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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
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 […]
Slide City, The World’s First Inflatable Pop-up Waterpark comes to the Danbury Fair Mall from August 16th - September 10th. Featuring over 15 inflatable slides, the waterpark has something for everyone. Bringing out local food trucks, vendors and good vibes, join Slide City to beat the heat!
We are a group of artists that get together to paint and help each other grow and learn more. We are having an art show and Sale at Art and Frame, 77 main st. Newtown ct. From August 18th thru October 13th. With a reception on Sat Aug 1th from 4 to 6p.m. there will […]
Inspired by Puccini’s opera La bohème, RENT is a rock musical that presents a year in the life of bohemians living in the East Village near the end of the millennium. RENT is semi-autobiographical in that writer/composer Jonathan Larson lived in Lower Manhattan just as Mimi, Mark, Roger, Collins, and Angel do: sacrificing heat and a stable home for their […]
Bill and Fred set out on an adventure, where they soon find one another both absolutely necessary and totally intolerable. Throughout their journey—told through an innovative combination of dance, circus, and physical theater—they become master resolvers of the absurd, searching for belonging and backpacks. A unique take on the classic comedy duo, Adventures asks, what if losing […]
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 […]
Starr Mill Yoga will offer yoga classes on Saturdays in September at Wadsworth Mansion’s rose garden. Enjoy the healthy benefits of breath, movement, and being outdoors. Meet Starr Mill Yoga’s instructors and experience a wide range of practices. All levels are welcome. Proceeds benefit The Rockfall Foundation’s environmental grants and education programs. Classes begin at […]
It's 2023, and the committee is working hard on the 61st edition of The Newtown Labor Day Parade! We can't wait for the floats, fire trucks, festive music, and more! Please save the date and join us on September 4th, 2023, for this fun, family-friendly event. And it's the ONLY Labor Day Parade in the […]
Connecticut celebrates a huge milestone for cannabis social equity with Connecticut Social Equity Council’s inaugural Equity Business Pitch Day, Graduation Luncheon, Business Showcase & Cannabis Industry Mixer. 9 am -10 am Welcome VIP Coffee & Tea Reception (Invite Only) 10 am – 12 pm Equity Entrepreneur Pitch Presentations to Investors (Invite Only) 12 pm […]
This family-fun event features live music, midway rides, DockDogs shows, racing pigs, The Flying Cortes Trapeze Spectacular, Axe Women Loggers of Maine, truck and tractor pulls, a demolition derby, animal barns, livestock events, Pork Chop Revue, family activities and contests, arts & crafts, vendors, a Beer & Wine Garden and favorite fair food. $2 Thursday: […]
Little things (like one vote) can have a BIG impact on an election. Connecticut’s Old State House brings you a season full of little things - like cartoons, conversations and cake - to help you make a BIG impact locally this election season. The “Go Big. Vote Local.” Series includes an exhibit focused on the […]
Little things (like one vote) can have a BIG impact on an election. Connecticut’s Old State House brings you a season full of little things - like cartoons, conversations and cake - to help you make a BIG impact locally this election season. The center piece of the “Go Big. Vote Local.” series is a […]
Connecticut’s Old State House will host “Running for Office: Candidates, Campaigns, and Cartoons of Clifford Berryman.” Election season in the modern era elicits a barrage of amusing and pointed memes – but historically, editorial cartoons have swayed opinions and helped shape elections for generations! Clifford Berryman, a Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist with The Washington Star and […]
The Taste of Mystic is returning to Olde Mistick Village on September 8 through 10! Friends and families, join us for our 50th Anniversary event featuring tastings from over 20 restaurants, a beer tent, and live bands all weekend long. We’re conveniently located off Exit 90 on I-95 with free parking. To learn more, please […]
A fun, festive and authentic Oktoberfest! will be held at Germania Festival Grounds, 51 Old DeGarmo Road, Poughkeepsie, NY! - Friday September 8, 5-10pm, Saturday September 9, 1pm-10pm, and Sunday September 10, Noon-5pm. Event features live German bands, German food, home baked German desserts, traditional German Beer, children's entertainment, Bavarian dancers, and singers. Adult entry […]
The Yale Russian Chorus and Alumni welcomes friends old and new for a mesmerizing evening celebrating the rich heritage of Slavic music at Yale! Immerse yourself in the choral music that has captivated audiences worldwide for seven decades. Savor the reverberating power of 80+ voices in the vaulted grandeur of Yale's Woolsey Hall. Find joy […]
Join TAB Computer Systems and Environmental Office Solutions for their first-ever Community Electronics Recycling event. The event is from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm at TAB Computer Systems, 29 Bissell Street, East Hartford, CT. Computer Talk with TAB will be hosting the show from TAB! The item you can eCycle - Computers - Laptops - […]
Generational Wellbeing Inc. is excited to partner with Underdog Mixed Martial Arts in West Hartford to offer the Underdog B.O.Y.S (Building Our Young Sons) Club, a FREE youth martial arts and fitness program open to male students in grades 8 through 12 (ages 13 to 18) from Hartford. The Underdog B.O.Y.S Club will introduce students […]
The fourth annual Italian festival in New Britain is on Sunday, September 10, at the Generale Ameglio Civic Association at 13 Beaver Street. The festival celebrates Italian culture featuring traditional food, music, dancing, and activities, including a spaghetti eating contest, a bocce tournament, a watermelon eating contest, and a homemade wine contest. Other highlights of […]
We are delighted to invite you as a Speaker at the International Summit on Nursing and Healthcare in San Francisco, USA, from September 11-13, 2023. The event will bring together professionals from academia, industry and researchers to network, share insights and collaborate on the latest developments in the field of Nursing and Health care.
Spectrum Conferences takes the pleasure to invite all the participants from all over the world to attend International Summit on Vaccines Research and Development which will be held in San Francisco, USA during September 11-13, 2023 which includes Keynote presentations, Oral talks, Poster presentations, and Exhibitions. The meeting brings together World Class participants and […]
Watercolor/Pastel/Pen & Ink for Beginner & Intermediate levels Instructor: Rebecca Moran Cost: $144/$129.60 for ACE Members Register online https://artscentereast.org/product/mixed-media/ or call 860-871-8222 This is a class for painters who wish to experiment and explore mixing traditional media in their work. It is exciting to add pen and ink and/or pastel to enhance a watercolor painting. […]
Connecticut Public has a Community Advisory Board that represents the interests of our viewers, listeners, and readers. You’re invited to the advisory board’s next meeting Tuesday, Sept 12 at 6 pm at the Alumni House on the campus of Fairfield University. There will be a light reception prior to the meeting. Connecticut Public journalists will […]
Be a part of the creative process when you attend a reading at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center! ABOUT THE PLAY: A family living in the Deep South struggles to come together in this bizarre and darkly funny exploration of identity, media, and the deep-rooted trauma that continues to haunt the Black race in […]
Connecticut Public and the University of Hartford host a unique conversation between Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont and former Governor M. Jodi Rell, Wednesday, September 13 on the campus of the University of Hartford. Moderated by Connecticut Public’s Lucy Nalpathanchil, the panel discussion features our 89th governor, Ned Lamont, a Democrat, who was sworn in to […]
This 74th annual Berlin Lons Club event features midway rides, live music including Kylie Morgan, Dynamo Dogs, Aquatic Acrobatic Show, Wild World of Animals, livestock events, truck & tractor pulls, WKA Kart Racing, a demolition derby, Jurassic Kingdom, Dan LaRosa Comedy Hypnosis Show, Tractor Barn, community exhibits, contests, vendors, beer & wine, a martini lounge, […]
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 […]
What's so unique about an Old Civil War Soldier Statue that now calls the Connecticut State Capitol Building home? For decades he's been known as "Old Hayfoot" or the "Forlorn Soldier," a failed attempt at statuary carving to commemorate the 55,000 soldiers from Connecticut who fought on behalf of the Union. He's come down through […]
Join the Olde Mistick Village this year in yet another one of their award-winning garlic festivals! On Saturday, September 16 and Sunday, September 17, experience tasty food vendors and refreshments, and browse an array of inspiring farmers, bakers, craft vendors, and artisans' exhibits. Live music and entertainment will also be happening, so don't miss out […]
T.E.A.L.® is excited to announce that the 10th Annual Litchfield T.E.A.L.® Walk™ is set for Saturday, September 16th, 2023 in-person at Bantam Civic Association, Alain White Memorial Field, 273 Bantam Lake Rd, Bantam, CT 06750. T.E.A.L.®, also known as Tell Every Amazing Lady About Ovarian Cancer Louisa M. McGregor Ovarian Cancer Foundation, has been […]
We are excited to welcome several handmade crafters and artisans to Burlington Tavern Day's 49th annual community celebration on Sunday, September 17 from 11 to 4. Our vendors include woodworkers, stained glass, birdhouses, jewelry, totes, tumblers, knitted/crocheted items, wreaths, candles, soap and lots more! Along with our crafters and artisans, our outdoor event also features […]
Documentary Night: Girl Talk (NR) Mon. 9/18 at 7 pm ️ https://bit.ly/3s5uuHA Co-presented by the Stamford Public Schools AITE Debate Team. Post-film Q&A with Gil Alon. This screening has been sponsored by Murtha Cullina. Ticket Prices: Avon Members $9 General Public $14.50 Students & Seniors (Mon. - Thu.) $11 Trailer: https://youtu.be/0wwXy_hiX3s?si=5P4vNS93XKQyBTQ3 Set in the […]
The Connecticut Democracy Center invites Hartford residents to a Voter Registration Celebration on Tuesday, September 19 at Connecticut's Old State House from 12 – 4:00 pm. Come register to vote or check your voting status and admission to Connecticut’s Old State House if FREE. Enjoy live music with I Guru and a discussion with Tanya […]
Five of CT Public’s talented talk show hosts and the Deputy Director of Storytelling will be on hand Wednesday, Sept. 20 at Aquila’s Nest Vineyard from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Chion Wolf – Host, Producer, Audacious Khalilah Brown-Dean, PhD – Host, Disrupted Robyn Doyon-Aitken – Senior Producer, Host, Seasoned Frankie Graziano – Host, The Wheelhouse […]
The 2023 Discover Boating® Norwalk Boat Show, in partnership with Progressive Insurance®, returns to the Norwalk Cove Marina September 21-24, 2023, with more boats to shop, free boating lessons & rides, paddle sports demos, and tons of fun for the whole family. The Northeast’s favorite boating event provides four days of waterfront fun and the […]
The show will run September 21st – November 4th. The public is invited to attend the grand opening and exhibition reception on September 21st, 7-9pm. On view will be paintings, works on paper and sculpture by seven women artists, all of whom form part of the gallery’s roster. These artists share a dynamic approach to […]
Farm to Forge Celebration & Benefit is the annual event celebrating the work and mission of Forge City Works in Hartford CT. FCW is dedicated to providing job training to people facing significant barriers to employment. They use their social enterprise businesses (Fire by Forge Restaurant, Fire by Forge Catering, The Grocery on Broad) as […]
The festival is back with a brand new name and better than ever! Twenty-five free live performances and family-friendly events including storytelling, folk, jazz, classical and world music. Ballet and contemporary dance. Music, dance and stories of Puerto Rico, Egypt and India. Puppet shows, circus skills, artmaking, stand-up comedy. A DIY StoryCorps booth where you […]
Presenting one of the preeminent competitions for young organists in North America, the Albert Schweitzer Organ Festival Hartford is pleased to announce its 26th annual Festival, September 22–23, 2023. This year’s offerings center around the Biennial High School Competition, during which three young organists compete for over $14,000 of prizes. The festival concludes with a […]
Housing affordability in Northwest Connecticut, the southern Berkshires, and eastern Hudson Valley in New York will take center stage at the upcoming forum titled "Housing + Jobs + Conservation: A Roadmap for Action." Presented by the Salisbury Forum and Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation and hosted at the Salisbury School, this community event will address the […]
Animal Rescue Rhode Island (ARRI) is happy to present our 12th Annual Bark on the Beach on Saturday, September 23rd from 9am to 11am on Narragansett Town Beach! Bark on the Beach is a one-mile walk along Narragansett Town Beach, from the South Pavilion to the Narrow River and back. Enjoy an invigorating walk along […]
Located at 20 Coogan Blvd, Mystic, CT 06355, please join us for our Fall Harvest Marketplace featuring local artisans, crafters, and producers. This event is FREE and open to the public. Food & Beverage Available for Sale. No outside food and beverages may be brought on the property. PARKING: Free Parking is available. ARTISANS, CRAFTERS, PRODUCERS […]
The music of Tanzania’s “Queen of Bongo Flava,” Lady Jaydee has long inspired the literary work of Nigerian writer Chigozie Obioma In this inaugural Humanities Now event, we bring together in conversation the novelist and the singer—Chigozie and Jide—to reflect on the landscape of African music and literature.
If you or someone you know is justice-involved and needs help with connections to career and training programs, recovery support and financial literacy resources, come to the next community reentry resource fair at the Greater Hartford Reentry Welcome Center. There is no cost to attend. Over forty partner organizations will be present, many of which […]
This is a six-week writing seminar focused on crafting a short story or personal essay based on an actual event. The course consists of six 90-minute sessions, once a week for six weeks. Attendees will have the freedom to choose, within the framework of the course, what genre, short story or personal essay to write, […]
Yesterday and Today: The Interactive Beatles Experience is the nation's most innovative and unique show utilizing the works of the Beatles. This amazing band, anchored by brothers Billy, Matthew and Ryan McGuigan, perform as themselves and leave the song choices completely in the hands of the audience. This is done through request cards that audience […]
Executive Chef Brian Warmingham and Chocolatier Vata Edari will collaborate in presenting a curated menu infused with chocolate. The dinner will include passed hors d'oeuvres and a multi-course plated dinner featuring a fabulous chocolate dessert. Each course will be paired with a selected wine. The evening begins with a welcome reception followed by a three […]
Try painting this fall - it’s easy - just start with one color as you look at light and shadow on simple forms. Then learn how to arrange shapes on a canvas or board and see and mix colors. Go farther and explore ways of applying paint and creating a feeling of space around objects. Other artists’ works will be […]
CT community, registration for the 2023 Liver Life Walk is open! Don’t miss this opportunity to support the liver community on Sept 30! Registration is free until August 16. On August 17, a $20 fee will be implemented. please do not register through eventbrite, this is the website: https://liverlifewalk.org/connecticut/registration/ Liver Life Walk is a signature […]
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 […]
