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January 4-7: Hartford Disney on Ice Presents Magic in the Stars, XL Center, 1 Civic Center Plaza, Hartford. Chart a course through the night sky to Disney On Ice where every story begins with a wish! This all-new production brings the brightest Disney stars to life through cutting-edge figure skating, high-flying acrobatics, unexpected stunts, innovative lighting, thrilling special effects, eye-catching costumes, and stunning set designs. Join Disney On Ice for a magical journey with Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald, and Daisy through timeless tales and today’s favorites. The adventure begins when the North Star shines brightly and descends upon Jiminy Cricket as he welcomes and reminds the audience that the most fantastic, magical things can happen, and it all starts with a wish. January 6: Hartford Family Program: A Storm is Coming!, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford. It’s raining cats and dogs! Learn about some of the largest storms to ever hit Connecticut, pretend to be a weather reporter giving a forecast on TV, and then create your very own “storms in a jar” by performing special science experiments! This program is FREE and great for children of all ages. 11 am - 2 pm January 6: Stamford BubbleMania, The Palace Theatre, 61 Atlantic Street, Stamford. Come see beauty, wonder, and fun as Casey Carle returns to The Palace Theatre in his amazing one-man show combining spontaneous comedy, jazzy music, and brilliant bubbling. Among the many featured skills are fantastic fog-filled bubble sculptures, a cube bubble, funky foam, bubble ping-pong, trapping an audience member (or two?) inside a gigantic soap bubble, and thousands of bubbles filling the stage. Amazement and amusement for ages 5 through 95. $19, 3pm January 7: Hartford Family Story Time, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, 1 Call 203-457-9364 for Advertising Information
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Elizabeth Street, Hartford. Join us for a special family story time! Surrounded by books in the exhibit Connecticut’s Bookshelf, families will cozy up in beanbags, listen to a story, and then do some crafts! With a new book each time, families can discover the many stories brought to life by Connecticut authors and illustrators. This program is included with the cost of admission (which is FREE the first weekend of each month!) and is great for children age 6 and under. 3-4pm January 13-March 23: Mystic Saturday Shipyard Tour, Mystic Seaport Museum, 75 Greenmanvile Ave., Mystic, CT. Ever wondered what is behind the ropes at Mystic Seaport Museum’s Preservation Shipyard? Looking for a special gift for that someone who has everything? Join us this winter for small group guided tours of the Shipyard’s machine shop, rigging loft, and interact with our skilled shipwrights as they describe the work they are doing on this winter’s projects, including Mayflower II, L.A. Dunton, and more. Ages 12 and up | Capacity: 15 Members $20 per participant | Non-members $25 per participant. 1/13, 1/27, 2/10, 2/24, 3/9 and 3/23 from 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm. January 13: Hartford Hartford Wolf Pac vs Providence Bruins, XL Center, 1 Civic Center Plaza, Hartford. Join us on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at 7:30 PM as the Wolf Pack play the Providence Bruins at the XL Center. 7:30pm January 16-17: Bridgeport PAW Patrol Live! “The Great Pirate Adventure”, Total Mortgage Arena, 600 Main St., Bridgeport. Mayor Goodway is getting everything shipshape for a big Pirate Day celebration in Adventure Bay. When Cap’n Turbot falls into a dark and mysterious cavern, it’s PAW Patrol to the rescue! Chase, Marshall, Rubble, Skye, Rocky and Zuma save Cap’n Turbot and discover a secret pirate treasure map that leads them on an epic adventure. Things get ruff when Mayor Humdinger wants to find the treasure first for Foggy Bottom. The pups need all paws on deck for this pirate adventure, including help from the newest pup who’s all ears…Tracker! Using their heroic 14
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rescue skills, problem solving and teamwork, the pups set sail to save the day. No job is too big, no pirate pup is too small! Tue. & Wed. Doors open at 5 p.m., Show starts at 6 p.m. $44.75-$163.95 January 24-31: Stamford Dutch National Ballet’s Giselle, Avon Theatre Film Center, 272 Bedford Street, Stamford, The ultimate romantic ballet, performed by former Bolshoi Ballet principals Olga Smirnova and Jacopo Tissi, who fled Russia and joined the Dutch National Ballet, where this production is filmed. The young peasant girl Giselle falls in love with Albrecht, a nobleman already betrothed who hides his true identity from her. When she learns the truth, she becomes mad and dies. Against her own will, Giselle joins the Wilis: vengeful spirits of jilted brides who condemn Albrecht to dance until he dies of exhaustion… Giselle touches upon the great and universal romantic themes, and Rachel Beaujean and Ricardo Bustamante’s acclaimed production pays tribute to one of the oldest and greatest works of classical dance. Run Time 120 Mins. 7pm General public $16, members $11 January 24-February 18: West Hartford Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – Apr. 2B, Playhouse on Park, Playhouse on Park, 244 Park Rd, West Hartford. An irreverent, darkly comic, modern take on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous sleuth and sidekick, this fast-paced romp re-examines the world’s most famous detective story with a bold new feminist lens. In this highly theatrical, small-cast escapade, oddball female roommates Sherlock (yes, it’s also a girl’s name— wait, is it a girl’s name? Is it even a name?) Holmes & Joan Watson join forces to emerge from pandemic fog as a deeply codependent, quasi-dysfunctional Odd Couple adventure duo—solving mysteries and kicking butts, until they come face to face with a villain who seems to have all of the answers. $45.00-$55.00, Previews (January 24 and 25) Wednesday at 7:30pm Thursday at 2:00pm and 7:30pm Regular Performances (January 26 - February 18, 2024) Friday at 8:00pm Saturday at 2:00pm and 8:00pm Sunday at 2:00pm Tuesday at 2:00pm Wednesday at 7:30pm Thursday at 7:30pm Out & About is a guide to family–oriented, events and is provided as a community service. As events may change after printing we suggest you call ahead to verify. We welcome your events. Please visit us at www.CTKidsandFamily.com. Call 203-457-9364 for Advertising Information
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