Applications for the 1998 Evelyn Preston Music Series are now available. Call or write to the Office of Cultural Affairs, 2 Holcomb Street, Hartford, CT, 06112, 543-8874. Completed applications must be returned to the Office of Cultural Affairs by Friday, December 5, 1997, no later than 4 pm.
Tuesdays In October
Suites Before Lunch at Immanuel Congregational Church, 10 Woodland Street (corner of Farmington and Woodland), 12:05 pm, Free and open to the public, donations accepted. October 28 - soprano, mezzo-soprano, accompanist.
Through Nov. 1
The Hartford Stage's season opener, Moss Hart's Light Up The Sky, directed by Dan Sullivan, 527-5151, for more information about tickets and Culture Vulture series.
Through Nov. 15
Karen O'Maxfield - "Beyond The Curtain" a photography exhibit which explores the dimension of symbolism through layering of reflected imagery. Civic Center Mall. First Level. 956-2863.
Through Dec. 28
The Wadsworth Atheneum presents Design, Dance, and Music of the Ballets Russes, 1909-1929, featuring 100 drawings and paintings along with 30 original costumes form the museum's permanent collection.
Through February 7, 1998
Making Magic: Sandra Woodall Designs for The Hartford Ballet. An exclusive installation allows a close-up glimpse of Woodall's creations and costumes for the 1996 productions of Le Spectre De La Rose and Firebird.
Starting October 8
The Hartford Public Library will offer a five-week reading, listening and discussion series titled "Into Your Hands: Realities and Mysteries of Five Contemporary American Poets" on consecutive Wednesdays at 5:30 pm. Free. 543-8656.
Thursday, October 23
Trinity College, McCook Auditorium, Cesare Barbieri Endowment for Italian Culture at Trinity College presents Behind the Scenes at the Vatican Museums by Walter Persegati, Retired Secretary General and Treasurer of the Vatican Museums & Galleries, 4:15 pm.
Thursday, October 23
Trinity College presents the second annual "Writers Harvest" with three extraordinary authors and poets: Earl Lovelace, Agha Shahid Ali, and Rennie McQuicken. Readings will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at Smith House on Trinity's campus, 115 Vernon Street. A donation of $5.00 per person is requested.
Monday, October 27
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, under the director of Daniele Gatti, opens the 1997-98 Bushnell World Symphony Series at 8 pm. 246-6807.
Thursday, October 30
"Rhythmic Visions," a two-person exhibition of recent paintings by John Johnson and Ronald Myers will open at the Pump House Gallery with a public reception from 5 to 7 pm. The show will run through December 13, 1997. 543-8874.
October 30 - November 1
Artistic Director Kirk Peterson plans his second and most ambitious homage to Serge Diaghilev's Ballets Russes (1909-1929). "Fire and Ice II: A Tribute To Russian Ballet," which opens Hartford Ballet's 1997-98 season at The Bushnell.
October 30 - January 16
"Urban Diaspora: Reclaiming Space" an exhibition showing how 13 historic synagogues and Jewish community centers across the United States are being restored and revitalized. Opening reception, Thursday, October 30 at 6 pm. Charter Oak Cultural Center, Hartford. 249-1207.
October 31 - December 7
Molly Sweeney, Directed by Rob Ruggiero. Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8 pm, Sundays at 2:30 pm. Theaterworks, 233 Pearl Street, Downtown Hartford.
Through November 1
Sculpture, oils, water colors, woodcuts, film and photos from The University of Connecticut fine arts faculty exhibition. At the Old State House, Hartford. Open year-round Mon.-Fri. 10-4; Sat. 11-4.
November 5 - 29
Hartford textile artist Georgia Thomas in a one-woman show entitled "Fabrics of Hope" at SmallWalls Gallery at 1841 Broad Street. Opening reception on November 6 from 5:30 pm to 8 pm. Artists Talk on Saturday, November 15 from 2 pm until 4 pm at the gallery. 728-0861.
November 6 - 23
The Producing Guild open its 28th season with the Hartford premiere of Blood Brothers, the Broadway Tony nominated musical. 528-2143.
Thursday, November 6
Lunch...Plus! in the second event of this season's series of luncheon programs at 12:05 pm with Paul Bisaccia in a concert of piano music entitled Ragtime Lullabies. A donation of $5 includes a light lunch and the program. 527-7231.
Thursday, November 6
New England Spiritual Ensemble to perform at Center Church Meeting House at corners of Main and Gold, 7:30 pm, 525-1854.
Thursday, November 13
Theater IV and ArtReach have joined forces to present "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow opening The Bushnell Children's Theater seaeon at 10 am in the William H. Mortenson Hall at the Bushnell. Tickets are $5.00 for students and chaperones, and $2.50 for teachers. 987-6010, 987-6075.
Friday, November 14
"Amahl and the Night Visitors", 8 pm, at the Asylum Hill Congregational Church, 814 Asylum Avenue, Hartford. Suggested donation, $10. 247-3373.
November 14 & 15
The Pulitzer prize-winning play "Our Town" will be performed by the Northwest Catholic High School Dramateurs at 7:30 pm, 29 Wampanoag Drive, West Hartford. Admission: $5.00. For advance tickets, call Pam McGee at 233-8051.
November 14 - December 13
William Shakespeare's Cymbeline, a magical and romantic fairy tale of forgiveness, redemption, and the recurring miracle of love. Hartford Stage, 50 Church Street, Hartford. 527-5131.
Saturday, November 22
Popular vocal entertainer Michael Feinstein will appear in place of Tommy Tune and the Manhattan Rhythm Kings at The Bushnell on November 22 at 8 pm. 987-6082.
Saturday, November 22
The Hartford Artisans' Center celebrates its second anniversary with a Show and Sale from 10 am to 4 pm at Oak Hill School, 120 Holcomb Street. 242-2274, ext. 359.
Friday, December 12
Christmas Sing-A-Long for choir and audience, 8 pm, at the Asylum Hill Congregational Church, 814 Asylum Avenue, Suggested donation $10, 247-3373.
January 9 - February 7
Hartford Stage presents ...Love, Langston, directed by Reggie Montgomery. A musical collage that brings to life the great writer's most engaging characters while capturing the spirit and heart of an era. 527-5151.
January 13 - February 8
Show Boat-Harold Prince's Epic Production of Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II's classical musical at the Bushnell. 246-6807.
