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Remembering The Family Store (NR)

Avon Theatre Film Center 272 Bedford Street, Stamford, CT, United States

Remembering The Family Store (NR) Wed. Sept. 6 at 7 pm ️ https://bit.ly/3O1fDWb Trailer: https://youtu.be/O-kj-i2eabs?si=9ECCViLmzOIZAzUz The Jewish Historical Society of Fairfield County, CT produced a documentary featuring family stores in Stamford, CT from their peak years as the center of downtown business through the early years of urban redevelopment and its impact. Downtown businesses on […]

$9 – $14.50

Go Big. Vote Local. Series at Connecticut’s Old State House

Connecticut's Old State House 800 Main St, Hartford, C, United States

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 […]

Free

CT’s Old State House “Go Big. Vote Local.” Series Explores Political Engagement Elections in American History

Connecticut's Old State House 800 Main St, Hartford, C, United States

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 […]

$8

“Running for Office: Candidates, Campaigns, and the Cartoons of Clifford Berryman” Exhibit

Connecticut's Old State House 800 Main St, Hartford, C, United States

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 […]

Free – $8

Clay Platter Making

Arts Center East 709 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon, CT, United States

Dates: Saturday, September 9 & Saturday, September 16 Time: 9:00am–12:00pm Cost: $100.00 including all materials Instructor: Sharon Kehmna Register online or call 860-871-8222 In this 2-class workshop, students will make their own clay serving platters, using rolling slabs and molds. This class is for all levels of clay experience - beginners welcome!

https://artscentereast.org/product/clay-platter-making/

Mystery Scavenger Hunt

Cedar Hill Cemetery 453 Fairfield Ave, Hartford, CT, United States

Explore Cedar Hill Cemetery while deciphering creative clues that direct you around the historic sections of the cemetery. Teams of up to four people each compete in the hunt. Once teams have collected all the clues, it’s time to solve the mystery. It’s a race to the finish, as prizes (and bragging rights) will be […]

$10

THEATER BARN PRESENTS ENCORE PERFORMANCES OF ECCENTRIC WOMEN OF RIDGEFIELD

Ridgefield Theater Barn 37 Halpin Lane, Ridgefield, CT, United States

The Ridgefield Theater Barn, in partnership with the Ridgefield Historical Society, is presenting Eccentric Women of Ridgefield, based on the writings and performances of Dr. Darla Shaw. Adapted for the stage by Stephen Robbins, and directed by Linda Seay, the play, which debuted on the RTB stage to great success last October, is presented without […]

Mixed Media Class

Arts Center East 709 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon, CT, United States

Watercolor/Pastel/Pen & Ink for Beginner & Intermediate levels Instructor: Rebecca Moran Cost: $144/$129.60 for ACE Members Register online https://artscentereast.org/product/mixed-media/ or call 860-871-8222 This is a class for painters who wish to experiment and explore mixing traditional media in their work. It is exciting to add pen and ink and/or pastel to enhance a watercolor painting. […]

$144.00

Acrylic Landscape Painting Workshop | Kathleen Smits

New Britain Museum of American Art 56 Lexington Street, New Britain, CT, United States

Join artist Kathleen Smits for a two-day Acrylic Landscape Painting Workshop. Paint the landscape! Advanced beginners and intermediates welcome. Explore color and value to create depth while learning brush techniques for textures. Learn to analyze compositions and create exciting paintings that draw the viewer in. Individual attention provided in a workshop atmosphere to improve your style […]