Police officers, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and nurses experience immense stress every day. Instead of carrying that stress home, we want to provide a healthy outlet through boxing—helping them relieve tension, build strength, and find a supportive community. Quick Details: What: Free Boxing for First Responders Who: Police, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, nurses When: Sundays at 10 AM (starting Feb 16, 2025, with […]

Tony Winner – Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Catch Me If You Can; Tony Nominee – Thou Shalt Not, My Fair Lady Norbert Leo Butz is a two-time Tony Award winner for Best Actor in a Musical and is one of only nine actors ever to have won the award twice as lead actor. He first won […]

Join Pete Best, the original drummer for the Beatles alongside The Pete Best Band as they bring the raw The Watch Hill Conservancy presents a special screening of the 2021 Green Planet Award winning documentary Beneath the Polar Sun. In the Arctic’s Last Ice Area, 500 nautical miles from the North Pole, a scientific team […]

The eighth annual celebration of the diversity and global appeal of jazz featuring performances by local and regional musicians and performers. Performances by Westhill High School Jazz Ensemble, directed by Blair N. Roberts, Phil Bowler & Friends, Roylety Steel Pan Band and the Chris Coogan Quintet. For more information  

Spring is here!  Seasons and nature played an important role in traditional Chinese arts and poetry. Come see New Haven Chinese Cultural Cooperative in this spring-themed program and hear how nature is incorporated in traditional music and poetry. You will experience songs about flowers and flowing water, and Tang Dynasty poetry about nature. Seating is limited and we recommend […]

From The Jim Henson Company comes a new first-ever Fraggle Rock stage show starring the characters of the beloved original Jim Henson series. Fraggle Rock LIVE will feature the iconic Fraggles alongside all the favorite characters from the show, as well as new characters in a brand-new exciting, interactive, live musical adventure perfect for all ages! When Gobo […]

According to Murray, she became interested in the violin when her parents "put a pencil case with a toy violin in my hand when I was five". Born in Chicago, Illinois, Murray made her concert debut with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at the age of nine. She studied at Indiana University and the Juilliard School. She was a BBC New Generation Artist from 2008 to […]

Oneppo Chamber Music Series The clarinetist, violist, and pianist perform music by Bizet, Brahms, Dvorák, and a “dance mosaic” of European folk tunes. Dvorák: Legends, Op. 59, Nos. 1-3, arr. Shai Wosner Brahms: Clarinet Trio Op. 114, arr. Wosner Brahms: 2 Songs, Op. 91, arr. Wosner Bach/Gounod: Ave Maria, arr. Martin Fröst Dance Mosaic Brahms: […]

SPONSORED BY COFFEE'S COUNTRY MARKET Sunday, March 30th* Seating between 5:30-7:00pm $20/Adult, $15/Student All You Can Eat Menu: Blueberry Buckwheat and Plain Pancakes with Maple Syrup Sausage Links Hashbrown Potatoes Coffee and Juice Reserve your spot today!  There are a limited number of seats available. Last year this event sold out so please be sure […]

Photo Credit: Julie Evans, “C’mon C’mon”, 2024. Glazed ceramic and acrylic paint, 11.5 x 4.5 x 4 in. Julie Evans, “Honey”, 2024. Glazed ceramic, 7.5 x 6.5 x 4.5 in. March 13 – April 30, 2025 The term “biophilia” suggests that there is an instinctive bond between human beings and other forms of life in […]

Chef Jorge Baldiviezo opened Masa in Stonington’s Velvet Mill in April 2024. In January, Masa made CT Magazine’s list of top new restaurants. Prior to moving the United States, Chef Baldiviezo was chef de partie at Central, the visionary restaurant in Lima Peru that earned #1 on the list of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants […]

"Just Shrubs" A Certified Forest Practitioners Continuing Education Unit Opportunity With The Department of Energy & Environmental Protection   For more information  

The four-session workshop will meet at the Manor House on Stone Acres Farm on April 1, 8, 15 & 22 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Gather around the table for a unique writing workshop that explores the deep connection between food and storytelling. Whether it’s the memory of a childhood kitchen, the flavors of […]

Through April 19, 2025 Tibor de Nagy Gallery is pleased to present Medrie MacPhee - The Repair, the gallery's third exhibition with the artist. For the occasion, the art historian Nancy Princenthal wrote the following essay on MacPhee's work. Helpfully providing some coordinates for her recent paintings, Medrie MacPhee directed my attention to a few […]

Celebrate the power of poetry with Martín Espada, an award-winning poet and advocate for social justice, at Southern Connecticut State University. This keynote and book signing highlight Espada’s work and the transformative role of Latino Poetry: The Library of America Anthology in shaping cultural dialogue. Join the Latin American and Caribbean Studies Program at Southern […]

February 28, 2025 - April 12, 2025 Zach Harris’s carved panels and stretched linen paintings unfold complex utopian and dystopian worlds. His psychedelic visions, which almost verge on abstraction, immerse viewers in the unfathomable depths of mysterious cosmologies. The art-historical density of his aesthetics is haunting, in a sense similar to that of late-nineteenth-century symbolism. While […]

Come have a cup of tea over conversations, Q&A, and live demo, Mr. Xiaoran Eric Liu will open your eyes to the world dizi and xiao. Xiaoran "Eric" Liu is a leading figure in the new generation of bamboo flute ( 笛子dizi) performers in China. In January 2024, he performed his solo debut at Carnegie […]

There is a warm spot waiting for YOU!! Join us THIS TUESDAY or any other week for an evening of restoration and mindful soul care Eugene O'Neill Theater Center.Contact Tracy Blasioli for more info. Drop ins welcome  For more information

Shopping for cheese can be intimidating! From price disparity to over-the-top food trends, we’ve overcomplicated one of the oldest, simplest and most nutritious foods. Join Cheesemonger Kate Truini-Redin of New Curds on the Block cheese shop for a taste of Connecticut’s dairy history and learn what to look for and what questions to ask when visiting a […]

Jenny Lynn McNutt is a multimedia artist living in Brooklyn and upstate NY. Her sculpture, painting, and performance work have been shown in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the U.S., most recently at Pamela Salisbury Gallery in Hudson, NY, and the Painting Center in NYC. She is the recipient of many residencies abroad, including Africa, Netherlands, […]

Americas beautiful Napa Valley has made some of the most amazing wines to grace this earth more than just once. Here is the first West Hartford installment of a two part collaborative series featuring friends we all know and love. This is a serious (and seriously delicious) deep dive: The most storied producers in the […]

VersoFest 2025 is kicking off with a legend of music and letters. Patti Smith, the acclaimed singer/songwriter, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, and National Book Award winner, will open The Westport Library’s fourth annual music and media festival on April 3. Smith is revered for her work as a performer and songwriter — her […]

Renowned humanitarian, chef, and restaurateur. Be inspired by the man who feeds the world. José Andrés is a creative culinary innovator and an exemplary business leader who inspires people across the globe with his dynamic vision to make the world a better place through the power of food. Twice named one of Time Magazine’s “100 […]

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 […]

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, […]

The Wallflowers, who rose to fame behind their iconic 1996 album Bringing Down the Horse and who have continued to thrive as one of rock’s most dynamic and purposeful bands in the three decades since, will be the headlining act for the VersoFest 2025 concert event. Doors open at 6:00 (No bags allowed; standing room only*; no refunds) […]

New York Times Critic’s Pick The Arc of Oblivion explores a quirk of humankind: in a universe that erases its tracks, we humans are hellbent on leaving a trace. Set against the backdrop of the filmmaker's quixotic quest to build an ark in a field in Maine, the film heads far afield – to salt mines in […]

April 4-5-6-: 8PM HSO Masterworks Series - Eroica & Four Seasons Carolyn Kuan, conductor Julien Labro, Bandoneon/Accordion Vivaldi (Arr. Labro) La primavera, Op. 8 No. 1, RV 269 ("Spring") Piazzolla (Arr. Labro) Verano Porteño ("Summer") Vivaldi (Arr. Labro) L'autunno, Op.8 No.3, RV 293 ("Autumn") Piazzolla (Arr. Labro) Invierno Porteño ("Winter") INTERMISSION Beethoven Symphony No.3 in […]

by Sam Shepard Director: Sal Trapani Presented in the Studio Theatre at the Visual and Performing Arts Center at WCSU About the Show Sam Shepard’s Curse of the Starving Class is a darkly comic look into the world of the dysfunctional Tate family, as they struggle amongst themselves for food, freedom, and purpose in their run-down lives. […]

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

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 […]

Saturday, April 5 at 10am & 1pm Laugh, and “Wow!” at this family Variety Show featuring magic, stage illusions, juggling, and acrobatics with performers from the likes of Cirque du Soleil & Ringling Brothers~ right in front of your eyes at the Legacy Theatre! Don't miss this incredible spectacle and terrific family entertainment at the […]

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, […]

Learn the art of topiary with expert Anthony Bellomo of The Orangerie. Join us on April 5th at 1:00 PM for a hands-on workshop where you’ll discover time-honored techniques for creating and maintaining elegant topiary forms that have defined formal gardens for centuries. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or new to the world of ornamental […]

Step inside several historic homes and see and learn about many more as we tour the Southbury area of the Housatonic Valley. Colonial farmhouses, Civil War-era homes of a mill village, summer cottages of Russian refugees, and a variety of other historic homes are all found in Southbury—the only town with this name in the […]

Americas beautiful Napa Valley has made some of the most amazing wines to grace this earth more than just once. Here is the first West Hartford installment of a two part collaborative series featuring friends we all know and love. This is a serious (and seriously delicious) deep dive: The most storied producers in the […]

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 […]

Legendary Black Flag frontman and spoken word artist Henry Rollins, in conversation with Nabil Ayers, the founder of Beggers Records US. enry Rollins — musician, spoken word artist, and one of the forerunners of the hardcore punk scene — will be the Verso Visionary conversation during Saturday night of VersoFest 2025, in conversation with fellow author and musician Nabil Ayers. […]

“There are some people who are great writers. There are some people who are great singers and there are some people who are great instrumentalists. And there are some people who are also beautiful. Kala Farnham is all of those.” (Steve Katz, Blood Sweat and Tears) For more information

Be among the first to shop at the Westport Library Big Spring 2025 Book Sale! ONLY Early Access Ticket-holders will be admitted to shop the first three hours of the Big Spring 2025 Book Sale at the Westport Library on Friday, May 16, 2025 from 8:45 a.m. to Noon. Tickets go on sale beginning April […]