Events

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Jokko: Hip-hop, Urban art & Activism

Hip-hop and graffiti artist-activists from Dakar and Hartford will come together for a panel discussion around the themes of urban art, political activism and Black internationalism. Jokko means "connection" in Wolof, the most widely spoken language in Senegal and the Gambia.

Free

The Stones And Brian Jones

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

ONE-NIGHT ONLY!  Tue. Nov. 7 at 7:30 pm ️ https://bit.ly/46FHV0w Ticket Prices: Avon Members $11 General Public $16 Senior & Students $13 (Mon. - Thu.) Trailer: https://youtu.be/3MtS2t1KQ7c?si=c2WsppZtC6iR6OY0 THE STONES AND BRIAN JONES comes from director Nick Broomfield (KURT AND COURTNEY, MARIANNE AND LEONARD: WORDS OF LOVE) and profiles the founder and lost creative genius of […]

$11 – $16

The Stones And Brian Jones (NR)

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

SPECIAL EVENT ONE-NIGHT ONLY! The Stones And Brian Jones (NR) Tue. Nov. 7 at 7:30 pm ️ https://bit.ly/46FHV0w Ticket Prices: Avon Members $11 General Public $16 Senior & Students $13 (Mon. - Thu.) Trailer: https://youtu.be/3MtS2t1KQ7c?si=lm62JEB7Cc7er8RI THE STONES AND BRIAN JONES comes from director Nick Broomfield (KURT AND COURTNEY, MARIANNE AND LEONARD: WORDS OF LOVE) and […]

$11 – $16

Slow Art Tour

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

Slow down and enjoy time in the galleries carefully looking at a few works of art with an NBMAA Docent. Learn to look slowly, think deeply, and see things differently while making discoveries about works of art. This meditative approach to art uses simple mindfulness techniques that have proven to increase mental well-being and promote […]

The Ovation Guitar: A Connecticut Built Guitar & Music of the late 60’s and early 70’s 

Milford Public Library 57 New Haven Avenue, Milford, CT, United States

Jim Lenn will discuss the Connecticut made Ovation guitar and the role it played during the singer/songwriter development of the '70s. Jim will also be performing some songs from the era that typify the Ovation sound. The Ovation guitar, built in New Hartford Connecticut, played a significant role in the foundation and flourishing of the singer/songwriter […]

Free

Come From Away

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

On 9/11, the world stopped. On 9/12, their stories moved us all. This New York Times Critics’ Pick takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small Newfoundland town that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the […]

House of Hamill in Concert

The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center 300 Main St, Old Saybrook, CT, United States

“An extraordinary musical experience.”  - Anita Lock, Irish Music Magazine Rose Baldino and Brian Buchanan first found themselves onstage together at the 2014 Folk Alliance International conference in Kansas City. Rose’s band Burning Bridget Cleary was scheduled to perform, but inclement weather prevented two of her bandmates from flying. Desperate to salvage the showcase, Rose approached Brian, who she knew fronted Canadian […]

$25

Access Health CT Open Enrollment Fair – Stamford

Albany Avenue Branch of Hartford Public Library 1250 Albany Avenue, Hartford, CT, United States

The 2024 Open Enrollment Period starts on November 1 and ends on January 15. For coverage effective January 1, you must enroll by December 15. We are hosting free in-person events to help with enrolling. If you are new to Access Health CT and have questions about enrolling and whether you are eligible, you can […]

Free

Two For the Road: Great Musical Couples Live music with Kirsten Thien and Erik Boyd

Milford Public Library 57 New Haven Avenue, Milford, CT, United States

Love has long been the inspiration for great songs and musical performances. Add a musical couple at the helm, and sparks can really fly! Sometimes these collaborations endure like a brilliant flame. And sometimes they explode, leaving beautiful music (and scorched earth) behind.  As a couple of almost 20 years, Kirsten Thien and Erik Boyd […]

Free