Name: Connecticut Book Festival!
Start: 2026-11-21T10:00:00-05:00
Location: West Hartford Meeting & Conference

West Hartford Meeting & Conference

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The CAPA’s Connecticut Book Festival will be held on November 21, 2026, from 10-4 pm at the West Hartford Conference Center. Last year’s event was a great success, attended by a diverse crowd of over 500 book lovers!

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Connecticut Book Festival!


The CAPA’s Connecticut Book Festival will be held on November 21, 2026, from 10-4 pm at the West Hartford Conference Center....

The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub

STANDING ROOM ONLY <a href="https://shop.hayescarll.com/products/vip-experience-the-grey-eagle-asheville-nc-november-4th-2026" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE VIP MEET &amp; GREET TICKETS, INCLUDING:</a>
Acoustic performance and Q&amp;A with Hayes Photo and signing opportunity with Hayes Limited edition tour poster &amp; laminate 10% off merchandise at the show Early access to the venue HAYES CARLL Hayes Carll isn’t preaching or teaching. He’s not interested in telling the rest of us what to do or think. But he is charting out a personal guide for his life, quieting the noise, and sitting with his real voice – the one that’s candid, consistent, and often inconvenient.
We’re Only Human is Carll’s tenth album. Like his best lyrics, it is also an understated masterpiece, an honest snapshot of one man’s confrontation and delight with humanity’s biggest and most intimate questions. Where do we find forgiveness for ourselves and grace for others? How do we hold on to peace of mind and stay present? What can we—and should we––trust? And how can we moor ourselves to, well, ourselves, in the midst of confusing, trying times? We’re Only Human offers audiences the chance to listen to Carll as he listens to himself.
“I’ve lived outside of myself for so long,” Carll admits. “Distractions, fear, anxiety, insecurity, and the complexity of being human in this world have so often pulled me away from being present or at peace.”
“I feel like there’s been a voice riding shotgun all my life, pushing me to do better, but I’ve struggled to listen to it,” Carll says. “The idea behind this record was to do the personal work I needed to do, then codify those lessons in song to serve as sort of breadcrumbs to get me back on the trail if, and inevitably when, I get lost again.”
Carll is more than two decades into a celebrated career. Praise from places such as Pitchfork and the New York Times––the latter of which yoked Carll’s ability to tackle tough issues with wry humor to Bob Dylan––punctuate a resume that includes Americana Music Awards and a Grammy nomination. His songs aren’t safe, but many of Nashville’s stars have recorded them, including Kenny Chesney, Lee Ann Womack, and Brothers Osborne. As a solo recording artist, Carll has long-since established himself as one of Americana’s most-played––and most loved––voices. His warm but crackling vocals, wit, and heart dance through wordplay that’s always clever, and never too precious.
As We’re Only Human collects moments of Carll figuring out how to be with himself, the songs feel forthright, hopeful, and timely. In today’s onslaught of instant gratification, rage-baiting headlines, glorified intolerance, and falling empathy, the record is a startling outlier: an artist’s raw, real-life effort to live well—both with himself and others. Carll embraces private epiphanies, and shares them with the world, allowing them to unfold for all to see and share.
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Hayes Carll w/ Joelton Mayfield

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Manchester Public Library

Take the next step in your career at this community job fair featuring a wide range of employers including FedEx, Allied Universal, and the Army National Guard. Attendees are encouraged to dress for success and bring multiple copies of their resumé for on-site networking. Pre-registration is not required, so simply check-in at the event to explore new professional opportunities.

Local Event: Job Fair at the Manchester Public Library

Job Fair at the Manchester Public Library

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The Mark Twain House & Museum

This November, we mark ten years of the <a href="https://marktwainaward.org/2026-avl-weekend" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Mark Twain American Voice in Literature Award</a>.
<ul><li>Friday, November 6, 2026: The Mark Twain American Voice in Literature Award Celebration.</li><li>Saturday, November 7, 2026 (9:30am–3:00pm): Creative Writing in the Age of AI Symposium (at The Mark Twain House &amp; Museum and live streaming).</li></ul><a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/163981/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More info

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The American Voice Weekend (2026 AVL Weekend)

This November, we mark ten years of the Mark Twain American Voice in Literature Award.
Friday, November 6, 2026: The Mark Twain...

<a href="https://marktwainhouse.org/event/mark-twain-american-voice-in-literature-award-2026-celebration/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">This November, we mark ten years of the Mark Twain American Voice in Literature Award.</a> Join us on Friday November 6 for a celebration honoring this year’s award winner. This year's ceremony marks the 10th anniversary of the award. The evening includes an exclusive 25-person VIP reception inside the Mark Twain House, a pre-program reception in Hal Holbrook Hall, and the award presentation before an audience of 175 readers, writers, and friends of the museum.

Local Event: The Mark Twain American Voice in Literature Award Celebration

The Mark Twain American Voice in Literature...

This November, we mark ten years of the Mark Twain American Voice in Literature Award. Join us on Friday November 6 for a...

The Mark Twain American Voice in Literature Award Celebration

Middletown House Concert Series presents

The trio of artists that is The Refugees emerged on the music scene as a verifiably unmatched force of talent, diversity, and experience. Each successful in their own right as a solo artist, Cidny Bullens, Deborah Holland and Wendy Waldman formed their unique and innovative group in 2007 and since that time have been wowing audiences, radio DJs, and music critics alike with their soaring harmonies, indelible musicianship, and unforgettably humorous stage presence.
Individually, The Refugees have logged almost five decades in the industry, with more than twenty solo albums and multiple Grammy Award nominations to their credit, featuring musical styles that blend country, rock, folk, blues and Americana. To describe them as eclectic would be an understatement. These three artists have utilized their intense drive and relentless passions to create an entirely new sound. They have produced four critically acclaimed albums—Unbound, Three, How Far It Goes, and 2024’s gem California. To commemorate The Refugees 20th anniversary, they are releasing a “best of” album that will include several new songs in January 2027.
They continue to tour around the country and together have become a songwriting force sought after by some of music’s top artists and songwriters.Suggested donation: $35
For reservations and directions, please call Jody Cormack 860-983-7963
or email jcormack@wesleyan.edu

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Middlesex County

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The Refugees

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First Church of Christ In Wethersfield

The Underground NE will host Stand-Up for Freedom 2026, its largest annual fundraising event, on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at First Church of Christ, 250 Main Street in Wethersfield, Connecticut. The evening will feature nationally renowned clean comedian Kerri Pomarolli, whose performance begins at 7:30 p.m. Proceeds will directly support human trafficking survivor services through The Underground NE.

Prior to the comedy show, an art show featuring original artwork created by survivor artists will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with pieces available for purchase.

“Stand-Up for Freedom is an opportunity for our community to come together for an uplifting evening while making a meaningful difference in the lives of survivors.”
 — Dr. Nadine A. Thomas, Executive Director

Local Event: Clean Comedy Night 2026

Rocky Hill

Clean Comedy Night 2026

The Underground NE will host Stand-Up for Freedom 2026, its largest annual fundraising event, on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at...

Multiple locations throughout Greater Hartford

Bank of America, Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank cardholders can receive FREE general admission to two Greater Hartford Museums this Saturday, November 7th, and Sunday, November 8th. Through its Museums on Us program, Bank of America provides cardholders with free access to celebrated museums and cultural institutions across the country during the first full weekend of every month. 
Learn something new this month! Visit these Greater Hartford Museums on Us partners:&nbsp; 
<ul><li><a href="https://www.nbmaa.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">New Britain Museum of American Art</a>, 56 Lexington Street, New Britain, CT 06052 </li></ul>
<ul><li><a href="https://thewadsworth.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art,</a> 600 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103 </li></ul>
Use the bank’s location finder tool to search for participating cultural attractions. Please check with our partners directly for current operating hours and admission guidelines. Present your Bank of America, Merrill or Bank of America Private Bank credit or debit card along with a photo ID to gain free general admission to any participating institution during the first full weekend (Saturday and Sunday) of each month. Cardholders only; guests are not eligible for free admission. Program excludes fundraising events, special exhibitions, and ticketed shows. Not to be combined with other offers. Museum participation varies.

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