Out of Town — May 2025

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Granby-Simsbury Chamber Golf Tournament

Friday, May 16, is the date for this year’s Granby-Simsbury Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament to be held at Simsbury Farms in memory of Joseph Nilsen. Cost for players is $165, which includes golf, breakfast, barbecue lunch, drink tickets, beer keg, raffle, auction and driving range. There is a $15 discount (bringing fee to $150) for players who register and pre-pay prior to May 1.

Golf will be a scramble format with a shotgun start at 9:30 a.m. Sponsorships and tee signs are still available and provide a great opportunity to promote your business or message or remember a loved one. This year’s presenting sponsor is Liberty Bank. To register, please visit: simsburycoc.com/events or contact tournament chair Bob Marx at 413-977-6305 or bmarx@LMTours.com

All-aboard for 85 years!

The Connecticut Trolley Museum is excited to announce a special celebration of the rich history of rail transportation with a day full of rare exhibits, engaging presentations and family-friendly activities to celebrate its 85th Anniversary. The anniversary event will take place on Saturday, May 10, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a grand trolley parade at 1 p.m.

For one day only, visitors will have the opportunity to view pieces from the museum’s collection that are rarely on public display. Guests can step back in time and experience the golden age of transportation as historic trolley cars glide by in a dynamic parade that captures the spirit of a bygone era.

Event highlights include mini guest-motorman experiences aboard one of the historic trolleys, railroading vendors on-site with educational displays and memorabilia, New England railroad uniforms offering unique and collectible items for sale, airplanes to view at skylark airport and live music throughout the day.

The trolley museum is located at 58 North Road in East Windsor. Regular museum admission rates apply. Tickets that include the guest-motorman experience are available for $25. To purchase tickets and for more information visit ct-trolley.org or call 860-627-6540.

Scavenger Hunt at Old New-Gate

The Friends of Old New-Gate invites teams to join its scavenger hunt on Sunday, May 4, at the Old New-Gate Prison and Copper Mine, 115 Newgate Road in East Granby.

The objective will be to discover as many scavenger items as possible in a 45-minute period. Teams will launch at 15-minute intervals between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Two-member teams pay $20 to play. Teams with three to five members pay $25.

Prizes will be awarded to first, second and third place teams—$100, $75 and $50 restaurant gift cards. Sponsors of the scavenger hunt include Almost Famous Brewing Co., Gio’s Brick Oven Pizzeria, Drago’s Kitchen, TJ Burrito’s, Farley’s Pub and J&G Restaurant and Lounge.

Register your team at Eventbrite using this link, or visit the website of Old New-Gate Prison, under Events.

Farmington Valley Chorale concert

Farmington Valley Chorale, under the artistic direction of Ellen Gilson Voth, presents a spring concert on Saturday, May 3, 8 p.m. at the First Church of Christ, 689 Hopmeadow Street in Simsbury.

The concert program, Better Together, features music for choir and piano four-hands with the chorale joined by husband-and-wife piano duo Dmitri and Anna Shelest. The Canton High School Chamber Singers will also perform that evening.

Tickets for adults are $25, available at the door or online at farmingtonvalleychorale.org Students and children are free.

Beginner’s acting class at Suffield Players

Have you ever dreamed of stepping onto the stage? Now’s your chance! The Suffield Players are excited to announce “Stepping into the Spotlight”—a six-week beginner’s acting course designed for adults ages 18 and up. All you need is enthusiasm and a willingness to have fun.

Led by experienced instructor Matt Bessette, this engaging course will run on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., starting May 21, at historic Mapleton Hall in Suffield. The cost for the full six-week program is $275.

Participants will explore core acting techniques including character movement, vocal projection, script analysis, blocking, stage presence and more. Through interactive exercises and improv games, students will build confidence, sharpen skills and rehearse a two-person scene. The class will culminate in a showcase performance where students can shine in front of an audience.

Complete the application form titled “Stepping into the Spotlight” on suffieldplayers.org

Once reviewed, applicants will receive a personalized payment link. Payment in full is required to secure your spot. No refunds will be issued after May 7 or for missed classes.

Space is limited to eight so early registration is encouraged. A wait list will be maintained if capacity is reached.