Come and see why the Elephant’s Trunk Flea Market is the Largest Weekly Flea Market in New England.  We’re open every Sunday, April into December, pending weather and field conditions.  It’s best to follow our weekly Facebook Posts for updates and announcements.  Don’t miss out on the action……the Trunk has something for everyone.  If you’re looking for that rare and unusual find, it’s quite possible the Trunk is your destination!  See you at the Trunk! For more information

Sunday, June 30 at 2pm Kate Baldwin is a two-time Tony Award–nominee and four-time Drama Desk–nominee, having starred on Broadway as Irene Molloy in the 2017 revival of Hello, Dolly! and the 2009 revival of Finian’s Rainbow as Sharon McLonergan. She originated the roles of Sandra Bloom in Big Fish on Broadway and Leslie Lynnton Benedict in Giant at The Public Theatre. She starred as Jen in Keen Company's revival of John & Jen and garnered a Lucille Lortel Award nomination for her work in Superhero at Second Stage. Other Broadway credits: The Full Monty, Thoroughly Modern Millie, and Wonderful Town. She starred in The King and I at the Lyric Opera of Chicago, The Women at The Old Globe, Henry V at the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, She Loves Me at Williamstown Theatre Festival, The Music Man and South Pacific at Arena Stage (Helen Hayes Award nomination), and What the Constitution Means to Me at Berkshire Theatre Group. On television, her work includes NBC’s Law & Order: SVU (guest star), Stephen Sondheim’s Passion (PBS) and the Disney + series Just Beyond. For more information

Jenny Parrott plays an afternoon show at Best Video Film & Cultural Center on Sun., June 30. The show starts at 4 PM with opening act The Post Valley Green and the cover is $10.  For more information

It is starting to feel like summer here at the farm, and we are so excited to share the first produce coming from the greenhouses to the dinner table. June’s dinners will be a prix fixe menu featuring 4 courses (and surprise bites), allowing you to choose your choice of main. The dinner will highlight early herbs and produce currently available at our farm as well as other ingredients from our collective of local producers. Weather permitting, we will start outdoors for first bites and then continue inside to the carriage house for 3 courses full of fresh spring produce. We will have a small menu of available house beverages, including wine, beer, cocktails and NA beverages available for purchase on premise to enjoy with your dinner. For more information

The Firefly Sanctuary is open year-round and accessible via a woodland trail leading up from Sleepy Hollow Road. Fireflies are most active in late June and early July. In an effort to protect the natural resources and limit visitor impacts, NCLT implemented a registration system in 2021. During peak viewing season (last week of June and first week of July) we limit attendance to 30 visitors per night. Guests are provided with a red-beam flashlight (which does not interfere with firefly signaling) and asked to apply bug spray before walking up to the meadow. 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

July 03 - 31 2024 Each Wednesday in July, the Wadsworth Mansion will open at 5:30 p.m. with food trucks, and shows on the Mansion’s back lawn will begin at 6:30 p.m. The concert line up for 2024: July 3 - Souls on Fire July 10 - The Cartells July 17 - Austin James and the Nomads July 24 - Take 2 & Call Me in the Morning' July 31 - The Big Takeover ... For more information

Get ready to celebrate America's independence in one of Connecticut's most BEAUTIFUL settings: Meriden's Hubbard Park! Concert:  Christine Ohlman & Rebel Montez 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

Come celebrate Independence Day with Groton Parks and Recreation and the whole community of Groton! We'll have a bunch of community organizations showing their pride as they march with a huge crowd cheering along the way. We march down Rt. 1 (Fort Hill Rd.) beginning at Poquonnock Plains Park and ending at Chelsea Groton Bank. This a wonderful, free, family event to kickoff your July 4th weekend! For more information

The Town of Madison's Annual Independence Day Parade will be held on July 4, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. The parade will proceed west on Boston Post Road (Route 1) from Samson Rock Drive to the West Wharf Road and will end in the Surf Club.  The parade will require road closures.  Residents and motorists should expect traffic delays along the parade route between 9:45 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. For more information Thursday, July 4, 2024  Reserving Space:  Chairs may only be placed on the green after 1 p.m. for reserving your space due to the parade and concert taking place on the same day. 6:00 p.m. Opening act 7:00 p.m. Wallingford Symphony Orchestra Visit Madison Cultural Arts for details.

Come join us for a toe-tapping good time at South Farms. Get ready for a day filled with amazing live bluegrass music, delicious food, and a great community vibe. Whether you're a bluegrass enthusiast or just looking for a fun day out, this festival has something for everyone. Grab your friends and family, bring a blanket or lawn chair, and get ready to enjoy some top-notch bluegrass performances in a beautiful outdoor setting. There will be Food, Beverages, A Hot Air Balloon to touch and, of course, Music! Mark your calendars and get ready for a memorable day at the Morris Bluegrass Festival at South Farms. We can't wait to see you there! 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

Ramblin' Dan Stevens performs an eclectic mix of traditional fingerstyle blues, americana and originals. He has entertained audiences throughout the US, Germany, UK, Canada and Virgin Islands. Of special interest is his unique style of "bottleneck" slide playing popularized by early Mississippi Delta Bluesmen including his use of a homemade, three stringed "Cigar Box Guitar" and one stringed "Diddly Bow", both primitive blues instruments.As a finalist in the International Blues Challenge on Beale St. in Memphis TN and protege of the legendary folk/blues icon, Dave Van Ronk, Dan has been lauded for his ability as a raconteur and for the authenticity of his approach gained by many years on the road as a traveling blues musician. A participant in the Music Under New York Program, he plays on a regular basis in the New York City Subway System in locations such as Times Square and Grand Central Terminal. For more information

Join the City of Fall River as they celebrate the Fourth of July! With food trucks and live entertainment at Heritage State Park, Senator Thomas Norton City Pier, and Bicentennial Park. There will also be airbrush tattoos and a beer garden at City Pier! Free admission - Fireworks start at 9PM! Norton City Pier entertainment will begin at 6:15pm and Bicentennial Park live entertainment will begin at 7pm. Guest are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. For more information

Join Yonder Mountain String Band, innovators and pioneers of the modern jamgrass movement live on the UNITED stage Thursday, July 4th. Bending bluegrass with elements of rock, alternative and improvisational music, Yonder Mountain brought their high-energy, sound and psychedelic light show into rock n’ roll settings with tremendous success, proving it possible for a bluegrass band to not only exist but excel in a rock world without drums. The inroads they made created opportunities for like-minded acoustic bands to perform at festivals, rock clubs, theaters and stadiums previously considered off-limits for string bands. For more information

The Great American Boom is an Independence Day event that takes place in Willow Brook Park. In addition to a spectacular fireworks display, the event has food trucks and a DJ. Join us as we celebrate the freedom of our country with fireworks and fun!   For more information

We are thrilled to invite you to our highly anticipated 4th of July Fireworks Display, the most breathtaking event of the summer! Join us as we ignite the sky with an explosive symphony of colors, brilliance, and sheer joy. Fireworks will launch from atop of East Rock Park. The best viewing location is from the Wilbur Cross High School parking lot. *Note – only blankets will be allowed on the new turf. For additional information, contact New Haven Parks & Rec at 203-946-8027 Best place to watch: Wilbur Cross High School 181 Mitchell Dr, New Haven, CT 06511 USA   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

Mark your calendars, because our very popular cider and pizza event returns for the holiday weekend! We'll be opening for a special ticketed event afternoon from 12:30 to 3:30 PM on July 5th. Enjoy the tap room and grounds while celebrating the holiday with delicious, all-you-can-eat baked-fresh pizza from Jerry's of Middletown. And wash it down with   This is a limited ticket event. Our Memorial Day event sold out, so don't wait to get your tickets. We cannot guarantee any tickets will be available day-of at the door. 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

Ramblin' Dan Stevens performs an eclectic mix of traditional fingerstyle blues, americana and originals. He has entertained audiences throughout the US, Germany, UK, Canada and Virgin Islands. Of special interest is his unique style of "bottleneck" slide playing popularized by early Mississippi Delta Bluesmen including his use of a homemade, three stringed "Cigar Box Guitar" and one stringed "Diddly Bow", both primitive blues instruments.As a finalist in the International Blues Challenge on Beale St. in Memphis TN and protege of the legendary folk/blues icon, Dave Van Ronk, Dan has been lauded for his ability as a raconteur and for the authenticity of his approach gained by many years on the road as a traveling blues musician. A participant in the Music Under New York Program, he plays on a regular basis in the New York City Subway System in locations such as Times Square and Grand Central Terminal. For more information

Take in the evening summer vibes with the return of Party on the Sun Patio during Hot Summer Fun. This 14-week outdoor concert series features a fully renovated Patio and Bar* where you can get refreshing beverage specials while dancing to the beats of your favorite tribute bands! Plus, grab some food at various food truck offerings each week. VIP Fire Pits are also available for reservations. Be a part of this exciting summer get-together under the stars! For more information

Despite a reputation as a musical maverick, Ives had tastes that one might consider conservative. He was a big fan of Beethoven and Franck, but had a distaste for the important modernist composer Edgard Varèse. CHARLES IVES   Hallowe’en for Piano Quintet LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN   Serenade in D Major for Flute, Violin, and Viola, Op. 25 EDGARD VARÈSE   Octandre CÉSAR FRANCK   Piano Quintet in f minor Tara Helen O’Connor   flute Scott Hartman   trombone and Norfolk Fellows For more information

Nicknamed the Gypsy-jazz Warbler by the New York Times, Tatiana Eva-Marie is a transatlantic bandleader, singer, author, and actress based in Brooklyn. She plays French pop derived from the Django tradition with Balkan Gypsy and folk influences. Accruing over 70 million views on YouTube, Tatiana Eva-Marie was acclaimed as a millennial shaking up the jazz scene by magazine Vanity Fair. She performs regularly in New York at various clubs (Blue Note, Dizzy’s, Lincoln Center, Symphony Space, Birdland, Joe’s Pub…), across the USA (New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Freight and Salvage, Jazz Aspen Snowmass, Tucson Jazz Festival…) and around the world. For more information

The  Norwich Harbor Fireworks, this year on July 5th, are a spectacular celebration that lights up the summer night sky over the harbor in a dazzling display of color and sound. The evening begins with lively entertainment, crafts for kids, and vendors offering fair foods starting at 5:00 PM. As the clock nears 9, anticipation builds for the grand finale—a breathtaking fireworks display set against the picturesque backdrop of the harbor. This event is more than just a fireworks show; it's a  tradition that brings the community together, celebrating the rich history and bright future of Norwich. Join us on July 5th (July 8th if it rains) for an unforgettable night filled with joy, wonder, and the magic of fireworks illuminating the Norwich Harbor.   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

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

Saturday July 6th, at 10 AM starting from community center. There will be a marching band, VFW Honor Guard, children marchers, decorated bikes, floats, balloons, and fun, fun, fun! After the parade, numerous prizes will be awarded to children for best costume, most patriotic, funniest outfit, and best decorated bike and wagon. If you want to be in parade, join line up at 9:45 AM on Hartford Avenue in front of the Shoreline Community Center. For info, call Gail at 860-434-6426. 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

July 6, 13 Aug 10,17 1:30-3:00pm Participate in an afternoon of ecology exploration with the RTP Estuary Center! Learn how to use some of our equipment and explore our sanctuary grounds.  Each session is packed with fascinating discoveries! This program is intended for families with children ages 5 and up. Each session features a unique theme. Attend one or all four! Cost $ 25 per family per session or sign up for all 4 for $80 per family. Click here to learn more about each day!

Hartford Bonanza brings great music, food, vendors, artists, and performers to Downtown Hartford to celebrate their neighbors, the city, and each other. Make this year’s Bonanza a part of your Independence Day celebration.   For more information

SATURDAY, JULY 6 | 7:15PM WEDNESDAY, JULY 10 | 7:15PM FRIDAY, JULY 12 | 7:15PM BOOK, LYRICS & MUSIC BY KEVIN WONG Rose Barn Theater Three brothers live together. They have a useless magical ability: to conjure images and sounds into the air. All three of them are trying to find a place for a soft magical boy in a hard, unmagical world. Kevin Wong is a composer-lyricist, singer/musician, and dramaturg. Selected past musical theatre writing includes Recurring John: A Song Cycle (Toronto SummerWorks Festival 2014 / Chicago Musical Theatre Festival 2015); STAR!(ving): A Collection of Songs;  Misprint (with bookwriter Lauren Toffan, Women of Musical Theatre Festival 2016); Drama 101 (with bookwriter & co-lyricist Steven Gallagher, Bravo Academy 2017 / Etobicoke School of the Arts 2018 / Stage Door Academy 2018); and Reframed (Musical Stage Company / Art Gallery of Ontario, Dora Nomination – Best New Musical/Opera). Kevin is currently developing The Preposterous Predicament of Polly Peel (Act One) (with bookwriter Julie Tepperman), Believers (with bookwriter and co-lyricist Ali Joy Richardson); In Real Life (with bookwriter & co-lyricist Nick Green, most recently workshopped at Yes Theatre/Sudbury in October 2022); The Next BIG Thing (Film Project, Jake Foy). Training: Royal Conservatory of Music (Violin/Harmony/Music History); NoteWorthy (The Musical Stage Company, 2014); Composium (Theatre20, 2015). For more information

FRANZ JOSEF HAYDN   String Quartet in G Major, Op. 33, No. 5 ALFRED SCHNITTKE   Piano Quintet FELIX MENDELSSOHN   String Quartet No. 3 in D Major, Op. 44 Brentano String Quartet and Rieko Aizawa   piano For more information

Internationally acclaimed pianist/composer Yoko Miwa is one of the most powerful and compelling performers on the scene today. Her trio, with its remarkable telepathy and infectious energy, has brought audiences to their feet worldwide. Yoko was named a Rising Star Pianist in the 2022 DownBeat Critics Poll. The Yoko Miwa Trio’s 2021 release Songs of Joy received wide acclaim and reached #1 on national jazz radio charts and was voted a best jazz album of 2021 in the DownBeat 86th Annual Readers Poll. Jazziz called it “a radiant new collection.” CD Hotlist said “…yet another triumph from one of America’s finest jazz pianists, composers, and bandleaders.” Their 2019 CD, Keep Talkin’, showcases Miwa’s fine playing and artful compositions and the trio’s uncanny musical camaraderie. DownBeat gave the recording four stars, calling it “a beautifully constructed album” and noting “the drive and lyricism of a pianist and composer at home in bebop, gospel, pop, and classical.” For more information

Fireworks explode just after dark, usually around 9:15 PM, from a barge off of Long Island Sound so the show can be seen easily from either Penfield or Jennings Beaches. For more information

The Fireworks Displays will be held on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at both Binney Park and Greenwich Point Park. Rain date: Sunday, July 7, 2024 Regular entry rules for Greenwich Point apply.  Vehicular access to the Point closes at 8 p.m. or earlier, if parking capacity is reached. Call for weather cancellation information: 203-861-6100   For more information