🌱 Cast Of 'Summer Stock' At Goodspeed + GAC Summer Registration Open

Hi all. I'm back with your new copy of the The Haddams-Killingworth Patch newsletter. Follow along for everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Wednesday: Sun mixing with clouds. High: 71 Low: 45.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny. High: 68 Low: 45.

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Here are the top three stories in The Haddams-Killingworth today:

1. Goodspeed Musicals has unveiled the star-studded cast for the world premiere of musical comedy Summer Stock, featuring Danielle Wade as Jane Falbury and Corbin Bleu as Joe Ross. Produced in collaboration with VenuWorks Theatricals, the show will run from Jul. 7 to Aug. 27 at The Goodspeed in East Haddam. Those who wish to purchase tickets or learn more about upcoming shows at The Goodspeed can visit goodspeed.org. (The Haddams-Killingworth Patch)
2. Registration is now open for summer courses at the nearby Guilford Art Center. Classes for adults will begin the week of Jun. 26, and workshops will be offered throughout the summer, with registration open throughout the upcoming semester. Classes offered will include beading, blacksmithing, ceramics, drawing, fiber, glass, metals, painting, printmaking, weaving, and more. A summer youth program will be offered — a nine-week program running from Monday, Jun. 19 to Aug. 18, featuring weekly half-day and full-day sessions for kids from 5 to 12 years old, as well as classes for teens and pre-teens. More information is available on the GAC website, and at info@guilfordarcenter.org, or 203-453-5947. (Zip06.com)
3. A speeding Tesla driver in nearby New Haven was killed in a crash involving at least eight other vehicles, according to police. Authorities have not yet identified the driver, who succumbed to their injuries after the crash, which occurred on Nicoll Street in New Haven's East Rock neighborhood on the morning of Tuesday, May 23. Police taped off the road and, as of Tuesday, are investigating the crash. (New Haven Register)

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Today and tomorrow in and around The Haddams-Killingworth:

Wednesday, May 24

• Gypsy At Goodspeed Opera House (2:00 PM)
• Live Music At The Choo Choo Lounge, Old Saybrook (6:00 PM)
• Handed Down In Song: New England History & Culture At Acton Public Library, Old Saybrook (6:30 PM)

Thursday, May 25

• The Cherry Pie Band At The Tap Room at The Griswold Inn, Essex (4:00 PM)
• Forever Everly: Everly Brothers Rockumentary At The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, Old Saybrook (7:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Haddam-Killingworth Soccer Club's U10 girls placed second in their division at the Clinton Invitational Soccer Tournament — pictures included! Congratulations, girls! (Haddam-Killingworth Soccer Club via Facebook)
• Heads up, local house hunters: New homes have hit the market in Haddams-Killingworth. (The Haddams-Killingworth Patch)

That's it for today! I'll see you back in your inbox soon with a new update.

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.