Artists Collective Inc

HARTFORD, A DIFFERENT KIND OF NIGHT OUT IS COMING TO TOWN!
For people who crave something beyond the usual dinner-and-drinks routine, step into the candlelit world of Soulful Sounds, a Harlem Renaissance-inspired evening of music, laughter, connection, and vintage glamour.
Featuring the Music &amp; Comedy of Acute Inflections, this couple from NYC has entertained more than 50,000 guests across the U.S. and abroad at their sold-out shows. Their unique sound blends the timeless elegance of Billie Holiday with the soulful spirit of Erykah Badu, creating an experience that feels both classic and refreshingly original.
Whether you arrive in Gatsby-inspired glamour or your own personal style, you’ll be surrounded by people who appreciate soulful vibes, meaningful moments, and a chance to step outside the ordinary.
As seen on HBO and Amazon, and backed by more than 1,000 five-star reviews, Soulful Sounds has become a favorite among audiences who believe a night out should feel special.
And as a cute gesture, there will be complimentary snacks to enjoy throughout the show!
Located in Hartford’s Upper Albany neighborhood, The Artists Collective is a cultural landmark founded by jazz legend Jackie McLean, celebrating the arts of the African Diaspora in an inspiring space filled with creativity and community.
Tickets are selling quickly for this intimate one-night-only experience on Sunday, September 27. Reserve your seats and join us for an unforgettable evening!
Planning a birthday celebration, church outing, or night out with friends? Groups of 8+ enjoy a healthy discount! Just call us at 212.729.8372 before you purchase, and we’ll hook you up.
* Your purchase helps support the Renaissance Youth Center, a South Bronx-based charity that empowers inner-city youth through music education, after-school programs, and tutoring. *<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/157548/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Soulful Sounds in Hartford

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Soulful Sounds in Hartford

HARTFORD, A DIFFERENT KIND OF NIGHT OUT IS COMING TO TOWN!
For people who crave something beyond the usual dinner-and-drinks...

The Mark Twain House & Museum

**THE MARK TWAIN CONNECTION:** The difference between the almost right word &amp; the right word is really a large matter–it’s the difference between the lightning bug and the lightning. – Mark Twain (letter to George Bainton, 15 Oct 1888) **ABOUT THE TOPIC:** Samuel Johnson’s *Dictionary of the English Language* was published in 1755, just 21 years before the Declaration of Independence. In this evening event, Celine Luppo McDaid, the Hyde Director of Dr. Johnson’s House in London, joins us to talk about how the Dictionary came to be and Johnson’s literary legacy in the English-speaking world. This will include responses to his work by fellow lexicographer, Noah Webster, and other literary greats in successive generations, including Webster’s fellow Nutmegger, Mark Twain. This event is presented in partnership with the Noah Webster House and West Hartford Historical Society. **ABOUT THE SPEAKER:** Celine Luppo McDaid is The Hyde Director and Curator of Dr Johnson’s House, London—“The House of Words” where Johnson completed his Dictionary of the English Language.

Local Event: Samuel Johnson and How the Dictionary Came to Be

Samuel Johnson and How the Dictionary Came to Be

**THE MARK TWAIN CONNECTION:** The difference between the almost right word & the right word is really a large matter–it’s the...

Connecticut's Old State House

Parker’s Tangent is a fun group playing all original rock music based on blues and roots sources. The band is composed of our female lead singer (who has been compared to Grace Slick and Nora Jones), drums, lead and rhythm guitars, bass and an awesome violin player who presents virtuoso performances. Based out of greater New Haven, our music is extremely accessible and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The music which is the real deal can be poetic, touching, bluesy to rocking and jamming. A band for over twenty years, they have performed hundreds of gifs including Toads’ Place, The International Festival of Arts and Ideas, Westport’s Blues, Views and Bar-B-Que Festival.
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/156454/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Summer Music Series featuring Parker’s Tangent

Summer Music Series featuring Parker’s Tangent

Parker’s Tangent is a fun group playing all original rock music based on blues and roots sources. The band is composed of our...

New England Air Museum

This engaging FREE workshop will introduce the 2027 National History Day theme, Innovation in History: Impact, Influence, Change, while providing practical tips and strategies for guiding multiple students through their History Day journey.
Participants will enjoy:
A behind-the-scenes tour of the museum Time to brainstorm and share ideas with fellow educators Opportunities to connect with other History Day teachers A complimentary lunch
Whether you’re new to National History Day or an experienced educator, this workshop is a great opportunity to explore the new theme, exchange ideas, and gather resources to support your students throughout the year.
Registration is required.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/163853/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More info

Local Event: Innovation in History Educator Workshop

Innovation in History Educator Workshop

This engaging FREE workshop will introduce the 2027 National History Day theme, Innovation in History: Impact, Influence,...

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>

Local Event: Summer Music Series featuring Thomasina Levy

Summer Music Series featuring Thomasina Levy

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

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.
Photos may be taken at public events and may be used for CADN literature and social media.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/160386/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More info

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

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

Haunt the bars in Hartford with us at our Halloween Bar Crawl on Oct. 31st - don’t ghost us!
🎃 Get Spooky With US This Halloween! 🎃
Round up your boo crew, show off your costumes, and prepare for a night of creepy cocktails, chills, and unforgettable bar-hopping fun! 👻🍹
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👽 Join a Spine-Chilling Crowd of Spooky Crawlers!
🍹 2-3 Drinks or Shots Included With Ticket Purchase
🚫 No Cover At All Bars, Mid Party, &amp; After Party
📸 Professional Photographers
🥤 Crawl With US Stadium Party Cup and Bottle Opener Lanyard
🍻 Exclusive Drink Specials
🍔 Food Specials at Select Venues
🔥 Awesome After Party
📛 Custom Halloween Bar Crawl Badge With Vouchers
🗺️ Access To Our Hartford Pub Crawl Map
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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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🎃 CHECK IN 4PM - 6PM 🎃
🎃 CRAWL LOCATIONS 4PM - 10PM 🎃
🎃 MID PARTY 7PM - 9PM 🎃
🎃 AFTER PARTY 10PM - 12AM 🎃
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👌If the event is cancelled for any reason, all tickets will be refunded in full! No vouchers, no credits, just your money back in your bank! Guaranteed!
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We Highly Suggest Using Uber or Lyft To And From The Bar Crawl!
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㉑ ATTENDEES MUST BE 21+ ㉑ Due to the nature of our events, all attendees must be 21+ with a valid government issued ID.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/153834/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: The Halloween Bar Crawl - Hartford

The Halloween Bar Crawl - Hartford

Haunt the bars in Hartford with us at our Halloween Bar Crawl on Oct. 31st - don’t ghost us!
🎃 Get Spooky With US This...

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.
Friday, November 6, 2026: The Mark Twain...

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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Chris Dehnel

Hartford Metropolitan Area

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South Windsor

Tolland County

Vernon

Glastonbury

Michael Lemanski

Greater Hartford

Rich Kirby

Wethersfield

Windsor Locks-East Windsor

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Tolland

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Buttonball Elementary School

🎉 WEDNESDAY NIGHT IS SQUARE DANCE NIGHT! 🎉
Come try a FREE introductory square dance lesson and discover why square dancing is so much fun!
Square dancing is:
❤️ A great way to meet new people 👟 Fun exercise that gets you moving 🧠 Great for keeping your brain active and sharp 😊 A wonderful stress reliever—you’re having so much fun following the calls, you can’t think about anything else! 📵 A chance to put down the screens and enjoy real laughter and connection
No partner needed. No experience needed. All ages are welcome!
Join us Wednesday night and see why people have been enjoying square dancing in Glastonbury for more than 60 years. Come for the exercise—stay for the friendships and fun! 2 free nights&nbsp; September 30th &amp; October 14, 2026&nbsp;

Local Event: Free Intro to Square dance Lessons 

Free Intro to Square dance Lessons 

🎉 WEDNESDAY NIGHT IS SQUARE DANCE NIGHT! 🎉
Come try a FREE introductory square dance lesson and discover why square dancing is...

SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, 10/3/26 9a
9am-5pm
Delicious fun for everyone!
It is time once again for South Windsor’s annual free Apple Fest. It is a family event. Enjoy more than 100 vendors and a variety of food trucks, our signature apple pie and apple cider, craft beer and cocktails, live music and dance performances. Kids' activities include train rides ($5.00), pony rides from 10am to 1pm ($5.00 each), inflatable obstacle course ($5.00), free bounce houses, and the rockin’ rodeo for the little ones. Make sure you take a chance on the gift basket raffle!
FREE parking and admission at the John J. Mitchell Fairgrounds, 75 Brookfield Street, South Windsor, CT. 06074. ATM available. Flat ground and easy access. Please bring a non-perishable donation for the South Windsor Food Bank. For more information: https.www.swapplefest.com 
Leashed and well-behaved dogs are welcome. More information at <a href="https://www.swapplefest.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.swapplefest.com</a> Facebook&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/SWAppleFest" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">(20+) Facebook</a>

Local Event: South Windsor Apple Fest 2026

South Windsor Apple Fest 2026

SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, 10/3/26 9a
9am-5pm
Delicious fun for everyone!
It is time once again for South Windsor’s annual free...

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The Mark Twain House & Museum, 351 Farmington Ave, Hartford, CT

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