Silent Forest Walk at Connecticut College Arboretum
Connecticut College Arboretum 270 Mohegan Avenue, New LondonImpromptu Trumpet Recital at Stamford History Center
Stamford History Center 1508 High Ridge Road, StamfordPatti LuPone: A Life in Notes at The Bushnell Theater
Bushnell Theater 166 Capitol Ave, HartfordSMILE EMPTY SOUL: THE RHYTHM OF THE WAR DRUM TOUR at Space Ballroom
Space Ballroom 295 Treadwell Stree, HamdenSlambovians Celebrate: “The Cool End of Americana” at StageOne at Fairfield Theater Company
Fairfield Theater Company 70 Sanford Street, FairfieldSpring Cooking with the Minis, Grades K-2 at Wakeman Town Farm
Wakeman Town Farm 134 Cross Highway, WestportInside the Pinstripes: An Evening with Andy Martino at RJ Julia
RJ Julia Booksellers 768 Boston Post Road, MadisonMeditation and Mindfulness at Fairfield University Art Museum
Fairfield University Art Museum 200 Barlow Road, FairfieldCHEFS!: Marcus Samuelsson, Gail Simmons, Sam Sifton and Priya Krishna at The Bushnell Theater
Bushnell Theater 166 Capitol Ave, HartfordSasha Velour’s Big Reveal Live Show! at The Bushnell Theater
Bushnell Theater 166 Capitol Ave, HartfordHerb Alpert & Lani Hall AT THE PALMER AUDITORIUM
Palmer Auditorium 270 Mohegan Ave., New LondonAda Twist, Scientist & Friends: Children’s Musical at The Garde
Garde Arts Center 325 State Street, New LondonTHE HART HOUSE AND EXHIBIT GALLERY SPRING OPENING HOURS
Old Saybrook Historical Society 350 Main Street, Old SaybrookTHE HEAVY HEAVY at The Warehouse : Fairfield Theater Company
Fairfield Theater Company 70 Sanford Street, FairfieldFIELD SKETCHING & NATURE JOURNALING AT THE MARSH BOTANICAL GARDENS
Marsh Botanical Garden 265 Mansfield St, New HavenNoah Buchanan: Art Opening at Seven Bridges in Greenwich
Seven Bridges 111 N. Porchuck Rd., GreenwichFoundation: Pinot Noir: Wine Tasting Class with Spencer and Lynn
Spencer and Lynn 17 West Main Street, MysticMOTHERFOLK WITH KEVIN DEVINE, ALEX2E at Space Ballroom
Space Ballroom 295 Treadwell Stree, HamdenRidgefield Guild of Artists Art in the Garden
Ridgefield Guild of Artists 34 Halpin Lane, RidgefieldDonut Fundraiser: Sound View Beach Association
Shoreline Community Center 39 Hartford Avenue, Old LymeJewelry Class Fundraiser: Sound View Beach Association
Shoreline Community Center 39 Hartford Avenue, Old LymeThe North Stonington Education Foundation 5K Run and 2 Mile Walk
North Stonington Fairgrounds Wyassup Rd, StoningtonSaturdays at the Stonington Village Farmers’ Market
Stonington Village Farmers' Market The Velvet Mill, 22 Bayview Avenue, StoningtonDestination Westport: In Gatsby’s Shoes with the Westport Museum for History and Culture
Longshore Marina 260 Compo Rd S Lot F Parking Area, WestportMemorial Day Celebration at White Flower Farm
White Flower Farm 167 Litchfield Road (Route 63), LitchfieldFires, Floods, And Acts Of God: A Downtown Hartford Walking Tour
Connecticut’s Old State House 800 Main St, HartfordMore-than-Self-Defense Mimi Biyao Bai at A.I.R Gallery NYC
A.I.R. Gallery 155 Plymouth Street, BrooklynNew Haven Ballet: Beauty and the Beast at The Schubert
Shubert Theater 247 College Street, New HavenGarden Party: A Collaboration with Little Lion Collective at Possible Futures
Possible Futures 318 Edgewood Avenue, New HavenColin Hallahan at Nightingale’s Acoustic Cafe
Nightingale's Acoustic Cafe 68 Lyme Street, Old LymeWeek of Events
Lyme Academy of Fine Arts: Beyond the Figure
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 […]
Summer Camps at Mystic Seaport: For Ages 4 and Up
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 […]
FIELD SKETCHING & NATURE JOURNALING AT THE MARSH BOTANICAL GARDENS
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 […]
New Connecticut Oyster Trail Map and Documentary Film
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 […]
Jewelry Class Fundraiser: Sound View Beach Association
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 […]
Donut Fundraiser: Sound View Beach Association
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 […]
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 […]
Impromptu Trumpet Recital at Stamford History Center
Impromptu Trumpet Recital at Stamford History Center
Did you know SHC's Executive Director Dr. Tom Zoubek is also a professional trumpet player? Join us for an impromptu recital w/ refreshments About this Event Dr. Tom Zoubek will be accompanied by a pianist in the auditorium of the historic fieldstone building at Stamford History Center playing a beautiful repertoire including Faure's Bercuse, With […]
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 […]
Patti LuPone: A Life in Notes at The Bushnell Theater
Patti LuPone: A Life in Notes at The Bushnell Theater
In her new concert, Patti LuPone: A Life in Notes, the three-time Tony Award winner performs an array of songs which do just that—songs that are touchstones and reflections on her life growing up in America—from a young girl during the burgeoning rock and roll scene of the fifties, to coming of age in the politically and […]
Young Playwrights Festival: O’Neil Theater
Young Playwrights Festival: O’Neil Theater
Each year, a cohort of young playwrights is invited to spend a weekend at the O'Neill with a dedicated creative team to help them develop their short plays. Students receive a rigorous exploration of their work guided by professional artists as well as a script-in-hand public reading of their new play. Reserve free or pay-what-you-can […]
SMILE EMPTY SOUL: THE RHYTHM OF THE WAR DRUM TOUR at Space Ballroom
SMILE EMPTY SOUL: THE RHYTHM OF THE WAR DRUM TOUR at Space Ballroom
SMILE EMPTY SOUL is a hard rock band that originated in Los Angeles, CA in the late 1990's and has stayed true to their brand of "no bullshit", "real as it gets" hard rock to this day. The band signed a major label record deal in 2003 to release their self-titled debut album in May […]
Slambovians Celebrate: “The Cool End of Americana” at StageOne at Fairfield Theater Company
Slambovians Celebrate: “The Cool End of Americana” at StageOne at Fairfield Theater Company
New York’s Slambovian Circus of Dreams has been coloring ‘outside the lines’ of the Americana genre with their fantastic stories and performances since forming 20 years ago in the Hudson Valley of New York. Their Woodstock-tinged psychedelia has a hint of southern rock, celtic and British folk combined with solid songwriting - a slice of Americana […]
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 […]
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
CHEFS!: Marcus Samuelsson, Gail Simmons, Sam Sifton and Priya Krishna at The Bushnell Theater
CHEFS!: Marcus Samuelsson, Gail Simmons, Sam Sifton and Priya Krishna at The Bushnell Theater
Top chefs dish on food, flavor and culture. This will be a delicious and entertaining evening with a panel of celebrity and award-winning chefs, including acclaimed chef and restaurateur, Marcus Samuelsson; culinary expert and Top Chef judge Gail Simmons; cookbook author and New York Times food writer Priya Krishna. The Forum will be moderated by New York Times assistant managing editor and cookbook author Sam […]
Sasha Velour’s Big Reveal Live Show! at The Bushnell Theater
Sasha Velour’s Big Reveal Live Show! at The Bushnell Theater
Audiences will laugh, cry, and witness an artist at the “top of her game” (Paper). A new guest will also join Sasha in each city. The Big Reveal Live Show! toured the US and Canada earlier this year to enthusiastic sold-out crowds and hits Europe and the UK this Fall. Of the upcoming US dates of the tour, Velour […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Memorial Day Celebration at White Flower Farm
Memorial Day Celebration at White Flower Farm
Start your holiday weekend off with a visit to the farm for complimentary refreshments and family fun. Kids will enjoy face painting and playing cornhole. Other activities include a children’s scavenger hunt with prizes. (Just ask a staff member for a list of clues.) No fee or registration required. Veterans and active service members receive 10% off […]
Fires, Floods, And Acts Of God: A Downtown Hartford Walking Tour
Fires, Floods, And Acts Of God: A Downtown Hartford Walking Tour
What a Disaster! Take to the streets for a unique walking tour centered on man-made and natural disasters that made history in Hartford. Join us on a 1.2-mile loop to hear compelling stories of ingenuity, resilience, and innovation and see how Downtown Hartford has grown. The tour was start from inside Connecticut’s Old State House by […]
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
Trimper Gallery: Greenwich: Grand Reopening
Trimper Gallery: Greenwich: Grand Reopening
Trimper Gallery Formerly IG FIne Art represents a carefully curated portfolio of paintings, sculptures, photographs, and prints by some of the leading established, mid-career, and emerging contemporary artists from around the world. For more information
More-than-Self-Defense Mimi Biyao Bai at A.I.R Gallery NYC
More-than-Self-Defense Mimi Biyao Bai at A.I.R Gallery NYC
May 25 – June 23, 2024 Opening reception: Saturday, May 25, from 6–8pm Meet the artist: Saturday, June 1 & 8, 2–5pm, and Thursday, June 20, 3–6pm A.I.R. Gallery is pleased to announce More-than-Self-Defense, an exhibition of drawing, sculpture, and installation by 2023–2024 Fellow Mimi Bai. This is Bai’s first solo exhibition in New York […]
New Haven Ballet: Beauty and the Beast at The Schubert
New Haven Ballet: Beauty and the Beast at The Schubert
Beauty and the Beast, with music by various composers, choreography by Lisa Kim Sanborn, and performed by New Haven Ballet School students. We invite you to experience this fully restaged popular romantic story featuring all your favorite characters, including Belle, Lumiere, Cogsworth, Mrs. Potts, Gaston, and the Beast. This fantastic ballet features professional, larger-than-life sets […]
Garden Party: A Collaboration with Little Lion Collective at Possible Futures
Garden Party: A Collaboration with Little Lion Collective at Possible Futures
Little Lion Collective returns to Possible Futures on May 25th with another evening of drinks and music. Sip on floral-themed mocktails and refreshing spring wines, taste treats, enjoy a soulful DJ set, and relax in our indoor book garden. Come celebrate spring with this Garden Party event! Tickets can be purchased in advance here.
Colin Hallahan at Nightingale’s Acoustic Cafe
Colin Hallahan at Nightingale’s Acoustic Cafe
Colin Hallahan is an award-winning, radio-played singer/songwriter. Deeply self-driven and creative, he learns every lesson he can from the world around him. This inspires original music that is introspective, passionate, even humorous, and, most importantly, the purest representation of his personality. He uses his songs to allow others the same experience of self-expression by telling […]