Outstanding in the Field Dinner: Watson Farm: Jamestown, RI
Watson Farm 455 North Rd, Jamestown, Rhode IslandThis dinner promises a heavyweight pairing of star chef and spectacular setting. The seaside hillsides and stone walls of Watson Farm may look familiar to movie buffs; the historic site served as the set for Wes Anderson’s Moonrise Kingdom. Host farmer Max raises Red Devon cattle on the farm and – alongside his good friend […]
The174th Annual Brooklyn Fair
W.C.A.S Brooklyn Fair 15 Fairgounds Road, BrooklynAugust 22-25, 2024 The Brooklyn Fair is an annual agricultural fair, sponsored by the Windham County Agricultural Society. The first fair was held in 1809 in Pomfret, CT. The fair was a success and it was held on a rotating basis between the towns of Brooklyn, Pomfret, and Woodstock. In 1849, the Society purchased the […]
Zohara Farm Dinner at Sub Edge Farm in Farmington
Sub Edge Farm 199 Town Farm Rd, FarmingtonMid-summer is one of our favorite seasons for cooking and eating – it’s the sweet spot in the year when farms and gardens are overabundant with just about everything. Tomatoes are their sweetest, greens sprout bigger and faster than you can pick them, and apples are so plentiful they start falling from their trees; perfect […]
The Steel Wheels – at Ballard Park in Ridgefield
Ballard Park 485 Main Street, RidgefieldThere are no reservations or tickets. Just come with your blankets, chairs and picnics. The Steel Wheels have long been at home in the creative space between tradition and innovation, but always moving forward with insightful lyrics and an evolving sound. In recent years they continue to explore deeply rooted yet fresh folk rock sounds. https://www.thesteelwheels.com […]
THE CHESTER FAIR!
Chester Fairground 11 Kirtland Terrace, ChesterAUGUST 23-25, 2024 This "country fair for all ages" features area livestock, food, rides, and more. This year's theme is "caring for the environment." Friday, August 23: Opening night with music by Leaf Jumpers, antique tractor pull, and various exhibits. Saturday, August 24: Livestock judging, composting and recycling presentations, frying pan toss contest, chainsaw carving […]
Five Points Arts Center : Water, Water Everywhere
Five Points Arts 855 University Drive, TorringtonWest Gallery: August 16 – September 21, 2024 Laura Barr, Karen Bonanno, Phyllis Crowley, Emilia Dubicki, Annie Wildey In-person Artist Talk: Friday, September 15, 6:30 PM For more information Monday - Friday: 9 am - 5 pm & by appointment
Five Points Arts Center : JOSEPH BYRNE Landscape, Memory, and Time: Connemara Paintings
Five Points Arts 855 University Drive, TorringtonAugust 16 – September 21, 2024 Torrington Savings Bank Gallery: Opening Reception: Friday, August 16, 6:00 – 8:00 pm In-person Artist Talk: Friday, September 13, 6:30 PM For more information Monday - Friday: 9 am - 5 pm & by appointment
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 […]
The Charlie Parker Jazz Festival NYC
August 17-25, 2024 The Charlie Parker Jazz Festival, New York City’s annual salute to the eponymous late saxophonist, will return in its 31st year for a three-day celebration of live jazz in the neighborhoods near where Parker worked and lived, including Harlem’s historic Marcus Garvey Park and Tompkins Square Park in the East Village. Each […]
Lionheart Puppet Company presents The Reluctant Dragon at The Russell Library in Middletown
Russell Library 123 Broad St, MiddletownJoin us for a visit from CT based Lionheart Puppet Company, presenting The Reluctant Dragon. What happens when Harold, a young village boy, discovers a dragon in the mountains? Can Harold convince the villagers that the dragon just wants to be friends? Come to the library to find out! This show is most appropriate for […]
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 […]