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 […]

Sat Apr 13, 10 am - 1pm Hop on over for a fun-filled visit with the Easter Bunny at the historic Haley Mansion! Join us for a delicious breakfast buffet, meet the Easter Bunny, join our egg hunt and crafts. It’s an event the whole family will love, set in the historic atmosphere of the […]

Olivier and Tony Nominee – Taboo; Hamilton, Sondheim on Sondheim Euan Morton, a native of Scotland, received an Olivier Award nomination for originating the role of Boy George in the musical Taboo. He moved to New York in 2003 to reprise the role on Broadway, earning Tony, Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle and Drama League […]

“Dusty & Dott Live!” Dott (like the polkadot), and her dog Dusty (like the dust), want YOU to become part of the pack! Hoowwwll! This girl n’ dog duo, seen on PBS, are taking their act “on the road” to celebrate what humans (and talking dogs?) do best, creating the perfect story! For more information […]

Two Shows: 3pm and 6:30pm Music and art is forbidden in Afghanistan, leaving ancient traditions to live on in hiding or exile. The program will open with the mesmerizing sound of centuries-old Afghan raga music, performed on traditional instruments. Following will be the premiere of a ballet written by Sadie Harrison and choreographed by Elisa […]

Mark your calendars on Sunday April 13 at 4 p.m. for the Yale Camerata "Perspectives" concert in Woolsey Hall. Dr. Felicia Barber will lead the seventy-five voice choir in a concert that explores love, faith, grief, beauty, and peace through the music of Robles, Eriksson, Szymko, Johnson, Yusuf, Lindsberg, Hernandez, Nini & Dor, Morris, Hailstork, […]

On Sunday, April 13 (Palm Sunday) at 7:30pm, the ECSO will perform a free concert at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich, CT conducted by ECSO Music Director and Conductor, Toshiyuki Shimada. The evening will begin with a work by our very own Eastern Connecticut Symphony Chorus’s Director, Daniel McDavitt, titled The Prayer of […]

By Stanley Nelson Stanley Nelson's syncopated voyage through the history of funk music, spanning from African, soul, and early jazz roots, to its rise into the public consciousness. Featuring James Brown’s dynamism, the extraterrestrial funk of George Clinton’s Parliament Funkadelic, transformed girl group Labelle, and Fela Kuti’s Afrobeat, the story also traces funk’s influences on […]

In this timely presentation, author and retired U.S. Naval War College Professor and Research Fellow Yvonne Masakowski will discuss her book, Artificial Intelligence and Global Security. AI technologies are rapidly evolving, reshaping personal privacy, daily life, and warfare, with the ongoing Ukraine conflict highlighting AI’s role in modern combat. The integration of AI-driven drones, robots, […]

Jul 16- 18, 2024  3 additional sessions through Aug 6, 2024 9:30am - 12:30pm T,W,Th  Unleash artistic talents with Fashion Design & Illustration, where budding designers craft their styles.  For more information

The Joy I Felt, New Paintings by Mike Glier opens on April 17 at the Barn. "I’m making cut paper paintings these days and enjoying it. The papers are stained with acrylic paint, cut, arranged, disassembled and reassembled many times before they settle into an image. Color is so fresh when it is absorbed by […]

With poet Aishvarya Arora! In poetry, like in cooking, a depth of flavor and feeling comes from the careful orchestration of supposed opposites. How salt makes honey sweeter, or an acid cuts fat—our grief, rage, and despair render our humor, joy, and desire more luminescent. In this generative workshop, you’ll encounter poetry by experts of the […]

Grab your Bestie, your partner, your parent, your adult child, your sibling, or just your own fabulous self and join us for an unforgettable evening of creativity and fun at Glaze Handmade’s Clay Date Nights! This monthly workshop series is the perfect way to unwind, express your creativity, and make something truly unique. What to […]

Annie Clark made her recorded debut as St. Vincent in 2007 with Marry Me, quickly becoming regarded as one of the most innovative and fascinating presences in modern music. Her subsequent albums would include Actor (2009), Strange Mercy (2011), her self-titled fourth album and winner of the 2014 GRAMMY for Best Alternative Album. In 2017, […]

JIBBOOM CLUB #1 meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 1:30 PM. Join us for a talk, good company, coffee & cookies. Sponsored by the Maco Family Fund, the gatherings are FREE and open to all.     ~ October 15 -- On October 15th we're trying something different, when master storyteller Claudia Kenyon invites six fellow Jibboomers to […]

JUNE 23 - AUGUST 22, 2025 There are opportunities for all ages to explore creativity at Guilford Art Center. You’ll find classes in beading, drawing, fiber, glass, leather, metals, painting, photography, printing, sculpture, sewing, special interest, and weaving, and well as our popular blacksmithing classes and ceramics classes. There are two ways to look for art classes: register online for adult, youth and teen classes and workshops  or download […]

The outdoors needs us now more than ever. Join Reach Your Summit for a special event that will begin with a trail cleanup on the Mohawk Trail. After we take care of the trail our group will enjoy a rewarding 6 mile lollipop-loop hike on a mix of trails and pathways which includes the Mohawk […]

 December 21, 2024 - August 31, 2025 Waste Not, Want Not: Craft in the Anthropocene brings together contemporary artworks created from previously existent materials to reimagine craft in the shadow of the twenty-first century. Utilizing second-hand discards or industrially manufactured materials, artists transform refuse into highly crafted forms. Exhibited objects speak to the unique and impending […]

6 Saturdays: April 19, May 17, June 14, July 12, August 23, September 20 10 AM - Noon Serious about taking your writing to the next level? Join our six-month critique group, where you’ll work closely with a small, dedicated group of writers to shape and hone your craft. Through workshops, peer and instructor feedback, and in-class […]

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, […]

On Saturday April 19th from 12:00pm-2:00pm, the Noah Webster House & West Hartford Historical Society is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt! All ages are welcome to attend. This exciting day will begin with an Easter egg hunt, which begins at 12:00 NOON. Arrive on time to make sure you grab an egg… once they’re gone… they’re gone!! The Easter Bunny will also be […]

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 […]

Lucas Neil brings his solo songwriting grace back to the John Charland (above left) has been playing guitar and performing Delta style blues and roots music for over 50 years. The night will open with a half-hour set by Luke Molina (above right), who provides a tasteful combination of old-school sound with new flare. For […]