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Book Discussion: The American Queen by Vanessa Miller at Kindred Thoughts
Kindred Thoughts Bookstore 1001 Main Street., Ste 8, Bridgeport, CTJoin us at Kindred Thoughts Bookstore for an engaging evening of discussion about The American Queen with special guest, author Vanessa Miller*. This in-person event will take place on Fri Mar 29 2024 at 6:00PM. Based on a true story, discover the fascinating world of The American Queen as Vanessa Miller shares her insights, inspirations, and behind-the-scenes stories. Engage in […]
Book Talk with Manisha Sinha: The Rise and Fall of the Second American Republic
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, HartfordJoin us as acclaimed historian Manisha Sinha discusses her new book, The Rise and Fall of the Second American Republic: Reconstruction, 1860-1920. The book is a groundbreaking, expansive new account of Reconstruction that fundamentally alters our view of this formative period in American history. After the Civil War, the victorious North attempted to create an interracial […]
French Canadian Jam at Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, HartfordGet acquainted with French Canadian traditional tunes at this monthly jam session at the CMCH, happening Saturday afternoons on First Free Weekends! New players and new listeners are always welcome! If you would like to join in, please get in touch with jam organizer, Joe Lavariere, at joesondra@juno.com. Please note: the French Canadian Jam will take […]
Witness Stones Installation Ceremony: Old Lyme
Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library 2 Library Lane, Old LymeThe community will gather on the lawn of the Old Lyme Library to celebrate the fourth installation of Witness Stones in the Lyme-Old Lyme area. The program offers music, poetry, and words from community partners. Guest speakers include Rhonda Ward, Witness Stones Old Lyme poet and first New London Poet Laureate; Nekita Waller, soloist; Rick […]
Juneteenth Celebration with Jazz & Poetry at The Florence Griswold Museum
Florence Griswold Museum 96 Lyme Street, Old LymeThe celebration in honor of Juneteenth—a federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans—will take place on the north lawn of the Florence Griswold Museum. The event features a quartet led by legendary bassist Nat Reeves and new work by Connecticut poets Marilyn Nelson, Kate Rushin, Rhonda Ward, and Antoinette Brim-Bell, who in 2021 […]