Middletown This Weekend: Comedy Tour, Harlem Wizards, Violin and Piano Concert

Anhared Stowe and Carolyn Halsted Concert Music for violin & piano by Bach, Smetana, and Franck. South Church, 190 Court Street, Middletown, Saturday at 7:30 p.m.

Maple & Main Holiday Exhibit and Reception
Friday, 5 p.m. - The 36 artists at Maple & Main Gallery are presenting a three-part opening and reception on Friday evening. Over 200 works of new original art and sculpture will be on exhibit for holiday shopping. There will be a range of small works and a special array of 4" and 5" square little gems around the holiday tree to bring home for your own gifting delight. In addition, there will be a "Snow Show" looking toward the classic winter beauty of Connecticut fields and marshes under blankets of snow. Barbara Hageman has done a series of local barns that are on exhibit in the Small Works gallery. Middlefield artist, Bivenne Harvey-Staiger is exhibiting magnificent watercolors both large and small. Finally, there is a silent auction of small works. It runs through the weekend to benefit the Soldiers' Boxes effort that packs up goodies and toiletries to send to our troops in Afghanistan as part of the Clinton-based Shoreline Women’s Club seven-year-long project. Cindy Stevens, one of the M&M gallery artists, spearheads this effort, and proceeds from the auction will help her fill these boxes for the holidays. The rest of the Gallery artists are joining by providing silent auction paintings intended to raise funds to fill those boxes to the brim with holiday cheer and practical items to remind the troops of home. The auction starts Nov. 13 and ends Sunday, Nov. 17 at 5 p.m. 

Mobile Mammography Unit With Hartford Hospital
Saturday, 9 a.m. - Hartford Hospital's digital mammography bus will be in town to do mammograms on women 40 and older who have not had a mammogram in over a year. Contact Heather at heather@jacksonchevrolet.com to set up an appointment time.

Marino Manor Leaf Clean Up Day
Saturday, 9 a.m. - Perfect for students looking to gain hours for their school service requirements. Join a group of volunteer teens as they, in collaboration with the Middletown Housing Authority, help those in need. Participants will be raking and clearing leaves from Marino Manor, an elderly complex. You just bring yourself they will take care of the rest. Lunch will be provided by the Middletown Housing Authority. For more information please contact Tony Sharillo, YMCA Camp Ingersoll Director, at tsharillo@midymca.org or 860-342-2267.

Comedy Tour
Saturday, 5 p.m. - This will be a clean comedy show for all to enjoy. You can purchase tickets at www.s4c45.eventbrite.com. For more information, call Reginald White at 860-770-4944. Comedians in attendance will include T.J Reed, Carlos "Big Los" Massey, Dante Holt, and Calvin Crb Boyd. The evening will be hosted by Jonathan Allready Walker.

Harlem Wizards
Sunday, 2 p.m. - The world famous Harlem Wizards will play local Middletown teachers, Superintendent Pat Charles, Mayor Drew, Mr. T and School Resource Officier Tetrault. The Harlem Wizards have a unique mission: to create awe-inspiring events throughout the country. At a Harlem Wizard’s game, fans will witness amazing basketball talent combined with hilarious comedy. It is a unique family event, where students, parents, teachers and the community can all laugh together. Throughout the game, fans will experience a display of tricks, coordinated ball handling, fancy passing and aerodynamic athleticism, combined with high-energy comedy and audience interaction. More than just basketball, the event is a comedic take on a regular basketball game, with lots of slam dunks, athletic tricks and humor, appealing particularly to young students. Tickets can be purchased online at www.harlemwizards.com or at Woodrow Wilson Middle School. Student tickets are $7 and adult tickets are $8 in advance and $2 more at the door. Check out the Harlem Wizards' video at http://www.harlemwizards.com/video/.

Beat the Holiday Rush Crafts at Russell Library for children. By the end of the program, kids will have made a gift to give to someone very special.  

Rani Arbo and Daisy Mayhem Hit the Strings These Americana and roots musicians  are performing on their home turf this weekend at Middlesex Community College.