Tea With Tuberous Begonias at White Flower Farm
White Flower Farm 167 Litchfield Road (Route 63), LitchfieldEnjoy a cup or two of cold iced tea and light refreshments as White Flower Farm's head gardener Cheryl Whalen gives a brief talk on the history and care of England’s prized Blackmore & Langdon Tuberous Begonias. White Flower Farm is the exclusive US purveyor of these remarkable plants. Tour our Begonia House at the height of the blossoming season, revel in the sight of these luminous, intensely colorful blooms, take photos, and, if you like, purchase one to take home. Registration required. Fee: $10. Attendees receive 10% OFF B&L Tuberous Begonias. For more information
Long Table Farm 256 BEAVER BROOK ROAD, Lyme
The farm is bustling with life and abundant with produce. We've gotten so much planted this week and many spring projects are wrapping up. Come check out what has changed! Our Market will be open every Saturday starting April 6th, until Thanksgiving. 10AM-1PM with guest vendors weekly. For more information
Summer Reading Kickoff Party! At The Beekley Library
Beekley Library 10 Central Ave, New HartfordSummer Reading is for everyone! All ages can sign up and win! The Summer Reading Kickoff party will feature prizes, games, crafts, popsicles, face painting, and more, plus information about additional summertime events! No registration required. For more information!
Party on the Plaza Hartford
Connecticut Science Center 250 Columbus Blvd., Hartford🌞 THE OFFICIAL SUMMER KICKOFF EVENT Get ready to dive into summer fun at our annual Party on the Plaza! This is the ultimate family-friendly bash to kick off the season in style. Prepare for a day packed with lively activities and exciting attractions that’ll make your summer unforgettable. An extravaganza featuring giant inflatables, the hottest summer tunes, airbrush tattoos, interactive LIVE science demos, and classic carnival games. Plus, don’t miss a special appearance from Dillon (Hartford Athletics mascot), and princesses Ariel, Aurora, & Belle. And the best part? All this fun is included with your General Admission ticket or Science Center Membership. Come on down and let’s get this summer started with a bang! For more information
Introduction to Darning: Live Zoom Workshop with Flora Collingwood-Norris
Register immediately to receive materials A 3 hour Zoom workshop on how to do darning on knitwear. This will be a relaxed and friendly darning workshop suitable for beginners where you will learn how to darn your knitwear colourfully. Covering different darning approaches of working from the front and back of the fabric, the aim of workshop is to leave you confident to start repairing your own knitwear in a creative way. Materials will be sent out to you in advance. In the UK materials will be sent by first class post, and I will send them using a tracked and signed for service everywhere else. This can take about 10 days- 4 weeks, so please leave plenty of time for this when you order. If you would prefer to provide your own materials, please see my other darning knitwear workshop. For more information
Performance: Gossip by Alexa West at The Aldrich
Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum 258 Main Street, RidgefieldGossip is a choreographed duet created in response to the current exhibition Loie Hollowell: Space Between, A Survey of Ten Years. Choreographed and presented by dance artist Alexa West performed by Owen Prum and Chelsea Enjer Hecht. Gossip will occur as a live performance in the Museum’s first floor on Saturday, June 22 at 2 pm and repeated at 4 pm. This performance is organized by Education Director Namulen Bayarsaihan and Chief Curator Amy Smith-Stewart. Loie Hollowell: Space Between, A Survey of Ten Years is organized by The Aldrich’s Chief Curator Amy Smith-Stewart and currently on view in the galleries through August 11, 2024. For more information
Juneteenth Celebration with Jazz & Poetry at The Florence Griswold Museum
Florence Griswold Museum 96 Lyme Street, Old LymeThe celebration in honor of Juneteenth—a federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans—will take place on the north lawn of the Florence Griswold Museum. The event features a quartet led by legendary bassist Nat Reeves and new work by Connecticut poets Marilyn Nelson, Kate Rushin, Rhonda Ward, and Antoinette Brim-Bell, who in 2021 created a tribute in verse to those enslaved in the historic town of Lyme. The jazz quartet includes world-renowned saxophonist Abraham Burton, celebrated pianist James Austin, Jr., and impressive percussionist Michael Ode. For more information
Felting – Fiber Arts Workshops at the Durham Fairgrounds
Durham Fairgrounds Canfield Lane, DurhamFor more information
The 7 Fingers: Duel Reality: Multimedia Performance at University Theater
University Theater 222 York Street, New HavenAll's fair in love and war. You won't want to miss this exhilarating performance with Montreal's renowned arts collective, the 7 Fingers. In "Duel Reality" they combine acrobatics, theater, dance, multimedia, music, and storytelling, and present human stories with superhuman skills. Stripping down circus spectacle to its thrilling essence, they breathe new life into Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Witness a lively arena where two groups collide in playful competition and fierce conflict, all while star-crossed lovers steal the show, proving that love triumphs, even amidst rivalry. Don't miss this thrilling blend of acrobatics and emotion!
“Dinner on Markle: Outdoor Block Party
29 Markle 29 Markle Ct., BridgeportJoin us for an evening filled with art, drinks, a four-course dinner, and fun! Our community dinner, "Dinner on Markle," is Saturday June 22nd at 29 Markle Ct. We’ll have dishes prepared by local chefs, liquor stations, live music, and amazing community art. It's an outdoor, family-style event spanning the entire street. Come eat, drink, network, and enjoy the best of Bridgeport's food and art scenes. “Cultivating Seeds of Community” will elevate local creativity, community, and art. A portion of the proceeds will benefit “The Green Village Initiative” and “The Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County.” Hope to see you there! Link to ticket information.
Paint the Town Plein Air Painting, Cocktail Party & Art Sale: The Lyme Art Association
Lyme Art Association 90 Lyme Street, Old LymePlein Air Painting – Dawn to Dusk Cocktail Party & Art Sale – 5:00 – 7:00 pm Lyme Art Association Members are invited to participate in a day of outdoor plein air painting around Lyme & Old Lyme, and to attend a cocktail party and an art sale of their painted pieces created that day. After painting the day away, artists and the community are invited to the Lyme Art Association galleries for a cocktail party with live music and hors d’oeuvres and a sale of the artwork painted that very day en plein air. All net proceeds (after the artist’s share) go to support the programs and exhibits of the Lyme Art Association. Rain date: Sunday, June 23. For more information
Loether, Coller, and Chodkowski Together Again at Nightingale’s Acoustic Cafe
Nightingale's Acoustic Cafe 68 Lyme Street, Old LymePaul Loether is a left-handed folk singer/songwriter and fingerstyle guitarist whose expressive vocals cover a broad range of traditional and contemporary folk music—from Stephen Foster, Elizabeth Cotton, Woody Guthrie, and Pete Seeger to Tom Paxton, Bill Staines, Carrie Newcomer, and John McCutcheon; see: Boob on our TV - John McCutcheon cover (youtube.com). His usually topical originals are well-crafted and often feature pointed and humorous lyrics. Over the past three decades, Paul has performed as a solo artist throughout southern New England and the Washington, DC, area. For many years, he was a lead vocalist, guitarist, and stand-up bass player for the Chesapeake Bay-area band, Silver Strings MD. This will be Paul’s sixth “Sweet-Saturday Nights” appearance at Nightingale’s. For more information