Follow Inside Madison FRIDAY:
- Free Wine Tasting, noon-7:30 p.m., the Madison Wine Shop, 734 Boston Post Road: Wine tastings geared to educate over time, by providing an opportunity to sample and discuss a wide variety of wines, mostly outside of the mainstream, mostly affordable, and sometimes not. It’s free, informal, informative, face-to-face with Rick Lewis and your fellow participants, and its fun.
Madison Farmers Market, 3-6 p.m. Madison Town Green – 26 Meetinghouse Rd. Madison: The Madison Farmers Market was established in 2007, and will commence May 7th-October 22nd every Friday from 3-6pm in the 2010 season. This beautiful and diverse market is centrally located in Madison, CT, on the Historic Madison Green. The farmers/vendors who make up this bustling market offer a wide array of CT Grown/produced items, which are beautifully presented.- “Love Your Local” Farmers’ Market, 3-6 p.m., Deacon John Grave house, 581 Boston Post Road in Madison, CT: The Deacon John Grave House will present a new “Love Your Local” Farmer’s Market every Friday through September 10 from 3 to 6 p.m. Unlike the farmer’s market on the Town Green, the market will feature locally resident farmers, bakers, and chefs offering fruit, vegetables, meats, fish, cheeses, baked goods, soups and more. Look for the “Love Your Local” Farmer’s Market on the front lawn of the Deacon John Grave house, 581 Boston Post Road in Madison, CT at the corner of Route 1 and Academy Street.
- Author Tom Clavin, 7 p.m. RJ Julia: The definitive biography of one of baseball’s most misunderstood heroes. Don’t mess with Yankees fans; even Roger Maris couldn’t get a break. Despite having broken Babe Ruth’s home-run record and outbatting Mickey Mantle, he was vilified by the fans. Tom Clavin sets the record straight in Roger Maris: Baseball’s Reluctant Hero. Tickets for this event are $5, which may be used toward the purchase of a book.
- What Up Funk, 9:30 p.m. Donahue’s Madison Beach Grille, 1320 Boston Post Road, Madison: Live Music
SATURDAY:
Summer Breeze Century Ride for Autism, 7 a.m., Polson Middle School 302 Green Hill Rd, Madison: The Summer Breeze Century Ride for Autism will support the SARAH Foundation and the Jacob’s Team Foundation. It will be a well-supported ride on some of the nicest cycling roads in Connecticut. Routes of 100 miles, 62 miles (100k),50 miles, , & 22 miles will be available ALL the proceeds … (not just a portion) … from this event will go to charity. Please register now, and get out and ride to support the SARAH Foundation and Jacob’s Team, and the good work they do in our community.- Overeaters Anonymous Open Meeting, 9 a.m., Memorial Town Hall – Route 1 on the Green Madison Center: Overeaters Anonymous Open Meeting Saturdays at the Memorial Hall, Route 1 on the Green, Madison 1-800-824-8650 www.oa.org
- Madison Historical Society Annual Summer Exhibition, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Lee Academy, Madison, CT: Visitors to Madison’s iconic Lee Academy often wonder about its history and its varied uses through nearly two centuries. The MHS Annual Summer exhibition should satisfy the curiosity of all visitors with its representation of a nineteenth-century school and classroom. Supported by a grant from the Erwin C. Bauer Charitable Trust, the 2010 exhibition will present the history of the Academy, including its place in a New England-wide educational movement. Learn the stories of the people who served the Academy’s goals and discover those who benefited from the vision of Captain Frederick Lee and his fellow citizens.
- Rock & Roll at RJ Julia, 4 p.m., RJ Julia: I bet you didn’t know the booksellers at RJ Julia do a mean twist! Come rock out with the Rockin’ Jivin’ Jammers as they play your favorite tunes. We’ll have hot dogs and soda; bring your own glow stick.
- Ironic Truth, 9:30 p.m., Donahue’s Madison Beach Grille, 1320 Boston Post Road, Madison: Live music.
SUNDAY:
- Happy 90th Birthday Hammonasset Beach State Park