Lyme Academy of Fine Arts: Summer 2024 Youth Academy Now Open for Enrollment!
Lyme Academy of Fine Arts 84 Lyme Street, Old LymeOur popular Summer Academy runs June 26 through August 11, with offerings for Middle School Academy (ages 11-13) and Pre-College Academy (ages 14-18). Inspired by the techniques and skills of the Renaissance and 19th-century academic tradition, these programs teach the essentials of drawing, painting, printmaking, and sculpture. Learn More
Ken-DUCKY Derby Fundraiser for the Little Red Schoolhouse in Northford
Millpond Gatherings 1565 Middletown Ave, NorthfordA rubber-duck race on the Farm River will take place Saturday, May 4, starting at 3 p.m., at Mill Pond Gatherings, 1565 Middletown Avenue (Route 17), in the Northford area of North Branford. Sponsored by the Tototket Historical Society of North Branford, the event will raise funds to restore the Little Red Schoolhouse, a historic […]
Pick Your Own (PYO) Tulips at Wicked Tulips Flower Farm
Beckett Farms 1287 Main Street, GlastonburyEstimated opening dates: April 25th until May 10th Every spring, Wicked Tulips offers "U-pick" (also known as "pick your own") farm events, when our fields are in beautiful bloom! U-Pick events last around +/- 14 days at each farm. General Admission Tickets will be released 2-3 days before each farm opens. We email opening day alerts & ticket […]
CT Spring Boat Show 2025 at Safe Harbor Essex
Safe Harbor Essex Island Marina 99 Pratt Street, EssexApril 25-27, 2025 he 2024 Show raised almost $29,000 in funds for Sails Up 4 Cancer. While many boats were sold over the weekend, our shoreside exhibitors broke new ground with over 30 exhibitors engaging the crowds and five bands providing live music. This is a rain or shine event. Children 13 and under are […]
LECTURE: Illuminating the Brilliance of Marc Chagall
Florence Griswold Museum 96 Lyme Street, Old LymeVivian Jacobson, Author and Lecturer on Marc Chagall This lecture is devoted to the monumental 20th-century artworks by Marc Chagall (1887–1985). The history of each artwork will be discussed from inception to completion. The presentation will cover paintings, ceramics, tapestries, stained-glass windows, mosaics, and works for the theater.
DRAWING FROM THE PEABODY DIORAMAS
Yale Peabody Museum 170 Whitney Ave, New HavenThursdays, April 25 to May 16, 2 to 4pm Re-discover the Peabody’s amazing dioramas which portray Connecticut ecosystems and North American biomes. Learn the history of the dioramas and the artists who created them. Enjoy the opportunity to sketch from these iconic scenes where the animals stay still while you draw! This course meets in […]
Film Screening and Facilitated Discussion: ‘Origin’: Directed by Ava DuVernay
Real Art Ways 56 Arbor Street, HartfordJoin is for a captivating evening as YWCA Hartford Region, in partnership with Real Art Ways, presents the “Origin” Screening & Discussion event! This event is FREE for all, but registration is strongly encouraged. Secure your spot today and be part of a dynamic conversation exploring the root of racism and building bridges to equity. […]
Revolutionary: A Conversation with Nikole Hannah-Jones at Wesleyan
Frank Center for Public Affairs 238 Church Street, MiddletownIn these turbulent times, journalism, like democracy itself, feels more revolutionary than ever as the boundary between journalism and activism blurs. Please join us for a conversation with Nikole Hannah-Jones, the Pulitzer Prize-winning creator of the 1619 Project and a staff writer at The New York Times Magazine, about journalism, social justice, and the praise and […]
Connecticut in Motion: How Four Centuries of Transportation Have Shaped Our State
Meriden Historical Society 41 Main Street, MeridenJoin Richard DeLuca from Wesleyan University as he presents "Connecticut in Motion: How Four Centuries of Transportation Have Shaped Our State." He will talk about the importance of transportation as a force of history, and highlight the various stages of transportation development in Connecticut, from stagecoaches on the original Post Road, to steamboats, railroads, electric […]
Max Fish Kelp Dinner Pop-Up with David Standridge
Max Fish 110 Glastonbury Blvd, GlastonburyWe could not be more thrilled to be participating in our first Kelp Dinner pop-up with beloved neighborhood institution, Max Fish in Glastonbury CT. Executive chefs, David Standridge and Nick Stinziani will be collaborating in partnership with Stonington Kelp Company to promote Sugar Kelp as a crop in the state of Connecticut. They hope to […]
CELEBRATE PASSOVER in the Millwright’s Loft
Millwright's Restaurant 77 West Street, SimsburyJoin us for our Passover Dinner in the Loft on April 25th with Chef Zach Shuman (Locals 8 group) and Chef Scott Miller (Doro). Dinner starts with snacks and 5 courses to follow. Dinner includes beverage pairing for $160 per person. For more information
Beethoven in 1824: The Road to the 9th Symphony with Gil Harel at Darien Library
Darien Library 1441 Post Road, DarienBy 1824, Beethoven was in many ways aged beyond his years. Fallow years of creativity were marred by a particularly acrimonious custody battle with his late brother's wife and the complete deterioration of his hearing. Such were the circumstances during which he composed and premiered a work that would go on to become one of […]