C.O.R.E. is a regional calendar of community events and activities happening in the Eastern Connecticut area served by the Cultural Coalition. This free shared calendar is for the region's arts, cultural, history, humanities, creative and tourism communities to use for promotion to residents and visitors.
Collecting new Socks for the Homeless population in southeastern Connecticut
SOCKtober
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.
RSVP New London Veterans Coffeehouses
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.
Mystical Murmurs: An Enchanted Environment by Adrien Broom
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.
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.
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
Image Credit:
Top artwork: Pride and Promise: Celebrating African Heritage
Bottom artwork : Empowerment Through Education
By Ed Johnetta Miller. Used with permission.
Spirit of Resilience: Art & Artifact
Join us for an engaging class for students ages 7 to 12. We will be reading "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty.
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!
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?"
In addition to reading the story, class sessions will include relevant math and science lessons, and will also integrate personal finance activities. Register today!
Homeschoolers Book Club: The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl
Slow paced walk, in which guests learn about edible plants that grow throughout the Connecticut landscape. Sponsored by CT Landmarks/Nathan Hale Homestead, ctlandmarks.org
Easy, Restrooms Nearby; Leashed pets welcome
Foraging Connecticut
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!
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.
Coastal Autumn
Celebrate the opening of Personal to Political: Celebrating the African American Artists of the Paulson Fontaine Press with an evening reception at the Lyman Allyn Art Museum.
Personal to Political highlights the work of African American artists who are reshaping the world of contemporary art. With 46 fine art prints by seventeen different artists and a large-scale basketball pyramid installation by Berkeley artist David Huffman, this exhibition presents a powerful array of figurative and abstract art.
Cost: Members Free / Non-Members $10
RSVP to 860.443.2545 ext. 2129 or email us.
Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served.
Image: Loretta Pettway (American, b. 1942), Remember Me, 2009, Color soft ground and spitbite aquatint etching with chine collé, 40” x 39.75”.
Personal to Political: Celebrating the African American Artists of Paulson Fontaine Press was organized by Bedford Gallery at the Lesher Center for the Arts, Walnut Creek, CA. Images courtesy of Paulson Fontaine Press, Berkeley, CA.
Opening Reception: Personal to Political
No experience needed! Perfect for first-timers, make a colorful stained glass feather in this fun one-day workshop.
About this event
Using the Tiffany copper foil method of stained glass construction, you will make and take home a unique and colorful stained glass feather. You will learn the basic skills of glass cutting, grinding, copper foiling, and soldering while you make your feather from a choice of several patterns. These feathers are elegant on their own or suitable for embellishment with beads, leather, wirework, or assembled into mobiles.
*Please be advised that sufficient hand strength and dexterity are required for scoring glass as well as the ability to stand while working with tools.
Ages 16+
This one-session class takes place at 7 Union St. New London CT 06320
Sign up today!
Get Tickets Today! Class Fee is non-refundable. Please plan accordingly.
Intro to Stained Glass: Let's Make Feathers!
Celebrate Halloween at New London Waterfront Park: Halloween Town Event on Friday, October 18th from 6pm to 9pm
The City of New London, in collaboration with the Downtown New London Association, invites families to immerse themselves in a spooktacular Halloween experience at Halloween Town, an event set to take place on Friday, October 18th from 6pm to 8:30pm at the spooky New London Waterfront Park.
Halloween Town promises an enchanting evening of frightful delights and ghoulish fun for all ages. Attendees can look forward to an array of exciting activities:
Trick or Treating for Families : Children and parents alike will have the opportunity to stroll the waterfront, collecting sweet treats and enjoying the festive atmosphere.
Costume Contest : A Costume Contest for ages Pre-K to 5th grade will take place at City Pier at 7:00 pm. Show off your creative costumes and stand a chance to win amazing prizes. This event is proudly sponsored by K-Hits 100.9 FM.
Roaming Entertainment : The event will feature lively roaming entertainment by Justine Nicole Entertainment, adding an extra dose of excitement and thrills to the Halloween festivities.
Crow & Cauldron With Dance performances.
New London Fire Department Safety Trailer: The New London Fire Department will have a safety trailer on-site, providing valuable safety tips and information to ensure a secure and enjoyable Halloween experience.
Performance by Luis Pabon Dance Arts Centre : Enjoy a captivating performance by the talented dancers from Luis Pabon Dance Arts Centre, showcasing their artistry and adding a touch of grace to the Halloween celebration.
Join us at Halloween Town for a night of spooktacular entertainment and community spirit in the heart of New London. Let’s come together and make this Halloween a memorable and safe celebration.
New London Halloween Town
Join us at the Booth & Dimock Memorial Library's Community Room at 1134 Main Street, Coventry on October 18th at 7:00 PM. All ages are welcome to read your poems and stories. Bring your snaps, claps, stomps and shouts. Come early to sign up.
Poetry Open Mic
Ward Hayden & The Outliers
Friday, October 18
Show: 8p | Doors: 7p
Tickets: $20
“Boston is one of America’s great music towns. But among the various styles the city is known for that have launched many musical acts to success and stardom, country music wasn’t a truly thriving genre there, that’s until singer, songwriter and guitarist Ward Hayden and his band The Outliers (formerly known as Girls Guns & Glory) sang and played their distinctive take on C&W with a rock’n’roll kick to the top of the Boston scene and a thriving, critically-acclaimed and highly-awarded career across America and in Europe.”
Ward Hayden & The Outliers
Collecting new Socks for the Homeless population in southeastern Connecticut
SOCKtober
No prior woodworking experience is required.
Participants will build a jointed wooden arm lamp suitable for a workbench or desktop. No previous woodshop experience is required. All assembly will take place during the class, and participants will take home a fully functional method of illumination.
When taken home, the lamp will be bare wood, which can be painted, stained, clear-coated lamp , or left bare.
As part of the class, participants will be given safety instructions on large woodworking tools, including the jointer, planer, and table saw (Spark members will receive certification check-offs). Additional tools used will include the miter saw, drill press, and bench sander.
18+
For Spark Members: After successful completion, members will be able to use the jointer, planer, table saw, miter saw, drill press, and bench sander independently. Thanks to generous grant support from the Frank Loomis Palmer Foundation, these classes are reduced in price.
Please note that the class fee is non-refundable unless it does not meet minimum enrollment. If this happens, you will be contacted a week ahead of time, and the class will be canceled.
Woodshop Basics: Make a Desk Lamp
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.
Mystical Murmurs: An Enchanted Environment by Adrien Broom
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.
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.
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
Image Credit:
Top artwork: Pride and Promise: Celebrating African Heritage
Bottom artwork : Empowerment Through Education
By Ed Johnetta Miller. Used with permission.
Spirit of Resilience: Art & Artifact
Join Town Historian John Holmy, in conjunction with the Coventry Cemetery Commission and the Coventry Historical Society, for a walking tour of the Beautiful Grant Hill Cemetery. We will learn why it is called Grant Hill. This is an amazing cemetery to view the work of Puritan era local grave stone carvers Amasa Loomis and Aaron Haskins. We will learn about Coventry citizens buried there like Henry Walker, who ran the town poor house, Hinkel and Mae, retired vaudevillians from the Actor’s Colony, and more! Sponsored by Coventry Cemetery Commission, Coventry Historical Society. Find them on Facebook.
Easy, Pets NOT welcome. Park in front of the cemetery on the grass opposite 492 Grant Hill Road
Phone: John Holmy, 860-208-3065 cell phone
Grant Hill Cemetery Walk & Talk
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!
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.
Coastal Autumn
Discover the power of your smartphone camera in this enriching workshop! In today’s world, smartphone cameras have evolved to deliver stunning image quality, making them more than just tools for selfies. Whether you’re a beginner or an enthusiast, this workshop is designed to empower you to create high-quality photographs with your smartphone.
Learn how to navigate and utilize the specific camera controls on your smartphone to achieve optimal results. Explore fundamental concepts of photography and discover various smartphone camera apps and learn how to select and use apps that suit your creative needs and style. Discover useful accessories and the art of composing photographs with your smartphone. Engage in practical exercises to reinforce your understanding of camera controls and composition techniques. Taught by Peter Glass. To register, call 860.536.7601, x211.
Don’t forget to bring your fully charged smartphone as well as any accessories you have, including the smartphone’s charger.
Saturday, 10am – 3pm (Includes Lunch Break)
Ages: Youth and Adults
Members $125 / Non-Members $140
SMART PHONE PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
Join us on October 19th & 20th for our 3rd Annual Apple Festival.
This festival celebrates everything fall, and will host vendors with arts and crafts, specialty hand-knit products, and everyone’s favorite seasonal foods featuring maple, pumpkin, apple, and caramel flavors!
Don’t miss out on this perfect weekend filled with free family fun!
To learn more about Olde Mistick Village, visit http://oldemistickvillage.com.
3rd Annual Apple Festival
Saturday, October 19th, 11:00 am-1:30 pm
Paranormal Happenings with the Eastern Connecticut Paranormal Society
Do ghosts really exist? Find out at this fascinating presentation given by the Eastern Connecticut Paranormal Society! This program focuses on the reality behind paranormal investigation. Some key points will be discussed throughout the night, including the process of investigating paranormal claims, the importance of professionalism and education in the field, and evidence review. There will be a Q & A following the presentation. For all ages; no registration is required.
Paranormal Happenings with the Eastern CT Paranormal Society
Saturday, October 19, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Rain Date: Saturday, October 26
Join the Junior Friends for their ninth annual Bumpers & Books trunk-or-treat event in the Groton Public Library's back parking lot. All of the vehicles will be decorated to celebrate a beloved book or author. From “The Lorax” and “Alice's Adventures in Wonderland” to Mo Willems and Stephen King, don't miss our book-tacular display of trunks!
There will be crafts, face painting, balloon artistry, tattoos, and free lunch for children and a library swag sale for adults. Be sure to visit the Book Patch, which attendees can wander through and pick a free, new book. Children are encouraged to dress in costume. This event is free and open to the public.
For more information or to donate candy/treats, please contact Kim Balentine at (860) 441-6750 or kbalentine@groton-ct.gov.
9th Annual Bumpers & Books Trunk-or-Treat
Join us for Eugene O’Neill’s 136th Birthday Party! October 19th, 2pm - 4pm You’re invited to celebrate the incredibly influential, Eugene O’Neill, in his childhood summer home, the Monte Cristo Cottage. Come tour the cottage with O’Neill Scholars, Rob Richter and Steve Bloom, as your guides to learn about the O’Neill family, Eugene O’Neill’s plays, and how they have impacted society.
Eugene O'Neill's 136th Birthday Party!
James Campbell & Alix Reinhardt , clarinets
Futaba Niekawa , 1886 Chickering concert grand
The German Romantic Clarinet
Fantasies, a Concert Piece, a Sonata, and a Grand Duo
Schumann Fantasiestücke, Op. 73
von Weber Grand Duo Concertant, Op. 48
Mendelssohn Konzertstück No. 1 for 2 clarinets & piano
Brahms Clarinet sonata No. 2 in E♭
Acclaimed clarinetists James Campbell and Alix Reinhardt – master and former student – will collaborate with insightful pianist Futaba Niekawa to elicit the luminous, songful soundscape of German Romantic works for clarinet... and clarinets. The 1886 Chickering concert grand, a piano contemporary with the second Brahms clarinet sonata, brings its own distinctive period voice to this engaging musical conversation. The concert duo by Mendelssohn unveils a once-familiar, now vanished world of virtuosic clarinet lyricism that enchanted mid-19th-century Europe, while von Weber's taxing, brilliant piece unleashes both fire and sinewy vocal line. Schumann's fantasies are familiar in a variety of instrumentations, of course, but we can count ourselves lucky to have this chance to hear the haunting clarinet version. Irresistible, no?
This concert is generously sponsored by Christine McMasters
The German Romantic Clarinet runs ca. 65' and is without an intermission.
Advance tickets online only at LaGruaCenter.org
Music Matters: The German Romantic Clarinet
Pot roast, potatoes, carrots, and homemade dessert- $15
Call to reserve your dinner and specify the time you will pick it up (5:00 or 5:30):
860-742-1616.
Pick up is at 1746 Boston Turnpike (route 44) in Coventry.
Saturday, October 19, 2024.
Church Supper on Sat., 10/19 at Second Congregational Church of Coventry
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)
Favorites Bistro Bar Jazz Nights!
Mountainfilm on Tour visits New London CT.
Join us for an evening of inspiring and captivating films handpicked from the Mountainfilm festival in Telluride, Colorado.
Founded in 1979, Mountainfilm is one of America’s longest-running film festivals. The annual festival is held every Memorial Day weekend in Telluride, CO. Mountainfilm is a dynamic nonprofit organization and festival that celebrates stories of indomitable spirit and aims to inspire audiences through film, art and ideas.
Mountainfilm on Tour in New London CT will feature a collection of culturally rich, adventure-packed and engaging documentary short films that align with Mountainfilm’s mission to use the power of film, art and ideas to inspire audiences to create a better world. A Mountainfilm presenter will guide the audience through the program providing insight on the films, filmmakers and subjects.
Mountainfilm On Tour: New London
Sugar
Saturday, October 19
Disco/Funk/Hip-Hop/R&B
Show: 8p | Doors: 7p
Tickets: $15 ($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.)
https://knickmusic.com/events/2024/10/19/sugar
Performing together as a band for over 20 years, we've really seen and done it all. We've shared the stage with the likes of Bo Diddley, Rick Derringer, Tower of Power, The Go Go's, Kansas, Toto, Dick Dale, Eddie Money, Trick Pony, Men At Work, J. Geils, John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band, and Peter Frampton, to name a few. To sum it up in one word... EXPERIENCE. This experience comes complete with full back-line, lighting, and a pro sound company for all events as well as the availability to travel to any destination in the world. Whether you need top 40 high-energy hits from the first song of the night or a more relaxing atmosphere as we slowly ease your guests into a night filled with excitement and dancing, we've got it covered. The Sugar music catalog boasts an enormous repertoire of material that spans a multitude of genres, styles and generations, past and present, old and new. We are ready to satisfy the broad musical tastes of you and your guests. Sugar will deliver with our unique blend of musical variety, vitality and class. We guarantee your event to be remembered by all who attend!
SUGAR
Join Us for a Night of Laughter!
Get ready for a hilarious night at Hygienic Art featuring Josh Mandl Boston's Comedian of the Year & Rising Star New England Winner as our headliner and hosted by the one and only Dame Fk!
Date: October 19th
Time: 8pm
Location: Hygienic Art Gallery, New London, CT
Don’t miss out on the best comedy show in town! Grab your friends, come early for the best seats! This is a night you won't want to miss! See you there!
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Comedy Bebop
Collecting new Socks for the Homeless population in southeastern Connecticut
SOCKtober
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.
Mystical Murmurs: An Enchanted Environment by Adrien Broom
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.
Check out the Coventry Farmers' Market website!
Coventry Farmers' Market
Come get spooky with some of our regions most talented artists! We're partnering with Expressiones Cultural Center along with a few of our Youth Art Workshop veteran artists to present a variety of fall-themed art activities for children and teens of all ages. Registration not needed. Drop in any time starting at 10am... we'll be creating until noon.
Suggested donation $5.
Fall Youth Art Workshop
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.
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.
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
Image Credit:
Top artwork: Pride and Promise: Celebrating African Heritage
Bottom artwork : Empowerment Through Education
By Ed Johnetta Miller. Used with permission.
Spirit of Resilience: Art & Artifact
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!
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.
Coastal Autumn
Become a comic book creator in this exciting 5-class series designed for children. Learn to craft your own short comic book from start to finish. From basic drawing techniques, including shapes, objects, and figures, to layout, design, and the essentials of storytelling in comics, learn the foundational elements of comic book art. Explore the art of inking and techniques for adding shadows, depth, and texture to enhance the visual impact of your comics. Put your ideas into action by drafting and drawing your own superhero and comic story. Taught by Brett Swanson.
Sundays, 10:00am – 12:00pm
October 20 – November 17
Members $115 / Non-Members $135
All supplies included with registration.
To register, call 860.536.7601, x211.
COMIC ART: A COMIC BOOK MAKING CLASS. AGES 7 – 14
Join us on October 19th & 20th for our 3rd Annual Apple Festival.
This festival celebrates everything fall, and will host vendors with arts and crafts, specialty hand-knit products, and everyone’s favorite seasonal foods featuring maple, pumpkin, apple, and caramel flavors!
Don’t miss out on this perfect weekend filled with free family fun!
To learn more about Olde Mistick Village, visit http://oldemistickvillage.com.
3rd Annual Apple Festival
The CT Blues Society presents The Mike Crandall Scholarship Fundraiser. Sunday October 20, 2024 2PM-6PM. Tickets http://www.norwicharts.org, only $15.00.
The Mike Crandall Tribute Band featuring F& Blues Band and Snake Hill Blues; plus, special Guests.
The CT Blues Society presents The Mike Crandall Scholarship Fundraiser
Dr. Westchesterson
Sunday, October 20
Playing in the Tap Room
Show Time 8pm | Free | 21+
https://knickmusic.com/events/2024/10/20/dr-westchesterson
While Dr. Westchesterson is best known as an artist who dares to cross genres- the common denominator between all of his work is a knack for high quality songwriting. Whether he’s writing a hip hop banger or a yacht rock period piece Dr. Westchesterson’s journey begins alone at a piano. And in his twenty-plus year residency as the “house Piano Bar guy” at Captain Nick’s -Block Island’s premiere live music venue- The Dr. has honed his skills not only as a songwriter but also as a first-rate entertainer.
Weaving together a blend of storytelling, original music and covers by songwriters that inspire him Dr. Westchesterson has discovered the secret to holding captive an audience’s collective imagination. His finely curated repertoire of cover songs is a treasure trove of well-known hits and hidden gems by the likes of Bob Dylan, Tom Waits, Billy Joel, Elton John, Leonard Cohen, Randy Newman, Harry Nilsson, The Beatles and The Band to name only a few.
With the release of his latest (and much buzzed about) modern-day yacht rock masterpiece, “Better Days Ahead”; D-Dubs has been performing full band arrangements of the album tracks with a band of top-tier musicians. However, it’s the stripped-down versions of the songs performed by The Dr. alone at a piano that allow listeners a taste of the songs’ main ingredients.
But no matter the scenario or venue- Dr. Westchesterson’s main objective is to make sure his audience has fun. So, when the flashy outfits, booming sound systems and flashing multi-colored laser-lights are gone and it’s just The Dr. at his piano, fun is served up in its most potently distilled form. Don’t pass up the opportunity to catch one of Dr. Westchesterson’s solo Piano Bar shows where -truth be told- he’ll probably still be wearing a flashy outfit of some sort.
Dr. Westchesterson
Collecting new Socks for the Homeless population in southeastern Connecticut
SOCKtober
FALL TIME STORY TIME!
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.
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.
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.
Fall Story Time at the Bill Memorial LIbrary
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.
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.
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
Image Credit:
Top artwork: Pride and Promise: Celebrating African Heritage
Bottom artwork : Empowerment Through Education
By Ed Johnetta Miller. Used with permission.
Spirit of Resilience: Art & Artifact
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.
Discovering Color in Watercolors
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.
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 .
October 7– December 2 (No Class on October 14 and November 11)
Mondays 1:30pm – 4pm
Members $225 / Non-Members $260
HOMESCHOOL PROGRAM: Discovering Color in Watercolors. AGES 5 – 12
Discover the art of fashion illustration. Weekly classes will focus on drawing the fashion figure, studying fashion history, and learning to draw different types of fabric. Students will create a mood board and draw inspiration from the outside world to create their own mini concept collection. Taught by Meghann Rooney.
Mondays, 4:30pm – 6pm
October 21 – November 25
(No Class on November 11)
Members $115 / Non-Members $135
All supplies included with registration.
To register, call 860.536.7601, x211.
THE ART OF FASHION ILLUSTRATION. AGES 9 – 14
This class will take place over five consecutive Tuesdays starting September 24. Signing up for individual sessions is not allowed.
Ages 16+
Skill level: Students should have basic drawing skills but want to improve*.
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.
*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.
Syllabus
- 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
The materials list is on the registration page.
Intermediate Portrait Drawing
Divorce can knock you down both mentally and financially. In this session, we will discuss how to get your financial future back on track. We'll discuss how to create your own budget, steps to take for closing joint accounts, and share more guidance to empower attendees to become financially independent!
Finances After Divorce
Collecting new Socks for the Homeless population in southeastern Connecticut
SOCKtober
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.
RSVP Montville Veterans Coffeehouse
Learn to develop the unique atmosphere and spirit of a scene through effective use of color and value. Explore how colorists use color contrast and color balance to create daring and vivid works of art. Create landscapes that are tonal and moody or vibrant with sunlit areas and shadows with dimension and color.
In this class, students will learn to use the color wheel as a completely different tool, gain an understanding of the use of analogous and complementary colors, and see color as value. Students will learn to design a custom color wheel to help create signature colors to reflect their own unique vision of the landscape. Painting with these signature colors will allow students to use color more effectively to achieve a sense of light and atmosphere in the artwork.
Any medium may be used, there will be instructor demos in oil and watercolor. Students can work from demo images or bring their own photo references. Taught by Howard Park and Lisa Miceli.
Five-week series
October 22 – November 19
Tuesdays, 9am – 12pm
Members $240 / Non-Members $280
To register, call 860.536.7601, x211.
COLOR IS MAGIC, VALUE IS VITAL
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.
Mystical Murmurs: An Enchanted Environment by Adrien Broom
MUSIC & MOVEMENT AT THE BILL MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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.
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.
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.
Fall Music & Movement @ The Bill Memorial Library
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.
Choose to register for specific, individual classes:
Tuesdays, 4:15pm – 5:45pm
Individual classes: Members $18 / Non-Members $21
October 8, October 15, October 22, November 5, November 12, November 19, November 26, December 3, December 10, December 17
All supplies included with registration.
To register, call 860.536.7601, x211.
ART EXPLORERS- CULTURAL DIVERSITY IN ART: AGES 6 – 12
Learn all about the elusive barn owl in this presentation by local raptor specialist Joseph Zbyrowski. He will also discuss restoration methods to encourage these owls to nest and reproduce.
Joseph has been working with hawks and owls for more than 30 years. He is a retired teacher of environmental science, master bird bander, former raptor rehabilitator, and has done volunteer work with the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the National Park Service, and the Audubon Society of Rhode Island.
Barn Owls and Barn Owl Restoration
There’s no better time to talk about the paranormal than right before Halloween! Join us at Bill Memorial Library, 240 Monument St., on Tuesday, October 22, at 6:30 PM for a presentation by Traci Boiselle, lead investigator and case manager for The Atlantic Paranormal Society, better known as TAPS. Traci, who has 16 years of experience in the field, will share basic theories of the paranormal and will introduce attendees to the TAPS method of investigation. She will also share her first-hand experiences from some of her favorite local investigations and will answer questions.
Founded in 1990, TAPS became famous with its “Ghost Hunters,” “Ghost Hunters International” and “Ghost Nation” television programs.
This program is free, but attendance is limited and registration is required. Contact the library at 860-445-0392 for more information.
Crossing the Veil: When the Dead Speak
Do you need to use QuickBooks for your business or nonprofit and don't even know where to start? Our QuickBooks 101 class is designed for beginners who want an understanding of how the software works. This class, delivered by Laura Bulas, will provide you with an introduction to the skills you will need to efficiently track income and expenses.
QuickBooks 101
Collecting new Socks for the Homeless population in southeastern Connecticut
SOCKtober
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.
Mystical Murmurs: An Enchanted Environment by Adrien Broom
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!
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.
Coastal Autumn
Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, or caregiver, join us for our delightful Mommy and Me classes where you can bond with your little ones over the joy of creativity! Designed for 2- and 3-year-olds, this class combines storytelling, singing, and hands-on art projects in a nurturing and playful environment. Our program’s focus is on hands-on exploration so children can learn to express themselves freely through the art-making process. This program provides a wonderful opportunity for children to interact with their peers and caregivers can also connect with other parents and share experiences. Taught by Liane Bassin.
Choose to register for all classes or specific classes:
October 16 – November 20
Wednesdays, 11:00am – 12:00pm
6-class series:
Members $100 / Non-Members $120
Individual classes: Members $18 / Non-Members $20
All supplies included with registration.
To register, call 860.536.7601, x211.
DISCOVER: Mommy and Me Art, Music and Storytime. AGES 2 – 3
Join the Jillson House Museum for a fun night with the Wicked Witch of the West! Learn about her life story, and enjoy her favorite food and beverage.
Tavern Night With the Wicked Witch of the West
Interested in reading books based in CT, or written by authors who have lived in the Nutmeg State? Our Mystic Book Club could be the activity for you! Our October book is "The Happy Accidents" by Jamie Beck. This book is written by a CT Author.
From the jacket: "While at a casino to celebrate her birthday, Jess Clarke proposes a pact to her reserved sister, Liz, and their childhood friend Chloe: the three women will say yes to any adventure that comes their way. Jess is mourning her recent divorce, so the other two reluctantly agree. Twelve hours later, they awaken to the shocking consequences of their behavior.
A viral video throws Liz’s career and reputation into question. A major loss at the craps table rocks the foundation of Chloe’s staid marriage. And Jess’s desperate bid to unblock her artistic creativity results in a life-changing choice. Staring down the crossroads, each woman finds her relationships—with herself, with each other, and with loves both old and new—tested. At every turn, they struggle not to let fear decide their fates. Will they give in, or will their misadventures lead to the greatest fulfillment of all?"
Please register online, and then stop into the Mystic Branch to pick up a free copy of the book.
Mystic Book Club: The Happy Accidents
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.
Five-week series
Wednesdays, 6pm – 8:30pm
Ages: Youth and Adults
Members $210 / Non-Members $250
To register, call 860.536.7601, x211.
PURE PIGMENT: Pastel Techniques
JIM CARPENTER W/ SPECIAL GUEST SANDY ALLEN
Wednesday, October 23
Playing in the Tap Room
Show Time 8pm | Free | 21+
JIM CARPENTER W/ SPECIAL GUEST SANDY ALLEN
Collecting new Socks for the Homeless population in southeastern Connecticut
SOCKtober
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).
RSVP Pawcatuck Veterans Coffeehouse
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.
Mystical Murmurs: An Enchanted Environment by Adrien Broom
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!
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.
Coastal Autumn
A great class for beginners!
Create a “propagation station” to root your plant cuttings or elegantly show off a single flower. Choose from a large selection of pre-cut premium quality art glass in a myriad of colors. No glass cutting is required in this beginner-level workshop. Clear plastic tube can be easily removed to clean or change water. Approx. size: 5” x 7”. Come make one of your own!
Please Note: Must be able to stand for extended periods while working with tools. Closed-toed shoes must be worn.
Ages 16+
This class takes place at 7 Union St., New London, CT 06320
Sign up today!
Get Tickets Today! Class Fee is non-refundable. Please plan accordingly.
Stained Glass Class - Plant Propagation Station (Beginners)
Trying to recover from a time when money was really tight? Break the cycle and begin to develop a financial recovery plan! We'll assess your current financial situation, identify ways to increase income and prioritize expenses, and discuss how to guard against credit repair scams (that are definitely too good to be true).
Financial Recovery
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.
Thursdays, 4:30pm – 6pm
October 3 – November 7
Members $115 / Non-Members $135
All supplies included with registration
PEN AND INK ART FOR TEENS
The event benefits The Gemma Legacy Fund to create sustainable support for the ongoing operation of the Gemma E. Moran United Way/Labor Food Center program in order to eliminate food insecurity in New London County. For more information and to purchase tickets, sponsorships, and program booklet ads, go to https://www.uwsect.org/unitedforgemma.
United for Gemma Benefit Gala
Join the Lyman Allyn Art Museum for a gallery talk for Louise McCagg: The Artist’s Eye. Led by Louise McCagg’s daughters, artist Xanda McCagg and author Tory McCagg, and Curator Tanya Pohrt, this program will offer insights to the artist’s work, collection, and friendships.
Reception: 5:30 PM
Gallery Talk: 6 PM
Cost: Members $10 / No-members $15
RSVP to 860.443.2545 ext. 2129 or email us.
Image: Richard Timperio, Untitled, 2011, acrylic on arches paper. Gift of the daughters of Louise H. McCagg, Alexandra O. McCagg and Dorothy B. McCagg, 2021.12.88.
Gallery Talk • Louise McCagg: The Artist’s Eye
Fast fingers trivia night by Barrated Trivia every Thursday 6:30-8:30
TRIVIA NIGHT
Get into the “spirit” of the season with Things that Go Bump in the Night at the Nathan Hale Homestead! Shiver and shudder through a special candlelight tour that will take you around the property and into the house – all the way up to the dark and eerie attic. The moonlit tour will feature the Hale staffs and guests’ spooky unexplained encounters, as featured on the Syfy channel’s Ghost Hunters. Sponsored by CT Landmarks, ctlandmarks.org
Easy, Restrooms Nearby; Wheelchair accessible; Age 12+ Only; Pets NOT welcome
Things That Go Bump in the Night
Brad Bensko
Thursday, October 24
Playing in the Tap Room
Show Time 8pm | Free | 21+
https://knickmusic.com/events/2024/10/24-brad-bensko
Hailing from Southeastern CT, Brad Bensko has been writing and performing music throughout New England since 2014, both as a solo act as well as one half of the duo Kat & Brad with fiddler/singer Kathleen Parks.
Drawing from his influences of 50s/60s Rock, Americana, Acoustic Blues, and Jazz, Brad fuses these sounds into his own style that is new, yet reminiscent of the past. His ventures have brought him to share the stage with acts such as John Sebastian of the Lovin’ Spoonful, and most recently, opening for Gordon Lightfoot on his summer tour.
Braad Bensko
Collecting new Socks for the Homeless population in southeastern Connecticut
SOCKtober
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.
Mystical Murmurs: An Enchanted Environment by Adrien Broom
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.
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.
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
Image Credit:
Top artwork: Pride and Promise: Celebrating African Heritage
Bottom artwork : Empowerment Through Education
By Ed Johnetta Miller. Used with permission.
Spirit of Resilience: Art & Artifact
Join us for an engaging class for students ages 7 to 12. We will be reading "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty.
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!
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?"
In addition to reading the story, class sessions will include relevant math and science lessons, and will also integrate personal finance activities. Register today!
Homeschoolers Book Club: The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl
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!
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.
Coastal Autumn
A great class for beginners!
Make a sparkling spider web! This corner piece is a perfect first project for beginners. No glass cutting is required. Learn foiling, soldering, metal caming, and finishing skills. You will create your web from 16 pieces of pre-cut premium quality textured clear art glass. This beautiful art piece is ideal for gift-giving!
Please Note: Must be able to stand for extended periods while working with tools. Closed-toed shoes must be worn.
Ages 16+
This class takes place at 7 Union St., New London, CT 06320
Sign up today!
Get Tickets Today! Class Fee is non-refundable. Please plan accordingly.
Stained Glass Spider Web Class (beginners)
Mix cocktails and creativity for your next happy hour! Take on a creative project with one of our instructors, as you learn to play with a variety of media in the studios. We provide instruction, supplies, a tasty beverage, and plenty of time to socialize.
Friday, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Members $35 / Non-members $40
Felted Fall
Create handmade decorations and embrace the spirit of fall with fellow craft enthusiasts. Explore the art of felting with natural fibers to create charming fall decorations using traditional felting tools and techniques. Receive hands-on instruction to create each ornament from start to finish. Explore your own designs and ideas under supportive instruction. This program is suitable for beginners and for those looking to create personalized decorations for any occasion. Taught by Kimberly Lutts.
All necessary materials and tools will be provided for use during the class. Just bring your creativity!
To register, call 860.536.7601, x211.
ARTINI: FELTED FALL
Get into the “spirit” of the season with Things that Go Bump in the Night at the Nathan Hale Homestead! Shiver and shudder through a special candlelight tour that will take you around the property and into the house – all the way up to the dark and eerie attic. The moonlit tour will feature the Hale staffs and guests’ spooky unexplained encounters, as featured on the Syfy channel’s Ghost Hunters. Sponsored by CT Landmarks, ctlandmarks.org
Easy, Restrooms Nearby; Wheelchair accessible; Age 12+ Only; Pets NOT welcome
Things That Go Bump in the Night
Eight to the Bar
Friday, October 25
Swing/Boogie Woogie/Rhythm & Blues/Soul and Motown
Show: 8p | Doors: 7p
Tickets: $15
https://knickmusic.com/events/2024/10/25-eight-to-the-bar
Drawing its musical influences from American roots music - swing, boogie woogie, rhythm & blues, soul, Motown, - Eight to the Bar is known for its outstanding instrumentalists and sophisticated musical and vocal arrangements, highlighted by female vocals.
With the support of independently-produced albums and videos, Eight to the Bar has cultivated a large, enthusiastic following that has put them in clubs from Disneyland to Disney World as well as Europe and the Caribbean. Their rigorous performing schedule (approximately 200 dates per year), has included opening spots for Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Manhattan Transfer, Robert Cray, Neil Young, Roy Orbison, and Ray Charles.
Eight To The Bar
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!
Willimantic Farmers Market
Collecting new Socks for the Homeless population in southeastern Connecticut
SOCKtober
Noah’s Closet sells gently used children’s clothing (newborn to size 10) shoes, toys and baby equipment. Join us for our $10 Stuff a Bag Sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 26th. Noah’s Closet is located at 1746 Boston Turnpike in Coventry. Donations of gently used children’s items are welcome on Tuesdays 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information call Saturday morning, 860-742-1616. Like our page on Facebook. Or, visit https://secondchurchcoventryucc.org/noah-s-closet.
Noah's Closet $10 Bag Sale on 10/26
Join us on October 26th for Reclaim Your Radiance — a transformative retreat at the Zbierski House in Groton, CT, from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM. This day of renewal is designed to restore your spirit, ignite joy, and reconnect you to your radiance. Through moments of deep connection, play, and creativity, you'll leave feeling nourished, inspired, and full of possibility. Come ready to be inspired, optimistic, and radiantly you!
Meet Your Facilitators
Fueled by their love of people and building community, your hosts & facilitators, Elizabeth Bashir, Marta Oddone, Michelle Szynkowicz, and Jennifer Laptew Williams, came together with a shared vision: to create spaces where women can connect, grow, and heal. Each with her unique strengths and passion, they envisioned a retreat that would inspire and uplift, offering women the chance to reconnect with themselves and others. Through collaboration, creativity, and a deep commitment to fostering joy and renewal, they crafted Reclaim Your Radiance—a transformative experience designed to spark meaningful connections, personal growth, and lasting healing
Use CODE: ‘EarlyBird25’ now through 10/1 to claim $25 off your order. Use the link below to visit our website to learn more about the vision for this retreat and what the day has in store for you!
https://www.eventcreate.com/e/reclaim-your-radiace
Reclaim Your Radiance: Fall Renewal Women’s Retreat
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.
Mystical Murmurs: An Enchanted Environment by Adrien Broom
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.
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.
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
Image Credit:
Top artwork: Pride and Promise: Celebrating African Heritage
Bottom artwork : Empowerment Through Education
By Ed Johnetta Miller. Used with permission.
Spirit of Resilience: Art & Artifact
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!
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.
Coastal Autumn
Mapmaking fulfills one of our deepest desires to understand the world around us and our place in it. This all-day workshop with artist Lisa Lyman Adams, fine artist and illustrator known for her illustrative maps created for the New York Times and mainstream magazines focuses on seeing the world creatively through mapping. The workshop is perfect for map lovers, travelers, or neighborhood enthusiasts who like to share their stories of places they are going or have been through creative illustrations. Using various art tools, specialty paper, imaginative exploration, graphic expression, and drawing skills, students will discover and learn the basics of creative map making and create their own unique map. Taught by Lisa Lyman Adams .
Saturday, 10am – 3pm (Lunch Break 12pm – 1 pm)
Ages: Youth and Adults
Members $125 / Non-Members $140
To register, call 860.536.7601, x211.
CREATIVE MAP MAKING WORKSHOP
This stained glass project is designed for first-timers and experienced glass artists alike. A simple yet elegant design, these air plant holders bring the tranquility of nature indoors and soothing color to a sunny window. A healthy air plant (“tillandsia”) is included to make your creation complete and a perfect gift! The holders are designed and intended to be hung.
In this workshop, you will learn to score glass, grind, foil, and solder. Sign up to make your air plant holder today!
Please be advised that sufficient hand strength and dexterity are required for scoring glass as well as the ability to stand while working with tools.
Ages 16+
This is a one-day class taking place at 7 Union St. New London CT 06320
Sign up today!
Get Tickets Today! Class Fee is non-refundable. Please plan accordingly.
Make a Stained Glass Air Plant Holder
No prior woodworking experience is required.
Students will use the scroll saw to cut out several pumpkin outlines and a jack-o-lantern face of their choice. The finished product will be a multilayer tabletop jack-o-lantern ornament with a base and an LED candle for illumination of the design. The ornament will be bare wood and can be painted, stained, clear coated or left bare for display. The class is appropriate for woodshop novices. All materials provided.
Members-Scroll saw certification is available for members who demonstrate safe use of the tool.
Ages:18+
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.
This class takes place at Spark Makerspace at 7 Union Street, New London, CT.
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 5 days ahead of time.
Jack-o-Lantern: Scroll Saw Workshop (Beginners)
Kids of all ages are invited to pop in for a Pumpkin Painting Party! We’ll supply the pumpkins, the decorations, and the snacks...you supply the creative ideas.
Grab a seat!
Follow the link below to register:
Pumpkin Painting Party
JEEPERS CREEPERS! WITH RIVERSIDE REPTILES
The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton will host Jeepers Creepers! for children in grades 1 through 5 on Saturday, October 26 at 1:00 PM, presented by Riverside Reptiles. Kids will meet a variety of reptiles, amphibians, arachnids, insects and more! Don't worry, we won't bite! With over 25 years’ experience, Riverside Reptiles is passionate about giving children "hands on" learning experiences and teaching about reptiles, amphibians, and other fascinating creatures of the animal world. Registration is required ; space is very limited. Only the child registered will be allowed into the program space. Call the library at 860-445-0392 for further information or visit the link to register - http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=8328&EventID=538638
This program is sponsored by Connecticut Humanities (CTH), an independent, nonprofit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. CTH connects people to the humanities through grants, partnerships, and collaborative programs. CTH projects, administration, and program development are supported by state and federal matching funds, community foundations, and gifts from private sources.
They are headquartered in Middletown but their work is statewide.
Learn more by visiting cthumanities.org.
Jeepers Creepers! with Riverside Reptiles @ Bill Memorial Library
Join us for the second annual Hallow-Gene – a day full of spooktacular activities at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center – on October 26th! 2pm-4pm Trick-or-Treating around the beautiful O’Neill campus and Arts n’ Crafts for the kids 4:30pm-6:30pm Blue Gene’s Pub for Halloween Trivia 7pm or 8pm An hour-long Ghost Tour of the O’Neill Learn about the history of the campus and hear about the spooky happenings! Tickets for the Ghost Tours are on sale now! Costumes are strongly encouraged for all. See you there! **The pub will be open from 2pm-9pm
Hallow-Gene
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)
Favorites Bistro Bar Jazz Nights!
OPENING NIGHT EXTRAVAGANZA
Stravinsky | The Star-Spangled Banner
Strauss | Introduction of Also Sprach Zarathustra
Copland | The Tender Land: Introduction and Love Music, the Promise of Living
Strauss | Der Rosenkavalier Suite
Saint-Saëns | Symphony No. 3 (Organ) Simon Holt, Organ
The opening program of the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra’s 2024-25 season, its 15th under Music Director & Conductor Toshiyuki Shimada, spans two centuries and two continents. After standing for The Star-Spangled Banner—as arranged by none other than Igor Stravinsky—the audience will thrill to the theme from the film 2001: A Space Odyssey (and, more recently, Barbie) from German composer Richard Strauss’s 1896 tone poem Also Sprach Zarathustra. A trip to the Midwest of the 1930s follows: two movements from the orchestral suite based on Aaron Copland’s 1954 opera The Tender Land. The first half wraps up with more from Strauss: the suite from his 1910 comic opera Der Rosenkavalier. Following intermission, London-trained organist Simon Holt, a 25-year resident of southeastern Connecticut and Director of Salt Marsh Opera (among many other organizations), will be the soloist for a performance of French composer Camille Saint-Saëns’s sparkling Symphony No. 3 in C Minor, known as the “Organ Symphony,” dedicated to the memory of Franz Liszt, who died two months after its 1886 premiere.
Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra: Opening Night Extravaganza
Mystic Dead
Playing music of the Grateful Dead
Opener: Mano Means One
Saturday, October 26
Show: 8p | Doors: 7p
Tickets: $15a/$20d
https://knickmusic.com/events/2024/10/26-1mystic-dead
Join us for a talent packed evening With Mystic Dead and Mono Means One who will be touring for their new album "Listless Playthings of Enormous Forces."
In 2018 a group of musicians got together for a once a month Dead night at the Captain Daniel Packer inn in Mystic,CT. It turned out to be a seriously good time that translated to more shows, more fun and Mystic Dead was born.
Deep dives into all things Grateful Dead coupled by the freedom to remain true to their own creative individuality has been and will always be the mantra of all 6 members of Mystic Dead.
Mono Means One is a psychedelic prog trio and the brainchild of bassist and composer John Ferrara, best known as the bass player and co-founder of the acclaimed world fusion band “Consider the Source.” Mono Means One’s sound contains melancholic melodies, rich sonic textures with Drum 'N’ Bass grooves and Mathrock sensibilities. Half composed and half improvised, the music is often dark, sometimes bright and other times heavy, oscillating between chill grooves to almost unbearable intensity. Originally composed entirely on the bass guitar, John paired up with Rob Madore (Drums) and Isaac Young (Keys), of Connecticut's amazing PX3 to borrow some of their “Futuristic Synth-Driven Madness” to help bring layers and textures to these compositions that fill rooms across the Northeast.
"Listening to Mono feels like taking apart a rubik's cube and put it back together through music"
