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Center for Contemporary Printmaking: Artist-in-Residence Application Deadline
The Artist-in-Residence Program (AIR) at the Center for Contemporary Printmaking takes place in the recently remodeled Helen Frankenthaler Printmaking Cottage. Within this space artists have the opportunity to produce a body of work in a supportive atmosphere for creative growth and development—using traditional as well as innovative printmaking techniques. The intention of the residency is to […]
Opening Lecture: Rewrite, Organize, Remix: Visions of Feminist Organizing
Opening Lecture: Rewrite, Organize, Remix: Visions of Feminist Organizing
In-Person or ZOOM The opening event for Rewrite, Organize, Remix: Visions of Feminist Organizing features the American Library Association president Emily Drabinski and the climate activist Thanu Yakupitiyage in conversation with the exhibition curator Mimosa Shah. Shouts of struggle echo through the Schlesinger Library’s collections. Rewrite, Organize, Remix: Visions of Feminist Organizing presents the dynamic stories of groups that mobilized to name and challenge injustice. […]
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AUTHORSLIVE: ADUS: THE PERFECT HOUSING SOLUTION: Sheri Koones in Conversation with Fred Camillo
AUTHORSLIVE: ADUS: THE PERFECT HOUSING SOLUTION: Sheri Koones in Conversation with Fred Camillo
AuthorsLive welcomes author Sheri Koones to Greenwich Library's Marx Family Black Box Theater. She will be discussing her new book, ADUs: The Perfect Housing Solution, in conversation with Town of Greenwich First Selectman Fred Camillo and Greenwich Real Estate Agent Mark Pruner. An Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is a smaller housing unit built on the same lot as a […]
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Lecture: Digging for Hope in Mexico: A Feminist Ethnography in the Land of Mass Graves: Rosalva Aida Hernández Castillo
In-Person or ZOOM A presentation from 2023–2024 Perrin Moorhead Grayson and Bruns Grayson Fellow Rosalva Aida Hernández Castillo Hernández Castillo’s book, “Digging for Hope in Mexico: A Feminist Ethnography in the Land of Mass Graves,” will offer an ethnographic account of family collectives searching for their disappeared loved ones throughout Mexico. Drawing on interviews, participant […]
From Seed to Harvest: Garden Planning Workshops at Yellow Farmhouse and Stone Acres Farm
From Seed to Harvest: Garden Planning Workshops at Yellow Farmhouse and Stone Acres Farm
Three Dates: April 3, April 7 and May 1, 2024 Join our edible garden planning workshop, where farmers and educators from Yellow Farmhouse Education Center and Stone Acres Farm will lead participants through the process of creating customized garden designs - from seed to harvest. From selecting the perfect plants to arranging the layout, attendees […]
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American Rum: Preserving The Bounty Spring Cocktail Series at Yellow Farmhouse
American Rum: Preserving The Bounty Spring Cocktail Series at Yellow Farmhouse
American Rum: a Taste of History Embark on an immersive journey through history with Anthony Caporale, exploring the rich tapestry of American spirits, their connection to American agricultural history, and early efforts to preserve food. Each program features a masterful tasting experience with selections curated in partnership with Spencer and Lynn Wine & Spirits. Anthony […]
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VERNAL POOL TRAINING FOR CONSERVATION & INLAND WETLANDS COMMISSIONERS at RTPC Old Lyme
VERNAL POOL TRAINING FOR CONSERVATION & INLAND WETLANDS COMMISSIONERS at RTPC Old Lyme
Vernal pools are an important wetland habitat found throughout Connecticut. Often overlooked and undervalued, they provide essential breeding habitat for numerous amphibian and invertebrate species. This workshop will introduce vernal pools, what they are, how they function, and what species are dependent upon them for survival. With over 60 years of combined experience with local […]
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Victorian Tea at SHC: Garden Party with Celebrity Master Gardener
Victorian Tea at SHC: Garden Party with Celebrity Master Gardener
Meet our 2024 Victorian Tea speaker! Christopher Waruch Mann "My passion for horticulture was sparked the day my parents took me home from the hospital back to our family Garden Center where our home is also located. During middle school and high school I worked for every family member and many customers on weekends. After […]
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Summer Camp Sampler at the Connecticut River Museum
Summer Camp Sampler at the Connecticut River Museum
April 8 and 12 Looking for something fun to do this spring break? Why not spend it exploring the Connecticut River? Between April 8 and 12, the Connecticut River Museum is hosting a five-day Spring Break Camp Sampler! We’re giving you a sneak peek into all the fun we have planned for summer camp this […]
Eclipse Event: EXPERIENCE THE CELESTIAL SPECTACLE OF A LIFETIME!
Eclipse Event: EXPERIENCE THE CELESTIAL SPECTACLE OF A LIFETIME!
🌞 Live Viewing:Immerse yourself in the celestial wonder as you witness the sun disappear behind the moon, plunging the world into a temporary twilight. Our specially equipped viewing area and solar glasses (included with your event ticket) ensure a safe and unobstructed experience, allowing you to marvel at the beauty of the solar spectacular. 🌑 Engaging Activities:Enhance […]
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April Vacation: Earth Week at Niantic Children’s Museum
April Vacation: Earth Week at Niantic Children’s Museum
April 9 - 12, 2024 Join us for a terra-ific week as we celebrate the Earth we live on! The week will be filled with hands-on demonstrations, crafts, and more! Challenge yourself to make something out of recycled materials in our Museum MakerSpace. Educator-led demonstrations will run from 10am to 2pm at the top of […]
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KELP ME OUT HERE! – THE HISTORY, USES, FUTURE, AND ECONOMIC IMPACT OF KELP AND SEAWEED IN NEW ENGLAND
Please join us at the UNITED Table for the next event in our series with Eating With the Ecosystem as they host a panel and tasting event showcasing Kelp – a type of seaweed that has long been integral to New England’s coastal ecosystems and communities. In recent years, kelp farming has emerged as a […]
American Whiskey: Preserving The Bounty Spring Cocktail Series at Yellow Farmhouse
American Whiskey: Preserving The Bounty Spring Cocktail Series at Yellow Farmhouse
American Whiskey, the Famer's Friend Embark on an immersive journey through history with Anthony Caporale, exploring the rich tapestry of American spirits, their connection to American agricultural history, and early efforts to preserve food. Each program features a masterful tasting experience with selections curated in partnership with Spencer and Lynn Wine & Spirits. Anthony is […]
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Foundation: Chardonnay: Wine Tasting Class with Spencer and Lynn
Foundation: Chardonnay: Wine Tasting Class with Spencer and Lynn
Over the past four years we have pushed in many different directions, in order to bring an entirely new perspective on wine for our local area. It is easy to forget the building blocks of wine education, and for this spring we are returning to them. Each class will focus on a specific variety, and […]
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Yale Peabody Museum: Third Floor Opens April 19
Yale Peabody Museum: Third Floor Opens April 19
We are excited to welcome you to the third floor of the Peabody and our gift shop Friday, April 19! The newly restored (and much beloved) dioramas will be back on display, as well as the interactive Living Lab, the successor to the Discovery Room. Our new exhibitions on biodiversity, called “Dynamic Nature,” and mineralogy will give you […]
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Entwined: Freedom, Sovereignty, and the Sea: Mystic
Entwined: Freedom, Sovereignty, and the Sea: Mystic
April 20, 2024, through April 19, 2026 Stillman Building Entwined: Freedom, Sovereignty, and the Sea is a new major exhibition centering maritime histories in Indigenous, African, and African-descended worldviews and experiences. Unraveling the threads of existing maritime narratives for the history of the Dawnland (New England), Indigenous dispossession, and racialized slavery, this exhibition is rooted in […]
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Chefs Master class with DAVID STANDRIDGE at Millwright’s
Chefs Master class with DAVID STANDRIDGE at Millwright’s
Calling all professional chefs! Join James Beard Award Semifinalist Chef David Standridge at Millwright's Restaurant in Simsbury CT for a culinary sustainability masterclass! Discover innovative techniques to elevate your kitchen's eco-game, from utilizing fresh New England sugar kelp to preserving it for future feasts. Learn to tackle invasive green crabs en masse, incorporate underutilized native […]
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LECTURE: Illuminating the Brilliance of Marc Chagall
LECTURE: Illuminating the Brilliance of Marc Chagall
Vivian Jacobson, Author and Lecturer on Marc Chagall This lecture is devoted to the monumental 20th-century artworks by Marc Chagall (1887–1985). The history of each artwork will be discussed from inception to completion. The presentation will cover paintings, ceramics, tapestries, stained-glass windows, mosaics, and works for the theater.
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Family Day: Mixing It Up with Color at Fairfield University Art Museum
Family Day: Mixing It Up with Color at Fairfield University Art Museum
Join us for Family Day: Mixing It Up with Color on Saturday, Two sessions April 27: 12:30-2 p.m., 2:30-4 p.m. in Bellarmine Hall, Museum Classroom. Each session will begin promptly at 12:30 p.m. and again at 2:30 p.m. This event is inspired by the exhibition Suzanne Chamlin: Studies in Color (Bellarmine Hall Galleries, April 5-July 27)! Kids ages […]
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Polynesian Wayfinders AARP Webinar: Mystic Seaport
Polynesian Wayfinders AARP Webinar: Mystic Seaport
Embark on a fascinating journey into the celestial navigation techniques of Polynesian Wayfinders. Brian Koehler from the Mystic Seaport Museum Treworgy Planetarium will guide you through the rich heritage of these skilled navigators, exploring how they harnessed the stars and other natural elements for their oceanic voyages. This special program, held on May 1, is […]
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Foraging Series with Samad Gardens Initiative at Auerfarm
Foraging Series with Samad Gardens Initiative at Auerfarm
Learn how to identify useful and edible native and medicinal plants growing in your local environment, as well as how to incorporate them into your daily lifestyle. Participants will learn the basic principles of foraging and go on a foraging walk to identify plants in a natural environment. May 4, 2024 June 1, 2024 July […]
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