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ASAP! Celebration of Young Photographers

Join us for our 14th Annual Celebration of Young Photographers! This special exhibition recognizes this year’s top 60 selected photos from students around the state. The top four photographs are revealed, and a middle school and high school photographer receives the 2024 Dylan’s Wings Photography Award presented by Ian Hockley, founder of Dylan’s Wings of Change. In addition, there will be a Viewer’s Choice Award selected by attendees. These awards recognize photographers whose pieces brilliantly embody the 2024 theme of Grace.

ASAP!’s annual Celebration of Young Photographers invites students in grades 6-12 from across Connecticut to submit their photographs for a chance to participate in a juried art exhibition. A panel of professional photographers selects 60 photos for a public gallery show, recognizing the top four photos and their photographers for their outstanding and thoughtful work based on the yearly theme.

WHERE

Mattatuck Museum
144 W Main Street, Waterbury, CT 06702

WHEN

Exhibition Sunday, November 10, 2024
1:30pm-3:00pm

COST

Free, pre-registration required.

Textiles & Treasures

Join THE LITTLE GUILD ANIMAL RESCUE and the WHITE HART INN in Salisbury, CT, for an exceptional sale of authentic global Textiles & Treasures. This two-day event showcases unique, curated pieces from around the world: discover beautifully crafted table linens from India (Anokhi), Sweden (Jobs), and Finland (Marimekko); exquisite silver objects from Mexico and Thailand; tailored clothing from Thailand, India, Mexico, Indonesia, Africa, and Ukraine; vibrant jewelry from Africa, as well as pre-Colombian reproductions from Galeria Cano; and handmade baskets from Mexico, Malaysia, Ecuador, and Scandinavia.

Event Hours
Friday, Nov 15 • 12 PM to 5 PM
Saturday, Nov 16 • 10 AM to 5 PM

All proceeds benefit The Little Guild!

The White Hart Inn
15 Under Mountain Road
Salisbury, CT
https://www.littleguild.org

Holiday Sip & Shop

With the holiday season fast approaching, we bring you everyone’s favorite shopping event! The Sip & Shop is from 12-5pm on November 9th at Hopkins Vineyard.

We have some fantastic vendors this year:

daisywilderdesigns
cottagewicks
hour_lake
gemstring
turtledreamsoaps
jimbaker1240
RFarm local organic honey
lynettesprecociouspreserves

Hopkins Vineyard
25 Hopkins Rd, Warren, Connecticut 06777
https://www.instagram.com/hopkinsvineyard/

Preview Day – Marvelwood

Experience with “First Saturdays” At Marvelwood! Create your own Marvelwood experience by attending one of our Fall Preview Days on the first Saturday of each month. Please join us for our last event of the season on December 7 for an opportunity to attend classes of your choice and talk with students and faculty about what matters most to you. Parents can tour the campus and chat with our Head of School, faculty, and students. See why Marvelwood might be the perfect fit for you and your family! Register for your Marvelwood experience below.

Marvelwood School
476 Skiff Mountain
Kent, CT 06757
https://events.veracross.com/marvelwoodschool/82-preview-dec24?event_pk=5863

Rentrayage Store Opening

Rentrayage + A Shirt Story

JOIN FOUNDERS ERIN BEATTY & SASHA IGLEHART

FOR THEIR GRAND OPENING AT KENT BARNS

12 OLD BARN ROAD

KENT, CONNECTICUT 06757

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 7, 2024  5-8 PM

DRINKS!

https://rentrayage.com

Classic Pie Making Class

Classic Pie Making Class w/ Chef Nijole Potts from 1pm to 4pm
Discover the joy of baking with our hands-on Holiday Baking Class, where the art of pie-making comes alive under the expert guidance of Chef Nijole Potts. Dive into the festive season by crafting your very own classic Apple Pie and Lemon Meringue Pie, perfect for bringing a homemade touch to your family and friends’ celebrations. This interactive class invites you to roll up your sleeves, mix, knead, and create delicious pies from scratch. Feel the excitement as you master techniques and savor the delightful aromas of your creations. With Chef Nijole leading the way, each step transforms into a fun and memorable experience, letting you build skills and confidence in the kitchen. Bring the warmth of homemade pies to your holiday table, and share the sweet taste of your success with loved ones. Join us and make this season truly special, one pie at a time!

The Silo Cooking School
44 Upland Road
New Milford CT 06776

Kander & Ebb’s Chicago

The Hotchkiss Dramatic Association (HDA) opens its season of celebrating 50 years of coeducation at The Hotchkiss School with Kander & Ebb’s scintillating musical, “Chicago”, based on the play by Maurine Dallas Watkins, conceived by Bob Fosse and Gwen Verdon, on Friday, November 8 and Saturday November 9 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday November 10 at 2 p.m. in Walker Auditorium at 11 Interlaken Road, Lakeville CT. This performance is directed by MK Lawson, musical directed by Dan Koch, and choreographed by Amber Cameron, and is free and open to the public. For more information on this and other arts events at The Hotchkiss School visit www.hotchkiss.org/arts

Walker Auditorium at The Hotchkiss School, 11 Interlaken Road, Lakeville CT
https://www.hotchkiss.org/

Halloween on The Green

from 6:15-8pm, Frederick Gunn students will be handing out treats from the stoops of their ten spooky houses!

from 6:15-8pm, Frederick Gunn students will be handing out treats from the stoops of their ten spooky houses!

The Frederick Gunn School
99 Green Hill Road, Washington

Gingerbread House Decorating

Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop With Chef Nijole Potts

Step into the enchanting world of gingerbread creations with Chef, baker, and naturopathic doctor Nijolle Potts as she takes the helm of The Silo Cooking School’s cherished gingerbread house decorating workshop. For the second year running, Nijolle continues the beloved tradition initiated by Ruth Henderson in 1972. Immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere, where the air is filled with the delightful aroma of freshly baked gingerbread. Join us for this magical experience and craft your own edible masterpiece, celebrating decades of holiday joy and creativity.

Step into a winter wonderland at The Silo Cooking School’s gingerbread house decorating workshop tradition, where creativity and holiday cheer blend seamlessly. Participants will delight in an abundant array of colorful candies, fluffy marshmallows, and freshly baked gingerbread houses, all set against the backdrop of a festive and aromatic setting. This magical experience invites you to unleash your imagination, crafting your own sweet masterpiece with all the delicious trimmings. Join us in the spirit of the season, where each creation brings smiles and the joy of edible art comes to life in a warm, community atmosphere.

Hands-On Participation.

Only 16 spots available per class.

The Silo Cooking School
44 Upland Road
New Milford CT 06776

Dracula at the Warner Theater

In Jana Beagley’s twist on Stoker’s classic, a bloodthirsty Countess Dracula stalks and drains handsome young men in Victorian England.

Recommended for mature audiences.

Jana Beagley’s reverse-gendered adaptation of Bram Stoker’s story escalates the horror as a bloodthirsty Transylvanian Countess Dracula begins her conquest of Victorian England, stalking and draining handsome young Englishman. It is up to an intrepid band of badass women to stop Dracula before all is lost.  

A truly terrifying retelling of the classic vampire novel.

SPECIAL HALLOWEEN EVENT!

The special Halloween performance will also have a few tricks & treats:

✨ Costume Contest: Come dressed to impress in your spookiest or most creative attire for a chance to win a gift card to Kelly’s Crystals Boutique! Glowing Cocktails: Sip on eerie, glowing concoctions as you mingle with fellow creatures of the night.
Delectable Charcuterie: Enjoy an indulgent selection of artisanal meats and cheeses to satisfy your cravings from Sasso’s Coal Fired Pizza.

Buy Tickets Here!

Nancy Marine Studio Theatre
84 Main Street
Torrington, CT 06790

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