Garde Arts Center

Hubby Jenkins is a talented multi-instrumentalist, historian, and interpreter of American roots music whose work shines a light on the African-American influence at the heart of country, blues, and old-time traditions. A gifted banjoist, guitarist, and fiddler, Jenkins first came to national prominence as a core member of the Grammy Award-winning Carolina Chocolate Drops, a group celebrated for reclaiming the Black string band legacy.
Driven by a deep passion for the cultural roots of American music, Jenkins has built a solo career that bridges performance and education. His shows are rich, soulful journeys through African-American musical history—blending spirituals, ragtime, early blues, and folk with stories that underscore the music’s historical and social context. Whether onstage at a major festival or leading workshops, Jenkins brings warmth, authenticity, and a deep reverence for the tradition.
In June 2024, Hubby Jenkins appeared at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville to celebrate the release of a groundbreaking CD that documents the role of African-Americans in the story of country music. This landmark event was followed by an invitation to perform on the Grand Ole Opry—marking another step in the ongoing recognition of Black artists in American roots genres.
Most recently, in May 2025, Jenkins brought his powerful performance to the New Orleans Jazz &amp; Heritage Festival, where he captivated audiences with his mix of historical storytelling and masterful musicianship.
A native of Brooklyn, NY, Jenkins has performed at venues and festivals across the U.S. and internationally. His mission remains clear: to elevate the underrepresented contributions of Black musicians in American history while delivering moving, unforgettable performances rooted in truth and tradition.
Through his music, Hubby Jenkins continues to build bridges between past and present—one note at a time.

Local Event: Hubby Jenkins of the Carolina Chocolate Drops

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Hubby Jenkins of the Carolina Chocolate Drops

Hubby Jenkins is a talented multi-instrumentalist, historian, and interpreter of American roots music whose work shines a light...

Hygienic Art

Faces &amp; Flowers — Opening Reception Saturday, November 21 | 6–8 PMJoin us at Hygienic Art for an evening of art, beauty, and community! Take a break from the noise of everyday life and explore Faces &amp; Flowers, featuring new and previously unseen drawings and paintings by five accomplished artists: Yujuan (Juner) Patnode, Mark Patnode, Richard Nazzaro, Stephen Motyka, and Troy Zaushny. Celebrating the comfort and inspiration found in the beauty of the human face and the natural world, this exhibition offers a moment of reflection and connection in uncertain times. Come enjoy the art, connect with fellow art lovers, and share an evening of creativity and conversation. We look forward to welcoming you!

Local Event: Faces & Flowers -Opening Reception 

Faces & Flowers -Opening Reception 

Faces & Flowers — Opening Reception Saturday, November 21 | 6–8 PMJoin us at Hygienic Art for an evening of art, beauty, and...

Call for Artists/Artisans: Receiving Thursday, November 12th and Friday, November 13th from 12-7pm. All works must be priced to be especially affordable for the holiday season. Items should be priced under $100 each (affordable gift-giving in mind) and suggested in multiples (minimum series of 4). For example, a series is a set of like-items (i.e. series of 4+ scarves or a series of 4+ wooden bowls). Items within a series do not need to be exactly the same. Hygienic Art will retain a 30% commission on all sales of artwork during the show. Artists will receive the remaining 70%. Art=Gift includes a wide array of exquisite art including, but not limited to: Paintings, Prints, Photography, Glass Art, Jewelry, Hand-printed T-shirts, Knitted Garments, Drawings, Wood-Turning, Holiday Cards, and Ornaments.

Local Event: Art=Gift

Art=Gift

Call for Artists/Artisans: Receiving Thursday, November 12th and Friday, November 13th from 12-7pm. All works must be priced to...

Paris to Pathos
Gershwin&nbsp; | An American in Paris Guest Conductor Simon Holt Barber | Knoxville: Summer of 1915 Tchaikovsky | Symphony No. 6 (Pathetique) Conducted by Toshiyuki Shimada, ECSO Music Director &amp; Conductor
In November, the ECSO invites you on a transatlantic journey through two of the twentieth century’s most deeply felt orchestral works; one an irrepressible celebration of the City of Light, the other a tender elegy for a vanished American summer.
Guest conductor Simon Holt of Salt Marsh Opera leads Gershwin’s exuberant An American in Paris, a musical postcard bursting with jazz rhythms, Parisian street noise, and the giddy wonder of a young composer discovering the world.
Soprano Sarah Callinan then delivers one of Samuel Barber’s most intimate masterworks: Knoxville: Summer of 1915. Set to a prose poem by James Agee, this luminous piece evokes an American childhood through a child’s sleepy, wondering eyes. Callinan’s voice brings an extraordinary warmth and clarity to this profoundly moving work.
From the boulevards of Paris to a Tennessee front porch at dusk, this is a concert that reminds us why we love music and its power to take us somewhere else entirely.

Local Event: Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra : Paris to Pathos, A Journey Through Sound

Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra : Paris...

Paris to Pathos
Gershwin  | An American in Paris Guest Conductor Simon Holt Barber | Knoxville: Summer of 1915 Tchaikovsky |...

Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra : Paris to Pathos, A Journey Through Sound

Spark Makerspace

Learn how to create your own custom wooden picture frame! No prior woodworking experience is required.
Learn how to frame your fine art in a custom wooden frame. Students will start with a hardwood board and turn it into an 8 x 10 picture frame to take home.
Students will use the router table to create the frame profile, then use table saw jigs to create accurate miter joints. After gluing the frame, students will reinforce the frame corners, cut plexiglass and backer board, and finish sand the frame.
Students will take home all the supplies required to put a protective finish on the frame, install a picture, and hang the frame on the wall.
Spark Members: This class does not include any tool certifications.
No prior woodworking experience is required.
18+
Please note that the class fee is non-refundable unless the minimum enrollment is not met. If this happens, you will be contacted 5 days ahead of time, refunded, and the class will be canceled.

Local Event: Woodshop Basics: Picture Frames

Woodshop Basics: Picture Frames

Learn how to create your own custom wooden picture frame! No prior woodworking experience is required.
Learn how to frame your...

Create a single-color linocut and print it on two large sheets of kraft paper to make one-of-a-kind wrapping paper.
This beginner-friendly class is an introduction to the relief process, the technique used in the oldest forms of printmaking. We will explore types of carving blocks, inks, and papers, and you will learn how to transfer your design and carve and ink the block. You will handprint the block on two 20” x 29” sheets of kraft paper and a card.
Please read through the relief printing handout (found<a href="https://www.sparkmakerspace.org/_files/ugd/b8d73e_874ffa3462324784a9f03dca2a418fb5.pdf" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> here</a>) before class. Several patterns will be available for you to choose from, or you can bring your own. Simple patterns with thicker lines and no fine details will allow you to focus on the fundamentals of printmaking and ensure that you have plenty of time to design and print your wrapping paper.
Certification for Members: Printing Press&nbsp;
Members who demonstrate proper use of the printing press can be certified for independent access to the tool.
Thanks to the generous support of 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.
All materials included.
This class is made possible by the support of The Dime Bank Foundation and Charter Oak Federal Credit Union.
Get your tickets today!
Ages: 15+
Please note that the class fee is non-refundable. Plan accordingly.

Local Event: Relief Printing- Wrapping Paper + Card

Relief Printing- Wrapping Paper + Card

Create a single-color linocut and print it on two large sheets of kraft paper to make one-of-a-kind wrapping paper.
This...

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Werrlein Companies

The Werrlein Companies is your go-to provider for premium Home Services and Construction in the Southeastern CT and Rhode Island area. Our comprehensive range of services includes routine maintenance, repairs, new installations, remodeling, and full-service design &amp; build. Our goal is to provide our customers with the best possible service at a fair price, and we stand behind our work with a satisfaction guarantee. If you’re looking for a reliable and trustworthy home service, look no further than The Werrlein Companies. Serving Mystic-Stonington and the Southern Rhode Island areas.

The Werrlein Companies is your go-to provider for premium Home Services and Construction in the Southeastern CT and Rhode Island area. Our...

We're offering a 200-hour yoga teacher training! 

Yo! Barre, LLC

Yo! Barre is a boutique yoga, Barre, mat Pilates, sound bath, hypnotherapy,  and Reiki studio. We offer all-level, intimate, personalized classes to help you reach your holistic wellness goals. We believe nurturing the body mind connection is the pathway to greater health and happiness. 💖

Yo! Barre is a boutique yoga, Barre, mat Pilates, sound bath, hypnotherapy, and Reiki studio. We offer all-level, intimate, personalized classes to...

Rustic-chic private farm venue in scenic Stonington, CT 

Deans Mill Farm 

Built in the mid-1700s as a functioning livestock farm, Deans Mill Farm has gone through an evolution in recent decades. A full renovation of the historic buildings and rejuvenation of the surrounding 70+ acres has made the property into the incredible venue it is today. Deans Mill Farm now operates primarily as a private event space and five-room bed and breakfast tucked down a private road in Stonington, Connecticut. It shares its property with Dragonfly Equestrian Center and is home to dozens of horses. On the property lies meadows, hiking trails, beautiful fields and Dragonfly Disc Golf. The property can be rented for weddings, birthday parties and other special events. Additionally, the bed and breakfast can be rented by the room or reserved in its entirety for complete privacy. The Farm has the ability to host small private indoor events for up to 50 guests in the Farmhouse. Outdoor tented events are our specialty, with numerous locations on-site that are picturesque for your celebration. Outdoor tented celebrations can accommodate up to 250 guests.

Built in the mid-1700s as a functioning livestock farm, Deans Mill Farm has gone through an evolution in recent decades. A full renovation of the...

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