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Flanders’ Summer Soirée

Join us for Farm to Flanders, a unique dining experience and an amazing auction, in support of your local area nature center & land trust. This annual event raises essential funds to continue our mission to provide opportunities to appreciate nature’s wonders and preserve land, inspiring lifelong learning about our natural world. Support Flanders by purchasing your ticket to our Summer Soirée – Gourmet Picnic & Auction. You choose your participant support level. Don’t miss out on this very special event!!

Flanders Nature Center & Land Trust
Van Vleck Sanctuary @ The Pavilion
5 Church Hill Road
Woodbury, CT 06798

Farm to Flanders

Culturally Curious Art Lecture

Culturally Curious Art Lecture Series: The Art of the Selfie: Artist Reflections from the Renaissance to Today
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Presenter Jane O’Neail will present 4 separate lectures:

September 3: From the enigmatic gaze of Rembrandt to the bold brushstrokes of Van Gogh, self-portraits have long captivated both artists and viewers alike. This exhibition traces the evolution of the genre from the Renaissance to the present day, showcasing works by masters such as Frida Kahlo, Egon Schiele, and Cindy Sherman. How did the advent of photography in the 19th century influence the way artists portrayed themselves? Explore the changing notions of identity, self-expression, and artistic technique across five centuries of visual storytelling.

Complete series:
Oct. 1: Impossible Realities: The Art of M.C. Escher
Nov. 12: The Swirling World of Art Nouveau
Dec. 10: Behind the Curtain: Edgar Degas, the Ballet & Beyond

FREE / Donations Welcome

* Pre-registration is advised

Litchfield Community Center
421 Bantam Road
Litchfield, CT 06759
860-567-8302
https://thecommunitycenter.org/event.php?id=21087

Susan Monserud, A Retrospective

A life in line, form and color. A retrospective of New York Artist and Architect Susan Monserud. Works from mid century to today.
Please join us for an opening reception of this interesting look back at the work of Susan Monserud.
3pm til 6 pm

23 South Main Street,
Kent, Ct. 06757
Just south of the lights next to The Kent Art Association.

https://www.thegoodgallerykent.com/happenings

67th Rose Algrant Art Show

The 67th Annual Rose Algrant Art Show, a cherished summer tradition in Cornwall, returns to the Cornwall Consolidated School (5 Cream Hill Road, West Cornwall, CT) from Friday, August 8 through Sunday, August 10, 2025. Organized by the Friends of Rose Algrant, this year’s group show – 52 artists! – promises to delight art lovers with a rich range of creative expression and community engagement. Paintings • Ceramics • Photography • Textiles • Sculpture • Wood Work • Jewelry and more!

Cornwall Consolidated School
5 Cream Hill Road
West Cornwall, CT 06796

The Rose Algrant Art Show

New Milford Hospital Discussion at the Park

5:30 pm Reception

6:30 pm Program

Featuring:

Dr. Thomas Koobatian,

Executive Director and Chief of Staff

Miri Levi,

Vice President for Women’s Health and Wellness

New Milford Hospital offers top-notch physicians, leading-edge technology and advanced diagnostic and treatment options in a setting that is not only close to home but feels like home. Sit down with Hospital Leaders in conversation to discover how we are continually elevating the quality and range of services, including advanced outpatient surgery, physical rehabilitation and a comprehensive Women’s Wellness Center. Plus, hear how our affiliation with Northwell Health will bring investment and growth to the Litchfield Hills.

Light refreshments provided

More info!

Taste of Cornwall

4-7pm

Join us on the Town Green from 4pm -7pm Laissez les bons temps rouler! (Let the good times roll!)

Mardi Gras comes to Cornwall with the Music by The Catnip Junkies

Farm to table buffet prepared by Freund’s featuring meats, produce, and foods from Cornwall $5/person for the buffet.

Artisan craft vendors, games, activities, and The Roving Clover Book Bus.

Culturally Curious Art Lecture

Culturally Curious Art Lecture Series: The Art of the Selfie: Artist Reflections from the Renaissance to Today
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Presenter Jane O’Neail will present 4 separate lectures:

September 3: From the enigmatic gaze of Rembrandt to the bold brushstrokes of Van Gogh, self-portraits have long captivated both artists and viewers alike. This exhibition traces the evolution of the genre from the Renaissance to the present day, showcasing works by masters such as Frida Kahlo, Egon Schiele, and Cindy Sherman. How did the advent of photography in the 19th century influence the way artists portrayed themselves? Explore the changing notions of identity, self-expression, and artistic technique across five centuries of visual storytelling.

Complete series:
Oct. 1: Impossible Realities: The Art of M.C. Escher
Nov. 12: The Swirling World of Art Nouveau
Dec. 10: Behind the Curtain: Edgar Degas, the Ballet & Beyond

FREE / Donations Welcome

* Pre-registration is advised

Litchfield Community Center
421 Bantam Road
Litchfield, CT 06759
860-567-8302
https://thecommunitycenter.org/event.php?id=21087

Firefighter’s Muster

11am-4pm

First Annual Benefit For Our Firefighters & First Responders

AT THETHE CAMA SHOWGROUNDS

  • SEE OLD TIME HAND PUMPER COMPETITION
  • BY THE NEW ENGLAND STATES VETERAN
  • FIREMANS LEAGUE
  • LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENTS
  • COMPETE IN EVENTS FOR PRIZES
  • KIDS EVENTS
  • FOOD AND SOFT DRINKS AVAILABLE

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