, Exercise, Line Dancing, Tai Chi, Oil Painting, more - Reg. req’d., call.......... 860.638.4540
Shaped Note Singing - if you like to sing…
Meet every Sunday, 4-6p @ MAC650 Gallery Artspace, 650 Main St. Contact Neely Bruce for
info/details: [email protected] or .................................................................... 860.685.2578
Stage Left Dance and Fitness Center - 100 Riverview Center, Suite 100
Classes available. Call Lorrie or Cindee Tine ......................................................... 860.346.6928
Original art: watercolors/prints/collages may be viewed/purchased. Call................ 860.346.4615
The Book Bower - 386 Main Street Market
Used books purveyor. Hrs. 10a-6p, Mon-Sat. www.bookbower.com...................... 860.704.8222
Sun–1p: Food Not Bombs • Mon-Fri, 10a-4p: daily open hours for Rare & Used Bookstore, Coffee
Shop & Open Art Opportunity for children & families; Mon-7:30p: Anything Goes! Open Mic
• 2nd Wed–7p: Belly Dance Performance • 1st Thur-6:30p: Open Mic. Call......... 860.347.4957
CT Gilbert & Sullivan - P.O. Box 294, Moodus 06469
“The Gondoliers” performances in early October at Valley Regional High School, Deep River.
Visit www.ctgands.org or call ................................................................................860-554-1256
Peter Loffredo [email protected]................................................................. 860.347.7771
Connecticut Poetry Society
The Middletown Chapter meets the last Wednesday ea. month in Meeting Room 3, Russell Library
at 6p. RSVP to Pamela at.......................................... [email protected] or 860.563.5761
Connecticut Woodcarvers Association
CT Forest & Park Bldg, Route 66 • New carvers & families w/children ages 10+ are welcome.
[email protected] • www.ctwoodcarvers.org.
Dance Outfitters - 386 Main Street (Main Street Market)
www.dance-outfitters.com ..................................................................................... 860.638.0086
Friends of the Davison Art Center (FDAC) - Alsop House, 301 High Street
Tour of New York City Photograph Galleries, 10/11, call for details/register. Info: fdac@wesleyan.
edu or fdac.blogs.wesleyan.edu/upcoming-events/.................................................. 860.685.2500
GMChorale (Greater Middletown Chorale)
Auditions for this season, all parts, go to website • www.gmchorale.org
Greater Middletown Concert Assoc.
www.greatermiddletownconcerts.org or call................................. 860.347.4887 or 860.346.3369
Green Street Arts Center
Private lessons-registration open for kids and adults. Web design & Blogging class 9/2-9/25 for adults.
For info, www.greenstreetartscenter.org or call ...................................................... 860.685.7871
Kids Artspace....................................................................................................(860)346-0898
Creative Arts Studio for Kids (ages 3-16 yrs old) Visit www.kidsartspace.org for more info.
La Boca Mexican Restaurant & Cantina - 337 Main Street
Open invitation for artists to exhibit...................................................................... 860.347.4777
Literacy Volunteers of Central Connecticut
Seeking volunteers to teach Basic Reading and ESL................................................ 860.347.0337
Mattabesett Canoe Club at Harbor Park - 80 Harbor Drive
For info on latest happenings, call.......................................................................... 860.347.9999
Meditation in Middletown - 91 Beverly Heights
Mon. & Thurs.-7p, Sat.-noon. Meditation at the Starr Mill waterfall. Free & open to the public.
Presented by Bob Vinci. www.themeditationman.org............................................. 860.685.8716
Mezzo Grille - 106 Court Street. For info on latest happenings, call ................. 860.346.6000
Middle City Stage Company
[email protected] or..................................................................... 860.346.6051
Middlesex County Community Foundation
Watch listings for Morning Musings-upcoming free workshops for non-profit staff and volunteers
to help build their capacity. Call............................................................................. 860.347.0025
Middlesex County Historical Society
Exhibits Ongoing: Hard & Stirring Times: Middletown and the Civil War • One House, One Family,
Two Centuries: Story of the General Joseph Mansfield ............................................... 860.346.0746
Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords – if you love to sing…
Rehearsals at 7p, Fox Parish Center (St. Francis Assisi Church). Gina Fredericks, musical director
- Joyce Ghent, founder/chair. Call...................................................... 860.342.3120 or 346.8045
Middlesex Institute for Lifelong Education (MILE) - MxCC, 100 Training Hill Road
Offering many arts-related programs, membership required. Orientation/registration 9/12, 1p,
Chapman Hall-Rm 808. Info, contact MILE at www.mileonline.org.................... 860.343.5863
Middlesex Music Academy - 440 Main Street
Lessons in guitar, drums, bass, woodwinds, brass, voice, piano & violin. All ages & levels welcome. .................................................................................................................... 860.344.0525
Middletown Adult Education - 398 Main Street
Classes available in art, dance, yoga, music lessons, photography, crafts, zumba.
www.maect.org....................................................................................................... 860.343.6044
Middletown Art Academy 504 Main Street-Suite South-3
Visual art instruction for all ages. www.middletownartacademy.com...................... 860.344.0554
Middletown Artists Coop (MAC) • MAC650 Artspace - 650 Main Street
Hosting figure drawing sessions every 2nd Thurs. 7 to 10p - 18+, $10. Call Marc - 860.759.8499
Resident artists live in affordable housing & provide arts community service for local groups. 1 &
2 bedroom units available w/studio space. www.mac650.com................................ 860.347.0834
Middletown Commission on the Arts (MCA)
We’ve moved to Rm. B-11, Municipal Bldg., 245 Dekoven Drive (as of 9/15/14).
Senior Center Programs for Seniors 60+
The NIA Technique
Dance/Fitness/Wellness with Julie Deak. Call......................................................... 860.347.1825
Listings: OCTOBER 2014 . . . Visit arts2GO.org for event details . . .
8p
8p
7p
Sun 12Music
Vinnie’s Jump & Jive Community Dance Hall
Alcohol/smoke free • Classes in breakdancing, ballroom, hooping, bellydancing, jazz, tap, salsa,
country line dance, swing, and blues. Yoga classes 5 days/wk. Special dance events for everyone ea.
mo. vinniesjumpandjive.com........................................................................860.347.6971 x3777
Wadsworth Mansion at Long Hill Estate - 421 Wadsworth Street
Haunted Halloween Party, 10/31, 7p - Midnight, 21+ only. Call for tix.
Tours Wed-2-4p, call to confirm. Mansion trails open daily. Call........................... 860.347.1064
Dance
Middletown Scottish Country Dancers, every Wednesday through mid-June. Info,
call Lucile Blanchard at 860.347.0278. First Church, 190 Court St.
Thu 2Music
Talk
Gallery Reception
We Were There: Writing Your Military Experiences led by author Elisabeth Petry, all
veterans are encouraged to attend. (every Thursday). Meeting Room 2 (MR2), Russell
Library (RL)
6p
5p
8p
Fri
1st Thursday Arts Walk
Just For Kids
Family Wellness Center programs (all ages). Reg. req’d. Call Anna Rogers, FWC Supervisor.
Edu Designs..................................................................................... 626.940.4768
Art Presentations for schools/classrooms, presented by Emmy Award winning animator and author
Ruth Elliott. Contact Ruth at [email protected] or call her. www.edudesigns.org
Green Street Arts Center (GSAC) ................................................... 860.685.7871
Call for info or visit www.greenstreetartscenter.org
Kidcity Children’s Museum .............................................................. 860.347.0495
119 Washington St., “Hands on” for 6mo-8yrs w/adults. Hrs: Sun-Tue, 11a-5p; Wed-Sat, 9a-5p.
Kids Artspace.................................................................................. 860.346.0898
Creative Arts Studio for Kids (ages 3-16yrs old) Visit www.kidsartspace.org for more info.
Middletown Adult Education ......................................................... 860.343.6050
Even Start Program/Family Learning Program-call for info
Sontag: Reborn, CT premiere solo show. (also 8/3 @8p) CFA Theater (CFAT), WU
Fri 17Music
Theater
3Music
Sat 4Music
7:30p Classic rock, every Saturday. MCC
8p
Jazz guitarist/composer Sinan Bakir. TBT
Writing Workshop
Sun 19 Poetry Potluck
4p
A gathering for discussion and literary conversation w/poetry the focal point. TBT
7p
6th Annual Middletown International Film Festival, War Witch (Canada/Sub-Saharan
Africa), 100 Training Hill Rd., MxCC
Tue
21 International Film Festival
Wed 22 MCA monthly meeting
Dave Downs, acoustic guitar/crooner, performs songs from the 30’s through the 50’s
and beyond, along with some originals. Info: 860.852.0034. BrewBakers, 169 Main St.
West End String Quartet. Russell House (RH), WU
Recital - Filippo Mariottini, organ. Higganum Congrregational Church, 23 Parsonage
Rd, Higganum
Vocalist Nekita Waller (this, and every Sunday). MCC
5:30p Klezmer music by Veeblefetzer and Yiddish dancing led by Steve Weintraub. The
Bayit, 157 Church St., WU
Theater
Sun 5Music
10a
3p
4p
Mon
Antique Car Show
6 Open Mics
7:30p Every Monday. MCC
8p
Anything Goes-Open Mic with a different host each week. Showcase your talents,
recite a poem, sing a song, dance, read some spoken word! 7:30 sign-ups begin. At
7:45p, individuals may share their own Moments of Gratitude; every Monday. TBT
7p
Fri
5:30p Acoustic Solo Music, every Tuesday. MCC
7p
Music every Tuesday. Klekolo World Coffee (KWC), 181 Court Street
9p
Getting To Know You, featuring works by graduate music students. World Music Hall
(WMH), WU
7p
Author Discussion
24 Yiddish Dance/Music
Music
Sonatas and Interludes - Keyboard Music by Cage, Scarlatti, and Macbride, performed
by David Macbride. CCH, WU
6p
To Not Forget Crimea: Uncertain Quiet of Indigeous Crimean Tatars, persepctives on
the Crimea post Russian-invasion. Fayerweather Beckham Hall (FBH), WU
8p
Premiere performance of To Not Forget Crimea: Uncertain Quiet by Katja Kolcio. MC, WU
7p
A Tribute to John Basinger & Rapallo Reunion taking place at 3 locations. An evening
of music, a tribute, food, and silent auction. Honoring retired board president John
Basinger and including music from performers from the old Buttonwood days on
Rapallo Ave. Call for details/reservations, 860.347.4957. Community Health Center
- MAC650 Art Gallery - The Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts & Cultural Center
9a
Jack Montmeat leads a workshop on portraiture. Email: artguildofmiddletown@
gmail.com 402 Main St, 1st Federated Church, Middlefield
Sat
International Film Festival
6th Annual Middletown International Film Festival, 6 films showing on Tuesdays
at 7p 9/30-11/4 at various locations with Q&A following film. The Rocket (Laos/
Thailand/Australia, 2013), 301 Washington Terrace, Center for Film Studies (CFS), WU
Room 208, Municipal Bldg., 245 Dekoven Dr. Public session begins the meeting.
8p
Tue 7Music
Panel Discussion
Dance Concert
25 The Buttonwood Tree Benefit - 25 Years
Artist Workshop - Portraits
Music
2pA Symphony à la carte with the Wesleyan Univ. Orchestra presents works with the audience
voting on which composition they’d like to hear in its entirety in the Spring. CCH, WU
Tue
28 International Film Festival
4:30p Gerald Vizenor discusses his novel Blue Ravens, about Native Americans (Anishinaabe)
fighting in WWI. Mansfield Freeman Center for East Asian Studies (MFCEAS), WU
7p
6th Annual Middletown International Film Festival, Shunli and the Poet (China/Italy/
Eastern European, 2011), MxCC
7p
9p
Daniel Fishkin - Transcriptions, a diverse program of American avant-garde composition,
filtered through/radically reinterpreted by invented instruments. WMH, WU
Wed 8Lecture
Thu
Honoring the hero of the Battle of Lake Champlain, Commodore Thomas
Macdonough, an illustrated lecture by Debby Shapiro and Pat Tully and joined by
Thomas Macdonough Russell III. 151 Main St., General Mansfield House (GMH)
9 Closing Reception
7p
Portraiture Demonstration
A demonstration in charcoal portraiture by award winning portrait painter Jack
Montmeat. Email: [email protected] 402 Main St, 1st Federated
Church, Middlefield
Music
Klezmer concert and lecture by clarinetist Michael Winograd and accordionist
Christina Crowder. 60 Wyllys Ave., Daltry Rm., Music Rehearsal Hall 003 (MRH), WU
Open Mic w/Bob Gotta-bring your own instrument or play piano or congas. Signups at 6:30p. TBT
7p
Visit www.oddfellows.org for the latest Fall programs to learn more and/or register.
8p
BlueGrass, acoustic duo of Mark White and Jon Swift. TBT
www.russelllibrary.org • Passes available for museums in CT • Call/go online for the complete
schedule/to register for programs or visit arts2go.org under events-children’s activities.
9a
Friends of Russell Library’s monthly book sale (also 10/11-9a-5p). RL
Classes available for kids ages 5-14, toddler and pre-school • Reg. req’d. Call for info.
9:30a Meeting every 2nd Saturday. MR3, RL
Fri 10Music
Sat
Book Sale
11 Russell Writers
Music
Wed 29 Poetry Meeting
6p
The CT Poetry Society - Middletown Chapter meets monthly on the last Wednesday,
open to the public. RSVP to Pamela: [email protected] or 860.563.5761.
MR3, RL
7p
Hkeelee (Talk to Me), a solo performance by Lebanese American writer, actress, and
teaching artist Leila Buck that explores family, memory, and politics. CFA Hall, WU
5:30p Animal Dignity and An Ethics of Sight: Photography by Isa Leshko and Frank Noelker.
Ezra & Cecile Zilkha Gallery (ZG), WU
NEATNotes, capella choir & the Da Vinci Group, videography projects. For kids 8-14 residing
in the North End. Call NEAT if interested in joining.
Vinnie’s Jump & Jive ............................................................ 860.347.6971 x3777
7:30p The Greater Middletown Concert Association presents The Sicilian Tenors and music
of Italy, Broadway & Hollywood. Performing Arts Center @MHS, 200 LaRosa Lane
8p
Thollem’s Myriad, a solo piano show with composer/improvisor/singer-songwriter/
educator Thollem McDonas. TBT
The CT Gilbert & Sullivan Society presents The Gondoliers. (8/4 @ 2p & 7:30p, 8/5
@ 2p) Call 860.554.1256. Valley Regional HS, Deep River
4p
Russell Library (Children’s Dept) ...................................................... 860.347.8479
Alba’s Edge, Scottish fiddle music w/jazz, latin, funk influences. TBT
Sat 18Music
Visit arts2go.org for monthly children’s events listings
Oddfellows Playhouse (OP) ........................................................... 860.347.6143
8p
April Verch Band, Canada’s Ottawa Valley meets Appalachia, presented by TBT, held
at 650 Main St, MAC650 Gallery
Author Steve Liskow presents a series of 3 writing workshops (also 11/1 & 12/6). This
session is a focus on short story basics, Keep It Simple, Sam. Hubbard Rm. (HR), RL
504 Main St.-Suite South-3 • Visual art instruction for all ages. www.middletownartacademy.com
North End Action Team (NEAT) ...................................................... 860.346.4845
8p
2p
Middletown Art Academy............................................................... 860.344.0554
Middletown Commission on the Arts............................................... 860.638.4510
Art Course
Painting for the People - Lithography in France in the 19th Century, a short course on
French lithographs in the 19th century. DAC, WU
Thu 16Music
7:30p Friday Night Blues, every Friday. MCC
8p
Zach Maxwell, performing solo, incorporating live loops, mash-ups and improvisation
as a one-man band. The Buttonwood Tree (TBT)
Visit the CHILDREN’S EVENTS PAGE on ARTS2GO.ORG
The Buttonwood Tree (TBT) ........................................................... 860.347.4957
Community Health Center (CHC) ......................................... 860.347.6971 x5172
12:10pKeiji Shinohara shares his favorite works and you are invited to bring your lunch.
Davison Art Center (DAC), WU
Middletown North End Gallery Walk has plenty of activities along the north end of
Main St. Details at www.facebook.com/MiddletownNorthEndGalleryWalk
Wesleyan Potters
Call the Arts Office or visit arts2go.org for a complete listing
International Film Festival
6th Annual Middletown International Film Festival, Monsieur Lazhar (Canada/
Algeria, 2011), CFS, WU
7p
8:30a Middlesex County Historical Society’s 29th Annual Antique Car Show & Flea Market:
car registration-8:30a; judging-11:30a; trophies-2:30p. Palmer Field
Out of Town Opportunities -
14 Dance Studio Performance/Talk
4:30p Moroccan choreographer/dancer Hind Benali exploring culture & religion. 160 Cross
St., Cross St. Dance Studio (CSDS), WU
Wed 15 Artist Talk/Artful Lunch Series
Veterans’ Writing Group
7p
Pottery, jewelry, weaving & basketry classes for children & adults. Call.................. 860.347.5925
Yoga in Middletown - 438 Main Street
yogainmiddletown.com • Many weekly classes for all levels from Beginners through Advanced •
Iyengar Back Care, Restorative, Yoga Ropes • Since 1991.........................860.347.YOGA (9642)
Yoga Possibilities - 99 Beverly Heights
Ongoing classes Thursdays @ 5:30p....................................................................... 860.670.4880
This Is It! The Complete Piano Works of Neely Bruce - Part IV, the 4th of 12 CD-length
recitals, performed by Mr. Bruce. CCH, WU
Joshua Gold: Pottery. Wesleyan Potters (WP)
Wesleyan Institute for Lifelong Learning (WILL)
Offering short courses reflecting interests/needs of our community taught by retired/current WU
faculty, others. Classes conveniently scheduled in afternoon and early evening. Call 860.685.3355
3p
Doug White Jazz Quintet, from bop to ballads. TBT
Vijay Iyer Trio, a distincitve redefinition of the jazz piano trio (Jazz Times). Crowell
Concert Hall (CCH), WU
5p
Valley Shore Sweet Adelines Chorus (women, 4 part harmony)
New members welcome. Tue 7:15p, Open Door Misssionary Baptist Church, High St.
Call........................................................................................................................ 203.379.0650
Music
2:30p Masterclass with Filippo Mariottini, organ. Memorial Chapel (MC), Wesleyan (WU)
7p
Irish Sessions Night, every Wednesday. Mattabesett Canoe Club (MCC)
Theater
Thu 30 Playwright Talk
7:30p Leigh Fondakowski discusses the development of her newest work, SPILL, a
multimedia play about the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. CFA Hall, WU
8p
Dance
Fall Senior Thesis Dance Concert (also 10/31 & 11/1), a collection of new works by
senior choreographers - part of their culminating project for the dance major. 213
High St., Patricelli ‘92 Theater, WU
For more information on the presenting
organizations, refer to the outside page for
addresses, phone nos., & hrs. of operation.