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SUMMARY:Birds & Beasts
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the beauty\, uniqueness\, and power of the animal kingdom with Spectrum Art Gallery’s Birds & Beasts\, a seven-week exhibition featuring paintings\, photography\, and sculpture inspired by birds\, other wildlife\, and the natural world. The show explores the many ways artists interpret creatures large and small\, from birds in flight and animals in their natural habitats to symbolic\, imaginative\, and sculptural representations of the animal kingdom. \nThe exhibition opened Friday\, July 17\, and Birds & Beasts runs through Saturday\, September 5. \nSpectrum Gallery also offers an Artisans Store filled with pottery\, glass\, home décor\, children’s toys\, jewelry\, and other handcrafted accessories created by regional artists. \nSpectrum Art Gallery is located at 61 Main St.\, Centerbrook\, CT. Gallery hours: Wed–Sat (12–6pm) and Sun (12–5pm). For more information about gallery exhibits\, artist opportunities\, summer camps\, and classes and workshops for children and adults\, call (860) 767-0742 and visit Spectrumartgallery.org. Shop online at Spectrumanytime.com with shipping available throughout the US. Follow Spectrum social media at facebook.com/spectrumartgallery\, instagram.com/spectrumartgallery\, x.com/spectrum_ct\, and youtube.com/@spectrumgallery6211.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/birds-beasts/2026-08-21/
LOCATION:Spectrum Art Gallery/Arts Center Killingworth\, 61 Main Street\, Centerbrook\, CT\, 06409\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Theater,Events
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SUMMARY:Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade
DESCRIPTION:The Essex Scarecrow Contest and FestiFall have become a much-loved community tradition\, bringing creativity\, fun\, and local spirit to the Main Streets of Centerbrook\, Essex\, and Ivoryton each fall!\n\n\nEvery year\, residents\, businesses\, and organizations design and build scarecrows to display on lamp posts throughout town. The scarecrows will be on display all October\, so stroll the streets\, snap photos\, and share your favorites!\n\n\n\n\nVoting to start online on Saturday\, October 3rd at https://essexct.com/scarecrow-contest-2026/\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Email ebotpresident@gmail.com
URL:https://essexct.com/event/scarecrow-contest-sponsored-by-the-essex-board-of-trade/2026-08-21/
LOCATION:Essex Village
CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts & Theater,Events,Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Birds & Beasts
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the beauty\, uniqueness\, and power of the animal kingdom with Spectrum Art Gallery’s Birds & Beasts\, a seven-week exhibition featuring paintings\, photography\, and sculpture inspired by birds\, other wildlife\, and the natural world. The show explores the many ways artists interpret creatures large and small\, from birds in flight and animals in their natural habitats to symbolic\, imaginative\, and sculptural representations of the animal kingdom. \nThe exhibition opened Friday\, July 17\, and Birds & Beasts runs through Saturday\, September 5. \nSpectrum Gallery also offers an Artisans Store filled with pottery\, glass\, home décor\, children’s toys\, jewelry\, and other handcrafted accessories created by regional artists. \nSpectrum Art Gallery is located at 61 Main St.\, Centerbrook\, CT. Gallery hours: Wed–Sat (12–6pm) and Sun (12–5pm). For more information about gallery exhibits\, artist opportunities\, summer camps\, and classes and workshops for children and adults\, call (860) 767-0742 and visit Spectrumartgallery.org. Shop online at Spectrumanytime.com with shipping available throughout the US. Follow Spectrum social media at facebook.com/spectrumartgallery\, instagram.com/spectrumartgallery\, x.com/spectrum_ct\, and youtube.com/@spectrumgallery6211.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/birds-beasts/2026-08-22/
LOCATION:Spectrum Art Gallery/Arts Center Killingworth\, 61 Main Street\, Centerbrook\, CT\, 06409\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Theater,Events
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SUMMARY:Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade
DESCRIPTION:The Essex Scarecrow Contest and FestiFall have become a much-loved community tradition\, bringing creativity\, fun\, and local spirit to the Main Streets of Centerbrook\, Essex\, and Ivoryton each fall!\n\n\nEvery year\, residents\, businesses\, and organizations design and build scarecrows to display on lamp posts throughout town. The scarecrows will be on display all October\, so stroll the streets\, snap photos\, and share your favorites!\n\n\n\n\nVoting to start online on Saturday\, October 3rd at https://essexct.com/scarecrow-contest-2026/\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Email ebotpresident@gmail.com
URL:https://essexct.com/event/scarecrow-contest-sponsored-by-the-essex-board-of-trade/2026-08-22/
LOCATION:Essex Village
CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts & Theater,Events,Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Birds & Beasts
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the beauty\, uniqueness\, and power of the animal kingdom with Spectrum Art Gallery’s Birds & Beasts\, a seven-week exhibition featuring paintings\, photography\, and sculpture inspired by birds\, other wildlife\, and the natural world. The show explores the many ways artists interpret creatures large and small\, from birds in flight and animals in their natural habitats to symbolic\, imaginative\, and sculptural representations of the animal kingdom. \nThe exhibition opened Friday\, July 17\, and Birds & Beasts runs through Saturday\, September 5. \nSpectrum Gallery also offers an Artisans Store filled with pottery\, glass\, home décor\, children’s toys\, jewelry\, and other handcrafted accessories created by regional artists. \nSpectrum Art Gallery is located at 61 Main St.\, Centerbrook\, CT. Gallery hours: Wed–Sat (12–6pm) and Sun (12–5pm). For more information about gallery exhibits\, artist opportunities\, summer camps\, and classes and workshops for children and adults\, call (860) 767-0742 and visit Spectrumartgallery.org. Shop online at Spectrumanytime.com with shipping available throughout the US. Follow Spectrum social media at facebook.com/spectrumartgallery\, instagram.com/spectrumartgallery\, x.com/spectrum_ct\, and youtube.com/@spectrumgallery6211.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/birds-beasts/2026-08-23/
LOCATION:Spectrum Art Gallery/Arts Center Killingworth\, 61 Main Street\, Centerbrook\, CT\, 06409\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Theater,Events
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SUMMARY:Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade
DESCRIPTION:The Essex Scarecrow Contest and FestiFall have become a much-loved community tradition\, bringing creativity\, fun\, and local spirit to the Main Streets of Centerbrook\, Essex\, and Ivoryton each fall!\n\n\nEvery year\, residents\, businesses\, and organizations design and build scarecrows to display on lamp posts throughout town. The scarecrows will be on display all October\, so stroll the streets\, snap photos\, and share your favorites!\n\n\n\n\nVoting to start online on Saturday\, October 3rd at https://essexct.com/scarecrow-contest-2026/\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Email ebotpresident@gmail.com
URL:https://essexct.com/event/scarecrow-contest-sponsored-by-the-essex-board-of-trade/2026-08-23/
LOCATION:Essex Village
CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts & Theater,Events,Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Birds & Beasts
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the beauty\, uniqueness\, and power of the animal kingdom with Spectrum Art Gallery’s Birds & Beasts\, a seven-week exhibition featuring paintings\, photography\, and sculpture inspired by birds\, other wildlife\, and the natural world. The show explores the many ways artists interpret creatures large and small\, from birds in flight and animals in their natural habitats to symbolic\, imaginative\, and sculptural representations of the animal kingdom. \nThe exhibition opened Friday\, July 17\, and Birds & Beasts runs through Saturday\, September 5. \nSpectrum Gallery also offers an Artisans Store filled with pottery\, glass\, home décor\, children’s toys\, jewelry\, and other handcrafted accessories created by regional artists. \nSpectrum Art Gallery is located at 61 Main St.\, Centerbrook\, CT. Gallery hours: Wed–Sat (12–6pm) and Sun (12–5pm). For more information about gallery exhibits\, artist opportunities\, summer camps\, and classes and workshops for children and adults\, call (860) 767-0742 and visit Spectrumartgallery.org. Shop online at Spectrumanytime.com with shipping available throughout the US. Follow Spectrum social media at facebook.com/spectrumartgallery\, instagram.com/spectrumartgallery\, x.com/spectrum_ct\, and youtube.com/@spectrumgallery6211.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/birds-beasts/2026-08-24/
LOCATION:Spectrum Art Gallery/Arts Center Killingworth\, 61 Main Street\, Centerbrook\, CT\, 06409\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Theater,Events
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SUMMARY:Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade
DESCRIPTION:The Essex Scarecrow Contest and FestiFall have become a much-loved community tradition\, bringing creativity\, fun\, and local spirit to the Main Streets of Centerbrook\, Essex\, and Ivoryton each fall!\n\n\nEvery year\, residents\, businesses\, and organizations design and build scarecrows to display on lamp posts throughout town. The scarecrows will be on display all October\, so stroll the streets\, snap photos\, and share your favorites!\n\n\n\n\nVoting to start online on Saturday\, October 3rd at https://essexct.com/scarecrow-contest-2026/\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Email ebotpresident@gmail.com
URL:https://essexct.com/event/scarecrow-contest-sponsored-by-the-essex-board-of-trade/2026-08-24/
LOCATION:Essex Village
CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts & Theater,Events,Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Birds & Beasts
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the beauty\, uniqueness\, and power of the animal kingdom with Spectrum Art Gallery’s Birds & Beasts\, a seven-week exhibition featuring paintings\, photography\, and sculpture inspired by birds\, other wildlife\, and the natural world. The show explores the many ways artists interpret creatures large and small\, from birds in flight and animals in their natural habitats to symbolic\, imaginative\, and sculptural representations of the animal kingdom. \nThe exhibition opened Friday\, July 17\, and Birds & Beasts runs through Saturday\, September 5. \nSpectrum Gallery also offers an Artisans Store filled with pottery\, glass\, home décor\, children’s toys\, jewelry\, and other handcrafted accessories created by regional artists. \nSpectrum Art Gallery is located at 61 Main St.\, Centerbrook\, CT. Gallery hours: Wed–Sat (12–6pm) and Sun (12–5pm). For more information about gallery exhibits\, artist opportunities\, summer camps\, and classes and workshops for children and adults\, call (860) 767-0742 and visit Spectrumartgallery.org. Shop online at Spectrumanytime.com with shipping available throughout the US. Follow Spectrum social media at facebook.com/spectrumartgallery\, instagram.com/spectrumartgallery\, x.com/spectrum_ct\, and youtube.com/@spectrumgallery6211.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/birds-beasts/2026-08-25/
LOCATION:Spectrum Art Gallery/Arts Center Killingworth\, 61 Main Street\, Centerbrook\, CT\, 06409\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Theater,Events
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SUMMARY:Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade
DESCRIPTION:The Essex Scarecrow Contest and FestiFall have become a much-loved community tradition\, bringing creativity\, fun\, and local spirit to the Main Streets of Centerbrook\, Essex\, and Ivoryton each fall!\n\n\nEvery year\, residents\, businesses\, and organizations design and build scarecrows to display on lamp posts throughout town. The scarecrows will be on display all October\, so stroll the streets\, snap photos\, and share your favorites!\n\n\n\n\nVoting to start online on Saturday\, October 3rd at https://essexct.com/scarecrow-contest-2026/\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Email ebotpresident@gmail.com
URL:https://essexct.com/event/scarecrow-contest-sponsored-by-the-essex-board-of-trade/2026-08-25/
LOCATION:Essex Village
CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts & Theater,Events,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T170000
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SUMMARY:Birds & Beasts
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the beauty\, uniqueness\, and power of the animal kingdom with Spectrum Art Gallery’s Birds & Beasts\, a seven-week exhibition featuring paintings\, photography\, and sculpture inspired by birds\, other wildlife\, and the natural world. The show explores the many ways artists interpret creatures large and small\, from birds in flight and animals in their natural habitats to symbolic\, imaginative\, and sculptural representations of the animal kingdom. \nThe exhibition opened Friday\, July 17\, and Birds & Beasts runs through Saturday\, September 5. \nSpectrum Gallery also offers an Artisans Store filled with pottery\, glass\, home décor\, children’s toys\, jewelry\, and other handcrafted accessories created by regional artists. \nSpectrum Art Gallery is located at 61 Main St.\, Centerbrook\, CT. Gallery hours: Wed–Sat (12–6pm) and Sun (12–5pm). For more information about gallery exhibits\, artist opportunities\, summer camps\, and classes and workshops for children and adults\, call (860) 767-0742 and visit Spectrumartgallery.org. Shop online at Spectrumanytime.com with shipping available throughout the US. Follow Spectrum social media at facebook.com/spectrumartgallery\, instagram.com/spectrumartgallery\, x.com/spectrum_ct\, and youtube.com/@spectrumgallery6211.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/birds-beasts/2026-08-26/
LOCATION:Spectrum Art Gallery/Arts Center Killingworth\, 61 Main Street\, Centerbrook\, CT\, 06409\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Theater,Events
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SUMMARY:Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade
DESCRIPTION:The Essex Scarecrow Contest and FestiFall have become a much-loved community tradition\, bringing creativity\, fun\, and local spirit to the Main Streets of Centerbrook\, Essex\, and Ivoryton each fall!\n\n\nEvery year\, residents\, businesses\, and organizations design and build scarecrows to display on lamp posts throughout town. The scarecrows will be on display all October\, so stroll the streets\, snap photos\, and share your favorites!\n\n\n\n\nVoting to start online on Saturday\, October 3rd at https://essexct.com/scarecrow-contest-2026/\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Email ebotpresident@gmail.com
URL:https://essexct.com/event/scarecrow-contest-sponsored-by-the-essex-board-of-trade/2026-08-26/
LOCATION:Essex Village
CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts & Theater,Events,Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Botanical Study in Colored Pencils
DESCRIPTION:This class is designed for students with some experience using colored pencil and have basic concepts of botanical illustration. This course will focus on drawing a complete botanical study over the four-week session. Students will plan and draw each component of the study week by week resulting in a frame-able work of art. The teacher will provide the oversized paper\, tracing paper for sketches and the flower subject. Short material list available upon registration. \nNancy Bentivegna is a botanical artist who received her training at the New York Botanical Gardens through the Botanical Art and Illustration Program. After completing the program in 2010\, she relocated to Boston. For the past eleven years she has been teaching a variety of botanical art classes in Boston and the greater Boston area. These courses are based on the instruction she received at the NYBG and include colored pencil\, graphite\, pen and ink and watercolor pencil. \nNancy prefers to work in watercolor pencil combined with colored pencil for depth and detail. She does custom pieces for clients both in the Boston area and New York. She recently relocated to Essex and will be offering classes at the Spectrum Gallery in Centerbrook.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/botanical-study-in-colored-pencils-2/
LOCATION:Spectrum Art Gallery/Arts Center Killingworth\, 61 Main Street\, Centerbrook\, CT\, 06409\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Theater,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T170000
DTSTAMP:20260731T144013Z
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SUMMARY:Birds & Beasts
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the beauty\, uniqueness\, and power of the animal kingdom with Spectrum Art Gallery’s Birds & Beasts\, a seven-week exhibition featuring paintings\, photography\, and sculpture inspired by birds\, other wildlife\, and the natural world. The show explores the many ways artists interpret creatures large and small\, from birds in flight and animals in their natural habitats to symbolic\, imaginative\, and sculptural representations of the animal kingdom. \nThe exhibition opened Friday\, July 17\, and Birds & Beasts runs through Saturday\, September 5. \nSpectrum Gallery also offers an Artisans Store filled with pottery\, glass\, home décor\, children’s toys\, jewelry\, and other handcrafted accessories created by regional artists. \nSpectrum Art Gallery is located at 61 Main St.\, Centerbrook\, CT. Gallery hours: Wed–Sat (12–6pm) and Sun (12–5pm). For more information about gallery exhibits\, artist opportunities\, summer camps\, and classes and workshops for children and adults\, call (860) 767-0742 and visit Spectrumartgallery.org. Shop online at Spectrumanytime.com with shipping available throughout the US. Follow Spectrum social media at facebook.com/spectrumartgallery\, instagram.com/spectrumartgallery\, x.com/spectrum_ct\, and youtube.com/@spectrumgallery6211.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/birds-beasts/2026-08-27/
LOCATION:Spectrum Art Gallery/Arts Center Killingworth\, 61 Main Street\, Centerbrook\, CT\, 06409\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Theater,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T170000
DTSTAMP:20261009T191743Z
CREATED:20261001T201400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T191743Z
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SUMMARY:Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade
DESCRIPTION:The Essex Scarecrow Contest and FestiFall have become a much-loved community tradition\, bringing creativity\, fun\, and local spirit to the Main Streets of Centerbrook\, Essex\, and Ivoryton each fall!\n\n\nEvery year\, residents\, businesses\, and organizations design and build scarecrows to display on lamp posts throughout town. The scarecrows will be on display all October\, so stroll the streets\, snap photos\, and share your favorites!\n\n\n\n\nVoting to start online on Saturday\, October 3rd at https://essexct.com/scarecrow-contest-2026/\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Email ebotpresident@gmail.com
URL:https://essexct.com/event/scarecrow-contest-sponsored-by-the-essex-board-of-trade/2026-08-27/
LOCATION:Essex Village
CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts & Theater,Events,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T120000
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SUMMARY:Birds & Beasts
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the beauty\, uniqueness\, and power of the animal kingdom with Spectrum Art Gallery’s Birds & Beasts\, a seven-week exhibition featuring paintings\, photography\, and sculpture inspired by birds\, other wildlife\, and the natural world. The show explores the many ways artists interpret creatures large and small\, from birds in flight and animals in their natural habitats to symbolic\, imaginative\, and sculptural representations of the animal kingdom. \nThe exhibition opened Friday\, July 17\, and Birds & Beasts runs through Saturday\, September 5. \nSpectrum Gallery also offers an Artisans Store filled with pottery\, glass\, home décor\, children’s toys\, jewelry\, and other handcrafted accessories created by regional artists. \nSpectrum Art Gallery is located at 61 Main St.\, Centerbrook\, CT. Gallery hours: Wed–Sat (12–6pm) and Sun (12–5pm). For more information about gallery exhibits\, artist opportunities\, summer camps\, and classes and workshops for children and adults\, call (860) 767-0742 and visit Spectrumartgallery.org. Shop online at Spectrumanytime.com with shipping available throughout the US. Follow Spectrum social media at facebook.com/spectrumartgallery\, instagram.com/spectrumartgallery\, x.com/spectrum_ct\, and youtube.com/@spectrumgallery6211.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/birds-beasts/2026-08-28/
LOCATION:Spectrum Art Gallery/Arts Center Killingworth\, 61 Main Street\, Centerbrook\, CT\, 06409\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Theater,Events
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SUMMARY:Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade
DESCRIPTION:The Essex Scarecrow Contest and FestiFall have become a much-loved community tradition\, bringing creativity\, fun\, and local spirit to the Main Streets of Centerbrook\, Essex\, and Ivoryton each fall!\n\n\nEvery year\, residents\, businesses\, and organizations design and build scarecrows to display on lamp posts throughout town. The scarecrows will be on display all October\, so stroll the streets\, snap photos\, and share your favorites!\n\n\n\n\nVoting to start online on Saturday\, October 3rd at https://essexct.com/scarecrow-contest-2026/\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Email ebotpresident@gmail.com
URL:https://essexct.com/event/scarecrow-contest-sponsored-by-the-essex-board-of-trade/2026-08-28/
LOCATION:Essex Village
CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts & Theater,Events,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T120000
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CREATED:20260731T144013Z
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SUMMARY:Birds & Beasts
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the beauty\, uniqueness\, and power of the animal kingdom with Spectrum Art Gallery’s Birds & Beasts\, a seven-week exhibition featuring paintings\, photography\, and sculpture inspired by birds\, other wildlife\, and the natural world. The show explores the many ways artists interpret creatures large and small\, from birds in flight and animals in their natural habitats to symbolic\, imaginative\, and sculptural representations of the animal kingdom. \nThe exhibition opened Friday\, July 17\, and Birds & Beasts runs through Saturday\, September 5. \nSpectrum Gallery also offers an Artisans Store filled with pottery\, glass\, home décor\, children’s toys\, jewelry\, and other handcrafted accessories created by regional artists. \nSpectrum Art Gallery is located at 61 Main St.\, Centerbrook\, CT. Gallery hours: Wed–Sat (12–6pm) and Sun (12–5pm). For more information about gallery exhibits\, artist opportunities\, summer camps\, and classes and workshops for children and adults\, call (860) 767-0742 and visit Spectrumartgallery.org. Shop online at Spectrumanytime.com with shipping available throughout the US. Follow Spectrum social media at facebook.com/spectrumartgallery\, instagram.com/spectrumartgallery\, x.com/spectrum_ct\, and youtube.com/@spectrumgallery6211.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/birds-beasts/2026-08-29/
LOCATION:Spectrum Art Gallery/Arts Center Killingworth\, 61 Main Street\, Centerbrook\, CT\, 06409\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Theater,Events
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SUMMARY:Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade
DESCRIPTION:The Essex Scarecrow Contest and FestiFall have become a much-loved community tradition\, bringing creativity\, fun\, and local spirit to the Main Streets of Centerbrook\, Essex\, and Ivoryton each fall!\n\n\nEvery year\, residents\, businesses\, and organizations design and build scarecrows to display on lamp posts throughout town. The scarecrows will be on display all October\, so stroll the streets\, snap photos\, and share your favorites!\n\n\n\n\nVoting to start online on Saturday\, October 3rd at https://essexct.com/scarecrow-contest-2026/\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Email ebotpresident@gmail.com
URL:https://essexct.com/event/scarecrow-contest-sponsored-by-the-essex-board-of-trade/2026-08-29/
LOCATION:Essex Village
CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts & Theater,Events,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T120000
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SUMMARY:Birds & Beasts
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the beauty\, uniqueness\, and power of the animal kingdom with Spectrum Art Gallery’s Birds & Beasts\, a seven-week exhibition featuring paintings\, photography\, and sculpture inspired by birds\, other wildlife\, and the natural world. The show explores the many ways artists interpret creatures large and small\, from birds in flight and animals in their natural habitats to symbolic\, imaginative\, and sculptural representations of the animal kingdom. \nThe exhibition opened Friday\, July 17\, and Birds & Beasts runs through Saturday\, September 5. \nSpectrum Gallery also offers an Artisans Store filled with pottery\, glass\, home décor\, children’s toys\, jewelry\, and other handcrafted accessories created by regional artists. \nSpectrum Art Gallery is located at 61 Main St.\, Centerbrook\, CT. Gallery hours: Wed–Sat (12–6pm) and Sun (12–5pm). For more information about gallery exhibits\, artist opportunities\, summer camps\, and classes and workshops for children and adults\, call (860) 767-0742 and visit Spectrumartgallery.org. Shop online at Spectrumanytime.com with shipping available throughout the US. Follow Spectrum social media at facebook.com/spectrumartgallery\, instagram.com/spectrumartgallery\, x.com/spectrum_ct\, and youtube.com/@spectrumgallery6211.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/birds-beasts/2026-08-30/
LOCATION:Spectrum Art Gallery/Arts Center Killingworth\, 61 Main Street\, Centerbrook\, CT\, 06409\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Theater,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T130000
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SUMMARY:Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade
DESCRIPTION:The Essex Scarecrow Contest and FestiFall have become a much-loved community tradition\, bringing creativity\, fun\, and local spirit to the Main Streets of Centerbrook\, Essex\, and Ivoryton each fall!\n\n\nEvery year\, residents\, businesses\, and organizations design and build scarecrows to display on lamp posts throughout town. The scarecrows will be on display all October\, so stroll the streets\, snap photos\, and share your favorites!\n\n\n\n\nVoting to start online on Saturday\, October 3rd at https://essexct.com/scarecrow-contest-2026/\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Email ebotpresident@gmail.com
URL:https://essexct.com/event/scarecrow-contest-sponsored-by-the-essex-board-of-trade/2026-08-30/
LOCATION:Essex Village
CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts & Theater,Events,Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260831T120000
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SUMMARY:Birds & Beasts
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the beauty\, uniqueness\, and power of the animal kingdom with Spectrum Art Gallery’s Birds & Beasts\, a seven-week exhibition featuring paintings\, photography\, and sculpture inspired by birds\, other wildlife\, and the natural world. The show explores the many ways artists interpret creatures large and small\, from birds in flight and animals in their natural habitats to symbolic\, imaginative\, and sculptural representations of the animal kingdom. \nThe exhibition opened Friday\, July 17\, and Birds & Beasts runs through Saturday\, September 5. \nSpectrum Gallery also offers an Artisans Store filled with pottery\, glass\, home décor\, children’s toys\, jewelry\, and other handcrafted accessories created by regional artists. \nSpectrum Art Gallery is located at 61 Main St.\, Centerbrook\, CT. Gallery hours: Wed–Sat (12–6pm) and Sun (12–5pm). For more information about gallery exhibits\, artist opportunities\, summer camps\, and classes and workshops for children and adults\, call (860) 767-0742 and visit Spectrumartgallery.org. Shop online at Spectrumanytime.com with shipping available throughout the US. Follow Spectrum social media at facebook.com/spectrumartgallery\, instagram.com/spectrumartgallery\, x.com/spectrum_ct\, and youtube.com/@spectrumgallery6211.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/birds-beasts/2026-08-31/
LOCATION:Spectrum Art Gallery/Arts Center Killingworth\, 61 Main Street\, Centerbrook\, CT\, 06409\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Theater,Events
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SUMMARY:Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade
DESCRIPTION:The Essex Scarecrow Contest and FestiFall have become a much-loved community tradition\, bringing creativity\, fun\, and local spirit to the Main Streets of Centerbrook\, Essex\, and Ivoryton each fall!\n\n\nEvery year\, residents\, businesses\, and organizations design and build scarecrows to display on lamp posts throughout town. The scarecrows will be on display all October\, so stroll the streets\, snap photos\, and share your favorites!\n\n\n\n\nVoting to start online on Saturday\, October 3rd at https://essexct.com/scarecrow-contest-2026/\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Email ebotpresident@gmail.com
URL:https://essexct.com/event/scarecrow-contest-sponsored-by-the-essex-board-of-trade/2026-08-31/
LOCATION:Essex Village
CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts & Theater,Events,Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Birds & Beasts
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the beauty\, uniqueness\, and power of the animal kingdom with Spectrum Art Gallery’s Birds & Beasts\, a seven-week exhibition featuring paintings\, photography\, and sculpture inspired by birds\, other wildlife\, and the natural world. The show explores the many ways artists interpret creatures large and small\, from birds in flight and animals in their natural habitats to symbolic\, imaginative\, and sculptural representations of the animal kingdom. \nThe exhibition opened Friday\, July 17\, and Birds & Beasts runs through Saturday\, September 5. \nSpectrum Gallery also offers an Artisans Store filled with pottery\, glass\, home décor\, children’s toys\, jewelry\, and other handcrafted accessories created by regional artists. \nSpectrum Art Gallery is located at 61 Main St.\, Centerbrook\, CT. Gallery hours: Wed–Sat (12–6pm) and Sun (12–5pm). For more information about gallery exhibits\, artist opportunities\, summer camps\, and classes and workshops for children and adults\, call (860) 767-0742 and visit Spectrumartgallery.org. Shop online at Spectrumanytime.com with shipping available throughout the US. Follow Spectrum social media at facebook.com/spectrumartgallery\, instagram.com/spectrumartgallery\, x.com/spectrum_ct\, and youtube.com/@spectrumgallery6211.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/birds-beasts/2026-09-01/
LOCATION:Spectrum Art Gallery/Arts Center Killingworth\, 61 Main Street\, Centerbrook\, CT\, 06409\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Theater,Events
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SUMMARY:Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade
DESCRIPTION:The Essex Scarecrow Contest and FestiFall have become a much-loved community tradition\, bringing creativity\, fun\, and local spirit to the Main Streets of Centerbrook\, Essex\, and Ivoryton each fall!\n\n\nEvery year\, residents\, businesses\, and organizations design and build scarecrows to display on lamp posts throughout town. The scarecrows will be on display all October\, so stroll the streets\, snap photos\, and share your favorites!\n\n\n\n\nVoting to start online on Saturday\, October 3rd at https://essexct.com/scarecrow-contest-2026/\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Email ebotpresident@gmail.com
URL:https://essexct.com/event/scarecrow-contest-sponsored-by-the-essex-board-of-trade/2026-09-01/
LOCATION:Essex Village
CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts & Theater,Events,Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Birds & Beasts
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the beauty\, uniqueness\, and power of the animal kingdom with Spectrum Art Gallery’s Birds & Beasts\, a seven-week exhibition featuring paintings\, photography\, and sculpture inspired by birds\, other wildlife\, and the natural world. The show explores the many ways artists interpret creatures large and small\, from birds in flight and animals in their natural habitats to symbolic\, imaginative\, and sculptural representations of the animal kingdom. \nThe exhibition opened Friday\, July 17\, and Birds & Beasts runs through Saturday\, September 5. \nSpectrum Gallery also offers an Artisans Store filled with pottery\, glass\, home décor\, children’s toys\, jewelry\, and other handcrafted accessories created by regional artists. \nSpectrum Art Gallery is located at 61 Main St.\, Centerbrook\, CT. Gallery hours: Wed–Sat (12–6pm) and Sun (12–5pm). For more information about gallery exhibits\, artist opportunities\, summer camps\, and classes and workshops for children and adults\, call (860) 767-0742 and visit Spectrumartgallery.org. Shop online at Spectrumanytime.com with shipping available throughout the US. Follow Spectrum social media at facebook.com/spectrumartgallery\, instagram.com/spectrumartgallery\, x.com/spectrum_ct\, and youtube.com/@spectrumgallery6211.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/birds-beasts/2026-09-02/
LOCATION:Spectrum Art Gallery/Arts Center Killingworth\, 61 Main Street\, Centerbrook\, CT\, 06409\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Theater,Events
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SUMMARY:Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade
DESCRIPTION:The Essex Scarecrow Contest and FestiFall have become a much-loved community tradition\, bringing creativity\, fun\, and local spirit to the Main Streets of Centerbrook\, Essex\, and Ivoryton each fall!\n\n\nEvery year\, residents\, businesses\, and organizations design and build scarecrows to display on lamp posts throughout town. The scarecrows will be on display all October\, so stroll the streets\, snap photos\, and share your favorites!\n\n\n\n\nVoting to start online on Saturday\, October 3rd at https://essexct.com/scarecrow-contest-2026/\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Email ebotpresident@gmail.com
URL:https://essexct.com/event/scarecrow-contest-sponsored-by-the-essex-board-of-trade/2026-09-02/
LOCATION:Essex Village
CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts & Theater,Events,Exhibition
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SUMMARY:Birds & Beasts
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the beauty\, uniqueness\, and power of the animal kingdom with Spectrum Art Gallery’s Birds & Beasts\, a seven-week exhibition featuring paintings\, photography\, and sculpture inspired by birds\, other wildlife\, and the natural world. The show explores the many ways artists interpret creatures large and small\, from birds in flight and animals in their natural habitats to symbolic\, imaginative\, and sculptural representations of the animal kingdom. \nThe exhibition opened Friday\, July 17\, and Birds & Beasts runs through Saturday\, September 5. \nSpectrum Gallery also offers an Artisans Store filled with pottery\, glass\, home décor\, children’s toys\, jewelry\, and other handcrafted accessories created by regional artists. \nSpectrum Art Gallery is located at 61 Main St.\, Centerbrook\, CT. Gallery hours: Wed–Sat (12–6pm) and Sun (12–5pm). For more information about gallery exhibits\, artist opportunities\, summer camps\, and classes and workshops for children and adults\, call (860) 767-0742 and visit Spectrumartgallery.org. Shop online at Spectrumanytime.com with shipping available throughout the US. Follow Spectrum social media at facebook.com/spectrumartgallery\, instagram.com/spectrumartgallery\, x.com/spectrum_ct\, and youtube.com/@spectrumgallery6211.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/birds-beasts/2026-09-03/
LOCATION:Spectrum Art Gallery/Arts Center Killingworth\, 61 Main Street\, Centerbrook\, CT\, 06409\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Theater,Events
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SUMMARY:Scarecrow Contest sponsored by The Essex Board of Trade
DESCRIPTION:The Essex Scarecrow Contest and FestiFall have become a much-loved community tradition\, bringing creativity\, fun\, and local spirit to the Main Streets of Centerbrook\, Essex\, and Ivoryton each fall!\n\n\nEvery year\, residents\, businesses\, and organizations design and build scarecrows to display on lamp posts throughout town. The scarecrows will be on display all October\, so stroll the streets\, snap photos\, and share your favorites!\n\n\n\n\nVoting to start online on Saturday\, October 3rd at https://essexct.com/scarecrow-contest-2026/\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Email ebotpresident@gmail.com
URL:https://essexct.com/event/scarecrow-contest-sponsored-by-the-essex-board-of-trade/2026-09-03/
LOCATION:Essex Village
CATEGORIES:Activity,Arts & Theater,Events,Exhibition
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DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the beauty\, uniqueness\, and power of the animal kingdom with Spectrum Art Gallery’s Birds & Beasts\, a seven-week exhibition featuring paintings\, photography\, and sculpture inspired by birds\, other wildlife\, and the natural world. The show explores the many ways artists interpret creatures large and small\, from birds in flight and animals in their natural habitats to symbolic\, imaginative\, and sculptural representations of the animal kingdom. \nThe exhibition opened Friday\, July 17\, and Birds & Beasts runs through Saturday\, September 5. \nSpectrum Gallery also offers an Artisans Store filled with pottery\, glass\, home décor\, children’s toys\, jewelry\, and other handcrafted accessories created by regional artists. \nSpectrum Art Gallery is located at 61 Main St.\, Centerbrook\, CT. Gallery hours: Wed–Sat (12–6pm) and Sun (12–5pm). For more information about gallery exhibits\, artist opportunities\, summer camps\, and classes and workshops for children and adults\, call (860) 767-0742 and visit Spectrumartgallery.org. Shop online at Spectrumanytime.com with shipping available throughout the US. Follow Spectrum social media at facebook.com/spectrumartgallery\, instagram.com/spectrumartgallery\, x.com/spectrum_ct\, and youtube.com/@spectrumgallery6211.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/birds-beasts/2026-09-04/
LOCATION:Spectrum Art Gallery/Arts Center Killingworth\, 61 Main Street\, Centerbrook\, CT\, 06409\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Theater,Events
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