Little House Brewing Company

Chester CT

Live Music: Ralph Marcario — Little House Brewing Company

Kaleidoscope

Earth Day Celebration at Kaleidoscope
Join us for a weekend of creativity, community, and care for the planet! Our Earth Day Celebration takes place Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10 AM to 4 PM (rain date Sunday, April 26).
Enjoy an eco-friendly craft fair featuring local artists and sustainable vendors, live music, and delicious food from KaraBella. Kids can take part in hands-on crafts and workshops throughout the weekend, while Saturday brings special highlights including live performances and a book signing with author Matilda Drumbill.
Celebrate the earth, support local makers, and spend a beautiful day with us at Kaleidoscope, 56 Middlesex Turnpike, Chester, CT.
Learn more at kaleidoscopeartists.com or email chester@kaleidoscopeartists.com.

Local Event: Earth Day Celebration at Kaleidoscope

Middlesex County

Essex-Chester-Deep River

Connecticut

Earth Day Celebration at Kaleidoscope

Earth Day Celebration at Kaleidoscope
Join us for a weekend of creativity, community, and care for the planet! Our Earth Day...

Haddam Neck Covenant Church

Indulge in a delicious BBQ chicken quarter meal accompanied by classic sides like baked beans, cole slaw, a dinner roll, and a water bottle. This cash-only event requires a reservation through the church office, allowing you to choose your preferred pick-up window for ultimate convenience.

Local Event: Haddam Neck Covenant Church's Famous Bbq Drive Thru

The Haddams-Killingworth

Haddam Neck Covenant Church's Famous Bbq Drive...

Indulge in a delicious BBQ chicken quarter meal accompanied by classic sides like baked beans, cole slaw, a dinner roll, and a...

Haddam Neck Covenant Church's Famous Bbq Drive Thru

Deep Hollow Farm

Farm Tour and Future of Farming Talk for Chester Earth Day Celebration — Deep Hollow Farm

Live Music: Robi Polgar — Little House Brewing Company

Middletown House Concert Series

Melding unparalleled virtuosity with an introspective sensibility, Nic Gareiss and Alexis Chartrand trace, with disarming spontaneity, their path across French Canadian, Appalachian and Irish traditions. Propelled by melodies inherited from Québécois folklore, the duo explores, with palpable pleasure, the sharing of sounds and gestures, blurring the lines between music and dance, melody and movement. This concert is a privileged opportunity to witness the contemporaneity of our traditions, the singular creativity of Nic Gareiss’ flatfooting and step dancing, and Alexis Chartrand’s unique playing on the baroque violin.
Montreal fiddler Alexis Chartrand (he/him) has traced a singular path across the Québécois traditional music scene. “Known for his pensive reworkings of Québécois fiddle tunes” (Songlines), he has pioneered the use of baroque violin and bows for the interpretation of this repertoire. His partnership with multi-instrumentalist and sound engineer Nicolas Babineau has led to the release of three albums, and to many concerts in Québec, Canada, the United States and Sweden. Hailed in 2019 as “two must-hears of Québécois traditional music” (Penguin Eggs), their 2024 collaboration with Nicolas Ellis and Orchestre de l’Agora « was a revelation and an intense emotional shock” (Le Devoir). He has explored the connection between music and dance with percussive dancers Nic Gareiss and Antoine Turmine. He has released duo albums with multi-instrumentalists Colin Savoie-Levac and Cédric Dind-Lavoie.
One of Dance Magazine's "25 to Watch," Nic Gareiss (he/they) has been hailed by the New York Times for his “dexterous melding of Irish and Appalachian dance.” He reimagines movement as a musical practice, recasting dance as a medium that appeals to both eyes and ears. Gareiss engages many percussive dance traditions, weaving together a singular dance practice marked by his love of clog, flatfoot, and step dance footwork; improvisation; and musical collaboration. Gareiss received the 2020 Michigan Heritage Award, his home region's highest distinction bestowed on traditional artists. He has performed in seventeen countries including at London's Barbican Centre, the Irish National Concert Hall, the Munich Philharmonic, and the Brooklyn Academy of Music. He holds a MA in Ethnochoreology from the University of Limerick.
$25 suggested donation
Please contact Jody Cormack for reservations and directions
jcormack@wesleyan.edu, or 860-983-7963

Local Event: Alexis Chartrand & Nic Gareiss

Middletown

Alexis Chartrand & Nic Gareiss

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Portland Senior High School

The Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords (MHVC)&nbsp;will perform a "Tribute to America" to help honor our nation's 250th Anniversary on&nbsp;Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 4:00pm (please note the time change).&nbsp;&nbsp;It will be held at Portland High School, 95 High St., Portland, CTWe invite you to join us for an afternoon of music featuring our 85 voice chorus (directed by Samuel Tucker) and ten piece orchestra (directed by Alan Dougherty) performing a selection of patriotic, pop, rock, Broadway, jazz and gospel pieces.&nbsp; A&nbsp;"Tribute to the Armed Forces"&nbsp;medley is the ultimate hymn of patriotism and homage to our service men and women, past and present.&nbsp; "Bohemian Rhapsody", "God Bless the Broken Road", "Andrew LLoyd Weber in Concert" and "Beatles in Review" are some of the other selections which will showcase the texture, dynamics, layers and forces of the music and our voices.&nbsp; A few surprises are also in store.Our special guest this season is TODD&nbsp;ALLEN&nbsp;HERENDEEN,&nbsp;a triple platinum country and gospel star, who hails from Indiana and performs around the United States especially in Panama City Beach, FL and Memphis, TN.&nbsp; &nbsp;Todd is the ultimate performer who has entertained thousands from all walks of life around the country with his incredible voice and charisma.&nbsp; His amazing talent captures many different legends of music.&nbsp; He will perform one of his signature songs "MY NAME IS AMERICA".Tickets are $25 (non-refundable).&nbsp; Visit www.vocalchords20.org for more information or call 860.347.2787 or 860.342.3120.&nbsp; Purchase your tickets early as this will definitely be a sellout.&nbsp; Also visit and like us on facebook and instagram.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Local Event: Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords "Tribute to America"

Portland

Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords "Tribute to...

The Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords (MHVC) will perform a "Tribute to America" to help honor our nation's 250th Anniversary...

Middlesex Hospital Vocal Chords "Tribute to America"

The Free Meat Raffle presented by Little House Brewing — Little House Brewing Company

Open Mic Afternoons hosted by Dave Teneyck & Christina Meadows — Little House Brewing Company

Maifest — Little House Brewing Company

Step into a space where creativity meets home. Join us for 'The Artful Home' Open House, a one-of-a-kind experience showcasing beautiful watercolor art, curated wallpaper designs, and modern styling ideas that bring your space to life. Alan James Art and&nbsp; AH Designs have joined forces, and will be hosting a joint Open House on May 16, 2026, 12pm. All merchandise and paintings at both shops will be discounted for this totally cool event. Indulge in wine, cheese and home inspiration. Plus, don't miss our exclusive raffles for a chance to take home some beautiful art, wallpaper, or some other fine goodies.&nbsp;See this event on your favorite social media.

Local Event: The Artful Home Open House

The Artful Home Open House

Step into a space where creativity meets home. Join us for 'The Artful Home' Open House, a one-of-a-kind experience showcasing...

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Custom Storage Solutions for the Whole Home

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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Hayleigh Evans

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CT's Superior Shoreline Cleaning Company!

Cassia's Sparkling Cleaning Company

Don't stress about your family, pets or children! when it comes to house cleaning, our environmentally friendly and highest rated products provide a safe, no worries, cleaning. We take care of your home cleaning with the same care as if it were our own. Not only do we look out for the safety of your family and your pets, but we provide consistent Superior full service cleanings that leave your sanctuary spotless so that you can enjoy peace of mind and confidence in knowing your house is going to be sparkling clean every single visit. We can custom tailor a maintenance plan for any of your needs or schedule. Talk to Cassia and let her 31 years of expertise guide you to a happy and "sparkling" clean home! “Full services” means we offer a wide range of cleaning services such as; residential deep-cleaning, weekly cleaning, bi-weekly cleaning, home exterior cleaning, commercial cleaning services, pressure power/soft washing services, window cleaning services, upholstery cleaning, mattress cleaning, carpet cleaning, specialty floor cleaning, chandeliers, algae from roofs, gutters and so much more!! Just ask! With over 31 years of serving the Connecticut Shoreline and all surrounding communities, winning multiple awards, with thousands of glowing recommendations, hundreds of excellent references, this definitely isn’t our first rodeo. We have an impeccable reputation, and our owner is highly respected by her peers. Miss Cassia has been the go to Queen of Clean for everyone from celebrities, to professionals, to medical, to blue collar, to first responders, veterinarians, to law enforcement, and more! Her customers absolutely adore her because of her ease of doing business with, her honesty, and her integrity! Look no further! You have found your dream Cleaning team! So confident in our multiple services are we, that we have a 100% happiness guarantee! Call Miss Cassia now! You'll be glad you did! * References given with the utmost discretion 860-575-6605

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