5:00 pm

"Fixed Views' Photography Show at Studio 33

Studio 33 Art and Frame Gallery, 140 Bank Street, New London, CT , 06320

Studio 33 celebrates its 33rd Anniversary showing ‘Fixed Views’, black & white images of nature by well known photographer Frank Kaczmarek. The show will run until June 22.

Studio 33 is excited to announce the Grand Opening of ‘Frames Down Under’ a nifty downstairs retail space with a large selection of ready made frames and prints.

Artist reception and viewing of Frames Down Under will be Friday, May 11, 5 – 7 pm.

11:00 am

Connecticut Academy of Fine Arts 101st Annual Juried Show

Mystic Arts Center, 9 Water Street, Mystic, , 06355

Opening Reception - Thursday, June 7th from 6pm-8pm

The Connecticut Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA) 101st exhibit promotes art of area CAFA members. CAFA, a non-profit organization supported by its membership holds a juried show each year. Up to $1000 will be awarded to participating artists.

Exhibit runs May 25 - July 14.

12:00 pm

Alexey von Schlippe Gallery of Art Spring Exhibition

Alexey von Schlippe Gallery of Art, 1084 Shennecossett Rd. UConn, Avery Point, Groton, CT , 06340

through Sunday, May 27;
Tony Armendariz of Palatine, Illinois,
Frank & Pamela Bramble of Torrington,
Gladys Victoria Forney born in Lima Peru and now living in New York City
Sooky Maniquant’s

10:00 am

Group Exhibition at Gallery One

Gallery One, 665 Boston Post Road, Old Saybrook, CT , 06475

Featured artists of this Group Exhibition include Paul Harper, William G. Nelson, Christopher James O'Flaherty, Judith Barbour Osborne, Rick Silberberg and Guest Artist Kay Knight Clarke.

On view from April 24 through June 17, with an opening night reception on Friday, May 4 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.

9:00 am

The Sabbath of History

Knights of Columbus Museum, 1 State Street, New Haven, CT

Runs through Sept. 16.

7:00 pm

Mike Urban, "Lobster Shacks"

RJ Julia Booksellers, 768 Boston Post Rd., Madison, CT

Nothing says summer in New England like lobster! From Maine to Connecticut and the shoreline in between, Mike Urban returns to RJ Julia, this time with top 75 lobster shacks he’s found along the way. If you were here for Clam Shacks last summer, you cannot miss this complementary seafood guide of New England lobster shacks.

3:00 pm

Ice Cream Social, May 27, Groton

Windham Falls Estates, 425 Drozdyk Drive, Groton, CT , 06340

inviting Veterans & Spouses in the Connecticut & Rhode Island Area; free; RSVP by calling (860) 446-2889.

7:30 pm

Candlelight Vigil, May 27, East Lyme

East Lyme Town Green, , East Lyme, CT

The East Lyme Veterans Council will sponsor a Candlelight Vigil Sunday May 27 at the Town Green commencing at 7:30 to honor East Lyme Veterans who lost their lives in their line of duty. The Grand-marshals of the Memorial Day Parade will be introduced. They are SGT Brent Walker, and Specialists Ryan Harris, and Alex Lozano. They are Graduates of East Lyme High School and recipients of the Purple Heart. The guest speaker will be Connie Nappier, Jr. , a Tuskegee Airman.
The Memorial Day Parade begins at 2:00. There will be a military flyover during the Parade.

9:00 am

Big Food: Health, Culture, and the Evolution of Eating

Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History, 170 Whitney Avenue, New Haven, CT

Runs through Dec. 2. Collaboration between the Peabody, the Community Alliance for Research and Engagement (CARE) at the Yale School of Public Health, and the Yale Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity.

9:00 pm

Bashment Sounds

Captain Daniel Packer Inne, 32 Water St., Mystic, CT

9:00 am

Life in The Spirit Seminar, Old Saybrook

Sheridan Center,@ St. John Church, 161 Main Street, Old Saybrook, CT , 06475

Looking for a new closer personal relationship with Jesus, want to experience the Father's love more profoundly, or perhaps you want to allow the Holy Spirit to have a more active part in your life; also on Sunday May 27, from 12:30-3:30 p.m.; open to all; contact Shirley Massa (860) 388-4949 or just show up.

9:00 am

CT State Rugby Tournament

Madison Surf Club, 87 Surf Club Road, Madison, CT , 06443

Contact: Lisa Nee
Phone: (914) 381-4483 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 8, 2012
CT.STATE RUGBY TOURNMENT TO BE HELD IN MADISON
Ruck, scrum, fly half, hooker; this is not gibberish, it’s some of what you will see when you come to Madison’s Surf Club field on Sunday, May 27th to watch the best Connecticut high school-age teams compete in the CT State Rugby Tournament. For the first time ever, Madison will be hosting the State U-19 (under 19 years-old) Rugby championships. 22 teams will be competing including 2 nationally ranked ones (Greenwich and Fairfield), and four women’s teams.
After only 3 years as a team, Madison will be coming into the competition ranked number one in their division. Coach Jay Rubino credits the seniors for leading the success of this year’s team, “We have a very dedic

9:00 am

CT State Rugby Tournament

Madison Surf Club, 87 Surf Club Road, Madison , , 06443

CT.STATE RUGBY TOURNMENT TO BE HELD IN MADISON
Ruck, scrum, fly half, hooker; this is not gibberish, it’s some of what you will see when you come to Madison’s Surf Club field on Sunday, May 27th to watch the best Connecticut high school-age teams compete in the CT State Rugby Tournament. For the first time ever, Madison will be hosting the State U-19 (under 19 years-old) Rugby championships. 22 teams will be competing including 2 nationally ranked ones (Greenwich and Fairfield), and four women’s teams.
After only 3 years as a team, Madison will be coming into the competition ranked number one in their division. Coach Jay Rubino credits the seniors for leading the success of this year’s team, “We have a very dedicated group of seniors this year”, says Rubino, “Especially the captains have

9:00 am

Clinton Lacrosse Association - Car Wash Fundraiser

Behind Clinton Town Hall, 54 East Main Street, Clinton, CT , 06413

The Clinton Lacrosse Association is sponsoring a fundraising car wash. Clinton Lacrosse Association is a non profit organization bringing the sport of lacrosse to over 170 boys and girls in Clinton. Please come out and support us.

3:00 pm

The Amazing Kreskin

Olde Mistick Village Art Cienemas , Coogan Boulevard , Mystic, CT

— 3 and 7 p.m., $35; oldemistickflicks.com.

Oddfellows Traveling Circus: Adscensio

Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, 300 Main Street, Old Saybrook, CT

Tickets: $15 (adult); $8 (children 12 and younger).