Abiodun Oyewole Poetry Reading and Discussion at The Bridgeport Public Library
Bridgeport Public Library Main 925 Broad Street, BridgeportThe Bridgeport Public Library is excited to host Abiodun Oyewole to read his poetry and discuss his life and career. Mr. Oyewole is a founding member of the American musical spieling group, The Last Poets – originally formed during a poetry reading in honor of Malcom X. The group’s message, deeply rooted in Black Nationalism, […]
Lyme Academy’s 4th Annual Holiday Enchantment and Tree Lighting
Lyme Academy of Fine Arts 84 Lyme Street, Old LymeMake magical memories at the Fourth Annual Holiday Enchantment and Tree Lighting on Saturday, December 7, 2024! Adults and children are invited to gather on the campus of the Lyme Academy of Fine Arts on Lyme Street from 3-5 pm for an afternoon of festive outdoor and indoor activities. These will include art demonstrations, music […]
An Old Fashioned Holiday at Tilley Pond Park in Darien
Tilley Pond Park DarienStep back in time this December during Darien Parks and Recreation’s Old Fashioned Holiday. New for 2024, residents can shop for holiday gifts during our first ever night market, watch a live ice sculpting demo and grab a bite to eat from one of our food truck vendors. Join us and enjoy some of our […]
Holiday Pops at Western Connecticut State University
Veronica Hagman Concert Hall 43 Lake Avenue Extension, DanburyDecember 7-8, 2024 A joyously festive event to get you and your loved ones in the holiday spirit! Join the WCSU Department of Music for an afternoon of holiday music, featuring performances by the Percussion Ensemble, University Choir, Chamber Ensembles, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, and more (as well as special guests from the WCSU community!). […]
Yale Whiffenpoofs Holiday Concert at Trinity Southport
Trinity Episcopal Church Southport 651 Pequot Avenue, SouthportTrinity Episcopal Church is proud to present the world-renowned Whiffenpoofs of Yale at a special Holiday concert on Saturday, December 7th from 4:00 - 5:30pm EST. This special concert is open to the public; no affiliation with the Church is required. Established in 1908, the Whiffenpoofs are the oldest collegiate a capella singing group in the […]
Musical Masterworks: Gilles Vonsattel, Arnaud Sussman, Edward Arron and Tessa Lark
Musical Masterworks 4 Lyme Street, Old LymeDecember 7 & 8, 2024 SATURDAY AT 5PM | SUNDAY AT 3PM Performances at The Congregational Church in Old Lyme In December, a trio of longtime Masterworks favorites for a program of classical works so masterful they’ll never stop making the rounds. It doesn’t get better than pianist Gilles Vonsattel and violinist/violist Arnaud Sussman… except […]
Holiday Special with Kristen Young, violin and Joe Bush, piano at MoCA Westprt
MoCA Westport 19 Newtown Turnpike, WestportJoin Kristen Young, violin and Joe Bush, piano for a festive holiday concert that beautifully blends classical masterpieces with your favorite holiday pop tunes! They will perform innovative arrangements that challenge traditional boundaries, creating a refreshing take on seasonal favorites. From the intricate harmonies of classical pieces to the lively rhythms of contemporary hits, this […]
Mountainfilm On Tour: Film Festival at the Garde
Garde Arts Center 325 State Street, New LondonJoin us for an evening of inspiring and captivating films handpicked from the Mountainfilm festival in Telluride, Colorado. Founded in 1979, Mountainfilm is one of America’s longest-running film festivals. The annual festival is held every Memorial Day weekend in Telluride, CO. Mountainfilm is a dynamic nonprofit organization and festival that celebrates stories of indomitable spirit […]
Hip Hop Nutcracker at The Palace Stamford
Stamford Palace Theatre 61 Atlantic St, StamfordJust like the original, Maria-Clara and the Nutcracker Prince go on a dream adventure battling a gang of mice, visiting the land of sweets and learning the lessons of the holiday season. Innovative digital graffiti and visuals transform the landscape of E.T.A. Hoffmann’s beloved story from traditional 19th century Germany to the vibrant, diverse sights […]
Bubblemania at The Palace Stamford
Stamford Palace Theatre 61 Atlantic St, StamfordBack by “pop”ular demand! Featuring Casey Carle, comic bubble artist, who has “burst” onto stages across the world…with a flair for showmanship and infectious energy for bubbling – from the intricate to the massive. Come see beauty, wonder, and fun as Casey Carle returns to The Palace Theatre in his amazing one-man show combining spontaneous […]
Indigo Girls at The Garde in New London
Garde Arts Center 325 State Street, New LondonSat, Dec 7, 2024 | 7:30 pm Released in 1989, Indigo Girls‘ eponymous major label debut sold over two million copies under the power of singles “Closer to Fine” and “Kid Fears” and turned Indigo Girls into one of the most successful folk duos in history. Over a thirty-five-year career that began in clubs around their […]
Divine Geometry Islamic Art at the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art 600 Main Street, HartfordNovember 27, 2024–April 13, 2025 Divine Geometry is a multimedia exhibition that explores the Islamic arts holdings within the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art’s expansive collections. Through floral motifs, geometric patterns, calligraphy, and other means, the exhibition presents the artistic language of Islamic art through an assemblage of objects rarely seen by the public. The Wadsworth […]