Arts & Entertainment
This Weekend: Apple Pie Contest, Hammonasset Festival
Don't miss Rocco DiSpirito at R.J. Julia, the Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation Walk and the Bluegrass and Ukulele Concert.
There’s nothing like the weekend—a couple of days to lounge around without a care in the world. Yeah right, as if we’re about to let you waste your weekend watching Pretty Woman for the umpteenth time. It’s all right if you sleep in a little late or spend a few more minutes than usual in your PJs, but don’t you dare let the weekend pass you by without checking out some of these local happenings. Here’s what we suggest:
WHERE/WHEN: Friday at 7 p.m. at .
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WHY GO: Catch the chef on Friday and return on Saturday for kids/young adult author Laini Taylor’s event at 6 p.m.
PRICING: Tickets are $5, book is $12.99.
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WHERE/WHEN: All walks/marathons begin at Saybrook Point Saturday at 7 a.m., opening ceremonies at 6:30 a.m.
WHY GO: You want to raise money for breast cancer research, and you like the color pink.
PRICING: Quarter marathon $200, super half marathon $250, marathon $500.
WHERE/WHEN: Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at
WHY GO: Immerse yourself in Native American culture—music, crafts, demonstrations and more!
PRICING: Admission is $5 per person, per day. Kids under 10 are free. Proceeds benefit the Friends of Hammonasset.
WHERE/WHEN: Saturday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at . Drop off pies at 5 p.m.
WHY GO: It’s the most delicious fundraiser ever! Support the Clinton Food Pantry and Families Helping Families and enjoy some pie and ice cream.
PRICING: Admission is free, but please bring non-perishable food items and/or cash donations.
WHERE/WHEN: Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the .
WHY GO: Bluegrass is a far cry from Lady Gaga, but we think you’ll like it.
PRICING: Tickets are $18 each. Reservations are encouraged. Call Claudia at (860) 669-7814.
Still need more to keep busy? Here are some ideas.
LIVE MUSIC
- Thursday – Jim Shepley Band at at 9 p.m.
- Friday—Carrie Ashton at 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Stephan Hartmann at Ballou’s at 8 p.m., The Bernadettes at at 9:30 p.m.
- Saturday—Tune Chic Trio at New Orleans Restaurant from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., Jim Paradis at Ballou’s at 8 p.m.
PEDAL FOR PAWS – It’s Saturday at 8 a.m. in Old Saybrook. Registration is $40 on race day.
– Bring the kids on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. to The Morgan School.
– Free classes in Madison on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. and Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
