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For many, the holidays are a time of feeling out of sync with the festive spirit typically associated with this time of year. A relationship may have ended abruptly, a loved one died, or a family is in chaos, or absent. This Advent, St. John’s will offer a Blue Christmas Service, a time where these […]
Grab the whole family and let’s meet up for a movie! From fan favorites to newer releases, sit back, have some snacks, and enjoy our family movie days! Schedule Thursdays | May 11 – December 14 Showtimes 10:30AM and 4:30PM May 11 | DC League of Super-Pets May 18 | Puss in Boots: The […]
Connecticut Trial Firm, LLC, a personal injury firm in Glastonbury, CT, is hosting their 2023 Tremendous Teacher Nomination. There are many wonderful teachers in Connecticut doing so much for our children. We would like to award a deserving Connecticut teacher with a $500 gift card as a thank you for their dedication to their students […]
Shop our weekly famers market offering a wide variety of locally grown fruits, vegetables and flowers. You'll also find breads, jams, baked goods, cheeses, oils and more! Straight from the farm to your home! We proudly accept WIC and SNAP
Norwalk's premier retail, lifestyle, and event space, The SoNo Collection, sets the stage for its popular SoNo Concert Series. The summer of fun features 4 dates and 4 bands that will rock out seven stories high atop The SoNo Collection on their outdoor venue, The SoNo Garden (Mall Level 3). The SoNo Concert Series is […]
Kinder Bueno® is kicking off the busy road trip season with the return of “Summer Gets Bueno,” an annual program that helps travelers make their ordinary experience of being in the car feel extraordinary with one crispy, creamy, chocolatey bite of the beloved chocolate bar, turning their road trip with friends into a summer journey […]
Shop for treasures and help us create a safer and more loving world! A Choose Love Movement fundraiser will take place at the Blue Heron in Milford, CT on Friday, June 30 and Saturday, July 1 from 10 am to 5 pm. 100% of proceeds from ALL sales on both days will be donated to Choose Love. This […]
Presenting New England's finest artists and crafters displaying their creations of juried fine arts and crafts including paintings, photography, pottery, jewelry, woodworking, and paper products, all at the East Lyme Town Hall grounds. We are sure you will find that special something you have been looking for. No admission charged. Niantic Lions sponsored Food Court […]
Quassy is hosting a Blast at the Beach party on the 4th of July! For just $20, guests can attend the beach party which takes place from 8 PM-11 PM. Fireworks go off at 10 PM. For $36.99 guests can also get access to amusement park rides from 4 PM – 11 PM. Food and […]
Join artist Kathleen Smits for a two-day Acrylic Landscape Painting Workshop. Paint the landscape! Advanced beginners and intermediates welcome. Explore color and value to create depth while learning brush techniques for textures. Learn to analyze compositions and create exciting paintings that draw the viewer in. Individual attention provided in a workshop atmosphere to improve your style […]
Our signature social event features live music, art, food, spirits, and good friends. New Britain’s best Happy Hour, since 1995! Cash bar available; access to Museum galleries is included with your ticket. Event doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Please Note: First Friday is a 21+ event. For the safety of all patrons, the attendance of […]
While Samuel Clemens, a.k.a. Mark Twain, is laid to rest in Elmira, New York, many of his Hartford companions and cohorts are interred at Cedar Hill Cemetery. Learn about Twain's life and his many Nook Farm friends, neighbors, and colleagues during this tour led by Steve Courtney. Admission to the program is $10.00 and free […]
The NBMAA’s longstanding monthly concert series, featuring local & regional performances from a variety of musical genres. More details forthcoming.
This group is dedicated to providing a safe environment where teens may explore and gain extra support regarding topics such as emotional regulation, self-confidence, identity, relationships, boundaries, self-care, and more. Teens who may be battling anxiety or depressive symptoms, as well as other diagnoses, will find support in this group. The objective is to provide a space where […]
Come to Connecticut's first town settlement to view the 2023 Upcycled Planter Challenge. The planters created by local gardeners, artists, artisans and crafters are up for auction, proceeds will fund the upgrade of the second town Monarch Habitat at Riverwalk, a conserved public area featuring a biking, walking, jogging trail that runs alongside the Farmington […]
Join Generational Wellbeing Inc. and First Tee Connecticut for a Free Youth Summer Golf Program at Keney Park Golf Course in Windsor. This program is offered to children ages 7 to 14 on Wednesdays from July 12 to August 23, 2023, for 7 weeks total. This program is FREE and includes golf equipment for students […]
Join Randy Gilman for an Artist Talk about his work on the three-dimensional models in Walter Wick: Hidden Wonders! Artist Statement: By second grade I knew I would be an artist of some kind. Over the years I worked in a variety of creative fields. Out of art school my first job was as a window dresser. Later […]
The carnival is coming to Webster July 13th through July 16th. The carnival will be held on Memorial Beach Drive in Webster, MA 01570. The carnival will feature rides, games and food. Ride unlimited rides during our discount ride promotion days, enjoy the sights and sounds of the midway with our more than 15 rides […]
Stamford Downtown presents Lil Jon 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+ General Admission […]
The Guilford Craft Expo returns! Held July 14-16, 2023, Craft Expo is one of the most successful and long-running craft shows in America. Over 175+ modern makers from across the country will display and sell their fine craft in a variety of media, including Clay, Food, Glass, Leather, Metal and Non-Metal Jewelry, Wearable and Non-Wearable […]
Get ready for a night of hilarious jokes and belly laughs at "That's Fair Comedy" on July 14th! Come see the funniest Stand Ups from all over the east coast!
Saturday, July 15 10am-3pm Encampment Join us as the Lebanon Militia & Sheldon’s Light Horse bring history to life! Explore the camp-life of soldiers of foot and horse, and family-life during the Revolutionary War. Wander the camp, talk to the soldiers, camp followers & dragoons. Listen to the music and stories of the unsung hero’s […]
Join artist Kathleen Smits in a “Sketch with the Masters” workshop by looking, observing and drawing in front of Frederick Church's West Rock, learn basic techniques with pencil and paper to create shape, form, texture, light and shadow. Explore the landscape paintings of the Hudson River School artists in the Martin Gallery. We will also discuss […]
Works of more than 60 of the 100 artists featured in Carl and David Little’s upcoming book, Art of Penobscot Bay, are on display at the Thos. Moser Freeport showroom from July 1, 2023 through January 31, 2024. The authors and brothers, who live in Maine, delve into the allure and vastness of this renowned body of water and explore an impressive timeline from esteemed painters […]
Meet Cedar Hill’s creative residents including the cemetery’s most distinguished artists, actors, and authors. Hear about lesser-known personalities such as Nicholas Hudson Holt, Fern Andra, and Frances Laughlin Wadsworth, as well as the noteworthy William Glackens, Wallace Stevens, and Katharine Hepburn. Admission to the program is $10.00 and free for Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation members. […]
Barbie (PG-13) ️ http://bit.ly/37KJsok Ticket Prices: Avon Members $9 General Public $14.50 Students & Seniors (Mon. - Thu.) $11 Trailer: https://youtu.be/pBk4NYhWNMM Thu. 7/20 at 3 pm 5:20 pm 7:45 pm Fri. 7/21 at 2:55 pm 5:20 pm 7:45 pm Sat. 7/22 at 12:30 pm 2:55 pm 5:20 pm 7:45 pm Sun. 7/23 at 12:30 pm […]
Oppenheimer (R) ️ http://bit.ly/37KJsok Ticket Prices: Avon Members $9 General Public $14.50 Students & Seniors (Mon. - Thu.) $11 Thu. 7/20 at 7 pm Fri. 7/21 at 3:30 pm 7 pm Sat. 7/22 at 12 pm 3:30 pm 7 pm Sun. 7/23 at 12 pm 3:30 pm 7 pm Mon. 7/24 at 3:30 pm 7 […]
Stamford Downtown presents All Time Low 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+ General […]
Join us for our second annual Tag and Refinished Furniture Sale Fundraiser to benefit Halfway Home Rescue Inc! Friday July 21-9am-3pm Saturday July 22-9am to 3pm Sunday July 23-10am-1pm 79 Peck Road in Bethany, CT We’ll have dozens of pieces of refinished furniture, tag sale items, baked goods, dog and cat toys and treats, and […]
Enjoy an evening of music with The Jolly Beggars. The popular Connecticut-based band brings the rich tradition of Celtic folk music and storytelling to modern day audiences. Characterized by their tight harmonies and use of guitars, mandolin, tin whistles, octave mandolin, mandola, tenor banjo, double bass, spoons, and more, The Jolly Beggars enjoy an enthusiastic […]
Elizabeth Colt erected one of the first major monuments at Cedar Hill Cemetery, one of her many efforts to commemorate her husband Sam’s legacy in Connecticut’s capital city. Foundation Director Beverly Lucas will introduce you to Colt family members now residing at Cedar Hill as well as friends and associates of the influential couple. Admission […]
Take Great Photos With Your Smartphone – Smartphone camera quality is improving constantly and rapidly. For many shooting situations, it’s the perfect alternative for a sometimes heavy and unwieldy 35mm camera. And since most people carry a smartphone in their pocket or purse, they’re almost guaranteed not to miss those great photo opportunities. This class […]
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 […]
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, […]
From July 29 to August 6, take to the water with your favorite activity tracker turned on. Participants will start their virtual races from self-selected launch points, tracking their miles with each excursion. Take screenshots of your distance and send it to the Paddle for the Sound team who will compile the results. Winners will […]
"Lyme/Old Lyme Lions Sponsored Car Show July 29, 2023 Lions 18th Annual Car Show celebrating the classics,the antiques and the exotics! Proceeds support 16-18 local charities and scholarships Where: beautiful grounds of the Roger Tory Peterson Estuary Center on 100 Old Lyme Street in Old Lyme, CT as it has been for many previous years. More […]
We are taking the pool party to a whole new level. Elevate your Summer Sundays in July and August with lavish amenities, bottle service and the hottest DJs. So screen up, suit up, crew up and hit the Wave.
CAST children theatre’s 35th summer show, “Matilda the Musical” by Roald Dahl, comes to life onstage this August in Manchester, CT. The story of Matilda Wormwood, an extraordinary little girl with a love for books and a revolutionary wit, is sure to inspire and entertain with its high-energy. CAST children’s theatre is a regional […]
Stamford Downtown presents Ashanti feat. Ginuwine 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+ General […]
Our signature social event features live music, art, food, spirits, and good friends. New Britain’s best Happy Hour, since 1995! Hartford based songwriter/producer/multi-instrumentalist Miles Elliot will perform on August 4. Cash bar available; access to Museum galleries is included with your ticket. Event doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Please Note: First Friday is a 21+ […]
Support the Connecticut River Museum when you race in or watch the Sixth Annual Conquer the Current Paddle Regatta on Saturday, August 5! This exciting race begins at Eagle Landing in Haddam and finishes nine miles downriver at the Connecticut River Museum. For racers, please note that all registration fees directly support the museum's educational […]
A troupe of hilarious, self-absorbed and fading Broadway stars shake up a small Indiana town as they rally behind a teen who wants to go to the prom with her girlfriend. Winner of the Drama Desk Award for Best Musical, THE PROM expertly captures all the humor and heart of a classic musical comedy with […]