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The Makers Shoppes of Whiting Mills are delighted to announce their highly anticipated “Annual Holiday Sip & Shop” event, set to take place on Sunday, November 17th, 2024, from 11:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. at 100 Whiting Street, Winsted, CT. This exciting event is free to the public, and the venue is accessible to everyone, with ample parking.

Kick off the holiday season with a visit to the Makers Shoppes at the enchanting Whiting Mills. Explore this historic building and soak in the festive atmosphere while supporting local artists and finding high-quality gifts for you and your loved ones. Enjoy a complimentary beverage and visit over 20 resident artists, makers, and specialty shops offering a unique selection of handcrafted treasures. From captivating woven art and aromatic candles to mesmerizing stained glass and elegant silver jewelry, a world of one-of-a-kind gifts awaits your discovery. In addition, you’ll also find herbs and fine teas, vintage books, fine art, gnomecraft, quilting arts, a hobby shop, and much more. Whether searching for the perfect present or seeking inspiration, the Makers Shoppes at Whiting Mills offers a magical experience.

Holiday cheer, art, and shopping continue with the Makers Shoppes at Whiting Mills every Sunday from November 24 to December 15, 2024, from 11:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.

Whiting Mills
100 Whiting Mills
Winsted, CT 06098
https://www.whitingmills.com

The 7.8 mile loop of Lake Waramaug has become an annual winter tradition for hundreds of area runners. The scenic course travels counterclockwise along the shoreline of the glacial lake while passing through Washington, Warren and Kent. The route is primarily flat with a few gentle rolling hills. The final .2 miles provides a true test for all as runners ascend the unforgiving Hopkins Hill to the finish line at Hopkins Vineyard.

The Run is organized and sponsored by TrailHeads, a Kent, CT based online retailer of hats, headbands and gloves for runners.

The event is to benefit Guiding Eyes for the Blind, an organization that raises and trains guide dogs to partner with blind or visually impaired people.

Hopkins Vineyard:
25 Hopkins Road, Warren, CT 06777
https://www.trailheads.com/lake-waramaug-polar-bear-run

Join us in Falls Village for our first First Saturdays on Saturday, November 2nd! Events abound in Falls Village at our many businesses and institutions. Check out Dia de Muertos Story Time (10:30am), the Monthly Book Sale, or the Peter Steiner Art Reception (4pm-6pm) at the David M. Hunt Library, Art-Making (10am – 11:30am) and Live Music at the Twelve Moons Coffeehouse at the Center on Main, or join the 23rd Annual Ed McGuire Memorial Cannonball Run at 12! Stroll along Falls Village’s Main Street and stop into the Historical Society and Caboose, Marche, 100 Main, and John Robshaw Textiles. There’s something here for everyone!

Hours vary at each location. Most events are free and open to the public.

Falls Village, CT 06031

Bring the whole family and join us at the park the day after Thanksgiving for a movie on Friday, November 29 at 4 pm!

We’ll be screening the 2003 Pixar classic, “Finding Nemo,” sponsored by National Iron Bank.

This event is free and open to the public.

This is not a drop-off event; caregivers must remain on site with their children at all times.

The Judy Black Memorial Park and Gardens
One Green Hill Road
Washington Depot, CT 06794
https://judyblackpark.org/movies

11:00 – 12:30 PM Grades 5-8 Writing Workshop
2:00 – 4:00 PM High School & Adult Writing Workshop

In recognition of National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), authors Lorien Lawrence and Steve Parlato will offer two writing workshops at the Woodbury Public Library for suitable for middle schoolers, teens, and adults on Saturday, November 9th. In the student workshop for young writers in grades 5-8, author Lorien Lawrence will help participants come up with a writing idea and map out a story plot. The group will discuss tips and tricks, and look at some examples from Lorien’s own writing and have the opportunity to work and get feedback throughout the workshop. Refreshments for the young writers are included in the workshop which is offered at 11:00 -12:30 PM.

Lorien Lawrence is a 7th grade Language Arts teacher from Connecticut. She is also the middle grade author of the spooky Fright Watch series, as well as the forthcoming stand-alone: The Many Hauntings of the Manning Family.

The afternoon writing workshop, “Fact into Fiction” with author/educator Steven Parlato is offered at 2:00 – 4:00 PM and is open to adults and high school students. Steven will share examples from his novels and offer prompts that encourage participants to incorporate true-life details and sensory description into their writing to create vivid, authentic fiction.

Award-winning author and poet, Steven Parlato, has work in Freshwater, Peregrine, MARGIE, and other journals. Upon the 2013 release of his YA debut, The Namesake, Publishers Weekly called Parlato “a name to watch.” His followup novel, The Precious Dreadful, has been described as “a dark, poignant exploration of friendship, loss, and the very real power of storytelling.” A college professor, artist, and actor, Steve has played roles including the Scarecrow and Macbeth. He lives in Middlebury with his family. While the programs are free and open to all interested writers, space is limited and registration is required. To register, visit the Library’s website or call 203-263-3502 for more information.

Woodbury Public Library
269 Main Street South
Woodbury, CT 06798

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Chef Paige DeFeo
Blue on Bank
Entertaining for the Holidays:
Cocktails, Charcuterie and Hors D’oeuvres

SILO COOKING SCHOOL Chef Paige will present the perfect class for the holiday host. After learning how to make a pair of holiday cocktails, participants will create a festive charcuterie with cheeses and homemade gluten-free seeded crackers before learning how to prepare some impressive hors’ d’oeuvres that will transform any holiday gathering into a true celebration.

Menu: Two Cocktails (one with alcohol, one non-alcohol), Cheese Charcuterie, Mini Beef Wellington, Tuna Tartar, Mini Crab Cakes, Wild Mushroom Crostini, Sweet Potato Pancakes with Smoked Salmon with a celery root and apple slaw

Hands-On Participation.

The Silo at Hunt Hill Farm
44 Upland Rd New Milford CT
Purchase Tickets: https://givebutter.com/thesiloct
125.00/person

October 26th – November 24th

Opening Reception:

Saturday, Oct 26th, 4:30 – 6:30pm

STANDARD SPACE
147 Main Street, Sharon, CT 06069
by appointment, (917) 627-3261
info@standardspace.net

The Haven String Quartet will perform, with piano, on Sunday, November 17, 2024, in the
Woodbury-Bethlehem Community Music Foundation’s 2024-2025 Chamber Concert Series, at
3:00 PM, at First Congregational Church, 214 Main Street South, in Woodbury, CT.
The Haven String Quartet (HSQ) is a unique ensemble deeply rooted in
the New Haven community. Dedicated to both artistic excellence and
music education, the HSQ balances a rigorous performance schedule with
a full teaching load, performing over 25 times a year throughout New
England in addition to running an award-winning and nationally
recognized afterschool music program. Members devote their mornings to
quartet rehearsals and their afternoons to mentoring young musicians,
where they foster strong relationships with students and their
families year over year.

The Haven String Quartet is composed of Yaira Matyakubova and Patrick Doane, on violin,
Linda Numagami, on viola, Philip Boulanger, on cello, and Jacob Wang, on piano. Newcomer to
the group, Jacob Wang studied at the University of Michigan under Arthur Greene. He
previously studied at UNC School of the Arts with Dmitri Vorobiev and Eric Larsen. Wang has
appeared as concerto soloist with several orchestras throughout Michigan, North Carolina and
Iowa. After receiving multiple Career Development Grants and Excel Enterprise grants for
various projects, Wang presented solo, duo, and chamber recitals in Michigan, North Carolina,
Maine, New York, Perugia (Italy), and throughout Germany, while on tour. He joined Music
Haven and the Haven String Quartet in 2024. The repertoire for this performance will include
Luis Gustavo Prado’s “Suite de Canto y Danza en forma de Variaciones” for string quartet, as
well as Antonin Dvorak’s Piano Quintet No. 2, op. 81.

The WBCMF is very pleased to welcome Haven String Quartet to Woodbury. Future
WBCMF-sponsored concerts this season will include pianist Alexandra Saracenco on March 16,
and pianist Andrew Armstrong on April 27, 2025. Tickets for all concerts are available at $30.00
each when purchased on the website. When available, tickets will also be sold at the door on the
day of each concert, at $35.00 per ticket. For more information concerning the purchase of
individual tickets to the Chamber Concert Series, or to seek further information about our
performing artists, please visit the WBCMF website, www.wbcmusicfoundation.org. You may
also find them on Facebook, or email them at info@wbcmusicfoundation.org

Concert is at 3:00 PM, on November 17, at First Congregational Church, 214 Main Street South, in Woodbury, CT.
http://www.wbcmusicfoundation.org

Kick off the holiday season with a visit to the Makers Shoppes at the enchanting Whiting Mills. Explore this historic building and soak in the festive atmosphere while supporting local artists and finding high-quality gifts for you and your loved ones. Enjoy a complimentary beverage and visit over 20 resident artists, makers, and specialty shops offering a unique selection of handcrafted treasures. From captivating woven art and aromatic candles to mesmerizing stained glass and elegant silver jewelry, a world of one-of-a-kind gifts awaits your discovery. In addition, you’ll also find herbs and fine teas, vintage books, fine art, upcycled clothing, quilting arts, a hobby shop, and much more. Whether searching for the perfect present or seeking inspiration, the Makers Shoppes at Whiting Mills offers a magical experience.

Holiday cheer, art, and shopping continue with the Makers Shoppes at Whiting Mills every Sunday from November 24 to December 15, 2024, from 11:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.

Whiting Mills
100 Whiting St
Winsted, CT 06098
https://www.whitingmills.com

One-night-only screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Bantam Cinema!

In this cult classic, sweethearts Brad (Barry Bostwick) and Janet (Susan Sarandon), stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter (Tim Curry), a transvestite scientist. As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker (Meat Loaf) and a creepy butler (Richard O’Brien). Through elaborate dances and rock songs, Frank-N-Furter unveils his latest creation: a muscular man named “Rocky.”

Come dressed as your favorite character to receive a free small popcorn!

Bantam Cinema
115 Bantam Lake Rd
Bantam CT
https://www.bantamcinema.org/movie/the-rocky-horror-picture-show