Events
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Gateway Players Theatre in Southbridge, MA is hosting auditions for "Charlotte’s Web”. Adapted by Joseph Robinette. Based on the book by E.B. White. Auditions will be held on Tuesday, February 24th at 6pm and Sunday, March 1st at 4pm, in Fellowship Hall at Elm Street Congregational Church, 61 Elm Street, Southbridge. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script and… |
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The Ballard Institute is pleased to host “Sidney Chrysler’s Miniature Puppet Operas,” moderated by John Bell. This event will focus on the work of Chaplin, Connecticut artist and puppeteer Sidney Chrysler (1915-1999), building on current research at the Ballard Institute. Frank Ballard considered Sidney Chrysler to be the best Connecticut puppeteer of his time, but his work…
Free, donations greatly appreciated!
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SOUTHBRIDGE, MA - Local artists from the Southbridge community will attend a Meet & Greet on Thursday, March 5, 2026, from 6:30-7:30pm at the Jacob Edwards Library in Southbridge, MA. This month's art show, Women's Handiwork & Art is in observance of Women's History Month. The Women's Handiwork & Art Show features an array of… 
Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! We’re bringing the awesome art of bonsai out of the hedged in gardens and into the streets! Or at least into your favorite bars/breweries/pubs. Bonsai Bar is a night of fun you don’t want to miss. Learn…
$85.00
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Willimantic Renaissance, Inc. presents the 2026 Willimantic Winter Blues Festival on Friday, March 6, 2026, at the Willimantic Elks Lodge #1311(198 Pleasant Street, Willimantic, CT). Doors open at 6:00 PM, and music begins at 7:00 PM for an unforgettable evening of live blues, dancing, door prizes, raffles, and a cash bar — all in support of the 2026 season of Willimantic’s… 
Gateway Players Theatre in Southbridge, MA presents "Remedial”, written by local playwright Jordan Miller. Performance dates are February 27, 28 and March 6, 7 at 7:30pm and March 8 at 2pm. The performances are held at Fellowship Hall of Elm Street Congregational Church, 61 Elm Street in Southbridge, MA. Entrance is on Park Street (around the corner).…
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The 2026 UConn Winter Puppet Slam will feature new and experimental short works by professional puppeteers and performers, including UConn Puppet Arts alumni Joe Therrien and Mackenzie Doss. Brooklyn-based Joseph Therrien, from Boxcutter Collective, will perform Inside the Palace of Your Mind, which will transport the audience from the Here-And-Now to the upper reaches of the human mind, using hand puppetry, music, and whatever the audience…
Free, donations greatly appreciated!
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The Top Shelf Gallery's March - April show, New England and Beyond, landscape and genre acrylics by Scott Rhoades, opens Saturday March 7 at 1 p.m. with an artist's reception and demonstration. The precisely-done paintings feature New England farmland, the Maine wilderness and some animal subjects. The Top Shelf Gallery is at Fletcher Memorial Library,…
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Join us on March 7th for an engaging concert experience where the incredible stories surrounding one word will be shared through song. “Coded: celebrating double meanings” is a concert of inspiring stories of women in the U.S. who made incredible discoveries in the field of computers, medicine, and cryptography. This concert will feature choral performances…
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RESCHEDULED TO: Saturday, March 7 at 7 p.m. The Ballard is thrilled to present Calle Allende by Pinned & Sewtured. Shackled by restraints of reality, Frida finds herself unable to paint. In a moment of desperation, she re-discovers her life source—the other Frida. Calle Allende is inspired by an entry in Frida Kahlo’s diary about “The Two Fridas”. Calle Allende, a puppet theater production, brings to…
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Gateway Players Theatre in Southbridge, MA presents "Remedial”, written by local playwright Jordan Miller. Performance dates are February 27, 28 and March 6, 7 at 7:30pm and March 8 at 2pm. The performances are held at Fellowship Hall of Elm Street Congregational Church, 61 Elm Street in Southbridge, MA. Entrance is on Park Street (around the corner).…
$18
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Gateway Players Theatre in Southbridge, MA presents "Remedial”, written by local playwright Jordan Miller. Performance dates are February 27, 28 and March 6, 7 at 7:30pm and March 8 at 2pm. The performances are held at Fellowship Hall of Elm Street Congregational Church, 61 Elm Street in Southbridge, MA. Entrance is on Park Street (around the corner).…
$18
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2 events,The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Tri-State Flotilla, Massachusetts will be instructing THE BOAT AMERICA COURSE that meets current and future state mandated educational requirements offered in a two-night format developed to provide the skills and confidence needed to explore the coast and inland waters by boat. Basic knowledge and skills are needed to have… |
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This intermediate workshop is the second session in a three-part training series focused on ecological landscaping and green infrastructure solutions that support clean water and resilient ecosystems. This session will be led by Beth Romaker, Meadowscapes Project Manager and Landscape Designer with the Ecological Division of Matt’s Landscaping, who will share hands-on experience designing and… The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Tri-State Flotilla, Massachusetts will be instructing THE BOAT AMERICA COURSE that meets current and future state mandated educational requirements offered in a two-night format developed to provide the skills and confidence needed to explore the coast and inland waters by boat. Basic knowledge and skills are needed to have… |
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2 events,Gateway Players Theatre is excited to announce special fundraising performances of the beloved musical Godspell in support of Elm Street Congregational Church. This collaborative event promises an uplifting evening filled with inspiring music, energetic performances, and a shared spirit of community. Gateway Players Theatre has called Elm Street Church home since 2017 when our long-time home; The… |
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She Thinks She’s Queen Elizabeth But She’s Dirty Gerts To Me by PuppetKabob is a paper doll and pop-up extravaganza: a groovy blend of historical fiction, 60s pop culture, and colorful confetti in a one-of-a-kind show for families. Come on, get happy!—with middle schooler Carol Lee Bell as she finds the fold to fitting in and discovers the best way is to not actually fit at all! Ticket Prices: Adults: $12; Members/Seniors: $10;…
$6 – $12
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See the sugar house and taste warm syrup. Stroll the barnyard and see outdoor demonstrations, animals and tractors. Visit our post and beam barn and purchase maple syrup and maple products. Event held sun, rain or snow! Gateway Players Theatre is excited to announce special fundraising performances of the beloved musical Godspell in support of Elm Street Congregational Church. This collaborative event promises an uplifting evening filled with inspiring music, energetic performances, and a shared spirit of community. Gateway Players Theatre has called Elm Street Church home since 2017 when our long-time home; The… |
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2 events,Gateway Players Theatre is excited to announce special fundraising performances of the beloved musical Godspell in support of Elm Street Congregational Church. This collaborative event promises an uplifting evening filled with inspiring music, energetic performances, and a shared spirit of community. Gateway Players Theatre has called Elm Street Church home since 2017 when our long-time home; The… |
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Our goal will be to hear and observe a Virginia Rail. Other possible species include early arrivals like Yellow and Pine Warblers. $10 members, $20 nonmembers. Registration required, limited to 12 participants. |
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The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry will present the grand opening of its new exhibition Becoming Modern: U.S. Puppetry in the Twentieth Century on Thursday, March 26 with refreshments served at 5 p.m., and a free tour at 5:30 p.m. The tour will also be streamed on Ballard Institute’s Facebook Live. U.S. puppetry in the early twentieth century reflected popular European traditions—as well as African American and some Asian forms—but also…
Free, donations greatly appreciated!
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Join Andy Rzeznikiewicz as he brings you to see displaying American Woodcock as they perform their courtship flights just before dark. VERY IMPORTANT -- no bright colored clothing or hats, drab colors are recommended. Other interesting bird species are often observed during this time like Northern Harrier, Bald Eagle, and Short-eared Owl. $10 members, $20… 
Join us for a fantastic evening of dueling pianos featuring the talent from Savage Pianos. This troupe joins us from New York City...they play at a variety of restaurants throughout the Northeast and they are returning to Mystic! The audience creates the playlist and the players make it come alive - they're funny, spontaneous, creative…
$25.00
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Learn to identify frogs and toads by their calls. Follow up with an evening walk around the pond to practice your identification skills. With luck, we may hear spring peepers and wood frogs. |
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Hampton resident Jamie Boss will present An Introduction to AI, a non-technical examination of the structure, uses, and potential consequences of artificial intelligence, Saturday March 28 at 1 p.m. at Fletcher Memorial Library. The free program is designed to answer basic questions about the nature and operations of the popular ChatGPT and to suggest every…
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2 events,Peter M. Fish (1953-2025), originally from Mansfield, CT, was a gifted photographer, known for his prize-winning images of the birds, wildlife, and landscapes of southern New England’s coastal lowlands and woods. His passion was the avian world. His bird photographs include dazzling action shots as well as sensitive, evocative portraits. Peter, also a skilled woodworker,… |
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Invasive plants are choking out the native plants in our region. Learn how to manage these invasive plants from Jim Natale of Wilder Gardens, LLC. Jim specializes in invasive plant management and native plant landscaping. He’ll show the best forested and meadow landscapes in our region, discuss why they are important, and the biggest threats… |
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Hampton's Fletcher Memorial Library is holding a Mini- Book & Bake sale, Saturday, April 11 from 9 am to 3 pm. The sale will offer a wide range of books, with particular emphasis on seasonal favorites garden and cookbooks, plus art and craft books and novels. Fletcher Memorial Library is at 257 Main Street, Hampton.…
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