Mothers Day is a holiday celebrating
mothers and motherhood that was first celebrated in 1908, when Anna Jarvis held
a memorial for her mother in West Virginia.
She then went on a campaign to make it a recognized holiday in the US
and was successful in establishing it in 1914. Today, Mother’s Day is
celebrated around the world.
A perfect treat for moms is going to
the theater. Several theaters in Litchfield Hills and Fairfield County are
offering specials just for mom.
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| Downtown Cabaret Theatre |
The Downtown
Cabaret Theatre (http://dtcab.com/) for example
located on 263 Golden Hill Street in Bridgeport
is offering a free ticket for mom to a special performance now through May 12th
of 8-Track or Wizard of Odds, or both shows! For details call the Box Office 203-576-1636 (Offer not available online).
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| Westport Country Playhouse |
In
the heart of Westport located in a state of the theater, the Westport Country
Playhouse on 25 Powers Court in Westport is offering a complimentary glass of
Prosecco on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12, before the 3 p.m. matinee performance
of The Dining Room, a witty and heartfelt story of the American family
and its vanishing traditions, directed by Mark Lamos. For tickets and more
information visit www.westportplayhouse.org or call the box office at 203.227.4177.
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| Infinity Hall |
In the unspoiled village of Norfolk
in the Litchfield Hills, Infinity Hall on 20
Greenwoods Road (Rte. 44) is offering a 5-star brunch, lunch or dinner for mom
with the chef serving delicious specials as well as all the items from their
popular menu. To make the day memorable
Infinity Hall is hosting a 2 p.m. matinee featuring Brian Miller, Musician,
Magician and Mind Reader and a 7:30 p.m. concert starring country singer Iris
DeMent. Please note that show tickets
will be sold separately. Visit www.InfinityHall.com or call 860-542-5531
for reservations and tickets.
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| Thomaston Opera House |
In
Thomaston, on Main Street, in the historic Thomaston Opera House, Landmarks
Theatre (www.landmarkcommunitytheatre.org)
is offering a buy one ticket at the regular
admission price of $23 and get one ticket free for mom on May 10 -12 for
Mother’s Day. The Landmarks
Theatre spring musical
production, sure to delight mom is Guys & Dolls. Shows on May 10 and 11 are
at 8 p.m. and at 2 p.m. on May 12. Get
your tickets by calling the Box Office (860) 283-6250 or go online. Don't miss
this much-loved Broadway musical!
Another idea is to give a gift of
music to your mom by attending the Waterbury Symphony Orchestra’s multi media
experience of Gustav Mahler’s Titan. “The World According to Gustav,” is a
biographical examination of the composer’s life featuring excerpts from Das
Klagende Lied and Songs of a Wayfarer. The second half of the concert will be Symphony
no. 1 (Titan). This musical evening for moms takes place on Saturday, May 11 at
8 p.m. at the NVCC Fine Arts
Center in Waterbury at a discounted price of $24 for moms on $30 seats. Tickets
are available online at: www.waterburysymphony.org (For discount, type in the
word “mother” when asked for discount code) or by calling 203-574-4283.
Special Treats
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| Bruce Museum |
For
Mother's Day, the Bruce Museum Store (http://brucemuseum.org) located in Greenwich
and featured in the March 2013 issue of Connecticut Magazine as ‘Best Boutique’
among museum shops – has a wonderful selection of gifts that are perfect for
every mom including cards, candles, scarves, hats, stationery, books,
accessories, collectibles and jewelry. Just
in time for Mother’s Day, the Bruce Museum Store is offering 25% off on all
jewelry for the entire month of May in celebration of Mom. The Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday
from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.; closed Mondays and
major holidays. Admission is $7 for adults, $6 for students up to 22 years, $6
for seniors and free for members and children under 5 years. Individual
admission is free on Tuesday. Free on-site parking is available and the Museum
is accessible to individuals with disabilities.
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| Stepping Stones Museum for Children |
In
Norwalk, Mom’s will enjoy free admission on Sunday, May 12 to the Stepping Stones Museum for Children www.steppingstonesmuseum.org located in Mathews Park, 303 West Avenue. Stepping
Stones Museum for Children is an award-winning, private, non -profit 501(c)(3)
children’s museum committed to broadening and enriching the lives of children
and families. Located on five acres in Mathews Park, the recently expanded LEED
Gold certified museum encompasses five hands-on galleries, a state-of-the-art
multimedia theater, Family and Teacher Resource Center, cafe and retail store.
Museum hours are Monday-Sunday from 10 am-5 pm. Admission is $15 for
adults and children and $10 for seniors. Children under 1 are free. To learn
more visit www.steppingstonesmuseum.org or call 203 899 0606.
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| Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk |
Also
in Norwalk, the Gift Shop at the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk
(www.maritimeaquarium.org) on Water Street is offering 25% off sale in their
gift shop on fine jewelry by local artists May 10 – 12 only. When visiting the Aquarium don’t miss the
special exhibit of the meerkats that scamper and play endlessly. The museum is
open 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily.
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| Imagination Nation |
The
Imagination Nation in Bristol (www.imaginemuseum.org)
on 1 Pleasant Street is offering mom’s free admission on Sunday, May 12 from 12
noon to 5 p.m. Kids can craft a
fabric flower in the Imagine That! art area to give to mom as a wonderful
keepsake for her special day. Admission is $7 per person, children under 1 are
always free and mom’s on Mother’s Day!
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| American Clock & Watch Museum |
If you have “time”
on mother’s day, head to Bristol’s American Clock & Watch Museum where all
moms will be celebrated by receiving free admission! This museum is
filled with a collection of exquisite timepieces that tell the story of the
state and region’s rich clock making heritage. While visiting the museum don’t
miss, the special 2013 exhibit “Art Deco Timepieces: Treasures of the Jazz
Age”. The museum is located at 100 Maple Street, in Bristol. For more
information call the museum 860-583-6070 www.clockandwatchmuseum.org.
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| New England Carousel Museum |
At the
New
England Carousel Museum on 95 Riverside Ave. in Bristol, mother’s accompanied
by kids pay half price all day. During
the Golden Age of the carousel, postcards were very popular. Visitors to the
museum are invited to print a postcard to give to mom as a memorable
remembrance and to come for a ride on the carousel! For more information visit www.thecarouselmuseum.org.
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| Cupcake and her kids |
On
May 12 bring mom to the zoo… Beardsley Zoo that is in Bridgeport on 1875 Noble
Ave. The ticket is on the Zoo – moms get
in free because Connecticut’s only zoo wants to thank all moms working so hard
throughout the year on their special day. Enjoy this special day visiting their
animals or having lunch in the Peacock Pavilion. When visiting don’t miss the
newest mom at the Zoo, Cupcake, the Nigerian Dwarf goat that just gave birth to two kids! www.BeardsleyZoo.org.
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| Lake Compounce |
Opening day for Lake
Compounce Theme Park (www.lakecompounce.com) is Saturday, May 11th. On Sunday May 12th, moms will enjoy a little
extra special attention in honor of Mother's Day. Buy one, get one free tickets are available
online only for the entire weekend, so mom can enjoy a free day in the park
when she comes with anyone else who pays regular adult admission. In addition,
moms get to enjoy a special 'Relaxation Station' for their comfort and
pampering.
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| Winvian |
Winvian
www.winvian.com in Morris
Connecticut is offering a Mother’s Day Brunch from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Winvian’s garden is the centerpiece of Chef
Eddy’s fresh and spontaneous restaurant offerings that will be a special treat
from moms. The brunch is a three course
prix-fixe menu at $90 per person, tax and tip is additional, reservations
requested.
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| Terston |
The week of May 6th-12th Terston (
www.terston.com/) on Rte. 7 in Kent and the
David Gavin Salon will offer a special in recognition of Mother's Day. Make a
clothing purchase of $50 to receive a free specially selected scarf. (one
per customer while supplies last). In addition, Terston customers can experience
an introduction to the David Gavin Salon expertise - Carissa and Jennifer will
be available for complimentary quick consults for customers visiting the store.
When booking an appointment, for a future date, new clients to the salon will
receive 20% off a hair cut and/or color. In addition, all David Gavin luxurious
and nourishing hair products will be 10% off for the week. Terston is located on
27 North Main Street in Kent CT.
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