Artist and Writers | Carol Lacoss

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

For the exhibition Women Reframe the American Landscape, Docent Carol Lacoss will link Susie Barstow and other women painters from the Hudson River School with the nineteenth-century writers Harriet Beecher Stowe, Harriet Jacobs, and Emily Dickinson—drawing parallels with their imagery and perception of nature, as well as the courage, perseverance, and independent spirit these artists and […]

Film Screening- Paradise Now

South Windsor Library 1550 Sullivan Avenue, South Windsor, CT, United States

Join the South Windsor Library for a free movie screening of Paradise Now, followed by a post discussion. "Khaled (Ali Suliman) and Said (Kais Nashif) are Palestinian friends recruited by a terrorist group to become suicide bombers in Tel Aviv. Armed with explosives, they attempt to cross into Israel, but are pursued by suspicious border […]

Free

Timna Tarr Trunk Show

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

As part of our Fiber Arts Exhibit in February, Arts Center East is thrilled to welcome fiber artist, Timna Tarr, to our Eureka Gallery to show her artwork and speak about her process. "Timna is known for making fun, colorful, award-winning quilts. Join her for a trunk show of her quilting journey. She talks about […]

$5

Breaking the Paycheck to Paycheck Cycle

South Windsor Library 1550 Sullivan Avenue, South Windsor, CT, United States

This seminar is intended for adults who want to learn strategies to pro-actively budget their money and avoid the cycle of living paycheck to paycheck. Before the end of this seminar, you will understand the importance of good money management habits, how to create a budget for yourself and the importance of staying out of […]

Free

Project Tunnel Vision: All Families Brunch and Discussion

Mandell JCC, 335 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117 Mandell JCC, 335 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford, CT, United States

Project Tunnel Vision is hosting our second community-wide meal for greater Hartford families. In addition to a wholesome catered meal, there will be storytelling, music and visual arts performances centered on the ways in which African diasporic communities retain their distinct cultural, ethnic and/or religious identities, just in time for Black History month now—sales end […]

$28.52

All Families Community Brunch and Discussion

Mandell JCC, 335 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117 Mandell JCC, 335 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford, CT, United States

Please join us for Project Tunnel Vision's first communal brunch if the New Year at the Jewish Community Center in West Hartford on Saturday, 2/17/24 at 11 am through 2 pm. All are welcomed to attend. Full program and how to register can be found at the link below   Please note: This a sliding […]

Movie That Build Community

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

This new film series was made possible by the City of Stamford through a generous grant from the Stamford Arts and Culture Commission. Admission is free and includes a complimentary popcorn and soda. Movies That Build Community tickets are only available through our box office. Call (203) 967-3660 or visit in person to reserve your […]

Free

Symbols of Strength: A Look Inside Connecticut’s Historical Battle Flag Collection

Online Event Virtual, Norwich, CT, United States

Calling all history enthusiasts, Civil War buffs, lovers of flags, and curious learners! Come learn about the Connecticut State Capitol's collection of around 160 historical battle flags – only 86 of which are viewable to the public. The collection includes flags from several different periods ranging from the Civil War to the Gulf War. Matthew […]

Free

Indie Lens Pop-Up Film Screening – FREE ADMISSION

Shubert Theatre 247 College Street, New Haven, CT, United States

Shubert Theatre will debut the new season of Indie Lens Pop-Up, the long-running community screening series that has brought people together for community-driven conversations around its thought-provoking documentaries. Patrons will have the opportunity to view the films before they air on television on INDEPENDENT LENS, PBS’s award-winning documentary anthology series.

FREE ADMISSION