Getting outside
CONNECTICUT The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection’s “No Child Left Inside” Winter Festival is Feb. 1, with ice fishing, snowshoeing, wildlife tracking, a bonfire, and more, at Burr Pond State Park in Torrington. Free. www.ct.gov/ncli/site/default.asp
‘Male Intellect’?
DELAWARE From Jan. 23-26, Delaware Theater Company presents Robert Dubac’s The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron? It’s a one-man, multi-character show that tackles the battle of the sexes with precision and wit. delawaretheatre.org
Community winterfest
MAINE Celebrate winter with ice and snow carvings, music, hot food, family crafts, and winter fun at the annual Camden Winterfest, Feb. 1, at Camden Public Library and Amphitheatre. www.librarycamden.org/news/
Jews in the Civil War
MARYLAND Learn how the Civil War was a crucible for American Jewish identity, and how it laid the groundwork for Jews’ integration and Americanization. “Passages through the Fire: Jews and the Civil War” is at the Jewish Museum of Maryland in Baltimore through Feb. 28. jewishmuseummd.org/
Winter birding
MASSACHUSETTS Cape Ann Winter Birding Weekend in Gloucester is Jan. 31-Feb. 2. See loons, grebes, gannets, sea ducks, alcids, and gulls gather. Join experts on a tour of Cape Ann’s birding hot spots – including a sea trip on a whale-watch boat. capeannchamber.com
Art and football
NEW JERSEY Just in time for the Super Bowl, the Barsky Gallery in Hoboken showcases “Art’s Salute to Football”, an exhibit of football sculptures: Full-size footballs reimagined by artists. Jan. 25-Feb. 8. www.barskygallery.com
Winter carnival
NEW YORK The Saranac Lake Winter Carnival, begun in 1897, is Jan. 31-Feb. 9 in the Adirondacks. Enjoy winter sports, live music, craft shows, a wide array of food, a parade, and fireworks. This winter destination village sits in two upstate counties, Essex and Franklin. www.saranaclakewintercarnival.com/schedule
Quilts on display
PENNSYLVANIA At Peddler’s Village in Lahaska, handmade quilts are competing for more than $1,500 in prizes in eight categories: traditional, applique, creative, Amish, quilted clothing, student, kids only, and potluck. All quilt entries are displayed in the Village Gazebo. www.peddlersvillage.com/
Boat show
RHODE ISLAND The 21st annual Providence Boat Show is Jan. 31-Feb. 2 at the Rhode Island Convention Center. It showcases boats for every pocketbook. www.providenceboatshow.com/
Home and garden
VIRGINIA Enjoy three days full of ideas for your home and gardening needs Feb. 7-9 at the Greater Richmond Home and Garden Show. See remodeling solutions, landscaping ideas, the latest in interior design trends, furnishings, and how to make your home more environmentally friendly! www.richmondcenter.com/
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