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Wed. June 19
Exhibit
PUTNAM --- "Natural Vision," photo exhibit by Janet McDonald, is showing in the Corridor Gallery at the Putnam Municipal Complex through June 30. The exhibit features a series of beautiful color photographs of nature and the world around us. Open to the public at no charge. Visit www.PutnamCtArtsCouncil.com for gallery hours and more information.
Thur. June 20
History Program
THOMPSON --- The Thompson Public Library will present the next in its series of local history programs presented by Joe Iamartino with “What is It? 25 Photographs of Old Thompson Explained” from 6 to 7 p.m. No registration required. Brought to you by the Thompson Library and Thompson Historical Society. 860-923-9779.
Fri. June 21
Concert
WOODSTOCK --- Roseland Cottage’s Twilight Lawn Concert at 6:30 p.m. will present with the powerful 10-piece horn band Souls on Fire playing iconic music of the 1970s. Rain date July 14. Grace Gourmet Food truck will be on site. Cosponsored by Historic New England and Woodstock Recreation. All concerts are free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket and picnic supper and continue the tradition begun by Henry Bowen, the builder of Roseland Cottage.
Sat. June 22
Arts and Crafts
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Arts Council announced it will be hosting its second annual Fine Arts and Crafts Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 22 and 23. It will be held outdoors, rain or shine, on the grounds of the new Putnam Municipal Complex. Admission and parking are free.
Spaghetti Dinner
PUTNAM --- Cub Scout Pack 21, of Putnam, will host a spaghetti and meatball dinner from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Albert J. Breault VFW Post 1523 on Providence Street. Tickets are $10 for adults; $7 for children 12 and under. Take-out or eat-in. There will also be a bake sale and drawings. Benefits the Cub Scout pack 21 Summer Camp Fund. Tickets: VFW Post, Joseph’s Jewelers on School Street, or by calling (860) 928-7241 (leave message).
Sat. June 29
Concert
WOODSTOCK --- The Performing Arts of Northeast Connecticut, The Three C’s and Historic New England will present a free concert at 6 p.m. on the lawn at Roseland Cottage with the St. Luke's Steel Band performing Caribbean music. St. Luke’s band started when New Haven’s historic St. Luke’s Church purchased a set of used steel pans in 1999. The group includes musicians from the West Indies, Antigua, Barbados, Bermuda, Grenada, Jamaica, Montserrat, Nevis, Trinidad and Tobago. Their repertoire includes soca, calypso, reggae, classical, sacred, jazz, popular and island folk music. Main Street Gelato will be on site.
Sun. June 30
Historic Eucharist
BROOKLYN --- In honor of Independence Day, the public is invited to an historic Eucharist at 10 a.m. at Old Trinity Church at 60 Church St. Old Trinity is the oldest standing Episcopal church in Connecticut. The service will feature a salute to American folk music officiated by priest-in-charge, The Rev. Dr. Gretchen S. Grimshaw. Also there will be a healing service with gospel music at 2 p.m. July 20 at Old Trinity. http://www.trinityepiscopalchurchbrooklyn.org.
Thur. July 4
Happy Birthday, America!
Sat. July 6
Fireworks
PUTNAM --- Fireworks will be held around Putnam Rotary Park. Rain date is July 13.
Sat. July 13
Garden Tour
WOODSTOCK --- Quiet Corner Gardens, a self-guided tour of eight gardens in Pomfret, Putnam and Woodstock from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 13, is the Quiet Corner Garden Club’s latest offering to the community. Tickets can be purchased or picked up on the town green across from Roseland Cottage. $25 the day of the tour or $20 when purchased in advance at: quietcornergardenclub.com. Benefits scholarships and garden programs.
Fri. July 26
Concert
WOODSTOCK --- Roseland Cottage’s Twilight Lawn Concert at 6:30 p.m. will present the Flamingos, an all-female swing band. Rain date Aug. 2. Grace Gourmet Food truck will be on site. Bring a pink flamingo or just dress in pink! Join us on the grounds of Roseland Cottage as we flock the Pink House! Anyone with a flamingo or dressed in predominantly pink clothes will be entered in a special drawing—must be present to win. Cosponsored by Historic New England and Woodstock Recreation. All concerts are free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket and picnic supper and continue the tradition begun by Henry Bowen, the builder of Roseland Cottage.
Fri. Aug. 9
Concert
WOODSTOCK --- Roseland Cottage’s Twilight Lawn Concert at 6:30 p.m. will present The Triple Double with folky, mellow sounds to covers of popular hits from the ‘60s to the ‘90s, plus original songs. Rain date Aug. 11. Cosponsored by Historic New England and Woodstock Recreation. All concerts are free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket and picnic supper and continue the tradition begun by Henry Bowen, the builder of Roseland Cottage.
Sun. Aug. 11
Pluck a Duck
PUTNAM --- The Putnam Business Association will present Pluck a Duck Aug. 11 and 12. This year there will be a Kid Zone Aug. 11 in Rotary Park.
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