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Music:
The Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra presents soprano Elisabeth Lyra Ross in their fourth installment of the "We, The People" Concert Series, celebrating the diverse patchwork of the American spirit. This program highlights the work and history of African American composers and traditional spirituals. Sunday 3pm at the Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets $43.50. 860-987-5900 or www.bushnell.org
Boyz II Men play the Springfield Symphony Hall Saturday 8pm. Tickets $59-$99. www.symphonyhallspringfield.com
R.E.S.P.E.C.T. is the ultimate tribute to the legendary Aretha Franklin. It takes the stage at the Palace Theater in Waterbury Friday 8pm and Saturday at 2 and 8pm. Tickets $45-$85. www.palacetheaterct.org
Blues or comedy are both scheduled this weekend at the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts on the UConn campus in Storrs. Friday 8pm it's Blues artist Joanne Shaw Taylor. Tickets $20-$99. They Sunday 2pm it's the Popovich Comedy Pet Theater. Tickets $22-$26. www.jorgensen.uconn.edu
Events:
The Hartford Wolfpack skate twice this weekend, tonight against in state rivals the Bridgeport Islanders at 7pm on a $2 beer and $1 hot dog night at XL Center in Hartford! The Saturday, the pack welcomes the Providence Bruins at 7pm for Hartford Hockey Heritage Night! Tickets at www.HartfordWolfpack.com
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Shake off that cabin fever and celebrate the great outdoors in New England with 3 days of frosty fun at Mystic Seaport Museum! Bundle up to meet reindeer and winter working dogs! Check out ice sculpture demonstrations and family activities like "sock skating," games, crafts, and kid-friendly live music. Enjoy a show in the Planetarium, chill with a boat ride, or warming up next to a fire. Most activities included with general admission and free for members. Tickets purchased online for Wintertide are valid for all three days of the event. Tickets $23 Adult, $18 youth, Members free. www.mysticseaport.org/events/wintertide-2023
The Southeastern Connecticut Home & Garden Show offers a diverse array of home and garden care products and services by local New England businesses from New London to Hartford and national vendors, each presenting innovative and imaginative displays. Friday 5-9pm, Saturday 11am to 8pm and Sunday 11am to 5pm in the Earth Expo and Convention Center at Mohegan Sun. Tickets Adults $10, Seniors $8 and Children 12 and under free. www.jenksproductions.com
Celebrate "Dracula's Valentine" now through February 26th at "The Witch's Dungeon Classic Movie Museum" every Fri. thru Sun. 6pm to 9pm at 103 East Main Street in Plainville, CT. Bela Lugosi's classic film "Dracula" was released on Valentine's Day in 1931, promoted as "The strangest passion the world has ever known!". Since all the classic film monsters from the silent era, well into the 1970's have a romantic eye for the ladies, the museum has decked out each figure & set in the Wax Museum for Valentine's Day. So, for an unusual enchanted date, be sure to visit with your sweetheart! The museum also features displays of original movie makeups & props from "E.T.", "Godzilla", "The Exorcist" and much more! www.preservehollywood.org or 860-583-8306 or 860-817-6095.
