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. […]

From: Baylee Rose Drown Howdy! I'm coordinating this amazing course through UCONN Extension called Climate Smart Adaptation Strategies! You are invited to attend. Upon completion folks will get a partial refund and a certificate.Just 10 seats left. Sign up this week to start class next week!You can be from outside of CT to attend. The […]

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 […]

Join us for a series of former Oscar-nominated films you may have missed, leading up to this year's award show! This week we're watching The Holdovers (2023, R). From acclaimed director Alexander Payne, The Holdovers follows a curmudgeonly instructor (Paul Giamatti) at a New England prep school who is forced to remain on campus during Christmas break to babysit […]

“WE THE PEOPLE” Immigrant stories in music – part 10 Italian Conductor and violinist Damiano Tognetti began musical studies at the age of seven with Maestro A.Fornai and graduated in 2001 from the “Boccherini” Musical Institute in Lucca under the guidance of Maestro A.Bologni. He was first violin and soloist of the institute’s orchestra. Having […]

City maps, land records, death certificates, and more! The City Clerk’s Office may be well-known for issuing dog licenses, but did you know it also records our history? Come and meet City Clerk Peter C. Smith, as he shares secrets of the “From the Vault” project and tells us about the different historical documents that […]

The lecture will explore August Wilson’s place in the American theater and Wilson’s connections with New London and the O’Neill Theater Center in Waterford, Connecticut.  This lecture will provide audience members with a greater appreciation of August Wilson and insight into The Acting Company’s performance of Wilson’s Two Trains Running on Friday, February 7. Herman D. Farrell, […]

During this panel discussion scholars from a variety of disciplines will respond and react to The Acting Company’s performance of Wilson’s Two Trains Running as it relates to issues of urban renewal, the African-American experience and the similarities that were and are being faced in New London.  The panelist will include Hubert Cook, Assistant Professor of English, […]

In anticipation of the Big Game, The Westport Library welcomes best-selling author Jeff Benedict to talk football and discuss his definitive book on the New England Patriots, The Dynasty. As an author, producer, and commentator, Benedict is the ultimate cultural authority on the most dominant sports dynasty of the 21st century, the New England Patriots, as featured at […]

This biennial exhibition features new work by the exceptional artists and designers who teach in UConn’s Digital Media & Design Department in the School of Fine Arts. The variety of media featured reflects the diverse academic concentrations offered by the department, including Motion Design & Animation, Web/Interactive Media Design, Game Design, Digital Culture, and Digital Film/Video Production. Public Programs: Opening […]

February 4 though May 31, 2025 City Parks Foundation is thrilled to announce that Cinderella Samba will open at The Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre in Central Park on February 4, 2024. Tickets to this original, family-friendly take on the classic “Cinderella” fairy tale are on sale now. Cinderella Samba takes place in the lush landscape of Brazil, where, […]

We’re thrilled to announce that Chef David Standridge of The Shipwright’s Daughter will be part of an exclusive 4-part Collaboration Dinner Series hosted by Chef Tyler Anderson. This extraordinary event brings together some of the region’s most celebrated culinary talents for an unforgettable dining experience. Chef David will join a lineup of renowned guest chefs […]

The School’s faculty quartet-in-residence unearths “startling musical revelations” (The Guardian, London). Program Franz Joseph Haydn: Quartet in G Major, opus 33 no. 5 Haydn: Quartet in D Major, opus 33 no. 6 Haydn: Quartet in B flat Major, opus 33 no. 4 Haydn: Quartet in E flat Major, opus 33 no. 2 “Joke” For more information […]

Presented with the Art History & Visual Culture Program and the Fairfield University Art Museum Fans of “behind-the-scenes stories” won’t want to miss Jonathan Santlofer’s discussion of art history and historical fiction. An author and visual artist, Santlofer’s books include the memoir The Widower’s Notebook, an international bestseller which has been translated into 22 languages; The Death […]

Join us to learn about what's up in the night sky. Each Space Night starts with a half-hour interactive presentation by a member of our department (astronomy majors, graduate students, or faculty)  on a topic of space news or recent discoveries in astronomy, followed by observing through the telescopes when it's clear. Aimed at high […]

Winter Stars and the Mariner Join us for a 30-minute live show to explore the winter evening sky. We will visit our closest neighbor in space, the Moon, before examining the wide array of visible planets in the night sky. Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn are visible all winter, and they will be joined by Mars […]

Learn about interior styling from Mieke ten Have. Mieke shares her expertise on pattern play, color theory, flowers and more while discussing her book, Interiors Styled by Mieke ten Have. The book is a beautiful representation of Mieke's talent. Mieke ten Have is an interiors stylist, design writer, and creative consultant. After years working as a magazine editor, […]

The annual MLK Unity Lecture provides an opportunity for the campus community and the general opportunity to celebrate the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The event will feature a keynote address by David W. Robinson-Morris, Ph.D. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to listen to Dr. Robinson-Morris’s keynote address, “A Time for Reflection & […]

Fredrickson Family Innovation Lab Dr. NaLette Brodnax Join us for an interdisciplinary discussion on how carceral ideology—the reliance on surveillance, coercion, and confinement—shapes the educational experiences of poor and racially minoritized students. Dr. NaLette Brodnax’s research explores how carceral practices in schools influence pedagogy, culture, and discipline, potentially hindering students’ transitions to college and the […]

February 6 - March 8, 2025 Reception: Saturday, February 15, 2025, 2 - 4 pm Berry Campbell is pleased to present its third solo exhibition of 99-year-old African American artist, Frank Wimberley (b. 1926). Based in Corona, Queens, and Sag Harbor, New York, Frank Wimberley works in a pure abstract style that comes out of […]

Accelerating the Blue Economy in Connecticut: Ocean Clusters as Drivers for Local and Regional Economic Development Join us for an exciting and impactful event focused on accelerating the growth of the Blue Economy in Connecticut. This gathering will bring together thought leaders, industry stakeholders, and policymakers to explore the tremendous potential of our state's marine […]

On view Feb. 6 - March 2, 2024 Opening Reception: Thurs, Feb. 6, 2024 6:00–8:00 pm Post-Impressionist French painter Georges Seurat is the subject of the Dept. of Theatre Arts’ spring production of Stephen Sondheim’s musical Sunday in the Park with George. This exhibition is presented in conjunction with the musical and will feature visual […]

Join us on Thursday, February 6th, for the next Bartlett Book Club meeting! This time around, we will be meeting to discuss The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben. We will also be having a book swap between members. Please bring a wrapped book, with clues written on the wrapping to help someone guess […]

Trinity Spiritual Center will host an in-person conversation and live stream event with acclaimed poet and world-traveling priest the Canon Spencer Reece on Thursday, February 6th at 6:30 PM. This special event is open to all members of the community regardless of religious affiliation. Canon Reece will discuss his fascinating life journey as a Brooks […]

TVCCA is kicking off its 60th Anniversary Celebration in 2025 with a screening of UnCharitable, the world’s first feature-length documentary that examines our most basic ideas about giving. The screening will be held at the Garde Arts Center in New London on Thursday, February 6th, at 7:00 PM. Tickets are $6.00 per person, though donations to support the […]

The St. Olaf Choir, conducted by Anton Armstrong will perform at Battell Chapel at Yale University in New Haven, CT on Thursday, February 6 at 7:00 p.m. during its 2025 National Tour. For more than a century, the St. Olaf Choir has set the gold standard for choral singing, performing for millions around the world. […]

Learn all about Long Island Sound and ongoing efforts to restore its habitat! Darien Nature Center and Darien Library welcome Bill Lucey, the Long Island Soundkeeper. Bill will talk about our beautiful local waterway and discuss the urgent need to remove "ghost pots" from the Long Island Sound and restore the Sound's floor to its natural state. […]

“Among the most inspiring southpaws to ever pick up a six-string…Cannon shows the Windy City is not done teaching us about electric blues. He’s a real deal blueser, combining social commentary in his songs with heartfelt guitar playing topped off with killer vibrato.” –Guitar World “I want my songs to be heard and experienced, not just […]

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. […]

February 7 - March 12 Fridays at 10 am and 12:30pm Saturday - Sunday at 9,11:30 and 2pm Experience the beauty and solitude of the lower Connecticut River during this wonderful time of year! It is so different than it is any other time of the year. There are no other vessels on the water, […]

Join us on the first Friday of the month for a one-hour, in-person tour of the Leslie P. and George H. Hume American Furniture Study Center at the Collection Studies Center, Yale West Campus. See more than 1,300 examples of American furniture and clocks from the 17th century to the present in this facility, which […]

Welcome to the Mystic Dark Room Nestled in the heart of Mystic, Connecticut, the Mystic Dark Room offers an unforgettable blend of immersive theater and artistic sophistication. This intimate performance space is the ideal destination for a romantic date night, celebrating special occasions, or simply indulging in an extraordinary evening of entertainment. Our one-of-a-kind shows […]

UNITED We Laugh is a night of stand-up comedy, presented by Tad Flynn. Each month, we feature talented comic artists from New Jersey to Boston. This month features headliner Sasha Srbulj, alongside Greg Radin, Derrick Fonseca, Emily Siero and hosted by Tad Flynn. For more information

Launching the careers of noted actors like Kevin Kline, Patti LuPone, Jeffrey Wright and others, The Acting Company builds a discerning audience for the theater by playing exceptional productions in small towns and major cities.  Their latest production is August Wilson’s Two Trains Running, the story of a diner owner in 1969 Pittsburgh who must […]

Join us for an engaging, interactive, and collaborative community experience, which we are co-sponsoring with Central Connecticut State University! A one-day community event that explores Connecticut in 1775, filled with presentations and conversation that offer different ways to think about our State’s involvement in the national commemoration of the Declaration of Independence in 2026.  Finish the day […]

Saturday, February 8th: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, February 9th:10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Darien Library is thrilled to announce the return of its beloved 10th Annual Mini Golf Fundraiser, happening on Saturday, February 8, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, February 9, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mini Golf at […]

February 8 – May 4, 2025 Northern Lights: Inuit Prints, Drawings & Carvings, 1950-1990 presents the work of indigenous Canadian artists of the 1950s – 1970s, a transformative time in the development of Inuit artmaking traditions. Through dozens of prints, drawings and carvings, the exhibition celebrates the creative richness of these northern artists, acclaimed by major […]

Class will meet in person Saturday mornings from 11 a.m. to noon beginning Saturday, September 7, 2024. The study of Latin exercises memory, increases English vocabulary, and broadens general knowledge. Using the textbook Ecce Romani I, participants will learn Latin vocabulary, English vocabulary derived from Latin, Latin and English grammar, translation skills, and ancient Roman geography, […]

February 8-9, 2025 Saturday - 11:00am - 4:00pm Sunday - 11:00am - 4:00pm Largest bridal & wedding show on the East Coast! Every conceivable wedding product & service. Bridal fashion show & multiple wedding vendors. For more information

July 17-20, 2025 Media Convention with Anime, Comics, Gaming, and Video Gaming programming What can you expect at ConnectiCon XXI this weekend at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford? July 17-20, 2025ConnectiCon is a four-day fandom festival that takes over the Adrien's Landing District of Downtown Hartford, our event celebrates all things geeky and fun from […]

The Saturday afternoon jazz jam is the longest running tradition at Cafe Nine, going strong for over 20 years. Join a rotating house band each week for their opening set, enjoy great food and drinks, and don't forget to bring your instrument and sit in with the band at the open jam. As always, admission […]

Calling All Mafiosos! Step into the shadowy world of 1940's organized crime, where loyalty is everything and betrayal lurks in every corner. Immerse yourself in a night of intrigue, deception, and danger, where secrets are deadly, alliances are fragile, and every decision could change your fate. Choose your side wisely- trust no one, and remember: […]

Four virtuosic wind players—flute, oboe, clarinet, and bassoon—perform a varied program of music for winds by composers ranging from Mozart and Beethoven to Poulenc, Gershwin, and d’Rivera. The musicians of Frisson have performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center’s David Geffen Hall and numerous prestigious music festivals. For more information All concerts are completely free to […]

From “Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’” to “Surrey with the Fringe on Top” and “People Will Say We’re in Love”, the hits just keep on coming! Oklahoma! was Rodgers and Hammerstein’s first collaboration. With full orchestra, professional singers, and a large cast, we are once again partnering with the New Paradigm Theatre to co-produce this […]