Community Corner

It's Memorial Day Weekend! Middletown is Hosting Free Events

Film, art, singing, yoga, tai chi, parades and open microphones are some of the myriad activities going on this holiday weekend.

The city is hosting two Memorial Day parades this weekend — one in the Westfield section of town on Sunday afternoon and a second downtown along Main Street at 10 a.m.

Looking for some more activities this weekend? We've compiled a list of free events taking place right here in town. Did we miss any? Add them to the comments section below.

Friday


Saturday
  • Community Yoga at the Buttonwood Tree, 605 Main Street, from 8:30-10 a.m. guided by instructor Terri Johnson, for beginners and intermediates
  • Free Saturday Morning Tai Chi and Qigong at The Buttonwood Tree, 605 Main Street, at 7:30 a.m. for an energizing and revitalizing hour of gentle exercise. The group practices a mix of internationally recognized Qigong routines such as The Baduanjin, Daoyin Baojian Gong and Hunyuan Qigong and take a portion of each hour to practice the elementary basics of Yang Style Tai Chi and Hunyuan Chen Style Tai Chi.
  • Zilkha Gallery showcases the work of the Class of 2013's thesis art students in the Wesleyan University Department of Art and Art History's Art Studio Program, 283 Washington Terrace. For information, visit CFA website.
Sunday 
  • The Rusted Keys at Brewbakers. Connecticut's premiere acoustic duet plays  at 9 a.m. at BrewBakers, 169 Main Street. The Keys (Diane Kozikowski and Dave Downs) perform a style of music they call "Nouveau Croon," blending early jazz/pop influences with modern acoustic sensibilities. Their repertoire spans several decades of American popular music. Original songs include "Woopi Ti Ya!," "I Talk to You" and "Flood Waters," and can be requested on internet radio at jango.com.  
  • Shaped Note Singers meet every Sunday, 4-6 p.m., the Gallery at the North End Artist Cooperative, 648 Main Street. Bring a dish to share. Potluck follows the singing. Regular First Sunday singing will continue to take place at Downey House, corner of High and Court streets from 4-6 p.m. All are welcome. Organized by Neely Bruce. Contact Neely (nbruce@wesleyan.edu) for information.
  • Westfield Memorial Day Parade, 1 p.m.

Monday
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