FIELD SKETCHING & NATURE JOURNALING AT THE MARSH BOTANICAL GARDENS
Marsh Botanical Garden 265 Mansfield St, New HavenThursdays, May 23 to June 13, 2 to 4pm Practice your observational drawing in the green houses and outdoor gardens at the Marsh Botanical Gardens at Yale in New Haven. The focus will be on drawing practice with time for group critiques. This course meets in person. Instructor Linda Miller The Yale Peabody Museum’s Natural […]
Noah Buchanan: Art Opening at Seven Bridges in Greenwich
Seven Bridges 111 N. Porchuck Rd., GreenwichOn May 23rd, Please join me for a reception at the Seven Bridges Foundation in Greenwich, CT as they welcome two of my large scale works, “Symphony” and “Jacob’s Ladder”, on long-term loan to their collection. In addition to my works, attendees will also be treated to the broader Seven Bridges Collection which boasts paintings […]
Foundation: Pinot Noir: Wine Tasting Class with Spencer and Lynn
Spencer and Lynn 17 West Main Street, MysticOver the past four years we have pushed in many different directions, in order to bring an entirely new perspective on wine for our local area. It is easy to forget the building blocks of wine education, and for this spring we are returning to them. Each class will focus on a specific variety, and […]
MOTHERFOLK WITH KEVIN DEVINE, ALEX2E at Space Ballroom
Space Ballroom 295 Treadwell Stree, HamdenMOTHERFOLK Serious songs from goofy people. That’s what you can expect from diverse, Midwest indie-rockers, Motherfolk. What started out as a writing project among two college friends turned into a fully realized band untethered to genres, with an endlessly bright future. Composed of Bobby Paver and Nathan Dickerson on vocals and guitar, bassist Clayton Allender, drummer […]
New Connecticut Oyster Trail Map and Documentary Film
On Wednesday, May 15, Governor Ned Lamont announced the launch of Connecticut’s first-ever oyster trail, accompanied by the premiere of the new short-form documentary, Rising Tide to Table, which celebrates the state’s thriving oyster industry, from farm to fork. The Connecticut Oyster Trail meticulously maps out the diverse array of oyster farms and culinary destinations statewide, encourages residents […]
Ridgefield Guild of Artists Art in the Garden
Ridgefield Guild of Artists 34 Halpin Lane, RidgefieldMay 18th to June 16th, 2024 It’s springtime, a time of daffodils, crocuses, new buds. The birds are back and singing. What better time to pair the colors of nature re-awakening with the vibrant colors of Art! Flower arrangements will accompany the works of art on the wall in an exhibition guaranteed to bring a new […]
Donut Fundraiser: Sound View Beach Association
Shoreline Community Center 39 Hartford Avenue, Old LymeMay 25-27 Memorial Weekend, June 2, 9, 16 Sundays; June 22 through Sept. 2 Saturdays, Sundays, and Monday Labor Day. Not open Thursday, July 4. Freshly made “Sound View Donuts” on sale from 7 to 10 am or until sold out. You can purchase donuts at Shoreline Community Center, 39 Hartford Avenue, Old Lyme, CT or preorder at the Sound View Beach Association, Inc. website Sound […]
Jewelry Class Fundraiser: Sound View Beach Association
Shoreline Community Center 39 Hartford Avenue, Old LymeExplore basic jewelry techniques and wireworking skills such as wrapping, forming and hammering to create 4 to 6 jewelry projects, including pendants, bracelets, and rings. Class $40, paid one week in advance, with $10 from each admission going to community center. Class size limit 10 people. For info and to reserve, call artisan silversmith Michaelle […]
The North Stonington Education Foundation 5K Run and 2 Mile Walk
North Stonington Fairgrounds Wyassup Rd, StoningtonRun into action and support education in North Stonington at our annual “Runners and Walkers in Support of Education” 5K Road Race hosted by the North Stonington Education Foundation. Mark your calendars for a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at the North Stonington Grange on Wyassup Road. Lace […]
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 […]
Destination Westport: In Gatsby’s Shoes with the Westport Museum for History and Culture
Longshore Marina 260 Compo Rd S Lot F Parking Area, WestportImagine it’s the summer of 1920. Westport is a sleepy farm community that lures New York’s most glamorous couple-F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald—to its shores. Seeking respite from their whirlwind Jazz era lives, the Fitzgeralds set up in an 18th century farmhouse that has seen Revolution and the building of a nation over many decades. Zelda […]
Fires, Floods, And Acts Of God: A Downtown Hartford Walking Tour
Connecticut’s Old State House 800 Main St, HartfordWhat a Disaster! Take to the streets for a unique walking tour centered on man-made and natural disasters that made history in Hartford. Join us on a 1.2-mile loop to hear compelling stories of ingenuity, resilience, and innovation and see how Downtown Hartford has grown. The tour was start from inside Connecticut’s Old State House by […]