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Billy Elliot the Musical at Goodspeed Opera House
Billy Elliot the Musical will be held through November 24th at the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam. Young Billy Elliot is pulled between his family’s coal-mining roots and his newly discovered passion to dance. Is his future boxing gloves or ballet shoes? Schedule: Sundays at 6:30 pm Wednesdays at 2 pm and 6:30 pm Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 2 pm and 7:30 pm Fridays at 8 pm Run Time: 2 hrs and 50 min including a 15 min intermission.…
Downtown Mystic Ghost Strolls
The Mystic Ghost Strolls will be held from September 28th - November 30th on Thursdays and Saturdays at 7 pm October 28th and 30th in Downtown Mystic. The beautiful seaside town is filled with lore and tales that are sure to send a chill up your spine and leave you wondering who walks among us in the dead of night. Where does the famous giggling ghost visit dining guests? What curse haunts the landscape of Mystic? Who keeps watch over the…
Toddler Tuesdays Events at Mystic Aquarium for November
Take a time out you and your toddler will adore! Every Tuesday in November, join in kid-friendly activities from 10:30am to 2:00pm. Check out what we have planned for you and your toddler this fall! *Event is included with admission & with membership November 5 | Celebrate American Football Day Come decked out in your favorite gear, make a team pennant, dance to sports anthems and vote for your Aquarium MVP. Bonus! Meet football players from Stonington High School. November…
Santa HQ Presented by HGTV comes to Danbury Fair Mall
This holiday, check out the interactive Elf Academy at Santa HQ at the Danbury Fair Mall starting November 7th. You can try on the latest elf looks with Santa’s Magic Mirror, create your very own Elf- ID Card and scan yourself on the Naughty or Nice O'Meter. Plus, new this year, spend less time in line and more time on holiday fun with a Fast Pass. Santa Photos Santa HQ is located in Center Court starting on November 7. Santa…
Steel Magnolias at MTC! (Music Theatre of Connecticut)
MTC is proud to present: STEEL MAGNOLIAS November 8th-24th with performances Fridays at 8pm, Saturdays at 4pm & 8pm, and Sundays at 2pm. Set in wise-cracking, Truvy's beauty salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana, where all the ladies who are "anybody" come to have their hair done. Helped by her eager, new assistant, Annelle -currently experiencing problems in her marriage-, the two ladies dispense shampoos and free advice to the town’s rich curmudgeon such as, Ouiser, an eccentric millionaire, Miss Clairee, who…
Goodwill of Southern New England Fantasy of Lights
Fantasy of Lights, presented by Goodwill of Southern New England has become a holiday tradition for thousands of families. This bright and colorful light display illuminates Lighthouse Point Park in New Haven, Connecticut for the 25th year this holiday season. Fantasy of Lights opens on Friday, November 15, and runs through Tuesday, December 31st. The park opens nightly at 5:00 pm and is open until 9:00 pm Sundays through Thursdays and until 10:00pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Each display is…
North Pole Express at Essex Steam Train & Riverboat
Board the locomotive-powered sleigh for a magical nighttime journey to the North Pole. Every coach becomes a stage for a LIVE musical performance of “The Night Before Christmas.” Celebrate the spirit of the season with Santa and Mrs. Claus, festive sing-a-longs, hot chocolate and sugar cookies. Each child will receive a small gift from Santa. Children are invited to wear their favorite pajamas! Make sure those PJs are warm and cozy…it’s cold up at the North Pole! All passengers age…
The Price is Right Live at Foxwoods Resort and Casino
The Price is Right Live hosted by Todd Newton is coming to Foxwoods Resort and Casino, November 20th through November 23rd. Price is Right Live Dates/Times: November 20, 2:00pm November 21, 8:00pm November 22, 8:00pm November 23, 2:00pm November 23, 8:00pm The Price Is Right Live™ is the hit interactive stage show that gives eligible individuals the chance to hear their names called and "Come On Down" to win. Prizes may include appliances, vacations and possibly a new car! Play…
Shakespeare in Love is Coming to the Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre, Storrs
Shakespeare In Love By Tom Stoppard, Lee Hall and Marc Norman and Directed by Vincent Tycer is on stage 4-8 November 21-23 and December 4-8 at the Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre, Storrs, Connecticut (UCONN campus) The Academy Award-winning film is now a hit play! A young, pre-fame Will Shakespeare is struggling with writer’s block, with the deadline for his next play approaching all too quickly! Sparks fly when he meets Viola, a merchant’s daughter with secret theatrical ambitions of her…
Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights Display through January 5th
The Bronx Zoo is just a few hours drive from the center of Connecticut and event closer if you live in Fairfield county. The 2019 Bronx Zoo Holiday Lights Display begins November 21st and runs through January 5th, 2020. Preview Days: November 21, 22, 23, 24 November 29–December 31* and January 3-5 Sunday - Thursday: 5 to 9 pm Friday - Saturday: 5 to 10 pm Discover the holiday season at the Bronx Zoo. Animal lanterns, animated sculptures, and colorful…
Holiday Market at the New Canaan Nature Center
The New Canaan Nature Center kicks off the holiday season by hosting the Holiday Market, November 21st. There will be unique gifts items including jewelry, clothing, chocolate, and much more. Preview party on November 20 from 7 to 9 pm. Preview Party Ticket: $55.00 per person (Children 10-18 welcome to come with parents) Preschool Parent Preview Party Ticket: $40.00 per person Shopping Day Ticket: Free
TOOL Comes to the Mohegan Sun Arena November 21st
TOOL, having released their eagerly-awaited fifth studio album Fear Inoculum this morning, have announced a November 21st performance at Mohegan Sun Arena at 7:30pm with special guest Killing Joke. Tickets are $150.00, $99.00, and $79.00 and go on sale Friday, September 6th at 10:00am through Ticketmaster. Ticketmaster customers may log on to ticketmaster.com. Tickets will also be available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday, September 7th at 10:00am, subject to availability. Fear Inoculum’s release caps off over a…
Rent at the Shubert Theater New Haven
Rent: The Musical will be held at the Shubert Theater in New Haven from November 22nd through November 24th Want to go behind the scenes and meet the cast of RENT? On November 22nd, the Shubert is offering a free preview behind the scenes. RSVP Now! In 1996, an original rock musical by a little-known composer opened on Broadway… and forever changed the landscape of American theatre. Two decades later, Jonathan Larson’s RENT continues to speak loudly and defiantly to…
Rent: The Musical Behind the Scene at the Shubert Theater
Free Public Event! Join the Shubert Theater for an exclusive behind the scenes look at how a Broadway touring show loads in to the theater on Friday, November 22, 2019 from 8:30 am to 10:00 am. Observe the crew at work as RENT comes to life. Bagels and coffee will be served in the Marcum Hospitality Suite. Reservations must be made in advance and availability is limited. To reserve your spot, contact Carla Sullivan, Director of Development, at csullivan@capa.com or call 203-773-4339. Rent:…
Ann’s Place Annual Festival of Trees at Danbury Sports Dome
Come one, come all to Ann's Place Annual Festival of Trees at Danbury Sports Dome November 22nd through November 24th. Catch the excitement at the 17th annual Festival of Trees to benefit Ann’s Place at the Danbury Sports Dome for a weekend filled with live events. Start your weekend on a high note! Don’t miss the Mistletoe and Martinis party from 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. on Friday night. Sip delicious specialty drinks and join us in a tribute toast to Waterworks…
Winter at Slater Memorial Museum
Join us in the Slater Museum Gift Shop and Atrium for the 5th annual holiday shopping event on November 22nd and 23rd. Attendees receive at least 10% off all merchandise while enjoying refreshments, free gift wrapping and more. Original works of art by William McCloy and Ron Wing will be for sale as well. Don’t miss your chance to purchase original works of art!
Holiday Lights Opening Day at Lake Compounce
The Holiday Lights Opening Day will be held on November 22nd from 5 pm to 9 pm at Lake Compounce in Bristol. Join us for light displays set to your favorite holiday music, Mrs. Claus' story time by the fire, a selection of children & family rides, the chance to see the big man in red himself, and so much more! Covered in over a million spectacular, glimmering lights, its just not the Holidays until you visit Holiday Lights at…
Luke Combs: Beer Never Broke My Heart Tour at the Mohegan Sun Casino
Luke Combs: Beer Never Broke My Heart Tour will be held on November 22nd from 7:30 to 10:30 pm at the Mohegan Sun and Casino. CMA Award-winning Luke Combs is a multi-platinum, No. 1 Country singer-songwriter from Asheville, NC. With brazen songwriting talent and grizzled, soul-infused vocals, Combs stormed onto the music landscape as one of Country’s brightest stars with the release of his critically-acclaimed, RIAA double Platinum, No. 1 debut album, This One’s For You on River House Artists/Columbia…
Jay Leno at the Grand Theater at Foxwoods Resort and Casino
Jay Leno will perform at the Grand Theater on November 22nd from 8 pm to 11 pm at the Grand Theater at Foxwoods Resort and Casino. Acclaimed TV late night show host, admired stand-up comedian, best-selling children’s book author, much-in-demand corporate speaker, lovable TV and movie voice-over artist, pioneering car builder and mechanic, and philanthropist…it’s no wonder that Jay Leno is widely characterized as “the hardest working man in show business.” Jay Leno’s late night television ratings domination included more…
Mystic Seaport Museum Celebrates 40 Years of Lantern Light Tours
Mystic Seaport Museum is celebrating 40 years of its Lantern Light Tours with a nod to past productions and a return to classic holiday themes. Mystic Seaport Museum Lantern Light Tour Dates: November 23, 29-30, December 6-7, 13-15, and 20-22. Tours begin at 5 p.m. and leave every 15 minutes. A Mystic holiday tradition, Lantern Light Tours is a progressive play that weaves a heart-warming holiday story in the setting of the historic buildings and vessels of the Museum. Tickets…
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