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Exhibition open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 4pm EXCEPT Thursday, November 28 (Thanksgiving) and Wednesday, December 25 (Christmas Day) with free parking and admission. Most Christians who live in Africa are in nations south of the Sahara Desert, though they can be found throughout the entire continent. The faith first spread into Africa as […]
Exhibition open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 4pm EXCEPT Thursday, November 28 (Thanksgiving) and Wednesday, December 25 (Christmas Day) with free parking and admission. Many crèches, the three-dimensional representation of the Nativity scene, feature a diversity of settings and stable designs — the most common of which is an open-front wood structure. However, many […]
Consistently rated the best local scavenger hunt since 2016! Puzzling Adventures are a cross between a scavenger hunt, an adventure race, and an informative self-guided walking tour. Each adventure consists of a series of locations that you are guided to where you are required to answer a question or solve a puzzle to receive […]
Opening Reception on Thursday, November 21, 4:00-6:00pm at Pegasus Gallery. Kat Owens creates life-size portraits of animal species impacted by plastics discarded by humans. Each work is composed of consumer waste and recycling stream packaging that are manipulated into visually striking compositions. The basis of her process includes mosaic, quilt, and collage traditions but encompasses […]
This winter break, experience the ultimate family getaway! From December 26 through January 5, we’re open daily and ready to launch you into a world of discovery, fun, and imagination. Be among the first to explore our brand-new 4,200 sq. ft. Exploring Space exhibition, where you can uncover the wonders of the cosmos with more than 30 […]
Need something for the kids to do during winter vacation? Register them for our Vacation Youth Clinics! ❄️ 📅 December 26, 27, & 30 🔴 Red Ball: 12:00 to 1:00 PM - $25/day 🟠 Orange Ball: 12:00 to 2:00 PM - $40/day 🟡 Yellow Ball: 2:30 to 4:30 PM - $40/day Limited space available! Call […]
First Night Hartford 2025: Tuesday, December 31, 2024! First Night Hartford is our capital city's New Year's Eve tradition! This full day of art, music, food & community includes two spectacular fireworks shows in Bushnell Park at 6 pm and midnight viewed throughout the city by thousands of residents and visitors. Enjoy multicultural performances, kids' […]
Ring in the new year with the family during First Night Hartford at Connecticut’s Old State House! Spend the afternoon getting ready for the 6 pm fireworks in Bushnell Park by creating a craft for the parade to the park ahead of the early fireworks, play trivia and bingo, and explore the museum spaces with […]
Session 3 begins on Thursday, January 2! 🎾 Glastonbury Tennis Club offers many great opportunities for junior tennis players looking to learn, or those who already know how to play! Start your new year off with us! 💥 Learn more at www.glastonburytennisclub.com/programs Register at: 📞 (860) 659-3731 📧 info@glastonburytennisclub.com
Mohegan Sun’s newest and most innovative restaurant development, Beauty and Essex, is slated to open soon and Mohegan Sun, in partnership with Tao Group Hospitality, will be hosting another hiring event on Thursday, January 2nd from Noon – 8:00pm. Located at the Mohegan Sun Employment Center near the Autumn Entrance of the Indian Summer Garage. […]
Our tours and lectures are unique, in that they delve into the historic, social, and political context of the 19th century and explore the role of spiritualism in the lives of reformers, suffragists, and Black activists. What is spiritualism? Broadly speaking, spiritualism is the belief that an individual’s awareness persists after death and can be contacted by the […]
Session 3 of our junior tennis classes starts on Monday, January 6! This 8-week session runs from January 6 to March 2 (with High School Tryout Prep Camp from March 10-14). At RFL Simsbury, we offer junior programming sessions for beginning players aged 4+ through high school and elite national level tennis players with our […]
2 Sessions to choose from: Tuesday, Jan. 7th – 12-1:30pm EST / 9-10:30am PST or Tuesday, January 14. 23rd – 6:30-8pm EST / 3:30-5pm PST Start your year with clarity, purpose, and alignment in this FREE virtual interactive workshop. Reflect on the past year and set the foundation for a year of exceptional value. Review […]
In search of a purpose-drive, fun, and fulfilling opportunity to give back? Calling all volunteers! Please join us at the office as we plan for 2025 and organize ourselves to support TriCircle's vision. TriCircle is an organization that provides resources for individuals, families, and communities affected by the disease of addiction. Through education and community […]
Website: https://squarefoottheatre.com Get ready for a musical extravaganza like no other with Head Over Heels! This high-energy and hilarious show features the iconic music of the Go-Go's, set to a whimsical and feminist-driven story of love, adventure, and self-discovery. Follow the royal family of Arcadia as they navigate mistaken identities, forbidden love, and gender-bending comedy […]
Thursday, January 9th | 5:30-8 PM at WORK_SPACE. Engage with entrepreneurs in your community. Get advice and perspective about launching and growing your small business. Find out how savvy your business idea is—and cheer on others pitching theirs. Do it all at The Wind Up, a unique networking, panel, and pitch event. Community: Connecting, Collaborating […]
2nd Saturday – FREE Monthly Gallery Open House 📅 When: Saturday, January 11, 2025 ⏰ Time: 10 AM – 2 PM 📍 Where: WORK_SPACE’s Main Street Gallery (903 Main St., Manchester, CT) Explore creativity and community at our Open House, featuring art, music, and hands-on fun throughout our building! ✨ Highlights Include: • Crafted Vision: […]
Walk-In Tour | Vik Muniz Dive deeper into the NBMAA’s temporary exhibitions! On this Docent-led hour-long tour, participants will look closely at special exhibition Vik Muniz. Sundays at 1 p.m. | October 13, 2024 - February 23, 2025 Please note: There will be no Sunday 1 p.m. tours on December 22, December 29, and January 5.
On January 13th at 6:00 PM, ET, acclaimed author and Pulitzer Prize finalist, Dava Sobel, will give a free, hybrid lecture about her new book that brings to life an inspiring, historic figure: “The Elements of Marie Curie: How the Glow of Radium Lit a Path for Women in Science.” Following her presentation, Ms. Sobel […]
Join us for a special taping of "The Wheelhouse" LIVE at our Hartford studio Wednesday night, January 15, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Donald Trump is heading back to the White House at the same time Connecticut lawmakers return to work at the State Capitol. Following a tense election cycle, what’s in store for America […]
Buddhist Meditation Retreat, Jan 17th – 20th at Odiyana Center, Glastonbury. The stages of the path (Lamrim) is a special set of teachings that includes all of the essential teachings of Buddha. Each session includes guided meditations and teachings including on Impermanence, Karma, The Kindness of Others and Compassion. Open to all. This retreat is […]
A comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, THE ADDAMS FAMILY is the magnificently macabre hit musical featuring everyone’s favorite creepy, kooky characters. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family. A man her parents have never […]
Join Blaze Pickle for our Frostbite Classic Pickleball Tournament! This event is set for: * Saturday, January 18: Men’s & Women’s Doubles * Sunday, January 19: Mixed Doubles & Coed Singles CASH PRIZES! * In the 4.0+ division of Mens/Womens/Mixed Doubles, the 1st place team will receive $300 & the 2nd place team will receive […]
Confidence to Change: Free Meditation Class, Sat., Jan 18th, 11am, at the Acton Public Library, Old Saybrook. Hosted by Odiyana Center of Glastonbury. Learn how to recognize your potential and overcome negative habits of mind. The class begins with a guided breathing meditation, followed by instructions on how to develop the confidence to change and […]
Explore the life, career, art and legacy of the African American contralto and civil rights pioneer Marian Anderson. Best known for her concert on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in 1939, Anderson christened the Washington, D.C. landmark as a place of protest after she was discriminated against on the basis of a "whites only" […]
Free admission all day! Join us at the New Britain Museum of American Art for a series of programs throughout the day in commemoration of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. The Museum continues its partnership with the CT Center for Nonviolence (CTCN) to present an afternoon of art-making, interactive music and dance performances, poetry […]
Come together to share your hopes and concerns for your community. Let's have a post-election conversation and share of the resources available to our communities. Food and childcare provided. La Tertulia is a series co-hosted by Connecticut Public and Hartford Public Library.
Experience an inspiring evening with the Hartford Symphony Orchestra as we honor the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on January 23, 2025, at the historic Asylum Hill Congregational Church. Featuring vocalist Schauntice Marshall, special guests, and the musicians of the HSO led by Music Director Carolyn Kuan, this concert presents music and […]
Experience the rich tapestry of Asian cuisine paired with the finest spirits for a one-of-a-kind event! Renowned celebrity chef and Food Network star, Esther Choi, teams up with fellow chefs to cook up incredible "Street Food" style fare made with masterful techniques and bold flavors. Each dish is expertly paired with a specialty cocktail or […]
A tour through our newest exhibition, Coffee: A Connecticut Story, might just make you crave a cup of joe. We’ve got a solution for this! Our new “Ground Rules” series will pair a guided tour of the exhibition with a chance to meet a local coffee professional, learn about their craft, and taste their products. On […]
For 2025’s first Conversation at Noon on the Connecticut Freedom Trail, author and educator Jana Laiz, M.Ed. will discuss the life and times of Elizabeth “Mumbet” Freeman and her co-authored children’s biography, “A Free Woman On God’s Earth” The True Story of Elizabeth Mumbet Freeman, acknowledged by the Trustees of Reservations as the most historically […]
After 22 years in existence, director Darlene Zoller, along with the members of stop/time dance theater, have decided that show number 20 will be their final full-scale production. We ask you to come and take a trip down memory lane as the company explores their history and projects what the future holds for them. Their […]
Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! We’re bringing the awesome art of bonsai out of the hedged in gardens and into the streets! Or at least into your favorite bars/breweries/pubs. Bonsai Bar is a night of fun you don’t want to miss. Learn […]
In 2025, the Connecticut Museum is celebrating its 200th anniversary with a new program series that will highlight objects from the the vast Museum collection. Join us at the Museum for the first in the series on January 30! Connecticut shoemaker Andrew Rowand will utilize historic shoes from the Museum collection to showcase the living […]
Friday, Jan. 31st | 5–7:30 PM @ WORK_SPACE Calling all artists—beginners and pros alike! Step out of the studio and into a creative community at Sketch Social, hosted by WORK_SPACE. This relaxed, inspiring event is the perfect opportunity to: Practice your skills with a beautifully curated still life setup. Meet fellow artists and make meaningful connections. Share your […]
The Yale-China Association is proud to present the 14th annual Lunarfest in New Haven, Connecticut, on Saturday, February 1st, 2025. Lunarfest is the largest celebration of Lunar New Year in Connecticut and is one of New Haven’s premiere cultural events. Lunarfest 2025 celebrates the Year of the Snake in the Chinese Zodiac. The day’s festivities […]