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, […]
Long After We Are Gone: Author Event with Terah Shelton Harris
Avon Free Public Library 281 Country Club Rd, AvonJoin us for an in-person event with Terah Shelton Harris to celebrate Long After We Are Gone. “DON’T LET THE WHITE MAN TAKE THE HOUSE.” These are the last words King Solomon says to his son before he dies. Now all four Solomon siblings must return to North Carolina to save the Kingdom, their ancestral […]
The Mighty Soul Drivers Dance Party on the Green in Colchester
The Mighty Soul Drivers are New England's keepers of the Memphis Soul flame. Years of playing all kinds of gigs from major festival stages to corner taverns has honed each member's skills to a fine edge. For more information
Hot Club of Cowtown at Ballard Park in Ridgefield
Ballard Park 485 Main Street, RidgefieldThere are no reservations or tickets. Just come with your blankets, chairs and picnics. This trio has always woven a combination of seemingly disparate styles together to its own magical effect, setting up camp “at that crossroads where country meets jazz and chases the blues away.” (The Independent). https://www.hotclubofcowtown.com America's Premiere Hot Jazz & Western Swing […]
Rum Tasting with Anthony Caporale at The Granite Theater in Westerly
Granite Theater 1 Granite Street, Westgerly, Rhode IslandJoin Anthony Caporale, internationally-renowned spirits expert and producer of the hit New York musical "The Imbible: Rum and Pirates," for an evening of rumhistory, science, and of course tastings! Follow this maritime spirit from its origins in Persia, through the pivotal role it played in forging colonial empires on both sides of the Atlantic by powering the infamous Triangular Trade, to […]
Connecticut River Review: Vivian Shipley Award: Poetry Submission Deadline: Sept. 30
Submit up to three previously unpublished poems in a single document, no more than one poem per page; 80-line per poem limit. Do not include contact info on the file. Contest is open to all poets. Simultaneous submissions are acceptable; however please notify us immediately upon acceptance elsewhere. We do not accept work that was created – entirely or […]
Cato Corner Farm : The Return of the Mozz
Cato Corner Farm 178 Cato Corner Road, ColchesterArietta Estiva, our Mozzarella style, is back on the menu for a limited run! Cheesemakers Mark and Lauren thought our first batch of the season was one of our tastiest yet - and it sold out quickly. We are stretching more this coming week, so we'll have Arietta for sale next weekend August 9-11. Try Arietta […]
COOKED Marketplace and Mercantile Now open 7 Days a Week
Cooked Marketplace and Mercantile 5 Main Street, Centerbrook📯 Big news! 📯 COOKED is now open 7 days a week! Monday through Saturday 9-6, Sunday 9-3. Come by today for lunch or order online. Monday-Saturday: 9am-6pm Sunday: 9am-3pm Daily Specials
Old State House: Farmers Market: Tuesdays and Fridays
Connecticut’s Old State House 800 Main St, HartfordEVERY TUESDAY AND FRIDAY | JUNE 21 – OCTOBER 11, 2024 | 10AM – 2PM Come visit and shop local at our annual Farmers Market, one of the original open air markets in Connecticut! Our goal is to offer a variety of products from as many farmers and artisan vendors as possible. We are committed […]
Berlinetta Brewing Bocce Beer Garden
Berlinetta Brewing 90 Golden Hill Street, BridgeportOPEN FRIDAY 4 - 9 PM / SATURDAY 1 - 9 PM / SUNDAY 1 - 6 PM Beer and bocce go together so well, so we decided to combine them into an outdoor destination open all summer long. We have two regulation size stone dust courts, and guests can play or just sit in […]
Wolcott Country Fair
Wolcott Country Fair 245 Wolcott Rd, WolcottAugust 9-11, 2024 Begun in 1979, the Wolcott Country Fair is the area’s largest agricultural and family fun event of the summer. During the course of the annual three-day event, more than 30,000 people come to enjoy the fair’s sights and sounds. Attendees are treated to a traditional country fair complete with antique farm equipment […]
Yellow Farmhouse Annual Benefit at Stone Acres Farm with Chef Reneé Touponce
Stone Acres Farm 393 North Main Street, StoningtonFriday, August 9, 2024 Begin the evening with cocktails crafted by mixology educator Anthony Caporale, paired with snacks made from reclaimed distilling byproducts. Discover Veritable Distillery's vision for zero waste and our efforts to educate youth on reducing food waste. Stroll under the tent for a meal prepared by Chef Reneé Touponce, featuring underutilized ingredients […]