On June 14th, to celebrate America's 250th, and in partnership with New Canaan Library, Connecticut Stage Company presents playwright Heidi Schreck’s boundary-breaking play that breathes new life into our Constitution and imagines how it will shape the next generation of Americans. Fifteen-year-old Heidi earned her college tuition by winning Constitutional debate competitions across the United States. In this hilarious, hopeful and achingly human new play, she resurrects her teenage self in order to trace the profound relationship between four generations of…

Experience the revolutionary spirit of American modern dance in a performance that celebrates two historic milestones: the Martha Graham Dance Company’s 100th anniversary and our national America 250 commemoration. There will be two identical performances, one at 5:30 PM and one at 7:00 PM. There is a separate registration link for each performance.

The New York Botanical Garden is a vital link between the preservation of historic, picturesque landscapes and the development of sustainable future cities. Just as it preserves legacy designs, including the Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden and other spaces that highlight the work of early 20th-century landscape designers such as Beatrix Farrand and Marian Coffin, over the last 20 years it has restored approximately 150 acres of landscape while completely changing its gardening practices to balance horticultural beauty with environmental responsibility.…

A conversation with Hillary Ambrose McGrail What financial concerns keep you up at night? What does financial security mean to you? Join Hillary McGrail at the Lapham Center for a friendly Q&A session designed to help you tackle your financial questions and align your planning with your personal goals and values by taking an active, confident role in shaping your financial future. Hillary has over two decades of experience in the financial industry and is a Senior Relationship Manager at…

Bring your sandwich, soup or snack and join us for a Lunch & Learn with Nick Williams as he explores the Declaration of Independence through the lens of the Tony Award-winning Broadway Musical and Movie "1776 ."🎬. The musical dramatizes the debates and events leading to the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. The show, which premiered in 1969, focuses on the political struggles of the Second Continental Congress, particularly John Adams' effort to persuade delegates to declare…

The experience of drinking tea varies vastly from culture to culture. For some, preparing and drinking tea is part of a ritual rooted in ancient tradition. For others, it’s a nourishing beverage perfect for sipping while on-the-go. Join Tea Expert Frank Kwei for a deep dive into the differences between Eastern and Western tea culture and practice. As you taste a range of tea varietals from across the globe, learn about the tea itself, the distinct wares in which it’s served, how…

Kate Doerge lost her father to heart failure, her mother in a car accident five days before Christmas, and her sixteen-year-old daughter, Penny, to complications from a rare genetic condition. Following Penny’s death, Kate knew she had a choice: She could lose herself to a grief so powerful she might not come back from it, or she could find another way through. Drawing from her own experience, the latest research, and conversations with others who have faced devastating loss, Kate…