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SOUTHINGTON — Theapples are back and they’vebrought fireworks, rides, singers,dancers, bed races, a big parade,and a whole lot of other fun stuffwith them.The 43rd annual Apple Harvest

Festival starts Friday night with acarnival and a live band. The fes-tivities continue all day Saturdayand Sunday, then return for asecond weekend Oct. 7 to 9.The highlight of the first week-

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at 9 p.m. and the parade Sundayat 2 p.m., according to JamesChampagne, festival coordinator.This year’s parade grand marshalwill be Lucy Leach, festival vol-unteer chairperson for many yearsand a supporter of events andservices around town.The highlight of the second

weekend will be the arts andcrafts show and the Harvest theArts workshops and activities,Champagne said.This year’s theme is “Let the

Sun Shine, It’s Apple Time!”Naturally there will be apple piesand apple fritters, along with

plenty of other foods.This year for the first time

the festival will feature sushi,corn on the cob, Greek food, and

several Mexican food vendors,Champagne said.Also new this year will be a

Lego display, an appearance by

RonaldMcDonald,and a 37-foot-long Thomas the Tank Engine,which will be chugging along inthe parade with the festival host-esses as passengers.This year, both Friday nights of

the festival will be Family Nights,when kids can purchase a wrist-band to ride all the carnival rides(except of the bungee jump) forone discounted price.Returning festival favorites

include Southington Icon, wherefestival-goers get to vote for theirfavorites in the singing competi-tion; the bed race, in which racingteams compete for best decora-tions as well as fastest times; andthe 5K race, 2K race, 2K walk, andLittle Fritter fun run.In the event of rain, the parade

and fireworks will be postponeda week. “Everything else goeson regardless of the weather,”Champagne said.For more information, visit the

town website at www.southing-ton.org and click on the AppleHarvest Festival logo.

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Juliette Marcuccio, 7, from Southington selects a backpack at the 2010Apple Harvest Festival.

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up fresh breads, succulent sand-wiches and wraps, and dozensof other Italian treats includingfresh dipping oils and vinegarsand gelato.The 30-year-old Truss grew up

in Southington, graduating fromSouthington High School in1998. While attending NewburyCollege’s School of Culinary Artsin Brookline,Mass.,Truss workedin some of the finest restaurantsin the Boston area. He also did astint in California before return-ing home a few years ago.He purchased the long stand-

ing restaurant late last year andslowly began incorporating newofferings to go along with menustaples area residents have enjoyedfor years.“I kept everything he did and

added to it,” said Truss, who hasbeen coming to the deli sincehe was a kid. “We kept all the

favorites, the red sauce and meat-balls are made fresh. We don’tuse any frozen products. We alsoadded paninis and all the wrapsand have a full line of cateringfrom hors d’oeuvres to gelato.”The newly refurbished estab-

lishment offers eat-in or take-outdining seven days a week. In addi-tion to gourmet soups, salads, delimeats and cheeses, a wide vari-ety of sandwiches, wraps, paninis,grinders, calzones and pizza, therestaurant also sells Italian spe-cialty items such as pasta.Truss recently added a selection

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patrons can refill without havingto purchase a new bottle. Breadsare baked fresh on the premises.Wrap and panini offerings

include a Martin Rosol veal loafwrap with peppers and cheese,Italian pulled pork, buffalo chick-en and Chipotle lime shrimp.Truss is also offering a selection

of specialty cooking classes Oct.12 to Nov. 16.

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BERLIN — Puffy sugar-coateddoughnuts, bubbling macaroni andcheese, and a heaping serving of allthe fall fun visitors can handle areon tap for this year’s Lions Club

Berlin Fair set to open Friday at11 a.m. and ru through Sunday at7 p.m.The annual event draws about

100,000 visitors to enjoy the agri-cultural competitions, midway fullof rides and games, and food boothsfrom nearly every area civic orga-nization.This year’s fair will be a blend-

ing of the old and the new, said fairPresident and Lions Club memberDiane Dornfried Jacobson, withheadline entertainment, a grudgematch go-kart race,new foodboothsand bull riding.“We’ve redone a lot of booths

that needed to be taken care of andadded a fried veggie booth,” shesaid. “We also have a new pavilionthat we’ll use as the lower beerbooth that we use other times forfamily picnics and events.

“We’ve planted all the flowers andeveryone has been working reallyhard to have a great opening.”This is the first year the fair will

be offering “extreme” bull riding inthe horse rink all three days. TheSouthern Comfort Band takes theConcert Stage at 6 p.m. Friday.Country music star Lee Brice willperform hits from his CD “LoveLike Crazy” on the Concert Stageon Saturday at 4:30 p.m., and HotelCalifornia, “the original Eagles trib-ute band,” hits the Concert Stage at3 p.m. Sunday.

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IF YOU GO ...WHAT: The Lions Club BerlinFairWHEN: Friday from 11 a.m. toSunday at 7 p.m.WHERE: Fairgrounds onBeckley Road in Berlin, offRoute 72ADMISSION: $12 for adultsand children over 12; children11 and under free; $8 forseniors 62 and over.INFORMATION: www.ctberlin-fair.com

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The view from the Ferris Wheel of last year�s Berlin Fair. The weather was cooperative and the fair was packed.

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Lenny Tubbs of the Berlin Lions Club works on a golf cart this week to get itready for the fair.

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Live entertainment will also bestaged throughout the weekendon the Blacktop Stage and BeerTent Stage, including JimmySturr, a well-known musicianwho specializes in polka tunes;a children’s circus, and the U.S.Coast Guard Academy “Idlers.”The weekend also offers an

array of other entertainmentincluding the popular “racingpigs” with five shows daily andraces all three days on the Lions’“World of Wheels” oval dirttrack featuring kart racing donewith go-kart type race cars forkids of all ages.As part of the racing series,

Mayor Adam Salina and a teamof town officials will race againstLions Club members at 10 a.m.Sunday.“They’ll be racing for a cup,”

said organizer Gary Bienkowski,who was instrumental in devel-oping the track. “Depending onwho wins they can either keepthe cup at Town Hall for a year,or keep it here until next year’srace.”

The fair also offers a variety ofagricultural activities includinghundreds of rabbits, chickens,pigs, cows and goats on dis-play and competing for ribbons,along with competitions for thebest baked goods, flowers, jamsand arts and crafts.Each year the youth exhibit

and competition draws morethan 1,000 entries from deco-rated pumpkins and vegetablesto hand-drawn works of art.The Lions Club also has an

Agricultural Museum that show-cases dozens of antique tractorsused at farms from around thearea.Free parking at the fairgrounds

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and children 12 and over is $12.Admission for seniors 62 andover with proper identificationis $8. Children 11 and underare free.

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John Alessandra, 13, of Berlin, at left, checks out a 1929 tractor as Dava Alkas, who restored the tractor, tells him about its history. In photo at right, Alkas checks on his collection of farm toys,some of which will be on display at the Berlin Fair.


BERLIN — There is some-thing about the silhouette ofman riding a tractor across a farexpanse of field that conjures upmemories of a simpler time.For the past 50-plus years,

longtime Berlin resident DaveAlkas has been that man. Onany given day he can be spottedwearing his baseball-style cap ashe rides across fields throughouttown cutting grass and hay foranyone who needs his help.As he points to his prized pos-

sessions, including a 1929 JohnDeere given to him by a localfarmer, he admits that his loveof antique tractors has promptedhim to preserve the town’s richagricultural heritage by showcas-ing the machines at the annualBerlin Fair.“Berlin has never had anyone

to carry on the agricultural aspectof the town,” Alkas said as hewas putting the final toucheson the Berlin Lions AgriculturalMuseum in time for the fair toopen Friday. “There were a lotof farmers, the Dornfrieds, theDevivos, Rockland Dairy, LowerLane Dairy, Johnson’s Dairy,Bradley’s Farm. There were doz-ens of farms.”The 68-year-old Alkas can tick

off at least a dozen others andhas donations from nearly everyone. He joined the Lions Club17 years ago as a way of givingback to the community. Aboutsix years ago he came up withthe idea to have the club, which

sponsors the annual fair, builda barn for the museum at thefairgrounds.The results have amazed club

members, the 100,000 visitorswho attend the fair annually, andAlkas himself, who takes in morememorabilia each year.“When I was a kid I used to

rake hay with this one,” Alkassaid as he points out a 1950 JohnDeere.He also shows off a replica

“Doodlebug,” the homemademachines fashioned from carand tractor parts that used to

pull cinder blocks during thefair. The machine that pulled themost weight the farthest won thecompetition. The club now holdstruck pulls instead. He also hasa 1929 Caterpillar used in theorchards.Fair PresidentDianeDornfried

Jacobson climbs aboard an orangeAllis-Chalmers tractor that wasfound at the old Waluk’s garagethat acted as the distributor forparts for the brand in the area. “Iwas a farm girl,” she admits.The tractor is still used today

to plow and cut hay in town,

Alkas said.“Dave is one of our hardest-

working Lions,” DornfriedJacobson said. “He’s assembled agood team.They do a really goodjob here every year.”Tractors of all sizes line the

walls of the building. By Fridaymorning the floor will be filledwith his collection and equipmentbrought in from local farmerswho wanted to add to the display.This year they’ll showcase a 1950Ferndale Dairy truck restored byJeremy Hall.The walls are lined with all

manner of antique farm tools alsodonated by area farmers and resi-dents. Alkas pulls back a coverto reveal several glass cases filledwith miniature and toy tractors— his collection, one of the larg-est in the area, is also on displayin the building.He started his love affair with

the big machines when he was 11and went to work at Maple ShadeFarm with the Munson brothers.“I kind of picked up on it,” heexplained. “I got my first tractorfrom the Munson brothers. It’snow part of the collection.”At 21 Alkas started working at

H.O. Penn Machinery Companyin Newington as a field mechan-ic. He stayed there 40 years,retiring seven years ago. Alkasis also known as a local race cardriver who frequented PlainvilleStadium during its heyday in the1960s and 1970s.Most days he can often be

found mowing grass or cuttinghay throughout town or tinkeringin his garage with just about anytype of motorized vehicle fromlawnmowers to automobiles.Each December he lines an

antique tractor with Christmaslights and sets the display out onhis front lawn.“When you spend eight hours

on a tractor getting the workdone you feel really satisfied,” hesaid. “When I get off a tractorafter working all day, I give themachine a pat and say you dida good job. Of course if anyonesees you doing that, they’d thinkyou’re crazy, but it really is a sat-isfying feeling.”

He isn’t a politician,but he’s got themost pull in town

Rob Heyl | Staff

Dave Alkas shows his Allis-Chalmers tractor to Diane Dornfried Jacobson, the Berlin Fair president, a self-pro-fessed �farm girl.� The tractor is still used to plow and cut hay in town.

WeekendSeptember 29, 2011

Get out tothe clubsGot an event you want

listed? E-mail [email protected] the following informa-tion: Event title; date andtime; address; ticket price(if free, please say so); anda phone number and/or Webaddress people can consult formore information.

BRISTOL: Karaoke everyWednesday night with ChrisTurk from 1800, 9 p.m.tonight, Gateway Cafe, 211Riverside Ave. (860) 516-4601.BRISTOL: Karaoke at 9 p.m. every Sunday with DJ Chrisand JT at Downtown Cafe,118 Main St., (860) 582-6853.BRISTOL: Karaoke, hostedby Dom from Golden StarEntertainment, every Sunday,8 p.m., Legends Sports Bar,192 Pine St., Bristol. No covercharge. (860) 584-8928.legendsportsbar.net.PLAINVILLE: Karaoke at9 p.m. every Tuesday andThursday with DJ Chris andJT at Firehouse Grille, 54W. Main St., 860-747-2277,firehouse-grille.com.BRISTOL: Karaoke, hosted byDom from Golden Star Enter-tainment, (no cover charge),every Friday, 10 p.m.,Milestone Restaurant, 369 N.Main St., (860) 845-8187.CROMWELL: Karaoke, hostedby Dom from Golden Star En-tertainment, every Wednes-day, 8 p.m., Billy Tee�s Res-taurant, 150 Sebethe Drive,Cromwell. (860) 632-1333.WOLCOTT: Every Thursday,mixed music open dancingwith DJ Walt, free pool, 6:15p.m. to midnight; Every Fridayand Saturday, mixed musicopen dancing from 6:15 p.m.to 2 a.m. Illusions DanceClub, 1639 Wolcott Road(Route 69). For more informa-tion call Linda Chadbourneafter 6 p.m. Wednesdaythrough Saturday at (203)879-4785.EAST HARTFORD: Karaokeat 9 p.m. every Saturday (nocover) with DJ Chris and Joshat Gilo�s Cafe, 389 Main St.,(860) 568-4771.WEST HARTFORD: Karaoke,hosted by Dom from GoldenStar Entertainment, (no covercharge), every Saturday, 10p.m., Sakura Garden Restau-rant, 345 N. Main St. (860)231-8889.

See GET OUT, Page 15

By SCOTT WHIPPLESTAFF WRITER

BRISTOL — From an Armyhelicopter to rotten, smelly sneak-ers, this Saturday’s Family FarmsDay has something for just abouteveryone.The Boys and Girls Club and

Family Center of Bristol will hostFamily Farms Day at RobertsOrchards, 125 Hill St., Saturdayfrom 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.The rain dateis Sunday. Minor’s Farm on upperHill Street will be open for visitors

the entire weekend.Activities at Roberts Orchards

include afternoon hayrides, pumpkindecorating and face painting.The cast of the upcoming Bristol

Theater Arts production of “Josephand the Amazing TechnicolorDreamcoat”will mingle with visitors.Various activities will be sponsoredby community groups such as theBristol Auto Club, Bristol FireDepartment, Bristol Old TymeFiddlers, Bristol Public Library,Forestville Association and others.An Army Blackhawk helicopter will

land on the Roberts Orchard fieldon Matthews Street and become astationary exhibit for visitors.The 10th annual Odor-Eaters

Rotten Sneaker Contest will be heldat 2 p.m. Children, ages 5 to 15,are encouraged to enter the contestwhere a team of judges awards themost ragged, smelliest pair of sneak-ers they can find.Thewinner of this regional contest

receives Odor-Eaters products, $200and the Golden Sneaker Award.Contestants have until Saturday at1:45 p.m. at Roberts Orchard toregister.The orchard store will sell pump-

kins, homemade breads, pies, andits famous apple cider doughnuts.

The ImagineNationMuseumTorchClub will hawk hotdogs, potatochips and soda. The Bristol PoliceExplorers will help visitors park.AtMinor’s Farm,families can pick

pumpkins and participate in variousactivities.The Boys and Girls Club and

Family Center of Bristol will part-ner with the 99 Restaurant to offera menu of family favorites. TheMinor’s Farm store will be open allweekend.Admission is free to Family Farms

Day.Formore information,includingdirections, call the Imagine NationMuseum, an organizer of the event,at (860) 314-1400 or visit www.imaginemuseum.org.

Nothing corny aboutFamilyFarmsDayKids take part in a hayride at Roberts Orchards at 125 Hill St., Bristol. The Boys and Girls Club and the Family Center of Bristol will host Family Farms DaySaturday at Roberts Orchards. The events will feature hayrides, face-painting, pumpkin decorating and more. Admission is free.

Hayrides, face-painting, a Blackhawk Helicopterand more await visitors to Roberts Orchards

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Get out tothe clubs

THURSDAY, SEPT. 29BERLIN: Open mic at 7 p.m.tonight, Pine Loft & Pizzaria,1474 Berlin Turnpike, (860)828-9797, pineloft.com.BRISTOL: Acoustic open mic, 9p.m. tonight, Downtown Cafe,118 Main St. (860) 582-6853.PLAINVILLE: Trivia CollegeNight, 9 p.m. tonight, Zen Bar,317 Farmington Ave. (860)747-8886.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 30WOLCOTT: 1800 Band, 9 p.m.tonight, Illusions Dance Club,1639 Wolcott Road (Route 69).(203) 879-4785.BRISTOL: Live music, 6:30 p.m.tonight, Legend�s Sports Bar,192 Pine St. (860) 584-8928.PLAINVILLE: Karaoke, 9 p.m.tonight, Zen Bar, 317 Farming-ton Ave. (860) 747-8886.

SATURDAY, OCT. 1BERLIN: Karaoke at 8 p.m.tonight, Pine Loft & Pizzaria,1474 Berlin Turnpike, (860)828-9797, pineloft.com.SOUTHINGTON: Kenn MorrBand, 8 p.m. tonight, JittersCoffeehouse, 1273 Queen St.(860) 747-1100.PLAINVILLE: Southwind, 9 p.m.tonight, Zen Bar, 317 Farming-ton Ave. (860) 747-8886.BRISTOL: Dance to the music ofDJ Mr. Tibbs, tonight, Legend�sSports Bar, 192 Pine St. (860)584-8928.WOLCOTT: DJ Walt Dance Partyand Mechanical Bull, 9 p.m.tonight, Illusions Dance Club,1639 Wolcott Road (Route 69).(203) 879-4785.

MONDAY, OCT. 2PLAINVILLE: Karaoke hosted byChris Malone, 9 p.m. tonight,Zen Bar, 317 Farmington Ave.,(860) 747-8886.BERLIN: Karaoke at 7 p.m.tonight, Pine Loft & Pizzaria,1474 Berlin Turnpike, (860)828-9797, pineloft.com.

TUESDAY, OCT. 3PLAINVILLE: Open Mic with hostDan Czlapinski, 9 p.m. tonight,Blue Plate Café, 180 WoodfordAve., Plainville, (860) 747-4860.BRISTOL: Karaoke, 8 p.m.tonight, Downtown Cafe, 118Main St. (860) 582-6853.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 4PLAINVILLE: Karaoke hostedby Jessica Bain, 9 p.m. tonight,Zen Bar, 317 Farmington Ave.,(860) 747-8886.

Continued from Page 14

By SCOTT WHIPPLESTAFF WRITER

BRISTOL — Sample 30wines from around the world or10 Oktoberfest beers that are newto an annual event being held thisweekend.

The American Clock & WatchMuseum invites everyone to its thirdannual wine and micro-brew tast-ing on Saturday from 4 to 6 p.m.Highlights of the event are a silentauction, hors d’oeuvres and exhibi-tion viewing. Auction prizes includetickets to area museums,gift baskets,a private tour of the Hill-Stead andclock museums. One lucky biddercan obtain a private, two-hour rentalto be held in the famous grandfatherclock gallery.

Tickets are $25 and can beobtained at the museum by calling(860) 583-6070 or by visiting 100Maple St. in Bristol. Proceeds fromthe event will benefit the museum’son- and off-site programming andexhibit development.

A silent auction of antique clocksand tickets to area attractions willbe held with proceeds going to sup-port the ongoing care of artifactsand educational programming at themuseum.

Auction items include:� Museum rental at the American

Clock & Watch Museum for upto 25 people for two hours, a $300value, starting bid $75.

� Waterbury Gingerbread Clock,circa 1906. Great condition, a $150to $175 value, starting bid $50.Donated by Jon Jacobi.

� Free clock service by Mel Brownof Bristol, a $150 to $300 value,starting bid $50.

� Forestville Clock Co. of Bristol,circa 1840s. In restored condition,the clock has an 1840’s label foundin 30-hour brass movement and is

believed to be one of J.C. Brown’strade names. The clock is in finecondition with original finish; alabel with slight staining, 90 percentintact; original hands and dial in verygood condition; and a fine tabletwith negligible voids. The move-ment has been restored. A $250value, starting bid $75. Donated byLarry Chelmow.

� Golf outing at ChippaneeCountry Club in Bristol for fourpeople (includes cart). $300 value,starting bid $50.

� Platinum-level tour of Hill-Stead Museum in Farmington. A

private, two-hour tour for eightpeople at the former country estateof the Pope family. A $250 value,starting bid $50.

� “Discover Hartford Package,” Connecticut Science Center andMark Twain House — two ticketsto each museum, a $65 value, start-ing bid $15.

� Two Mohawk Mountain skipasses, Cornwall, a $108 value, start-ing bid $25.

� Two tickets to any Warner StageCo.performance inTorrington,a$38value valid for Main Stage Musicalsonly, opening night only.

� Heron wood carving, carvedin oak by Bob Legasse of Bristol, a$350 value, starting bid $60.

� His and Hers wristwatches by

Michael’s Jewelers of Bristol, a $150value, starting bid $30.

� Lindsay Vogue ProfessionalPhotography, Bristol, a $100 value,starting bid $25.

� Two Lake CompounceAmusement Park passes, Bristol, a$70 value, starting bid $25.

�“Discover New BritainPackage,”Museum of American Art and RockCats baseball game. Four museumpasses plus four tickets to an April orMay 2012 game, a $75 value, start-ing bid $20.

Can’t attend the wine-tastingevent? You can still bid on the aboveitems and help support the museum.To place a bid, or for more informa-tion, call (860) 583-6070 or [email protected].

Time flieswhen you’re tastingwine andbeerAmerican Clock & Watch Museum to hold3rd annual wine and micro-brew tasting

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By RALPH SHERMANCORRESPONDENT

NEW BRITAIN — One ofthe outstanding qualities of NewBritain’s Hole in the Wall Theateris the company’s willingness andability to produce Shakespeare.Outsiders who don’treally know thistown are likely to say,“Shakespeare? In down-town New Britain?”Yes, but this time you

could ask, “Shakespearein Louisiana?”The current produc-

tion, “Romeo and Julieton the Bayou,” takesthe original work andputs it in a contempo-rary setting far from theoriginal.The dialogue is mostly

unchanged; there are some charac-ter adjustments (Friar Laurence isnow Maman Laurent) and mod-ern costumes (jeans and T-shirts),

but the author’s language remains.A strikingly painted backdropdepicts a dreamy wood with a sunshining in a black sky.Despite the challenges of super-

vising a huge cast and learning alengthy book (two 90-minute acts),director Johnny Peifer makes it all

work.The unfamiliar setting quicklyseems natural, and the viewer isimmersed in the timeless tale.Many individual talents help to

demonstrate the classic nature ofthis masterpiece.

The star-crossed leads are playedwith youthful exuberance by JohnMarinelli and Rachel Cabaniol.Greg Manizza as Mercutio deliv-ers the famous Queen Mabmonologue with riveting energy,while Mary Roane skillfully movesthe audience as the emotional andsometimes comical Nurse. AndMia Morton is haunting in thepivotal role of Maman Laurent.It isn’t necessary to be familiar

with Romeo and Julietto enjoy this production,despite the unusual set-ting. But as always withShakespeare, viewers whoknow the script are likelyto enjoy the performancemore.Don’t be fooled by

the title. This is not alightweight renditionor a parody. It’s the realtragedy, with the endur-ing themes of young love,

senseless hatred, and conflictingloyalties.Of course the show raises the

question, why move the Capuletsand Montagues 5,000 miles fromVerona, Italy, to Cajun Country?

Well, the transplantationupdates and freshens the well-known play in a way that is justplain entertaining.And the change of local-

ity confirms the versatility of bothShakespeare’s script and the Holein the Wall company.Hole in the Wall is a small, inti-

mate facility, which always meansthat if you sit in the right place, youmight have one of the charactersfor a neighbor.With this play, however, viewers

who would be alarmed by a sword-fight under their noses might wantto avoid the front row.The play is set for weekend per-

formances through Oct. 15. Thetheater box office can be reachedat (860) 229-3049.Hole in the Wall regulars should

note that after 39 years of admissionby donation, the theater recentlyestablished fixed prices for tickets,although two performances will begiven free of charge, to maintainthe tradition of offering theater toeveryone regardless of ability to pay.Details are posted on the theater’swebsite, www.hitw.org.

AShakespeare classicwith aCajun twist

Roy Donnelley (Ranger) discovers the bodies of Juliet (Rachel Cabaniol)and Romeo (John Marinelli) while Maman Laurent (Mia Morton) looks on.The Hole in the Wall Theater will host performances of �Romeo and Julieton the Bayou� through Oct. 15.

‘Romeo and Juliet on the Bayou’ premieresat New Britain’s Hole in theWall Theater

It isn’t necessary to be familiarwith Romeo and Juliet to enjoythis production, despite theunusual setting. But as alwayswith Shakespeare, viewers whoknow the script are likely toenjoy the performance more.

PLAY REVIEW

STAROPOLSKARESTAURANT

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www.staropolska.net

PIEROGIES (8)Cheese or Blueberry

Potatoes & Cheese w/BACON BITS

Meat BEEF & VEAL

Sauerkraut & Mushrooms

DINNERSPolish Platter Golabek, Keilbasa, Bigos, 3 pierogies, 1 potato pancake

Hunters Stew (Bigos) Sauerkraut, cabbage, meat, kielbasa

Stuffed CabbageViener Schnitzel w/fried egg

SANDWICHES & GRINDERS

HOMESTYLE SOUPS (2 EVERYDAY)Borscht, Chicken, Cabbage Soup and more

APPETIZERSPotato Pancakes (3)Cheese Blintzies (3)

%OFF alcohol not included

Thursday, September 29, 2011 | 17New Britain Herald| The Bristol Press WEEKEND

CALENDAR LISTINGSTHROUGH OCT. 22

CT Cabaret Theatre to present‘Nunsense’

BERLIN — The Connecticut CabaretTheatre will present “Nunsense”every Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.through Oct. 22. Doors open at 7:15p.m. Tickets are now on sale andmay be purchased by calling the boxoffice at (860) 829-1248. Reserva-tions are recommended. For moreinformation, go to ctcabaret.com.The Connecticut Cabaret Theatre islocated just off Route 9 (exit 22: MillStreet) and the Berlin Turnpike.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 30

Feat(ure)s of Engineering free seriesof classic films

NEW BRITAIN — The CCSU AlumniAssoc. will present “Feat(ure)s ofEngineering,” a free series of classicfilms in Torp Theatre in Davidson Hallon the campus of Central Connecti-cut State University at 2 p.m. Thefall 2011 series includes three filmsintroduced by faculty from the CCSUSchool of Engineering and Technol-ogy. Friday, Sept. 30: “Mr. BlandingsBuilds His Dream House” (1948),introduced by Professor Jacob Kovel(Manufacturing and ConstructionManagement); Friday, Oct. 21, “TheInvisible Man” (1933), introduced byProfessor Marty Kapper (Biomolecu-lar Sciences); Friday, Nov. 18, “Bridgeon the River Kwai” (1957), introducedby Professor Clifford Anderson (CivilEngineering). All presentations andfilms begin at 2 p.m. Fridays, withfree pre-screening reception whichstarts at 1:30 p.m. Free parking isavailable on campus. For more infor-mation, contact Dr. Gilbert L. Gigliottiat (860) 832-2759 or [email protected].

SATURDAY, OCT. 1

German American Day DinnerDance

SOUTHINGTON — A GermanAmerican Day Dinner Dance will beheld from 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Sat-urday, Oct. 1 at the Aqua Turf Club,Mulberry Street, Plantsville. Doorsopen at 7 p.m. ceremony at 7:30 p.m.and dinner and dancing at 7:45 p.m.$65 per person includes open barand dinner. Menu choices: prime rib,baked stuffed jumbo shrimp, roastedpork loin pinwheel, Nantucket scallopcasserole. Dress: Semi-formal, tra-chten, choral attire. For more detailsand reservations contact your localGerman-American Club or GinnyScheller at (860) 282-0778 or FritzWanner at (860) 747-3243.

SUNDAY, OCT. 2

NEW BRITAIN SYMPHONY —CONNECTICUT VIRTUOSI INAU-GURAL CONCERT

NEW BRITAIN — The ConnecticutVirtuosi will present the inauguralconcert of the New Britain MagnumOpus Series at 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct.2i n Welte Hall on the campus ofCentral Connecticut State Universityin New Britain. The eclectic musicalselections on the concert programinclude Howard Shore’s Music from“The Lord of the Rings,” AlexanderGlazunov’s Violin Concerto, andWitold Lutoslawski’s “Little Suite forSymphony Orchestra.” The pro-gram concludes with Jean Sibelius’famous Symphony No. 2. Programwill be conducted by maestro AdrianSylveen, the artistic director for theseries. Soloist for Glazunov’s ViolinConcerto is world-renowned violinistBrunilda Myftaraj. Admission to theconcert is by suggested donationof $15, with admission for studentsat $5 and children free. These aresuggested donations only; no patronwill be turned away. Admission alsoentitles concert-goers to discounts

at selected New Britain restaurants.Concert reservations are greatlyappreciated. For more information,call the Virtuosi office at (860) 325-CVCO (2826), or the NBSO office at(860) 826-6344.

ONGOING

EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT

Always On Sunday International FolkDance

WETHERSFIELD — Dance to theworld’s music every Sunday, AlwaysOn Sunday International Folk Dance.No partner or experience needed.

Warm-up and beginner instructionfrom 7 to 8 p.m., general dancing un-til 10 p.m. Wear comfortable, clean-soled shoes. Temple Beth Torah, 130Main St. Requested donation is $8(party and workshop nights $12).Website: alwaysonsunday.us or call(860) 521-6440.

NEW BRITAIN — Who saysConnecticut River cruise shipshave a monopoly on dinner mur-der mysteries?Saturday at 7 p.m. Trinity-

on-Main will present “Attackof the Slinky People.” Thiswho-done-it is a fundraiser forTrinity-on-Main.The plot: New England’s most

prominent detective, ChesterHadlyme, will join the audienceto solve a mystery — a non-violent, comedy event in Trinity’srestored rotunda.The cast will circulate among

diners, dropping clues about themystery. Those who go are cau-tioned to watch for any fights,

encounters and exchanges thecast may have; anything andeverything could be a clue. Theaudience is encouraged to interact,to ask tough questions and helpHadlyme solve the mystery. Afterthe mystery, the party begins.The event includes full dinner,

dessert and open bar.Tickets are $50 a person; $90

a couple. American Express,Discover Card, MasterCard andVisa are accepted. For tickets orfor more information, call (860)229-2072.Trinity on Main is at 69 Main

St. Parking is available on localstreets or in the Chestnut Streetgarage.

Trinity-on-Main hostingmurder mystery night

18 | Thursday, September 29, 2011 WEEKEND New Britain Herald | The Bristol Press

By CHRISTY LEMIREASSOCIATED PRESS

“Moneyball” — You don’t haveto know about VORP to enjoy thestory of how a bunch of stat geekschanged the way baseball teamsassess and acquire players. Sure, ithelps if you’re a fan of the sportand if you’ve read Michael Lewis’breezy and engaging best-seller“Moneyball: The Art of Winningan Unfair Game.” Sabermetrics— the process of applying statisti-cal formulas, rather than on-fieldappearance and general makeup,to determine a player’s worth— wouldn’t seem like an inher-ently cinematic topic. But Lewismade lesser-known guys like ScottHatteberg and Chad Bradford leapoff the page. And the cajoling pat-ter from Billy Beane, the OaklandA’s general manager who pioneeredthis experimental philosophy,wouldseem tailor-made for screenwrit-er Aaron Sorkin, who co-wrotethe script along with fellow vet-eran scribe Steven Zaillian. Still,what’s most pleasing about BennettMiller’s film doesn’t really have to

do with baseball. As Beane, BradPitt is at his charismatic best — alittle weary, a little weathered, butthat complexity only makes himmore appealing. Jonah Hill is at hisbest here, too, as Beane’s sidekick:the perfect foil for such a force ofnature. He and Pitt bounce offeach other beautifully. But what’swrong here has nothing to do withbaseball, either. “Moneyball” neverfeels like it’s building toward any-thing, even if you know how the A’s2002 season unfolded. PG-13 forsome strong language. 126 minutes.Three stars out of four.

‘Moneyball’ goes yard

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Brad Pitt, left, and Jonah Hill areshown in a scene from �Moneyball,� inthis image released by Sony Pictures.

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