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UNITED TABLE: WHAT’S UP GASTROPOD?- TALK & TASTING
United Theater 5 Canal St, Westerly, RIWe are excited to announce the next event in the UNITED Table series at the United Theater with Eating With the Ecosystem! Join us on June 15th as we host a panel and tasting event showcasing Gastropods – or Snails of the sea – Whelks, periwinkles, and slipper limpets. These local delicacies are often overlooked […]
MICHAEL JORDAN’S STEAK HOUSE: Delicious Discussions with Kirsten Miller (Lula Dean’s Little Library of Banned Books)
Michael Jordan's Steakhouse 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd, UncasvilleDelicious Discussions: Author luncheon with Kirsten Miller (Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books) The provocative and hilarious summer read that will have book lovers cheering and everyone talking! Kirsten Miller, author of The Change, brings us a bracing, wildly entertaining satire about a small Southern town, a pitched battle over banned books, and a little […]
A Conversation with Artist Mohamad Hafez at the Yale Peabody Museum
Yale Peabody Museum 170 Whitney Ave, New HavenThe artist and architect Mohamad Hafez channels the complexities of his homeland Syria in his art. Using found objects, paint and scrap metal, Hafez creates surrealistic Middle Eastern streetscapes that incorporate the ancient and the new in a kaleidoscope of detail and color. His art installation “Eternal Cities,” on display in the Yale Peabody Museum’s second floor […]
Hiking: Ruins of Southern New England at Ridgefield Library
Ridgefield Library 472 Main Street, RidgefieldThe Ridgefield Historical Society and the Library present Hiking Ruins Southern New England: A Guide to 40 Sites in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island by Dr. Nick Bellantoni, Emeritus CT State Archaeologist, a guide to hiking archaeological sites in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. Many people have no idea that there are archaeological sites in the area, […]
Thomas Dolby on His New Book, “Prevailing Wind”
The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, WestportTwo music legends meet at The Westport Library on July 16, as Thomas Dolby and Chris Frantz discuss Dolby’s new novel, Prevailing Wind!. Please note the 4 pm start time. This is Thomas’ only scheduled signing event in the tri-state area, so don’t miss this opportunity! All attendees who purchase a copy may get the book and one additional item […]
Artist Talk: Elizabeth Englander and Eduardo Andres Alfonso at The Aldrich Museum
Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum 258 Main Street, RidgefieldThursday, July 18 | 6 to 7 pm Please join artist Elizabeth Englander and Associate Curator Eduardo Andres Alfonso for a talk on the work and ideas behind Elizabeth Englander: Eminem Buddhism, Volume 3, the artist’s first museum exhibition. The talk will explore the relationship between the contemporary materials forming the sculptures of deities and the […]
Virtual Program- Collecting Perspectives: Cape Cod Canal: Haverhill Center
Join us for Collecting Perspectives, captivating conversations on the stories and connections behind Historic New England Collections at the Haverhill Center: tonight, the Nina Heald Webber Cape Cod Canal Collection. Historic New England Senior Curator of Library and Archives Lorna Condon joins Marilyn Keith Daly, project manager for the Haverhill Center, and guests, artist and […]
Old Post Road Walking Tour: Fairfield
Fairfield Museum and History Center 370 Beach Road, FairfieldImmerse yourself in the charm of the Old Post Road Historic District. Join a guided tour exploring what was once the main road through Fairfield dating back hundreds of years. Originally a Native American trade and travel route, Old Post Road is lined with historic sites. Learn about the Old Fairfield Academy, Annie B. Jennings, […]
Coffee Tasting 101 with Sound Coffee at Black Rock Books
Black Rock Books 3030 Fairfield Avenue, BridgeportThe founders of Sound Coffee join us to lead a fun and informative coffee tasting at Black Rock Books. This workshop will cover: Coffee Origins and Supply Chain Basics of Coffee Tasting Home Brewing Tips Live tasting of Single Origin Coffee Each ticket includes a bag of your favorite Sound Coffee beans to brew at […]
Inheriting Freedom an Intergenerational Tour at Harriet Beecher Stowe Center
Harriet Beecher Stowe Center 77 Forest Street, HartfordThe goal of our intergenerational tour is to encourage conversations about justice between all visitors. We provide an interactive, conversation-based tour experience where we welcome questions and curiosity from adults and children alike. The tour explores the life of Harriet Beecher Stowe and the larger history of anti-slavery activism in the United States, with a major […]
Thomas McKnight Book Signing – “Tales of Mykonos” at Hickory Stick Bookshop
Hickory Stick Bookshop 2 Green Hill Road, Washington, CTThe Hickory Stick Bookshop is delighted to welcome artist and author Thomas McKnight who will be at the store on Saturday July 20th at 3.00 pm to promote his new book “Tales of Mykonos”. He will give a talk about the book and follow up with a book signing. Thomas McKnight, an artist famous for prints and paintings of […]
Ocean House Author Series: Allison Pataki & Emily Franklin
Ocean House 1 Bluff Avenue, Watch Hill, Rhode IslandJoin us as Ocean House owner and author, Deborah Goodrich Royce moderates a conversation with our featured authors. This week, New York Times bestselling authors Allison Pataki and Emily Franklin will be discussing (and signing) their books: Finding Margaret Fuller (Pataki) and The Lioness of Boston (Franklin). Refreshments will be served, including wine and light bites! Please note, tickets purchased for […]