Name: Spring Awakenings
Start: 2026-03-15T15:00:00-04:00
Location: Evans Hall, Conn College

Evans Hall, Conn College

Join the Southeastern Connecticut Community Orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Hilarie Clark Moore, for an afternoon of masterworks featuring Rimsky-Korsakov, Salieri, and Dvorak. This family-friendly performance highlights solo performances by Susan Butler and Theresa Mazzaferro in a beautiful collegiate setting. Tickets range from $5 to $12, with free admission for children under 6.

Local Event: Spring Awakenings

New London County

Chris Rhatigan 

Hartford Metropolitan Area

New London

Connecticut

Spring Awakenings

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Spark Makerspace

Make a colorful, hand-stitched fabric bowl using simple sewing techniques.
Students
 will fashion a fabric bowl by overlapping colorful scraps, using the 
beginner-friendly running stitch. In zen fashion, bits of fabric will be
 hand-sewn with embroidery floss to create a useful bowl that looks 
extra special when it is part of a collection.
No sewing machine required.
Ages: 12yr-Adults
All materials included.
These
 bowls are so easy to make that students will be able to explore 
different ways to make them more personal. It is a no-stress, relaxing 
experience.
This class is made possible by the support of The Dime Bank Foundation and Charter Oak Federal Credit Union.
Please note that the class fee is non-refundable. Plan accordingly.
Please note: class may be canceled if minimum enrollment is not met.

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Make a colorful, hand-stitched fabric bowl using simple sewing techniques.
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Fabric Bowls Class- Slow Stitch (Evening Class)

Hygienic Art

Step into a warm summer evening filled with creativity, music, and good vibes. Join us for a relaxing outdoor paint experience under the stars at Hygienic Art Park! Hosted by Rosie Rosado of Coco Dream StudioSounds by @dj_jadacapri Food by @__thephoenixx860 Guest bartender @jondoe_xo June 11 6PM–9PMHygienic Art Park 79 Bank Street, New London, CT No experience needed—just bring your energy, your people, and get ready to sip, paint, and vibe All materials provided Perfect for date night, friends, or solo vibes Spots are limited—secure yours now!

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Summer Nights Sip & Paint

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Captain America: Brave New World is a 2025 American superhero film based on Marvel Comics featuring the character Sam Wilson / Captain America. It is the fourth installment in the Captain America film series, a continuation of the television miniseries The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021), and the 35th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film was directed by Julius Onah from a screenplay by Rob Edwards and the writing teams of Malcolm Spellman &amp; Dalan Musson and Onah &amp; Peter Glanz. It stars Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson / Captain America alongside Danny Ramirez, Shira Haas, Carl Lumbly, Xosha Roquemore, Giancarlo Esposito, Liv Tyler, Tim Blake Nelson, and Harrison Ford. In the film, Wilson investigates a conspiracy involving U.S. president Thaddeus Ross (Ford).As the United States prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary in 2026, movie events are a powerful, accessible way to bring history to life – inviting audiences to reflect on where we’ve been, who we are and where we’re going next. FREE &amp; OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Sponsored by Bodenwein Public Benevolent Foundation

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Garde Arts Center

Join us for an exciting statewide celebration that shines a spotlight on the incredible experiences waiting right here in Connecticut! Connecticut Open House Day, now in its 22nd year, is an annual event held on the second Saturday of June.
This special event is designed to inspire residents to rediscover everything in their own backyard—and to share those discoveries with friends, family, and visitors.
We’re thrilled to announce that the Garde will be open as part of the festivities, welcoming guests to explore and enjoy everything it has to offer.

Local Event: CT Open House Day

CT Open House Day

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<h3>Mike Hanley</h3>
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Get ready for a wild ride with Mike Hanley! The second Mike hits the stage, his trademark intensity takes over, captivating the crowd instantly. Whether you’re married or single, his hysterical takes on relationships, kids, and the everyday grind will have you laughing from start to finish.
He has been featured on CBS’s Funniest Comedians in Boston, showing why he’s one of the most exciting acts around. You have also seen Mike on the Today Show, Good Morning America, and countless other websites and television shows. He can be heard on Sirius/XM and his viral YouTube video with over 24 million views is proof he’s not your typical comedian.
Mike’s comedy journey kicked off with his win as “Funniest Person on Campus” at UCONN and kept climbing with titles like “Catch a New Rising Star” and “Next Big Thing.” Now a crowd-favorite headliner, he regularly takes the stage at top venues such as &nbsp;Mohegan Sun Casino, Catch a Rising Star, Foxwoods Casino, Nick’s Comedy Stop, Giggles Comedy Club, The Golden Nugget etc. He has also performed alongside some of the biggest names in comedy, including Kevin Nealon, Jay Mohr, Jim Breuer, David Alan Grier, Harland Williams, David Koechner, Tom Arnold, Jessica Kirson, and many more.

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The community tradition continues with Lawrence + Memorial Hospital in a 5K and 10K road race for all ages and abilities.The 5K offers competitive and casual runners a great 3.1 mile race while also welcoming walkers and families with strollers on the relatively flat and scenic course. The 10K is a double loop with long straightaways, offering a fast course with stunning ocean views along Pequot Avenue.
Earn a high quality, Summer Stride technical short-sleeve shirt to wear proudly as a finisher. Then enjoy a refreshing cold treat to cool off post-race.
Spring Shoreline Challenge: A twist on the popular race series, the new multi-race challenge explores three beautiful race courses in participants’ distance of choice through the spring! Sign up for any distance at the Rocky Neck Runfest in April, the Mystic Half Marathon &amp; 10K in May and then at the L+M Hospital Summer Stride 5K &amp; 10K in June. The special Spring Shoreline Challenge commemorative medal will be presented in New London at the Summer Stride. <a href="https://www.hartfordmarathon.com/l-m-hospital-summer-stride-5k-10k/?page_id=951" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">DETAILS</a>
HMF FitKids: Bring the whole family and enjoy the kids run with options of a ¼ mile or ½ mile (for kids ages 2-11)!
NEW in 2026! Join the free <a href="https://organizations.hakuapp.com/membership/25dc8b9b83f1b3a0449f" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">HMF Milestone</a> membership program to get exclusive perks, including custom birthday gift, access to member-only wait lists for sold out events and personalized bibs at select events. Optional HMF Milestone+ enhanced fee-based membership offers all free perks plus choice of specialty member apparel, extra loyalty rewards and one free Mail My Packet service (available at premier events). <a href="https://organizations.hakuapp.com/membership/25dc8b9b83f1b3a0449f" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">DETAILS</a>
<h3>RUN FOR GOOD</h3>
HMF CAN: Please help give back to the local community. Donate nonperishable food in the HMF Can tent near Packet Pickup to support CT State Community College Three Rivers students through the School Food Pantry Program, supported by Stop &amp; Shop to help alleviate food insecurity in communities.
The charity beneficiary of this event is HMF’s Susie Beris, MD Youth Running Program. Consider donating during registration or directly, <a href="https://www.hartfordmarathon.com/l-m-hospital-summer-stride-5k-10k/?page_id=21906" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">LEARN MORE</a>

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L+M Hospital Summer Stride 5K & 10K

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Nothing says spring better than our popular Classic Design Luncheon and Lecture! We’re honored to feature Genevieve Wheeler-Brown, the author of&nbsp;<a href="https://beyondblueandwhite.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">“Beyond Blue and White.”</a>
Wheeler-Brown’s book explores the history of Delftware ceramics, focusing on the often-overlooked roles of women as makers, patrons, and collectors, from 17th-century factory owners like&nbsp;Barbara Rotteveel&nbsp;to Gilded Age collectors like&nbsp;Mrs. J. Pierpont Morgan. A must for devotees of decorative arts and the history of material culture. 
Location: The award-winning Jay Estate Gardens designed by Nelson Byrd Woltz. Co-Chairs, Tracy Edwards, Liz Garrett, Emmy Lambert, Lindsay Bello Martin and Suzanne Clary.
Guests will enjoy botanical cocktails and a tour of the blue and white blooms of our gardens at 11:30am followed by lunch and lecture at 12 Noon. Booksigning at 1:30pm. Catering provided by Scarborough Fair Catering.
Spring garden attire and hats encouraged! 
Tickets start at $150. Tables of 10 start at $1500
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All proceeds will benefit JHC's family and adult horticulture programs.
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GENEVIEVE WHEELER BROWN
Founding Genevieve Wheeler Decorative Art Advisory in 2003, Genevieve comes to the advisory business with more than 12 years of experience in the auction world, strong generalist knowledge and a wide range of contacts in American, European and Asian decorative and fine arts.
Genevieve began her career with Christie’s in 1992 with the European Decorative Arts Department after working as an intern at The Phillips Collection, Washington D.C. in 1990. She was then asked to run Overseas Consignments at Christie’s Park Avenue, a department that handled inquiries for European based auctions including Indian and Southeast Asian art, Islamic Art, Miniatures, Textiles and Cameras. In 1995 Genevieve became the New York contact for sales of Fabergé and Russian Silver at Christie’s Park Avenue and most recently was as a specialist in Fine Musical Instruments at Christie’s Rockefeller Center from 1998 to 2003.
While at Christie’s, she was involved with important sales such as ‘The Pine Cone Egg’ by Carl Fabergé and ‘The Taft’ Stradivari which fetched the auction record for an instrument sold in the United States. She has also been an appraiser on the PBS production ‘The Antiques Roadshow’.
A supporter of several fine and decorative art related institutions, Genevieve has served on the Board of the National Society of Colonial Dames in the State of New York, served as a member of the Young Fellows Steering Committee of the Frick Collection from 1995 to 2005 and co-Chaired the Winter Antiques Show Young Collector’s Night, New York in 2004, 2005, and 2006.
Genevieve currently advises several organizations including <a href="https://www.dumbartonhouse.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Dumbarton House</a>, a Federal period house museum in Georgetown, as a board member as well as for <a href="https://www.thewintershow.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Winter Show</a> as a vice-chair of Opening Night and as co-founder of The Winter Show Luncheon.About The Jay Heritage Center
The nonprofit Jay Heritage Center (JHC) is dedicated to preserving, protecting, and revitalizing a place that has meaning for all Americans: The Jay Estate. The property is the centerpiece of the Boston Post Road Historic District, Westchester County's only National Historic Landmark District,&nbsp;an irreplaceable cultural and natural resource.&nbsp;
Through lectures, workshops, volunteer opportunities, school programs, and concerts, JHC offers timely lessons in history, environmental conservation, architecture, and social justice, while tracing the evolution of democracy in the United States. It hopes to inspire the future historians, civic advocates, and stewards of our fragile cultural and natural resources.&nbsp;
Just as the architects of our nation’s government pursued self-improvement through dialogue about our nation’s most relevant topics, JHC promotes learning through programs led by prominent experts, Pulitzer Prize-winning authors, and academics in a variety of disciplines from sustainability to legal history.
Sign up for our monthly newsletter to learn more about events or opportunities to volunteer!

Local Event: Classic Design Luncheon & Lecture: Beyond Blue and White with Genevieve Wheeler-Brown

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Classic Design Luncheon & Lecture: Beyond Blue...

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

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California Closets

From walk-in closets and Murphy beds to kitchen pantries, entertainment centers, and home offices, our professional closet designers are experts in the art of home organization. California Closets is distinguished by a legacy of innovation, organizational expertise, quality craftsmanship, and design authority. Our teams of professional design consultants and installers are dedicated to providing an exceptional experience throughout the entire process of creating and installing organizational systems for the whole home. Serving Fairfield, New Haven, Middlesex and New London counties. We are excited to share that our Greenwich showroom is now open. This vibrant space merges creativity and innovation, showcasing a carefully curated environment that emphasizes our latest products and offers an immersive experience for our customers.

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Monaco Ford of Niantic

Monaco Ford is a family-owned and operated Ford dealership proudly serving the Greater Connecticut and Western Massachusetts region since 1922. With over a century of automotive experience, Monaco Ford is committed to providing exceptional customer service, a transparent sales process, and a wide selection of new, used, and certified pre-owned Ford vehicles. Our dealership offers the full lineup of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, and commercial vehicles, including popular models like the F-150, Explorer, Bronco, and Super Duty series. In addition to vehicle sales, Monaco Ford provides expert automotive service and maintenance, genuine Ford parts and accessories, and a variety of financing and lease options tailored to meet each customer’s needs. Built on a legacy of integrity, community involvement, and customer satisfaction, Monaco Ford continues to uphold its mission: to deliver a better dealership experience where customers become lifelong friends.

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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.

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