Follow Inside Madison FRIDAY:
- Fundraiser for HIV/AIDS Widows and Orphans, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., E C Scranton Memorial Library – 801 Boston Post Rd. Madison, CT: Oil paintings, art prints, and photographs of Africa by Sandra and Terry Kensler: daily (Monday through Saturday) August 2-29, 9:00 AM until library closing. Reception and conversation with Sandra and Terry on Thursday, August 19, 6:00 – 7:30 PM. All proceeds donated to CLOUT Cares to benefit HIV/AIDS widows and orphans of Kenya.
- 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.
- Film Screening of “Harvest,” 4:15 p.m., Madison Art Cinemas, 761 Boston Post Rd. Madison, CT: Movie filmed in and around Madison, CT.
- The Convertibles, 9:30 p.m., Donahue’s Madison Beach Grille, 1320 Boston Post Road, Madison, CT: Live music.
SATURDAY:
- Fundraiser for HIV/AIDS Widows and Orphans, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., E C Scranton Memorial Library – 801 Boston Post Rd. Madison, CT: Oil paintings, art prints, and photographs of Africa by Sandra and Terry Kensler: daily (Monday through Saturday) August 2-29, 9:00 AM until library closing. Reception and conversation with Sandra and Terry on Thursday, August 19, 6:00 – 7:30 PM. All proceeds donated to CLOUT Cares to benefit HIV/AIDS widows and orphans of Kenya.
- 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
- Art Show, Hammonasset Beach State Park, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Meigs Point Nature Center Grounds: Oils, watercolors from Madison Art Society members and others for sale as well as photos, jewelry from “nature”, drawings and more. Marvel at the works of the Tuesday “en plein aire artists” who are at the Park throughout the summer.
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- Pitching for Charity, 11 a.m., Madison Surf Club – 87 Surf Club Rd. Madison: The Madison Chamber of Commerce and the Madison Real Estate Companies of Coldwell Banker,Page-Taft, Prudential, William Pitt/Southbys, and William Raveis have teamed up for a Charity Softball Tournament on Sat Aug 21st to raise money for Madison Cares, Madison Food Bank, and Neighbor to Neighbor. The even begins at 11:00am at the Madison Surf Club. Tickets are $5.00. Please bring non-perishable food and personal care items and help us stuff a truck.
- Film Screening of “Harvest,” 4:15 p.m., Madison Art Cinemas, 761 Boston Post Rd. Madison, CT: Movie filmed in and around Madison, CT.
- Diana Schoenbrun – Crafts, 4:30 p.m., RJ Julia: Calling all crafters: you’ve never seen anything like Beasties, clever and silly cloth creatures created by Diana Schoenbrun. With basic supplies (scraps of fabric, felt, maybe even a bit of faux fur), she’ll demonstrate how to make one of her fabulous monsters.
- Friend of Hammonasset Members BBQ, 6 p.m., Hammonasset Beach State Park: Summer fun and a chance to catch-up among FOH members on Sat., Aug. 21 at 6pm on MPNC grounds under the tent. Hotdogs, hamburgers, rolls and condiments provided. Please bring an appetizer, entree or dessert to share. The Hammonasset Art Show given by the Madison Art Society will precede our cookout from 10am-5pm and those art society members have been invited to join us.
- The Rockaholics, 9:30 p.m., Donahue’s Madison Beach Grille, 1320 Boston Post Road, Madison, CT: Live music.
SUNDAY:
“Harvest” film screening with Shoreline Hadassah, 4:15 p.m., Madison Art Cinemas 761 Boston Post Road in Madison: Filmed locally by Marc Meyers, son of a member, depicts 3 generations dealing with the passing of their patriarch. Winner Best American Independent Film Cleveland Int’l Film Festival 2010 (www.raisingHARVEST.com). Questions call (203) 494-3181.