Events

 
She Shoots ... She Scores! Women's Basketball in Connecticut 
Category: Museum/Gallery Exhibit 
Date(s): March 1-Jan. 27, 2010 
Region: River Valley 
City: Hartford 
Venue: Connecticut Historical Society 
Description: Learn how women?s changing social roles are paralleled in the game and how the passion to play basketball continues to grow today. Featuring memorabilia from throughout the last century and footage from some of the most exciting moments in the sport. 
 
(What's the) Word : Works from the Permanent Collection 
Category: Museum/Gallery Exhibit 
Date(s): March 1-Dec. 31, 2009 
Region: Mystic Country 
City: New London 
Venue: Lyman Allyn Art Museum 
Description: Features works that explore artists' relationships to text in their images as well as those who empty text as image. 
 
Coming Home: Building Community in a Changing World 
Category: Museum/Gallery Exhibit 
Date(s): March 1-Dec. 31, 2009 
Region: Litchfield Hills 
City: Waterbury 
Venue: Mattatuck Museum Arts & History Center 
Description: Innovation, drive and spirit changed the force of Connecticut and the world. Experience the history of the Waterbury region as you never have before. 
 
"Stories by the Fireside: A Reader's Room" 
Category: Museum/Gallery Exhibit 
Date(s): April 1-Jan. 1, 2010 
Region: River Valley 
City: Hartford 
Venue: Mark Twain House & Museum 
Description: Family-friendly exhibit and reading room featuring a replica of the House in LEGO, area for children to read, draw and play with Legos. Vintage Twain documentaries. 
 
"Mapping the Pacific Coast: Coronado to Lewis and Clark Exhibition" 
Category: Museum/Gallery Exhibit 
Date(s): May 2-Jan. 4, 2010 
Region: Mystic Country 
City: Mystic 
Venue: Mystic Seaport 
Description: Exhibition concentrates on the earliest maps of North America?s western coast. Free audio-guided tours available for visitors. Exhibit includes maps, illustrations, books and Mystic Seaport artifacts. 
 
"If These Walls Could Talk" 
Category: Museum/Gallery Exhibit 
Date(s): May 19-Dec. 31, 2009 
Region: Fairfield County 
City: Cos Cob 
Venue: Bush-Holley Historic Site 
Description: Learn how the Cos Cob Harbor and Landing and Bush-Holley House have changed over the last 200 years. This interactive family-oriented exhibit provides a preview to the Bush-Holley House through seldom seen artifacts, photographs, maps, letter and portraits. The back stories of "the old house" and the people who lived there for five generations are revealed through engaging exhibits. 
 
Edward Tufte: Seeing Around 
Category: Museum/Gallery Exhibit 
Date(s): June 21-Apr. 1, 2010 
Region: Litchfield Hills 
City: Ridgefield 
Venue: Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum 
Description: Sculpture in relationship to landscape to be shown in the Sculpture Garden. 
 
"Gerald Hemsworth: Hidden Agenda" 
Category: Museum/Gallery Exhibit 
Date(s): June 21-Jan. 3, 2010 
Region: Litchfield Hills 
City: Ridgefield 
Venue: Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum 
Description: Presenting 15 works comprising Hemsworth's first solo museum exhibition in the United States. His long career has been devoted to a careful consideration of paintings options, meanings and tactics. Although his paintings are seemingly unproblematic, simple and innocenter, upon closer examination the works become confrontational, disconcerting, and provocative in a slightly uncomfortable way. 
 
"Pretty Tough: Contemporary Storytellling" 
Category: Museum/Gallery Exhibit 
Date(s): June 21-Jan. 3, 2010 
Region: Litchfield Hills 
City: Ridgefield 
Venue: Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum 
Description: Highlights the recent proliferation of women artists who reclaim storytelling as a strategy to address contemporary discussions on warfare, the environment and female struggles in their work. 
 
"Tom Sachs: Cameras" 
Category: Museum/Gallery Exhibit 
Date(s): June 21-Sept. 16, 2010 
Region: Litchfield Hills 
City: Ridgefield 
Venue: Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum 
Description: This exhibition brings together 12 works , from 1972 to the present, that not only explore the camera as both sculptural and functional object, but, perhaps more importantly, chart the course that photography and the globalization of precision manufacturing has taken over the past century. 
 
Paul Lantuch 
Category: Museum/Gallery Exhibit 
Date(s): August 14-Dec. 6, 2009 
Region: River Valley 
City: New Britain 
Venue: New Britain Museum of American Art 
Description:  
 
"Built It" 
Category: Especially For Kids, Museum/Gallery Exhibit 
Date(s): August 15-Aug. 1, 2010 
Region: Fairfield County 
City: Norwalk 
Venue: Stepping Stones Museum for Children 
Description: Join the crew and discover building basics. Lift, load, dump and haul. Learn about the building process and take a sneak peak at Stepping Stones construction plans for 2010. 
 
Wendell Minor: "Reaching for the Moon" 
Category: Museum/Gallery Exhibit 
Date(s): September 12-Dec. 13, 2009 
Region: River Valley 
City: New Britain 
Venue: New Britain Museum of American Art 
Description:  
 
"Ajiaco: Stirrings of the Cuban Soul" 
Category: Museum/Gallery Exhibit 
Date(s): September 12-Feb. 21, 2010 
Region: Mystic Country 
City: New London 
Venue: Lyman Allyn Art Museum 
Description: Exhibit explores the rich blend of the current art and artists emerging from the diverse cultures of Cuba. 
 
"Ancestors of the Passage" 
Category: Museum/Gallery Exhibit 
Date(s): September 12-Feb. 21, 2010 
Region: Mystic Country 
City: New London 
Venue: Lyman Allyn Art Museum 
Description: Imna Arroyo, Professor at Eastern Connecticut State University explores her heritage and ancestors with a compelling 3-dimensional installation. 
 
"Art & Human Consciousness" 
Category: Museum/Gallery Exhibit 
Date(s): September 16-Dec. 6, 2009 
Region: Fairfield County 
City: Fairfield 
Venue: Thomas J. Walsh Art Gallery 
Description: Robert January's figural work includes drawings and paintings, as well as historic art which inspired him to paint. 
 
"Sustainable Choices: Living Today with Tomorrow in Mind" 
Category: Museum/Gallery Exhibit, Especially For Kids 
Date(s): September 23-Dec. 31, 2009 
Region: Fairfield County 
City: Bridgeport 
Venue: Discovery Museum 
Description: An interactive exhibit that shows how the choices we make today impact the environment and the lives of future generations. Seven larger that life, interactive modules show everyday objects, activities and technology. Themes include electricity, water, transportation, shopping and the yard. 
 
"Mrs. Delany and Her Circle" 
Category: Museum/Gallery Exhibit 
Date(s): September 24-Jan. 3, 2010 
Region: Greater New Haven 
City: New Haven 
Venue: Yale Center for British Art 
Description: Mrs. Delaney, nee Mary Granville, was an amateur botanical artist, woman of fashion and commentator on life and society in18th-century England and Ireland. This exhibition explores the intersection of her worlds and reveals the complexity of her engagement with natural science and design. 
 
"The Pull of Experiment: Postwar American Printmaking" 
Category: Museum/Gallery Exhibit 
Date(s): September 25-Jan. 3, 2010 
Region: Greater New Haven 
City: New Haven 
Venue: Yale University Art Gallery 
Description: More than 40 works on paper explore experimental printmaking techniques and reflecting the creative spirit incited by American and emigre artists following the second World War. 
 
New England Landscape Inviitational 
Category: Museum/Gallery Exhibit 
Date(s): September 25-Dec. 5, 2009 
Region: Mystic Country 
City: Old Lyme 
Venue: Lyme Art Association 
Description: The Lyme Art Association welcomes award-winning landscape artists in a special exhibition and sale. 
 
"Alchemy: Magic, Myth or Science?" 
Category: Museum/Gallery Exhibit 
Date(s): September 26-Jan. 3, 2010 
Region: Fairfield County 
City: Greenwich 
Venue: Bruce Museum of Arts & Science 
Description: Offering a multi-faceted introduction to the practice of alchemy from ancient times through its flourishing in the 16th and 17th centuries, this major, interdisciplinary exhibition explores the history of alchemy and both the science and art it inspired. The show features mineral specimens, scientific instruments, paintings and prints, historical documents, and appropriate animal specimens to describe the practice of an alchemical laboratory, as well as a short video film demonstrating chemical 
 
"Bike Rides: The Exhibition" 
Category: Museum/Gallery Exhibit 
Date(s): September 26-Jan. 3, 2010 
Region: Litchfield Hills 
City: Ridgefield 
Venue: Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum 
Description: Featuring approximately 30 works from around the world, including functional cycles, ranging form cutting-edge designs to populist expressions, as well as bicycle-inspired sculpture and video. On Oct. 4, Bike Fest, a celebration of all things bicycle from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. 
 
"Geretenish (Harvest): Gershon Camassar and the Jewish Agricultural Presence in Eastern Connecticut" 
Category: Museum/Gallery Exhibit 
Date(s): October 4-Dec. 4, 2009 
Region: Mystic Country 
City: Norwich 
Venue: Otis Library 
Description: Jewish farmers? Yes, hundreds of farm were established by Jewish families in eastern Connecticut from the late 1800s through the first half of the 20th century. This exhibit features landscape paintings by Gershon Cammassar (1908-1995), who came from a Jewish farming family in Columbia, Connecticut and whose paintings were motivated partly from a drive to preserve on canvas pastoral locales quickly being lost to development. Many of the paintings show farmlands during autumn, the time of "gerete 
 
"Continuous Present" 
Category: Museum/Gallery Exhibit 
Date(s): October 6-Jan. 3, 2010 
Region: Greater New Haven 
City: New Haven 
Venue: Yale University Art Gallery 
Description: Eleven compelling contemporary artists working in an array of media reveal the capacity for art to reposition our engagement with the world. 
 
"Rembrandt's People" 
Category: Museum/Gallery Exhibit 
Date(s): October 10-Jan. 24, 2010 
Region: River Valley 
City: Hartford 
Venue: Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art 
Description: Exhibition features Rembrandt's powerful figure paintings, which are hailed as his greatest artistic achievement. 
 
Horace Walpole's "Strawberry Hill" 
Category: Museum/Gallery Exhibit 
Date(s): October 15-Jan. 3, 2010 
Region: Greater New Haven 
City: New Haven 
Venue: Yale Center for British Art 
Description: This exhibition analyzes the history and reception of Walpole's collection as he assembled and displayed it in Strawberry Hill, his Gothic house in Twickenham, England. 
 
"The Allure of Lace" 
Category: Museum/Gallery Exhibit 
Date(s): October 17-Feb. 28, 2010 
Region: River Valley 
City: Hartford 
Venue: Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art 
Description: Exhibit displays flat-mounted laces, lace trimmed dresses and accessories, and will complement "Rembrandt's People" by showing examples of the exquisite lace collars and cuffs fashionable in the 17th century and featured in many of Rembrandt's portraits. 
 
"Call of the Coast: Art Colonies of New England" 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight 
Date(s): October 24-Jan. 31, 2010 
Region: Mystic Country 
City: Old Lyme 
Venue: Florence Griswold Museum 
Description: Works from the Florence Griswold Museum and the Portland Museum of Art in Maine examine the artistic communities of Cos Cob, Old Lyme, Oquinquit and Monhegan. 
 
"Celebrating Our Cultural Legacies: Fairfield's Hungarian Community" 
Category: Museum/Gallery Exhibit 
Date(s): October 29-Jan. 3, 2010 
Region: Fairfield County 
City: Fairfield 
Venue: Fairfield Museum & History Center 
Description: Exhibit features bold and colorful Hungarian posters from 1920-1980 with dramatic graphics and powerful messages relating to subjects such as the break-up of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the idyllic vision of life promoted by the post-World War II Communist government. The history of the local Hungarian community will be explored through traditional artifacts loaned by area residents. 
 
NEW/NOW: Sandra Allen 
Category: Museum/Gallery Exhibit 
Date(s): October 30-Jan. 24, 2010 
Region: River Valley 
City: New Britain 
Venue: New Britain Museum of American Art 
Description:  
 
Holiday Craft Exhibition & Sale 
Category: Major 
Date(s): October 31-Dec. 31, 2009 
Region: Litchfield Hills 
City: Brookfield 
Venue: Brookfield Craft Center 
Description: Event showcases the work of more than 200 artists from across the country. Shoppers will find unique handmade gifts of lasting value, made exclusively by American artists. Explore three floors of a charming, Colonial-vintage restored grist mill overlooking a river and waterfall. 
 
"Andrew Calder: Printmaker" 
Category: Museum/Gallery Exhibit 
Date(s): October 31-Jan. 31, 2010 
Region: Fairfield County 
City: Greenwich 
Venue: Bruce Museum of Arts & Science 
Description: Alexander Calder's many scuplture inventions - including his famed "Cirque Calder," his imposing stabiles and, most importantly, his graceful mobiles - have secured his place among America's most celebrated artists. Yet critical and public praise of Calder's sculpture has drawn attention away from his career-long devotion to other media. In an effort to uncover one of the artist's lesser-known artistic talents, this new exhibition brings together 28 prints made throughout Calder's career, affirm 
 
Celebration of American Crafts 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight, Major 
Date(s): October 31-Dec. 24, 2009 
Region: Greater New Haven 
City: New Haven 
Venue: Creative Arts Workshop 
Description: More than 300 artists from across America will be featured, representing the finest in glass, ceramics, jewelry, wearable and decorative fiber, handcrafted furniture and much more. 
 
"Hudded Masses" 
Category: Museum/Gallery Exhibit 
Date(s): November 4-Dec. 6, 2009 
Region: River Valley 
City: Chester 
Venue: eo art lab 
Description: New work by Charlie Goodwin, experience the colorful, circular forms as they huddle, coerce and comingle with one another. 
 
Deborah Wing-Sproul: "Water, Alge, Ice" 
Category: Museum/Gallery Exhibit 
Date(s): November 6-Dec. 4, 2009 
Region: Fairfield County 
City: Bridgeport 
Venue: Housatonic Museum of Art 
Description: Solo exhibition, encompassing the full range of her "Tidal Culture" series, including video, photography and objects made of algae. 
 
Holiday Show 
Category: Museum/Gallery Exhibit 
Date(s): November 6-Dec. 13, 2009 
Region: River Valley 
City: Canton 
Venue: Gallery on the Green 
Description: Opening reception Nov. 7 from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Holiday party Dec. 12, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. 
 
Connecticut Plein Air Painters Society Exhibition 
Category: Museum/Gallery Exhibit 
Date(s): November 7-Jan. 31, 2010 
Region: River Valley 
City: East Hartford 
Venue: Hartford Fine Art Gallery 
Description: Juried art exhibition featuring plein air landscapes by Connecticut artists. Opening reception and award presentation on Fri., Nov. 7. 
 
A Home Town Holiday 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight 
Date(s): November 7-Jan. 4, 2010 
Region: Litchfield Hills 
City: New Milford 
Venue: Hunt Hill Farm 
Description: View the 27-foot towering tree decorated with handcrafted wooden ornament. Adorning the tree are 21 well-known New Milford buildings, more than 40 snow-capped pine trees and a moon with the silhouette of Santa and his eight reindeer. 
 
An American Collector's Christmas 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight 
Date(s): November 17-Jan. 3 
Region: River Valley 
City: Farmington 
Venue: Hill-Stead Museum 
Description: Enjoy a rare glimpse into the holiday environment of a well-to-do New England family at the turn of the 20th century. 
 
"Shakespeare's R&J" 
Category: Performing Art 
Date(s): November 12-Dec. 20, 2009 
Region: River Valley 
City: Hartford 
Venue: TheaterWorks 
Description: The classic story of history's most famous romance in a modern tale of teenage awakening. This production explores youthful desires, vulnerability and burgeoning sexuality as four schoolboys at a repressive preparatory school discover William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" and find themselves suddenly immersed in the tragic story of forbidden love. As the boys assume the roles of all the play's characters, the classic tale begins to blur with the students' own lives and Shakespeare's verse is  
 
"Less is More for the Holidays" Selection of Small Works" 
Category: Museum/Gallery Exhibit, Seasonal/Holiday Delight 
Date(s): November 12-Dec. 12, 2009 
Region: River Valley 
City: New Britain 
Venue: Downtown Gallery 
Description: Original works of art suitable for purchase as gifts. 
 
Artistry - Holiday Sale of Fine Craft & Art 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight, Museum/Gallery Exhibit 
Date(s): November 13-Jan. 3, 2010 
Region: Greater New Haven 
City: Guilford 
Venue: Guilford Art Center 
Description: More than 350 artists from across the country present one-of-a-kind crafts in a wide variety of media and in many ranges. 
 
Friday Nights in The District 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight 
Date(s): November 13-Dec. 18, 2009 
Region: Mystic Country 
City: New London 
Venue: Downtown 
Description: Downtown New London is keeping its doors open late with hands-on activities, music and demonstrations. Come and experience everything "The District" has to offer. 
 
"small works, BIG ART" - Holiday Show 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight 
Date(s): November 13-Dec. 27, 2009 
Region: Fairfield County 
City: Stamford 
Venue: Loft Artist Association Gallery 
Description: Show displays the works of 30 talented artists and promises to delight the eyes of art connoisseurs, admirers and casual viewers. 
 
"The Knight Before Christmas" 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight, Especially For Kids 
Date(s): November 14-Dec. 30, 2009 
Region: Fairfield County 
City: Bridgeport 
Venue: Downtown Cabaret Theatre 
Description: Brand new musical features dashing Knights, trolls, damsels in distress, dungeons, Kings, Queens and more. the medieval mansion is under a curse and the holidays are forbidden. It is up to a clever jester named Chester to summon a brave Knight, rescue the Princess and defeat the wicked sorceress and bring Christmas to the castle once more. 
 
Holiday Tree & Item Display 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight 
Date(s): November 14-Dec. 14, 2009 
Region: River Valley 
City: Meriden 
Venue: Augusta Curtis Cultural Center 
Description: Beautiful display of trees. wreaths and centerpieces to be auctioned off. 
 
Festival of Lighthouses 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight 
Date(s): November 14-Jan. 18, 2010 
Region: Fairfield County 
City: Norwalk 
Venue: The Maritime Center at Norwalk 
Description: More than 20 hand-crafted working lighthouses displayed throughout the Aquarium. Visitors can follow these creative beacons through the galleries and then cast a vote for their favorite. 
 
A Victorian Holiday 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight 
Date(s): November 18-Jan. 5 
Region: River Valley 
City: Hartford 
Venue: Mark Twain House & Museum 
Description: The Tiffany-decorated mansion is adorned as it was for holiday celebrations from 1874 to 1891. 
 
Holiday Exhibition Sale 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight 
Date(s): November 20-Dec. 24, 2009 
Region: River Valley 
City: Avon 
Venue: Farmington Valley Arts Center 
Description: Artists' studios and galleries open to celebrate the holiday season. Stroll the boardwalk, enjoy food and fun, be inspired and start holiday shopping in style. Offering an amazing variety of artwork. 
 
Holiday Train Show Exhibit 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight, Especially For Kids 
Date(s): November 20-Feb. 14 
Region: River Valley 
City: Essex 
Venue: Connecticut River Museum 
Description: Features an operating model railroad that is bigger and better than ever and promises to bring out the child in everyone. 
 
Holiday Fine Art & Gift Salon 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight 
Date(s): November 20-Dec. 26, 2009 
Region: Mystic Country 
City: Mystic 
Venue: Mystic Arts Center 
Description: Explore the galleries to find hundreds of pieces of affordable and original fine art and one-of-a-kind gifts made by local artisans. 
 
Fantasy of Lights 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight, Especially For Kids 
Date(s): November 20-Dec. 31, 2009 
Region: Greater New Haven 
City: New Haven 
Venue: Lighthouse Park 
Description: Drive through an enchanting land of sparkling lights and spectacular holiday light displays. Delights children and adults of all ages. 
 
The Magic of Christmas: A Holiday Celebration 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight 
Date(s): November 21-Jan. 10, 2010 
Region: Mystic Country 
City: Old Lyme 
Venue: Florence Griswold Museum 
Description: Miss Florence Artist Tree decorated with the work of more than 100 artists from across the country, themed Fantasy Trees, and the historic house decorated for a 1910 Christmas. 
 
Holiday Show 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight, Museum/Gallery Exhibit 
Date(s): November 21-Dec. 23, 2009 
Region: Fairfield County 
City: Rowayton 
Venue: Rowayton Arts Center 
Description: One-of-a-kind pottery, jewelry, paintings, photography, prints and accessories. 
 
Holiday Art & Craft Sale 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight, Museum/Gallery Exhibit 
Date(s): November 21-Dec. 18, 2009 
Region: Fairfield County 
City: Stamford 
Venue: Stamford Art Association 
Description: Local artists exhibit and sell handmade crafts. 
 
WinterFresh Market 
Category: Special Community 
Date(s): November 22-Feb. 28 
Region: Mystic Country 
City: Coventry 
Venue: Coventry High School 
Description: Coventry Regional Farmers' Market offers a weekly indoor farmer's market featuring Connecticut's largest selection of fresh locally-grown and produced foods all winter. 
 
"Winter Miniatures by Maritime Masters" Exhibition & Sale 
Category: Museum/Gallery Exhibit 
Date(s): November 22-Dec. 31, 2009 
Region: Mystic Country 
City: Mystic 
Venue: Mystic Seaport 
Description: Exhibit features paintings by top national and international marine artists. More than 125 framed paintings will be displayed and available for purchase - each no larger than 12 inches in height or width. 
 
Festival of Silver Lights 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight 
Date(s): November 24-Jan. 7 
Region: River Valley 
City: Meriden 
Venue: Hubbard Park 
Description: Over 300 lighted displays throughout the Park. Over half million miniature lights in spectacular displays in trees, on the ponds and nestled in the natural habitat of this magnificent Park. 
 
"Have You Seen Us?" 
Category: Performing Art 
Date(s): November 24-Dec. 20, 2009 
Region: Greater New Haven 
City: New Haven 
Venue: Long Wharf Theatre 
Description: Christmas Eve. A diner in a Southern California strip mall. Henry Parsons, a professor and South African transplant comes in for his usual - a turkey sandwich and insulting banter with Adela, the Mexican-American waitress. The two creep towards a fragile understanding until Solly and Rachael, an eastern European Jewish couple sit down to eat. The couple's entrance forces Henry to a reckoning with the demons in his heart and, for a moment, unites four lost souls. 
 
Celebrate the Season 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight, Museum/Gallery Exhibit 
Date(s): November 27-Jan. 3 
Region: Fairfield County 
City: Bridgeport 
Venue: Barnum Museum 
Description: An exhibition exploring the evolution of the Christmas holiday in the 19th century America with period rooms decorated in elegant Victorian style. 
 
Secret Santa Event 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight, Especially For Kids 
Date(s): November 27-Dec. 20, 2009 
Region: Greater New Haven 
City: Clinton 
Venue: Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets 
Description: Providing gifts for needy children along with letters from children to Santa are posted throughout. 
 
Winterfest 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight, Especially For Kids 
Date(s): November 27-29, Dec. 3-6, 10-13, 17-20, 26-29, 2009 
Region: River Valley 
City: East Windsor 
Venue: Connecticut Trolley Museum 
Description: Ride a restored trolley as you travel through a tunnel of colored lights. Return to the winter wonderland with model trains, entertainment, refreshments, and visit with Santa (through Dec. 20). 
 
Santa Special 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight 
Date(s): November 27-29, Dec. 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 2009 
Region: River Valley 
City: Essex 
Venue: Essex Steam Train 
Description: All aboard the Santa Special for a one-of-a-kind holiday experience. Enjoy the season as you relax with family and friends aboard rail cars adorned with vintage decorations. Bring your camera for that special moment. Santa promises to visit each child to review his or her Christmas list. Mrs. Claus, Rudolph and Christmas Penquin will be on board to spread holiday cheer. Plus, each child will receive a small holiday gift from Santa's elves. 
 
Holiday Activities 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight, Especially For Kids 
Date(s): November 27 & 29, Dec. 5-6, 2009 
Region: Mystic Country 
City: Franklin 
Venue: Blue Slope Country Museum 
Description: Horse drawn wagon rides through the farm, signing Christmas cards, make an old fashioned ornament, refreshments. 
 
Festival of Light 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight, Major 
Date(s): November 27-Jan. 6 
Region: River Valley 
City: Hartford 
Venue: Constitution Plaza 
Description: More than 250,000 white lights turn the Plaza into an enchanting winter wonderland with sparking fountains, sculptures, trees and more. Santa arrives at the opening ceremony in all-new magical way on Nov. 27. This year will have more children's activities throughout the celebration. 
 
Holiday Show & Sale 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight, Museum/Gallery Exhibit 
Date(s): November 27-Jan. 5, 2010 
Region: River Valley 
City: Meriden 
Venue: Gallery 53 
Description: Gallery filled with handmade crafts, jewelry, scarves and much more. 
 
Wesleyan Potters Exhibit & Sale 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight, Arts and Crafts 
Date(s): November 27-Dec. 12, 2009 
Region: River Valley 
City: Middletown 
Venue: 350 South Main St. 
Description: One of the oldest juried craft show in the country, highlighting work by its members plus more than 200 talented American artisans in every craft field. 
 
Holiday Sea of Trees 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight, Especially For Kids 
Date(s): November 27-Jan. 4,2010 
Region: Mystic Country 
City: Mystic 
Venue: Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration 
Description: See the Aquarium transform into a winter wonderland. Over 20 Christmas trees all with different themes and decorated by local organizations. It is a magical time of the year when bright lights reflect off the glass of many of the inside exhibits. 
 
The 12 Dinosaurs of Christmas 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight, Especially For Kids 
Date(s): November 27-Dec. 31, 2009 
Region: Mystic Country 
City: Oakdale 
Venue: The Dinosaur Place 
Description: View dinosaurs in ways unlike any other and spend quality time with the family during the holiday season. 
 
Holiday Festivities 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight 
Date(s): November 28-Dec. 30, 2009 
Region: River Valley 
City: East Haddam 
Venue: Gillette Castle State Park 
Description: Enjoy the holiday decorations designed and created by local volunteers. William Gillette's famous 24-room home, perched on the southernmost of seven hills on the east bank of the Connecticut River will be decorated in holiday finery. From Nov. 28-Dec. 20, open Sat. and Sun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fri. evening showings on Dec. 4, 11, and 18 from 4 p.m.-8 p.m. with seasonal music. Closed Dec. 25-27. Re-opens Dec. 28-30 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. with special free-of-charge children-related activities. 
 
Holiday Lights on the Trolley 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight 
Date(s): November 28-29, Dec. 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 2009 
Region: Greater New Haven 
City: East Haven 
Venue: Shore Line Trolley Museum 
Description: Enjoy the holiday lights display while riding a cozy, heated trolley. 
 
Santa on the Trolley 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight, Especially For Kids 
Date(s): November 28-29, Dec. 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 2009 
Region: Greater New Haven 
City: East Haven 
Venue: Shore Line Trolley Museum 
Description: Ride cozy, heated trolleys to visit Santa and see model train layouts. Each child receives a gift, refreshments. 
 
Lantern Light Tours 
Category: Major, Seasonal/Holiday Delight 
Date(s): November 28, Dec. 4-5, 11-12, 18-20, 26-27, 2009 
Region: Mystic Country 
City: Mystic 
Venue: Mystic Seaport 
Description: A New England holiday tradition. Immerse yourself in an all new tale of the magic, merriment and mystery of Christmas Eve, 1876. Stroll through a festival holiday village, kick up your heels in a tavern dance and visit with sailors in port for the holiday. You may event see ol' St. Nick. 
 
Artists Open Studios 
Category: Arts and Crafts 
Date(s): November 28-29, Dec. 5-6, 2009 
Region: Mystic Country 
City: Scotland 
Venue: Northeast Connecticut 
Description: Free, educational opportunity to visit more than 80 diverse artists exhibiting and demonstrating original handcrafted artwork. 
 
Sculpture, Craft, Glass & Ceramics! 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight, Museum/Gallery Exhibit 
Date(s): November 28-Dec. 20, 2009 
Region: Litchfield Hills 
City: Torrington 
Venue: Artwell Gallery 
Description: The region's finest sculpture and crafts artists offer their art for sale this holiday season. 
 
Holiday Show & Sale - Women Artists Collective 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight, Arts and Crafts 
Date(s): November 28-Jan. 7, 2010 
Region: River Valley 
City: Windsor 
Venue: Windsor Art Center 
Description: Shop for fine art, prints, jewelry, potter, glass and more. 
 
"Mamma Mia" 
Category: Performing Art 
Date(s): December 1-6, 2009 
Region: River Valley 
City: Hartford 
Venue: Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts 
Description: The ultimate feel-good show that has audiences coming back again and again to relive the thrill. 
 
Kangho Lee 
Category: Performing Art 
Date(s): December 1, 2009 
Region: Mystic Country 
City: Mansfield 
Venue: Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts 
Description: Kangho Lee has been a sought-after cello soloist and chamber musician since his orchestral debut with the Seoul Philharmonic at the age of 12. He has collaborated with world-renowned musicians, served as a South Korean cultural representative, given recitals throughout Europe and for the U.N. 
 
"Dixie's Tupperware Party" 
Category: Performing Art 
Date(s): December 1-6, 2009 
Region: Mystic Country 
City: New London 
Venue: Garde Arts Center 
Description: Dixie Longate, the fast-taking Tupperware Lady, will pack up her catalogues, leave her children in an Alabama trailer park, and take New London by storm for a weeklong Tupperware Party filled with outrageous tales, free giveaways, audience participation and the most fabulous assortment of Tupperware ever sold on a theater stage. 
 
Cody Shuler & Pine Mountain Railroad 
Category: Performing Art 
Date(s): December 3, 2009 
Region: River Valley 
City: East Hartford 
Venue: East Hartford Cultural Center 
Description: An exciting 5-piece band featuring Cody Shuler, mandolin and vocals. 
 
Holiday Fest 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight 
Date(s): December 8-May3-7, 2009 
Region: River Valley 
City: East Hartford 
Venue: Town-wide 
Description: Events include concert (Dec. 3), tree lighting ceremony and carol singing (Dec. 4), visit with Santa (Dec. 6) and much more. 
 
“A Christmas Carol - A Ghost Story of Christmas" 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight, Performing Art 
Date(s): December 3-30, 2009 
Region: River Valley 
City: Hartford 
Venue: Hartford Stage 
Description: Connecticut's favorite holiday tradition. Ghosts soar over the audience and snow falls on Victorian London in a classic Christmas tale sure to delight the entire family. 
 
Hartford Symphony Orchestra 
Category: Performing Art 
Date(s): December 3-6, 2009 
Region: River Valley 
City: Hartford 
Venue: Bushnell Center for Performing Arts 
Description: The Hartford Symphony Orchestra Masterworks performs Tchaikovsky's Fifth. 
 
Antiquarius 2009 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight, Arts and Crafts 
Date(s): December 3-6, 2009 
Region: Fairfield County 
City: Old Greenwich 
Venue: Eastern Greenwich Civic Center 
Description: 40 world-class antique and art dealers offer the finest pieces to this antique show. 
 
“Galileo” 
Category: Performing Art 
Date(s): December 3-12, 2009 
Region: Mystic Country 
City: Storrs 
Venue: Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre 
Description: Galileo hears of a new invention, the telescope and then builds one for himself. He confirms that the Earth rotates around the Sun and is threatened with torture if he does not recant his findings. 
 
Wind Ensemble 
Category: Performing Art 
Date(s): December 3, 2009 
Region: Mystic Country 
City: Storrs 
Venue: von der Mehden Recital Hall at University of Connecticut 
Description: Conducted by Jeffrey Renshaw. 
 
Christmas Town Festival 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight, Major 
Date(s): December 4-5, 2009 
Region: Litchfield Hills 
City: Bethlehem 
Venue: Town Green 
Description: Follow the star to Bethlehem, Connecticut. More than 75 art and craft exhibitors in seven building, hay rides, strolling carolers, entertainment and food. Visit the post office to mail your Christmas cards with the special Christmas Cache. 
 
Holiday Night 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight, Special Community 
Date(s): December 4, 2009 
Region: River Valley 
City: Chester 
Venue: Town Center 
Description: Tree lighting and caroling; several shops, restaurants, and galleries open for special events. 
 
Opening of the Holiday Express Train Show 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight 
Date(s): December 4, 2009 
Region: Fairfield County 
City: Fairfield 
Venue: Fairfield Museum & History Center 
Description: Following the town's annual tree lighting ceremony, visitors are welcome to warm up at the opening of this traditional holiday train show. 
 
Firelight Festival 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight 
Date(s): December 4, 2009 
Region: Greater New Haven 
City: Guilford 
Venue: Henry Whitfield State Museum 
Description: Follow the luminaria to an outdoor fire to roast marshmellows, make s'mores and roast chestnuts. Tour the 1639 house and the exhibit "Holidaxe: The Real Story of Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas," then make an ornament. 
 
Christmas Craft Expo 
Category: Arts and Crafts 
Date(s): December 4-6, 2009 
Region: River Valley 
City: Hartford 
Venue: Connecticut Expo Center 
Description: More than 250 vendors offering American made arts and crafts, sample dozens of specialy foods and live holiday music. 
 
Christmas in the Mansion 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight 
Date(s): December 4-6, 2009 
Region: Greater New Haven 
City: Milford 
Venue: Lauralton Hall 
Description: Features more than 50 distinguished exhibitors who display their products ranging from floral and gift boutiques to gourmet delectables, juried crafts. 
 
First Friday 
Category: Special Community 
Date(s): December 4, 2009 
Region: River Valley 
City: New Britain 
Venue: New Britain Museum of American Art 
Description: Live jazz, open galleries, a selection of light hors d'oeuvres and beverages. 
 
“The Holly and The Ivy” - A Living History Play 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight, Special Community 
Date(s): December 4-6, 11-13, 2009 
Region: Mystic Country 
City: New London 
Venue: Waterfront District 
Description: Travel back through time with Professor Frost by horse and carriage to the first historical site downtown at the Hempstead House and continue to Shaw Mansion and the United States Custom House and City News as where history comes alive with scenes from the past. 
 
First Friday Live Sounds 
Category: Performing Art, Special Community 
Date(s): December 4, 2009 
Region: Mystic Country 
City: Norwich 
Venue: Donald L. Oat Theatre 
Description: Outstanding live music events. 
 
"Broadway Live ... Christmas" 
Category: Performing Art 
Date(s): December 4-6, 11-13, 18-20, 2009 
Region: Mystic Country 
City: Putnam 
Venue: Bradley Playhouse 
Description: A spectacular musical in the spirit of Christmas. 
 
Holiday Stroll 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight 
Date(s): December 4-5, 2009 
Region: Litchfield Hills 
City: Ridgefield 
Venue: Main St. 
Description: Horse and carriage rides along with holiday events at local merchants. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there too. 
 
Chamber Ensemble 
Category: Performing Art 
Date(s): December 4, 2009 
Region: Mystic Country 
City: Storrs 
Venue: von der Mehden Recital Hall at University of Connecticut 
Description: Directed by Kangho Lee and Theodore Arm. 
 
Holiday Celebration 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight 
Date(s): December 4, 2009 
Region: Litchfield Hills 
City: Woodbury 
Venue: Glebe House Museum 
Description: Candlelit cocktail party in beautifully decorated 1750s house. Decorations for sale, silent auction. 
 
Christmas Fair 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight, Special Community 
Date(s): December 5, 2009 
Region: Greater New Haven 
City: Branford 
Venue: First Congregational Church 
Description: Homemade gifts, ornaments, jewelry, glassware, toys, baked goods, homemade candy, decorated wreaths and swags. Breakfast and lunch available. 
 
Christmas in Whigville 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight 
Date(s): December 5, 2009 
Region: Litchfield Hills 
City: Burlington 
Venue: Whigville Grange Hall 
Description: Holiday fair with food, crafts and gifts. 
 
Christmas Holiday House & Hearth Tour 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight 
Date(s): December 5, 2009 
Region: Mystic Country 
City: Coventry 
Venue: * 
Description: Five historic homes and one historic church will be open to the public for tours. 
 
Christmas in Connecticut 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight 
Date(s): December 5, 2009 
Region: Fairfield County 
City: Darien 
Venue: Bates-Scofield House 
Description: Open house with tours of the 1736 house, holiday decorations and small gifts available. Gingerbread house workshop for children (with advance registration). 
 
“Emmet Otter" 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight, Especially For Kids 
Date(s): December 5-Jan. 3, 2010 
Region: River Valley 
City: East Haddam 
Venue: Goodspeed Opera House 
Description: As Christmas approaches the world of Frogtown Hollow, Emmet Otter and his Ma can only dream of buying each other gifts. So when a Christmas Eve talent contest is announced, both secretly enter hoping to win the prize money. In a heartwarming twist on "The Gift of the Magi", Emmet and Ma risk all they have and end up with the greatest grand prize of all. Featuring a lovable mix of actors, puppet characters from The Jim Henson Company, and a toe-tapping score, it is a classic holiday musical for a 
 
Holiday Express Train Show 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight 
Date(s): December 5-Jan. 3 
Region: Fairfield County 
City: Fairfield 
Venue: Fairfield Museum & History Center 
Description: Enjoy a unique, interactive train-filled experience and scenic train set layouts. 
 
Holiday Boutique 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight 
Date(s): December 5-6, 2009 
Region: River Valley 
City: Farmington 
Venue: Hill-Stead Museum 
Description: Browse more than 20 artists and crafters displaying unique gifts suitable for any occasion. 
 
Festival of Trees & Traditions 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight 
Date(s): December 5-13, 2009 
Region: River Valley 
City: Hartford 
Venue: Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art 
Description: Delight in a festival of fanciful, fabulous and romantic trees, wreaths and more for your holiday decor. Musical entertainment, beautiful trees and decorations for purchase. Special events include "Candy Lane," special craft activities for children, weekdays 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Sat. and Sun. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 5, free admission for children 12 and under who bring a new unwrapped gift to be donated. Dec. 12, free admission for children 12 and under who bring new hats, scarves, mittens or gloves t 
 
Christmas Fair 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight, Special Community 
Date(s): December 5, 2009 
Region: River Valley 
City: Hebron 
Venue: St. Peter's Episcopal Church 
Description: Crafts, country store, bake sale, wreaths, garlands, holiday raffle baskets, luncheons available. 
 
Afternoon with Santa 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight, Especially For Kids 
Date(s): December 5, 2009 
Region: River Valley 
City: Kensington 
Venue: New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park 
Description: Enjoy cookies and hot chocolate or tea with Santa. Get your picture taken with Santa and make holiday crafts. 
 
"The Nutcracker" 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight 
Date(s): December 5-6, 2009 
Region: River Valley 
City: Manchester 
Venue: Manchester High School 
Description: Magical holiday dreams really do come true. A giant Christmas tree that grows before your eyes, valiant toy soldiers, twirling snowflakes, waltzing flowers and visions of sugarplums. All this and more come to life on stage in this timeless production. This production will highlight Connecticut Concert Ballet's talented local students alongside professional dancers from the Island Moving Company. 
 
Boston Pops Holiday Concert 
Category: Performing Art 
Date(s): December 5, 2009 
Region: Mystic Country 
City: Mansfield 
Venue: Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts 
Description: Since its beginning in 1885, the Boston Pops has evolved into a beloved American institution. Celebrate the magic of the holiday season with this orchestra. 
 
"Nutcracker" 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight, Performing Art 
Date(s): December 5, 12, 19, 2009 
Region: Mystic Country 
City: Mashantucket 
Venue: Mashantucket Pequot Auditorium 
Description: A Mystic Nut! Cracker is an unparalleled interpretation of the seasonal tale with over-the-top characters, comedy and wit, clever references for adults and pure enjoyment for children. Performed by Mystic Ballet's international world-class dancers. 
 
Chorale Connecticut Winter Concert 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight, Performing Art 
Date(s): December 5, 2009 
Region: River Valley 
City: Meriden 
Venue: First United Methodist Church 
Description: Program includes Hebrew praise songs, Spanish carols and lullabies reminiscent of Christmas in the Southeast. Harpist and guitar accompaniment adds spice to the joyous evening. 
 
Gingerbread Village & Christmas Bazaar 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight 
Date(s): December 5-12, 2009 
Region: Litchfield Hills 
City: Middlebury 
Venue: St. George's Church 
Description: The Village is made up of more than 50 buildings, with horse and sleigh teams, ponds, boats, sledders, all dressed in Christmas colors in true holiday splendor. 
 
Celebration of Lights & Song 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight 
Date(s): December 5, 2009 
Region: Mystic Country 
City: New London 
Venue: Waterfront District 
Description: Events include a visit from Santa, cookie decorating, ornament making, ice carvings, tree lighting and caroling, entertainment. 
 
Norwalk Community Chorale Christmas Concert 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight, Performing Art 
Date(s): December 5, 2009 
Region: Fairfield County 
City: Norwalk 
Venue: Norwalk Concert Hall 
Description: Four-part mixed chorus perform music for the holiday season. 
 
Holiday Open Studio 
Category: Arts and Crafts, Seasonal/Holiday Delight 
Date(s): December 5-6, 12-13, 2009 
Region: River Valley 
City: South Windsor 
Venue: Greenleaf Pottery 
Description: Functional pottery designs are features including single coffee mugs, complete dinner sets, lamps and more. Each customer will receive a free stoneware wine cup while supplies last. 
 
Holiday Open House 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight, Arts and Crafts 
Date(s): December 5, 2009 
Region: River Valley 
City: Tolland 
Venue: Birch Mountain Pottery 
Description: Featuring pottey-made on site and work by more than 20 artists and artisans. Live music, refreshments. 
 
“Nutcracker" 
Category: Performing Art 
Date(s): December 5-13, 2009 
Region: Litchfield Hills 
City: Torrington 
Venue: Warner Theatre 
Description: Nutmeg Ballet brings to life Tchailovsky's "Nutcracker," delighting audiences young and old. 
 
Christmas Fair 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight, Special Community 
Date(s): December 5, 2009 
Region: Greater New Haven 
City: Wallingford 
Venue: First Congregational Church 
Description: Yesterday’s treasures, silent auction, holiday crafts, nostalgic aromas, lunch available. 
 
"Messiah" 
Category: Performing Art 
Date(s): December 5-6, 2009 
Region: River Valley 
City: Westbrook 
Venue: St. Mark Church 
Description: 100 voice chorus, with professional orchestra and soloist, directed by Barry Asch. 
 
Solstice & Holiday Celebration 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight 
Date(s): December 6, 2009 
Region: Litchfield Hills 
City: Ansonia 
Venue: Ansonia Nature & Recreation Center 
Description: Fun crafts and music, hot cider and refreshments will be available. 
 
The Remarkable Ladies of Chester 
Category: Special Community 
Date(s): December 6, 2009 
Region: River Valley 
City: Chester 
Venue: Chester Meetinghouse 
Description: Program included a smorgasbord of stories about some of the women - past and present - who helped create the fabric of Chester. Hear stories of Chester women by people who knew them and share some of your own. Refreshments will be served. 
 
Meet the Family 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight 
Date(s): December 6, 2009 
Region: River Valley 
City: Farmington 
Venue: Hill-Stead Museum 
Description: Travel back in time to the holiday season of 1908. Tour the decorated house at your pace and chat with interpreters portraying members of the Pope family, their household staff and guests. 
 
Yuletide Celebration 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight 
Date(s): December 6-17, 2009 
Region: Mystic Country 
City: Gales Ferry 
Venue: Nathan Lester House 
Description: Winter celebration in a 1793 Colonial farmhouse with seasonal decorations, delicious refreshments, warm yourself at the hearth, enjoy caroling. 
 
Santa’s Run 
Category: Sport Events, Seasonal/Holiday Delight 
Date(s): December 6, 2009 
Region: River Valley 
City: Glastonbury 
Venue: Glastonbury High School 
Description: A fun, family oriented 3.5 mile run on a certified course over a varied terrain, features a costume division. 
 
Holiday Hike & Social 
Category: Special Community 
Date(s): December 6, 2009 
Region: Greater New Haven 
City: Hamden 
Venue: Sleeping Giant State Park 
Description: A hour-and-a-half hike, wear comfortable shoes, bring snacks and water. 
 
Second City Steam 
Category: Special Community 
Date(s): December 6, 2009 
Region: River Valley 
City: Hartford 
Venue: City Steam Brewery Cafe 
Description: Local improvisational theater troop Sea Tea Improv presents off-the-cuff theatrical comedy. 
 
Santa & Mrs. Claus 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight, Especially For Kids 
Date(s): December 6, 2009 
Region: Litchfield Hills 
City: Middlebury 
Venue: Golden Age of Trucking Museum 
Description: Santa and Mrs. Clause arrive in their antique truck with a gift for each child, get your picture taken with Santa, holiday craft making, cookies and caroling. 
 
United States Coast Guard Band Chamber Players 
Category: Performing Art 
Date(s): December 6, 2009 
Region: Mystic Country 
City: New London 
Venue: Leamy Hall Auditorium 
Description: Chamber music by Bach, Beethoven, Mozart and Brahms and exciting explorations of the works of today's composers. 
 
Holiday House Tour 
Category: Special Community 
Date(s): December 6, 2009 
Region: Litchfield Hills 
City: Newtown 
Venue: Matthew Curtiss House 
Description: Featuring a weaving demonstration by Rebecca Arkenberg who will tell the story of Silas Burtan, an 18th century weaver. 
 
Winter Festival Parade 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight 
Date(s): December 6-17, 2009 
Region: Mystic Country 
City: Norwich 
Venue: Chelsea Grounds 
Description: Two-hour parade with many floats, cast of characters, mascots, fife and drum corps, all types of bands, clowns, magicians, musical dance groups. 
 
Wine Tasting 
Category: Special Community 
Date(s): December 6, 2009 
Region: Litchfield Hills 
City: Ridgefield 
Venue: Lounsbury House at Ridgefield Community Center 
Description: Enjoy the afternoon with friends, tasting wine and savoring some hors d'oeuvres. 
 
Heights & Lights 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight 
Date(s): December 6, 2009 
Region: Fairfield County 
City: Stamford 
Venue: Landmark Square Building 
Description: From 22 stories high above watch and cheer for Santa Claus as he makes his daredevil descent, twisting and flying from the top of Landmark Square. Then follow Santa for the lighting of the holiday tree. 
 
Festival Chorus & Concert Choir 
Category: Performing Art 
Date(s): December 6, 2009 
Region: Mystic Country 
City: Storrs 
Venue: von der Mehden Recital Hall at University of Connecticut 
Description:  
 
The Bowen's 1887 Christmas Celebration 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight, Special Community 
Date(s): December 6-17, 2009 
Region: Mystic Country 
City: Woodstock 
Venue: Roseland Cottage 
Description: The program highlights decorations based upon the Bowen's 1887 Christmas celebration. Enjoy first floor tours and reading from Dicken's "A Christmas Carol." 
 
Yule Be Swinging 
Category: Performing Art 
Date(s): December 7, 2009 
Region: Mystic Country 
City: Storrs 
Venue: von der Mehden Recital Hall at University of Connecticut 
Description: An evening of holiday jazz. 
 
Holiday Boutique & Luncheon 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight 
Date(s): December 8-12, 2009 
Region: Litchfield Hills 
City: Ridgefield 
Venue: Keeler Tavern Museum 
Description: Enjoy a delicious lunch in the historic Cass Gilbert Garden House and shop in the museum’s extended gift shop. 
 
Symphonic Band 
Category: Performing Art 
Date(s): December 8, 2009 
Region: Mystic Country 
City: Storrs 
Venue: von der Mehden Recital Hall at University of Connecticut 
Description: Conducted by David MIlls. 
 
"Give & Take" 
Category: Museum/Gallery Exhibit, Seasonal/Holiday Delight 
Date(s): December 9-Jan. 31, 2010 
Region: River Valley 
City: Chester 
Venue: eo art lab 
Description: A group show for the holidays. 
 
Liquid Lounge 
Category: Special Community 
Date(s): December 10, 2009 
Region: River Valley 
City: Hartford 
Venue: Connecticut Science Center 
Description: Experience live science, inspired liquid delights and cash bar, live music, select movie showing, more than 150 exhibits, cafe specials and more. 
 
Symphonic Orchestra 
Category: Performing Art 
Date(s): December 10, 2009 
Region: Mystic Country 
City: Storrs 
Venue: von der Mehden Recital Hall at University of Connecticut 
Description: Conducted by Jeffrey Renshaw. 
 
Bolcom & Morris 
Category: Performing Art 
Date(s): December 10, 2009 
Region: River Valley 
City: West Hartford 
Venue: Millard Auditorium at University of Hartford 
Description: For more than three decades composer/pianist William Bolcom and mezzo-soprano Joan Morris have been delighting audiences around the world with their witty and stylish interpretations of American song. 
 
Winter Puppet Show 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight, Especially For Kids 
Date(s): December 11, 2009 
Region: Fairfield County 
City: Cos Cob 
Venue: Bush-Holley Historic Site 
Description: Traditional puppet show for children of all ages, refreshments served, tours of the historic house. 
 
“Nutcracker” 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight, Performing Art 
Date(s): December 11-13, 2009 
Region: Litchfield Hills 
City: Danbury 
Venue: Danbury High School 
Description: The Danbury Symphony Orchestra will be joined by over 200 dancers from the greater Danbury area in this fully staged, costumed production 
 
Candlelight Tour 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight 
Date(s): December 11, 2009 
Region: Fairfield County 
City: Fairfield 
Venue: Ogden House 
Description: Celebrate the holidays while glimpsing life during the mid-18th century and enjoy holiday refreshments. 
 
Rockapella - The Holiday Show 
Category: Special Community 
Date(s): December 11, 2009 
Region: Fairfield County 
City: Fairfield 
Venue: Quick Center for the Arts 
Description: The undisputed kings of a capella music returns by popular demand. 
 
Holiday Pops Spectacular 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight, Performing Art 
Date(s): December 11-12, 2009 
Region: River Valley 
City: Hartford 
Venue: Bushnell Center for Performing Arts 
Description: It is Hartford's favorite holiday tradition. Treat the entire family to sparkling carols, seasonal chestnuts and spirited choruses. Plus sing-alongs and a visit from Santa. 
 
Festival of Lights 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight, Especially For Kids 
Date(s): December 11, 2009 
Region: Mystic Country 
City: Mystic 
Venue: Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration 
Description: Enchanted evening with carolers, holiday music, storytellers, costumed characters, face painters and a visit from Santa among the aquarium's exhibits. 
 
John Haberle: "Master of Illusion" 
Category: Museum/Gallery Exhibit 
Date(s): December 11-Mar. 14, 2010 
Region: River Valley 
City: New Britain 
Venue: New Britain Museum of American Art 
Description:  
 
Deck the Walls 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight, Museum/Gallery Exhibit 
Date(s): December 11-Jan. 9 
Region: Mystic Country 
City: Old Lyme 
Venue: Lyme Art Association 
Description: Exhibition celebrates still life, figurative and other subject matter captured on canvas and sculpture. 
 
Brian Boitano Skating Spectacular 
Category: Special Community 
Date(s): December 12, 2009 
Region: Fairfield County 
City: Bridgeport 
Venue: Arena at Harbor Yard 
Description: A new theatrical figure skating event with music performed live by Chicago with many special guests. 
 
Greater Bridgeport Symphony 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight, Performing Art 
Date(s): December 12, 2009 
Region: Fairfield County 
City: Bridgeport 
Venue: Klein Auditorum 
Description: "Seasonal Sensations," a holiday Pops concert celebration with guest conductor Mark Shapiro and Metropolitan Opera star Harolyn Blackwell, soprano. 
 
Holiday House Tour 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight 
Date(s): December 12, 2009 
Region: River Valley 
City: Essex 
Venue: * 
Description: Self-guided walking tour of seven historic Essex village homes and also the historic Pratt House and the Connecticut River Museum. 
 
"The Nutcracker" 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight 
Date(s): December 12-13, 2009 
Region: River Valley 
City: Windsor 
Venue: Windsor High School 
Description: Magical holiday dreams really do come true. A giant Christmas tree that grows before your eyes, valiant toy soldiers, twirling snowflakes, waltzing flowers and visions of sugarplums. All this and more come to life on stage in this timeless production. This production will highlight Connecticut Concert Ballet's talented local students alongside professional dancers from the Island Moving Company. 
 
Holiday House Tour 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight 
Date(s): December 12, 2009 
Region: Litchfield Hills 
City: Woodbury 
Venue: * 
Description: Tour featuring some of the town's most exceptional homes all decorated with holiday decorations. 
 
Fairfield County Children’s Choir Winter Concert 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight, Performing Art 
Date(s): December 13, 2009 
Region: Fairfield County 
City: Bridgeport 
Venue: Klein Memorial Auditorium 
Description: A community-based choral program made up of more than 260 children singing holiday selections. 
 
Candlelight Open House 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight 
Date(s): December 13, 2009 
Region: Fairfield County 
City: Cos Cob 
Venue: Bush-Holley Historic Site 
Description: Decorated for the holidays, the 1750 home comes to life with the warmth and charm of the season. Entertainment, crafts, costumed guides and refreshments. 
 
A Kenny G Holiday 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight, Performing Art 
Date(s): December 13, 2009 
Region: River Valley 
City: Hartford 
Venue: Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts 
Description: With each new recording, Kenny G begins from a personal place - the sounds that move him. It brings him great joy to introduce new material to a live audience. 
 
Santa's Workshop 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight, Especially For Kids 
Date(s): December 13-23, 2009 
Region: River Valley 
City: Manchester 
Venue: Wickham Park 
Description: Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, elves making toys, set in a log cabin with decorations and music, and a fire in the great stone fireplace. 
 
Holiday Brunch with Santa 
Category: Seasonal/Holiday Delight, Especially For Kids 
Date(s): December 13 & 20, 2009 
Region: Greater New Haven 
City: Middlefield 
Venue: Lyman Homestead 
Description: Enjoy a special holiday brunch with Santa and Mrs. Claus in the historic Lyman Homestead. 
 
Sunday Music Series 
Category: Performing Art 
Date(s): December 13, 2009 
Region: River Valley 
City: New Britain 
Venue: New Britain Museum of American Art 
Description: Concert in the Stanley Works Center. 
 
Christopher Martin’s 5K Christmas Run for Children 
Category: Sport Events, Special Community 
Date(s): December 13, 2009 
Region: Greater New Haven 
City: New Haven 
Venue: Christopher Martins Restaurant 
Description: Post race party features complimentary food and beverages. 
 
United States Coast Guard Band 
Category: Seasonal/Ho