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Thirty years after he painted the iconic Great Sperm Whales mural along Eugene O’Neill Drive here in New London, internationally renowned environmental muralist and conservationist Wyland returns to replace the piece.

All our welcome to come visit as the new mural comes into focus from March 31 through April 3. There will be a dedication ceremony on Monday, April 3 to celebrate the renewal of this important gateway to our city as well as launch the Wyland Foundations annual National Mayor’s Challenge. More details to come soon.

This project is a partnership between the City of New London and the New London Cultural District and was made possible through a significant Community Challenge grant awarded by the Connecticut Office of Development and Planning.

Hop aboard the Essex Steam Train Saturday April 1 & Sunday April 2 and Friday April 7 & Saturday April 8 of Easter Weekend for Bunny Breakfast and Bunny Brunches aboard our vintage Pullman dining cars, pulled by our antique diesel locomotive.

Families will delight in a spring train ride through the beautiful Connecticut River Valley as they enjoy a family style platter of breakfast or brunch items suitable for all ages. An abundant family style platter for the whole table will include coffee cakes, scones and pastries, fresh fruits, hard boiled eggs and breakfast sandwiches. The Easter Bunny will say hello as he passes through the train cars along the route. Photo opportunities will be available on the platform after the train ride.

Kids receive their honorary bunny ears as they board and will receive a gift from the Easter Bunny as they depart Essex Station.

You won’t want to miss this family fun experience back for 2023!

Get your tickets today…. It’s going to be a hoppin’ good time!

Breakfast: Train boards at 8:30 am for a 9 am departure. Return to the station at 10 am.

Brunch: Train boards at 11:30 am for a 12 pm departure. Return to the station at 1 pm.

$54.99 Per Person (Age 2 and up)

We join together for the Palm Sunday Procession (chapel) and service (church). All are welcome!

Hop aboard the Essex Steam Train Saturday April 1 & Sunday April 2 and Friday April 7 & Saturday April 8 of Easter Weekend for Bunny Breakfast and Bunny Brunches aboard our vintage Pullman dining cars, pulled by our antique diesel locomotive.

Families will delight in a spring train ride through the beautiful Connecticut River Valley as they enjoy a family style platter of breakfast or brunch items suitable for all ages. An abundant family style platter for the whole table will include coffee cakes, scones and pastries, fresh fruits, hard boiled eggs and breakfast sandwiches. The Easter Bunny will say hello as he passes through the train cars along the route. Photo opportunities will be available on the platform after the train ride.

Kids receive their honorary bunny ears as they board and will receive a gift from the Easter Bunny as they depart Essex Station.

You won’t want to miss this family fun experience back for 2023!

Get your tickets today…. It’s going to be a hoppin’ good time!

Breakfast: Train boards at 8:30 am for a 9 am departure. Return to the station at 10 am.

Brunch: Train boards at 11:30 am for a 12 pm departure. Return to the station at 1 pm.

$54.99 Per Person (Age 2 and up)

In this 4 part introduction class, we will cover all of the basics from the beginning to the end of a project – We will discuss basic tools, purchasing materials, threading the sewing machine, and using the serger. We will cover reading a pattern, laying out, cutting a pattern, and constructing a project. Basic tools and machines will be provided, but class participants will purchase their own pattern and materials (a guided shopping trip is an option, available on request, subject to mutual availability.)

This class is intended for students’ ages. 16+

The class will be held 12-3 pm on Sunday, April 2nd, 16th, 23rd, and 30th at Spark Makerspace 7 Union St., New London, CT.

Get Tickets Today! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-depth-introduction-to-sewing-4-part-tickets-480445484377 Class Fee is non-refundable. Please plan accordingly.