LUNAFEST films by, for and about women

A nationally-touring film fest for and about women comes to Epoch Arts in East Hampton, CT on Saturday, March 16.

Editor’s note: More information about the individual films is available on the LUNAFEST site (see link in story) – as well as how your own community can host this film festival.

LUNAFEST, the nationally touring, fundraising film festival dedicated to promoting awareness about women’s issues, highlighting women filmmakers and bringing women together in their communities, will be hosted by Epoch Arts and East Hampton Youth and Family Services on Saturday, March 16 at Epoch Arts in East Hampton, CT.

This unique film festival highlights women as leaders in society – illustrated through nine short films by women filmmakers.

The films range from animation to fictional drama, and cover topics such as women’s health, motherhood, body image, aging, cultural diversity and breaking barriers.

LUNAFEST, which is created and funded by LUNA®, The Whole Nutrition Bar for Women®, raised more than $556,000 for the Breast Cancer Fund and more than $1,000,000 for other women’s non-profit organizations.

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America’s funniest screwball comedy comes to Connecticut

The fast-talking editor of The Daily Record learns that his ex-wife and former star reporter is going to marry Bruce Baldwin, played by Actors’ Equity guest artist, Kevin Crouch (pictured here) in the upcoming performance of His Girl Friday at UConn. Publicity photo.

The Connecticut Repertory Theatre at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, presents John Guare’s adaptation of “His Girl Friday,” from Feb. 28 through March 10.

“His Girl Friday” is an all American rat-a-tat comedy adapted from the film to the stage by acclaimed playwright John Guare.

Guare’s stage adaptation of the classic movie – starring Cary Grant and Rosalind Russell – maintains the best of the traditional American screwball comedy form while adding sparkling theatricality and sharp political commentary for a brilliant and hysterically funny live theater event.

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Willimantic Chocolate Fest now on Feb 16

All originally scheduled events will take place then, including: The Cupid Shuffle, The “Let Them Eat Cake” Chocolate Cake Baking Contest and
The Chocolate Chip Stroll of Willimantic’s Downtown.
Chocolate Lovers’ Soiree and Cabaret

By Brenda Sullivan | HTNP News Editor

Three feet of snow dumped on us by Storm Charlotte means Willimantic’s 9th Annual Chocolate Festival, originally scheduled for Saturday, Feb 9, 2013, has been postponed until Saturday, Feb. 16.

All originally scheduled events will take place then, including:

The Cupid Shuffle

• The “Let Them Eat Cake” Chocolate Cake Baking Contest

• The Chocolate Chip Stroll of Willimantic’s Downtown

• Chocolate Lovers’ Soiree and Cabaret

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EO Smith reschedules performance times

EO Smith High School presents “How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying” on Feb. 10, 11 and 12, 2013.

The show schedule for the E.O. Smith High School Drama Club’s production of “How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying” has changed again because snow removal won’t be complete in time for the 1:30 p.m. Sunday performance.  As a result, the revised performance schedule is:

Sunday, (2/10) 7 p.m.

Monday (2/11) 7 p.m.

Tuesday (2/12) 7 p.m.

Tickets already reserved for the Sunday matinee will be honored.  No other reservations will be taken at this time.  All tickets will be sold at the door!

Thank you,

Rhonda Hebert

Posted February 9, 2013

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Discover the art of puppetry at free UConn event Feb 9

This weekend, UConn Puppet Slams presents an exciting array of bold new works for puppet theater by vibrant puppet artists from New York City, Boston and the University of Connecticut – presented by The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry (BIMP) and The University of Connecticut Puppet Arts Program.

The popular UConn Puppet Slam series of exciting new works for puppetry will present its next installment from 8-10 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 9 in a free performance at the Studio Theater in the Drama and Music Building on UConn’s Main Campus.

This exciting array of short-form puppetry will feature professional puppeteers from the Northeast and new works by students from UConn’s famed Puppet Arts Program.

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Goodspeed production to feature songs from creator of Wicked, Pippin and Godspell

Teal Wicks and James Snyder in the 2012 production of Carousel at Goodspeed Opera in East Haddam, CT. Dedicated to the preservation and advancement of musical theatre, Goodspeed Musicals produces three musicals each season at the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, CT and additional works at The Norma Terris Theatre in Chester, CT, which was opened in 1984 for the development of new musicals.

The two-time Tony Award-winning Goodspeed Opera House announced today (Jan. 19) – at Goodspeed’s 8th annual Festival of New Artists – plans to produce a new musical, “Snapshots: A Musical Scrapbook.”

“With book by David Stern and music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz – the creator of nearly a dozen hit musicals – it is unique storytelling at its best,” Goodspeed states in its press release.

“Snapshots” takes place in the attic of Sue and Dan, a couple whose 30-year marriage has begun to fall apart. Together they discover a box of photographs that leads them to relive the memories of their past selves captured in the snapshots.

“Featuring fresh lyrics and orchestrations, ‘Snapshots’ reveals the humorous twists of how love united them and why life has pushed them apart,” the release states.

Songs include: Popular (Wicked), Corner of the Sky (Pippin), Endless Delight (Baker’s Wife),That’s How You Know (from the film “Enchanted”), All Good Gifts (Godspell), Fathers and Sons (Working), and many more. … Continue Reading

Tag sale Saturday at Textile Museum

Windham Textile and History Museum, which is also the local visitor’s center, on Main Street across from the mill buildings. Photo copyright 2011 by Brenda Sullivan

The Windham Textile and History Museum will hold an indoor tag sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, January 19 at the museum at 411 Main St., in Willimantic. … Continue Reading

Sixties concert Saturday benefits Windham Region No Freeze Shelter

“Stuck in the 60s,” with Bruce John, is a live music performance to benefit the regional No Freeze Shelter. The concert will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 19 at the Elks Club on Pleasant Street in Willimantic, CT.

“Stuck in the 60s,” with Bruce John, is a live music performance to benefit the regional No Freeze Shelter. The concert will be held from 7 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 19 at the Elks Club on Pleasant Street in Willimantic, CT.

The evening’s lineup includes local favorites Bruce John and the Eagleville Band, The Wild Bill Project and Blue Steam with Patty Tuite.

Prizes will be awarded for best 60s outfits.

Desserts will be provided courtesy of the University of Connecticut bakery.

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