June 2024
Star-Crossed Lovers: A Deep Dive into Romeo & Juliet
It is arguably Shakespeare's best-loved and most well-known work, but how well do we really know the star-cross'd lovers? What about the history of the play? And – were they really in love? Explore these questions and more with seasoned Shakespearean scholars, actors and educators from Fairfield County's own Shakespeare on the Sound. Nick Urda and John Love will guide attendees through the play in an interactive presentation, hoping to show why Juliet & Romeo might be a more fitting…
Find out more »Cool Summer Cooking with Chef Caryn Antonini
When summer temperatures soar, who wants to turn on the oven or fire up the stove? Chef Caryn Antonini shows how to keep it cool with fabulous no-heat recipes! At this fun evening event Caryn will demonstrate several mouth-watering dishes in New Canaan Library’s state-of-the-art kitchen, from a fresh, home-made hummus to a chopped Mexican summer salad with honey-lime vinaigrette, topped off with a frozen meringue key lime pie! Caryn Antonini is at the forefront of lifestyle advice and guidance.…
Find out more »July 2024
Romeo and Juliet: A Theatrical Workshop
This workshop is the perfect setting for theater lovers and budding thespians to discuss - and try their hand at performing- Shakespeare's best-known play. Those who appreciate the abundance of memorable quotes found in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet can enjoy meeting other theater lovers to talk about favorite scenes and passages. If the stage beckons, attendees can also try their hand at reading, performing and unpacking some of the many great speeches in the play. This lively workshop will be…
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