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The First 25 Years/A Musical Revue
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- As part of the two-year celebration of Little Theatre of Manchester's 50th anniversary, The First 25 Years - A Musical Revue - a revue of the first 25 years of musicals will be produced August 6-8 and 12-15 at Cheney Hall, 177 Hartford Road. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday performances are at 8:00 p.m. The Sunday matinees begin at 2:00 p.m. Tickets to the show range from $16 to $23. Either on the web at
www.cheneyhall.org or by calling 860-647-9824.
Debi Freund directs the cast of twenty-three singers and dancers, who will take us on a memorable, musical journey starting with “Won’t You Charleston With Me” from The Boyfriend, LTM’s first musical. Other represented shows include; Carousel, Company, Fiddler on the Roof, Cabaret, Funny Girl, Applause, Oklahoma, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Guys and Dolls and Jacques Brel is Alive and Living in Paris.
Some of LTM’s favorites will perform including Jayne Newirth, who has been with the troupe for 49 years, John-Michael Whitney, Jenna Levitt, Michael Forgetta, Mary deManbey, Laura Nadeau, Diane AmEnde, Mike Zizka and Steven Ide. Other cast members are, Susan Bailey, Shelley Shallack, Joyce Hodgson, Maria Meier, Katie Emery, Dan Petrozza, Wesley Olds, Art and Charlotte Bradbury, Kate Garrahy, Sarah Hayes, Marika Kraus, Ric Plamenco, and Kristen Shaw.
Kim Aliczi is the music director and Todd Santa Maria is the choreographer of this wonder summer show.
LTM is continuing their partnership with Cavey’s Restaurant. Cavey’s will offer you free desert or sparkling wine with your dinner the night of your show.
Weekend of Adaptive Sports and Recreation for Disabled VETS
- Description:
- This event is free for service members and their immediate family members.
Registration Information:
Kyleen Davis (DSUSA) 301-217-9839
KDavis@dsusa.org
Connecticut Wounded Warrior Disabled Sports Project
Sports Association
Box 400 Wallingford, CT 06492
203-284-2772/ Fax 203-284-2813
TMunn@gaylord.org
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[1:00pm] Cheney Homestead Open to Visitors
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- The Cheney Homestead will be open to visitors the second Sunday of each month, from 1 to 4pm.
View this 1785 house at 106 Hartford Road, and hear commentary about this interesting residence, which was donated to the Manchester Historical Society in 1968. Admission to the Homestead is by donations, which are most gratefully accepted.
More info about the Historical Society at
www.manchesterhistory.org
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[7:00pm] Bicentennial Band Shell/Modern Riffs
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- Modern Riffs will give a concert on Sunday, August 8th, 7:00 PM at the Manchester Bicentennial Band Shell on the Manchester Community College Grounds, Exit 1 off I-384. Rain site: SBM Charitable Foundation Auditorium - Park in Lot C. All Concerts are from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Admission is free, but donations are welcomed, as are volunteers! Bring chairs, Blankets and sweaters. Parking is available for handicapped persons. Handicapped accessible facilities are located behind the Band Shell. Service dogs are the only animals allowed on this site.
http://www.manchesterbandshell.com/
[7:30pm] Community Vigil for Remembrance and Healing
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- Community Vigil for Remembrance and Healing: Manchester Area Conference of Churches (MACC Charities) in cooperation with the Town of Manchester invites the community to gather for a Candlelight Vigil in Center Memorial Park, Sunday evening, August 8th , at 7:30 p.m. (rain or shine). The Vigil is held in the aftermath of the tragedy that occurred at the Hartford Distributors in Manchester on August 3rd. Leaders in the Faith Community will guide participants through a time of reflection and remembrance, giving the opportunity to light candles and move forward with hope. For additional information about the Vigil, contact Beth Stafford at MACC (860.647.0440) or Rev. JoAnn Post (860.649.5311).
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