Mansfield's Full Weekend Guide: 'Isidor's Cheek' At The Ballard And Consonare's 'Meet Me Here' Concert

MANSFIELD, CT — A runaway cheek sends a puppet on a round-the-world search Saturday morning at the Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry, and that afternoon Consonare Choral Community's choirs sing a concert about the places where people gather. The Ballard's new Larry Reed exhibition and a community art show at the Mansfield Community Center are also on view.

This Weekend's Arts & Entertainment

• "Isidor's Cheek" by Sandglass Theater, Saturday, Nov. 14, 11 a.m. to noon. Inspired by a German children's book, Jana Zeller tells the story through song and miniature puppets on a revolving table, as Isidor travels the world in search of his runaway cheek. It's recommended for ages 4 and up, and tickets start at $7.35. Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry, 1 Royce Circle, Storrs
• "Meet Me Here", Saturday, Nov. 14, 4 p.m. Consonare's Choir Matrix and its Nova and Harmonia youth choirs sing a program about nurturing "third places," the spaces beyond work and home where people connect. A reception follows. The suggested donation is $10, and students get in free. Storrs Congregational Church, 2 N. Eagleville Road, Storrs
• Larry Reed: Cinematic Shadows, Thursday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Ballard's new exhibition looks at Reed and ShadowLight Productions, which blended Balinese wayang shadow puppetry with theater and film. Admission is pay-as-you-wish. Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry, 1 Royce Circle, Storrs
• "A Symphony of Color", on view through Dec. 27. The Town of Mansfield Arts Advisory Committee's community exhibit features work by local artists. Mansfield Community Center, 10 S. Eagleville Road, Storrs

Miniature puppets on Saturday morning, choral music in the afternoon and two exhibitions to browse make for an easygoing weekend in Mansfield.