Farmington Library

Join Children's Author and Illustrator Janice Hechter for a reading of her newest book The Power of Her Paintbrush! After the reading, there will be time for Q &amp; A and there will be an opportunity to purchase copies from Riverbend Books that Janice can sign!&nbsp;

Local Event: "The Power of Her Paintbrush" Author Reading: Janice Hechter

Hartford County

Farmington

Connecticut

"The Power of Her Paintbrush" Author Reading:...

Join Children's Author and Illustrator Janice Hechter for a reading of her newest book The Power of Her Paintbrush! After the...

"The Power of Her Paintbrush" Author Reading: Janice Hechter

Get ready for a refreshingly fun experience at the library! Join us for the Mix it up: The Art of the Dirty Soda, a hands-on program where participants can sample “dirty soda” flavor combinations and design their own custom drinks. Using classic sodas, flavored syrups, creamers, and other mix-ins, attendees will experiment with flavors to create a personalized dirty soda masterpiece.
This program encourages creativity, exploration, and a little bit of fizz! Whether you already love dirty sodas or are trying them for the first time, you’ll enjoy tasting new combinations, sharing ideas, and learning what makes a great soda mix.
All supplies will be provided. Come thirsty and ready to mix!

Local Event: Mix it Up: The Art of the Dirty Soda

Mix it Up: The Art of the Dirty Soda

Get ready for a refreshingly fun experience at the library! Join us for the Mix it up: The Art of the Dirty Soda, a hands-on...

<h1>The John Brighenti Trio performing the music of Rodgers and Hart!</h1>
Composer Richard Rodgers and lyricist Lorenz Hart collaborated on over 500 songs for stage and screen in the 1920s until Hart's death in 1943. Their Broadway musicals were highly regarded, and their works became standards by cabaret and jazz singers such as Ella Fitzgerald.

Local Event: The John Brighenti Trio Performance

The John Brighenti Trio Performance

The John Brighenti Trio performing the music of Rodgers and Hart!
Composer Richard Rodgers and lyricist Lorenz Hart...

Celebrate Throwback Summer with The Farmington Libraries at the Summer Reading Kickoff Celebration on Wednesday, June 17 from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM!
Bring your dinner, a blanket, and/or some lawn chairs, and join us outside for some lawn games and activities. Then go inside to dance to some throwbacks with&nbsp;DJ Red Supreme&nbsp;as he spins music and leads dances. Didn't pack a picnic dinner? No problem! Craftbird, Ember, and Rita's Italian Ice food trucks will be selling food on site.
There will also be&nbsp;activities for all ages provided by our community partners!&nbsp; No registration is required. See you there!
*We will have a Sensory Sensitive Hour from 4:30pm-5:30pm that will include a handful of activities, the opportunity to sign up for Summer Reading and more! During the hours of 4:30pm-7:30pm we will have a quiet room on the second floor of the library for patrons who may need to take a break from the noise and crowds. Limited amounts of noise protection ear muffs will be available for Adults and Children.

Local Event: Summer Reading Kickoff Celebration

Summer Reading Kickoff Celebration

Celebrate Throwback Summer with The Farmington Libraries at the Summer Reading Kickoff Celebration on Wednesday, June 17 from...

Barney Library

Join us for BSC Forever: A 40th Anniversary Celebration a special event program for adults and their tweens celebrating 40 years of fandom. Come together and celebrate everything you both love about The Baby-Sitters Club!

Enjoy snacks and activities inspired by all eras of the series. For children in grades 2-6 along with their BSC loving adult! Registration is required.&nbsp;

Local Event: BSC Forever: A 40th Anniversary Celebration

BSC Forever: A 40th Anniversary Celebration

Join us for BSC Forever: A 40th Anniversary Celebration a special event program for adults and their tweens celebrating 40...

To mark America's 250th Anniversary,&nbsp;illustrator, author and Advanced Cicerone&nbsp;Em Sauter will give an illustrated presentation&nbsp;discussing the role of beer and brewing in American history. Starting from the Pilgrims landing on Plymouth Rock (because they were out of beer!) to the modern craft brewery movement and the beers we love today, beer has been woven through the fabric of American history. Beer samples will be served.&nbsp;<h6>Requirement: Participants must be 21 or older. Valid ID required for entry. Anyone under 21 will not be admitted. &nbsp;</h6>
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Local Event: 250th Anniversary Of American Beer 

250th Anniversary Of American Beer 

To mark America's 250th Anniversary, illustrator, author and Advanced Cicerone Em Sauter will give an illustrated...

The New Britain Museum of American Art is the oldest museum in the country to collect exclusively American art. What constitutes American art? In this lecture with staff from the museum, we’ll explore the different facets and eras that make up American Art and this local museum’s collection.
Through illustrated examples and behind-the-scenes insights, museum staff will examine how American art has been defined and redefined over time—shaped by history, geography, cultural identity, and social change. From early colonial works and 19th‑century landscapes to modern, contemporary, and multicultural expressions, the discussion will highlight the breadth and diversity of artistic voices represented in the Museum’s holdings.
The lecture is to be about an hour.&nbsp;

Local Event: What is American Art?

What is American Art?

The New Britain Museum of American Art is the oldest museum in the country to collect exclusively American art. What...

Presented by Offsite Connecticut Theatre, this&nbsp;light opera centers around the Sultan of Sulu, named Ki-Ram. Sulu is an Islamic kingdom in the southern Philippines that at the turn of the 20th century found itself subjected to United States colonial rule, collateral damage from the fallout of the Spanish-American War, via the Philippine-American War closer to home. He, along with his Private Secretary Hadji, and others, get tangled up in the Americans' efforts to bring "democracy" and "civilisation" to Sulu.This program has an intermission. We encourage you to bring your own refreshments and look forward to seeing you at the show.

<h6>Please note: This is an Afterhours Program. Library services will be limited. We ask that all registrants arrive no later than 12:45pm. Thank you for your cooperation.&nbsp;</h6>

Local Event: Sultan of Sulu: An Offsite Connecticut Production

Sultan of Sulu: An Offsite Connecticut Production

Presented by Offsite Connecticut Theatre, this light opera centers around the Sultan of Sulu, named Ki-Ram. Sulu is an Islamic...

Farmington Libraries

Michael Lemanski

Hartford Metropolitan Area

Avon

West Hartford

Newington

Berlin

Southington

Greater Hartford

Wethersfield

Canton

Simsbury

Rocky Hill

This presentation is dedicated to remembering the railroad bridge disaster in Bristol on February 6, 1896, when an aging wooden bridge collapsed into the Pequabuck river, resulting in six deaths. Richard Carter will be the presenter with video and PowerPoint. Sponsored by the Friends of the New Britain Library. Light refreshments will be served.

Local Event: Into the River: The Tragedy of 1896

Into the River: The Tragedy of 1896

This presentation is dedicated to remembering the railroad bridge disaster in Bristol on February 6, 1896, when an aging wooden...

New Horizons Village

Join us for our Strawberry Festival at New Horizons Village on Thursday, June 11 from 6:30p - 8:30p! Food, Vendors and live music presented by Locomotion!

Local Event: 69th Annual Strawberry Festival

69th Annual Strawberry Festival

Join us for our Strawberry Festival at New Horizons Village on Thursday, June 11 from 6:30p - 8:30p! Food, Vendors and live...

Come casual &amp; join us at 359 Waterville Rd in Avon for an unforgettable evening at AFTER THE ROSES - our biggest fundraising night of the year for our horses! VIP &amp; INDOOR theatre-style seats MUST be purchased in advance.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;On Saturday, June 13th, come together with fellow supporters for a magical night filled with live music, delicious food, cocktails, raffles, memories, and compassion - all benefiting the rescued horses of US Horse Welfare &amp; Rescue. Featuring LIVE entertainment by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LittleLiesATributetoFleetwoodMac?__cft__[0]=AZZlEVotW1QlqYL-q0ukBxRtDnWUuBq8L-EcB140Q20Zex0p2Yvl2-nPEXAxHvQqdbHHuyC2_RE6QRuxozUwmHnAUSBLFKDrUHCoThKXm3xNOOT8mPSEVVxsJ1SvAz7Fp0_hLzmWJMivmGQnPYta76Y5yasQF-XWW95PffVEt47RXNF1EzXy6JEHYJPXbpYVmMQ&amp;__tn__=-]K-R" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Little Lies: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac</a> - the #1 Fleetwood Mac tribute band.&nbsp;Hosted by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/damonscott925?__cft__[0]=AZZlEVotW1QlqYL-q0ukBxRtDnWUuBq8L-EcB140Q20Zex0p2Yvl2-nPEXAxHvQqdbHHuyC2_RE6QRuxozUwmHnAUSBLFKDrUHCoThKXm3xNOOT8mPSEVVxsJ1SvAz7Fp0_hLzmWJMivmGQnPYta76Y5yasQF-XWW95PffVEt47RXNF1EzXy6JEHYJPXbpYVmMQ&amp;__tn__=-]K-R" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Damon Scott</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Country925FM?__cft__[0]=AZZlEVotW1QlqYL-q0ukBxRtDnWUuBq8L-EcB140Q20Zex0p2Yvl2-nPEXAxHvQqdbHHuyC2_RE6QRuxozUwmHnAUSBLFKDrUHCoThKXm3xNOOT8mPSEVVxsJ1SvAz7Fp0_hLzmWJMivmGQnPYta76Y5yasQF-XWW95PffVEt47RXNF1EzXy6JEHYJPXbpYVmMQ&amp;__tn__=-]K-R" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Country 92-5</a> ’s Morning Show and Mike Hydeck of NBC.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; US Horse Welfare &amp; Rescue | Avon, CT,&nbsp;&nbsp;Saturday, June 13 | 5:30 PM.&nbsp; &nbsp;CHAMPION’S CIRCLE VIP Seating Includes early access, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres &amp; dinner by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mrgct?__cft__[0]=AZZlEVotW1QlqYL-q0ukBxRtDnWUuBq8L-EcB140Q20Zex0p2Yvl2-nPEXAxHvQqdbHHuyC2_RE6QRuxozUwmHnAUSBLFKDrUHCoThKXm3xNOOT8mPSEVVxsJ1SvAz7Fp0_hLzmWJMivmGQnPYta76Y5yasQF-XWW95PffVEt47RXNF1EzXy6JEHYJPXbpYVmMQ&amp;__tn__=-]K-R" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Max Hospitality</a> Group&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;ROWS OF ROSES General Admission Includes theater seating &amp; 2 drink tickets.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Every ticket purchased helps provide lifelong care, rehabilitation, feed, shelter, and hope for horses rescued from abuse, neglect, abandonment, and slaughter pipelines.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Come celebrate with us under the stars for a night of music, community, and second chances.&nbsp;Tickets are available now! Scan the QR code or visit: <a href="https://ushorsewelfare.org/events-calendar/2026/6/13/after-the-roses?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExV3l0TnpxamxqSlFkbmN2RnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5zAPqug1EEdGaXBBtRny2x6EEmReWGyLlsVW2dFNqeTRv1_n_NZ3AcTEL05A_aem_oatMMYennHmJlhC3k8rKPg" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://ushorsewelfare.org/even.../2026/6/13/after-the-roses</a>
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Local Event: An Evening of FLEETWOOD MAC music with Little Lies

An Evening of FLEETWOOD MAC music with Little Lies

Come casual & join us at 359 Waterville Rd in Avon for an unforgettable evening at AFTER THE ROSES - our biggest fundraising...

Bridge Street Live, 41 Bridge St, Canton, CT, 06019

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The instantly recognizable voice of the legendary Linda Ronstadt was launched in the mid 1960's when her band The Stone Poneys released their mega hit "Different Drum." For the next several decades, she hit the Billboard charts with dozens of incredible songs, including "When Will I Be Loved", "That'll Be the Day", "Heat Wave", "It's So Easy", "Blue Bayou", "Poor Poor Pitiful Me", "You're No Good", "Tumblin' Dice" and many more. Ronstadt Rewind is the Ultimate Linda Ronstadt Tribute Concert. The performance features American Idol Star Katherine Winston, who along with her outstanding band recreate the Ronstadt concert experience like no other in a show that features the legendary singer's great hits and more. Katherine's emotionally charged, power house vocal prowess has captivated audiences nationwide and her incredible performance in Ronstadt Rewind is nothing short of amazing. Prepare for an unforgettable tribute to the iconic Linda Ronstadt with Ronstadt Rewind.

Local Event: Linda Ronstadt Tribute / Ronstadt Rewind

Collinsville

Linda Ronstadt Tribute / Ronstadt Rewind

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The instantly recognizable voice of the legendary Linda Ronstadt was...

Solomon Welles House

Join one of America's best-known Mediums in a truly memorable afternoon of connection with Spirit. With Karen's insights and her warmth and understanding, she will connect with your dead loved ones who live in Spirit to convey messages of comfort, love and reassurance. You will leave&nbsp; changed with a new understanding that you are not alone. Karen has been featured on The Discovery Channel! $50. per person - by reservation only. Call 860-665-8024 between 9:00am-7:00pm to reserve now!

Local Event: Messages of Love & Hope: A Demonstration of Mediumship

Messages of Love & Hope: A Demonstration of...

Join one of America's best-known Mediums in a truly memorable afternoon of connection with Spirit. With Karen's insights and...

Messages of Love & Hope: A Demonstration of Mediumship

Jay Heritage Center

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

Westchester County

New York

Classic Design Luncheon & Lecture: Beyond Blue...

Nothing says spring better than our popular Classic Design Luncheon and Lecture! We’re honored to feature Genevieve...

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"The Power of Her Paintbrush" Author Reading: Janice Hechter

JUN

8

6:00 PM

Farmington Library, 6 Monteith Dr, Farmington, CT

Mix it Up: The Art of the Dirty Soda

JUN

10

6:00 PM

Farmington Library, 6 Monteith Dr, Farmington, CT

The John Brighenti Trio Performance

JUN

13

12:00 PM

Farmington Library, 6 Monteith Dr, Farmington, CT

Summer Reading Kickoff Celebration

JUN

17

5:30 PM

Farmington Library, 6 Monteith Dr, Farmington, CT

BSC Forever: A 40th Anniversary Celebration

JUN

24

3:00 PM

Barney Library, 71 Main St, Farmington, CT

250th Anniversary Of American Beer

JUN

24

6:00 PM

Farmington Library, 6 Monteith Dr, Farmington, CT

What is American Art?

JUN

25

6:00 PM

Farmington Library, 6 Monteith Dr, Farmington, CT

Sultan of Sulu: An Offsite Connecticut Production

JUN

27

1:00 PM

Farmington Library, 6 Monteith Dr, Farmington, CT

Into the River: The Tragedy of 1896

69th Annual Strawberry Festival

An Evening of FLEETWOOD MAC music with Little Lies

Linda Ronstadt Tribute / Ronstadt Rewind

Messages of Love & Hope: A Demonstration of Mediumship

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