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The Weekend According to Mike November 19th - 21st

Lots of live theater and a Christmas Craft Fair!

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Theater:

The Theatrical Experience, “The Simon and Garfunkel Story” visits the Toyota Oakdale Theater in Wallingford Sunday 3pm.  Tickets $25-$81.  www.livenation.com


The Band’s Visit plays through Sunday at the Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts in Hartford.  Tickets $31-$133.   860-987-5900 or www.bushnell.org

A Grand Night For Singing celebrates over 30 hit songs from all your musical treasures like Oklahoma!, South Pacific, The Sound of Music, Carousel, The King and I, Cinderella and more. It's the perfect welcome home to Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam and runs now through November 28th.  Call the Box Office for Tickets 860-873-8668.  www.goodspeed.org

Little Theatre of Manchester, presents Songs for a New World now through Sunday at Cheney Hall, 177 Hartford Road in Manchester, CT. Performances run Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2pm. Tickets are $32 for VIP seating in the first six rows and $24 for all remaining seats. There is a $2 per ticket discount for seniors, students, and military. Tickets can be purchased at www.cheneyhall.org or by visiting the box office or calling (860) 647-9824. There is ample free parking in the lot adjacent to the theatre.   COVID Safety Protocols: All patrons, regardless of vaccination status, are required to wear an appropriate face covering at all times while in Cheney Hall, including for the duration of the performance. For additional COVID safety protocols, visit www.cheneyhall.org/safety

Chelsea Handler takes the stage Saturday 7pm in the Premier Theater at Foxwoods.  Tickets $43-$144.  www.Foxwoods.com

The New England Carousel Museum hosts the Movie Premier "Christmas on the Carousel" Friday 6:30-9pm, 95 Riverside Avenue, Bristol.  This movie was filmed at the museum and at the Bushnell Park Carousel!  Seasonal sweets, hot chocolate and cast meet and greet!  www.thecarouselmuseum.org

Events:

The Magic of Lights family-friendly drive-through brings holiday joy to all ages runs now through January 2nd at Pratt & Whitney Stadium, 615 Silver Lane, East Hartford.  Ticket prices vary from online discounted at $30 up to $70 depending on vehicle and day visited.  Enjoy a drive through experience with over one million twinkling lights and festive scenes to celebrate the Season including Candyland, Toyland, Sports Row, 12 Days of Christmas and the notorious Enchanting Tunnel of Lights.  Some scenes are as high as 32-feet tall and as long as several hundred feet. For more information, visit www.magicoflights.com/easthartford

The 2021 Basketball Tip Off is Saturday at Mohegan Sun Arena!  See teams including Villanova vs Tennessee at 1pm and Perdue vs North Carolina at 3:30pm.
Tickets $20-$150.  The tournament continues on Sunday at 1pm.    www.mohegansun.com

Ready for Shopping?!  Check out the Franciscan Christmas Fair and experience the Spirit of Christmas Saturday 9:30 am to 2:30 pm at the Franciscan Life Center, 271 Finch Avenue, Meriden.  The event includes a Living Crèche, Santa and Mrs. Claus, Franciscan Pottery, Homemade Breads, Rolls, Cookies, Crafts, “Almost New” Items, Holy Land treasures, beeswax candles, miniature reindeer, Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, Children’s Activities, Fresh Cut Christmas Trees, Wreaths, Raffles and Refreshments!  No Entrance Fee.  Visit www.flcenter.org for more information.

Come Ride the Bushnell Park Carousel Saturdays 12-5pm and Sundays 12-4pm.  The Bushnell Park Foundation and City of Hartford will be offering rides on this beautiful gem of a merry-go-round. Rides are $2 per person. Children and adults of all ages are welcome. We will be following all mask and social distancing guidelines required by the City of Hartford, which includes wearing a mask inside the pavilion.  www.bushnellpark.org

The New England Air Museum in Windsor Locks hosts the Flights of Fun Family Programs offering social distanced activities for families on Saturdays and Sundays 10am to 4pm including Flight Science Demonstrations, the Investigation Station, and take-home versions of our popular Build and Fly Challenges. Additional activities include QR Code Tours, Scavenger Hunts, and opportunities for visitors to peek inside select aircraft cockpits. All programs are included with general admission.  Limited Capacity and Covid-19 safety measures are in place.  Please visit www.NEAM.org before you go!

The New England Carousel Museum and Museum of Fire History, 95 Riverside Avenue, Bristol are open to the public and offer free FREE general admission to visitors that live in the cities of Bristol and Burlington through December 31, 2021.  General admission includes guided tours at noon and 2:00 PM during public hours and one carousel ride per person. Additional carousel rides are $1 each or $3 for an unlimited ride bracelet. Presently masks are required for all visitors over the age of 2.   Other towns may make a reservation online or visit the Museum for ticket prices and special events.  www.thecarouselmuseum.org

Lots of live theater and a Christmas Craft Fair!