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Adult Studio Workshop | Sketch With the Masters

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

Join artist Kathleen Smits in a “Sketch with the Masters” workshop by looking, observing and drawing in front of Frederick Church's West Rock, learn basic techniques with pencil and paper to create shape, form, texture, light and shadow. Explore the landscape paintings of the Hudson River School artists in the Martin Gallery. We will also discuss […]

$25 – $40

Connecticut Ballet presents BALLET UNDER THE STARS

Wadsworth Mansion 421 Wadsworth Street, Middletown, CT, United States

Connecticut Ballet’s annual BALLET UNDER THE STARS free performance tour around the state kicks off on Sunday, July 16th at Wadsworth Mansion, 421 Wadsworth Street, Middletown, with a 7:00pm performance at the historic wedding and special event venue. Narrated by Artistic Director Brett Raphael, the performance will feature the professional company in a series of […]

FREE

Arts & Letters

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

Meet Cedar Hill’s creative residents including the cemetery’s most distinguished artists, actors, and authors. Hear about lesser-known personalities such as Nicholas Hudson Holt, Fern Andra, and Frances Laughlin Wadsworth, as well as the noteworthy William Glackens, Wallace Stevens, and Katharine Hepburn. Admission to the program is $10.00 and free for Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation members. […]

$10

Thos. Moser with Carl and David Little Present: Art of Penobscot Bay

Thos. Moser Freeport Maine Showroom 149 Main Street, Freeport, ME, United States

Works of more than 60 of the 100 artists featured in Carl and David Little’s upcoming book, Art of Penobscot Bay, are on display at the Thos. Moser Freeport showroom from July 1, 2023 through January 31, 2024. The authors and brothers, who live in Maine, delve into the allure and vastness of this renowned body of water and explore an impressive timeline from esteemed painters […]

Free

Barbie (PG-13)

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

Barbie (PG-13) ️ http://bit.ly/37KJsok Ticket Prices: Avon Members $9 General Public $14.50 Students & Seniors (Mon. - Thu.) $11 Trailer: https://youtu.be/pBk4NYhWNMM Thu. 7/20 at 3 pm 5:20 pm 7:45 pm Fri. 7/21 at 2:55 pm 5:20 pm 7:45 pm Sat. 7/22 at 12:30 pm 2:55 pm 5:20 pm 7:45 pm Sun. 7/23 at 12:30 pm […]

$9 – $14.50

Oppenheimer (R)

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

Oppenheimer (R) ️ http://bit.ly/37KJsok Ticket Prices: Avon Members $9 General Public $14.50 Students & Seniors (Mon. - Thu.) $11 Thu. 7/20 at 7 pm Fri. 7/21 at 3:30 pm 7 pm Sat. 7/22 at 12 pm 3:30 pm 7 pm Sun. 7/23 at 12 pm 3:30 pm 7 pm Mon. 7/24 at 3:30 pm 7 […]

$9 – $14.50

Music Among the Memorials

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

Enjoy an evening of music with The Jolly Beggars. The popular Connecticut-based band brings the rich tradition of Celtic folk music and storytelling to modern day audiences. Characterized by their tight harmonies and use of guitars, mandolin, tin whistles, octave mandolin, mandola, tenor banjo, double bass, spoons, and more, The Jolly Beggars enjoy an enthusiastic […]

Sam & Elizabeth’s World – The Colts at Cedar Hill

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

Elizabeth Colt erected one of the first major monuments at Cedar Hill Cemetery, one of her many efforts to commemorate her husband Sam’s legacy in Connecticut’s capital city. Foundation Director Beverly Lucas will introduce you to Colt family members now residing at Cedar Hill as well as friends and associates of the influential couple. Admission […]

$10

Connecticut Ballet presents BALLET UNDER THE STARS

Elizabeth Park Conservancy 1561 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford, CT, United States

Connecticut Ballet’s annual BALLET UNDER THE STARS free performance tour around the state comes to Elizabeth Park Conservancy, 1561 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford, on Saturday, July 22nd with a 6:30pm performance at the historic national landmark and special event venue. The performance is a tribute performance to the late Marjorie and Michael Wilder, West Hartford […]

FREE