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October 2024
Bankwell to Host Community Shred Day in New Canaan
As part of an ongoing effort to prevent identity theft, Bankwell is hosting a free Shred Day on Saturday, October 19th from 9am – noon at their 156 Cherry Street branch in New Canaan. A second Shred Day will be held on Saturday, October 26th from 9am – noon at their 2704 Dixwell Avenue branch in Hamden. All residents are invited to dispose of up to three boxes of documents safely and securely. The Bankwell team will…
Find out more »Sacred Spaces Tour
Join Mark Markiewicz, AIA, on this journey to discover three fabulous sacred spaces in Fairfield County. The selections are all examples of midcentury modern architecture, and Mark will place them in their historical context. At each stop, knowledgeable docents will explain the design decisions, construction details, and preservation challenges today. The tour concludes with a reception back at the Museum. Space is limited to 12 people.
Find out more »The Friends of the Music at St. Mark’s New Canaan, CT Presents Folks Songs through the ages
October 19, 2024 – Grammy-nominated vocalist Ryland Angel, accompanied by St. Mark’s Director of Music Ministries, Ned Tipton, will present a recital titled Folk Songs through the ages, featuring songs of the great Scottish lyricist and poet Robert Burns (a sampling of his enormous output of over 550 songs and poems), Irish, English, French, and American folk song in arrangements of Benjamin Britten, and others – from the Middle Ages to our day. Saturday, October 19, 2024, 5pm, in the…
Find out more »Folks Songs through the ages Performed by Grammy-Nominated Vocalist Ryland Angel
The Friends of the Music at St. Mark’s New Canaan, CT Presents Folks Songs through the ages Performed by Grammy-Nominated Vocalist Ryland Angel on October 19, 2024 October 19, 2024 – Grammy-nominated vocalist Ryland Angel, accompanied by St. Mark’s Director of Music Ministries, Ned Tipton, will present a recital titled Folk Songs through the ages, featuring songs of the great Scottish lyricist and poet Robert Burns (a sampling of his enormous output of over 550 songs and poems), Irish, English,…
Find out more »Accidental Archivist: Preserving America’s Legacy of Modernist Houses George Smart of USModernist
With extraordinary examples of mid-century Modernist houses threatened by demolition, preservation is more important than ever. George Smart shares the story of how an energetic and dedicated team of volunteers documented thousands of Modernist houses across America. The Audience will learn basic principles of Modernist design, why preservation is important to our communities, and how easy it is to start a documentation and preservation effort with nothing more than a car, a cell phone, and a laptop. George Smart HAIA…
Find out more »Glass Etudes in a Modernist Landmark
Piano Concert First Presbyterian Church, Stamford On the occasion of The Glass House’s 75th Anniversary, join three renowned pianists — Timo Andres, Aaron Diehl, and Jenny Lin — for an hour-long concert of a selection of Philip Glass’ Etudes in Stamford’s extraordinary modernist First Presbyterian Church designed by Wallace K. Harrison, one of the grantees of the National Fund for Sacred Places, and a National Historic Landmark.
Find out more »HAYVN HATCH: Female Founder Pitch Night
ABOUT HATCH HAYVN HATCH is a unique women-centric pitch night, brought to you by founders HAYVN Coworking with VentureMom.com, Realist Ventures & P Garyn Productions. Our missions align. We support female founders. Women who have started businesses and need funding, exposure, marketing and growth. You’ll hear from 6 female entrepreneurs who are ready to grow. Please come meet the amazing founders & teams behind the incredible new businesses that will be pitching LIVE on October 21, 2024 from 5:30 -…
Find out more »Cas Friese: Wild Threads: A Journey Through Creative Practice and Dual Roles in Art
In this talk, the artist will delve into the evolution of her artwork, tracing the path that led her to develop a unique artistic practice of unweaving linens to create her modern-day tapestries. Friese will share her inspirations and challenges that shape her approach, and discuss how she stays true to her artistic vision. As both an artist and gallery owner, she will explore how curating others' works has expanded her creative horizons, allowing her to balance personal expression with…
Find out more »Early Morning Bird Walks at the NCNC
Meet our Senior Naturalist and expert birder, Frank Gallo, for bird walks around the Nature Center's grounds and Bristow Bird Sanctuary. We'll be keeping track of the birds we see as we generate a database and new bird list for NCNC and Bristow. Bring your own binoculars or borrow a pair of ours. All walks will meet in the lower parking lot. All walks will be canceled if it rains
Find out more »Garden Q&A with Mary Buri
How did your gardening season go? Share your successes and challenges. We will discuss everything from planting to maintenance to harvesting to pest and disease management to trellising to irrigation to soil care and more. Mary will share her advise on how to prep your garden now for next year and help create fresh strategies for 2025. Please feel free to bring your lunch.
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