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2009 Chocolate Festival BrochureThursday, February 12
Downtown Art Stroll
Visit Downtown’s fascinating and diverse galleries and get a taste of the arts scene in Willimantic.
Capitol Theater Gallery, 896 Main St., 6-8 PM
Exhibit by local photographers, Lainie Hiller and Thomas J. Nanos
WindhamARTS Annex Gallery, 866 Main St., 5-7 PM
WindhamArts Studio Artist's Exhibit
Swift Waters Artisans’ Cooperative, 750 Main St., 10 AM -7 PM
Charming artists cooperative featuring handcrafted products and artwork from over 60 artists.
The Lily Pad, 34 North St., Open until 7 PM
Exhibition of art, prints & photographs.
Friday, February 13
Romantic Willimantic Cupid Crowning
Windham Town Hall, 979 Main St., 10 AM
Each year since 1982, on Valentine’s Day, a local civic leader or citizen is crowned as Willimantic’s “Cupid” for his or her contributions to the city.
Exotic Tea Party
The Lily Pad, 34 North St., 4:30-5 PM
Exotic, Chocolate flavored tea and chocolate scones. Chocolate frogs.
Team Gymnastics Demonstration
Frog Bridge Gymnastics, 699 Main St., 5-6 PM
Team Gymnastics Demonstration and Chocolate Candy
A Chocolate Soiree
Capitol Theater, 896 Main St., 6-9 PM
6-8 PM Gourmet Chocolate Reception
8-9 PM Choco Vaudeville Spectacular
Tickets for both events are $15.00 per person or $25.00 per couple, and can be purchased by calling the Capitol Theater at 860-465-5636 or visiting the Capitol Theater box office the night of the event.
Seating is limited.
Saturday, February 14
Daytime Events:
Model T Rides
Four Seasons Model T Association, High Street to Jillson Square, 11 AM - 4 PM
Throughout the day, festival goers can catch a ride from Main and High or Main and Jillson Square (near Church St.) to enjoy a Ford Model T ride.
Chocolate Cake Baking Contest
WindhamARTS Annex, 866 Main St., 9 AM - 4 PM
9-10 Cake Drop off
1 PM Awards
1- 4 PM Cake Viewing and Silent Auction
Go HERE for Registration and Contest Information
Main Street Chocolate Chip Stroll
On Saturday, Willimantic gets romantic in full force with an entire day of events throughout the downtown area. From 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Businesses will open their doors with free samples, menu specials, and activities for the public.
Go to the Next Page for Full Stroll Schedule and EVENING events...
Main Street Chocolate Chip Stroll
Windham Textile & History Museum, 411 Main St., 12-1:30 PM
Kids make Chocolate Mice Candies. Tastings of Recipes from the Chocolate Cookbook
Windham Historical Society, Jillson House, 627 Main St.
S’mores and an exhibit of Thread City Candy Kitchen
First Baptist Church, 667 Main St.
Cocoa Café, Live folk/swing/world Music. Chocolate Treats & Hot Chocolate Beverages
Children - Design Your Own Cupcakes for 75¢. Chocolate Gifts/Baskets various prices.
Jewels Verne Jewelers, 723 Main St.
Chocolate Goodies
Quinnebaug Valley Community College, 729 Main St., 11AM -3 PM
Hot Chocolate and Tours of College
Zok’s Homebrewing & Winemaking, 26 North St.
Chocolate Beer
The Lily Pad, 34 North St., 2-4 PM
Exotic, Chocolate flavored tea and chocolate scones. Chocolate Frogs.
Design Center East, 27 Meadow St., 11am-2pm
Chocolate Fondue and Hot Chocolate drinks
Willimantic Fire Department, Corner Meadow & Valley Streets
Bouncy Castle for the kids. Meet Willimantic Firefighters and tour the Fire Department
O.L. Willards, 172 Valley St.
Assorted Chocolate Desserts
Elm Discount Package Store, 89 Valley St.
Godiva Polar Bear Samples (equal parts Godiva white chocolate liqueur & Peppermint Schnapps)
Willimantic Food Coop, 91 Valley St.
Sample organic, fair trade chocolate and coffee pairings from Equal Exchange at the Coops 29th Birthday. 10% off everything in store
Rajeans Gifts, Antiques & Collectibles, 744 Main St.
Hot Chocolate & Chocolate talk by Bev York (2:00 pm)
Swift Waters Artisans Cooperative, 750 Main St.
2nd Annual Bake-Off. Members bake Chocolate item. Customers judge.
All This and Heaven Too, 776 Main St.
Homemade Chocolates & Fudge
DreamWear Fashions, 780 Main St.
Chocolate Kisses
Bench Shop, 786 Main St.
Gift Basket Raffle
Common Ground (dba Windham House), 819 Main St.
Chocolate Treats
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service, 822 Main St.
A Chocolate Surprise
Pan Del Sinai, 848 Main St.
Chocolate Dessert Samples
H&R Block, 857 Main St.
Hershey Kisses and Carnations
www.WindhamRegionToday.com, 860 Main St.
Chocolate Frogs
Willimantic Victorian Neighborhood Association, 869 Main St.
Face Painting and make your own Festival Button
Christian Science Reading Room, 870 Main St.
Bible Stories for Children
The Hookup, 888 Main St.
Chocolates & Raffle Drawing
Ink Spot Tattoo, 920 C Main St.
10% off everything in the store - Munson’s Candy Samples
Whispering River Studio, 956 Main St.
Chocolates & Original Paintings of Chocolate by David Fenn
Beacon Pharmacy, 972 Main St.
Bookmarks and Lolipops
Hosmer Mountain Soda, 217 Mountain St.
Chocolate Soda Samples
Schillers Sewing Center, 1088 Main St.
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Scott’s Cyclery, 1171 Main St.
Guess how many hearts in the jar
Windham Wine & Spirits, 1182 Main St.
Chocolate Liqueur Tasting
Evening Events:
Latin Dance Grand Opening
Grass Hopper Arts Dance Studio, 699 Main St., 6:30 - 11:30 PM
$10 oer oerson; $ 8 seniors/students. Info: Waldo: (860) 208-3203.
Open-mic in the Annex
WindhamARTS Annex, 866 Main St., 8-10 PM
Blues, rock, Jazz, poetry, spoken word. Family Friendly. Guest appearence by Windham's 'Young Poets'
We have amps and sound, bring your instruments. Sign-up 7:30. Donations accepted to support the Annex.
"Fools Rush In" -- Avery Ensemble
Capitol Theater, 896 Main St., 7:30 PM
The folly of impetuous adventures in romance or aggresssion. Works by Rameau, Monteverdi,Mahler, John Adams and others. With guest violinist Victoria Ferris and mezzo soprano Hai-Ting Chin.
Tickets: $20 per person. Capitol Theater Box Office 465-5636.
Wait Until Dark -- Windham Theatre Guild
Windham Theatre Guild, 779 Main St., 8:00 PM
$Feb. 6 & 7, 13 - 15 (Sunday matinee, 2 PM), 19 - 21. Tickets: Adults $15, Students $12, under 12 $8
Call Windham Theatre Guild (860) 423-2245.
Special Menus at Local Restaurants
El Pilón Restaurant, 725 Main
St.
Offering Chocolate Flán
Nita’s Restaurant, 28
North St.
Cupid Crepes with Nutella, strawberries & cream
Greg’s Pizza, 109 Valley St.
Offering
Delicious Chocolate Desserts
Opus on Main, 877 Main St.
Chocolate
Godiva Martinis and Chocolate
Silk Mousse
Pie will be on the menu
Thread City Diner, 933 Main
St.
Hot
Chocolate samples
Main Street Café/Willimantic
Brewing Co., 967 Main St.
Offering
Chocolate Martinis and Chocolate Beer
Other Events in February ... Next Page
Other Local Events in February
Friday, February 6
WindhamArts Annex, 866 Main
St.
Studio Artist's Opening. 5-7 PM
Luau with 9th Wave, Zeno's Eros & Night of the Rabbit 7-10 PM Tickets $10
Come support the new Annex Performance Space!
Saturday, February 7
Elks Club, 198 Pleasant
Street
Soroptimist of Willimantic
Annual Heart to Heart Charity Ball
Cocktails
and Hors d’oeuvres 6:00-7:00. Dancing to Night Moves Band 7:00-11:00. Cash Bar,
Silent Auction. Donation $40
person.
To benefit women and girls including Journey House at
Natchaug Hospital. Sandy 642-7867, Pat 655-1645
Saturday, February 14
River Club,
Valentine Dance to Benefit the
NO Freeze Shelter,
Music by Bruce
John & the Eagleville Band, special guests Patty Tuite & Jim
Bailey. Also The Macha Brothers & Jason Altieri. Desserts,
cash bar.
Donation $20 person, $35 couple.
Tickets at Potpourri, The Windham Textile Museum
& Fred’s Brickhouse Café
Tuesday, February 17
Windham Textile & History
Museum, 411 Main St.
View evidence collected at the museum through an interactive presentation and conduct your
own investigation with assistance from “PROOF’ Paranormal Investigators. Bring cameras and tape recorders.
$15/person. Info: 377-7755
Saturday, February 21
Elks Club, 198
Pleasant Street.
Music by: Chili Blues Band, the Kingpins, King Cake. 7-Midnight.
Tickets
$20 available at Willimantic Food Coop,
Fred’s Brickhouse Cafe & Motoconsult or call 465-8146. Get your tickets
early - it always sells out.
Saturday, February 21
Windham Textile & History
Museum, 411 MainSt.
RSVP appreciated. $10
WTMH, 377-7755.