Good Stories Well Told: The Marine Paintings of Russ Kramer ~ Inspirations, Adventures, & Methods at La Grua
La Grua Center 32 Water St, StoningtonJoin marine artist Russ Kramer for a presentation of his dynamic oil paintings, depicting historic America’s Cup races and other yachting scenes. The discussion focuses on the stories behind the paintings, anecdotes about the famous boats and crews, plus a behind-the-scenes look at the complicated process Russ employs in developing the paintings – his inspirations, […]
Ocean House Author Series: In Conversation with Stephen Lash: The Wadsworth Atheneum
Ocean House 1 Bluff Avenue, Watch Hill, Rhode IslandJoin us to hear stories and stimulating conversation of America’s oldest art museum, the Wadsworth Atheneum, with Stephen Lash and Dr. Oliver Tostmann, Curator at the Wadsworth Atheneum in Hartford CT. Learn about the museums storied history and its adventure in introducing European masters, including Picasso and the Russian Ballet, to America. Founded in 1842, […]
Webb Deane Stevens Museum: Travel: Cape Ann & The North Shore
August 12-15, 2024 Enjoy four days exploring historic gems of Cape Ann and the North Shore of Massachusetts with Webb Deane Stevens Museum Executive Director Brenton Grom. The itinerary includes exclusive access to private residences and collections along with specially curated experiences at several landmark museums. Take in the stately charm of Castle Hill, the […]
Soumya Netrabile at Rachel Uffner in NYC
Rachel Uffner 170 Suffolk Street, NYCSeptember 6 - October 19, 2024 "Netrabile is a painter who thinks like a poet, using paint to suggest something larger, something deeper, sharper, enchanted, bewitching. Formal choices, light, color, and gesture, emerge from internalized locations beyond logic and justification. It’s her familiarity with her subject which allows her to unlock profound memories of being […]
A.J. Lee & Blue Summit – at Ballard Park in Ridgefield
Ballard Park 485 Main Street, RidgefieldThere are no reservations or tickets. Just come with your blankets, chairs and picnics. Winner of the IBMA Momentum Vocalist of the Year award in 2019, A.J. Lee and her band draw from influences such as country, soul, swing, rock and jam music. Their playing has a youthful, festival-parking-lot energy that’s infectious. https://www.bluesummitmusic.com Underwritten through […]
Roomful Of Blues at Tunes on the Dunes: Westerly Town Beach
Westerly Old Town Beach 365 Atlantic Ave., Westerly, Rhode IslandRoomful of Blues, the world-renowned, horn-powered, houserocking blues band, will perform as part of Westerly’s Tunes on the Dunes free concert series at the Westerly Old Town Beach on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. The band’s latest Alligator Records release is In A Roomful Of Blues. The Rhode Island-based group has been delighting audiences for over 50 years. Blues Music Magazine calls them “the best […]
Thrifted Art Speed Date Painting
The Mix 277 Main Street, East LymeBring a date, friend or a group and start with a thrifted painting that gets rotated every 15 minutes and leave with a fun and bizarre piece. For more information
Film Screening and Director Q&A : The Mother of All Lies : Asmae El Moudir : Yale Alice Cinema
Whitney Humanities Center 320 York Street, New HavenJoin us for the first installment of Films at the Whitney’s Fall 2024 screening series, World Documentaries Today, featuring director Asmae El Moudir in person! Winner of the 2023 Cannes Film Festival’s Un Certain Regard Best Director Award, Moroccan filmmaker Asmae El Moudir searches for the truth about her family’s history and its place within the national narrative of […]
Great American Stamp Show ’24
Connecticut Convention Center, Hall AB 100 Columbus Blvd., HartfordAugust 15-18, 2024 Thurs. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. • Sun. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. By The American Philatelic Society SHOW HIGHLIGHTS: * Dealers & Postal Administrations * Cachetmakers Bourse * Hundreds of Frames of Exhibits *Special Exhibits & Rarities * First Day Ceremonies - Show Cachet - Special Cancels *Youth Area […]
Lafayette Exhibit at The Great American Stamp Show, Hartford CT
Connecticut Convention Center, Hall AB 100 Columbus Blvd., HartfordAugust 15-18, 2024 Thurs. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. • Sun. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Come learn about Lafayette’s personal, military, and political journey through this living exhibit. Below is a PDF with more information about the exhibit. For more information
Antientist Burial Ground Tour: The African American Connection: New London
Hempsted Houses 11 Hempstead Street, New LondonVisit one of New England’s earliest graveyards with a special focus on those of African descent who are buried there. Meet your guides from the Hempsted Houses and the New London chapter of the NAACP at the burying ground at the top of Hempstead Street. Buy Tickets For more information
Gallery Talk • Marvin Espy: Up from the Asphalt at Lyman Allyn
Lyman Allyn Art Museum 625 Williams Street, New LondonJoin us for a gallery talk with artist Marvin Espy and Curator Tanya Pohrt as they explore the images and ideas presented in Up from the Asphalt. For more information