The Lyme Art Association Presents Three Great Shows
Lyme Art Association 90 Lyme Street, Old LymeJULY 26 - SEPTEMBER 5 , 2024: 103rdElected Artists Exhibition Our most accomplished artists – the best of the best, and the torch-bearers for the American representational tradition. They follow directly in the footsteps of the Lyme Art Colony artists who hung their Tonalist and Impressionist works on the walls of the Old Lyme library […]
The Dream Ride Experience: Farmington: Fundraiser for Special Olympics Connecticut
Farmington Polo Club 152 – 162 Town Farm Road, FarmingtonThe Dream Ride Experience has grown from its humble roots as a 12-person motorcycle ride in 2002 to a three-day extravaganza and a year-round movement #DreamRide365 – all in honor of our Dream Riders, who are individuals with intellectual disabilities or in need. With the growth, Dream Ride has stayed true to its roots, […]
Annual LETR Golf Tournament: Fundraiser for Special Olympics Connecticut
Tunxis Country Club 87 Town Farm Rd, FarmingtonJoin members of law enforcement, civic groups, and the local business community the annual LETR Golf Tournament. 100% of proceeds benefit Special Olympics Connecticut! $175 Per Person / $700 Foursome Includes 18 Hole Scramble, Golf Cart, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Beverages, Snacks & Raffles! For more information
Woodstock Hilltoppers vs Thames Base Ball Club: Vintage Baseball at Fort Trumbull
Fort Trumbull New LondonThe Thames Base Ball Club is a non-profit vintage base ball team. Our goal is to promote and preserve the game of base ball as it was play in the mid-19th century and have fun while doing so. During our games we are available to answer any questions from the fans about the differences between […]
Form and Function Show : Arts Center East: Vernon
Arts Center East 709 Hartford Turnpike, VernonAugust 24-September 28, 2024 Arts Center East is showcasing the work of artists who make 3D art! Open to artists who work in clay, ceramics, pottery, glass, woodworking, found object sculpture/assemblage, paper sculpture and 3D fiber work, plaster sculpture, metalwork, and more. For more information Thursday–Saturday / 1:00pm–5:00pm
Art Talk & Book Signing with Illeana Douglas at Lyme Art Association
Lyme Art Association 90 Lyme Street, Old LymeJoin us on Saturday, August 24th at 3 pm at the Lyme Art Association for an art talk and book signing with Illeana Douglas, actress, film historian and the author of Connecticut in the Movies, a book about the portrayal of Connecticut in film and the 200 movies filmed right here in the Nutmeg State. Learn […]
200th Anniversary Reenactment of Lafayette’s American Tour: Madison Town Green
Madison Town Green Route 1, MadisonThe trustees of the MHS invite all Madison citizens and visitors to join us on August 24 to celebrate the bicentennial anniversary of the Marquis de Lafayette’s visit to America. In 1824, Lafayette, a hero of the American Revolution, returned from France to tour the United States as the nation was readying to celebrate its fiftieth anniversary of […]
Farm Fest returns to White Gate Farm
White Gate Farm 83 Upper Pattagansett Road, East LymeOur popular free gathering returns on Saturday June 27, 2024 from 3 to 7 is Farm Fest, which is free and open to all! Bluegrass music begins at 4 by "Shiny Meddle Hiney." The menu is: Pizzas: Eggplant Parmesan; Buffalo Chicken; House Pizza and Plain Cheese Pizza Tamales: Chicken Chili Verde & Shishito Pepper and Jack […]
Virtual Event with Tochukwu Okafor with the Merrill House
James Merrill House 107 Water Street, StoningtonUpcoming James Merrill House Fellow: Tochukwu Okafor is a Nigerian writer whose work has appeared in the 2019 Best Small Fictions, the 2018 Best of the Net, The Guardian, Harvard’s Transition Magazine, Columbia Journal and elsewhere. He is a 2022 Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Arts (MASS MoCA) Fellow andArtist-in-Residence, a 2021 PEN America Emerging Voices Fellow, a 2021 GrubStreet Emerging Writer Fellow, a 2021 Jack Straw Writing Fellow, a 2021 Gish […]
Gerald Albright in Concert: The Klein: Bridgeport
The Klein Theater 910 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport9-time Grammy Award Nominated Jazz Musician Gerald Albright and his band Gerald Albright, born and raised in Los Angeles, was an accomplished saxophonist well before he enrolled into Redlands University. Months after graduation he joined jazz pianist/ R&B singer Patrice Rushen and took the place of the bass player and finished up the tour with […]
Klein Fest: Rhythm & Brews: Bridgeport
The Klein Theater 910 Fairfield Avenue, BridgeportOutdoor beer & music fest in the Klein parking lot Saturday, September 7, 2024 12-1PM VIP tasting 1-4:00PM General Admission Event closing 4:30PM Local craft brews - Live music - Vendors - Food Trucks - Games For more information
David Kikoski Trio with Joe Martin and Billy Hart at The Side Door
The Side Door 85 Lyme Street, Old LymeA highly regarded jazz pianist, Dave Kikoski, emerged in New York jazz scene in 1980s and quickly established himself as a go-to performer working with top players like Roy Haynes, Bob Berg, Randy Brecker and many others. Kikoski is known for his adept post-bob style and spontaneous swinging play. As a leader, Kikoski has released 20 albums, including Presage with Eddie Gomez and Al Foster (1989) and Consequences featuring Jeff “Tain” Watts and Christian McBride (2015). His most recent two albums were released under High Note Records: Phoenix […]