Wed. July 16
Photo Exhibit
PUTNAM --- An exhibit of photographs by Carmine Angeloni is now on view until September in the Corridor Gallery in the Putnam Municipal Complex. A reception will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. July 24 at the Municipal Complex. Refreshments, meet the artist. Reception is free and open to the public. For more info: putnamCtArtsCouncil.com.
Art Exhibit
THOMPSON --- The Friends of the Thompson Public Library will present its August art exhibit, “Three Friends: Cathy Shires, Micky Welles & Xiaochong Song. Works by the Quiet Corner Garden Club will be in the display case.
Wed. July 17
‘Furry’ Program
PUTNAM --- Furry Scaly Friends presents a hands on introduction to critters at 10:30 a.m. in the tent outside the Putnam Public Library. Bring a chair or blanket. Free kids’ lunch at 11:30. Free.
Sun. July 20
Exhibit
WOODSTOCK --- The Center for Woodstock History is presenting a photo exhibit, "Woodstock Through the Camera's Eye in Post-Civil War America," from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sundays. Check for updates: 860-928-1035.
Tues. July 22
Al-Anon Meeting
POMFRET --- Al-Anon will meet at noon on Tuesdays at the Christ Church, 527 Pomfret St. All welcome.
Sat. July 19
Al Fresco – River Fire
PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam will present “Al Fresco Chicago Total Access (a Chicago tribute band) at 7 p.m. at the bandstand at Rotary Park. River Fire follows at 8:30 p.m. Free.
Fri. July 25
‘The Prom’
PUTNAM --- The Theatre of Northeastern Connecticut at the Bradley Playhouse will present its summer musical, the joyously funny and sweet blockbuster “The Prom” starting July 25 and running for three weekends. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. July 25, 26 and Aug. 1, 2, 7 and 8 and at 2 p.m. July 27, Aug. 3 and Aug. 9. To accommodate the Putnam Car Cruise on Aug. 10, shows for the final weekend are at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 7 and 8 and at 2 p.m. Aug. 9. Tickets: $30 for adults; $27 for seniors, students, veterans and first responders. 860-928-7887. Sensitive material.
Sat. July 26
‘The Prom’
PUTNAM --- The Theatre of Northeastern Connecticut at the Bradley Playhouse will present its summer musical, the joyously funny and sweet blockbuster “The Prom” starting July 25 and running for three weekends. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. July 26 and Aug. 1, 2, 7 and 8 and at 2 p.m. July 27, Aug. 3 and Aug. 9. To accommodate the Putnam car cruise on Aug. 10, shows for the final weekend are at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 7 and 8 and at 2 p.m. Aug. 9. Tickets: $30 for adults; $27 for seniors, students, veterans and first responders. 860-928-7887. Sensitive material.
Wed. Aug. 6
Author Visits
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Public Library and the Aspinock Historical Society will present Patricia Suprenant from 6 to 7 p.m. The author of “Behind the Scarlett Letter," she will speak and sign books.
Sat. Aug. 9
Concert-River Fire
PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam will present Ed Peabody & the Big Blue Thang from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the bandstand at Rotary Park. River Fire follows at 8. FREE.
Army Band
PUTNAM --- The CT Army National Guard 102D Army Band will present a free concert at 4:30 p.m. in Rotary Park. The Jazz Combo and Brass Band will entertain.
Sun. Aug. 10
Main Street Car Cruise
PUTNAM --- The Town of Putnam will present the annual Main Street Car Cruise around downtown and Rotary Park from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free registration starts at 8 a.m.
Fri. Aug. 22
Learning Open House
DANIELSON --- Learning in Retirement (LIR -QV) will hold a Fall Open House at 1 p.m. at the Killingly Community Center. The LIR-QV will present Sheryl Faye as Sheryl Faye, as Katherine Hepburn: “From Hartford to Hollywood.” There will be a preview of fall courses, light refreshments. Free. Limited seating – first come, first served. No reservations required.
Sat. Sept. 13
Fall Festival
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Recreation Department will host a Fall Festival at the Recreation Park. This is an old fashioned family fun day. The department is partnering with PCS PTO for a Harvest Hustle 5K & Kids Fun Run. www.pomfretct.gov/recreation.
Sat. Sept. 27
Pomfret Historical Program
POMFRET --- The Pomfret Historical Society will present “Jordan Freeman: Black Revolutionary War Soldier” performed by Kevin Johnson of the CT State Library at 3 p.m. at the Old Town House.
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