Celebrate spring by getting outside and learning how to forage! In this workshop you will learn how to identify different wild edible and medicinal plants that grow in the spring. We will learn about spring ephemerals which are plants that only come for a short time and then they go back into the ground for […]

You are cordially invited to a Parkville Market Princess Brunch! We’re calling all princesses and princes to get all dressed up and join us for a sing along with some of your favorite princesses! Admission is $30 per person and includes a full breakfast buffet and assorted juices starting at 11AM. Children must be accompanied […]

Back by popular demand !  Join fiber artist Nicole Clark and WGF Chef Tami Grooney to learn needle felting and indigo dyeing.  All participants will take home a felted “painting” and an indigo dyed dishtowel.  Class will be followed by a simple dinner.  BYOB is welcome!  For more information

Now through May 12, 2024 BravinLee Programs is very pleased to present The Golden Thread: A Fiber Art Exhibition. The exhibition includes 61 artists and over a 100 artworks, including 10 site-specific installations 207 Front Street is 10,000 sq ft landmarked 4 story structure, erected in 1793, in the heart of the South Street Seaport […]

Madeleine Peyroux is an American-born jazz singer and songwriter who, much like Edith Piaf, spent her early days busking on the streets of Paris. In her teenage years, she sang vintage jazz and blues songs before being discovered by an Atlantic Records talent agent. She found mainstream success with her album Careless Love, now certified as an […]

Tuesdays & Thursdays in May 5:30 – 6:30 PM Come join us for our kids’ cooking classes at Auerfarm! Your little ones will have a blast learning how to cook and bake delicious treats in person. Auerfarm’s resident Chef Kristiann will guide them through fun and educational cooking activities. Every class will talk about kitchen […]

You won't want to miss this event with debut author Kaliane Bradley. She's coming from the UK and is doing a limited number of US tour stops. We're thrilled to be hosting her for an event. Our booksellers LOVED this book!! It's part science-fiction, part comedy, part romance, and part spy thriller and is a genre-bending reading experience […]

Please join artist Loie Hollowell for a virtual conversation with Chief Curator Amy Smith-Stewart on the work and ideas behind Loie Hollowell: Space Between, A Survey of Ten Years. This exhibition is the artist’s first museum survey and first museum presentation on the East Coast including paintings and works on paper made over a decade […]

Join us for the first of our Oysters 101 series at our new location! In this interactive, hands-on class, we'll begin with a lecture on how they grow, what they eat, where pearls come from, and so much more. Then we'll try our hand at shucking - you'll even get to take home your very […]

In Conversation with Bianca Bosker, author of NYT bestseller Get The Picture: A Mind-Bending Journey Among the Inspired Artists and Obsessive Art Fiends Who Taught Me How to See In her latest journalistic endeavor, Bosker immerses herself in the nerve center of the art world and the people who live for it: gallerists, collectors, curators, and, of course, artists themselves—the […]

Blues on Broadway presents the incomparable Chris Beard, hailed as the Prince of the Blues. His music will sweep you into the soul of the blues.  For more information

Authors Amy Nawrocki and Eric D. Lehman will tempt the taste buds while talking about centuries of desserts and dishes that have made the Nutmeg State. From molasses to the Mounds bar, from puddings to Pez, the history of Connecticut food never tasted so sweet. This event will be live streamed on thequicklive.com. Eric. D. Lehman […]

One hundred year and five hundred year weather-related events are coming with more frequency and, as we see the catastrophic damage of storms across the country, we are reminded of our own vulnerability. Our coastal communities and diverse ecosystems that support, not just our wildlife, but our local economies and way of life remain at […]

May 10, 11 & 12, 2024 Signaling the unofficial start of the summer and beach season, the Misquamicut Springfest Weekend features World Class Carnival and Amusements, Food Truck Rodeo, Classic Car Show, Knockerball, games, and a great lineup of headline bands. For more information Rockwell Amusements is a world-class carnival featuring spectacular rides, such as the […]

We are honored to present new works from this versatile and award-winning artist. There will be an opening reception on Friday, May 10, from 5-8 pm. Meet David and join us for hors d'oeuvres and wine.   David Dunlop’s solo show Light Fantastic offers a visually transformative experience in this exciting exhibition of 29 new and […]

Friday, May 10, 12-6 pm Saturday, May 11, 9 am-1 pm In addition to hundreds of annuals and perennials you will find a great selection of Member’s plants at our annual Plant Sale under the big tent on Halls Road, Old Lyme. For more information

Friday, May 10 from 1 - 6pm Saturday, May 11 from 9am - 12pm Once again the Old Saybrook Garden Club will be hosting our annual Gardeners' Market on the Town Green. Here  you can purchase perennials, annuals, hanging baskets, herbs and vegetables to stock your home garden and flower beds.  What's more you can […]

This glorious occasion is the perfect way to honor the mamas in our lives. Weather permitting, we will be holding our weekly tastings outside each Friday from 3-6pm. For more information

Spencer & Lynn will provide scintillating tales of historical rum libations, rum tasting, and rum cocktails. Dress like a pirate and mingle with the Freemen of the Sea pirate troupe! For more information

MOON HOOCH Moon Hooch began busking in the subway platforms of NYC in 2010, quickly getting noticed by the NYPD, who had to ban them from locations that couldn’t handle the crowds. In a few short years they were opening for the likes of Beats Antique, They Might Be Giants, and Lotus, while selling out […]

Grammy-nominated guitarist, composer and arranger Tom Guarna began his musical studies at age fifteen, rapidly demonstrating a natural ability to play and compose. After studying classical guitar and composition at the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music in 1986, he played local gigs in New York and fine-tuned his education with John Abercrombie. He earned a Bachelor […]

RICK GERMANSON has been a highly in-demand pianist on the New York City Jazz scene for well over a decade. A native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rick relocated to New York City in 1998. Rick won the GRAND PRIZE at The American Pianists' Association Jazz Piano Competition in 1996. He was awarded "Best of New Talent" in […]

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 addition to plant sales, the event offers shopping options for the public from the famous Essex Garden Club Garlic Salt Condiment to gently-used home and […]

May 11-12, 2024! Crafts Fair (and more!): Dozens of New England vendors offering jewelry, accessories, hand-crafted items, photography, artisanal foods and so much more! INTERESTED CRAFTERS: CLICK HERE FOR OUR 2024 CRAFTER APPLICATION! Children’s Crafts and games: Fun crafts to create, games to play, and a bounce house too! Located on the church playground. Live Music: A wonderful […]

Saturday May 11,  8:30 am and 11:30 Friends - A reminder to please join us Saturday, May 11th between 8:30 am and 11:30 am for our Annual May Market Plant Sale being held at the Fowler Rotary Pavilion - behind the Milford Library. Perennials, annuals, herbs, vegetables, houseplants, baked goods and garden treasures will all […]

Go beyond supermarket flowers with a whimsical, farm-inspired bouquet in a mason jar tied with ribbon. These gorgeous local arrangements are designed and created with unique garden florals by local floral designer Sarah Shaw Floral exclusively for Wakeman Town Farm. Order now though noon May 7 and pickup at the Farm on Sat May 11 […]

About the Farmer's Market The Stonington Farmers’ Market began in 1997 under the initiative of Geoffrey Little. The enormously popular market attracts residents from the Borough and surrounding communities who come to buy fresh, healthy, local food. In 2008 the Stonington Farmers’ Market became a year-round event, moving inside during the winter months. For more […]

Saturday May 11, 9am-12pm Our Annual Plant Sale is not only our biggest fundraiser for the year, it is also our biggest community event, attracting customers from southeastern Connecticut and adjacent Rhode island. It raises the funds to support our own activities and also to give back to the community via civic planting, donations to […]

Saturday, May 11, 9 am-12 pm Our Plant Sale 2024 Each spring we host a plant sale, the proceeds of which support one or more $1000 scholarships to local high school seniors headed for a university, college, trade or certificate program. The scholarship is issued based on an interest in horticulture, landscape design, marine or […]

Wesleyan Potters is a non-profit cooperative craft guild. Our Spring Sale features: -30+ artisan booths of pottery, jewelry and handwovens made by members, faculty and students -Pottery and weaving demonstrations -Raffle of artisan works -Plant and flower sale (donated by Michael's Greenhouse) -A table with assorted works donated by Wesleyan Potters artists (sales benefit our […]

Forager and chef Vinny Crotta and CT Foraging Club founder Amy Demers will be co-teaching a class on Plant and Mushroom Foraging. You will learn how to identify and utilize edible and medicinal plants and mushrooms that can be found this time of year. Class will consist of a 45-minute lecture where you will learn […]

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

With Deborah Loeb Bohren Intentional Camera Movement (ICM) and multiple exposure (ME) images are two of the hottest trends in photography today. And you don’t need a fancy camera to create unique and dynamic abstract and impressionist images — all you need is an iPhone and a couple of very cool apps. In this workshop […]

Join us for an introduction to Persian Calligraphy with master calligrapher Alibaba Awrang. Fusing Persian letters with brightly colored and bold patterns and images, Alibaba uses both traditional and modern techniques in his works. In this workshop, Alibaba will share his history , including his position as head the Department of Calligraphy and Miniature Painting […]

Sacred Heart Church The Italian National Parish Will be Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Dedication and First Mass held in Sacred Heart Church on May 11, 1924. The Celebratory Mass will be held Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 4:00 pm Reception/Dinner will be held at 6:00 pm at The Italian Center Newfield Avenue, Stamford, […]

Friends of Bloodroot, This year we will not be serving a Mother’s Day brunch but we hope that you might come for a pre- Mother’s Day meal this Saturday night, May 11, from 5:00-9:00. We will be serving a complimentary appetizer of our delicious vegan cheese or the mushroom walnut pate, and a glass of […]

We welcome performers from the Bodies Never Lie dance company, comprised of professionals from New York City and international guest artists for this special event.  Set to recordings of music by the renowned record label, Putomayo, and ‘the Queen of Salsa’, Celia Cruz. Between performances, guests are welcome to join a lively group salsa lesson led by Jessica Ruhlin, […]

The Reading the Classics Series is an opportunity to acquaint oneself with or revisit classic Black literature in an informal yet informative setting.  Moderated by Cultural Historian, Michelle Black-Smith, we will come together quarterly to engage with and celebrate the great canon of African American literature. All titles will be available for in-store purchase at least a month […]

Call Forth A Woman takes you on a journey through stories of the powerfully dynamic women in the bible, often forgotten but most notably heroic and significant in the text. When fulfilling the call of their purpose, they shifted the paradigm of culture, government, the arts, business, and family life. Women like Midwives Shiphrah and Puah […]

This celebratory event is the culmination of our 23-24 season and a glimpse of what we have brewing for next year! This performance will feature composers Ameen Mokdad and Peter van Siclen with musicians from Cuatro Puntos, live and in person! With LIVE music, followed by a silent auction and light reception, this event will not disappoint! […]

Join the HSQ for our last Chamber Series Concert of the 2023-2024 Season! Inspired by the legendary gatherings of Franz Schubert, The Haven String Quartet transports us back to the days when Schubert's popular soirées were all the craze. The Haven String Quartet's Chamber Series Concerts support Music Haven's free after-school and community concert programming. […]