Sip your way into the enchanting world of Japanese culture at 'Tradition in a Tea Cup: The Art and History of Japanese Tea Ceremonies,' a captivating online event. Join us as we journey through centuries of tradition, artistry, and philosophy embodied in the Japanese tea ceremony, known as 'chanoyu' or 'sado.' Explore the graceful rituals, […]
A fundraiser for the Farmington River Watershed Association. Friday, June 21, 7pm, Brewery Legitimus, hosted by Collinsville Canoe & Kayak Let's come together to support the Farmington River Watershed Association. The Farmington River is not just a river; it's our home, and it's in danger. Recently, American Rivers designated it as one of America's most endangered […]
The Healing Power of Meditation, Sat, June 22, 10am at Odiyana Buddhist Center, Glastonbury. Special Guest Teacher, Kadam Morten, Eastern National Spiritual Director, will explain and guide meditations through which we will discover a natural source of inner peace, happiness and healing. Info at meditationinconnecticut.org
Why do cultural portrayals of trans and nonbinary folks matter? Why are anti-trans folks attacking libraries and school curicula for recognizing that we exist? A former Latin teacher of 33 years, Clare McCarthy communicates complex and unfamiliar material clearly and in engaging ways. She is an educator, author, podcast host, transgender advocate, bibliophile, and ailurophile.
The Connecticut Democracy Center is please to present a thought-provoking program “How A.I. Is Changing Government,” as part of a summer series, entitled "Ctrl + Shift Democracy: The Impact of Technology on Society and Governance. This first panel discussion delves into the transformative impact of A.I. on government and society, exploring both its potential to revolutionize […]
BookWyrm Fest is West Hartford’s annual celebration of all things adventure, fantasy, board games, live action roleplaying (LARP), and tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs). Here are just a few of the things you can do at BookWyrm Fest: Learn how to wield a sword from a real knight Jump into a tabletop adventure Have your face painted […]
Join us for an interactive visit with author Jamie Deenihan. What do we do when life gives us lemons? Make lemonade, of course! Ages 5+. Join us for an interactive visit with author Jamie Deenihan. Please register in advance by visiting the Manross Library, calling 860-584-7790, or online @ BristolLib.com/manross
Meet Connecticut author, educator, CEO of Workout Harder Fitness, and motivational speaker Wakime Hauser who will discuss the process that led him to write his autobiography and works of poetry. Please call to register: #860-584-7790, visit, or go online: BristolLib.com/manross
In August 2016 the National Parks Service celebrated its 100-year anniversary. It had been a varied, and some would say controversial 100 years. From parks having to be guarded by the army, to the extirpation of apex predators like wolves and cougars, to roads cutting through 80 miles of pristine wilderness and road cuttings seven […]
