The Lyme Art Association Presents Three Great Shows
Lyme Art Association 90 Lyme Street, Old LymeJULY 26 - SEPTEMBER 5 , 2024: 103rdElected Artists Exhibition Our most accomplished artists – the best of the best, and the torch-bearers for the American representational tradition. They follow directly in the footsteps of the Lyme Art Colony artists who hung their Tonalist and Impressionist works on the walls of the Old Lyme library […]
66th Annual Mystic Outdoor Art Festival 2024
The oldest festival of its kind in the Northeast, the Mystic Outdoor Art Festival attracts close to 100,000 people from New England and other areas of the country to our region during this two day event. The festival showcases more than 100,000 pieces stretching over two miles in the heart of Historic Downtown Mystic. The […]
Alex Katz – A bit of everything II at Craven Contemporary in Kent
Craven Contemporary 4 Fulling Lane, KentAugust 10 – October 5, 2024 Craven Contemporary was founded by Andrew Craven in 2018 and moved to Kent Barns in 2019. Prior to opening the gallery, Andrew had an ongoing career in finance spanning nearly 30 years. It was Andrew’s passion for art and eye for curating a collection that led to Craven Contemporary. The gallery […]
The Annual Beach Jam for Cancer Patient Care: Westbrook
Westbrook Elks Club 142 Seaside Ave, WestbrookPLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!! PLEASE INVITE FRIENDS AND SHARE!!! August 10, 2024 - This event is rain or shine (all-weather tents provided) Tickets now on sale from the Westbrook Elk Volunteers or at www.beachjam.net via PayPal. $35 in advance and $50 at the door... but keep in mind the event sold out last year!Get ready for this […]
White Sails, Black Hands: The African-American Experience on Connecticut’s Waters on the Thames Boat Tour
City Pier New LondonSpend an afternoon with Hempsted staff on the Thames River Heritage Water Taxi to learn about New London's history. This tour will explore the stories of a fugitive slave, Black Revolutionary Patriots, Black Governors and Whalers, the Amistad and more. For more information and other tour topics and dates
The Assembly Line Block Party: A Community-Made Mural Unveiling at Ball & Socket: Cheshire
Workshop Gallery at Ball & Socket Arts 493 W Main St Building 3, CheshireA co-created large-scale community art collage for and by Cheshire, led by artist Rashimi. A large-scale work, roughly 8 feet tall by 36 feet wide. The piece will be comprised of images cut from assorted photo prints to create an artistic townscape, composed of fragments of photographic prints that will resemble the architecture of an […]
Picnic, Crafts and Film Screening “HANDMADE PUPPET DREAMS” by Heather Henson
FLANDERS NATURE CENTER 596 Flanders Road, WoodburyJoin us for a collection of short puppet films from producer Heather Henson that celebrate the natural world, screened under the stars. Bring your picnic blankets and baskets as early as 5:00 for a craft inspired by the films sponsored by our friends at the Green Feather Foundation. The film screening will start once dark […]
Farm to Flanders: The Ultimate Gourmet Picnic (2024)
FLANDERS NATURE CENTER 596 Flanders Road, WoodburyJoin us on Sunday, August 25th for a unique dining experience, an amazing auction, and a fabulous raffle in support of your local area nature center & land trust. This annual event raises essential funds to continue our mission to provide opportunities to appreciate nature’s wonders and preserve land, inspiring lifelong learning about our natural […]
Stone Row Kitchen: Heirloom Dinner – A Field and Feast Pop-Up at Little Dipper Farm
Little Dipper Farm 499 Wolf Den Road, BrooklynWe'll be celebrating the season's harvest from the fields and pastures of Windham and New London County under the direction of Chef Tyler May of Stone Row in Willimantic. Chef May and his team will cook a special menu that highlights the bounty of the region, featuring pasture-raised meats, local produce, and artisan dairy grown […]
Rip The Runway at The Hygienic: New London
Hygienic Art 79 Bank Street, New LondonJoin us on August 10th for a spectacular event -RIP THE RUNWAY, our yearly show dedicated to fundraise for Hygienic Art. It’s going to be a day filled with fashion, music, art, vendors and community spirit! Gates Open at 6pm Show starts at 7pm. Produced by our friend Jen Hall and Vintage n Vibe! Hosted by 92.9 WDUP VIP […]
Concerto Night! at Norfolk Music Shed
Norfolk Music Shed 49 Battell Rd, NorfolkEnjoy an evening of virtuosity, as Norfolk Festival Artists and Fellows perform a variety of concertos from the Baroque era by GEORG PHILIPP TELEMANN, ANTONIO VIVALDI, JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH, and more! For more information PRE-CONCERT CONVERSATION 7–7:40 PM | BATTELL RECITAL HALL Join Professors from the Yale School of Music before the Friday evening concerts to […]
Matthew Fries Quartet at The Side Door
The Side Door 85 Lyme Street, Old LymePianist/composer MATTHEW FRIES is a joyful voice on the piano, recording ten albums featuring many of his original compositions. His music has been described as "playful and hopeful", “introspective", "full of joy and wonderment", and "awash with tonal colors." But it is his deeply swinging piano style and collaborative spirit that have also made him […]