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3 events,
73rd A-ONE
An exhibition highlighting the diversity work that is currently being made by established and emerging artists.
New Canaan Combine
New Canaan Combine
New Canaan Police Department and New Canaan Fire Department will compete head-to-head in an athletic combine competition to benefit the Gracie Fund for Pediatric Cancer.
Waveny Park Arts Festival
Waveny Park Arts Festival
The Carriage Barn anticipates that the Waveny Arts Festival will become a well-loved community arts event for years to come.
2 events,
FIVE WEEK ADULT ACRYLIC PAINTING SERIES AT THE CARRIAGE BARN
FIVE WEEK ADULT ACRYLIC PAINTING SERIES AT THE CARRIAGE BARN
Students will learn the foundations of painting, using painting tools, manipulating the acrylic medium, setting up a palette and creating an image on canvas.
5 events,
After School Drawing for Teens at The Carriage Barn
After School Drawing for Teens at The Carriage Barn
Join this drawing and sketching class, led by teacher and artist Vanessa Curri.
Glass House Presents: Mark Mennin at New Canaan Library
Glass House Presents: Mark Mennin at New Canaan Library
Join artist Mark Mennin and Glass House chief curator Hilary Lewis for a free conversation about Mark Mennin.
Women Empowering Women DBT Skills Group: Combining Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for a Better Quality of Life
Women Empowering Women DBT Skills Group: Combining Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for a Better Quality of Life
he goal of DBT is to learn how to change your own behaviors, emotions and thoughts that are linked to problems, which cause pain and unhappiness.
Drop In Adult Sketch Series At The Carriage Barn
Drop In Adult Sketch Series At The Carriage Barn
Work on a different still life composition in pencil/charcoals using newsprint technique. Accessible for all skill levels.
3 events,
New Canaan Beautification League Fall Luncheon
New Canaan Beautification League Fall Luncheon
Therapeutic Horticulture: Growing Relationships through People-Plant Connections
2nd Annual Blueprints & Blue Jeans Fall Fundraiser
2nd Annual Blueprints & Blue Jeans Fall Fundraiser
The fundraiser will celebrate 31 years of building homes, communities, and hope in the Western Connecticut region.
4 events,
Navigating by Nature with Mystic Seaport’s Treworgy Planetarium
Navigating by Nature with Mystic Seaport’s Treworgy Planetarium
Learn how to parse clues from the natural world
DAHLIAS AND DAIQUIRIS AT THE CARRIAGE BARN
DAHLIAS AND DAIQUIRIS AT THE CARRIAGE BARN
Learn how to create a stunning floral arrangement using the most special blooms in various shades of the season.
Fireside Chat with Jennifer Wallace, Author of Never Enough
Fireside Chat with Jennifer Wallace, Author of Never Enough
Fireside Chat with Jennifer Wallace, Author of Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic - and What We Can Do About It
1 event,
4 events,
Visible Mending Workshop with Karina Rodabaugh
Visible Mending Workshop with Karina Rodabaugh
This workshop explores basic stitches and patterns; how to repair a garment based on fabric, thread, utility, beauty, design elements, and more; and culminates in the chance to repair a garment in need of mending
First County Bank Indoor Sports Festival at BV Sports Academy
First County Bank Indoor Sports Festival at BV Sports Academy
An indoor bounce extravaganza!
1 event,
2 events,
FIVE WEEK ADULT ACRYLIC PAINTING SERIES AT THE CARRIAGE BARN
FIVE WEEK ADULT ACRYLIC PAINTING SERIES AT THE CARRIAGE BARN
Students will learn the foundations of painting, using painting tools, manipulating the acrylic medium, setting up a palette and creating an image on canvas.
3 events,
After School Drawing for Teens at The Carriage Barn
After School Drawing for Teens at The Carriage Barn
Join this drawing and sketching class, led by teacher and artist Vanessa Curri.
Women Empowering Women DBT Skills Group: Combining Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for a Better Quality of Life
Women Empowering Women DBT Skills Group: Combining Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for a Better Quality of Life
he goal of DBT is to learn how to change your own behaviors, emotions and thoughts that are linked to problems, which cause pain and unhappiness.
2 events,
“Fashion Killa:” How Hip Hop Revolutionized High Fashion
“Fashion Killa:” How Hip Hop Revolutionized High Fashion
The sociopolitical forces that defined fashion and tracks the influence of music and streetwear on the most exclusive (and exclusionary) luxury brands.
2 events,
Why Don’t I Feel Well? Understanding Hormonal Health in Mid-Life
Why Don’t I Feel Well? Understanding Hormonal Health in Mid-Life
Understanding Hormonal Health in Mid-Life and its Effect on Weight, Energy and Mood.
2 events,
Films about Food | Sustainable Screening
Films about Food | Sustainable Screening
A documentary showcasing some of the most challenging agricultural issues faced by our food system, and the community of leaders determined to fix them.
4 events,
Behind the Scenes | River Building Interiors Tour
Behind the Scenes | River Building Interiors Tour
Join us for an for an interiors-focused tour highlighting the thought behind seating design selections, sustainably-sourced surfaces, responsive plans, and more.
Exhibition opening – Circle Square Triangle: The Architecture of Myron Goldfinger
Exhibition opening – Circle Square Triangle: The Architecture of Myron Goldfinger
Exploring the architecture of midcentury modernist Myron Goldfinger.
2 events,
Making it Modern: Elements in Architecture and Design
Making it Modern: Elements in Architecture and Design
Interior designer Christina Roughan and architect Thomas Kligerman share how their work links interior design and architecture across this stylistic gap and how a clever handling of the two extremes can yield a rich and rewarding interpretation of new residential design."
2 events,
FIVE WEEK ADULT ACRYLIC PAINTING SERIES AT THE CARRIAGE BARN
FIVE WEEK ADULT ACRYLIC PAINTING SERIES AT THE CARRIAGE BARN
Students will learn the foundations of painting, using painting tools, manipulating the acrylic medium, setting up a palette and creating an image on canvas.
4 events,
After School Drawing for Teens at The Carriage Barn
After School Drawing for Teens at The Carriage Barn
Join this drawing and sketching class, led by teacher and artist Vanessa Curri.
Women Empowering Women DBT Skills Group: Combining Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for a Better Quality of Life
Women Empowering Women DBT Skills Group: Combining Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for a Better Quality of Life
he goal of DBT is to learn how to change your own behaviors, emotions and thoughts that are linked to problems, which cause pain and unhappiness.
Drop In Adult Sketch Series At The Carriage Barn
Drop In Adult Sketch Series At The Carriage Barn
Work on a different still life composition in pencil/charcoals using newsprint technique. Accessible for all skill levels.
1 event,
2 events,
Lunch4design on 1950’s fashion with Ned Lazaro
Lunch4design on 1950’s fashion with Ned Lazaro
Analyzing the sack dress within the context of American fashion during the fall of 1957 and spring of 1958.
1 event,
3 events,
INTRODUCTION TO COPPERPLATE CALLIGRAPHY AT THE CARRIAGE BARN
INTRODUCTION TO COPPERPLATE CALLIGRAPHY AT THE CARRIAGE BARN
Learn to create beautiful copperplate calligraphy step-by-step in a relaxed and fun environment.
1 event,
2 events,
FIVE WEEK ADULT ACRYLIC PAINTING SERIES AT THE CARRIAGE BARN
FIVE WEEK ADULT ACRYLIC PAINTING SERIES AT THE CARRIAGE BARN
Students will learn the foundations of painting, using painting tools, manipulating the acrylic medium, setting up a palette and creating an image on canvas.
2 events,
Women Empowering Women DBT Skills Group: Combining Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for a Better Quality of Life
Women Empowering Women DBT Skills Group: Combining Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for a Better Quality of Life
he goal of DBT is to learn how to change your own behaviors, emotions and thoughts that are linked to problems, which cause pain and unhappiness.
1 event,
5 events,
Living Classroom | Nature’s Palette
Living Classroom | Nature’s Palette
Learn the interesting science behind why trees have such a diverse and eye-catching color palette in the fall.
Lighting Design of the River Building Tour
Lighting Design of the River Building Tour
Discover the lightning techniques that achieve the sensation of a building without barriers, inside and out.
Lighting Design Evening Tour with Buro Happold
Lighting Design Evening Tour with Buro Happold
A special evening tour of the River building.
What’s the Big Deal about Mid-Century Architecture
What’s the Big Deal about Mid-Century Architecture
Frederick Noyes will discuss why we keep going back to look at this period, why it was so important—and where we go from here
1 event,
5 events,
S.T.A.R “Through Your Looking Glass” Fairfield County Social Justice Student Art Showcase
An Art Showcase that seeks to recognize the role of art, design and/or architecture in advancing social justice through the lens of inclusion, equity and diversity.
Seasonal Gardening | Growing Garlic
Seasonal Gardening | Growing Garlic
Learn all about how to grow and harvest garlic in your own backyard.
Fall Foliage Walk
Fall Foliage Walk
Stroll through the colorful leaves on this guided fall foliage walk through the Grace Farms nature preserve during the most scenic time of year.
New Canaan Nature Center’s Halloween Spooktacular
New Canaan Nature Center’s Halloween Spooktacular
Get into the Halloween spirit by joining us for this spooktacular celebration, NCNC-style.
4 events,
Pop! Art from the 1950s to the 1960s
Pop! Art from the 1950s to the 1960s
ArtScapades will look at the lives and works of Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, and David Hockney
4 events,
Women Empowering Women DBT Skills Group: Combining Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for a Better Quality of Life
Women Empowering Women DBT Skills Group: Combining Mindfulness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for a Better Quality of Life
he goal of DBT is to learn how to change your own behaviors, emotions and thoughts that are linked to problems, which cause pain and unhappiness.
Drop In Adult Sketch Series At The Carriage Barn
Drop In Adult Sketch Series At The Carriage Barn
Work on a different still life composition in pencil/charcoals using newsprint technique. Accessible for all skill levels.
3 events,
Fall Foliage Walk
Fall Foliage Walk
Stroll through the colorful leaves on this guided fall foliage walk during the most scenic time of year.
Textile Workshop | The Science of Plant Fibers
Textile Workshop | The Science of Plant Fibers
Our hands-on Textile Workshops highlight the essential role textiles play in everyday life