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| May, 1 | 'The Merchant of Venice' | Arts at the Capitol Theater Arts Magnet School, 896 Main St., Willimantic, presents Shakespeare’s “The Merchant of Venice” at 7:30 p.m. Admission: $8 adults, $6 seniors and children ages 12 and under. Tickets available by calling 465-5636.
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| May, 1 | Film and poetry reading | The documentary “Polis is This: Charles Olson and the Persistence of Place” will be shown at 7:30 p.m. at the Thomas J. Dodd Research Center at the University of Connecticut in Storrs. Includes poetry readings and viewing of literary manuscripts as part of a celebration of the American poet Charles Olson. Free, public welcome.
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| May, 1 | UConn Symphony Orchestra and Festival Chorus | The University of Connecticut Symphony Orchestra and Festival Chorus present a concert in von der Mehden Recital Hall, 830 Bolton Road on the UConn campus in Storrs at 8 p.m. Music by Schumann and Beethoven. Admission: $7 public, free for students and children.
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| May, 2 | 'Three Penny Opera | Columbia Seniors Organization Get Up and Go Club sponsors a trip to see “Three Penny Opera” at the University of Connecticut. Carpool from the Beckish Senior Center, Route 66, Columbia, at 8:45 a.m. Information: 228-0759.
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| May, 2 | 'John Brown's Body' | The Eastern Connecticut State University Performing Arts Department presents “John Brown’s Body” at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. in the Harry Hope Theater of Shafer Hall, Windham and Valley streets on the ECSU campus in Willimantic. Admission: $12 public, $10 staff, faculty, alumni and seniors, $5 ECSU students and children under age 12. Tickets: 465-5123.
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| May, 2 | Senior film | The Mansfield Senior Center, 303 Maple Road, Storrs, sponsors a free film at 12:45 p.m. Film: “Dick Tracy, Detective.” Popcorn and beverages available. Information: 429-0262, ext. 104.
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| May, 2 | Art reception and exhibit | The Willimantic Arts Collaborative, 866 Main St., Willimantic, sponsors a free art reception for its annual membership show from 5 to 7 p.m. Show runs to May 22.
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| May, 2 | STRETCH graduation | The Windham Region Chamber of Commerce holds its STRETCH graduation ceremony from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Student Center of Eastern Connecticut State University in Willimantic. Includes reception, team presentations and awarding of certificates.
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| May, 2 | Spaghetti dinner | The RHAM Middle School Music Boosters sponsors a spaghetti dinner from 5:30 to 7:30 at the school in Hebron. Benefits the music department. Information: 228-9423.
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| May, 2 | Goods and services auction | The Andover Friends of the Library sponsors its annual goods and services auction at the Andover Elementary School Cafeteria on School Road in Andover. Preview at 6 p.m., auction at 6:30 p.m. Bake sale available. Free admission. Auctioneer: Steve Reade. List of items available at www.andoverct.org.
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