Join 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 […]

Join 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, […]

One 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 […]

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 […]

Join 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 […]

he 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.

Experience 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 […]

Join 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 […]

In 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 […]

The 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

This is the story of New Haven, shaped by migrants from Italy, Ukraine, Poland, Ireland, Russia, and Black workers from the southern United States. So many women migrants have a shared experience of encountering racism, economic oppression, and sexism and yet have summoned cognitive and social strategies to build futures for their families. New Haven […]

The Rhone Valley holds so much allure for us, and is the home of some of the most iconic wines that grace our shores. It also is one of the best value-driven regions in all of France. The diversity of wine is incredible and is something that we can not wait to show off! This […]

It's a Party! Join Us! 🍇 Beaujolais Nouveau Celebration at Spencer & Lynn 🍷 Celebrate the best of Beaujolais with us on Thursday, November 21st! This special evening is all about honoring the vibrant Gamay grape, from the fresh release of Beaujolais Nouveau to the celebrated Cru Beaujolais wines. We’re hosting an unforgettable party, where you’ll […]

CT NOFA is proud to join with the Sierra Club of Connecticut and other organizations for this day of advocacy. Come to the State Capitol in Hartford to advocate for strong and meaningful legislation to protect our environment and keep Connecticut’s climate promise! At this event you will hear from speakers about bills before the […]

Come harvest sugar kelp via kayak and visit an oyster farm. This guided 2 hour tour will offer kayaks and gear to 8 participants. We will visit a kelp and oyster farm and learn about the operation as well as get a chance to harvest kelp to bring home. We will also provide an overview […]

A Celtic musical performance entitled, "Give Me Your Hand," presented by the group Entwyned at the Essex Library! This program will highlight delightful selections from the Edward Bunting Collections, first published in 1796. Bunting traveled throughout Ireland to capture in written form traditional Irish music before it was forever lost. Entwyned will perform and describe […]