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Dramaworks Theater: Five Women Wearing the Same Dress by Allan Ball
April 26 - May 5, 204 Dramaworks Theater Company Presents: Five Women Wearing the Same Dress A Comedy by Allan Ball During an ostentatious wedding reception at a Knoxville, Tennessee estate five reluctant bridesmaids hide out in an upstairs bedroom, each with their own reason to avoid the proceedings below. For more information
City Nature Challenge 2024: Hartford + New Haven Counties: Biodiversity Observations
Let's share the biodiversity of central CT with the world! Search for wild plants, animals, and other creatures between April 26th and April 29 to see how many species you can find within the boundaries of Hartford and New Haven Counties, Connecticut - from our parks and wildlife areas, to our backyards and city streets. […]
City Nature Challenge 2024: Fairfield and Westchester County: Biodiversity Observations
The Maritime Aquarium is excited to bring the City Nature Challenge to Fairfield and Westchester Counties again in 2024! The City Nature Challenge is an international event where people find and document plants and wildlife in cities across the globe: a bioblitz-style competition where metro areas are in a contest against each other to see […]
CT Book Trail Passport Challenge: Celebrate Indie Bookstore Day
In celebration of Indie Bookstore Day on April 27th, twenty-one Connecticut bookstores have come together for another year of its special passport challenge with over $4,000 in prizes! Visit as many bookstores as you can Saturday, April 27th and Sunday, April 28th. At each stop, get your passport booklet stamped! (You can download a printable version right here or […]
“Alice in the Mill” Open Studios at Whiting Mills
April 27th & 28th Step into a world of arts and imagination and join us for a one-of-a-kind Spring Open Studios Event! Celebrating an incredible 20 years, enjoy a fun and whimsical weekend with special décor inspired by the timeless tale of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. And as always, there will be over 50 artists […]
Musical Masterworks: Schumann, Jean Cras, Eccles, Nico Muhly and Overton/Dover/Thurber/Lark
Performances at The Congregational Church in Old Lyme Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 5:00 PM Sunday, April 28, 2024 at 3:00 PM Charles Overton, Harp Mark Dover, Clarinet Michael Thurber, Bass Tessa Lark, Violin Schumann, Fantasiestucke, Op.73 (arr. for clarinet and harp) Jean Cras, Suite en Duo Eccles, Double Bass Sonata Nico Muhly Overton/Dover/Thurber/Lark, […]
Tabletop Gaming Day: The Siege of Port Hudson at the New England Civil War Museum
Tabletop Gaming Day: The Siege of Port Hudson at the New England Civil War Museum
Union General Nathanial Banks has encircled Confederate Forces defending Port Hudson. Bank's task is to capture the town to help secure the Mississippi River. Can Union forces seize Port Hudson? Or will Confederate forces hold out? Come take command at the museum on April 28th! For more information
The Poet’s Voice: Sophie Cabot Black at Darien Library
The Poet’s Voice: Sophie Cabot Black at Darien Library
Darien Library is pleased to welcome Sophie Cabot Black as our Poet’s Voice 2024 guest, as we celebrate National Poetry Month in April. Sophie Cabot Black has written three award-winning volumes of poetry, and her poems have appeared in numerous anthologies and journals. She has also published essays, written song cycles, and a libretto. Born in New […]
Yale Symphony Orchestra Concert 5
Yale Symphony Orchestra Concert 5
With Robert Blocker, Piano. Program: Johannes Brahms - Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor, Nina Shekhar - Lumina, Ottorino Respighi - Pini di Roma For more information
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James Beard Foundation: JBF GREENS NYC X CORIMA
James Beard Foundation: JBF GREENS NYC X CORIMA
Join JBF Greens for progressive Mexican cuisine at Corima in the heart of Chinatown. Open since January, Corima is the first restaurant from executive chef/owner Fidel Caballero and co-owner Sofia Ostos. Roughly translated to mean “circle of sharing,” Corima began as a pop-up in 2021 with stints in New York City, Paris, Mexico City, and chef Fidel’s hometown of El Paso, Texas. […]
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Submission: 2023 Berkshire Prize for a First or Second Book of Poetry: Tupelo Press
Submission period: January 1st — April 30th (postmark or online submission-date) Final Judge: Matthew Rohrer Prize: $3,000 The Berkshire Prize for a First or Second Book of Poetry includes a cash award of $3,000 in addition to publication by Tupelo Press, 20 copies of the winning title, a book launch, and national distribution with energetic publicity and promotion. […]
2024 Spanish Writing Contest: Scholarships for Hartford High School Students
CICD Puerto Rican Parade, Inc. Hartford Chapter is excited to announce the 2024 Spanish Writing Contest! This year's theme is "El lenguaje y la Identidad." Calling all high school students in the Greater Hartford area to participate and showcase their Spanish writing skills for a chance to win scholarship awards. Rules: 1. Participants must be […]
Empowering Women Through Menopause: An Evening with Dr. Mary Claire Haver
Empowering Women Through Menopause: An Evening with Dr. Mary Claire Haver
Join us for an evening dedicated to women's health and wellness with Dr. Mary Claire Haver. Discover everything you need to thrive during menopause and beyond—from science-backed strategies to self-advocacy tools, The New Menopause encourages vibrant health and well-being for years to come. For more information
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Yale Repertory Theater: The Far Country By Lloyd Suh
April 26 - May 18, 2024 By Lloyd Suh Directed by Ralph B. Peña 2023 Pulitzer Prize Finalist In the wake of the Chinese Exclusion Act, an unlikely family carries invented biographies and poems of longing on an arduous journey from rural Taishan to Angel Island Detention Center, in hopes of landing in San Francisco Bay. […]
“Whaling Logbooks: Records of a Maritime Industry”
April 29 through October 6, 2024 For nearly two centuries, the ports of New England were home to the “Yankee” whaling industry. The industry operated from ports such as Nantucket, New Bedford, Mystic, and New Haven. The exhibit centers on the Sterling Library’s Manuscripts and Archives Whaling Logs Collection. Logbooks were essential navigational tools, allowing […]
Film Screening: Yves Klein Monotone-Silence Symphony
On the occasion of the exhibition Yves Klein and the Tangible World, Lévy Gorvy Dayan will present a performance of Klein’s Monotone-Silence Symphony at St. James’ Church, New York, on Wednesday, May 1, at 6:30 pm. Conducted by Petr Kotik and performed by the orchestra and choir of the S.E.M. Ensemble, the symphony is composed of […]
Polynesian Wayfinders AARP Webinar: Mystic Seaport
Polynesian Wayfinders AARP Webinar: Mystic Seaport
Embark on a fascinating journey into the celestial navigation techniques of Polynesian Wayfinders. Brian Koehler from the Mystic Seaport Museum Treworgy Planetarium will guide you through the rich heritage of these skilled navigators, exploring how they harnessed the stars and other natural elements for their oceanic voyages. This special program, held on May 1, is […]
Curator’s Talk: “Whaling Logbooks: Records of a Maritime Industry”
Curator’s Talk: “Whaling Logbooks: Records of a Maritime Industry”
Please join us to celebrate the opening of Whaling Logbooks: Records of a Maritime Industry, on view in the Sterling Library Exhibition Corridor from April 29 to October 6, 2024. Curator AJ Laird ’24 will provide a tour of this exciting exhibition and will be available for questions and conversation over light refreshments afterwards. No […]
Webinar: Yale Institute of Sacred Music: Biophilia: In Excelsis
Webinar: Yale Institute of Sacred Music: Biophilia: In Excelsis
Yale Institute of Sacred Music’s Religion, Ecology, and Expressive Culture initiative is pleased to present a dialogical webinar to celebrate the closing of the art exhibition, Biophilia: In Excelsis. Reflecting on the role of art, music and religion in addressing the climate crisis, this cross-disciplinary conversation will feature the exhibition curator M. Annenberg, the artist […]
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49th Annual Kips Bay Decorator Show House New York
May 2, 2024 through May 28, 2024 Each year celebrated interior designers transform a luxury Manhattan home into an elegant exhibition of fine furnishings, art, and technology. This event began in 1973 when several dedicated supporters of the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club launched the Decorator Show House to raise critical funds for much […]
Book Talk with Manisha Sinha: The Rise and Fall of the Second American Republic
Book Talk with Manisha Sinha: The Rise and Fall of the Second American Republic
Join us as acclaimed historian Manisha Sinha discusses her new book, The Rise and Fall of the Second American Republic: Reconstruction, 1860-1920. The book is a groundbreaking, expansive new account of Reconstruction that fundamentally alters our view of this formative period in American history. After the Civil War, the victorious North attempted to create an interracial […]
In Community: A Conversation with Nikole Hannah-Jones at The District Music Hall
In Community: A Conversation with Nikole Hannah-Jones at The District Music Hall
Join us May 2 for an “In Community: A Conversation with Nikole Hannah-Jones” distinguished New York Times Magazine domestic correspondent and creator of The 1619 Project. Produced in partnership with The Equity Lab, powered by Fairfield County’s Community Foundation (FCCF) and Connecticut Public, the program will explore many of the themes Hannah-Jones explores in her work for The New York Times Magazine, as producer of […]
YANKEE Cider Barn Spring Hours and Trivia Night
YANKEE Cider Barn Spring Hours and Trivia Night
Still fighting off the last of the “cold weather blues”? You’re in luck! Beginning on Thursday, May 2nd (along with our first ever Trivia Night - Read on for details!), our tap room will be open Thursdays and Fridays from 4-8pm! Want even more good news? You can hang out with us for a whole […]
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Gallery One CT Presents “Moments and Journeys” Exhibition: Guilford Arts Center
May 3 – May 26, 2024 The Moments and Journeys exhibition features work by accomplished Gallery One artists who explore moments in time — from memories to moments of discovery during life’s journey. This multi-media exhibition is hosted by the Gallery at the Guilford Art Center and features paintings, photography, collage, and mixed media. Exhibiting […]
The Lyme Art Association: Sea & Sky Soiree
The Lyme Art Association: Sea & Sky Soiree
On Friday, May 3rd from 6:00 – 8:30 pm, the Lyme Art Association is welcoming Spring with a fun-filled cocktail party to celebrate the beauty of Old Lyme’s “American Giverny”, beloved of artists and our entire community! This very special evening will feature: Hors d’oeuvres by Flanders Fish Market “Dueling Painters” featuring Howard Park & […]
85th Anniversary Norwalk Symphony Soirée
85th Anniversary Norwalk Symphony Soirée
Join us at Shorehaven Golf Club on May 3, 2024 as we celebrate our 85th Anniversary! We will present our Forte Award to Christopher Bell, our Board President, who has led the organization for the past 10 seasons. 6:30pm ~ 9:00pm includes an opening cocktail hour, dinner, music and more! Music from our own Brass […]
The Lyme Art Association 7th Annual Swing for Art!
The Lyme Art Association 7th Annual Swing for Art!
Save the date for the 7th annual SWING FOR ART, at the Old Lyme Country Club, to benefit the Lyme Art Association! Best Ball format! Shotgun Start at 3pm! Challenging 9-hole course! All experience levels of Gentlemen and Ladies welcome! Raffles for golf and art enthusiasts! Special contests! and lots of FUN! Awards and cocktail […]
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May Market 2024 at Hillstead Museum
Join us for May Market, Hill-Stead’s springtime fundraising event! May Market, Hill-Stead’s much-anticipated annual event supports the museum’s 152 acres of beautiful gardens, grounds, and trails. May Market is produced with enormous support by the Hill-Steaders, volunteer ambassadors of Hill-Stead, who have supported the museum with fundraising and outreach initiatives for over 30 years. This […]
Saturdays at the Stonington Village Farmers’ Market
Saturdays at the Stonington Village Farmers’ Market
About the Farmer's Market The Stonington Farmers’ Market began in 1997 under the initiative of Geoffrey Little. The enormously popular market attracts residents from the Borough and surrounding communities who come to buy fresh, healthy, local food. In 2008 the Stonington Farmers’ Market became a year-round event, moving inside during the winter months. For more […]
The Connecticut Mountain Dulcimer Gathering
The Connecticut Mountain Dulcimer Gathering
The CT MT Dulcimer Gathering is a monthly mountain dulcimer jam. The Northeast Dulcimer Orchestra is a performance group with a varied repertoire. Starting in April 2024, we will once again meet at Cragin Memorial Library, 8 Linwood Avenue, Colchester, Ct. on the 1st Saturday of the month. For more information
Morel Mushroom Hunt with Dave Paton
Morel Mushroom Hunt with Dave Paton
Join us for a Morel Mushroom Hunt with Dave Paton who has been foraging and writing about mushrooms for over 30 years. Group will meet at the top of Sugar Hill. Sugar Hill Road is 0.4 miles north of the Amesville/Water Street bridge. Parking is next to the trailhead at the very end of the paved roadway. Limited to 20 […]
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Forage walk: Learn about spring wild edible and medicinal plants/mushrooms
Forage walk: Learn about spring wild edible and medicinal plants/mushrooms
Celebrate spring by getting outside and learning how to forage! In this workshop you will learn how to identify different wild edible and medicinal plants that grow in the spring. We will learn about spring ephemerals which are plants that only come for a short time and then they go back into the ground for […]
Parkville Market Princess Brunch!
Parkville Market Princess Brunch!
You are cordially invited to a Parkville Market Princess Brunch! We’re calling all princesses and princes to get all dressed up and join us for a sing along with some of your favorite princesses! Admission is $30 per person and includes a full breakfast buffet and assorted juices starting at 11AM. Children must be accompanied […]
Indigo Dye & Needle Felting Workshop + Supper at White Gate Farm
Indigo Dye & Needle Felting Workshop + Supper at White Gate Farm
Back by popular demand ! Join fiber artist Nicole Clark and WGF Chef Tami Grooney to learn needle felting and indigo dyeing. All participants will take home a felted “painting” and an indigo dyed dishtowel. Class will be followed by a simple dinner. BYOB is welcome! For more information
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THE GOLDEN THREAD: A FIBER ART SHOW at The Seaport NYC
THE GOLDEN THREAD: A FIBER ART SHOW at The Seaport NYC
Now through May 12, 2024 BravinLee Programs is very pleased to present The Golden Thread: A Fiber Art Exhibition. The exhibition includes 61 artists and over a 100 artworks, including 10 site-specific installations 207 Front Street is 10,000 sq ft landmarked 4 story structure, erected in 1793, in the heart of the South Street Seaport […]
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Madeleine Peyroux at Ridgefield Playhouse
Madeleine Peyroux at Ridgefield Playhouse
Madeleine Peyroux is an American-born jazz singer and songwriter who, much like Edith Piaf, spent her early days busking on the streets of Paris. In her teenage years, she sang vintage jazz and blues songs before being discovered by an Atlantic Records talent agent. She found mainstream success with her album Careless Love, now certified as an […]
Kid’s Cooking Classes at Auerfarm
Kid’s Cooking Classes at Auerfarm
Tuesdays & Thursdays in May 5:30 – 6:30 PM Come join us for our kids’ cooking classes at Auerfarm! Your little ones will have a blast learning how to cook and bake delicious treats in person. Auerfarm’s resident Chef Kristiann will guide them through fun and educational cooking activities. Every class will talk about kitchen […]
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Author Talk: Kaliane Bradley (The Ministry of Time) in Conversation with Lara Ehrlich at Bank Square Books
Author Talk: Kaliane Bradley (The Ministry of Time) in Conversation with Lara Ehrlich at Bank Square Books
You won't want to miss this event with debut author Kaliane Bradley. She's coming from the UK and is doing a limited number of US tour stops. We're thrilled to be hosting her for an event. Our booksellers LOVED this book!! It's part science-fiction, part comedy, part romance, and part spy thriller and is a genre-bending reading experience […]
Virtual Artist Talk: Loie Hollowell and Amy Smith-Stewart
Virtual Artist Talk: Loie Hollowell and Amy Smith-Stewart
Please join artist Loie Hollowell for a virtual conversation with Chief Curator Amy Smith-Stewart on the work and ideas behind Loie Hollowell: Space Between, A Survey of Ten Years. This exhibition is the artist’s first museum survey and first museum presentation on the East Coast including paintings and works on paper made over a decade […]
Oysters 101 at Precious Oysters in Norwalk
Oysters 101 at Precious Oysters in Norwalk
Join us for the first of our Oysters 101 series at our new location! In this interactive, hands-on class, we'll begin with a lecture on how they grow, what they eat, where pearls come from, and so much more. Then we'll try our hand at shucking - you'll even get to take home your very […]
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Alison Watt: INDEPENDENT NEW YORK at Lévy Gorvy Dayan
May 9 - June 28, 2024 Widely regarded as one of the leading painters working in the UK, Alison Watt won the National Portrait Gallery’s prestigious annual award in 1987 while still a student at Glasgow School of Art. She subsequently became known for her figurative paintings, often female nudes, before beginning in the […]
RTPC CONNECTICUT RIVER LECTURE SERIES: Resilient Connecticut: Protecting Our Coastal Communities: John Truscinski
RTPC CONNECTICUT RIVER LECTURE SERIES: Resilient Connecticut: Protecting Our Coastal Communities: John Truscinski
One hundred year and five hundred year weather-related events are coming with more frequency and, as we see the catastrophic damage of storms across the country, we are reminded of our own vulnerability. Our coastal communities and diverse ecosystems that support, not just our wildlife, but our local economies and way of life remain at […]
Opening Lecture: Connecticut Confections: The Sweet and Savory History of Our Local Food!
Opening Lecture: Connecticut Confections: The Sweet and Savory History of Our Local Food!
Authors Amy Nawrocki and Eric D. Lehman will tempt the taste buds while talking about centuries of desserts and dishes that have made the Nutmeg State. From molasses to the Mounds bar, from puddings to Pez, the history of Connecticut food never tasted so sweet. This event will be live streamed on thequicklive.com. Eric. D. Lehman […]
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Art: Peter Anton: Just Desserts at Walsh Gallery: Fairfield
May 10 – July 27, 2024 This whimsical exhibition of Peter Anton’s outsized, hyper-realistic sculptures of sweets will include ice cream cones, cakes and confections. Anton has experimented with various methods, including wood, metal, plaster, resin, and oil and acrylic paints to achieve the physicality of his monumental desserts. He chooses subjects that encourage people […]
Elective Affinities at The Alexey von Schlippe Gallery of Art
May 10 - June 11, 2024 Reception, Friday May 10, 5:30 - 7:30 pm Elective Affinities is a 19th century scientific term for the chemical attraction of certain substances to each other above others; it is the title of Johanne Wolfgang Goethe’s 1809 novel of human relationships directed by kindred feeling; and it is the title […]
Misquamicut Spring Fest Weekend 2024
Misquamicut Spring Fest Weekend 2024
May 10, 11 & 12, 2024 Signaling the unofficial start of the summer and beach season, the Misquamicut Springfest Weekend features World Class Carnival and Amusements, Food Truck Rodeo, Classic Car Show, Knockerball, games, and a great lineup of headline bands. For more information Rockwell Amusements is a world-class carnival featuring spectacular rides, such as the […]
DAVID DUNLOP- LIGHT FANTASTIC at Susan Powell Fine Art
DAVID DUNLOP- LIGHT FANTASTIC at Susan Powell Fine Art
We are honored to present new works from this versatile and award-winning artist. There will be an opening reception on Friday, May 10, from 5-8 pm. Meet David and join us for hors d'oeuvres and wine. David Dunlop’s solo show Light Fantastic offers a visually transformative experience in this exciting exhibition of 29 new and […]
Duck River Garden Club Spring Plant Sale
Duck River Garden Club Spring Plant Sale
Friday, May 10, 12-6 pm Saturday, May 11, 9 am-1 pm In addition to hundreds of annuals and perennials you will find a great selection of Member’s plants at our annual Plant Sale under the big tent on Halls Road, Old Lyme. For more information
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STELLA EBNER: THE WORLD HAS NEED OF YOU at Cade Tomkins Projects: Providence
MAY 11 - JUNE 29, 2024 We are pleased to present a solo exhibition of works by Stella Ebner. This marks the second solo presentation of prints by Ebner with the gallery. Known for her lush watercolor monotype and woodcut prints, Ebner's point of view presents an increasingly intimate take on life in the everyday. The […]
The 87th Dogwood Festival: Fairfield
The 87th Dogwood Festival: Fairfield
May 11-12, 2024! Crafts Fair (and more!): Dozens of New England vendors offering jewelry, accessories, hand-crafted items, photography, artisanal foods and so much more! INTERESTED CRAFTERS: CLICK HERE FOR OUR 2024 CRAFTER APPLICATION! Children’s Crafts and games: Fun crafts to create, games to play, and a bounce house too! Located on the church playground. Live Music: A wonderful […]
Essex Garden Club May Market
Essex Garden Club May Market
The Essex May Market features an array of beautiful plants including annuals, perennial, herbs, fresh flowers bouquets and hundreds of plants grown and curated by our own Club members. In addition to plant sales, the event offers shopping options for the public from the famous Essex Garden Club Garlic Salt Condiment to gently-used home and […]
Nothing, Then Everything: Power Boothe at Lyman Allyn
Nothing, Then Everything: Power Boothe at Lyman Allyn
May 11 – August 4, 2024 Nothing, Then Everything brings together more than a dozen of Power Boothe’s large-scale abstract paintings in dialogue with his smaller canvases and works on paper, exploring the artist’s work and process. Using a grid structure as a starting point, Boothe engages color, line, shape, texture, and rhythm in his paintings, […]
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Mother’s Day at Millwright’s Restaurant and Tavern
MOTHER’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
Mothers’ Day Flower Class at White Gate Farm
Mothers’ Day Flower Class at White Gate Farm
Come gather flowers at the farm and make your own beautiful creation to take home or give to a lucky mother. We provide vases, flowers, quiche, scones, coffee & tea, as well as instruction and clean up. The class is led by farmer Dan Wood and farm owner Pauline Lord. REGISTER
Mother’s Day Brunch In Mystic at Shipwright’s Daughter
Mother’s Day Brunch In Mystic at Shipwright’s Daughter
Join us on May 12th, for a 3-Course Mother's Day Brunch! Chef David will be cooking up Mother's Day specials and this year we are thrilled to be partnering with our friends at Rose Hill Bloom Co to offer our guests a one-of-a-kind build your own bouquet bar experience. Pre-order your bouquet for mom with […]
Free Guided Tour: Caroline Black Garden Conn College Arboretum
Free Guided Tour: Caroline Black Garden Conn College Arboretum
Meet 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 […]
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Yale Institute of Sacred Music: Conference: Ecologies, Environmentalisms, and the Black Sacred Arts
From May 13-15, 2024, Yale Institute of Sacred Music’s third conference on the Black sacred arts will convene scholars and artists in New Haven, CT to explore connections between the Black sacred arts, ecology, and environmental concerns. Keynote speakers will include Tracey Hucks(link is external), the Victor S. Thomas Professor of Africana Religious Studies at Harvard Divinity […]
2 Day Workshop: AN INCLUSIVE FUTURE FOR SCIENTIFIC FIELDWORK at the Yale Peabody Museum
Who does scientific research matters. It influences the questions that are asked, the insights that are made, and who leads the next generation. However, different kinds of research are not equally welcoming and accessible to all. Fieldwork is an integral part of the earth, life, and social sciences, but has unique logistical constraints, opportunities, and impacts. These […]
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CELEBRATIONS! at WESLEYAN POTTERS
CELEBRATIONS! at WESLEYAN POTTERS
Wednesday, May 1 – Sunday, June 16; All Day Spring, a time of rebirth and joyous celebration. As you emerge from your winter hibernation to embrace the new, stop by our gallery shop and enjoy our "Celebrations!" show. This show will highlight unique pieces created for entertaining and gathering in the home. Whether you are […]
JER / Insignificant Other at Space Ballroom
JER / Insignificant Other at Space Ballroom
JER Most known from their cover songs, albums, and YouTube channel as SKATUNE NETWORK and as the trombonist for WE ARE THE UNION, JER’s debut album is a ska masterclass. Not only does it blend traditional ska, two-tone, and 3rd wave ska punk, it pushes the genre into “NEW TONE” ska territory with experimental synths, […]
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Anna Kunz: Paintings to the Full Flower Moon at Alexander Berggruen NYC
Anna Kunz: Paintings to the Full Flower Moon at Alexander Berggruen NYC
May 15-June 26, 2024 Alexander Berggruen is pleased to present Anna Kunz: Paintings to the Full Flower Moon. This exhibition will open Wednesday, May 15, 2024 with a 5-7 pm reception at the gallery (1018 Madison Avenue, Floor 3, New York, NY). Anna Kunz makes luminous, vibrant paintings with an emphasis on color, material, and process. […]
Author Talk: Anna Noyes (The Blue Maiden) at Bank Square Books
Author Talk: Anna Noyes (The Blue Maiden) at Bank Square Books
From the author of Indie Next Pick and New York Times Editor's Choice Goodnight, Beautiful Women comes a transportive and chilling debut novel of two sisters growing up on an isolated Northern European island in the shadow of their late mother and the Devil It's 1825, four generations after Berggrund Island's women stood accused of witchcraft under the eye […]
Author Talk: Angie Kim (Happiness Falls) in Conversation with Deborah Goodrich Royce
Author Talk: Angie Kim (Happiness Falls) in Conversation with Deborah Goodrich Royce
The UNITED and Bank Square Books host Angie Kim, New York Times best-selling author for an author talk and signing discussing her latest book, Happiness Falls, which was a Good Morning America Book Club Pick! Angie will be in conversation with bestselling author and Ocean House Author Series host Deborah Goodrich Royce. NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK […]
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THE PLASTIC BAG STORE: Art installation and immersive film experience: MASS MOCA
THE PLASTIC BAG STORE: Art installation and immersive film experience: MASS MOCA
MAY 9 - SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 A Tragicomic Ode to the Foreverness of Plastic. The Plastic Bag Store is a public art installation and immersive film experience by Brooklyn-based artist Robin Frohardt that uses humor, craft, and a critical lens to question our culture of consumption and convenience — specifically, the enduring effects of single-use plastics. The shelves […]
RTPC CONNECTICUT RIVER LECTURE SERIES: Exploring the Connecticut River: Patrick J. Lynch
RTPC CONNECTICUT RIVER LECTURE SERIES: Exploring the Connecticut River: Patrick J. Lynch
Whether you are planning a summer or fall expedition to explore the northern reaches of the Connecticut River or you just want to learn more from the comfort of home, Patrick Lynch’s latest book: A Field Guide to the Connecticut River: From New Hampshire to Long Island Sound is the book for you. Building off the success of his Field Guide to Long […]
Bring the Funk: Mystic Cheese / Spencer & Lynn Collaboration
Bring the Funk: Mystic Cheese / Spencer & Lynn Collaboration
An exploration and explanation of cheese and wine pairings that are a bit out of left field. Natural wine & cheese, cheese, cheese. Get ready for a journey of funky delights at Mystic Cheese in Groton. For more information
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2024 CT Food Truck Battles Festival!
May 17th thru May 19th Get ready for the ultimate foodie adventure on May 17th-19th in Wolcott, Connecticut! The third annual Foodtruck Battles and eating competitions are here, offering five acres of pure excitement and free entertainment! This event started as a way to show off some of the food trucks our wrap company designed […]
GERMANIA of POUGHKEEPSIE PRESENTS: MAIFEST 2024!
GERMANIA of POUGHKEEPSIE PRESENTS: MAIFEST 2024!
May 17, 18, 19, 2024 A fun, festive and authentic Maifest! will be held at Germania Festival Grounds, 51 Old DeGarmo Road, Poughkeepsie, NY! – Friday May 17, 5-10pm, Saturday May 18, 1pm-10pm, and Sunday May 19, Noon-5pm. Event features live German bands, German food, home baked German desserts, traditional German Bier, children’s entertainment, Bavarian […]
Fundamentals of Gardening: A Weekend Workshop with Daryl Beyers at Hollister House Garden
Fundamentals of Gardening: A Weekend Workshop with Daryl Beyers at Hollister House Garden
May 17, 18, 19, 2024 Dig deep into the fundamentals of gardening in this weekend-long, intensive workshop. Whether you are new to gardening or have a few seasons under your belt, this comprehensive course will develop and refine your skills. A lively combination of classroom instruction and hands-on activities will teach you the optimal way […]
Cosmos and Cocktails: Ballet Hartford at Wadsworth Mansion
Cosmos and Cocktails: Ballet Hartford at Wadsworth Mansion
The Mansion is thrilled to welcome Ballet Hartford for a special evening featuring a performance of excerpts of Gustav Holst’s The Planets. Guests will be welcomed with a signature theme cocktail, and enjoy a cocktail hour with light hors d’oeuvres served by David Alan Hospitality prior to the performance. Tickets are $60 per person. Tickets include admission […]
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Neil Young & Crazy Horse at Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
Neil Young & Crazy Horse at Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
"Singer/songwriter Neil Young is sometimes visionary, sometimes flaky, sometimes both at once, but he has never been boring." —Andy Greene For more information
HBCT Shelter Dog Adoption Event
HBCT Shelter Dog Adoption Event
Saturday and Sunday, May 18-19, 2023 Hours are Saturday 9a-4p, Sunday 9a-1p. Are you looking for your new best friend? Homeward Bound CT (HBCT) is hosting a shelter dog adoption event. We are a group of friends committed to finding homes for the thousands of dogs dying in kill shelters across the country every year. Please consider […]
Saturdays at the Stonington Village Farmers’ Market
Saturdays at the Stonington Village Farmers’ Market
About the Farmer's Market The Stonington Farmers’ Market began in 1997 under the initiative of Geoffrey Little. The enormously popular market attracts residents from the Borough and surrounding communities who come to buy fresh, healthy, local food. In 2008 the Stonington Farmers’ Market became a year-round event, moving inside during the winter months. For more […]
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Lyme Academy of Fine Arts: Beyond the Figure
May 19, 2024 – September 1, 2024 The Lyme Academy of Fine Arts is pleased to announce the public opening on May 19, 2024 of Beyond the Figure: A Student and Faculty Exhibition. The exhibition at the Academy’s Chauncey-Stillman Gallery will be accompanied by a variety of public programming, beginning with a ticketed preview event & fundraiser […]
Annual Boothe Memorial Park Antique & Classic Car Show
Annual Boothe Memorial Park Antique & Classic Car Show
Beautiful Park setting car show presented by the Port 5 Naval Veterans of Bridgeport, CT. This is an Official Connecticut Cruise News Ring Event with 10 Rings to be awarded as well as many Special Awards and Field Trophies. Proceeds benefit many veteran and community charities. A short list is: Fidelco Guide Dogs, Homes for […]
Silent Forest Walk at Connecticut College Arboretum
Silent Forest Walk at Connecticut College Arboretum
Join us for a meditative stroll through the enchanting Connecticut College Arboretum, Caroline Black Garden, New London. This in-person event is a perfect opportunity to reconnect with nature and escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of the forest as you listen to the soothing sounds of birds […]
In the Witches Garden- a study in violets
In the Witches Garden- a study in violets
Join me @thereplantedwitch for a intimate afternoon with like minded spirits celebrating magical violets! We will talk about the plant's attributes, learn how to deepen our connection to the plant through a tea meditation, and then follow in the traditions of women before us.... creating the plants likeness through our preferred medium. Either practicing our […]
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College Grants for Women Awarded by Lower CT Valley Branch of AAUW
College Grants for Women Awarded by Lower CT Valley Branch of AAUW
Applications must be received by Monday, June 10, 2024 We are a strong, active, and vibrant branch of the American Association of University Women, AAUW. Our 100 members engage in many programs, events and activities that stimulate our minds, expand our social connections, and make a difference in our community. We advocate for education and equity […]
Spring Cooking with the Minis, Grades K-2 at Wakeman Town Farm
Spring Cooking with the Minis, Grades K-2 at Wakeman Town Farm
May 20, (No Class May 27 due to Memorial Day) June 3, June 10, June 17 Students: 10 Max Instructor: Kathleen Benson of Culinary Kids Get ready for Summer fun with our Memorial Day Red, White, and Blue Cooking Series, featuring a fun lineup of yummy and fun savory and sweet snacks for warmer weather. […]
Inside the Pinstripes: An Evening with Andy Martino at RJ Julia
Inside the Pinstripes: An Evening with Andy Martino at RJ Julia
Join us for an evening with acclaimed baseball journalist Andy Martino as he explores the heart of the New York Yankees with his new book, The Yankee Way. Through interviews with Yankees general manager Brian Cashman, Martino offers fans unparalleled insights into the iconic franchise. Come along on the Yankees' journey to greatness, straight from the […]
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Summer Camps at Mystic Seaport: For Ages 4 and Up
June 17 through August 12, 2024 Slots filling quickly Mystic Seaport Museum offers a number of summer camps and programs that provide a unique learning adventure! Our wide selection of Summer Day Camps offers campers ages 4 to 16 a kid’s-eye-view of maritime history as they explore the Museum. Community Sailing day camps let kids […]
FREE Bollyfitness Classes in Latham Park
FREE Bollyfitness Classes in Latham Park
Tuesdays at 6:30PM May 14-June 25 and August 13-September 17 Join us for Bollyfitness with Neha!Come put on your dancing shoes and sweat it out with NEHA A High energy workout on Bollywood beats! Groove to Bollywood music for an hour of non-stop fun. No prior registration needed. All first time participants will need to […]
Meditation and Mindfulness at Fairfield University Art Museum
Meditation and Mindfulness at Fairfield University Art Museum
Join Jackie DeLise, master certified meditation and mindfulness teacher and stress management expert, for a guided, in-person meditation class in our gallery. No prior experience necessary as you learn how to cultivate inner calm and clarity. All are welcome! Bellarmine Hall, Bellarmine Hall Galleries For more information
Herb Alpert & Lani Hall AT THE PALMER AUDITORIUM
Herb Alpert & Lani Hall AT THE PALMER AUDITORIUM
The Kate is thrilled to welcome Herb Alpert and Lani Hall back to the Shoreline. We couldn’t wait to bring Herb and Lani back, but it was clear we needed a bigger space to do it for financial and technical reasons. With the recent renovation of the Palmer Auditorium on the campus of Connecticut College, the ease […]
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Ada Twist, Scientist & Friends: Children’s Musical at The Garde
Ada Twist, Scientist & Friends: Children’s Musical at The Garde
Ms. Greer’s classroom includes three inquisitive out-of-the-box thinkers. Rosie Revere has big dreams. Iggy Peck has a relentless passion for architecture. And Ada Twist’s curiosity can lead her to solve any problem. A fun musical based on the books Rosie Revere, Engineer; Iggy Peck, Architect; and Ada Twist Scientist by Andrea Beaty, which spotlights the STEM curriculum […]
THE HART HOUSE AND EXHIBIT GALLERY SPRING OPENING HOURS
THE HART HOUSE AND EXHIBIT GALLERY SPRING OPENING HOURS
The Gen. William Hart House reopens starting June 17, only for group or special appointment tours. Starting Saturday June 22, the house will be open to visitors on weekends from 1PM till 3PM. The fee is $5 per person, free to members. For group or special appointment tours, please call 860-395-1635 or email contact@saybrookhistory.org with your tour […]
THE HEAVY HEAVY at The Warehouse : Fairfield Theater Company
THE HEAVY HEAVY at The Warehouse : Fairfield Theater Company
The Heavy Heavy create the kind of unfettered rock-and-roll that warps time and place, immediately pulling the audience into a euphoric fugue state with its own sun-soaked atmosphere. Led by lifelong musicians Will Turner and Georgie Fuller, the Brighton, UK-based band began with a shared ambition of “making records that sound like our favorite records […]
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FIELD SKETCHING & NATURE JOURNALING AT THE MARSH BOTANICAL GARDENS
Thursdays, May 23 to June 13, 2 to 4pm Practice your observational drawing in the green houses and outdoor gardens at the Marsh Botanical Gardens at Yale in New Haven. The focus will be on drawing practice with time for group critiques. This course meets in person. Instructor Linda Miller The Yale Peabody Museum’s Natural […]
Noah Buchanan: Art Opening at Seven Bridges in Greenwich
Noah Buchanan: Art Opening at Seven Bridges in Greenwich
On May 23rd, Please join me for a reception at the Seven Bridges Foundation in Greenwich, CT as they welcome two of my large scale works, “Symphony” and “Jacob’s Ladder”, on long-term loan to their collection. In addition to my works, attendees will also be treated to the broader Seven Bridges Collection which boasts paintings […]
Foundation: Pinot Noir: Wine Tasting Class with Spencer and Lynn
Foundation: Pinot Noir: Wine Tasting Class with Spencer and Lynn
Over the past four years we have pushed in many different directions, in order to bring an entirely new perspective on wine for our local area. It is easy to forget the building blocks of wine education, and for this spring we are returning to them. Each class will focus on a specific variety, and […]
MOTHERFOLK WITH KEVIN DEVINE, ALEX2E at Space Ballroom
MOTHERFOLK WITH KEVIN DEVINE, ALEX2E at Space Ballroom
MOTHERFOLK Serious songs from goofy people. That’s what you can expect from diverse, Midwest indie-rockers, Motherfolk. What started out as a writing project among two college friends turned into a fully realized band untethered to genres, with an endlessly bright future. Composed of Bobby Paver and Nathan Dickerson on vocals and guitar, bassist Clayton Allender, drummer […]
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New Connecticut Oyster Trail Map and Documentary Film
On Wednesday, May 15, Governor Ned Lamont announced the launch of Connecticut’s first-ever oyster trail, accompanied by the premiere of the new short-form documentary, Rising Tide to Table, which celebrates the state’s thriving oyster industry, from farm to fork. The Connecticut Oyster Trail meticulously maps out the diverse array of oyster farms and culinary destinations statewide, encourages residents […]
Ridgefield Guild of Artists Art in the Garden
Ridgefield Guild of Artists Art in the Garden
May 18th to June 16th, 2024 It’s springtime, a time of daffodils, crocuses, new buds. The birds are back and singing. What better time to pair the colors of nature re-awakening with the vibrant colors of Art! Flower arrangements will accompany the works of art on the wall in an exhibition guaranteed to bring a new […]
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Donut Fundraiser: Sound View Beach Association
May 25-27 Memorial Weekend, June 2, 9, 16 Sundays; June 22 through Sept. 2 Saturdays, Sundays, and Monday Labor Day. Not open Thursday, July 4. Freshly made “Sound View Donuts” on sale from 7 to 10 am or until sold out. You can purchase donuts at Shoreline Community Center, 39 Hartford Avenue, Old Lyme, CT or preorder at the Sound View Beach Association, Inc. website Sound […]
Jewelry Class Fundraiser: Sound View Beach Association
Explore basic jewelry techniques and wireworking skills such as wrapping, forming and hammering to create 4 to 6 jewelry projects, including pendants, bracelets, and rings. Class $40, paid one week in advance, with $10 from each admission going to community center. Class size limit 10 people. For info and to reserve, call artisan silversmith Michaelle […]
The North Stonington Education Foundation 5K Run and 2 Mile Walk
The North Stonington Education Foundation 5K Run and 2 Mile Walk
Run into action and support education in North Stonington at our annual “Runners and Walkers in Support of Education” 5K Road Race hosted by the North Stonington Education Foundation. Mark your calendars for a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at the North Stonington Grange on Wyassup Road. Lace […]
Saturdays at the Stonington Village Farmers’ Market
Saturdays at the Stonington Village Farmers’ Market
About the Farmer's Market The Stonington Farmers’ Market began in 1997 under the initiative of Geoffrey Little. The enormously popular market attracts residents from the Borough and surrounding communities who come to buy fresh, healthy, local food. In 2008 the Stonington Farmers’ Market became a year-round event, moving inside during the winter months. For more […]
Destination Westport: In Gatsby’s Shoes with the Westport Museum for History and Culture
Destination Westport: In Gatsby’s Shoes with the Westport Museum for History and Culture
Imagine it’s the summer of 1920. Westport is a sleepy farm community that lures New York’s most glamorous couple-F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald—to its shores. Seeking respite from their whirlwind Jazz era lives, the Fitzgeralds set up in an 18th century farmhouse that has seen Revolution and the building of a nation over many decades. Zelda […]
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Claudia Schmidt & Jane Miller in Concert at ARTS CENTER EAST Vernon
Claudia Schmidt & Jane Miller in Concert at ARTS CENTER EAST Vernon
Sunday, May 26 singer-songwriter, Claudia Schmidt returns to Arts Center East for a concert with Jane Miller. Claudia and Jane met by chance last summer at the Bull Run in Shirley MA. Claudia was doing a folk concert upstairs and Jane was playing instrumental jazz guitar in the lounge downstairs. They literally passed in the […]
Stamford Acoustic Music Circle
Stamford Acoustic Music Circle
Hey fellow musicians! I’m Larissa and I’m the new organizer of the Acoustic Circle! Let’s keep this group going! I look forward to meeting you and making music together. The Greenwich Acoustic Music Circle (GAMC) is a monthly play/sing along jam for those interested in playing and singing acoustic rock. We welcome people at INTERMEDIATE […]
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Memorial Day Pizza Picnic at Yankee Cider Co
Memorial Day Pizza Picnic at Yankee Cider Co
All you can eat salad, pizza, and gelato (all in a variety of flavors and toppings) All you can drink hard cider (limited to that day's tap list) Special event mug to keep For more information
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Theater: AMM(I)GONE at Long Wharf
Theater: AMM(I)GONE at Long Wharf
MAY 28 – JUN 23, 2024 Creator and performer Adil Mansoor brings us on his deeply personal journey to translate and adapt the play Antigone with his Ammi (his mother). Despite the deep love between them, their relationship is strained – Ammi struggles to accept Adil’s queerness and turns towards her faith in an attempt to save […]
Paul Rudolph Lecture: Enrique Norten: The Work of TEN Arquitectos
Paul Rudolph Lecture: Enrique Norten: The Work of TEN Arquitectos
In person or Livestream: Enrique Norten is the founder and director of TEN Arquitectos in Mexico City, New York and Miami. Born in Mexico City, he graduated with a degree in Architecture from the Universidad Iberoamericana in 1978 and in 1980 he obtained a Master’s Degree in Architecture from Cornell University. In 1986 he founded […]
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Community Arts Bash 2024 at Norwalk Art Space
Community Arts Bash 2024 at Norwalk Art Space
Please join us at The Norwalk Art Space to help make the arts accessible to all! Arts Bash 2024 is scheduled for Thursday, May 30th and will feature live music, an art auction and catering by Marcia Selden Catering, Bill Taibe and The Art Space Cafe. All proceeds will support FREE art and music classes […]
Summer Book Preview at Athena Books!
Summer Book Preview at Athena Books!
Join Owner Jen Bird, Book Buyer Barb Tankel and Event Manager & Author Liaison Greer Williams as they share their top summer book picks, as well as personalized recommendations to help curate your perfect summer reading experience! We will have goodie bags and a special guest or two to make the evening even more fun […]
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Witness Stones Installation Ceremony: Old Lyme
Witness Stones Installation Ceremony: Old Lyme
The community will gather on the lawn of the Old Lyme Library to celebrate the fourth installation of Witness Stones in the Lyme-Old Lyme area. The program offers music, poetry, and words from community partners. Guest speakers include Rhonda Ward, Witness Stones Old Lyme poet and first New London Poet Laureate; Nekita Waller, soloist; Rick […]
Into the Sanitarium Escape Room at The Westport Museum
Into the Sanitarium Escape Room at The Westport Museum
Through June 29, 2024 Can you go into the Sanitarium escape room and make it out? Can you uncover the truth of the Westport Sanitarium? Rumors have spread of strange goings on inside the patient wing. Like the famed Nelly Bly, you are a reporter who has gone inside the sanitarium to investigate but find yourself […]
Virtual Artist Talk: Yale Center for British Art: Sekai Machache will talk to Carmen Hermo
Virtual Artist Talk: Yale Center for British Art: Sekai Machache will talk to Carmen Hermo
Sekai Machache will talk to Carmen Hermo, associate curator, Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art, Brooklyn Museum, about her artistic practice, recent projects, and studio processes. About Sekai Machache Born in 1989 in Harare, Zimbabwe, Sekai Machache (she/they) is a Zimbabwean-Scottish visual artist and curator based in Glasgow, Scotland. She graduated from the Duncan […]
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Saturdays at the Stonington Village Farmers’ Market
Saturdays at the Stonington Village Farmers’ Market
About the Farmer's Market The Stonington Farmers’ Market began in 1997 under the initiative of Geoffrey Little. The enormously popular market attracts residents from the Borough and surrounding communities who come to buy fresh, healthy, local food. In 2008 the Stonington Farmers’ Market became a year-round event, moving inside during the winter months. For more […]
Summer Campsat Mystic Seaport
Summer Campsat Mystic Seaport
Kick off summer at Riverfest! Tour visiting fishing vessels docked at the Museum for the weekend, and absorb yourself in special historical demonstrations like sail handling aboard historic vessels, cod fishing, and open hearth cooking. Enjoy local seafood and beverages while listening to live music by the Mystic River, or shop at a variety of […]
Concours de Sport and Concours d’Elegance: Greenwich Sports and Antique Car Show
Concours de Sport and Concours d’Elegance: Greenwich Sports and Antique Car Show
June 1-2, 2024 Join us for Saturday’s Concours de Sport, featuring cars from and inspired by the world of motorsports, and Sunday’s Concours d’Elegance, highlighting the very best of post-war American, Italian and English automobiles. And that’s just the beginning. Sat, Jun 1st, 2024, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Concours de Sport, featuring a highly curated selection of […]
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