Collecting new Socks for the Homeless population in southeastern Connecticut

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To increase access to the Museum’s wonderful artworks, the Niblack Gallery in our Robert and Nancy Krieble Gallery will be dedicated to a long-term installation of selections from the permanent collection. From Art Colony to Connecticut Collection presents highlights in three thematic clusters.

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Community: the Lyme Art Colony and Beyond  includes artworks by Matilda Browne, William Chadwick, Childe Hassam, Willard Metcalf, Bessie Potter Vonnoh and others that attest to the creative community centered around Florence Griswold’s riverside boardinghouse circa 1900.

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Connecticut and the Environment  features paintings, sculpture, video, and material culture objects from the permanent collection that encourage us to consider how artists, their clientele, and the societies from which they sprang from the 19th century to the present, viewed and interacted with nature.

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As a museum founded by artists who first came to this place to channel inspiration into creativity over a century ago, we honor  The Creative Spark  in the exhibition’s third thematic grouping. Using both artworks and objects from our collection of artists’ tools, this section encourages visitors to consider how artists tap into and express creativity.

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In this immersive exhibition contemporary artist Adrien Broom (born 1980) invites audiences to experience the mysterious world of the forest and imagine themselves at faerie-scale. A photographer, set designer, and filmmaker, Broom invites visitors to enter a darkened gallery to encounter a magical installation inspired by the natural environment, faerie folklore, and legends. The artist activates the space with an oversized faerie ring—a circle of mushrooms that grows in the wild—and a cavernous tree that beckons visitors to enter. Drawing on medieval European folk beliefs and superstitions, faerie-friends are enticed to step inside the colossal mushroom ring, which triggers entrancing songs that infiltrate the circle and seduce guests to dance beyond time.

​

Newly commissioned examples of Broom’s mythical photography, shot in a forest in nearby Guilford, Connecticut, encircle the installation. Born and raised in Old Lyme, Broom’s work frequently draws inspiration from childhood, fantasy, surrealism, and themes evoking wonder. Her unique, enchanting vision for the Krieble Gallery is the perfect complement to the Museum’s outdoor Wee Faerie Village celebration this fall.

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Coastal Autumn Exhibit at Studio 33 Art & Frame Gallery features local painters William Prensky and Neil Ruenzel and the photography of Michael Congdon. Neil Ruenzel studied at the Lyme Academy of Fine Arts and is a member of the Lyme Art Association, he favors regional landscapes and seascapes and works in oils. William Prensky is an Elected Artist and Board Member of the West Hartford Art League. Michael Congdon is a local photographer with a unique and beautiful vision of New London’s people, places, and interesting things!

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Studio 33 Art & Frame Gallery, a fixture of downtown New London, CT since 1979. Wed-Fri 10:00 to 4:00, Sat 10:00 to 3:00. Appointments Available. In the heart of the New London Cultural District and Heritage Trail, 140 Bank Street, New London, CT.

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www.studio33gallery.com

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Be sure to dress professionally and bring your resume. We’ll be meeting candidates and holding interviews on the spot. Full-time, part-time, and parent hours are available. Equal Opportunity Employer.

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 Thursday, October 3

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Join the Lyman Allyn and Bank Square Books for an evening of art and books!

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Time:  4 – 7 pm

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Cost:  Free for Museum members and teachers* / $5 non-members

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(Includes Museum admission and project materials)

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*Teachers must show their work ID to receive free admission

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Join the Lyman Allyn and  Bank Square Books  to celebrate National Book Month! 

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Be sure to stop by the Adult Book Fair in Hendel Library, hosted by our friends at Bank Square Books. They will have a selection of books for both adults and children. While you’re here, get creative and stop by our First Thursday artmaking station! All attendees are welcome to make their own bookmark and/or watercolor painting.

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End your evening with your arms full of books and a soul fueled by art!

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Explore the timeless art of pen and ink. Whether you aspire to create realistic drawings or dynamic comic art, this course is designed to inspire and equip you with essential skills. Learn about different types of ink and their characteristics. Master the use of various tools including the classic dip pen and modern multi-liners. Discover different ink styles ranging from elegant calligraphy to dynamic cartooning. Experiment with unconventional materials such as coffee as ink. Whether you are new to the world of pen and ink or looking to refine your existing skills, this class provides a comprehensive learning experience. Taught by Rachel Featherston.

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Thursdays, 4:30pm – 6pm  

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 October 3 – November 7

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Members $115 / Non-Members $135  

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All supplies included with registration 

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 Grab your friends and join the Lyman Allyn Art Museum for evening hours and drop-in artmaking on the first Thursday of every month! Enjoy discounted admission while exploring the galleries and getting creative.

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Evening hours: 5 pm-8 pm (last entry at 7pm)

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Drop in Artmaking: until 7:30 pm

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Admission: Free for museum members and New London residents, $5 for non-members

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Artmaking Themes:

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• September 5: Leaf Prints-  Take inspiration from our natural world and use leaves to create a nature print.
• October 3: Adult Book Fair and Teacher’s Night-  Be sure to stop by the Adult Book Fair in Hendel Library, hosted by our friends at Bank Square Books. They will have a selection of books for both adults and children. For First Thursday artmaking, all attendees are welcome to make their own bookmark and/or watercolor painting.
• December 5: Creative Collage – Get inspiration from the exhibitions on view for making an elevated collage. Create a collage using mixed-media. 
• February 6: Valentines – Get ready for Valentine’s Day and create a card for an important person in your life.
• March 6: Kintsugi-  Learn about Kintsugi, the Japanese practice of repairing pottery with gold leaf, and decorate your own ceramic tile.
• April 3: Movement Paintings-  Use acrylics to make a painting demonstrating representational or abstract movement.
• May 1: Light and Shadow-  Use charcoal to practice representing light and shadow. Use the museum’s still-life set-up or make something of your own. 

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Please note, there will not be First Thursday artmaking or extended admission hours on Thursday November 7, 2024, or January 2, 2025.

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Peter Schwartzstein will discuss his book, The Heat and the Fury: On the Frontlines of Climate Violence. Drawing off more than a decade of reporting from roughly 30 countries, this book is the first ever attempt to explain the nature and extent of climate change's contribution to global violence. By recounting the stories of the farmers, fighters, and regular families in the eye of this storm, as well as some of his own experiences in conflict zones, Peter lays bare the depth of the crisis––but also what can be done to rein it in.

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Open to the public. Suggested donation $5.

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Fast fingers trivia night by Barrated Trivia every Thursday 6:30-8:30

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 Jake Harris

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Thursday, October 3

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Playing in the Tap Room

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Show Time 8pm | Free | 21+

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https://knickmusic.com/events/2024/10/03-jakeharris

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Jake Harris is a singer/songwriter originally from Hopkinton Rhode Island who plays a wide range of acoustic covers from various artists such as The Temptations, The Rolling Stones, The Killers, Coldplay, and Maroon 5 to name a few! Jake is also the lead singer of a pop/rock band from Rhode Island called Sporting and formally the lead vocalist of the band No Recall. This is essentially Jake’s “solo debut” as this will be his first performance as a solo artist so let’s make it a good one!

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Collecting new Socks for the Homeless population in southeastern Connecticut

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Meet and socialize with other veterans. Receive information about veterans benefits and services. Coffee and conversation! Free and open to all veterans, active military, and family members! We meet on the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month at the New London Senior Center, 10 Brainard Street.

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In this immersive exhibition contemporary artist Adrien Broom (born 1980) invites audiences to experience the mysterious world of the forest and imagine themselves at faerie-scale. A photographer, set designer, and filmmaker, Broom invites visitors to enter a darkened gallery to encounter a magical installation inspired by the natural environment, faerie folklore, and legends. The artist activates the space with an oversized faerie ring—a circle of mushrooms that grows in the wild—and a cavernous tree that beckons visitors to enter. Drawing on medieval European folk beliefs and superstitions, faerie-friends are enticed to step inside the colossal mushroom ring, which triggers entrancing songs that infiltrate the circle and seduce guests to dance beyond time.

​

Newly commissioned examples of Broom’s mythical photography, shot in a forest in nearby Guilford, Connecticut, encircle the installation. Born and raised in Old Lyme, Broom’s work frequently draws inspiration from childhood, fantasy, surrealism, and themes evoking wonder. Her unique, enchanting vision for the Krieble Gallery is the perfect complement to the Museum’s outdoor Wee Faerie Village celebration this fall.

​

To increase access to the Museum’s wonderful artworks, the Niblack Gallery in our Robert and Nancy Krieble Gallery will be dedicated to a long-term installation of selections from the permanent collection. From Art Colony to Connecticut Collection presents highlights in three thematic clusters.

​

Community: the Lyme Art Colony and Beyond  includes artworks by Matilda Browne, William Chadwick, Childe Hassam, Willard Metcalf, Bessie Potter Vonnoh and others that attest to the creative community centered around Florence Griswold’s riverside boardinghouse circa 1900.

​

Connecticut and the Environment  features paintings, sculpture, video, and material culture objects from the permanent collection that encourage us to consider how artists, their clientele, and the societies from which they sprang from the 19th century to the present, viewed and interacted with nature.

​

As a museum founded by artists who first came to this place to channel inspiration into creativity over a century ago, we honor  The Creative Spark  in the exhibition’s third thematic grouping. Using both artworks and objects from our collection of artists’ tools, this section encourages visitors to consider how artists tap into and express creativity.

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This exhibit pairs small quilts by Connecticut-based and internationally renowned fabric artist Ed Johnetta Miller with artifacts in the museum collection that directly connect to the Canterbury Female Boarding School.

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Ed Johnetta Miller is an author, fiber artist, teacher, independent curator, founder of the Hartford Artisan Center, and former Management Envoy from the US to Cote D'Ivorie, Ivory Coast. Miller's work is exhibited widely in the US and internationally, including the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian Museum of Art, The International Quilt Museum, Nelson Mandela's National Museum, and three U.S. Embassies. The Sunday New York Times featured Ed Johnetta Miller in the "Best of the Best" series twice, in 2001 and 2021. Her work has been featured on HGTV, WGBH-Boston, and Modern Master's Holiday Show. Miller has received numerous awards for her role as artist, community leader, and teacher, including The Governor's Award, Connecticut's most prestigious artistic award.

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Entry to the museum is by timed guided tours only ; Friday—Monday. Admission rates apply and includes a guided tour of the semi-permanent exhibit, Canterbury Female Boarding School: Courage, Conscience, & Continuance, with access to Spirit of Resilience: Art & Artifact.

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For more information visit: https://portal.ct.gov/decd/content/historic-preservation/04statemuseums/prudence-crandall-museum/plan-your-visit

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Image Credit:

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Top artwork:  Pride and Promise: Celebrating African Heritage

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Bottom artwork : Empowerment Through Education

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By Ed Johnetta Miller. Used with permission.

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Join us for an engaging class for students ages 7 to 12. We will be reading "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty.

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From the jacket: "Lucy Callahan was struck by lightning. She doesn't remember it, but it changed her life forever. The zap gave her genius-level math skills, and ever since, Lucy has been homeschooled. Now, at 12 years old, she's technically ready for college. She just has to pass 1 more test--middle school!

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Lucy's grandma insists: Go to middle school for 1 year. Make 1 friend. Join 1 activity. And read 1 book (that's not a math textbook!). Lucy's not sure what a girl who does calculus homework for fun can possibly learn in 7th grade. She has everything she needs at home, where nobody can make fun of her rigid routines or her superpowered brain. The equation of Lucy's life has already been solved. Unless there's been a miscalculation?"

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In addition to reading the story, class sessions will include relevant math and science lessons, and will also integrate personal finance activities. Register today!

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Coastal Autumn Exhibit at Studio 33 Art & Frame Gallery features local painters William Prensky and Neil Ruenzel and the photography of Michael Congdon. Neil Ruenzel studied at the Lyme Academy of Fine Arts and is a member of the Lyme Art Association, he favors regional landscapes and seascapes and works in oils. William Prensky is an Elected Artist and Board Member of the West Hartford Art League. Michael Congdon is a local photographer with a unique and beautiful vision of New London’s people, places, and interesting things!

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Studio 33 Art & Frame Gallery, a fixture of downtown New London, CT since 1979. Wed-Fri 10:00 to 4:00, Sat 10:00 to 3:00. Appointments Available. In the heart of the New London Cultural District and Heritage Trail, 140 Bank Street, New London, CT.

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www.studio33gallery.com

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Iconic comedian Paula Poundstone is known for her smart, observational humor and a spontaneous wit that has become the stuff of legend.  She regularly plays theaters across the country, hosts a weekly comedy podcast, Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone, and is a regular panelist on NPR’s Wait, Wait… Don’t Tell Me.   Paula has starred in several HBO specials, including Cats, Cops and Stuff, which nabbed a cable ACE award for Best Comedy Special. She was the first female comic to host the White House Correspondents Dinner. She filed live coverage of the 1992 Democratic and Republican National Conventions and the Presidential Inaugural for The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and at the 93rd Emmy Awards. Paula has starred in two television series, both entitled The Paula Poundstone Show. Paula’s second book, The Totally Unscientific Study of the Search for Human Happiness, was one of eight semi-finalists for the Thurber Prize For American Humor; the audiobook was one of five finalists for the AUDIE award for Audiobook of the Year. Paula has released five albums and is featured in several documentaries and compendiums noting influential comedians of our time.

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 MDOU MOCTAR

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4

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https://www.mdoumoctar.com/

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Tickets: https://knickmusic.com/events/2024/10/04/mdoumoctar

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Show: 8p | Doors: 7p

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Tickets: $35 ($5 Service Charge Included With Online Tickets. All sales are final, no ticket refunds or exchanges. Seats are on a first-come, first-serve basis, and seats are not guaranteed with ticket purchase.)

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Mdou Moctar will be coming to the KNICK on October 4th in celebration of their new album ‘Funeral For Justice’, out now on Matador Records.

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Learn more about Mdou Moctar and hear their music at: www.mdoumoctar.com/

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Collecting new Socks for the Homeless population in southeastern Connecticut

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Contemplative walk through the woods and a pond. Refreshments at the Meeting House of the Second Congregational Church, UCC, Coventry after the walk and the opportunity to visit a local nonprofit, Noah’s Closet. Sponsored by Second Congregational Church of Coventry, UCC, secondchurchcoventryucc.org

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Easy, Restrooms Nearby; Leashed pets welcome

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Noah’s Closet is holding a 50% Off Everything in the Shop Sale on Tuesday, October 1st from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and Saturday, October 5th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This includes clothes (newborn to size 10), toys, games, and baby equipment. Noah's Closet is located at 1746 Boston Turnpike (Route 44) in Coventry. For more information call Saturday, 860-742-1616. Donations of gently used clean children's items are welcome on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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To increase access to the Museum’s wonderful artworks, the Niblack Gallery in our Robert and Nancy Krieble Gallery will be dedicated to a long-term installation of selections from the permanent collection. From Art Colony to Connecticut Collection presents highlights in three thematic clusters.

​

Community: the Lyme Art Colony and Beyond  includes artworks by Matilda Browne, William Chadwick, Childe Hassam, Willard Metcalf, Bessie Potter Vonnoh and others that attest to the creative community centered around Florence Griswold’s riverside boardinghouse circa 1900.

​

Connecticut and the Environment  features paintings, sculpture, video, and material culture objects from the permanent collection that encourage us to consider how artists, their clientele, and the societies from which they sprang from the 19th century to the present, viewed and interacted with nature.

​

As a museum founded by artists who first came to this place to channel inspiration into creativity over a century ago, we honor  The Creative Spark  in the exhibition’s third thematic grouping. Using both artworks and objects from our collection of artists’ tools, this section encourages visitors to consider how artists tap into and express creativity.

​

In this immersive exhibition contemporary artist Adrien Broom (born 1980) invites audiences to experience the mysterious world of the forest and imagine themselves at faerie-scale. A photographer, set designer, and filmmaker, Broom invites visitors to enter a darkened gallery to encounter a magical installation inspired by the natural environment, faerie folklore, and legends. The artist activates the space with an oversized faerie ring—a circle of mushrooms that grows in the wild—and a cavernous tree that beckons visitors to enter. Drawing on medieval European folk beliefs and superstitions, faerie-friends are enticed to step inside the colossal mushroom ring, which triggers entrancing songs that infiltrate the circle and seduce guests to dance beyond time.

​

Newly commissioned examples of Broom’s mythical photography, shot in a forest in nearby Guilford, Connecticut, encircle the installation. Born and raised in Old Lyme, Broom’s work frequently draws inspiration from childhood, fantasy, surrealism, and themes evoking wonder. Her unique, enchanting vision for the Krieble Gallery is the perfect complement to the Museum’s outdoor Wee Faerie Village celebration this fall.

​

This exhibit pairs small quilts by Connecticut-based and internationally renowned fabric artist Ed Johnetta Miller with artifacts in the museum collection that directly connect to the Canterbury Female Boarding School.

​

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Ed Johnetta Miller is an author, fiber artist, teacher, independent curator, founder of the Hartford Artisan Center, and former Management Envoy from the US to Cote D'Ivorie, Ivory Coast. Miller's work is exhibited widely in the US and internationally, including the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian Museum of Art, The International Quilt Museum, Nelson Mandela's National Museum, and three U.S. Embassies. The Sunday New York Times featured Ed Johnetta Miller in the "Best of the Best" series twice, in 2001 and 2021. Her work has been featured on HGTV, WGBH-Boston, and Modern Master's Holiday Show. Miller has received numerous awards for her role as artist, community leader, and teacher, including The Governor's Award, Connecticut's most prestigious artistic award.

​

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Entry to the museum is by timed guided tours only ; Friday—Monday. Admission rates apply and includes a guided tour of the semi-permanent exhibit, Canterbury Female Boarding School: Courage, Conscience, & Continuance, with access to Spirit of Resilience: Art & Artifact.

​

For more information visit: https://portal.ct.gov/decd/content/historic-preservation/04statemuseums/prudence-crandall-museum/plan-your-visit

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Image Credit:

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Top artwork:  Pride and Promise: Celebrating African Heritage

​

Bottom artwork : Empowerment Through Education

​

By Ed Johnetta Miller. Used with permission.

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The Bill Memorial Library presents its’ Annual Artisan Market on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at the City of Groton Municipal Building, located at 295 Meridian Street. The Market will be open from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, showcasing 30+ local artisans and vendors. Find treats and treasures from a variety of small businesses selling handmade items in jewelry, decor, art, soaps, knitted goods, woodcraft, and so much more! And don't forget to visit the Alpacas from SixPaca Farm! This event benefits the Bill Memorial Library in Groton City!

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For more information, please call the Library at (860) 445-0392 or visit our website listed below.

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Library hours are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Wednesday and Friday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Saturday, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

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The Bill Memorial Library, a

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landmark on Groton Bank since 1890, is located at 240 Monument Street in the

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City of Groton, near the Groton Monument and historic Fort Griswold. To keep up

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with the latest happenings for adults, teens, kids and families, visit our web

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page at http://www.billmemorial.org, or check out our social media - follow us

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on Instagram at @billmemorialgrotonct or find us on Facebook at Bill Memorial

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Library.

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Coastal Autumn Exhibit at Studio 33 Art & Frame Gallery features local painters William Prensky and Neil Ruenzel and the photography of Michael Congdon. Neil Ruenzel studied at the Lyme Academy of Fine Arts and is a member of the Lyme Art Association, he favors regional landscapes and seascapes and works in oils. William Prensky is an Elected Artist and Board Member of the West Hartford Art League. Michael Congdon is a local photographer with a unique and beautiful vision of New London’s people, places, and interesting things!

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Studio 33 Art & Frame Gallery, a fixture of downtown New London, CT since 1979. Wed-Fri 10:00 to 4:00, Sat 10:00 to 3:00. Appointments Available. In the heart of the New London Cultural District and Heritage Trail, 140 Bank Street, New London, CT.

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www.studio33gallery.com

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Join the Lyman Allyn Art Museum in the art studio from 11 am – 1 pm for an activity inspired by artworks in the museum. The project changes every month, and is free for all. See our website for project details. While you’re here, explore the Museum and enjoy ongoing exhibits. Fun for the whole family! Time: 11 am – 1 pm in the art studioCost: Free admission all day Walk-ins for the art project are welcome as capacity allows. -Sponsored by Chelsea Groton Bank-

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The Harvest Festival is a cherished annual event in the New London Community, bringing together families and friends for a day of creating lasting memories, having fun, and connecting with their local community and city.

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This year marks our 13th annual celebration, a testament to the enduring spirit of togetherness in our community.

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This year’s Harvest Festival will take place October 5th, 2024, 11am-3pm.

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• Community Engagement
• Family & Friends Tradition building 
• Live Music
• Field Games
• Facepainting
• Vendors 
• Horse String Chariot Rides

Join us as we kick off the spooky season with award-winning magician Tommy James. In this family-friendly show, you will see a haunted jack-o'-lantern, ghosts, goblins, and more! The performance is choreographed with safety tips to help keep children safe on Halloween.

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This program is generously sponsored by the Groton Public Library Circle of Friends.

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The Lebanon Historical Society Museum in conjunction with the Lebanon Militia and the 6th Connecticut Regiment present a lively outdoor living history event. Reenactors will share stories of ordinary people whose lives were disrupted by the rumbling and unrest that led to rebellion. A 1765-1784 timeline traces the acts of these events on a national, state-wide, and Lebanon level. A guided tour of the Jonathan Trumbull Jr. House is available.

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On Saturday, October 5, the Mitchell College community will celebrate 85 years of creating radical possibilities for our students. Focusing on the future to empower the next generation of learners, this gala celebration raises money for scholarships, with 100% of net proceeds directly benefiting Mitchell College students. Enjoy an elegant dining experience, hear inspiring stories, and connect with Mitchell students, alumni, faculty, staff, influencers, decision-makers, and supporters who care about higher education. Deadline to purchase tickets: Friday, September 20, 2024

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Thank you to our Gold Sponsor: Rick D'Avino; Silver Sponsor: Wonder Nation; Bronze Sponsors: Laurel & Stephen Lyle, Thomas & Kim Ruffing, Chelsea Groton, and Secor Subaru.

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At Mitchell we see opportunity in each person rather than limitations, push past boundaries rather than be defined by them, and celebrate and cultivate individuals and communities that are sometimes marginalized by pulling them into the center. We don’t weed out; we weave in.

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 3rd Annual Rollie Pier Boxing Classic

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in memory of Rollie Pier

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Fundraiser for Heavy Hitters USA

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Location:

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• Whaling City Athletic Club
• 436 Broad Street
• New London, CT 06320 

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Costs:

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• $30 Adults ($25 in advance)
• $15 Children ($10 in advance)

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Step into the dazzling world of Regency-era opulence at our Frock & Frolic Regency Ball, inspired by the captivating allure of Bridgerton. Join us for an evening of grand elegance, romance, and social splendor, where you will be transported back to the early 19th century, amidst the glamour and intrigue of the ton.

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Embrace the style of the Regency era by donning your finest gowns and tailcoats. Whether you come as a dashing duke or a radiant debutante, immerse yourself in the fashion that defined an era.

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Sway to the melodies of a live string quartet, performing current and classical compositions that will transport you to the heart of a Regency ballroom. Dance the night away with traditional English dances, expertly called to ensure everyone can join in the fun.

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Enjoy some light nibbles and a cash bar while you rub elbows with other attendees and capture your Regency transformation with a photo in our themed photo area.

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Prepare for an evening of fun and enchantment. Whether you seek romance, revelry, or simply a taste of the past, the Frock & Frolic Regency Ball promises a night to remember.

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Join us for live jazz every Saturday night at 6:30 pm.  Visit our website to check out our amazing Carribbean inspired menu featuring and our fabulous drink menu! Favorite's Bistro Bar | Caribbean Restaurant in New London, CT (favoritesbistrobar.com)

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In honor of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, join Safe Futures to take a stand against domestic violence. Raffle baskets, food trucks and a craft fair available.

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Register at safefuturesct.org

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Collecting new Socks for the Homeless population in southeastern Connecticut

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 No prior woodworking experience is required.

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This class is aimed at the complete woodshop novice. Students will build a laminated wooden mallet using oak and epoxy. At the end of the class, students will take home their mallet. As part of the class, Spark Members will receive certification on the following tools, allowing members to use these tools independently:

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Compound Miter Saw

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Bandsaw

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Drill Press

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Students will also get an introduction to the router and table saw.

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Ages:18+

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MEMBERS- Because of generous donations from the Frank Loomis Palmer Fund, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee , the price of our certification classes has been greatly subsidized. Making them more affordable to our membership.

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This class takes place at Spark Makerspace at 7 Union Street, New London, CT.

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Class Fee is non-refundable. Please plan accordingly. Please note that this class may not run if it does not meet minimum enrollment. If this happens, you will be contacted a week ahead of time.

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To increase access to the Museum’s wonderful artworks, the Niblack Gallery in our Robert and Nancy Krieble Gallery will be dedicated to a long-term installation of selections from the permanent collection. From Art Colony to Connecticut Collection presents highlights in three thematic clusters.

​

Community: the Lyme Art Colony and Beyond  includes artworks by Matilda Browne, William Chadwick, Childe Hassam, Willard Metcalf, Bessie Potter Vonnoh and others that attest to the creative community centered around Florence Griswold’s riverside boardinghouse circa 1900.

​

Connecticut and the Environment  features paintings, sculpture, video, and material culture objects from the permanent collection that encourage us to consider how artists, their clientele, and the societies from which they sprang from the 19th century to the present, viewed and interacted with nature.

​

As a museum founded by artists who first came to this place to channel inspiration into creativity over a century ago, we honor  The Creative Spark  in the exhibition’s third thematic grouping. Using both artworks and objects from our collection of artists’ tools, this section encourages visitors to consider how artists tap into and express creativity.

​

In this immersive exhibition contemporary artist Adrien Broom (born 1980) invites audiences to experience the mysterious world of the forest and imagine themselves at faerie-scale. A photographer, set designer, and filmmaker, Broom invites visitors to enter a darkened gallery to encounter a magical installation inspired by the natural environment, faerie folklore, and legends. The artist activates the space with an oversized faerie ring—a circle of mushrooms that grows in the wild—and a cavernous tree that beckons visitors to enter. Drawing on medieval European folk beliefs and superstitions, faerie-friends are enticed to step inside the colossal mushroom ring, which triggers entrancing songs that infiltrate the circle and seduce guests to dance beyond time.

​

Newly commissioned examples of Broom’s mythical photography, shot in a forest in nearby Guilford, Connecticut, encircle the installation. Born and raised in Old Lyme, Broom’s work frequently draws inspiration from childhood, fantasy, surrealism, and themes evoking wonder. Her unique, enchanting vision for the Krieble Gallery is the perfect complement to the Museum’s outdoor Wee Faerie Village celebration this fall.

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Open every Sunday from June – October, we’re hosting the 21st season of the Coventry Farmers’ Market on the grounds of Nathan Hale Homestead in Coventry. Our market carries the tradition of being the largest farmers’ markets in Connecticut, featuring some of the best of CT-grown, CT-made products around at one of the most unspoiled countryside settings in the state.

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Check out the Coventry Farmers' Market website!

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This exhibit pairs small quilts by Connecticut-based and internationally renowned fabric artist Ed Johnetta Miller with artifacts in the museum collection that directly connect to the Canterbury Female Boarding School.

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Ed Johnetta Miller is an author, fiber artist, teacher, independent curator, founder of the Hartford Artisan Center, and former Management Envoy from the US to Cote D'Ivorie, Ivory Coast. Miller's work is exhibited widely in the US and internationally, including the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian Museum of Art, The International Quilt Museum, Nelson Mandela's National Museum, and three U.S. Embassies. The Sunday New York Times featured Ed Johnetta Miller in the "Best of the Best" series twice, in 2001 and 2021. Her work has been featured on HGTV, WGBH-Boston, and Modern Master's Holiday Show. Miller has received numerous awards for her role as artist, community leader, and teacher, including The Governor's Award, Connecticut's most prestigious artistic award.

​

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Entry to the museum is by timed guided tours only ; Friday—Monday. Admission rates apply and includes a guided tour of the semi-permanent exhibit, Canterbury Female Boarding School: Courage, Conscience, & Continuance, with access to Spirit of Resilience: Art & Artifact.

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For more information visit: https://portal.ct.gov/decd/content/historic-preservation/04statemuseums/prudence-crandall-museum/plan-your-visit

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Image Credit:

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Top artwork:  Pride and Promise: Celebrating African Heritage

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Bottom artwork : Empowerment Through Education

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By Ed Johnetta Miller. Used with permission.

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Coastal Autumn Exhibit at Studio 33 Art & Frame Gallery features local painters William Prensky and Neil Ruenzel and the photography of Michael Congdon. Neil Ruenzel studied at the Lyme Academy of Fine Arts and is a member of the Lyme Art Association, he favors regional landscapes and seascapes and works in oils. William Prensky is an Elected Artist and Board Member of the West Hartford Art League. Michael Congdon is a local photographer with a unique and beautiful vision of New London’s people, places, and interesting things!

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Studio 33 Art & Frame Gallery, a fixture of downtown New London, CT since 1979. Wed-Fri 10:00 to 4:00, Sat 10:00 to 3:00. Appointments Available. In the heart of the New London Cultural District and Heritage Trail, 140 Bank Street, New London, CT.

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www.studio33gallery.com

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Join us to meet Erin Dionne, author of Shiver by the Sea! Get your copy signed and enjoy a free "Shiver by the Sea" potion from the Cloak and Wand with your purchase. Plus, receive a ticket to redeem your potion at Cloak and Wand in Mystic. We can't wait to see you there!

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Sunday, October 6th at Noon a free Blessing of the Animals will take place on the lawn of Second Congregational Church of Coventry. Everyone is invited to bring their animals, on a leash or in a cage, to this event. Stuffed animals are welcomed. The church is located at 1746 Boston Turnpike (route 44) in Coventry. For more information, call 860-742-1616.

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Join us for an afternoon with acclaimed metaphysical author and registered nurse, Sydney Sherman. In her recent book, You Are Not Alone: Our Loved Ones Are Here…You’re Just Not Listening, Sherman approaches the science of death and dying with a healthy dose of common sense and rational skepticism. The author looks at what we believe about the afterlife, distinguishing between myths and the paranormal, and recounts her own experiences with energies and auras.

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This program is generously sponsored by the Groton Public Library Circle of Friends.

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 The 27th Annual

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MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival.

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ONE WORLD – ONE WEEK – ONE FESTIVAL

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Join us, when over 100,000 film lovers in over 500 cities across six continents gather for one reason…to view and vote on the Finalists’ Films in the 27th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival.

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Upon entry at all participating venues, festival attendees are handed a Voting Card and an Official Program and asked to vote for the ONE Film and Actor they feel should win. Votes are tallied by each host venue then emailed to our NYC headquarters.

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Finalists will become eligible to enter the Oscars 2025

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Every Film Selected for MANHATTAN SHORT 2024 will be Automatically Qualified for the Oscars of 2025. MANHATTAN SHORT does a full week’s run at a cinema in Hollywood which is advertised in the LA Weekly. This advertised run automatically qualifies each film for the Oscars.

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“It’s the Public that Creates Stars”

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MANHATTAN SHORT  began in 1998, when founder Nicholas Mason gathered an audience of 200 people and showed 16 short films on a screen mounted to the side of a truck on Mulberry Street, Little Italy, New York City. A year later the Festival moved uptown to Union Square Park NYC, where audiences grew to love the annual event. From these humble beginnings,  MANHATTAN SHORT  has now transformed into a worldwide phenomenon. Celebrating its 26th birthday in 2023,  MANHATTAN SHORT  is the only film festival on the planet to unfold simultaneously, in more than 500 cinemas on six continents, bringing over 100,000 film-lovers in all corners of the globe together for one week, via the next generation of filmmakers. Click here to read how it all began.

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 Belle Shea

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Sunday, October 6

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Playing in the Tap Room

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Show Time: 8pm | Free | 21+

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Belle Shea is a Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter whose music has been described as "unpredictably progressive alt folk pop” (A&R Factory). Her music blends brooding guitars with lush strings, genre-hopping and bending expectations to tell intimate stories about new beginnings and old patterns, holding on and letting go. She is the winner of American Songwriter’s 2023 springtime promotion contest and was one of the top 25 finalists for the magazine’s 2023 Song Contest. Her music has been featured on Steve Ferrone’s SIRIUSXM radio show “The New Guy Show”, Luna Collective, When the Horn Blows, Ear to the Ground and more. As a songwriter, she has co-written with artists like MALINDA (over 1.7 million subscribers on Youtube) and was selected as an alternate for OneBeat’s 2023/4 Fellowship. She grew up listening to classic rock in South Florida and studied original composition at Vassar College. 

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wwwblleshea.com

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Buy Belle's Music: Belle Shea on Bandcamp

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Stream Belle's Music: Belle Shea on Spotify

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Follow on Insta: @belleshea

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Collecting new Socks for the Homeless population in southeastern Connecticut

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FALL TIME STORY TIME!

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The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children to our Fall Story Time, a story program for children ages birth through age 5, with a caregiver. Story Time meets every Monday at 10:00 AM at the library, beginning on September 16, 2024 through November 4, with no session on October 14. Story Time features stories, songs with live music, and finger plays in the Reference Room, with sessions moving outside when weather permits. No registration necessary; please call the library at 860-445-0392 for further information.

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Library hours are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Wednesday and Friday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Saturday, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

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The Bill Memorial Library, a landmark on Groton Bank since 1890, is located at 240 Monument Street in the City of Groton, near the Groton Monument and historic Fort Griswold. To keep up with the latest happenings for adults, teens, kids and families, visit our web page at http://www.billmemorial.org, or check out our social media - follow us on Instagram at @billmemorialgrotonct or find us on Facebook at Bill Memorial Library.

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This exhibit pairs small quilts by Connecticut-based and internationally renowned fabric artist Ed Johnetta Miller with artifacts in the museum collection that directly connect to the Canterbury Female Boarding School.

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Ed Johnetta Miller is an author, fiber artist, teacher, independent curator, founder of the Hartford Artisan Center, and former Management Envoy from the US to Cote D'Ivorie, Ivory Coast. Miller's work is exhibited widely in the US and internationally, including the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian Museum of Art, The International Quilt Museum, Nelson Mandela's National Museum, and three U.S. Embassies. The Sunday New York Times featured Ed Johnetta Miller in the "Best of the Best" series twice, in 2001 and 2021. Her work has been featured on HGTV, WGBH-Boston, and Modern Master's Holiday Show. Miller has received numerous awards for her role as artist, community leader, and teacher, including The Governor's Award, Connecticut's most prestigious artistic award.

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Entry to the museum is by timed guided tours only ; Friday—Monday. Admission rates apply and includes a guided tour of the semi-permanent exhibit, Canterbury Female Boarding School: Courage, Conscience, & Continuance, with access to Spirit of Resilience: Art & Artifact.

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For more information visit: https://portal.ct.gov/decd/content/historic-preservation/04statemuseums/prudence-crandall-museum/plan-your-visit

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Image Credit:

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Top artwork:  Pride and Promise: Celebrating African Heritage

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Bottom artwork : Empowerment Through Education

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By Ed Johnetta Miller. Used with permission.

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The Mystic Museum of Art (MMoA) offers specially designed homeschool classes for children ages 5 – 12. Taught by MMoA artist educators, these programs are a combination of discussion and hands-on art making in our galleries and KTJ studios. All programs focus on a variety of art techniques, elements of art and design, art vocabulary, and critical thinking skills. Homeschool programs are usually eight-week sessions that run for 2.5 hours on Monday afternoons from 1:30pm to 4pm. The MMoA homeschool program offers a variety of courses throughout the year.  

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Discovering Color in Watercolors

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Dive deep into the wonderful world of color and experience the magic of watercolor painting. We will journey through the color wheel one hue at a time and learn how each color behaves and what it can express—from the realism of objects to the depths of emotions. We will compare and experiment with colors to understand their unique properties and how they interact with each other. Through hands-on activities, we will also learn essential watercolor techniques.

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Each student will receive their own watercolor travel set and a set of three watercolor brushes to kickstart their artistic journey. Taught by Ben Ellcome .

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October 7– December 2 (No Class on October 14 and November 11) 

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Mondays 1:30pm – 4pm 

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Members $225 / Non-Members $260 

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This class will take place over five consecutive Tuesdays starting September 24. Signing up for individual sessions is not allowed.

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Ages 16+

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Skill level: Students should have basic drawing skills but want to improve*.

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This course introduces portrait drawing, focusing on fundamental techniques, concepts, and principles essential for capturing a subject's likeness and personality. Through a combination of theory, demonstrations, and hands-on practice, students will develop their skills in observation, proportion, shading, and expression, ultimately gaining confidence in creating realistic and expressive portraits.

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*An intermediate skill level does not need to directly refer to portrait drawing. As long as you have some grasp on drawing fundamentals like basic shapes and perspective, you will get more from the class. It is OK if you are new to portrait drawing.

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Syllabus

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• Week 1 : Introduction to class + different head drawing methods
• Week 2 : Break down of facial features of the head + Light and Shadow
• Week 3 : Supervised practice with a live model
• Week 4 : Supervised practice with a live model
• Week 5 : Supervised practice with a live model

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The materials list is on the registration page.

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Sadly, many older adults are victims of identity theft. Join us to get pointers on how to recognize and guard against identity theft, reduce the risk of elder financial abuse, plan for the future management of your money, and prepare for disasters.

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Collecting new Socks for the Homeless population in southeastern Connecticut

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Meet and socialize with other veterans. Receive information about veterans benefits and services. Coffee and conversation! Free and open to all veterans, active military, and family members! We meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at the Montville Senior Center, 12 Maple Ave.

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To increase access to the Museum’s wonderful artworks, the Niblack Gallery in our Robert and Nancy Krieble Gallery will be dedicated to a long-term installation of selections from the permanent collection. From Art Colony to Connecticut Collection presents highlights in three thematic clusters.

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Community: the Lyme Art Colony and Beyond  includes artworks by Matilda Browne, William Chadwick, Childe Hassam, Willard Metcalf, Bessie Potter Vonnoh and others that attest to the creative community centered around Florence Griswold’s riverside boardinghouse circa 1900.

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Connecticut and the Environment  features paintings, sculpture, video, and material culture objects from the permanent collection that encourage us to consider how artists, their clientele, and the societies from which they sprang from the 19th century to the present, viewed and interacted with nature.

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As a museum founded by artists who first came to this place to channel inspiration into creativity over a century ago, we honor  The Creative Spark  in the exhibition’s third thematic grouping. Using both artworks and objects from our collection of artists’ tools, this section encourages visitors to consider how artists tap into and express creativity.

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In this immersive exhibition contemporary artist Adrien Broom (born 1980) invites audiences to experience the mysterious world of the forest and imagine themselves at faerie-scale. A photographer, set designer, and filmmaker, Broom invites visitors to enter a darkened gallery to encounter a magical installation inspired by the natural environment, faerie folklore, and legends. The artist activates the space with an oversized faerie ring—a circle of mushrooms that grows in the wild—and a cavernous tree that beckons visitors to enter. Drawing on medieval European folk beliefs and superstitions, faerie-friends are enticed to step inside the colossal mushroom ring, which triggers entrancing songs that infiltrate the circle and seduce guests to dance beyond time.

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Newly commissioned examples of Broom’s mythical photography, shot in a forest in nearby Guilford, Connecticut, encircle the installation. Born and raised in Old Lyme, Broom’s work frequently draws inspiration from childhood, fantasy, surrealism, and themes evoking wonder. Her unique, enchanting vision for the Krieble Gallery is the perfect complement to the Museum’s outdoor Wee Faerie Village celebration this fall.

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MUSIC & MOVEMENT AT THE BILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY

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The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton invites children and their grownups to our Music & Movement program on Tuesdays at 10:00 AM beginning September 17 through November 12, with no session October 1. Join us for songs and activities with LIVE music! We’ll have you and your little one moving and grooving as we sing, stretch, and explore music with instruments. This program is supported by CT Humanities and no registration is required. Call the library at 860-445-0392 for more information.

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Library hours are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Wednesday and Friday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

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The Bill Memorial Library, a landmark on Groton Heights since 1890, is located at 240 Monument Street in the City of Groton, near the Groton Monument and historic Fort Griswold. To keep up with the latest happenings for adults, teens, kids and families, visit our web page at https://www.billmemorial.org, or check out our social media - follow us on Instagram at @billmemorialgrotonct or find us on Facebook at Bill Memorial Library.

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Introduce your child to the wonderful world of art through our engaging Art Explorers program! Your child will experience the museum’s professional studio, special exhibitions and discover educational, creative and fun art projects. From painting to sculpture, textile art to collage, and printmaking, your child will engage in a variety of artistic mediums. They will learn about famous artists from around the world and gain insight into art history and diverse cultural expressions. Our classes encourage children to step out of their comfort zones and explore art in a new way. Art Explorers also emphasizes collaborative learning experiences, fostering teamwork, communication skills, and a sense of community among young artists. By focusing on experimentation and imagination, we aim to cultivate a supportive environment where students can explore, express, and grow as artists. Taught by D Derek.

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Choose to register for specific, individual classes:  

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Tuesdays, 4:15pm – 5:45pm  

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Individual classes: Members $18 / Non-Members $21  

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October 8, October 15, October 22, November 5, November 12, November 19, November 26, December 3, December 10, December 17

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All supplies included with registration. 

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To register, call 860.536.7601, x211.

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Collecting new Socks for the Homeless population in southeastern Connecticut

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This is it! The Shed Mohegan Sun CT Opens October 9th 2024!!

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Everyone’s Favorite All Day Brunch, Lunch & Dinner is now a part of your Mohegan Sun getaway and located right in the Casino of the Earth (next to Ballo Italian).

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The Shed Restaurant has something for everyone and their scratch kitchen offers a bright take on American Comfort Food featuring a robust menu with everything from the indulgent to the healthful. The Shed is also known for their ultra-friendly team and rustic beach-chic ambiance that incorporates warm textured woods, pops of color and intriguing works of art.

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We can’t wait to see you In The Shed!

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Find out more: https://www.intheshed.com/mohegansun

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The Shed is a first come, first serve restaurant that runs a text based waitlist at the door. 

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Follow Us: https://www.instagram.com/theshedrestaurant 

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In this immersive exhibition contemporary artist Adrien Broom (born 1980) invites audiences to experience the mysterious world of the forest and imagine themselves at faerie-scale. A photographer, set designer, and filmmaker, Broom invites visitors to enter a darkened gallery to encounter a magical installation inspired by the natural environment, faerie folklore, and legends. The artist activates the space with an oversized faerie ring—a circle of mushrooms that grows in the wild—and a cavernous tree that beckons visitors to enter. Drawing on medieval European folk beliefs and superstitions, faerie-friends are enticed to step inside the colossal mushroom ring, which triggers entrancing songs that infiltrate the circle and seduce guests to dance beyond time.

​

Newly commissioned examples of Broom’s mythical photography, shot in a forest in nearby Guilford, Connecticut, encircle the installation. Born and raised in Old Lyme, Broom’s work frequently draws inspiration from childhood, fantasy, surrealism, and themes evoking wonder. Her unique, enchanting vision for the Krieble Gallery is the perfect complement to the Museum’s outdoor Wee Faerie Village celebration this fall.

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To increase access to the Museum’s wonderful artworks, the Niblack Gallery in our Robert and Nancy Krieble Gallery will be dedicated to a long-term installation of selections from the permanent collection. From Art Colony to Connecticut Collection presents highlights in three thematic clusters.

​

Community: the Lyme Art Colony and Beyond  includes artworks by Matilda Browne, William Chadwick, Childe Hassam, Willard Metcalf, Bessie Potter Vonnoh and others that attest to the creative community centered around Florence Griswold’s riverside boardinghouse circa 1900.

​

Connecticut and the Environment  features paintings, sculpture, video, and material culture objects from the permanent collection that encourage us to consider how artists, their clientele, and the societies from which they sprang from the 19th century to the present, viewed and interacted with nature.

​

As a museum founded by artists who first came to this place to channel inspiration into creativity over a century ago, we honor  The Creative Spark  in the exhibition’s third thematic grouping. Using both artworks and objects from our collection of artists’ tools, this section encourages visitors to consider how artists tap into and express creativity.

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Coastal Autumn Exhibit at Studio 33 Art & Frame Gallery features local painters William Prensky and Neil Ruenzel and the photography of Michael Congdon. Neil Ruenzel studied at the Lyme Academy of Fine Arts and is a member of the Lyme Art Association, he favors regional landscapes and seascapes and works in oils. William Prensky is an Elected Artist and Board Member of the West Hartford Art League. Michael Congdon is a local photographer with a unique and beautiful vision of New London’s people, places, and interesting things!

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Studio 33 Art & Frame Gallery, a fixture of downtown New London, CT since 1979. Wed-Fri 10:00 to 4:00, Sat 10:00 to 3:00. Appointments Available. In the heart of the New London Cultural District and Heritage Trail, 140 Bank Street, New London, CT.

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www.studio33gallery.com

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 Join us October 9th from 5:00 until 8:30 for a Signature New London Event!

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The Downtown New London Assoc brings back a popular tradition of celebrating New London at its Annual Fall Food Stroll. Participants experience a vibrant downtown New London filled with people, music, good cheer and welcoming businesses.

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Stroll through different restaurants, shops, arts and cultural institutions in downtown New London. Bite-size samples of dishes or drinks that range from seafood to sweets, organic to ethnic and everything in between at the District’s finest eateries are yours with an advanced purchased wristbands as your ticket to taste! Premiere local talent will perform along the stroll route.

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Do not hesitate to get your wristbands early – and save! We only have limited wristbands available.

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All purchases are final. Rain or Shine Event. No Refunds.

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Explore the rich world of pastels where vibrant pigments come alive on paper. Discover how to create painterly images through a variety of drawing techniques, from basic mark-making to advanced methods. We’ll cover essential pastel painting fundamentals such as blending, layering, and color theory, unlocking the potential to craft your own expressive artworks. No prior art training is needed—just a desire to explore and create with a medium that offers endless possibilities. Taught by Laura L. Gorian.

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Five-week series

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Wednesdays, 6pm – 8:30pm

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Ages: Youth and Adults

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Members $210 / Non-Members $250

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To register, call 860.536.7601, x211.

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 Drawing Class: Composition

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Date: October 9, 2024

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Time: 6:30-8:30 PM

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Age: 16+ (All skill levels welcome)

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Composition is the way in which different elements of an artwork are combined or arranged.

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Learn how to develop your drawing skills by exploring the elements of composition. In this class, you will understand how elements like rhythm and movement can create feeling and meaning in an image. By the end of the class, you’ll apply this compositional language to a still-life drawing. Whether you’re a beginner or have more experience, this class is designed to guide you through the process of creating impactful artwork. All skill levels are welcome!

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Materials will be provided, but please feel free to bring your own sketchbook and your favorite drawing materials to work with: (pencil/charcoal/ etc.)

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Class Fee is non-refundable. Please plan accordingly

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To further nurture the skills developed during the class, we encourage you to join the Open Drawing meet-up on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, 6-8pm at Spark Makerspace. This informal gathering encourages students to practice their newly acquired skills and collaborate with fellow art enthusiasts.

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Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/drawing-class-composition-tickets-1028137315387?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Seating is General Admission

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NEW LONDON FOOD STROLL

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5:30 pm to 8:30 pm:  Stroll through different restaurants, shops, arts and cultural institutions in downtown New London. Bite-size samples of dishes or drinks that range from seafood to sweets, organic to ethnic and everything in between at the District’s finest eateries are yours with an advanced purchased wristbands (ON SALE SOON) as your ticket to taste! Premiere local talent will perform along the stroll route.

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MYSTIC PIZZA (1988)

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Mystic Pizza  is a 1988 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by Donald Petrie in his feature directorial debut, and starring Annabeth Gish, Julia Roberts and Lili Taylor. It follows the coming-of-age of three young Portuguese-American friends who work at a pizza parlor in a seaside Connecticut town.

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Greg Hall (of Ward Hayden & The Outliers)

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Wednesday, October 9

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Playing in the Tap Room

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Show Time 8pm | Free | 21+

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https://knickmusic.com/events/2024/10/09-greg-hall

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Greg Hall is a Massachusetts based songwriter who strives to be equal parts Willie Nelson and Elliott Smith. With Greg’s latest release, Experiments in the Revival of Greg Hall, he explores his greatest musical influences while delivering personal lyrics. 

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Greg is also a member of the country-rock n roll band Ward Hayden & the Outliers.

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An American blues singer and harmonica player. A two-time Grammy Award Nominee, Darrell was a key member of The James Cotton Band, founding member of Anson Funderburgh and the Rockets and member of Ronnie Earl and The Broadcasters. Nulisch’s repertoire incorporates soul combined with R&B and Chicago blues, redesigned to complement his distinctive vocals. Tickets: www.norwicharts.org

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Collecting new Socks for the Homeless population in southeastern Connecticut

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Meet and socialize with other veterans. Receive information about veterans benefits and services. Coffee and conversation! Free and open to all veterans, active military, and family members! We meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at the Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center, 27 Chase Street. (Second floor/take elevator up).

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To increase access to the Museum’s wonderful artworks, the Niblack Gallery in our Robert and Nancy Krieble Gallery will be dedicated to a long-term installation of selections from the permanent collection. From Art Colony to Connecticut Collection presents highlights in three thematic clusters.

​

Community: the Lyme Art Colony and Beyond  includes artworks by Matilda Browne, William Chadwick, Childe Hassam, Willard Metcalf, Bessie Potter Vonnoh and others that attest to the creative community centered around Florence Griswold’s riverside boardinghouse circa 1900.

​

Connecticut and the Environment  features paintings, sculpture, video, and material culture objects from the permanent collection that encourage us to consider how artists, their clientele, and the societies from which they sprang from the 19th century to the present, viewed and interacted with nature.

​

As a museum founded by artists who first came to this place to channel inspiration into creativity over a century ago, we honor  The Creative Spark  in the exhibition’s third thematic grouping. Using both artworks and objects from our collection of artists’ tools, this section encourages visitors to consider how artists tap into and express creativity.

​

In this immersive exhibition contemporary artist Adrien Broom (born 1980) invites audiences to experience the mysterious world of the forest and imagine themselves at faerie-scale. A photographer, set designer, and filmmaker, Broom invites visitors to enter a darkened gallery to encounter a magical installation inspired by the natural environment, faerie folklore, and legends. The artist activates the space with an oversized faerie ring—a circle of mushrooms that grows in the wild—and a cavernous tree that beckons visitors to enter. Drawing on medieval European folk beliefs and superstitions, faerie-friends are enticed to step inside the colossal mushroom ring, which triggers entrancing songs that infiltrate the circle and seduce guests to dance beyond time.

​

Newly commissioned examples of Broom’s mythical photography, shot in a forest in nearby Guilford, Connecticut, encircle the installation. Born and raised in Old Lyme, Broom’s work frequently draws inspiration from childhood, fantasy, surrealism, and themes evoking wonder. Her unique, enchanting vision for the Krieble Gallery is the perfect complement to the Museum’s outdoor Wee Faerie Village celebration this fall.

​

Coastal Autumn Exhibit at Studio 33 Art & Frame Gallery features local painters William Prensky and Neil Ruenzel and the photography of Michael Congdon. Neil Ruenzel studied at the Lyme Academy of Fine Arts and is a member of the Lyme Art Association, he favors regional landscapes and seascapes and works in oils. William Prensky is an Elected Artist and Board Member of the West Hartford Art League. Michael Congdon is a local photographer with a unique and beautiful vision of New London’s people, places, and interesting things!

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Studio 33 Art & Frame Gallery, a fixture of downtown New London, CT since 1979. Wed-Fri 10:00 to 4:00, Sat 10:00 to 3:00. Appointments Available. In the heart of the New London Cultural District and Heritage Trail, 140 Bank Street, New London, CT.

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www.studio33gallery.com

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LEGO FREE BUILD AT THE BILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY

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The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton is hosting a LEGO Free Build on Thursday, October 10, 3:00-5:00 PM. Drop in and be creative with the library’s massive supply of LEGO bricks. Open to all ages. Please note that LEGO creations stay on display at the library; we will photograph each creation and post the photos on our library Facebook page. No registration required; call the library at 860-445-0392 for more information.

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Library hours are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Wednesday and Friday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

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The Bill Memorial Library, a landmark on Groton Heights since 1890, is located at 240 Monument Street in the City of Groton, near the Groton Monument and historic Fort Griswold. To keep up with the latest happenings for adults, teens, kids and families, visit our web page at https://www.billmemorial.org, or check out our social media -  follow us on Instagram at @billmemorialgrotonct or find us on Facebook at Bill Memorial Library.

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Explore the timeless art of pen and ink. Whether you aspire to create realistic drawings or dynamic comic art, this course is designed to inspire and equip you with essential skills. Learn about different types of ink and their characteristics. Master the use of various tools including the classic dip pen and modern multi-liners. Discover different ink styles ranging from elegant calligraphy to dynamic cartooning. Experiment with unconventional materials such as coffee as ink. Whether you are new to the world of pen and ink or looking to refine your existing skills, this class provides a comprehensive learning experience. Taught by Rachel Featherston.

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Thursdays, 4:30pm – 6pm  

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 October 3 – November 7

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Members $115 / Non-Members $135  

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All supplies included with registration 

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¡Quieres aprender qué es serigrafiar y cómo hacerlo, acompáñanos aquí en Spark! Te guiaremos a través de todo el proceso y te llevarás a casa impresiones de tu propio diseño. Esta clase cubre diseños exitosos para serigrafía, creación de la serigrafía, el proceso fotográfico e impresión en tela y papel. 

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Para los miembros, esta clase los certifica para poder utilizar el equipo de serigrafía de forma independiente.  

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Esta clase está destinada a estudiantes mayores de 14 años. 

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¡Registrate hoy! 

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La tarifa de clase no es reembolsable. Por favor planifique en consecuencia. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/introduccion-a-la-serigrafia-2-partes-1010-1710-tickets-1013002476677?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Join the Lyman Allyn Art Museum for a gallery talk with artist Marvin Espy as he explores the images and ideas presented in Up from the Asphalt.

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Reception:  5:30 pm

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Gallery Talk:  6 pm

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Cost:  Members $10 / No-members $15

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RSVP  to 860.443.2545 or email us.

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Due to popular demand, we have scheduled a second gallery talk for the exhibition Up from the Asphalt.

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Join the Lyman Allyn Art Museum for a gallery talk with artist Marvin Espy he explore the images and ideas presented in Up from the Asphalt.

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Reception:  5:30 pm

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Gallery Talk:  6 pm

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Cost:  Members $10 / No-members $15

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RSVP  to 860.443.2545 or email us.

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Know you need to budget, but unsure where to start? Join us for pointers on how to create a budget that you'll be able to stick to in order to achieve your goals.

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• Join the America Museum for tea and a presentation about the remarkable merci trains from WWII. Local historian Bev York will be your host.

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Fast fingers trivia night by Barrated Trivia every Thursday 6:30-8:30

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 Andrew Victor

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Thursday, October 10

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Playing in the Tap Room

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Show Time 8pm | Free | 21+

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https://knickmusic.com/events/2024/10/10/andrew-victor

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Collecting new Socks for the Homeless population in southeastern Connecticut

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To increase access to the Museum’s wonderful artworks, the Niblack Gallery in our Robert and Nancy Krieble Gallery will be dedicated to a long-term installation of selections from the permanent collection. From Art Colony to Connecticut Collection presents highlights in three thematic clusters.

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Community: the Lyme Art Colony and Beyond  includes artworks by Matilda Browne, William Chadwick, Childe Hassam, Willard Metcalf, Bessie Potter Vonnoh and others that attest to the creative community centered around Florence Griswold’s riverside boardinghouse circa 1900.

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Connecticut and the Environment  features paintings, sculpture, video, and material culture objects from the permanent collection that encourage us to consider how artists, their clientele, and the societies from which they sprang from the 19th century to the present, viewed and interacted with nature.

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As a museum founded by artists who first came to this place to channel inspiration into creativity over a century ago, we honor  The Creative Spark  in the exhibition’s third thematic grouping. Using both artworks and objects from our collection of artists’ tools, this section encourages visitors to consider how artists tap into and express creativity.

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In this immersive exhibition contemporary artist Adrien Broom (born 1980) invites audiences to experience the mysterious world of the forest and imagine themselves at faerie-scale. A photographer, set designer, and filmmaker, Broom invites visitors to enter a darkened gallery to encounter a magical installation inspired by the natural environment, faerie folklore, and legends. The artist activates the space with an oversized faerie ring—a circle of mushrooms that grows in the wild—and a cavernous tree that beckons visitors to enter. Drawing on medieval European folk beliefs and superstitions, faerie-friends are enticed to step inside the colossal mushroom ring, which triggers entrancing songs that infiltrate the circle and seduce guests to dance beyond time.

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Newly commissioned examples of Broom’s mythical photography, shot in a forest in nearby Guilford, Connecticut, encircle the installation. Born and raised in Old Lyme, Broom’s work frequently draws inspiration from childhood, fantasy, surrealism, and themes evoking wonder. Her unique, enchanting vision for the Krieble Gallery is the perfect complement to the Museum’s outdoor Wee Faerie Village celebration this fall.

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This exhibit pairs small quilts by Connecticut-based and internationally renowned fabric artist Ed Johnetta Miller with artifacts in the museum collection that directly connect to the Canterbury Female Boarding School.

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Ed Johnetta Miller is an author, fiber artist, teacher, independent curator, founder of the Hartford Artisan Center, and former Management Envoy from the US to Cote D'Ivorie, Ivory Coast. Miller's work is exhibited widely in the US and internationally, including the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian Museum of Art, The International Quilt Museum, Nelson Mandela's National Museum, and three U.S. Embassies. The Sunday New York Times featured Ed Johnetta Miller in the "Best of the Best" series twice, in 2001 and 2021. Her work has been featured on HGTV, WGBH-Boston, and Modern Master's Holiday Show. Miller has received numerous awards for her role as artist, community leader, and teacher, including The Governor's Award, Connecticut's most prestigious artistic award.

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Entry to the museum is by timed guided tours only ; Friday—Monday. Admission rates apply and includes a guided tour of the semi-permanent exhibit, Canterbury Female Boarding School: Courage, Conscience, & Continuance, with access to Spirit of Resilience: Art & Artifact.

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For more information visit: https://portal.ct.gov/decd/content/historic-preservation/04statemuseums/prudence-crandall-museum/plan-your-visit

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Image Credit:

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Top artwork:  Pride and Promise: Celebrating African Heritage

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Bottom artwork : Empowerment Through Education

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By Ed Johnetta Miller. Used with permission.

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Join us for an engaging class for students ages 7 to 12. We will be reading "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty.

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From the jacket: "Lucy Callahan was struck by lightning. She doesn't remember it, but it changed her life forever. The zap gave her genius-level math skills, and ever since, Lucy has been homeschooled. Now, at 12 years old, she's technically ready for college. She just has to pass 1 more test--middle school!

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Lucy's grandma insists: Go to middle school for 1 year. Make 1 friend. Join 1 activity. And read 1 book (that's not a math textbook!). Lucy's not sure what a girl who does calculus homework for fun can possibly learn in 7th grade. She has everything she needs at home, where nobody can make fun of her rigid routines or her superpowered brain. The equation of Lucy's life has already been solved. Unless there's been a miscalculation?"

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In addition to reading the story, class sessions will include relevant math and science lessons, and will also integrate personal finance activities. Register today!

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Coastal Autumn Exhibit at Studio 33 Art & Frame Gallery features local painters William Prensky and Neil Ruenzel and the photography of Michael Congdon. Neil Ruenzel studied at the Lyme Academy of Fine Arts and is a member of the Lyme Art Association, he favors regional landscapes and seascapes and works in oils. William Prensky is an Elected Artist and Board Member of the West Hartford Art League. Michael Congdon is a local photographer with a unique and beautiful vision of New London’s people, places, and interesting things!

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Studio 33 Art & Frame Gallery, a fixture of downtown New London, CT since 1979. Wed-Fri 10:00 to 4:00, Sat 10:00 to 3:00. Appointments Available. In the heart of the New London Cultural District and Heritage Trail, 140 Bank Street, New London, CT.

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www.studio33gallery.com

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 GLAUCOMA SUSPECT

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11

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SHOW: 8P | DOORS: 7P

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Tickets:  $15

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($3 Service Charge Included With Online Tickets. All sales are final, no ticket refunds or exchanges. Seats are on a first-come, first-serve basis, and seats are not guaranteed with ticket purchase.)

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BUY TICKETS

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Playing all things roots rock reggae and in between. An eight-piece reggae band embracing groove, positive vibes & roots.

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The Museum of Connecticut Glass will have an open house and host a tailgate sale of antique bottles and glass. There will be tours of the ca. 1813 Captain John Turner house and displays of early Connecticut glass and glassblowing tools. Tours and admission to museum displays are free; fee to enter antique sale field. Sponsored by Museum of Connecticut Glass, glassmuseum.org

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Easy, Restrooms Nearby

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Shop and support local this fall at the Willimantic Farmers Market! Browse an array of fresh produce, artisan baked goods, and homemade crafts from all across the community. Family and friends of all ages are welcome!

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Collecting new Socks for the Homeless population in southeastern Connecticut

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To increase access to the Museum’s wonderful artworks, the Niblack Gallery in our Robert and Nancy Krieble Gallery will be dedicated to a long-term installation of selections from the permanent collection. From Art Colony to Connecticut Collection presents highlights in three thematic clusters.

​

Community: the Lyme Art Colony and Beyond  includes artworks by Matilda Browne, William Chadwick, Childe Hassam, Willard Metcalf, Bessie Potter Vonnoh and others that attest to the creative community centered around Florence Griswold’s riverside boardinghouse circa 1900.

​

Connecticut and the Environment  features paintings, sculpture, video, and material culture objects from the permanent collection that encourage us to consider how artists, their clientele, and the societies from which they sprang from the 19th century to the present, viewed and interacted with nature.

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As a museum founded by artists who first came to this place to channel inspiration into creativity over a century ago, we honor  The Creative Spark  in the exhibition’s third thematic grouping. Using both artworks and objects from our collection of artists’ tools, this section encourages visitors to consider how artists tap into and express creativity.

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In this immersive exhibition contemporary artist Adrien Broom (born 1980) invites audiences to experience the mysterious world of the forest and imagine themselves at faerie-scale. A photographer, set designer, and filmmaker, Broom invites visitors to enter a darkened gallery to encounter a magical installation inspired by the natural environment, faerie folklore, and legends. The artist activates the space with an oversized faerie ring—a circle of mushrooms that grows in the wild—and a cavernous tree that beckons visitors to enter. Drawing on medieval European folk beliefs and superstitions, faerie-friends are enticed to step inside the colossal mushroom ring, which triggers entrancing songs that infiltrate the circle and seduce guests to dance beyond time.

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Newly commissioned examples of Broom’s mythical photography, shot in a forest in nearby Guilford, Connecticut, encircle the installation. Born and raised in Old Lyme, Broom’s work frequently draws inspiration from childhood, fantasy, surrealism, and themes evoking wonder. Her unique, enchanting vision for the Krieble Gallery is the perfect complement to the Museum’s outdoor Wee Faerie Village celebration this fall.

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