The Kernference: For Lettering Artists, Calligraphers, & Type Designers
November 13–15, 2024 A 3-day virtual event bringing the global design community together. Who should attend? We’ve invited a wide variety of artists to speak at The Kernference, and anyone who uses type in their work in any way will find the sessions relevant and helpful! Our lineup of speakers includes everyone from lettering artists, […]
Webinar: Hillel Cohen: The Palestinian Israeli Conflict: The True Story: from the Yale Whitney Humanities Center
Whitney Humanities Center 320 York Street, New HavenThe Palestinian Israeli Conflict: The True Story Through an investigation of the Zionist and Palestinian narratives we will try to understand what allows each side in the conflict to present itself as a victim and the other side as the aggressor. However, we will not ask who is right but whether it is possible to […]
Creator Series: Bozal Mezcal at The Port of Call
Port of Call 15 Water Strett, MysticJoin us for an immersive mezcal experience as Bozal Mezcal takes over The Port of Call in collaboration with Spencer & Lynn and Opici! Discover the bold, rich flavors of mezcal created through traditional, wild fermentation processes that bring out the spirit’s true character. This special event offers a side-by-side tasting of 8 unique Bozal […]
Virtual Reading Group for Literary Activism: with the Stowe Center
A riveting and essential new book, The Ground Breaking not only tells the long-suppressed story of the notorious Tulsa race massacre. It also unearths the lost history of how the massacre was covered up, and of the courageous individuals who fought to keep the story alive. Most important, it recounts the ongoing archaeological saga and the […]
Meet Your Monger: A Tour of New England Cheeses at Burnham Library in Bridgewater
Burnham Library 62 Main Street S., BridgewaterShopping for cheese can be intimidating! From price disparity to over-the-top food trends, we’ve overcomplicated one of the oldest, simplest and most nutritious foods. Join Cheesemonger Kate Truini-Redin of New Curds on the Block cheese shop for a taste of Connecticut’s dairy history and learn what to look for and what questions to ask when visiting a […]
Cato Corner Cheese Pairing Night at Crystal Ridge Winery in Glastonbury
Crystal Ridge Winery 257 Belltown Rd, GlastonburyJoin us on November 13th from 6:00-8:00pm for a cheese and wine pairing. Each cheese will be paired with a different Crystal Ridge wine. Cato Corner Farm has been making top quality cheeses since 1997. Their cows are humanly raised on a pasture-based diet without growth hormones or subtherepeutic antibiotics. Their farm is also home […]
Mystic Takes Boston: David Standrige at The Banks in Boston
The Banks 406 Stuart Street, Boston, MAJames Beard Award-winning Executive Chef David Standridge (Shipwright's Daughter) and acclaimed bakery owner Adam Young (Sift, A.T.Y Hospitality) are traveling from Mystic to Boston for an exclusive collaboration with Executive Chef and Partner Robert Sisca (Himmel Hospitality Group) and Executive Chef Edson Rojas (The Banks Seafood & Steak). An optional wine pairing will be curated […]
Madeleine Peyroux Quartet at SHU Theater in Fairfield
Sacred Heart University Community Theatre 1420 Post Rd, FairfieldAn ensemble of accomplished Connecticut musicians who have played for and traveled with top Grammy winning performers are playing a Madeleine Peyroux makes a stop in Fairfield in promotion of her latest album, Let’s Walk. “The only thing that matters is the song," says Madeleine Peyroux. That conviction along with a one-of a-kind voice, has […]
Movies in the Plaza at Pitkin Park
Movies in the Plaza is back, bringing you free Wednesday night (and now select Sunday afternoon) movie screenings May through October in downtown New Haven’s beloved Pitkin Plaza! Grab your lawn chairs, picnic blankets and some takeout from a local spot, and spend an evening under the stars enjoying blockbusters, nostalgic blasts from the past, […]
Ink and Time: European Prints from the Wetmore Collection at Fairfield University Art Museum
Fairfield University Art Museum 200 Barlow Road, FairfieldBellarmine Hall Galleries September 12 – December 21, 2024 This exhibition samples the richness of European print culture between the late 15th and late 18th centuries through more than fifty woodcuts, engravings, and etchings, including work by Raphael, Dürer, Rembrandt, and Canaletto. The exhibition explores themes including the collaborative nature of printmaking, the continuing demand for technical […]
Fox Farm Brewery in Salem now Pairing with Cato Corner Cheese
Fox Farm Brewery 62 Music Vale Road, SalemThe top meets the top! Fabulous Beer with Fabulous Cheese in the nicest surroundings. Family and dog friendly! HOURSThursday and Friday 12 - 7PM Saturday from 11AM - 6PM Sunday from 11 AM - 5PM For more information
Cressida Bell Scarves Now on Sale at the Custom House Maritime Museum in New London
Custom House Maritime Museum 150 Bank Street, New LondonNew in the SHOP this week - silk scarves from Cressida Bell (yes, granddaughter of the Bloomsbury Bells); stuffed tiger sharks, orange octopi, and a soft Steiff seal. We'll have holiday cards from Cressida, too! from H&G UK: Cressida Bell (born 1959) is an English artist and designer, specializing in textiles, interior design, cake decoration and illustration. She is the daughter of […]