WESLEYAN POTTERS SPRING SALE
Wesleyan Potters 350 South Main Street, MiddletownWesleyan Potters is a non-profit cooperative craft guild. Our Spring Sale features: -30+ artisan booths of pottery, jewelry and handwovens made by members, faculty and students -Pottery and weaving demonstrations -Raffle of artisan works -Plant and flower sale (donated by Michael's Greenhouse) -A table with assorted works donated by Wesleyan Potters artists (sales benefit our […]
iPhone Artistry Workshop: Intentional Camera Movement and Multiple Exposure
Carriage Barn Arts Center 681 South Avenue, New CanaanWith Deborah Loeb Bohren Intentional Camera Movement (ICM) and multiple exposure (ME) images are two of the hottest trends in photography today. And you don’t need a fancy camera to create unique and dynamic abstract and impressionist images — all you need is an iPhone and a couple of very cool apps. In this workshop […]
Persian Calligraphy Workshop with Alibaba Awrang at Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History 1 Elizabeth Street, HartfordJoin us for an introduction to Persian Calligraphy with master calligrapher Alibaba Awrang. Fusing Persian letters with brightly colored and bold patterns and images, Alibaba uses both traditional and modern techniques in his works. In this workshop, Alibaba will share his history , including his position as head the Department of Calligraphy and Miniature Painting […]
Sacred Heart Church The Italian National Parish 100th Anniversary Celebratory Mass and Dinner
The Italian Center 1620 Newfield Avenue, StamfordSacred Heart Church The Italian National Parish Will be Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Dedication and First Mass held in Sacred Heart Church on May 11, 1924. The Celebratory Mass will be held Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 4:00 pm Reception/Dinner will be held at 6:00 pm at The Italian Center Newfield Avenue, Stamford, […]
Pre- Mother’s Day Meal at Bloodroot in Bridgeport
Bloodroot Vegetarian Restaurant and Bookstore 85 Ferris Street, BridgeportFriends of Bloodroot, This year we will not be serving a Mother’s Day brunch but we hope that you might come for a pre- Mother’s Day meal this Saturday night, May 11, from 5:00-9:00. We will be serving a complimentary appetizer of our delicious vegan cheese or the mushroom walnut pate, and a glass of […]
Salsa & Sangria ; Sangria Sips and Live Dance Performance
Carriage Barn Arts Center 681 South Avenue, New CanaanWe welcome performers from the Bodies Never Lie dance company, comprised of professionals from New York City and international guest artists for this special event. Set to recordings of music by the renowned record label, Putomayo, and ‘the Queen of Salsa’, Celia Cruz. Between performances, guests are welcome to join a lively group salsa lesson led by Jessica Ruhlin, […]
Reading the Classics: Native Son, Richard Wright at Kindred Thoughts
Kindred Thoughts Bookstore 1001 Main Street., Ste 8, Bridgeport, CTThe Reading the Classics Series is an opportunity to acquaint oneself with or revisit classic Black literature in an informal yet informative setting. Moderated by Cultural Historian, Michelle Black-Smith, we will come together quarterly to engage with and celebrate the great canon of African American literature. All titles will be available for in-store purchase at least a month […]
Film Screening: Call Forth a Woman at The Schubert
Shubert Theater 247 College Street, New HavenCall Forth A Woman takes you on a journey through stories of the powerfully dynamic women in the bible, often forgotten but most notably heroic and significant in the text. When fulfilling the call of their purpose, they shifted the paradigm of culture, government, the arts, business, and family life. Women like Midwives Shiphrah and Puah […]
Ekklesia Contemporary Ballet Spring Gala
Church of the Holy Trinity 381 Main Street, MiddletownThis celebratory event is the culmination of our 23-24 season and a glimpse of what we have brewing for next year! This performance will feature composers Ameen Mokdad and Peter van Siclen with musicians from Cuatro Puntos, live and in person! With LIVE music, followed by a silent auction and light reception, this event will not disappoint! […]
The Haven String Quartet Chamber Series Concert: Schubertiade
Unitarian Society of New Haven 700 Hartford Turnpike, HamdenJoin the HSQ for our last Chamber Series Concert of the 2023-2024 Season! Inspired by the legendary gatherings of Franz Schubert, The Haven String Quartet transports us back to the days when Schubert's popular soirées were all the craze. The Haven String Quartet's Chamber Series Concerts support Music Haven's free after-school and community concert programming. […]
Mother’s Day at Millwright’s Restaurant and Tavern
Millwright's Restaurant 77 West Street, SimsburyMOTHER’S DAY 3 Course Prix Fixe Sunday, May 12th Seatings at 11/11:30, 1/1:30, 3/3:30 and 5/5:30 MOTHER’S DAY MENU
Free Guided Tour: Caroline Black Garden Conn College Arboretum
Conn College Arboretum 270 Mohegan Avenue, New LondonMeet at the entrance to the Caroline Black Garden located across the street from the Connecticut College main entrance on Route 32/Mohegan Avenue. Parking is available at 4 Winchester Road. To access, take the road to the College Athletic Center, take an immediate right onto Winchester Road then another right at the first driveway, which leads to […]