Beginning October 8 and continuing on the first Sunday of the month through May, St. Paul’s on the Green will be presenting organ recitals featuring exceptional young musicians and concert artists on the Reuter/E.M. Skinner Op. 753 – 53 rank Pipe Organ. Admission by freewill donation in support of the musical life of St. Paul’s. […]

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, […]

Sunday, October 06, 2024 —  Sunday, February 23, 2025 Vik Muniz (Brazilian-American, born 1961) is distinguished as one of the most innovative and creative artists of our time. Endlessly playful and inventive in his approach, Muniz harnesses a remarkable virtuosity in creating his renowned “photographic delusions.” Working with a dizzying array of unconventional materials—including sugar, tomato […]

Trees in the Rigging is back on December 1st! Join us at the Museum for a full day of holiday fun. Together with the Essex Historical Society and Safe Harbor Dauntless & Essex Island, the Connecticut River Museum is pleased to reinvigorate this classic event. Starting at noon, inside the Museum, there will be craft projects for kids. On […]

Holidays & Horses! Come celebrate with us Rain or Shine. Our barns and Indoor Arena will be open with plenty of holiday family fun! Tickets may be purchased at the gate $20/car. **Carriage rides are weather dependent. For more information

Every 4 weeks on Sunday, 1-2pm We invite families to join us for folktales, myths, and exciting stories from around the world that highlight objects in the collection and inspire children of all ages to view art in new ways.  No registration required; meet by the couches in the Gallery lobby. For more information

Poet Laureate Ira Joe Fisher, is holding a workshop twice a month on first and third Sundays, 1:30 to 3:30. Please register for either Group A (first Sunday) or Group B (third Sunday), but not both. Each poet should arrive with one poem in hand for that day. It will be read and discussed with […]

Monday, December 2 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. or Wednesday, December 4 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Presentation of the the workshop Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR), a bystander intervention training program designed to teach you how to step in and help someone who may be experiencing suicidal thoughts. Participants will learn to recognize early warning signs, identify if […]

Tuesdays, Nov. 19-Dec. 17 at 1 pm In this 5 week class students will explore the wonders of the sweet and the savory while learning to mix, stir, and measure. Each week will explore a sweet or savory dish with other fun activities and stories. For the last week, they will get to try their […]

Dog Man is back! Stop by after school on Tuesday, December 3, as we celebrate the release of his newest adventure, Dog Man: Big Jim Begins (Dog Man #13). We’ll have treats, activities, and giveaways (while supplies last, of course). And maybe even some surprise guests! About the Book In Dog Man: Big Jim Begins, discover the origin of […]

With Sarah Aziza I would like to open up a space to gather, read, write, and share around connecting to ancestral memory. How can our bodies and words serve as portals to our unseen communities? What does it mean to be a good ancestor ourselves? How can poetry help us imagine relationships and conversations across […]

Cocktail Hour at The Café featuring "King Cocktail" Dale DeGroff. A fun, informative and exclusive hands-on 'cocktail hour' for up to 20 cocktail enthusiasts with legendary 'King Cocktail' Dale DeGroff, and the exceptional Café Bar Team. Enjoy an interactive and educational session on classic cocktails, cocktail making techniques, history & lore, and tasting (of course!). […]

November 21, 2024 – February 16, 2025 Artist and train enthusiast Steve Cryan unveils a new model train layout every fall, signaling the holiday season at the Connecticut River Museum. Each year his intricate miniature world of trains enthralls the crowds of people who make a visit to the “train show” an annual family tradition For more […]

Monday, December 2 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. or Wednesday, December 4 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Presentation of the the workshop Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR), a bystander intervention training program designed to teach you how to step in and help someone who may be experiencing suicidal thoughts. Participants will learn to recognize early warning signs, identify if […]

The Holiday Tradition Returns! December 4-15, 2024 Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 7pm Saturday, December 7 at 7pm Saturday, December 14 at 11am A Christmas Carol by Keely Baisden Knudsen Adapted from the Book by Charles Dickens With Music by Keely Baisden Knudsen & David Bell The holiday […]

An evening with professor and author Stephen Solomon, who will discuss his book Revolutionary Dissent: How the Founding Generation Created the Freedom of Speech. A panel discussion moderated by Lucy Nalpathanchil, Vice President, Community Engagement at Connecticut Public will follow Dr. Solomon's presentation. Book sale and signing by Elm Street Books. Registration required. When members of […]

Ina Garten (aka the Barefoot Contessa) is the author of thirteen bestselling cookbooks, a beloved Food Network personality, Instagram sensation, and cultural icon, with millions of followers in the US and abroad. She is the host of Be My Guest and Barefoot Contessa on Food Network and Max, for which she has won five Emmy Awards and three […]

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, […]

Linda Nochlin, Why Have There Been No Great Women Artists? (1971) Art history is more than a series of facts about artists, artworks, dealers, and patrons. It is also a mode of inquiry that, over decades, indeed centuries, has been shaped by the writing and research of many different scholars. Taking this insight as its […]

Get into the holiday spirit and join us in the recently restored greenhouse at Stone Acres Farm for a farm-foraged wreath-making workshop! Included with your ticket will be your choice of one seasonal cocktail, glass of wine, beer, or non-alcoholic beverage and an assortment of small bites provided by 85th Day. All supplies are included from […]

Explore the wonders of the universe with physicist and novelist Alan Lightman as he presents The Miraculous from the Material, a stunning journey through nature’s phenomena. Don’t miss this chance to discover the hidden science and beauty behind rainbows, galaxies, and more, brought to life with breathtaking photos and insightful essays. A gorgeously illustrated exploration of […]

December 5 – December 14, 2024 Written and Performed by Whitney White Directed by Taibi Magar and Tyler Dobrowsky Choreographed by Raja Feather Kelly The Queen is centerstage. In a stacked setlist of original pop, rock, gospel, and R&B bangers, OBIE Award winner Whitney White subverts one of Shakespeare’s most iconic tales. The arc of […]

Now through July 28, 2025 Encounters with the Collection: Art and Human Rights  is the fourth in a series of annual collection gallery rotations that bring fresh perspectives to the interpretation of the Benton’s holdings. This installation is mounted in collaboration with the Gladstein Family Human Rights Institute’s Research Program on Arts & Human Rights at UConn. […]

Lloyd Sy is an Assistant Professor in the Department of English at Yale University. Sy is a literary historian specializing in American literature of the long nineteenth century, especially Native/Indigenous literatures and environmental humanities. He is currently completing a book project about deforestation in American letters between 1830 and 1920. Broadly, it argues that Native […]

Bring the whole fam!Everyone loves a visit with Mary Chegwidden of Drinkable Arts! She and her father directly import the tastiest French wines at incredible values. Check out her new Meursault & Bourgogne Rouge amongst tried and true favorites. For more information

Gather outside Connecticut's oldest house to experience the festive atmosphere created by the glow of luminaria, lanterns, and three outdoor fires. Enjoy roasted marshmallows, popcorn, hot cocoa, and mulled cider, and listen to readings of The Night Before Christmas. This night is also the only chance to tour the Whitfield House after dark. Learn to craft a […]

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. […]

Through January 5, 2025 Our annual Small Painting Show! Lots of great little art!! Betsey starts her daily diversions emails tomorrow…each day in December see a little gem and enjoy her take on it! Sign up for our email list on our website: cooleygallery.com For more information  

The Emancipation of Hannah Faythe Winslow: A Woman's Journey in Colonial America by author Karen Warfield is a work of literary fiction with historical facts woven throughout themes of deception and restoration. After the 1637 Mohegan and Pequot War, orphaned Hannah is left with a vile and amoral man who evades the local magistrates under […]

Ridgefield, are you ready to stroll into the holiday season? The Holiday Stroll is almost here—December 6th & 7th! Save the dates for a weekend of merry-making, music, and more. Here’s the rundown: Friday, December 6th DJ spinning holiday hits: 6–9 PM Toy Soldiers marching down Main Street & Bailey Avenue: 6–9 PM Carolers jingling […]

After a sold out performance last December, we’re so pleased to once again welcome back the Yale Whiffenpoofs! One hundred and 14 years after their founding, The Yale Whiffenpoofs join us here at the La Grua Center, singing a mix of classic and contemporary favorites! The Whiffenpoofs, America’s oldest a cappella group, entertain audiences around […]

December 6 - 15, 2024 "In this hilarious Christmas classic, a couple struggling to put on a church Christmas pageant is faced with casting the Herdman kids – probably the most inventively awful kids in history. You won't believe the mayhem – and the fun – when the Herdmans collide head-on with the story of […]

Following sell-out tours of Europe and USA, The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight returns with an epic, new 90-minute concert, breathing beautifully dark energy into legendary rock & metal. In ethereal candlelit settings, this band of 14 classical musicians unleash effortlessly enchanting melodies alongside powerful walls of distortion. Witness the unexpected union of classical music and metal. […]

The day Alisa Amador decided to walk away from her career in music was, ironically enough, the day her career truly began. "I was burned out and dealing with all this personal grief and trauma, and I finally just came to the conclusion that I couldn't go on the way I was anymore," she reflects. […]

In this evening of classic and contemporary jazz, audiences will hear from both the Wesleyan University Jazz Orchestra and the Wesleyan Jazz Ensemble. The Wesleyan University Jazz Orchestra, directed by Jay Hoggard ’76, MA ’91, Professor of Music and African American Studies, focuses on large ensemble repertoire, often featuring work composed by Duke Ellington, Charles Mingus, Thad Jones, Oliver Nelson, Fletcher […]

 Live your fantasy and embrace the stranger side of life with Bella’s Bartok. A band known for raucous theatrical performances and an outspoken political message of finding hope in a world beset by cruel uncertainty. With utter joy, they seamlessly blend a rich cacophony of sound and soul into their music with influences ranging from […]

See Santa and His Helpers While Enjoying Breakfast Family Style Breakfast Includes: Pancakes Cider Donut French Toast Bread Pudding Scrambled Eggs Home Fries / Fruit Bacon Sausage Meals include coffee (free refills) /hot chocolate or juice/milk Saturday and Sunday, November 30, December 1,7,8,14,15 Seatings at 8:15, 9:30, 11:00 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 […]

Haddam-Killingworth area youth will begin a pilot program in a multi-year fight to save endangered trees in the Haddam Meadows State Park (HMSP) on Saturday, December 7. Hundreds of mature trees are at risk from ongoing vine growth that over time has killed such trees and brought them down onto the landscape. Teenagers from the […]

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 […]

Two Day Workshop: Saturday & Sunday, December 7 & 8 You are sure to enjoy this relaxed and informative nocturnal-themed workshop with the “Queen of the Dark” Chris Ivers. Have fun exploring the many ways that lights in the night add glows and glistening highlights to street scenes after the sun sets. You will also […]

The Essex Holiday House Tour returns on Saturday, December 7, 2024, following a five-year hiatus! This incredibly popular and beloved holiday event will feature 6 private historic homes, beautifully decorated for the holidays, all within walking distance in Essex Village.  Tickets for the event are $60 through Nov. 26th and then $70 on the day of the tour.  Ticket cost […]

The Lyme Public Hall and the Lyme Garden Club will present our popular Holiday Wreath-Making Workshops on Saturday, December 7, at the Lyme Public Hall. Morning and afternoon sessions are available: 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, or 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Fresh greens and basic trimming materials as well as crafting guidance will be […]

Joi  us for an afternoon of tasting! For  more information

December 4-24, 2024 This December, Geary Gallery proudly presents "Journey's Expressions" featuring the vibrant abstract paintings of Rye, NY artist, Cécile Roberfroid. Her exhibit runs December 4-24. All are welcome and admission is free. The Geary Gallery is open Wednesday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and is located at 576 Boston Post Road, […]

The Bridgeport Public Library is excited to host Abiodun Oyewole to read his poetry and discuss his life and career. Mr. Oyewole is a founding member of the American musical spieling group, The Last Poets – originally formed during a poetry reading in honor of Malcom X. The group’s message, deeply rooted in Black Nationalism, […]

Make magical memories at the Fourth Annual Holiday Enchantment and Tree Lighting on Saturday, December 7, 2024! Adults and children are invited to gather on the campus of the Lyme Academy of Fine Arts on Lyme Street from 3-5 pm for an afternoon of festive outdoor and indoor activities. These will include art demonstrations, music […]

Step back in time this December during Darien Parks and Recreation’s Old Fashioned Holiday. New for 2024, residents can shop for holiday gifts during our first ever night market, watch a live ice sculpting demo and grab a bite to eat from one of our food truck vendors. Join us and enjoy some of our […]

Trinity Episcopal Church is proud to present the world-renowned Whiffenpoofs of Yale at a special Holiday concert on Saturday, December 7th from 4:00 - 5:30pm EST. This special concert is open to the public; no affiliation with the Church is required. Established in 1908, the Whiffenpoofs are the oldest collegiate a capella singing group in the […]

Join Kristen Young, violin and Joe Bush, piano for a festive holiday concert that beautifully blends classical masterpieces with your favorite holiday pop tunes! They will perform innovative arrangements that challenge traditional boundaries, creating a refreshing take on seasonal favorites. From the intricate harmonies of classical pieces to the lively rhythms of contemporary hits, this […]

Sat, Dec 7, 2024 | 7:30 pm Released in 1989, Indigo Girls‘ eponymous major label debut sold over two million copies under the power of singles “Closer to Fine” and “Kid Fears” and turned Indigo Girls into one of the most successful folk duos in history. Over a thirty-five-year career that began in clubs around their […]

Join us for an evening of inspiring and captivating films handpicked from the Mountainfilm festival in Telluride, Colorado. Founded in 1979, Mountainfilm is one of America’s longest-running film festivals. The annual festival is held every Memorial Day weekend in Telluride, CO. Mountainfilm is a dynamic nonprofit organization and festival that celebrates stories of indomitable spirit […]

Just like the original, Maria-Clara and the Nutcracker Prince go on a dream adventure battling a gang of mice, visiting the land of sweets and learning the lessons of the holiday season. Innovative digital graffiti and visuals transform the landscape of E.T.A. Hoffmann’s beloved story from traditional 19th century Germany to the vibrant, diverse sights […]

Back by “pop”ular demand! Featuring Casey Carle, comic bubble artist, who has “burst” onto stages across the world…with a flair for showmanship and infectious energy for bubbling – from the intricate to the massive. Come see beauty, wonder, and fun as Casey Carle returns to The Palace Theatre in his amazing one-man show combining spontaneous […]