Come in for a rare, before-hours opportunity to get up close with a penguin and their trainers, learn about their care, their plight in the wild, and ways you can help protect this endangered species. Breakfast will be served at 8 am by Lancer Catering, and a member of our African Penguin colony will be…
No experience is needed! Perfect for first-timers, this fun one-day workshop is back by popular demand! Using the Tiffany copper foil method of stained glass construction, you will make and take home 2 feathers (each approx. 6” long). You will learn the basics of glass cutting, grinding, copper foiling, and soldering while you make 2…
Sunday, February. 27, 1 pm or 2 pm Believe it or not,winter is a great time to start milkweed from seed! Our native common milkweed seeds need a period of cold in order to germinate so starting now is perfect! Remember that Monarch butterfly caterpillars only eat milkweed and having some in your yard will…
Join us as we welcome Bruce Putterman, CEO / Publisher of The Connecticut Mirror (CT Mirror), for a discussion on the state of independent journalism both nationally and locally in the Nutmeg State. Learn about contextual trends in the changing media landscape, the emergence of independent non-profit sources of reporting like CT Mirror, the work…
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!
Wednesday, May 11 5:30 – 7 PM Join Lyman Allyn Curator Tanya Pohrt for a special look at the Unbeatable Women: Power and Innovation in the Work of Women Photographers exhibition. Reception: 5:30 PM Talk: 6:00 PM Cost: Members $10 / Non-members $15 Please RSVP to 860.443.2545 ext. 2129 or email us.
Join our Director of Education & Conservation for cocktails (or mocktails) for conversations with members of the Aquarium team as we explore the conservation efforts that support the Aquarium’s mission. Grab a TIPSY TURTLE, our drink of choice for this week, as we discuss the Aquarium’s sea turtle rescue and rehab efforts and dive into…
Learn how to Screen Print at Spark! We'll take you through the whole process, and you'll take home prints of your own design! This class covers successful design elements, creating the screen using the photographic process, printing on fabric and paper, and how to reuse your silkscreen. For Members, this class will certify you to…
Join us with Craig Floyd, Farm Manager at Coogan Farm of the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center, for this hour-long introduction to regenerative gardening for anyone who is currently or would like to be a home gardener. Participants will learn about starting your seeds, the importance and expectations of a good soil test, amending soil in…
Bank Square Books presents an author talk and Q&A with Paul Dunion for the new book, Wisdom: Apprenticing to the Unknown and Befriending Fate. About the Book It may be time to let go of the naivete that our technological devices will magically reveal the nature of absolute truth, or that some alluring formula will…
The Lyman Allyn is pleased to bring back Free First Saturday and Science Saturday as in-person programs! Out of an abundance of caution, the studio activities will have a limited capacity with pre-registration strongly encouraged. Families may register for a 30-minute time slot, at either 11:00 am, 11:30, 12:00 pm, or 12:30 pm. Free First…
Construct a lovely, cuddly teddy bear. Fabric and all supplies will be provided. If desired, you may bring in a garment from a lost loved one (a shirt is ideal) from which to construct the bear to make it a memory bear. Students should already possess basic knowledge of how to use a sewing machine.…
Veggie Stuffed Shells Join a registered dietitian from Food Explorers to make Veggie Stuffed Shells! Feel free to choose whichever veggies you like most for this delicious recipe. You will need the following ingredients for this recipe: One jar of marinara sauce One box of jumbo pasta shells One egg Ricotta cheese Parmesan cheese Olive…
It may be cold outside, but things heat up for owls in late winter. Bring your family to learn more about Connecticut’s owls and meet one of our residents. We will take a walk, looking and listening for owls at the Nature Center. This class will be both inside and out, masks are encouraged inside.…
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.
Bank Square Books and Savoy Bookshop & Café present an author talk and Q&A with Dinitia Smith for the new book, The Prince. This event is free, but registration is required. Registration details are at the bottom of this page. About the Book A modern retelling of The Golden Bowl by Henry James for fans…
Join Hazel and Iris on Zoom to make a teddy bear from old leggings. Pickup a grab-n-go bag at the library before the class with everything you will need: 1 pair of leggings, 3 elastic bands, and extra felt pieces for people who want to add a little extra sewing to the project. For ages…
Wednesdays: March 9, 16, 23, 6:30 - 7:30 pm Ready to take your birding to the next level? Join us for this ornithology series and learn about our feathered friends with one of the Nature Center’s knowledgeable birders. From the comfort of your home, this three week course will cover bird biology, behavior and identification.…
Women have been involved in Jazz since the early 1920s, not just as vocalists, but as instrumentalists, composers, and arrangers. An understanding of Jazz would not be complete without highlighting the influence and contributions of women--women such as Bessie Smith, Valaida Snow, Mildred Bailey, May Lou Williams, Billie Holliday, Ella Fitgerald, and Sarah Vaughan. Galen…
It may be cold outside, but things heat up for owls in late winter. Bring your family to learn more about Connecticut’s owls and meet one of our residents. We will take a walk, looking and listening for owls at the Nature Center.This class will be both inside and out, masks are encouraged inside. Preregistration…
The weather is warming and we are all getting anxious to start the garden. Don’t be fooled into thinking early is best. In this online class offered via Zoom, learn the natural life cycle of plants and use that knowledge to start, feed and plant in tune with nature’s timing. This program is suited for…
You are invited to join Mystic Aquarium’s Ocean Ambassadors for our March cleanup at Napatree Point. As an organization rooted in conservation, our goal is to remove 5,000 pounds of marine debris, including ocean plastics, from local shorelines and we need your help! Beach clean-ups are one of the most impactful ways to help combat…
Construct a lovely, cuddly teddy bear. Fabric and all supplies will be provided. If desired, you may bring in a garment from a lost loved one (a shirt is ideal) from which to construct the bear to make it a memory bear. Students should already possess basic knowledge of how to use a sewing machine.…
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!
Join us on March 15th at 6:00 PM at Bank Square Books for an author talk and Q&A with Kay Tobler Liss for her book The Last Resort! About the Book A Manhattan corporate attorney, with career and marriage in turmoil, drives desperately away from all he knows to an out-of-season resort on Long Island.…
Now is the season of romance for many animal species. Join us for this virtual program to learn more about the courtship and mating rituals of wildlife throughout New England. This program is suited for adults. Preregistration is required. A Zoom link will be sent out to you upon completing registration. Members: $8.50, Nonmembers: $10
Join Hazel and Iris on March 16 at 4:30pm for a Wings of Fire book discussion zoom meet up for ages 8 and up! This is an online program. Class size is limited. Registration is required to attend this program. You will receive a Zoom invitation the morning of the program.
Join us for a virtual dialogue between John Hill and Leonard Stokes as they discuss the work and life of Norman Ives. There will be time at the end for Q&A with attendees. An innovative artist and designer, Norman Ives (American, 1923-1978) pioneered the use of type and letterforms as primary subjects for his designs.…
Join us virtually for an author talk and Q&A with Peter Swanson for the book Nine Lives! Peter will be in conversation with Liv Constantine. About the Book If you’re on the list, someone wants you dead. From the New York Times bestselling author of Eight Perfect Murders comes the heart-pounding story of nine strangers…
Wednesdays: March 9, 16, 23, 6:30 - 7:30 pm Ready to take your birding to the next level? Join us for this ornithology series and learn about our feathered friends with one of the Nature Center’s knowledgeable birders. From the comfort of your home, this three week course will cover bird biology, behavior and identification.…
Savoy Bookshop & Café presents an author panel at The United Theater with Kevine Hearne (Hounded), Delilah S. Dawson (The Iron Druid Chronicles Series), and Chuck Wendig (The Book of Accidents). About Hounded: The Iron Druid Chronicles Series Book 1 The first novel in the New York Times bestselling Iron Druid Chronicles—the hilarious, action-packed tales…
Got cabin fever? Join us for the Friends of the Mystic & Noank Library Indoor Yard Sale and get your tag sale fever in gear! There will be lots of great treasures looking for new homes for adults and children. Proceeds of the sale will be used by the Friends to support the Library throughout…
Have your children ages 8 to 13 join us for an afternoon of hands-on science! Using frozen squid, students will learn more about the anatomy of these unique sea creatures and their adaptations to marine ecosystems. Members: $12.75 Non-members: $15
Join the Nature Center to enjoy the full Worm Moon as we hike up the hill at the Peace Sanctuary to admire beautiful views of the moon over the Mystic River. Meet at the bottom of the driveway at the Peace Sanctuary, located at 233 River Road in Mystic. This hike is of moderate difficulty…
Growing your own herbs doesn’t need to be complicated! Learn tips and techniques on growing common herbs and how to use them in your food. Preregistration is required. Upon registration a Zoom link will be sent to you. This program is suited for adults. Presented by Sherrill Janerio, Master Herb Gardener and volunteer in DPNC’s…
Ages 2 to 6, with special needs, and a caregiver In this class geared towards preschool children with special needs and a caregiver, children explore nature every month. Activities, circle time, meeting live animals and lots of time outside give the students and caregivers plenty of time to socialize and enjoy the outdoor world! Masks…
Got cabin fever? Join us for the Friends of the Mystic & Noank Library Indoor Yard Sale and get your tag sale fever in gear! There will be lots of great treasures looking for new homes for adults and children. Proceeds of the sale will be used by the Friends to support the Library throughout…
Construct a lovely, cuddly teddy bear. Fabric and all supplies will be provided. If desired, you may bring in a garment from a lost loved one (a shirt is ideal) from which to construct the bear to make it a memory bear. Students should already possess basic knowledge of how to use a sewing machine.…
Savoy Bookshop & Café presents an author panel at The United Theatre with John Scalzi for the new book, Kaiju Preservation Society. Author talk will be at 7 PM followed by a viewing of kaiju film, Pacific Rim at 9:00 PM! About Kaiju Preservation Society SOMETHING BIG IS COMING…New York Times bestselling author John Scalzi…
Do you have more books in your personal library than you have shelf space at home? It's an all-too-common problem: half of your books are cramped onto the living room book shelf, and the other half are in boxes somewhere collecting dust. What good is a library full of books if you can't find the…
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!
Join us for a Screen Printing workshop with Spark Makerspace! Learn about mid-century modern design and printing with the special exhibition Norman Ives: Constructions and Reconstructions, then make your own print inspired by Ives. This class, designed for participants ages 14+, covers design, creating a screen using the photographic process, printing on fabric and paper,…
Join us for this webinar with AAA Retire to learn valuable information about making the most of your retirement. Find out the difference between saving and distributing for retirement; the advantage of an individual retirement account for income planning; how to supercharge your ROTH IRA; the way to get big tax saving on company stock;…
Wednesdays: March 9, 16, 23, 6:30 - 7:30 pm Ready to take your birding to the next level? Join us for this ornithology series and learn about our feathered friends with one of the Nature Center’s knowledgeable birders. From the comfort of your home, this three week course will cover bird biology, behavior and identification.…
Join the Mystic & Noank Library with Olena Lennon, Ph.D., Adjunct Professor of Political Science and National Security at the University of New Haven, and Eastern Ukraine native, for this contextual information session about the headlines we're all reading. As Russia’s brutal full-scale war on Ukraine continues, featuring indiscriminate bombardments of Ukraine’s cities, residential buildings,…
Bank Square Books and Savoy Bookshop & Café present a virtual author talk and Q&A with Crystal Maldonado for the new book, No Filter and Other Lies. Crystal will be in conversation with author, e.E. Charlton-Trujillo. This event is free, but registration is required. Registration details are at the bottom of this page. About the…
Join us in search of the elusive male American Woodcock, as the normally quiet, well-camouflaged, worm-eating bird transforms into a master of dazzling aerial displays for the sake of impressing the females. Meets at DPNC. Members: $8.50 per person, Nonmembers: $10 per person
The science of color is more than meets the eye! Kids learn about refraction, color spectrums, primary and secondary colors, and conduct color chemistry experiments. They become color mixologists, create beautiful chromatography art and much more utilizing the science of color! Activity 1: White bowl or plate, skittles OR gobstoppers OR colored m&m's, cup of…
Construct a lovely, cuddly teddy bear. Fabric and all supplies will be provided. If desired, you may bring in a garment from a lost loved one (a shirt is ideal) from which to construct the bear to make it a memory bear. Students should already possess basic knowledge of how to use a sewing machine.…
It’s the adults’ turn for show and tell! Tell your story with one object at an Adult Show and Tell at the Bill Memorial Library on Saturday, March 26, at 11:30 a.m. Share a toy from your childhood, a family heirloom, or an interesting item from your collection. If you need inspiration, check out the…
Girl Scout Brownies and Juniors will have an opportunity to spend the afternoon at the Nature Center meeting live animals and learning outdoor skills. Fun will be had learning about fire building, hiking and exploring habitats. We will round out our afternoon making s’mores! All participating scouts will receive a DPNC patch. All scouts need…
Savoy Bookshop & Café presents an author signing with Brian Power for the book, A Chance to Serve. Books will be available for purchase during the signing. About the Book Lt. Col. Power vividly recalls a wide range of experiences from Boot Camp at Parris Island, SC; to infantry training at Camp LeJeune, NC; to…
Spend the morning at Coogan Farm in 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 of…
After a 2 year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Mystic Irish Parade is back in 2022! The 17th annual parade kicks off on Sunday March 27th at 1pm. Over 2,000 marchers, 100 units and over 40,000 spectators are expected. The parade begins at the Mystic Seaport Museum, journeys downtown, and concludes at the Mystic…
Tickets required. Purchase here: oceanology.org/public-cruises Join us for a guided tour of Long Island and Fishers Island Sounds aboard the EnviroLab Research Vessel. We will visit multiple locations for Seal watching as you learn about these unique travelers, the Harbor Seals, on their migratory journey from Maine. The Enviro-Lab has plenty of space on deck…
Join The United at The Knickerbocker Music Center at 6:30 PM for our next YOUTH ON-THE-MIC, an open mic series for 6th to 12th graders who want to perform, sing or play music (whether original or covers) to an audience. Open mics for adults are plentiful, and so often open mics for adolescents aren't held…
Bank Square Books presents Leah Angstman discussing the book Out Front the Following Sea. This event will be moderated by Nancy Burns-Fusaro from the Westerly Sun. About the Book Out Front the Following Sea is a historical epic of one woman’s survival in a time when the wilderness is still wild, heresy is publicly punishable,…
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!
Join us for a Screen Printing workshop with Spark Makerspace! Learn about mid-century modern design and printing with the special exhibition Norman Ives: Constructions and Reconstructions, then make your own print inspired by Ives. This class, designed for participants ages 14+, covers design, creating a screen using the photographic process, printing on fabric and paper,…
Bank Square Books and Savoy Bookshop & Café present a virtual author talk and Q&A with David Hendy for the new book, The BBC: A Century on Air. This event is free, but registration is required. About the Book The first in-depth history of the iconic radio and TV network that has shaped our past…
National Vietnam War Veterans Day was founded in 2017. MNL is offering this program to celebrate the men and women who served during Vietnam War. Playwright David Christner will read from one of his plays based on his US Navy Vietnam War experience. Harriet Grayson will read from her new novel Rockaway Riptides which takes…
Bank Square Books Presents an author talk and Q&A with Brenna Ehrlich for her book Killing Time! About the Book "An exciting and whipsmart mystery... Keep your eyes on Ehrlich." —Courtney Summers, New York Times bestselling author of Sadie and The Project “Deathly smart, twisty, and at times wickedly funny, Killing Time is a pitch-perfect…
Join us in search of the elusive male American Woodcock, as the normally quiet, well-camouflaged, worm-eating bird transforms into a master of dazzling aerial displays for the sake of impressing the females. Meets at DPNC. Members: $8.50 per person, Nonmembers: $10 per person
Science, Engineering, and Art come together in this fun Earth Day Lab. Participants will investigate seeds, engineer their own seed movers, and create Earth Art chemistry! This is an online program. Class size is limited. Registration is required to attend this program. You will receive a Zoom invitation the morning of the program.
The Lyman Allyn is pleased to bring back Free First Saturday and Science Saturday as in-person programs! Out of an abundance of caution, the studio activities will have a limited capacity with pre-registration strongly encouraged. Families may register for a 30-minute time slot, at either 11:00 am, 11:30, 12:00 pm, or 12:30 pm. Free First…
Andy Shauf in concert Opening performance by Cassandra Jenkins Presented by Westerly Sound at The United in Westerly, RI SATURDAY, APRIL 2ND | 8- 11 PM $25 ; TICKETS AVAILABLE AT UNITEDTHEATRE.ORG Few artists are storytellers as deft and disarmingly observational as Andy Shauf. The Toronto-based, Saskatchewan-raised musician's songs unfold like short fiction: they're densely…
