
“People of all ages enjoyed the spring-loaded action that resulted from depositing a coin into these iron amusements.”

banks “were extremely popular in America between the Civil War and World War II,” a library press release said. The talk, to be presented by historian Richard Franklin Donohue, is free and open to the public. of Cromwell, with, “The Town of Iron Toys” on Nov. Talk on mechanical banksĬROMWELL - The Stratford Library will present a talk about the classic mechanical banks by J. To review COVID-19 and audition requirements and materials, go to /auditions. at the former Haddam Elementary School, 272 Saybrook Road. 9 or 10 audition, which both run from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. HADDAM - Blue Fire Stage Company in Higganum is planning auditions for “Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr.” They are open to those ages 12 to 15, who are instructed to sign up for either the Nov. Special guest will be Ghazi Omari, MC and poet.įor tickets, $12, go to.

“Their sound winds through many genres that are rooted in West African rhythms and sensibilities,” according to. The Lost Tribe is led by multi-percussionist Jocelyn Pleasant.

at The Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts Center at 605 Main St. MIDDLETOWN - The Lost Tribe, a drum-centered Afro-funk fusion ensemble, will perform Nov. These awards were made possible through the National Endowment for the Arts, according to the announcement. It was one of 73 awards ranging from $5,000 to $20,000 to arts and cultural nonprofits across the region, a press release said. has received a $5,000 award from the New England Foundation for the Arts, based in Boston. MIDDLETOWN - The Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater at 128 Washington St. 24, donors are asked to stop in at Doolittle Funeral Home or visit /CT0018 to order a wreath or call 86 if questions. Those interested may contribute toward the effort by sponsoring a $15 wreath or for every two wreaths purchased, three wreaths will be provided to adorn their graves.
