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Famed for his three-decade stint as the bassist with the Grateful Dead, Phil Lesh was born March 15, 1940, in Berkeley, CA; rooted in jazz and classical performance, he initially explored the violin and trumpet and, while attending Mills College, studied avant-garde composition and electronic music under the tutelage of Luciano Berio. In 1965, Lesh […]
Join attorney Amina R. Merritt, a direct descendant of Venture Smith, to hear the story of one of Connecticut’s Black founding families. The son of an affluent African family, Venture (named Broteer at birth) was kidnapped and brought to America, where he was enslaved. Many years later, he purchased freedom for himself and his family, […]
WINNER Mystic Film Festival: Best CT Film “The Oystering Life” tells the story of oystering along the Connecticut coast, which is heaven for oysters, oyster lovers, and for the people who harvest the bivalves from the sea. The protected Long Island Sound, the fresh-flowing rivers, and the broad estuaries provide nearly ideal conditions for oysters to grow […]
COMMUNITY EVENT | UConn Extension’s Bug Week: Parasite Day! Come explore the wonderful, under-appreciated world of parasites with the Connecticut State Museum of Natural History! Thursday July 27, 2023 Noon-4pm University of Connecticut, Biology/Physics Building Lobby 91 N. Eagleville Rd, Storrs, CT Celebrate UConn Extension's ninth annual Bug Week with the CSMNH and […]
Stamford Downtown presents Fitz and the Tantrums at Alive At Five on the Pure Life® Stage in partnership with Reckson, live outdoors in beautiful Mill River Park in Stamford Downtown! A fun night of music starting at 5pm including DJs, Opening Bands, Food Trucks and Large Variety of Beer, Wine and Cocktails for purchase. 21+ […]
The Thirsty Thursday 5K course runs along well maintained trails of Riverside Park, looping back along the river. After the 3.1 mile race, cool off with a cold craft brew or summertime ice cream treat in a post-race party at Mortensen Riverfront Plaza. Pick up summertime swag and relax as the sun sets on a […]
Get swept away on a dream with an evening of live jazz music. Bob Kolb began working in jazz combos, big bands and show bands. He has played in bands backing Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Ella Fitzgerald, Natalie Cole, Sammy Davis, Jr., and many others. He has played in small groups with Dave Brubeck, Dave McKenna, Johnny Griffin, […]
July 28, 29 & 30, 2023 Set in the picturesque, rolling Litchfield Hills, the Litchfield Jazz Festival was established over a quarter century ago. That first line-up in 1996 would be the envy of any major festival today—Diana Krall, Christian McBride, Terence Blanchard, Russell Malone, Peter Bernstein, Ahmad Jamal, Renee Rosnes, JJ Johnson ... If […]
This summer, Capitol Information and Tours at the Connecticut State Capitol is partnering with Connecticut’s Old State House to offer free “Then and Now” Family Days on Friday, July 28th and August 25th from 10 am to 5 pm. Take a special "Then and Now" themed guided tour of the Connecticut State Capitol at 10:15, […]
