Presidents' College Lifelong Learning at McLean, 75 Great Pond Rd, Simsbury, CT, 06070

Get your head in the clouds and your feet in the science! Join instructor Howard Wright for an engaging look into the physics and atmosphere above us.
What you’ll learn:
·Primary cloud shapes and what they signal about the weather
·The science behind cloud colors and their meanings
·Key meteorological concepts: dew point, relative humidity, condensation, and atmospheric energy transfer 
·And much more!
Dates &amp; Locations:
Option 1: Tuesday, October 6 | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM McLean (Simsbury, CT)
Option 2: Wednesday, October 14 | 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM University of Hartford
Sponsored by: Presidents’ College Lifelong Learning at the University of Hartford
Learn more &amp; register:
hartford.edu/pc 
Questions or want to join the mailing list? Email: pcollege@hartford.edu | or
call: 860-768-4495

Local Event: Beyond Fluff: The Science of Clouds 

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Beyond Fluff: The Science of Clouds 

Get your head in the clouds and your feet in the science! Join instructor Howard Wright for an engaging look into the physics...

University of Hartford

Experience how these seemingly disparate musical styles can come together beautifully. In this three-session mini-course, Javon Jackson will use a different lens to help you appreciate the emotional honesty and social awareness of Dylan’s music. 
Jackson, Professor of Jazz and Director of the Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz at the University of Hartford’s Hartt School, recently released a new album, Jackson Plays Dylan.
Jackson reinterprets Dylan’s work with rich tenor sound and a band attentive to texture and flow. He’ll trace his own evolving appreciation of Dylan, plus play excerpts, along with The Hartt School’s jazz pianist Matt DeChamplain.
·When: Wednesdays, Oct. 7, 14, 21
·Time: 3 ̶ 4:30 p.m. 
·Host: President’s College Lifelong Learning, University of Hartford
·Registration: Hartford.edu/pc
Questions? Email <a href="mailto:pcollege@hartford.edu" target="_blank">pcollege@hartford.edu</a> or call 860.768.4495

Local Event: Jazz Takes on Bob Dylan

Jazz Takes on Bob Dylan

Experience how these seemingly disparate musical styles can come together beautifully. In this three-session mini-course, Javon...

Presidents' College Lifelong Learning at UHart, 200 Bloomfield Ave, West Hartford, CT, 06117

It’s Bram Stoker’s immortal classic—reimagined. In Hartford Stage’s bold new production, Mina Harker steps into the spotlight to recount her version of Count Dracula’s journey from Transylvania to London and her suspenseful realization of the truth behind the monster. 
Enhance your theater experience with a two-part deep dive led by Professor Pam Bedore:
·Session #1 (Week before the show): Unpack the rich historical, social, and literary context of the original Dracula
and explore how Stoker’s tale has evolved across adaptions.
·Session #2 (Week after the show): Reconvene with the class to analyze this new production. We’ll discuss how Mina’s expanded role reshapes the story and tackles big questions about identity, belonging, and power in vampire fiction. 
Schedule:
·Discussions: Mondays, Oct. 12 &amp; 19, 11a.m.-12:30 p.m.
·Group Performance Date: Sunday, October 18. 1 p.m. discussion, 2 p.m. show.
·Participation Options:
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; o&nbsp;Full Package: 2 discussions + group performance on Oct. 18
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; o&nbsp;Discussions Only: Attend both class sessions and catch the performance on your own on any date during the show’s run, Oct 9-Nov.1.
·Host:
President’s College Lifelong Learning, University of Hartford.
·Registration: Hartford.edu/pc
Questions? Email <a href="mailto:pcollege@hartford.edu" target="_blank">pcollege@hartford.edu</a> or call 860.768.4495.

Local Event: Elevate Your Experience of the Hartford Stage’s Dracula

Elevate Your Experience of the Hartford Stage’s...

It’s Bram Stoker’s immortal classic—reimagined. In Hartford Stage’s bold new production, Mina Harker steps into the spotlight...

Elevate Your Experience of the Hartford Stage’s Dracula

Get your head in the clouds and your feet in the science! Join instructor Howard Wright for an engaging look into the physics and atmosphere above us.
What you’ll learn:
·Primary cloud shapes and what they signal about the weather
·The science behind cloud colors and their meanings
·Key meteorological concepts: dew point, relative humidity, condensation, and atmospheric energy transfer 
·And much more!

Sponsored by: Presidents’ College Lifelong Learning at the University of Hartford
Learn more &amp; register:
hartford.edu/pc 
Questions or want to join the mailing list? Email: pcollege@hartford.edu | or
call: 860-768-4495

Join our cohort of film devotees to consider French social comedy, a genre marrying humor to social commentary. Satire is always one ingredient, but here it’s savory, not sour. Also in the mix? Social solidarity. Two films are comedies of self-absorption: that of Jean Renoir’s landed gentry and Agnes Varda’s yé-yé singer, Cleo. The second Varda film uses the director's own life’s work as social commentary, while Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s Amelie fashions a Parisian fable about loneliness.
Watch an assigned film on your own each week. Then join University of Hartford Professor Michael Walsh to learn more and discuss. The films are:
·Rules of the Game (Jean Renoir, 1939)
·Cléo From Five to Seven (Agnès Varda, 1962)
·The Gleaners and I (Agnès Varda, 2000)
·Amélie (Jean-Pierre Jeunet, 2001)
When: Mondays, October 26, November 2, 9, 16; 3–4:30 p.m. 
Sponsored by President’s College Lifelong Learning at the University of Hartford. Visit Hartford.edu/pc to check this out as well as lots of other fall courses &amp; lectures. Email <a href="mailto:pcollege@hartford.edu" target="_blank">pcollege@hartford.edu</a> or call 860.768.4495 with questions or to be added to the mailing list.

Local Event: French Films Mini-Course

French Films Mini-Course

Join our cohort of film devotees to consider French social comedy, a genre marrying humor to social commentary. Satire is...

While baseball fans are excitedly glued to the postseason, a looming shadow hangs over the horizon: could a labor dispute threaten Opening Day in the spring of 2027? Despite record-setting attendance numbers through 2025 and 2026, labor tensions are simmering, and team owners may be poised to declare a lockout to force concessions.
Join Walter Harrison, President Emeritus of the University of Hartford and former chair of the NCAA Board of Governors, for a compelling look behind the scenes of America's pastime. A die-hard baseball fan and sharp institutional observer, Harrison will break down the critical labor-management issues currently on the table that could trigger a work stoppage.
He’ll also place the current climate into historical perspective, looking back at past lockouts and strikes—including the disastrous 1994 walkout—and tracing the roots of player-owner battles all the way back to the 1890 Players League and the 1912 Federal League. Along the way, he'll revisit the pivotal legal battles fought by trailblazers like Curt Flood, Andy Messersmith, and Dave McNally, who challenged the restrictive reserve clause that governed every player contract from 1891 until its abolition in 1976.
Whether you’re a die-hard baseball aficionado or a casual fan who loves a good institutional showdown, you’ll enjoy Harrison’s sharp analysis and engaging storytelling.
·When: Tuesday, October 27, 2-3:30 p.m. 

·Host: President’s College Lifelong Learning, University of Hartford
·Registration: Hartford.edu/pc
Questions? Email <a href="mailto:pcollege@hartford.edu" target="_blank">pcollege@hartford.edu</a> or call 860.768.4495.

Local Event: Is a Strike in the Cards for 2027 Major League Baseball? 

Is a Strike in the Cards for 2027 Major League...

While baseball fans are excitedly glued to the postseason, a looming shadow hangs over the horizon: could a labor dispute...

Is a Strike in the Cards for 2027 Major League Baseball? 

Meg Aldrich

Michael Lemanski

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Greater Hartford

Farmington

Avon

Rich Kirby

Newington

Wethersfield

Simsbury

Jay Kenney

Windsor

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30 vendors, live music, pumpkin decorating for kids, veggies, dairy, meat, bread, treats, crafts, coffee and prepared foods.

Local Event: West Hartford's Sunday Farmer's Market

West Hartford's Sunday Farmer's Market

30 vendors, live music, pumpkin decorating for kids, veggies, dairy, meat, bread, treats, crafts, coffee and prepared foods.

Bridge Street Live

🎶 DON’T STOP BELIEVIN’ — JOURNEY FANS, THIS ONE’S FOR YOU! 🎶
AFFINITY – A Tribute to Journey is coming to Bridge Street Live in Collinsville, CT on Saturday, October 10th !Watch VIDEO&nbsp;here:&nbsp; <a href="https://youtu.be/veNje9Ryxyg" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">youtu.be/veNje9Ryxyg</a>
Get ready for a night celebrating the music of one of rock’s greatest bands, performed by an outstanding group of musicians who bring the sound, energy and excitement of Journey to life.
🎤 Don’t Stop Believin’ 
🎸 Separate Ways 
🎶 Any Way You Want It 
❤️ Open Arms 
🎵 Faithfully 
…and so many more Journey favorites!
📅 Saturday, October 10, 2026 
📍 Bridge Street Live – Collinsville, CT
Journey fans — grab your tickets and come spend the night with us!
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Local Event: AFFINITY – A Tribute to Journey

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AFFINITY – A Tribute to Journey

🎶 DON’T STOP BELIEVIN’ — JOURNEY FANS, THIS ONE’S FOR YOU! 🎶
AFFINITY – A Tribute to Journey is coming to Bridge Street Live in...

The 11th Annual Farmington Valley Acoustic Festival is returning on Saturday, October 17th from 11:00am – 6:00pm at Winding Trails in Farmington. Set amongst the beautiful 380 acres of forest and fall foliage on Dunning Lake, there will be music on two stages, with food trucks, a vendor village, and a beer garden at the beach featuring free samples from local breweries.
The festival headliner is Howley. As founding members of We Banjo 3, the Galway-born Howley brothers brought Irish traditional music to new heights — blending it with Americana, bluegrass, and contemporary songcraft to create a sound beloved across the world. Their electrifying live shows, virtuosic playing, and brotherly chemistry made We Banjo 3 one of the most celebrated acts on the international folk scene. Now, the brothers return with a brand-new project: Howley — a re-imagining of that signature sound for a new era. Joined by two world-class artists, Kiana June (fiddle, vocals) and Caitlin Leahy (percussion, flute, vocals), Howley expands the brothers’ trademark sound with lush harmonies, fiery fiddle, and rhythmic flair.
The Festival also features Pennsylvania-based House of Hamill. The band is a fixture on festival stages across the US, and have shared their music and stories on the country’s premier folk stages. Their original song “Banks of the Brandywine” was a Grand Prize winner in the 2024 John Lennon Songwriting Contest, and the video for their all-violin cover of “Sweet Child O’ Mine” amassed over 16 million views on Facebook, where it was shared over 400,000 times.
Also appearing on the main stage will be Beg Steal or Borrow and the Clements Brothers. Beg Steal or Borrow is a Vermont-based bluegrass band formed in 2013, known for their warm harmonies, virtuosic instrumentals, and a mix of traditional and original music. In in their first project together since playing in the internationally touring grass-roots band, ‘The Lonely Heartstring Band,’ the Clements Brothers have roots, rock, bluegrass, jazz, and classical influences.
In addition, award-winning songwriters from local and nationally-touring acts will be performing. Tickets are limited and must be purchased in advance. Early bird discounted tickets available until July 1st for $30. After July 1, tickets will be $40 adults, and $10 children at <a href="https://windingtrails.org/music-festival" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">windingtrails.org/music-festival</a> or on Eventbrite. This one-day music festival runs from 11:00 a.m. to sunset and is rain or shine. Performances take place on the Boathouse stage and the Dunning Lake stage. Bring a tent in the event of rain. Free samples from over 20 local breweries will be available, while supplies last. Food and additional refreshments are available for sale or attendees may BYOB and picnic. Take advantage of the scenic grounds at Winding Trails, with 12 miles of walking trails, sports fields, and disc golf.
Festival proceeds benefit the Winding Trails, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization providing year-round recreational and educational activities for the enjoyment and growth of families and individuals of all ages.

Local Event: Farmington Valley Music Festival

Farmington Valley Music Festival

The 11th Annual Farmington Valley Acoustic Festival is returning on Saturday, October 17th from 11:00am – 6:00pm at Winding...

The Ultimate Estate Dining Suite: Magnificent 15.5-Foot George III Mahogany Table &amp; 14 Chairs
 
For a dining room of true architectural consequence. We are pleased to present a magnificent George III mahogany dining suite, fresh to the market after being held in a single private collection for nearly a century.
This is a serious investment piece for those who value heritage over transient showroom trends. The four-pedestal table, flanked by two classic D-ends, extends via three period leaves to a commanding 15&frac12; feet. It effortlessly accommodates the accompanying fourteen matching period shield-back chairs (including two carvers/armchairs).
Rather than a sterile reproduction finish, the timber boasts the rich, complex depth and warm character that only centuries of genuine care can bestow. This suite represents a rare opportunity to acquire a complete, historic hosting asset that will anchor a home for generations to come.
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 <li>Provenance:
 Retained in one private residence for 80 years.</li>
 <li>Capacity:
 Extends comfortably to 185.5 inches.</li>
 <li>Inclusions:
 4-part pedestal table, 3 period leaves, 14 matching chairs.</li>
</ul>

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