South Street, Litchfield, CT 06759. Phone: 860-567-4501.

On Tuesday, 1:00 to 2 p.m.  Ages 3 - 5 yrs old.  $5 members; $6 non-members. Registration required by email  registration@litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org. Litchfield has a past steeped in Revolutionary War history. To celebrate our nation’s independence, children will listen to a story about how King George’s head was made of lead and then decorate a fourth of July hat which they will wear in a parade. Children are asked to bring their favorite parent to participate in the fun!  Visit the website for more information.

229 E. Litchfield Rd., Litchfield, CT 06759. Phone: 860-567-3163.

There will be a short introduction, a video, an opportunity to walk the seven-circuit outdoor labyrinth followed by reflection time. Donation $5 (refreshments included). For more information, call Wisdom House 860-567-3163 or visit www.wisdomhouse.org

100 East Main St., Waterbury, CT 06702. Phone: 203-346-2000.

On Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 7:30PM the Palace Theater features Brian McKnight--Just Me Tour.  An intimate acoustic celebration of R&B, Pop, Gospel, and Hip Hop performed by multi-platinum singer Brian McKnight, his sons and brother Claude McKnight.  Tickets:  $55, $45,$35.  Check the Website for further information.

98 Summer Street, Bristol, CT 06010. Phone: 860-583-6309.

On Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 7PM the Bristol Historical Society hosts Karlee Etter who will bring to life Mrs. Clara Wheldon (1830-1911).  Clara was the daughter of Captain Wiliam Kingman and wife of Captain Alexander Wheldon.  She spent more than twenty years at sea in a era when men and women maintained separte spheres; a woman's place was in the home and never within the sphere of men, and especially not onboard any whale ship.  Admission is free for members; $5 for non-members.  Attendance is limited to 100 people.  Doors open at 6:30PM.   Call for further information.

Beardsley and Memorial Library, 40 Munro Place, Winsted, CT 06098. Phone: (860) 379-6043.

On Thursday, July 21, 2011, at 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  Vin Cassotta has a passion for jazz and will entertain everyone with his talent.  Come and enjoy a summer evening relaxing and listening to jazz, America's most famous cultural music. The program is free and open to the public. Call for more information.

50 Major Besse Drive, Torrington, CT 06790. Phone: 860-482-6586.

The Northwest CT Chamber of Commerce welcomes all to a Chamber Carnival.  Admission is Free.  Dates:  July 21 through July 24, 2011 at the Torrington High School.  Family fun all weekend long.  Games, rides, food and more.  Fun for all ages.  Hours:  Thursday, July 21 from 5 to 9PM; Friday, July 22  from 5 to 10PM; Satuday, July 23 from 3-10PM and Sunday, July 24 from 12-5PM.

822 Lake Avenue, Bristol, CT 06010. Phone: 860-583-3300.

On Friday, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. - Live performance by the #9 Band, a favorite local Beatles cover band, on the Croc Pot deck. After 5 p.m. Admission is $17.99.  Visit the website.

Ives St., On The Green, Danbury, CT 06810. Phone: 203-792-1711.

On Friday, Kashmir-Led Zeppelin Tribute Concerts are complimentary, with a suggested donation of $2/ person and $5/family. Bring a chair (or rent one of ours) and a picnic and enjoy the show! Opening acts begin at 7 p.m., main acts take the stage at 8 p.m.  Visit the website.

Rtes. 44 and 272, Norfolk, CT 06058. Phone: 860-542-3000.

On Friday, July 22, 2011 at 8PM the Yale Music Festival at Norfolk Friday and Saturday Series continues featuring artists Carol Wincenc, flute; Richard Staltzman, clarinet; Scott Hartman, trombone; Peter Frankl, piano and Fellows of the Norfolk Festival.  Selections featured: Frank Scubert, introducion and Variations for Flute and Piano; Joan Tower, Rising; Yehudi Wyner, Passover Offering; Wyner, Trio 2009; and Niels Gode, Phantasiestucke, Op 43.  Check the website for further information.

32 Route 37 East, Sherman, CT 06784. Phone: 860-355-0271.

On Saturday, July 23, 2011 and Sunday July 24th from 12-5PM the White Silo Farm and Winery is hosting their first annual mid-summer harvest festival.  This event will feature small plates of food prepared with locally grown fruits and vegetables.  Fresh gazpacho, Aioli with young vegetables, Ratatouille, Rhubarb Ice Cream and summer pasta  salad are all confirmed on the menu.  Some surprises will be added.  Admission is free.  Each portion of food is $5.  Free farm museum, winery and field tours will be held throughout the day.  This is a family oriented event with live music each day.