Jimmy Greene Quintet at The Side Door
The Side Door 85 Lyme Street, Old LymeA native of Connecticut, Greene is considered one of the most respected saxophonists of his generation. His previous solo releases, Flowers: Beautiful Life Vol. 2 (Mack Avenue), the GRAMMY®-nominated Beautiful Life (Mack Avenue), Live at Smalls (SmallsLive), Mission Statement (RazDaz/Sunnyside), The Overcomers Suite (NuJazz), Gifts and Givers (Criss Cross), True Life Stories (Criss Cross), Forever […]
Cato Corner Farm Bloomsday Sale
Cato Corner Farm 178 Cato Corner Road, ColchesterWe have an exciting sale this weekend on one of our most popular cheeses - Aged Bloomsday! The current batches are earthy, intense, and complex. Perfect for pairing with dark beers, red wine, and whiskey. All the best winter sippers! Enjoy $10 off per pound this weekend at our farm shop and all our NY […]
The Collapse of Nature: Insect Decline in the Anthropocene
University of Connecticut Biology/Physics Building 91 N. Eagleville Rd., Storrs, CTJoin the Connecticut State Museum of Natural History and the Connecticut Entomological Society for a free lecture by Entomologist and UConn Professor Dr. David Wagner.Dr. Wagner will lecture on his entomological research surrounding invertebrate conservation, including topics such as pollinator decline, invasive species impacts, and climate-change threats. For more information
“An Inconvenient Cop” Author Edwin Raymond: Book Signing and Talk
American Mural Project 90 Whiting Street, WinstedCritically acclaimed author Edwin Raymond, former NYPD lieutenant, will discuss and sign his book, An Inconvenient Cop: My Fight to Change Policing in America. Raymond is depicted prominently in his former role as a police officer in AMP’s mural of workers, on permanent exhibit in Winsted, CT. During the evening’s presentation, he will be joined by […]
Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra Sounds of Scotland
Garde Arts Center 325 State Street, New LondonScotland’s rugged, island-bound geography and the romantic history of its tartan-wearing clans have captivated audiences for centuries, right up to today’s streamers of Outlander. Setting the tone for the ECSO’s February 24 concert will be the overture to Giuseppe Verdi’s 1847 opera Macbeth, based on William Shakespeare’s tragedy about the murderous 11th-century Scottish general. With a […]
Maple Sugar Fest Sundays
Stamford Museum & Nature Center 39 Scofieldtown Road, StamfordJoin us for our annual First County Bank Maple Sugar Fest Sundays as we make our very own line of maple syrup from the 200+ mature maple trees found right here on our 118-acre campus. We’re one of only two official maple sugar producers in Fairfield County! Each Sunday we’ll open our site at 10 am with […]
DPNC: Leila Philip (Beaverland) Author Talk and Signing
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center 109 Pequotsepos Rd, MysticBank Square Books presents an author talk and signing at Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center (DPNC) with Leila Philip for the book, Beaverland. An intimate and revelatory dive into the world of the beaver—the wonderfully weird rodent that has surprisingly shaped American history and may save its ecological future. From award-winning writer Leila Philip, Beaverland is a […]
Stamford Acoustic Music Circle
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church 1231 Washington Blvd, StamfordHey fellow musicians! I’m Larissa and I’m the new organizer of the Acoustic Circle! Let’s keep this group going! I look forward to meeting you and making music together. The Greenwich Acoustic Music Circle (GAMC) is a monthly play/sing along jam for those interested in playing and singing acoustic rock. We welcome people at INTERMEDIATE […]
FISH & GAME DINNER at The Shipwright’s Daughter
Shipwright's Daughter 20 East Main Street, Mystic, CTJoin us for an evening celebrating the wild corners and untamed landscapes of Connecticut; where every dish is a narrative, weaving tales of New England’s vibrant food culture, relishing the flavors born from the practices of trapping, hunting, and rod and reel fishing. Executive Chef, David Standridge is curating a one-of-a-kind dining experience that pays […]
Connecticut River Conservancy LiveStream: Geologic Time Travel Through the Connecticut River Basin
LiveStream Season 5, Episode 1 Join the Connecticut River Conservancy for our first LiveStream of the season as we welcome Alfred (Fred) Venne, Museum Educator at the Beneski Museum of Natural History at Amherst College, for a riveting journey back and forth through time to explore the geological history of the Connecticut River valley. Fred will share […]
Lunchtime Chamber Music
Joseph Sifka Center 80 Wall Street, New HavenSchool of Music students perform a midday chamber music concert. Full programs can be viewed about 24 hours in advance at issuu.com/yalemusic. For more information
Wilton Land Trust – 2024 Annual Meeting
Wilton Library 137 Old Ridgefield Road, WiltonAt the 59th Annual Meeting of the Wilton Land Trust (WLT), members and the community will hear from WLT’s President, Treasurer, Committees, and Executive Director. The meeting will be held in person at the Wilton Library’s The Brubeck Room on Wednesday, Feb. 28, with the Member’s Meeting starting at 6:30 p.m. and the Public Meeting at 7:00 p.m. The highlight of the evening is guest speaker, Amy Barnouw, Director of […]