Nothing makes us feel more "cultured" than packing a picnic basket with some brie and French bread and heading off to an outdoor Shakespeare performance. This summer there are some great opportunities to do just that. (Don't forget a comfy seat and bug spray ...)

Shakespeare on the Sound

Much Ado About Nothing, Baldwin Park, Greenwich CT

July 5-10 - 7:30pm

Web site.

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New London's Flock Theatre Summer Shakespeare Festival

"King Lear" running in the Connecticut College Arboretum July 14 to July 31 and

"A Comedy of Errors" running on the Custom House Pier Aug. 11 to 21.

Web Site

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2011 Summer Shakespeare Festival

Richard III at Saint Joseph College 1678 Asylum Ave West Hartford, CT.

July 28, 29, 30 & 31

Performed outdoors at Saint Joseph College. Rain Location: The Hoffman Auditorium. Bring picnics, lawn chairs, blankets and friends!

TICKETS: Available at the door ar at the Frances Driscoll Box Office. www.sjc.edu/arts

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Elm Shakespeare Company

Measure for Measure, Edgerton Park, 75 Cliff Street, New Haven.

August 18-21, 23-28, & August 30-September 4 - 8:00pm

Phone (203)393-1436

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By HWO Staff

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