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Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 4pm at Trinity Church, Lakeville, CT
Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 4pm at Saint James Place, Great Barrington, MA

Works for voice, lute, and virginal by the 17th century Italian composer Francesca Caccini. Caccini was a celebrated singer, lutenist, composer, poet, and music teacher of the early Baroque era. She is recognized as the first woman to compose opera. Her opera, La liberazione di Ruggiero dall’isola d’Alcina, is one of the few of her works that survive today. The selection of vocal works on this program is from Il primo libro delle musiche (1618). Her solo songs are full of dramatic harmonic surprises and melodically fluid melismas.
Salomé Sandoval, mezzo soprano and lute, and Christine Gevert, virginal and organ.

Trinity Church
484 Lime Rock Rd
Lakeville, CT 06039

Crescendo Home

Twilight Talk & Music Presentation: “What a Glorious Crash They Made”

6:00 PM
This program features a collection of “new songs” and hymns published in Connecticut during the American Revolution. From the time of the stamp act through the British surrender at Yorktown, Connecticut’s seditious colonists use these works to foment rebellion. Commemorate victory, and give thanks for preservation. Richard Franklin Donahue, Tenor & Harpsichord, will explore this fiery repertoire that in the words of John Adams “Cultivated the sensations of freedom”.
Free, Donations will be accepted at door. Pre-registration required for lunch.

Litchfield Community Center
421 Bantam Road
Litchfield, CT 06759
860-567-8302
www.thecommunitycenter.org

5/20/26

Twilight Talks & Presentations Series: What a Glorious Crash They Made

Twilight Talk & Presentation: “The Web They Wove”.

6:00 PM
Women & their wardrobes during New England’s Revolution. Underpinning the sensationalism of battle reports & broadsides is the often silent steadiness oof women’s work with textiles. The choices they made every day about fashion and fabric consumption & creation drove the course of revolution just as determinedly as any congress. The dirty blue shirts share stories of women who waged war as their worlds turned upside down. This program is presented by costumed historials and includes reproduction clothing pieces and fabric samples.
Free, Donations will be accepted at door.
Pre-registration required for lunch.

Litchfield Community Center
421 Bantam Road
Litchfield, CT 06759
860-567-8302
www.thecommunitycenter.org

4/15/26

Twilight Talks & Presentations Series: The Web They Wove

Free
1:00-3:00 PM

The highly acclaimed film Hamnet is coming to the Gunn Memorial Library, with two separate screening dates available. Join us for a memorable viewing of this beautifully told and deeply moving story.

Based on the New York Times best-selling novel, Academy Award-winning director Chloé Zhao (Nomadland) directs a powerful story of love and loss. William Shakespeare (Paul Mescal) falls for the free-spirited Agnes (Jessie Buckley). Their whirlwind romance leads to marriage and three children, but as Will’s theatrical ambitions draw him to London, Agnes remains behind to manage the household. When tragedy strikes, their bond is deeply tested—but through grief and resilience, their journey inspires the creation of Shakespeare’s timeless masterpiece, Hamlet. The film also stars Emily Watson, Joe Alwyn and is produced by renowned filmmakers Steven Spielberg and Sam Mendes.

2H 5M |Rated PG-13

Registration is required.

Gunn Memorial Library
5 Wykeham Rd
Washington, CT 06793

3/16/26

https://www.gunnlibrary.org/calendar/march-movie-matinee-hamnet-2/

Live, Learn, Lunch: “The American Revolution through the Eyes of Its People.”
12:00 PM
Presented by John Cilio. Join us for a lively and informative presentation that takes you on a journey through the events leading up to and during the American Revolution and how they impacted our patriot citizens. We’ll look back at the British attempts to unite the colonies, explore the power struggles within the colonies, and discuss the political actions and domestic issues that shaped this exciting era. This presentation is inspired by a fascinating 1785 book and includes modern resources that reveal surprising insights historians didn’t know back then. We can’t wait to share this educational and engaging session with you!
Light lunch will be served followed with presentation.
Free, Donations will be accepted at door.
Pre-registration required for lunch.

Litchfield Community Center
421 Bantam Road
Litchfield, CT 06759
860-567-8302
www.thecommunitycenter.org

4/8/26

https://thecommunitycenter.org/events/month/2026-04/

FREE
5:30-7:30 PM

The highly acclaimed film Hamnet is coming to the Gunn Memorial Library, with two separate screening dates available. Join us for a memorable viewing of this beautifully told and deeply moving story.
Based on the New York Times best-selling novel, Academy Award-winning director Chloé Zhao (Nomadland) directs a powerful story of love and loss. William Shakespeare (Paul Mescal) falls for the free-spirited Agnes (Jessie Buckley). Their whirlwind romance leads to marriage and three children, but as Will’s theatrical ambitions draw him to London, Agnes remains behind to manage the household. When tragedy strikes, their bond is deeply tested—but through grief and resilience, their journey inspires the creation of Shakespeare’s timeless masterpiece, Hamlet. The film also stars Emily Watson, Joe Alwyn and is produced by renowned filmmakers Steven Spielberg and Sam Mendes.

2H 5M |Rated PG-13

Gunn Memorial Library
5 Wykeham Rd
Washington, CT 06793

3/5/26

https://www.gunnlibrary.org/calendar/march-movie-matinee-hamnet/

Movie:
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
Free
1:00-2:50 PM

The Gunn Memorial Library is showing a delightful and touching movie that you will not want to miss.

The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry tells the story of an unremarkable man who embarks on a remarkable journey. Living a life largely devoid of purpose, Harold is shaken when he learns that an old friend is dying. On an impulsive vow, he sets out to walk across England to see her—believing that, as long as he keeps walking, he can somehow keep her alive.

Prepare to be moved and entertained.
1H 50M

Gunn Memorial Library
5 Wykeham Rd
Washington, CT 06793

3/2/26

https://www.gunnlibrary.org/calendar/monday-movie-matinee-the-unlikely-pilgrimage-of-harold-fry/

We will have the opportunity to slow down and become familiar with the beautiful surroundings at Wisdom House Retreat Center in February, when all of the natural world is in its winter phase. We will start with simple materials: a sketchbook with drawing pencils and a small journal for writing. (A materials list will be provided, and there will be some materials which can be shared by our whole group.) We will learn about the basics of gesture drawing and contour drawing while sketching objects from nature inside at a table, such as seed pods, plants, fruits, and vegetables. This will help us feel more comfortable with the practice of sketching and experiencing things visually. Then, when we take our sketchbooks outside with us, we can explore and discover the amazing beauty that surrounds us. We will talk about the various ways that we can add words to our field sketching and nature journaling. I will share examples of art with the theme of nature from books that I have, as well as poems and quotes focused on nature. I will ask retreat participants to share favorites as well. We will also try creating our own haiku/simple poems with prompts and queries. There will be scheduled times for meditation/centering prayer/worship and also scheduled times for rest and free time alone away from the group. This is a chance to engage all of your senses in connecting with Awe and Wonder, and the Light and Spirit that is in all beings on the earth! Taking time to pay attention and notice everything that is around us in each moment is a gift!

$510| PRIVATE BEDROOM WITH PRIVATE BATH
$430| PRIVATE BEDROOM WITH HALL BATH

All meals are included: Dinner on Sunday through Breakfast on Thursday

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Wisdom House Retreat and Conference Center
229 E Litchfield Rd
Litchfield, CT 06759
https://www.wisdomhouse.org/program-calendar/field-sketching-retreat-kjgst

On Friday, March 6th at 4 pm the David M. Hunt Library and the Falls Village Equity Project will host a Banned Book Club. This month we will be discussing the book “Nineteen Minutes” by Jodi Picoult. Copies of the book are available at the library. This group is open to anyone high school aged and older.

D.M. Hunt Library
63 Main St
Falls Village CT

Banned Book Club — “Nineteen Minutes”

Village Center for the Arts Presents: “Don’t Forget 2 Live” Featuring Richie Nigro
Saturday, March 7th from 6:30–8:00 PM.

Village Center for the Arts (VCA), located at 12 Main Street in New Milford, CT is proud to present “Don’t Forget 2 Live”, a gallery exhibition featuring artist Richie Nigro (also known as RFX Art). The opening reception will take place on Saturday, March 7th from 6:30–8:00 PM. This event is free and open to the public, and refreshments will be served.

Richie Nigro is an award-winning tattoo artist whose creative work extends beyond skin to canvas. Originally from Long Island, NY, and raised in Danbury, CT, Richie brings a bold, high-energy style to his paintings, creating a vibrant world that moves between portraiture and abstract expression.

His work is driven by a lifelong passion for creativity and self-expression, drawing inspiration from music, fashion, and culture. Color, design, and emotion are central to his pieces, which reflect both personal storytelling and a universal connection to living fully in the moment.

“Don’t Forget 2 Live” invites viewers to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with the joy and presence of creating. Through dynamic compositions and vibrant color, Richie’s work encourages us to celebrate life and the beauty of creative freedom.

For more information, please contact Village Center for the Arts at (860) 354-4318
or visit villagecenterarts.org.

12 Main Street, New Milford, CT
https://www.villagecenterarts.org/