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Chess Club – 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Public Library of New London, 63 Huntington St., New London; all ages and abilities; free; (860) 447-1411

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Gam-Anon – 9:45 a.m., virtual; dial in number 1-929-205-6099; ID number: 8198532703; passcode: 950764; gam-anon.org; gamanonforrecovery@gmail.com.

Blues 101 is an entertaining and educational program encompassing the history of blues music in
America, from its origins in the African American tradition of the deep south to the present. Musician
Dan Stevens presents a multi-media presentation of classic blues pieces played on authentic vintage instruments interspersed with historical images, video and educational material. Attendees will come away from the program with an understanding of the evolution of the music, awareness of the
differences in varied styles, exposure to influential artists and fuller appreciation of African American
culture related to the genesis of this important and uniquely American genre. For all ages:; to register, come into the library, call (860) 886-1010, or email us at prestonlibraryprograms@gmail.com.

Architect Richard Gipstein and historian Barbara Nagy will examine the life and work of Dudley St. Clair Donnelly, a prolific but little-known southeastern Connecticut architect, during a program sponsored by Bill Memorial Library on Saturday, January 28, at 1 PM.

Nagy will begin the presentation with an overview of Donnelly’s life, his local connections and the current status of his buildings. Gipstein then will share images of Donnelly’s work and discuss his approach to design and his significance.

The program is free and open to the public. To register or for more information, call the library at 860-445-0392.

Art Drop off, registration and hanging
Saturday January 28 8am-6pm at Hygienic Art Galleries
79 Bank Street New London CT

The Hygienic GRANDE Salon exhibition for over-sized artwork accepted at 312 State Street Gallery,
Drop off and hanging Saturday January 28 noon-6pm opening 7pm.