Stories in the Stitches
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesEssex Library will host Stories in the Stitches; a craft program presented by the Connecticut Historical Society and Museum, on Wednesday, July 19 at 4 PM, held at the Essex … Continue reading
Essex Park and Recreation Summer Concert Series: Leaf Jumpers
Essex Town Green 12 Main Street, Essex, United StatesThe Leaf Jumpers - The band was formed in the fall of 1995 out of the ashes of Quatrain, a high school/college band that singer/guitarist Chris Marra had formed in … Continue reading
Inside Government with Connecticut Historical Society
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesEssex Library ends its 2-part Voices of History series with Inside Government; a history program, presented by the Connecticut Historical Society and Museum, on Thursday, July 20, at 4 PM, … Continue reading
Psychedelic ’60’s at The Gris
The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United StatesEvery Friday, 8:30pm - 12:00am Psychedelic ’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 … Continue reading
Hindi Story Time
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesJoin the Essex Library for a Hindi Storytime on July 21 at 4:00 PM, as part of our Multilingual Story Time Series. Each session of this series will focus on … Continue reading
Creative Dance with River Valley Dance Project
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesEssex Library will host a Creative Dance Workshop on Saturday, July 22 at 10 AM. Kids will be introduced to basic movement skills in a group environment that will foster … Continue reading
Future Artists
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesEncourage your future artist to get creative as we explore different arts and crafts! This month, kids will get to make and decorate their own homemade fans. This free event … Continue reading
Sea Chanteys at The Gris
The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United StatesFREE! Every Monday. 8:00pm - 11:00 pm Join us every Monday as the Jovial Crew brings the Tap Room to life with this old seafaring tradition, extremely popular today. "Jovial … Continue reading
Teen Bring Your Own Book Club
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesDo you like the idea of joining a book club, but aren't sure you could commit to reading the assigned book each time? Then this new casual book club is … Continue reading
Essex Park and Recreation Summer Concert Series: Southern Voice
100 Main Street 100 Main Street, Ivoryton, CT, United StatesSouthern Voice - A contemporary Country Cover band that plays all the chart hits today, as well as some other genres of music to keep the crowd up and on … Continue reading
Tuesday Trivia Night
Essex Indoor Golf 23 Saybrook Road, Essex, CT, United StatesTeen Anime & Manga Club
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesCome explore the world of anime & manga with us at Essex Library’s Teen Anime & Manga Club! Try something new, share the ones you enjoy, and hangout with others … Continue reading
Psychedelic ’60’s at The Gris
The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United StatesEvery Friday, 8:30pm - 12:00am Psychedelic ’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 … Continue reading
Annual Summer Sidewalk Sale
Terrace 33 Grandview Terrace, Essex, CT, United StatesAnnual Summer Sidewalk SaleFriday - Sunday, July 28th - 30thBig Savings at the Annual Summer Sidewalk Sale in Essex!!! Merchant Sales Racks will be stocked with major markdowns.Make it a … Continue reading
Create Your Own Dance with River Valley Dance Project
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesEssex Library will host a Create Your Own Dance Workshop on Saturday, July 29 at 10 AM. Students will be supported to create their own dance by learning foundational choreography … Continue reading
Sea Chanteys at The Gris
The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United StatesFREE! Every Monday. 8:00pm - 11:00 pm Join us every Monday as the Jovial Crew brings the Tap Room to life with this old seafaring tradition, extremely popular today. "Jovial … Continue reading
“Signing Rocks!” with Signing Basics®
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesEssex Library will host our last “Signing Rocks!” American Sign Language class, on Tuesday, August 1 from 3-3:45 PM on Zoom. Program presented by Signing Basics®. For this class, the … Continue reading
Tuesday Trivia Night
Essex Indoor Golf 23 Saybrook Road, Essex, CT, United StatesEssex Park and Recreation Summer Concert Series: Local Honey
Essex Town Green 12 Main Street, Essex, United StatesLOCAL HONEY - “Proving the axiom, you get what you give, Local Honey gives an outstandingly inspired performance.” With music that attempts to reconcile through melody and poetry, the fine … Continue reading
Teen Poetry Club: Found Poetry
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesEssex Library will host the third session of Teen Poetry Club on Thursday, August 3 at 4 PM. Teens will learn the guidelines behind creating different types of poetry and … Continue reading
Adult Craft: Tissue Paper Sunflowers
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesCome learn how to make a small, beautiful bouquet of sunflowers using tissue paper and coffee filters! Meet with fellow crafters for an hour of hands-on art for all skill … Continue reading
Psychedelic ’60’s at The Gris
The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United StatesEvery Friday, 8:30pm - 12:00am Psychedelic ’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 … Continue reading
Find Your Voice Through The Arts: Family Painting Workshop
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesEssex Library will host a family painting workshop as part of their “Find Your Voice through the Arts” program series on August 4 from 3-5 PM. Families are invited to … Continue reading
Intro to Dungeons & Dragons
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesCome learn how to play the world’s greatest role-playing game at one of the Essex Library’s Intro to Dungeons & Dragons sessions! We will be playing with a shortened storyline … Continue reading
August Featured Artisan
55 Main Street 55 Main Street, Essex, CT, United StatesPlease join us for our August Featured Artisan of the Month Reception. In memoriam -- Gay Petruzzi Ritter (1944-2022). Enjoy refreshments, meet the artisans, shop for unique items. Most importantly, … Continue reading
Teen Art Club
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesDo you love art? Are you looking for a good time or space to work on your projects? Then come hang out and chat with your fellow artists at Teen … Continue reading
Sea Chanteys at The Gris
The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United StatesFREE! Every Monday. 8:00pm - 11:00 pm Join us every Monday as the Jovial Crew brings the Tap Room to life with this old seafaring tradition, extremely popular today. "Jovial … Continue reading
Animal Friends
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesEssex Library will host the final session of its Animal Voices series on Tuesday August 8 at 4 PM. The theme for Summer Reading this year is Find Your Voice; … Continue reading
Essex Park and Recreation Summer Concert Series: Blue Cherry
100 Main Street 100 Main Street, Ivoryton, CT, United StatesBLUE CHERRY - The musicians in Blue Cherry are all seasoned professionals who honed their craft performing with various groups and various styles. Each member brings a unique musical aesthetic … Continue reading
Tuesday Trivia Night
Essex Indoor Golf 23 Saybrook Road, Essex, CT, United StatesTeen Advisory Board Informational Meeting
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesTeen Advisory Board Informational Meeting, held in-person at the Essex Library on September 14 at 4:00 PM. Teens who are interested in having input on Young Adult aspects of the library can join Teen Advisory Board. Open to teens in Grades 7-12. Held at Essex Library. No registration required.
Jersey Boys
Ivoryton Playhouse 103 Main Street, Ivoryton, CT, United StatesBook by: Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, Music by: Bob Gaudio, Lyrics by: Bob Crewe JERSEY BOYS is the international musical phenomenon that takes you behind the scenes - and … Continue reading
Teen Poetry Club: Poetry Escape Room
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesEssex Library will host the final session of Teen Poetry Club on Thursday, August 10 at 4 PM. In this session, teens will challenge themselves with a Poetry Escape Room! … Continue reading
Young at Heart Book Club
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesJoin us for Essex Library's Young at Heart Book Club! A book club for adults who enjoy reading young adult and new adult literature. We hope to see you there … Continue reading
Psychedelic ’60’s at The Gris
The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United StatesEvery Friday, 8:30pm - 12:00am Psychedelic ’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 … Continue reading
Find Your Voice Through The Arts: Family Karaoke Afternoon
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesEssex Library will host a family karaoke afternoon, on August 11 from 3-5 PM as part of their “Find Your Voice through the Arts” program series. Families are invited to … Continue reading
Essex Library’s Stay Cool Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesGather with friends and family of all ages to compete for prizes, including bragging rights, at Essex Library’s Stay Cool Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament on Saturday, August 12, 9:30-11:30. Teams may … Continue reading
Intro to Dungeons & Dragons
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesCome learn how to play the world’s greatest role-playing game at one of the Essex Library’s Intro to Dungeons & Dragons sessions! We will be playing with a shortened storyline … Continue reading
Preschool STEAM Lab
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesCome explore the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) with us through fun experiments and activities! This month, kids will get to make their own bubble wands. … Continue reading
Sea Chanteys at The Gris
The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United StatesFREE! Every Monday. 8:00pm - 11:00 pm Join us every Monday as the Jovial Crew brings the Tap Room to life with this old seafaring tradition, extremely popular today. "Jovial … Continue reading
Tuesday Trivia Night
Essex Indoor Golf 23 Saybrook Road, Essex, CT, United StatesImaginary Worlds
Spectrum Art Gallery 61 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT, United StatesIt’s the height of Summer and time for our imaginations to go wild. Explore new and exciting artwork by established and emerging artists who celebrate the season with their “imaginary … Continue reading
Essex Park and Recreation Summer Concert Series: Bloomer
Essex Town Green 12 Main Street, Essex, United StatesBLOOMER - Brian Blumenthal aka "Bloomer" has been entertaining the masses for the past 17 years. With residencies at the famed "Wobbly Barn" in Mount Killington VT to The Ocean … Continue reading
Teen Board Game Night
Essex Library 33 West Avenue, Essex, CT, United StatesJoin the Essex Library for Teen Board Game Night! We will have a variety of fun board games to choose from, so grab a friend and come play with us! … Continue reading
Psychedelic ’60’s at The Gris
The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United StatesEvery Friday, 8:30pm - 12:00am Psychedelic ’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 … Continue reading
The Aereus Jazztet
Essex Town Park Main Street, Essex, United StatesAlfresco Essex at the RiverLane
The RiverLane 7 Main Street, Essex, United StatesJoin us in celebration of Alfresco Thursdays, an Essex Village tradition on Thursday afternoons in July & August. Come shop at the RiverLane and to enjoy wine & lite bites … Continue reading
Sea Chanteys at The Gris
The Griswold Inn 36 Main Street, Essex, CT, United StatesFREE! Every Monday. 8:00pm - 11:00 pm Join us every Monday as the Jovial Crew brings the Tap Room to life with this old seafaring tradition, extremely popular today. "Jovial … Continue reading