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Evening Lecture Series at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo
Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo 1875 Noble Avenue, BridgeportTopic: Project Limulus presents: Horseshoe Crabs and the Limulus Leech: a tale of two misnomers. Sacred Heart University Biology Professor Jo-Marie Kasinak will present some of her recent research with Project Limulus. Project Limulus has studied horseshoe crabs in Long Island Sound for over 25 years, and has learned a lot about horseshoe crabs! Come learn about these […]
ZOOM: Exploring Twin Quasar: On Art, Science, and Virtual Worlds at the Whitney Museum
Whitney Museum 99 Gansevoort Street, NYCJoin artist Ashley Zelinskie and Christiane Paul, the Whitney’s Curator of Digital Art, for a conversation in the virtual world of Zelinskie’s work Twin Quasar. Accessible in the Whitney Museum Virtual Landscape on the MONA platform, Twin Quasar explores intersections between science and art history by turning two works from the Whitney’s collection into navigable 3D models and drawing parallels […]
Winds of Change: An Evening with Tochi Onyebuchi at R J Julia Bookstore in Madison
RJ Julia Booksellers 768 Boston Post Road, MadisonDive deep into one industrious barge's history as Ian Kumekawa discusses his latest investigation in the neoliberal world order, Empty Vessel. In an age where the world has become a monstrous web enveloping nations, untangling those threads is a daunting task. Kumekawa rises to the occasion, taking us for a ride through the tumultuous seas of […]
Exploring The Covenant of Water with Abraham Verghese at R J Julia Bookstore in Madison
RJ Julia Booksellers 768 Boston Post Road, MadisonCatch Abraham Verghese in conversation about The Covenant of Water, now available in paperback! Hear the stories behind this epic tale of love, family, and resilience set in South India—a novel that’s captured millions of readers around the world. It’s an evening you won’t want to miss! For more information Buy YOUR TICKET TODAY!
Unlocking Secrets of the Past from Tree Rings at Blau House & Gardens in Westport
Blau House & Garden 9 Bayberry Ridge Road, WestportHave you ever looked at a tree stump and noticed its rings? Each ring tells a story about the tree’s age and the changing world it grew up in. Join us at Blau House & Gardens as dendrochronologist Caroline Leland, from the Tree-Ring Laboratory -Columbia University. shows you how scientists study tree rings—from gathering samples […]
Book Event with Brian Levy at Milton Market in Litchfield
Milton Market 14 Cobble Court, LitchfieldWe are thrilled to host Brian Levy, an acclaimed pastry cook, writer and recipe developer who wrote the extraordinary cookbook Good & Sweet: A New Way to Bake with Naturally Sweet Ingredients. Brian will share his path to writing this cookbook, and will be demonstrating one of his recipes. Book signing to follow! For more information
Film Screening and Talkback Exhibiting Forgiveness (2024) with Director Titus Kaphar: Yale
Whitney Humanities Center 320 York Street, New HavenJoin us for an unforgettable night as New Haven's own Revolution Ready Films brings their award-winning new film home! This exclusive premiere event showcases the remarkable work that's been captivating audiences and critics alike. Tarrell (André Holland) is an admired American painter who lives with his wife, singer Aisha (Andra Day), and their young son, Jermaine. Tarrell’s artwork […]
Talk: Connecticut at Bunker Hill and the Siege of Boston at The Mill Museum in Windham
Mill Museum 411 Main Street, WillimanticJoin local author Michael Westerfield in marking the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill with a presentation and Q+A at the Mill Museum! The Battle of Bunker Hill is among the most important events in the history of the United States. It is also one of the least understood. The actual fighting lasted […]
Evening Lecture Series at Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo
Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo 1875 Noble Avenue, BridgeportDEEP Dive with Wildlife Biologist Paul Benjunas Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Outreach Wildlife Biologist Paul Benjunas will present some of the DEEP Wildlife Division’s ongoing research efforts, dispel some common wildlife myths, and discuss how members of the public can help conserve Connecticut’s wildlife! For more information
Lecture: Cultural Landscapes & Soundscapes with Charles A. Birnbaum at the Bruce Museum
Bruce Museum 1 Museum Drive, GreenwichJoin us for an educational and culturally artful afternoon featuring both a lecture and musical performance: 1:45 PM: Wine and Cheese Reception 2:00 PM: "How do cultural landscapes shape our shared public memory?" A Lecture by Charles A. Birnbaum Charles A. Birnbaum, FASLA, FAAR, is the president, CEO, and founder of The Cultural Landscape Foundation […]
Digging Deeper: EcologicalGardening for Beauty and Biodiversity with Author and Emmy Winner Joe Lamp’l at The Westport Library
The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, WestportWant to make the planet a healthier place but don’t know where to start? How about starting right in your own yard! From growing native plants and trees, reducing your […]
Zoom Language Conversation Group: Beginner/Intermediate French at The Westport Library
The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, WestportThe Westport Library's beginner/intermediate French conversation group meetings are each Wednesday from 10 to 11 am via Zoom. This is a conversation group rather than a language class — there are no textbooks, homework, or formal lessons. Participants engage in unscripted discussions in French on a variety of topics. The group welcomes anyone interested in […]