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 […]
James Beard Foundation: JBF GREENS NYC X CORIMA
CORIMA 3 Allen Street, NYCJoin JBF Greens for progressive Mexican cuisine at Corima in the heart of Chinatown. Open since January, Corima is the first restaurant from executive chef/owner Fidel Caballero and co-owner Sofia Ostos. Roughly translated to mean “circle of sharing,” Corima began as a pop-up in 2021 with stints in New York City, Paris, Mexico City, and chef Fidel’s hometown of El Paso, Texas. […]
Submission: 2023 Berkshire Prize for a First or Second Book of Poetry: Tupelo Press
Submission period: January 1st — April 30th (postmark or online submission-date) Final Judge: Matthew Rohrer Prize: $3,000 The Berkshire Prize for a First or Second Book of Poetry includes a cash award of $3,000 in addition to publication by Tupelo Press, 20 copies of the winning title, a book launch, and national distribution with energetic publicity and promotion. […]
2024 Spanish Writing Contest: Scholarships for Hartford High School Students
CICD Puerto Rican Parade, Inc. Hartford Chapter is excited to announce the 2024 Spanish Writing Contest! This year's theme is "El lenguaje y la Identidad." Calling all high school students in the Greater Hartford area to participate and showcase their Spanish writing skills for a chance to win scholarship awards. Rules: 1. Participants must be […]
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
“Whaling Logbooks: Records of a Maritime Industry”
Sterling Memorial Library 120 High Street, New HavenApril 29 through October 6, 2024 For nearly two centuries, the ports of New England were home to the “Yankee” whaling industry. The industry operated from ports such as Nantucket, New Bedford, Mystic, and New Haven. The exhibit centers on the Sterling Library’s Manuscripts and Archives Whaling Logs Collection. Logbooks were essential navigational tools, allowing […]
Polynesian Wayfinders AARP Webinar: Mystic Seaport
Virtual EventEmbark on a fascinating journey into the celestial navigation techniques of Polynesian Wayfinders. Brian Koehler from the Mystic Seaport Museum Treworgy Planetarium will guide you through the rich heritage of these skilled navigators, exploring how they harnessed the stars and other natural elements for their oceanic voyages. This special program, held on May 1, is […]
Curator’s Talk: “Whaling Logbooks: Records of a Maritime Industry”
Sterling Memorial Library 120 High Street, New HavenPlease join us to celebrate the opening of Whaling Logbooks: Records of a Maritime Industry, on view in the Sterling Library Exhibition Corridor from April 29 to October 6, 2024. Curator AJ Laird ’24 will provide a tour of this exciting exhibition and will be available for questions and conversation over light refreshments afterwards. No […]
Webinar: Yale Institute of Sacred Music: Biophilia: In Excelsis
Yale Institute of Sacred Music’s Religion, Ecology, and Expressive Culture initiative is pleased to present a dialogical webinar to celebrate the closing of the art exhibition, Biophilia: In Excelsis. Reflecting on the role of art, music and religion in addressing the climate crisis, this cross-disciplinary conversation will feature the exhibition curator M. Annenberg, the artist […]
Lecture: Steve Manuel: Whaling, Religion and Royalty: New London and Lahaina
Lyman Allyn Art Museum 625 Williams Street, New LondonThe Lyman Allyn Art Museum is pleased to partner with the Thames River Heritage Park to host their 2024 lecture series, Stories from the Park: Island Affairs of the Thames. New London, the “Whaling City” was the third largest whaling port in the country during the height of whaling in the United States and for a […]
Project Music Fundraiser: Empowerment Through Music: After School Program in Stamford
GE Co-Create Space 47 John Street, StamfordJoin us for an evening where music meets innovation! Enjoy performances by Project Music Collective and Orchestra Lumos musicians, spanning classical to jazz, and support Project Music. The event features an auction of unique art blending 3D printing technology with music, created by Greenwich Pen Women and GE Co-Create. All proceeds will support Project Music […]
YQI/Franke Nontechnical Talk: Nicholas Milkovich – Art and Material Science
Linsly-Chittenden Hall 63 High Street, New HavenYour cells are leaking! - The uncanny biomechnical world of polyethylene art Sculptor Nicholas Milkovich studied Mechanical Engineering and Studio Art at the University of Virginia, and doubled down with a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Boston University and an MFA from the Massachusetts College of Art and Design. Truly at the intersection of art and science, […]