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X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Mystic Seaport
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130611
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130909
DTSTAMP:20130813T091640
CREATED:20130511T132942
LAST-MODIFIED:20130718T140021
UID:4413-1370908800-1378684800@http://www.mysticseaport.org
SUMMARY:Plein Air Painters
DESCRIPTION:Exhibition and Sale  The Maritime Gallery at Mystic Seaport is pleased to present this annual beloved event and show for the 17th year. Thirty Maritime Gallery artists were invited to set up their easels and paint on the Museum grounds and environs the week of June 11\, 2013. Featured in this exhibition are more than 100 of the finest plein air works for sale at affordable prices.    Plein Air Painters of the Maritime Gallery will remain open through September 8.  View the Exhibition        Painting: “A Gray Day at the Seaport" by Maritime Gallery artist Maris Platais\, Acrylic 8 X 10
LOCATION:
URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/plein-air-painters/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130625
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130828
DTSTAMP:20130813T091640
CREATED:20130514T133831
LAST-MODIFIED:20130612T091337
UID:4677-1372118400-1377648000@http://www.mysticseaport.org
SUMMARY:Beetle Cat Racing Series
DESCRIPTION:Spend Tuesday evenings on the water with fellow Beetle Cat boaters during this 10-week summer series. Beetle Cats will be available to rent from the Boathouse for $150. Each boat holds up to four people. Beetle Cat owners are welcome to participate with their own vessel at no cost.    You must be a Museum member and be pre-approved by the Boathouse staff to register for the racing series. Contact the Boathouse at 860.572.0711\, ext. 5094 for more information and to register. You do not need to register for the whole series.
LOCATION:
URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/beetle-cat-racing-series/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130719
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130909
DTSTAMP:20130813T091640
CREATED:20130514T171845
LAST-MODIFIED:20130718T170028
UID:4754-1374192000-1378684800@http://www.mysticseaport.org
SUMMARY:Celebrating the CHARLES W. MORGAN
DESCRIPTION:The Charles W. Morgan\, the National Historic Landmark ship that has been undergoing a comprehensive restoration at Mystic Seaport since November 2008\, will be launched and returned to the water in a public ceremony July 21\, 2013. In honor of this historic launch\, the Maritime Gallery is proud to host "Celebrating the Charles W. Morgan\," an exhibition of works that feature the whaleship with new paintings and models by invited Maritime Gallery artists opening July 19. Come see works on display by your favorite Maritime Gallery artists that honor this American icon.  View the Exhibition     About the Morgan: The Charles W. Morgan is the oldest American commercial ship still in existence. The 113-foot vessel was built and launched in New Bedford in 1841 and had a whaling career that lasted 80 years and 37 voyages that spanned the far reaches of the globe. The ship came to Mystic Seaport in 1941. More than 20 million people have walked her decks since she arrived.      Featured painting: The Whaler Charles W. Morgan by Patrick Donovan\, 6 x 9\, Watercolor          
LOCATION:
URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/celebrating-the-charles-w-morgan/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130805
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130815
DTSTAMP:20130813T091640
CREATED:20130526T123326
LAST-MODIFIED:20130612T091241
UID:5564-1375660800-1376524800@http://www.mysticseaport.org
SUMMARY:Brilliant Sailing for Teens--10 day program
DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:
URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/brilliant-sailing-for-teens-10-day-program-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130811
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130817
DTSTAMP:20130813T091640
CREATED:20130526T162409
LAST-MODIFIED:20130612T091241
UID:5583-1376179200-1376697600@http://www.mysticseaport.org
SUMMARY:Conrad Summer Camp: Intermediate
DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:
URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/conrad-summer-camp-intermediate-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130812
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130817
DTSTAMP:20130813T091640
CREATED:20130527T162321
LAST-MODIFIED:20130612T091209
UID:5611-1376265600-1376697600@http://www.mysticseaport.org
SUMMARY:Arts from Around the World
DESCRIPTION:This is a hands-on arts program for children to learn about countries and cultures around the world. Each day\, the children will “travel” to a different area of the world and make fantastic art projects as well as explore the Museum’s unique exhibits.
LOCATION:
URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/arts-from-around-the-world-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130812
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130817
DTSTAMP:20130813T091640
CREATED:20130527T164347
LAST-MODIFIED:20130612T091209
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SUMMARY:Mystic River Adventure
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a joint Mystic Seaport/Mystic Aquarium summer program. At the Aquarium (8:30 a.m.–12 p.m.) your child will learn about the animals and habitats of the Mystic River and Long Island Sound. After lunch (12–1 p.m.)\, we will travel to Mystic Seaport for a sailing adventure (1–4 p.m.). No matter what your child’s knowledge level is\, they will find the sailing at Mystic Seaport an incredible experience. Your child must be able to swim.
LOCATION:
URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/mystic-river-adventure-3/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130814T173000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130814T193000
DTSTAMP:20130813T091640
CREATED:20130514T170035
LAST-MODIFIED:20130812T112951
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SUMMARY:SABINO Cocktail Cruise
DESCRIPTION:Glide downriver aboard our 1908 steamboat Sabino with live music and a cocktail in hand. These cruises are the perfect time to relax and enjoy a summer evening on the water while viewing sea captains’ homes\, going through the Mystic Bascule and Railroad Bridges\, and past the picturesque village of Noank.    Local musician Will Evans will perform soulful Americana and rock music with genius pop twist melodies. There will be a cash bar onboard Sabino and you are welcome to bring your own picnic basket.    An additional cruise will be hosted August 28.
LOCATION:
URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/sabino-cocktail-cruise-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130816T203000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130816T233000
DTSTAMP:20130813T091640
CREATED:20130621T151138
LAST-MODIFIED:20130621T152900
UID:11368-1376685000-1376695800@http://www.mysticseaport.org
SUMMARY:Planetarium Summer Evening Series: The Moon and Tides
DESCRIPTION:The program will begin with updates on current events in the evening sky followed by an extended presentation of the topic for that evening. Afterward\, if weather permits\, the indoor program will be followed by an outdoor observation session using the planetarium’s telescopes.    The last program in the series\, The Cassini Mission and Saturn\, will be hosted August 30.
LOCATION:
URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/planetarium-summer-evening-series-the-moon-and-tides/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130817
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130819
DTSTAMP:20130813T091640
CREATED:20130515T112501
LAST-MODIFIED:20130812T142553
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SUMMARY:Antique Marine Engine Exposition
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the largest marine engine show in the nation – the 22nd annual Antique Marine Engine Expo at Mystic Seaport. The transition from sail to engine power was a momentous event for the maritime industry and the world. Experience it firsthand as collectors from around the country come together to show off full size and miniature 19th- and early 20th-century marine engines. Inboards\, outboards\, steam\, gasoline\, diesel\, electric and naphtha engines will all be on display in the Museum's Shipyard. Additional engines dating from 1889 to 1963 and manufactured by Evinrude\, Johnson\, Herreshoff\, Palmer and Kriebel will be exhibited in the North Boat Shed.    More than 300 engines will be on display and many will be operated for your viewing and listening pleasure. A large selection of marine models will also be on display to delight the young at heart.    Weekend activities include a set-and-weigh anchor demonstration featuring a 1914 Economy Sparta donkey engine aboard the L.A. Dunton and the firing of several engines in the Shipyard\, including a six-cylinder D-90 Lathrop diesel engine from the 1940s and a two-cylinder Wichmann semi-diesel from Norway. There will also be a 1917 Hercules engine demonstration behind the Museum's Hoop Shop.  Featured Engine for 2013  1905 Fay & Bowen Engine Company No. 335 (shown on right)  2 cycle\, one-cylinder engine. Built in Geneva\, NY. Patent: October 2\, 1902. This engine was designed to run at a set RPM and used a variable pitch propeller to control speed and direction. Owner: Keith Billet of Wrightsville\, PA.
LOCATION:
URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/antique-marine-engine-exposition/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130818T170000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130818T200000
DTSTAMP:20130813T091640
CREATED:20130528T084131
LAST-MODIFIED:20130812T101531
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SUMMARY:Summer Music Sundays
DESCRIPTION:Mystic Seaport is extending the summer weekend experience and will offer complimentary after-hours Museum admission to all Sunday evening visitors July 7 through August 25.    Explore Museum grounds and walk along the picturesque waterfront. Enjoy live music from 5:30-7:30 pm by Bruce Foulke while dining outdoors at Schaefer’s Spouter Tavern\, located in the heart of the Museum’s village. A full tavern menu and beverages will be available for purchase.    Make the most of your weekends this summer at Mystic Seaport
LOCATION:
URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/summer-music-sundays-7/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130824T173000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130824T193000
DTSTAMP:20130813T091640
CREATED:20130514T163945
LAST-MODIFIED:20130612T091209
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SUMMARY:SABINO Dixieland Cruise
DESCRIPTION:Come on down to Sabino and hop aboard for a downriver cruise with foot-tapping Dixieland music played by the Mystic River Mud Band. Dance along with the music or relax on deck as our 1908 wooden steamboat glides down the channel and out to the mouth of the historic Mystic River.    There will be a cash bar on board and you are welcome to bring your own picnic basket.
LOCATION:
URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/sabino-dixieland-cruise-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130825T170000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130825T200000
DTSTAMP:20130813T091640
CREATED:20130619T160145
LAST-MODIFIED:20130807T160821
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SUMMARY:Summer Music Sundays
DESCRIPTION:Mystic Seaport is extending the summer weekend experience and will offer complimentary after-hours Museum admission to all Sunday evening visitors July 7 through August 25.    Explore Museum grounds and walk along the picturesque waterfront. Enjoy live music from 5:30-7:30 pm by Tommy Giarratano while dining outdoors at Schaefer’s Spouter Tavern\, located in the heart of the Museum’s village. A full tavern menu and beverages will be available for purchase.    Make the most of your weekends this summer at Mystic Seaport!
LOCATION:
URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/summer-music-sundays-8/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130826
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130828
DTSTAMP:20130813T091640
CREATED:20130530T192204
LAST-MODIFIED:20130612T091209
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SUMMARY:American Schooner Association Rendezvous at Block Island
DESCRIPTION:Join schooner Brilliant in Mystic and enjoy a sail to Block Island. Brilliant will dock for the night in company with over a dozen other schooners who are members of the American Schooner Association\, and then sail back to Mystic the next day.
LOCATION:
URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/american-schooner-association/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130828
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130831
DTSTAMP:20130813T091640
CREATED:20130530T193131
LAST-MODIFIED:20130612T091209
UID:5859-1377648000-1377907200@http://www.mysticseaport.org
SUMMARY:Brilliant to Gloucester, MA
DESCRIPTION:Sail Brilliant from Mystic to Gloucester on a three-day sail\, anchoring in the evenings. Board in Mystic\, CT and depart in Gloucester\, MA. Stay aboard Brilliant Friday night\, August 30 and/or Saturday night\, August 31 for $50 a night. Brilliant will be tied to the dock participating in the Gloucester Schooner Festival.
LOCATION:
URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/brilliant-to-gloucester-ma/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130828T173000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130828T193000
DTSTAMP:20130813T091640
CREATED:20130514T170337
LAST-MODIFIED:20130812T113047
UID:4751-1377711000-1377718200@http://www.mysticseaport.org
SUMMARY:SABINO Cocktail Cruise
DESCRIPTION:Glide downriver aboard our 1908 steamboat Sabino with live music and a cocktail in hand. This mid-week cruise is the perfect time to relax and enjoy a summer evening on the water while viewing sea captains’ homes\, going through the Mystic Bascule and Railroad Bridges\, and past the picturesque village of Noank.    Local musician Will Evans will perform soulful Americana and rock music with genius pop twist melodies. There will be a cash bar onboard Sabino and you are welcome to bring your own picnic basket.
LOCATION:
URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/sabino-cocktail-cruise-4/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130930
DTSTAMP:20130813T091640
CREATED:20130722T162044
LAST-MODIFIED:20130724T101546
UID:23352-1377820800-1380499200@http://www.mysticseaport.org
SUMMARY:Ocean House Artist-in-Residence Program
DESCRIPTION:From late summer into fall the Maritime Gallery will be participating in the Artist-in-Residence program at the Ocean House hotel in Watch Hill\, Rhode Island. Through this unique event\, Ocean House is bringing art to their guests by inviting local artists to take residence on the property and use the Ocean House as their muse. Five Maritime Gallery artists will be guests of the hotel Fridays-Sundays\, August 30-September 29.    From Friday to Sunday\, watch the artist-in-residence at work on hotel grounds\, creating a masterpiece and using the Ocean House as the backdrop. Meet the artist-in-residence at a cocktail reception from 5-6 pm on Friday evening and see the artist's work on display. On Saturdays at 11 am\, participate in an hour-long demonstration or hands-on workshop given by the artist in residence.  Featured Artists and Demonstrations     August 30-September 1: Jeanne Potter\, Director of the Maritime Gallery   August 30\, 5-6 pm\, Main Lobby of the Ocean House: Artist reception featuring a selection of small works from the Maritime Gallery at Mystic Seaport.     August 31- September 1\, 10 am-1 pm: “The Watercolor Sketchbook” - This two-day workshop will teach you how to create your own keepsake watercolor sketchbook filled with images of the Ocean House and surrounding gardens and beach. You’ll get a jump start on the fundamentals of creating successful watercolors from composition\, color mixing\, and how to create washes to the finished ‘sketch’ paintings. For all levels of experience\, limited to 10 participants. Materials (paints\, brushes\, pencil and watercolor book) will be provided.   Fee for hotel guests and outside guests: $195.    Also featured August 30-September 1: David Bareford\, Maritime Gallery Artist  Watch as Bareford demonstrates his love of the sea and plein air painting as he paints throughout the grounds of the Ocean House. The artist is the recipient of the prestigious Stobart Foundation Award at the Maritime Gallery’s Annual International Marine Art Exhibition which honors the artist for their work that shows “uniqueness of style\, quality of light and atmosphere.”  September 6-8: Maris Platais\, Maritime Gallery Artist     September 6\, 5-6 pm\, Main Lobby of the Ocean House: Artist Reception   September 7 at 11 am: “Capturing the Beauty of Memory and Imagination through Acrylics with Maris Platais” - The artist\, a master of painting in acrylics\, will create from memory and imagination a painting that showcases the many creative possibilities of this magical\, fast-drying medium. He will cover color mixing\, under painting\, and present general methods of handling acrylics.   Fee for non-hotel guests: $20 ($15 for Museum members). No charge for those in the Maritime Gallery Patron Program.    September 13-15: Anthony Davis\, Maritime Gallery Artist     September 13\, 5-6 pm\, Main Lobby of the Ocean House: Artist Reception   September 14 at 11 am: “The Anatomy of a Wave” with Anthony Davis - Watch as Davis demonstrates how he creates his wave pastel and oil paintings from the beginning studies at beach locations where he photographs the ocean waves\, and then brings these ideas back to the studio where he paints his formal large seascapes. The artist has an uncanny ability to recreate the energy and beauty of the wave as seen in person.   Fee for non-hotel guests: $20 ($15 for Museum members). No charge for those in the Maritime Gallery Patron Program.    September 27-29: James Magner\, Maritime Gallery Artist     September 27\, 5-6 pm\, Main Lobby of the Ocean House: Artist Reception   September 28 at 11 am: “Capturing the Spirit of the Sea and the Sand” with James Magner - See how Magner's lifelong love for the ocean and its shoreline translate into his energy-filled paintings of ocean dunes and water. Watch as he captures the atmospheric condition of the interplay of light and shadow with his expressive brushstrokes.   Fee for non-hotel guests: $20 ($15 for Museum members). No charge for those in the Maritime Gallery Patron Program.  
LOCATION:
URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/ocean-house-artist-in-residence-program/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130830T203000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130830T233000
DTSTAMP:20130813T091640
CREATED:20130621T151450
LAST-MODIFIED:20130621T152940
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SUMMARY:Planetarium Summer Evening Series: The Cassini Mission and Saturn
DESCRIPTION:The program will begin with updates on current events in the evening sky followed by an extended presentation of the topic for that evening. Afterward\, if weather permits\, the indoor program will be followed by an outdoor observation session using the planetarium’s telescopes.
LOCATION:
URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/planetarium-summer-evening-series-the-cassini-mission-and-saturn/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130901T090000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130901T160000
DTSTAMP:20130813T091640
CREATED:20130530T193441
LAST-MODIFIED:20130612T091209
UID:5860-1378026000-1378051200@http://www.mysticseaport.org
SUMMARY:Gloucester Schooner Race
DESCRIPTION:Sail aboard Brilliant for the Gloucester Schooner Race!
LOCATION:
URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/gloucester-schooner-race/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130902
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130904
DTSTAMP:20130813T091640
CREATED:20130530T193709
LAST-MODIFIED:20130612T091209
UID:5861-1378080000-1378252800@http://www.mysticseaport.org
SUMMARY:Gloucester, MA to Boston, MA
DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:
URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/gloucester-ma-to-boston-ma/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130906
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130908
DTSTAMP:20130813T091640
CREATED:20130530T193916
LAST-MODIFIED:20130612T091209
UID:5862-1378425600-1378598400@http://www.mysticseaport.org
SUMMARY:Boston Two-Day Sail
DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:
URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/boston-two-day-sail/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130908
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130911
DTSTAMP:20130813T091640
CREATED:20130530T194026
LAST-MODIFIED:20130612T091209
UID:5863-1378598400-1378857600@http://www.mysticseaport.org
SUMMARY:Boston, MA to Mystic, CT
DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:
URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/boston-ma-to-mystic-ct/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130908T173000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130908T193000
DTSTAMP:20130813T091640
CREATED:20130515T114923
LAST-MODIFIED:20130612T091209
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SUMMARY:ARGIA Twilight Cruise
DESCRIPTION:Climb aboard the 81' schooner Argia and enjoy an early evening cruise down the beautiful Mystic River for a sail on Fishers Island sound. The vessel is an authentic replica of a 19th-century gaff-rigged schooner\, complete with varnished mahogany interiors and brass lamps. Relax on deck or take the helm while you listen to Mystic Seaport chanteyman Don Sineti perform.    You are welcome to bring your own beverages (there will be plenty of ice\, cups\, and napkins on board) and please bring some hors d'oeuvres to share with other passengers.    An additional cruise will be hosted October 6.
LOCATION:
URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/argia-twilight-cruises/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130916
DTSTAMP:20130813T091640
CREATED:20130805T140441
LAST-MODIFIED:20130805T145540
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SUMMARY:Connecticut Schooner Festival
DESCRIPTION:Mystic Seaport is pleased to welcome the Connecticut Schooner Festival to the Museum on Wednesday and Thursday\, September 11-12. More than 20 vessels\, including the Museum's schooner Brilliant\, will be joining together to celebrate the state's maritime heritage\, history and spirit of innovation. A dockside education program will be hosted for Connecticut school children on September 12\, and all Museum visitors are invited to see the entire fleet docked along the waterfront before the vessels depart for New London on September 13 for the remainder of the festival.  Participating Vessels and Home Ports  Adventure -Gloucester\, MA  Adventurer - Annapolis\, MD  Alabama - Vineyard Haven\, MA  Amistad - New Haven\, CT  Brilliant - Mystic\, CT  Equinox - Mystic\, CT  Irena - Newport\, RI  Lelanta - Sag Harbor\, NY  Malabar II - Vineyard Haven\, MA  Mary E - Essex\, CT  Mystic - Mystic\, CT  Mystic Whaler - New London\, CT  Niamh - Thimble Islands\, CT  Perception - Martha's Vineyard\, MA  Quinnipiack - New Haven\, CT  Roseway - Boston\, MA  Sophia Christina - Weekapaug\, RI  SoundWaters - Stamford\, CT  Spirit - Essex\, CT  Tree of Life - Newport\, RI  Tyrone - Hyannis\, MA  Virginia - Norfolk\, VA  Sailing into New London  After leaving Mystic Seaport\, the schooner festival will sail to New London on Friday\, September 13\, for the weekend's festivities. Special family fun activities will include a schooner race along Fishers Island Sound on Saturday\, Sept. 14\, ship visits\, a lighted boat parade\, schooner sailing trips\, two dockside music concerts\, a juried plein air painting competition\, a giant sand sculpture\, and the Great New London Chowder Challenge among New London-area restaurants. Visitors will be able to vote for their favorite chowders.    Then will also be a Made in Connecticut Expo as well as street pageant called "The Burning in Effigy of Benedict Arnold" by the Flock Theatre. The festival will conclude Sunday\, September 15\, with a parade of sail down the Thames River. A complete list of activities can be found at http://schoonerfest.com/.     
LOCATION:
URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/connecticut-schooner-festival/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130913T090000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130913T160000
DTSTAMP:20130813T091640
CREATED:20130530T194305
LAST-MODIFIED:20130612T091209
UID:5864-1379062800-1379088000@http://www.mysticseaport.org
SUMMARY:Mystic, CT to New London, CT
DESCRIPTION:Sail in company with other vessels attending the New London Schooner Festival.
LOCATION:
URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/mystic-ct-to-new-london-ct/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130914T090000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130914T160000
DTSTAMP:20130813T091640
CREATED:20130530T194525
LAST-MODIFIED:20130612T091208
UID:5865-1379149200-1379174400@http://www.mysticseaport.org
SUMMARY:New London Schooner Festival Day Sail
DESCRIPTION:Sail in company with other vessels attending the New London Schooner Festival.
LOCATION:
URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/new-london-schooner-festival-day-sail/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130914T190000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130914T210000
DTSTAMP:20130813T091640
CREATED:20130812T153022
LAST-MODIFIED:20130812T153153
UID:32843-1379185200-1379192400@http://www.mysticseaport.org
SUMMARY:Alistair Anderson Concert     
DESCRIPTION:Master English concertina and Northumbrian pipes player Alistair Anderson will perform live in concert under the Mystic Seaport Boat Shed on Saturday\, September 14\, at 7 p.m. As a touring soloist\, with no less than 37 tours of the United States\, five trips to Australia\, and countless European tours to his credit\, the British musician is internationally acknowledged as the master of the English Concertina and a fine exponent of the Northumbrian pipes. He delights audiences with traditional music from Northumberland and beyond\, as well as his own music\, which has grown out of his love of these traditions.    fRoots music guide has said\, "He is a treat to watch... His involvement and delight in the music are infectious... Beautiful music\, played with skill\, taste and affection.”    Ticket proceeds will benefit the 35th annual Sea Music Festival which will be held at Mystic Seaport June 12-15\, 2014. Anderson's concert will be followed by a chantey sing at Frohsinn Hall at 54 Greenmanville Avenue in Mystic just across the street from the Museum's main entrance. Libations will be for sale by the German Club.     
LOCATION:
URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/alistair-anderson-concert/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130916
DTSTAMP:20130813T091640
CREATED:20130515T120848
LAST-MODIFIED:20130708T131047
UID:4830-1379203200-1379289600@http://www.mysticseaport.org
SUMMARY:Coastweeks Regatta
DESCRIPTION:Signaling the start of the fall head racing season in New England\, the 22nd annual Coastweeks Regatta offers a range of masters\, open\, collegiate\, and junior categories and includes local and regional rowers in both racing and recreational shells. Singles\, doubles\, and fours will race the 2\,000-meter course along the Mystic River\, beginning north of the I-95 overpass and finishing at the Museum's Lighthouse Point.    Watch the racing from the Museum's North Lawn located behind Latitude 41° Restaurant. After the Regatta\, discover the roots of American competitive rowing at the National Rowing Hall of Fame in the Museum's G.W. Blunt White Building.
LOCATION:
URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/coastweeks-regatta/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140101
DTSTAMP:20130813T091640
CREATED:20130708T130049
LAST-MODIFIED:20130708T143302
UID:17651-1379203200-1388534400@http://www.mysticseaport.org
SUMMARY:International Marine Art Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The Maritime Gallery at Mystic Seaport is proud to present the 34th Annual International Marine Art Exhibition and Sale. The juried show showcases more than 100 new paintings\, sculpture\, scrimshaw\, and ship models from today’s award-winning masters of marine art from around the world. Each work captures the enduring wonder and beauty of our seafaring world with scenes of majestic tall ships\, racing yachts\, coastal scenes of waterways\, beach and marshlands\, marine wildlife\, and the working boats and people whose lives and fortunes depend on the sea.    Join us for an Artist’s Walk Saturday\, September 14\, at 10:30 am and listen as participating artists share how they created their piece in the International and what inspires them to produce their art.    Featured painting: John Tayson\, "Clipper Ships in the China Trade" from the 33rd Annual International Marine Art Exhibition
LOCATION:
URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/international-marine-art-exhibition/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130915T130000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130915T160000
DTSTAMP:20130813T091640
CREATED:20130515T121637
LAST-MODIFIED:20130612T091208
UID:4831-1379250000-1379260800@http://www.mysticseaport.org
SUMMARY:Book Signing with Daniella K. Garran
DESCRIPTION:A History of Collegiate Rowing in America author Daniella K. Garran will visit during our annual Coastweeks Regatta to sign copies of her book that captures the spirit of the nation's collegiate rowing.    Garran's book charts the rise in the popularity of rowing from the first collegiate crew founded at Yale University in 1843 to the development of the over 300 programs nationwide today. Relive the prominent races and regattas that various college crews took part in\, including the Head of the Charles\, the Eastern Sprints\, and the Olympics. Interviews with past and present coaches and rowers\, as well as 142 beautiful images illustrate the essence of the sport. This nostalgic celebration of the oldest college sport in the country will be a treasured keepsake for all rowers and their families as well as a wonderful resource for historians and sports enthusiasts.
LOCATION:
URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/book-signing-with-daniella-k-garran/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130920T090000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130920T160000
DTSTAMP:20130813T091640
CREATED:20130530T195029
LAST-MODIFIED:20130612T091034
UID:5867-1379667600-1379692800@http://www.mysticseaport.org
SUMMARY:Mystic, CT to Greenport, NY for Greenport Maritime Festival
DESCRIPTION:Board in Mystic\, CT and depart in Greenport\, NY for the Greenport Maritime Festival. Lengthen your stay in Greenport! Add a night on to your trip and stay aboard Brilliant tied to the dock for $50 a night on Friday night and enjoy the Greenport Maritime Festival on Saturday.
LOCATION:
URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/mystic-ct-to-greenport-ny-for-greenport-maritime-festival/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130923
DTSTAMP:20130813T091640
CREATED:20130708T133437
LAST-MODIFIED:20130708T134036
UID:17685-1379721600-1379894400@http://www.mysticseaport.org
SUMMARY:Easy Introductory Celestial Navigation: Latitude and Longitude by Noon Sun 
DESCRIPTION:A class in the basic principles of celestial navigation from a modern perspective designed especially for yachtsmen and recreational boaters\, but also appropriate for anyone interested in a quick introduction to celestial navigation.    Celestial navigation is the ultimate backup when the electronics fail\, and it is a tradition that connects us with maritime history. Students will learn how to adjust and use sextants available on the market today. This class covers the classic\, time-honored method of finding latitude by the noon sun\, as well as finding longitude by observations of the sun before and after noon (including frequently neglected corrections for statistics and the motion of the observer). Weather permitting\, students will be able to try it for real and measure the sun's altitude around noon (from a nearby shore location) to determine latitude and longitude. This is real navigation\, not just a class "about" navigation. Fast and intense\, students who complete this weekend class will have the basic celestial navigation skills to cross any ocean using the sun\, a sextant\, and a few other simple tools.    Requirements: good basic arithmetic skills\, but nothing beyond addition and subtraction. A familiarity with the basic geometry of angles\, including degrees and minutes of arc. A familiarity with 24-hour time (16:00 is 4:00 p.m.). A good understanding of latitude and longitude on the globe. Note: due to high demand\, this class will be offered again November 9-10\, 2013.    Instructor: Frank Reed of Reed Navigation
LOCATION:
URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/easy-introductory-celestial-navigation-latitude-and-longitude-by-noon-sun/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130921T130000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130921T160000
DTSTAMP:20130813T091640
CREATED:20130515T122034
LAST-MODIFIED:20130612T091034
UID:4833-1379768400-1379779200@http://www.mysticseaport.org
SUMMARY:Book Signing with Francis Carroll
DESCRIPTION:Francis Carroll\, professor emeritus at the University of Manitoba and the prize-winning author of 10 books\, visits to sign copies of Athenia Torpedoed: The U-boat Attack That Ignited the Battle of the Atlantic.    Carroll's book tells the true story of how just hours after World War II was declared\, Germany struck its first blow\, firing without warning on the passenger liner Athenia. The British ship was loaded with Americans\, Canadians\, and Europeans attempting to cross the Atlantic before the outbreak of war. As the ship sank\, 1\,306 were rescued but 112 people were lost\, including 30 Americans. This account of the disaster\, based on new research\, tells a dramatic story of tragedy and triumph\, as historian Francis Carroll chronicles the survivors' experiences and explains how the incident shaped policy in the U.S.\, UK\, and Canada. For Britain\, it was seen as a violation of international law and convoys were sent to protect shipping. In Canada\, Athenia's sinking rallied support to go to war. In the United States\, it exposed Germany as a serious threat and changed public opinion enough to allow the country to sell munitions and supplies to Britain and France.
LOCATION:
URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/book-signing-with-francis-carroll/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130922T090000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130922T170000
DTSTAMP:20130813T091640
CREATED:20130515T123010
LAST-MODIFIED:20130701T151004
UID:4835-1379840400-1379869200@http://www.mysticseaport.org
SUMMARY:By Land and By Sea: Antique Vehicle Show
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 16th Annual Antique Vehicle Show at Mystic Seaport and see a dazzling display of more than 100 authentic pre-1930 cars\, trucks\, and motorcycles. Take a closer look at the various types of vehicles that helped transport commerce from the land to the sea at the turn of the century.    Watch as the Museum's village and waterfront bustle with activity as early 20th-century vehicles go about the daily business of the 1920s. Take the opportunity to talk with the exhibitors who lovingly maintain these beauties and hear unique stories about the vehicles. Enjoy a free ride in an antique automobile and experience the 20th century's newest mode of transportation.    Cap off the day at 4 p.m. with the event's annual finale\, the Grand Parade of Vehicles. Get your camera ready as these old-time treasures line up\, parade around the Village Green\, and exit out the Shipyard gate. It's a sight to behold!
LOCATION:
URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/by-land-and-by-sea-antique-vehicle-show/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20130927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20130929
DTSTAMP:20130813T091640
CREATED:20130530T195255
LAST-MODIFIED:20130612T091034
UID:5868-1380240000-1380412800@http://www.mysticseaport.org
SUMMARY:Mystic to Mystic Two-Day Sail
DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:
URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/mystic-to-mystic-two-day-sail/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130927T150000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130927T173000
DTSTAMP:20130813T091640
CREATED:20130515T123750
LAST-MODIFIED:20130708T141103
UID:4838-1380294000-1380303000@http://www.mysticseaport.org
SUMMARY:Members' Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Members only!  You're invited to the Mystic Seaport Members' Annual Meeting and an afternoon tea in the River Room at Latitude 41° Restaurant. Join us for reports on the state of the Museum and the Board of Trustees election. We will also recognize members who have reached a milestone in their membership and pay tribute to those members who passed away this year. Tea and refreshments will be served.    Following the meeting\, join us for special insider Museum tours from 4:45 - 5:30 p.m. Tour options and sign-up information will be mailed to members in mid-August.
LOCATION:
URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/members-annual-meeting/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130928T170000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130928T210000
DTSTAMP:20130813T091640
CREATED:20130708T142036
LAST-MODIFIED:20130708T142036
UID:17705-1380387600-1380402000@http://www.mysticseaport.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Observing the Night Sky
DESCRIPTION:A four-hour class with the objective to present students with the knowledge needed to get started in nighttime astronomical observations. The course emphasizes reading celestial charts\, identifying constellations in the planetarium theater\, and using traditional and modern tools (bring your “smart” device) to plan observations sessions.    This course is intended to be hands-on and\, weather permitting (a rain date will be scheduled if necessary)\, will end with an observation session using the Treworgy Planetarium telescopes. While not a requirement\, students who own binoculars and telescopes are encouraged to bring them to class. There will be opportunity for brief discussion of astronomical theory but it will not be the focus of the coursework
LOCATION:
URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/introduction-to-observing-the-night-sky/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130929T090000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130929T160000
DTSTAMP:20130813T091640
CREATED:20130530T195722
LAST-MODIFIED:20130612T091034
UID:5871-1380445200-1380470400@http://www.mysticseaport.org
SUMMARY:Mystic One-Day Sail
DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:
URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/mystic-one-day-sail/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131002
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131007
DTSTAMP:20130813T091640
CREATED:20130708T145218
LAST-MODIFIED:20130708T150028
UID:17726-1380672000-1381104000@http://www.mysticseaport.org
SUMMARY:Painting the Maritime Landscape in Acrylic or Watercolor
DESCRIPTION:Paint en plein air at Mystic Seaport with Robert Noreika\, one of the Maritime Gallery's distinguished artists. Learn the secrets of good composition\, color mixing\, choosing the right location\, and more. This class is appropriate for all levels\, from beginner through advanced.    Instructor: Robert Noreika is a national award-winning artist and illustrator. A graduate of the Paier School of Art\, he is known for his spontaneous and fluid approach to painting.     Featured painting: Robert Noreika\, "Marina Shadows"
LOCATION:
URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/painting-the-maritime-landscape-in-acrylic-or-watercolor/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131006
DTSTAMP:20130813T091640
CREATED:20130530T195430
LAST-MODIFIED:20130612T091034
UID:5869-1380844800-1381017600@http://www.mysticseaport.org
SUMMARY:Mystic to Mystic Two-Day Sail
DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:
URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/mystic-to-mystic-two-day-sail-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131007
DTSTAMP:20130813T091640
CREATED:20130708T150628
LAST-MODIFIED:20130708T150731
UID:17734-1380844800-1381104000@http://www.mysticseaport.org
SUMMARY:Painting the Maritime Landscape in Oil
DESCRIPTION:Paint en plein air at Mystic Seaport with David Lussier\, one of the Maritime Gallery’s distinguished artists. Learn the secrets of good composition\, color mixing\, choosing the right location\, and more. Some painting experience is recommended.     Instructor: David Lussier\, who is trained as a commercial illustrator and is a renowned plein air teacher\, has studied at the Paier College of Art and at the Lyme Academy of Fine Art.    Featured painting: David Lussier\, "Waiting to Go"
LOCATION:
URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/painting-the-maritime-landscape-in-oil/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131005T173000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131005T200000
DTSTAMP:20130813T091640
CREATED:20130708T154704
LAST-MODIFIED:20130708T154704
UID:17738-1380994200-1381003200@http://www.mysticseaport.org
SUMMARY:Fall Beer Tasting
DESCRIPTION:Good times are brewing at the Museum's Boat Shed by the Mystic River! Join us for our popular Fall Beer Tasting and sample a wide range of 22 beers\, including some local brews. Enjoy award-winning New England Clam Chowder and other complimentary snacks while you listen to local brewer Aaren Simoncini discuss how he started Beer’d Brewing Company in Stonington\, Conn.    Musician Will Evans will perform throughout the evening\, providing soulful melodies you will not forget. All attendees will receive a special gift to take home and one lucky guest will win a door prize.    All guests must be 21 years or older to attend this event. ID is required.    Mystic Seaport thanks Shipyard Brewing Company for sponsoring this event.
LOCATION:
URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/fall-beer-tasting/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131008
DTSTAMP:20130813T091640
CREATED:20130530T195553
LAST-MODIFIED:20130612T091034
UID:5870-1381017600-1381190400@http://www.mysticseaport.org
SUMMARY:Mystic to Mystic Two-Day Sail
DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:
URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/mystic-to-mystic-two-day-sail-3/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131006T173000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131006T193000
DTSTAMP:20130813T091640
CREATED:20130515T115416
LAST-MODIFIED:20130612T091034
UID:4824-1381080600-1381087800@http://www.mysticseaport.org
SUMMARY:ARGIA Twilight Cruise
DESCRIPTION:Climb aboard the 81' schooner Argia and enjoy an early evening cruise down the beautiful Mystic River for a sail on Fishers Island sound. The vessel is an authentic replica of a 19th-century gaff-rigged schooner\, complete with varnished mahogany interiors and brass lamps. Relax on deck or take the helm while you listen to Mystic Seaport chanteyman Don Sineti perform.    You are welcome to bring your own beverages (there will be plenty of ice\, cups\, and napkins on board) and please bring some hors d'oeuvres to share with other passengers.
LOCATION:
URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/argia-twilight-cruise/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131015
DTSTAMP:20130813T091640
CREATED:20130515T130845
LAST-MODIFIED:20130708T160526
UID:4841-1381536000-1381795200@http://www.mysticseaport.org
SUMMARY:Chowder Days
DESCRIPTION:Columbus Day Weekend  Enjoy a hot bowl of chowder on a cool fall day during Chowder Days at Mystic Seaport. Our menu is sure to satisfy all appetites and will feature numerous selections of chowders and other savory treats\, as well as seasonal delights such as apple fritters and mulled cider.     Stroll through the Museum’s 19th-century village and take a final ride of the season aboard steamboat Sabino. Rent a rowboat or sailboat from the Boathouse and see Mystic Seaport from a different vantage point. Explore exhibit halls and see the stars of the autumn sky inside the Treworgy Planetarium. Enjoy autumn’s beauty during Columbus Day Weekend at Mystic Seaport!
LOCATION:
URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/chowder-days/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131015
DTSTAMP:20130813T091640
CREATED:20130530T195908
LAST-MODIFIED:20130612T091034
UID:5872-1381536000-1381795200@http://www.mysticseaport.org
SUMMARY:Mystic Three-Day Columbus Weekend Sail
DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:
URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/mystic-three-day-columbus-weekend-sail/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131019
DTSTAMP:20130813T091640
CREATED:20130515T132359
LAST-MODIFIED:20130612T091034
UID:4842-1381795200-1382140800@http://www.mysticseaport.org
SUMMARY:Teaching With Small Boats Alliance Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Teaching with Small Boats Alliance (TWSBA) will host its 2013 conference at Mystic Seaport. This year's conference is geared toward maritime organizations and educators who use small boats as teaching tools. The four-day gathering facilitates collaboration and idea sharing among organizations and individuals who teach math and science through hands-on boat building projects.    TWSBA's mission is to support an alliance of organizations that give young people an awareness of and resulting pride in their learning potential. This is accomplished through the hands-on study of the maritime arts\, its history\, and its relationship to success in science\, technology\, engineering\, and math. TWSBA works to improve the effectiveness of its member organizations by sharing information and best practices that promote the values of scholarship\, craftsmanship\, ingenuity\, self-discipline\, and a true sense of accomplishment.    The 2012 conference drew 90 participants who shared best practices from their programs through hands-on workshops and formal presentations. Organizers are incorporating feedback from last year's conference to address a wider range of subjects\, from support for start-ups to workforce development\, and have added an additional day to allow for more hands-on workshops and small group interaction.  Conference Schedule  Tuesday\, October 15     9 am-5 pm - Visit Mystic Seaport on your own (optional). Your name will be on a list at the front gate.   4-5 pm - Registration at Latitude 41° Restaurant   4:30 pm - Onboard Joseph Conrad\, Orientation for those sleeping aboard   5-9 pm - Opening dinner in the River Room at Latitude 41°    Wednesday\, October 16 - Friday\, October 18     8-9 am - Coffee and tea in the Boatshed at Lighthouse Point   9 am-noon - Workshops and breakout sessions\, various locations around Lighthouse Point   12-1 pm - Lunch (included in registration fee)   1-5 pm - Workshops and breakout sessions   Dinner on your own. Evening events may be scheduled Wednesday and Thursday nights.  
LOCATION:
URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/teaching-with-small-boats-alliance-conference/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131018T180000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131018T213000
DTSTAMP:20130813T091640
CREATED:20130528T085752
LAST-MODIFIED:20130812T120428
UID:5639-1382119200-1382131800@http://www.mysticseaport.org
SUMMARY:Sights & Frights
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a haunted celebration that features fun for the entire family! Kids\, come march in our nightly costume parade and make a mask at our family-friendly craft station. For those looking for something spookier\, listen to scary stories for all ages and walk through the haunted schooner\, but be sure not to run into the spirit of a ghostly sailor along the way. Watch as the story of “The Curse of the Demeter” unfolds with three spine-chilling scenes inspired by Bram Stoker’s Dracula.    Please dress appropriately for the weather and bring a flashlight to assist you in finding your way.    Sights & Frights continues at Mystic Seaport on October 19\, 25 and 26.          
LOCATION:
URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/sights-frights/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131021
DTSTAMP:20130813T091640
CREATED:20130515T134335
LAST-MODIFIED:20130612T141051
UID:4849-1382140800-1382313600@http://www.mysticseaport.org
SUMMARY:Fall PILOTS Weekend
DESCRIPTION:    Established in 1973\, the Mystic Seaport PILOTS program was designed to give members a greater understanding of the Museum’s day-to-day operations. Working as a team to accomplish a variety of work projects\, PILOTS receive special insight and behind-the-scenes views of Mystic Seaport as they work along side Museum staff.    Saturday begins with a hearty breakfast and job assignments\, followed by a morning of work. The PILOTS break at lunchtime to catch their breath and refuel and then it is back to work in the afternoon. Jobs typically conclude around 3:30 or 4 p.m. so the PILOTS corps and staff can catch a break and freshen up before the "attitude adjustment hour\," a.k.a. cocktails\, begins at 5:30 p.m. A buffet dinner is served and this is followed by a slide talk or other presentation by a Museum staff member about new projects\, exhibits or other Mystic Seaport news.    For those who stay overnight for Sunday\, the day begins with a continental breakfast followed by a PILOTS-led chapel service in the Fishtown Chapel. At around 10 a.m.\, a behind-the-scenes tour or hands-on activity is lead by a Museum staff member to help give the PILOTS a deeper understanding about the depth and breadth of Mystic Seaport.
LOCATION:
URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/fall-pilots-weekend/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131019T180000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131019T213000
DTSTAMP:20130813T091640
CREATED:20130528T090222
LAST-MODIFIED:20130812T120715
UID:5641-1382205600-1382218200@http://www.mysticseaport.org
SUMMARY:Sights & Frights
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a haunted celebration that features fun for the entire family! Kids\, come march in our nightly costume parade and make a mask at our family-friendly craft station. For those looking for something spookier\, listen to scary stories for all ages and walk through the haunted schooner\, but be sure not to run into the spirit of a ghostly sailor along the way. Watch as the story of “The Curse of the Demeter” unfolds with three spine-chilling scenes inspired by Bram Stoker’s Dracula.    Please dress appropriately for the weather and bring a flashlight to assist you in finding your way.    Sights & Frights continues at Mystic Seaport on October 25 and 26.
LOCATION:
URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/sights-frights-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131025T180000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131025T213000
DTSTAMP:20130813T091640
CREATED:20130528T090407
LAST-MODIFIED:20130812T121027
UID:5642-1382724000-1382736600@http://www.mysticseaport.org
SUMMARY:Sights & Frights
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a haunted celebration that features fun for the entire family! Kids\, come march in our nightly costume parade and\, if you forgot your costume\, make a mask at our family-friendly craft station. For those looking for something spookier\, listen to scary stories for all ages and walk through the haunted schooner\, but be sure not to run into the spirit of a ghostly sailor along the way. Watch as the story of “The Curse of the Demeter” unfolds with three spine-chilling scenes inspired by Bram Stoker’s Dracula.    Please dress appropriately for the weather and bring a flashlight to assist you in finding your way.    Sights & Frights at Mystic Seaport continues on October 26.
LOCATION:
URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/sights-frights-3/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131028
DTSTAMP:20130813T091640
CREATED:20130710T150240
LAST-MODIFIED:20130710T150240
UID:18456-1382745600-1382918400@http://www.mysticseaport.org
SUMMARY:Celestial Navigation: 19th-Century Methods
DESCRIPTION:This is a weekend introductory class in basic celestial navigation emphasizing the actual historical methods that were used in the Age of Sail\, especially aboard whaling vessels like the Charles W. Morgan. Students will learn how it was done and how to apply these same methods today.    Attendees will learn how to use and adjust sextants and octants\, both historical instruments and their modern equivalents. The class covers the classic method of finding latitude by "noon sun" and students will also learn in detail the math of the "time sight" which was used to determine longitude from the 19th through the middle of the 20th century. Throughout the class\, students will compare what they're doing with actual logbook entries and calculations from the Museum's collections. Weather permitting\, students will have opportunities to make actual sextant observations.    This is real navigation\, not just a class "about" navigation. Fast and intense\, students who complete this weekend class will have the basic celestial navigation skills to cross any ocean using the sun\, a sextant\, and a few other simple tools.    Requirements: good math skills and especially a familiarity with the basic geometry of angles\, including degrees and minutes of arc. A familiarity with 24-hour time (16:00 is 4:00 p.m.). A good understanding of latitude and longitude on the globe. Unlike our "easy introductory" class\, this course offers a more historical and more mathematical approach to celestial navigation.    Instructor: Frank Reed of Reed Navigation
LOCATION:
URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/celestial-navigation-19th-century-methods/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131026T090000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131026T170000
DTSTAMP:20130813T091640
CREATED:20130703T155553
LAST-MODIFIED:20130703T155639
UID:15885-1382778000-1382806800@http://www.mysticseaport.org
SUMMARY:Varnishing Techniques for Traditional Boats
DESCRIPTION:So\, now that you have your new or restored traditional boat\, how do you protect it and keep it beautiful for years to come? Our full-day finishing class begins with discussions of appropriate materials\, tools\, and surface preparation. Then\, you'll begin hands-on practice on sample boards in various stages of completion. This varnishing class focuses on techniques for bleaching\, staining\, and varnishing. All materials and your own brush are included.
LOCATION:
URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/varnishing-techniques-for-traditional-boats-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131026T180000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131026T213000
DTSTAMP:20130813T091640
CREATED:20130528T090519
LAST-MODIFIED:20130812T121232
UID:5643-1382810400-1382823000@http://www.mysticseaport.org
SUMMARY:Sights & Frights
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a haunted celebration that features fun for the entire family! Kids\, come march in our nightly costume parade and\, if you forgot your costume\, make a mask at our family-friendly craft station. For those looking for something spookier\, listen to scary stories for all ages and walk through the haunted schooner\, but be sure not to run into the spirit of a ghostly sailor along the way. Watch as the story of “The Curse of the Demeter” unfolds with three spine-chilling scenes inspired by Bram Stoker’s Dracula.    Please dress appropriately for the weather and bring a flashlight to assist you in finding your way.
LOCATION:
URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/sights-frights-4/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131031T160000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131031T173000
DTSTAMP:20130813T091640
CREATED:20130710T151437
LAST-MODIFIED:20130812T132625
UID:18460-1383235200-1383240600@http://www.mysticseaport.org
SUMMARY:Trick or Treat
DESCRIPTION:Calling all kids: get dressed up in your favorite costume and come trick or treating at Mystic Seaport before darkness falls! This is a perfect and safe Halloween activity for children under the age of 10.    Parents\, please park in Latitude 41° Restaurant’s parking lot and walk across Greenmanville Avenue to the Museum's North Entrance. Enter through the North Gate and walk along the pumpkin path to the village locations where spooks are hiding behind exhibit doors to pass out treats. This year\, we're excited to offer more spooky Halloween treats in the Planetarium pumpkin patch\, carnival games with prizes on the Playscapes\, a balloon twister and a face painter to create additional merriment during the party!    Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please bring your own trick or treat bag.
LOCATION:
URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/trick-or-treat/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131102T090000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131102T170000
DTSTAMP:20130813T091640
CREATED:20130703T160313
LAST-MODIFIED:20130703T160313
UID:15888-1383382800-1383411600@http://www.mysticseaport.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Half-Model Construction
DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of half-hull construction by carving your own model of a classic sailboat. Following a demonstration of the basic techniques used to build a waterline-lift model\, you'll begin working on your own model. Discussions of techniques\, materials\, tools\, and finishes continue throughout the day as you work to complete your project. This class will teach you the foundations of a new hobby. At the end of the day\, you'll go home with a new family heirloom!
LOCATION:
URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/introduction-to-half-model-construction/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131103T010000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131103T170000
DTSTAMP:20130813T091640
CREATED:20130710T154346
LAST-MODIFIED:20130710T154346
UID:18473-1383440400-1383498000@http://www.mysticseaport.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Navigation
DESCRIPTION:This four-session class will familiarize you with terrestrial navigation and piloting. No previous navigational knowledge is required. The class will include practice problems to be completed at home and please expect to spend up to 5 hours per week on out of class work. Registration fee includes chart and plotting tools for hands-on experience. Classes will be held November 3\, 10\, 17 and 24.    Instructor: Heather Lee Stone  Topics include:  Session 1:     Introduction to terrestrial navigation\, the chart and tools (triangles\, parallel rules\, compass)   Geographic coordinates   Measuring distance on a chart   Compass errors – magnetic and variation   Problems to work on at home    Session 2:     Review of Session 1 topics\, questions   Dead reckoning – speed\, time and distance calculations   Aids to navigation / Chart No. 1   Calculating set and drift   Problems to work on at home    Session 3:     Review of Session 1 and 2 topics\, questions   Determining CMG\, SMG   Radar ranges   Plotting a fix with two or more bearings   Problems to work on at home    Session 4:     Review of previous topics\, questions   Running fix   In-class practice  
LOCATION:
URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/introduction-to-navigation/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131111
DTSTAMP:20130813T091640
CREATED:20130708T134423
LAST-MODIFIED:20130708T134531
UID:17693-1383955200-1384128000@http://www.mysticseaport.org
SUMMARY:Easy Introductory Celestial Navigation: Latitude and Longitude by Noon Sun
DESCRIPTION:A class in the basic principles of celestial navigation from a modern perspective designed especially for yachtsmen and recreational boaters\, but also appropriate for anyone interested in a quick introduction to celestial navigation.    Celestial navigation is the ultimate backup when the electronics fail\, and it is a tradition that connects us with maritime history. Students will learn how to adjust and use sextants available on the market today. This class covers the classic\, time-honored method of finding latitude by the noon sun\, as well as finding longitude by observations of the sun before and after noon (including frequently neglected corrections for statistics and the motion of the observer). Weather permitting\, students will be able to try it for real and measure the sun’s altitude around noon (from a nearby shore location) to determine latitude and longitude. This is real navigation\, not just a class “about” navigation. Fast and intense\, students who complete this weekend class will have the basic celestial navigation skills to cross any ocean using the sun\, a sextant\, and a few other simple tools.    Requirements: good basic arithmetic skills\, but nothing beyond addition and subtraction. A familiarity with the basic geometry of angles\, including degrees and minutes of arc. A familiarity with 24-hour time (16:00 is 4:00 p.m.). A good understanding of latitude and longitude on the globe.    Instructor: Frank Reed of Reed Navigation
LOCATION:
URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/easy-introductory-celestial-navigation-latitude-and-longitude-by-noon-sun-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131109T170000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131109T210000
DTSTAMP:20130813T091640
CREATED:20130710T161140
LAST-MODIFIED:20130710T161140
UID:18479-1384016400-1384030800@http://www.mysticseaport.org
SUMMARY:Intermediate Observing: A Practical Lesson on the Night Sky
DESCRIPTION:A four-hour class that builds on the knowledge gained from our Introductory Observation course. Gain practical hands-on experience setting up manual and computer controlled telescope mounts; learn and make use of celestial coordinates; and start sketching and recording observations. With help from the Palnetarium's advanced telescope\, we'll help you observe targets that have previously eluded you.    This course is a hands-on experience that will be held primarily outdoors. Even though hand warmers will be provided\, we encourage you to dress warm! While not a requirement\, students who own binoculars and telescopes are encouraged to bring them to class. (A rain date will be scheduled in the event of uncooperative weather.)
LOCATION:
URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/intermediate-observing-a-practical-lesson-on-the-night-sky/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131118
DTSTAMP:20130813T091640
CREATED:20130710T162035
LAST-MODIFIED:20130710T162035
UID:18488-1384560000-1384732800@http://www.mysticseaport.org
SUMMARY:Intermediate Celestial Navigation: Star Sights and Lines of Position 
DESCRIPTION:This is an excellent sequel to our Easy Introductory Celestial Navigation class. In this course\, students will learn more about the use of the sextant and will learn the traditional "twilight round" of star sights for determining a vessel's position by plotting lines of position and working with "H.O. 249" sight reduction tables. Students will also learn traditional shortcuts for locating the brighter navigational stars under the dome of the Treworgy Planetarium. Students will be provided with the necessary plotting tools and digital copies of the sight reduction tables.    Requirements: an introductory course or equivalent in the use of a sextant and other basic techniques in celestial navigation.    Instructor: Frank Reed of Reed Navigation
LOCATION:
URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/intermediate-celestial-navigation-star-sights-and-lines-of-position/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140415
DTSTAMP:20130813T091640
CREATED:20130710T163036
LAST-MODIFIED:20130710T164348
UID:18493-1385164800-1397520000@http://www.mysticseaport.org
SUMMARY:Marine Artists in Winter
DESCRIPTION:The Maritime Gallery at Mystic Seaport is proud to present this annual winter exhibition and sale. Reasonably priced and beautifully framed\, these small masterpieces are perfect for holiday gift giving. The exhibition showcases more than 100 paintings with a maritime winter theme by over 40 top Maritime Gallery artists\, featuring scenes of majestic ships\, yachting and working boats\, coastal scenes\, marshes and marine wildlife. Participating artists include David Bareford Don Demers\, Len Mizerek\, Cean Youngs\, and David Monteiro.    A public opening reception will be held Saturday\, November 23\, from 2-4 pm. A 5% Members' discount and a 10% Maritime Gallery Patron discount will apply November 23 – December 31.    Featured painting: David Bareford\, F. ASMA\, "Sunday Sail" from the 2012 exhibition
LOCATION:
URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/marine-artists-in-winter/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131201
DTSTAMP:20130813T091640
CREATED:20130515T134731
LAST-MODIFIED:20130710T163635
UID:4852-1385683200-1385856000@http://www.mysticseaport.org
SUMMARY:Field Days
DESCRIPTION:House filled with friends and family for Thanksgiving? Bring them to Mystic Seaport to experience Field Days! Participate in 19th-century games on the Village Green\, including hoops\, stilts\, and graces. Children can unleash their creativity by designing a unique paper bag puppet and sing along in a “Tales and Tunes” family music program. The Children’s Museum is a terrific place for the wee ones to pretend they are sailors\, cook some imaginary “grub\,” and try their hand at a tricky puzzle. Candlemaking and toy boat building will also be offered for $5 per person.    When it's time for lunch\, stop by the Galley Restaurant for a quick and casual bite. Especially popular with families\, the Galley offers informal tray service and a convenient location on the Village Green\, with both indoor and outdoor seating. Enjoy sandwiches\, fish and chips\, burgers\, and plenty of other selections.    Spend quality time with your family Thanksgiving Day weekend at Mystic Seaport.
LOCATION:
URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/field-days/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131209
DTSTAMP:20130813T091640
CREATED:20130710T164627
LAST-MODIFIED:20130710T164627
UID:18500-1385683200-1386547200@http://www.mysticseaport.org
SUMMARY:Members' Double Discount Days
DESCRIPTION:Let us help you with your holiday shopping! Double Discount Days\, our annual holiday shopping event for Museum members\, starts the day after Thanksgiving and lasts through Sunday\, December 8. Almost everything in the Museum Store and online will be 20% off for members\, excluding sale items\, original art\, and John Stobart prints.    Please note: the Museum Store will stay open later on Lantern Light Tour evenings November 30\, December 1\, 7 and 8.    Featured photo: Charles W. Morgan scrimshaw ornament
LOCATION:
URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/members-double-discount-days/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131228
DTSTAMP:20130813T091640
CREATED:20130528T091957
LAST-MODIFIED:20130807T153932
UID:5647-1385769600-1388188800@http://www.mysticseaport.org
SUMMARY:Lantern Light Tours
DESCRIPTION:Experience a New England holiday tradition at Mystic Seaport. Step back in time to Christmas Eve 1876 and meet the residents of the quaint village of Greenmanville. Both young and old will enjoy seasonal highlights that include a traditional tavern dance\, a horse-drawn carriage ride and\, just perhaps\, a visit with old St. Nick himself!    This moving performance tour meanders through the Museum's 19th-century maritime village. The route covers approximately 1/2 mile of uneven terrain\, including cobblestone\, wood planking\, grass\, gravel\, and stairs. Tour-goers will walk or stand for the entire production and are advised to wear appropriate footwear and dress for the weather. Visitors are asked to indicate the need for a handicap-accessible tour at the time of reservation.    Shows may be cancelled due to inclement weather. If a tour is cancelled\, ticket holders may transfer tickets to the rain date on December 26.      [gallery link="file" columns="5" ids="3191\,3190\,3189\,3188\,3187"]
LOCATION:
URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/lantern-light-tours/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131205T090000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131208T170000
DTSTAMP:20130813T091640
CREATED:20130703T161206
LAST-MODIFIED:20130703T161206
UID:15892-1386234000-1386522000@http://www.mysticseaport.org
SUMMARY:Traditional Boat Building
DESCRIPTION:Learn by doing! Gain hands-on experience in nearly every phase of construction of a traditional plank-on-frame\, smooth or lapstrake-planked boat. On day one you will learn tool sharpening\, hand tool use\, and pattern making. Day two focuses on building parts from patterns\, including building a transom as an example. On day three you will learn steam bending and cutting a stem rabbet. On day four\, different planking techniques will be reviewed\, with a focus on carvel planking.    Discussion topics include wood types and sources\, books and periodicals\, and necessary tools. This comprehensive course will prepare you for any boatbuilding project. No previous experience is necessary. All tools and materials provided.
LOCATION:
URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/traditional-boat-building-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131214T130000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131214T150000
DTSTAMP:20130813T091640
CREATED:20130710T094839
LAST-MODIFIED:20130710T165122
UID:18322-1387026000-1387033200@http://www.mysticseaport.org
SUMMARY:Santa Claus is Coming!
DESCRIPTION:Jump start the holidays with your children at Mystic Seaport. Bring your young ones to the Membership Building to meet Santa Claus where he will be waiting to hear their special Christmas wishes. No commercial entrapments—just a conversation between Santa and each child. Then enjoy a cup of cider and cookies to celebrate the season. There is no charge for the program; it is our gift to visitors.    We'll additionally be hosting a fun time in the Howell Classroom from 1-3 pm for those who want to decorate holiday cookies and take them home. Cookies and frosting ingredients will be supplied and children under the age of 10 are welcome to decorate as long as the supplies last. A $1 donation is requested to help defray costs.    And don’t forget to visit the Children’s Museum from 10 am-4 pm to make a Christmas gift for someone at home!
LOCATION:
URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/santa-claus-is-coming/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131222T150000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131222T160000
DTSTAMP:20130813T091640
CREATED:20130515T140026
LAST-MODIFIED:20130807T163943
UID:4854-1387724400-1387728000@http://www.mysticseaport.org
SUMMARY:Community Carol Sing
DESCRIPTION:Event to Benefit the Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center  Lift your voice in song at our 58th annual Community Carol Sing. Visitors from near and far return year after year to participate in this popular holiday carol sing\, which is led by former Ledyard High School choral director\, Jamie Spillane\, and backed by the Museum carolers and a brass quartet. The Mystic Seaport carolers will perform a holiday concert in the Greenmanville Church at 2 p.m. and the carol sing will commence in Anchor Circle at 3 p.m.    Free admission will be given to Museum visitors all day with the donation of a non-perishable canned good item. All contributions will be donated to and distributed by the Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center.    Explore exhibits and see the Museum's 19th-century village decorated for the holidays. Climb aboard historic vessels and hear stories of holidays spent at sea. Discover the winter sky under the Treworgy Planetarium dome at 12 noon\, 1 pm and 2 pm free of charge. The featured program\, "The Star of Bethlehem\," explores the winter skies\, merging science\, mythology\, religious observance\, winter traditions\, and music. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the presentation.     
LOCATION:
URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/community-carol-sing/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140102
DTSTAMP:20130813T091640
CREATED:20130807T163546
LAST-MODIFIED:20130807T163649
UID:30653-1388016000-1388620800@http://www.mysticseaport.org
SUMMARY:Holiday Magic
DESCRIPTION:The presents are unwrapped and the kids are home for a week. What to do? Visit Mystic Seaport and enjoy a special holiday tour of the Charles W. Morgan at 11 a.m.\, learn magic tricks at noon on the 3rd floor of the Stillman Building and attend a professional magic show at 1 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. in the Greenmanville Church. Don't forget to return to the Stillman Building from 2-3:30 p.m. to create a rope wreath and to visit the Children's Museum to make a holiday craft.
LOCATION:
URL:http://www.mysticseaport.org/event/holiday-magic/
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