Celebrate America, Fireworks, and Storytime at the Library

Good morning Simsbury! Today is Friday, June 29, 2012 and there are 185 days left in the year.

Today's Weather: There's a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2 p.m., according to the National Weather Service daily forecast. Otherwise it will be mostly sunny with a high near 93 degrees.

Tonight: Mostly clear skies with an overnight low around 63 degrees.

Beat the heat this morning at the Simsbury Public Library with Terrific Two's storytime. The library is hosting a special storytime for two year-olds and their parents or caregivers. Read stories, sing songs, play games, and enjoy some music this morning in the Discovery Room at the library. This event is free and you can just drop-in. For more information call 658-7663.

Ever been to a flea circus? Well, this might be more interesting. Take a drive over to Collinsville to check out the Flea Circus Art Show and see some work by Connecticut Artist Chris Brown. The show opens tonight at 6 p.m.

Celebrate America tonight at the Performing Arts Center at Simsbury Meadows. The Hartford Symphony Orchestra will celebrate Independence Day with a patriotic concert including Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture, Sousa Stars and Stripes Forever, Armed Forces Salute and many more. Tickets are available online at $20 per adult and $5 per child in advance. For more information call (860) 244-2999. Fireworks begin immediately after the concert.

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