David Sedaris, author of the previous bestsellers Calypso, Naked, Me Talk Pretty One Day, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, and regular National Public Radio contributor will be live on stage for one night only, following the release of his newest books, A Carnival of Snackery and Pretty Ugly. This is a unique opportunity […]
Do you pale at the sight of a clean sheet of watercolor paper? Do you mix colors and wonder why it looks like mud? This class will demystify the somewhat intimidating medium of watercolor. We’ll start from scratch. We’ll discuss types of paper, pigments, color mixing, and glazing, as well as tricks and techniques. Work […]
With acrylic paints, create beautiful paintings in any style from realist to abstract. If you have never painted and would like to try or if you want to improve your skills, this is the class for you. Lessons will focus on how to use brushes and painting knives, on choosing colors and color mixing, and on […]
Are you interested in learning about Unitarian Universalism? Unitarian Universalist Society East will hold an Intro to UU from 1-4 pm Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024 in the UUSE meeting room, 153 Vernon St. West, Manchester CT, or on Zoom. To register, please call 860-646-5151 or email uuseoffice@uuse.org. Please RSVP by Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024. […]
On 10/8/2024 from 6:30-8:00pm, join The Ferguson Library and Connecticut Public for an evening with professor and author Stephen Solomon as he discusses his book Revolutionary Dissent: How the Founding Generation Created the Freedom of Speech. Colonial Americans redefined the limits of their right to speak and write, which they inherited from Great Britain. In Revolutionary Dissent: […]
Walk-In Tour | Vik Muniz Dive deeper into the NBMAA’s temporary exhibitions! On this Docent-led hour-long tour, participants will look closely at special exhibition Vik Muniz. Sundays at 1 p.m. | October 13, 2024 - February 23, 2025 Please note: There will be no Sunday 1 p.m. tours on December 22, December 29, and January […]
Dive deeper into the NBMAA’s temporary exhibitions! On this Docent-led hour-long tour, participants will look closely at special exhibition Vik Muniz. Sundays at 1 p.m. | October 13, 2024 - February 23, 2025 Please note: There will be no Sunday 1 p.m. tours on December 22, December 29, and January 5.
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) will hold a free educational conference on October 16th at 10:00 am EST that will provide Connecticut residents with information about Alzheimer’s disease, brain health, caregiving, support services and more. A Q&A will follow each session in which attendees can ask the experts questions. Participants will also have the […]
The working of stone has been interwoven with Sacred Art from the earliest days of Christianity, from the building of churches and places of worship to ornamentation and sculpture. This course will introduce students to the art of carving stone by hand. In five days each student will design and complete a decorative limestone carving. Students […]
Walk-In Tour | Vik Muniz Dive deeper into the NBMAA’s temporary exhibitions! On this Docent-led hour-long tour, participants will look closely at special exhibition Vik Muniz. Sundays at 1 p.m. | October 13, 2024 - February 23, 2025 Please note: There will be no Sunday 1 p.m. tours on December 22, December 29, and January 5.
FOX61 and United Way are joining forces to recognize and honor individuals, groups and organizations who make a significant contribution to health care, housing, financial empowerment and/or the education sector in Connecticut. This black-tie event aims to raise awareness and resources to benefit the well-being of children, adults and families in the communities where we […]
Walk-In Tour | Vik Muniz Dive deeper into the NBMAA’s temporary exhibitions! On this Docent-led hour-long tour, participants will look closely at special exhibition Vik Muniz. Sundays at 1 p.m. | October 13, 2024 - February 23, 2025 Please note: There will be no Sunday 1 p.m. tours on December 22, December 29, and January […]
True to our founding spirit, whenever there is a need in our communities, United Way of West Central Connecticut is there. Join us in celebrating the connections impacting our community and those leading the way into the future. On Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at 6:30pm at the DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol, United Way of West […]
Walk-In Tour | Vik Muniz Dive deeper into the NBMAA’s temporary exhibitions! On this Docent-led hour-long tour, participants will look closely at special exhibition Vik Muniz. Sundays at 1 p.m. | October 13, 2024 - February 23, 2025 Please note: There will be no Sunday 1 p.m. tours on December 22, December 29, and January 5.
The dramatic story of America's national mammal, which sustained the lives of Native people for untold generations, being driven to the brink of extinction, before an unlikely collection of people rescues it from disappearing forever. Ken Burns recounts the tragic collision of two opposing views of the natural world––and the unforgettable characters who pointed the […]