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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 […]
Meet & Greet and Book Signing with Anna Potter at the Merrill House
James Merrill House 107 Water Street, StoningtonUpcoming James Merrill House Fellow: Anna Potter's writing has appeared in The Rumpus, phoebe, Contrary Magazine, and elsewhere. She is a bookseller at Oblong Books, a former James Merrill House fellow, and an American Academy of Arts and Letters grant recipient. In the 1990s, she was one of two lead singers for Chickita, an all-women, double-bass, […]
Conversations with a Beekeeper At The Beekley Library
Beekley Library 10 Central Ave, New HartfordJoin the Humble Bee Honey Company for a program introducing the life of the Honey bee. It discusses equipment management and harvesting practices past and present, the challenges Beekeepers face and the importance of Beekeeping and honey bees to our ecosystem. For more information!
WEBINAR | Lafayette and the Farewell Tour: Odyssey of an American Idol
MEMBERS ONLY | Not a member? Join Today! On July 25th, join us for a live webinar with Alan R. Hoffman, Esq., President of the American Friends of Lafayette. This program will describe the full extent of Lafayette’s reputation and explore the origins of Lafayette in America in 1824 and 1825, a first-hand account of Lafayette’s Farewell Tour […]