Lecture: A Cannon to the Canon? Case Studies in Moving Beyond the Textbook at Lyman Allyn
Lyman Allyn Art Museum 625 Williams Street, New LondonThis program will introduce the NEH grant-funded project, “Not your grandfather’s art history: A BIPOC Reader,” a collaboration with Smarthistory.org led by Olivia Chiang, that includes 20 essays authored largely by scholars of color and which aims to broaden the scope of the traditional art historical canon. During the program, Chiang will examine two case […]
Maple Sugar Fest Sundays
Stamford Museum & Nature Center 39 Scofieldtown Road, StamfordJoin us for our annual First County Bank Maple Sugar Fest Sundays as we make our very own line of maple syrup from the 200+ mature maple trees found right here on our 118-acre campus. We’re one of only two official maple sugar producers in Fairfield County! Each Sunday we’ll open our site at 10 am with […]
Chamber Music Masterworks with Musicians of the NY Philharmonic
Hoff-Barthelson Music School 25 School Ln #1, Scarsdale, NYJoin us for an exciting afternoon of chamber music performed by musicians from the New York Philharmonic as part of the School’s Elaine Stamas Chamber Music Residency. View flyer here. General admission: $35 Purchase tickets here. Program: Schubert String Quartet No. 9 in G minor, D. 173 Anna Rabinova, violin Alina Kobialka, violin Vivek Kamath, […]
Pig & Oyster Dinner at The Oyster Club
Oyster Club 13 Water Street, Mystic, CTOne of our most popular events is back for a 13th year! Join us on Sunday, March 10th at Oyster Club for our Pig & Oyster dinner. We’ll taste through a five course dinner with various preparations of oysters and pork, prepared by James Beard Award Best Chef Semifinalist Renee Touponce and team. Enjoy cocktail […]
Conversation : “Sweetie, Just Smile”: Women’s Appearance in the Workplace
American Experience presents a virtual PAST FORWARD conversation exploring the relationship between women's demeanor, appearance, and fashion choices and their opportunities for advancement in workplaces built by and for men. This conversation is inspired in part by our new film Fly With Me. Panelists will discuss the ways in which women are made to toe the […]
Talk: The Amazing Story Behind Solar Eclipses
Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library 2 Library Lane, Old Lymehe Lyme Land Trust Astronomy Group will present an information session at the Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library, featuring: How eclipses occur Why Earth’s solar eclipses are unique The April 8, 2024 eclipse and how to safely view it Click here to register.
Eating With The Ecosystem Kelp Talk
United Theater 5 Canal St, Westerly, RIJoin kelp farmers, chefs and artists in a discussion at United Theater about the role of sugar kelp in the local ecosystem. Tickets can be purchased at EWTE Stonington Kelp Co is a regenerative ocean farm owned and operated by Suzie Flores and her husband Jay Douglas. We are dedicated to sustainably growing native […]
Logee’s Rare and Tropical Greenhouse: Monthly Plant Sale
Logee's Rare and Tropical Greenhouse 141 North Street, Danielson"A perfect day for a ride to Logee's Tropical Plants in CT." Logee’s was founded in 1892 by Byron’s grandfather, William D. Logee. Today, we carry on the family tradition and offer fruiting, rare and tropical plants as well as hardy garden plants, easy-to-grow houseplants, begonias and many more rare and unusual plants to thrill and delight our customers. Retail Store: OPEN: WED-SUN 9am-5pm For a list […]
Winter Wildlife Eagle Cruises on RiverQuest: Essex
Connecticut River Museum 67 Main Street, Essex, CTExperience the beauty and solitude of the lower Connecticut River during this wonderful time of year! It is so different than it is any other time of the year. There are no other vessels on the water, and with no leaves on the trees, our wildlife viewing is easy and fun. RiverQuest will be departing […]
Bixby Kennedy Concert: Essex Winter Series Emerging Artist
Essex Library Association 33 West Essex Avenue, Essex, CTJoin us for a free Essex Winter Series concert featuring Clarinetist Bixby Kennedy! According to Joseph Dalton of the Albany Times Union, Bixby is often admired for his “marvelous ringing tone” and is considered to be one of the most versatile clarinetists of his generation. Kennedy, who often appears with the New Haven Symphony, is a […]
Gallery Talk- Art in Play: Leo Jensen at Lyman Allyn
Lyman Allyn Art Museum 625 Williams Street, New LondonIn conjunction with the current exhibition: Art in Play: Leo Jensen (Now through April 14) Join us for a gallery talk for Art in Play: Leo Jensen with Curator Tanya Pohrt. Explore the humor and nuance of Jensen’s works. Recognized for his dynamic contributions to pop art, Connecticut artist Leo Jensen (American, 1926–2019) drew on his […]
Restaurant L’Ostal: Opening New Wine Bar: La Cave
Restaurant L'Ostal 22 Center Street, DarienThe time has finally come! La Cave will officially be open to the public next Thursday, March 14th at 5pm. Stayed tuned for menu details on our website. We look forward to welcoming you in to share what we feel is truly unique and special. — in Darien. For more information