New Canaan Advertiser
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Community Calendar
May 1, 2008
Around Town
‘An Inspector Calls’
The Town Players of New Canaan present J. B. Priestley’s drama “An Inspector Calls,” at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, May 2-3, 9-10 and 16-17, with matinees at 2:30 p.m. Sundays, May 4 and 11, at the Powerhouse Performing Arts Center, Waveny Park. Tickets can be reserved by calling 966-7371.
It’s magic
The Society of Young Magicians, Bill Andrews Assembly #42, will hold its 20th annual magic show, “Future Stars of Magic,” Saturday, May 3, at Saxe Middle School. Doors open at 6 p.m., close-up starts at 6:30, the stage show starts at 7. Tickets can be purchased at sym42.com or at The Outback.
Derby Day
The Garden Center of New Canaan will hold a Kentucky Derby Day fundraiser, “Run for the Roses,” to be held at the Country Club of New Canaan on Saturday, May 3. Details are available at gardencenterofnewcanaan.org or from Linda Foscato at 972-0949.
Animal rescue
Strays & Others will hold a pet adoption event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, May 4, at Best Friends, 526 Main Avenue, Norwalk. Information is available at 966-6556 or straysandothers.petfinder.com
Kitchens served
Tickets are available for the annual New Canaan CARES Kitchen Tour, to be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, May 15. A list of outlets outside New Canaan is available at newcanaancares.org or 966-7862.
‘Spectrum’
“Spectrum,” the annual juried art exhibition sponsored by the New Canaan Society for the Arts, runs through June 15 at the Carriage Barn Arts Center in Waveny Park. Gallery hours are noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Additional information is available at 972-1895 or online at carriagebarn.org.
Red Cross Gala
The New Canaan Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold its annual “Paint the Town Red” gala Saturday, May 31, at the Woodway Country Club. Entertainment will be provided by saxophonist James Clark, with a special appearance by two original cast members of “Jersey Boys.” Ticket information is available from Diane Castrovinci at 966-1663 or dcastrovinci@snet.net.
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New Canaan Advertiser
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Community Calendar
Apr 17, 2008
Around Town
Sewing Group sale
The New Canaan Sewing Group will hold its annual Spring Boutique from
9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, April 18, in Morrill Hall at St. Mark’s
Church, 111 Oenoke Ridge.
Recycle
The New Canaan Nature Center will celebrate Earth Day with “Recyclefest ’08,” from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 19.
Pro Arte finale
The Pro Arte Singers, with the Pro Arte Festival Chorus, will close
their season at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 20, with a concert at the First
Presbyterian Church of New Canaan, 178 Oenoke Ridge. Ticket information
is available at 322-5970, proartesingers.org, or by writing to the Pro
Arte Singers, PO Box 4251, Stamford, CT 06907-0251.
Library concert
Regina Todd and George Baker will return for their third concert at the
New Canaan Library, 151 Main Street, at 2 p.m. Sunday April 20, in the
Adrian Lamb Room.Sponsored by the New Canaan Library, there is no
charge for admission. Further information is available at 594-5000.
Under the Canopy
The New Canaan Nature Center Beginner’s Nature Program will hold its
annual spring benefit and auction, “Under The Canopy,” Saturday, April
26. Information can be obtained from chairmen Boardie Kurz at
boardiekurz@gmail.com, Hilary Wittmann at hilarywittmann@yahoo.com or
Director of Early Childhood Priscilla Woyke at
pwoyke@newcanaannature.org.
Schalk Revue
The Walter Schalk School of Dance will hold its 2008 spring revue “Land
& Sea — Dances from the City Streets to the Ocean Floor,” at 7:30
p.m. April 25 and 26 at New Canaan High School. Tickets are available
at Dance Corner Plus 1 Morse Court, from noon to 4 p.m. Monday, April
14, through Thursday, April 24 (closed Sunday); at the door; or by
calling 762-7508. More information can be found at walterschalk.com.
‘Moral Life’
A parenting book discussion group meets in the Library at St. Mark’s
Church from 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. Mondays. Discussions center on how to
raise children with strong moral characters and values based on a book
by Robert Coles. Talks are led Priest Associate Anne Richards. Coffee
at 9 a.m.
Derby Day
The Garden Center of New Canaan will hold a Kentucky Derby Day
fundraiser, “Run for the Roses,” to be held at the Country Club of New
Canaan on Saturday, May 3. More information is available at at
gardencenterofnewcanaan.org or from Linda Foscato at 972-0949.
Kitchens served
Tickets are available for the annual New Canaan CARES Kitchen Tour, to
be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, May 15. A list of outlets
outside New Canaan is available at newcanaancares.org or 966-7862.
‘Gypsy’ benefit
A limited number of orchestra seats are available to see “Gypsy,”
starring Patti LuPone as Mama Rose and Laura Benanti as Gypsy Rose Lee,
at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 18. Proceeds will help produce the 2008 season
for the Summer Theatre of New Canaan. Details are available at
stonc.org.
To have events listed, e-mail the information to editor@ncadvertiser.com.
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