Jun 9, 2013
Celebrate the opening of three museum exhibitions. The Origin of Preppy: John Meyer of Norwich explores the style’s transformation from campus fad to innovative fashion. Strange Beauty: Abstractions in Nature - the photography of Carolyn Marks Blackwood and Alter Egos: Bruce Sargeant|Mark Beard - paintings by Mark Beard both open on the Museum’s first floor
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Jun 9, 2013
With harmonies similar to the Eagles, The Byrds and America, Silverado is a joy to listen to. A long time New England favorite, they’re known to consistently deliver that good time country rock feelin’ with a high degree of excellent musicianship and precise vocal arrangements. You know their top charting singles "Hide Your Love" and "Ready For Love."
In 1973, New England natives... View event details... |
Jun 10, 2013
Fun filled, shot-gun start tournament sponsored by the Kent Chamber of Commerce and The Kent Lions Club and sponsored by Charter Business and the Seth MacFarlane Foundation.
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Jun 10, 2013 - Sep 27, 2013
This event occurs weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
"Nearly Forgotten" is a solo exhibition of black and white photographs by Catherine Vanaria. Catherine Vanaria has been photographing hats in the collection of the Danbury Museum and Historical Society since 2011. Vanaria's hat photographs are softly focused, and are carbon pigment printed on rice paper, making them look solid, but ethereal. The hats serve not just as artifacts, but as... View event details... |
Jun 11, 2013
Join us in the Library's Lincoln Courtyard for an evening of LIVELY live music! Connecticut's official State Troubadour for 2007-2008, Pierce Campbell, will be joined by Paul Neri on banjo and Tony Pasqualoni on bass for this show as they perform favorite traditional songs as well as some of Pierce's popular originals. Their humorous, high-energy show will have you clapping and... View event details... |
Jun 11, 2013
The Business and Personal Benefit Planning Group will conduct a free workshop, “17 Strategies To Help You Save Your Assets From Title 19 Spend Down and What You Need To Know About Medicare Before You Enroll” at the James Blackstone Memorial Library, 758 Main St, Branford, on June 11th, from 2:00-3:00 p.m. This workshop is open to the public. It will give an education in the... View event details... |
Jun 11, 2013 - Jul 18, 2013
This event occurs weekly on Tuesday and Thursday.
Watercolor with June Webster
Tuesdays, 3-5 p.m.
6 Week Session: June 11–July 16
OR
Thursdays, 1-3 p.m.
6 Week Session: June 13–July 18
$90 Members/$120 non-Members per session
Materials included, preregistration required and all skill levels welcome.
Explore the wonderful medium of watercolor by examining the Museum's magnificent collection from Masters like Sargent,... View event details... |
Jun 12, 2013
Doug Allen is a Connecticut-based singer/songwriter’s who’s catchy hooks and rich voice keep getting him noticed by filmmakers and music fans. His latest album, featuring the single Sacramento, is now available on iTunes: “…It’s a great combination of original songs, ranging in sound from Keith Urban to Train, with a little bit of the Zac Brown Band in there for good measure.”
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Jun 12, 2013
Enjoy two hours of world-class poetry and music among the blooms of Hill-Stead’s historic Sunken Garden. Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Tracy K. Smith opens Season 21, with music by Jackie McLean Youth Jazz Ensemble. Admission is $10 per person, free ages 18 and under. Free on-site parking available. Bring food or purchase on site. More information: sunkengardenpoetry.org, 860-677-4787 ext 134... View event details... |
Jun 12, 2013
Connecticut’s zenith as a technological and industrial center will be the focus of a lecture entitled, “Silicon Valley of the 19th Century: Rediscovering Connecticut’s Industrial Heritage” on Wednesday, June 12, at 11:00am at the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum. Guest speaker, William Hosley a cultural scholar and expert on Connecticut history and heritage tourism, will discuss how... View event details... |