The Connecticut River Museum is hosting an Environmental Symposium this June at Wesleyan University’s Beckham Hall Ballroom, featuring speakers and topics spanning all 410 miles of the Connecticut River. We envision this event as an opportunity for environmentally focused organizations to make new connections and discover exciting opportunities for collaboration and coalition building. The event will run from 9:30 AM to 2:45 PM and features a blend of keynote speakers and panel discussions. Lunch will be included with admission, and will provide the opportunity for attendees to take part in guided discussions related to important issues affecting the environment. For more information

The one, the only--Mongers Market. If you haven't you should... WE ARE A COLLECTION OF DIVERSE MONGERS SELLING VINTAGE, INDUSTRIAL SALVAGE AND ANTIQUE ITEMS IN A 75,000 SQ FT REFURBISHED FACTORY.  OUR EXTENSIVE ECLECTIC INVENTORY INCLUDES FURNITURE, LIGHTING, ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENTS AND CLOTHING AND IS ALWAYS CHANGING. For more information

Two great archives are neighbors in New Haven: Grove Street Cemetery, the nation’s first chartered burial ground, and Beinecke Library, North America’s largest building dedicated exclusively to rare books and and manuscripts. Both exist to make the past accessible in the present for the future, and both offer many encyclopedias of stories to explore and inspire. Michael Morand, communications director of Beinecke Library and a founding co-chair of the Friends of the Grove Street Cemetery, will lead an insider’s tour, starting with some of the heroes interred in the cemetery, such as William Grimes, Alexander Du Bois (W.E.B.’s grandfather), and Theodore Winthrop, along with the founders of American scientific education, geography, lexicography, and more. The tour will continue at the nearby Beinecke Library, with a close-up look at the building and some of its treasures, including materials related to Grimes, Du Bois, Winthrop, Webster, Gibbs, and others interred in the Grove Street Cemetery. For more information

Fifteen distinctive historic sites and gardens in Connecticut that will be offering tours as part of Connecticut's Historic Gardens Day, Sunday, June 23rd from 12 - 4 pm. Reservations are needed and can be made online. For more information    

Stanley-Whitman House is one of fifteen distinctive historic sites and gardens in Connecticut that will be offering tours as part of Connecticut's Historic Gardens Day, Sunday, June 23rd from 12 - 4 pm. The Museum will be offering free historic garden tours in its "Museum Without Walls" which include its dooryard garden, hops and dye garden, and early settlers garden. Our garden guides will talk about the utilitarian, culinary, and medicinal uses of plants grown in our 17th Century inspired Early Settlers and Hops and Dye Gardens and in our 18th Century inspired Dooryard Garden by pointing out the plants that colonists brought over with them from the Old World and those that they were introduced to by Indigenous peoples. Dooryard gardens were areas of active seasonal work, such as laundry, soap- and candle-making, butchering, and dying. Far from formal beautiful spaces, these garden areas served functions that were messy, smelly, and often crowded with people, animals, and equipment. What visitors experience at Stanley-Whitman House on June 23 will provide an interesting juxtaposition to historic gardens of later periods, which were primarily places of beauty and contemplation. Reservations are needed and can be made online. For more information    

15th Annual Mitchfest, 2pm to 6pm Sunday June 23rd @ Hygienic Art, New London CT Bobby Christina & NOLA Blue Records Presents *A TRIBUTE TO MATT GUITAR MURPHY* Advance tickets $30 Outdoor music festival & fundraiser ~ Rain or Shine! Music ~ Dancing ~ Food ~ Cocktails For more information

The ad hoc grassroots group “Neighbors in Darien, New Canaan, Redding, Ridgefield, Stamford, Weston, Westport, and Wilton” will hold a public “Rally for Choice” on Sunday, June 23, at 3 pm at the gazebo in Ridgefield’s Ballard Park, to unhappily mark the second anniversary of the United States Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization (the “Dobbs Decision”).

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  levels of ability. Bring one PRE-1980's song and one POST-1980's song, in this way, we are not a traditional "folk music" circle. About half way through the evening, we take a break to eat/drink/mingle. It's simply an evening of sharing great songs with others in a friendly and supportive environment. For more information

The Connecticut Gilbert & Sullivan Society will be holding auditions for its October 2024 production of The Yeomen of the Guard WHEN Sunday, June 23rd, starting at 6:00PM – Tuesday, June 25th, starting at 7:00PM – NOTE: For both of those audition dates you must check in and register no later than 8:30PM For more information

Legendary guitarist formerly of Deep Purple and Rainbow, Ritchie Blackmore, and award winning vocalist Candice Night created a new genre of music for all ages..., inspired by many melodies of the Renaissance period, and Blackmoreized into contemporary music. They call it Renaissance/Folk/Rock. This is the sound of Blackmore’s Night. In 1997, Blackmore’s Night released their debut CD, Shadow of the Moon, which immediately went gold in Japan and earned awards worldwide. Meanwhile, their devoted fan base is growing exponentially as the band performs their mystical music for all ages. From grandparents to children, everyone is enjoying their medieval mood music and gypsy dances. Clearly, the music of Blackmore’s Night connects with fans on a deep level, allowing them to experience an entirely different era of merriment. For more information

The show’s pitch perfect harmonies, dynamic choreography, & costuming perfectly capture the sights & sound of Motown. Don’t miss this amazing journey through all of the hits! Hailed by audiences as “THE BEST MOTOWN SHOW IN THE COUNTRY,” the show will dazzle you for over two hours! This cast of 18 people EMBODY the BEST OF MOTOWN! A Journey Through Motown’s Best Including: The Temptations, The Jackson Five, Diana Ross & The Supremes, The Four Tops, Aretha Franklin, Smokey Robinson and more! For more information

Wednesdays | 3pm – 6pm Opening Day: June 12 Daniel Stewart Plaza 197 Dixwell Ave Q House and CitySeed are excited to be collaborating to bring a Farmers Market to the Daniel Stewart Plaza at Q House this summer! This market will look much like CitySeeds other markets, offering fresh locally grown and produced foods, live music, and activities. Stay tuned for more info. The Q House is a bustling community center that provides resources, opportunities, and a safe and fun gathering space for folks of all ages and backgrounds. Learn more about the Dixwell Q House here. Vendors at our market accept credit, debit, cash and SNAP/EBT. We even double SNAP/EBT for fresh produce. For more information

June 19 - August 31 Summer Nights Schedule: Wednesdays - Fridays, with occasional Saturday availability. Dine under the stars at the historic Stone Acres Farm. Explore the formal gardens and sprawling grounds and enjoy a multi course dinner curated by our 85th Day Culinary Team. Enjoy the bounty of the season featuring locally sourced vegetables, fish, pasture raised meats and artisan baked goods and cheeses. A boutique wine list, craft cocktails and local beer will be available. $78 per guest. Beverages, tax, & gratuity not included in ticket price. Reserved seatings beginning at 5PM. For more information

Movies in the Plaza is back, bringing you free Wednesday night (and now select Sunday afternoon) movie screenings May through October in downtown New Haven’s beloved Pitkin Plaza! Grab your lawn chairs, picnic blankets and some takeout from a local spot, and spend an evening under the stars enjoying blockbusters, nostalgic blasts from the past, cult favorites, family films for all ages, and more. June 12 - The Parent Trap June 19 - Selma June 26 - Pride and Prejudice July 3 - NO MOVIE July 10 - Mama Mia July 17 - Peanut Butter Falcon July 24 - Jaws July 31 - Galaxy Quest Family films will be shown on Select Sundays: June 9 - Shrek June 23 - The Incredibles July 21 - Monsters Inc. August 4 - The Lego Movie August 18 - The Secret Life of Pets For more information

June 27- July 24, 2024 The show is open for viewing during regular town hall hours Monday through Friday, plus extended weekend hours on Saturday, July 20 from 1pm to 4pm and Sunday, July 14 from 2pm to 4pm. Our mission is to bring together a community of artists and art lovers on the shoreline of Connecticut and beyond, to create opportunities to show our art, to provide educational and skill enhancing workshops, and to provide a forum for the community at large to engage with the visual arts. For more information

🐕 GET READY FOR A HOWLING GOOD TIME – ONLY $5 ADMISSION Calling all dog lovers! Fetch your furry friend and join us at the Connecticut Science Center for Pups & Pints on the Plaza – where tails will be wagging, and spirits will be high! This bark-tastic summer event is your golden opportunity to bond with your canine companion and mingle with fellow dog enthusiasts. Get ready for a howling good time with ice-cold brews from local area breweries, delectable treats, live music, and paws-itively awesome vendors catering to your four-legged pals. You’ll be greeted by a party atmosphere that will get your tail wagging from the moment you arrive. This event is open to pups of all ages, but you must be at least 21 years old and have proper ID to lap up the libations. Remember, all furry friends must stay leashed throughout the event. For more information

June 19 - August 31 Summer Nights Schedule: Wednesdays - Fridays, with occasional Saturday availability. Dine under the stars at the historic Stone Acres Farm. Explore the formal gardens and sprawling grounds and enjoy a multi course dinner curated by our 85th Day Culinary Team. Enjoy the bounty of the season featuring locally sourced vegetables, fish, pasture raised meats and artisan baked goods and cheeses. A boutique wine list, craft cocktails and local beer will be available. $78 per guest. Beverages, tax, & gratuity not included in ticket price. Reserved seatings beginning at 5PM. For more information

The 2024 Twilight Concert Series will kick off with a power-house blend of classic Motown hits, funk, and rock by Locomotion on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 6:30 p.m., (rain date, Thursday, June 27, 2024). Grounds open for picnicking at 5:30 p.m. The 2024 season has been expanded to include five concerts with two sets each. For 30 years, Locomotion has played countless events across all of Connecticut, with numerous shows in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and New York.   For more information

Blippi is coming to New London for the ultimate curiosity adventure in Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour! So, come on! Dance, sing, and learn with Blippi and special guest Meekah as they discover what makes different cities unique and special. Will there be monster trucks, excavators, and garbage trucks galore? You bet! So get ready to shake those wiggles out and OJ Twist your way through this brand-new musical party! For more information

June 27 - June 30, 2024 The Tri-State Dance Festival is the annual summer event where dancers of all levels come to experience the best of the New York Salsa, Bachata, and Hustle Dance scenes. Located just outside Manhattan, each year Tri-State boasts and incredible line up of performers, instructors, and social dancers from the New York area and beyond. It’s also home to the prestigious Tri- State Dance Championship, a two-day competitive event with almost 200 categories, and an entire segment for young dancers and emerging talent. Building upon the legacy Lou Lopez left during his 15 years of running the CT Salsa Festival, Tri-State prides itself on creating an environment that feels truly welcoming and inclusive. Whether this is your very first dance congress experience, or your 100th, here you will feel part of our community because you are. With inspiring performances and master workshops, themed nightly dance parties, and an iconic Saturday Night After Party, Tri-State Dance Fest truly has something for everyone. Come discover the magic of dance during an unforgettable weekend experience. For more information

June 28–30, 2024 The WoodenBoat Show, hosted in a partnership with WoodenBoat Publications, offers something for all wooden boat enthusiasts and maritime history buffs. More than 100 traditional and classic wooden boats of every type will be on display, from handcrafted kayaks to mahogany runabouts, and classic daysailers to schooners. One-day tickets and three-day passes are available. Museum Members attend for free. Parking is free.   For more information

EVERY TUESDAY AND FRIDAY | JUNE 21 – OCTOBER 11, 2024 | 10AM – 2PM Come visit and shop local at our annual Farmers Market, one of the original open air markets in Connecticut! Our goal is to offer a variety of products from as many farmers and artisan vendors as possible. We are committed to offering a vibrant marketplace in downtown Hartford where local farmers and artisans can enjoy coming together with the community to share the best of what Connecticut has to offer. Connecticut’s Old State House Farmers Market runs from the first day of summer through mid-fall, ensuring that our patrons enjoy the ultimate seasonal variety for many months of the year! For more information

Experience the Heart of Hamden at Hamden Fest 2024! Join us in the vibrant Town Center Park on Saturday, June 8, 2024, from 11am to 4pm for a day that promises to bring our community together like never before. Whether you're here to explore local businesses, enjoy handmade arts and crafts, or simply soak up the festive atmosphere with friends and family, Hamden Fest has something for everyone. Don't let the chance to be part of one of the town's biggest celebrations slip away! For more information

With July 4th landing on a Thursday, this is the weekend to stock up!  Jon Car of Massanois Imports has a rock solid selection of affordable, crushable wines you will be excited to share. Jun 28, 2024 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM For more information

June 19 - August 31 Summer Nights Schedule: Wednesdays - Fridays, with occasional Saturday availability. Dine under the stars at the historic Stone Acres Farm. Explore the formal gardens and sprawling grounds and enjoy a multi course dinner curated by our 85th Day Culinary Team. Enjoy the bounty of the season featuring locally sourced vegetables, fish, pasture raised meats and artisan baked goods and cheeses. A boutique wine list, craft cocktails and local beer will be available. $78 per guest. Beverages, tax, & gratuity not included in ticket price. Reserved seatings beginning at 5PM. For more information

Cold Chocolate is a genre-bending Americana band that fuses folk, funk, and bluegrass to create a unique sound all their own. Led by Ethan Robbins (vocals/guitar/mandolin) and Ariel Bernstein  (vocals/percussion/banjo), the Boston-based duo released their fifth full-length album in the fall of 2023. Punctuated by tight harmonies and skillful musicianship, Cold Chocolate has quickly gained recognition for their original music and high-energy shows. Gather your friends and family, pack a picnic, and join us on the Stonington Commons Green for an evening of music and community. This concert is FREE. For more information

Friday, June 28 at 6:00pm | New York Waytes  Experience an Italian 17th-century sonata, l’Arte di Suonare, emblematic of the early baroque aesthetic. The first instrumental style to emerge in this new ground was the Stylus Fantasticus. It features spirited rhetorical dialogues of tempos, affects, timbres, and textures– stark contracts of audio juxtaposed. This program invites you into a verdant, dreamlike garden of sounds. Featuring music by: Fontana, Castello, Bertoli, and other sculptors of sound This summer’s free, outdoor chamber music series will focus on Early Music, a term encompassing all choral and instrumental music stretching from the early Middle Ages through the Renaissance to the middle of the 17th century. This music is marked by beautiful, textured vocals and melodic harpsichords and lutes, and there is no better place to enjoy this beauty of sound than Pequot Library’s Great Lawn. In the case of inclement weather, concerts will take place in Pequot Library’s auditorium.

We’ll transform the Fedele Family Farmhouse Plaza into a magical outdoor Beer Garden for an evening of laid-back beer exploration, delicious bites, and entertainment by live band, Zully Ramos and the OGs. As part of our BevMax Tasting Series, BevMax will have expert ambassadors on-site to help guide your experience and place orders for any craft beers you may wish to purchase after sampling. A portion of all sales charitably support the SM&NC. Adults 21+ only. For more information

2 Shows: Friday, June 28, 2024 at 7PM Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 6PM A celebration of unity and humanity, "The Ubuntu Project - I Am Because We Are" is a transformative journey through the past, present, and future. This project blends history with contemporary insights, urging us to build a future anchored in respect, fairness, and justice for all. More than entertainment, it's edutainment at its finest, reminding us of our interconnectedness and the divine balance of nature and God's plan. Join us on this journey of self-discovery and collective enlightenment. For more informationhttps://www.theklein.org/buy-tickets/upcoming-events/the-ubuntu-project/

TONY TRISCHKA:  A TRIBUTE TO EARL SCRUGGS BANJO GREAT PREMIERES NEW SHOW AND NEW MUSIC "Tony Trischka is known as the father of modern bluegrass" - NY Times. Tony Trischka is considered the consummate banjo artist and perhaps the most influential banjo player in the roots music world.  For more than 50 years, his stylings have inspired a whole generation of bluegrass and acoustic musicians with the many voices he has brought to the instrument. Tony will be honoring the music of Earl Scruggs, pioneer of the three-finger banjo style and one of the most important musicians in bluegrass, or, in Tony’s opinion, in any genre. For more information  

Fan favorites The Hoolios with special guests The Carleans return to Hygienic Art Park on Saturday June 29th 8pm. Steeped in the rhythms of the Gulf of Mexico: Americana, Latin, Reggae, Texas Folk and Zydeco, The Hoolios will have you dancing under the stars! Ticket $15 Presale $20 Door For more information

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 information

Saturdays | 10am – 1pm Opening Day: April 6 Conte West/Hills Middle School 511 Chapel St, New Haven The Wooster Square Farmers Market has been a staple in the Wooster Square community for over 15 years. During the COVID19 global pandemic the Wooster Square market moved to the very spacious parking lot of Conte West Middle School to accommodate social distancing. This move has also allowed us to bring in more vendors! This market is our biggest and offers an incredible variety of products. You can find fresh local produce, dairy, eggs, meat, honey, and more! Vendors at our market accept credit, debit, cash and SNAP/EBT. We even double SNAP/EBT for fresh produce! For more information

June 29, 2024 Register now to explore this exceptional 2.4-acre property with rolling meadows and surrounded by a densely forested perimeter. This landscape includes a long, winding driveway, sunny perennial gardens, and elegant granite steps. The exclusive tour will be led by Michelle Crowley, principal of Crowley Cottrell, Architect Kelly Ennis Connellan of Jill Neubauer Architects, and Botanica Fine Gardens Meadow Consultant/Installation, Ed Kutchmanich. For more information

June 29 – September 22, 2024 Puerto Rican artist Imna Arroyo’s art explores connections between the African continent and its diaspora in an on-going endeavor to reclaim a lost and scattered heritage. Opening Paths explores the artist’s emergence and path forward by showcasing works in various disciplines and mediums from her early years (1968-1980’s) when she began to assert her uniquely expressive Afro-Caribbean agency, through her 2022 mixed-media installation, Eleggua, dedicated to Yoruba Orisha Eshu/Elegguá, representing the crossroads of the world and the opening of the paths. Opening Paths reflects the artist’s connectedness to her Afro-Caribbean heritage, giving voice to the stories and rich traditions of her ancestors as she “…finds solace in the belief that artmaking can be a form of healing.” For more information

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

Join us for A Summer's Palette Art Show at Westford Hill Distillers in Ashford CT, returning this year in partnership with the Ashford Arts Council and with promotional support from the Eastern Region Tourism District. More than 25 artists will be exhibiting and selling their artwork, plus enjoy live music, observe or participate in en plein air painting. Woodturning and woodcarving, pottery, authors, fiber art, fairy houses, hand-made soaps, basketry, mosaics, musical instruments, photography, weaving, and more. Grab lunch at the Twin Beaks Food Truck or home-baked savory and sweet treats from Keith's Creations, plus craft cocktails are available for purchase.  All this fun is taking place on the grounds at Westford Hill Distillers, New England's first craft distiller.  Westford Hill Distillers is located on a 200-acre property that has been under the stewardship of the Chatey family since 1919. Enjoy the mature gardens, learn about craft distillation. Live music includes performances by Ashford's Babcock Cornet Band, the longest-performing cornet band in the country. This is what a day in June should be--bring along your friends, enjoy art, hear great music and drink in an authentic New England experience in The Last Green Valley. Admission is free; donations welcome For more information

Womanimation! is the premier showcase in the US of international women’s animation, a special one-day film festival event presenting animated short film stories created by women around the world. From satire to drama, from the everyday to the surreal - in styles from traditional 2-D to stop-motion to computer animation - the festival showcases wide-ranging visual styles. Audiences at each screening will vote for their favorite three films of the program, with the top overall vote-getter receiving a custom art object award, created by a winner from a previous edition of the festival.  For more information

Fun for all ages: Observe (and pat) the brand new baby turkeys; Feed the lambs; Collect eggs; Feed the laying hens & roosters and learn why organic, pasture-raised eggs & poultry are so important. Climb on the tractors for photo ops. Check the ponds for frogs, turtles and snakes!  Kids 4 and under are free.    Farm owner Pauline Lord leads the tour. In the event of rain, we will refund your money and hope you can come next time! REGISTER      

Our popular free gathering returns on Saturday June 29 from 3 to 7 pm with fresh from the wood-fired oven pizzas, live music, sushi and more! BYOB is welcome. The farm stand stays open during Farm Fest until 7 pm. For more information