WOMEN
Women in the Arts Lecture Series: Get the Picture with Bianca Bosker
Carriage Barn Arts Center 681 South Avenue, New CanaanIn collaboration with the New Canaan Library: In Conversation with Bianca Bosker, author of NYT bestseller Get The Picture: A Mind-Bending Journey Among the Inspired Artists and Obsessive Art Fiends Who Taught Me How to See In her latest journalistic endeavor, Bosker immerses herself in the nerve center of the art world and the people who live for it: gallerists, collectors, […]
Conversation : “Sweetie, Just Smile”: Women’s Appearance in the Workplace
American Experience presents a virtual PAST FORWARD conversation exploring the relationship between women's demeanor, appearance, and fashion choices and their opportunities for advancement in workplaces built by and for men. This conversation is inspired in part by our new film Fly With Me. Panelists will discuss the ways in which women are made to toe the […]
Opening Lecture: Rewrite, Organize, Remix: Visions of Feminist Organizing
Knafel Center 10 Garden Street, Cambridge, MAIn-Person or ZOOM The opening event for Rewrite, Organize, Remix: Visions of Feminist Organizing features the American Library Association president Emily Drabinski and the climate activist Thanu Yakupitiyage in conversation with the exhibition curator Mimosa Shah. Shouts of struggle echo through the Schlesinger Library’s collections. Rewrite, Organize, Remix: Visions of Feminist Organizing presents the dynamic stories of groups that mobilized to name and challenge injustice. […]
Lecture: Digging for Hope in Mexico: A Feminist Ethnography in the Land of Mass Graves: Rosalva Aida Hernández Castillo
Knafel Center 10 Garden Street, Cambridge, MAIn-Person or ZOOM A presentation from 2023–2024 Perrin Moorhead Grayson and Bruns Grayson Fellow Rosalva Aida Hernández Castillo Hernández Castillo’s book, “Digging for Hope in Mexico: A Feminist Ethnography in the Land of Mass Graves,” will offer an ethnographic account of family collectives searching for their disappeared loved ones throughout Mexico. Drawing on interviews, participant […]
The Diaper Bank of Connecticut and the Connecticut Hospital Association Launch Statewide Diaper Drive
The Diaper Bank of Connecticut and the Connecticut Hospital Association are partnering with state leaders and lawmakers to advance a statewide push to address diaper insecurity and increase support for the Diaper Connections program, which screens for diaper need at local hospitals and provides diapers to families through community partners. One out of every two families have difficulty affording a sufficient […]
Mother’s Day Garden Tea Party! at Designs by Lee
Designs By Lee 129 Interlaken Rd, StamfordJoin us at Designs By Lee Inc for our second annual Mother's Day Garden Tea Party! Indulge in a variety of teas, delicious snacks, and beautiful flowers while celebrating the special moms in your life. Enjoy a delightful afternoon in our enchanting garden center, surrounded by the sights and scents of nature. Treat your mom […]
Empowering Women Through Menopause: An Evening with Dr. Mary Claire Haver
First Congregational Church Madison 26 Meeting House Ln, MadisonJoin 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
In the Witches Garden- a study in violets
Wethersfield Cove 533 Main Street, WethersfieldJoin me @thereplantedwitch for a intimate afternoon with like minded spirits celebrating magical violets! We will talk about the plant's attributes, learn how to deepen our connection to the plant through a tea meditation, and then follow in the traditions of women before us.... creating the plants likeness through our preferred medium. Either practicing our […]
College Grants for Women Awarded by Lower CT Valley Branch of AAUW
Applications must be received by Monday, June 10, 2024 We are a strong, active, and vibrant branch of the American Association of University Women, AAUW. Our 100 members engage in many programs, events and activities that stimulate our minds, expand our social connections, and make a difference in our community. We advocate for education and equity […]
Keys to Empowerment: A Dueling Pianos Charity Night: Stamford
Ponus Yacht Club Inc 41 Bateman Way, StamfordJoin us for an empowering evening of music, fun, and making a difference at Keys to Empowerment: A Dueling Piano Charity Night on June 1, 2024 from 6-10pm at the Ponus Yacht Club. Dinner will be served at 6pm, and music will begin at 7pm. Your ticket includes a full buffet dinner, open bar for […]
LiveGirl Farm-To-Table Fundraiser: Celebrating 10 years
Knobloch Family Farmhouse 151 Scofieldtown Rd, StamfordJoin us as we look back at how far we’ve come in the last decade — and refuel for ten more. Cocktails & Open Bar | Farm-To-Table Dinner | Live Music | Special Guests Founded in 2014, LiveGirl, Inc. is a Connecticut-based nonprofit organization that builds confident, inclusive leaders. Our mission is to prepare the […]
Womanimation! 2024 Film Festival : Best Video: Hamden
Best Video Film & Cultural Center 1842 Whitney Avenue, HamdenWomanimation! is the premier showcase in the US of international women’s animation, a special one-day film festival event presenting animated short film stories created by women around the world. From satire to drama, from the everyday to the surreal - in styles from traditional 2-D to stop-motion to computer animation - the festival showcases wide-ranging visual […]