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

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 […]

Learn to Make Authentic Pasta with A True Italian Nonna. From the small village of Palombara Sabina, one of the matriarchs behind @pastawithgrandma is coming to Platform for an afternoon of pasta rolling, shaping, tasting, and storytelling. For this educational experience, Nonna Angela of the Pasta with Grandma team will share her secrets to handmade […]

Learn to Make Cocktails from the Head Bartender of Silver Lyan, Winner of the Tales of the Cocktail Award for Best U.S. Hotel Bar Known for unusual ingredients and ground-breaking techniques, the award-winning Silver Lyan cocktail bar in Washington, D.C. is renowned for its narrative-driven approach to mixology. Cocktails such as the Air Bee n […]

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  

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 […]

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. […]

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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Lyman Allyn Art Museum is pleased to partner with the Thames River Heritage Park to host their 2024 lecture series, Stories from the Park: Island Affairs of the Thames. New London, the “Whaling City” was the third largest whaling port in the country during the height of whaling in the United States and for a […]

Join us for an evening where music meets innovation! Enjoy performances by Project Music Collective and Orchestra Lumos musicians, spanning classical to jazz, and support Project Music. The event features an auction of unique art blending 3D printing technology with music, created by Greenwich Pen Women and GE Co-Create. All proceeds will support Project Music […]

Your cells are leaking! - The uncanny biomechnical world of polyethylene art Sculptor Nicholas Milkovich studied Mechanical Engineering and Studio Art at the University of Virginia, and doubled down with a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Boston University and an MFA from the Massachusetts College of Art and Design. Truly at the intersection of art and science, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Join us for an in-person history lecture with Dr. Matthew Warshauer! “Parties, the Press, and Political Politeness ​(Well, Not Really!)” Can’t we all just get along? Let’s go back to the good old days when partisanship wasn’t so bad, the press was fairly balanced, and courtesy reigned over American politics! Really? Join Matt Warshauer, professor […]

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 […]

Join us in welcoming acclaimed author Allison Pataki to the Darien Library to discuss her new book, Finding Margaret Fuller.  Allison, in conversation with author Lee Woodruff, will discuss her latest book, an epic reimagining of the life of Margaret Fuller – America’s forgotten leading lady and the central figure of a movement that defined […]

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 […]

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 & […]

Part of our BevMax Tasting Series, come savor the flavor at a night of taco tasting and tequila exploration in our Knobloch Family Farmhouse alongside seasoned ambassadors from exceptional tequila brands. You’ll enjoy an array of authentically made tacos and sides expertly prepared by the Nikki Glekas Collective, using only the freshest ingredients. Our event […]

Steve Hunt will blend his mesmerizing melodies with the fiery guitar of Jeff Lockhart, the pulsating bass lines of Ervin Dhimo, and the infectious rhythm of Liviu Pop. Together they will deliver an electrifying fusion of jazz, funk, and fusion that will captivate our audience. Join us for an electrifying evening that will leave you wanting more.  For more […]

Lyle Lovett A singer, composer and actor, Lyle Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums. Coupled with his gift for storytelling, the Texas-based musician fuses elements of country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel and blues in a convention-defying manner that breaks down barriers. Whether touring as a ‘Duo’ or […]

Connecticut Public and CT Black & Brown Student Union co-host a series about the factors contributing to a child’s success in life. While educational success is often tied to well-resourced school districts, other factors impact a child’s trajectory like their access to affordable healthcare and healthy food. Connecticut Public and the CT Black and Brown […]

Celebrate Pride Month with the first of a new and exciting music series Music on the Mezzanine featuring LGBTQ+ artists brought to you by Mezza Concerts. Having hosted house concerts for over 15 years, queer activist, Constance Kristofik is taking shows OUT of her home and into the esteemed Garde Arts Center where you will encounter the same […]

Christos was born and raised in Greece, where he completed his studies in classical percussion. After receiving a scholarship from Berklee College of Music, he moved to Boston, attaining a BA in Jazz Vibraphone Performance and later moved to New York, where he graduated from Manhattan School of Music earning his MA in Jazz Vibraphone […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

Come and shop from 25 handmade vendors alongside live music, food, and Caius Farm Brewery beer! Plus, there will be a 50/50 raffle that benefits the @dan_cosgrove_animal_shelter ! Come and enjoy, and maybe find a gift or three for mom. For more information

May 4-5, 2024 We’re doing it again… but this year we’re moving it to The Hilltop, and adding WAY more food trucks, vendors & fun activities 🥒 MARK YOU CALENDAR for the 2nd annual Sweet Pete’s Pickle Fest 2024!!! For more information

Explore the unique story of how we see, interact with, and feel about Downtown Bridgeport on foot, on film, and collaborative discussion. Join us for Jane’s Walk, an event where the unique story of how we see, interact with, and feel about our city will be explored on film, on foot, and through collaborative discussion. […]

Get acquainted with French Canadian traditional tunes at this monthly jam session at the CMCH,  happening Saturday afternoons on First Free Weekends! New players and new listeners are always welcome! If you would like to join in, please get in touch with jam organizer, Joe Lavariere, at joesondra@juno.com. Please note: the French Canadian Jam will take […]

Learn how to identify useful and edible native and medicinal plants growing in your local environment, as well as how to incorporate them into your daily lifestyle. Participants will learn the basic principles of foraging and go on a foraging walk to identify plants in a natural environment. May 4, 2024 June 1, 2024 July […]

Get away from the every day with an afternoon of music and dance from Bali, Indonesia, performed by Gamelan Galak Tika under the direction of Gusti Komin. Gamelan Galak Tika will perform original compositions by Gusti Komin, traditional Balinese music and dance, and gender wayang. GAMELAN GALAK TIKA has been at the forefront of innovative, cross-cultural […]

All are welcome to attend the opening reception for the annual juried contemporary art show. * Meet the exhibiting artists and be among the first to see works selected by this year’s exhibition juror Sam Wilson, from KLAUS VON NICHTSSAGEND GALLERY * Sam will present the “best in show” award and honorable mentions at about […]

Wild & Scenic is a film festival with a purpose, bringing together storytellers and stories that reflect a love and appreciation of the natural world. The evening will feature a series of short award-winning environmental and adventure films from around the world. Festival-goers will see 11 short films about nature, community activism, adventure, conservation, water, […]

For over 20 years, The Decemberists have been one of the most original, daring, and thrilling American rock bands. Founded in the year 2000, The Decemberists’ distinctive brand of hyper-literate folk-rock set them apart from the start with the release of their debut EP 5 Songs in 2001. Since then, the band has released nine […]

"To find a personal voice on more than one instrument is almost impossible, unless your name is Lew Tabackin." - Billy Kerr – Saxophone Journal   First Place, Flute, Swing Journal Reader's poll, 4th year in a row! Down Beat International Critics Poll 2010 - Flute. Lew Tabackin, flutist and tenor saxophonist, is an artist of […]