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lions for breast cancer awareness and research. Actress to Hold Holiday Most recently, her televi- sion appearances have Decoration Workshop been as a frequent guest on Scott Haney’s WFSB SALISBURY—In boyant Felicia Gallant on she co-hosted for six years television show, “A Better preparation for the holi- the daytime drama, “An- on the Lifetime Television Connecticut,” where her days, as well as the No- other World, “ in which Network. lifestyle collections, inte- ble Horizons Auxiliary’s she starred for 17 years She has also been the rior design and culinary Festival of Trees (Nov. and for which she won the guest host and appeared skills are showcased. She 17-Dec. 1), Noble Hori- 1993 “Outstanding Lead on many national talk is also featured annually zons will welcome Emmy Actress “ Emmy Award. shows, including “The on Mr. Haney’s popular Award-winning actress Ms. Dano has appeared Rosie O’Donnell Show” “100 Days of Holidays,” and designer Linda Dano in many television roles and “.” Since which highlights Ms. to its campus on Oct. 20. and film roles, including, 1993 she has created origi- Dano’s holiday collection Using examples from “,” “All nal fashion and home and decorating ideas. her own historic Litchfield My Children,” “One Life decor lines for QVC, the Registration is re- County home, Ms. Dano to Live,” “” nation’s #1 electronic re- quired for the workshop will lead a holiday deco- and “Reservation Road,” tailer. and can be completed by rating workshop at 2 p.m. Off the set, she has co-au- During her diverse ca- calling 860-435-9851, ext. in which she will feature thored the books, “Look- reer she has worked for 190, or online at www.no- simple and original proj- ing Great...It Doesn’t the National Osteoporosis blehorizons.org. Founded ects, unique design ideas, Have To Hurt,” released Foundation, the National in 1972, Noble Horizons and innovative decorating in 1997, and “Living Alzheimer’s Association, is a not-for-profit, con- strategies. Great,” released in 1998 Heart Share Human Ser- tinuum of care retirement Ms. Dano is an accom- as well as regular monthly vices and as co-host of village that provides five plished actress, entrepre- magazine features in Soap “Shoes on Sale,” an an- levels of care, including neur, author, former talk Opera Digest and New nual event sponsored by short-term rehabilitation. show host, fashion advi- Choices. Fans may also QVC and the Fashion It is located on 110 open sor and designer. She is remember her from the Footwear Association of and wooded acres at 17 best known as the flam- show “,” which New York that raises mil- Cobble Road in Salisbury.

A painting by Susan Dorazio. of tasty treats from Ron- Botanical Garden Plans Festival nybrook Farm, Berkshire Mountain Bakery Pizza, STOCKBRIDGE, and Lakota’s Barbeque. Dorazio Open Studio Mass.—The Berkshire Bo- The Garden’s own Bo- tanical Garden’s annual tanical Bakery and Cafe COLEBROOK—Ani- complishments in oil, water- Harvest Festival, now in its will serve hot mulled ci- mal artist Susan Dorazio color, drawings, pen and ink 78th year, will take place der, home-baked pies and invites visitors to her open and prints. Subjects include Oct. 6 and 7. The 2012 fes- cookies, sandwiches and, studio scheduled for Oct. equine art, animals, sporting tival will feature autumnal of course, the Red Lion 13 and 14 from noon to 5 art, landscapes and still lifes. activities for the whole Inn’s famous Butternut p.m. at 26 Ruth Cross Hill The Dorazio studio is family: continuous live Bisque. Road. located 10 minutes from entertainment, a two-day There will be continu- On display will be a large Winsted, near Riverton. silent auction, distinctive ous music all weekend collection of her art, reflect- Ms. Dorazio’s Web site is at regional crafters, a farmers long from bands such ing the diversity of her ac- www.susandorazio.com. market, a giant tag sale, op- as Alan Chartok’s The portunity clothing and an Berkshire Ramblers and expansive plant sale featur- Terry a la Berry songs for ing mums and bulbs. kids. Others in the lineup Lawrence Exhibit to New this year will be include The Lucky Five’s, Accessorize, a place to buy 8 Mile River Band, High- Aid City Meadow gently used purses, hats, ties er Help, Down Home, and the like. Frank Schapp, a wan- NORFOLK–Acclaimed Dan Hincks to support the Families can leap and dering banjo player and artist J. Vinton “Vint” Law- reclamation and renovation soar at the hay jump, get lost more! rence will open a show of his of the City Meadow imme- in the hay maze, and take Drop by for informal iconic work at Infinity Hall diately behind Infinity Hall. a hayride. Get spooked at classes on seasonal top- gallery, with an opening re- The plan is to convert what the haunted house, try hula ics including seed saving, ception Sunday, Oct. 7, from is now a polluted wetlands hooping, have faces painted, garden wrap-up, pickling 3 to 5 p.m. depression into a storm wa- or take a turn in the bounce and invasive plant con- A former Central Intel- ter garden that will filter and house. Nuzzle with Misfit trol. ligence Agency paramili- clean the dirty storm water Farm’s kid-friendly ani- Berkshire Botanical tary officer, Mr. Lawrence run-off that currently fills mals, take a (Western-style) Garden’s Harvest Fes- was stationed in Laos from the depression after storms. horseback ride, hunt for a tival runs from 10 a.m. 1962-1966. He is married to The funds collected will be treasure from the Pocket to 5 p.m. both Saturday former National Public Ra- held for the Town of Norfolk Lady, and be mystified by The hay jump at last year’s Berkshire Botanical Garden and Sunday, Oct. 6 and dio reporter Anne Garrels, by the Coalition for Sound Johnny Mystic’s magic. Harvest Festival in Stockbridge, Mass. 7. Parking is free. Admis- and they make their home in Growth. There will also be a tent sion fee will be $5 for Norfolk. Mr. Hincks said he is full of kid’s crafts. adults, children younger All of the images in the thrilled to feature an artist This year, guests can There will be spinners, based artisans. than 12 are admitted free. exhibit, except for one—an of Mr. Lawrence’s stature in challenge themselves on weavers, leather workers, In addition to classic Proceeds support educa- image of Michael Jackson— the hall gallery and pleased an obstacle course by handcrafted jewelry, wood festival fare, such as cot- tional programing at the are digital reproductions of that proceeds from the show Berkshire South Regional accessories, ceramics, ton candy, visitors will find garden. A complete list negatives made from the will be used to help improve Community Center. To wreaths, photography and a plethora of local food of activities, vendors and original drawings. They rep- something in Norfolk. “The commemorate the day, more. The Harvest Fes- vendors serving up farm- entertainment is available resent works created by Mr. town of Norfolk has been so have a photo taken at the tival is a showcase for 70 fresh sausages from Raven through www.berkshire- Lawrence between 1970- welcoming and supportive monster photo booth. local and New England- and Boar, and a variety botanical.org. 2000, when he published two of Infinity Hall,” Mr. Hincks or three drawings weekly for said in a release. “It’s a plea- a number of Washington, sure for us to be able to give founding and develop- At 11 a.m., a parish- D.C.-area publications, such something back.” Alliance Francaise ment, the largely French- ioner of St. Anne’s will as the New Republic and the Now in its fourth year Canadian community address the group in Washington Post. In addition of operation, Infinity Music that flourished around French. Light refresh- to the framed images on the Hall & Bistro is located on Mattatuck Tour it, and the new efforts ments will be served. wall, signed and numbered Route 44, 20 Greenwoods WATERBURY—The The tour will take place to renovate this beauti- Car pools can be ar- reproductions of each image Road, Norfolk. The box of- Alliance Française of Saturday, Oct. 13, at 10 ful French Gothic shrine. ranged. in a limited edition will be for fice telephone number is 866- Northwestern Connecti- a.m. at the Mattatuck Ruth Glasser, professor There is no charge sale in the Infinity store. 666-6306, or tickets maybe be cut (AFNWCT) will host Museum, located at 144 of urban planning at the for the program, but res- Half of the proceeds from purchased online. a tour of the Mattatuck West Main St. University of Connecti- ervations are essential. the show will be donated by Visit InfinityHall.com for Museum’s exhibit, “In The exhibit tells the cut, will conduct the tour Call 203-263-4096 or e- Mr. Lawrence and Infinity complete calendar and other the Shrine of St. Anne’s.” story of the shrine’s in English. mail [email protected]. Music Hall owner/founder information. Shopping for Antiques??

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