Connecticut’s Old State House 800 Main Street Hartford, CT 06103

Thomasina Levy, CT State Troubadour (05/06), is an award-winning songwriter, poet, and internationally recognized mountain dulcimer player whose performances weave together the best of traditional and contemporary folk music. She is a popular virtual workshop leader whose workshops frequently sell out. Her music has been aired in over twenty countries across the globe. Described as a charismatic performer, she touches audiences with a simplicity, humanity, and strength drawn from the deep roots of the folk tradition. Parallel Universe, her latest full length album, was co-produced with Grammy winning cellist David Darling and is on the Hearts of Space Records label. This instrumental album received a Silver Medal from the Global Music Awards in December 2018, as well as the 2019 NAMA Award for Best Song of the Year. Her 2020 single, We are Thunder, We are Lightning, (<a href="https://youtu.be/5MqTPU36XG4)" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">youtu.be/5MqTPU36XG4)</a> is a song/video that is a call to action to address the climate crisis looming over us all.
Connecticut’s Old State House 2026 Summer Music Series
EVERY FRIDAY | JUNE 5 – OCTOBER 9, 2026 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm
Join us for our annual FREE Summer Concert Series! Stop by every Friday at lunchtime to hear a different band play each week on the westside patio of Connecticut’s Old State House. Bring your lunch and enjoy the music!
Concerts begin at noon and will also be live-streamed on our Facebook page and YouTube channel.
Thank you to our friends from the Richard P. Garmany Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, and the Evelyn Preston Memorial Fund for their generous funding of the Summer Concert Series.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/156456/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

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Summer Music Series featuring Thomasina Levy

Thomasina Levy, CT State Troubadour (05/06), is an award-winning songwriter, poet, and internationally recognized mountain...

Connecticut's Old State House

Connecticut Arts Docent Network (CADN) Thursday, October 15th | 9 am – 1:30 pm at Connecticut’s Old State House Includes hands-on workshop activity and a tour of Connecticut’s Old State House. $25 Members; $35 Non-members
How do you help fourth graders, teens, and out-of-state visitors find meaning in the same museum object?
Join us for a talk and hands-on activities that will unlock the stories hidden in one of Connecticut’s most remarkable treasures by looking at it through a variety of lenses. We’ll explore Gilbert Stuart’s 1801 portrait of George Washington, commissioned by Connecticut’s General Assembly in the months following Washington’s death. Using entry points such as conservation, stewardship, artistic ambition, Connecticut’s ties to Washington, and the full complexity of Washington as a historical figure, this session will find ways to help visitors uncover stories embedded in museum objects.
Whether you work with elementary school groups or seasoned art and history enthusiasts, this session will give you practical, flexible tools for turning any object into a conversation — and any visitor into someone who leaves wanting to know more.
Schedule 9:00 am – Check in and breakfast 9:30 am – Welcome 9:45 am – Warm up activity 10:15 am – Keynote: One Painting, Many Stories: The Art of Finding Meaning in Objects 11:00 am – Concluding activity 11:30 am – Break 11:45 pm – Tour of Connecticut’s Old State House &amp; time in exhibit spaces 1:00 pm – Self exploration of Hartford and lunch on your own
Parking available in nearby garages and on the street. Details provided with confirmation.
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Local Event: One Painting, Many Stories: The Art of Finding Meaning in Objects

One Painting, Many Stories: The Art of Finding...

Connecticut Arts Docent Network (CADN) Thursday, October 15th | 9 am – 1:30 pm at Connecticut’s Old State House Includes...

One Painting, Many Stories: The Art of Finding Meaning in Objects

The Mark Twain House & Museum

Experience the thrill of crafting your own ghost story under the guidance of master teaching artist Victoria Nordlund. Welcoming writers of all levels, this workshop will explore atmosphere, characterization, and pacing—tools that will help you write a truly spine-chilling tale. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the Mark Twain House at dusk, create something haunting, and share your stories if you dare. Accessibility note: A portion of this workshop takes place on the third floor of the historic Mark Twain House. The house does not have an elevator, so participants must be able to climb stairs to participate fully.

Local Event: Ghost Story Writing Workshop

Ghost Story Writing Workshop

Experience the thrill of crafting your own ghost story under the guidance of master teaching artist Victoria Nordlund....

It’s time for some sweet competition! Connecticut’s Old State House is pleased to host its 5th Annual Election Cake Bake Off. Connecticut pastry chefs and bakers will go whisk to whisk to have their confection crowned the official Connecticut Election Cake of 2026.
Election Day in Connecticut once combined voting with parties, libations, parades, and cake! Stores sold special Election Cake ingredients to women who transformed them into spice cakes to serve to the crowds gathered to celebrate voting at the State House and other sites. Help us revive this long-lost Connecticut tradition! “Election Day Cakes are a great Connecticut tradition—and a sweet reminder that voting is something to celebrate with both pride and community spirit,” says Stephanie Thomas, Secretary of the State. “I’m especially excited to join our Kid Governor and Cabinet. Their passion for civic engagement and cake judging skills make them the perfect partners for this delicious celebration.”
Connecticut’s Old State House has invited professional pastry chefs and bakers to create the official Connecticut Election Cake for 2026. Each competitor is challenged to create a delectable, non-partisan, election-themed cake that inspires voters and celebrates American democracy.
Bring a date or bring the family and help our panel of judges vote on presentation, creativity, and taste!. The winner of the bake off will be bestowed the honor of baking the cake for the annual birthday celebration of Connecticut’s Old State House in 2027.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/160387/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More info

Local Event: Election Cake Bake Off

Election Cake Bake Off

It’s time for some sweet competition! Connecticut’s Old State House is pleased to host its 5th Annual Election Cake Bake Off....

The Brownstone 114 Asylum Street Hartford, CT 06103

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This October 31st, join us in Hartford for a wickedly fun bar crawl featuring creepy cocktails, outrageous costumes, and an electrifying atmosphere. We’re making our way through Hartford's top bars with exclusive drink deals, Halloween-themed entertainment, and surprises lurking around every corner.
Grab your friends and throw on your most hilarious, horrifying, or out-of-this-world outfits—because this night is all about bold looks and big scares. Each stop on the crawl will bring a new vibe, from bone-rattling beats to ghoulishly good drinks.
Whether you're dressed as a vampire, villain, or just out to vibe, this is the place to be for Halloween night. Hartford's is turning up the fright and fun — and you won’t want to miss a moment. 🎃👻
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Local Event: The Halloween Bar Crawl - Hartford

The Halloween Bar Crawl - Hartford

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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

Local Event: The American Voice Weekend (2026 AVL Weekend)

The American Voice Weekend (2026 AVL Weekend)

This November, we mark ten years of the Mark Twain American Voice in Literature Award.
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Can generative AI produce an American voice?
Join The Mark Twain House &amp; Museum for Creative Writing in the Age of AI, a day of conversation bringing together writers, editors, scholars, journalists, and educators to explore creativity, authorship, copyright, education, and the future of the written word.
Schedule: 9:30 a.m. Symposium begins 3:00 p.m. Program concludes
Registration: In-person and livestream options are available.

Local Event: Creative Writing in the Age of AI Symposium

Creative Writing in the Age of AI Symposium

Can generative AI produce an American voice?
Join The Mark Twain House & Museum for Creative Writing in the Age of AI, a day of...

Join The Mark Twain House &amp; Museum for a discussion with actress and author Illeana Douglas about her book Jungle Red!: The Making of MGM’s The Women.
A largely forgotten masterpiece, the 1939 film The Women remains a glamorous but stinging satire about women forced by society to be defined by men. In her book Jungle Red!, Douglas restores the classic motion picture to its place in Hollywood history and explores its legacy for later female-driven projects.
Tickets: $35 bundled ticket includes a copy of the book; $5 general admission (no book). The museum store will be open before and after; Illeana Douglas will sign copies bundled with tickets and sold by the museum store.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/163983/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More info

Local Event: An Evening with Illeana Douglas

An Evening with Illeana Douglas

Join The Mark Twain House & Museum for a discussion with actress and author Illeana Douglas about her book Jungle Red!: The...

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Fall Fest is a wonderful time to spend the day with family and friends with a relaxing fall vibe. There will be live music, snacks, games and crafts for all, and more! Rain Date, Oct. 17, 2026.

Local Event: Fall Fest

Fall Fest

Fall Fest is a wonderful time to spend the day with family and friends with a relaxing fall vibe. There will be live music,...

Saint John’s Episcopal Church

Works by Schubert, Gryc, and Brahms
Originally written as a single movement for another piece, “Notturno” is a work of nuanced beauty. This gem of a composition by the sublime lyricist Franz Schubert opens our 2026-27 season. “Dances and Nocturnes” was commissioned by New World in 1989 from Hartt composer Steven Gryc. Each of the seven fanciful movements can be considered “night music”, the dances being “dreams of dances”. The addition of a viola adds richness and depth to the overall texture, creating a “contemporary classic” piano quartet. Brahms’ op.8 trio was first written as a youthful composer of 21 and revised thirty-five years later, shortly before his death. This imposing, expansive work remains a cornerstone of the chamber music repertoire. Its classical structure combined with romantic expressionism certainly fits the weltgeist of Beethoven. “ Autumn Reflections” is being given in memory of William E Fuller.

Local Event: New World Trio "Autumn Reflections"

New World Trio "Autumn Reflections"

Works by Schubert, Gryc, and Brahms
Originally written as a single movement for another piece, “Notturno” is a work of nuanced...

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