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, […]

New England Concours d'Elegance is Hemmings' 70th Anniversary celebration benefitting The Hometown Foundation and will feature an array of exclusive car classes, with 10 categories, each showcasing 10 vehicles. Notable classes include Ferrari, Jaguar, and other luxury and vintage cars. The event will present 13 awards, such as Best in Show, The Hometown Foundation Award, […]

Join us as Ocean House owner and bestselling author, Deborah Goodrich Royce moderates a conversation with a panel of fantastic thriller novelists, for a talk about their books, their writing process, and the thriller genre. Panelists include, Lynne Constantine, Sara DiVello, Juliet Grames, Elise Hart Kipness, Jean Kwok, and Luanne Rice.  Refreshments will be served, including wine […]

From tales about the beginning of the universe and depictions in art to Poe’s “The Raven,” corvids and their peculiar nature have intrigued us for millennia. Join us for a discussion of the mythology, lore and ornithology of crows and ravens. Since Halloween will be just a few days away, we’ll wrap up by making […]

Join us on October 27th for a sock puppet workshop and a show! Care and Share will also be with us collecting non-perishable food items. Please consider donating. For more information  

A swashbuckling tale set in exotic lands and featuring our signature story book backdrop, An Arabian Adventure tells the tale of a prince who is thrown into a dungeon because of his love for a beautiful princess. Facing danger at every turn, the courageous prince must use his wits to escape his prison, defeat the diabolical Vizier, […]

Come celebrate the publication of the 2024 Connecticut Literary Anthology at the Stratford Library! Join editors Christine Kandic Torres and Victoria Buitron with some of the poets, fiction, and nonfiction writers from this year’s anthology who will read their wonderful work. A short Q&A will follow, and books will be available for purchase. FREE AND […]

Annual holiday concert series continues with the return of NEGS to the Library. Free and open to the public!   For more information

Performances at 3 and 6:30PM 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 features an orchestra of Afghan and local musicians playing all music by Afghan composers. It will […]

Spook-tacular Trick-or-Treating at Hill-Stead!   Get ready for a ghostly good time at our annual Trick-or-Treating event. This year, wander outside of the historic house and embark on a candy-filled adventure. Knock on each of the many doors of the museum, where a new treat awaits – and perhaps a few delightful surprises. This event is […]

A unique opportunity to gather in the Merrill Apartment for a poetry writing workshop inspired by Merrill's objects with poet and Columbia University writing program professor, Timothy Donnelly.We will read and discuss a number of poems that engage with specific objects and then experiment with writing our own object-based poems inspired by items at the […]

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 […]

On a rainy, not-so-cold day in Manhattan last week, I had the esteemed pleasure of interviewing one of New York City’s most iconic writers, Candace Bushnell. Bushnell became famous for detailing the realities of the treacherous dating scene in the city and now. Wanting to shield her Connecticut-residing parents from details of her sexcapades, she […]

Olivia Charlotte is Rhode Island's folk goddess. Her vocal style is unique and haunting, with a sorrowful but hopeful tone. Her debut single "Diagnostics" and its accompanying music video was described by Loud Women as a strong alt rock debut reminiscent of the Cranberries. For more information

October 28, 2024 to March 16, 2025 October 28, 2024 to March 16, 2025 (Galleries) November 17, 2024 to November 2025 (Grounds) A group exhibition of twenty-one artists explores the animation of the “garden” as a site of private expression (poetics) and public action (praxis). Gardens offer solace, community, nutrition, and well-being; they provide safe […]

Halloween. The night when the veil between the living and the dead is at its thinnest. When ghosts walk and corpses writhe, and innocent souls had best beware. Let award winning storyteller Brice Stratford take you on a wild and witchy ride, fascinating and unnerving in equal measure, through the twists and turns of Allhallowstide, […]

An Open VISIONS Forum at Fairfield University Presented with the Fairfield University Office of the President, the Bennett Center for Judaic Studies, the College of Arts and Sciences Common Ground Series, and the Jewish Federation of Greater Fairfield County. Bari Weiss is the founder and editor of The Free Press and host of the podcast Honestly. From 2017 […]

October 29 through 31, 2024. We are pleased to offer a 3-day workshop with Seven Bridges artist Steven Assael, October 29 through 31, 2024. Limited spaces available! Click below to register. WORKSHOP DETAILS The course will involve lectures, demos, and critiques daily. Steven will discuss materials and craft, light and shadow issues, form, flesh's reflective […]

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 […]

As we continue celebrating the bicentennial of Lafayette's 1824-1825 tour of the United States, the New London Maritime Society welcomes renowned historian Dr. Manisha Sinha to the Custom House. Dr. Sinha will present a talk entitled 'Lafayette in the Abolitionist Imagination.' A reception to meet Dr. Sinha begins at 6:30 PM, with the talk starting at 7:00. Ticket prices range […]

October 30 - December 20 Opening Reception: Thursday, November 7 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM "Somewhere nestled between Miriam Shapiro, and Niki De Saint Phalle, Mailer creates her own interpretation of the patterned silhouette. Once a still-life painter, in the last two decades she has been more interested in stepping outside this tradition and capturing for […]

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 […]

October 30-31,2024 Treat yourself to some spooky good art and fun at this Art Show and Sale.  Original paintings and gifts by members of the MAC's Artist-2-Artist group. For more information October 31 @ 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Do you love the classical guitar? Do you play or do you just enjoy listening?  The New England Guitar Society offers meetings, performance opportunities, international guitarists concert series and more.   Join us!  The New England Guitar Society was established to create a nurturing environment for classical guitarists to meet, share ideas, perform, compose, teach and […]

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, […]

This year, Sleeping Giant State Park turns 100 years old! Creating the park was not easy or quick. This is a dynamic story of early 20th century confliction priorities and hard-reached resolutions: destructive commercial interests, the public’s passion for preservation, and thorny legal battles. The cast includes neighboring businessmen, Yale scholars, captains of industry, and […]

Step into the eerie unknown with Ryan and Regina Cohn, the husband-and-wife team behind The Witch’s Door. Creators of the Oddities Flea Market, they’ll take you on a journey through creepy artifacts and spine-tingling stories. From taxidermied creatures to haunted dolls, discover the fascinating tales behind these macabre curiosities—just in time for Halloween! For more information

Join us for a Halloween Costume Dance Party! Come dressed to impress, hit the dance floor, and enjoy a night of music by spun by DJY2Keta, with scary delicious cocktails and bites.   Make sure to bring your costume competition best and be part of the celebration! Categories include: Best couple costume, Scariest Costume, Sexiest […]

Join us for a thrilling Halloween edition of Trova Y Salsa at Park City Music Hall on Sunday, October 27! Featuring the vibrant sounds of the Pasofino Social Club, DJ Herman Olivera spinning between sets, and free salsa lessons from Latin Rhythms Dance Studio. Wear your best costume and get ready for a night of dancing, music, and Halloween fun! […]

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, […]

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 […]

Spirits, souls and celebrations…OH MY! As the air turns crisp and spooky season approaches, many people across the world are preparing for their own celebrations. From Mexico’s Dia de los Muertos, to Japan’s Obon Festival, to Guatemala’s Festival de Barriletes Gigantes, join us to learn the different ways people welcome otherworldly spirits and souls. For […]

Get ready for some Halloween fun at Trunk or Treat! Join us for Madison’s 13th annual Trunk or Treat event. This is a super fun and safe way to celebrate Halloween.  For more information

 Heartfelt folkpunk from the little apple. GRRLFOLK | storyteller | your friendly neighborhood cryptid | probs eating pizza. For more  information

Spooky season is upon us! At the Bruce we have planned a night filled with spirits of all types. Come visit the Museum this Halloween to learn about the different ways we celebrate spirits and souls throughout the Fall season. Enjoy specialized drinks, food, art, and activities. You and your friends will be able to […]

Join us Oct 31st for a Fonghoulish Freakout featuring The Breakfast & Magic Beans for one night only!   Connecticut’s own The Breakfast will be celebrating the 25th anniversary of their debut album "Psychedelic Breakfast" The Breakfast originated in East Haven, Connecticut in 1998. The group features drummer Adrian Tramontano, guitarist Tim Palmieri, bassist Chris DeAngelis, and […]

November 1 - December 31 Deck the Walls, Lyme Art Association’s most festive exhibition goes on view November 1. Visitors will discover a beautiful array of art to lift the spirits in various themes, sizes and mediums in this delightful show juried by Annie Wildey. Deck the Walls returns each year during the holidays, just in time for gift giving. Running concurrently […]

New York, NY, October 18, 2024 — Shifting Landscapes, opening at the Whitney Museum of American Art on November 1, explores how evolving political, ecological, and social issues motivate artists and their representations of the world around them. While the traditional art historical landscape genre has long been associated with picturesque vistas and documentary accounts of […]

November 1 through December 15, 2024 2024 is the year of “Pathways” at Mystic Museum of Art (MMoA), exploring the innovative means by which artists have achieved creative careers, when no existing path or doorway was open to them. The final exhibition of this curatorial year, What’s Not to Love? focuses on four important members of […]

Nov 1 - Dec 14, 2024 Arsenal Contemporary New York is pleased to present Timelines, a solo exhibition featuring new works by artist Myriam Dion in collaboration with Blouin Division Gallery, Montreal. The exhibition will run from Friday, November 1, through Saturday, December 14, 2024. Myriam Dion creates breathtakingly intricate works of cut and hand-colored […]

An Open VISIONS Forum at Fairfield University Douglas Brinkley is the Katherine Tsanoff Brown Chair in Humanities and Professor of History at Rice University, pres­idential historian for the New-York Historical Society, trustee of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library, and a contributing editor at Vanity Fair and a frequent commentator on CBS News, MSNBC and […]

Spirits at Stowe will continue from November through January, offered on the first Friday and third Saturday of each month. Our tours and lectures are unique, in that they delve into the historic, social, and political context of the 19th century and explore the role of spiritualism in the lives of reformers, suffragists, and Black activists. […]

November 1 to January 5, 2024 This holiday season dive into a world of creativity at Guilford Art Center’s Holiday Expo 2024! Open from November 1 to January 5, Holiday Expo is the ultimate shopping destination for beautifully handcrafted gifts made by hundreds of local and American artists, makers, and designers. From eye-catching jewelry and […]

Runs November 1 - 10, 2024. Following the success of our Fall 2023 production of Angels in America, Part One, part two of Tony Kushner's epic tale of homosexuality, politics, and religion in 1980's New York explores relationships, friendships and loss as the AIDS epidemic worsens. Tony Kushner’s Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning drama Angels […]

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 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

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

Get acquainted with French Canadian traditional tunes at this monthly jam session at the CMCH,  happening Saturday afternoons on First Free Weekends! New players and new listeners are always welcome! If you would like to join in, please get in touch with jam organizer, Joe Lavariere, at joesondra@juno.com. Please note: the French Canadian Jam will take […]

Ecological garden experts provide insight into the benefits of ecologically-minded plantings over traditional lawns and practical lessons in the site selection, design, creation and maintenance of a home meadow and other restorative landscape ideas. Full-day conference includes four speakers, a panel discussion, lunch & coffee. Registration required. Seating is limited. Registration fee is $70. A discounted […]

Embark on a journey into the world of printmaking with this workshop tailored just for teens. This hands-on experience will guide you through every step, from mastering basic techniques to creating your own unique prints. Learn foundational relief printing techniques that form the basis of creating prints. Experiment with a variety of materials to discover their […]

All are invited to join us on November 2nd from 10 AM - 2 PM and shop from a variety of vendors and crafters. You're sure to find the perfect gift for everyone on your holiday shopping list! For more information  

It’s time for a celebration and some sweet competition! Join Connecticut’s Old State House on November 2 for the third annual Election Cake Bake Off.  Historically, Election Day in Connecticut combined voting with parties, libations, parades, and cake! Stores sold special Election Cake ingredients to women who transformed them into spice cakes for crowds gathered […]

David Eichelberg is the Outreach and Traditions Specialist for the Mohegan Tribe. As a tribal member, he has honed his focus of tribal culture and now is deeply involved in the Tantaquidgeon Museum in Uncasville. He speaks about the history of the Mohegan Tribe and discusses different tribal oral traditions, beliefs, music, and sacred practices. […]

Celebrate the end of the harvest season and help us bless the apples for a restful winter and a bountiful new year at our November Orchard Wassail. This light-hearted ceremony is meant to promote the health of the trees and to ensure a bountiful harvest in the coming season. The day is packed with fun, […]

Hartford-area artist Carlos Hernández Chávez returns to the Wadsworth to discuss an ofrenda, a traditional Mexican memorial altar, that he has created with fellow artist Mercury to celebrate Día de Muertos, the Day of the Dead. Featured in accompaniment to “Between Life and Death” this traditional ofrenda invites all to contribute personal photos or other remembrances of their […]

The Easter Bunny is hopping into the tap room on April 12th to help us host our fourth annual Adult Easter Egg Hunt. Hunt through the orchard and tap room grounds for eggs filled with special prizes including bottles of hard cider! Will you find the Golden Egg and win the special prize package with […]

Homage à Gabriel Fauré & works by his celebrated students Gabriel Fauré  Barcarolles, Nocturnes, Ballade Homages to Fauré by Georges Enescu & Charles Kœchlin In honor of pianist-composer Gabriel Fauré, and to celebrate the 15th anniversary of our Music Matters series, acclaimed pianist Matthew Odell is returning to La Grua Center with beloved scores evoking the very essence of […]

Thinning of the Veil: reconnecting with the lost On a night where the veil between the living and the afterlife is thin, may the voices of Concinnity and the movement of dance reconnect us with ones we have lost. ​Experience music as the path to process loss, feel comfort, and find connection. Voices of Concinnity […]

Free and open to the public The concert weaves together the traditional music and dance of the Minangkabau of West Sumatra in Indonesia. Performances will include Randai and Tari Piring. Randai performances involve martial arts dances, songs, and acted-out scenes. Stories are delivered by both the acting and the singing and are mostly based upon Minangkabau legends and […]

Yale Camerata is thrilled to begin its 2024–2025 season with a fall concert entitled “Shout for Joy.” The concert will feature the music of Hailstork, Mozart, Hogan, and Harris, as well as exciting music by featured special guest artists. This first concert of the season will feature a collaboration with the engaging professional ensemble The Jason […]

The Whiskey Treaty Roadshow is a collaborative band that brings together five Massachusetts singer-songwriters in the vein of Americana, rock and folk music. The collective is made up of songwriters Tory Hanna, Billy Keane, Chris Merenda, Greg Daniel Smith and David Tanklefsky. For almost a decade, the band has thrilled regional and national audiences with […]

GOTH PROM is 80s-themed this year! Dearest creature of the night, In the still of the evening, amidst whispers of ancient trees and the alluring melody of the nocturne, I find myself longing for a companion to share in the ethereal wonder of the night. It is with a heart both eager and hesitant I […]

Calling all Deadheads! We’re celebrating spooky season with a night of cosmic jam band grooves. Be here Saturday, November 2nd for a Grateful Dead cover band party all night long! For more information