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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/2026-07-24/
LOCATION:Spectrum Art Gallery/Arts Center Killingworth\, 61 Main Street\, Centerbrook\, CT\, 06409\, United States
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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/2026-07-24/
LOCATION:Essex Village
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SUMMARY:Food Group: The Smart Cookie (Ages 4-12)
DESCRIPTION:Program designed around The Food Group book series by Jory John\, written for an audience age 4-8. Kids ages 4-12 are welcome to join! \nToday we will be reading The Smart Cookie! This cookie has never felt like a smart cookie no matter how hard she tries\, especially in comparison to all the clever cupcakes and brilliant rolls in the bakery. Will a dash of creativity and a sprinkle of confidence be enough to help her learn that perfect scores and having all the answers aren’t the only ingredients for intelligence? \nCook\, read\, and explore with us in this deliciously fun program inspired by Jory John’s Food Group series\, one of our featured authors in our “Plant a Seed\, Read!” Summer Reading theme. This program will combine stories with simple snack-making. We’ll kick things off by washing hands and learning a few basic food safety tips\, because every great chef starts with good habits. Then\, we’ll introduce the day’s featured book\, and participants will create a themed snack inspired by the story. While our creations bake\, chill\, or come together\, we’ll gather for an interactive read-aloud of the book. Once everything is ready\, participants can enjoy their snack or take it to go\, along with a recipe card to try again at home. This program blends literacy\, hands-on learning\, and healthy habits\, helping prevent the “summer slide” while keeping kids thinking\, creating\, and having fun all summer long! \nPossible Allergens: recipe contains apple\, almond butter\, maple syrup\, vanilla extract\, coconut\, & chocolate \nEssex Library programs are free and open to the public. \nRegistration is required as space is limited. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/food-group-the-smart-cookie-ages-4-12/
LOCATION:Essex Library Association\, 33 West Avenue\, Essex\, CT\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
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SUMMARY:Psychedelic ’60's at The Gris
DESCRIPTION:Every Friday\, 8:30pm – 12:00am \nPsychedelic ’60’s\, a power trio that pays tribute to the ground-breaking musical super groups of the sixties\, plays the Tap Room at The Griswold Inn every Friday night. Take this nostalgic trip and listen to the music of the Kinks\, the Beatles\, the Animals\, Creedence Clearwater Revival…\nROCK N’ ROLL!
URL:https://essexct.com/event/psychedelic-60s-at-the-gris/2026-07-24/
LOCATION:The Griswold Inn\, 36 Main Street\, Essex\, 06426\, United States
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