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Science on Screen: Theater of Thought: Werner Herzog Film and Talk with Dr. Shreya Saxena
Real Art Ways 56 Arbor Street, HartfordReal Art Ways Science on Screen® season invites you to experience the unique combination of a feature film and a relevant talk from a notable local figure in science. Werner Herzog sets his sights on yet another mysterious landscape – the human brain – for clues as to why a hunk of tissue can produce profound […]
RTPC CONNECTICUT RIVER LECTURE SERIES: Exploring the Connecticut River: Patrick J. Lynch
Lyme Art Association 90 Lyme Street, Old LymeWhether 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 […]
Inside the Pinstripes: An Evening with Andy Martino at RJ Julia
RJ Julia Booksellers 768 Boston Post Road, MadisonJoin 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 […]
CHEFS!: Marcus Samuelsson, Gail Simmons, Sam Sifton and Priya Krishna at The Bushnell Theater
Bushnell Theater 166 Capitol Ave, HartfordTop 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 […]
Virtual Artist Talk: Yale Center for British Art: Sekai Machache will talk to Carmen Hermo
Yale Center for British Art 1080 Chapel Street, New HavenSekai 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 […]
COLOR IN THE GARDEN: Friend or Foe? at Hollister House Garden
Hollister House Garden 300 Nettleton Hollow Rd, WashingtonGet 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 […]
Yale Center for British Art: Conversations about Conservation | The Material and Techniques of the Lucknow Scroll
Yale Center for British Art 1080 Chapel Street, New HavenExplore the portrayal of the city of Lucknow from the Gomti River in India during the early nineteenth century, as captured in a remarkable thirty-seven-foot scroll (1826). The city became a nurturing ground for diverse and vibrant artistic expressions across various media as it stood at a unique intersection of Eastern and Western traditions. Register […]
Talk: Agostino Brunias: Printed Works on Paper: Yale Center for British Art
Yale Center for British Art 1080 Chapel Street, New HavenAgostino Brunias was born in 1728 in Rome. While working as an artist, he came to the attention of the Scottish architect Robert Adam, who was touring Italy. After working as a draftsman and painter in Adam’s firm from 1758 to 1764, Brunias accepted a position as an artist accompanying Sir William Young, the recently […]
Exploring Entwined: Freedom, Sovereignty, and the Sea AARP Webinar: Mystic Seaport
Virtual EventEmbark on a captivating exploration of maritime history on June 12, featuring Dr. Akeia de Barros Gomes, titled “Exploring Entwined: Freedom, Sovereignty, and the Sea”. This session promises a thought-provoking journey through the millennia-old maritime cultures of the Dawnland (New England) and the African continent. Dr. Gomes will illuminate historical encounters and contributions, highlighting the […]
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 […]