TORRINGTON: The Beautiful Empire of Ordinary Kings 5/18, 19 & 20

The Warner Theatre Center for Arts Education’s Performance Lab students will present a world premiere performance of The Beautiful Empire of Ordinary Kings,written and directed by the Warner Theatre Director of Education, Isabel Carrington and featuring hit music of popular contemporary artists.

It’s the last summer before a group of long-time childhood friends will go their separate ways into the “real world” of college and careers. But what happens that summer, through an unexpected turn of events, will end up making brave souls out of timid ones and will bring these friends closer than they ever thought possible. A contemporary coming-of-age story with large doses of humor and relevance,The Beautiful Empire of Ordinary Kings will find its way into your heart and stay there forever.

Performances are: Friday, May 18 at 8pm, Saturday, May 19 at 8pm and Sunday, May 20 at 2pm

Tickets are $12.50 and can be purchased by calling the Warner box office at 860-489-7180 or online at www.warnertheatre.org

TORRINGTON: Tag Sale to Benefit Independence Day Celebration 6/9/12

City of Torrington Community Tag Sale
To Benefit Torrington’s Independence Day Celebration

Saturday, June 9, 2012 

Torrington Armory
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM 153 South Main St.
Torrington, CT 06790
Event Set‐up: Friday, June 8, 2012
4:00 – 7:00 PM
Fees: $25 for (1) – 10’x10’ Booth Space $50 for (2) – 10’x10’ Booth Spaces
$75 for (3) – 10’x10’ Booth Spaces $10 for (1) – 8’ Table
*Items can also be donated and all proceeds will benefit the Fireworks Fund.
Please Make Checks Payable To:
City of Torrington – Note in Memo: Fireworks Funds
Registration Deadline:
June 1, 2012 ~ First Come, First Served until Full.
Registration Location:
Torrington Armory
153 South Main St.
Torrington, CT 06790
Questions: (860) 489‐2274
*Food will be for sale in the concession stand at the Armory during the event.

TERRYVILLE: 'Ride to Survive" Benefit Motorcycle Run 6/3/12

The "Ride To Survive" Motorcycle Run to benefit the American Cancer Society's Thomaston Relay For Life will take place on Sunday, June 3rd. Registration and ride begin and end at Chute Gates Steakhouse, 372 Main Street in Terryville. Registration is from 10-11AM with a ride throughout Litcfield County to follow. Donations are $20 for riders, $12 for passengers and $12 for non-riders which includes a buffet at the end of the ride. For more information, call Jennifer at (860)484-9232.

WASHINGTON: The Galvanized Jazz Band in Concert 5/12/12

The Galvanized Jazz Band will bring their energetic Dixieland jazz style to St. John’s Episcopal Church in Washington, Conn., on Saturday, May 12 at 8 p.m. Known for their Dixieland, New Orleans jazz, blues, rags, stomps, struts, spirituals, swing and classical pop music, the group has been dubbed “the best jazz band in the state” by Connecticut Magazine.

This performance is the fourth in a series of concerts at St. John’s in the 2011-2012 Series. Tickets are $40 each, or $15 for students, and are available now by calling St. John’s at 860-868-2527 or emailing stjohnschurch@snet.net.

St John’s Episcopal Church is located at 78 Green Hill Road, Washington, Conn.

TORRINGTON: The Three Pianists in Concert 5/12/12

Studio 59 at 59 Barber Street in Torrington, presents The Three Pianists, featuring Adrian Untermyer, Avery Bargar and Timothy Alexandre Wallace for an evening of classical, jazz, original music and improvs on Saturday, May 19th beginning at 7:45PM. Tickets are priced at $25. To RSVP, call (860)482-6801.

GOSHEN: Penny Auction 5/11/12

St. Thomas of Villanova Church presents a Penny Auction on Friday, May 11th. Doors open at 6:00PM and calling of numbers will begin at 7:00. Also, there will be chance tables and refreshments available for purchase. Admission is FREE. The event is sponsored by the St. Thomas Ladies Guild. St. Thomas of Villanova Church is located on Route 63 in Goshen (North of the rotary) at 71 North Street. To find out more, call (860)491-2756.

BARKHAMSTED: Logan Kennedy Silent Auction Benefit 6/2/12

A Benefit Silent Auction for Logan Kennedy will be held on Saturday, June 2nd from 9AM-4PM at Riverton Ball Fields in Barkhamsted. Logan, a 6 year-old boy with Juvenile Diabetes, needs a new Continuous Glucose Monitor, the cost of which is not covered by insurance. A rain date for the event is scheduled for Sunday, June 3rd at the same time and location. For more information, call (860)379-4124.

PLEASANT VALLEY: Bean Hole Supper 5/12/12

A bean hole baked beans and ham supper with homemade potato salad, cole slaw, and desserts along with rolls and beverages will be held at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church on May 12 at 93 River Road (Rt. 181) in Pleasant Valley (Barkhamsted). Seatings will be at 5, 6, and 7 pm. Adults $10, Children 6-12 $5. Please make reservations. Call 860-379-9398.

TORRINGTON: U.S. Coast Guard Informative Lecture 5/10/12

The Torrington Chapter of UNICO National announces a presentation by a representative of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary on the vulnerability of our bridges and waterways to terrorist attacks.

This purpose of this free lecture is to help inform and prepare U.S. citizens such as yourself. America needs may more sets of eyes to help defend her. Find out what you can do to help. The lecture will be held at the Torrington City Hall at 140 Main Street, starting at 7 PM on Thursday, May 10th. Residents of Torrington and surrounding communities are invited to attend.

Call (860)489-6985 to find out more.