OPEN MIC IN ASHFORD
An open microphone night will start with a host band, featuring local and guest musicians playing jazz and world fusion at 7 p.m. After that, the microphone will be open. Musicians will be on-hand to accompany you or you may choose to perform solo or with your friends. Coffee, tea, water, soft drinks and snacks will be available for purchase at a reasonable price. These are family friendly, no drug or alcohol events at Ashford Library’s Knowlton Hall, 25 Pompey Hollow Road (Route 44), Ashford. Future dates include Nov. 20 and Dec. 18. Hosted by the Ashford Park & Recreation Department, 487-4409.
"SYMPOSIUM ON CONVERSION TO A PEACE ECONOMY IN CT"
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at UConn's Dodd Research Center/Storrs. Sponsored by the N.E. CT Chapters of Citizens for Global Solutions and the United Nations Association, the Symposium will feature economists, public policy experts, business and labor leaders and area legislators on how conversion can create jobs, protect the environment and improve national security. Free. Contact:429-3107
"V" IS FOR VAMPIRES
7 p.m. Speaker Faye Ringel will be discussing New England vampire lore throughout history, from past to present, at the Babcock Library, 25 Pompey Hollow Road, Ashford. Call 487-4420.
MAMÍ Y YO (EN ESPAÑOL)
Un almuerzo se estará ofreciendo dos veces al mes (el segundo y el cuatro miércoles del mes) para madres y sus bebes hasta 9 meses de edad, el 11 de noviembre Y el 25 de noviembre a las 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. en el Hospital de Windham. Costo es $5 por cada sesión (asistencia financiera será disponible). Para registrarse, por favor, llame al 456-6896 y hable con Kate Starkey. (Registracion mandatario). Se habla español.
PACIFICA QUARTET WITH KANGHO LEE, CELLO
7:30 p.m. The Grammy Award-winning Pacifica Quartet brings its virtuosity, exuberant style, and often daring repertory to UConn’s Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts, 2132 Hillside Road., Storrs. Tickets are $28 and $30, with some discounts available. Call the Box Office at (860) 486-4226, Mon. to Fri., 11 a.m. to - 5 p.m., or order online at jorgensen.uconn.edu.
ALZHEIMER'S CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP
Endorsed by the Alzheimer's Association, meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at The First Congregational Church, 199 Valley St.,Willimantic, from 7 to 8 p.m. Call (860)423-2391.
AS YOU LIKE IT
Eastern Connecticut State University’s Theatre Department will perform Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” at the Harry Hope Theatre, in Shafer Hall on the corner of High and Valley Streets in Willimantic. Final presentation at 4 p.m. Tickets are $5 for Eastern students and groups of 10 or more; $10 for Eastern faculty, staff, alumni and senior citizens; and $12 for the general public.
AS YOU LIKE IT
Matinee at 11 a.m. Eastern Connecticut State University’s Theatre Department will perform Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” Nov. 3rd to 8th at the Harry Hope Theatre, in Shafer Hall on the corner of High and Valley Streets in Willimantic. Final presentation at 4 p.m. Tickets are $5 for Eastern students and groups of 10 or more; $10 for Eastern faculty, staff, alumni and senior citizens; and $12 for the general public.
