An Art Reception, a Circus in Wonderland, a Saturday Afternoon Concert, and More Around Durham and Middlefield This Weekend

East Haddam Art League Opening Reception
Friday, 6:30 p.m. - An extremely talented group of artists and artisans will have works on display and for sale. Partial proceeds from any sales during the show are donated to both the library and the league to help support the programs they run within the community. Light refreshments will be provided, and you'll have a chance to meet with some of the East Haddam Artists that make this group so great.

Circophony's Circus in Wonderland
Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m. - Alice in Wonderland goes to the circus in this fast-paced, all ages, 45 minute show presented by the talented young performers of Circophony. Circophony is a collaboration between Oddfellows Playhouse Youth Theater and ARTFARM. The company, directed by ARTFARM co-founder Dic Wheeler (also the creator and long-time director of the Children's Circus of Middletown), is made up of eight circus performers between the ages of 12 and 17. Circus in Wonderland explores the mad and magical world of Alice in Wonderland through the joy and spectacle of circus. Alice is plunged into a world in which the Mad Hatter, Queen of Hearts, White Rabbit and other iconic characters juggle, stilt, unicycle, clown and perform stunning feats of acrobatics. It's Alice in Wonderland like you've never seen it before! Bring your kids, bring your parents. This show has something for everyone. Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for kids, students, and seniors. For more information about the show or for touring fees, contact ARTFARM at info@art-farm.org. For tickets to the performances, contact Oddfellows Playhouse at 860-347-6143.

Saturday Afternoon Concert: Too Human
Saturday, 2 p.m. - This acoustic music act plays familiar jazz standards as well as originals that will rock your gentle soul. January is certainly the month to shake off the annual winter doldrums. This is a free concert.

Jewish Genealogical Travel in Europe
Sunday, 1:30 p.m. -J oin the Jewish Genealogical Society of Connecticut on Sunday as JGSCT President Doris Nabel and JGSCT Secretary Monica Talmor describe their recent genealogical travels in Germany and Romania, respectively. Learn what to expect when researching in Europe, including how to plan, how to communicate once in Europe, and many other items of interest. This informal session is free and open to anyone with an interest in Jewish genealogy. Board members will be available to answer questions and suggest resources. For additional information, please visit www.jgsct.org or e-mail publicity@jgsct.org.