Creative Practices For Modern People: John Kao at Carriage Barn Arts
Carriage Barn Arts Center 681 South Avenue, New CanaanA Q&A with John Kao regarding the importance of innovation in the current professional landscape, and intentional practice for artists & creatives. The Economist called John Kao “Mr. Creativity” and a “serial innovator.” He is an entrepreneur, pianist, former Harvard Business School professor, best-selling author, and Tony-nominated producer of feature films and Broadway theater. Kao […]
Scottish Country Dancing in Hamden, Hartford, Middletown and Mystic
We are a group of dancers who meet regularly to dance Scottish Country Dance. We are not all Scottish but we do like to dance. We like the challenges of learning and dancing new dances and the social aspects of dancing with others. We have fun. Newcomers welcome. We share the costs of maintaining our […]
Fall Archery Deer and Turkey Seasons Open in September
Wear Fluorescent Orange: Hunters are required to wear fluorescent orange while participating in most hunting activities. DEEP also highly recommends that everyone visiting state lands wear an article of fluorescent orange clothing (e.g., vest or hat) during the hunting season to maintain a safe outdoor environment for everyone. September 15, 2024 – Opening of fall […]
Take a Tour of Connecticut’s beautiful State Capitol building
Connecticut State Capitol 210 Capitol Ave., HartfordCapitol Information and Tours at the Connecticut State Capitol is operated by the League of Women Voters of Connecticut Education Fund and sponsored by the Joint Committee on Legislative Management, Connecticut General Assembly. General tourist information centers are located outside room 101 in the State Capitol and on the first floor, west entrance in the […]
A Legacy of Making: 26 Contemporary Artists Inspired by their Italian Heritage at Conn College
Cummings Arts Center 270 Mohegan Ave, New LondonThrough October 19th. A Legacy of Making: 26 Contemporary Artists Inspired by their Italian Heritage Curated by Joanne Mattera The gallery is open: Monday-Friday 9:00-5:00 Saturday & Sunday 1:00-4:00pm Closed for Fall Break - October 5-8 Exhibition features works by: B. Amore, John Avelluto, Nancy Azara, Angelica Bergamini, Gianluca Bianchino, Jennifer Cecere, Chris Costan, Elisa D’Arrigo, Claudia […]
Yale Windham-Campbell Prizes for Literature Fall Festival 2024
Yale University Art Gallery 1111 Chapel Street, New HavenTuesday, September 17 through Friday, September 20, 2024The fall festival showcases the extraordinary range of talent across the Windham-Campbell Prizes with a series of thought-provoking lectures, panel discussions, workshops, and performances from this year’s recipients. The festival also features a keynote lecture by internationally renowned writer and translator Lydia Davis and the return of our […]
Mah Jongg at North Branch Library in Bridgeport
Bridgeport Public Library - North Branch 3455 Madison Ave, BridgeportJoin us for the beloved and ancient game of Mah Jongg. Learn was craks,dots, and bamboos do. Why is the white dragon called a soap? What are pungs and kongs and quints? What are seasons and flowers? And what does the Charleston have to do with Mah Jongg? If you know, you know. If you […]
Art: Grant Mooney’s calcis at Wesleyan
Ezra and Cecile Zilkha Gallery, North Gallery 283 Washington Terrace, MiddletownTuesday, September 17 – Sunday, December 8, 2024 Tuesday through Sunday, Noon to 5pm Opening Reception: Sept. 17- 4:30pm to 6pm Witness the alchemical assemblages of Grant Mooney’s sculptures, which respond to the materials and processes embedded in the Ezra and Cecile Zilkha Gallery’s building, specifically the limestone bricks that are the building blocks of the entire […]
Art: Justin Caguiat: Triple Solitaire at Wesleyan
Ezra and Cecile Zilkha Gallery, North Gallery 283 Washington Terrace, MiddletownTuesday, September 17 – Sunday, December 8, 2024 Tuesday through Sunday, Noon to 5pm Opening Reception: Sept. 17- 4:30pm to 6pm Catch the first institutional solo exhibition by artist Justin Caguiat, whose Triple Solitaire immerses the viewer in a theater of perception combining lush abstract paintings and soundworks. In Justin Caguiat’s hands, painting is a slow cinema. His work […]
Book Talk: Samuel Wilkinson Yale School of Medicine at Yale Whitney Humanities Center
Whitney Humanities Center 320 York Street, New HavenHumanities Quadrangle (HQ) 276 6:00 pm Book Discussion about Purpose: What Evolution and Human Nature Imply about the Meaning of Our Existence, featuring author Samuel Wilkinson in conversation with Nii Addy, Laura Bridgewater, and John Morley Samuel Wilkinson discusses the evolutionary forces that spur us to be our altruistic selves and what inspired his fascination […]
Author Talk “Luanne Rice at Bank Square Books
Bank Square Books 80 Stonington Road, Mystic, CTJoin Bank Square Books as we celebrate our grand opening in our new space with the release of Luanne Rice's new young adult book, If Anything Happens to Me! Come celebrate the release of Luanne's new young adult book If Anything Happens to Me and the first author event in our new location for our official grand opening in our […]
Mystic Film Festival: Susan Seidelman Talk Back and Signing
La Grua Center 32 Water St, StoningtonBank Square Books, in partnership with the Mystic Film Festival, presents an author talk and book signing with Susan Seidelman for her memoir Desperately Seeking Something. Susan will be in conversation with Maria Giese. Unable to attend this event, but still want a signed copy? Purchase the book below and specify your signing and personalization request […]