On Saturday, July 22, New London artist Justin Credabel presents “Justin Credabel’s Hot Summer Live Style Guide,” a one-night-only fashion and music show, dance party, and vendor space. The event takes place inside a massive immersive blacklight “glow” installation Credabel and a team of volunteers are building at Warehouse 3, an event space in an […]
Take Great Photos With Your Smartphone – Smartphone camera quality is improving constantly and rapidly. For many shooting situations, it’s the perfect alternative for a sometimes heavy and unwieldy 35mm camera. And since most people carry a smartphone in their pocket or purse, they’re almost guaranteed not to miss those great photo opportunities. This class […]
Join attorney Amina R. Merritt, a direct descendant of Venture Smith, to hear the story of one of Connecticut’s Black founding families. The son of an affluent African family, Venture (named Broteer at birth) was kidnapped and brought to America, where he was enslaved. Many years later, he purchased freedom for himself and his family, […]
WINNER Mystic Film Festival: Best CT Film “The Oystering Life” tells the story of oystering along the Connecticut coast, which is heaven for oysters, oyster lovers, and for the people who harvest the bivalves from the sea. The protected Long Island Sound, the fresh-flowing rivers, and the broad estuaries provide nearly ideal conditions for oysters to grow […]
This summer, Capitol Information and Tours at the Connecticut State Capitol is partnering with Connecticut’s Old State House to offer free “Then and Now” Family Days on Friday, July 28th and August 25th from 10 am to 5 pm. Take a special "Then and Now" themed guided tour of the Connecticut State Capitol at 10:15, […]
The Whitney Players Theater Company presents the musical "Damn Yankees" August 2nd through August 5th at Hamden High School, 2040 Dixwell Avenue in Hamden. Wednesday through Friday performances begin at 7:30 pm. Saturday matinee at 2 PM. Ticket prices are $20 in advance, $25 all tickets at the door. Tickets can be purchased in advance […]
Our signature social event features live music, art, food, spirits, and good friends. New Britain’s best Happy Hour, since 1995! Hartford based songwriter/producer/multi-instrumentalist Miles Elliot will perform on August 4. Cash bar available; access to Museum galleries is included with your ticket. Event doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Please Note: First Friday is a 21+ […]
Students will learn various paint pouring techniques while applying acrylic paints on surfaces of diverse textures including canvas, glass, and cardboard. They will also learn to incorporate jewels, beads and glass to enhance and transform their completed project.
Discover the history and beauty of Cedar Hill Cemetery on this tour showcasing some of its most celebrated residents and renowned monuments. Highlights include General Griffin Stedman, Gilbert Heublein, John Pierpont Morgan, and Katharine Hepburn. Participants will enjoy watching the sun set over Cedar Mountain during the walk. Admission to the program is $10.00 and […]
