Events Calendar

A Diorma Takes Shape: Bringing the Genius of J.P.Wilson to Life
Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History
Watch a diorama evolve before your eyes!
Date: Every day (Feb 27-Apr 25)
Ages: all ages Admission Fees: $5-$7

Visitors to the Museum from February 27 through April 25, 2010, will have the rare opportunity to witness the creation of a major museum diorama, one day at a time. It is an evolving exhibition featuring the work of Peabody and New Haven area scientists and artists in addition to that of the master Wilson. Dioramas combine three-dimensional foreground material with a curved background wall and domed ceiling to thell the story of an ecosystem. They are brought to life by the artists who create them. James Perry Wilson was a master of this unique art as this exhibition will reveal.

Learn How To Drive
All-Star Driver
Be the best driver you can be...
Date: Every day (Feb 19-Mar 1) from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Ages: 16 and up Admission Fees: http://www.all-stardriver.com/content/242/default.aspx

Learn how to drive with All-Star! All-Star Driver is Connecticut's Leader in Driver's Education. Not only do we provide you with the necessary building blocks to begin driving, but give you the skills to be a SAFE driver FOREVER! Register NOW for our spring sessions, which begin on March 1, 2010. LOCATIONS STATEWIDE...visit our website to find a LOCATION NEAR YOU!

Cheshire Library Storytimes
Cheshire Public Library
Children's storytimes and activities.
Date: Every Mon, Tues, Wed, Th and Fri (Jan 1-May 30)
Admission Fees: FREE
Special Instructions: Registration required for some programs

Registration for programs begins the first weekday of the preceding month.

 

Story Time

Mondays and Tuesdays 10:00AM - 10:30AM

Stories, fingerplays and songs for ages 3 1/2 to kindergarten.  Children can stay without caregiver.  Register in the children's department.

 

Pajama Story Time

Tuesdays 7:00PM - 7:30PM

Come in pajamas for stories, rhymes and a craft.  For children 3 - 8 and their caregivers.  No registration required.

 

Baby Lap-Sit

Wednesdays 10:00AM - 10:20AM

Songs and fingerplays for infants up to 12 months with a parent or caregiver.  Register in the children's department.

Mother Goose Time

Wednesdays 10:30AM - 10:55AM

Songs and fingerplays for children 13 to 30 months and their caregivers.  Register in the children's department.

 

After School Story Time

Thursdays 4:00PM - 4:30PM

Stories and a craft for children ages 3 - 8 and their caregivers.  No registration required.

 

Family Place

Thursdays 10:00AM - 10:55AM

For children ages 1 - 3 and their caregivers.  Age appropriate games and toys, resource area of print/non-print material and simple craft activity.  Specialists may be available each week to discuss child development, music, nutrition and other childhood issues.    Registration required.

 

Friday Fun

Friday 10:00AM - 10:30AM and 10:45AM - 11:15AM

Stores, songs and crafts for ages 2 1/2 - 3  1/2 years of age and caregivers. Registration required.

 

 

 

Silvia
Long Wharf Theatre
A.R. Gurney, author of The Dining Room and The Cocktail Hour, charms with his comedy, which has been a hit in the United States
Date: Every Su, Tues, Wed, Th, Fri and Sa (Feb 17-Mar 14)
Ages: For Ages 10 and up

Sylvia, a lovable dog, would do anything for Greg. A constant companion, she loves him unconditionally and hangs on his every word. Greg would do anything for Sylvia, even staying home from work to spend time with her. Greg's wife Kate, on the other hand, isn't thrilled that Sylvia's made herself so at home, let alone that she's sleeping on Kate's precious couch.  Add the fact that Sylvia is played by a vivacious young woman and you view the relationship between a man and his best friend in a whole new way.

 

Dinosaurs of the Lost Continent
Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History
Dinosaurs of the Lost Continent
Date: 03/04/2010 from 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Ages: 18 and up Admission Fees: Free

For more than a century, paleontologists have been collecting abundant, often spectacular dinosaur fossils from the Western Interior of North America. Only recently have we learned that most of these dinosaurs - among them horned, duck-billed, dome-headed, and armored plant-eaters, as well as giant tyrannosaur meat-eaters and smaller "raptor-like" predators - existed on a "lost continent" known as Laramidia. How were so many giant animals able to co-exist on such a diminutive landmass? Dinosaur paleontologist and science communicator Scott Sampson will address this question and more, exploring some of the latest ideas and controversies reviewed in his recent book "Dinosaur Odyssey: Fossil Threads in the Web of Life" (University of California Press, 2009), the first comprehensive review of dinosaur paleontology for a general audience in more than two decades.

Annie
Shubert Theater
Leapin Lizards! Annie is coming to the Shubert Theater this weekend
Date: Every day (Mar 5-Mar 7)

Originally appearing on stage in 1977, Annie has become one of the most well-known and widely popular shows of all time, based on the comic book character of Little Orphan Annie by Harold Gray. Featuring song and dance, along with a flair for excitement and adventure, Annie invites both children and adults to participate in a story of love, hope, and perseverance that guarantees to entertain.

 

 

The Health Conscious Woman
Women of Power Network, Inc
Women's Seminar Series
Date: 03/05/2010 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Part I - The Health Conscious Woman

~Nutrition: Are You Really What You Eat?
~Body & Fitness: Mirror Image

Join the Women of Power Network for a fun, informative session to explore these topics and more!

Don't miss this event with Special Guest Speakers, Door Prizes & Refreshments!

Roxi Fox, Disease Detective
Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History
Roxi Fox, Disease Detective
Date: 03/06/2010 from 11:00am to 12:00pm
Ages: all ages Admission Fees: $5-$7

When Billy the Pirate gets sick, can Roxi Fox solve the mystery of what happened to his friend? See Roxi's adventure with ticks, mosquitoes and microbes in this puppet show by Betty Baisden.

Yale Bookstore Children's Story Hour
The Yale Bookstore
Date: Every Sa from 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Ages: 1-8 Admission Fees: free

Every Saturday there are stories and activities for young children. Special events include visits from storybook characters (e.g., Clifford, Curious George) and local authors and illustrators.

Creating Readers Saturdays at 2 Program
Connecticut Children's Museum
Each family that attends receives a copy of the book to take home!
Date: Every Sa from 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Admission Fees: $5.00

Interactive program that engages young readers by bringing books to life utilizing theater, dance and music.

All-Star Driver Fatal Vision Demonstrations
All-Star Driver
Alcohol Awareness Month
Date: Every day (Mar 10-Apr 1) from 9:00am to 5:00pm
Admission Fees: FREE

All-Star Driver, Connecticut's leader in driver education is offering hands-on demonstrations on the dangers of impaired driving to schools, parent groups and local prevention organizations. These presentations are FREE of charge, in an effort to raise awareness on the dangers of underage drinking during the month of April, Alcohol Awareness Month.

Fatal Vision is a training tool used to vividly demonstrate the concept of impairment and the dangers of impaired driving. The Fatal Vision Goggles distort vision and cause behaviors that are similar to behaviors exhibited by someone under the influence.

Schools and organizations can have All-Star come to them by scheduling a demonstration and contacting Brandon Dufour via email at brandon@all-stardriver.com, or via phone at (860)631-4280.

Disney's Beauty & The Beast
Palace Theater
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Date: Every day (Mar 12-Mar 14)
Ages: All

Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to Waterbury! Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, this eye-popping spectacle has won the hearts of over 35 million people worldwide. This classic musical love story is filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes, and dazzling production numbers including "Be Our Guest" and the beloved title song. Experience the romance and enchantment of Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at the Palace Theater!

Kidtoons
Connecticut Post 14 Cinema de Lux
Strawberry Shortcake Berryfest Princess movie
Date: Every day (Mar 13-Mar 14) at 12:00pm

G-rated movies for Kids.  Saturday and Sunday at Noon. All tickets just $3.50 PLUS receive concession coupons for $3.50 KIDS COMBO.

Baby Pictures
Connecticut Post 14 Cinema de Lux
Parents can enjoy the latest movies in a baby-friendly setting. This months' movie Valentine's Day
Date: Every day (Mar 13-Mar 14) at 12:00pm
Admission Fees: Reduced Price: $5.25

Parents and babies can enjoy the latest movies in a baby-friendly setting.

 

 

 

• Dim lighting to allow for easy child care in the auditorium
• Movie volume will be lowered for babies' sensitive hearing
• Baby changing stations
• Area for strollers
• Food cart offering breakfast goodies and concessions for sale

February movie: Valentine's Day

 

 

St. Patrick's Day Parade
Greater New Haven St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee
Connecticut's largest single day spectator event
Date: 03/14/2010 at 1:00pm

Since the mid-1950's the St. Patrick's Day Parade of Greater New Haven has become one of New England's premier Irish events. It is the largest, single-day spectator event in the State of Connecticut. As the 6th oldest parade in the nation, its fame was recognized by the Library of Congress in 1999.

 

Free automobile parking is allowed for spectators in all Yale University parking lots around the campus except for the restricted lots with red signs,which are gate controlled.

22 Annual ARTSDAY
CPFA/Artsplace
Hands-on fun with 15 artists
Date: 03/14/2010 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Ages: 5 and up Admission Fees: FREE for Ages 5 and up

Hands-on fun with 15 artists: Origami • Clay • Collage • Mask Making • "Color Magic"
Animé • Block Printing • Sculpture • Pop-up Cards • Drawing • Felting • and more...

 

Event takes place in the cafeteria at Cheshire Academy.  Parking available at Town Hall and Humiston School

Mothers & More of Greater New Haven Fundraiser
Mothers & More Greater New Haven
Fundraiser for Mothers & More of Greater New Haven
Date: 03/15/2010 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm

Bring the family to Friendly's Restaurant and a portion of the night's profits will go to our organization. Come out to support Mothers & More and learn about our organization!

Dunk It! Petit Family Memorial Basketball Tournament
REGISTER YOUR TEAMS NOW
Date: 03/20/2010 at 9:00am

Dunk It! is a co-ed basketball tournament created to honor the memory and celebrate the lives of Jennifer Hawke-Petit, and her daughters, Hayley and Michaela Petit. Join in the mission of these three incredible people by helping to raise money in the fight against MS, all while enjoying one of their passions: basketball.

 

Pre-registered teams compete throughout the day, ending in a championship game.  Individuals, families, organizations, and businesses are all encouraged to form teams and participate in the day of fun.  Teams can register at petitmemorialbball.com.  The fee is $20 per person. 

 

Basking with Humpbacks
Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History
Basking with Humpbacks: Tracking Threatened Marine Life in New England Waters
Date: 03/25/2010 at 5:30pm
Ages: all ages Admission Fees: Free

Science writer Todd McLeish will share his insights on some of the rarest marine creatures plying the waters of the New England coastline and relate fun stories of his adventures working with biologists to monitor and protect these species. While researching his latest book, "Basking with Humpbacks," McLeish tagged basking sharks to learn where they gave birth, helped harbor porpoises escape from fishing nets, snorkeled in search of wild bay scallops, and learned how the blood of horseshoe crabs is used in medical research.

A Night at the Peabody
Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History
A Night at the Peabody
Date: 03/27/2010 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Ages: all ages Admission Fees: $12-$18

See the Great Hall of Dinosaurs and other exhibits come alive for games, crafts, face painting, scavenger hunts and special prizes. Hunt for souvenirs and prizes and visit behind-the-scenes collections rarely open to the public. Live critters on hand include snakes, a Red-footed tortoise, tarantula, hissing roaches, and more, along with birds such as the Eurasian collared dove, peach-faced lovebird, white-faced cockatiel and umbrella cockatoo.