Yale Institute of Sacred Music : Biophilia: In Excelsis Art Exhibit
Miller Hall 406 Prospect Street, New HavenMarch 27-May 2 Biophilia: In Excelsis is an art exhibition that focuses on the theme of sacred ecosystems, including oceans and forests, and their imminent transformation due to increased global warming. Curated by M. Annenberg, it brings together twenty-two artists who represent different cultural backgrounds, generations, and geographic locations, and who explore the concept of Biophilia, […]
Teleconference: Digital Curation in the Shadow of AI: Christine Paul: Whitney Museum Curator of Digital Art
Join UMaine Digital Curation for a conversation with Christiane Paul, a trailblazer in the field who will review how practices of creating, collecting, and exhibiting have transformed in response to the latest tech trends, particularly the rise of generative AI. For over two decades Paul has brought digital art to mainstream museums, from her 2001 […]
WCSU: Climate and Human Civilization Lecture Series: Tickpocalypse: Assessing Risk for Tick-Borne Diseases in a Changing Climate
WCSU Science Building 181 White Street, DanburyCLIMATE AND HUMAN CIVILIZATION: 8th annual series of lectures for the general public on climate change. Professors at WCSU will team up with students to present the latest information on climate change and its effects on our lives and future. From 7 to 8 p.m. in Room 219 of the Science Building on the Midtown campus. The public […]
Touch-A-Truck: Hands-On Family Event
Veterans Memorial Park 130 Atlantic Street, StamfordStamford Downtown, in conjunction with various City of Stamford departments, will host a free event during the school spring break. Touch A Truck is a family-friendly event designed to allow children to explore, climb and touch vehicles of all shapes and sizes. The Stamford Fire Department, Stamford Police Department, Stamford Emergency Services, City of Stamford Operations […]
Author Talk: Madeline Miller: ‘Circe’ at Eastern Connecticut State
Eastern State University Student Center Charter Oak Rd., WillimanticEastern Connecticut State University will welcome #1 New York Times bestselling author Madeline Miller for a virtual presentation on April 17 at 5 p.m. in the Student Center Theatre. The talk will focus on Miller's award-winning novel "Circe" and is the culminating event of this year's National Endowment for the Arts-sponsored "Big Read" program at […]
Meet & Greet and Book Signing with Judith Dupré
James Merrill House 107 Water Street, StoningtonUpcoming James Merrill House Fellow: JUDITH DUPRÉ is a writer, structural historian, and public speaker. She’s the author of several bestselling works of narrative nonfiction on art, design, and architecture, including Skyscrapers and One World Trade Center, which chronicles the fourteen year rebuilding effort in lower Manhattan. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, she’s a graduate […]
ART EXHIBIT OPENING: SPRING AWAKENING at Ferguson Library
DiMattia Building 1 Public Library Plaza, StamfordApril 17-June 13, 2024 Opening reception for the juried art exhibit, Spring Awakening, featuring works by local and regional artists. Presented in partnership with the Stamford Art Association. For more information
RTPC CONNECTICUT RIVER LECTURE SERIES: Rex Brasher: Prolific but Overshadowed and Unknown with Janine Caira, Ph.D.
Essex Meadows 30 Bokum Rd, EssexArtists and naturalists have been painting birds for centuries. We know John James Audubon, Fuertes, Peterson and, of course of our current time, Sibley. But who knows Rex Brasher? Brasher resided in Kent, Connecticut and, unlike Audubon, painted birds from life and was greatly influenced by his friend and mentor, Louis Agassiz Fuertes. His work, […]
New Documentary Film Screening: “The Italian Factor” 1890s NYC Sculptors: The Piccirilli Brothers
Fairfield University Art Museum 200 Barlow Road, FairfieldOn Thursday, April 18 at 5 p.m. in the Diffley Board Room, Bellarmine Hall, filmmaker Eduardo Montes-Bradley will present his new documentary, The Italian Factor, about the Italian-born Piccirilli brothers, who sculpted many important important monuments in New York including the lions that grace the entrance to New York Public Library. The screening is presented by Fairfield University's Italian […]
Cato Corner Cheese Pairing Night at Worthington
Worthington Vineyards & Winery 359 Mountain Road, SomersTicket Includes a guided wine and cheese pairing from the cheese and winemaker. A tasting pour of 4 different Worthington wines along with a variety of cheeses for tastings. In addition to these offerings, crackers, sliced salami, jam and honey will be available for each guest. Additional cheese and wine is available for purchase. For more information
Foundation: Chardonnay: Wine Tasting Class with Spencer and Lynn
Spencer and Lynn 17 West Main Street, MysticOver the past four years we have pushed in many different directions, in order to bring an entirely new perspective on wine for our local area. It is easy to forget the building blocks of wine education, and for this spring we are returning to them. Each class will focus on a specific variety, and […]
Live Music: Jeff Caron at Little House Brewing Co.
Little House Brewing Co 16 Main Street, ChesterIntroducing live music at Little House! We're excited to be offering space for solo and duo acoustic artists starting this spring. Kicking off our series is Chester's own Jeff Caron. Jeff has been playing acoustic rock music, ranging from the 60's thru the mid-2000's, throughout the state for over 30 years! He started out in […]