Tours to climb Harbor Lighthouse with the Custom House Maritime Museum in New London
Pequot Lighthouse Pequot Avenue, New LondonWeekends New London Maritime Society offers tours for up-to five people to visit inside the lighthouse. Take the tour and climb 116 steps to the lantern room, all the while learning about the 264-year history of Harbor Light, one of the oldest lighthouses in the country and the tallest on Long Island Sound. We can't […]
JIBBOOM CLUB #1 at the Custom House Maritime Museum in New London
Pequot Lighthouse Pequot Avenue, New LondonJIBBOOM CLUB #1 meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 1:30 PM. Join us for a talk, good company, coffee & cookies. Sponsored by the Maco Family Fund, the gatherings are FREE and open to all. ~ October 15 -- On October 15th we're trying something different, when master storyteller Claudia Kenyon invites six fellow Jibboomers to […]
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 […]
Family Day Storytelling at Yale University Museum of Art
Yale University Art Gallery 1111 Chapel Street, New HavenEvery 4 weeks on Sunday, 1-2pm We invite families to join us for folktales, myths, and exciting stories from around the world that highlight objects in the collection and inspire children of all ages to view art in new ways. No registration required; meet by the couches in the Gallery lobby. For more information
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 […]
Scottish Country Dancing in Hamden, Hartford, Middletown and Mystic
We are a group of dancers who meet regularly to dance Scottish Country Dance. We are not all Scottish but we do like to dance. We like the challenges of learning and dancing new dances and the social aspects of dancing with others. We have fun. Newcomers welcome. We share the costs of maintaining our […]
Knit Your Bit National Service Project
Since its launch in 2006, Knit Your Bit has reached more than 10,000 knitters and crocheters in all 50 states. Through their efforts, the Museum has distributed more than 50,000 scarves to veterans’ centers, hospitals, and service organizations across the country. Hand knit or crochet a scarf measuring 4" - 5" wide and 48" - […]
Monthly Spinning Bee at The Mill Museum in Windham
Mill Museum 411 Main Street, WillimanticMonthly Spinning Bee. Fourth Sat. of Each Month, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Experienced spinner and weaver Peggy Church leads a drop-in spinning bee at the Mill Museum each month in the Museum’s historic Dugan Hall, 157-B Union St., Willimantic. Bring a spindle or wheel or just hang out. No admission charged for spinners. Beginners […]
With Every Fiber | Long-Term Exhibition at Grace Farms
Grace Farms 365 Lukes Wood Road, New CanaanWith Every Fiber is a long-term exhibition aiming to inspire understanding and care about the materials that make up the built world around us. In 2020, Grace Farms launched Design for Freedom, a collaborative global movement to eliminate forced labor in the building materials supply chain, create true market transformation, and build a more equitable future. […]
Introduction to Classical Latin at Blackstone Library in Branford
Blackstone Library 758 Main St, BranfordClass will meet in person Saturday mornings from 11 a.m. to noon beginning Saturday, September 7, 2024. The study of Latin exercises memory, increases English vocabulary, and broadens general knowledge. Using the textbook Ecce Romani I, participants will learn Latin vocabulary, English vocabulary derived from Latin, Latin and English grammar, translation skills, and ancient Roman geography, […]
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. […]
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 […]