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. […]

If weather allows, we are hoping to start our kite flying season on Sunday, May 4th, 2025 from approx. 11 a.m.—4 p.m. at Harkness Memorial State Park in Waterford, CT. Please be sure to check the John Rose Kite-Flying page late on Saturday, May 3rd for confirmation or cancellation. We will cancel if weather is […]

Join us for an afternoon of coastal indulgence at the 2nd Annual Oysters at the Point, a luxurious food and beverage event benefiting the Rockfall Foundation. Set against the stunning backdrop of the marina, this exclusive gathering celebrates the best of local flavors, fine beverages, and live entertainment from Jaime’s Junk Show.

Step inside several historic homes and see and learn about many more as we tour New Rochelle, once known as the Artists Colony! American icon Norman Rockwell; Frederic Remington of Western Art acclaim; the “Gibson Girl” creator Charles Dana Gibson who portrayed society’s new, independent woman—these talents and many more made New Rochelle their home […]

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 […]

In Part Two of this two-part series, NHCCC members are sharing aspects of culture from Central to Northeast China, including Shanxi, Anhui, Beijing, and Shandong. The geography, cityscape, and dialects of Central and Northeast China are inspirations to its rich musical legacy. “A Listening Journey” is a series brought to you by NHCCC with the […]

"A Harmonious Order: Form and Feeling" A unique opportunity to gather in the Merrill Apartment for a poetry writing workshop inspired by Merrill's objects with James Merrill Fellow, Manan Kapoor. For more information 

Harmony, rhythm, indelible songs – these are the hallmarks of Rani Arbo & daisy mayhem, the New England based folk quartet now in its 17th year. From the Newport Folk Festival to the California World Music Festival and beyond, this band’s steadfast brew of wit, camaraderie, and musicality leaves audiences everywhere humming and hopeful, spirits renewed. The Bread Box is […]

May 3 - May 11, 2025 Periodically, browngrotta arts  takes a look at what’s happening in the fiber medium. For Field Notes: an art survey, Spring 2025, we are checking in […]

¡Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in style! Join us for an unforgettable Cinco de Mayo fiesta filled with festive flavors and lively music! The 5-piece Mariachi band will keep the celebration alive with classic tunes and spirited performances that’ll have you dancing and singing along. Enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine, colorful décor, and a party atmosphere like […]

*May 6, May 13, & May 20, 2025 Are you ready to take your cooking skills to the next level? Calling all aspiring young chefs, ages 7-11, to join the COMO and Yellow Farmhouse Education Center for an exciting multi-week series of hands-on cooking classes. Throughout the program, chefs will explore essential cooking techniques, from […]

April 27th - May 31st, 2025. First Congregational Church of Stamford is pleased to present Landscapes and Lives Partitioned: Witnessing the Borderlands, an installation by Shelley K. White, This art exhibit attempts to bear witness to the continuing humanitarian crisis unfolding day by day at the US-Mexico Border. Shelley, an educator, artist, and activist, uses […]

May 8-10, 2025 The 2025 New Horizons in Conservation Convening invites professionals, practitioners, students, recruiters, and vendors to Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut to explore urgent issues in the environmental field. The convening will focus on different perspectives in environmental institutions, environmental justice, food insecurity and sovereignty, climate and energy justice, outdoor experiences, future […]

The top meets the top! Fabulous Beer with Fabulous Cheese in the nicest surroundings. Family and dog friendly! HOURSThursday and Friday 12 - 7PM Saturday from 11AM - 6PM Sunday from 11 AM - 5PM For more information

We specialize in ethnic vegan and vegetarian cooking. To appropriately make use of local ingredients, our menu changes regularly to reflect the seasons. The menu listed here may differ slightly from the actual menu in the restaurant at any given time.* Items marked with 🌱are either gluten free —or can be prepared that way. We have a wide variety […]

Join us at the UNITED Table as the Yellow Farmhouse Education Center sits in conversation with David Brannan, founder and head brewer of Mystic’s own 860Kombucha, the first kombucha brewery in Eastern Connecticut. Learn about the history and art of Kombucha and 860’s partnerships with local farms where they source the fresh and ingredients that […]

Take one or more of these one-day workshops for additional sessions to Course 105 or on their own as a 3 hour opportunity to practice your observational drawing as you […]

FRIDAYS from 12- 3pm This 3-hour event is perfect for artists who want to deepen their understanding of anatomy, proportion, and form. With live models—both nude and clothed—posing in a […]

After an impressive 2010s run of albums that earned him a devoted fanbase, accolades from outlets like The New York Times, Fresh Air, and Pitchfork, and a place in the upper echelon of […]

Even among the pantheon of music’s finest artists, Del McCoury stands alone. From the nascent sound of bluegrass that charmed hardscrabble hillbilly honkytonks, rural schoolhouse stages, and the crowning glory […]

Saturday, May 10th is the day! Our annual plant sale, featuring native perennials and shrubs, aromatic and culinary herbs, and fabulous veggie varieties, will take place one day only, rain or shine. […]

The Essex May Market features an array of beautiful plants including annuals, perennial, herbs, fresh flowers bouquets and hundreds of plants grown and curated by our own Club members. In […]

The Historical Society of Glastonbury is holding an Artisan Fair at the Welles-Shipman-Ward property on May 10th from 10 – 2. We are happy to be partnering with vendors who […]

May 3 – August 10, 2025 Attuned to idioms and their layers of meaning, artist John Boone (American, born 1951) explores the complexity of language in his word-based paintings. At […]

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, […]

Essex’s Annual Burning of the Ships Day commemorates one of the worst events in the town’s history- the fateful night in April, 1814 when a company of Royal Marines landed at the foot of Main Street and proceeded to burn all of the ships moored and being built on the ways around town. The highlight […]

Join Tim Mahoney up at the Farmtable for an afternoon exploring about the versatile and terrior-driven variety that is Chenin Blanc! For more information

An open stage will proceed the event for any classical guitarists wishing to share their music! Fangfang Liu, originally from Henan, China, began studying guitar at the age of six, additionally studying piano, sight-singing, theory, and chamber music at the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing where much of her early training took place. After […]

Take a relaxing 2 hour cruise to enjoy the Spring Foliage and evening views on the lower Connecticut River.  We will see the pastel hues of the spring foliage and the beauty of the river at daytime or twilight. See local wildlife and various points of interest along our journey. Bring your picnic basket and […]

Saturday, May 10 · 6 - 10pm Get Inspired by the Latest Fashion Trends with Middlesex Fashion Week Join us for a fabulous week of fashion at Middlesex Fashion Week! Get ready to witness the hottest trends, jaw-dropping designs, and iconic runway moments. This in-person event will be held in Middletown, where fashion enthusiasts will gather […]

Gene Parise, also known by his solo moniker Kozmik Riffs, Enjoy an evening with Paul Loether and his special guest Sue Mead celebrating the lives and music of Bill Staines (1946-2021) and David Mallett (1951-2024). For more information

Introducing GBS New Music Director!, ConductorThis is it! At this concert, GBS will announce the name of our new permanent Music Director. The content of this concert will be determined after the selection by the Board of Directors in January 2025. We promise an amazing night of music and the culmination of this long and […]

New York-based composer, bandleader, sideman, educator, and 2019 DownBeat magazine “Rising Star” bassist Dezron Douglas has established himself as a musician’s musician. One of the most in-demand young bassists in jazz today, Douglas is respected not only for his talent but also for his dedication to the authenticity of the music. Having recorded on more than 100 […]