Entertainment

Scallywags of all ages can step into a world of pirates on Saturday, July 23, and, Sunday, July 24, when purchasing a ferry ride ticket to Sheffield Island from Norwalk, Conn., for the annual Pirates Weekend hosted by the Seaport Association in Norwalk.

Why does July feel so innocent? Perhaps it’s because children are out of school and even the most jaded, urbanized adults find themselves being towed along to sweet summer activities behind a child, a grandchild, a nephew or niece, or even a beloved pet, bowled over with the excitement of being outside and maybe getting to snatch a hot dog.

Although it has new owners now, the race track at Lime Rock Park in Salisbury, Conn., will continue and even expand its tradition of offering use of the track facilities for nonprofit fundraisers and other interesting activities.

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I am not one of those people who thinks that nothing new can ever improve on a beloved old favorite.

And to be honest, I’m not even that much of a fan of Agatha Christie’s mystery stories and novels.

But two new entries into the mystery entertainment genre make me feel that the older versions were better.

The Bard College Conservatory of Music in Anandale on Hudson, N.Y., presents “Salome,” an opera by Richard Strauss with libretto by Oscar Wilde on Friday, March 18, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, March 20, at 2 p.m.

The performances will be in the Sosnoff Theater in the Frank Gehry-designed Fisher Center.

Just as it looks like the mask mandates might end soon in Connecticut, the Warner Theatre in downtown Torrington has decided to celebrate the de rigueur accessory of the past two years by hosting a “masked” ball.

Not all competitive figure skating is interesting to watch. But, as is the case with all high-level athletics, every now and again there are some figure skaters who make you think, “Oh, I get it. That’s what it’s supposed to look like.”The best of these athletes return year after year, so you can watch them grow and develop.

Perhaps it’s because this has been such an outstandingly horrible two years, or maybe it’s because we’re all wearing masks anyway so why not just go Full Halloween Costume?

Whatever the reason, there seems to be a super abundance of Halloween events planned for this year. 

So far, here’s what we know: