State of the Arts in Manchester 2024
Manchester Country Club 305 South Main Street, ManchesterManchester Arts Commission sponsors a networking event for Art and Artists. 5:30-6PM - We invite you to enjoy some small bites and a cash bar so you can mix and mingle with fellow creatives. 6-7:30p - There will be some introductions, presentations, inductions, and an update on the State of the Arts. SHARE You or a […]
Author Talk – Peter Vermilyea, “Litchfield County & The Civil War”
Gunn Memorial Library 5 Wykeham Road, WashingtonThe Gunn Memorial Library and the Hickory Stick Bookshop are pleased to welcome author Peter Vermilyea for a captivating talk on his latest book, "Litchfield County and the Civil War". The talk is titled "The Strange Case of Dr Beckwith: A Tale of Scandal and Intrigue in Civil War Litchfield County". For more information
Teacher’s Workshop: Food Waste, In-Person at the Yellow Farmhouse
Yellow Farmhouse 389 N. Main Street, StoningtonAlmost one third of the food that is grown in the United States is wasted. In this professional development workshop, teachers will explore why and where food gets wasted, learn about strategies and community programs to prevent waste, discover ways to reduce food waste in the classroom, and educate their students about food waste. For […]
Saturdays at the Stonington Village Farmers’ Market
Stonington Village Farmers' Market The Velvet Mill, 22 Bayview Avenue, StoningtonAbout the Farmer's Market The Stonington Farmers’ Market began in 1997 under the initiative of Geoffrey Little. The enormously popular market attracts residents from the Borough and surrounding communities who come to buy fresh, healthy, local food. In 2008 the Stonington Farmers’ Market became a year-round event, moving inside during the winter months. For more […]
Screenwriting with Janet Roach: THE HOOK
Connecticut College Mohegan Avenue Parkway, New LondonScreenwriting Workshop With Oscar-Nominated Screenwriter Janet Roach: Part 1: THE HOOK Mystic Film Institute is delighted to announce part 1 in a series of intensive screenwriting workshops led by Oscar-nominated screenwriter, Janet Roach. You may attend a stand-alone workshop or immerse yourself in the full experience by taking all three. Whether you're honing your skills […]
Lecture: A Cannon to the Canon? Case Studies in Moving Beyond the Textbook at Lyman Allyn
Lyman Allyn Art Museum 625 Williams Street, New LondonThis program will introduce the NEH grant-funded project, “Not your grandfather’s art history: A BIPOC Reader,” a collaboration with Smarthistory.org led by Olivia Chiang, that includes 20 essays authored largely by scholars of color and which aims to broaden the scope of the traditional art historical canon. During the program, Chiang will examine two case […]
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 […]
Chamber Music Masterworks with Musicians of the NY Philharmonic
Hoff-Barthelson Music School 25 School Ln #1, Scarsdale, NYJoin us for an exciting afternoon of chamber music performed by musicians from the New York Philharmonic as part of the School’s Elaine Stamas Chamber Music Residency. View flyer here. General admission: $35 Purchase tickets here. Program: Schubert String Quartet No. 9 in G minor, D. 173 Anna Rabinova, violin Alina Kobialka, violin Vivek Kamath, […]
Pig & Oyster Dinner at The Oyster Club
Oyster Club 13 Water Street, Mystic, CTOne of our most popular events is back for a 13th year! Join us on Sunday, March 10th at Oyster Club for our Pig & Oyster dinner. We’ll taste through a five course dinner with various preparations of oysters and pork, prepared by James Beard Award Best Chef Semifinalist Renee Touponce and team. Enjoy cocktail […]
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 […]
Talk: The Amazing Story Behind Solar Eclipses
Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library 2 Library Lane, Old Lymehe Lyme Land Trust Astronomy Group will present an information session at the Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library, featuring: How eclipses occur Why Earth’s solar eclipses are unique The April 8, 2024 eclipse and how to safely view it Click here to register.
Eating With The Ecosystem Kelp Talk
United Theater 5 Canal St, Westerly, RIJoin kelp farmers, chefs and artists in a discussion at United Theater about the role of sugar kelp in the local ecosystem. Tickets can be purchased at EWTE Stonington Kelp Co is a regenerative ocean farm owned and operated by Suzie Flores and her husband Jay Douglas. We are dedicated to sustainably growing native […]