Forging Chef Knives with Matthew Parkinson at Dragon’s Forge in Wolcott
Dragon's Breath Forge 10 Swiss Lane, WolcottThe chef’s knife is the most used knife in almost any home. These iconic knives help to create meals for family and loved ones. Well-made kitchen knives last a lifetime and this class will give you the opportunity to create one of your very own. In this two-day class students will make their own chef’s […]
Artists in Residence: The Hartford Dance Collective | Movement Workshop at New Britain Museum of American Art
New Britain Museum of Art 56 Lexington Street, New BritainSaturdays in January Meet January’s Artist in Residence, Rosanna Karabetsos, Vice President of the Hartford Dance Collective Join Rosanna at the Museum every Saturday morning in January from 10:30-11:30 a.m. for a movement class. All classes are welcome to adult movers only. (Ages 16+) Dress comfortably to freely move around. Rosanna Karabetsos was born and raised […]
The Connecticut Mountain Dulcimer Gathering
Cragin Memorial Library 8 Linwood Avenue, ColchesterThe CT MT Dulcimer Gathering is a monthly mountain dulcimer jam. The Northeast Dulcimer Orchestra is a performance group with a varied repertoire. Starting in April 2024, we will once again meet at Cragin Memorial Library, 8 Linwood Avenue, Colchester, Ct. on the 1st Saturday of the month. For more information
French Canadian Jam at Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, HartfordGet acquainted with French Canadian traditional tunes at this monthly jam session at the CMCH, happening Saturday afternoons on First Free Weekends! New players and new listeners are always welcome! If you would like to join in, please get in touch with jam organizer, Joe Lavariere, at joesondra@juno.com. Please note: the French Canadian Jam will take […]
Pequot Library History Day: An Afternoon with Wes Haynes and Cecily Dyer
Pequot Library 720 Pequot Avenue, FairfieldHistoric preservationist, nonprofit administrator, and Pequot Library board member Wes Haynes will detail the unique facets and architectural characteristics that make Pequot Library and its peers throughout the state so significant. This program is organized in conjunction with the current exhibition, A Community Treasure: Pequot Library Turns 135, and occurs on the final day that the exhibition […]
St. Paul’s on the Green Organ Concert Series
St. Paul's on the Green 60 East Ave., NorwalkBeginning October 8 and continuing on the first Sunday of the month through May, St. Paul’s on the Green will be presenting organ recitals featuring exceptional young musicians and concert artists on the Reuter/E.M. Skinner Op. 753 – 53 rank Pipe Organ. Admission by freewill donation in support of the musical life of St. Paul’s. […]
Vik Muniz: Extra-Ordinary at New Britain Museum of American Art
New Britain Museum of Art 56 Lexington Street, New BritainSunday, October 06, 2024 — Sunday, February 23, 2025 Vik Muniz (Brazilian-American, born 1961) is distinguished as one of the most innovative and creative artists of our time. Endlessly playful and inventive in his approach, Muniz harnesses a remarkable virtuosity in creating his renowned “photographic delusions.” Working with a dizzying array of unconventional materials—including sugar, tomato […]
Workshop with Ridgefield Poet Laureate Ira Joe Fisher at Ridgefield Library
Ridgefield Library 472 Main Street, RidgefieldPoet Laureate Ira Joe Fisher, is holding a workshop twice a month on first and third Sundays, 1:30 to 3:30. Please register for either Group A (first Sunday) or Group B (third Sunday), but not both. Each poet should arrive with one poem in hand for that day. It will be read and discussed with […]
Inside for the Winter at Kenise Barnes in Kent
Kenise Barnes Fine Art 7 FULLING LANE, KentDecember 7, 2024 to January 26, 2025 PAINTINGS BY AMANDA ACKER, MELANIE PARKE, SALLY MACA To everything turn, turn, turn There is a season turn, turn, turn And a time to every purpose under Heaven A time to gain, a time to lose A time to rain, a time of sow A time for love, […]
Pitch & Publish Conference at The Westport Library
The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, WestportSave the date for Westport Writers’ Workshop Pitch & Publish Conference at The Westport Library! Join us for a day filled with writing tips, publishing insights, and networking opportunities. Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just starting out, this event is perfect for anyone looking to take their writing to the next level. You will […]
Facing Racism in Stamford Series at the Ferguson Library
Ferguson Libray Main Branch 1 Public Library Plaza, StamfordA six-part series of dialogues uniting Stamford residents, where we will learn about each other and look at our community through the lens of racial equity. Attendance at all sessions is required; sessions conclude February 12. Snacks will be served. Registration required. Presented in partnership with Stamford Cradle to Career and CT Undoing Racism. For […]
ON FIRE: Energy, Climate, Infrastructure at MoCA Westport
MoCA Westport 19 Newtown Turnpike, WestportJanuary 9 – March 2, 2025 Opening Reception – January 9, 6-8 PM. Click here to RSVP. Heat waves, wildfires, floods, increasingly powerful storms, natural and social disasters…. As we deal with the effects of climate change, globally and locally, we face the urgent question of balancing our needs for energy and infrastructure with sustainability and […]