CD Releases, Old Timey Base Ball, and Civil War Soldiers

Paintings—and maybe a few other forms of art, too—are the focus of the upcoming events as selected this week by .

Saturday is full of these kind of events, starting from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. as the Upper Bank Think Tank holds a Bank, Barter, and Tag Sale at . Proceeds from the sale will benefit the organization, which is volunteering on various beautification projects prior to . In the evening, several galleries open their doors for the regular New London Art Night from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Shows include the photography of Adam Campos at , “March Into Spring” by Dianne Panarelli Miller and Jonathan McPhillips at the , Eleanor Miller’s “Visions of Life” at the , and a book signing by author and illustrator Matthew Goldman (pen name Constant Waterman) at .

There’s usually no shortage of musical events in New London, and this week is no different. WCNI 90.9 FM is holding an open house and fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday at its studio in the Crozier-Williams student center at . Maggie’s Guitar is holding a from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at on Friday, an for $5 you can proceed from there to at 9:30 p.m. as The Weird Beards debut their own new album and celebrate their fifth anniversary. celebrates Record Store Day throughout Saturday with live performances and special offers starting at 10 a.m. To close out that day, pianist plays the Oasis Room of the at 8 p.m.; tickets are $35 and include appetizers at 7 p.m. And as always, welcomes the Jazz Trio for a set at 8 p.m. on Monday.

A few special offers are also happening this week, starting on Thursday with the Chef’s Table meal at Dev’s On Bank Street. RSVP to enjoy a cava reception at 6 p.m. and special chef’s meal; the cost is $55. The Thames Base Ball Club plays by the 1861 rules in an 11 a.m. Sunday game against the Lyme Taveners at . From noon to 5 p.m. on this day, the hosts a with information and offers on tuxedos, dresses, hairstyling, and more for the big night. And Kevin Johnson visits the at 7 p.m. on Tuesday to reenact the life of African-American Civil War soldier .

Finally, you can check out a pair of movies this week. The first one kicks off at 6:30 p.m. tonight at the , which teams up with the Peace and Justice Network of Southeastern Connecticut to show the documentary Dirt, a documentary about human effects on the soil. And the Garde Arts Center has a 3 p.m. showing of on Sunday; admission is $4.

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