Etienne Charles Sextet at The Side Door
The Side Door 85 Lyme Street, Old LymeTrinidad born Etienne Charles is a performer, composer and storyteller, who is continuously searching for untold stories and sounds with which to tell them. His lush trumpet sound, varied compositional textures and pulsating percussive grooves enable him to invoke trance, soothing and exciting listeners while referencing touchy and sometimes controversial subjects in his music. A […]
Jim Dine: “This Is Me” at Yale University Art Gallery
Yale University Art Gallery 1111 Chapel Street, New HavenThrough early June Jim Dine: “This Is Me” is on view on the museum’s fourth floor through early June. The selection of works showcases the avatars for the artist himself, ranging from paintbrushes to house and garden tools to character studies and crows. The extremely personal images—the creations of a self-described expressionist thinker—demonstrate the workings of […]
The Colorful Hat Circus & Variety Show! at The Legacy Theater
Legacy Theatre 128 Thimble Islands Road, BranfordSaturday, April 5 at 10am & 1pm Laugh, and “Wow!” at this family Variety Show featuring magic, stage illusions, juggling, and acrobatics with performers from the likes of Cirque du Soleil & Ringling Brothers~ right in front of your eyes at the Legacy Theatre! Don't miss this incredible spectacle and terrific family entertainment at the […]
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 […]
Introduction to Classical Latin at Blackstone Library in Branford
Blackstone Library 758 Main St, BranfordClass will meet in person Saturday mornings from 11 a.m. to noon beginning Saturday, September 7, 2024. The study of Latin exercises memory, increases English vocabulary, and broadens general knowledge. Using the textbook Ecce Romani I, participants will learn Latin vocabulary, English vocabulary derived from Latin, Latin and English grammar, translation skills, and ancient Roman geography, […]
Webb Deane Stevens Museum: WORKSHOP | Topiary Workshop with Anthony Bellomo of the Orangerie
Webb Deane Stevens Museum 211 Main Street, WethersfieldLearn the art of topiary with expert Anthony Bellomo of The Orangerie. Join us on April 5th at 1:00 PM for a hands-on workshop where you’ll discover time-honored techniques for creating and maintaining elegant topiary forms that have defined formal gardens for centuries. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or new to the world of ornamental […]
Historic Homes of Housatonic Valley Tour
Southbury AreaStep inside several historic homes and see and learn about many more as we tour the Southbury area of the Housatonic Valley. Colonial farmhouses, Civil War-era homes of a mill village, summer cottages of Russian refugees, and a variety of other historic homes are all found in Southbury—the only town with this name in the […]
MASTERCLASS: NAPA: THE BENCHMARKS + BLUECHIPS, Part 2 (WEST HARTFORD) – The Wise Old Dog West Hartford
The Wise Old Dog 612 Quaker Ln S, West HartfordAmericas beautiful Napa Valley has made some of the most amazing wines to grace this earth more than just once. Here is the first West Hartford installment of a two part collaborative series featuring friends we all know and love. This is a serious (and seriously delicious) deep dive: The most storied producers in the […]
Saturday Afternoon Jazz Jam at Cafe Nine in New Haven
Cafe Nine 250 State Street, New HavenThe Saturday afternoon jazz jam is the longest running tradition at Cafe Nine, going strong for over 20 years. Join a rotating house band each week for their opening set, enjoy great food and drinks, and don't forget to bring your instrument and sit in with the band at the open jam. As always, admission […]
Verso Visionary: Henry Rollins in Conversation with Nabil Ayersat The Westport Library
The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, WestportLegendary Black Flag frontman and spoken word artist Henry Rollins, in conversation with Nabil Ayers, the founder of Beggers Records US. enry Rollins — musician, spoken word artist, and one of the forerunners of the hardcore punk scene — will be the Verso Visionary conversation during Saturday night of VersoFest 2025, in conversation with fellow author and musician Nabil Ayers. […]
Westport Library Big Spring 2025 Book Sale – Early Access Friday May 16th at The Westport Library
The Westport Library 20 Jesup Road, WestportBe among the first to shop at the Westport Library Big Spring 2025 Book Sale! ONLY Early Access Ticket-holders will be admitted to shop the first three hours of the Big Spring 2025 Book Sale at the Westport Library on Friday, May 16, 2025 from 8:45 a.m. to Noon. Tickets go on sale beginning April […]