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 […]

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      

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 […]

MOTHER’S DAY Sunday, May 12th 11am-8pm 3 course prix fixe menu $125 per person Reservations required For  more information

Join us for Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday, May 12th, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. For more information

Treat Mom to Mother's Day Brunch Buffet at Madison Beach Hotel and The Wharf Restaurant. For more information

3 Course Prix Fixe Sunday, May 12th seatings at 11/11:30, 1/1:30, 3/3:30 and 5/5:30 $73 ADULTS / $37 KIDS UNDER 10 ls 8 group) and Chef Scott Miller (Doro). Dinner starts with snacks and 5 courses to follow. Dinner includes beverage pairing for $160 per person. For more information

Join Grano Arso to celebrate Mom with a 3-course Brunch! 12:00pm-4:30pm For more information

Sunday, May 12 at 2pm Andrea McArdle originated the title role in Annie in 1977, became the youngest performer ever to be nominated for a Tony Award as Best Lead Actress in a Musical, and went on to perform the role in London’s West End. On Broadway, she has starred in Jerry’s Girls, Starlight Express, […]

Going strong to the next Viet Pop Up Dinner, Lani is featuring a fully loaded menu of the favorites. What better way to welcome the warm weather with comfort food. Come enjoy a 4 course menu made with love and traditions along with Vietnamese inspired craft cocktails from Wesley Costa. Guests will begin with a […]

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 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, […]

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. […]

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  […]

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 […]

Real Art Ways Science on Screen® season invites you to experience the unique combination of a feature film and a relevant talk from a notable local figure in science. Werner Herzog sets his sights on yet another mysterious landscape – the human brain – for clues as to why a hunk of tissue can produce profound […]

C! C! C! Is a singing experience where the crowd is the star! Part comedy and all interactive, this show is all about YOU! Creators, Nobu Adilman and Daveed Goldman instantly connect with audiences to create a group feeling like no other. The best part? No auditions! Any level of singer is welcome. Just show up and […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

Join us for a fun, informative and tasty way to dive into the world of premium saké. We'll walk you through every step of the saké production process from rice, water, and happy mold to what the Japanese call "the drink of the gods. Our host, Matt Habdas recently explored the brewers of Japan and […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

May 17-19, 24-26 Adapted by Julie Butters from the novel by Charlotte Brontë Directed by Victor Chiburis Originally set to be performed in New London’s historic Shaw Mansion in 2020, the production was waylaid due to the global pandemic and adapted into a Zoom film. Now in 2024, the show finally gets its live debut […]

May 17th Join us for another night of fantastic comedy with 5 comedians. Concessions and Cocktails are available! For more information

"Singer/songwriter Neil Young is sometimes visionary, sometimes flaky, sometimes both at once, but he has never been boring." —Andy Greene For more information

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 […]

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 Historical Society’s Heritage Garden is selling potted plants from its pollinator friendly flower beds. The perennials are divided from the various flowering perennials, culinary and medicinal herbs and other native wildflower plants known to have grown during the colonial period. The plants come from both the wildflower and shade garden beds, including a variety […]

The New Canaan Food Revolution, founded by Jamie Oliver returns for a 9th year on Saturday, May 18th between 9.30–11:45am. Enjoy a morning strolling downtown and sampling bites to eat at different locations. Earn a stamp for everything you taste, if you complete your passport then you will be entered into a prize draw. EVERYONE […]

CDS hosts an annual May plant sale at the Avon Senior Center. Our plants are member-grown, freshly dug, bare-root, hardy to our area, and very reasonably priced. This yearly event is a Farmington Valley fixture, with many CT residents making the trip every spring to see what new and exciting plants await them! Big, small, […]

The farm is bustling with life and abundant with produce.  We've gotten so much planted this week and many spring projects are wrapping up.  Come check out what has changed! Our Market will be open every Saturday starting April 6th, until Thanksgiving. 10AM-1PM with guest vendors weekly. For more information

Roll up your sleeves, get dirty and learn all about Connecticut’s colonial graveyards from Ruth Shapleigh-Brown of CT Gravestone Network. Ms. Shapleigh-Brown has been involved in burial ground preservation and gravestone studies since the mid 1980's which is her passion in life. Stanley-Whitman House gravestone cleaning workshops run from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and […]

Join us in celebrating Connecticut’s Old State House’s 228th birthday on Saturday, May 18th from 12:00 – 4:00 pm. This free event will feature a Spring Craft Market, activities for kids, and cake made by 2023 Election Cake Bake-Off winner Amy Hodder of Amy Cakes in Wallingford. Enjoy an outdoor concert with Jake Kulak and […]

OPEN INVITATION! Come join us next Saturday when Sarah McEachern presents RAISING CHICKENS 101! For more information

Join us in learning the basics of linocut printmaking! In this workshop, led by folk artist Philitha Stemplys-Cowdrey, you will be guided through the whole “block print” process: from designing a pattern, transferring, carving, testing and printing your design to take home. No printmaking experience required, and people of all artistic abilities are welcome. Even […]

Ever wondered how to play hoop and stick? Or break flax? What about spinning yarn? Bring the whole family and see for yourself at the museum’s Colonial Field Day! Take part in activities that were commonplace in the 18th century. Speak with costumed staff and volunteers about the lives of those in the colonial era. Try your […]

Join us on Saturday, May 18th, for an insightful and engaging conversation with Lance Esplund, Art Critic of The Wall Street Journal, and Emily M. Weeks, Ph.D., Lyme Academy’s Principal Art Historian. This event will be followed by a special exhibition preview and reception for Beyond the Figure: A Student and Faculty Exhibition. Preview Event & Fundraiser […]

Gene Parise--also known by his solo moniker Kozmik Riffs--is a Southern RI-based lifelong musician/guitarist/singer-songwriter who’s leant his talents to various bands. He performs solo as well, sharing his original songs, and also covering some of the truly revered great folk/rock/country and Americana songwriters, but always in his own unique style. Gene was the guitarist with […]

With Fairfield County Chorale, Fairfield County Children’s Choir and Soloists. After the resounding success of Mahler’s Symphony No. 5 in 2022, we will conclude this season with an all-the-stops-out performance of Mahler’s Symphony No. 3. This remarkable composition delves into the grandeur and intricacies of nature. It will feature a massive orchestra, a children’s choir, […]

"Singer/songwriter Neil Young is sometimes visionary, sometimes flaky, sometimes both at once, but he has never been boring." —Andy Greene For more information

Special show announcement! Johnny A. and Eliot Lewis team up for a spectacular double bill May 18 at the beautiful @bijoutheatrect in Bridgeport, CT. Two world class musicians pushing the art of Live Looping to new levels. Save the date! May 18. For more information

The Dixie Dregs are a permanent fixture in American instrumental rock music. Founded by Steve Morse (guitar) and Andy West (bass) while in high school, the band grew with the addition of members Steve Davidowski (keyboard), Allen Sloan (violin), and Rod Morganstein (drums). Over their decades-long career, the rock mainstays have recorded seven studio and […]

BROADWAY RAVE Calling all Musical Theatre nerds, drama geeks, actors, actresses, theatre lovers, and more! Welcome to Broadway Rave, a Broadway Dance Party celebrating the best in show-tunes and musical theatre. Come sing along to all of your favorite broadway hits while dressed up as your favorite character. We’ll have surprise guests from some of […]