Short Story Intensive at Westport Writers’ Workshop with Samantha Keller

Westport Writers’ Workshop 25 Sylvan Rd. S Suite J,, Westport

Mon, August 11th – Friday, August 15th 10:00-12:00 EST Online or In Person  Writing a short story is no easier than writing a novel, in fact, it can be more challenging as writers must hone their story across only a few pages rather than a few hundred. Over five days this summer, we will explore […]

$320

Patio Now Open at Bloodroot in Bridgeport

Bloodroot Vegetarian Restaurant and Bookstore 85 Ferris Street, Bridgeport

We specialize in ethnic vegan and vegetarian cooking. To appropriately make use of local ingredients, our menu changes regularly to reflect the seasons. The menu listed here may differ slightly from the actual menu in the restaurant at any given time.* Items marked with 🌱are either gluten free —or can be prepared that way. We have a wide variety […]

Milford Oyster Festival

Fowler Field 1 Shipyard Ln, Milford

The  Festival dates are  August 15 and August 16 from 5pm to 10pm and besides a great music line up on both evenings  it will feature locally sourced oysters, great food and beverages.  We will also have amusements on both Friday evening  and Saturday from noon to 10pm.  For more info please visit our new […]

Norfolk Choral Festival at Norfolk Music Shed

Norfolk Music Shed 49 Battell Rd, Norfolk

Our season finale features a musical tour of choral works spanning the Renaissance to the 21st Century performed by the stellar Norfolk Festival Chamber Choir and Orchestra. Jeffrey Douma  conductor, Director Jeffrey Grossman  harpsichord and the Norfolk Festival Chamber Choir and Orchestra For more information  

$75 – $750

Sunday Farm Market at Stamford Museum & Nature Center

Stamford Museum & Nature Center 39 Scofieldtown Road, Stamford

Through November 2, 2025 The SM&NC Sunday Farm Market is back and better than ever – and as always, admission to come shop is free! Join us each and every Sunday this summer, and pick up some great products and produce to support local agriculture. Our favorite vendors have returned along with some new friends. […]

The Geology of Grave Markers in Grove Street Cemetery at the Pardee-Morris House

Pardee-Morris House 325 Lighthouse Road, New Haven

Over the course of its lengthy history, different types of stone have been utilized to mark the graves at the historic Grove Street Cemetery in New Haven. In many cases, the source of the stone can be traced to regional quarries, which have their own storied pasts. Daniel Coburn, adjunct professor of geology at Southern Connecticut State […]

College Essay Boot Camp at Westport Writers’ Workshop

Westport Writers’ Workshop 25 Sylvan Rd. S Suite J,, Westport

June 23-24, 2025 August 18-21, 20205 The college essay can be daunting in both its open-endedness and importance. The prompts ask students to do a kind of self-reflective narrative writing that many haven’t had much experience with, and, because the task often feels so high-stakes, it’s often difficult to know where to begin. How can […]

$700

Self-Publishing Intensive at Westport Writers’ Workshop with Libby Waterford

Westport Writers’ Workshop 25 Sylvan Rd. S Suite J,, Westport

Three Day Intensive: August 19-21 10:00 – 1:00 EST Online or In Person  Join the author of over twenty self-published novels, novellas, and anthologies for a three-day self-publishing intensive that will prepare you to publish your book with confidence. Self-publishing, while it may seem daunting, gives authors a high degree of control over their finished […]

$288

Guilford Farmer’s Market 2025 Season

Guilford Fairgrounds 111 Lovers Ln, Guilford

Mark your calendars for **May 15th from 4–7 PM**! Come kick off the season with us and discover all the amazing things our market has in store.We’re thrilled to welcome back some of your favorite vendors, along with some exciting new faces. Plus, **Frank’s Wood Fired Pizza** will be serving up delicious wood fired pizzas […]

Thursdays on the Dock 2025 at the Connecticut River Museum

Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CT

Thursdays in July and August 5:30 – 7:30 pm Thursdays on the Dock has been a shoreline staple for 16 years and remains the premier destination for waterfront music. Swing by each Thursday evening in July and August, bring a chair or blanket, listen to a free concert, and watch the sun go down over […]