Little things (like one vote) can have a BIG impact on an election. Connecticut’s Old State House brings you a season full of little things - like cartoons, conversations and cake - to help you make a BIG impact locally this election season. The “Go Big. Vote Local.” Series includes an exhibit focused on the […]
Little things (like one vote) can have a BIG impact on an election. Connecticut’s Old State House brings you a season full of little things - like cartoons, conversations and cake - to help you make a BIG impact locally this election season. The center piece of the “Go Big. Vote Local.” series is a […]
Connecticut’s Old State House will host “Running for Office: Candidates, Campaigns, and Cartoons of Clifford Berryman.” Election season in the modern era elicits a barrage of amusing and pointed memes – but historically, editorial cartoons have swayed opinions and helped shape elections for generations! Clifford Berryman, a Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist with The Washington Star and […]
Generational Wellbeing Inc. is excited to partner with Underdog Mixed Martial Arts in West Hartford to offer the Underdog B.O.Y.S (Building Our Young Sons) Club, a FREE youth martial arts and fitness program open to male students in grades 8 through 12 (ages 13 to 18) from Hartford. The Underdog B.O.Y.S Club will introduce students […]
Try painting this fall - it’s easy - just start with one color as you look at light and shadow on simple forms. Then learn how to arrange shapes on a canvas or board and see and mix colors. Go farther and explore ways of applying paint and creating a feeling of space around objects. Other artists’ works will be […]
CT community, registration for the 2023 Liver Life Walk is open! Don’t miss this opportunity to support the liver community on Sept 30! Registration is free until August 16. On August 17, a $20 fee will be implemented. please do not register through eventbrite, this is the website: https://liverlifewalk.org/connecticut/registration/ Liver Life Walk is a signature […]
Animal Awareness Day - Branford Green - October 1st - Noon - 4PM Come join us for a fun-filled day at Branford Town Green, located on Main Street in Branford rain or shine. Get ready to celebrate and learn about our furry friends! This a free in-person event is all about raising awareness […]
Get ready for a month of family-friendly freights during Terror at Quassy! As the sun sets and the moon rises, the park transforms into a place for festive fun! Make your way through the haunts, or keep it on the less spooky side and experience the rides and entertainment - at Terror there's something for […]
Put on your purple and join the Interval House family at Dunkin’ Park for a morning honoring victims and survivors. Gates open at 8am for donuts, coffee & activities. Our walk (1 mile) kicks off at 9am and will be followed by a brief program and moment of silence. Registration (adults $25; kids $10) begins […]
Wendy Tisch was a pianist, piano teacher and a dedicated member of the Schubert Club. The Schubert Club presents an annual piano concert to honor her memory and to give the community the opportunity to hear the finest pianists of our time. This year the world-renowned pianist Jon Nakamatsu will be performing works by Schubert, […]
Students will explore intermediate etching techniques using grounds, aquatint, and various “lift” approaches. New to etching or want a refresher first, click here for information on our Introduction to Etching class.
As part of Trinity College’s 1823 Series, the Austin Arts Center presents JOY!, a dazzling spectacle of music, dance, and circus on October 13 and 14 at 7:30 p.m. and October 14 at 2:00 p.m. Under the direction of choreographer Tandy Beal, this world-class, multi-talented ensemble of dancers, acrobats, and circus artists will perform to […]
A little Compassion Inc. is asking the greater community to don their walking shoes on Saturday October 14th for the return of the annual Compassion Walk to celebrate inclusion, acceptance, and opportunity for all! Starting at 9am, the walk will begin and end at Tri Town Youth Services Bureau in Deep River. The three-mile provides options […]
Mark your calendar! The 18th annual Walk/Run for Abilis will take place on Sunday, October 15, at Greenwich Point Park in Old Greenwich, Connecticut. Participants can walk 1-mile or run a 5k in-person — or participant virtually from anywhere in the world! Participants are encouraged to register in advance at abilis.us/walkrun. Registration is free for […]
Enjoy an immersive indoor experience for kids with the chance to meet Cinderella, Rumplestilkin, Hansel and Gretel and more! Hosted by The Norwalk Conservatory, kids will enjoy meeting fun characters and participating in interactive challenges! Designed for kids 10 and under, the experience includes live actors and goofy creatures, bewitching tricks, some challenging tasks, and […]
Wi-Act has the funding to be able to package 137,000 meals this year and has the workspace to accommodate 650+ packaging-shift volunteers to do that meal packaging. Packaging shifts are very lively and run in time blocks 9 to 11 a.m., 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1 to 3 p.m., and 3 to 5 p.m. […]
It's the annual KIDS EXPO and Halloween Costume Contest on Sunday, October 22 from 12 noon to 3:30 p.m. at the West Warwick Civic Center, 100 Factory St. West Warwick, RI. (Thomas Lamb Field House) AFFORDABLE FAMILY FUN! General Admission is ten dollars and Kids 12 and under are FREE! Get advance tickets for only […]
Discover this centuries old printmaking process with a fascinating history. The method employs natural materials and non-toxic pigments and offers the potential to make innovative and beautiful prints. Students will experience multiple aspects of the printing method, from designing and cutting the wood blocks and kento registration guides, to preparing the paper, inks, and paste […]
Explore your inner creativity experimenting with this fun, splashy, transparent medium! In this beginner’s workshop, students will learn how to set up a pallet and work area; become familiar in color theory and mixing; understand how to control the wet and dry of your brush and paper; and explore exciting texturing and mixed media effects […]
Fitness professional Heidi Diedrich will lead a 50 minute high intensity workout that combines functional strength exercises with dynamic cardio movement, enhancing stamina and endurance.
The Enchanted Castle first opened to the greater Fairfield community in 1991 and was run for 22 years by the Ahlbin Auxiliary of Bridgeport Hospital. In 2019, the Auxiliary handed the event over to The Junior League of Eastern Fairfield County. This will be the 3rd time that the Junior League of Eastern Fairfield County […]
Rise and shine with Interval House at The Riverview in Simsbury on Wednesday, October 25 for a scrumptious breakfast and to honor the healthcare partners who help us keep our clients safe. Breakfast with Champions is free to attend; a gift of personal significance is requested during the program to support our life-saving services for […]
November 10, 2023 – February 4, 2024, Open Wednesday - Sunday from 10am to 4pm with free parking and admission except Thanksgiving Day (November 23) and Christmas Eve (December 24). In the 16th through 18th centuries, settlers from numerous European countries came to the Americas seeking potential resources while explorers continued the search for the […]
Explore print processes using safe water-soluble inks and novel plate supports. Develop personal imagery utilizing woodcut, linocut, etching, drypoint, monotype, monoprint, trace monotype, collagraph, embossment, Chine-collé, Solar Plates, and multiple inking and printing techniques. Experiment with innovative plate supports, mark-making tools, archival rag and Japanese papers, non-traditional inking procedures, and other approaches to image-making. All inks, […]
Southbury, CT- the Jenny Lind Doll Club is the 2nd oldest Doll Club in the US. After a hiatus, due to the COVID shutdowns, the club’s annual show returns on Sunday, October 29, 2023. The show hours are 10 am - 3 pm. Note the new location is at The Southbury Fire Station, 461 Main St. S, Southbury […]
New and experienced students will focus on making pottery on the wheel. Start by using methods of wedging, centering, hand and finger positioning for raising a vessel, and positioning one’s body for dealing with a mass of clay on the wheel. Demonstrations will cover the importance of trimming techniques and various forming processes. Wear clothes […]
Studio@4 exposes kids ages 9-12 to various art-making processes and techniques. Join us on Thursdays from 4-5:30 p.m. each month to work with different guest artists and master a new medium! This month will take inspiration from Anila Agha’s hanging sculpture installations to make patterned crafts and hanging lights. Led by Marcy LaBella, students will […]
Join us for ACT's Annual 5K Walk on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at the MDC Reservoir, 1420 Farmington Ave, West Hartford. This year’s walk will raise funds to support AIDS Services and Overdose Prevention. Check-in begins at 9:30am and the walk will start at 10am. The event will feature a scenic 5K walk, plus music, […]