Hebron Maple Fest moved to March 20-21
This enormously popular festival normally draws thousands of people not only from around the state, but from as far as Massachusetts, Rhode Island and even that state famous for its own maple syrup, Vermont.
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Horse-drawn carriage rides, ‘wacky hats,’ live music and more are part of ‘Winter Fun Day’
Participants are asked to bring unopened, non-perishable food items to the community center to benefit the Mansfield Human Services Food Pantry.
Cello festival at UConn
The festival registration fee of $40 includes admission to all Sunday events, including all master classes, cello orchestra reading sessions, workshops and festival performances.
Storytelling to chase the winter blues away
Celebrate the joys of winter, when Minstrel Storyteller Mary Jo Maichack performs at the Mansfield Public Library at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 30.
Clap, laugh, listen and sing along as Mary Jo sings, plays guitar and fiddle and tells stories to warm you up on even the chilliest day.
Mary Jo is an award-winning performer [...]
Be a part of an old fashioned hootenanny
All this, followed by a live surprise ending at around 9 p.m. It’s not Pete himself, but “they” are really good.
The Spirit of Afghanistan: Carpets of War and Hope at the Benton
By the mid-1980s, in response to the 1979 Soviet invasion, Afghani weavers (principally women) began creating carpets that depict Russian tanks, helicopters and guns - sometimes clearly, sometimes abstractly. The subtle geometric borders might also contain rows of bullets and grenades.
Pies, cheeses, maple syrup and more at winter farmer’s market
The Storrs Winter Farmers Market will be open today [Dec. 12] from 3 to 5 p. m. in the Buchanan Auditorium at the Mansfield Public Library.
Mark your calendar: special events on Dec. 5
Pancakes, fundraisers, auctions and more are coming up.
Bertolt Brecht’s Galileo opens at UConn’s Connecticut Repertory Theatre
“Bertolt Brecht’s interest in Galileo does not focus solely on his success and importance as a scientist in a traditional sense,” says director Gary English. “To Brecht, the practice of science requires valor.”
Tall tales and puppet pals
Tellabration is a worldwide storytelling event occurring in many locations throughout November.
