PUTNAM — A celebration of the restoration and repair of the Bradley Playhouse will take place at 2 p.m. Feb. 16 with the unveiling of the newly renovated theater. 

Tickets are available for the event by calling the theater box office at: 860-928-7887;  on line at www.thebradleyplayhouse.org or will be available at the door. The office has relocated back into the theater so tickets may be purchased during weekdays from 10:00 -6:00 PM. Please call 860-928-7887 for more information. All seats are $10.00 and seating for this event is general admission. Season tickets and flex passes may not be used for this performance.

The Bradley Playhouse Gala will feature light fare provided by local restaurants and bakeries, a cash bar courtesy of JD Cooper’s and live entertainment by a host of talented performers in honor of the extraordinary people who have helped to save Putnam’s historic Vaudeville theatre. Located at 30 Front Street, (Route 44), The Bradley has greeted theater lovers since its grand opening in January of 1901, but not since that auspicious occasion 113 years ago has the theater ever looked better.  Building owners Tom and Kathy Borner have personally overseen the renovation, making it possible for the Bradley to reopen after the ceiling failure last September.

 In early fall, as the theater anxiously awaited the delivery of the custom made wheelchair lift, little did they know that only a few days later they would embark on another chapter of their history when a portion of the ceiling’s plaster fell.  The incident prompted the investigation of the remainder of the plaster’s stability by licensed structural engineers and restoration experts who concluded that the remaining plaster needed to be removed and replaced. Tom and  Kathy Borner worked with Hilltop Contractors and the Bradley to insure that a new, safe ceiling would be constructed.

 Once again, the community rallied around the Bradley, donating funds, goods and services as well as holding fund-raisers to restore the theater’s interior and to re-enforce the aging fire escape.  The Borners took the lead in the restoration effort and local contractors and businesses worked to make the theater shine again with new glory. It is thanks to the Borners’ vision that many other projects were also undertaken with astounding results. In addition to the auditorium ceiling, the proscenium has been repainted along with the complete interior of the building. The entry lobby ceiling has been entirely redesigned and new elegant lighting installed. Thousands of dollars of repairs have been done to the fire escape which was reinforced with new steel girders, sand blasted and repainted. 

 

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Honored

BIDDEFORD/PORTLAND, Maine --- Haley Perron, daughter of Brian and Sandy Perron of Putnam, was named to the dean's list for the 2013 fall semester at the University of New England. A 2012 graduate of Putnam High, she is a pre pharmacy major and recently was accepted into the UNE College of Pharmacy. She will be attending in the fall. She is involved in UNE Relay For Life, UNE Pre Pharmacy Club and UNE Activities Program Board.

 

 

Woodstock Elementary/Middle

Monday: Baked chicken, mashed potatoes, squash, fruit. Tuesday: Fish sandwiches, cole slaw, fruit. Wednesday: Bosco cheese stix, marinara sauce, fruit. Thursday: Hamburg, gravy, mashed potatoes, corn, fruit. Friday: No school - professional development.

Putnam Elementary/Middle

Monday: Taco salad, Mexicali corn. Tuesday: Crunchy chicken drummies, carrots. Wednesday - elementary - Brunch at Lunch: Scrambled eggs, hash browns, chocolate chip muffins. Wednesday - middle - half day: scrambled eggs, hash browns, wheat bagel.  Thursday: Chicken Caesar salad. Friday: Sloppy Joes, cucumber and tomato salad. 

Putnam High

Monday: Black bean and rice veggie wraps. Tuesday: American Harvest Salad. Wednesday: Clipper wraps, Cuban black bean salad. Thursday: Shanghai sweet and spicy spaghetti. Friday: Pizza, salad.

Pomfret Community

Monday: Ziti, meatsauce, green beans, applesauce cups. Tuesday: Hot dogs, baked beans, carrot snacks with dip, fruit. Wednesday; Roast turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, peas, apple slices. Thursday: Personal pizza, peaches and pears.  Friday - 12:30 dismissal: Hamburgers or cheeseburgers, sweet potato fries, fruit, sherbet.

 

 

 

Wed. Feb. 5

Art Exhibit

PUTNAM --- The Pomfret School Art Exhibit "Lindsay Lehmann - Photography by Pomfret Students and Faculty," will run through March 18 at the Silver Circle Gallery in downtown Putnam.

 

Fri. Feb. 7

'Member of Wedding"

PUTNAM --- The Complex Performing Arts Centre on Front Street will present "The Member of the Wedding" at 8 p.m. Feb. 7, 8, 14 and 15. 963-7170.

 

Coffee House

WOODSTOCK --- The Woodstock Academy students will hold a Fundraiser Coffee House for HELO Haiti orphanage at 6:30 p.m.  at Woodstock Academy Commons. Sponsored by WA students traveling to the orphanage in April.  Coffee cake, entertainment, silent auction, raffles. $10 at the door.

 

Author

WOODSTOCK --- New York Times bestselling author Christina Baker Kline will speak on her latest book, “Orphan Train,” at 5 p.m. at the Bracken Memorial Library at Woodstock Academy.

 

Sat. Feb. 8

Chocolate Sale

BROOKLYN --- The Federated Church on Hartford Road will have a thrift shop reopening and Sweetheart Chocolate Sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

 

Exhibit Opens

PUTNAM --- The Empty Spaces Project on Main Street will open an exhibit, "Tragic Love," with an artist reception from 5 to 8:30 p.m. 

 

Sun. Feb. 9

Lunch, Conversation

E. WOODSTOCK --- The East Woodstock Church will host a light lunch at 11:30 a.m. followed by presentations and conversations featuring GSA ( Gay-straight Alliance) advisers from local high schools. Call 860-928-7449 for reservations.

 

Fund-raiser

DAYVILLE --- A fund-raiser for the Sato Project will be held from noon to 3 p.m. at Charleen’s Portrait Studio on Rt. 101. Photo booth, face painting, refreshments. Bring the family and dogs that are socialized and vaccinated. The project promotes animal welfare through rescue and medical healthcare for dogs rescued from Puerto Rico. 774-8585.

 

Nature Program

HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present "Second Sunday Walk" at 2 p.m. at the Trail Wood Sanctuary on Kenyon Road. Free for members; $3 for nonmembers. 928-4948.

 

Fri. Feb. 14

'Fire & Ice'

PUTNAM --- The 2014 Fire & Ice Valentine's Festival will be held Feb. 14 and 15 in downtown Putnam. Horse and carriage rides will be available from 4 to 8 p.m. both days. There will be ice sculptures and many specials. Contact Victoria Station Cafe for tickets.

 

Fund-raiser Dance

PUTNAM --- A Valentine's Day Dinner Dance will be held, starting at 6 p.m., at the VFW Post to benefit the Benjamin Kondysar Jr. Burial Fund. $10. 928-3785 or purchase at the door.

 

Sat. Feb. 15

Camper Day

POMFRET --- The Windham Tolland 4-H Camp on Taft Pond Road will hold Camper Game Day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The day is for prospective campers and returning campers, ages 6-12.  Lunch and snack provided with games, crafts and more. Bring outdoor gear and a sled if there is snow on the ground.  Admission is $15/child. Call 860-974-3379 to register or email:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

Tag, Bake Sale

ABINGTON --- The Abington Congregational Church will hold a tag-bake sale from 9 a.m. to noon at the church on Rt. 97. Snow date Feb. 22.

 

Cookie Fund-raiser

PUTNAM --- The Empty Spaces Project on Main Street will hold a Melt Your Heart Cookie Decorating Fund-raiser from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the Fire & Ice Festival.

 

Sliding Day

CANTERBURY --- Finnish Laskianen Sliding Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Finnish Hall, FAHS, on Rt. 169. Sledding and antique sled display. Pea soup luncheon for $4.

 

Sun. Feb. 16

Nature Program

HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present "Full Moon Walk" at 7 p.m. at the Trail Wood Sanctuary on Kenyon Road. Free for members; $3 for nonmembers. 928-4948.

 

Playhouse Gala

PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse Gala, celebrating the restoration of The Bradley Playhouse, will be held at 2 p.m. at the theater. $10 per person. Cash bar. For tickets visit or call the box office between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 928- 7887.

 

Fishing Derby

THOMPSON --- The annual Bousquet's Appliance Ice Fishing Derby will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Valley Springs Sportsman's Club. Benefits Northeast Placement Services. $50. Sign up by Feb. 13. 774-5821.

 

Gala

PUTNAM --- A celebration of the restoration and repair of the Bradley Playhouse will take place at 2 p.m. with the unveiling of the newly renovated theater.  Tickets are available for the event by calling the theater box office at 860-928-7887 ;  on line at www.thebradleyplayhouse.org or will be available at the door. The office has relocated back into the theater so tickets may be purchased during weekdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.  Please call 860-928-7887 for more information. All seats are $10 and seating for this event is general admission. Season tickets and flex passes may not be used for this performance.

 

Tues. Feb. 18

Nature Program

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present "February Bird Walk" at 1 p.m. starting at the  Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 928-4948.

 

Thur. Feb. 20

Garden Show

HARTFORD --- The CT Flower and Garden Show will be held Feb. 20-23 at the Connecticut Convention Center. The UConn soil testing lab will offer free soil pH testing each day. Bring in ½ cup of soil. Free gardening handouts.

 

Bartender Fund-raiser

PUTNAM --- The IHSP-Diaper Bank of NECT will hold a celebrity bartender night from 5 to 9 p.m. at Winners at JD Cooper's. 

 

Fri. Feb. 21

'Odd Couple'

PUTNAM --- The Bradley Playhouse will present "The Odd Couple - Female Version" at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 21, 22, 28, and March 1 and 8 and at 2 p.m. Feb. 23, March 2 and 9. Tickets: 860-928-7887.

 

‘Chicago’

WOODSTOCK --- Drama students at Hyde School will perform Samuel French’s Chicago at 8 p.m. Feb. 21 and Feb. 27 in the Hyde School Cultural Center.  The show is free (although donations will be accepted and refreshments sold), and is open to the public on both evenings.

 

Nature Program

POMFRET --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present "Owl Walk" at  6 p.m. starting at the  Grassland Bird Conservation Center on Day Road. $5 for members; $10 for nonmembers. 928-4948.

 

Sat. Feb. 22

Tag Sale

PUTNAM --- The Congregational Church of Putnam on Main Street will hold a winter tag sale from 9 a.m. to 3  p.m. Donations accepted. Snow date March 1. 860-942-4205.

 

Musical

POMFRET --- Pomfret School will present its winter musical, “In the Heights,” at 8 p.m. Feb. 22 and at 2 p.m. Feb. 23 in Hard Auditorium. The Feb. 22 performance will be preceded by an Empty Bowls supper at 5 p.m. in the dining Hall and the “Broadway Nights” cabaret at 7 in the Jahn Reading room. For information  call 963-5260 or 963-5687.

  

Sun. Feb. 23

Nature, Stew, Story

HAMPTON --- The Connecticut Audubon Society at Pomfret will present its fourth annual Stroll, Story, Stew & Song fund-raiser to benefit Trail Wood: The Edwin Way Teale Memorial Sanctuary. Call for info: 928-4948.

 

Fri. Feb. 28

Italian Dinner Cabaret

PUTNAM --- The Putnam High School Music Department will hold an Italian Dinner Cabaret from 5 to 7 p.m. in the PHS cafeteria. Dine in or out. $10 for adults (10 and older); $6 for kids 3-9 and seniors 60 and older.  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.