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Saturdays at OWL

Every Saturday in January: 10:30am – Starting 1/11
All ages welcome!

Saturday Storytime is BACK! Come to OWL for an all ages storytime in the children’s room every Saturday at 10:30 then stay to play. In addition to our puppet theater, wooden blocks, and train set, we now have a dollhouse! We also have an ongoing Scavenger Hunt with a squishy prize for winners. During January our craft table is home to a GIANT coloring poster, as well as a special weekly craft for older children. And most importantly come in to browse our collection of print books, Nutmeg nominees, and Wonderbooks!

Oliver Wolcott Library
160 South Street
Litchfield, CT 06759
https://www.owlibrary.org/childrens-events.aspx

Preschool Storytime

Thursdays in January: 10:30am – Starting 1/9
Perfect for 3-5 year olds, but fun for everyone!

Join Mrs. Tricia for a classic library storytime–books, songs, bubbles, and more! Come for early literacy skills, social connections, and fun! We will focus on one special picture book author each week

Oliver Wolcott Library
160 South Street
Litchfield, CT 06759
https://www.owlibrary.org/childrens-events.aspx

Memorial Sweetheart Run

23rd Annual Bob and Peg Andrulis Memorial Sweetheart Run/Walk

11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Cost: Adult: $30.00 – Kids 10 & under: $10.00 – 80+: FREE
* Pre-registration is strongly encouraged to get tshirt and avoid day of line!
*$35 AFTER 12:00 NOON on 2/6/25 and Day of Race

5 MILE RUN ~ 3 MILE WALK

**USATF Certified 5 Mile Course #CT13035JHP**
Start & Finish Litchfield Community Center
Course Is of Varied Terrain

Proceeds To Benefit Litchfield Community Center
T-shirts, “goodie bags”, great refreshments and age division prizes
*Long Sleeve T-Shirts Guaranteed For First 150 Registrants*

Walkers Of All Ages Are Welcome To Join In The Fun!

Litchfield Community Center
421 Bantam Road
Litchfield, CT 06759
860-567-8302
www.thecommunitycenter.org
https://runsignup.com/Race/CT/Litchfield/SweetheartRunWalk

Rhyme Time & Playgroup

Wednesdays in January: 10:30am – Starting 1/8

Perfect for up to 36 months, but fun for everyone!
Lots of rhymes, a sprinkling of songs, and one or two shared board books round out this library program that is perfect for little ones who need to get those wiggles out. Stay to play! After the rhymes, stay for some unstructured play time with other kiddos.

Oliver Wolcott Library
160 South Street
Litchfield, CT 06759
https://www.owlibrary.org/childrens-events.aspx

Holiday Gift Shop

Come By & Buy at Washington Art Association’s Holiday Gift Shop!!!

Looking for wonderfully crafted gifts and decor for this holiday season? Look no further. Over sixty local artists and artisans are displaying their wares both online and in our galleries.

Come and pick out useful and decorative items to fill your holiday gift list, including carved wooden kitchen utensils, Murano hand-blown glass jewelry, unique hand thrown and wheel ceramics, retro lighting, hand-dyed silk textiles, children and adult mobiles to spark fantasy into the season’s days and nights, little sculptures to fill guests large and small with wonder, bees wax candles, rare flavored lip balms, intricate games, & so much more!!!

This popular fundraiser runs from November 29 to December 24, 2024. Join us for Cocktails, Nibbles & Shopping this Friday, December 13, during Holiday in the Depot, from 5:00 to 7:00pm!!!

Normal Holiday Gift Shop Hours:
Monday, 1:00-4:00pm
Tuesday-Saturday, 10:00am-5:00pm
Sunday, 12:00- 4:00pm

Memorial Plaza, 4 Bryan Hall Plaza, Washington Depot, CT 06794

https://washingtonartassociation.org/product-category/holiday-gift-shop-2024

Fire & Ice Fun Fest

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Free, Donations Welcome
* Pre-registration encouraged.

Enjoy…
Ice Sculptor Games, Winter Hay Rides, Crafts, Food, Family Fun, Fireside Storytelling, Fire Pits and so much more!

Participating organizations:
OWL Library, Litchfield Community Services Fund,Litchfield Audobon, The Litchfield Historical Society, The Litchfield Lions Club, Litchfield Boy Scouts, Litchfield Candy Store, White Memorial CC, and many more!

Snow Date: Saturday Feb 1, 1-3 PM

Litchfield Community Center
421 Bantam Road
Litchfield, CT 06759
860-567-8302
https://thecommunitycenter.org/event.php?id=19422

David Grausman on Piano

Mr. David Grausman on the Steinway Piano from 5-8 PM.

No cover charge. Enjoy a drink or dinner.

This is a weekly engagement on Sundays from 5-8 PM. Of course, sometimes schedule changes. I list my gigs on my Instagram page usually Saturdays @david.grausman, or call the Fife n’ Drum to find out if I’m appearing.
Fife ‘n Drum Restaurant, Inn & Gift Shop
53 Main Street
Kent, Connecticut 06757
860.927.3509

LIVE MUSIC AT THE FIFE ‘n DRUM

Litchfield Farm Market

The Litchfield Farmers Market is one of the few year-round markets in the Connecticut. The weekly Saturday market offers fresh seasonal produce, fruit, berries, herbs, sustainably sourced fish; artisanal cheeses, breads and baked goods, local honey, maple syrup and gifts – all raised, grown or crafted by 15+ local vendors.
The market occasionally hosts live music and supports non-profits from throughout the Litchfield area.

INDOOR MARKET – November through mid-June (intermittent Saturdays through the winter months — check the website for dates.) Open Saturdays 10am – 1pm at the Litchfield Community Center located at 421 Litchfield Road, Litchfield, CT.
OUTDOOR MARKET – mid- June through October located at Center School, Litchfield.

http://www.litchfieldfarmersmarket.org

Live @AMP: New Mosaic

Experience Live Music in an Exceptional Setting

The LIVE @AMP concert series brings an eclectic lineup of performances to AMP’s unique setting, offering something for everyone. Whether you’re a fan of rock, jazz, pop, or soul, LIVE @AMP has a performance for you.

AMP’s spacious, renovated mill gallery offers an artistic club atmosphere like no other. Its centerpiece is the incredible indoor mural—120 feet long and five stories high—that celebrates American workers on a grand scale. With the mural as the backdrop to the show and three tiers for viewing and mingling, concert-goers have an exceptional experience that fuses live music with collaborative art.

About this event
Led by the magnetic Erica Tracy of West End Blend, a singer-songwriter with roots in jazz and soul, The New Mosaic delivers a compelling blend of R&B, jazz, and soul with hip-hop-inspired rhythms. Tracy’s energetic presence and emotive voice create a sound that’s both contemporary and deeply rooted in musical tradition.

A Neo-Soul Musical Collaboration
Born from the band’s desire to craft a fresh sound all their own, The New Mosaic thrives on collaboration, blending individual styles into a cohesive and innovative musical vision. The result is collective neo-soul: catchy, danceable, yet sophisticated.

Co-Collaborators:
Erica Tracy (vocals—West End Blend)—A vibrant frontwoman with a deep connection to music theory and a performance style that lets her groove while she sings.
Tom Sullivan (bass—West End Blend)—The bassist whose years of collaboration with Tracy lend depth and synergy to every performance.
Mike Carabello (keys)—A jazz-trained keyboardist whose playing adds rich, melodic layers.
Dwayne Keith (drums—Nikita, Dwayne Keith Project)—A drummer with hip-hop roots, bringing a powerful and nuanced rhythm section.
Get Ready… Tonight… We’ll Make This a Night to Remember
When you listen to The New Mosaic’s latest jazzy, funk-soul single, “Don’t Do It,” it’s clear why they’ve captivated audiences at the Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz, Arch Street Tavern, Hartford Live, and Hike to the Mic, to name a few. Don’t miss this performance in AMP’s mural gallery beside the five-story high indoor mural. It will be a night to remember.

Doors Open at 7pm
Come early to experience the Art of Work mural that celebrates American workers on a grand scale and have a drink from the cash/credit bar and a drink from the cash/credit bar (craft and domestic beer, wine, select mixed drinks, and nonalcoholic beer and beverages). Music begins at 8pm.

Ticket Prices
There’s plenty of room for dancing and mingling on three levels. Limited seating.

Advance Seated $35 ($45/door)
Advance Standing $25 ($35/door)
Student Seated $15 (with ID)
Student Standing $10 (with ID)

LIVE @AMP support comes from: Torrington Savings Bank, the Magnifico family, and Elyse Harney Real Estate.

American Mural Project,
90 Whiting Street, Winsted CT 06098.

February 1st, 2025. 7-10pm EST.
https://www.americanmuralproject.org/live

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