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Summer Weekend Roundup

Summer Weekend Roundup

FRIDAY

WFM Classical Music Festival
Head over to the Historic Meeting House in Washington on August 25 for a beautiful concert that is part of the WFM 2023 Classical Music Festival!

SATURDAY

Junior Olympic Fun Day
Calling all kids ages 6 to 12! Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens is hosting a Junior Olympic Fun Day on August 26 from 2-5 PM where you can participate in friendly sport competitions for a chance to win a prize. Plus, there will be pizza and popcorn, too!

Dansereye Gala
Doors open at 6 PM on August 26 for the homecoming of Dansereye at the Warner Theatre and the unveiling of their future permanent home – The Amphitheatre at Dansereye, in Warren, Connecticut. 

MOMIX presents “Alice” at the Warner theater
Seamlessly blending illusion, acrobatics, magic and whimsy, MOMIX sends audiences flying down the rabbit hole in Moses Pendleton’s newest creation, ALICE, inspired by Lewis Carroll’s classic “Alice in Wonderland”. August 26 at 2 PM and 8 PM.

Jazz in the Garden
On August 26 at 6:30 PM, join the Torrington Historical society for a performance by the Southern Connecticut State University Latin Jazz Ensemble at the Hotchkiss-Fyler Garden.

SUNDAY

Farm to Flanders
This annual event taking place on August 27 is an important benefit for Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust. All supporters will enjoy a multi-course farm-inspired gourmet picnic prepared by renowned chefs and packaged in a cooler tote you get to keep.

5 Major Jewish Writers
On August 27, Professor Luzzi, award-winning faculty member of Bard College, will discuss “5 Important Jewish Writers Who Are a ‘Must’ for Every Lover of Literature.” 

The Green Vase Dahlia Workshop
On August 27 from 10 AM to 12 PM, join Livia Cetti, the founder and creative behind The Green Vase, for a dahlia workshop!

The Green Vase Peony Workshop
On August 27 from 3-5 PM join Livia Cetti, the founder and creative behind The Green Vase, for a peony workshop!

MOMIX presents “Alice” at the Warner theater

Seamlessly blending illusion, acrobatics, magic and whimsy, MOMIX sends audiences flying down the rabbit hole in Moses Pendleton’s newest creation, ALICE, inspired by Lewis Carroll’s classic “Alice in Wonderland”. August 27 at 2 PM.

Coming Soon:

Housatonic Heritage Walks
Heritage Walks are FREE, guided interpretive walks to the most interesting historic, cultural, industrial, natural and scenic sites in Berkshire County, MA, & Litchfield County, CT. Saturdays and Sundays September 2-October 1!

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