The wine world often says that the food and wine that grow together go together, but what about global cuisines from regions where wine grapes aren't prevalent? James Beard award-winning sommelier Cha McCoy and author Layla Schlack, creators of Wine Pairing for the People, will join us at the library for a conversation blending wine knowledge with an anthropological perspective and a side of aspirational armchair travel. Cha knows that good foods and wines go together and that the cuisines…

Join Connecticut Stage Company on Saturday, October 17th from 5:30-6:30 at the Farmer's Grind in New Canaan Library for a pre-show cocktail party to help raise funds for their fourth season. There will be festive food, drinks, music and a silent auction with tickets to a Broadway show, and tickets to a taping of Watch What Happens Live. Stay after the party for the opening night performance of CSC's My Fair Lady, featuring actors direct from Broadway! (My Fair Lady…

Connecticut Stage Company returns for their 4th season with the beloved classic, My Fair Lady on October 17 & 18 at New Canaan Library. The annual fundraiser Opening Night Party will be on October 17 at New Canaan Library just prior to the first performance. Tickets available for both at www.connecticutstagecompany.org/my-fair-lady

In the late 20th century, Mexican gray wolves and red wolves were declared to be extinct in the wild. Through intensive efforts, such as breeding programs and wild releases, these wolves have resumed their rightful places on the wild landscape. Join a WCC wolf expert to learn what it takes to help save a species from the brink of extinction, the applications of modern technology to reproduction efforts, and about the famed reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone National Park. This…

Join New Canaan CARES at New Canaan Library on October 20 for a timely conversation about how to help young people use AI responsibly, thoughtfully, and with appropriate guidance. Featuring Finn and Conor Grennan, this program is designed for parents and caregivers of middle and high school students.

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Award-winning journalist and NPR host Steve Inskeep explores the vital role that news media plays in sustaining American democracy. Drawing on decades of experience covering presidential elections, national politics, public policy, and major world events, Steve Inskeep examines how journalism informs citizens, holds institutions accountable, and shapes public understanding in an era of rapid technological change and increasing political polarization. Through stories from his reporting career and insights into the evolving media landscape, Inskeep will discuss the challenges facing journalists…

In 1848, three sisters in a small New York farmhouse convinced their neighbors they were communicating with the dead. The news spread quickly, and within a decade the Spiritualist movement had swept the country. At its heart were mediums and intellectuals who believed the guidance of the dead could lead the nation toward a more moral and equal future; the movement soon became entwined with abolition and women's rights. Some attended séances in search of real answers; others came purely…