Greater Hartford Arts Council Calendar
Check out Connecticut's longest-running film festival - 9 days of the best in LGBTQ films, including feature films, documentaries and short films from 20+ countries. Special events include Opening Night film & party on the campus of Trinity College and Closing Night film & party at the CT Science Center. Q&A sessions with film directors & talent, silent auction, and more! Most films available online as well through our website: www.OutFilmCT.org. There's something for everyone who enjoys great independent films!
37th Connecticut LGBTQ Film Festival
Careless Whisper? Girls Just Wanna Have Fun? Eye of the Tiger? Whatever your go to karaoke song is, come belt it out in Parkville Market’s The Local on Wednesday nights with DJ B Ez.
KARAOKE WEDNESDAYS WITH DJ B EZ
Cosmic Shamanic Sound Healing – Bradford Tilden
Every other Thursday.
Join Bradford Tilden for a deeply restorative and activating Sound Healing Meditation with his voice, crystals/gemstones and crystal bowls. Relax, recharge and release stress and unwanted energies from your body, mind and field.
Each session features a gemstone that participants may borrow or buy.
What to Bring: Bring a blanket, chair or yoga mat. There are some to borrow.
$20-$35 (you can choose what you want to pay in the link above)
Walk-ins welcome.
Parking: Park all the way in the back, at the very last building (keep driving until you see the last building and the driveway ends in a circle. Park in that lot and use the entrance with a short ramp. Follow the signs to the Awakening Room.
Cosmic Shamanic Sound Healing – Bradford Tilden
You asked for it, you got it! Sally’s Blues Jam is back and better than ever. Now on Thursdays, you can join Sally’s house band on stage and show your stuff. Or just come enjoy our Southern Cookin’ and some awesome live music.
WEEKLY BLUES JAM
Friday nights at Parkville Market are heating up with local DJs spinning a fiesta (fiesta means party) of hits. Spice up the party (party means fiesta) with specials on Patron Margaritas.
FIESTA FRIDAYS
Mending the Sacred Hoop Monthly Drum Circle
A Shamanic Drum Circle for all levels
Co-Facilitators: Rev. Bruce (EagleHorse) Fagan & Marie Goodine, LCSW from Rising Wings Counseling & Wellness Center
Feb 24 from 2- 4:30pm in the Awakening Room
Monthly (4th Saturday of the month) except March (3/16/24)
Through the rhythm of our sacred drums we will restore the heartbeat of the sacred Mother Earth by invoking the wisdom and medicine of our collective ancestors. We will also connect as a community and within ourselves healing energy.
What to bring: Drum or rattle (some will be provided).
Fee: Free will donations are much appreciated
Please let us know you are coming! RSVP: 203-814-1088 ext 1 (general voice mail) or email: risingmywings@gmail.com
Mending the Sacred Hoop Monthly Drum Circle
Join us for Music in the Garden with In Trine!
In Trine is a musical collaboration between Kate Callahan, Cynthia Wolcott, and Michelle Begley. After ten years of singing under various names, the trio has arrived at their forever name: an astrological reference to the harmonious alignment of three bodies. In Trine will release their 1st album (and Kate’s 5th) in the summer of 2022. The album, titled “Lay it Down” features Stephen Murphy’s production and instrumental work along with jazz percussionist Ed Fast. The album started as a pandemic passion project between Callahan and Murphy.
Michelle is the Education Programs Director for the American Mural Project and has extensive experience in the arts as a performer, conductor, administrator and teaching artist, developing and leading creative programs for people of all ages. She sings regularly with a variety of small and large choral groups, is blissed out when singing with her kids and friends and has delighted in trio singing with Kate and Cynthia for the last 10 years!
Cynthia enjoys doing many different things in her life; one of her absolute favorites is singing with these two women. She helped raise four truly good humans, leads lots of yoga and mindful movement classes, helps folks lead their most fulfilled lives, and hosts concerts in her yard. Connecting with others nourishes her soul.
Kate is one of the most awarded singer-songwriters in Connecticut having served as Connecticut’s 16th State Troubadour 2016-18, when she began leading a vocal empowerment program for the women at York Correctional Institution. Kate is a Literacy Interventionist at Bristol Central High School by day and has been named CT’s Best Singer-Songwriter 2013, Best Traditional/Folk Artist 2019, and United Arts Campaign Artist of the Year 2016.
// ABOUT THE MUSIC IN THE GARDEN SERIES //
Stanley-Whitman House's Music in the Garden Series presents artists and shows differently than a club show- instead, our house concert is more up close and personal. All of the artifice is stripped away. There is no stage, no dressing rooms, and no barrier between the performer and the audience. The SWH Music in the Garden series is more like being one step closer to how music was intended- an artist traveling from town to town, telling stories, and making friends. Come check this out!
// ABOUT STANLEY-WHITMAN HOUSE //
In 1935, Stanley-Whitman House was established as Farmington's first museum. It is a nationally recognized historic house museum and living history center that teaches through the collection, preservation, research, and dynamic interpretation of the history and culture of early Farmington, Connecticut. Programs, events, classes, and exhibits encourage visitors of all ages to immerse themselves in history by doing, acting, questioning, and engaging in colonial life and the ideas that formed the foundation of that culture.
Located in the historic village of Farmington, the museum facility centers on a circa 1720 National Historic Landmark house furnished with period antiques to reflect the everyday activities of Colonial life in Connecticut. Surrounding the house are period-raised bed gardens, an apple orchard, and heritage stone walls.
The public service areas of the museum, constructed in 2004, include a modern classroom, a period tavern room, a post-and-beam Welcome Center, a research library, an exhibit gallery, the Nancy Conklin History Gallery, and a collection storage area.
In addition to managing Memento Mori, Farmington’s ancient cemetery on Main Street, and the Village Green, located at the intersection of Routes 4 and 10, the museum also oversees the Scott Swamp Cemetery on Route 6. The Stanley-Whitman House is supported in part by the Farmington Village Green and Library Association.
FOR TICKETS AND MORE INFORMATION:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/music-in-the-garden-in-trine-tickets-810740505677?aff=oddtdtcreator
Music in the Garden: In Trine
"Living History" expert Dennis Picard will discuss Herbal Concoctions, Tonics and Balms.
Food in colonial times was much different compared to what we eat today. Religious beliefs, traditions, geography, growing season, harvest, and cooking methods all played a role in what was available and how much was eaten, with each region developing its unique dietary habits. "Living history" expert Dennis Picard will share anecdotes about New England colonial life while demonstrating how to start a fire and cook in the hearth or on an open campfire. We ask that you please register for this free program on Connecticut Historic Garden's Day.
// ABOUT STANLEY-WHITMAN HOUSE //
In 1935, Stanley-Whitman House was established as Farmington's first museum. It is a nationally recognized historic house museum and living history center that teaches through the collection, preservation, research, and dynamic interpretation of the history and culture of early Farmington, Connecticut. Programs, events, classes, and exhibits encourage visitors of all ages to immerse themselves in history by doing, acting, questioning, and engaging in colonial life and the ideas that formed the foundation of that culture.
Located in the historic village of Farmington, the museum facility centers on a circa 1720 National Historic Landmark house furnished with period antiques to reflect the everyday activities of Colonial life in Connecticut. Surrounding the house are period-raised bed gardens, an apple orchard, and heritage stone walls.
The public service areas of the museum, constructed in 2004, include a modern classroom, a period tavern room, a post-and-beam Welcome Center, a research library, an exhibit gallery, the Nancy Conklin History Gallery, and a collection storage area.
In addition to managing Memento Mori, Farmington’s ancient cemetery on Main Street, and the Village Green, located at the intersection of Routes 4 and 10, the museum also oversees the Scott Swamp Cemetery on Route 6. The Stanley-Whitman House is supported in part by the Farmington Village Green and Library Association.
FOR TICKETS AND MORE INFORMATION:
Foodways: Herbal Concoctions, Tonics and Balms
Join us for CT Historic Garden's Day!
// ABOUT CONNECTICUT'S HISTORIC GARDENS DAY //
Stanley-Whitman House is one of fifteen distinctive historic sites and gardens in Connecticut that will be offering tours as part of Connecticut's Historic Gardens Day, Sunday, June 23rd from 12 - 4 pm.
The Museum will be offering free historic garden tours in its "Museum Without Walls" which include its dooryard garden, hops and dye garden, and early settlers garden.
Our garden guides will talk about the utilitarian, culinary, and medicinal uses of plants grown in our 17th Century inspired Early Settlers and Hops and Dye Gardens and in our 18th Century inspired Dooryard Garden by pointing out the plants that colonists brought over with them from the Old World and those that they were introduced to by Indigenous peoples.
Dooryard gardens were areas of active seasonal work, such as laundry, soap- and candle-making, butchering, and dying. Far from formal beautiful spaces, these garden areas served functions that were messy, smelly, and often crowded with people, animals, and equipment.
What visitors experience at Stanley-Whitman House on June 23 will provide an interesting juxtaposition to historic gardens of later periods, which were primarily places of beauty and contemplation.
Reservations are needed and can be made online.
// ABOUT STANLEY-WHITMAN HOUSE //
In 1935, Stanley-Whitman House was established as Farmington's first museum. It is a nationally recognized historic house museum and living history center that teaches through the collection, preservation, research, and dynamic interpretation of the history and culture of early Farmington, Connecticut. Programs, events, classes, and exhibits encourage visitors of all ages to immerse themselves in history by doing, acting, questioning, and engaging in colonial life and the ideas that formed the foundation of that culture.
Located in the historic village of Farmington, the museum facility centers on a circa 1720 National Historic Landmark house furnished with period antiques to reflect the everyday activities of Colonial life in Connecticut. Surrounding the house are period-raised bed gardens, an apple orchard, and heritage stone walls.
The public service areas of the museum, constructed in 2004, include a modern classroom, a period tavern room, a post-and-beam Welcome Center, a research library, an exhibit gallery, the Nancy Conklin History Gallery, and a collection storage area.
In addition to managing Memento Mori, Farmington’s ancient cemetery on Main Street, and the Village Green, located at the intersection of Routes 4 and 10, the museum also oversees the Scott Swamp Cemetery on Route 6. The Stanley-Whitman House is supported in part by the Farmington Village Green and Library Association.
FOR TICKETS AND MORE INFORMATION:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ct-historic-gardens-day-tickets-809045796757?aff=oddtdtcreator
Connecticut's Historic Gardens Day
Finding Your Higher Self To Overcome Mental Obstacles
With Chris Giorno
March 24th, 2024 @ 1 - 2:30 P.M. Every 4th Sunday of the month
Have you struggled with mental health? The key to overcoming your struggles is through spiritual development by finding your higher self.
Your higher self allows you to see from a higher perspective, allowing you to overcome obstacles and transverse problems easily.
What participants should bring: Just yourself
Event Fee: $20
Payment link: PayPal @Christopher880
RSVP deadline: 48hours before each class
Video Link: Youtube Short: https://youtube.com/shorts/js7Iaecw6vU?feature=share
Finding Your Higher Self To Overcome Mental Obstacles
Exhibition "Is It Any Good? Prints, Drawings, and Paintings at the Lewis Walpole Library"
Curated by Cynthia E. Roman, Curator of Prints, Drawings, and Paintings, the Lewis Walpole Library
Art historians, curators, and connoisseurs often pose the question, Is it any good? evoking a sense of quality manifest in canonical works of art. By contrast, when building a collection of eighteenth-century prints that would become a cornerstone for research at the Lewis Walpole Library, W.S. and Annie Burr Lewis envisioned a visual collection that is essentially archival. Prints were valued foremost as documents that would improve their library dedicated to the life and times of Horace Walpole and to 18th-century studies. The Lewises’ iconographic approach, however, does not preclude the importance of assessing what is good. Aesthetic, material, and technical attributes are integral to understanding the power of visual art and artifacts to communicate the eighteenth-century histories they document. Asking Is it any good? this exhibition presents a selection of prints, drawings, and paintings at the Lewis Walpole Library to explore the intersections of quality and documentary value.
On view September 22, 2023 through June 28, 2024
Exhibition: "Is It Any Good? Prints, Drawings & Paintings. . ."
Careless Whisper? Girls Just Wanna Have Fun? Eye of the Tiger? Whatever your go to karaoke song is, come belt it out in Parkville Market’s The Local on Wednesday nights with DJ B Ez.
KARAOKE WEDNESDAYS WITH DJ B EZ
You asked for it, you got it! Sally’s Blues Jam is back and better than ever. Now on Thursdays, you can join Sally’s house band on stage and show your stuff. Or just come enjoy our Southern Cookin’ and some awesome live music.
WEEKLY BLUES JAM
Friday nights at Parkville Market are heating up with local DJs spinning a fiesta (fiesta means party) of hits. Spice up the party (party means fiesta) with specials on Patron Margaritas.
FIESTA FRIDAYS
Want to learn Salsa? This is the perfect place to begin. The night starts with a long beginner lesson followed by a mix of more lessons and more social dancing. There are half hour workshops spread throughout the evening, with lots of open salsa dancing in between. You’ll be chanting 123567 in no time.
FORTH FRIDAY SALSA
Join us for Music in the Garden with Bryan Titus!
The Bryan Titus Trio grows up like a weed from a tangled and overgrown history of Bluegrass and American Roots Music. Recently touted as a "Postmodern Barn Dance" band, they write and perform toe-tapping tunes that evoke themes and melodies of yesterday with a pinch of modern irony.
Bryan Titus draws heavily on lessons learned on his 2013 Through Hike of the Appalachian Trail, especialy the music he picke dup in Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Virginia. His vocals are both smooth and rough, his guitar playing simultaneously elegant and primitive.
The Trio, comprised of Jeff Kranzler on upright bass and Dustin Janson on cajon and vocals, perfectly fills out and enhances each song with highly effective yet simple accompaniment.
// ABOUT THE MUSIC IN THE GARDEN SERIES //
Stanley-Whitman House's Music in the Garden Series presents artists and shows differently than a club show- instead our house concert is more up close and personal. All of the artifice is stripped away. No stage, no dressing rooms, no barrier between the performer and the audience. The SWH Music in the Garden series is more like being one-step-closer to the way music was intended- an artist traveling from town to town, telling stories and making friends. Come check this out!
// ABOUT STANLEY-WHITMAN HOUSE //
In 1935, Stanley-Whitman House was established as Farmington's first museum. It is a nationally recognized historic house museum and living history center that teaches through the collection, preservation, research, and dynamic interpretation of the history and culture of early Farmington, Connecticut. Programs, events, classes, and exhibits encourage visitors of all ages to immerse themselves in history by doing, acting, questioning, and engaging in colonial life and the ideas that formed the foundation of that culture.
Located in the historic village of Farmington, the museum facility centers on a circa 1720 National Historic Landmark house furnished with period antiques to reflect the everyday activities of Colonial life in Connecticut. Surrounding the house are period-raised bed gardens, an apple orchard, and heritage stone walls.
The public service areas of the museum, constructed in 2004, include a modern classroom, a period tavern room, a post-and-beam Welcome Center, a research library, an exhibit gallery, the Nancy Conklin History Gallery, and a collection storage area.
In addition to managing Memento Mori, Farmington’s ancient cemetery on Main Street, and the Village Green, located at the intersection of Routes 4 and 10, the museum also oversees the Scott Swamp Cemetery on Route 6. The Stanley-Whitman House is supported in part by the Farmington Village Green and Library Association.
FOR TICKETS AND MORE INFORMATION:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/music-in-the-garden-bryan-titus-tickets-810744537737?aff=oddtdtcreator
Music in the Garden: Bryan Titus
First Wednesdays are about creating a welcoming and supportive performance space for artists of all ages and levels. Come express your talents whether it be music, poetry, rap, or spoken word with a receptive group. Facilitated by Enfield musician Kevin Crane.
A variety of instruments including ukuleles, guitars, drums, violins, mandolins, and keyboards are available to be checked out at the library for a three week loan.
The purpose of the Enfield Culture and Arts Commission shall be to plan, produce, coordinate, or otherwise provide assistance to sponsors of events or activities and to encourage participation therein, which promote or develop the artistic, historic, cultural and heritage resources of and within the community of Enfield.
First Wednesdays Open Mic at the Enfield Public Library
Careless Whisper? Girls Just Wanna Have Fun? Eye of the Tiger? Whatever your go to karaoke song is, come belt it out in Parkville Market’s The Local on Wednesday nights with DJ B Ez.
KARAOKE WEDNESDAYS WITH DJ B EZ
Cosmic Shamanic Sound Healing – Bradford Tilden
Every other Thursday.
Join Bradford Tilden for a deeply restorative and activating Sound Healing Meditation with his voice, crystals/gemstones and crystal bowls. Relax, recharge and release stress and unwanted energies from your body, mind and field.
Each session features a gemstone that participants may borrow or buy.
What to Bring: Bring a blanket, chair or yoga mat. There are some to borrow.
$20-$35 (you can choose what you want to pay in the link above)
Walk-ins welcome.
Parking: Park all the way in the back, at the very last building (keep driving until you see the last building and the driveway ends in a circle. Park in that lot and use the entrance with a short ramp. Follow the signs to the Awakening Room.
Cosmic Shamanic Sound Healing – Bradford Tilden
You asked for it, you got it! Sally’s Blues Jam is back and better than ever. Now on Thursdays, you can join Sally’s house band on stage and show your stuff. Or just come enjoy our Southern Cookin’ and some awesome live music.
WEEKLY BLUES JAM
Friday nights at Parkville Market are heating up with local DJs spinning a fiesta (fiesta means party) of hits. Spice up the party (party means fiesta) with specials on Patron Margaritas.
FIESTA FRIDAYS
Reiki Group Meditation with Sound Healing
With Gina Ferrara
Registration will be needed for this event due to the limited number of spaces available. Please feel free to reach out to Gina Ferrara with any questions about the session or about the process of a group Reiki Session.
Reiki alone is a powerful relaxation tool. By adding in the vibrations of the Healing Bowls, the room becomes infused with sound creating an environment for peaceful meditation.
The full session will last an hour though there will be time at the end for questions and comments. Please come 10 minutes early to find your comfortable space and settle in.
Parking will be out back, at the very last building. Drive around until you reach the last building. Use the rear ramp entrance and follow signs to the Awakening Room.
Donations:
- via cash on site
- Venmo @odonatareiki
- Or Here
For more about Gina and this class: https://youtube.com/shorts/sR1jbS9tFCs?si=rKEbcy7gc1UDd9k0
Reiki Group Meditation with Sound Healing
Therapists Supporting Therapists
A special support group for mental health providers
With Rio Comaduran, LCSW
Meeting in the Serenity Room
What to expect:
Gather together monthly in a supportive environment where we discuss what is on our minds, overcome personal or professional obstacles and support one another. These meetings are a focus of wellness and community building through supporting each other. There is no requirement to attend each session, come whenever you are able.
Outline:
- 60 minutes of communication & sharing resources, community building, organizing around shared interests
- 30 minutes of sound healing/relaxation (optional)
What participants should bring: yoga mat, pillow & blanket. Some are available to use also.
Event Fee: donation based
About Rio:
Rio is also a practicing Licensed Clinical Social Worker, specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, to assist those struggling with anxiety and depression and she graduated from the University of Connecticut School of Social Work with a Master’s in Social Work in 2013, specializing in Community Organizing and International Social Work.
Rio is also an intuitive healer who is committed to helping others. As a certified Usui Reiki Master, Sound Healing practitioner, Past Life Regression hypnotherapist, and clinical hypnotherapist, it is Rio’s goal to continue to promote wellness and transformation, through a variety of healing modalities.
Therapists Supporting Therapists
Careless Whisper? Girls Just Wanna Have Fun? Eye of the Tiger? Whatever your go to karaoke song is, come belt it out in Parkville Market’s The Local on Wednesday nights with DJ B Ez.
KARAOKE WEDNESDAYS WITH DJ B EZ
You asked for it, you got it! Sally’s Blues Jam is back and better than ever. Now on Thursdays, you can join Sally’s house band on stage and show your stuff. Or just come enjoy our Southern Cookin’ and some awesome live music.
WEEKLY BLUES JAM
Friday nights at Parkville Market are heating up with local DJs spinning a fiesta (fiesta means party) of hits. Spice up the party (party means fiesta) with specials on Patron Margaritas.
FIESTA FRIDAYS
Join us for a guided tour of Farmington's Old Cemetery (Memento Mori) and learn about the town's colonial history and early settlers.
// ABOUT MEMENTO MORI WALKING TOURS //
In use as early as 1660, Farmington’s Old Cemetery on Main Street was the town’s boneyard and remained so until the end of the 19th century. Come learn about the cemetery’s history and development along with stories about some of its “residents” and a few tall tales – some scary ones too! Parking is available at the Barney Library which is a short distance away from the Memento Mori Cemetery.
// ABOUT STANLEY-WHITMAN HOUSE //
In 1935, Stanley-Whitman House was established as Farmington's first museum. It is a nationally recognized historic house museum and living history center that teaches through the collection, preservation, research, and dynamic interpretation of the history and culture of early Farmington, Connecticut. Programs, events, classes, and exhibits encourage visitors of all ages to immerse themselves in history by doing, acting, questioning, and engaging in colonial life and the ideas that formed the foundation of that culture.
Located in the historic village of Farmington, the museum facility centers on a circa 1720 National Historic Landmark house furnished with period antiques to reflect the everyday activities of Colonial life in Connecticut. Surrounding the house are period-raised bed gardens, an apple orchard, and heritage stone walls.
The public service areas of the museum, constructed in 2004, include a modern classroom, a period tavern room, a post-and-beam Welcome Center, a research library, an exhibit gallery, the Nancy Conklin History Gallery, and a collection storage area.
In addition to managing Memento Mori, Farmington’s ancient cemetery on Main Street, and the Village Green, located at the intersection of Routes 4 and 10, the museum also oversees the Scott Swamp Cemetery on Route 6. The Stanley-Whitman House is supported in part by the Farmington Village Green and Library Association.
FOR TICKETS AND MORE INFORMATION:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/walking-tour-memento-mori-tickets-810260560147?aff=oddtdtcreator
Non-Members: $20
Members: $15
Walking Tour - Memento Mori
Careless Whisper? Girls Just Wanna Have Fun? Eye of the Tiger? Whatever your go to karaoke song is, come belt it out in Parkville Market’s The Local on Wednesday nights with DJ B Ez.
KARAOKE WEDNESDAYS WITH DJ B EZ
Cosmic Shamanic Sound Healing – Bradford Tilden
Every other Thursday.
Join Bradford Tilden for a deeply restorative and activating Sound Healing Meditation with his voice, crystals/gemstones and crystal bowls. Relax, recharge and release stress and unwanted energies from your body, mind and field.
Each session features a gemstone that participants may borrow or buy.
What to Bring: Bring a blanket, chair or yoga mat. There are some to borrow.
$20-$35 (you can choose what you want to pay in the link above)
Walk-ins welcome.
Parking: Park all the way in the back, at the very last building (keep driving until you see the last building and the driveway ends in a circle. Park in that lot and use the entrance with a short ramp. Follow the signs to the Awakening Room.
Cosmic Shamanic Sound Healing – Bradford Tilden
You asked for it, you got it! Sally’s Blues Jam is back and better than ever. Now on Thursdays, you can join Sally’s house band on stage and show your stuff. Or just come enjoy our Southern Cookin’ and some awesome live music.
WEEKLY BLUES JAM
Friday nights at Parkville Market are heating up with local DJs spinning a fiesta (fiesta means party) of hits. Spice up the party (party means fiesta) with specials on Patron Margaritas.
FIESTA FRIDAYS
Roll up your sleeves, get dirty and learn all about Connecticut’s colonial graveyards from Ruth Shapleigh-Brown of CT Gravestone Network.
// ABOUT GRAVESTONE CLEANING WORKSHOPS //
Ms. Shapleigh-Brown has been involved in burial ground preservation and gravestone studies since the mid 1980's which is her passion in life.
Stanley-Whitman House gravestone cleaning workshops run from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and start with an orientation on cemetery preservation, maintenance of historic gravestones, an overview of Connecticut’s historic burying grounds and cemeteries, and symbolism and carver identification. A demonstration will highlight basic care of gravestones, including low-tech conservation do’s and don’ts, before splitting into smaller groups for a demonstration of hands-on-basic techniques. Materials will be provided. Parking is available at the Barney Library which is a short distance away from the Memento Mori Cemetery.
// ABOUT STANLEY-WHITMAN HOUSE //
In 1935, Stanley-Whitman House was established as Farmington's first museum. It is a nationally recognized historic house museum and living history center that teaches through the collection, preservation, research, and dynamic interpretation of the history and culture of early Farmington, Connecticut. Programs, events, classes, and exhibits encourage visitors of all ages to immerse themselves in history by doing, acting, questioning, and engaging in colonial life and the ideas that formed the foundation of that culture.
Located in the historic village of Farmington, the museum facility centers on a circa 1720 National Historic Landmark house furnished with period antiques to reflect the everyday activities of Colonial life in Connecticut. Surrounding the house are period-raised bed gardens, an apple orchard, and heritage stone walls.
The public service areas of the museum, constructed in 2004, include a modern classroom, a period tavern room, a post-and-beam Welcome Center, a research library, an exhibit gallery, the Nancy Conklin History Gallery, and a collection storage area.
In addition to managing Memento Mori, Farmington’s ancient cemetery on Main Street, and the Village Green, located at the intersection of Routes 4 and 10, the museum also oversees the Scott Swamp Cemetery on Route 6. The Stanley-Whitman House is supported in part by the Farmington Village Green and Library Association.
FOR TICKETS AND MORE INFORMATION:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gravestone-cleaning-workshop-tickets-808050118657?aff=oddtdtcreator
Non-Members: $25
Members: $20
Gravestone Cleaning Workshop
Join us for Music in the Tavern with Lori Diamond and Fred Abatelli, with Special Guest Anelise!
// ABOUT LORI DIAMOND AND FRED ABATELLI //
Bostonian Lori Diamond and New Yorker Fred Abatelli, have been creating and performing music together in New England since their "destined" meeting on Myspace in 2007. Lori, an award winning songwriter, combines alluring, soulful vocals and seasoned piano playing that are a perfect match for Fred's solid finger work and clever phrasing on both bass and guitar. Fans of Norah Jones, Sarah McLachlan and Joni Mitchell, quickly became fans of Lori & Fred as they explore Jazz, Acoustic, Folk, Pop, Gospel and Blues influences and gently infuse them into their own fresh and original style. As passionate advocates for Inclusion, Lori & Fred now also perform a set supporting their amazing daughter, global sensation, Anelise! The trio delivers a magical selection of harmony infused 70's hits that you'll be sure to sing along with!
"What struck me, besides the wonderful musicianship, was how present they were: with the audience and with the songs...they were a pleasure to watch and to hear." - David Tamulevich/The Roots Agency, Tamulevich Artist Management
// ABOUT THE MUSIC IN THE TAVRN SERIES //
Stanley-Whitman House's Music in the Tavern Series presents artists and shows differently than a club show- instead our house concert is more up close and personal. All of the artifice is stripped away. No stage, no dressing rooms, no barrier between the performer and the audience. The SWH Music in the Tavern series is more like being one-step-closer to the way music was intended- an artist traveling from town to town, telling stories and making friends. Come check this out!
// ABOUT STANLEY-WHITMAN HOUSE //
In 1935, Stanley-Whitman House was established as Farmington's first museum. It is a nationally recognized historic house museum and living history center that teaches through the collection, preservation, research, and dynamic interpretation of the history and culture of early Farmington, Connecticut. Programs, events, classes, and exhibits encourage visitors of all ages to immerse themselves in history by doing, acting, questioning, and engaging in colonial life and the ideas that formed the foundation of that culture.
Located in the historic village of Farmington, the museum facility centers on a circa 1720 National Historic Landmark house furnished with period antiques to reflect the everyday activities of Colonial life in Connecticut. Surrounding the house are period-raised bed gardens, an apple orchard, and heritage stone walls.
The public service areas of the museum, constructed in 2004, include a modern classroom, a period tavern room, a post-and-beam Welcome Center, a research library, an exhibit gallery, the Nancy Conklin History Gallery, and a collection storage area.
In addition to managing Memento Mori, Farmington’s ancient cemetery on Main Street, and the Village Green, located at the intersection of Routes 4 and 10, the museum also oversees the Scott Swamp Cemetery on Route 6. The Stanley-Whitman House is supported in part by the Farmington Village Green and Library Association.
FOR TICKETS AND MORE INFORMATION:
Music in the Tavern: Lori Diamond and Fred Abatelli, with Special Guest Anelise
Monthly Spirit Circle
A supportive and safe space to enhance your psychic abilities or to practice mediumship
With Mindy Schroeder & Lynne Hartwell
3rd Sundays from 12:30-2:00 EXCEPT MAY-SPIRIT CIRCLE WILL BE ON MAY 26 from 3-4:30PM
In the Awakening Room
Join us for an intuitive development circle every third Sunday:
- Offered in a supportive and safe space for you to enhance your psychic abilities or to practice mediumship.
- Welcoming all skill levels, beginners welcome but the more advanced will benefit also.
What to expect:
You’ll have the opportunity to deliver messages to one another with Mindy to help guide you whenever needed.
Join us on a journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth. Let’s explore the depths of your soul and unlock your intuitive gifts together.
Cost: Donation based with suggested donation of $25
REGISTRATION: Please email register to ensure your spot: circle.bound.sister@gmail.com or contact Mindy at 860-707-5211
You can send donations in person or online: https://square.link/u/Q073JB6f?src=sheet
What participants should bring: Comfortable clothing, water and a journal to take notes.
Location & Parking: In the Awakening room. GPS MAY SEND YOU IN WRONG DIRECTION! Entrances and Parking is in the back. Driveway is right next to the big white sign that says "304 Main Street". Follow the driveway all the way to the very back (long set of buildings) where it ends in a circle. Park there and use the rear entrance at the end of a ramp. Follow signs to the Awakening Room.
Monthly Spirit Circle
Careless Whisper? Girls Just Wanna Have Fun? Eye of the Tiger? Whatever your go to karaoke song is, come belt it out in Parkville Market’s The Local on Wednesday nights with DJ B Ez.
KARAOKE WEDNESDAYS WITH DJ B EZ
You asked for it, you got it! Sally’s Blues Jam is back and better than ever. Now on Thursdays, you can join Sally’s house band on stage and show your stuff. Or just come enjoy our Southern Cookin’ and some awesome live music.
WEEKLY BLUES JAM
Friday nights at Parkville Market are heating up with local DJs spinning a fiesta (fiesta means party) of hits. Spice up the party (party means fiesta) with specials on Patron Margaritas.
FIESTA FRIDAYS
Mending the Sacred Hoop Monthly Drum Circle
A Shamanic Drum Circle for all levels
Co-Facilitators: Rev. Bruce (EagleHorse) Fagan & Marie Goodine, LCSW from Rising Wings Counseling & Wellness Center
Feb 24 from 2- 4:30pm in the Awakening Room
Monthly (4th Saturday of the month) except March (3/16/24)
Through the rhythm of our sacred drums we will restore the heartbeat of the sacred Mother Earth by invoking the wisdom and medicine of our collective ancestors. We will also connect as a community and within ourselves healing energy.
What to bring: Drum or rattle (some will be provided).
Fee: Free will donations are much appreciated
Please let us know you are coming! RSVP: 203-814-1088 ext 1 (general voice mail) or email: risingmywings@gmail.com
Mending the Sacred Hoop Monthly Drum Circle
Finding Your Higher Self To Overcome Mental Obstacles
With Chris Giorno
March 24th, 2024 @ 1 - 2:30 P.M. Every 4th Sunday of the month
Have you struggled with mental health? The key to overcoming your struggles is through spiritual development by finding your higher self.
Your higher self allows you to see from a higher perspective, allowing you to overcome obstacles and transverse problems easily.
What participants should bring: Just yourself
Event Fee: $20
Payment link: PayPal @Christopher880
RSVP deadline: 48hours before each class
Video Link: Youtube Short: https://youtube.com/shorts/js7Iaecw6vU?feature=share
Finding Your Higher Self To Overcome Mental Obstacles
Careless Whisper? Girls Just Wanna Have Fun? Eye of the Tiger? Whatever your go to karaoke song is, come belt it out in Parkville Market’s The Local on Wednesday nights with DJ B Ez.
KARAOKE WEDNESDAYS WITH DJ B EZ
Cosmic Shamanic Sound Healing – Bradford Tilden
Every other Thursday.
Join Bradford Tilden for a deeply restorative and activating Sound Healing Meditation with his voice, crystals/gemstones and crystal bowls. Relax, recharge and release stress and unwanted energies from your body, mind and field.
Each session features a gemstone that participants may borrow or buy.
What to Bring: Bring a blanket, chair or yoga mat. There are some to borrow.
$20-$35 (you can choose what you want to pay in the link above)
Walk-ins welcome.
Parking: Park all the way in the back, at the very last building (keep driving until you see the last building and the driveway ends in a circle. Park in that lot and use the entrance with a short ramp. Follow the signs to the Awakening Room.
Cosmic Shamanic Sound Healing – Bradford Tilden
Join us for Music in the Garden with My Politic!
On their upcoming record Missouri Folklore: Songs & Stories From Home, My Politic dig deep into the soil of their home state, shining a light on the complexities and dichotomies of those who plant their roots within it.
Part autobiographical, part conceptual, every song on Missouri Folklore is set against the backdrop of the Ozark Mountains, which served as the landscapes of longtime friends and bandmates Kaston Guffey and Nick Pankey's early years. Through reflective, imagery-driven songwriting, the pair honestly examine the tangled webs we weave, often overshadowed by the doldrums of everyday life in small-town America.
Missouri Folklore is a thematic shift from the band's previous record, 2020's Short-Sighted People in Power, which directly responded to the political climate that permeated every aspect of American culture during that chaotic year. That project earned acclaim from a range of outlets, including the Nashville Scene, American Songwriter, and The Alternate Root, bringing a much-deserved and long-awaited new spotlight onto their well-honed artistry.
Missouri Folklore: Songs & Stories From Home marks My Politic's 10th album, but also serves as a thoughtful introduction to Guffey and Pankey's blend of sincere, candid storytelling that echoes the spirit of greats like John Prine, who the band cites as their most significant influence.
Most Recently, Guffey & Pankey have been touring the U.S. extensively. Playing house concerts & listening rooms as well as larger venues opening for folks like Adeem The Artist & Margo Cilker. They have been showing up at festivals as well including The Woody Guthrie Folk Festival, Home Sweet Home Festival & the Rock House Music Festival.
Guffey and Pankey's engaging slice-of-life storytelling, expertly-crafted characters & sibling-like harmony, shape a collection of songs that are as intimate and engaging as they are unforgettable. With Missouri Folklore, My Politic pay homage to the people and places that raised them while highlighting the work needed to cultivate a better environment for themselves and those who come next.
// ABOUT THE MUSIC IN THE GARDEN SERIES //
Stanley-Whitman House's Music in the Garden Series presents artists and shows differently than a club show- instead, our house concert is more up close and personal. All of the artifice is stripped away. There is no stage, no dressing rooms, and no barrier between the performer and the audience. The SWH Music in the Garden series is more like being one step closer to how music was intended- an artist traveling from town to town, telling stories, and making friends. Come check this out!
// ABOUT STANLEY-WHITMAN HOUSE //
In 1935, Stanley-Whitman House was established as Farmington's first museum. It is a nationally recognized historic house museum and living history center that teaches through the collection, preservation, research, and dynamic interpretation of the history and culture of early Farmington, Connecticut. Programs, events, classes, and exhibits encourage visitors of all ages to immerse themselves in history by doing, acting, questioning, and engaging in colonial life and the ideas that formed the foundation of that culture.
Located in the historic village of Farmington, the museum facility centers on a circa 1720 National Historic Landmark house furnished with period antiques to reflect the everyday activities of Colonial life in Connecticut. Surrounding the house are period-raised bed gardens, an apple orchard, and heritage stone walls.
The public service areas of the museum, constructed in 2004, include a modern classroom, a period tavern room, a post-and-beam Welcome Center, a research library, an exhibit gallery, the Nancy Conklin History Gallery, and a collection storage area.
In addition to managing Memento Mori, Farmington’s ancient cemetery on Main Street, and the Village Green, located at the intersection of Routes 4 and 10, the museum also oversees the Scott Swamp Cemetery on Route 6. The Stanley-Whitman House is supported in part by the Farmington Village Green and Library Association.
FOR REGISTRATION AND MORE INFORMATION:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/music-in-the-garden-my-politic-tickets-828426033567?aff=oddtdtcreator
Music in the Garden: My Politic
Reiki Group Meditation with Sound Healing
With Gina Ferrara
Registration will be needed for this event due to the limited number of spaces available. Please feel free to reach out to Gina Ferrara with any questions about the session or about the process of a group Reiki Session.
Reiki alone is a powerful relaxation tool. By adding in the vibrations of the Healing Bowls, the room becomes infused with sound creating an environment for peaceful meditation.
The full session will last an hour though there will be time at the end for questions and comments. Please come 10 minutes early to find your comfortable space and settle in.
Parking will be out back, at the very last building. Drive around until you reach the last building. Use the rear ramp entrance and follow signs to the Awakening Room.
Donations:
- via cash on site
- Venmo @odonatareiki
- Or Here
For more about Gina and this class: https://youtube.com/shorts/sR1jbS9tFCs?si=rKEbcy7gc1UDd9k0
Reiki Group Meditation with Sound Healing
First Wednesdays are about creating a welcoming and supportive performance space for artists of all ages and levels. Come express your talents whether it be music, poetry, rap, or spoken word with a receptive group. Facilitated by Enfield musician Kevin Crane.
A variety of instruments including ukuleles, guitars, drums, violins, mandolins, and keyboards are available to be checked out at the library for a three week loan.
The purpose of the Enfield Culture and Arts Commission shall be to plan, produce, coordinate, or otherwise provide assistance to sponsors of events or activities and to encourage participation therein, which promote or develop the artistic, historic, cultural and heritage resources of and within the community of Enfield.
First Wednesdays Open Mic at the Enfield Public Library
Careless Whisper? Girls Just Wanna Have Fun? Eye of the Tiger? Whatever your go to karaoke song is, come belt it out in Parkville Market’s The Local on Wednesday nights with DJ B Ez.
KARAOKE WEDNESDAYS WITH DJ B EZ
Join us for a guided tour of Farmington's Old Cemetery (Memento Mori) and learn about the town's colonial history and early settlers.
// ABOUT MEMENTO MORI WALKING TOURS //
In use as early as 1660, Farmington’s Old Cemetery on Main Street was the town’s boneyard and remained so until the end of the 19th century. Come learn about the cemetery’s history and development along with stories about some of its “residents” and a few tall tales – some scary ones too! Parking is available at the Barney Library which is a short distance away from the Memento Mori Cemetery.
// ABOUT STANLEY-WHITMAN HOUSE //
In 1935, Stanley-Whitman House was established as Farmington's first museum. It is a nationally recognized historic house museum and living history center that teaches through the collection, preservation, research, and dynamic interpretation of the history and culture of early Farmington, Connecticut. Programs, events, classes, and exhibits encourage visitors of all ages to immerse themselves in history by doing, acting, questioning, and engaging in colonial life and the ideas that formed the foundation of that culture.
Located in the historic village of Farmington, the museum facility centers on a circa 1720 National Historic Landmark house furnished with period antiques to reflect the everyday activities of Colonial life in Connecticut. Surrounding the house are period-raised bed gardens, an apple orchard, and heritage stone walls.
The public service areas of the museum, constructed in 2004, include a modern classroom, a period tavern room, a post-and-beam Welcome Center, a research library, an exhibit gallery, the Nancy Conklin History Gallery, and a collection storage area.
In addition to managing Memento Mori, Farmington’s ancient cemetery on Main Street, and the Village Green, located at the intersection of Routes 4 and 10, the museum also oversees the Scott Swamp Cemetery on Route 6. The Stanley-Whitman House is supported in part by the Farmington Village Green and Library Association.
FOR TICKETS AND MORE INFORMATION:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/walking-tour-memento-mori-tickets-810308543667?aff=oddtdtcreator
Non-Members: $20
Members: $15
Walking Tour - Memento Mori
4th Annual Summer Farm Festival features an Art & Craft Fair, Food Trucks, Live Music, Hayrides, Cut Your Own Flower Garden Grand Opening and Plant sales
Summer Farm Festival
Join us for Music in the Garden with The Twangtown Paramours
// ABOUT THE TWANGTOWN PARAMOURS //
Nashville-based husband-and-wife duo Mike T. Lewis and MaryBeth Zamer, known on stage as The Twangtown Paramours, have made a name for themselves defying boundaries with their award-winning catalogue of Americana, folk, and blues anthems. With a slew of accolades for their three full-length albums, they’ve earned a loyal following, balancing serious instrumental and vocal chops with witty stage banter and a lighthearted approach to life. They don’t take themselves, or the world, too seriously. With their third album, Double Down on a Bad Thing, The Twangtown Paramours shift gears to showcase a full band, electric, groove-oriented, upbeat, soul-infused, and retro blues sound. “We want people to have fun, to cheer up, to dance, and to start sporting a positive attitude, dammit,” says Mike.
Hit songwriter, session musician, and producer Mike Lewis was born in NYC, but his sound is informed by a mix of experiences across the country’s major music centers, including NYC, L.A., Austin, and Nashville. He began learning classical and jazz guitar at age eight, studying under Leonid Bolotine, William Matthews, and Barry Galbraith, before earning degrees at Columbia in New York City and the Grove School of Music in Los Angeles. He wrote a #1 platinum pop hit ranked the 2nd biggest-selling female ballad of all time in Korea, and occasionally plays upright bass for Jimmie Dale Gilmore.
Born in Washington D.C., lead singer MaryBeth Zamer was raised on a mix of opera and American songbook music, singing along to Dean Martin and Ella Fitzgerald, before discovering Little Feat, Bonnie Raitt, and the blues in high school. A fixture in the Washington, D.C. club scene for years, MaryBeth performed with popular local cover band, Ignition and sang backup vocals for Eva Cassidy’s band, Method Actor. “Eva was a huge influence on my singing style,” MaryBeth says. “She taught me to go beyond having fun and hitting the right notes, to sing in a way that conveys real emotion.”
MaryBeth and Mike met and started dating in 2009, while both were working on separate musical projects. “The relationship came first,” says MaryBeth, “but I kept hearing songs he’d written that I loved, and I wanted to add my own vocal spin to them. I felt like I could interpret and deliver Mike’s songs the way he intended them to be.” The Twangtown Paramours released their debut self-titled album via Inside Edge Records just a year later in 2010, a well-received, pop-infused folk album that rose to #11 on the Folk charts. In 2012, they released their second full-length project, The Promise of Friday Night, a narrative-driven, acoustic folk album that hit #2 on the Folk charts, #150 on the Americana charts, and #7 on Deep Roots Magazine’s top 50 albums of 2012. In the following years, the pair became three-time finalists at the Kerrville New Folk Competition in Kerrville, TX and winners of the Wildflower Contest in Richardson, TX. They also had the honor to open for major acts such as Joe Ely, Claire Lynch, and Jimmie Dale Gilmore.
// ABOUT THE MUSIC IN THE GARDEN SERIES //
Stanley-Whitman House's Music in the Garden Series presents artists and shows differently than a club show- instead, our house concert is more up close and personal. All of the artifice is stripped away. There is no stage, no dressing rooms, and no barrier between the performer and the audience. The SWH Music in the Garden series is more like being one step closer to how music was intended- an artist traveling from town to town, telling stories, and making friends. Come check this out!
// ABOUT STANLEY-WHITMAN HOUSE //
In 1935, Stanley-Whitman House was established as Farmington's first museum. It is a nationally recognized historic house museum and living history center that teaches through the collection, preservation, research, and dynamic interpretation of the history and culture of early Farmington, Connecticut. Programs, events, classes, and exhibits encourage visitors of all ages to immerse themselves in history by doing, acting, questioning, and engaging in colonial life and the ideas that formed the foundation of that culture.
Located in the historic village of Farmington, the museum facility centers on a circa 1720 National Historic Landmark house furnished with period antiques to reflect the everyday activities of Colonial life in Connecticut. Surrounding the house are period-raised bed gardens, an apple orchard, and heritage stone walls.
The public service areas of the museum, constructed in 2004, include a modern classroom, a period tavern room, a post-and-beam Welcome Center, a research library, an exhibit gallery, the Nancy Conklin History Gallery, and a collection storage area.
In addition to managing Memento Mori, Farmington’s ancient cemetery on Main Street, and the Village Green, located at the intersection of Routes 4 and 10, the museum also oversees the Scott Swamp Cemetery on Route 6. The Stanley-Whitman House is supported in part by the Farmington Village Green and Library Association.
FOR TICKETS AND MORE INFORMATION:
Music in the Garden: The Twangtown Paramours
4th Annual Summer Farm Festival features an Art & Craft Fair, Food Trucks, Live Music, Hayrides, Cut Your Own Flower Garden Grand Opening and Plant sales
Summer Farm Festival
Therapists Supporting Therapists
Careless Whisper? Girls Just Wanna Have Fun? Eye of the Tiger? Whatever your go to karaoke song is, come belt it out in Parkville Market’s The Local on Wednesday nights with DJ B Ez.
KARAOKE WEDNESDAYS WITH DJ B EZ
Cosmic Shamanic Sound Healing – Bradford Tilden
Every other Thursday.
Join Bradford Tilden for a deeply restorative and activating Sound Healing Meditation with his voice, crystals/gemstones and crystal bowls. Relax, recharge and release stress and unwanted energies from your body, mind and field.
Each session features a gemstone that participants may borrow or buy.
What to Bring: Bring a blanket, chair or yoga mat. There are some to borrow.
$20-$35 (you can choose what you want to pay in the link above)
Walk-ins welcome.
Parking: Park all the way in the back, at the very last building (keep driving until you see the last building and the driveway ends in a circle. Park in that lot and use the entrance with a short ramp. Follow the signs to the Awakening Room.
Cosmic Shamanic Sound Healing – Bradford Tilden
Roll up your sleeves, get dirty and learn all about Connecticut’s colonial graveyards from Ruth Shapleigh-Brown of CT Gravestone Network.
// ABOUT GRAVESTONE CLEANING WORKSHOPS //
Ms. Shapleigh-Brown has been involved in burial ground preservation and gravestone studies since the mid 1980's which is her passion in life.
Stanley-Whitman House gravestone cleaning workshops run from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and start with an orientation on cemetery preservation, maintenance of historic gravestones, an overview of Connecticut’s historic burying grounds and cemeteries, and symbolism and carver identification. A demonstration will highlight basic care of gravestones, including low-tech conservation do’s and don’ts, before splitting into smaller groups for a demonstration of hands-on-basic techniques. Materials will be provided. Parking is available at the Barney Library which is a short distance away from the Memento Mori Cemetery.
// ABOUT STANLEY-WHITMAN HOUSE //
In 1935, Stanley-Whitman House was established as Farmington's first museum. It is a nationally recognized historic house museum and living history center that teaches through the collection, preservation, research, and dynamic interpretation of the history and culture of early Farmington, Connecticut. Programs, events, classes, and exhibits encourage visitors of all ages to immerse themselves in history by doing, acting, questioning, and engaging in colonial life and the ideas that formed the foundation of that culture.
Located in the historic village of Farmington, the museum facility centers on a circa 1720 National Historic Landmark house furnished with period antiques to reflect the everyday activities of Colonial life in Connecticut. Surrounding the house are period-raised bed gardens, an apple orchard, and heritage stone walls.
The public service areas of the museum, constructed in 2004, include a modern classroom, a period tavern room, a post-and-beam Welcome Center, a research library, an exhibit gallery, the Nancy Conklin History Gallery, and a collection storage area.
In addition to managing Memento Mori, Farmington’s ancient cemetery on Main Street, and the Village Green, located at the intersection of Routes 4 and 10, the museum also oversees the Scott Swamp Cemetery on Route 6. The Stanley-Whitman House is supported in part by the Farmington Village Green and Library Association.
FOR TICKETS AND MORE INFORMATION:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gravestone-cleaning-workshop-tickets-808051071507?aff=oddtdtcreator
Non-Members: $25
Members: $20
Gravestone Cleaning Workshop
Monthly Spirit Circle
A supportive and safe space to enhance your psychic abilities or to practice mediumship
With Mindy Schroeder & Lynne Hartwell
3rd Sundays from 12:30-2:00 EXCEPT MAY-SPIRIT CIRCLE WILL BE ON MAY 26 from 3-4:30PM
In the Awakening Room
Join us for an intuitive development circle every third Sunday:
- Offered in a supportive and safe space for you to enhance your psychic abilities or to practice mediumship.
- Welcoming all skill levels, beginners welcome but the more advanced will benefit also.
What to expect:
You’ll have the opportunity to deliver messages to one another with Mindy to help guide you whenever needed.
Join us on a journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth. Let’s explore the depths of your soul and unlock your intuitive gifts together.
Cost: Donation based with suggested donation of $25
REGISTRATION: Please email register to ensure your spot: circle.bound.sister@gmail.com or contact Mindy at 860-707-5211
You can send donations in person or online: https://square.link/u/Q073JB6f?src=sheet
What participants should bring: Comfortable clothing, water and a journal to take notes.
Location & Parking: In the Awakening room. GPS MAY SEND YOU IN WRONG DIRECTION! Entrances and Parking is in the back. Driveway is right next to the big white sign that says "304 Main Street". Follow the driveway all the way to the very back (long set of buildings) where it ends in a circle. Park there and use the rear entrance at the end of a ramp. Follow signs to the Awakening Room.
Monthly Spirit Circle
Careless Whisper? Girls Just Wanna Have Fun? Eye of the Tiger? Whatever your go to karaoke song is, come belt it out in Parkville Market’s The Local on Wednesday nights with DJ B Ez.
KARAOKE WEDNESDAYS WITH DJ B EZ
Join us for Music in the Garden with Nekita Waller!
There was never a question that music would be a part of Nekita Waller's life. From her stage debut as a child at the famous Apollo Theater in Harlem, to singing the National Anthem to thousands of spectators at professional sporting events as an adult, music defines Nekita's life.
Nekita's diverse musical journey has taken her through chorus groups, musical theater, Hartt School of Music, Gospel in church, and mentoring and performing with many independent artists.
As a singer and performer since childhood herself, Nekita knows the value of music to children. Nekita is mentoring music students, serving as a musical director with teens on an original play, delivering songwriting workshops, and performing at libraries and school assemblies.
Nekita performs throughout the region bringing a mix of pop, Motown, soul, Jazz and classic rock favorites with original music. As a soloist, she sings the National Anthem for the NBA, WNBA, and DIV I College sports teams. Nekita is an experienced studio session artist as a recording artist, lending her vocal talent on projects with Grammy and Emmy award-winning producers.
“Music is my purest form of communication. It doesn’t care how much money you have, where you were born, the color of your skin, or how old you are,” notes Nekita. “There is no greater feeling or purpose than to help another person. Whether it is to make someone smile, dance, brighten their day or help them reach a better level of themselves, this is life’s greatest award.”
// ABOUT THE MUSIC IN THE GARDEN SERIES //
Stanley-Whitman House's Music in the Garden Series presents artists and shows differently than a club show- instead our house concert is more up close and personal. All of the artifice is stripped away. No stage, no dressing rooms, no barrier between the performer and the audience. The SWH Music in the Garden series is more like being one-step-closer to the way music was intended- an artist traveling from town to town, telling stories and making friends. Come check this out!
// ABOUT STANLEY-WHITMAN HOUSE //
In 1935, Stanley-Whitman House was established as Farmington's first museum. It is a nationally recognized historic house museum and living history center that teaches through the collection, preservation, research, and dynamic interpretation of the history and culture of early Farmington, Connecticut. Programs, events, classes, and exhibits encourage visitors of all ages to immerse themselves in history by doing, acting, questioning, and engaging in colonial life and the ideas that formed the foundation of that culture.
Located in the historic village of Farmington, the museum facility centers on a circa 1720 National Historic Landmark house furnished with period antiques to reflect the everyday activities of Colonial life in Connecticut. Surrounding the house are period-raised bed gardens, an apple orchard, and heritage stone walls.
The public service areas of the museum, constructed in 2004, include a modern classroom, a period tavern room, a post-and-beam Welcome Center, a research library, an exhibit gallery, the Nancy Conklin History Gallery, and a collection storage area.
In addition to managing Memento Mori, Farmington’s ancient cemetery on Main Street, and the Village Green, located at the intersection of Routes 4 and 10, the museum also oversees the Scott Swamp Cemetery on Route 6. The Stanley-Whitman House is supported in part by the Farmington Village Green and Library Association.
FOR TICKETS AND MORE INFORMATION:
Music in the Garden: Nekita Waller
Mending the Sacred Hoop Monthly Drum Circle
A Shamanic Drum Circle for all levels
Co-Facilitators: Rev. Bruce (EagleHorse) Fagan & Marie Goodine, LCSW from Rising Wings Counseling & Wellness Center
Feb 24 from 2- 4:30pm in the Awakening Room
Monthly (4th Saturday of the month) except March (3/16/24)
Through the rhythm of our sacred drums we will restore the heartbeat of the sacred Mother Earth by invoking the wisdom and medicine of our collective ancestors. We will also connect as a community and within ourselves healing energy.
What to bring: Drum or rattle (some will be provided).
Fee: Free will donations are much appreciated
Please let us know you are coming! RSVP: 203-814-1088 ext 1 (general voice mail) or email: risingmywings@gmail.com
Mending the Sacred Hoop Monthly Drum Circle
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL ~ $4,099 ~BOOK BY MARCH 29, 2024
per person, double occupancy. Includes roundtrip air from New York, 10 days/7 nights, sightseeing, professional tour guide & more. This unforgettable journey starts in Cape Town, followed by a Safari Game Drive in Kruger National Park, which is home to more than 140 species including lions, elephants, leopards, buffalos, and rhinos. Unlimited opportunities for photos of zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, hippo, crocodile, wild dog, and vast antelope herds. Finally, finish your adventure by exploring Johannesburg's rich history. For more info: https://www.centralctchambers.org/south-africa.html
Discover South Africa & Safari
Finding Your Higher Self To Overcome Mental Obstacles
With Chris Giorno
March 24th, 2024 @ 1 - 2:30 P.M. Every 4th Sunday of the month
Have you struggled with mental health? The key to overcoming your struggles is through spiritual development by finding your higher self.
Your higher self allows you to see from a higher perspective, allowing you to overcome obstacles and transverse problems easily.
What participants should bring: Just yourself
Event Fee: $20
Payment link: PayPal @Christopher880
RSVP deadline: 48hours before each class
Video Link: Youtube Short: https://youtube.com/shorts/js7Iaecw6vU?feature=share
Finding Your Higher Self To Overcome Mental Obstacles
Careless Whisper? Girls Just Wanna Have Fun? Eye of the Tiger? Whatever your go to karaoke song is, come belt it out in Parkville Market’s The Local on Wednesday nights with DJ B Ez.
KARAOKE WEDNESDAYS WITH DJ B EZ
Cosmic Shamanic Sound Healing – Bradford Tilden
Every other Thursday.
Join Bradford Tilden for a deeply restorative and activating Sound Healing Meditation with his voice, crystals/gemstones and crystal bowls. Relax, recharge and release stress and unwanted energies from your body, mind and field.
Each session features a gemstone that participants may borrow or buy.
What to Bring: Bring a blanket, chair or yoga mat. There are some to borrow.
$20-$35 (you can choose what you want to pay in the link above)
Walk-ins welcome.
Parking: Park all the way in the back, at the very last building (keep driving until you see the last building and the driveway ends in a circle. Park in that lot and use the entrance with a short ramp. Follow the signs to the Awakening Room.
Cosmic Shamanic Sound Healing – Bradford Tilden
First Wednesdays are about creating a welcoming and supportive performance space for artists of all ages and levels. Come express your talents whether it be music, poetry, rap, or spoken word with a receptive group. Facilitated by Enfield musician Kevin Crane.
A variety of instruments including ukuleles, guitars, drums, violins, mandolins, and keyboards are available to be checked out at the library for a three week loan.
The purpose of the Enfield Culture and Arts Commission shall be to plan, produce, coordinate, or otherwise provide assistance to sponsors of events or activities and to encourage participation therein, which promote or develop the artistic, historic, cultural and heritage resources of and within the community of Enfield.
First Wednesdays Open Mic at the Enfield Public Library
Careless Whisper? Girls Just Wanna Have Fun? Eye of the Tiger? Whatever your go to karaoke song is, come belt it out in Parkville Market’s The Local on Wednesday nights with DJ B Ez.
KARAOKE WEDNESDAYS WITH DJ B EZ
Join us for Music in the Tavern with Peter Lehndorff and Sue Hill from Soupeater!
// ABOUT SUE AND PETER: SOUPEATER //
Sue and I perform together as often as we can. She teaches ukulele to different groups in Connecticut and played old-time fiddle for community dances before the pandemic. We were able to do a few concerts on Zoom for facilities like nursing homes during the last year as well as a few outdoor gigs.
Both of us have always been interested in Tin Pan Alley era music — anything from the 1900s through the 40s. The category is pretty loose but songs like “Hello My Baby” or “Shine on Harvest Moon” come to mind. We had one concert outdoors at a nursing home and we wanted to send the activities director a thank you card but we had nothing ready. They were still promoting Sue based on the old name of her group “Black-Eyed Susie” so we needed a name. We toyed with “Lehndorff Hill” because it sounds like a place. But my name is hard to spell and pronounce. We also looked at naming us after one of my songs but that didn’t fit either.
Then I kept saying our names Sue/Peter and came up with Soupeater. We are working up the Tin Pan Alley show as well as a Country/Folk and traditional show. Both shows would have a little bit of musicology added in. We like to talk a little about the history of the songs and the writers. We also have our “History of Funny Songs” show. We are still working on the repertoire but the Tin Pan alley show is likely to be almost all covers unless I can sneak one of my jazzier songs in. The country folk show would have a few of my originals.
// ABOUT THE MUSIC IN THE TAVERN SERIES //
Stanley-Whitman House's Music in the Tavern Series presents artists and shows differently than a club show- instead, our house concert is more up close and personal. All of the artifice is stripped away. There is no stage, no dressing rooms, and no barrier between the performer and the audience. The SWH Music in the Tavern series is more like being one step closer to how music was intended- an artist traveling from town to town, telling stories, and making friends. Come check this out!
// ABOUT STANLEY-WHITMAN HOUSE //
In 1935, Stanley-Whitman House was established as Farmington's first museum. It is a nationally recognized historic house museum and living history center that teaches through the collection, preservation, research, and dynamic interpretation of the history and culture of early Farmington, Connecticut. Programs, events, classes, and exhibits encourage visitors of all ages to immerse themselves in history by doing, acting, questioning, and engaging in colonial life and the ideas that formed the foundation of that culture.
Located in the historic village of Farmington, the museum facility centers on a circa 1720 National Historic Landmark house furnished with period antiques to reflect the everyday activities of Colonial life in Connecticut. Surrounding the house are period-raised bed gardens, an apple orchard, and heritage stone walls.
The public service areas of the museum, constructed in 2004, include a modern classroom, a period tavern room, a post-and-beam Welcome Center, a research library, an exhibit gallery, the Nancy Conklin History Gallery, and a collection storage area.
In addition to managing Memento Mori, Farmington’s ancient cemetery on Main Street, and the Village Green, located at the intersection of Routes 4 and 10, the museum also oversees the Scott Swamp Cemetery on Route 6. The Stanley-Whitman House is supported in part by the Farmington Village Green and Library Association.
FOR TICKETS AND MORE INFORMATION:
Music in the Tavern: Soupeater - Peter Lehndorff and Sue Hill
Reiki Group Meditation with Sound Healing
With Gina Ferrara
Registration will be needed for this event due to the limited number of spaces available. Please feel free to reach out to Gina Ferrara with any questions about the session or about the process of a group Reiki Session.
Reiki alone is a powerful relaxation tool. By adding in the vibrations of the Healing Bowls, the room becomes infused with sound creating an environment for peaceful meditation.
The full session will last an hour though there will be time at the end for questions and comments. Please come 10 minutes early to find your comfortable space and settle in.
Parking will be out back, at the very last building. Drive around until you reach the last building. Use the rear ramp entrance and follow signs to the Awakening Room.
Donations:
- via cash on site
- Venmo @odonatareiki
- Or Here
For more about Gina and this class: https://youtube.com/shorts/sR1jbS9tFCs?si=rKEbcy7gc1UDd9k0
Reiki Group Meditation with Sound Healing
Therapists Supporting Therapists
Careless Whisper? Girls Just Wanna Have Fun? Eye of the Tiger? Whatever your go to karaoke song is, come belt it out in Parkville Market’s The Local on Wednesday nights with DJ B Ez.
KARAOKE WEDNESDAYS WITH DJ B EZ
Cosmic Shamanic Sound Healing – Bradford Tilden
Every other Thursday.
Join Bradford Tilden for a deeply restorative and activating Sound Healing Meditation with his voice, crystals/gemstones and crystal bowls. Relax, recharge and release stress and unwanted energies from your body, mind and field.
Each session features a gemstone that participants may borrow or buy.
What to Bring: Bring a blanket, chair or yoga mat. There are some to borrow.
$20-$35 (you can choose what you want to pay in the link above)
Walk-ins welcome.
Parking: Park all the way in the back, at the very last building (keep driving until you see the last building and the driveway ends in a circle. Park in that lot and use the entrance with a short ramp. Follow the signs to the Awakening Room.
Cosmic Shamanic Sound Healing – Bradford Tilden
Join us for a guided tour of Farmington's Old Cemetery (Memento Mori) and learn about the town's colonial history and early settlers.
// ABOUT MEMENTO MORI WALKING TOURS //
In use as early as 1660, Farmington’s Old Cemetery on Main Street was the town’s boneyard and remained so until the end of the 19th century. Come learn about the cemetery’s history and development along with stories about some of its “residents” and a few tall tales – some scary ones too! Parking is available at the Barney Library which is a short distance away from the Memento Mori Cemetery.
// ABOUT STANLEY-WHITMAN HOUSE //
In 1935, Stanley-Whitman House was established as Farmington's first museum. It is a nationally recognized historic house museum and living history center that teaches through the collection, preservation, research, and dynamic interpretation of the history and culture of early Farmington, Connecticut. Programs, events, classes, and exhibits encourage visitors of all ages to immerse themselves in history by doing, acting, questioning, and engaging in colonial life and the ideas that formed the foundation of that culture.
Located in the historic village of Farmington, the museum facility centers on a circa 1720 National Historic Landmark house furnished with period antiques to reflect the everyday activities of Colonial life in Connecticut. Surrounding the house are period-raised bed gardens, an apple orchard, and heritage stone walls.
The public service areas of the museum, constructed in 2004, include a modern classroom, a period tavern room, a post-and-beam Welcome Center, a research library, an exhibit gallery, the Nancy Conklin History Gallery, and a collection storage area.
In addition to managing Memento Mori, Farmington’s ancient cemetery on Main Street, and the Village Green, located at the intersection of Routes 4 and 10, the museum also oversees the Scott Swamp Cemetery on Route 6. The Stanley-Whitman House is supported in part by the Farmington Village Green and Library Association.
FOR TICKETS AND MORE INFORMATION:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/walking-tour-memento-mori-tickets-810327991837?aff=oddtdtcreator
Non-Members: $20
Members: $15
Walking Tour - Memento Mori
Join us for Music in the Tavern with Juliana Nash!
Juliana Nash is a globally recognized and award-nominated songwriter, singer and performance coach. She has been teaching vocal technique, songwriting and performance coaching since 1992.
From her days leading the indie rock group Talking to Animals, soloing with singers like Sarah McLachlan and Bonnie Raitt at Lilith Fairs, to co-writing the acclaimed rock musical Murder Ballad, which has been performed across Asia, the U.S., and Europe, Juliana has demonstrated her tremendous unique talents as a singer, songwriter and vocal coach.
She is currently teaching at The Rock Academy (one of the original School’s of Rock) in Woodstock, NY and loves teaching her talented students.
// ABOUT THE MUSIC IN THE TAVERN SERIES //
Stanley-Whitman House's Music in the Tavern Series presents artists and shows differently than a club show- instead, our house concert is more up close and personal. All of the artifice is stripped away. There is no stage, no dressing rooms, and no barrier between the performer and the audience. The SWH Music in the Tavern series is more like being one step closer to how music was intended- an artist traveling from town to town, telling stories, and making friends. Come check this out!
// ABOUT STANLEY-WHITMAN HOUSE //
In 1935, Stanley-Whitman House was established as Farmington's first museum. It is a nationally recognized historic house museum and living history center that teaches through the collection, preservation, research, and dynamic interpretation of the history and culture of early Farmington, Connecticut. Programs, events, classes, and exhibits encourage visitors of all ages to immerse themselves in history by doing, acting, questioning, and engaging in colonial life and the ideas that formed the foundation of that culture.
Located in the historic village of Farmington, the museum facility centers on a circa 1720 National Historic Landmark house furnished with period antiques to reflect the everyday activities of Colonial life in Connecticut. Surrounding the house are period-raised bed gardens, an apple orchard, and heritage stone walls.
The public service areas of the museum, constructed in 2004, include a modern classroom, a period tavern room, a post-and-beam Welcome Center, a research library, an exhibit gallery, the Nancy Conklin History Gallery, and a collection storage area.
In addition to managing Memento Mori, Farmington’s ancient cemetery on Main Street, and the Village Green, located at the intersection of Routes 4 and 10, the museum also oversees the Scott Swamp Cemetery on Route 6. The Stanley-Whitman House is supported in part by the Farmington Village Green and Library Association.
FOR TICKETS AND MORE INFORMATION:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/music-in-the-tavern-juliana-nash-tickets-810729081507?aff=oddtdtcreator
Music in the Tavern: Juliana Nash
Monthly Spirit Circle
A supportive and safe space to enhance your psychic abilities or to practice mediumship
With Mindy Schroeder & Lynne Hartwell
3rd Sundays from 12:30-2:00 EXCEPT MAY-SPIRIT CIRCLE WILL BE ON MAY 26 from 3-4:30PM
In the Awakening Room
Join us for an intuitive development circle every third Sunday:
- Offered in a supportive and safe space for you to enhance your psychic abilities or to practice mediumship.
- Welcoming all skill levels, beginners welcome but the more advanced will benefit also.
What to expect:
You’ll have the opportunity to deliver messages to one another with Mindy to help guide you whenever needed.
Join us on a journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth. Let’s explore the depths of your soul and unlock your intuitive gifts together.
Cost: Donation based with suggested donation of $25
REGISTRATION: Please email register to ensure your spot: circle.bound.sister@gmail.com or contact Mindy at 860-707-5211
You can send donations in person or online: https://square.link/u/Q073JB6f?src=sheet
What participants should bring: Comfortable clothing, water and a journal to take notes.
Location & Parking: In the Awakening room. GPS MAY SEND YOU IN WRONG DIRECTION! Entrances and Parking is in the back. Driveway is right next to the big white sign that says "304 Main Street". Follow the driveway all the way to the very back (long set of buildings) where it ends in a circle. Park there and use the rear entrance at the end of a ramp. Follow signs to the Awakening Room.
Monthly Spirit Circle
Careless Whisper? Girls Just Wanna Have Fun? Eye of the Tiger? Whatever your go to karaoke song is, come belt it out in Parkville Market’s The Local on Wednesday nights with DJ B Ez.
KARAOKE WEDNESDAYS WITH DJ B EZ
Roll up your sleeves, get dirty and learn all about Connecticut’s colonial graveyards from Ruth Shapleigh-Brown of CT Gravestone Network.
// ABOUT GRAVESTONE CLEANING WORKSHOPS //
Ms. Shapleigh-Brown has been involved in burial ground preservation and gravestone studies since the mid 1980's which is her passion in life.
Stanley-Whitman House gravestone cleaning workshops run from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and start with an orientation on cemetery preservation, maintenance of historic gravestones, an overview of Connecticut’s historic burying grounds and cemeteries, and symbolism and carver identification. A demonstration will highlight basic care of gravestones, including low-tech conservation do’s and don’ts, before splitting into smaller groups for a demonstration of hands-on-basic techniques. Materials will be provided. Parking is available at the Barney Library which is a short distance away from the Memento Mori Cemetery.
/// ABOUT STANLEY-WHITMAN HOUSE //
In 1935, Stanley-Whitman House was established as Farmington's first museum. It is a nationally recognized historic house museum and living history center that teaches through the collection, preservation, research, and dynamic interpretation of the history and culture of early Farmington, Connecticut. Programs, events, classes, and exhibits encourage visitors of all ages to immerse themselves in history by doing, acting, questioning, and engaging in colonial life and the ideas that formed the foundation of that culture.
Located in the historic village of Farmington, the museum facility centers on a circa 1720 National Historic Landmark house furnished with period antiques to reflect the everyday activities of Colonial life in Connecticut. Surrounding the house are period-raised bed gardens, an apple orchard, and heritage stone walls.
The public service areas of the museum, constructed in 2004, include a modern classroom, a period tavern room, a post-and-beam Welcome Center, a research library, an exhibit gallery, the Nancy Conklin History Gallery, and a collection storage area.
In addition to managing Memento Mori, Farmington’s ancient cemetery on Main Street, and the Village Green, located at the intersection of Routes 4 and 10, the museum also oversees the Scott Swamp Cemetery on Route 6. The Stanley-Whitman House is supported in part by the Farmington Village Green and Library Association.
Members: $20 Non members: $25
TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gravestone-cleaning-workshop-tickets-808051773607?aff=oddtdtcreator
Gravestone Cleaning Workshop
Join us for our Foodways Hearth Cooking Program with Dennis Picard!
// ABOUT HEARTH COOKING: BUTTER, SOFT CHEESE, SOUPS AND STEWS //
Learn how to cook a stewed soup, bake Johnnycakes, make churned butter, and herbed Farmer's Cheese with herbs from the museum’s Dooryard Garden. Stories and anecdotes about New England colonial life will be shared throughout. Limited to 12 attendees, registration required, with a fee of $20 for members and $25 for non-members.
Food in colonial times was much different compared to what we eat today. Religious beliefs, traditions, geography, growing season, harvest, and cooking methods all played a role in what was available and how much was eaten, with each region developing its unique dietary habits. "Living history" expert Dennis Picard will share anecdotes about New England colonial life while demonstrating how to start a fire and cook in the hearth or on an open campfire.
// ABOUT STANLEY-WHITMAN HOUSE //
In 1935, Stanley-Whitman House was established as Farmington's first museum. It is a nationally recognized historic house museum and living history center that teaches through the collection, preservation, research, and dynamic interpretation of the history and culture of early Farmington, Connecticut. Programs, events, classes, and exhibits encourage visitors of all ages to immerse themselves in history by doing, acting, questioning, and engaging in colonial life and the ideas that formed the foundation of that culture.
Located in the historic village of Farmington, the museum facility centers on a circa 1720 National Historic Landmark house furnished with period antiques to reflect the everyday activities of Colonial life in Connecticut. Surrounding the house are period-raised bed gardens, an apple orchard, and heritage stone walls.
The public service areas of the museum, constructed in 2004, include a modern classroom, a period tavern room, a post-and-beam Welcome Center, a research library, an exhibit gallery, the Nancy Conklin History Gallery, and a collection storage area.
In addition to managing Memento Mori, Farmington’s ancient cemetery on Main Street, and the Village Green, located at the intersection of Routes 4 and 10, the museum also oversees the Scott Swamp Cemetery on Route 6. The Stanley-Whitman House is supported in part by the Farmington Village Green and Library Association.
Members: $20 Non members: $25
Foodways: Hearth Cooking - Butter, Soft Cheese, Soups and Stews
Finding Your Higher Self To Overcome Mental Obstacles
With Chris Giorno
March 24th, 2024 @ 1 - 2:30 P.M. Every 4th Sunday of the month
Have you struggled with mental health? The key to overcoming your struggles is through spiritual development by finding your higher self.
Your higher self allows you to see from a higher perspective, allowing you to overcome obstacles and transverse problems easily.
What participants should bring: Just yourself
Event Fee: $20
Payment link: PayPal @Christopher880
RSVP deadline: 48hours before each class
Video Link: Youtube Short: https://youtube.com/shorts/js7Iaecw6vU?feature=share
Finding Your Higher Self To Overcome Mental Obstacles
Careless Whisper? Girls Just Wanna Have Fun? Eye of the Tiger? Whatever your go to karaoke song is, come belt it out in Parkville Market’s The Local on Wednesday nights with DJ B Ez.
KARAOKE WEDNESDAYS WITH DJ B EZ
Cosmic Shamanic Sound Healing – Bradford Tilden
Every other Thursday.
Join Bradford Tilden for a deeply restorative and activating Sound Healing Meditation with his voice, crystals/gemstones and crystal bowls. Relax, recharge and release stress and unwanted energies from your body, mind and field.
Each session features a gemstone that participants may borrow or buy.
What to Bring: Bring a blanket, chair or yoga mat. There are some to borrow.
$20-$35 (you can choose what you want to pay in the link above)
Walk-ins welcome.
Parking: Park all the way in the back, at the very last building (keep driving until you see the last building and the driveway ends in a circle. Park in that lot and use the entrance with a short ramp. Follow the signs to the Awakening Room.
Cosmic Shamanic Sound Healing – Bradford Tilden
Mending the Sacred Hoop Monthly Drum Circle
A Shamanic Drum Circle for all levels
Co-Facilitators: Rev. Bruce (EagleHorse) Fagan & Marie Goodine, LCSW from Rising Wings Counseling & Wellness Center
Feb 24 from 2- 4:30pm in the Awakening Room
Monthly (4th Saturday of the month) except March (3/16/24)
Through the rhythm of our sacred drums we will restore the heartbeat of the sacred Mother Earth by invoking the wisdom and medicine of our collective ancestors. We will also connect as a community and within ourselves healing energy.
What to bring: Drum or rattle (some will be provided).
Fee: Free will donations are much appreciated
Please let us know you are coming! RSVP: 203-814-1088 ext 1 (general voice mail) or email: risingmywings@gmail.com
Mending the Sacred Hoop Monthly Drum Circle
Join us as we explore the magnificent Austrian Alps,
the surrounding beauty of Germany and celebrate Oktoberfest!
For more information & registration: https://www.centralctchambers.org/austria-germany.html
Explore Austria, Germany & Oktoberfest
Careless Whisper? Girls Just Wanna Have Fun? Eye of the Tiger? Whatever your go to karaoke song is, come belt it out in Parkville Market’s The Local on Wednesday nights with DJ B Ez.
KARAOKE WEDNESDAYS WITH DJ B EZ
3rd Annual Fall Farm Festival featuring Art & Craft Fair, Live Music, Food Trucks, hayrides, plant sales and cut your own flower garden.
Fall Farm Festival
Reiki Group Meditation with Sound Healing
With Gina Ferrara
Registration will be needed for this event due to the limited number of spaces available. Please feel free to reach out to Gina Ferrara with any questions about the session or about the process of a group Reiki Session.
Reiki alone is a powerful relaxation tool. By adding in the vibrations of the Healing Bowls, the room becomes infused with sound creating an environment for peaceful meditation.
The full session will last an hour though there will be time at the end for questions and comments. Please come 10 minutes early to find your comfortable space and settle in.
Parking will be out back, at the very last building. Drive around until you reach the last building. Use the rear ramp entrance and follow signs to the Awakening Room.
Donations:
- via cash on site
- Venmo @odonatareiki
- Or Here
For more about Gina and this class: https://youtube.com/shorts/sR1jbS9tFCs?si=rKEbcy7gc1UDd9k0
Reiki Group Meditation with Sound Healing
3rd Annual Fall Farm Festival featuring Art & Craft Fair, Live Music, Food Trucks, hayrides, plant sales and cut your own flower garden.
Fall Farm Festival
Therapists Supporting Therapists
Careless Whisper? Girls Just Wanna Have Fun? Eye of the Tiger? Whatever your go to karaoke song is, come belt it out in Parkville Market’s The Local on Wednesday nights with DJ B Ez.
KARAOKE WEDNESDAYS WITH DJ B EZ
Cosmic Shamanic Sound Healing – Bradford Tilden
Every other Thursday.
Join Bradford Tilden for a deeply restorative and activating Sound Healing Meditation with his voice, crystals/gemstones and crystal bowls. Relax, recharge and release stress and unwanted energies from your body, mind and field.
Each session features a gemstone that participants may borrow or buy.
What to Bring: Bring a blanket, chair or yoga mat. There are some to borrow.
$20-$35 (you can choose what you want to pay in the link above)
Walk-ins welcome.
Parking: Park all the way in the back, at the very last building (keep driving until you see the last building and the driveway ends in a circle. Park in that lot and use the entrance with a short ramp. Follow the signs to the Awakening Room.
Cosmic Shamanic Sound Healing – Bradford Tilden
Roll up your sleeves, get dirty and learn all about Connecticut’s colonial graveyards from Ruth Shapleigh-Brown of CT Gravestone Network.
// ABOUT GRAVESTONE CLEANING WORKSHOPS //
Ms. Shapleigh-Brown has been involved in burial ground preservation and gravestone studies since the mid 1980's which is her passion in life.
Stanley-Whitman House gravestone cleaning workshops run from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and start with an orientation on cemetery preservation, maintenance of historic gravestones, an overview of Connecticut’s historic burying grounds and cemeteries, and symbolism and carver identification. A demonstration will highlight basic care of gravestones, including low-tech conservation do’s and don’ts, before splitting into smaller groups for a demonstration of hands-on-basic techniques. Materials will be provided. Parking is available at the Barney Library which is a short distance away from the Memento Mori Cemetery.
// ABOUT STANLEY-WHITMAN HOUSE //
In 1935, Stanley-Whitman House was established as Farmington's first museum. It is a nationally recognized historic house museum and living history center that teaches through the collection, preservation, research, and dynamic interpretation of the history and culture of early Farmington, Connecticut. Programs, events, classes, and exhibits encourage visitors of all ages to immerse themselves in history by doing, acting, questioning, and engaging in colonial life and the ideas that formed the foundation of that culture.
Located in the historic village of Farmington, the museum facility centers on a circa 1720 National Historic Landmark house furnished with period antiques to reflect the everyday activities of Colonial life in Connecticut. Surrounding the house are period-raised bed gardens, an apple orchard, and heritage stone walls.
The public service areas of the museum, constructed in 2004, include a modern classroom, a period tavern room, a post-and-beam Welcome Center, a research library, an exhibit gallery, the Nancy Conklin History Gallery, and a collection storage area.
In addition to managing Memento Mori, Farmington’s ancient cemetery on Main Street, and the Village Green, located at the intersection of Routes 4 and 10, the museum also oversees the Scott Swamp Cemetery on Route 6. The Stanley-Whitman House is supported in part by the Farmington Village Green and Library Association.
Members: $20 Non members: $25
TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gravestone-cleaning-workshop-tickets-808052295167?aff=oddtdtcreator
Gravestone Cleaning Workshop
Careless Whisper? Girls Just Wanna Have Fun? Eye of the Tiger? Whatever your go to karaoke song is, come belt it out in Parkville Market’s The Local on Wednesday nights with DJ B Ez.
KARAOKE WEDNESDAYS WITH DJ B EZ
Join us for Halloween Tales of New England with Dennis Picard!
Stanley-Whitman House Presents: Halloween Tales of New England
Descend into the mystique of New England's haunted past at the iconic Stanley-Whitman House. This October, we invite you to join us in the Whitman Tavern at the fireside to be enthralled by the legendary Dennis Picard, who has meticulously uncovered chilling tales from town records, ancient journals, and long-forgotten newspapers.
What to Expect:
- Eerie narratives of witches, vampires, and uncanny occurrences.
- Riveting tales of "murder and mayhem" from Connecticut towns: Avon, Granby, Ellington.
- A blend of history and mystery, wrapped in the charm of authentic 18th and 19th-century storytelling.
Event Details:
- Date: October 19, 2024
- Time: 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
- Venue: Stanley-Whitman House
- Parking is available in the museum parking lot or on the street opposite the museum
Audience: This family-friendly event is suitable for both the young and young at heart. The tales, while spine-chilling, are meant to intrigue rather than terrify.
Registration: Entry is complimentary with required registration. While attending is free, donations to support the historic Stanley-Whitman House are most welcome.
Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to experience tales from a time when the boundary between the real and the supernatural was thin. Secure your seat by the fireside and embark on a journey through time, led by the masterful narration of Dennis Picard.
// ABOUT STANLEY-WHITMAN HOUSE //
In 1935, Stanley-Whitman House was established as Farmington's first museum. It is a nationally recognized historic house museum and living history center that teaches through the collection, preservation, research, and dynamic interpretation of the history and culture of early Farmington, Connecticut. Programs, events, classes, and exhibits encourage visitors of all ages to immerse themselves in history by doing, acting, questioning, and engaging in colonial life and the ideas that formed the foundation of that culture.
Located in the historic village of Farmington, the museum facility centers on a circa 1720 National Historic Landmark house furnished with period antiques to reflect the everyday activities of Colonial life in Connecticut. Surrounding the house are period-raised bed gardens, an apple orchard, and heritage stone walls.
The public service areas of the museum, constructed in 2004, include a modern classroom, a period tavern room, a post-and-beam Welcome Center, a research library, an exhibit gallery, the Nancy Conklin History Gallery, and a collection storage area.
In addition to managing Memento Mori, Farmington’s ancient cemetery on Main Street, and the Village Green, located at the intersection of Routes 4 and 10, the museum also oversees the Scott Swamp Cemetery on Route 6. The Stanley-Whitman House is supported in part by the Farmington Village Green and Library Association.
// SUPPORT STANLEY-WHITMAN HOUSE //
At Stanley Whitman House, our commitment to accessibility is paramount. While not all of our programs are free, we strive to offer as many as possible at no cost, thanks to the generous support of our underwriters. If you wish to assist us in this mission, we welcome donations, which help us to expand further and diversify our range of activities. Your contributions play a crucial role in maintaining and increasing the accessibility of our programs.
FMI: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/halloween-tales-of-new-england-tickets-809072707247?aff=oddtdtcreator
Halloween Tales of New England
Join us for Music in the Tavern with In Trine!
In Trine is a musical collaboration between Kate Callahan, Cynthia Wolcott, and Michelle Begley. After ten years of singing under various names, the trio has arrived at their forever name: an astrological reference to the harmonious alignment of three bodies. In Trine will release their 1st album (and Kate’s 5th) in the summer of 2022. The album, titled “Lay it Down” features Stephen Murphy’s production and instrumental work along with jazz percussionist Ed Fast. The album started as a pandemic passion project between Callahan and Murphy.
Michelle is the Education Programs Director for the American Mural Project and has extensive experience in the arts as a performer, conductor, administrator and teaching artist, developing and leading creative programs for people of all ages. She sings regularly with a variety of small and large choral groups, is blissed out when singing with her kids and friends and has delighted in trio singing with Kate and Cynthia for the last 10 years!
Cynthia enjoys doing many different things in her life; one of her absolute favorites is singing with these two women. She helped raise four truly good humans, leads lots of yoga and mindful movement classes, helps folks lead their most fulfilled lives, and hosts concerts in her yard. Connecting with others nourishes her soul.
Kate is one of the most awarded singer-songwriters in Connecticut having served as Connecticut’s 16th State Troubadour 2016-18, when she began leading a vocal empowerment program for the women at York Correctional Institution. Kate is a Literacy Interventionist at Bristol Central High School by day and has been named CT’s Best Singer-Songwriter 2013, Best Traditional/Folk Artist 2019, and United Arts Campaign Artist of the Year 2016.
// ABOUT THE MUSIC IN THE TAVERN SERIES //
Stanley-Whitman House's Music in the Tavern Series presents artists and shows differently than a club show- instead, our house concert is more up close and personal. All of the artifice is stripped away. There is no stage, no dressing rooms, and no barrier between the performer and the audience. The SWH Music in the Tavern series is more like being one step closer to how music was intended- an artist traveling from town to town, telling stories, and making friends. Come check this out!
TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/music-in-the-tavern-in-trine-tickets-811333318797?aff=oddtdtcreator
Music in the Tavern: In Trine
Monthly Spirit Circle
A supportive and safe space to enhance your psychic abilities or to practice mediumship
With Mindy Schroeder & Lynne Hartwell
3rd Sundays from 12:30-2:00 EXCEPT MAY-SPIRIT CIRCLE WILL BE ON MAY 26 from 3-4:30PM
In the Awakening Room
Join us for an intuitive development circle every third Sunday:
- Offered in a supportive and safe space for you to enhance your psychic abilities or to practice mediumship.
- Welcoming all skill levels, beginners welcome but the more advanced will benefit also.
What to expect:
You’ll have the opportunity to deliver messages to one another with Mindy to help guide you whenever needed.
Join us on a journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth. Let’s explore the depths of your soul and unlock your intuitive gifts together.
Cost: Donation based with suggested donation of $25
REGISTRATION: Please email register to ensure your spot: circle.bound.sister@gmail.com or contact Mindy at 860-707-5211
You can send donations in person or online: https://square.link/u/Q073JB6f?src=sheet
What participants should bring: Comfortable clothing, water and a journal to take notes.
Location & Parking: In the Awakening room. GPS MAY SEND YOU IN WRONG DIRECTION! Entrances and Parking is in the back. Driveway is right next to the big white sign that says "304 Main Street". Follow the driveway all the way to the very back (long set of buildings) where it ends in a circle. Park there and use the rear entrance at the end of a ramp. Follow signs to the Awakening Room.
Monthly Spirit Circle
Careless Whisper? Girls Just Wanna Have Fun? Eye of the Tiger? Whatever your go to karaoke song is, come belt it out in Parkville Market’s The Local on Wednesday nights with DJ B Ez.
KARAOKE WEDNESDAYS WITH DJ B EZ
Cosmic Shamanic Sound Healing – Bradford Tilden
Every other Thursday.
Join Bradford Tilden for a deeply restorative and activating Sound Healing Meditation with his voice, crystals/gemstones and crystal bowls. Relax, recharge and release stress and unwanted energies from your body, mind and field.
Each session features a gemstone that participants may borrow or buy.
What to Bring: Bring a blanket, chair or yoga mat. There are some to borrow.
$20-$35 (you can choose what you want to pay in the link above)
Walk-ins welcome.
Parking: Park all the way in the back, at the very last building (keep driving until you see the last building and the driveway ends in a circle. Park in that lot and use the entrance with a short ramp. Follow the signs to the Awakening Room.
Cosmic Shamanic Sound Healing – Bradford Tilden
Mending the Sacred Hoop Monthly Drum Circle
A Shamanic Drum Circle for all levels
Co-Facilitators: Rev. Bruce (EagleHorse) Fagan & Marie Goodine, LCSW from Rising Wings Counseling & Wellness Center
Feb 24 from 2- 4:30pm in the Awakening Room
Monthly (4th Saturday of the month) except March (3/16/24)
Through the rhythm of our sacred drums we will restore the heartbeat of the sacred Mother Earth by invoking the wisdom and medicine of our collective ancestors. We will also connect as a community and within ourselves healing energy.
What to bring: Drum or rattle (some will be provided).
Fee: Free will donations are much appreciated
Please let us know you are coming! RSVP: 203-814-1088 ext 1 (general voice mail) or email: risingmywings@gmail.com
Mending the Sacred Hoop Monthly Drum Circle
Finding Your Higher Self To Overcome Mental Obstacles
With Chris Giorno
March 24th, 2024 @ 1 - 2:30 P.M. Every 4th Sunday of the month
Have you struggled with mental health? The key to overcoming your struggles is through spiritual development by finding your higher self.
Your higher self allows you to see from a higher perspective, allowing you to overcome obstacles and transverse problems easily.
What participants should bring: Just yourself
Event Fee: $20
Payment link: PayPal @Christopher880
RSVP deadline: 48hours before each class
Video Link: Youtube Short: https://youtube.com/shorts/js7Iaecw6vU?feature=share
Finding Your Higher Self To Overcome Mental Obstacles
Ellen Evert Hopman will discuss the Celtic festival better known as "Celtic Halloween," along with her book "The Sacred Herbs of Samhain"
// THE SACRED HERBS OF SAMHAIN - PLANTS TO CONTACT THE SPIRITS OF THE DEAD //
A practical guide to using the sacred herbs of Samhain for healing, divination, purification, protection, magic, and as tools for contacting the Spirits of the Dead.
// ABOUT ELLEN EVERT HOPMAN //
Ellen Evert Hopman, is the author of a number of books and has been a teacher of Herbalism since 1983 and of Druidism since 1990. She is a professional member of the American Herbalists Guild and has presented on Druidism, herbal lore, tree lore, Paganism and magic at conferences, festivals, and events in Northern Ireland, Ireland, Scotland, Canada, and in the United States.
We are delighted to have Ellen return to Stanley-Whitman House, where she previously presented four engaging programs in 2022 on her other works: "The Real Witches of New England: History, Lore, and Modern Practice," "The Sacred Herbs of Spring: Magical, Edible, and Healing Plants to Celebrate Beltane," "Secret Medicines from Your Garden: Plants for Healing, Spirituality, and Magic," and "The Sacred Herbs of Samhain: Plants to Contact the Spirits of the Dead."
// ABOUT STANLEY-WHITMAN HOUSE //
In 1935, Stanley-Whitman House was established as Farmington's first museum. It is a nationally recognized historic house museum and living history center that teaches through the collection, preservation, research, and dynamic interpretation of the history and culture of early Farmington, Connecticut. Programs, events, classes, and exhibits encourage visitors of all ages to immerse themselves in history by doing, acting, questioning, and engaging in colonial life and the ideas that formed the foundation of that culture.
Located in the historic village of Farmington, the museum facility centers on a circa 1720 National Historic Landmark house furnished with period antiques to reflect the everyday activities of Colonial life in Connecticut. Surrounding the house are period-raised bed gardens, an apple orchard, and heritage stone walls.
The public service areas of the museum, constructed in 2004, include a modern classroom, a period tavern room, a post-and-beam Welcome Center, a research library, an exhibit gallery, the Nancy Conklin History Gallery, and a collection storage area.
In addition to managing Memento Mori, Farmington’s ancient cemetery on Main Street, and the Village Green, located at the intersection of Routes 4 and 10, the museum also oversees the Scott Swamp Cemetery on Route 6. The Stanley-Whitman House is supported in part by the Farmington Village Green and Library Association.
THIS IS AN ONLINE EVENT - FOR REGISTRATION AND MORE INFORMATION:
Online Book Talk: Celtic Halloween with Ellen Evert Hopman
Careless Whisper? Girls Just Wanna Have Fun? Eye of the Tiger? Whatever your go to karaoke song is, come belt it out in Parkville Market’s The Local on Wednesday nights with DJ B Ez.
KARAOKE WEDNESDAYS WITH DJ B EZ
Join us for Music in the Tavern with Reed Turchi!
“Beyond genre constraints,” Reed Turchi is a musician, poet, and producer, from Swannanoa, North Carolina, now residing in Brooklyn. His music has been featured by Rolling Stone, NPR, PBS, ESPN, The Oxford American, and American Songwriter, and he has collaborated with iconic chefs, distillers, poets, and photographers. He is a graduate of the Warren Wilson College MFA Program for Writers and his writing has been published in The Believer, Leon Literary Review and A New Decameron.
// ABOUT THE MUSIC IN THE TAVERN SERIES //
Stanley-Whitman House's Music in the Tavern Series presents artists and shows differently than a club show- instead our house concert is more up close and personal. All of the artifice is stripped away. No stage, no dressing rooms, no barrier between the performer and the audience. The SWH Music in the Tavern series is more like being one-step-closer to the way music was intended- an artist traveling from town to town, telling stories and making friends. Come check this out!
// ABOUT STANLEY-WHITMAN HOUSE //
In 1935, Stanley-Whitman House was established as Farmington's first museum. It is a nationally recognized historic house museum and living history center that teaches through the collection, preservation, research, and dynamic interpretation of the history and culture of early Farmington, Connecticut. Programs, events, classes, and exhibits encourage visitors of all ages to immerse themselves in history by doing, acting, questioning, and engaging in colonial life and the ideas that formed the foundation of that culture.
Located in the historic village of Farmington, the museum facility centers on a circa 1720 National Historic Landmark house furnished with period antiques to reflect the everyday activities of Colonial life in Connecticut. Surrounding the house are period-raised bed gardens, an apple orchard, and heritage stone walls.
The public service areas of the museum, constructed in 2004, include a modern classroom, a period tavern room, a post-and-beam Welcome Center, a research library, an exhibit gallery, the Nancy Conklin History Gallery, and a collection storage area.
In addition to managing Memento Mori, Farmington’s ancient cemetery on Main Street, and the Village Green, located at the intersection of Routes 4 and 10, the museum also oversees the Scott Swamp Cemetery on Route 6. The Stanley-Whitman House is supported in part by the Farmington Village Green and Library Association.
FOR TICKETS AND MORE INFORMATION:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/music-in-the-tavern-reed-turchi-tickets-821791569707?aff=oddtdtcreator
Music in the Tavern: Reed Turchi
Reiki Group Meditation with Sound Healing
With Gina Ferrara
Registration will be needed for this event due to the limited number of spaces available. Please feel free to reach out to Gina Ferrara with any questions about the session or about the process of a group Reiki Session.
Reiki alone is a powerful relaxation tool. By adding in the vibrations of the Healing Bowls, the room becomes infused with sound creating an environment for peaceful meditation.
The full session will last an hour though there will be time at the end for questions and comments. Please come 10 minutes early to find your comfortable space and settle in.
Parking will be out back, at the very last building. Drive around until you reach the last building. Use the rear ramp entrance and follow signs to the Awakening Room.
Donations:
- via cash on site
- Venmo @odonatareiki
- Or Here
For more about Gina and this class: https://youtube.com/shorts/sR1jbS9tFCs?si=rKEbcy7gc1UDd9k0
Reiki Group Meditation with Sound Healing
First Wednesdays are about creating a welcoming and supportive performance space for artists of all ages and levels. Come express your talents whether it be music, poetry, rap, or spoken word with a receptive group. Facilitated by Enfield musician Kevin Crane.
A variety of instruments including ukuleles, guitars, drums, violins, mandolins, and keyboards are available to be checked out at the library for a three week loan.
The purpose of the Enfield Culture and Arts Commission shall be to plan, produce, coordinate, or otherwise provide assistance to sponsors of events or activities and to encourage participation therein, which promote or develop the artistic, historic, cultural and heritage resources of and within the community of Enfield.
