Birds of prey are on the move! Hawks, vultures, falcons, and eagles will be heading south to their wintering grounds. Join Deer Pond Farm staff anytime between 1:00 and 4:00 PM as we watch the skies for migrating raptors and other birds from our teaching terrace, perched at 1,200 feet elevation. Staff will have a […]
Up to 90% of all visits to doctors’ offices are stress-related, according to Harvard. Stress can be considered as much a risk factor for disease as smoking. Why can two people be in the same situation and respond to stress in different ways? Can changing the way we carry stress be a learnable skill? Come […]
About the Book: Litchfield County in the American Revolution From the first sparks of revolution in the 1770s, Litchfield County played an important role in the War of Independence. Roger Sherman of New Milford was on the five-member committee that drafted the Declaration of Independence. Oliver Wolcott of Litchfield signed the document and oversaw the transportation […]
A daughter's story of love, loss, and goulash Her mother is a larger-than-life Hungarian force of nature — all Zsa-Zsa, grand opinions, and showbiz dreams. And she's slowly waltzing into dementia. Which means her Broadway-baby, Melinda must step up, step in, and finally figure out who she is without the woman who always took up […]
Come join author and speaker, Kathleen Hubbard on Famous Connecticut Women. Connecticut women were innovative and impactful. An early trailblazer, Lady Alice Fenwick, helped settle Saybrook Colony in 1638. Hannah Bunce Watson became an influencer and publisher of the oldest and largest Connecticut newspaper in 1777. Also, find out about two young patriots who achieved fame for their “Midnight […]
A contemporary collage of Scottish and American traditional music, Hildaland is a duo that approaches geographic borders as markers of exploration rather than boundaries to be wary of. Fiddle player Louise Bichan, originally from Orkney, Scotland, and mandolinist Ethan Setiawan, originally from Goshen, Indiana, have taken their duo from traditional Scottish roots through to progressive […]
On May 3, 1783, General George Washington did something unprecedented in military history. Standing on the parade grounds at the New Windsor, N.Y., cantonment, he presented awards – the Badge of Military Merit – to two enlisted soldiers. It was the first time any military awards had been given to other than officers. Several days […]
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Merryall presents Road to Baraboo, by Paul Rajeckas, a new comedic work in its first staging. This presentation offers audiences an early look at a play as it continues to take shape. The cast for this performance includes Renée Jaworski and Matt Kent, the artistic directors of the internationally acclaimed Pilobolus Dance Theater. They will […]