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, […]

Robert Lecce and Edward Dirgo of the Pewter Pot Fine Spiced Chocolates will demonstrate how chocolate was made in the 1700s. They’ll also be selling their chocolate bars and chocolate drinking mixes. The demonstration is free and, in honor of State Museum Sunday, admission to the Whitfield House and Visitor Center exhibit galleries is free […]

Come get spooky with some of our regions most talented artists! We’re partnering with Expressiones Cultural Center along with a few of our Youth Art Workshop veteran artists to present a variety of fall-themed art activities for children and teens of all ages.  Registration not needed. Drop in any time starting at 10am… we’ll be creating […]

Tours of Matunuck Oyster Farm begin at Matunuck Oyster Bar with introductory discussion about aquaculture and fisheries on a global and local scale and guests are invited to visit the shellfish farm in Potter Pond. Tours of the oyster farm are a unique feature of the Matunuck experience where visitors see the different species of […]

This year’s regatta is in its 60th year and is on Sunday, October 20th from 1-4pm in Binney Park.  This event will once again draw model sailboat enthusiasts of all ages from the community. Categories for homemade boats, motorized and remote controlled boats are spread out throughout the afternoon. Bring a picnic lunch and join in […]

We're pleased to have author Winsome Bingham at the museum for a family program on Sunday afternoon, October 20. Ms Bingham will read THE WALK, illustrated by E. B. Lewis, followed by a conversation with families about empowering the children in their lives and how we can foster and encourage them to make choices. THE […]

The Hickory Stick Bookshop is delighted to host Susan Kassirer who will be here to present and sign copies of her late mother’s recently discovered and published children’s book “The Knitting Witch” on Sunday October 20th at 2 pm.  Joining Susan will be the book’s illustrator, Mark Richardson. ABOUT THE BOOK A long-lost manuscript, discovered by the author’s daughter, is […]

TICKETS INCLUDE EVERYTHING! FERRIS WHEEL  –  FOOD & BEVERAGE TRUCKS  –  GIANT CORN MAZE  PONY RIDES  –  FLAG FOOTBALL  Soccer–  ROCK CLIMBING WALL  –  PETTING ZOO  –   GAGA COURTS  –  TOUCH A TRUCK and MORE. VIP PATRON TICKETS Early access to Go Wild! Family Field Day (1:00pm), and a special Movie Night under the stars […]

Two  four-part mini-series Sundays, September 8, 15, 22, and 29 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm ET October 6, 13, 20, and 27 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm ET Are you a topologist who’s keen to make an interesting mapping cylinder, a geometer who likes to see a beautiful surface spanning in space, a polyhedra worshipper, […]

On the occasion of The Glass House’s 75th Anniversary, join three renowned pianists — Timo Andres, Aaron Diehl, and Jenny Lin — for an hour-long concert of a selection of Philip Glass’ Etudes in Stamford’s extraordinary modernist First Presbyterian Church designed by Wallace K. Harrison, one of the grantees of the National Fund for Sacred […]

On Sunday, October 27th at 10 am, the congregation will celebrate its Scottish heritage with the annual Scottish Sunday service. The service will be filled with vibrant music, including bagpipes and drums, as well as a Kirkin’ of the Tartan ceremony, honoring our Scottish ancestors. You’ll also experience traditional elements such as kilts and the Beadle, […]

Join journalist and Historic Stonington Board President Adi Ignatius for an in depth interview with Pequot Tribal Member and Museum Educator, Nakai Northup. This event is free and open to the public and will take place on Sunday, October 20th at 5pm at the La Grua Center. Adi Ignatius is Editor in Chief of the […]

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 […]

Join us here at Bent of the River as we dive into Nature Journaling to understand the natural world around us. In each class, we will explore a different location on site and staff will lead the group through a guided Journaling activity. Please meet Allison in the front visitor's lot. Program Fee: $15.00 per session […]

Surrounded by picturesque autumnal foliage in the glass-enclosed Sanctuary, a 31-musician chamber ensemble of musicians from the Orchestra, conducted by LPO 2023/24 Fellow Conductor Luis Castillo-Briceño, will present a moving program that incorporates our theme Architecture Moves Us and illuminates the purpose of our Foundation. Following the performance, join us for a cocktail reception as we toast to […]

The Yale-New Haven Regular Singing has been gathering since January 2010 to sing hymns, fuging tunes, and anthems from the Sacred Harp and other collections of shape-note music. We meet from 7 to 9 pm three times a month in New Haven: on second and fourth Tuesdays in room 106 of Yale’s Stoeckel Hall (469 […]

Nothing quite says holidays like the smell of fresh baked cookies and breads! Over the course of these five weeks, students will practice their pastry skills as they mix, stir, measure, and bake their way to delicious treats. Each week will have activities and a story related to that treat. Five-week series of 1-hour programs […]

Calling all Parents and Grandparents! Mark your calendar for Tuesday, October 22, when the American Museum of Natural History will host its annual Family Party. One of the Museum’s most beloved traditions, the Family Party is a thrilling evening that you won’t want to miss. Featuring entertaining and hands-on educational activities for children of all […]

On Tuesday, October 22 at 5 p.m., Shirley M. Mueller, MD will present a lecture in the Barone Campus Center’s Dogwood Room. An internationally known collector and scholar of Chinese export porcelain, Dr. Mueller is also board-certified in Neurology and Psychiatry. This unique conjunction of interests led her to explore the “neuroeconomics” of collecting in […]

During our 2024 Great Decision series, we had many discussions about conflicts and challenges around the world, that fundamentally centered on “democracy and freedom”. But someone raised the question: Do we all define democracy and freedom in the same manner? Join us in this bonus conversation session where each may share and explore what these […]

October 22 - November 9, 2024 It’s Hitchcock meets hilarity! Mix Alfred Hitchcock’s classic film with a juicy spy novel, add a dash of Monty Python and you have The 39 Steps, a fast-paced frenzy of espionage and murderous mayhem! Thrill as unflappable hero Richard Hannay goes on the run from dangerous spies and femme fatales […]

Join Greenwich's own Voting Moms, Emily Goodman and Jenna Lowe, to discuss the importance of your hyper local vote and the power of community. This will be a bipartisan information session about local issues on the ballot in our upcoming elections.  This event is FREE and open to everyone but registration is required. Thank you! […]

Colonists brought a belief in witchcraft from England, where it was rooted in the Bible and reinforced by the Church, witch-hunting pamphlets, investigation methods, and deep folk traditions. Hear the stories, gossip, and intrigue of the people connected to the 17th century witchcraft panic in Hartford including the magistrates, lawyers, townspeople, and clergy. Learn about […]

Aug 15 - Nov 18, 2024 Hours: Sunday-Saturday 2 – 9PM Sophia-Yemisi Adeyemo (b. 1999 in Burlingame, CA) is an interdisciplinary artist creating liberatory visions. Both historical liberation struggles and current resistance movements are central to how Adeyemo constructs the scenes in her work. At the intersection of assemblage, painting, and sculpture, Adeyemo pulls from the […]

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, […]

Dr. Travis Rieder, bioethicist at Johns Hopkins, will speak on his new book. "Catastrophe Ethics: How to Choose Well in a World of Tough Choices" "My most enduring research... has involved the overarching theme of “catastrophe.” In particular, I’m concerned with how to engage in ethical reasoning about our own, individual lives in a time […]

Join us in the Merrill Apartment for a reading by Merrill Fellow Timothy Donnelly. Donnelly has published four collections of poetry. His work has appeared in The New Yorker, The Paris Review, and elsewhere, including the Best American Poetry and Pushcart Prize anthologies. A professor in the writing program at Columbia University, he’s received fellowships from […]

Pick up a copy of the cookbook Half Baked Harvest: Super Simple available at the Stonington Free Library, choose a recipe to make, and share it at the meeting on October 23rd at Bank Square Book's new location. We hope to see you there! For more information, please email: millie@stoningtonfreelibrary.org. If you'd like to own your own copy you […]

Join us Wednesday, October 23rd at Stafford Cidery in Stafford Springs, CT for an Introduction to Mushroom Foraging Class. This workshop will be led by Amy Demers, founder of the CT Foraging Club. You will learn how to safely begin your mushroom foraging journey in CT. We will discuss how to identify and utilize common […]

this is halloween, this is halloween... kick off halloween weekend with a very spooky board class at Almost Famous Brewing. You will learn how to make the perfect snack board, paired with a side of dark magic Emily will be your host....your ghost host, and will bring the food and the tools while Almost Famous […]

Mark your calendars for an evening of culinary delights and sustainable dining! The Shipwright’s Daughter is proud to host a sustainable seafood dinner in partnership with the James Beard Foundation and Greencrab.org on October 23rd at 7:00 PM, in their state-of-the-art kitchen at the new Market 57 Platform in New York City. Join us as we […]

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, […]

Tuesday, September 17 – Sunday, December 8, 2024 Tuesday through Sunday, Noon to 5pm Opening Reception: Sept. 17- 4:30pm to 6pm Catch the first institutional solo exhibition by artist Justin Caguiat, whose Triple Solitaire immerses the viewer in a theater of perception combining lush abstract paintings and soundworks. In Justin Caguiat’s hands, painting is a slow cinema. His work […]

Blast off to learn about the moon, the planets, and our solar system. Create craters, make moon sand, learn about constellations, and find out what it’s like to be an astronaut. Five-week series of 1-hour programs Thursdays, Oct. 17 – Nov. 14 at 10am For 3-5 year olds who are ready to attend alone $55 […]

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 […]

Todd Oldham & Kiera Coffee on Alexander Girard at Our Bonus October Book Club 📖⁠ ⁠ Join Us Thursday, October 24, at 4 p.m. ET! We welcome photographer, fashion designer, and artist Todd Oldham and writer Kiera Coffee to discuss their new book Alexander Girard: Let The Sun In.⁠ For more information    

Through December 15, 2024 Journey through a wonderland of illuminated larger-than-life lanterns inspired by our wild world. Back by popular demand, this illuminating festival of lights is coming back for its third year! Spanning the width and breadth of Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo’s 30 acres, guests are invited to walk through glowing corridors. Displays of flora […]

Channon Miller, Assistant Professor of American Studies and History, Trinity College Dr. Christina Bleyer, Watkinson Library, Trinity College The Watkinson Library at Trinity College has partnered with the Lloyd Best Institute of the Caribbean to digitize the Lloyd Best Archive. Using our project as an example, this presentation explores post-custodial archiving as a transformative approach to […]

On view Oct 24–Dec 8, 2024 Opening Reception: Thurs, Oct 24, 2024 6:00–8:00 pm This exhibition presents artists working in a variety of media who employ specific systematic procedures, processes, and techniques to create art. Artists’ use of particular parameters within which to create art is often associated with conceptual art but can also be […]

October 15, 2024 - February 14, 2025 Opening Reception: October 24, 2024 6-7 p.m. social gathering; 7:15 – 8 p.m. exhibition premiere. Diasporican: From Dispersion to Integration is a comprehensive exhibition that delves into the diverse identities within Puerto Rican diaspora and document experiences within this community. Featuring the works of four Puerto Rican artists, the […]

The 2024 election is the perfect time to discuss the career of civil rights hero and congressman John Lewis, who helped bring about the Voting Rights Act and then fought for voting rights his whole career. Scholar and author David Greenberg will present “John Lewis and the Politics of Voting,” at the New Haven Museum […]

In-Person Registration: Click here to attend in-person. Marc Balet is among the most impactful personalities in contemporary American fashion and art. He worked with Andy Warhol as creative director of Warhol's Interview magazine (1976 - 1988) and the MTV show Andy Warhol's Fifteen Minutes (1985 - 1987). Marc studied fine arts and architecture at the Rhode Island School of Design. In […]

Join us for an illuminating evening with cultural historian Nicholas Fox Weber as he presents Mondrian, an insightful look into the life and work of Piet Mondrian. Discover how Mondrian's bold geometric abstractions transformed modern art, architecture, and design. Hear from Weber as he explores the artist’s creative journey and enduring influence. Don’t miss this opportunity […]

Join us for an inspiring evening with Clara Bingham as she discusses The Movement, her latest book chronicling the pivotal decade of the feminist revolution. The voices of activists, unforgettable events, and the passion that fueled a generation come together in a compelling narrative of resilience and transformation rooted in modern feminism. Don’t miss this chance […]

Live classical music concert with Darwin Shen and friends featuring Latin American composers; Villa-Lobos, Astor Piazzola and other Tango composers. The Ashforth Concert Series is designed to introduce children to classical music performances. The concert is open to the public at no charge through the support of Georgie and Henry A. Ashforth. For more information

With poet Sumita Charkraborty! We often use two words interchangeably: “revise” and “edit.” Are they the same thing? The etymology for revision tells us that the word means “to re-envision”; the etymology for edit leads to “producer,” “publisher,” and the like. Putting some conceptual space between those two things can help revision feel exciting, playful, and […]

The Pairs – Renée Coughlin, Noelle Frances Coughlin, and Hillary Watson –  are the three distinct lead singers/songwriters of The Pairs. Together they offer a unique blend of music with stories of life’s hope, hilarity, and hardship. Soaring Three-part Harmonies, Unbottled Chemistry   The Pairs are three classically trained vocalists blur the line between the stage and the […]

This year’s Ecological Plant Conference at Wave Hill on Friday, October 25 will feature four incredible speakers, This will be a hybrid event with a virtual option for participation This year’s Ecological Plant Conference at Wave Hill on Friday, October 25 will feature four incredible speakers, each with a unique perspective and stories to share […]

Jadé Fadojutimi will talk with Julia Carver, curator, Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, about her artistic practice and recent projects. About Jadé Fadojutimi Born in London in 1993, Fadojutimi is a British artist of Nigerian heritage. Her abstract paintings are often monumental in scale and make use of elements such as grids, layers, and disparate […]

Sir Christopher Le Brun, PPRA, one of the leading British painters of his generation, is celebrated for his elegant exploration of color, figuration, and abstraction. Wadsworth Atheneum Director Matthew Hargraves leads a discussion with Le Brun in the galleries, surveying the artist’s career and his monumental painting White Triptych, recently acquired by the museum. Meet outside […]

Get into the Halloween spirit with your little one(s) at Wakeman Town Farm. Our friends from Music Together of Fairfield will lead us in a sing-a-long of spooky musical fun. Sing, dance and play with us and join in our musical parade! There will also be a chance to show our furry Farm animals your Halloween costume. […]

Drink Up Witches!  Get into the holiday groove with smooth bourbon and creepy cocktails. For more information

Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center’s Ghosts of Ridgefield is a series of spooky and fun ghost tours happening three nights only: Friday, October 25; Saturday, October 26; and Sunday, October 27. Ticket sales will open in mid-September, with a special early pre-sale opportunity for KTM&HC members. Members: keep an eye on your inbox in late August […]

You’re invited!!!! Open to the public, this year’s Chester Elementary School PTO's Halloween Spectacular in downtown Chester is sure to be the best one yet. Bring your lively spirit and best costumes for an evening of fun + community celebration for the entire family, including a costume parade, costume contest, carnival games, haunted cemetery, trick-or-treating […]

OCTOBER 25th 5-9PM Join us for a costume party and meet and greet with the creators of "Connecticut Cryptids" FREE All Ages Prize for best costume Live book reading Light refreshments For more information

Bank Square Books presents an author talk and signing with Jon Waterman for his new book, Into the Thaw: Witnessing Wonder Amid the Arctic Climate. Jon will be in conversation with local author C.B. Bernard. An award-winning author and photographer returns to the Arctic to document the effects of climate change. Forty years ago, the park ranger Jon […]

Join Sip & Script for a Night of Learning Calligraphy! Join us at Bank Square Books in Mystic, Connecticut for a festive workshop of spooky fun and pretty lettering for beginners! Whether you’re a stationery nerd, DIY bride-to-be, or just a crafty individual, in this workshop you’ll be learning an introduction to modern calligraphy with a pointed dip pen and ink. […]

Join us on October 29th from 6-8 PM for a free Trunk or Treat right here in the Submarine Force Museum parking lot. We’ll have the NAUTILUS open for some after-dark tours, and maybe a ghost story or two.  For more information

"WANG Xilin, 86, is one of China’s most important modern classical composers. The film exhibits the body and soul of a man scarred by a life of suffering, a "man in black" who is yet still capable of deep and sincere compassion. With excerpts from his symphonies, he revisits some of the horrifying events that […]

Colin Channer, Poet Laureate of RI, lives in New York. His book, Console, was a finalist for the 2023 New England Book Award. The second collection by "one of the most significant literary figures in the Caribbean" (The Globe and Mail). Assured but chance-inflected, ever rooted in the local but always world-aware, Console reconsiders languages, […]

AGES 21+ | Get ready to unleash your inner monster at the Monstrous Masquerade, the ultimate Halloween costume dance party at the UNITED! Hosted by 2PRIMO Studios, this spine-chilling event features three electrifying DJs spinning the hottest dance tracks – including dj’s Evrluv (from 8-9), Daisy Maize (9-10), and Plumpy (10-11). Whether you’re dressed to impress […]

BENDIGO FLETCHER Shapeshifting on an axis between folk, alternative, country, and soul, Bendigo Fletcher’s lofty melodies soar above earthy instrumentation on their 2022 Wingding EP . Charmed with psychedelic flourishes, yet tightly rooted in tried-and-true songcraft, the Louisville quintet—Ryan Anderson , Andrew Shupert , Evan Wagner , Conner Powell , and Chris Weis —continues to instantly transfix across […]

The News Cafe is more than just a dive bar! We are located in the heart of historic downtown Pawtucket, RI. We’ve always embraced the community and take pride in our eclectic mix of regular patrons. The past few years, we’ve transitioned our focus to being venue for all types of music and entertainment. We […]

For 23-year-old singer/songwriter Cavetown, making music typically involves excavating and exposing his most deeply hidden thoughts and feelings. “It’s a weird dynamic because a lot of the time I’m taking something that it’s hard for me to admit even to myself, then putting it into a song and sharing it with the entire world,” says […]

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 […]

Calling all pumpkin carvers, bring your friends and family and join us for The Ivoryton Pumpkin Festival Carving Party on Saturday October 26th at Bushy Hill Park. We will have about 75 Pumpkins on site to carve so come carve a pumpkin for the festival and after the festival take the pumpkin home to continue […]

Back this year Pumpkin Festival Costume Parade - geared toward kids under 12 but all costumed participants are welcomed. We will be creating a sign up on our web site for those 0-12 to ensure those registered get a goody bag and some pumpkin fest swag. www.essexct.recdesk.com. Parade will step off from the Corner of Walnut […]

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

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. […]

Saturday, Oct. 26, and Sunday November 17th, 2024 For a modest $5 contribution, receive the AIW 2024 program booklet and learn about famous pianists/composers from Waterford's Past - Marian Nevins MacDowell and Edward A. MacDowell - and this year's talented local Present/Future artists! (Pictured painting: "Lunch at Cafe Flo" by Len Swec.) For more information

Tours of Matunuck Oyster Farm begin at Matunuck Oyster Bar with introductory discussion about aquaculture and fisheries on a global and local scale and guests are invited to visit the shellfish farm in Potter Pond. Tours of the oyster farm are a unique feature of the Matunuck experience where visitors see the different species of […]

Oct. 26, 2024 Hayrides, Vendor Fair, Bake Sale, Meets the Horses & Donkeys!  For more information

The Fall Harvest Festival is in its sixth year! Join us for hay rides, face painting, pumpkin decorating, crafts, games, cider & donuts, live music & a special visit from George Washington! Tickets - members: $15 adult/$10 child, non-members: $20 adult/$15 child. RSVP For more information

Wagashi, or Japanese confections, have a rich history dating back hundreds of years. The most exquisite wagashi are nerikiri, hand-sculpted sweets in a variety of flavors and styles, reflecting the beauty found in nature. Typically modeled on seasonal scenes, nerikiri wagashi are famous all over the world, but you don’t have to be a master […]

Join us for a show full of puppet witches, moving broom sticks, dancing scarecrows and flying pumpkins! Not to spooky but lots of fun, Welcome back Robert Rogers Puppet Company! This program is in memory of Jennifer Lee Rogers, former Byram Shore Rd resident and student at New Lebanon School For more information

Join Chef Joel Gargano at Grano Arso in Chester, CT to learn how to make delicious recipes, master techniques & grow your skills. Each class will be in a small setting so you’ll have lots of attention from Chef! He’ll show you the best recipes and methods so you will have success at home. For […]

Connecticut's Biggest Halloween Bar Crawl! Check-in at 15 locations.  For more information

Oct 26th - Dec 15th, 2024 Round Peg, Square Hole Two Person Show Natalie Beall Scott Vander Veen For more information Gallery Hours: Friday, Saturday and Sunday 1pm–6pm

October 26 2-9pm Join us for Hallow-Gene! Free event for everyone to enjoy! Join us at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center for a day full of spooktacular activities! For more information

October 26-: 3PM This Halloween, brace yourselves for an immersive experience like no other as the Hartford Symphony Orchestra takes you on a journey through the eerie world of spooky folklore. Led by Conductor John Jesensky and featuring Chorus Angelicus, the HSO will perform thrilling musical favorites from the concert hall and silver screen, including […]

Join us for an afternoon of non-scary Halloween nature fun for the whole family at Greenwich Audubon Center! For this special event, kids and families can enjoy activities such as: - Donuts from Glazed & Confused Donut Truck - Owl pellet dissecting - An interactive outdoor Halloween Nature Play Trail (weather permitting). At 4 p.m. Christine's Critters will give […]

Immerse yourself in the spirit of Halloween with a truly spooktacular musical experience. Led by Conductor John Jesensky, and featuring Chorus Angelicus, the Hartford Symphony Orchestra will perform the creepiest musical favorites the concert hall and silver screen have to offer, including Beetlejuice, The Phantom of the Opera, and many more! This scream-worthy performance for […]

Saturdays from 4 to 6PM Pickleball America, one of the largest indoor pickleball venues in the US was founded by four Stamford Professionals and friends with like minds and perfectly jointed talents with a mission to create a facility that promotes fun and healthy socializing through sports. For more information 1 registration ($100) is for […]

The Lyme-Old Lyme VFW Post 1467 announces its annual dinner-dance fundraiser to be held on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Old Lyme Country Club, Old Lyme, CT.  Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m. Catered buffet dinner at 6:30 p.m. to include appetizers, catered buffet, desserts, beer, and wine.  Enjoy Music by Laid Back Jazz, Silent […]

A spooktacular day that’s a longstanding family tradition! Enjoy special Halloween activities in the Kathy Brady Education Center, story-times, cool critters, and seasonal treats for sale! Guaranteed to delight and fright all those who pass through. Costumes encouraged! For more information Daily 9 to 4pm

An informal performance by 8 Afghan musicians, the evening before their performance of SYMPHONY OF RESILIENCE at the Bushnell in Hartford Music is forbidden in Afghanistan, leaving an ancient musical tradition to live on in exile. The style of the “Afghan Radio Orchestra” consists of traditional Afghan instruments alongside Western orchestra instruments. This historic performance […]

Bruce Thorndike is a singer-songwriter who is best known in the Lower Connecticut River Valley as the leader of Old Dog New Trick, a band he founded with his son Mitch in 2012. ODNT has two albums out with Bruce’s original songs (see: ferguson song by bruce thorndike (youtube.com)). The albums, Long Way Home and The […]

It’s our spookiest, most popular party of the year! The Mansion welcomes all ghosts and ghouls to join in a celebration of All Hallows Eve. Dress in costume to disguise your identity for a night of food, dancing, and thrills. Ticket includes admission, food, dancing, and more! Cash Bar. Ages 21 and older only. Save […]

The Witch of Blackbird Pond Ball magically reappears in the Keeney Memorial Cultural Center on Saturday, October 26 from 7 pm – 10:30 pm. A 21-and-over event, the Ball features local refreshments, music, dancing, cocktails, potions, and other spellbinding activities!  This year opens with a patron hour at 6:00 pm. Tickets go on sale September 15th. Patrons: $100 per person. […]

Done your finest mask, evening wear or costume to join the Westport Museum for our Halloween extravaganza, Monte Carlo Masquerade. Enjoy casino games, signature cocktails including the Sorel Mortisha Adams, delicious food, unique silent auction items, and happening live music at Westport’s beautiful Women’s Club at the museum’s biggest annual fundraiser. Take part in some ghoulish […]

Join us for a 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲 Saturday, October 26 at 7PM…!!!𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬…?𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄!𝐌𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐂: DJ Dvyne...!!!𝐅𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐂𝐊: Spot On Tacos...!!!𝐂𝐎𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐌𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐒𝐓: Cash (AFBC gift card) Prizes…!!!𝐅𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐂𝐊: Spot On Tacos...!!!𝐆𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐒: Cornhole, Billiards, Pinball, Giant Jenga, Connect 4, and MORE…!!!𝐇𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐍 𝐁𝐄𝐄𝐑: Released at the party…!!!It's a DISCO theme however you do NOT have to […]

Pay what you can   The Long Wharf Theatre's Artistic Congress will feature an extraordinary Keynote Conversation with the acclaimed Anna Deavere Smith, the 2024-2025 Artist in Residence at Wesleyan University's Center for the Arts, and Dr. Khalilah Brown-Dean, Wesleyan's Rob Rosenthal Distinguished Professor of Civic Engagement and Executive Director of the Allbritton Center for the Study […]

Anna Deavere Smith, the 2024-2025 Artist in Residence at Wesleyan University's Center for the Arts (CFA), will be in conversation with Joshua Lubin-Levy '06, Director of the CFA. Their conversation "If the theater is not the place, where?" will be followed by a Q&A with the audience. Presented as part of the Wesleyan Center for the Humanities […]

Join us for our 85th season’s dynamic start, featuring three captivating Romantic Era classics! Enjoy Verdi’s exhilarating La Forza del Destino Overture, Mendelssohn’s enchanting Violin Concerto in E minor, and Brahms’ poignant Symphony No. 3 in F major. These masterpieces epitomize romanticism, exploring themes of individualism, freedom, and defiance of convention. Acclaimed violinist (and Norwalk […]

FOXING Beneath the audible progress of Foxing's 13 year career - from the chamber emo of debut The Albatross to the art pop of 2021's Draw Down The Moon - has been a gradual movement towards self-sufficiency. Appropriately, the quartet of vocalist Conor Murphy, guitarist Eric Hudson, drummer Jon Hellwig, and bassist Brett Torrence (who recently joined after years […]

Alexander Claffy is a jazz bassist, composer and arranger based in New York. He has played with artists including Jimmy Cobb, Louis Hayes, Harold Mabern, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Christian Scott and Joey Alexander. In addition to an album of standards, he has released a series of genre-defying compositions with his band simply known as Claffy. Alexander […]

About Tierney Sutton 9-time Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist Tierney Sutton has received a “Best Jazz Vocal Album” Grammy nod for every project she has released in the last decade. Known for her impeccable voice and imaginative treatments of The Great American Songbook, Sutton is heralded for her abilities as both a jazz storyteller and her ability to use […]