Elephant’s Trunk Flea Market Every Sunday
Elephant's Trunk Flea Market 490 Danbury Rd490 Danbury Rd, New MilfordPoetry Reading at Riverbound Farm Sanctuary in Cheshire
Riverbound Farm Sanctuary 1881 Cheshire Street, CheshireFishes at the Fort- Fundraiser Dinner & Auction
Fort Adams State Park- Casemates 80 Fort Adams Dr, NewportWidowmakers vs Bone Crushers at Magic Rink in Waterbury
Roller Magic 60 HARVESTER RD., WaterburyAldrich Video Series: Eva Richardson McCrea: Rope and Table Games
Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum 258 Main Street, RidgefieldTake a Tour of Connecticut’s beautiful State Capitol building
Connecticut State Capitol 210 Capitol Ave., HartfordMarquis de Lafayette “Victory Lap Through Greenwich” 200th Anniversary Celebration at Bush-Holley House
Bush-Holley House Museum 47 Strickland Road, Cos CobTalk: Lafayette in Norwalk: The Farewell Tour 1824-25
Norwalk Town House Museum 2 East Wall Street, NorwalkBROADWAY BOUND THEATRE FESTIVAL 2024 in New Canaan
Powerhouse Theater Performing Arts Center 679 South Ave, New CanaanGALLERY TALK: Fresh Impressions: New Research on American Impressionism: Florence Griswold Museum
Florence Griswold Museum 96 Lyme Street, Old LymeThe Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry Celebrates the Opening of Wonderland Puppet Theater: Visions of the Beloved Community
Ballard Institute 1 Royce Circle, StorrsOcean House Author Series: Patricia Walsh Chadwick: TALES FROM THE WITCH OF WALL STREET
Ocean House 1 Bluff Avenue, Watch HillAmerican Revolution Hero Lafayette Returns at New Haven Museum
New Haven Museum 114 Whitney Avenue, New HavenBROADWAY BOUND THEATRE FESTIVAL 2024 in New Canaan
Powerhouse Theater Performing Arts Center 679 South Ave, New CanaanDestination Westport: In Gatsby’s Shoes with the Westport Museum for History and Culture
Longshore Marina 260 Compo Rd S Lot F Parking Area, WestportExhibit: “Weston…What Lies Beneath” at Weston History & Culture Center
Weston History & Culture Center 104 Weston Road, WestonOutstanding in the Field Dinner: Watson Farm: Jamestown, RI
Watson Farm 455 North Rd, JamestownCOOKED Marketplace and Mercantile Now open 7 Days a Week
Cooked Marketplace and Mercantile 5 Main Street, CenterbrookFive Points Arts Center : JOSEPH BYRNE Landscape, Memory, and Time: Connemara Paintings
Five Points Arts 855 University Drive, TorringtonOld State House: Farmers Market: Tuesdays and Fridays
Connecticut’s Old State House 800 Main St, HartfordLionheart Puppet Company presents The Reluctant Dragon at The Russell Library in Middletown
Russell Library 123 Broad St, MiddletownSCHEMITZUN: FEAST OF GREEN CORN AND DANCE
Mashantucket Pequot Community Center 2 Matts Path, MashantucketSaturdays at the Stonington Village Farmers’ Market
Stonington Village Farmers' Market The Velvet Mill, 22 Bayview Avenue, StoningtonWooster Square Farmer’s Market in New Haven
Wooster Square Farmer's Market Conte West/Hills Middle School, 511 Chapel St, New HavenWoodstock Hilltoppers vs Thames Base Ball Club: Vintage Baseball at Fort Trumbull
Fort Trumbull New LondonAnnual LETR Golf Tournament: Fundraiser for Special Olympics Connecticut
Tunxis Country Club 87 Town Farm Rd, FarmingtonThe Dream Ride Experience: Farmington: Fundraiser for Special Olympics Connecticut
Farmington Polo Club 152 – 162 Town Farm Road, FarmingtonArt Talk & Book Signing with Illeana Douglas at Lyme Art Association
Lyme Art Association 90 Lyme Street, Old Lyme200th Anniversary Reenactment of Lafayette’s American Tour: Madison Town Green
Madison Town Green Route 1, MadisonVirtual Event with Tochukwu Okafor with the Merrill House
James Merrill House 107 Water Street, StoningtonGerald Albright in Concert: The Klein: Bridgeport
The Klein Theater 910 Fairfield Avenue, BridgeportDavid Kikoski Trio with Joe Martin and Billy Hart at The Side Door
The Side Door 85 Lyme Street, Old LymeWeek of Events
Mohegan Wigwam Festival
Mohegan Wigwam Festival
Everyone is invited to join Native Americans from across the country in a family-friendly day of traditional Native American crafts, foods, and dance competitions. The event is free and open to the public. We hope to see you there! Parking is free and located offsite. Complimentary shuttle service is provided with pickups and dropoffs at […]
Aldrich Video Series: Eva Richardson McCrea: Rope and Table Games
Aldrich Video Series: Eva Richardson McCrea: Rope and Table Games
August 19 to September 8, 2024 Eva Richardson McCrea Aldrich Video Series is a sequence of three solo presentations of video art. Each artist exemplifies a different approach to telling stories. Their distinct practices provide insights into the diverse methods at work in contemporary video art including improvisation, animation, and archival research. Eva Richardson McCrea stages […]
BROADWAY BOUND THEATRE FESTIVAL 2024 in New Canaan
BROADWAY BOUND THEATRE FESTIVAL 2024 in New Canaan
Aug. 8th - Sept. 1st Various Times Direct from New York City this August. SEVEN new plays in 4 weeks. See ONE or ALL SEVEN! Plays have been selected from nationwide submissions. The calendar of each of the show dates is below. AUDIENCES: Who knows if you'll discover the next big Broadway hit. Be in […]
THE CHESTER FAIR!
THE CHESTER FAIR!
AUGUST 23-25, 2024 This "country fair for all ages" features area livestock, food, rides, and more. This year's theme is "caring for the environment." Friday, August 23: Opening night with music by Leaf Jumpers, antique tractor pull, and various exhibits. Saturday, August 24: Livestock judging, composting and recycling presentations, frying pan toss contest, chainsaw carving […]
SCHEMITZUN: FEAST OF GREEN CORN AND DANCE
SCHEMITZUN: FEAST OF GREEN CORN AND DANCE
All are welcome to join our annual family-friendly celebration as we usher in the 2024 harvest season and give thanks to the Creator for our rich heritage while honoring our ancestors, warriors, veterans, and Elders. Located at the Mashantucket Pequot Cultural Grounds in the heart of one of America’s oldest Indian reservations, Schemitzun features traditional […]
Elephant’s Trunk Flea Market Every Sunday
Elephant’s Trunk Flea Market Every Sunday
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 […]
Coventry Farmers Market at Nathan Hale Homestead
Coventry Farmers Market at Nathan Hale Homestead
The Coventry Farmers’ Market on the grounds of the Nathan Hale Homestead is an experience not to be missed. This market carries the tradition of being the largest farmers’ market in the state, featuring some of the best of Connecticut-grown, Connecticut-made products in one of the most unspoiled countryside settings in the state. Each week, […]
OLD WETHERSFIELD 5K & 10K
OLD WETHERSFIELD 5K & 10K
Run the single-loop 5K or double-loop 10K through historic, quaint streets with a finish in scenic Wethersfield Cove on an unpaved trail along the water. Celebrating its 20th running in 2024, this end of summer running tradition also welcomes walkers in the 5K. Each race participant will earn a short sleeve technical shirt. After the […]
Poetry Reading at Riverbound Farm Sanctuary in Cheshire
Poetry Reading at Riverbound Farm Sanctuary in Cheshire
In collaboration with the Connecticut Poetry Society, Quinnipiac Valley Audubon Society is pleased to host two Poetry readings at our Riverbound Farm Sanctuary. Listen to poets read their poems, bring your favorite nature poems for the occasion! If you are new to poetry, you are in for a wonderful awakening: poetry is for everyone! Open mic! For more […]
Fishes at the Fort- Fundraiser Dinner & Auction
Fishes at the Fort- Fundraiser Dinner & Auction
Join Eating with the Ecosystem join us for a 'fintastic' evening at our second annual Fishes at the Fort fundraiser! An unforgettable evening of local seafood, delicious cuisine, and community. Experience the best of Rhode Island's local and underutilized fishes as four amazing chefs come together to prepare a four-course dinner that celebrates local abundance, […]
Widowmakers vs Bone Crushers at Magic Rink in Waterbury
Widowmakers vs Bone Crushers at Magic Rink in Waterbury
Connecticut Roller Derby is a women's flat-track roller derby league based in Naugatuck, Connecticut. Founded in 2006, the league reached its 10th anniversary in 2016. Connecticut Roller Derby is a member of the Women's Flat Track Derby Association. For more information
Take a Tour of Connecticut’s beautiful State Capitol building
Take a Tour of Connecticut’s beautiful State Capitol building
Capitol Information and Tours at the Connecticut State Capitol is operated by the League of Women Voters of Connecticut Education Fund and sponsored by the Joint Committee on Legislative Management, Connecticut General Assembly. General tourist information centers are located outside room 101 in the State Capitol and on the first floor, west entrance in the […]
Marquis de Lafayette “Victory Lap Through Greenwich” 200th Anniversary Celebration at Bush-Holley House
Marquis de Lafayette “Victory Lap Through Greenwich” 200th Anniversary Celebration at Bush-Holley House
Join Greenwich Historical Society, DAR Horseneck Chapter and Alliance Française Greenwich for the Marquis de Lafayette “Victory lap Through Greenwich” 200th Anniversary Celebration. Hosted at the Greenwich Historical Society, with the support of the Town and several local dining establishments. The celebration will feature: Meet & take photos with a Marquis de Lafayette re-enactor Keynote remarks by Chuck Schwam, […]
Sue Foley Trio – at Ballard Park in Ridgefield
Sue Foley Trio – at Ballard Park in Ridgefield
There are no reservations or tickets. Just come with your blankets, chairs and picnics. One of the finest blues and roots artists of our time. Her playing is pristine and powerful. She was the 2021, 22 & 23 winner of the Blues Music Awards’ Best Traditional Blues Female-Koko Taylor award. https://www.suefoley.com. Generously Underwritten by the Gary […]
Talk: Lafayette in Norwalk: The Farewell Tour 1824-25
Talk: Lafayette in Norwalk: The Farewell Tour 1824-25
Commemorating the Marquis de Lafayette’s 1824 visit to Norwalk As a part of Lafayette’s Bicentennial Tour of Connecticut, the Norwalk Historical Society is collaborating with the Connecticut Bicentennial Committee to present Lafayette in Norwalk as part of The Connecticut Lafayette Trail, which is devoted to presenting information on the life of Marquis de Lafayette, his aid to America […]
Webinar: MIT: Accelerating Quantum Computing
Webinar: MIT: Accelerating Quantum Computing
Quantum computing has the potential to be a game changer across many industries, including drug discovery, chemistry, finance, and energy. To prepare for a quantum-accelerated future, governments, universities, and industries are investing in hardware, software, and algorithm development. But what is quantum computing, and how can we be ready for it? In this talk, Esperanza […]
GALLERY TALK: Fresh Impressions: New Research on American Impressionism: Florence Griswold Museum
GALLERY TALK: Fresh Impressions: New Research on American Impressionism: Florence Griswold Museum
Join the curator to discuss some of the ways art historians are reframing American Impressionist paintings through the lenses of race, gender, and the environment. “Impressionism 150: From Paris to Connecticut & Beyond” is on view through September 8. Image: George Brainerd Burr (1876–1951), “The Artist’s Wife,” ca. 1914. Oil on Masonite. Gift of Mrs. […]
Virtual Lecture: Art History Study Group—Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion: The Met
Virtual Lecture: Art History Study Group—Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion: The Met
"The Met Museum, OpenAI Created an AI Chatbot With the Persona of a 1930s Socialite for a New Exhibit" Join Met senior research associate Stephanie Kramer to gain insight into the broad swath of research conducted to “feed” the artificial intelligence technology that brings to life a Callot Soeurs wedding ensemble in the exhibition Sleeping […]
Dixwell Q-House Farmer’s Market in New Haven
Dixwell Q-House Farmer’s Market in New Haven
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, […]
The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry Celebrates the Opening of Wonderland Puppet Theater: Visions of the Beloved Community
The Ballard Institute and Museum of Puppetry Celebrates the Opening of Wonderland Puppet Theater: Visions of the Beloved Community
The Ballard Institute will present the grand opening of its new exhibition Wonderland Puppet Theater: Visions of the Beloved Community on Wednesday, Aug. 21, with refreshments served at 4:30 p.m. and an in-person exhibition tour at 5 p.m. by curator Dr. Paulette Richards and Ballard Institute Director Dr. John Bell, which will also be streamed on Ballard Institute’s […]
Ocean House Author Series: Patricia Walsh Chadwick: TALES FROM THE WITCH OF WALL STREET
Ocean House Author Series: Patricia Walsh Chadwick: TALES FROM THE WITCH OF WALL STREET
Join us as Ocean House owner and author, Deborah Goodrich Royce moderates a conversation with our featured authors. This week, New York Times bestselling authors Allison Pataki and Join us as Ocean House owner and author, Deborah Goodrich Royce moderates a conversation with a featured author. This week, author Patricia Chadwick will be discussing (and signing) […]
American Revolution Hero Lafayette Returns at New Haven Museum
American Revolution Hero Lafayette Returns at New Haven Museum
On August 21, 2024, beginning at 5 p.m., New Haven Museum (NHM) and The American Friends of Lafayette will host a two-part welcoming celebration for the Marquis de Lafayette when he returns (in full regalia) to New Haven, exactly 200 years after his last triumphal visit to the city. Register here for this free NH250 event. The evening begins in the […]
Movies in the Plaza at Pitkin Park
Movies in the Plaza at Pitkin Park
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, […]
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 […]
Exhibit: “Weston…What Lies Beneath” at Weston History & Culture Center
Exhibit: “Weston…What Lies Beneath” at Weston History & Culture Center
Through March 2, 2025. Open Sundays and Thursdays from 1pm - 4pm. The yard of one of Weston’s oldest homes, the Peter Thorp House, reveals its past lives in the new exhibit, “Weston…What Lies Beneath” at the Weston History & Culture Center. What started out as a weekend garden project turned into a discovery of […]
Outstanding in the Field Dinner: Watson Farm: Jamestown, RI
Outstanding in the Field Dinner: Watson Farm: Jamestown, RI
This dinner promises a heavyweight pairing of star chef and spectacular setting. The seaside hillsides and stone walls of Watson Farm may look familiar to movie buffs; the historic site served as the set for Wes Anderson’s Moonrise Kingdom. Host farmer Max raises Red Devon cattle on the farm and – alongside his good friend […]
The174th Annual Brooklyn Fair
The174th Annual Brooklyn Fair
August 22-25, 2024 The Brooklyn Fair is an annual agricultural fair, sponsored by the Windham County Agricultural Society. The first fair was held in 1809 in Pomfret, CT. The fair was a success and it was held on a rotating basis between the towns of Brooklyn, Pomfret, and Woodstock. In 1849, the Society purchased the […]
Zohara Farm Dinner at Sub Edge Farm in Farmington
Zohara Farm Dinner at Sub Edge Farm in Farmington
Mid-summer is one of our favorite seasons for cooking and eating – it’s the sweet spot in the year when farms and gardens are overabundant with just about everything. Tomatoes are their sweetest, greens sprout bigger and faster than you can pick them, and apples are so plentiful they start falling from their trees; perfect […]
The Steel Wheels – at Ballard Park in Ridgefield
The Steel Wheels – at Ballard Park in Ridgefield
There are no reservations or tickets. Just come with your blankets, chairs and picnics. The Steel Wheels have long been at home in the creative space between tradition and innovation, but always moving forward with insightful lyrics and an evolving sound. In recent years they continue to explore deeply rooted yet fresh folk rock sounds. https://www.thesteelwheels.com […]
COOKED Marketplace and Mercantile Now open 7 Days a Week
COOKED Marketplace and Mercantile Now open 7 Days a Week
📯 Big news! 📯 COOKED is now open 7 days a week! Monday through Saturday 9-6, Sunday 9-3. Come by today for lunch or order online. Monday-Saturday: 9am-6pm Sunday: 9am-3pm Daily Specials
Five Points Arts Center : Water, Water Everywhere
Five Points Arts Center : Water, Water Everywhere
West Gallery: August 16 – September 21, 2024 Laura Barr, Karen Bonanno, Phyllis Crowley, Emilia Dubicki, Annie Wildey In-person Artist Talk: Friday, September 15, 6:30 PM For more information Monday - Friday: 9 am - 5 pm & by appointment
Five Points Arts Center : JOSEPH BYRNE Landscape, Memory, and Time: Connemara Paintings
Five Points Arts Center : JOSEPH BYRNE Landscape, Memory, and Time: Connemara Paintings
August 16 – September 21, 2024 Torrington Savings Bank Gallery: Opening Reception: Friday, August 16, 6:00 – 8:00 pm In-person Artist Talk: Friday, September 13, 6:30 PM For more information Monday - Friday: 9 am - 5 pm & by appointment
Old State House: Farmers Market: Tuesdays and Fridays
Old State House: Farmers Market: Tuesdays and Fridays
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 […]
The Charlie Parker Jazz Festival NYC
The Charlie Parker Jazz Festival NYC
August 17-25, 2024 The Charlie Parker Jazz Festival, New York City’s annual salute to the eponymous late saxophonist, will return in its 31st year for a three-day celebration of live jazz in the neighborhoods near where Parker worked and lived, including Harlem’s historic Marcus Garvey Park and Tompkins Square Park in the East Village. Each […]
Lionheart Puppet Company presents The Reluctant Dragon at The Russell Library in Middletown
Lionheart Puppet Company presents The Reluctant Dragon at The Russell Library in Middletown
Join us for a visit from CT based Lionheart Puppet Company, presenting The Reluctant Dragon. What happens when Harold, a young village boy, discovers a dragon in the mountains? Can Harold convince the villagers that the dragon just wants to be friends? Come to the library to find out! This show is most appropriate for […]
Berlinetta Brewing Bocce Beer Garden
Berlinetta Brewing Bocce Beer Garden
OPEN FRIDAY 4 - 9 PM / SATURDAY 1 - 9 PM / SUNDAY 1 - 6 PM Beer and bocce go together so well, so we decided to combine them into an outdoor destination open all summer long. We have two regulation size stone dust courts, and guests can play or just sit in […]
Hey Stamford! Food Festival
Hey Stamford! Food Festival
TWO BIG WEEKENDS: August 16-18 and 23-25! 7th Annual Event to Feature Celebrity Chef Rocco Dispirito Hosting ‘Rocco’s Burger Bash’ with a Star-Studded Judges Panel, Including Melissa Gorga, Adam Richman, Lil’ Mo Mozzarella, and More! Plus, ‘Pizzapalozza’, ‘Island Vibes’, ‘Food Truck Frenzy’, Live Music, and More! For more information on the 2024 Hey Stamford! Food […]
Chestnut Hill Concerts: at The Kate
Chestnut Hill Concerts: at The Kate
JOIN US FOR FOUR WONDERFUL CONCERTS THIS AUGUST AT THE KATE! Chestnut Hill Concerts is looking forward to our 54th season this August. Please join us for four concerts, Friday evenings at 7:30 in August 2024 at The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center. Artistic Director Mihae Lee has created four exciting programs for our 2024 […]
Pat Bianchi Organ Trio at The Side Door
Pat Bianchi Organ Trio at The Side Door
A modern ambassador of the mighty Hammond B3, Grammy nominated organist Pat Bianchi demonstrates a deep knowledge of jazz-organ history yet draws from a wide range of other musical influences. The result is a unique and creative voice that acknowledges the tradition while looking beyond at the same moment. His musical tenacity paved the way […]
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 […]
Wooster Square Farmer’s Market in New Haven
Wooster Square Farmer’s Market in New Haven
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 […]
The Lyme Art Association Presents Three Great Shows
The Lyme Art Association Presents Three Great Shows
JULY 26 - SEPTEMBER 5 , 2024: 103rdElected Artists Exhibition Our most accomplished artists – the best of the best, and the torch-bearers for the American representational tradition. They follow directly in the footsteps of the Lyme Art Colony artists who hung their Tonalist and Impressionist works on the walls of the Old Lyme library […]
With Every Fiber | Long-Term Exhibition at Grace Farms
With Every Fiber | Long-Term Exhibition at Grace Farms
With Every Fiber is a long-term exhibition aiming to inspire understanding and care about the materials that make up the built world around us. In 2020, Grace Farms launched Design for Freedom, a collaborative global movement to eliminate forced labor in the building materials supply chain, create true market transformation, and build a more equitable future. […]
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
Woodstock Hilltoppers vs Thames Base Ball Club: Vintage Baseball at Fort Trumbull
Woodstock Hilltoppers vs Thames Base Ball Club: Vintage Baseball at Fort Trumbull
The Thames Base Ball Club is a non-profit vintage base ball team. Our goal is to promote and preserve the game of base ball as it was play in the mid-19th century and have fun while doing so. During our games we are available to answer any questions from the fans about the differences between […]
Annual LETR Golf Tournament: Fundraiser for Special Olympics Connecticut
Annual LETR Golf Tournament: Fundraiser for Special Olympics Connecticut
Join members of law enforcement, civic groups, and the local business community the annual LETR Golf Tournament. 100% of proceeds benefit Special Olympics Connecticut! $175 Per Person / $700 Foursome Includes 18 Hole Scramble, Golf Cart, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Beverages, Snacks & Raffles! For more information
The Dream Ride Experience: Farmington: Fundraiser for Special Olympics Connecticut
The Dream Ride Experience: Farmington: Fundraiser for Special Olympics Connecticut
The Dream Ride Experience has grown from its humble roots as a 12-person motorcycle ride in 2002 to a three-day extravaganza and a year-round movement #DreamRide365 – all in honor of our Dream Riders, who are individuals with intellectual disabilities or in need. With the growth, Dream Ride has stayed true to its roots, […]
Form and Function Show : Arts Center East: Vernon
Form and Function Show : Arts Center East: Vernon
August 24-September 28, 2024 Arts Center East is showcasing the work of artists who make 3D art! Open to artists who work in clay, ceramics, pottery, glass, woodworking, found object sculpture/assemblage, paper sculpture and 3D fiber work, plaster sculpture, metalwork, and more. For more information Thursday–Saturday / 1:00pm–5:00pm
Art Talk & Book Signing with Illeana Douglas at Lyme Art Association
Art Talk & Book Signing with Illeana Douglas at Lyme Art Association
Join us on Saturday, August 24th at 3 pm at the Lyme Art Association for an art talk and book signing with Illeana Douglas, actress, film historian and the author of Connecticut in the Movies, a book about the portrayal of Connecticut in film and the 200 movies filmed right here in the Nutmeg State. Learn […]
200th Anniversary Reenactment of Lafayette’s American Tour: Madison Town Green
200th Anniversary Reenactment of Lafayette’s American Tour: Madison Town Green
The trustees of the MHS invite all Madison citizens and visitors to join us on August 24 to celebrate the bicentennial anniversary of the Marquis de Lafayette’s visit to America. In 1824, Lafayette, a hero of the American Revolution, returned from France to tour the United States as the nation was readying to celebrate its fiftieth anniversary of […]
Farm Fest returns to White Gate Farm
Farm Fest returns to White Gate Farm
Our popular free gathering returns on Saturday June 27, 2024 from 3 to 7 is Farm Fest, which is free and open to all! Bluegrass music begins at 4 by "Shiny Meddle Hiney." The menu is: Pizzas: Eggplant Parmesan; Buffalo Chicken; House Pizza and Plain Cheese Pizza Tamales: Chicken Chili Verde & Shishito Pepper and Jack […]
Virtual Event with Tochukwu Okafor with the Merrill House
Virtual Event with Tochukwu Okafor with the Merrill House
Upcoming James Merrill House Fellow: Tochukwu Okafor is a Nigerian writer whose work has appeared in the 2019 Best Small Fictions, the 2018 Best of the Net, The Guardian, Harvard’s Transition Magazine, Columbia Journal and elsewhere. He is a 2022 Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Arts (MASS MoCA) Fellow andArtist-in-Residence, a 2021 PEN America Emerging Voices Fellow, a 2021 GrubStreet Emerging Writer Fellow, a 2021 Jack Straw Writing Fellow, a 2021 Gish […]
Klein Fest: Rhythm & Brews: Bridgeport
Klein Fest: Rhythm & Brews: Bridgeport
Outdoor beer & music fest in the Klein parking lot Saturday, September 7, 2024 12-1PM VIP tasting 1-4:00PM General Admission Event closing 4:30PM Local craft brews - Live music - Vendors - Food Trucks - Games For more information
Gerald Albright in Concert: The Klein: Bridgeport
Gerald Albright in Concert: The Klein: Bridgeport
9-time Grammy Award Nominated Jazz Musician Gerald Albright and his band Gerald Albright, born and raised in Los Angeles, was an accomplished saxophonist well before he enrolled into Redlands University. Months after graduation he joined jazz pianist/ R&B singer Patrice Rushen and took the place of the bass player and finished up the tour with […]
David Kikoski Trio with Joe Martin and Billy Hart at The Side Door
David Kikoski Trio with Joe Martin and Billy Hart at The Side Door
A highly regarded jazz pianist, Dave Kikoski, emerged in New York jazz scene in 1980s and quickly established himself as a go-to performer working with top players like Roy Haynes, Bob Berg, Randy Brecker and many others. Kikoski is known for his adept post-bob style and spontaneous swinging play. As a leader, Kikoski has released 20 albums, including Presage with Eddie Gomez and Al Foster (1989) and Consequences featuring Jeff “Tain” Watts and Christian McBride (2015). His most recent two albums were released under High Note Records: Phoenix […]