Cuatro Puntos – Symphony of Resilience at The Bushnell Theater
Bushnell Theater 166 Capitol Ave, HartfordPerformances at 3 and 6:30PM Music is forbidden in Afghanistan, leaving an ancient musical tradition to live on in exile. The style of the “Afghan Radio Orchestra” consists of traditional Afghan instruments alongside Western orchestra instruments. This historic performance features an orchestra of Afghan and local musicians playing all music by Afghan composers. It will […]
Object Based Poetry Workshop with Timothy Donnelly at the Merrill House
James Merrill House 107 Water Street, StoningtonA unique opportunity to gather in the Merrill Apartment for a poetry writing workshop inspired by Merrill's objects with poet and Columbia University writing program professor, Timothy Donnelly.We will read and discuss a number of poems that engage with specific objects and then experiment with writing our own object-based poems inspired by items at the […]
Halloween on the Hill 2024: Hillstead
Hillstead Museum 35 Mountain Rd, FarmingtonSpook-tacular Trick-or-Treating at Hill-Stead! Get ready for a ghostly good time at our annual Trick-or-Treating event. This year, wander outside of the historic house and embark on a candy-filled adventure. Knock on each of the many doors of the museum, where a new treat awaits – and perhaps a few delightful surprises. This event is […]
An Interview with the creator of Sex and the City, Candace Bushnell at the Fairfield Theater Company
Fairfield Theater Company 70 Sanford Street, FairfieldOn a rainy, not-so-cold day in Manhattan last week, I had the esteemed pleasure of interviewing one of New York City’s most iconic writers, Candace Bushnell. Bushnell became famous for detailing the realities of the treacherous dating scene in the city and now. Wanting to shield her Connecticut-residing parents from details of her sexcapades, she […]
Olivia Charlotte at The Knickerbocker in Westerly
The Knick 35 Railroad Ave, WesterlyOlivia Charlotte is Rhode Island's folk goddess. Her vocal style is unique and haunting, with a sorrowful but hopeful tone. Her debut single "Diagnostics" and its accompanying music video was described by Loud Women as a strong alt rock debut reminiscent of the Cranberries. For more information
Halloween Folklore and Ghost Stories – Brice Stratford: Zoom Lecture
Halloween. The night when the veil between the living and the dead is at its thinnest. When ghosts walk and corpses writhe, and innocent souls had best beware. Let award winning storyteller Brice Stratford take you on a wild and witchy ride, fascinating and unnerving in equal measure, through the twists and turns of Allhallowstide, […]
Bari Weiss An Evening with Bari Weiss – A Community Forum at The Quick Center in Fairfield
Quick Center for the Arts 200 Barlow Road, FairfieldAn Open VISIONS Forum at Fairfield University Presented with the Fairfield University Office of the President, the Bennett Center for Judaic Studies, the College of Arts and Sciences Common Ground Series, and the Jewish Federation of Greater Fairfield County. Bari Weiss is the founder and editor of The Free Press and host of the podcast Honestly. From 2017 […]
3 Day Master Class with Steven Assael at Seven Bridges in Greenwich
Seven Bridges 111 N. Porchuck Rd., GreenwichOctober 29 through 31, 2024. We are pleased to offer a 3-day workshop with Seven Bridges artist Steven Assael, October 29 through 31, 2024. Limited spaces available! Click below to register. WORKSHOP DETAILS The course will involve lectures, demos, and critiques daily. Steven will discuss materials and craft, light and shadow issues, form, flesh's reflective […]
Talk with Manisha Sinha: Lafayette as an Antislavery Icon at New London Maritime
Custom House Maritime Museum 150 Bank Street, New LondonAs we continue celebrating the bicentennial of Lafayette's 1824-1825 tour of the United States, the New London Maritime Society welcomes renowned historian Dr. Manisha Sinha to the Custom House. Dr. Sinha will present a talk entitled 'Lafayette in the Abolitionist Imagination.' A reception to meet Dr. Sinha begins at 6:30 PM, with the talk starting at 7:00. Ticket prices range […]
Paranoia: The Witchcraft Trials in Colonial Connecticut –at The Ancient Burying Ground in Hartford
Ancient Burying Ground 60 Gold Street, HartfordColonists brought a belief in witchcraft from England, where it was rooted in the Bible and reinforced by the Church, witch-hunting pamphlets, investigation methods, and deep folk traditions. Hear the stories, gossip, and intrigue of the people connected to the 17th century witchcraft panic in Hartford including the magistrates, lawyers, townspeople, and clergy. Learn about […]
Artist-2-Artist Halloween Art Show & Sale at Firehouse Gallery in Milford
Firehouse Gallery 81 Naugatuck Ave, MilfordOctober 30-31,2024 Treat yourself to some spooky good art and fun at this Art Show and Sale. Original paintings and gifts by members of the MAC's Artist-2-Artist group. For more information October 31 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
New England Guitar Society at Firehouse Gallery in Milford
Firehouse Gallery 81 Naugatuck Ave, MilfordDo you love the classical guitar? Do you play or do you just enjoy listening? The New England Guitar Society offers meetings, performance opportunities, international guitarists concert series and more. Join us! The New England Guitar Society was established to create a nurturing environment for classical guitarists to meet, share ideas, perform, compose, teach and […]