The Tune Up at Little Island: Hudson River Greenway
Little Island Pier 55, Hudson River Greenway, NYCJuly 30-Aug. 3, 2025 A Punk-Couture Medicine Show for the People Suzan-Lori Parks' nine-piece band, SLP & The Joyful Noise, is her test kitchen. In The Tune Up – Parks’ new series blending short plays, music and high-voltage performance — she throws a party in that kitchen, alongside starry guests and exceptional newcomers. This is a bring-your-drinks, […]
The Shanghai Quartet at Norfolk Music Shed
Norfolk Music Shed 49 Battell Rd, Norfolk“A wonderfully ferocious and illuminating performance.” The Washington Post LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN String Quartet in B-flat Major, Op. 18, No. 6 ZHOU LONG Chinese Folk Songs FRANZ SCHUBERT String Quartet in d minor, "Death and the Maiden," D. 810 Shanghai Quartet PRE-CONCERT CONVERSATION 7–7:40 PM | BATTELL RECITAL HALL For more information
Nick Lowe & Los Straitjackets at The District Music Hall
District Music Hall 71 Wall Street, NorwalkNick Lowe has made his mark as a producer (Elvis Costello-Graham Parker-Pretenders-The Damned), songwriter of at least three songs you know by heart, short-lived career as a pop star, and a lengthy term as a musicians’ musician. But in his current ‘second act’ as a silver-haired, tender-hearted but sharp-tongued singer-songwriter, he has no equal. Starting […]
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 […]
Storrs Farmers Market 2025 Outdoor Season!
STORRS FARMERS MARKET 4 S Eagleville Road, StorrsIt's finally here! The start of the main market season! We've got some really awesome artisan's for our kickoff artisan day this Saturday so make sure to check out this weeks email to see what's up! It's going to be a great line up of delightful locally made crafts, foods, and more! For more information
A Night at the Cinema at Norfolk Music Shed
Norfolk Music Shed 49 Battell Rd, NorfolkStep back into the glittering age of silent film! Acclaimed pianist and composer MATAN PORAT performs live, improvised soundtracks for three silent era gems including Florence Turner’s 1914 Daisy Doodad’s Dial, Oskar Fischinger’s 1938 Optical Poem, and Sherlock Jr., the great Buster Keaton’s 1924 whodunit. Praised by The New York Times as “vivid, propulsive, and fun,” Porat's improvisations for silent film makes for […]
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. […]
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 […]
Summer Concert Series: Cookie Thomas at the Bartlett Arboretum
Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens 151 Brookdale Road, StamfordA versatile jazz vocalist, and an undiscovered treasure, Richard Thomas’ career began in Philadelphia in 1960 when he had the opportunity, at fourteen, to open for B.B. King. Richard draws his inspiration from the likes of Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, and Johnny Hartman. In fact, you can hear a bit of each when Richard […]
Ready, Set, Edit: Summer Intensive at Westport Writers’ Workshop with Julie Sarkissian
Westport Writers’ Workshop 25 Sylvan Rd. S Suite J,, WestportFour Sessions Mon – Th August 4 – August 7 10 – 12 EST In Person Editing is easier said than done. It is one thing to recognize the issues with our work and another thing to effectively tackle those problems. Revising requires a vast set of skills and oftentimes when revising, writers will find […]
A Generative Writing Camp for 6th – 8th Graders at Westport Writers’ Workshop
Westport Writers’ Workshop 25 Sylvan Rd. S Suite J,, WestportUse Your Voice/Tell Your Story: A Generative Writing Camp for 6th – 8th Graders Monday – Friday 8/4 – 8/8 12:15 – 2 PM EST In Person at the Westport Writers’ Workshop Did you know that you already have all the tools you need to write great stories? One pen/pencil + one notebook (or laptop)+your imagination=an […]