Friends of the Bill Memorial Library Annual Book Sale The Friends of the Bill Memorial Library invite you to visit the library during Groton Heights Open House day for our Annual Book Sale on Saturday, August 7 between 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Choose from good quality, gently-used fiction, non-fiction, children’s, DVDs and much more!…
Savoy Bookshop & Café presents a book launch party with Debbi Michiko Florence for the release of the new book Just Be Cool, Jenna Sakai! This is going to be an incredible event featuring the chance to win great prizes, a wonderful author talk and Q&A, and special treats! This event is free, but registration…
Is your cat thinking outside the box? Are you living with a hardcore shredder (and I don't mean snowboarding)? And when it comes to your multi-cat household, why can't they all just get along? We welcome Dr. Rachel S. Geller, certified cat behaviorist, pet chaplain, and Fear Free Shelter specialist. She will give advice for…
Bring your friends, start a team, and win prizes at Trivia Night from 7pm to 10pm. Trivia provided by Harrison who is back by popular demand hosting on the microphone. If you work in hospitality or at a local attraction, show your badge and enjoy $4 drafts and our Happy Hour Menu all night long!
Bring your friends, start a team, and win prizes at Trivia Night from 7pm to 10pm. Trivia provided by Harrison who is back by popular demand hosting on the microphone. If you work in hospitality or at a local attraction, show your badge and enjoy $4 drafts and our Happy Hour Menu all night long!
Caregivers can bring their loved one with dementia and Mind Matters staff will watch them while you attend the session. This is a free service! Please call to let us know you will attend. Meets 2nd Tuesday of every month.
Caregivers can bring their loved one with dementia and Mind Matters staff will watch them while you attend the session. This is a free service! Please call to let us know you will attend. Meets 2nd Tuesday of every month.
*This concert series was previously held at Mystic River Park, but has moved to Esker Point Beach for 2021* These concerts, which feature a local community music group each week, are at 7PM Tuesday evenings. Admission is free for all concerts; bring lawn chairs/blankets. Picnics are welcome! Hosted by the Noank-Mystic Community Band. 2021 Location: Esker…
Bank Square Books presents an author talk and Q&A with Nicholas Checker for his new book The Saga of Marathon. Nick will be joined by special guests Amby Burfoot, and musician Rick Spencer. Light refreshments will also be offered. This event is free, but registration is requested. About the Book The teenage son of a…
Get ready to shake your tail while we sing, dance, and play, in the shade of the library lawn with Kindermusik with Miss Molly. Come connect with your tiny human and discover the joy & magic of music. For infants, toddlers, and young children up to 5yrs old and their loving grown-up(s). Registration required. We…
Bank Square Books and The Day present a Read of the Day event with Steven Rowley for the new book, The Guncle. This event is free, but registration is required. About the Book From the bestselling author of Lily and the Octopus and The Editor comes a warm and deeply funny novel about a once-famous…
The warning signs of Alzheimer's disease are often dismissed as side effects of normal aging. If you or someone you know is experiencing memory loss or behavioral changes, it's time to learn the facts. Early detection gives you a chance to begin drug therapy, enroll in clinical studies, and plan for the future. Attend this…
For four Fridays nights this July and August, “Sips at Sunset” will offer families and guests a chance to celebrate the start of the weekend by taking in live music while enjoying the company of beluga whales, penguins, seals, dinosaurs and reptiles, and all 7,000+ animals that call the Aquarium home. Each evening will feature…
Live on the patio. Beer, wine, and dinner options available for sale. Professor Louie & the Crowmatix. Professor Louie has emerged over his five decades in the music industry as the torchbearer of the true spirit of American Roots music. Seasoned live performer, prolific recording artist, and versatile multi-instrumentalist (Hammond B3 organ, piano/keyboards, accordion, vocals),…
63rd Annual Mystic Outdoor Art Festival SATURDAY, AUG. 14, 2021: 10 AM- 6 PM SUNDAY, AUG. 15, 2021: 10 AM - 5 PM The oldest festival of its kind in the Northeast, the Mystic Outdoor Art Festival attracts close to 100,000 people from New England and other areas of the country to our region during…
Summer is best enjoyed outdoors! This program is for children, ages 2 to 5, with special needs and a caregiver. Children will make new discoveries as we explore seasonal nature topics through activities, meeting live animals, stories, crafts and lots of time outside. In addition to learning about nature, this class will provide plenty of…
Bring your friends, start a team, and win prizes at Trivia Night from 7pm to 10pm. Trivia provided by Harrison who is back by popular demand hosting on the microphone. If you work in hospitality or at a local attraction, show your badge and enjoy $4 drafts and our Happy Hour Menu all night long!
Bring your friends, start a team, and win prizes at Trivia Night from 7pm to 10pm. Trivia provided by Harrison who is back by popular demand hosting on the microphone. If you work in hospitality or at a local attraction, show your badge and enjoy $4 drafts and our Happy Hour Menu all night long!
Bank Square Books and Savoy Bookshop & Café present an author talk and Q&A with Emily Adrian for the new book The Second Season. Emily will be in conversation with Rufi Thorpe (The Knockout Queen). This event is free, but registration is required. About the Book Ruth Devon starred for Georgetown Basketball back in college…
The Bill Memorial Library Hosts Outdoor Musical Sing-Along! The Bill Memorial Library in the City of Groton will host an outdoor Musical Sing-Along featuring live music on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. with Miss Mary-Jane and her musical friends. Children of all ages and their caregivers are invited to join in this fun,…
Join us this summer for the Mystic & Noank Library's annual Roode Memorial Concert Series. It's a series of free outdoor concerts on the grounds of the Mystic & Noank Library. These concerts celebrate the lives of Mystic & Noank Library patrons Agnes and Carl Roode. The Roodes were longtime Mystic residents who loved music…
Bank Square Books and Savoy Bookshop & Café present an author talk and Q&A with Megan Collins for the release of the new book The Family Plot. Megan will be in conversation with Megan Miranda. This event is free, but registration is required. Copies of The Family Plot purchased through the event will come with…
We are please to announce the largest gathering of wooden boats and enthusiasts in New England will converge at Mystic Seaport Museum this year for The WoodenBoat Show Friday through Sunday, August 20-22. The WoodenBoat Show, hosted in a partnership with WoodenBoat Publications, offers something for all wooden boat enthusiasts and maritime history buffs. More…
The Hygienic Hootenanny kicks off their 42nd Annual Show on Friday, August 20th with an eclectic line-up of singer-songwriters. This year, the Hootenanny will be hosted at the Hygienic Art Park in New London, CT. Bands and performers TBD.
For four Fridays nights this July and August, “Sips at Sunset” will offer families and guests a chance to celebrate the start of the weekend by taking in live music while enjoying the company of beluga whales, penguins, seals, dinosaurs and reptiles, and all 7,000+ animals that call the Aquarium home. Each evening will feature…
Live on the patio. Beer, wine, and dinner options available for sale. Another Tequila Sunrise. Eagles Tribute Band, Another Tequila Sunrise has been performing to sell-out crowds all over the country for nearly twenty years. The thunderous applause and standing ovations emphasize that this group is the premier Eagles Tribute band of the United States.…
The Summer Salon Des Independants will open August 21st, 7pm at the Hygienic Art Galleries in downtown New London. Modeled after the Salon Des Independants held in Paris since 1884, New London's outsider event is open to all artist; no judge, no jury no fees and censorship.
Join us for this exciting show featuring the work of young artists from throughout the region. There will be music, arts & crafts, storytelling, hula hooping and more!
NEW HORIZONS for Printmaking in NEW LONDON Have you wanted to learn about RISOGRAPH AND LETTERPRESS PRINTING? LEARN ALL ABOUT THESE RAD & UNIQUE FORMS OF PRINTMAKING, HOW THEY CAN SUPPORT COMMUNITY, AND HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED Hear from new member, New London native, and bookmaker/graphic designer: Michaela Abate Saturday, August 21, 7-8PM
Spend the morning at Coogan Farm. Stop by the J.X. Barn for an inclusive, open art studio for families with children of all abilities. Our naturalists / artists will be on hand to provide project inspiration and materials to create your own masterpiece. After making art, spend time hiking the trails to enjoy the beauty…
Celebrate the Full Sturgeon Moon with a night hike at the Peace Sanctuary. With a DPNC educator as our guide, we’ll wander the trails and wait for the moon to rise over the Mystic River. Meet at the bottom of the driveway by Peace Sanctuary at 233 River Road in Mystic. Pre-registration required, masks are…
Bring your friends, start a team, and win prizes at Trivia Night from 7pm to 10pm. Trivia provided by Harrison who is back by popular demand hosting on the microphone. If you work in hospitality or at a local attraction, show your badge and enjoy $4 drafts and our Happy Hour Menu all night long!
Bring your friends, start a team, and win prizes at Trivia Night from 7pm to 10pm. Trivia provided by Harrison who is back by popular demand hosting on the microphone. If you work in hospitality or at a local attraction, show your badge and enjoy $4 drafts and our Happy Hour Menu all night long!
Bank Square Books and Savoy Bookshop & Café present an author talk and Q&A with Beth Powning for the new book The Sister's Tale. Beth will be in conversation with Annie Philbrick, owner of Bank Square and Savoy. This event is free, but registration is required. About the Book A novel of orphans and widows,…
"Start where you are; use what you have; do what you can." -Arthur Ashe Housing intersects with every facet of human life. Where you live determines where you work, where you attend school, and your closeness to important resources such as healthcare and food. This is why housing advocacy is so crucial and necessary! Please…
Bank Square Books and Savoy Bookshop & Café present an virtual author talk and Q&A with Kira Jane Buxton for the release of the new book Feral Creatures. Kira will be in conversation with Bank Square and Savoy owner, Annie Philbrick. This event is free, but registration is required. Registration details are at the bottom…
Hygienic XLII Summer Salon Presents: Hygienic's 5th annual Naked Canvas body painting competition! Naked Canvas is a live body painting competition to be held at the Hygienic Art Park in New London, CT as part of the Hygienic Gallery’s annual art festival.
The artists who made New London one of the Hottest Music Scenes in the nation in the 80's perform their music from then and now. Featuring music from New Johnny 5, The Motive 8, The Reducers, The Whales, Blonde Furniture, and much more.
Live on the patio. Beer, wine, and dinner options available for sale. Savage Pianos. Savage Pianos was established in 2018 to bring the finest in dueling piano entertainment to the northeast. This is a show for all generations! The performers are recognized as headline entertainers around the world. They are each known for their craftsmanship,…
