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 […]
Dramaworks Theater: Five Women Wearing the Same Dress by Allan Ball
Dramaworks Theater 323 Boston Post Rd, Old SaybrookApril 26 - May 5, 204 Dramaworks Theater Company Presents: Five Women Wearing the Same Dress A Comedy by Allan Ball During an ostentatious wedding reception at a Knoxville, Tennessee estate five reluctant bridesmaids hide out in an upstairs bedroom, each with their own reason to avoid the proceedings below. For more information
City Nature Challenge 2024: Hartford + New Haven Counties: Biodiversity Observations
Let's share the biodiversity of central CT with the world! Search for wild plants, animals, and other creatures between April 26th and April 29 to see how many species you can find within the boundaries of Hartford and New Haven Counties, Connecticut - from our parks and wildlife areas, to our backyards and city streets. […]
City Nature Challenge 2024: Fairfield and Westchester County: Biodiversity Observations
The Maritime Aquarium is excited to bring the City Nature Challenge to Fairfield and Westchester Counties again in 2024! The City Nature Challenge is an international event where people find and document plants and wildlife in cities across the globe: a bioblitz-style competition where metro areas are in a contest against each other to see […]
CT Spring Boat Show at Safe Harbor Essex
Safe Harbor Essex Island Marina 99 Pratt Street, EssexApril 26, 27 & 28, 2024 The 2023 Show raised over $18,000.00 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 four bands providing live music. In 2024, we expect continued growth on both boats […]
RJ Julia’s Poetry Contest and Poetry Slam! Grades 1 through 6
RJ Julia Booksellers 768 Boston Post Road, MadisonNational Poetry Month is a special occasion that celebrates poets’ integral role in our culture and that poetry matters. Over the years, it has become the largest literary celebration in the world, with tens of millions of readers, students, K–12 teachers, librarians, booksellers, literary events curators, publishers, families, and—of course—poets, marking poetry’s important place in […]