Events

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Sew Easy

Overcome the mystery of sewing and discover how fun and easy it can be. Learn the basics of machine sewing, including how to thread the machine and other basic operations. Practice sewing lines and going backwards before moving on to simple pieces for gift-giving. Choice of projects include a four-patch pin cushion, quilt blocks, or […]

$120

Animal Awareness Day

Branford Town Green 1011 Main Street, Branford, CT, United States

Animal Awareness Day - Branford Green - October 1st - Noon - 4PM   Come join us for a fun-filled day at Branford Town Green, located on Main Street in Branford rain or shine. Get ready to celebrate and learn about our furry friends!    This a free in-person event is all about raising awareness […]

Free

Walk-In Tours | Special Exhibitions at the NBMAA

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

Join a Docent-led tour through the New Britain Museum of American Art's exhibition From the Vault: Postwar to Contemporary Art. Sundays at 1 p.m. | September 24 - October 29, 2023

Access Health CT HUSKY Unwind Enrollment Fair – Litchfield

Litchfield Community Center 421 Bantam Road, Litchfield, CT, United States

Have questions or need help signing up for HUSKY Renewal or Access Health CT healthcare coverage? We're here to help. All help is free. Access Health CT staff will answer your questions and help you enroll in quality, affordable healthcare coverage. Certified Brokers will be on-hand if you need a plan recommendation. Don't delay - […]

French Cinematheque: Contempt 60th Anniversary Screening

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

French Cinematheque: Contempt (1963) (NR) 60th Anniversary Tue. 10/3/23 at 7 pm ️ https://bit.ly/3QdTQwU Ticket Prices: Avon Members $9 General Public $14.50 Students & Seniors (Mon. - Thu.) $11   Trailer: https://youtu.be/TYGlHrp6XeM?si=LcVL1wjGS16GUICE Scenes from a marital breakdown between screenwriter (Michel Piccoli) and his wife (Brigitte Bardot), as both become enmeshed in the behind-the-camera struggles of […]

$9 – $14.50

Adult Studio | Watercolor with Mary Smeallie

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

Join artist Mary Smeallie in a weekly watercolor class. 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, […]

Local Talent Showcase Supporting All Ages & Talents

The Packing House 156 River Road, Willington, CT, United States

Open to the public with free admission Doors open at 6:30pm, show starts at 7:00pm. Soft drinks and snacks available. We are pleased to offer our exclusive "BYOB&F" model - Bring Your Own Beverage & Food (Wine & Beer Only - I.D. Required). The EC-CHAP monthly talent showcase: A platform for local and regional performers […]

Free

Still Life Painting | Kathleen Smits

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

Join artist Kathleen Smits for a Beginner Painting from Still Life class. Explore the colors of light and shadow by painting from a still life. Learn the basics of drawing shapes with paint while learning to mix colors for light and shadow, what the basic brushes do and a variety of basic brush strokes. Thursdays, October […]

Studio@4 (Ages 9-12) | Photograms

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

Studio@4 exposes kids ages 9-12 to various art-making processes and techniques. Join us on Thursdays from 4-5:30 p.m. each month to work with different guest artists and master a new medium! In this studio’s lesson, students will learn how photographers use light, shadow, and silhouette to capture or create an image. Students will then make […]