Calendar of events

Thursday, 18 June 2009 08:08

March 11-13

“The Mystery of Edwin Drood,” New Canaan High School Auditorium. It is up to the audience to decide what happened to Edwin Drood on a stormy Christmas Eve, in this musical based on Charles Dickens’ unfinished novel.

Thursday, March 11

“Canaan Parish and the American Revolution,” 3 p.m. New Canaan Historical Society. Lecture is by James Bach, a New Canaan native and longtime student of American and early New Canaan history. Second lecture in a four-event series called “Connecticut at War, The Revolutionary and Civil Wars,” co-sponsored by Staying Put in New Canaan. Lecture is free for members of the New Canaan Historical Society and Staying Put, as well as students. Admission is $10 for all others per lecture. For more, call 203-966-1776.

Friday, March 12

“Art a la Carte,” 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Silvermine Galleries. Silvermine Guild Gallery Director Jeffrey Mueller and Guild Artist Member Alberta Cifolelli will hold an informal art discussion about Cifolelli’s current works on exhibit in Softening the Edge: 1964-2009. Participants will receive a 15 percent coupon for dinner that evening at the Silvermine Market. For more, call 203-966-9700, ext. 20 or visit silvermineart.org.

Monday, March 15

Baby Sign Language, New Canaan Library. Eileen Baker, M.E.D. teachs a three-part series, introducing a new method of helping babies and toddlers communicate with their parents. Open to baby's ages six to 24 months and their parents or caregivers. Class is limited to 15 children. To register, call 203-594-5002. Other classes will be held March 29.

Tuesday, March 16

“Frenemies,” 9:15 a.m., West School. For those looking for ways to help children navigate social relationships and build friendship skills, New Canaan CARES hosts a program to address the stages of friendship and establishing identity. For more information, visit newcanaanCARES.org.

“One, Two Buckle My Shoe,” 10 a.m. New Canaan Library. Mother Goose will sing and recite songs and rhymes during a drop-in class for babies and toddlers up to two years old and their parents or caregivers. For more information, call 203-594-5021.

Wednesday, March 17

“Attitude of Gratitude,” 9:15 a.m. South School. Dr. Eric Schleifer explores the social and academic problems that children and adolescents face because of difficulties in managing emotions. The New Canaan CARES program will outline strategies to reduce these disruptive symptoms and help children build their communication skills and gain more control over their emotions. For more information, visit newcanaanCARES.org.

Thursday, March 18

“Connecticut at Gettysburg,” 8 p.m. New Canaan Historical Society. Lecture is by Sperry DeCew, a New Canaan native and longtime student of American and early New Canaan history. Third lecture in a four-event series called “Connecticut at War, The Revolutionary and Civil Wars,” co-sponsored by Staying Put in New Canaan. Lecture is free for members of the New Canaan Historical Society and Staying Put, as well as students. Admission is $10 for all others per lecture. For more, call 203-966-1776.

Sunday, March 21

Lecture series with David Dunlop, 4 p.m. Silvermine Guild Arts Center. Dunlop will explore how time and motion connect and are expressed in art. He will lead a discussion about how past artists conveyed the sensation of time and how will future artists present it. Tickets are $10. For more, call 203-966-6668, ext. 2, or visit silvermineart.org.

A - Z, Katonah Museum Artists' Association Members 2010 Juried Exhibition, 4 to 6 p.m. Waveny Park. The show features works selected by juror Grace Knowlton, internationally distinguished visual artist. The opening reception free and open to the public. Works on display through April 17. For more, call 203-972-1895 or visit carriagebarn.org.

“A Sacred Walk: Dispelling the Fear of Death and Caring for the Dying,” 4 p.m. St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. Donna Authers will discuss her book in the church library. For more information, call 203-966-3838.

Monday, March 22

Preschool Sing-along, 10 a.m. New Canaan Library. Diane Wells will lead the event. For more, call 203-594-5021.

“The Making of the Civil War Movie: Gettysburg,” 8 p.m. New Canaan Historical Society. Lecture is by film writer-director Ronald F. Maxwell. Maxwell’s film, “Gettysburg” depicts the three-day battle and has been called “one of the great war movies of all time.” Fourth lecture in a four-event series called “Connecticut at War, The Revolutionary and Civil Wars,” co-sponsored by Staying Put in New Canaan. Lecture is free for members of the New Canaan Historical Society and Staying Put, as well as students. Admission is $10 for all others per lecture. For more, call 203-966-1776.

“The Danger of Raising Nice Kids,” 7 to 9 p.m. The Outback Teen Center. Author Tim Smith talks to parents of elementary and secondary age children who want more than just nice kids. Workbook included about parenting techniques. Cost: $20 per individual, $35 per couple. To register, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Baby Sign Language, New Canaan Library. Eileen Baker, M.E.D. teachs a three-part series, introducing a new method of helping babies and toddlers communicate with their parents. Open to baby's ages six to 24 months and their parents or caregivers. Class is limited to 15 children. To register, call 203-594-5002. Other classes will be held March 29.

Wednesday, March 24

Young Critics Book Discussion, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. New Canaan Library. Wendy Mass' “11 Birthdays” will be discussed by librarian Cathy Townsend and students in grades four through seven. Copies of the book are available at the Children's Information Desk. Pizza will be served. Call 203-594-5002 to register.

Thursday, March 25

New Book Discussion, 4 to 4:45 p.m. New Canaan Library. Students in grades two and three and children's librarian Rebecca Tate will discuss the book “Elevator People” by Douglas Evans. Copies of the book are available at the Children's Information Desk. Call 203-594-5002 to register.

Chamber of Commerce discussion, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. New Canaan Library. The chamber will discuss events they are planning and how community members can help with chamber activities. For more, call Tucker Murphy at , 203-966-2004 or visit newcanaanchamber.com.

Friday, March 26

Walk & Talk Series, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Silvermine Galleries. Artists Susan Newbold and Alex Rheault will hold an informal art discussion about their current collaborative works on exhibit in “Natural Overlaps” at the Silvermine Galleries. For more, call 203-966-9700, ext. 20 or visit silvermineart.org.

Monday, March 29

Baby Sign Language, New Canaan Library. Eileen Baker, M.E.D. teachs a three-part series, introducing a new method of helping babies and toddlers communicate with their parents. Open to baby's ages six to 24 months and their parents or caregivers. Class is limited to 15 children. To register, call 203-594-5002. Other classes will be held March 29.

Through March 29

Itsy Bitsy Yoga Classes, 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. The New Canaan Nature Center. A new yoga class will be offered for kids ages 22 months to 4 years old. The class combines toddler-friendly yoga poses with songs, stories and games to create an enriching experience. Cost for members is $70 for six classes and for non-members is $85. Call 203-966-9577 to register.

Monday, March 29

Preschool Spring Craft Workshops, 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. and 10:45 to 11:30 a.m. New Canaan Library. Two workshops will be presented by the members of the Young Women's League of New Canaan. The event is funded by the Friend's Children's Committee. For more, call 203-594-5002.

Through March 30

Art for Cause International Exhibit, New Canaan YMCA. The exhibit will feature five local and international artists, and 40 percent of the proceeds from the sale of art work will go to charity. For more, call 203-966-4528.

Wednesday, March 31

“I can do it myself!” 9:30 a.m. Toddle Time Nursery School. New Canaan CARES teaches about how to steer preschoolers down the road to becomming responsible children. For more, visit newcanaanCARES.org.

“How to Raise a Drug Free Kid,” 7:30 p.m. New Canaan High School Auditorium. Joseph Califano, Jr., founder and chair of the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University, will provide an educational forum on his newest book, “How to Raise a Drug Free Kid.” The program is free. For more, visit newcanaanCARES.org.

Thursday, April 1

"How I got fired four times and still made it to The White House,” 7 to 9 p.m. St. Mark's Episcopal Church. John Follis will recount his experience with the turbulent economy as presenter for the Career Transition Support group based in New Canaan. This event is free. For more information visit newcanaancats.org.

Saturday, April 17

Silvermine benefit, 7 p.m. Silvermine Guild Arts Center. Attendees will enjoy a cocktail buffet, music and live and silent auctions. Tickets cost $175 per person. For more information, visit silvermineart.org or call 203-966-9700 ext. 22

Sunday, April 18

Waveny Chamber concert, Waveny Carriage Barn. The Borealis String Quartet performs. For more information, call 203-966-5976.

April 29 to May 1

21st annual drama festival, New Canaan High School Auditorium. This annual festival features original monologues and short plays written, directed and performed by NCHS students.

Sunday, May 23

Waveny Chamber concert, Waveny Carriage Barn. The St. Petersburg Quartet performs. For more information, call 203-966-5976.