2007 Summer Calendar of Events

With longer days and hotter nights, summer is when Greater New Haven is at its best. In this cosmopolitan but cozy region of Connecticut, you�ll find free outdoor concerts, oyster festivals, farmers markets and international intrigue. You�ll go on archaeological digs, sail on a schooner or dine in the finest restaurants in New England.

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ONGOING EXHIBITIONS

Ongoing. Dali finds a home in New Haven.
White Space Gallery, 1020 Chapel St. 2nd Fl. Mon-Sat 10-6; Thu10a-7p. 495-1200.

Ongoing. Hall of Minerals, Earth & Space.
Peabody Museum, 170 Whitney Ave. Mon-Sat 10a-5p; Sun 12p-5p. $7; $6 seniors 65+; $5 children & students; free Thu 2p-5p. 432-5050.

Thru May 31. Cityscapes.
The gallery contains a full complement of art from traditional to contemporary work by eight local artists. Elm City Artists, 13 Broadway. Mon-Wed 10am-6pm; Thu-Sat 10am-9pm; Sun 12p-5pm. 218-3832.

June 1-30. Industrial & Personal Subjects Depicted in Paintings by Steven Digiovanni, local artist and instructor. His oil paintings, based on the figure and the industrial landscape, will be exhibited in Fairhaven Furniture�s showrooms. River Street Gallery at Fairhaven Furniture, 72 Blatchley Ave. Mon, Thu, Fri 9am-6pm; Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 12-4pm. 776-3099. www.fairhaven-furniture.com

June 9�June 7. Wishing You Were Here, International Mail Art Show.
Small Space Gallery, 70 Audubon St, 2nd fl. Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. Reception: June 9 4pm-7pm. 772-2788. www.artscouncilgnh.org

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Thru June 17. Biennial exhibition of North American (functional) Clay.
A showcase of clay objects with a functional use, featuring diverse creations by 58 artists from across the country, including five award winners and 15 artists who received honorable mentions. Guilford Art Center, I-95 to exit 58, 200 yards North on Rte 77, right hand side. Mon-Sat 10am- 5pm, Sun 12pm-4pm. 435-5947. www.guilfordartcenter.org

Thru June 22. Cultural Passages: Identity Made Visible.
Exhibition of artwork that addresses the many defi- nitions of and influences on identity for individuals of the Greater New Haven community. Creative Arts Workshop, 80 Audubon St. Mon-Fri 9:30am-5:30pm. 562-4927. www.creativeartsworkshop.org

Thru June 22. Efforts At Speech.
In honor of US poet laureate emeritus William Meredith. Artwork by Bulgarian artist Stoimen Stoilov, and French Artist Sooky Maniquant. Guest curated by poet Richard Harteis. New Haven Free Public Library. 133 Elm St. Mon 12pm-8 pm. Tue-Thu 10am-8 pm. Sat 10am-5pm. 946-8130.

Thru June 3. 101 Dresses.
An exhibition celebrating fashion in contemporary art. 101+ examples in all media by local and national visual artists as well as works of fashion designers and collectors. Inspired by Eleanor Estes� classic children�s book, The Hundred Dresses. Opening Reception: May 11 6pm-8pm. Artspace, 50 Orange St. Tue-Thu 11am-6pm; Fri-Sat 11am-8pm. 772-2709. www.artspacenh.org

Thru June 7. Wishing You Were Here.
An international mail art exhibition. All proceeds benefit Save the Children. Small Space Gallery, 70 Audubon St. Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. 772-2788.

Thru June 30. Swiss Guard: Celebrating 500 Years of Papal Service.
Knights of Columbus Museum, 1 State St. Wed-Sat 10a-5p; Sun 11am-5pm. 865-0400.

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July 6� 9. Annual Members Exhibit.
Features artwork by many of the Council�s talented members. Opening weekend coincides with the New England Arts and Crafts Festival. Milford�s Center for the Arts, 40 Railroad Ave, Milford. Opening Reception: July 6 6pm-9pm. 878-6647. www.milfordarts.org

July 21 �Aug 31. Inclusion, The Fourth Annual Members� Show.
Small Space Gallery, 70 Audubon St, 2nd fl. Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.772-2788. www.artscouncilgnh.org

July 20�Sept 15. 50,000 Beds.
Debut of Chris Doyle�s ambitious video exhibition. Doyle has gathered forty-five artists to create short videos, ranging from documentary to fiction, that present a hotel room as a fascinating backdrop for the artist�s imagination. Artspace, 50 Orange St. Tue-Thu 11am-6pm; Fri-Sat 11am-8pm. 772-2709. www.artspacenh.org

Thru July 22. What Is a Line? Drawings from the Collection.
Yale Art Gallery, 1111 Chapel St. Tue-Sat 10a-5p; Thu 10am-8pm; Sun 1pm-6pm. 432-0600. www.yale.edu/yuag

Thru July 27. Two Painters: Laurie Flaherty & Laura Barr.
Gallery 195, NewAlliance Bank, 4th floor. 772-2788. www.artscouncilgnh.org

July 7�Aug 31. August Installation.
This installation will be viewable 24 hours a day from the outside of CAW�s two story Hilles Gallery. Reception: July 27 5pm-7pm. Creative Arts Workshop, 80 Audubon St. 562-4927. www.creativeartsworkshop.org

Thru Aug 17. Table Tops @ Haskins Laboratories Gallery, with artists Megan Craig, Christine Darnell, Eileen Eder, Bill Lustenader, Kelli Newton, Ann Toebbe, and Kevin Van Aelst.
Haskins Laboratories, 300 George St. Wed-Fri 10am-4pm. 772-2788. www.artscouncilgnh.org

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Thru Aug 6. Made for Love: the Jane Katcher Collection of Americana.
Yale Art Gallery, 1111 Chapel St. Tue-Sat 10am-5pm; Thu 10am-8pm; Sun 1pm-6pm. 432-0600. www.yale.edu/yuag

Aug 9�Nov 23. Environmental Visions: Beauty and Fragility.
Curated by Gerald Saladyga. Haskins Laboratories, 300 George St. Wed-Fri 10am-4pm. 772-2788. www.artscouncilgnh.org

Thru Sept 1. Exhibition: Common Threads.
Textiles of Pakistan and India featuring tribal textiles and costumes. Take pleasure in discovering other world treasures in this private gallery. Mona Berman Fine Arts, 78 Lyon St. Open by appointment only. 562-4720. www.monabermanfinearts.com

Thru Sept 3. Joan of Arc: From Medieval Maiden to Modern Saint.
See the final U.S. appearance of this special exhibition, direct from the Corcoran Gallery. Knights of Columbus Museum, 1 State St. 10am- 5pm. Free admission and free parking. 865-0400. www.kofc.org

Sept 14�Oct 12 . CAW Faculty Show.
New artwork by CAW faculty members in a variety of media. Reception: Sept 14 5pm-7pm. Creative Arts Workshop, 80 Audubon St, Gallery Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30am- 5:30pm. 562-4927. www.creativeartsworkshop.org

Oct 9�29. Artspace's 10th Anniversary: City-Wide Open Studios.
New Haven�s City-Wide Open Studios is a 20-day celebration of contemporary art in all its myriad forms. Hundreds of local artists display their work, giving thousands of visitors the opportunity to meet artists, visit studio sites, and see art being made. Artspace, 50 Orange St. Main exhibition opening 10/12. Tue 11am-6pm; Wed-Sat 11am-8pm. 1st weekend: Erector Sq 10/13-10/14; 2nd weekend: Individual studios 10/20-10/21; 3rd weekend: Alternative space 10/27-10/28. 772-2709. www.artspacenh.org

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ONGOING EVENTS

Year-Round. Movies & Mimosas: A Classic Film Series.
Criterion Cinemas, 86 Temple St. Discount parking available in Temple St. garage. Sundays, 11am. $5; Mimosas $2. 498-2500. www.criterioncinemas.com

Year-Round. Insomnia Theater Film Series.
Criterion Cinemas, 86 Temple St. Discount parking available in Temple St. garage. Fri 11:30pm; Sat 11am & 11:30 pm. $5. 489-2500. www.criterioncinemas.com

Year-Round. Tours of the Yale Campus.
Studentled, 75-minute free walking tour of the Yale campus, highlighting the history, architecture, culture and tradition of Yale University including a new exhibit at the Yale Visitor Center. 149 Elm St. Mon- Fri 10:30am & 2pm; Sat & Sun 1:30pm. 432-2300. www.yale.edu/visitor

Year-Round. Introductory Tour.
Yale Center for British Art, 1080 Chapel St. Saturdays, 11am-12pm. 432-2800. www.yale.edu/ycba

Year-Round. New Haven Department of Parks, Recreation & Trees offers kayaking & canoeing lessons & trips, nature walks & a wide range of other activities at locations throughout the city.
For more information, call 946-6768. www.cityofnewhaven.com/parks

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Year-Round. Saturdays at 2.
Artists and educators engage children with dramatic readings of books through the Creating Readers Saturdays at 2 program. Each family attending this program leaves with a copy of the book for their home library! Connecticut Children�s Museum, 22 Wall St. Sat 2pm. $5. 562-5437. www.childrensbuilding.org St. Mon-Fri 10:30am & 2pm; Sat & Sun 1:30pm. 432-2300. www.yale.edu/visitor

May 25-Sept 3. New Haven County Cutters.
New Haven�s professional baseball team starts up in late spring. The New Haven County Cutters offer fun family entertainment at historic Yale Field. Handicap accessible. Yale Field, 252 Derby Ave, West Haven. Admission. 777-5636 www.cuttersbaseball.com

June 3�Sept 9. Sunset Cruise.
View the picturesque skylines of New Haven from the deck of an authentic sailing vessel. Sit back, relax and enjoy a summer evening sail. Long Wharf Pier. Adults $25; children $10. 865-1737. www.schoonerinc.org/justforfun/publicsails.htm

June 10�Sept 9. Educational Sea Adventure.
Explore the biology and ecology of the Long Island Sound with our environmental educator... trawl for critters and haul them aboard. Bring the kids, a picnic and come on board. Long Wharf Pier. Adults $25; children $10. 865-1737. www.schoonerinc.org/justforfun/publicsails.htm

Sun June 10; every following Friday from June 15� Aug 10. Yale University Summer Carillon Concerts.
Bring a picnic and a blanket! Saybrook College courtyard on Elm St. near corner of High St. All concerts are at 7pm. 432-2309. www.yale.edu/carillon

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Thru June 11. The Big Read!
Series of events centered on the citywide reading of Harper Lee�s To Kill a Mockingbird. 498-1212. www.infonewhaven.com/bigread

June 13�Oct 31. City Farmers� Market Downtown.
Opening Day on June 13. Enjoy local food from local farms including fresh produce, bread & baked goods, honey and much more. The Downtown Market will feature live music on the New Haven Green! Church Street at the Green, in front of City Hall. Wed 11am-4pm. 773-3736. www.cityseed.org

June 15�Aug 26. Menopause the Musical�.
A hilarious celebration for women who are on the brink of, in the middle of, or have survived �The Change.� Long Wharf Theatre�s Mainstage, 222 Sargent Drive. 787-4282. www.longwharf.org

June 15�Sept 8. Pirate Sail. Ahoy Mate!
Captain William Kidd and the Free Men of the Sea, re-enactors of the Golden Age of Piracy, will welcome ye aboard the schooner Quinnipiack! Sign up now as these sails sell out quickly. Long Wharf Pier. Adults $35; children $15. Check the on-line schedule for days and times of sail. 865-1737. www.schoonerinc.org/justforfun/publicsails.htm

June 16�Aug 31. Chantey and Ale Sail.
Come and sample local ales and lagers while coasting and singing your way across New Haven Harbor with Schooner, the Bru Room and local Sea Chantey groups. Long Wharf Pier. $35. Adults only. Check online schedule for days and times of sail. 865-1737. www.schoonerinc.org/justforfun/publicsails.htm

June 17�Oct 28. City Farmers� Market (Edgewood Park).
Enjoy food from local farms, including fresh produce, meat, bread & baked goods, honey and more! The Edgewood Park market will feature live music! Edgewood Park, corner of West Rock and Whalley Aves. Sun 10am-2pm. 773-3736. www.cityseed.org

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June 21�Aug 25. Late Nite Catechism.
Designed as part catechism class, part improv, this show is hysterical entertainment for any Catholic, non-practicing Catholic, ex-Catholic, Catholic under consideration, or even Catholic by association! Long Wharf Theatre�s Stage II, 222 Sargent Drive. Thurs & Fri 8pm; Sat 2pm & 8pm. $26.25. 787-4282. www.longwharf.org

June 22�Aug 3. New England Picnic Sail.
Chef Joe Berg brings his famous New England picnic on board. Enjoy Quinnie�s own Chowdah, chicken, ribs, corn on the cob, potatoes, and other goodies. Nonalcoholic beverages provided. Beer/Wine permitted. Long Wharf Pier. 6/22, 7/14, and 8/3. 6pm-9pm. $40. 865-1737. www.schoonerinc.org

June 22�Aug 3. Summer Nights by Harbor Lights.
Friday night concert series for all ages. Big band, rock n�roll, country music and everything in between. Rotary Pavilion at Fowler Field (behind library), Milford. Fri 7pm. 878-0681. www.milfordct.com

June 26�Aug 7. Music Under the Stars.
A Tuesday night series of free outdoor concerts presented by North Haven Community Services and Recreation in conjuction with the North Haven business community. North Haven Town Green, Church St., North Haven. 7pm. 234-2535.

June 27�Aug 8. �All Hands On Deck!�
Learn navigation, sail handling, and knot tying. Be a part of the crew and help sail the Quinnipiack around New Haven Harbor. Long Wharf Pier. 6/27, 7/18, and 8/8. 6pm-9pm. Adults $25; children $10. 865-1737. www.schoonerinc.org/justforfun/publicsails.htm

June 29�Aug 12 . Responding to Our World: Words, Images, Gestures.
This international, juried exhibition presents the work of 40 artists from ten countries and eighteen states that use calligraphy to present carious interpretations of the current political and cultural climate. Guilford Art Center, I-95 to exit 58, 200 yards North on Rte 77, right hand side. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 12pm-4pm. 435-5947. www.guilfordartcenter.org

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June 30. Blue Moon Gala.
Dinner and dancing under the stars at this benefit for the Guilford Art Center�s educational programs. Private home, call for directions. 6:30pm-11pm. $150 per person, to benefit the Guilford Art Center. 453-5947. www.guilfordartcenter.org

July 5�Aug 23. NewAlliance Bank Concert Series.
The Clinton Chamber of Commerce presents Thursday night concerts for all ages and music types. Vece Gazebo, Pierson School, Main St., Clinton. 6:30pm. 860-669-3889. www.clintonct.com

July 12 �Oct 25. City Farmers� Market (Fair Haven).
Enjoy food from local farms, including fresh produce, bread & baked goods, honey and more! This Fair Haven market will feature live music! Thursdays 3pm-7pm. 773-3736. www.cityseed.org

July 14 & 21. Baseball on Broadway in New Haven.
Fun events for the whole family. Meet & greet with Cutters baseball players. Redeem receipts for a Buy- One-Get-One free ticket to Cutters baseball game. 10am-2pm. 773-9494. www.infonewhaven.com

July 15�Aug 12 . Madison Beach and Recreation Department Summer Concerts on the Green.
Bring your lawn chairs or a blanket and listen to great live music on the Madison Town Green. Musical genres include jazz, swing, doo-wop and classic rock. Madison Town Green, 8 Meeting House Lane, Madison. Sundays 6pm-8pm. 245-5623. www.madisonrec.com

Aug 3� 24. Chestnut Hill Concerts.
Internationally celebrated musicians come together for �Mendelssohn, Schumann & Brahms: Joined At The Hip.� Ronald Thomas, Artistic Director. First Congregational Church, 26 Meetinghouse Lane (off Route 1), Madison. Bring your own picnic or try our gourmet box suppers. Fridays 8pm. Adults $15-$25; students $8; kids free. 245-5736. www.chestnuthillconcerts.org

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Thru October. BikeSummer.
Season long celebration of bikes and cycling culture. Various events around Greater New Haven. Visit www.elmcitycycling.org for a complete calendar of events.

October 22, 2007�January 5, 2008. Artistry Annual Holiday Sale of Fine Craft & Art.
Features handmade works of over 350 artists, including a large assembly of crafts: ceramics, candles, glass, fine art, metal, jewelry, ornaments, cards, soap, and more. Guilford Art Center, I-95 to exit 58, 200 yards North on Rte 77, right hand side. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 12- 4pm. 435-5947 www.guilfordartcenter.org

Thru late Nov. Grove St. Cemetery Historic Walking Tours.
Historic walking tour of Revolutionary persons, Civil War persons and other prominent people. Situated in a vibrant and verdant grove dating from 1797. Grove Street Cemetery, 227 Grove St. Sat 11am; 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month 12pm. 389-5403. www.grovestreetcemetery.org

Thru Dec 15. City Farmers� Market (Wooster Square).
Enjoy food from local farms, including fresh produce, meat, dairy, bread & baked goods, honey and more! This Wooster Square market features live music! Russo Park, corner of Chapel St and DePalma Court. 9am-1pm. 773-3736 www.cityseed.org

Wednesdays. Bottega Patio Party.
UltraRadio. com presents live acoustic performances by local musicians. Bottega Lounge, 954 Chapel Street in the Temple Street Plaza. 5pm-8pm. 772-3922. www.UltraRadio.com

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Wednesdays. Hard Drive Live.
UltraRadio.com presents live performances by local musicians. Free chicken wings, $2 Budweiser Select. Alchemy, 223 College St. 9pm-1am, 203-772-3922. www.UltraRadio.com

Thursdays. 1st Thursdays on Chapel Street.
Downtown Chapel Historic District hosts a celebration with in-store events, shopping discounts, live entertainment and refreshments on the FIRST Thursday of every month. Stores open until 9pm and restaurants even later. 5pm-9pm. 203-773-9494. www.infonewhaven.com/firstthursdays

JUNE

Fri June 1. 51st Annual Little Folks' Fair.
Old-time fair games and attractions including storyland, petting zoo, live entertainment, food, crafts. Guilford Town Green, Rte 77, Guilford. 11am-4pm. Adults $2; children (2-12) $1; under 2 free. 453-5500.

Fri June 1. Jazz on the Wharf.
Long Wharf Theatre's series concludes its 2006-2007 season with Craig Hartley, piano, and Steve Slagle, saxophone. Long Wharf Theatre, 222 Sargent Drive. $16.25; subscribers $13.25 in advance. 9pm. 787-4282. www.longwharf.org

Fri June 1. New Haven�s 1st Tribute to Harry Chapin.
Concert featuring the Steve Chapin Band, members of the original Harry Chapin Band, L.U.N.C.H Ensemble. To benefit Liberty Community Services, provider of housing and services for the homeless. Shubert Theater, 247 College St. 7:30pm. $15-$20. 562-5666. www.libertycs.org

June 1� 2. Identity Made Visible Symposium.
Presented by Creative Arts Workshop. In conjunction with the exhibition Cultural Passages: Identity Made Visible, this symposium explores influences of culture and identity in contemporary art-making practices. Little Theater, 1 Lincoln St. Fri 7pm; Sat 10am-4pm. 562-4927. www.creativeartsworkshop.org

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June 1�2. 36th Annual Fair on the Green.
Non-juried arts and crafts show with over 120 exhibitors, featuring handcrafted items, plant sale, and a tag sale. Food available. Milford Town Green, 168 Broad St., Milford. 10am-5pm. 874-1982.

June 1�2. 365 Days/365 Plays Performance.
Arts & Literature Laboratory and Red Conception Theatre present four staged readings of �Week 29� from 365 Days/365 Plays by Suzan-Lori Parks. Arts & Literature Laboratory, 319 Peck St., Suite A-O. Fri 8pm & 10pm; Sat 4pm & 7pm. Reservations recommended. 671-5175. www.allgallery.org

June 1-17. I Hate Hamlet.
A play by Paul Rudnick, directed by Keith Padin, presented by MFAC�s Eastbound Theatre. Center for the Arts, 40 Railroad Ave, Milford. General admission $15; senior/student $12.50. 878-6647. www.milfordarts.org

June � June 3. Dwight/Edgewood Project 2007.
Performances of one-act plays written by students from New Haven�s Troup Magnet Academy of Sciences Middle School and performed by Yale School of Drama graduate students. Off-Broadway Theatre, 41 Broadway (behind Yorkside Pizza). Seating limited. 7pm. 432-2174.

Sat June 2. Andy Milne & Dapp Theory.
Firehouse 12 2007 Spring Jazz Series. Call or visit the website for audio samples and tickets. Firehouse 12, 45 Crown St. 8:30pm ($15) & 10pm ($10). 785-0468. www.firehouse12.com

June 2�3. 11th Annual Areyto Latino Festival.
The largest Latino festival in New England. Concerts by bestknown Latino artists, family and children�s activities, cultural and arts displays and food from many parts of Latin America, on Saturday starting at 2pm. 44th Annual Puerto Rican Day Parade is Sunday at 1pm. New Haven Green. 393-5500 x156.

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June 2�3. 2nd Annual Shoreline Arts Alliance Showcase.
Featuring bands, orchestras, dance troupes, choral groups, music and theatre ensembles, art exhibitions, interactive workshops, demonstrations, children�s activities, and arts awards. Live jazz concert by The Brubeck Brothers Quartet and a Classic Car Show on Saturday. Guilford Fairgrounds, Lovers Lane (off Route 146), Guilford. Sat 10am-7pm; Sun Noon-5pm. Jazz Concert 7pm. Sat: Adults $10; students/ seniors $7. Sun: Adults $8; students/seniors $5. 453-3890. www.shorelineartsshowcase.org

Sun June 3. Sunflower Farm Season Grand Opening.
Thousands of home-grown perennials to choose from, plus lovely gift shop jam packed with farm made herbal soaps and many natural products. Sunflower Farm, 767 Derby Milford Rd., Orange. 10am�6pm. 795-6829. www.sunflowerfarm.com

Thru June 3. Uncle Vanya. By Anton Chekhov, adapted and directed by Gordon Edelstein. This story of a family estate, brought to the brink of ruin at the arrival of an ailing professor and his exquisitely beautiful wife, unveils a wickedly comic romance immersed in unrequited love and tenderness. Long Wharf Theatre�s Mainstage, 222 Sargent Dr. Tue- Wed 7pm; Thu-Fri 8pm; Sat 3pm & 8pm; Sun 2pm & 7pm. $31.25-$61.25. 787-4282. www.longwharf.org

Tue June 5. Puppets!
Theater students from ECA (Educational Center for the Arts) share their self-created puppets and bring them to life in performance. ECA Little Theatre, 1 Lincoln Way. 7:30pm. $5 donation. 777-5451.

Wed June 6. Bottega Patio Party.
UltraRadio.com presents a live performance by Mike Lasala. Bottega Lounge, 954 Chapel Street in the Temple Street Plaza. 5pm-8pm. 772-3922. www.UltraRadio.com

Wed June 6. Hard Drive Live.
UltraRadio.com presents live performances by Triadic, Six7, Audiophile Junkie and The Symbionts. Free chicken wings, $2 Budweiser Select. Alchemy, 223 College St. 9pm- 1am, 203-772-3922. www.UltraRadio.com

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Thu June 7. Spring Concert.
Students from ECA (Educational Center for the Arts) large ensemble endof- year performance. ECA Little Theatre, 1 Lincoln Way, New Haven. 7:30pm. $5 donation. 777-5451.

Thu June 7. The Mudflats: A Stony Creek Orginal.
The Mudflats experiment with a variety of musical styles and eras, from classical, to gospel, country to pop, and show tunes to ballads, with a little light jazz and doo-wop thrown in for good measure. Blackstone Library, 758 Main St, Branford. 7pm-8pm. 488-1441. www.blackstonelibrary.org

June 7� 23. Arte, Inc. Visual Art Exhibit.
This nonprofit organization is run entirely by volunteers, dedicated to promoting Latino art and culture. Featuring original works of art by local, national and international Latino artists. Artists� Reception: June 8 5:30pm-8pm. Arte, Inc.,19 Grand Ave. (corner of Grand Ave. & Front St.). Thu-Sun Noon-6pm or by appointment. 787-ARTE (2783). www.arte-inc.org

Fri June 8. Adam Birnbaum Trio.
Firehouse 12 2007 Spring Jazz Series. Call or visit our website for more info, audio samples and tickets. Firehouse 12, 45 Crown St. 8:30pm ($15) & 10pm ($10). 785-0468. www.firehouse12.com

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Fri June 8. Art Achievement Award Reception.
Reception to honor 5 recipients of this annual award, given to individuals who have made a difference to the community through art. Guilford Art Center, I-95 to exit 58, 200 yards North on Rte 77, right hand side. 6pm-8pm. Free. 435-5947. www.guilfordartcenter.org

Fri June 8. Illumination: Long Wharf Theatre Gala 2007.
Featuring a performance by Broadway legend and Tony Award-winner Brian Stokes Mitchell. This premier summer social event raises important funds for the theatre�s acclaimed productions and education programs. Long Wharf Theatre, 222 Sargent Dr. Cocktail reception: 5:30pm; Performance: 7pm. Dinner and a silent auction to follow. $350-$1000. 787-4282. www.longwharf.org

Sat June 9. AAA Member Appreciation Day.
Enjoy special one-day savings and sales promotion at participating stores, live entertainment & prize raf- fles. 20-A Killingworth Turnpike, Route 8, Clinton. 860-664-0700. www.premiumoutlets.com/clinton

June 9-23. Arts and Ideas New Haven.
Enjoy performing and visual arts from around the world at the annual festival. Experience international theatre, classical, jazz and popular music, interactive activities for children, visual arts, poetry, street theatre, tours of historic spaces, dance, literature, conferences and discussions. The Festival brings together both local and internationally- renowned artists, musicians and thinkers to celebrate Arts & Ideas in a sixteen-day festival. Many free events, prices vary on others. Locations vary. 562-5666 or 888-736-2663 www.artidea.org

Sat June 9. Audubon Arts on the Edge.
Free celebration of dance, music, sidewalk sale, crafts fair, gallery openings, and hands-on children�s� and family activities. Audubon St. between Whitney & Orange. Noon-11pm. 772-2788. www.artscouncilgnh.org

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Sat June 9. Third Annual Connecticut Open House Day.
Sponsored by the Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism. More than 150 cultural organizations and tourism attractions throughout the state will open their doors to Connecticut residents, inviting them to discover and rediscover Connecticut�s fascinating world of art, history, film and tourism with a variety of special visitor incentives. Special Connecticut Open House Day offerings will vary by property. For general information and local participants visit www.ctvisit.com

Sat June 9. Connecticut Open House Day at Fairhaven Furniture.
Participating in the unified celebration of the state�s assets, Fairhaven Furniture welcomes families and friends for refreshments during this day of cultural discoveries. Fairhaven Furniture, 72 Blatchley Ave. Mon, Thu, Fri 9am- 6pm; Sat 10am-6pm; Sun Noon-4pm. 776-3099. www.fairhaven-furniture.com

at June 9. 35th Annual Flea Market.
80 exhibitors displaying attic treasures, jewelry, baseball cards, tools, baskets, antiques and more. Bake sale and thrift shop. Refreshments all day. Old Stone Church, 251 Main St., East Haven. 9am-3pm. 467-2907. www.oldstonechurchucc.org

Sat June 9. Annual Spring Fling.
Wine tasting, silent auction and entertainment by the Connecticut Gay Men�s Chorus. Edgerton Park, Whitney Ave at Cliff St. $20 in advance; $25 at door. 800-644-2462.

Sat June 9. The Movie music of Spike Lee and Terrance Blanchard.
Spike Lee introduces and hosts an evening of the musical scores to his film, as orchestrated and performed by leading jazz composer Terence Blanchard. Features performances by Raoul Midon, Grammy and Tony Award-winning jazz singer, Dee Dee Bridgewater and Grammy-nominated jazz singer, Kurt Elling. New Haven Green. 8pm. www.artidea.org

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Sat June 9. Senior Exhibit.
Seniors in the Visual Arts Department present new work from the end-of-year opening. Educational Center for the Arts Gallery, 55 Audubon St. 6pm. 777-5451.

June 9-10. Big Read on the Green.
Culmination of events centered on the citywide reading of Harper Lee�s To Kill a Mockingbird. Presented in partnership with the New Haven Free Public Library. Upper New Haven Green. 1pm-4pm. 1-888-ART-IDEA.

Sun June 10. Angelique Kidjo.
Diva of Afro-pop and Afro-funk, Angelique Kidjo�s music reflects her experiences growing up in Benin, her time in France as a young musician, and her current interests in the music of the Americas, including Brazil, Cuba and the Caribbean. New Haven Green. 8pm. www.artidea.org

Sun June 10. 6th Annual Touch-A-Truck.
Touch, feel, and climb through, into and out of more than 55 big rigs. Prepare for lots of horn-beeping fun. Bring a food item to help fill up a dump truck for charity. North Branford High School, 654 Foxon Rd., North Branford. 1pm-4pm. 315-6017.

Sun June 10. CreativeWriting Reading.
ECA (Educational Center for the Arts) high school-aged writers recite poetry, fiction, plays and creative nonfiction. ECA Arts Hall, 55 Audubon St. 2pm. 777-5451.

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Sun June 10. The Death Penalty and International Standards of Justice.
Harold Koh, Dean of Yale Law School and former Deputy Secretary of State for Human Rights, moderates a panel examining how the politics of the death penalty reflect movements in civil rights and social justice. Thomas E. Golden Jr. Center, 268 Park St. 4:30pm. 562-5666. www.artidea.org

Thru June 11. The Big Read!
Series of events centered on the citywide reading of Harper Lee�s To Kill a Mockingbird. 498-1212. www.infonewhaven.com/bigread

June 12 �17 & June 19�June 23. CELL. Performed by Headlong Dance Theater.
A performance that engages the spectator in a unique one-on-one encounter. Performed �by appointment only� for just one person at a time. Each ticket-buyer will be guided via cell phone through a 50-minute walk that brings together dance, theater and everyday life. Various locations in downtown New Haven. $25. 4pm-7:40pm. 562-5666. www.artidea.org

Tue June 12 & 19. Dance Salon.
Spotlighting dance solos and works performed by a local choreographers and guest artists in a cabaret setting. June 12: choreographer Richard Move is �Richard as Martha,� in a wicked evocation of the modern dance legend. June 19: the salon hosts members of Headlong Dance Theater and previews a new work by Olga Polna. Tuscano Ristorante at Gotham Citi, 128 Crown St. 9pm. 562-5666. www.artidea.org

Tue June 12. Behind the Canvas: From Portraits to Landscapes: The Evolution of John Singer Sargent.
Psychobiographer Fred Biamonte will present an analysis of Sargents�s art and life, with emphasis on his ambiguous relationships with both men and women. Sargent�s androgynous nature enables him to capture personality in his portraits, and express his passion in his landscapes. Blackstone Library, 758 Main St. 7pm-8:30pm. 488-1441. www.blackstonelibrary.org

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Tue June 12. Courtyard Concert.
Lila Downs� Mexican- American music is influenced by the Mesoamerican music of her native Oaxaca, as well as the ranchera, bolero and cumbia traditions of Mexico, and the opera jazz and rock traditions that she experienced in the United States. Yale Law School Courtyard, 127 Wall St. $30. 8pm. 562-5666. www.artidea.org

June 13�16. Aurelia�s Oratorio.
Directed by Victoria Thierr�e-Chaplin, performed by Aur�lia Thierr�e. Invokes circus, dance, theater, and puppetry in a world that is surreal, sophisticated and mysterious. New Theater, 1156 Chapel St. Wed�Fri 7:30pm; Sat 2pm. 562-5666. www.artidea.org

Wed June 13. Annual Strawberry Supper Fest.
The public is invited to join in this annual strawberry event. Full course dinner served along with fresh strawberry shortcake and coffee. First Church of Christ, Congregational/UCC, 511 Amity Rd, Bethany. 5pm-8pm. 393-3116.

Wed June 13. Ultra Karaoke.
Sing a song from the state�s largest and most up-to-date Karaoke library. Free Chicken Wings, $2 Budweiser Select Bottles. Alchemy, 223 College St. 9pm-1am. 772-3922. www.UltraRadio.com

Wed June 13. Ideas Program.
Dr. Jeremy Jackson, oceanographer and marine ecologist, leads a discussion on pollution, over-fishing and global warming and offers innovative ideas on how each of us can create solutions. Thomas E. Golden Jr. Center, 268 Park St. 5:30pm. www.artidea.org

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Wed June 13. Courtyard Concert.
Les Yeux Noirs. Led by the prize-winning classical violists Oliver and Eric Slabiak, this genre-busting six-man band�s performance is part klezmer, part gypsy, and references cultures from across France, Central and Eastern Europe. Yale Law School Courtyard, 127 Wall St. $30. 8pm. 562-5666. www.artidea.org

Thu Jun 14. ArtSpot!
A happy hour with an artsy twist. Coordinated by the Arts Council of Greater New Haven as part of the International Festival of Arts & Ideas. Venue TBA. 6pm-8pm. $10 for Arts Council members; $15 non-members.772-2788. www.artscouncilgnh.org

Thu June 14. Ideas Program.
John Rockwell, former chief dance critic of The New York Times, talks with Nina Ananiashvili, artistic director of the State Ballet of Georgia, about the changing aesthetics of classical and contemporary dance in the former Soviet satellite countries. The Thomas E. Golden Jr. Center, 268 Park St. 5:30 pm. 562-5666. www.artidea.org

Thu June 14. Opera On The Green.
Singers from Yale Opera and the New Haven Symphony Orchestra collaborate for Offenbach�s �Orpheus in the Underworld.� Performed in French with English subtitles. New Haven Green. 8pm. 562-5666. www.artidea.org

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Fri June 15. Concert accordionist, Mary Tokarski.
Mary performs both nationally and internationally as a soloist, with Symphony Orchestra and a member of the �K� Trio. Blackstone Library, 758 Main St., Branford. 7:30pm-8:30pm. 488-1441. www.blackstonelibrary.org

Fri June 15. Courtyard Concert.
DBR and The Mission. Daniel Bernard Roumain, aka DBR, is a superb classical violinist with a rock-star persona and hiphop credentials. Roumain is joined by The Mission, his multi-ethnic ensemble. Yale Law School Courtyard, 127 Wall St. 8pm. 562-5666. www.artidea.org

Fri June 15. Sound Underground.
An eclectic concert featuring Istvan B� Racz that explores the works of contemporary composer, poets and artist. Neighborhood Music School, 100 Audubon St. Adults $10; Students and Seniors $5. 624-5189. www.nmsmusicschool.org

June 15 & 16. Giselle.
Performed by The State Ballet of Georgia, Nina Ananiashvili, Artistic Director. Ms. Ananiashvili returns to the U.S. to present this quintessential Romantic era ballet inspired by the 1910 Ballet Russes staging. Shubert Theater, 247 College St. 8pm. 562-5666. www.shubert.com

June 15�17. 3rd Annual Branford Festival.
Features music, food vendors, children�s activities, souvenirs, Craft and Business Expo on Saturday only (9am-4pm). Road Race and Health Walk on Sunday. Branford Green, 1019 Main St, Branford. 488-8304. www.branfordfestival.com

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June 16�17. Guest Trolley Operator Program.
Operate a genuine antique trolley or vintage rapid transit car (with pilot) after a training session. Reservations recommended. Shore Line Trolley Museum, 17 River St., East Haven. 10am-5pm. $40. 467-6927.

Sat June 16. 40th Annual Strawberry Festival.
Get the best strawberry shortcake as well as burgers, dogs, pizza etc. Giant auction, tag sale/toys and books, craft vendors, basket raffles and Amish quilt raffle. St. Lawrence Church, Corner Route 81 and Hemlock Dr., Killingworth. 10am-4pm. 860-663-2576.

Sat June 16. Hindinger�s Farm 4th Annual Strawberry Festival.
Featuring strawberries from the farm; strawberry shortcake, strawberry ice cream, hayrides, Joe Grates BBQ, Brian the magician, and more. Rain date: June 17. Hindinger�s Farm, 835 Dunbar Hill Rd., Hamden. 11am-5pm. 288-0700. www.hindingersfarm.com

Sat June 16. TAMANGO Urban Tap/Global Mix.
Tamango is a tap revolutionary who blends world dance and music to create performance spectacles inspired by the rhythms of the global city street, hiphop, tap and individual free-form styles. New Haven Green. 8pm. 562-5666. www.artidea.org

Sun June 17. Branford Road Race.
5-mile Run, 2-Mile Health Walk with hundreds of noncompetitive walkers, and a 1 Mile Kids Run, a noncompetitive event with hundreds of children and adults running around Downtown Branford. Ribbons to finishers in the Fun Run. Corner of Montowese St. & Main St., Branford. Health Walk: starts 10:05am; 5-Mile Run: starts 10:10am; Fun Run: starts 11:30am. Check website for entry fees. 481-5933. www.branfordroadrace.net

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Sun June 17. Jason Moran & The Bandwagon.
Pianist Jason Moran, awarded the 2005 Pianist of the Year Award by Jazz Journalist�s Association, and his group, Bandwagon, have released a number of CDs including �Black Stars� and �Same Mother.� Off Broadway Theater, 41 Broadway. 2pm & 7 pm. 562-5666. www.artidea.org

Sun June 17. Dan Zanes & Friends.
Catch that Train! Dan Zanes (former lead singer of the The Del Fuegos) draws from folk, rock and world music traditions to create concerts where grown-ups have as much fun as the toddlers! Shubert Theater, 247 College St. 2pm. 562-5666. www.shubert.com

Sun June 17. Cyro Baptista and Beat the Donkey.
Rhythmically eclectic and musically euphoric, Brazilian Cyro Baptista and his group Beat the Donkey play the sounds of South America filtered through the urban rhythms. New Haven Green. 8pm. 562-5666. www.artidea.org

Tue June 19. The American Wind Symphony Chamber Ensemble.
Featured: Mozart�s Serenade �Gran Partita,� U.S. premiere of �Clockworks,� by composer Mats Larsson Gothe and Giovanni Gabrieli�s �Canzoni Noni Toni.� Yale Center for British Art, 1080 Chapel St. 5:30pm. 562-5666. www.artidea.org

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June 19� 23. American Wind Symphony Children�s Concerts.
Featuring the �International Music Man,� Paul Tracey. Long Wharf Pier. 6/19, 6/20, 6/22, and 6/23. 10 am. 562-5666. www.artidea.org

June 19�June 23 The Louis Kahn designed Point Counterpoint II.
An ingenious floating �concert hall,� will anchor on the Quinnipiac River at Quinnipiac River Park and at Long Wharf for a series of concerts, free tours of the barge, and special musical events for children. www.artidea.org

Wed June 20. Hard Drive Live.
UltraRadio.com presents live performances by The Alien Blakk, Deuce Frehley, and Gavel�s Weight. Free chicken wings, $2 Budweiser Select. Alchemy, 223 College St. 9pm-1am. 772-3922. www.UltraRadio.com

Wed June 20. American Wind Symphony Orchestra Free Concerts�Amistad.
�The symphony pays homage to the Amistad on the eve of its journey back to Africa. Off Long Wharf Drive. 7pm.

June 20�June 22. OLGA PONA Chelyabinsk Theater of Contemporary Dance.
One of Russia�s leading contemporary choreographers, Pona�s work references folk traditions and past narratives as well experimental and contemporary technique of the new Russia. New Theater, 1156 Chapel St. 7:30pm. $25. 562-5666. www.artidea.org

June 20� 23. Radio Macbeth.
Presented by SITI. In an abandoned theater, 1940s-era radio actors assembled to record Shakespeare�s powerhouse Macbeth are visited and hounded by the ghosts of 400 years of previous productions. Directed by two-time Obie Award-winner Anne Bogart. Yale Repertory Theatre, 1120 Chapel St. 2pm & 8pm. $35. 562-5666. www.artidea.org

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June 21� 24. 107th Annual St. Andrew�s Italian Fest.
New Haven celebrates more than 100 years of Italian history with lots of food, fun, rides, games and musical entertainment. Sunday Old World Traditional Procession at 10 am followed by a Mass. Wooster Square, 515 Chapel St. Thu & Sun 6pm-10pm; Fri & Sat 6pm-1am. 776-0693.

Thu June 1. Facing the Past, Transforming the Future.
The freedom schooner Amistad will sail to Sierra Leone in Africa, home to the Amistad captives. Entertainment by the U.S. Coast Guard Jazz Band followed by a march from New Haven Green to Long Wharf. New Haven Green. Youth program: 9:30am; Ceremonies: 10:30am. 495-1839.

Thu June 21. Ideas Program: The Amistad Case and Its Consequences for U.S. History.
Clifton Johnson, founder and director emeritus of the Amistad Research Center at Tulane University, speaks on the continuing implications of the Amistad case in national and world courts of law. New Haven Historical Society, 114 Whitney Ave. 5:30pm. 562-5666. www.artidea.org

Thu June 21. Ardent Song (Redux) / Appalachian Spring / Chronicle.
Presented by The Martha Graham Dance Company. The company performs �Ardent Song,� a lost work with a score by Alan Hovhaness, �Appalachian Spring,� with music by Aaron Copland, and �Chronicle,� a riveting rejection of war in black, white and red. Shubert Theater, 247 College St. 8pm. 562-5666. www.artidea.org

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Thu June 21. The American Wind Symphony Chamber Ensemble.
Featured: Haydn�s �Divertimento No. 1,� Robert Kurka�s �The Good Soldier Schweik,� Carols Chavez� �Toccata for Percussion,� and Steve Reich�s �Music for Hand Clappers.� Yale Center for British Art, 1080 Chapel St. 5:30pm. 562-5666. www.artidea.org

June 23-24. 45th Annual Connecticut Irish Festival, Feis & Agriculture Fair.
Irish step-dance competition, Irish bands, highland and Gaelic games, 5K road race, bagpipe bands, Irish shopping, food and cultural exhibits, children�s and agricultural activities. North Haven Fairgrounds, Washington St. (Rte 5), North Haven. Sat 12:30pm-11pm; Sun 8:30am-7pm. Admission $10; advance $8; children (under 16) free. 488-4902.

Fri June 22. The American Wind Symphony Orchestra Free Concerts��Music of the Americas.�
Aboard the Concert Boat on the Quinnipiac River, the symphony performs a collection of commissioned works from Latin American composers. Quinnipiac River Park at Fair Haven. 7pm. www.artidea.org

Sat June 23. The American Wind Symphony Orchestra Free Concerts��World Winds.�
Aboard the Concert Boat on the Quinnipiac River, the symphony performs a concert of classic orchestral music. Quinnipiac River Park at Fair Haven. 7pm. www.artidea.org

Sat June 23. Ideas Program: Triumph of the Imagination: Journeys with Louis Kahn.
Nathaniel Kahn, director of My Architect - the Oscar-nominated documentary about his father, joins a discussion on Louis Kahn�s art and career. Yale Center for British Art, 1080 Chapel St. 2pm. www.artidea.org

Sat June 23. Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic: 1st Annual Dog Wash!
Includes a doggie treat bake sale, dog-themed silent auction, 3rd-6th grade poster contest, guide dog demonstration, celebrity dog photo shoot and studio tours. RFB&D, 209 Orange St. 10am-1pm. 624-4334. www.rfbd.org

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Sun June 24. Music by Les Quatre de Coeur.
Direct from France the performance group Quatre de Coeur. The five member group will sing classic French favorites coupled with choreographed dance. Presented by the Yale Center for Teaching French. Blackstone Library, 758 Main St, Branford. 3pm- 5pm. 488-1441. www.blackstonelibrary.org

Tue June 26. Behind the Canvas: The Life and Secret Loves of Winslow Homer.
Psychobiographer Fred Biamonte will present Homer�s reactions to the �horror of carnage,� while covering the Civil War, that led him to return to American country life. Blackstone Library, 758 Main St., Branford. Hours: 7pm- 8:30pm. 488-1441. www.blackstonelibrary.org

Wed June 27. Ultra Karaoke.
Sing a song from the state�s largest and most up to date Karaoke library. Free chicken wings, $2 Budweiser Select Bottles. Alchemy, 223 College St. 9pm-1am. 772-3922.

June 29�July 4. Under the Big Top.
Grandma the Clown and her luminous cast of acrobats, jugglers, and trapeze flyers will create circus memories for the whole family. Circus Box Office opens at the Big Top during all shows. Sports Haven, 600 Long Wharf Dr. $12-$39. 800-228-6622. www.shubert.com

June 29�July 4. July 4th Summer Sale.
Save even more this holiday weekend at our July 4th Summer Sale while enjoying the charming village-like setting featuring 70 designer and name brand outlets. 20-A Killingworth Turnpike, Route 81 Clinton. 860-664- 0700. www.premiumoutlets.com/clinton

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Fri June 29. Hamden�s Annual Independence Day- Celebration Fireworks.
Sponsored by the Hamden Volunteer Firefighters Fireworks Committee. Town Center Park at Meadowbrook, 2761 Dixwell Ave., Hamden. Music begins at 6:30pm. Fireworks at 9:20pm. 281-5419.

JULY

Sun July 1. Summer Market Festival.
Local produce, gourmet food, artisans and music. Bring a blanket, enjoy a picnic by the pond and world-class wine. Chamard Vineyards, 115 Cow Hill Rd., Clinton. Noon-3pm. 860-664-0299. www.chamard.com

Wed July 4. Celebrate New Haven Fourth!
The City of New Haven�s annual Independence Day celebration and fireworks display for the entire family on the Long Wharf Park waterfront. Fireworks begin at dusk. Raindate: July 5. Long Wharf Park, I-95 exit 46. 946-7821.

July 6�July 20. CAW Student Show.
New artwork by CAW students in a variety of media. Opening reception and Art Materials Tag Sale: Sunday, July 8, 2-5pm. Creative Arts Workshop, 80 Audubon St. Mon-Fri 9:30am-5:30pm. 562-4927. www.creativeartsworkshop.org

Fri July 6. Hamden Free Summer Concert Series. Herb Reed and The Platters and The Five Satins.
These two historic groups who have recorded nearly 400 songs, sold over 80 million records, and appeared in 91 countries, will perform their greatest hits: Smoke Gets in Your Eyes, Only You, My Prayer, The Great Pretender, Twilight Time, The Magic Touch and more. Also, Hamden�s very own Fred Parris, cofounder of The Five Satins, will present his classic doo-wop standard, In the Still of the Night, and his other oldie hits. 7:30 pm. Town Center Park at Meadowbrook, 2761 Dixwell Ave., Hamden. 287-2546.

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July 7�8. 1st Annual New England Arts & Crafts Festival.
This popular juried festival hosts over a hundred displays from all over the eastern United States, music, food and entertainment as well as live theater and music at the Center for the Arts. Milford Green. 10am-5pm. 878-6647. www.milfordarts.org

Mon July 9. The West Haven Chamber of Commerce 7th Annual Golf Tournament.
The Tradition Golf Club, Wallingford. 933-1500.

Tue July 10. Twilight Tuesdays.
An al fresco concert in the park featuring Colin Carr, cello. Boxed dinner available. Neighborhood Music School, 100 Audubon St. 7:15pm. Call for pricing. 624-5189 www.nmsmusicschool.org

Wed July 11. Ultra Karaoke.
Sing a song from the state�s largest and most up to date Karaoke library. Free chicken wings, $2 Budweiser Select Bottles. Alchemy, 223 College St. 9pm-1am. 772-3922.

Wed July 11. Blues, Berries, and Jam.
UltraRadio. com presents The Moodswinger Duo. Listen to free blues while you shop at the City Seed Farmer�s Market for locally grown fruits and vegetables. New Haven Green. Noon-2pm. 772-3922.

July 12�14. Craft Expo 2007.
One of Connecticut�s oldest and finest outdoor juried craft shows, it features the work of 170 artists from across the United States representing the finest in contemporary craft. Guilford Town Green, Rte 77 South to Broad St., Guilford. 453-5947. www.guilfordartcenter.org

Thu July 12. ArtSpot!
A happy hour with an artsy twist. Coordinated by the Arts Council of Greater New Haven. Site Projects in Park of the Arts, behind Audubon St. 6-8pm. $10 for Arts Council members; $15 non-members. 772-2788. www.artscouncilgnh.org

Thu July 12. Artists Reception, Inclusion, The Fourth Annual Members� Show.
Small Space Gallery, 70 Audubon St, 2nd floor. 5pm-7pm. 772-2788. www.artscouncilgnh.org

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Fri July 13. Hamden Free Summer Concert Series. Dr. John.
The legendary New Orleans pianist, singer and songwriter will bring his unique blend of blues, rock and R& B to town. With over 50 years in the music business, Dr. John is now an American icon. He played at the 2006 Super Bowl and was part of the closing performance at the 2006 Grammy Awards. His top hits include Right Place, Wrong Time and I Walk on Gilded Splinters. 7:30 pm. Town Center Park at Meadowbrook, 2761 Dixwell Ave., Hamden. 287-2546.

July 14�28. 8th Annual Gardener�s Market.
Fresh produce, flowers and plants, handmade crafts. Railroad Station Green, South Main St., Wallingford. Sat Noon. 284-1807.

Sat July 14. Los Lonely Boys.
Music on the Green free concert series. An evening of live alternative rock �n roll with a Latino-Tejano flair. New Haven Green. 6pm. 773-9494. www.infonewhaven.com

Tue July 17. Twighlight Tuesdays.
An al fresco concert in the park of the Arts featuring Colin Carr, cello. Boxed dinner available. Neighborhood Music School, 100 Audubon St. 7:15pm. Call for pricing. 624-5189. www.nmsmusicschool.org

Wed July 18. Hard Drive Live.
UltraRadio.com presents live performances by Savant, Kaivus, and Selfmade Soul. Free chicken wings, $2 Budweiser Select. Alchemy, 223 College St. 9pm-1am. 772-3922. www.UltraRadio.com

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Wed July 18. Blues, Berries, and Jam.
UltraRadio. com presents The Moody-Blossom Band. Listen to free blues while you shop at the City Seed Farmer�s Market for locally grown fruits and vegetables. New Haven Green. Noon-2pm. 772-3922.

Fri July 20. Hamden Free Summer Concert Series. Jay Black.
The former lead singer of Jay & the Americans is back with his hits Cara Mia, Come a Little Bit Closer, This Magic Moment, Only in America and She Cried. 7:30 pm. Town Center Park at Meadowbrook, 2761 Dixwell Ave., Hamden. 287-2546.

July 21�22. Guest Trolley Operator Program.
Operate a genuine antique trolley or vintage rapid transit car (with pilot) after a training session. Reservations recommended. Shore Line Trolley Museum, 17 River St., East Haven. 10am-5pm. $40. 467-6927.

Sat July 21. Patti Austin.
Music on the Green free concert series. An evening of live jazz with Patti Austin. New Haven Green. 6pm. 773-9494. www.infonewhaven.com

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Tue July 24. Twilight Tuesdays.
An al fresco concert in the park of the Arts featuring Colin Carr, cello. Boxed dinner available. Neighborhood Music School, 100 Audubon St. 7:15pm. Call for pricing. 624-5189. www.nmsmusicschool.org

Wed July 25. Ultra Karaoke.
Sing a song from the state�s largest and most up to date Karaoke library. Free chicken wings, $2 Budweiser Select Bottles. Alchemy, 223 College St. 9pm-1am. 772-3922.

Wed July 25. Blues, Berries, and Jam.
UltraRadio. com presents D. W. Armstrong and the Rent Party Band. Listen to live blues while you shop at the City Seed Farmer�s Market for locally grown fruits and vegetables. New Haven Green. Noon-2pm. 772-3922.

Fri July 27. Hamden Free Summer Concert Series. Original Family Stone.
Led by founding member Jerry Martini, with original Sly and the Family Stone members Rose and Fred Stone and Cynthia Robinson, the group presents an explosive set of classics: I Want To Take You Higher, Everyday People, Dance To the Music, Hot Fun in the Summertime, Family Affair, Thank You For Lettin� Me Be Myself Again. 7:30 pm. Town Center Park at Meadowbrook, 2761 Dixwell Ave., Hamden. 287-2546.

Sat July 28. Soul Asylum.
Music on the Green free concert series. An evening of live pop and rock music with Soul Asylum. New Haven Green. 6pm. 773-9494. www.infonewhaven.com

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AUGUST

Wed Aug 1. Hard Drive Live.
UltraRadio.com presents live performances by 3 original rock bands. Free chicken wings, $2 Budweiser Select. Alchemy, 223 College St. 9pm-1am. 772-3922.

Wed Aug 1. Blues, Berries, and Jam.
UltraRadio.com presents The Downshift Blues Band. Listen to live blues while you shop at the City Seed Farmer's Market for locally grown fruits and vegetables. New Haven Green. Noon-2pm. 772-3922.

Fri Aug 3. Hamden Free Summer Concert Series. The Glenn Miller Orchestra.
The world-renowned swing orchestra will play such classics as Begin the Begine, Moonlight Serenade, In the Mood, Little Brown Jug, St. Louis Blues March, It Had To Be You, Tuxedo Junction, and more. 7:30 pm. Town Center Park at Meadowbrook, 2761 Dixwell Ave., Hamden. 287-2546.

Aug 3�5. The Back-to-School & Fall Preview Sale.
Save even more during the Back-to-School & Fall Preview Sale while enjoying the charming setting featuring 70 designer and name brand outlets. 20-A Killingworth Turnpike, Route 81, Clinton. 860-664- 0700. www.premiumoutlets.com/clinton

Aug 4�25. 8th Annual Gardener�s Market.
Fresh produce, flowers and plants, handmade crafts. Railroad Station Green, So. Main St., Wallingford. Sat Noon. 284-1807.

Sat Aug 4. 6th Annual Baked Potato & Roasted Corn Festival.
Enjoy fresh hot roasted potatoes, corn baked over hot coals, hamburgers, and hot dogs. Live entertainment throughout the day. Rock climbing wall and other fun games. Rain date: Sun Aug 5. Totoket Valley Park, Rte 22, North Branford. Noon� 9pm. 315-6017. www.townofnorthbranfordct.com

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Sat Aug 4. Regina Belle.
Music on the Green free concert series. An evening of live R&B music with Regina Belle. New Haven Green. 6pm. 773-9494. www.infonewhaven.com

Sun Aug 5. Habitat for Humanity Day at the New Haven Cutters.
Join First Church of Christ, Congregational/ UCC, Bethany CT at the New Haven Cutters Game and a portion of each ticket sold will benefit AMITY CARES � our local Habitat for Humanity team. 393-3116.

Wed Aug 8. Blues, Berries, and Jam.
UltraRadio. com presents The Langley Brothers. Listen to live blues while you shop at the City Seed Farmer�s Market for locally grown fruits and vegetables. New Haven Green. Noon-2pm. 772-3922.

Wed Aug 8. Ultra Karaoke.
Sing a song from the state�s largest and most up to date Karaoke library. Free chicken wings, $2 Budweiser Select Bottles. Alchemy, 223 College St. 9pm-1am. 772-3922.

Aug 9, 11�12. Madama Butterfly.
Opera Theater of Connecticut presents this fully produced opera with orchestra featuring pre-opera talks and al fresco suppers. Andrews Memorial Hall, Main St. (Route1), Clinton. 860-669-8999. www.operatheater-ct.org

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Aug 9-12, 16-19, 21-26, and Aug 28-Sept 2. Shakespeare in the Park.
The Elm Shakespeare Company presents in rotating repertory William Shakespeare�s �As You Like It� and Charles Morey�s adaptation of Alexandre Dumas� �The Three Musketers�. Outdoors, bring blankets or lawn chairs, a picnic and bottle of wine and enjoy classical theater under the stars. Edgerton Park, along Whitney Ave. 8 pm. Suggested donation $10.00 adults; $5.00 children. 393-1436. www.elmshakespeare.org

Aug 9�12. 6th Annual Shakespeare on the Sound.
Love�s Labours Lost. Performed by Bridgeport Free Shakespeare, presented by Shoreline Arts Alliance. Family entertainment on the historic green. Guilford Green, Guilford. 453-3890.

Sun Aug 12. Off the Wall.
Photography and Sale. Arts Council of Greater New Haven, Studio70, 70 Audubon St. 5pm. 772-2788. www.artscouncilgnh.org

Wed Aug 15. Hard Drive Live.
UltraRadio.com presents live performances by three original rock bands. Free chicken wings, $2 Budweiser Select. Alchemy, 223 College St. 9pm-1am. 772-3922.

Wed Aug 15. Blues, Berries, and Jam.
UltraRadio. com presents The Cobalt Rhythm Kings. Listen to live blues while you shop at the City Seed Farmer�s Market for locally grown fruits and vegetables. New Haven Green. Noon-2pm. 772-3922.

Aug 17�25. Pilot Pen Tennis.
Presented by Schick. New England�s Ultimate Tennis Experience�a combined men�s & women�s professional tennis tournament featuring James Blake & Amelie Mauresmo. Weeklong activities include player autograph sessions, an interactive SportZone, shopping, dining & more! Connecticut Tennis Center at Yale, 45 Yale Ave. 1-888-99-PILOT. www.pilotpentennis.com

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Aug 18�19. Guest Trolley Operator Program.
Operate a genuine antique trolley or vintage rapid transit car (with pilot) after a training session. Reservations recommended. Shore Line Trolley Museum, 17 River St., East Haven.10am-5pm. $40. 467-6927.

Sat Aug 18. 10th Annual Bluefish Road Race.
5K road race on a moderate, scenic course. Eliot School, 90 Rod Rd., Clinton. 9am. 860-669-3889.

Sat Aug 18. 33rd Annual Milford Oyster Festival.
Dedicated to celebrating the oyster and its own savory claim to fame, the festival has something for everyone: arts and crafts, children�s entertainment and rides, musical entertainment, kayak and canoe races, classic car show and plenty of food. Rain or Shine. Milford Town Green, Broad St., Milford. Sat 10am- 6pm. 878-5363. www.milfordoysterfestival.org

Sun Aug 19. 12th Annual All Gauge Train Show.
The place to buy, sell and see electric toy trains; over 200 dealer tables with trains and toys for layout or collection. Six operating layouts. New Haven City-Wide Field House, 480 Sherman Ave. 9am-3pm. Admission $6; children (under 10) free. 629-1083.

Wed Aug 22. Ultra Karaoke.
Sing a song from the state�s largest and most up to date Karaoke library. Free chicken wings, $2 Budweiser Select Bottles. Alchemy, 223 College St. 9pm-1am. 772-3922.

Wed Aug 22. Blues, Berries, and Jam.
UltraRadio. com presents Good Company. Listen to live blues while you shop at the City Seed Farmer�s Market for locally grown fruits and vegetables. New Haven Green. Noon-2pm. 772-3922.

Thu Aug 24. ArtSpot!
A happy hour with an artsy twist. Coordinated by the Arts Council of Greater New Haven. Elm Shakespeare Edgerton Park. 6pm- 8pm. $10 for Arts Council members; $15 non-members. 772-2788. www.artscouncilgnh.org

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Aug 25�30. 30th Great American Sand Sculpture Competition.
Hosted by the Milford Fine Arts Council. Cash awards, trophies, and ribbons to be awarded in various categories including Clubs/Friends, Families, and Individuals. Non-residents pay a $5 parking fee at the beach. No sand sculpture entry fee. Walnut Beach, Milford. Noon-5pm. 878-6647. www.milfordarts.org

Fri Aug 25. 100th Annual Fair.
Food, music, baked and canned goods, sewing crafts, tagsale, quilt raffle, jewelry, plants, pie eating contest, Branford artists and quilt displays, kids activities, historical displays, antique car parade and much more! Trinity Episcopal Church on the Green, Main St., Branford. 7 am�2pm. 488-2681. www.trinitybranford.org

Wed Aug 29. Hard Drive Live.
UltraRadio.com presents live performances by 3 original rock bands. Free chicken wings, $2 Budweiser Select. Alchemy, 223 College St. 9pm-1am. 772-3922.

Wed Aug 29. Blues, Berries, and Jam.
UltraRadio. com presents Bluzberry Pi. Listen to live blues while you shop at the City Seed Farmer�s Market for locally grown fruits and vegetables. New Haven Green. Noon-2pm. 772-3922.

Aug 31�Sept 3. 27th Annual Odyssey: A Greek Festival.
Hosted by St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, featuring Greek food, live Greek music, dancing, cultural center, marketplace, tours of the Byzantine church, kids� area, raffle and more, inside and out, on 10 county acres. Rain or shine. St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, 480 Racebrook Road, Orange. Fri-Sun Noon-10pm; Mon Noon-8pm. 795-1347. www.saintbarbara.org

Aug 31�Sept 3. Labor Day Sidewalk Sale.
Save even more this holiday weekend as you enjoy the charming setting featuring 70 designer and name brand outlets. 20-A Killingworth Turnpike, Route 81 Clinton. 860-664-0700. www.premiumoutlets.com/clinton

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SEPTEMBER

Mon Sept 3. Stratton Faxon 30th Annual New Haven Road Race
(2007 USA 20K Championship). Over 5,000 racers will be on the starting line on Labor Day in New Haven. Also featuring a 5K and a noncompetitive Children�s 1/2 mile Fun Run. New Haven Green. Kids Race: starts 8:15am; 20K and 5K: starts 8:40 am. 20K entry fee before is $35 before 8/1, $40 after 8/1, and $45 on race day. 5K entry fee is $25 before 8/1, $27 after 8/1, and $30 on raceday. Children�s 1/2 Mile entry fee is $6 before 8/1, $8 after 8/1, and $10 on raceday. 481-5933. www.newhavenroadrace.org

Wed Sept 5. Jazz Concert TBA.
Firehouse 12 2007 Fall Jazz series. Call or visit our website for line-up, audio samples and tickets. Firehouse 12, 45 Crown St. Sets at 8:30pm ($15) & 10pm ($10). 785-0468. www.firehouse12.com

Sept 6�9. North Haven Fair.
Large agricultural fair featuring animal and agricultural exhibits, entertainment, vendors, rides and food. Arts and crafts, petting zoo, pony rides. Live music and special attractions. North Haven Fairground, Rte 5, 300 Washington Ave., North Haven. 239-3700. www.northhaven-fair.com

Thu Sept 6. Artists Reception.
Environmental Visions: Beauty and Fragility. Curated by Gerald Saladyga. Haskins Laboratories, 300 George St. 5pm- 7pm. 772-2788. www.artscouncilgnh.org

Sat Sept 8. NMS Fall Open House.
Tour the facility, meet faculty members and take part in music and dance mini-lessons. See what NMS has to offer! Free and open to the public. Neighborhood Music School, 100 Audubon St. 10am-3pm. 624-5189. www.nmsmusicschool.org

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Sun Sept 9. Hamden Elks Golf Tournament.
Laurel View County Club, Hamden. Shotgun at 8am. 248-2224.

Thu Sept 13. ArtSpot!
A happy hour with an artsy twist. Coordinated by the Arts Council of Greater New Haven. Venue TBA. 6pm-8pm. $10 for Arts Council members; $15 non-members. 772-2788. www.artscouncilgnh.org

Sat Sept 15. Symphony on the Sound.
The Shoreline Foundation presents Orchestra New England in a concert of light classics and pops music in an idyllic setting. Proceeds benefit the Shoreline Foundation. The Surf Club, Madison. 7:30pm. $15. 777-4690. www.orchestranewengland.org

Fri Sept 21. Jazz Concert TBA.
Firehouse 12 2007 Fall Jazz Series. Call or visit the website for audio samples and tickets. Firehouse 12, 45 Crown St. Sets at 8:30pm ($15) & 10pm ($10). 785-0468. www.firehouse12.com

Sat Sept 22. Chapel St. Historic District Sidewalk Sale.
Shops and boutiques will line the streets with tables showcasing sale items and new fall merchandise. Activities for the whole family. Free. 10am-6pm. 773-9494. www.infonewhaven.com

Sept 28�30. Durham Agricultural Fair.
Connecticut�s largest agricultural fair, showcasing entertainment, crafts on the green, carnival rides and games. Good food, exhibits showcasing livestock, fruits, vegetables, art, baking, needlework, photography, and more. Durham Fairgrounds, Rtes 17/68, Durham. 860-349-9495. www.durhamfair.com

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Fri Sept 28. Ted Poor Trio.
Firehouse 12 2007 Fall Jazz Series. Call or visit the website for more info, audio samples and tickets. Firehouse 12, 45 Crown St. Sets at 8:30pm ($15) & 10pm ($10). 785-0468. www.firehouse12.com

Sept 29�30. Celebrate Wallingford.
The festival features �The Taste of Wallingford,� continuous live entertainment, craft show, children�s activities, civic groups, police, fire and public works vehicles. 284-1807. www.wallingfordcenterinc.com

OCTOBER

Fri Oct 5. Michael Mussilami Trio.
Firehouse 12 2007 Fall Jazz Series. Call or visit the website for more info, audio samples and tickets. Firehouse 12, 45 Crown St. Sets at 8:30pm ($15) & 10pm ($10).

Fri Oct 5. Yale Concert Band Fall Concert.
Thomas C. Duffy, Music Director. Featuring a variety of traditional and contemporary pieces. Program TBA. Free Admission. 8pm, Woolsey Hall, corner College and Grove Sts, New Haven. 432-4113. www.yale.edu/yaleband

Oct 5-8. Columbus Day Sale.
Save even more this holiday weekend at our July 4th Summer Sale while enjoying the charming village-like setting featuring 70 designer and name brand outlets. Admission is free. 20-A Killingworth Turnpike, Route 81 Clinton. 860-664-0700 www.premiumoutlets.com/clinton

Oct 6-7. West Haven Apple Festival.
Events will include children�s ID program, live bands, magic acts, crafters, amusements for children, hay rides, pony rides, food, and much more. A fun filled day for the entire family. Free. Saturday 9am-8pm; Sunday 12pm-5pm. Located on the West Haven Green. 933-6291. www.westhavenapplefest.com

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Oct 9�14. Gypsy.
Heart touching and memorable, �Gypsy� reaffirms America�s love of good old-fashioned entertainment with songs like �Let Me Entertain You� and �Everything�s Coming Up Roses.� Shubert Theater, 247 College St. Tue-Thu 7:30pm; Fri 8pm; Sat 2pm & 8pm; Sun 2pm & 7pm. 800-228-6622. www.shubert.com

Oct 9�29. Artspace�s 10th Anniversary: City-Wide Open Studios.
New Haven�s City-Wide Open Studios is a 20-day celebration of contemporary art in all its myriad forms. Hundreds of local artists display their work, giving thousands of visitors the opportunity to meet artists, visit studio sites, and see art being made. Artspace, 50 Orange St. Main exhibition opening 10/12. Tue 11am-6pm; Wed-Sat 11am-8pm. 1st weekend: Erector Sq 10/13-10/14; 2nd weekend: Individual studios 10/20-10/21; 3rd weekend: Alternative space 10/27-10/28. 772-2709. www.artspacenh.org

Thu Oct 11. ArtSpot!
A happy hour with an artsy twist. Coordinated by the Arts Council of Greater New Haven. The Institute Library, 847 Chapel St. 6pm-8pm. $10 for Arts Council members; $15 nonmembers. 772-2788. www.artscouncilgnh.org

Fri Oct 12. Jazz Concert TBA.
Firehouse 12 2007 Fall Jazz Series. Sets at 8:30pm ($15) & 10pm ($10). Call or visit the website for more info, audio samples and tickets. Firehouse 12, 45 Crown St. 785-0468. www.firehouse12.com

Sat Oct 13. AAA Member Membership Appreciation Day.
Enjoy special one-day savings and sales promotion at participating stores, live entertainment & prize raffles. Admission is free. 20-A Killingworth Turnpike, Route 81 Clinton. 860-664-0700 www.premiumoutlets.com/clinton

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Oct 19-20. �Global and Local Women�s Studies: Going on Forty.�
Southern Connecticut State University�s Women�s Studies Program hosts its 17th annual Women�s Studies Conference. As the Women�s Studies discipline approaches forty, this conference will discuss where the discipline has come from, where it is now and where it is going. Southern Connecticut State University. 501 Crescent St. New Haven. Admission price TBD. 392-6748. www.southernct.edu/womensstudies/annualconference

Fri Oct 26. Playdate.
Firehouse 12 2007 Fall Jazz Series. Call or visit the website for more info, audio samples and tickets. Firehouse 12, 45 Crown St. Sets at 8:30pm ($15) & 10pm ($10). 785-0468. www.firehouse12.com

Tba. Mayor's Annual Halloween Parade.
Featuring Mayor John Destefano, Jr., Superintendent of Schools Dr. Reginald Mayo & over 1,000 costumed school children. Downtown New Haven. 10:30am. 946-8378. www.cityofnewhaven.com

Wed Oct 31. Halloween Celebration.
Join us where all the treats can be found! Children 12 years and younger are welcome for trick-or-treat at participating stores and the Management Office from 4 pm � 7 pm. Admission is free. 20-A Killingworth Turnpike, Route 81 Clinton. 860-664-0700 www.premiumoutlets.com/clinton

NOVEMBER

Sat Nov 10. Church Fair.
Handcrafts and gift items, White Elephant room, display of refurbished jewelry and table of home baked goods, soup mixes and candy. Old Stone Church, 251 Main St., East Haven. 467-2907. www.oldstonechurchucc.org

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Nov 4-Dec 24. 38th Annual Celebration of American Crafts.
An exhibition and sale of fine contemporary crafts by more than 400 artists from across America. Creative Arts Workshop, 80 Audubon St. Free. 562-4927 www.creativeartsworkshop.org

Nov. 16-18. Shoreline ArtsTrail.
Designed to provide a quality experience in the exploration of art and local culture. Forty juried artists recognized for the skill and creativity open their working studios to the public. Studios in Branford, Guilford and Madison. Obtain Shoreline ArtsTrail map at town visitor centers and libraries. Free. 481-3505. www.guilfordct.com/artstrail

Nov 30 � Dec 2. Christmas in the Mansion.
A Showcase of the Season. Over 50 specialty boutiques, decorated victorian gothic mansion and the best of holiday cheer. Lauralton Hall, 200 High St., Milford. Admission. 877-2786. www.lauraltonhall.org

Nov 30 � Dec 2. Christmas Fair.
Holiday crafts and seasonal items. Fri 6 � 9 pm, Sat 9 am-2 pm, Sun 9 am-12 noon. St. Lawrence Church, 7 Hemlock Dr., Killingworth. 860-663-2576. www.stlawrencechurch.com

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