2008 Chocolate Festival Brochure

• Whispering River Gallery, 956 Main Street.  The most recent gallery to open in the downtown area. This cooperative gallery features a group exhibit of local artists. Pieces on display and for sale range from oil painting, photography, sculpture, and wood turnings. 4 - 6 PM
  
  

• Capitol Theater Gallery, 896 Main Street.

The gallery at the Capitol Theater hosts "The Picture Show", a group exhibits photographic work by UCONN Fine Arts Undergraduates. 6 - 8 PM

• WindhamARTS Collaborative: Main Gallery, 866 Main Street.

Opening reception for "Alaska: Culture and Art." This exhibit features the work of Gina Prewitt and will include Alaskan headdresses and detailed beadwork. 5 - 7 PM

• Kerri Quirk Studio: 824 Main Street, 2nd Floor.

Artists Kerri Quirk and Tom Menard exhibit their folk artistry. 4 - 6 PM

• Swift Waters Artisans' Cooperative, 750 Main Street. A charming artists cooperative featuring handcrafted products and artwork from over 80 artists. 4 - 6 PM
• Sarah Winters Clothworks, 31 Church Street.  Watch textile artists Sarah WInter and Mark Svetz perform their creative magic on hemp-based cloth.  Items for sale.  4-7PM

• ArtSpace Windham, 480 Main Street.

"50/50." This exhibit contains 50 digital images made by 50 artists from Eastern and Western Connecticut. All the artists began with the same initial image. 6 - 8 PM
 

• The Lily Pad, 34 North St. 

"Lily Pad All-Stars." Group show featuring work by Lily Pad art supply store employees.  5 - 7 PM

6 - 9 PM  Chocolate Lover’s Affair and Romantic Broadway. - Capitol Theater 896 Main Street

On Friday, February 15 the Capitol Theater will host the second annual A Chocolate Lover’s Affair and Romantic Broadway. The Affair runs from 6:00 until 8:00 PM where guests will be treated to a grand buffet of cheeses, handmade and imported chocolates, fudges, Venetians, Baumkichens, hand dipped fresh and dried fruits, cheesecakes and more. An Italian Barista will serve gourmet specialty coffee, espresso, and cappuccino.

Live music will feature performances by Flamenco and Classical guitarists David Bodlak and James Dina. A silent auction will include specialty made cakes donated by local cake judges, chocolates, original artwork, and other delectable treats.

Following the Affair, at 8:00 PM guests will enjoy Romantic Broadway in the main stage theater. This spectacular event will feature a live musical revue with selections from some of Broadway’s most memorable and lovable shows.  

Tickets are $15.00 per person or $25.00 per couple, and can be purchased by calling the WindhamARTS Collaborative at 860-450-1794 or by visiting the Capitol Theater box office the night of the event.
Mastercard and Visa accepted.

Creative Theater Attire Suggested. 

Special Thanks to EASTCONN, Windham Technical School, and Edible Arrangements of Willimantic
A portion of the proceeds for the Affair benefit the 2009 Romantic Willimantic Chocolate Festival

Saturday, February 16th - 11 AM - 4 PM
Unless otherwise noted events on Saturday are FREE!  Most buildings are handicap accessible.
 

Model T Rides -Courtesy of the Four Seasons Model T Club!  Catch a ride from one end of downtown to the next on board one of several > Ford Model T’s that will be shuttling guests around town. RIdes originate at the Corner of Main St. and High St. and Jillson Square.

Window Decorating Contest Voting - Get your voting form by entering a raffle at the Victorian Neighborhood Association at 869 Main St.  Participating businesses are marked with a  blue star balloon. Visit these businesses and then vote on the Most Creative, Original, and Romantic Window Design.  When you vote at the *Victorian Neighborhood Association, you are entered into a drawing for a Blue Chopper bicycle, courtesy of Scott's Cyclery!