Cuatro Puntos – A Pre-Concert Demonstration of Afghan Instruments in Glastonbury
Lutheran Church of Saint Mark 75 Griswold St, Glastonbury, CTAn informal performance by 8 Afghan musicians, the evening before their performance of SYMPHONY OF RESILIENCE at the Bushnell in Hartford Music is forbidden in Afghanistan, leaving an ancient musical tradition to live on in exile. The style of the “Afghan Radio Orchestra” consists of traditional Afghan instruments alongside Western orchestra instruments. This historic performance […]
Bruce Thorndike at Nightingale’s Acoustic Cafe
Nightingale's Acoustic Cafe 68 Lyme Street, Old LymeBruce Thorndike is a singer-songwriter who is best known in the Lower Connecticut River Valley as the leader of Old Dog New Trick, a band he founded with his son Mitch in 2012. ODNT has two albums out with Bruce’s original songs (see: ferguson song by bruce thorndike (youtube.com)). The albums, Long Way Home and The […]
Monte Carlo Masquerade in Westport
Westport Woman's Club 44 Imperial Ave, WestportDone your finest mask, evening wear or costume to join the Westport Museum for our Halloween extravaganza, Monte Carlo Masquerade. Enjoy casino games, signature cocktails including the Sorel Mortisha Adams, delicious food, unique silent auction items, and happening live music at Westport’s beautiful Women’s Club at the museum’s biggest annual fundraiser. Take part in some ghoulish […]
The Witch of Blackbird Pond Ball Redux in Wethersfield
Keeney Memorial Cultural Center 200 Main St, WethersfieldThe Witch of Blackbird Pond Ball magically reappears in the Keeney Memorial Cultural Center on Saturday, October 26 from 7 pm – 10:30 pm. A 21-and-over event, the Ball features local refreshments, music, dancing, cocktails, potions, and other spellbinding activities! This year opens with a patron hour at 6:00 pm. Tickets go on sale September 15th. Patrons: $100 per person. […]
Haunted Halloween Bash at Wadsworth Mansion
Wadsworth Mansion 421 Wadsworth Street, MiddletownIt’s our spookiest, most popular party of the year! The Mansion welcomes all ghosts and ghouls to join in a celebration of All Hallows Eve. Dress in costume to disguise your identity for a night of food, dancing, and thrills. Ticket includes admission, food, dancing, and more! Cash Bar. Ages 21 and older only. Save […]
Farmington Polo Club: New England Councours d’Elegance
Farmington Polo Club 152 – 162 Town Farm Road, FarmingtonNew England Concours d'Elegance is Hemmings' 70th Anniversary celebration benefitting The Hometown Foundation and will feature an array of exclusive car classes, with 10 categories, each showcasing 10 vehicles. Notable classes include Ferrari, Jaguar, and other luxury and vintage cars. The event will present 13 awards, such as Best in Show, The Hometown Foundation Award, […]
East Lyme Puppetry Project: “An Arabian Adventure” by Tanglewood Marionettes
East Lyme Community Center 41 Society Rd, NianticA swashbuckling tale set in exotic lands and featuring our signature story book backdrop, An Arabian Adventure tells the tale of a prince who is thrown into a dungeon because of his love for a beautiful princess. Facing danger at every turn, the courageous prince must use his wits to escape his prison, defeat the diabolical Vizier, […]
Cuatro Puntos – Symphony of Resilience at The Bushnell Theater
Bushnell Theater 166 Capitol Ave, HartfordPerformances at 3 and 6:30PM Music is forbidden in Afghanistan, leaving an ancient musical tradition to live on in exile. The style of the “Afghan Radio Orchestra” consists of traditional Afghan instruments alongside Western orchestra instruments. This historic performance features an orchestra of Afghan and local musicians playing all music by Afghan composers. It will […]
Halloween Folklore and Ghost Stories – Brice Stratford: Zoom Lecture
Halloween. The night when the veil between the living and the dead is at its thinnest. When ghosts walk and corpses writhe, and innocent souls had best beware. Let award winning storyteller Brice Stratford take you on a wild and witchy ride, fascinating and unnerving in equal measure, through the twists and turns of Allhallowstide, […]
Park City Music Hall: The Breakfast & Magic Beans
Park City Music Hall 2926 Fairfield Avenue, Black RockJoin us Oct 31st for a Fonghoulish Freakout featuring The Breakfast & Magic Beans for one night only! Connecticut’s own The Breakfast will be celebrating the 25th anniversary of their debut album "Psychedelic Breakfast" The Breakfast originated in East Haven, Connecticut in 1998. The group features drummer Adrian Tramontano, guitarist Tim Palmieri, bassist Chris DeAngelis, and […]
HOCUS POCUS LIVE !!! at The Garde
Garde Arts Center 325 State Street, New LondonFri, Nov 1, 2024 | 8:00 pm & Sat, Nov 2, 2024 | 11:00 am The original production from the zany and creative mind of Summer Orlando!!! A full length theatrical musical parody production based on the cult classic Disney film. A tribute production like no other filled with hilarious comedy, special effects, live singing, magic […]
Long Table Farm 256 BEAVER BROOK ROAD, Lyme
The farm is bustling with life and abundant with produce. We've gotten so much planted this week and many spring projects are wrapping up. Come check out what has changed! Our Market will be open every Saturday starting April 6th, until Thanksgiving. 10AM-1PM with guest vendors weekly. For more information