Hot Club of Cowtown at Ballard Park in Ridgefield

Ballard Park 485 Main Street, Ridgefield

There 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 Island

Join 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 […]

$60

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Submit up to three previously unpublished poems in a single document, no more than one poem per page;  80-line per poem limit.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 […]

$15

Cato Corner Farm : The Return of the Mozz

Cato Corner Farm 178 Cato Corner Road, Colchester

Arietta 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 […]

Old State House: Farmers Market: Tuesdays and Fridays

Connecticut’s Old State House 800 Main St, Hartford

EVERY 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 […]

Wolcott Country Fair

Wolcott Country Fair 245 Wolcott Rd, Wolcott

August 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 […]

Free – $10

Yellow Farmhouse Annual Benefit at Stone Acres Farm with Chef Reneé Touponce

Stone Acres Farm 393 North Main Street, Stonington

Friday, 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 […]

$275

NO MAMES FARM DINNER at Sub Edge Farm in Farmington

Sub Edge Farm 199 Town Farm Rd, Farmington

Upon Arrival CDMX Taco Cart Farm Pressed Corn Tortillas Salsas: Verde, Rojo, Macha Toppings: Onion, Radish, Herbs Meats: Lengua, Swordfish "Al Pastor", Lamb Barbacoa Welcome Beverage Fresh Pressed Tomato Michelada And much more!

$140

You Thought It Was More: Book Signing and Live Band Party: Danbury

The BookSmiths Shoppe 100 Reserve Rd 1st Floor Mezzanine, Danbury

Welcome to You Thought It Was More: Book Signing and Live Band Party! Join us on Fri Aug 09 2024 at 7:00 PM for a night of literary fun and live music at The BookSmiths Shoppe. Meet the co-author Andre Thibault , get your book signed, and groove to the tunes of a live band. It's going to be a night […]