Historic Homes of Housatonic Valley Tour
Southbury AreaStep inside several historic homes and see and learn about many more as we tour the Southbury area of the Housatonic Valley. Colonial farmhouses, Civil War-era homes of a mill village, summer cottages of Russian refugees, and a variety of other historic homes are all found in Southbury—the only town with this name in the […]
MASTERCLASS: NAPA: THE BENCHMARKS + BLUECHIPS, Part 2 (WEST HARTFORD) – The Wise Old Dog West Hartford
The Wise Old Dog 612 Quaker Ln S, West HartfordAmericas beautiful Napa Valley has made some of the most amazing wines to grace this earth more than just once. Here is the first West Hartford installment of a two part collaborative series featuring friends we all know and love. This is a serious (and seriously delicious) deep dive: The most storied producers in the […]
Saturday Afternoon Jazz Jam at Cafe Nine in New Haven
Cafe Nine 250 State Street, New HavenThe Saturday afternoon jazz jam is the longest running tradition at Cafe Nine, going strong for over 20 years. Join a rotating house band each week for their opening set, enjoy great food and drinks, and don't forget to bring your instrument and sit in with the band at the open jam. As always, admission […]
Verso Visionary: Henry Rollins in Conversation with Nabil Ayersat The Westport Library
The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, WestportLegendary Black Flag frontman and spoken word artist Henry Rollins, in conversation with Nabil Ayers, the founder of Beggers Records US. enry Rollins — musician, spoken word artist, and one of the forerunners of the hardcore punk scene — will be the Verso Visionary conversation during Saturday night of VersoFest 2025, in conversation with fellow author and musician Nabil Ayers. […]
Westport Library Big Spring 2025 Book Sale – Early Access Friday May 16th at The Westport Library
The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, WestportBe among the first to shop at the Westport Library Big Spring 2025 Book Sale! ONLY Early Access Ticket-holders will be admitted to shop the first three hours of the Big Spring 2025 Book Sale at the Westport Library on Friday, May 16, 2025 from 8:45 a.m. to Noon. Tickets go on sale beginning April […]
Kala Farnham – Connecticut State Troubadour at Nightingale’s Acoustic Cafe
Nightingale's Acoustic Cafe 68 Lyme Street, Old Lyme“There are some people who are great writers. There are some people who are great singers and there are some people who are great instrumentalists. And there are some people who are also beautiful. Kala Farnham is all of those.” (Steve Katz, Blood Sweat and Tears) For more information
Gianni Gardner and Ascent at The Side Door
The Side Door 85 Lyme Street, Old LymeGianni Gardner is an up-and-coming jazz guitarist and composer living in New York City. He is best known for his quintet, Ascent, who performs original compositions. Ascent draws inspiration from innovative composers of a variety of generations such as The Miles Davis Second Great Quintet, Wayne Shorter, John Coltrane, Pat Metheny, Kurt Rosenwinkel and his […]
New Haven Restaurant Week April 6-11
New Haven New HavenGet ready to feast! From April 6-11, 23 of the city’s hottest restaurants are serving up delicious deals with special prix-fixe menus you won’t want to miss. Whether you’re craving next-level comfort food, or something unexpected, this is your chance to taste your way through New Haven—one bite at a time! For more information
St. Paul’s on the Green Organ Concert Series
St. Paul's on the Green 60 East Ave., NorwalkBeginning October 8 and continuing on the first Sunday of the month through May, St. Paul’s on the Green will be presenting organ recitals featuring exceptional young musicians and concert artists on the Reuter/E.M. Skinner Op. 753 – 53 rank Pipe Organ. Admission by freewill donation in support of the musical life of St. Paul’s. […]
Art of Shearing at Hillstead
Hillstead Museum 35 Mountain Rd, FarmingtonAn Interactive Celebration and Demonstration of All Things Fiber! While our sheep are being shorn, Hill-Stead Museum will welcome fiber artists and vendors demonstrating skirting, carding, spinning, weaving, knitting, crocheting, felting, and more. There will be free hayrides to and from the barns, food vendors, and craft activities. Learn what it takes to create something […]
Workshop with Ridgefield Poet Laureate Ira Joe Fisher at Ridgefield Library
Ridgefield Library 472 Main Street, RidgefieldPoet Laureate Ira Joe Fisher, is holding a workshop twice a month on first and third Sundays, 1:30 to 3:30. Please register for either Group A (first Sunday) or Group B (third Sunday), but not both. Each poet should arrive with one poem in hand for that day. It will be read and discussed with […]
Zoom: Let’s Reimagine the Possibilities of Midlife: Chip Conley 3-Time TED Speaker with Trinity Southport
Trinity Spiritual Center 651 Pequot Ave, SouthportTrinity Spiritual Center will host a Zoom conversation with bestselling author, hospitality entrepreneur, and modern elder Chip Conley on Sunday, April 6th at 4:30 PM. This special event is open to all members of the community regardless of religious affiliation. Conley will lead a lively discussion regarding his most recent book Learning to Love Midlife: 12 Reasons Why Life Gets Better With […]