Follow Inside Madison FRIDAY:
New York Scenes, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Susan Powell Fine Art Gallery – 679 Boston Post Rd.: Vincent Giarrano. Runs through June 13.- 12th Annual Shoreline SCBWI Conference, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m., Madison: Workshop: “Full Revelations of a Professional Storyteller (After 10 Years’ Experience)”
- 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.
- Polson School Grade 8 Dance, 7-10 p.m., Polson Middle School Gymnasium.
Diane Smith, 7 p.m., RJ Julia: Native Emmy Award–winning journalist Diane Smith brings us the beautifully illustrated four-season tribute of our home state, Seasons of Connecticut: A Year-Round Celebration of the Nutmeg State. Tickets for this event are $5, which may be used toward the purchase of a book.- The Convertibles, 9:30 p.m., Donahue’s Madison Beach Grille, 1320 Boston Post Road, Madison, CT: Live music.
SATURDAY:
- Birdwalk at Hammonasset State Park, 8 a.m., Hammonasset Beach State Park: See returning songbirds, shorebirds, waders, and birds of prey. Meet at Audubon Shop at 7:50 am. Binocular rentals available. Dress for weather. Beginners welcome. $4. Hammonassett State Park in Madison, is widely regarded as the premier birding area in Connecticut. Approximately 240 species of birds occur there annually, in its diverse habitats of marsh, open water, woodland, grassland and shoreline. No need to pre-register. Dress for the weather. Bring binoculars, rentals are available. Meet at the shop at 7:50a.m. 203-245-9056
- 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
- CT Trails Day, 10 a.m., Meigs Point Nature Center – 1288 Boston Post Rd. Madison, CT: Explore the Willard Island and Cedar Island Trails at Hammonasset Beach State Park with Ranger Russ Miller, Meigs Point Nature Center Director, and Marcy Klattenberg, Friends of Hammonasset Vice-President. This interpretive walk will highlight trees, wildflowers, birds, invasives and other natural history of the habitats. A learning experience for all ages. Meet at MPNC parking lot. Bring binoculars. No dogs allowed. Donations graciously accepted.
- New York Scenes, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Susan Powell Fine Art Gallery – 679 Boston Post Rd.: Vincent Giarrano. Runs through June 13.
Friends of Hammonasset Carousel Days, noon-8 p.m., Lenny & Joe’s Fish Tale: Chair: Kirsten Walker. Volunteers are needed both days. If interested, contact info@hammonasset.org- Graphic Image Trunk Show, 1-4 p.m. RJ Julia: Graphic Image will be in the store offering complimentary personalized imprinting for anyone! For our Booklovers, we will also be offering 10% OFF any graphic image products. These beautiful journals, photo albums, portfolios and writing pads are made with imported Italian leather in New York City. Stop in Saturday June 5th and get your personalized Father’s Day, Graduation, or wedding gifts made right here in the store. Feel free to call and pre-order and just stop in to pick up your gifts June 5th.
- Dancing by the Sea, 6 p.m., Mercy Center, 167 Neck Road Madison: Come and Dance by the Sea! Fourth annual fundraiser to support Mercy Center programs and outreach initiatives during our renovation. Hors d’oeurves served on the patio and sumptuous salads served under the tent, martini bar, dancing until midnight. Architectural renderings of the newly redesigned and renovated Mercy Center will be revealed. Join us to be among the first to see our exciting plans. Tickets $100 per person. Tables of eight are available. Call (203) 245 0401 for more information or www.mercybythesea.org
- Bart Bryant, 9:30 p.m., Donahue’s Madison Beach Grille, 1320 Boston Post Road, Madison, CT: Live music.
SUNDAY:
Samantha Bee, 4 p.m., RJ Julia: I Know I Am, But What Are You? candid, outspoken, hilarious funny essays from the much-loved Most Senior Correspondent on The Daily Show With Jon Stewart. Tickets for this event are $5, which may be used toward the purchase of a book.
