38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT 06793. Phone: 860-868-0518.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. IAIS is proud to highlight the twined basketry of Vera Longtoe Sheehan, Elnu Abenaki, for the months of April and May.   Vera began her journey as a fiber artist as a child. From her father she learned how to harvest and extract the plant fibers ultimately creating twined bags, textiles, sandals and containers in the way her family has for countless generations. Come meet Vera at the Artist Reception on Sunday, April 7th from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm!

38 Curtis Rd., Washington, CT Phone: 860 868-0518.

The exhibition opens in our Museum Gift Shop on Monday, March 4, 2013 and runs through May 31, 2013. There is no charge for this exhibition. "Meet the Artist"  Sunday, April 7th from 1pm -3pm.  Reception including refreshments at 2pm. Vera Longtoe Sheehan is a fiber artist who follows in the footsteps of her ancestors.  When she was young, her father started teaching her how to harvest and process plants to make cordage.  He also taught her the various techniques that she uses to make twined bags, baskets and textiles.  Vera combines her tribal and family knowledge with many years of researching Wabanaki history, culture and tradition to create her one of a kind twined woven items.  She uses both hand-rolled and commercially rolled plant fiber cordage.  Each of the hand items can take hours, days, weeks or even months to complete.  Her twined art is environmentally friendly because it is made from plants, which are quick growing, renewable resources.  She is currently teaching her children to twine, so that this endangered art form is not lost.  Some of her twined bags, baskets and textiles have appeared in films and literature.  Museum Hours: Monday through Saturday 10am to 5pm, Sunday 12 noon to 5pm. Last admission 4:30pm IAIS is a Not-For-Profit organization.  We do not receive monies from the State, Town of Washington nor any other museum or gaming facility.  We reply on membership, programs and contributions for support.

Rte. 7 & 112, Lime Rock, CT Phone: 860-435-5000.

It’s the moment many of you have been waiting for... the first-ever open-enrollment Autocross Competitions at Lime Rock Park!
The dates are Friday, March 22, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Tuesday, April 9, 12:00 to 6:00 p.m.; and Tuesday, June 18, 12:00 to 6:00 p.m. Anyone with a fun car – and we’ll let you define that – can sign-up! You’ll be driving the full autocross layout, which is eight turns and nearly a half-mile long. Lime Rock racing instructors will be there to provide feedback, tips and techniques that will make anyone, experienced or not, smoother and faster. In other words, your lap times will drop! Not to mention how much fun this whole thing is...Toward the end of each of these first three open-enrollment Autocross Competition days, there will be a hand-timed competition as part of our exciting **Fastest Laps of the Year championship. Details: - No experience necessary! This is safe, fast fun, with lots of run-off area - If you are an experienced autocrosser, you will love this layout – elevation changes, all corner types, and the track is not a sea of cones - Lime Rock Autocross Competitions are run Rain or Shine - You do not need a helmet, though you may wear one if you wish - For the March 22 event, your car cannot exceed 86 decibels. This should not be an issue if you’re running an essentially stock exhaust system - For the April 9 and June 18 days, you can run un-muffled; there is no db limit for these days - For food and drink, Lime Rock Catering will have concession stands open - Restrooms are in the Infield Chalet - We do not time every lap -- bring your own in-car timing devices if you wish -- but we do time the final sessions for the Fastest Laps of the Year championship (see below) - Your car must pass a walk-around assessment by the instructors and/or Lime Rock personnel for reasons of safety and appropriateness, including working seatbelts - You must have a valid drivers license
- The Drivers Meeting and “Chalk Talk” begins promptly at 9:00 a.m. on March 22, and 12:00 noon for the April and June days
- Enter the facility starting at 7:30 a.m. through Lime Rock Park’s Main Entrance, which is 60 White Hollow Road, Lakeville, 06039
 Do not pass up these opportunities to drive your car at the limit! Call 860.435.5000 and ask for Walter Swervin’ Irvine or Ryan Slideways McIntosh to enroll. Enrollment is limited, so it's first come, first served. Don't wait too long to give us a buzz. The cost is $225 (non-refundable) per driver, not per car.

38 Curtis Road, Washington, CT 06793. Phone: 860-868-0518.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Originally from regions well north of the Canadian border, the Apache were nomadic people who hunted wildlife and gathered wild plants. Courage and endurance were highly valued and necessary traits these adept warriors and desert survivors needed to live in the southwestern environment they eventually called home. Apache tribes have a rich mythology, and several deities (gods) and spirits who are often called upon by masked Crown Dancers performing at ceremonies and celebrations essentially linking the spiritual and human worlds. This spirituality is part of everyday life and influences the design patterns in their fine basketry and pottery. Today the Apache retain many of their tribal traditions as well as their language. Beginning in April discover the artistry and the dancers of this vibrant and beautiful culture.

132 Main Street, Ridgefield, CT Phone: 203-438-5485.

Family History Hunt - scavenger hunt throughout Ridgefield , April 1 through June 1. The Family History Hunt is a wonderful opportunity for children of all ages to explore Ridgefield and learn about local history throughout our community.  Sponsored by the Keeler Tavern Museum. Family History Hunt books will be available at Keeler Tavern Museum and many locations in town.  The book will guide you to sites of historical interest and provide information and thought provoking questions that are designed to broaden your knowledge of local history. Your completed Family History Hunt book will entitle you to prizes and a special invitation the Keeler Tavern Museum's 300th birthday party on June 15, 2013.  Check the Keeler Tavern Museum website for more details.

132 Main Street, Ridgefield, CT Phone: 203-438-5485.

Find Treasures all over Ridgefield.  Visit the website for more information.

Corner of East & South St., Litchfield, CT Phone: 860-567-4501.

Opening on Saturday, April 13, the Litchfield Historical Society's new exhibition, The Art of Advertising: Signs around Town, will explore these symbols that mark the retailers, museums, schools, and establishments that make up the community. These beautifully crafted objects let us know what can be found behind each door, and each has something to reveal about the establishments that have helped create the community in which we live. Come see 19th- and 20th- century signs from the museum collection and learn more about the businesses that helped shape Litchfield's past. This exhibit will be on view through the end of June, 2013. The Litchfield History Museum is located at 7 South Street, Litchfield, CT. The History Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Sunday, 1:00 to 5:00 pm. For more information, please call (860) 567-4501 or see www.litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org.

195 Water St., Naugatuck, CT Phone: 203-729-9039.

Walking Tours - Each month from April to September we will be offering walking tours at 11am on the third Saturday of every month, weather permitting. The walking tour takes about an hour and includes a tour of the Museum as well as an outdoor look at the famed architecture of Naugatuck's downtown area. Free for members, $5 a person, $10 a family, no registration required.

49 Hollow Rd., Woodbury, CT Phone: 203-263-2855 .

Open Wed. - Sunday 1 - 4 p.m. or by appointment. Early American Tier Maple Tools, a new exhibit will be on display throughout the month of May and features nearly 100 19th and early 20th century tools including planes, chisels, spoke shaves, draw knives, marking gauges, T-bevels, saws and screw drivers on loan from the Collection of Edward Kelz. Visit the website for more information.

5 Brookside Avenue / P.O. Box 836, New Milford, CT Phone: 860) 350-6863.

TheatreWorks Opens Pulitzer Prize Winning Comedy-Drama'Seascape' by Edward Albee on May 3. TheatreWorks New Milford will debut legendary playwright Edward Albee's Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy-drama, SEASCAPE. The curtain goes up at 8:00 p.m. for a four week-run. The production features four of the region's finest actors: Noel Desiato (Sherman), J. Scott Williams (Brookfield), James Hipp (Danbury), and Desirae Carle (New Milford). SEASCAPE runs May 3,4  10,11  17,18,19  24,25. Curtain time is 8:00 p.m. Fridays & Saturdays, with a 2:00 p.m. Sunday matinee on May 19. Tickets for all shows are $23 for reserved seating. On Thursday, May 2, senior citizens are invited to a free dress rehearsal at 8:00 p.m. Thursday, May 9 at 8:00 p.m. is TheatreWorks' Pay-What-You-Want night. At this performance, you name the price for your ticket. Reservations can be made online at WWW.THEATREWORKS.US or by calling the box office at (860) 350-6863. TheatreWorks is an award-winning, regional theatre company located on 5 Brookside Avenue, just off Route 202 (next to the CVS), in New Milford, Conn.