Quiet weekend, the kind that leaves room for a mansion gala, a house concert, and the Buttonwood Tree doing double duty with music two days running. Lyman Orchards keeps the kids busy Saturday morning, and there's a health inspection story worth a look before you pick your next dinner spot.
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🎩 The Mayor's Ball turns 20 at Wadsworth Mansion Friday night
🎶 A folk-meets-jazz songwriter plays the Buttonwood Tree Saturday
🐕 Rescue dogs and a holiday kids market at Lyman Orchards Saturday
🍀 Traditional Irish tunes close out the weekend at the Buttonwood Tree
Plus a jazz documentary screening at Wesleyan and yoga for little ones at Russell Library, all below.
All Weekend Long
🎨 Annie Greniar - Featured Artist Annie Greniar's handmade woodland mirrors, knit pieces, and prints are on view at Klekolo World Coffee on Court Street all through November. Grab a cup and take a look while you're there.
Friday
🎩 20th Annual Mayor's Ball
Mayor Gene P. Nocera's annual ball hits its 20th year at Wadsworth Mansion, with dinner, dancing and formal dress. Tickets are $125 and the RSVP date has passed, so call the Mayor's Office at (860) 638-4801 to check for seats.
🍽️ HEADS UP:health code violations Four Middletown restaurants were cited for serious health code violations during inspections in September, so give it a read before you pick where to grab dinner this week.
🏗️ DEVELOPMENT:long-delayed repairs to city buildings The city is finally moving on repair projects to municipal buildings that have sat on the back burner for years. If you've wondered why certain city buildings look rough around the edges, that's starting to change.