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New Haven Symphony Orchestra “Renaissance Rhythms: From Harlem to New Haven,”Film Screening: Unsung Heroes: The Music of Jazz in New Haven
Stetson Branch Library 197 Dixwell Avenue, New HavenThe New Haven Symphony Orchestra (NHSO) will present “Renaissance Rhythms: From Harlem to New Haven,” a week of programs spanning the week of April 6- 14, which explore the artistic outpouring of music, theatre, and writing that flourished in both the Harlem Renaissance and New Haven’s Renaissance during the same era. Join us for a Film […]
New Haven Symphony Orchestra “Renaissance Rhythms: From Harlem to New Haven,” When Broadway was Black
Possible Futures Bookstore 318 Edgewood Ave, New HavenThe New Haven Symphony Orchestra (NHSO) will present “Renaissance Rhythms: From Harlem to New Haven,” a week of programs spanning the week of April 6- 14, which explore the artistic outpouring of music, theatre, and writing that flourished in both the Harlem Renaissance and New Haven’s Renaissance during the same era. Fireside Chat: Book Talk with […]
Salons at Stowe: Literary Activism Locked Up
Harriet Beecher Stowe Center 77 Forest Street, HartfordA 2023 study by PEN America found that book bans in prison systems have risen dramatically in the last decades, even in seemingly progressive states. Washington state, for example, more than doubled the instances of book bans between 2019 and 2021. In addition to restrictions on reading through specific book bans, censoring certain topics in […]
Film Screening and Facilitated Discussion: ‘Origin’: Directed by Ava DuVernay
Real Art Ways 56 Arbor Street, HartfordJoin is for a captivating evening as YWCA Hartford Region, in partnership with Real Art Ways, presents the “Origin” Screening & Discussion event! This event is FREE for all, but registration is strongly encouraged. Secure your spot today and be part of a dynamic conversation exploring the root of racism and building bridges to equity. […]
Webinar: Yale Institute of Sacred Music: Biophilia: In Excelsis
Yale Institute of Sacred Music’s Religion, Ecology, and Expressive Culture initiative is pleased to present a dialogical webinar to celebrate the closing of the art exhibition, Biophilia: In Excelsis. Reflecting on the role of art, music and religion in addressing the climate crisis, this cross-disciplinary conversation will feature the exhibition curator M. Annenberg, the artist […]
Reading the Classics: Native Son, Richard Wright at Kindred Thoughts
Kindred Thoughts Bookstore 1001 Main Street., Ste 8, Bridgeport, CTThe Reading the Classics Series is an opportunity to acquaint oneself with or revisit classic Black literature in an informal yet informative setting. Moderated by Cultural Historian, Michelle Black-Smith, we will come together quarterly to engage with and celebrate the great canon of African American literature. All titles will be available for in-store purchase at least a month […]
Connecticut’s Black Bears and Tips for Optimum Coexistence at Essex Library
Essex Library Association 33 West Avenue, EssexWith bear populations on the rise and encounters with humans increasing, wildlife expert Paul Colburn will join us to provide a history of black bears in Connecticut, an overview of their habitat, diet, behavior, reproduction, and current research efforts. Paul will also provide practical recommendations for optimum coexistence with our black bear population. Black bear […]
Teen Book Club at Essex Library
Essex Library Association 33 West Avenue, EssexWhat are you reading? Bring your own book! Join us to chat about what we're loving, what we're not, and what's new in Young Adult lit. Advance Reader Copies (ARCs,) bookish prizes, and snacks provided. Registration is required as space is limited. For more information
Discussions and Film Series at Kindred Thoughts: Happy Birthday, Mr. Baldwin: Giovanni’s Room
Kindred Thoughts Bookstore 1001 Main Street., Ste 8, Bridgeport, CTOur dear elder brother, James Baldwin, was born 2 August 1924. In this year of 2024, during the month of August, we celebrate and honor James Baldwin in what would be his centennial birthday. Happy Birthday, Mr. Baldwin! To honor Mr. Baldwin, we thoughtfully and creatively set out to celebrate the many aspects of his life […]
Capitol America: Book Talk and Luncheon the Connecticut State Capitol
Connecticut State Capitol 210 Capitol Ave., HartfordA project 11 years in the making, Capitol America: A Photographic Portrait of the Fifty State Capitols, offers a unique look inside each of America's State Capitols. Connecticut photographers Robert Lisak and David Ottenstein published the book in 2023. Now, the photographers and co-authors will give us their perspectives on the Capitols and discuss how the Connecticut […]