Grace Farms presents Dianne Reeves, one of the world’s preeminent jazz vocalists, who will perform a program of beautiful duets alongside Brazilian jazz guitarist Romero Lubambo. Reeves, a five-time Grammy winner who has recorded with award-winning orchestras and producers, and Lubambo, who has worked with artists including Yo-Yo Ma and saxophonist James Carter, will create an unforgettable evening of artistry and improvisation. Music at Grace Farms invites audiences to experience daylit, acoustic music performances in the glass-enclosed Sanctuary, against the…

The Friends of Music at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, New Canaan, CT, present From Paris: renowned international concert organist Frédéric Blanc! - Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 5:00PM, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 111 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan, CT. After discovering music (by improvising at the piano and the organ) at a very young age, Frédéric Blanc began formal studies at the Conservatories of Toulouse and Bordeaux. He continued perfecting his art with notable French organists André Fleury, Marie-Claire Alain, and…

The American Artists Professional League (AAPL) proudly presents Visions: AAPL at the Carriage Barn, a major juried exhibition celebrating excellence in contemporary and traditional realism art. The in-person gallery exhibition is accompanied by a virtual exhibition accessible nationwide at AAPLinc.org. Visions brings together exceptional two-dimensional and sculptural works by AAPL and CBAC members, representing the highest standards of technical skill, craftsmanship, and artistic vision. Featuring painting, drawing, graphics, watermedia, and sculpture, the exhibition reflects the profound beauty of the realist…

Curtis Butler, Guided Ascent Career Coaching with a relaxed, informative session featuring live demos of powerful AI tools many users don’t realize exist—from preference-saving Projects to time-saving research features and smarter professional communication support. You’ll walk away with practical ideas and real examples to help you get more value from AI in your everyday work. HAYVN Members free w/ code on members portal. REGISTER: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/halftime-getting-more-from-ai-tips-techniques-for-busy-professionals-tickets-1984299672737?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1*1ew8diy*_gcl_au*MTE4NjA1MTIyNS4xNzcxMzU3NjE3*_ga*Mjc3MzA3ODc4LjE3NjM1NzYwNjE.*_ga_8VY00MFCH3*czE3NzQzNzY5MzYkbzE2MSRnMSR0MTc3NDM3NzU4MiRqNjAkbDAkaDA.

Bring your sandwich, soup or snack and join us to learn about the importance of Memorial Day in our Country. Due to the signicance and importance of this topic, please note that this program will be longer than our usual 1 hour. Please plan for 1.5 hours. We will discuss the history and meaning of Memorial Day and how our local Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Post 653 honors and remembers the bravery and sacrifice of every…

During the Cold War, the US State Department used Modern architecture as a powerful form of cultural diplomacy, designing embassies to express the ideals of a progressive, democratic society. David B. Peterson, author of US Embassies of the Cold War: the Architecture of Democracy, Diplomacy and Defense, will expand on the US State Department’s bid to win international hearts and minds through strategic use of cultural diplomacy, as those embassies are being decommissioned and sold today.

The Planning & Zoning (P&Z) Commission invites residents to attend a public workshop on proposed updates to New Canaan’s commercial zoning regulations on April 21 at 7:00 p.m. at Lapham Community Center. The workshop will include a brief presentation on draft changes—covering topics such as parking, housing options in commercial areas, and business permitting processes—followed by small-group discussions to gather community feedback. Input from this workshop will be incorporated into subsequent drafts with a target to adopt changes to this…