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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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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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SUMMARY:High Altitudes and High Stakes: A Miss Marple Mystery with Lucy Foley
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a thrilling conversation with acclaimed author Lucy Foley as we delve into her brand-new Miss Marple mystery\, Murder at the Grand Alpine Hotel. Register HERE. Registration is required for all virtual author talks. Call the Essex Library for more information.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/high-altitudes-and-high-stakes-a-miss-marple-mystery-with-lucy-foley/
LOCATION:Essex Library Association\, 33 West Avenue\, Essex\, CT\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
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SUMMARY:EBOT Business After Hours at Essex Corinthian Yacht Club
DESCRIPTION:Join the Essex Board of Trade for our next Business After Hours\, a relaxed time with light refreshments\, great conversation\, and the chance to explore one of our local member businesses.\nDate: August 27Time: 5 to 7 pmPlace: Essex Corinthian Yacht Club\n\nThis event is a special perk for EBOT members\, but if you’re curious about joining\, this is the perfect time to learn more! Membership connects you with our vibrant local business community\, gives you a voice in town events\, and offers valuable networking opportunities.  Learn how to become a member:  https://essexct.com/join-now-contact-form/
URL:https://essexct.com/event/ebot-business-after-hours-essex-corinthian-yacht-club/
LOCATION:Essex Corinthian Yacht Club\, 9 Novelty Lane\, Essex\, 06426\, United States
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SUMMARY:Meditation & Mindfulness Series: Stopping\, Claming\, Resting & Healing...
DESCRIPTION:This is the last class of a 3-part meditation and mindfulness series with Caryl Horner at Essex Library. Each class provides a combination of instructional content and experiential practice in meditation & mindfulness. Breath work\, voice and walking meditations and a simple sound bath will also be provided over the classes. Register at www.youressexlibrary.org or call the library at 860-767-1560. \nAug. 27- Stopping\, Calming\, Resting & Healing…\nMeditation is often described as having two specific interventions. The first is to stop the “monkey mind\,” which refers to our habit energy\, fleeting mental perceptions\, etc. These thoughts often rule our mind. The second intervention is to develop greater awareness and insight. In this class we learn how to use our meditation & mindfulness skills to bring the qualities of calm\, resting and healing into balance and improve our wellbeing and quality of life to experience greater understanding\, joy and peace. \nAbout Caryl Horner\nCaryl is the founder & director of Dharma Room in Chester. She has been meditating and working in the healthcare field for decades and has a Ph.D in Psychology. She is experienced in the following meditation modalities: Buddhist meditation\,  Mindfulness meditation\, The Relaxation Response [Dr. Benson] & Transcendental Meditation.
URL:https://essexct.com/event/meditation-mindfulness-series-stopping-claming-resting-healing/
LOCATION:Essex Library Association\, 33 West Avenue\, Essex\, CT\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
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SUMMARY:Thursdays on the Dock
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays on the Dock at the Connecticut River Museum \nThursdays on the Dock has been a shoreline staple for 17 years and remains the premier destination for waterfront music. Swing by each Thursday evening in July and August\, bring a chair or blanket\, listen to a free concert\, and watch the sun go down over the river. \nJuly 30- Not Sorry\nAugust 6- 102D Army Band\nAugust 13- Cherry Pie\nAugust 20- The Italics\nAugust 27- Local Honey \nClick here for more details: https://ctrivermuseum.org/thursdays-on-the-dock-2026/
URL:https://essexct.com/event/thursdays-on-the-dock/2026-08-27/
LOCATION:Connecticut River Museum\, 67 Main St\, Essex\, CT\, 06426\, United States
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