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SUMMARY:Date Night: Chills and Treats
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a date night to get you into the spooky spirit? Bring your sweetie (or bestie!) to the museum for a behind-the-scenes look at some of the weirdest and creepiest items in our vaults (corpse preserver? Check. Devil puppet? Yup. Haunted painting? Uh-huh.) Then relax and create a fun Halloween-themed craft to take home while you enjoy a themed cocktail and snacks. \nTICKETS\n$20 General Admission\n$15 Members\nFree for Connecticut Museum Member levels $150 and above
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/date-night-chills-and-treats/
LOCATION:Connecticut Museum of Culture and History\, 1 Elizabeth Street\, Hartford\, CT\, 06105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,October 2026
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ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Museum of Culture and History":MAILTO:kmazzacane@connecticutmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T183000
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SUMMARY:Hauntings and History at Hoyt-Barnum
DESCRIPTION:Hauntings and History at Hoyt-Barnum is back the night before Halloween! The Stamford History Center hosts this annual event in Stamford’s oldest dwelling\, the Hoyt-Barnum House. Emily Freidberg\, Education Coordinator of Stamford History Center will be your host\, taking you into a day in the life of a colonist. This interactive tour highlights the hardships of Colonial life and includes spooky stories\, such as the tale of Stamford’s witch\, Elizabeth Clawson. \nLearn about the house’s historical background\, and view the period artifacts several from the 16\, 17\, and 1800’s along with the chilling stories given by History Center tour guides in colonial costume.Tour times offered 6:30\,7:30\, and 8:30pm. Tickets are $10 for Stamford History Center Members and $15 for General Admission. \n\n\n\n\nShare
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/hauntings-and-history-at-hoyt-barnum/
LOCATION:Stamford History Center\, 1508 High Ridge Rd.\, Stamford\, CT\, 06903\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,America 250 CT,Exhibitions, Tours & Openings,October 2026,Special Events,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T210000
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SUMMARY:Hallowed History Lantern Tour
DESCRIPTION:History comes alive on this lantern-led tour of the historic cemetery. Character actors will share tantalizing true stories from some of Cedar Hill’s notable and not-so-notable residents. \nAdmission is $20.00. Advance reservations are required and may be made online at www.cedarhillfoundation.org. Tickets go on sale September 1.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/hallowed-history-lantern-tour/
LOCATION:Cedar Hill Cemetery\, 453 Fairfield Avenue\, Hartford\, CT\, 06114\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Exhibitions, Tours & Openings,October 2026,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T210000
DTSTAMP:20261015T130040Z
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SUMMARY:Change the Story\, Change the World: A New Vision for an Ecological Era
DESCRIPTION:A conversation with Mary Evelyn Tucker\, John Grim & Sam King: How can a larger story of who we are and where we come from inspire us to create a better future? Join the co-producers of the Emmy Award-winning film Journey of the Universe as they introduce Living Earth Community — a knowledge commons exploring the profound intelligences of nature. They will explore how ancient cultural wisdom and contemporary science are converging to guide us toward a new era of planetary health and flourishing. This event is supported by a grant from CT Humanities.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/change-the-story-change-the-world-a-new-vision-for-an-ecological-era/
LOCATION:The Hotchkiss School\, 11 Interlaken Rd\, Lakeville\, CT\, 06039\, United States
CATEGORIES:October 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T150000
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SUMMARY:Book Voyagers
DESCRIPTION:Slithering\, striking\, and often misunderstood – snakes are fascinating creature! Join us for “All About Snakes” where you will meet several different species and learn how they hunt\, eat\, grow\, and interact with their environment. It’s exciting to know why snakes are so important to ecosystems\, clear up some common myths\, and share simple ways people can help protect snakes in the wild. For more information or to register\, contact the library at (860) 445-0392\, or visit https://www.billmemorial.org/ . \n 
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/book-voyagers-4/
LOCATION:Bill Memorial Library\, 240 Monument Street\, Groton\, CT\, 06340\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activity,Book Voyagers,Family Activity,November 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T130000
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SUMMARY:Ridgefield’s Great Estates Bus Tour
DESCRIPTION:More than 20 grand estates that covered much of Ridgefield a century ago will be the focus of a bus tour presented by the Ridgefield Historical Society\, from 10 am to 1 pm on Saturday\, Nov. 7\, 2026. \nTown Historian Jack Sanders\, author of the book\, Ridgefield’s Great Estates\, will bring the group to and sometimes through these grand properties during a 25-mile excursion of the town\, describing the grounds and mansions – some of which are still standing and have been repurposed. Beginning and ending at Jesse Lee Church at 207 Main Street in Ridgefield\, the tour is entirely by mini school bus and will not include walking around or inside buildings. Seating is limited to 16 people and is expected to sell out quickly. \nFor a complete experience\, tour-goers should bring their copies of Ridgefield’s Great Estates\, for illustrations to which Mr. Sanders will be referring throughout the trip. Copies may be ordered as an add-on at checkout and will be distributed at the bus tour. This book can also be purchased from our friends at Books on the Common. A couple of copies will be available on loan for the tour. \nA Fairfield County native and graduate of the College of the Holy Cross\, Jack Sanders retired in 2014 after 45 years as an editor of The Ridgefield Press. He’s written 20 books on Ridgefield history\, and also created and administers the “Old Ridgefield” group on Facebook\, which has more than 13\,000 followers. He and his wife\, Sally\, a retired newspaper editor who is vice president of the Ridgefield Historical Society\, live in a 250-year old farmhouse in Ridgefield.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/ridgefields-great-estates-bus-tour/
LOCATION:Jesse Lee Memorial United Methodist Church\, 207 Main Street\, RidgefieldCT\, 207 Main St.\, Ridgefield\, 06877
CATEGORIES:Activity,Discussion,Exhibitions, Tours & Openings,November 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T150000
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SUMMARY:CT Center for the Book
DESCRIPTION:Join CT Author Wunneanatsu Lamb-Cason (Schaghticoke/HoChunk) for an engaging presentation\, reading\, and storytelling program. Wunneanatsu will share her inspiration\, writing process\, and traditional stories. She includes a reading from Grandmother Moon\, her first children book based on a family story as well as the telling of traditional stories. Visitors of all ages will have the chance to reflect on the power of intergenerational storytelling. Q&A to follow. For more information or to register\, contact the library at (860) 441-6750\, or visit https://www.groton-ct.gov/departments/library/index.php . \n 
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/ct-center-for-the-book/
LOCATION:Groton Public Library\, 52 Newtown Road\, Groton\, CT\, 06340\, United States
CATEGORIES:November 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations,Written & Spoken Word
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T150000
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SUMMARY:CT Center for the Book
DESCRIPTION:Join us us for this Connecticut author presentation\, reading and storytelling program! Wunneanatsu Lamb-Cason (Schaghticoke/HoChuck) shares her inspiration\, writing process\, and traditional stories. She will also give a live reading of her book “Grandmother Moon\,” offering participants of all ages the chance to reflect on the power of intergenerational storytelling. For more information or to register\, contact the library at (860) 441-6750 or visit https://www.groton-ct.gov/departments/library/index.php . \n 
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/ct-center-for-the-book-2/
LOCATION:Groton Public Library\, 52 Newtown Road\, Groton\, CT\, 06340\, United States
CATEGORIES:November 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations,Written & Spoken Word
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T220000
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SUMMARY:Planet Female Global StoryFest
DESCRIPTION:Connecticut’s female-centered story festival established in 2024\, is thrilled to announce its third year of storytelling by creators from around the globe. StoryFest will feature short narrative\, documentary\, and experimental films\, and series pilots from female and female-identifying creators\, as well as spoken word poetry\, music video\, live narrative storytelling\, stage and screenplay readings. The inaugural festival celebrated female storytellers from 10 countries including Iran\, New Zealand\, Italy\, UK\, and the United States. \nStoryFest founder\, Dusty Noval McCullough is a producer\, writer\, and director\, and is an adjunct professor of creative writing at Manhattanville University in Purchase\, NY. She has enjoyed a diverse career as a visual artist and educator. Her how-to book\, Writing the Short\, is scheduled for release Fall 2025.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/planet-female-global-storyfest/
LOCATION:MoCA CT\, 19 newtopwn turnpike\, Westport\, 06880
CATEGORIES:November 2026,Written & Spoken Word
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ORGANIZER;CN="MoCA CT":MAILTO:frontdesk@mocact.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T113000
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SUMMARY:Book Voyagers
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special storytelling session with Meris Palmer as presents stories to spark the imagination of audiences of all ages. Her lively and passionate telling offers a wonderful and unique experience as she engages even the youngest listeners in her stories by using props\, puppets\, costumes and character voices. For more information or to register\, contact the library at (860) 243-9721 or visit https://bplct.org/ . \n 
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/book-voyagers-3/
LOCATION:Prosser Public Library\, One Tunxis Avenue\, Bloomfield\, CT\, 06002\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Voyagers,November 2026,Written & Spoken Word
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T113000
DTSTAMP:20261014T171542Z
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SUMMARY:Book Voyagers
DESCRIPTION:Janine LaMendola leads this fun and educational “Sign & Sing” program. Her music helps children learn how to sign colors\, foods\, feelings\, animals and so much more. For more information or to register\, contact the library at (860) 444-5805 or visit https://www.waterfordct.gov/158/Library . \n 
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/book-voyagers-9/
LOCATION:Waterford Public Library\, 49 Rope Ferry Road\, Waterford\, 06385
CATEGORIES:Book Voyagers,Family Activity,November 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T220000
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SUMMARY:A Musical Melting Pot
DESCRIPTION:On Nov. 14\, 2026\, from 7 to 10 p.m.\, the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum\, at 295 West Avenue\, will present A Musical Melting Pot.  This concert commemorates America’s 250th anniversary and will be hosted by Broadway stars Raissa Katona Bennett and Arbender Robinson. To purchase tickets please visit: https://lockwoodmathewsmansion.com/event/A-Musical-Melting-Pot/. \nRaissa Katona Bennett and Arbender Robinson’s dynamic\, feel-good night will pay tribute to the American dream and the legacy left for future generations. The show will focus on the creation of the Great American Songbook from 1776 to the present day\, highlighting contributions by the immigrants who became Americans\, American born composers\, as well as songs from “across the pond\,” that have become deeply embedded in the fabric of American standards.   \nFrom timeless classics to pop and Broadway favorites\, this eclectic evening will feature powerhouse vocals and unforgettable storytelling\, with musical direction by Mark Janas.  \nOn Broadway\, Raissa appeared as Christine Daaé in The Phantom of the Opera\, as well as in Chess. Her touring credits include the First National Tours of Cats and Parade. A multiple award-winning concert and cabaret artist\, she has headlined at Feinstein’s\, the Laurie Beechman Theatre\, the Metropolitan Room\, and Iridium. She has also guest-starred at Rose Hall at Lincoln Center\, Town Hall\, and with various symphony orchestras throughout the East Coast. Raissa has three critically acclaimed CDs available on iTunes and Amazon\, and her television appearances include Law & Order: SVU and Unsolved Mysteries. \nArbender Robinson’s professional career includes 17 consecutive years performing on Broadway in 11 shows including Beautiful: The Carole King Musical\, Disney’s The Lion King and The Little Mermaid\, The Book of Mormon and Les Misérables where he was the first African American ever to play Marius on Broadway. Arbender starred in the 2016 Broadway hit musical Shuffle Along alongside many Broadway Legends\, including Audra McDonald\, Brian Stokes Mitchell and Billy Porter.  \nThey will be appearing together at this year’s legendary Mabel Mercer Foundation’s Cabaret Convention at Lincoln Center\, where they will be sharing a piece of this show. \nLMMM’s 2026 programs are made possible in part by LMMM’s Season Distinguished Benefactors: The City of Norwalk\, The Maurice Goodman Foundation\, Inc.\, and Lockwood-Mathews Foundation\, Inc.\, LMMM’s Leadership Patrons: Dr. Michele & Attorney Miklos Koleszar and The Sealark Foundation\, Inc.\, and LMMM’s Founding Patrons: The Estate of Mrs. Cynthia Clark Brown.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/a-musical-melting-pot/
LOCATION:Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum\, 295 West Avenue\, Norwalk\, CT\, 06850\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250 CT,November 2026,Performances
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ORGANIZER;CN="Susan Gilgore":MAILTO:info@lockwoodmathewsmansion.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261117T110000
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SUMMARY:Ridgefield History Club Explores Stonehenge Inn’s Golden Age
DESCRIPTION:The glamour and excitement of Ridgefield’s famed Stonehenge Inn during the 1950s will be the focus of the Ridgefield History Club on Tuesday\, Nov. 17\, at 10 a.m. at the Ridgefield Historical Society’s Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane. Historical Society board member Keith Russell will lead an illustrated group discussion\, “Clarence Korker’s The Golden Age of Stonehenge – The 1950s\,” featuring recently digitized photographs of the inn’s celebrated guests\, staff and social life\, including entertainers Judy Garland and Jackie Cooper. \nClarence “Korky” Korker documented Ridgefield from the mid- to late 20th century through thousands of photographs and negatives. After retiring\, he donated his extensive collection to the Ridgefield Historical Society. Russell has been gradually digitizing the images and adding them to the Society’s online archive. The collection ranges from portraits\, weddings and community gatherings to streetscapes\, commercial buildings and celebrities visiting Stonehenge Inn. \nThe Ridgefield History Club is an informal community storytelling program of the Ridgefield Historical Society. The group meets for an hour on the third Tuesday of every month to explore a specific topic in Ridgefield’s history through shared conversation. \nEach session is recorded and cataloged in the Historical Society’s archive to preserve these stories for future generations. The program is also streamed live on Facebook and uploaded to the Society’s YouTube channel. Everyone is invited—just bring your curiosity and love of history. Some attend every month\, while others join when a topic holds special meaning for them. Longtime Ridgefield residents and newcomers alike are welcome. This free program is a wonderful way to connect with others and discover new insights into the town’s heritage.
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/ridgefield-history-club-explores-stonehenge-inns-golden-age/
LOCATION:Ridgefield Historical Society\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, 06877
CATEGORIES:Discussion,November 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261119T193000
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SUMMARY:Kennedy’s Only Hero/Author Event with Joel Nelson (in-person)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a presentation with author Joel Nelson\, to celebrate the release of his book\, Kennedy’s Only Hero. \nThe surprising story of how John F. Kennedy’s obsession with Winston Churchill defined his life\, transformed his politics\, and helped elevate him to the nation’s highest office. \n“A fascinating and discerning exploration of how one iconic twentieth-century leader helped shape the rhetoric and political persona of another.” -Fredrik Logevall\, author of JFK \nWinston Churchill remains one of the modern age’s most revered leaders. His life has been the subject of decades of mythmaking and scrutiny\, and yet few know the powerful sway he had over another twentieth-century political icon—John F. Kennedy. Drawing on deep wells of unpublished archival material\, Kennedy’s Only Hero uncovers Kennedy’s obsession with Churchill\, whose career\, policies\, writings\, and even daily habits profoundly shaped the future president. \nKennedy discovered Churchill’s books as a teenager and by his early twenties had become an unswerving believer in his brilliance. Under Churchill’s influence\, Kennedy rejected his own youthful isolationism and adopted the approach to national and international politics that propelled him to the presidency. Although they would not meet until late in their lives\, Churchill’s influence on Kennedy’s campaign tactics\, speeches\, and worldview was overwhelming. Kennedy’s conviction in the power of peace through strength\, his faith in summits\, his understanding of the importance of rhetoric\, and his deep commitment to service and global engagement—all came from Churchill. \nKennedy’s Only Hero is an enlightening and deeply human story of an admiration and aspiration that changed the course of history. \nJoel Nelson is a British writer and historian. He took a first-class honours degree in History at Jesus College\, Oxford\, in 2016\, and an MPhil from the University of Cambridge in 2017. He subsequently worked as an advisor to Rory Stewart\, an editor at Foreign Affairs\, and as Director of European Policy at an AI think-tank in Washington\, D.C. \nIn 2020\, Joel won a Kennedy Scholarship and\, knowing almost nothing about the man the scholarship was named for\, bought a recently published biography of JFK. Fascinated by the book’s occasional references to Kennedy’s interest in Churchill\, he decided to research the subject. Joel discovered a trove of material in archives on both sides of the Atlantic\, and spent the following five years researching and writing his account of Kennedy’s obsession.  Kennedy’s Only Hero is the result. It is his first book. \nCo-sponsored by the Avon Library and Avon Historical Society. \nBooks will be for sale at this event. \nPlease register\, so we can set the community room up with appropriate seating. \n  \n 
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/kennedys-only-hero-author-event-with-joel-nelson-in-person/
LOCATION:Avon Free Public Library\, 281 Country Club Rd\, Avon\, CT\, 06001\, United States
CATEGORIES:November 2026,Talks, Lectures, Presentations,Written & Spoken Word
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ORGANIZER;CN="Avon Free Public Library":MAILTO:tpanik@avonctlibrary.info
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261121T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261121T150000
DTSTAMP:20261006T141647Z
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SUMMARY:Tellabration 2026
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the art of storytelling at Ridgefield’s Tellabration 2026 on Saturday\, Nov. 21. Founded in 1988 by PawPaw Pinkerton in Connecticut\, Tellabration has grown into a global tradition\, bringing people together through the power of shared stories. Dr. Darla Shaw will return as M.C. and as a story teller. She recruits and coaches the team of storytellers who each share true four-minute (strictly observed) stories that connect to Ridgefield. \n\nTopics this year range from a true crime story to stories highlighting the history of the Ridgefield schools to a neighborhood history and reminiscence (“To Think I Saw It on Mulberry Street” by former State Representative John Frey). The other storytellers include Mary Ellen Pagano\, Rob Mayette\, Marc Katz\, Tom McManus\, Gregg Hutchings\, Daryl Noble\, Anne Beatty\, Walter Beatty\, Joan Voss\, and Manette Hutchings. \nDue to limited parking and seating at the Scott House\, registration is required for this free event
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/tellabration-2026/
LOCATION:Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield CT\, Scott House\, 4 Sunset Lane\, Ridgefield\, 06877
CATEGORIES:Activity,November 2026,Performances,Talks, Lectures, Presentations,Written & Spoken Word
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ridgefield Historical Society":MAILTO:info@ridgefieldhistoricalsociety.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261212T113000
DTSTAMP:20261014T171523Z
CREATED:20261014T171523Z
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SUMMARY:Book Voyagers
DESCRIPTION:Janine LaMendola leads this fun and educational “Sign & Sing” program. Her music helps children learn how to sign colors\, foods\, feelings\, animals and so much more. For more information or to register\, contact the library at (860) 444-5805 or visit https://www.waterfordct.gov/158/Library . \n 
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/book-voyagers-8/
LOCATION:Waterford Public Library\, 49 Rope Ferry Road\, Waterford\, 06385
CATEGORIES:Book Voyagers,December 2026,Family Activity
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SUMMARY:Book Voyagers
DESCRIPTION:‘Traditions of Chinese Acrobatics’ is a solo acrobatic performance. Li Liu performs hand balancing\, plate spinning\, ribbon dancing\, diabolos and foot juggling. Educational connections are made with the Chinese language and culture. Li Liu explains some of the rituals of Chinese New Year\, teaches the audience some basic Chinese phrases\, and encourages them to think about what it might have been like to grow up in a different time and place. For more information or to register\, contact the library at (850) 584-7787 or visit https://bristollib.com/ . \n 
URL:https://cthumanities.org/event/book-voyagers-2/
LOCATION:Bristol Public Library\, 5 High Street\, Bristol\, CT\, 06010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Voyagers,December 2026,Family Activity
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