Music:
Dueling Pianos returns to J Under the Dome Friday 5:30pm – 11:00pm. Doors open at 5:30 for dinner (reservations required). Show begins at 8 pm. This interactive show features two talented pianists going head-to-head with your favorite songs—from classic hits to modern chart-toppers—all fueled by your requests and lots of crowd participation. Whether you’re singing along, clapping to the beat, or just soaking it all in, it’s a night you won’t want to miss. Join them for a full dinner menu before the show… Reservations are required for dinner even if you purchased tickets for the show. Please note that dinner is offered separately and is not included with your show ticket. Email Kris@JBaratColt.com for dinner reservations or group seating.
Events:
The Sun Wine and Food Fest features events with tastings, celebrity chefs and more all weekend long at Mohegan Sun’s Earth Convention Center. www.mohegansun.com
The Hartford Wolfpack skate against the Sound Tigers tonight at 7 with $2 drafts and $2 hot dogs at Peoples Bank Arena in Hartford. Then they battle the Toronto Marlies Saturday at 7:30p. It’s GLOW Night where your Pack’s Jerseys will glow in the dark with special glow bracelets handed out to the first 5,000 fans. www.hartfordwolfpack.com
Get ready for UConn Men’s Basketball as they battle Villanova Saturday afternoon at 12:30pm. www.uconnhuskies.com
The Ellington High School Music Department invites the community to its popular mattress fundraiser, set for Saturday, January 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the high school lobby at 37 Maple Street. Open to the public, the event transforms the gym into a mattress showroom featuring over 25 models from top brands, including Beautyrest Black, Tranquility Sleep Systems, Malouf, Helix, BIA, Temperpedic, and Purple. Shoppers can find prices starting at $199, along with luxury pillows, mattress protectors, adjustable bases, premium sheets, and convertible bean bag chairs. All mattresses are made to order in all sizes, with 0% financing available, delivery or pick-up in 10-12 days, and adjustable bases offered. Every purchase directly benefits the music department programs, supporting instruments, trips, and activities for Ellington's student musicians.
Hartford Stage presents The Cottage, a fast-paced farce set in a quaint English countryside home in 1923, where love, betrayal, and telegrams collide.
When Sylvia announces she's married the wrong man, chaos ensues-unraveling a tangled web of affairs, surprises, and sharp-edged wit. The Cottage plays now through February 8th at Hartford Stage. Tickets are $20. 860-527-5151 or www.hartfordstage.org
The NIKE Junior Volleyball Tournament continues through Sunday with over 730 teams in attendance at the CT Convention Center. https://www.ctconventions.com/event/nike-new-england-winterfest-2/
The Wallingford Winter Farmers Market takes place Saturdays from 10am to 1pm at 40 Wallace Ave (near Center St Brewery). The market is hopping- a few farmers, lots of customers and nearly 30 local vendors!!
The Farmer’s Market is Saturday 9am to noon in Stonington at the Velvet Mill. Over 150 Unique Shops.
