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SUMMARY:Pumpkins\, Cider\, Music\, and Halloween Fun: Stonington Vineyards Celebrates Fall With a Family-Friendly Afternoon
DESCRIPTION:At a Glance\nWhat: Family-friendly Halloween and fall celebration featuring children’s activities\, live music\, cider\, and vineyard tours\nWhen: Saturday\, October 24\, 2026\, 2–5 p.m.\nLocation: Stonington Vineyards\, 523 Taugwonk Road\, Stonington\, CT 06378\nAdmission: Not specified in the event announcement\nFeatured Guest: Children’s author Jane Carlson Pickering\, author of Have You Seen the Berry Monster?\nChildren’s Activities: Crafts\, an author appearance\, and free cider for children\nLive Music: Ernie Lewis\, 2–5 p.m.\nFood: Woodfellas Pizza will be on-site serving food for purchase\nTours: Vineyard and winery walking tours throughout the afternoon\nDress: Halloween costumes and festive fall attire welcome\nAudience: Families and children of all ages\nEvent Contact: Stonington Vineyards\, (860) 535-1222\nEvent Website: StoningtonVineyards.com \nEvent Description\nStonington Vineyards invites families to celebrate Halloween and the beauty of autumn in Connecticut wine country on Saturday\, October 24\, with an afternoon of children’s activities\, live music\, cider\, food\, and tours of the vineyard and winery. \nFrom 2 to 5 p.m.\, the Stonington winery will welcome visitors of all ages for a seasonal gathering that combines Halloween spirit with the relaxed atmosphere of a fall afternoon among the vines. \nChildren can enjoy crafts\, complimentary cider\, and a special appearance by a local children’s author\, while adults can take in live music\, explore the vineyard\, and enjoy food from Woodfellas Pizza. \nA Little Halloween Magic for the Kids\nOne of the afternoon’s special guests is children’s author Jane Carlson Pickering\, whose book Have You Seen the Berry Monster? introduces young readers to a playful world of imagination. \nHer appearance adds a literary element to the celebration\, giving families an opportunity to discover a children’s book and meet the person behind the story. \nKids can also take part in craft activities designed to bring a little hands-on creativity to the Halloween festivities. \nFree cider will be available for the younger guests\, providing a seasonal treat while families enjoy the afternoon. \nOrganizers encourage everyone to come in the Halloween spirit\, making costumes a welcome addition to the celebration. \nLive Music With Ernie Lewis\nMusician Ernie Lewis will perform throughout the event\, from 2 to 5 p.m.\, providing the soundtrack for the afternoon. \nLive music is a familiar part of the Stonington Vineyards experience\, where visitors can enjoy performances in a setting surrounded by the natural beauty of the property. \nThe combination of music\, autumn scenery\, and family activities creates an inviting atmosphere for visitors who want to enjoy a few hours outdoors without the rush of a tightly scheduled festival. \nWood-Fired Pizza and Fall Refreshments\nWoodfellas Pizza will be on-site serving food during the celebration. \nFreshly prepared pizza offers an easy option for families looking to make an afternoon outing of the event\, whether they’re stopping in for children’s activities or staying to enjoy the live performance. \nFor adults\, Stonington Vineyards is known for its locally produced wines\, made in one of Connecticut’s established wine-growing regions. \nThe winery’s setting offers a distinctly New England backdrop for an autumn gathering\, with changing leaves\, open vineyard views\, and the cooler temperatures of late October. \nExplore the Vineyard and Winery\nVisitors will also have opportunities to take walking tours of the vineyard and winery throughout the afternoon. \nThese tours provide a closer look at the property and the environment where Stonington Vineyards produces its wines. \nLate October is an especially interesting time to visit a vineyard\, as the growing season winds down and the landscape transitions toward winter. \nThe rows of vines and surrounding countryside provide a scenic setting for families who want to enjoy the outdoors while learning a little about the local wine industry. \nA Different Kind of Halloween Outing\nNot every Halloween celebration needs haunted houses\, jump scares\, or late-night festivities. \nStonington Vineyards’ afternoon gathering offers a gentler alternative\, with children’s crafts\, cider\, storytelling\, music\, and seasonal scenery taking center stage. \nIt’s an opportunity for families to enjoy Halloween together while spending time at one of southeastern Connecticut’s longtime wineries. \nWhether you’re bringing young children for the crafts and author appearance\, stopping by for the music and pizza\, or simply looking for a scenic autumn outing\, the celebration offers several ways to enjoy a Saturday afternoon. \nCome in costume\, bring the family\, and enjoy a little Halloween spirit among the vines. \n  \n\nFeatured image is an artistic representation inspired by the event and may not depict the actual people\, location\, or activities shown.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/pumpkins-cider-music-and-halloween-fun-stonington-vineyards-celebrates-fall-with-a-family-friendly-afternoon/
LOCATION:Stonington Vineyards\, 523 Taugwonk Rd\, Stonington\, CT\, 06378\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stonnington Vineyards
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SUMMARY:Erica Kane Returns to the Spotlight! Soap Opera Legend Susan Lucci Brings Her Life Story to Westerly for a Special Evening at the UNITED
DESCRIPTION:At a Glance\nWhat: La Lucci – Susan Lucci in Conversation with Deborah Goodrich Royce\, a live discussion celebrating Lucci’s new memoir\nWhen: Saturday\, October 24\, 2026\, at 7 p.m.\nDoors Open: 6 p.m.\nLocation: UNITED Black Box Auditorium\, 5 Canal Street\, Westerly\, RI 02891\nFeatured Guest: Susan Lucci\, Emmy Award-winning actress and longtime star of All My Children\nIn Conversation With: Deborah Goodrich Royce\, bestselling novelist and former All My Children cast member\nPresented By: The UNITED and Martin House Books\nAdmission: $20 general admission without a book; $52 general admission including a copy of La Lucci\nPhoto Opportunity: $25 additional for a photograph with Susan Lucci after the event; limited to 150 participants\nPhoto Details: Photographs taken by UNITED staff using the ticket buyer’s cellphone\nBooks: Additional copies of La Lucci and selected books by Deborah Goodrich Royce available for purchase\nBook Personalization: Susan Lucci will not personalize books at the event\nSeating: Fully seated event in the Black Box Auditorium\nTicket Policy: Tickets are nonrefundable and nonexchangeable\nContact: (401) 388-8208; info@unitedtheatre.org\nTickets: Advance purchase through the UNITED website \nEvent Description\nLa Lucci – Susan Lucci in Conversation with Deborah Goodrich Royce brings one of television’s most recognizable stars to the UNITED in Westerly on Saturday\, October 24\, for an evening of memories\, behind-the-scenes stories\, and reflections on a remarkable entertainment career. \nFor more than four decades\, Susan Lucci was Erica Kane\, the glamorous\, ambitious\, and frequently outrageous heroine of ABC’s All My Children. Now\, the Emmy Award-winning actress is stepping into the spotlight as herself\, discussing her new memoir\, La Lucci\, with bestselling author Deborah Goodrich Royce. \nAnd there’s a particularly delightful connection between the two women: Royce once played Erica Kane’s sister\, Silver Kane\, on the beloved daytime drama. \nPresented by the UNITED and Martin House Books\, the conversation promises a rare opportunity for fans to hear directly from a woman whose career became part of American television history. \nThe Woman Who Made Erica Kane a Television Legend\nFew characters in daytime television have achieved the cultural recognition of Erica Kane. \nWhen All My Children premiered in 1970\, Susan Lucci began portraying a young woman whose determination\, romantic adventures\, rivalries\, and spectacular personal dramas would eventually make her one of television’s most enduring personalities. \nErica could be manipulative\, vulnerable\, selfish\, funny\, and fiercely determined—sometimes all in the same episode. \nAudiences loved her\, argued about her\, and kept watching. \nLucci’s portrayal made her synonymous with the golden age of daytime drama and earned her a place among television’s most celebrated performers. \nHer long pursuit of a Daytime Emmy became a story of its own. After 19 nominations\, she finally won Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series in 1999\, receiving one of the most memorable standing ovations in awards-show history. \nThe moment became a defining television milestone. \nIn 2023\, Lucci received the Daytime Emmy Lifetime Achievement Award\, recognizing her extraordinary contribution to the medium. \nBeyond Pine Valley: A Remarkable Career\nAlthough Erica Kane remains her signature role\, Lucci’s career has extended well beyond the fictional town of Pine Valley. \nShe made her Broadway debut as Annie Oakley in Annie Get Your Gun\, performed in concert venues including Carnegie Hall\, and appeared alongside Regis Philbin on tour. \nTelevision audiences also know her from the Lifetime series Devious Maids\, in which she played the wealthy and flamboyant Genevieve Delatour. \nHer additional credits include the film Joy and the Investigation Discovery series Deadly Affairs\, which she hosted and narrated. \nLucci has received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and numerous entertainment industry honors. \nShe has also become a prominent advocate for women’s cardiovascular health\, serving as a national spokesperson for the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement. \nHer memoir offers another opportunity to explore the experiences behind a career that has spanned generations of television viewers. \nTwo All My Children Stars Reunite in Westerly\nThe evening’s interviewer brings her own intriguing connection to Lucci’s television history. \nDeborah Goodrich Royce appeared on All My Children in the late 1980s as Silver Kane\, Erica’s sister. \nAfter working as an actress\, Royce moved into film development\, serving as a story editor at Miramax Films before establishing herself as a bestselling suspense novelist. \nHer books include Finding Mrs. Ford\, Ruby Falls\, Reef Road\, and Best Boy. \nRoyce is also a familiar presence in the Westerly and Watch Hill arts communities. \nShe founded the Ocean House Author Series in partnership with Martin House Books and WCRI\, bringing nationally recognized writers to the region. \nAlongside her husband\, Chuck Royce\, she has been involved in the restoration and revitalization of several important cultural properties\, including the UNITED Theatre itself. \nHer combination of literary experience\, television history\, and personal connection to Lucci makes this more than a conventional celebrity interview. \nFor longtime All My Children fans\, the reunion of Erica and Silver Kane adds a special layer of nostalgia to the evening. \nA Chance to Meet Susan Lucci\nAttendees can choose between two admission options. \nA $20 ticket includes entry to the conversation\, while the $52 package includes admission and a copy of Lucci’s new memoir. \nAdditional copies of La Lucci\, along with selected titles by Deborah Goodrich Royce\, will be available for purchase. \nFor fans hoping to take home an especially memorable souvenir\, a limited photo opportunity with Susan Lucci is available for an additional $25. \nUNITED staff will take the photograph using each participant’s cellphone\, and the opportunity is limited to 150 people. \nOrganizers note that Lucci will not be personalizing books at the event. \nAn Evening for Soap Fans\, Book Lovers\, and Television History Buffs\nThe conversation begins at 7 p.m.\, with doors opening at 6 p.m. \nThe UNITED’s Black Box Auditorium provides a smaller\, fully seated setting for an evening centered on storytelling rather than a traditional stage performance. \nFor viewers who spent years following Erica Kane’s romances\, marriages\, feuds\, and dramatic reversals of fortune\, the appearance offers a chance to revisit an unforgettable chapter of television history. \nFor others\, it is an opportunity to hear a celebrated actress discuss the experiences\, challenges\, and achievements that have shaped her life. \nAnd for anyone who remembers that famous Emmy victory\, seeing Susan Lucci in person may be a particularly satisfying way to celebrate a true television original. \nTo purchase tickets\, click the Event Ticketing link below. \n\n\n\nFeatured image is an artistic representation inspired by the event and may not depict the actual people\, location\, or activities shown.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/erica-kane-returns-to-the-spotlight-soap-opera-legend-susan-lucci-brings-her-life-story-to-westerly-for-a-special-evening-at-the-united/
LOCATION:United Theatre\, 5 Canal Street\, Westerly\, RI\, 02891\, United States
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