Art Exhibits/Openings

Historic Deerfield, 80 Old Main St, Deerfield, , 01342

Explore a dazzling array of masterworks by famous American cabinetmakers including Duncan Phyfe and Honore Lannuier, Samuel McIntire, John and Thomas Seymour, and John Townsend. Learn about antique furniture from the inside out, and gain a new understanding of the materials and craftsmanship that went into the creation of these spectacular objects through graphics, before-and-after views of conservation treatments, and innovative “exploded view” display techniques. Into the Woods also features a special changing section, which will feature the study of different elements. Included with general admission.

Boston Furniture Masterworks at Historic Deerfield

Come visit the “Into the Woods” gallery at the Flynt Center of Early New England Life to view an impressive array of furniture produced in Boston in the 18th and 19th centuries. Rare and exceptional forms include an 18th-century japanned high chest, an 18th-century turret-top tea table, and a 19th-century sideboard attributed to cabinetmakers John and Thomas Seymour.

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Art Exhibits/Openings

Lyme Art Association, 90 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT , 06371

Lyme Art Association’s Elected members are its most accomplished professional artists, and the annual Elected Artist show is always impressive. Artists work in a variety of genres, mediums and representational styles. Hello Yellow, featuring the color yellow, is an all-member show running concurrently in the Goodman Gallery. Opening reception on Sunday, September 26, 2 – 4 pm (plans subject to change with ongoing pandemic).

Community

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9:30-10:30 a.m., telephone meeting; for information, call (860) 575-2342.

Education/Lectures

Waterford Public Library, 49 Rope Ferry Road, Waterford, CT , 06385

Little Man, Little Man: a story of childhood by James Baldwin (1976) Four-year-old TJ spends his days on his lively Harlem block playing with his best friends WT and Blinky and running errands for neighbors. As he comes of age as a “Little Man” with big dreams, TJ faces a world of grown-up adventures and realities. Baldwin’s only children’s book, Little Man, Little Man celebrates and explores the challenges and joys of black childhood. Multiple copies of this title are available in the library for check out. Our facilitator for this discussion is Mariette Ogg. Please note that programs may be affected or cancelled due to COVID-19. Please contact the library for the latest information.

Music

All Souls Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 19 Jay Street, New London, CT , 06320

Live music returns to Friday Night Folk with Plywood Cowboy on Friday, September 24, at All Souls, 19 Jay Street, New London! The music starts at 7:30!

Take yourself back to dusty country roads, carefree summers, and your radio tuned to music that was soulful and authentic. Enter Plywood Cowboy, crafting songs ripe with these nostalgic comforts, yet perfectly suited for the soundtrack of modern life. Plywood Cowboy features Steve Dedman on piano, guitar, and vocals, Emmet Hale on drums, Shane Tanner on bass guitar, Austin Gray on lead guitar and vocals, and Kat Wallace on violin and vocals. Plywood Cowboy won the 2018 Connecticut Folk Festival band competition! Their album Blue Skies features music “steeped in tradition, with lyrics full of longing, truth and heart” says Sound Waves Magazine. 

Keeping us all Covid safe: Masks and proof of vaccination or of a negative Covid test within 72 hours are required. Unity Hall seating will be limited to 85 (half capacity) including the band and volunteers, which means there are just 73 tickets available. Buy yours early! Everyone will sign in, and (sadly) our famous refreshments will not be available as masks are required.

That said, we’re excited to resume live concerts!

Tickets are $17 advance, $20 at the door (as available), $10 for students and active Military with ID. They are available on EventBrite or by calling All Souls at 860-443-0316 by Sept 23 to reserve your seats.