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generated each year in demolition or remodeling. In addition to being environmentally preferable to disposal, reuse helps conserve natural resources and makes available a source of quality building materials. Deconstruction offers a way to re-infuse materials locally, helping create jobs, develop local businesses, and turn distressed neighborhoods into more sustainable communities. DECON’11 will address green building and jobs issues, including: building material salvage best practices; materials reuse; LEED; deconstruction and workforce development; rebuilding distressed neighborhoods; recycling of construction and demolition debris; and, more. It will feature experts sharing case studies and emerging research, panel discussions, demonstrations, networking opportunities, exhibitors, and tours of projects and businesses engaged in all facets of deconstruction and building materials reuse. n For event details, visit www.bmra.org.


Jazzing Up Arts Philanthropy


Jazztini! An Evening of Fine Food, Dancing, and Performances to Benefit Young Audiences of Connecticut will be held on Friday, May 20, from 6 to 9 p.m. at New Haven Country Club in Hamden. All proceeds will support arts programs for underserved communities and people with disabilities throughout Connecticut (provided by Young Audiences Arts for Learning CT, an affiliate of VSA, the international organization on arts and disability). The evening will include: hors d’oeuvres, wine and beer bar, signature martini, silent auction, dance with Brian Gillie, Jazz Dance Demo by Tim Latta, and music of Arti Dixson and Friends. Dixson, an international percussionist, has worked with artists such as Ahmad Jamal, Michael Bolton, and Harry Connick Jr. and put together this band of “Friends” to perform jazz education concerts and workshops throughout Connecticut school systems for Young Audiences/ VSA. Event honorees include artists/musicians Michael Casey


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and Adam Battlestein. Tickets are $65 each or two for $100. ($25 of each ticket is tax-deductible). Young Audiences works to integrate the arts into the lives


of all children in educational and community settings. Its vision is that all children realize their potential through the arts; the arts are valued for their ability to improve schools and communities; and that, through participation in the arts, children come to understand and value themselves, their neighbors, and the world cultures they share. n New Haven Country Club is located at 160 Hartford Turnpike in Hamden, CT. For tickets and information, call 203.230.8131, or visit www.yaconn.org.


Spring Festival Showcases Arts, Crafts & Other Delights


‘Tis the season for a rich variety of outdoor events showcasing the handiwork of New England’s creative entrepreneurs. Among such local happenings is the Shoreline Spring Festival on the Madison Green. On Saturday, May 21, over 100 artists, photographers, crafters, jewelers, farm and fair trade vendors from around the region will exhibit at this event sponsored by Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Society. It will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The public is invited to attend free of charge. In addition to handmade works by area artists and craftsmen/women, the exhibitors will include: non-profit and community organizations; local farmers and gardeners selling honey, herbs, maple syrup, breads, pastries, homemade cakes and truffles; and, food vendors offering sandwiches, salads, crepes, and Thai and Mexican cuisine. Live music will begin at noon with Airborne, a multi-cultural contemporary jazz group based out of New Haven. n For information, contact 203.245.8720, suus@juno.com, or www.shorelineunitarian.org.


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