Thursday, May. 24, 2012, 5:00 pm

"Fixed Views' Photography Show at Studio 33

Art Exhibits/Openings
Studio 33 Art and Frame Gallery, 140 Bank Street, New London, CT , 06320

Studio 33 celebrates its 33rd Anniversary showing ‘Fixed Views’, black & white images of nature by well known photographer Frank Kaczmarek. The show will run until June 22.

Studio 33 is excited to announce the Grand Opening of ‘Frames Down Under’ a nifty downstairs retail space with a large selection of ready made frames and prints.

Artist reception and viewing of Frames Down Under will be Friday, May 11, 5 – 7 pm.

Thursday, May. 24, 2012, 12:00 am

Author Event

Art Exhibits/Openings
Yale University Art Gallery, 1111 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT

Amor Towles/Rules of Civility. 'The Art of Civility: A Conversation Between Amor Towles and Jock Reynolds.

Thursday, May. 24, 2012, 12:00 am

Opening Reception

Art Exhibits/Openings
Kehler Liddell Gallery, 873 Whalley Avenue, New Haven, CT

Works by andrew Hogan and Gigi Liverant

Thursday, May. 24, 2012, 12:00 pm

Alexey von Schlippe Gallery of Art Spring Exhibition

Art Exhibits/Openings
Alexey von Schlippe Gallery of Art, 1084 Shennecossett Rd. UConn, Avery Point, Groton, CT , 06340

through Sunday, May 27;
Tony Armendariz of Palatine, Illinois,
Frank & Pamela Bramble of Torrington,
Gladys Victoria Forney born in Lima Peru and now living in New York City
Sooky Maniquant’s

Thursday, May. 24, 2012, 10:00 am

Group Exhibition at Gallery One

Art Exhibits/Openings
Gallery One, 665 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook, CT , 06475

Featured artists of this Group Exhibition include Paul Harper, William G. Nelson, Christopher James O'Flaherty, Judith Barbour Osborne, Rick Silberberg and Guest Artist Kay Knight Clarke.

On view from April 24 through June 17, with an opening night reception on Friday, May 4 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.

Thursday, May. 24, 2012, 9:00 am

The Sabbath of History

Art Exhibits/Openings
Knights of Columbus Museum, 1 State Street, New Haven, CT

Runs through Sept. 16.

Thursday, May. 24, 2012, 10:00 am

19th Annual Regional Art Exhibit

Art Exhibits/Openings
Artists Cooperative Gallery, 7 Canal St., Westerly, CT

Artists’ Cooperative Gallery of Westerly will open its 19th annual Regional Art Exhibit with a reception and awards ceremony from 5 to 7 p.m. May 2. During the ceremony, fine art and crafts will be recognized in various categories with six cash prizes awarded. ACGOW is honored to have Guido Garaycochea and Jose Ulloa, directors of Expressiones Visual Gallery and Cultural Center in New London, serve as jurors of the exhibit.
The reception will be held in conjunction with the monthly first Wednesday night art stroll in downtown Westerly and Pawcatuck, when shops, galleries and restaurants stay open late. The show runs through June 2.
ACGOW is located at 7 Canal St., Westerly and can be reached at (401) 596-2221.
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Thursday, May. 24, 2012, 7:00 pm

Beatriz Williams, "Overseas"

Author Events
RJ Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison, CT

The bonds of love and attraction transcend time, setting, and oceans. The curious, yet uncertain longing to connect in a New York financial boardroom discovers its roots in World War I France, as we discover the enduring strength of affection.
A passionate, sweeping novel of a love that transcends time.

Thursday, May. 24, 2012, 12:00 am

Author Discussion:

Author Events
RJ Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Road, Madison, CT

Beatriz Williams/Overseas. Registration required.

Thursday, May. 24, 2012, 5:30 pm

Amor Towles, "Rules of Civility"

Author Events
Yale University Art Gallery, 1111 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT

Amor Towles, discusses his New York Times–bestselling debut novel Rules of Civility. A tale of a watershed year in the life of the fiercely intelligent Katey Kontent, a twenty-something Manhattanite navigating the jazz clubs, boardrooms, boarding houses, and high rises of Depression-era New York City. Towles will discuss how the art of the 1930s, represented in the Gallery’s collection by the work of Stuart Davis and Walker Evans, served to inspire the framing of the novel and to provide a thematic current for Katey’s pivotal encounters and conscious choices in love, career, and friendship that determine her course for years to come. A reception and book signing sponsored by R. J. Julia Booksellers of Madison, Connecticut, will follow.

Thursday, May. 24, 2012, 8:30 am

Fresh Connections Stonington Chapter Formation

Business
Fresh Connections Stonington Chapter, Velvet Mill Bayview Ave. Suite 131, Stonington, CT , 06378

business women's group

Thursday, May. 24, 2012, 7:00 am

Ledge Light BNI

Business
Fellowship Hall, Fairview Odd Fellows Home of Connecticut, 235 Lestertown Rd,, 235 Lestertown Rd, Groton, CT , 06340

The mission of BNI is to help members increase their business through a structured, positive and professional "word-of-mouth" referral program that enables them to develop long-term, meaningful relationships with quality business professionals.

This week's speaker, Michael Epstein, will discuss the benefits of recurring massage therapy for the business professional.

Our meetings are geared toward networking with business professionals from all types of industries. If interested, e-mail pamela_gracey@us.aflac.com

Thursday, May. 24, 2012, 12:00 am

Medicare Rx-Xpress Bus, May 24, Groton

Community
Groton Human Services, 2 Fort Hill Road, Groton, CT

call for an appointment (860) 441-6760; www.ct.gov/medicarerx.com.

Thursday, May. 24, 2012, 5:00 pm

Angel Wraps Trunk Show and Ladies Night with 20% discount

Community
The Bee & Thistle Inn, 1 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT , 06371

Join us for a Girls Night Out at The Bee & Thistle Inn with Vitality Spa's Angel Wrap Trunk Show.

Demonstrations of these amazing one-piece travel wardrobes are available at 5.30 and 7.30pm with Angel Wraps creator Roxi Suger. 1/2 price cocktails and wine by the glass courtesy of The Bee & Thistle Inn.

There will be a 20% discount on all wraps purchased on the night or on orders placed for special hand painted and one-off wraps.

Thursday, May. 24, 2012, 12:30 pm

Seniors Pickle Ball, Thursdays, Groton

Community
Groton Senior Center, 102 Newtown Rd., Groton, CT

open play every Thursday; (860) 441-6785.

Thursday, May. 24, 2012, 10:30 am

Chair Yoga, Thursdays, Old Saybrook

Community
Estuary Council of Seniors, 220 Main St., Old Saybrook, CT

every Thursday with instructor, Rachel Baer of Yoga Keeps Me Fit; $5 per class; (860) 859-7217.

Thursday, May. 24, 2012, 1:00 pm

Drop In English Conversation

Community
Public Library of New London, 63 Huntington St., New London, CT

brush up on your English skills; free

Thursday, May. 24, 2012, 8:30 am

New London Senior Center, Tues&Thurs

Community
New London Senior Center, 120 Broad St., New London, CT

8:30 a.m., Yoga (Tues.); 10 a.m., Yoga (Thurs.); 9 a.m., Health & Wellness; (860) 447-5230.

Thursday, May. 24, 2012, 12:00 am

Groton Senior Center, May 24

Community
Groton Senior Cener, 102 Newtown Road, Groton, CT

9-10 a.m., Tech Talk: How to download apps and books to a Kindle Fire and other e-readers; (860) 445-1057.

Thursday, May. 24, 2012, 7:00 am

Waterford Senior Services, May 24

Community
Waterford Senior Services, 15 Rope Ferry Road, Waterford, CT

9 a.m., strength I; 10:15 a.m., strength II; 11 a.m., cranial conundrums; 11:45 a.m., cafe lunch with $2.50 donation and reservation; 12:30 p.m., canasta; 1 p.m., mah jongg, tai chi; (860) 444-5839.

Thursday, May. 24, 2012, 12:00 am

Annual East Lyme Senior Art Show, May 24, E. Lyme

Community
East Lyme Community Center, 37 Society Road, Niantic, CT

all artists age 60 or older are encouraged to participate; work must have been completed within two years and entries framed; bring entries to the Senior Center for judging by Monday, May 21 at 8:30 a.m.; two pieces of artwork per medium accepted; (860) 739-5859.

Thursday, May. 24, 2012, 7:30 pm

Nar-anon Family Group, Thursdays, Groton

Community
Christ United Methodist Church, 200 Hazelnut Hill Road, Groton, CT

12-step support group for friends and families of addicts; held Thursdays; (860) 303-9677.

Thursday, May. 24, 2012, 1:00 pm

Clueless about Computers: Drop-in Session, May 24, Franklin

Community
Janet Carlson Calvert Library, 5 Tyler Drive, Franklin, CT

unable to make one of our free basic computer classes but would like one-on-one help?; (860) 642-6207.

Thursday, May. 24, 2012, 10:00 am

Coping with the Loss of a Spouse or Partner, Thursdays, Waterford

Community
Atria Crossroads, 1 Beechwood Drive, Waterford, CT

6-week groups starting May 3; free; call to register (860) 848-5699.

Thursday, May. 24, 2012, 6:00 pm

Coping with the Loss of a Spouse or Partner, Thursdays, N.London

Community
L&M Hospital, Conf. Room 3, 365 Montauk Ave., New London, CT

6-week groups starting May 10; free; call to register (860) 848-5699.

Thursday, May. 24, 2012, 5:00 pm

Zumba Gold, Tuesdays & Thursdays, Groton

Community
Groton Senior Center, 102 Newtown Road, Groton, CT

transportation available with a minimum sign up of eight, for $2 and advance sign up; (860) 441-6785.

Thursday, May. 24, 2012, 12:00 am

L'Chaim Lecuture and Luncheon

Education/Lectures
Temple Beth Sholom, 1809 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT

Jewish Military Heroes Among Us and History of Jews in the U.S. Military. Free and open to the public. Reservations required.

Thursday, May. 24, 2012, 7:00 pm

Documentary Filmmaker Alexandra Isles

Education/Lectures
Essex Library, 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT

Isles will screen her film “Hidden Treasures,” her film about the Metropolitan Museum; free; registration required; (860) 767-1560.

Thursday, May. 24, 2012, 4:00 pm

AFTERSCHOOL SNACK

Kids/Family
The Bill Memorial Library, 240 Monument St., Groton, CT , 06340

snack, stories, craft or activities for grades 1-5 ; free; Please stop in or call the library at 860-445-0392 to register.

Thursday, May. 24, 2012, 12:00 am

Mo Willems Celebration

Kids/Family
Essex Library, 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT

Includes reading books about Knufflebunny, Pigeon, Elephant, and Piggy. For ages 3 and older.

Thursday, May. 24, 2012, 10:30 am

KIDS-Mother Goose On The Loose ages newborn-23 months

Kids/Family
Otis Library, 261 Main St, Norwich, CT , 06360

Bond with your little one during a fun-filled program featuring interactive nursery rhymes, songs, stories, puppets and more! For ages newborn – 23 months. Drop-in;
no registration required. This program is sponsored by a grant from People’s United Bank.

Thursday, May. 24, 2012, 6:30 pm

Reading Together

Kids/Family
Wheeler Library, 101 Main St., North Stonington, CT

ages 12-35 months; registration required; free; (860) 535-0383.

Thursday, May. 24, 2012, 12:00 am

Hidden Treasures by Filmmaker Alexandra Isles

Misc. Events
Essex Library, 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT

Thursday, May. 24, 2012, 9:00 am

Big Food: Health, Culture, and the Evolution of Eating

Misc. Events
Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History, 170 Whitney Avenue, New Haven, CT

Runs through Dec. 2. Collaboration between the Peabody, the Community Alliance for Research and Engagement (CARE) at the Yale School of Public Health, and the Yale Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity.

Thursday, May. 24, 2012, 1:00 pm

Bridge, Mondays and Thursdays, Old Lyme

Misc. Events
Lymes Senior Center, 26 Town Woods Road, Old Lyme, CT , 06371

regular bridge every Monday from 1-4 p.m. and duplicate bridge every Thursday from 1-4 p.m.; free; (860) 434-4127.

Thursday, May. 24, 2012, 6:30 pm

Preston Board of Selectmen

Municipal Meetings
Preston Town Hall, 389 Ct 2, Preston, CT

Preston Board of Selectmen meeting

Thursday, May. 24, 2012, 7:00 pm

Board of Education

Municipal Meetings
Science and Technology Magnet High School of Southeastern Connecticut, 490 Jefferson Avenue , New London, CT , 06320

Board of Education Meeting

Thursday, May. 24, 2012, 9:00 pm

Wilson Kane

Music
Ancient Mariner, 21 W. Main St., Mystic, CT

Thursday, May. 24, 2012, 5:30 pm

Travis Winkley

Music
Ascot's Pub, Spa at the Norwich Inn, 607 West Thames St., Norwich, CT

Acoustic guitar music

Thursday, May. 24, 2012, 7:00 pm

Vince Thompson and Friends

Music
Steak Loft, Coogan Blvd. , Mystic, CT

Thursday, May. 24, 2012, 12:00 am

DJ Noved

Music
La Vita Gustosa, 9 Main Street, East Haddam, CT

Thursday, May. 24, 2012, 9:00 pm

DPI Jazz Trio

Music
Captain Daniel Packer Inne, 32 Water St., Mystic, CT

Thursday, May. 24, 2012, 5:30 pm

Purple Bench Hike & Nordic Walk, May 24, E. Lyme

Nature/Outdoors
Rocky Neck State Park, 275 W Main St (across street), Niantic, CT , 06357

Join Rachel, personal trainer from Anytime Fitness, for a gentle hike with some Nordic Walking thrown in for a great overall body workout.

Registration via www.purplebench.com is required. Event is cancelled in case of rain.

Thursday, May. 24, 2012, 12:00 am

Greg Brown

Stage/Theater
Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main Street, Old Saybrook, CT