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Empowering Women Through Menopause: An Evening with Dr. Mary Claire Haver
Empowering Women Through Menopause: An Evening with Dr. Mary Claire Haver
Join us for an evening dedicated to women's health and wellness with Dr. Mary Claire Haver. Discover everything you need to thrive during menopause and beyond—from science-backed strategies to self-advocacy tools, The New Menopause encourages vibrant health and well-being for years to come. For more information
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“Whaling Logbooks: Records of a Maritime Industry”
April 29 through October 6, 2024 For nearly two centuries, the ports of New England were home to the “Yankee” whaling industry. The industry operated from ports such as Nantucket, New Bedford, Mystic, and New Haven. The exhibit centers on the Sterling Library’s Manuscripts and Archives Whaling Logs Collection. Logbooks were essential navigational tools, allowing […]
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 […]
Curator’s Talk: “Whaling Logbooks: Records of a Maritime Industry”
Curator’s Talk: “Whaling Logbooks: Records of a Maritime Industry”
Please join us to celebrate the opening of Whaling Logbooks: Records of a Maritime Industry, on view in the Sterling Library Exhibition Corridor from April 29 to October 6, 2024. Curator AJ Laird ’24 will provide a tour of this exciting exhibition and will be available for questions and conversation over light refreshments afterwards. No […]
YQI/Franke Nontechnical Talk: Nicholas Milkovich – Art and Material Science
YQI/Franke Nontechnical Talk: Nicholas Milkovich – Art and Material Science
Your cells are leaking! - The uncanny biomechnical world of polyethylene art Sculptor Nicholas Milkovich studied Mechanical Engineering and Studio Art at the University of Virginia, and doubled down with a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Boston University and an MFA from the Massachusetts College of Art and Design. Truly at the intersection of art and science, […]
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Book Talk with Manisha Sinha: The Rise and Fall of the Second American Republic
Book Talk with Manisha Sinha: The Rise and Fall of the Second American Republic
Join 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 […]
Author Talk: Finding Margaret Fuller: A Novel
Author Talk: Finding Margaret Fuller: A Novel
Join us in welcoming acclaimed author Allison Pataki to the Darien Library to discuss her new book, Finding Margaret Fuller. Allison, in conversation with author Lee Woodruff, will discuss her latest book, an epic reimagining of the life of Margaret Fuller – America’s forgotten leading lady and the central figure of a movement that defined […]
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Serving The Whole Child A Focus on Safe Housing at The Garde
Serving The Whole Child A Focus on Safe Housing at The Garde
Connecticut Public and CT Black & Brown Student Union co-host a series about the factors contributing to a child’s success in life. While educational success is often tied to well-resourced school districts, other factors impact a child’s trajectory like their access to affordable healthcare and healthy food. Connecticut Public and the CT Black and Brown […]
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French Canadian Jam at Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
French Canadian Jam at Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
Get 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 […]
Wild & Scenic Film Festival On Tour
Wild & Scenic Film Festival On Tour
Wild & Scenic is a film festival with a purpose, bringing together storytellers and stories that reflect a love and appreciation of the natural world. The evening will feature a series of short award-winning environmental and adventure films from around the world. Festival-goers will see 11 short films about nature, community activism, adventure, conservation, water, […]
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Author Talk: Kaliane Bradley (The Ministry of Time) in Conversation with Lara Ehrlich at Bank Square Books
Author Talk: Kaliane Bradley (The Ministry of Time) in Conversation with Lara Ehrlich at Bank Square Books
You won't want to miss this event with debut author Kaliane Bradley. She's coming from the UK and is doing a limited number of US tour stops. We're thrilled to be hosting her for an event. Our booksellers LOVED this book!! It's part science-fiction, part comedy, part romance, and part spy thriller and is a genre-bending reading experience […]
Virtual Artist Talk: Loie Hollowell and Amy Smith-Stewart
Virtual Artist Talk: Loie Hollowell and Amy Smith-Stewart
Please join artist Loie Hollowell for a virtual conversation with Chief Curator Amy Smith-Stewart on the work and ideas behind Loie Hollowell: Space Between, A Survey of Ten Years. This exhibition is the artist’s first museum survey and first museum presentation on the East Coast including paintings and works on paper made over a decade […]
Oysters 101 at Precious Oysters in Norwalk
Oysters 101 at Precious Oysters in Norwalk
Join us for the first of our Oysters 101 series at our new location! In this interactive, hands-on class, we'll begin with a lecture on how they grow, what they eat, where pearls come from, and so much more. Then we'll try our hand at shucking - you'll even get to take home your very […]
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Author Talk: Anna Noyes (The Blue Maiden) at Bank Square Books
Author Talk: Anna Noyes (The Blue Maiden) at Bank Square Books
From the author of Indie Next Pick and New York Times Editor's Choice Goodnight, Beautiful Women comes a transportive and chilling debut novel of two sisters growing up on an isolated Northern European island in the shadow of their late mother and the Devil It's 1825, four generations after Berggrund Island's women stood accused of witchcraft under the eye […]
Author Talk: Angie Kim (Happiness Falls) in Conversation with Deborah Goodrich Royce
Author Talk: Angie Kim (Happiness Falls) in Conversation with Deborah Goodrich Royce
The UNITED and Bank Square Books host Angie Kim, New York Times best-selling author for an author talk and signing discussing her latest book, Happiness Falls, which was a Good Morning America Book Club Pick! Angie will be in conversation with bestselling author and Ocean House Author Series host Deborah Goodrich Royce. NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK […]
Author Talk: Tom Straw (The Accidental Joe: The Top-Secret Life of a Celebrity Chef) at Bank Square Books
Author Talk: Tom Straw (The Accidental Joe: The Top-Secret Life of a Celebrity Chef) at Bank Square Books
Bank Square Books presents an author talk and signing with Emmy-nominated and New York Times bestselling author Tom Straw for his new book, The Accidental Joe: The Top-Secret Life of a Celebrity Chef. Tom will be in conversation with Luanne Rice. About the book: A maverick celebrity chef reluctantly agrees to let the CIA use his hugely popular […]
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RTPC CONNECTICUT RIVER LECTURE SERIES: Exploring the Connecticut River: Patrick J. Lynch
RTPC CONNECTICUT RIVER LECTURE SERIES: Exploring the Connecticut River: Patrick J. Lynch
Whether you are planning a summer or fall expedition to explore the northern reaches of the Connecticut River or you just want to learn more from the comfort of home, Patrick Lynch’s latest book: A Field Guide to the Connecticut River: From New Hampshire to Long Island Sound is the book for you. Building off the success of his Field Guide to Long […]
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Inside the Pinstripes: An Evening with Andy Martino at RJ Julia
Inside the Pinstripes: An Evening with Andy Martino at RJ Julia
Join us for an evening with acclaimed baseball journalist Andy Martino as he explores the heart of the New York Yankees with his new book, The Yankee Way. Through interviews with Yankees general manager Brian Cashman, Martino offers fans unparalleled insights into the iconic franchise. Come along on the Yankees' journey to greatness, straight from the […]
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CHEFS!: Marcus Samuelsson, Gail Simmons, Sam Sifton and Priya Krishna at The Bushnell Theater
CHEFS!: Marcus Samuelsson, Gail Simmons, Sam Sifton and Priya Krishna at The Bushnell Theater
Top chefs dish on food, flavor and culture. This will be a delicious and entertaining evening with a panel of celebrity and award-winning chefs, including acclaimed chef and restaurateur, Marcus Samuelsson; culinary expert and Top Chef judge Gail Simmons; cookbook author and New York Times food writer Priya Krishna. The Forum will be moderated by New York Times assistant managing editor and cookbook author Sam […]
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Virtual Artist Talk: Yale Center for British Art: Sekai Machache will talk to Carmen Hermo
Virtual Artist Talk: Yale Center for British Art: Sekai Machache will talk to Carmen Hermo
Sekai Machache will talk to Carmen Hermo, associate curator, Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art, Brooklyn Museum, about her artistic practice, recent projects, and studio processes. About Sekai Machache Born in 1989 in Harare, Zimbabwe, Sekai Machache (she/they) is a Zimbabwean-Scottish visual artist and curator based in Glasgow, Scotland. She graduated from the Duncan […]
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COLOR IN THE GARDEN: Friend or Foe? at Hollister House Garden
COLOR IN THE GARDEN: Friend or Foe? at Hollister House Garden
Get color to work for you. Create beautiful effects and avoid the trap of allowing misplaced colors to disrupt the harmony of your garden. Do you love pink and hate yellow? Or vice versa? Is blue your favorite color? Whatever your likes and dislikes may be, it is the way in which your colors are […]
Garden Legacies: Uncovering and Preserving Their Histories – with Thomas Woltz at Hollister House Garden
Garden Legacies: Uncovering and Preserving Their Histories – with Thomas Woltz at Hollister House Garden
Historic New England will host a program at Hollister House Garden addressing Garden Legacies and Historic Preservation. The event will consist of a conversation between renowned landscape architect Thomas Woltz and Vin Cipolla, president and CEO of Historic New England. George Schoellkopf, creator of Hollister House Garden, will introduce the evening. Woltz and his firm, Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects, work […]