21st Annual Train Show – Connecticut River Museum – Essex – 67 Main Street - November 21 – 10:00am
The magic returns with the 21st Annual Holiday Train Show. The family-friendly exhibit, created by train artist Steve Cryan,
features more trains, new scenery, and lots of surprises to be found in the fully operational 26-foot model train layout. Visitors are challenged to complete the I SPY Scavenger Hunt of various objects hidden within the settings while the smaller visitor
set can get hands-on at an American Flyer and Lionel Train layout designed for toddler size viewing. The exhibit is a true locomotive extravaganza and a perfect outing for train fans and all who are young at heart.
http://www.ctrivermuseum.org/calendarevent/holiday-train-show-2/
Frosty Village Bazaar - St. Matthew Church – Tolland Green – November 21 - 6:00pm – 9:00pm, November 22 – 9:00am – 2:00pm
Selection of hand-crafted items; home-made pies, baked goods and candies; knit and crochet apparel; hand-made clothing for popular 18" girl dolls, Attic Treasures, raffles and much more. For the kids, a Kids'
Booth and Photos with Santa! Soups, sandwiches, dessert and more are served throughout.
Kid’s Carnival - New England Carousel Museum – Bristol - November – 22 - 11:00am – 4:00pm Featuring carousel rides, magic shows, carnival games, prizes, arts and crafts, face painting,
balloon art, food, vendors and more. Guests can also view the collection of antique wooden carousel animals, the Museum of Fire History, the Fine Art Gallery and the Museum of Greek Culture Children are free; adults pay $6. Information: 860-585-5411 and
thecarouselmuseum.org.
Ellington Farmers Market – Winter Market – Ellington YMCA – November 22 – 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The goal of the Ellington Farmers' Market Association is to provide the community with a variety of products that are grown, harvested, produced or handcrafted
in the state of CT, connect residents to food production and help them create healthier eating habits, enhance the quality of life in the Ellington area by providing a community activity which fosters social gathering and interaction and to preserve Ellington’s
unique agricultural heritage by supporting local farmers.
http://ellingtonfarmersmarket.com/
World Turkey-Eating Championship - Foxwoods Casino -
!November 22 – 2:00pm
At last, a contest for those who can never get their fill of turkey. Major League Eating and Foxwoods have teamed up for a World Turkey-Eating
Championship. This pre-Thanksgiving celebration, in Foxwoods' Grand Pequot Ballroom, pits champion eaters against entire turkeys in a battle of technique, speed, capacity and Thanksgiving spirit — all in 10 grueling minutes — for a total cash purse of $10,000
(First prize is $5,000.) Registration for eaters is closed, but there is plenty of room for spectators. Admission is free. Information:
www.foxwoods.com and
www.majorleagueeating.com
Gamelan: Classical Music of Central Java – Wesleyan University – World Music Hall - Middletown – November 22 – 7:00pm
The
Wesleyan Gamelan Ensemble, a magnificent orchestra of bronze gongs, xylophones, drums, strings, and voices under the direction of University Professor of Music
Sumarsam
and Artist in Residence I.M. Harjito,
presents classical music of Central Java.
http://www.wesleyan.edu/music/performance/gamelan.html
Manchester Symphony Orchestra and Chorale – The Titan- Manchester High School – November 22 – 7:30pm
The Manchester Symphony Orchestra and Chorale is a nonprofit volunteer organization that brings quality orchestral and choral
music to the community, provides performance opportunities for its members, and provides education and performance opportunities for young musicians in partnership with Manchester schools and other Connecticut schools and colleges.
http://msoc.org/
Vaughan Williams –
Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis
Mahler – Symphony No. 1 in D – “Titan”
Holidays and Cultures Around the World: Tea and “Just Desserts” – Windham Textile and History Museum – Willimantic – November 23 – 4:00pm – 6:00pm
A fundraiser to benefit the Windham Textile and History Museum’s programs featuring desserts from many countries served at beautifully
decorated tables representing holidays in other countries.
Included will be the Netherlands, Canada, Italy and more. This event honors the ethnic diversity of the twenty-six nationalities that worked in the
mills of eastern Connecticut. Cost is $12 per person in advance; $15 at the door. Reservations are requested. Limited seating may be available at the door. For reservations call 860-456-2178 or send an e-mail to:
http://www.millmuseum.org/events/
Reserve a specific table in advance, or take pot luck at the door.
Robert Chudy
Program Director
International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS)
Office of Global Affairs
University of Connecticut
Rowe Center Room 126
Storrs, CT 06269
phone: 860-486-6653
email: [log in to unmask]
web: www.isss.uconn.edu
