What's so unique about an Old Civil War Soldier Statue that now calls the Connecticut State Capitol Building home? For decades he's been known as "Old Hayfoot" or the "Forlorn Soldier," a failed attempt at statuary carving to commemorate the 55,000 soldiers from Connecticut who fought on behalf of the Union. He's come down through […]
Documentary Night: Girl Talk (NR) Mon. 9/18 at 7 pm ️ https://bit.ly/3s5uuHA Co-presented by the Stamford Public Schools AITE Debate Team. Post-film Q&A with Gil Alon. This screening has been sponsored by Murtha Cullina. Ticket Prices: Avon Members $9 General Public $14.50 Students & Seniors (Mon. - Thu.) $11 Trailer: https://youtu.be/0wwXy_hiX3s?si=5P4vNS93XKQyBTQ3 Set in the […]
The Connecticut Democracy Center invites Hartford residents to a Voter Registration Celebration on Tuesday, September 19 at Connecticut's Old State House from 12 – 4:00 pm. Come register to vote or check your voting status and admission to Connecticut’s Old State House if FREE. Enjoy live music with I Guru and a discussion with Tanya […]
Founded in 1823, Trinity was the second college established in Connecticut. Starting at the final resting place of principal founder and first president Bishop Thomas Church Brownell, the tour introduces you to Trinity alumni, faculty, and benefactors who now reside at Cedar Hill. Admission to the program is $10.00 and free for Cedar Hill Cemetery […]
Learning history has never been so fun! By 1787, the US government was failing. States were arguing with each other, money was scarce, and banks seemed to be favoring wealthy east-coast economic elites, while oppressing those struggling to expand the country’s borders on the western frontier. Citizens were crying for a solution. Join Capital Community […]
A FREE screening of CLEAR DAY THUNDER: RESCUING THE AMERICAN CHESTNUT will be held at The Rockfall Foundation’s deKoven House. This film screening is in partnership with The American Chestnut Foundation, Friends of Indian Hill Cemetery, Middletown Garden Club, and The Rockfall Foundation. “This is the story of a tree. A mighty wonder that graced the forests of Appalachia and sustained all forms […]
The Packing House Live Poetry Series Inaugural Event Thursday, September 21 | 6:30PM - 8:30PM (doors open 6:00PM) Free admission! The Packing House is a BYOB&F venue (Bring Your Own Beverage and Food - wine and beer only, ID required). This inaugural show of The Packing House Poetry Series is hosted by the Eastern Connecticut Center for History, […]
Cult Classics: Bubba Ho-Tep (R) (2002) Thu. 9/21 at 9 pm ️ https://bit.ly/45EKXBw All 2023 Cult Classics Series films are $9 a ticket! Trailer: https://youtu.be/pa9331xmvhg?si=HD4TraTFZX6BEOqg After falling into a lengthy coma following a freak accident involving hip gyration, a now aged Elvis Presley (Bruce Campbell) wakes up in an East Texas nursing home, where […]
Housing affordability in Northwest Connecticut, the southern Berkshires, and eastern Hudson Valley in New York will take center stage at the upcoming forum titled "Housing + Jobs + Conservation: A Roadmap for Action." Presented by the Salisbury Forum and Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation and hosted at the Salisbury School, this community event will address the […]
