Epoch Arts invites daughters to a special evening with your special guy

Join the fun from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Saturday April 6 at Epoch Arts, located at 27 Skinner St. in East Hampton. Photo from 2012 dance courtesy of Epoch Arts.

Press Release

Girls age 12 and under, grab the man of your choice and join us for a night of dancing at Epoch Arts.

Dance the night away with your favorite guy to the music of a live DJ.

A special part of the evening is the “Daddy Dress up” show, where the girls get to dress their guys in silly costumes for the runway!

A yummy, kid-friendly dinner will be served with delicious desserts.

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You’re invited to Nutrition Mythbusters

Maribeth Abrams – a nutritional consultant, author of cookbooks and articles focused on food, and holistic health practitioner – will host a fun and informative, game show-style presentation called Nutrition Mythbusters.

Maribeth Abrams – a nutritional consultant, author of cookbooks and articles focused on food, and holistic health practitioner – will host a fun and informative, game show-style presentation called Nutrition Mythbusters.

Abrams is known for her energetic and accessible way of presenting her knowledge.

Everyone is invited to this event at the Thursday, April 4 meeting of the Vegetarian Society of Eastern Connecticut at Jack Jackter Intermediate School cafeteria in Colchester.

You don’t have to be a vegetarian to attend.

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East Hampton artists present April All Arts Night

April’s featured artist is Paul Hoffman of East Hampton, CT. Pictured here, The Drumming Room (oil) by Paul Hoffman. After over 25 years as a graphic designer, Hoffman took lessons from one of New England’s most accomplished impressionist painters in September 1999 and his work began showing in Hartford County galleries in March of the following year.

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The Art Alcove and 66 Main Marketplace will host “April All Arts Night” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, April 5.

Local artists will show their works for the whole month of April.

Refreshments will be served.

April’s featured artist is Paul Hoffman of East Hampton, CT. After over 25 years as a graphic designer, he took lessons from one of  New England’s most accomplished impressionist painters in September 1999 and Hoffman’s work began showing in Hartford County galleries in March of the following year.

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EHHS says Come to the Cabaret

The evening includes a homemade lasagna dinner accompanied by musical performances by East Hampton High students.

The East Hampton High School Music Department invites you to Cabaret Night beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 22 at the high school on North Maple Street.

The evening includes a homemade lasagna dinner accompanied by musical performances by East Hampton High students.

Admission is $10 per person. Dinner includes salad, bread, your choice of meat-based or vegetarian lasagna, beverages and homemade desserts.

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In East Hampton – How much are those family heirlooms worth?

The Chatham Historical Society will sponsor its 18th annual Antique Appraisal Day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 23 in the community room at the East Hampton Library. Image from cuckooclockblog.com

The Chatham Historical Society will sponsor its 18th annual Antique Appraisal Day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 23 in the community room at the East Hampton Library, which is located at 105 Main St. in East Hampton.

Verbal appraisals will be offered on furniture, glassware, lamps, china, Teddy bears, dolls, quilts, artwork and other treasures. A donation of $5 per item is suggested. Proceeds support the upkeep of the Chatham Historical Society’s museum and one-room schoolhouse on Bevin Boulevard.

The event includes four expert appraisers: Bill Barrows of Thomas Barrows and Sons Ltd. of Portland, CT; Larry Shapiro of Glastonbury Appraisals; Tim Verre of Hiram Griswold Antiques in Wethersfield; and R. J. Weston of Weston’s Antiques in Coventry, CT.

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In East Hampton, National women’s film fest comes to Epoch Arts

A nationally-touring film fest for and about women comes to Epoch Arts in East Hampton, CT on Saturday, March 16.

LUNAFEST, the nationally touring, fundraising film festival dedicated to promoting awareness about women’s issues, highlighting women filmmakers and bringing women together in their communities, will be hosted by Epoch Arts and East Hampton Youth and Family Services on Saturday, March 16 at Epoch Arts in East Hampton, CT.

This unique film festival highlights women as leaders in society – illustrated through nine short films by women filmmakers.

The films range from animation to fictional drama, and cover topics such as women’s health, motherhood, body image, aging, cultural diversity and breaking barriers.

LUNAFEST, which is created and funded by LUNA®, The Whole Nutrition Bar for Women®, raised more than $556,000 for the Breast Cancer Fund and more than $1,000,000 for other women’s non-profit organizations.

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In East Hampton, everything you ever wanted to know about outhouses

You are invited to “The Authority,” an entertaining presentation about outhouses /backhouses/ privy buildings at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12 in the Community Room of the East Hampton Library.

You are invited to “The Authority,” an entertaining presentation about outhouses /backhouses/ privy buildings at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12 in the Community Room of the East Hampton Library.

The talk will be given by Georg Papp, Sr. OBPA, of Colchester, CT … an author and someone who has been building and researching outhouses for many years.

Papp has been a guest on Boston, Springfield and Hartford television programs, as well as WNPR radio.

With a “mini-privy,” picture board and anecdotes, he talks about building this icon of Americana in a unique, folksy style designed to educate as well as serve its intended function.

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Harlem Ambassadors coming to East Hampton

Spectators can expect to see 50 high-flying slam dunks during a Harlem Ambassadors game. The Ambassadors will take on Old Glory, a team of local challengers, in a comedy basketball game hosted by the Rotary Club of East Hampton CT on Thursday, April 4, at 7 p.m. at East Hampton High School. Publicity photo.

By Brenda Sullivan | HTNP News Editor

On Thursday, April 4, a team made up of local community leaders, coaches, civic leaders and others will face the Harlem Ambassadors in a match of skill and comedy.

The Harlem Ambassadors travel around the country and entertain audiences with slam dunks, basketball-handling tricks and comedy.

This will be a night of family fun and everyone can get involved.

The Rotary Club of East Hampton has invited the Ambassadors to come and deliver a positive message about staying in school and saying NO to drugs and alcohol.

Plan to bring your friends and family on April 4 at 7 p.m. at the East Hampton High School.

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