Week of Events
All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914
A remarkable true story from the Western Front. All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 relives an astounding moment in history; in a silence amid the combat, a soldier steps into no man’s land singing “Silent Night.” Thus begins an extraordinary night of camaraderie between the Allied troops and German soldiers. They lay down […]
Online Lunch and Learn: The Barbed Arrow of Insanity: Debating the Boundaries Between Mental Pathology and Religion
Online Lunch and Learn: The Barbed Arrow of Insanity: Debating the Boundaries Between Mental Pathology and Religion
Join us as Professor Alexandra Prince presents an historical overview of the 19th century diagnostic and cultural label of religious insanity. This virtual talk will examine how certain American faith groups were interpreted as more of a mental disease than a legitimate faith, the development of medical interpretations of religion within asylum medicine and the […]
MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY
MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY
A sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice set two years after the novel ends, MISS BENNET continues the story, only this time with bookish middle-sister Mary as its unlikely heroine. Mary is growing tired of her role as dutiful middle sister in the face of her siblings’ romantic escapades. When the family gathers for […]
Online Short Attention Span Literary Club
Online Short Attention Span Literary Club
Every other week, we get together to chat about short stories. Anyone can join in, no commitment required! This week’s selection is “A Temporary Matter” by Jhumpa Lahiri. You can find the link to the story on our events page. The club meets online using Zoom. Register online. You’ll receive a confirmation email containing the […]
Online Coffee Hour with CHS: Rosie the Riveter
Online Coffee Hour with CHS: Rosie the Riveter
“Rosie the Riveter” became an iconic image of working women during World War II. What was it really like for them? We’ll look at propaganda posters, art, music, photos, and hear real-life accounts of women who worked for victory in the war. To register, see our events page. You’ll receive an email confirmation with the […]
Farmington Polo Club Small Business Holiday Parties
Farmington Polo Club Small Business Holiday Parties
Celebrate with US! Have your Small Business Holiday Party at Farmington Polo Club! Available Dates: Dec. 3rd, 4th, 11th, 18th $77.00 per Person (All inclusive) 6:30 - 11:30PM Open Bar • Plated Dinner • Dancing Menu Harvest Table Holiday Salad Baked Manicotti Prime Rib Pan seared Salmon Chicken Florentine Chickpea Cauliflower Curry over Basmati Rice […]
Free First Saturday Family Program: Holiday Poppers and Traditions
Free First Saturday Family Program: Holiday Poppers and Traditions
Join the CHS for our annual popper craft! Make your very own popper to use as a gift, a New Year’s Eve noisemaker, or a holiday party favor. This program is free and great for children of all ages. A limited supply of Grab and Go Bags, which include the necessary supplies to complete the […]
Guided Tour of “Common Struggle, Individual Experience: An Exhibition About Mental Health”
Guided Tour of “Common Struggle, Individual Experience: An Exhibition About Mental Health”
Join us for a guided tour of our newest exhibition, Common Struggle, Individual Experience: An Exhibition About Mental Health. Tours will last approximately 45 minutes and be led by museum staff. Pre-registration is strongly recommended. Walk-in guests are not guaranteed spots on the tour. $12 for general public; free for CHS members and those with […]
Sixth Annual Manchester-CT Jazz Festival
Sixth Annual Manchester-CT Jazz Festival
Beth Sholom B’nai Israel (BSBI) of Manchester is proud to present the 6th Manchester CT Jazz Festival on Saturday evening, December 4th at Cheney Hall, 177 Hartford Rd, Manchester. This year’s lineup includes young, up-and-coming talents as well as internationally recognized performers. “Last year we presented our festival only via live stream. This year it […]
Online Speak Up Live Storytelling
Online Speak Up Live Storytelling
Join us from home to hear storytellers from around the world tell true stories about lived experiences around the theme “Mental Health.” 45-time Moth StorySLAM champion and 6-time GrandSLAM champion Matthew Dicks, Speak Up co-founder, will cap the evening with a story of his own. The program will be hosted by Speak Up co-founder, Elysha […]