Alex Claffy at The Side Door Jazz Club
The Side Door 85 Lyme Street, Old LymeAlexander Claffy is a jazz bassist, composer and arranger based in New York. He has played with artists including Jimmy Cobb, Louis Hayes, Harold Mabern, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Christian Scott and Joey Alexander. In addition to an album of standards, he has released a series of genre-defying compositions with his band simply known as Claffy. Alexander […]
Modern Day Monet – THE 1st ANNUAL JURIED EXHIBITION at Hillstead Museum
Hillstead Museum 35 Mountain Rd, FarmingtonApril 27 – May 26, 2024 Hill-Stead Museum is thrilled to announce its first Annual Juried Members Exhibition, which is intended to connect present day artists with the Museum’s natural beauty and collection masterworks. Calling all artists who are inspired by nature and light to submit their piece(s) to this juried show. Artists may work […]
CT Book Trail Passport Challenge: Celebrate Indie Bookstore Day
In celebration of Indie Bookstore Day on April 27th, twenty-one Connecticut bookstores have come together for another year of its special passport challenge with over $4,000 in prizes! Visit as many bookstores as you can Saturday, April 27th and Sunday, April 28th. At each stop, get your passport booklet stamped! (You can download a printable version right here or […]
Day Out with Thomas 2024 Bubble Tour! Essex Steam Train
Essex Steam Train & Riverboat 1 Railroad Ave, EssexApril 27-28 & May 4-5 ‘Pop’ on board a train ride adventure with Thomas the Tank Engine! Day Out With Thomas “Bubble Tour” is heading to Essex Station! We encourage you to purchase your tickets in advance as these events sell out each year! Arrive early to enjoy all the included activities! Thomas & Friends […]
Saturdays at the Stonington Village Farmers’ Market
Stonington Village Farmers' Market The Velvet Mill, 22 Bayview Avenue, StoningtonAbout the Farmer's Market The Stonington Farmers’ Market began in 1997 under the initiative of Geoffrey Little. The enormously popular market attracts residents from the Borough and surrounding communities who come to buy fresh, healthy, local food. In 2008 the Stonington Farmers’ Market became a year-round event, moving inside during the winter months. For more […]
New London County Spring Festival: Colchester Food Truck Extravaganza
Priam Vineyards 11 Shailor Hill Rd, ColchesterApril 27 - 28, 2024 Sip on fine wines while shopping amongst 75 crafters and small businesses local to New London County and Connecticut. A Great selection of food trucks from Petrillo's Event Co. will be on site for a wonderful lunch, dinner, or snack!!!! Music, Kids Activities, free admission! TWO DAY EVENT For more […]
“Alice in the Mill” Open Studios at Whiting Mills
Whiting Mills 100 Whiting St, WinstedApril 27th & 28th Step into a world of arts and imagination and join us for a one-of-a-kind Spring Open Studios Event! Celebrating an incredible 20 years, enjoy a fun and whimsical weekend with special décor inspired by the timeless tale of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. And as always, there will be over 50 artists […]
Family Day: Mixing It Up with Color at Fairfield University Art Museum
Fairfield University Art Museum 200 Barlow Road, FairfieldJoin us for Family Day: Mixing It Up with Color on Saturday, Two sessions April 27: 12:30-2 p.m., 2:30-4 p.m. in Bellarmine Hall, Museum Classroom. Each session will begin promptly at 12:30 p.m. and again at 2:30 p.m. This event is inspired by the exhibition Suzanne Chamlin: Studies in Color (Bellarmine Hall Galleries, April 5-July 27)! Kids ages […]
Musical Masterworks: Schumann, Jean Cras, Eccles, Nico Muhly and Overton/Dover/Thurber/Lark
Musical Masterworks 4 Lyme Street, Old LymePerformances at The Congregational Church in Old Lyme Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 5:00 PM Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 3:00 PM Charles Overton, Harp Mark Dover, Clarinet Michael Thurber, Bass Tessa Lark, Violin Schumann, Fantasiestucke, Op.73 (arr. for clarinet and harp) Jean Cras, Suite en Duo Eccles, Double Bass Sonata Nico Muhly Overton/Dover/Thurber/Lark, […]
Willoughby Gap at Nightingale’s Acoustic Cafe
Nightingale's Acoustic Cafe 68 Lyme Street, Old LymeWilloughby Gap, featuring Terry and Eben Salter, performs original music rooted in the Bluegrass, Folk, Americana, Country, and Blues genres. Terry sings with a voice like a clear mountain stream that blends with Eben’s baritone vocals as they weave between melody and harmony, accompanied by Eben’s subtle flatpicking guitar. Eben is an award-winning songwriter: a […]
Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra: Haydn & Stravinsky Finale at The Garde
Garde Arts Center 325 State Street, New LondonThe guiding motif of the ECSO’s April 27 concert, the last of its 2023-24 season at the Garde, is a magical bird consumed and reborn in fire: the phoenix of Greek mythology. With the rise of Christianity, the phoenix became a symbol of the resurrection. In this connection, the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Chorus, led by […]
ConnChords Spring Concert at Harkness Chapel
Connecticut College Mohegan Avenue Parkway, New LondonThe ConnChords' all-female sound has been a part of Connecticut College a cappella for almost sixty years. We sing a wide range of songs and genres, from Fleetwood Mac to Florence + the Machine to Gnarls Barkley to Frank Sinatra. We are a group that loves to have fun! We rehearse six hours a week […]