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Lyman Allyn Art Museum Installs Temporary Additions to American Perspectives Gallery
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Lyman Allyn Art Museum Installs Temporary Additions to American Perspectives Gallery

The Lyman Allyn Art Museum is pleased to announce that two large-scale portraits by Barkley L. Hendricks, recently on view in the Museum’s exhibition Barkley L. Hendricks in New London, have been reinstalled in the Museum’s American Perspectives gallery where they will remain on exhibition until May 2024. Brenda P., 1974, and North Philly Niggah (William Corbett), 1975, both oil on canvas, were featured in the Museum’s exhibition Barkley L. Hendricks in New London, which celebrated Hendricks’ artistic

Lyman Allyn Art Museum
Request for Applications: 2023-2024 College Campus Gambling Prevention Initiative
Wednesday, August 09, 2023
Request for Applications: 2023-2024 College Campus Gambling Prevention Initiative

Request for Applications 2023-2024 College Campus Gambling Prevention Initiative Purpose: Funding is now available to allow campuses the opportunity to implement on campus activities to raise awareness about the risks associated with gambling and positively impact the campus community environment. According to the National Council on Problem Gambling, 75% of American college students report they have gambled in the past year with 6% reporting a serious gambling problem. Adults ages 18-24 have been

Connecticut Council on Problem Gambling
41 Planning & Zoning Commission, Affordable Housing Commission, Zoning and Ordinance Committee, and Commission of the City Plan positions vacant in Eastern Connecticut
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
41 Planning & Zoning Commission, Affordable Housing Commission, Zoning and Ordinance Committee, and Commission of the City Plan positions vacant in Eastern Connecticut

The CHEO interns, Kiesten Posey and Tiana Braithwaite of Eastern Connecticut State University and Annika Brown of Connecticut College have identified 41 Planning & Zoning Commission, Affordable Housing Commission, Zoning and Ordinance Committee, and Commission of the City Plan positions vacant in Eastern Connecticut. We believe members of these commissions and committees are charged with making critical land use decisions.    We ask you for your help spreading this news to interested members of our

Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
Eastern CT chamber set to open New London headquarters this month
Monday, July 10, 2023
Eastern CT chamber set to open New London headquarters this month

July 09, 2023 3:53 pm • Last Updated: July 09, 2023 5:47 pmBy John Penney Day Staff Writerj.penney@theday.com New London — The day before the Fourth of July holiday, a short-sleeved Tony Sheridan navigated past a maze of donated furniture inside what will soon be the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut’s new downtown headquarters. Sheridan, the chamber’s president and chief executive officer, roamed through the 8,300-square-foot former Merrill Lynch home at 92 Eugene O’Neill Drive pointing out the

The Day Publishing Company
Lyman Allyn Exhibition Celebrates the Life and Work of Barkley L. Hendricks
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Lyman Allyn Exhibition Celebrates the Life and Work of Barkley L. Hendricks

The Lyman Allyn Art Museum is pleased to present a special exhibition that explores the work of one of New London’s best-known artists, Barkley L. Hendricks (1945—2017). The exhibition, Barkley L. Henricks in New London, opens Friday, May 26 and presents the work of the internationally celebrated Hendricks, who is best known for his expressive, large-scale portraits, many from the 1970s, which present a powerful vision of modern Black identity. Inspired by Old Master portraits and the desire for racial

Lyman Allyn Art Museum
Chelsea Groton Bank Hosted 17th Annual Money Madness Seminar
Monday, March 27, 2023
Chelsea Groton Bank Hosted 17th Annual Money Madness Seminar

Students from Fitch High School, Holy Family High School, Ledyard High School, North Stonington High School, Norwich Free Academy, Montville High School, and Waterford High School convened in the Crozier Williams Student Center at Connecticut College on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 for the 17th Annual Money Madness seminar presented by Chelsea Groton Bank.   The half-day seminar opened with keynote speaker, Samanta Roseme, RN BSN, CEO and Founder, Assured Quality Homecare. She shared her journey of becoming a

Chelsea Groton Bank
ThayerMahan Protects Subsea Cables
Thursday, February 02, 2023
ThayerMahan Protects Subsea Cables

Groton, Connecticut (February 2, 2023) – Connecticut-based ThayerMahan, Inc, a world leader in autonomous maritime solutions, demonstrated that its SeaScout system can detect damage to export and transmission cables that carry power from offshore wind turbines to the onshore power making it possible to identify cable damage prior to failure.  ThayerMahan's President and CEO Michael Connor said, “We apply cutting-edge technology and state-of-the-art AI to gain new insights into critical seabed areas. 

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This December, the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra musicians are venturing out beyond the Garde Arts Center main stage.
Monday, November 28, 2022
This December, the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra musicians are venturing out beyond the Garde Arts Center main stage.

This December, the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra musicians are venturing out beyond the Garde Arts Center main stage.First off, in honor of the ongoing “Sargent, Whistler, and Venetian Glass” exhibit, the ECSO string trio will be performing at the Mystic Seaport Museum Meeting House on December 8th. Bask in the warm glow of luminary lanterns while enjoying a concert of Italian-inspired music. Tickets include access to the Sargent, Whistler, and Venetian Glass exhibit until 5:00 pm. The hour-long

Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra
Groton-New London Airport's fall exhibit 'A Day At The Airport: A Photography Exhibition by students of The Williams School' on view now
Thursday, October 06, 2022
Groton-New London Airport's fall exhibit 'A Day At The Airport: A Photography Exhibition by students of The Williams School' on view now

The Cultural Coalition is pleased to announce the Art At The Airport program's fall exhibit, “A Day At The Airport: A Photography Exhibition by students of The Williams School.” The exhibit is free and on view from October 1st to December 31st at the Groton - New London Airport in the airport’s main terminal located at 155 Tower Avenue in Groton. Cultural Coalition Executive Director, Wendy Bury notes, "We are thrilled to continue bringing exhibits to the airport and the region that represent and lift up

Cultural Coalition
Groton-New London Airport's fall exhibit 'A Day At The Airport: A Photography Exhibition by students of The Williams School' on view now
Tuesday, October 04, 2022
Groton-New London Airport's fall exhibit 'A Day At The Airport: A Photography Exhibition by students of The Williams School' on view now

The Cultural Coalition is pleased to announce the Art At The Airport program's fall exhibit, “A Day At The Airport: A Photography Exhibition by students of The Williams School.” The exhibit is free and on view from October 1st to December 31st at the Groton - New London Airport in the airport’s main terminal located at 155 Tower Avenue in Groton.  Cultural Coalition Executive Director, Wendy Bury notes, "We are thrilled to continue bringing exhibits to the airport and the region that represent and lift up

Cultural Coalition
Bank Square Books: Virtual Conversati...
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Bank Square Books: Virtual Conversation with Roxane Gay and Okey Ndibe

Acts of Courage, An Indie Playlist Event!Wednesday, November 19 | 7 pm ET Independent bookstores & presses are teaming up to bring you a virtual conversation with Roxane Gay (Untamed State, Bad Feminist) and Okey Ndibe (Arrows of Rain, Foreign Gods Inc.)! The two writers will discuss their brilliant debut novels and explore the concept of courage amid chaos. This is an Indie Playlist event, created to support your local independent bookstore! About the Authors: Roxane Gay's writing has appeared in

Bank Square Books
Bank Square Books is “popping up” in downtown New London this holiday season!
Thursday, November 12, 2020
Bank Square Books is “popping up” in downtown New London this holiday season!

Title IX: A Pop-Up by Bank Square Books will be opening in New London, CT for the holiday season. Title IX will be located at 345 State Street, known as The Cottage, on The Garde Arts  Center property and will offer a curated selection of books ranging from bestsellers to children’s titles, with a focus on social justice themes. Mystic’s Bank Square Books will be “popping up” in downtown New London this holiday season as part of a city wide initiative to revitalize the downtown business district. The

Bank Square Books
Lyman Allen Art Museum Announces the Appointment of Ellen Anderson as Director of Development
Friday, November 06, 2020
Lyman Allen Art Museum Announces the Appointment of Ellen Anderson as Director of Development

The Lyman Allyn Art Museum is pleased to announce the appointment of Ellen Anderson of Stonington as its new Director of Development. Ellen comes to the Lyman Allyn with a wealth of experience, having spent over 30 years working in advancement, development, and fundraising. She assumed her new position with the Lyman Allyn on Oct. 20. “We are thrilled to welcome Ellen as the new Director of Development,” said the Museum Director Sam Quigley. “We’re confident her experiences will help the Lyman Allyn grow

Lyman Allyn Art Museum
Three New Members Join Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center Board of Trustees
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Three New Members Join Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center Board of Trustees

Three area women joined the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center’s Board of Trustees on October 14 at the nonprofit’s annual meeting. Rebecca M. Nolan, Jennifer Herbst and Claudia Bachmann-Bouchard join the board, which oversees the operation of the center. They will each serve a three-year term. Nolan is a landscape architect who grew up in Mystic, and returned to the area in 2017. She lives in Pawcatuck. She is Associate Director of Strategic Partnerships at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) where

Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center
SECWAC: Dean Accardi presents ''India, Pakistan, and the War Over Kashmir''
Tuesday, October 06, 2020
SECWAC: Dean Accardi presents ''India, Pakistan, and the War Over Kashmir''

When: Thursday, October 15, 2020, 6:00 p.m.  Where: Virtually! Registration required. The link to join us will be emailed with your registration confirmation. We will be using Zoom meetings. If you are new to Zoom virtual meetings and would like to learn more about how to join us, visit zoom.us for more information. Also feel free to call us at 860-912-5718 for technical advice prior to the event. We will not be able to resolve issues during the meeting. A link to the recording will be shared via email

Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council
Two Upcoming Office of the Arts Grant Deadlines!
Thursday, August 20, 2020
Two Upcoming Office of the Arts Grant Deadlines!

The ARTE-accesible Grant Program Now Accepting Applications! The ARTE-accesible (Ar.Teh-Ock.Seh.See.Bleh) grant program supports activities that provide greater access to the arts by all persons with or without disabilities and to all individuals regardless of language.   Grants requests may range from $500 to $3,000 and can be used to support: Program and service offerings to improve the experience for audiences of all abilities.Staff training and internal resource support to carry out accessible

State of CT Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD)
POSTPONED: S.T.E.P.S. Third Annual Yo...
Thursday, March 12, 2020
POSTPONED: S.T.E.P.S. Third Annual Young Women's Leadership Day

POSTPONED A note from the organizer on 3/12/20: Dear friends,   Due to the seriousness of the rapidly changing Coronavirus situation, Connecticut College has moved all their March events.  Since this decision affects our on-campus Young Women’s Leadership Day, the event has been postponed until August 15, 2020.  We certainly hope you will be able to join us on the new date.  Please let us know your availability so we can plan accordingly for August 15th.   We realize this may be an inconvenience and

STEPS Inc.
Arts Workforce Initiative (Paid Internship for CT College Students, Emerging Creatives and Military Veterans) Now Accepting Applications!
Thursday, March 05, 2020
Arts Workforce Initiative (Paid Internship for CT College Students, Emerging Creatives and Military Veterans) Now Accepting Applications!

CT Office of the Arts - Arts Workforce Initiative (Now Accepting Applications!) The Arts Workforce Initiative (AWI) is a paid apprenticeship program that gives Connecticut college students, emerging creatives and military veterans an opportunity to gain high-level professional work experience with not-for-profit arts and cultural organizations throughout the state. This program is specifically designed for applicants from diverse and traditionally underrepresented backgrounds. A host organization must

Cultural Coalition
Continuing the Conversation on Race February 12
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
Continuing the Conversation on Race February 12

 Continuing the Conversation on Race Presented by Connecticut College, The Day & The United States Coast Guard AcademyWednesday, February 12, 2020How To Be An Antiracist   New York Times bestselling author and professor of history and international relations, Ibram X. Kendi, discusses the subject matter of his third book, How To Be An Antiracist. According to Kendi, "The only way to undo racism is to constantly identify it and describe it — and then dismantle it." DATE: Wednesday, February 12,

The Day Publishing Company
14 Free Seminars That Address Today's Biggest Environmental Issues
Friday, January 24, 2020
14 Free Seminars That Address Today's Biggest Environmental Issues

Join us for fourteen free seminars on some of the biggest environmental issues challenging us today. Topics range from Bird Conservation to Approaches to Eating in the United States: Consequences for our Health and Environment, and Global Climate Change to Our Ancient Culture, taught by a range of experts in their fields. Congressman Joe Courtney will also address Earth Day ... 50 years! Environmental Issues in Connecticut and in the USA on April 8. Seminars are held in room C101 at Three Rivers Community

Three Rivers Community College
ESCO Continues 73rd Season with November 23 Concert
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
ESCO Continues 73rd Season with November 23 Concert

The ECSO continues its 73rd season with an array of pieces that showcase the wide scope of the orchestral repertoire. Opening the concert in bombastic fashion is an arrangement of the iconic rock band Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody, a prog-rock operetta and one of their most popular songs. The Eastern Connecticut Symphony Chorus joins to open the concert with this piece.  Composer Charles Frink, an original member of the ECSO, and good friend of founding Music Director, Victor Norman, grew to become a

Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra
The Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council launches new Community Partnership Program; to host three events in September
Thursday, September 05, 2019
The Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council launches new Community Partnership Program; to host three events in September

In an effort to expand program offerings, the Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) is pleased to announce a new Community Partnership Program with Essex Meadows. Essex Meadows is a retirement community committed to helping residents embrace lifelong learning, and often hosts educational programs that meet SECWAC’s mission to foster an understanding of issues of foreign policy and international affairs, including the Foreign Policy Association’s “Great Decisions” Program.   To launch the

Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council
Eastern CT Symphony to Perform 'Peter...
Friday, April 19, 2019
Eastern CT Symphony to Perform 'Peter and the Wolf' at Connecticut College May 5

Peter and the Wolf - Sunday, May, 5, 2019  @ 2pm Resurrección Espinosa-Frink, Narrator Eastern Connecticut Ballet, Artistic Director, Gloria Govrin Special pricing: $10/adults, $5/children 18 & under Location: Palmer Auditorium, Connecticut College, New London, CT   Join the ECSO for the continuation of its popular family concert offering as we explore the excitement of orchestral music! The concert opens with a thrilling overture titled Los esclavos felices by Juan Arriaga. Next, South of the Border

Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center and Area Youth Create a Native Meadow
Friday, March 22, 2019
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center and Area Youth Create a Native Meadow

Mystic, CT – Students, staff, and community volunteers at the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center (DPNC) are excited to create a native plant teaching meadow at Coogan Farm this spring and summer with funds from the Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education Grant Program administered by Wild Ones: Native Plants, Natural Landscapes. Everyone, but especially children, will learn about native plants that have grown in this area since pre-colonial times, while getting a close-up view of butterflies, songbirds and other

Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center
Exhibition of Contemporary Chinese La...
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Exhibition of Contemporary Chinese Landscapes Opens March 29 at Lyman Allyn Art Museum

New London, CT – Chinese Landscape Rethought, a new group exhibition opening at the Lyman Allyn Art Museum, presents a rethinking of Chinese landscape or shanshui (“mountain-water”) art through the convergence of traditional Chinese ink painting and contemporary experimental art. The exhibition will be on view March 29 through June 9, 2019. It was organized by guest curator, Dr. Yibing Huang, Associate Professor of Chinese and Curator of the Chu-Griffis Asian Art Collection at Connecticut College. Eleven

Lyman Allyn Art Museum
Chelsea Groton Bank Hosted 13th Annual Money Madness Seminar for Over 250 Local High School Students
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Chelsea Groton Bank Hosted 13th Annual Money Madness Seminar for Over 250 Local High School Students

Groton, CT – Over 250 area high school students and teachers convened in the Crozier Williams Student Center at Connecticut College on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 for the 13th Annual Money Madness seminar presented by Chelsea Groton Bank. Nine area schools participated in the day: Academy of the Holy Family, Griswold Alternative School, Ledyard High School, Lyman Memorial High School, Marine Science Magnet High School, Montville High School, Norwich Free Academy, Wheeler High School and Waterford High

Chelsea Groton Bank
60th Annual Eastern CT Symphony Orche...
Tuesday, March 05, 2019
60th Annual Eastern CT Symphony Orchestra Competition March 9 in New London

The Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra invites the general public to attend its annual Instrumental Competition. This competition, now in its 60th year, was established to recognize the outstanding talents of emerging young musicians through the age of 25. 12 contestants have been selected for the final round held at Evans Hall on the campus of Connecticut College in New London, CT on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at 1:00pm. Complimentary refreshments are offered at the conclusion of the competition, after

Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra
Author and former US Marine Corps Off...
Tuesday, February 26, 2019
Author and former US Marine Corps Officer Presents “Americans in Combat in Afghanistan and Iraq''

Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council meeting takes place on March 12 at Crozier Williams Student Center, Connecticut College $20 for the General Public; Free for SECWAC members and studentsWaterford, CT – The Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) announced that CJ Chivers is to speak on “Americans in Combat in Afghanistan and Iraq” at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at Crozier Williams Student Center Building, Connecticut College, 270 Mohegan Avenue, New London, CT 06320. (MAP

Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council
High School Scholar of the Year Event: March 21 in New London
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
High School Scholar of the Year Event: March 21 in New London

The Day and the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut Announce Partnership to Recognize Area Students  Eastern CT – The Day and the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut announce the 2019 High School Scholar of the Year awards ceremony to honor outstanding students from seventeen high schools in southeastern Connecticut.  The breakfast recognition event will be held March 21, 2019 at Connecticut College.   The Scholar of the Year ceremony will publicly honor outstanding local high school

Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut, Inc.
Three Rivers Community College Honors...
Friday, February 15, 2019
Three Rivers Community College Honors Black History Month with a Variety of Programs

Three Rivers has a variety of special events planned to celebrate Black History Month. Join us for a book signing and reading by prominent Norwich author, Lottie Scott, and a poetry reading and signing by Hartford’s first poet laureate and Three Rivers Professor, Frederick Douglas Knowles II. Sanofka Education and Leadership, Inc. and Three Rivers are hosting an artistic production of Black History Month followed by an awards ceremony that honors six local women who make a difference in the lives African

Three Rivers Community College
Eastern CT Symphony to Perform Free C...
Friday, February 15, 2019
Eastern CT Symphony to Perform Free Concert of Mozart’s Requiem April 14

Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra and Chorus will perform Mozart’s Requiem at the Cathedral of St. Patrick in Norwich, CT on Sunday, April 14 at 7:30pm. General admission seating is free and the doors will open at 6:45pm.The Edward and Mary Lord Foundation has given a significant grant to ensure that this concert is an accessible benefit to all of Southeastern CT and beyond. The Foundation had the following statement: “Kathryn Lord, Jeffrey Lord and Joel Suisman, Trustees of The Edward and Mary Lord

Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra
Carl Zimmer, Author and Journalist, p...
Monday, February 04, 2019
Carl Zimmer, Author and Journalist, presents 'The Deep History of Global Affairs'

Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council meeting takes place on February 20 at Crozier Williams Student Center, Connecticut College$20 for the General Public; Free for SECWAC members and studentsWaterford, CT – The Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) announced today that Carl Zimmer is to speak on “The Deep History of Global Affairs” at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at Crozier Williams Student Center Building, Connecticut College, 270 Mohegan Avenue, New London, CT 06320.

Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council
Eastern CT Symphony Concert Feb 23 in...
Friday, February 01, 2019
Eastern CT Symphony Concert Feb 23 in New London

ECSO Continues 72nd Season – Saturday, February 23, 2019, 7:30pm – Journey Home Concert takes place at the Garde Arts Center, New London, CTFeaturing Justin Park, Cello (ECSO Instrumental Competition Winner)   Note: the new concert time is 7:30pm, and the pre-concert chats will begin at 6:30pm. The next ECSO concert will feature the 2018 ECSO Instrumental Competition Winner, cellist Justin Park. 12 finalists appear at the competition each year, which is run by the Friends of the Symphony and open to the

Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra
Coast Guard Swim Team Cracks Regional Rankings
Thursday, January 31, 2019
Coast Guard Swim Team Cracks Regional Rankings

​New London, CT – The Coast Guard women's swimming and diving team, which is having its best season in school history, has earned a regional ranking from The College Swimming and Diving Coaches Association of America (CSCAA) as the Bears checked in at 9th in the Northeast Region. The Bears are 8-3 in dual meets this season, the most wins in program history, and the first winning dual meet record since 2009-'10 when the team was 6-5 and just the third winning season in program's 20-year history. Coast

United States Coast Guard Academy Athletics
SECWAC Meeting Jan 28: 'Patriotic Aya...
Friday, December 21, 2018
SECWAC Meeting Jan 28: 'Patriotic Ayatollahs: Nationalism in Post-Saddam Iraq'

Caroleen Sayej, Associate Professor of Government and International Relations at Connecticut College, presents 'Patriotic Ayatollahs: Nationalism in Post-Saddam Iraq' Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council meeting takes place on January 28 at Crozier Williams Student Center, Connecticut College$20 for the General Public; Free for SECWAC members and studentsWaterford, CT – The Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) announced today that Caroleen Sayej is to speak on 'Patriotic

Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council
Eastern Connecticut Symphony Chorus P...
Wednesday, December 05, 2018
Eastern Connecticut Symphony Chorus Performs Handel’s Messiah Dec 15 at Harkness Chapel, New London

Celebrate the holiday season on Saturday, December 15th at 7:30 pm with the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra and Chorus as they present George Frideric Handel’s Messiah at Harkness Chapel on the campus of Connecticut College in New London, CT. Conducted by the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Chorus’s new director, Wendy Moy, the concert will feature choruses and arias from Parts 1, 2, 3, and concludes with the rousing Hallelujah Chorus. Tickets are $25 general admission and are available through the

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Eastern Connecticut Symphony Chorus P...
Friday, November 16, 2018
Eastern Connecticut Symphony Chorus Performs Handel’s Messiah, December 15 at 7:30pm

Celebrate the holiday season on Saturday, December 15th at 7:30 pm with the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra and Chorus as they present George Frideric Handel’s Messiah at Harkness Chapel on the campus of Connecticut College in New London, CT. Conducted by the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Chorus’s new director, Wendy Moy, the concert will feature choruses and arias from Parts 1, 2, 3, and concludes with the rousing Halleluiah Chorus. Tickets are $25 general admission and are available through the

Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra
“GroundTruth in a 'Post-truth' Era” S...
Thursday, November 01, 2018
“GroundTruth in a 'Post-truth' Era” SECWAC Event Nov 14 in New London

Charles Sennott, Founder, CEO & Editor of The GroundTruth Project, presents “GroundTruth in a 'Post-truth' Era” Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council meeting takes place on November 14 at Connecticut College, New London, CT $20 for the General Public; Free for SECWAC members and studentsWaterford, CT – The Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) announced today that Charles M. Sennott is to speak on “GroundTruth in a Post-truth Era”, at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 14 in the Ernst

Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council
Eastern CT Symphony Continues Season ...
Tuesday, October 23, 2018
Eastern CT Symphony Continues Season with Nov 17 Concert

Featuring Barbara Wiggin, Viola (ECSO Principal Viola); Eastern Connecticut Symphony Chorus  Note: the new concert time is 7:30pm and the pre-concert chats will begin at 6:30pm.   The ECSO continues its 72nd season with a festival of sounds inspired by Italian culture. Igor Stravinsky’s Pulcinella Suite kicks off the festivities with his updated (1922) take on a popular 18th century Italian folk character. This season the ECSO spotlights several of its principal players; the first, Principal Violist

Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra
Professional Dancers to Perform at “...
Friday, October 05, 2018
Professional Dancers to Perform at “Dancing for Degrees” to Benefit Higher Edge

New London, CT – Higher Edge’s 3rd Annual “Dancing for Degrees” fundraiser on November 3rd from 6-10p at Connecticut College’s Crozier-Williams Student Center, 1962 Room, will feature performances by two area professional dancers; Brandon Couloute and Nelson Chalas. Brandon “Lectronic” Couloute has been teaching Hip-Hop & break dancing to students and adults in Connecticut for eight years. His passion for old school Hip Hop culture has led him to not only train in its various forms but also to educate his

Higher Edge
 New Book From The Day Celebrates Region’ Nature, Farms, and Waterways
Friday, October 05, 2018
New Book From The Day Celebrates Region’ Nature, Farms, and Waterways

New London, CT – The Day Publishing Company has announced the upcoming release of a new book, Treasures of Southeastern Connecticut: Our Proud History of Preserving Scenic Woodlands, Farms, the Shoreline and Other Natural Gems. Written and edited by Steve Fagin, The Day’s outdoor recreation columnist, and Dirk Langeveld, the newspaper’s marketing editor, the 144-page, hardcover coffee-table book features more than 50 lively essays and more than 120 color photographs. Fagin and Langeveld spent six months

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Eastern CT Symphony Chorus Announces ...
Friday, August 31, 2018
Eastern CT Symphony Chorus Announces Auditions for 2018-19 Season

The Eastern Connecticut Symphony Chorus (ECSC) is currently seeking singers for their 2018-2019 season. The ECSC offers singers a unique opportunity to join a musical enterprise of symphonic proportion in southeastern Connecticut. Individuals selected for a position in the chorus will have the opportunity to perform Giuseppe Verdi’s Stabat Mater on November 17, 2018 and Mozart’s Mass in C Major on April 27, 2019 with the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra at the Garde Arts Center. The ECSC will also be

Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra
Eastern CT Symphony Chorus Appoints N...
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
Eastern CT Symphony Chorus Appoints New Director

Following a recent search for a new director, the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Chorus (ECSC) has appointed Wendy K. Moy as its Director. Ms. Moy succeeds past ECSC Director Mark Singleton, who led the Chorus for nearly 20 years, and heralded in a period of growth and artistic vibrancy. ECSO Music Director, Toshiyuki Shimada, was quoted as saying “Mark Singleton has created a chorus that any orchestral conductor would dream of collaborating with. After our intensive search for a new director, I am confident

Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra
From Plumber to CEO, Tony Sheridan's Path Takes New Flight
Wednesday, August 01, 2018
From Plumber to CEO, Tony Sheridan's Path Takes New Flight

This article originally appeared in the Hartford Business Journal on July 30, 2018. When Tony Sheridan immigrated to New London from County Meath, Ireland back in 1964, one of his first jobs was as a plumber. His reasoning, he says, was simple. "We had no plumbing at our house in Ireland," Sheridan said. "That was one of the things we always wished for … but where I grew up in Ireland, you've got to go to the well, and get a bucket of water." Sheridan traded in his plunger and wrench decades ago. Today,

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Chamber President Tony Sheridan to Head Connecticut Airport Authority
Friday, July 06, 2018
Chamber President Tony Sheridan to Head Connecticut Airport Authority

Eastern CT – Thomas “Tony” Sheridan, President & CEO of the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut, has been appointed to head the Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA).  The CAA is a public/private partnership that develops, improves, and operates six aviation facilities in Connecticut to promote the state to business interests in the US and abroad. In his role as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the CAA, Sheridan will lead a team of eleven other experienced individuals in overseeing operations at

Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut, Inc.
Charter Oak Awards Over $90,000 in College Scholarships
Thursday, June 07, 2018
Charter Oak Awards Over $90,000 in College Scholarships

Waterford, CT – Charter Oak Federal Credit Union held its annual scholarship reception on June 6th where its President and Chief Executive Officer, Brian A. Orenstein, presented 45 college scholarships totaling $90,000. During the reception, 45 community minded students were recognized for their academic achievements as well as creativity in answering this year’s essay question, “You were just gifted $50,000, but you can’t spend a dime on yourself. In 500 words or less, tell us how you would spend the

Charter Oak Federal Credit Union
John Lewis Gaddis Presents 'On Grand ...
Wednesday, May 30, 2018
John Lewis Gaddis Presents 'On Grand Strategy' at June 4 SECWAC Meeting

When: Monday, June 4, 2018, 5:30pm reception, 6:00pm presentationWhere: Crozier Student Center, Connecticut College, 270 Mohegan Avenue, New London, CTPresenter: Yale Professor John Lewis GaddisThe Topic: Grand Strategy in international affairs. He will reference his newest book, On Grand Strategy; books will be available to purchase and have signed at the event.Cost: Free for members; $20 walk-in Dinner: Following the presentation, join John, guests, and fellow members for a delicious meal at Connecticut

Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council
Yale Professor John Lewis Gaddis Pres...
Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Yale Professor John Lewis Gaddis Presents ''On Grand Strategy'' at June 4 SECWAC Meeting

Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council meeting takes place on June 4 at Connecticut College in New London, CT  $20 for the General Public; Free for SECWAC members and students  Waterford, CT – The Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) announced that John Lewis Gaddis is to speak at 6:00 p.m. on June 4, 2018 at Crozier Student Center, Connecticut College, 270 Mohegan Avenue, New London, CT 06320. Yale University historian John Lewis Gaddis will speak on the subject of grand strategy in

Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council
Eastern CT Symphony Orchestra Seeking...
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Eastern CT Symphony Orchestra Seeking Chorus Music Director/Conductor

Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra (ECSO) and Chorus announces a vacancy for the contractual position of Music Director/Conductor of the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Chorus (ECSC). The start date for this position will be July 2018. Highly qualified, experienced, choral conductors may apply. Interested candidates must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, rehearsal and concert videos, three letters of recommendations, and a sample choral program for a holiday concert with a chamber orchestra, and a

Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra
Eastern CT Symphony's Annual Instrume...
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Eastern CT Symphony's Annual Instrumental Competition is March 17

The Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra invites the general public to attend its annual Instrumental Competition. This competition, now in its 59th year, was established to recognize the outstanding talents of emerging young musicians through the age of 25. 12 contestants have been selected for the final round held at Evans Hall on the campus of Connecticut College in New London, CT on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at 1:00pm. Complimentary refreshments are offered at the conclusion of the competition, after

Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra
National Endowment for the Arts Award...
Wednesday, February 07, 2018
National Endowment for the Arts Awards $245,000 to CT Non-Profits

The Connecticut Office of the Arts would like to congratulate the Connecticut non-profit organizations awarded a grant by the National Endowment for the Arts!  Goodspeed Opera House Foundation, Inc. (aka Goodspeed Musicals), East Haddam $20,000 to support a new adaptation of producation of "Cyrano."  Music Mountain Incorporated, Falls Village $10,000 to support 89th annual Music Mountain Summer Chamber Music Festival.  Real Art Ways, Hartford $20,000 to support an exhibition series featuring the work

59th Annual Eastern CT Symphony Orche...
Wednesday, November 29, 2017
59th Annual Eastern CT Symphony Orchestra Competition March 17, 2018

The Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra invites young instrumentalists, including pianists, to apply to its annual Instrumental Competition. This competition, now in its 59th year, was established to recognize the outstanding talents of emerging young musicians through the age of 25. A maximum number of 12 contestants will be selected for the final round held at Evans Hall on the campus of Connecticut College in New London, CT on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at 1:00pm. The finals are open to the public, and

Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra
SECWAC Meeting Dec 5: ''Africa Rising...
Friday, November 17, 2017
SECWAC Meeting Dec 5: ''Africa Rising: Youth Changing the Narrative''

Chris Bradford, CEO of African Leadership Academy, presents “Africa Rising: Youth Changing the Narrative” Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council meeting takes place on Tuesday, December 5 on the Connecticut College campus Waterford, CT – $20 for the General Public; Free for students   The Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) announced today that Chris Bradford, CEO and co-founder of the African Leadership Academy (ALA) in Johannesburg, South Africa, is to speak at 6:00 p.m. on

Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council
Bill Stanley is This Year's Crawford Award Recipient
Thursday, July 27, 2017
Bill Stanley is This Year's Crawford Award Recipient

VP of Development & Community Relations for Lawrence + Memorial Hospital/Yale New Haven Health to Receive Prestigious Award at Dinner Celebration This Fall  Eastern CT – The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut has announced that William “Bill” Stanley, Vice President of Development and Community Relations for Lawrence + Memorial Hospital/Yale New Haven Health, has been selected as the 2017 recipient of the William Crawford Distinguished Service Award. He will be honored at a dinner celebration on

Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut, Inc.
Business Express: Community Concierge...
Wednesday, June 21, 2017
Business Express: Community Concierge Gets a Boost

An estimated 2,000 workers are expected to arrive in eastern Connecticut this year to begin new jobs at Electric Boat.  To welcome these and other potential newcomers to the area, the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut is working with partners from the cities of New London and Groton, additional stakeholders, and the Thames River Innovation Place to create an economic initiative called Community Concierge. The new program will assist employers in the recruitment, relocation, and retention of

Charter Oak Awards $96,000 in College Scholarships
Tuesday, June 20, 2017
Charter Oak Awards $96,000 in College Scholarships

Waterford, CT – Charter Oak Federal Credit Union awarded $96,000 in college scholarships, the largest disbursement in the credit union’s history, during a private reception at its headquarters on Tuesday, May 30, 2017. “Nearly $270,000 has been awarded over the past three years, benefitting over 130 students in eastern Connecticut,” said Brian A. Orenstein, Charter Oak’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “Our scholarship program has alleviated some of the financial burden associated with pursuing a

Charter Oak Federal Credit Union
Pfizer Awards Community Grants
Thursday, June 15, 2017
Pfizer Awards Community Grants

Pfizer’s Groton Laboratories will support 67 programs in Southeastern Connecticut, the greater New Haven area, and southern Rhode Island through its 2017 competitive grants program. Priority was given to programs that bring science and math to students from elementary through high school. Additional awards were made for programs that provide for the underserved or to support local civic and cultural institutions. Groups receiving support in 2017 are: Aluminum Falcon Robotics Inc. - 2018 FIRST Robotics

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Chamber's Leadership Class Renovates Madonna Place Spaces
Wednesday, June 07, 2017
Chamber's Leadership Class Renovates Madonna Place Spaces

Participants to hold June 14, 2017 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony  Eastern CT – Participants in the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT’s Leadership Class of 2018 announced that they have completed renovations of the shared family spaces for Madonna Place in Norwich as part of their class project. The renovations took place in May 2017. An official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the closure of the project will be held June 14, 2017, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at Madonna Place’s 240 Main Street Norwich facility in

Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut, Inc.
Chelsea Groton Foundation Awards $3,0...
Thursday, June 01, 2017
Chelsea Groton Foundation Awards $3,000 for The Arc New London County's Training Program

Norwich, CT – The Chelsea Groton Foundation of Norwich has awarded $3,000 to The Arc New London County’s vocational/employment program for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Funds will be used to offset costs of purchasing a commercial bakery oven for the agency’s Culinary Arts program. The Arc’s “Classic Crunch” cookies are sold at ShopRite New London and Norwich, Mohegan Sun Employee Store and Service Station, Thames Valley Alternative Relief Center, Ledyard Village Market,

The Arc Eastern Connecticut
SECWAC May 25 Event: How US Coast Gua...
Thursday, May 18, 2017
SECWAC May 25 Event: How US Coast Guard and Russia Cooperate in the Arctic

Lieutenant Commander Jeremy McKenzie, US Coast Guard Academy resents about unexpected partnerships - how the U.S. Coast Guard cooperates with Russia in the arctic We hope you can join us for this month's meeting.When: Thursday, May 25, 2017, 5:30pm reception, 6:00pm presentationWhere: Crozier Hall (Student Center, second floor) at Connecticut College, Mohegan Ave, New LondonThe Topic: The Bering Strait: Reducing Risk Through International Cooperation and Capability Improvements, about unexpected

Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council
SECWAC Event: ''The Bering Strait'' M...
Monday, May 15, 2017
SECWAC Event: ''The Bering Strait'' May 25 in New London

Lieutenant Commander Jeremy McKenzie, US Coast Guard Academy Presents: "The Bering Strait: Reducing Risk Through International Cooperation and Capability Improvements" We hope you can join us for this month's meeting.When: Tuesday, May 25, 2017, 5:30pm reception, 6:00pm presentationWhere: Crozier Hall (Student Center, second floor) at Connecticut College, Mohegan Ave, New LondonThe Topic: The Bering Strait: Reducing Risk Through International Cooperation and Capability ImprovementsPresenter: Lieutenant

Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council
Chelsea Groton Bank Reviews Extraordinary Year, Focuses on Future
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
Chelsea Groton Bank Reviews Extraordinary Year, Focuses on Future

Financial highlights and other successes were shared during the Bank’s 162nd Annual Meeting  Groton, CT – Chelsea Groton Bank held its 162nd annual meeting of Bank officers, Board members and Corporators on Monday, April 24 at the Mystic Marriott in Groton, Connecticut. President and CEO Michael Rauh reported on the Bank’s 2016 results.   As of December 31, 2016, Chelsea Groton’s total assets increased $49 million year over year, surpassing $1 billion, and the Bank’s total net income increased to just

Chelsea Groton Bank
SECWAC Event: ''How the Muslim Brothe...
Monday, April 10, 2017
SECWAC Event: ''How the Muslim Brotherhood Lost Egypt'' April 19 in New London

Eric Trager, Washington Institute for Near East Policy Presents: "How the Muslim Brotherhood Lost Egypt" We hope you can join us for this month's meeting. When: Wednesday, April 19, 2017, 5:30pm reception, 6:00pm presentationWhere: Blaustein Hall at Connecticut College, Mohegan Ave, New LondonThe Topic: How the Muslim Brotherhood Lost EgyptPresenter: Eric Trager, Washington Institute for Near East PolicyDinner: Following the presentation, join Eric, guests, and fellow members for a delicious meal at

Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council
''Light from the Andes: Strategic, Ec...
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
''Light from the Andes: Strategic, Economic and Ecological Dimensions of Lithium'' March 21 in Old Lyme

Pieter Visscher, University of Connecticut Presents: "Light from the Andes: Strategic, Economic and Ecological Dimensions of Lithium" We hope you can join us for this month's meeting.When: March 21, 2017, 5:30pm reception, 6:00pm presentationWhere: Old Lyme Middle School, 53 Lyme St, Old LymeThe Topic: Light from the Andes: Strategic, Economic and Ecological Dimensions of LithiumPresenter: Pieter Visscher, University of ConnecticutDinner: Following the presentation, join Pieter, guests, and fellow members

Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council
Yi Qun Xu, First Prize, 58th Annual E...
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Yi Qun Xu, First Prize, 58th Annual ECSO Instrumental Competition

The 58th Annual ECSO Instrumental Competition was held this past Saturday, March 11, 2017 in Evans Hall on the Connecticut College campus in New London. Generously sponsored by the Kitchings Family Foundation and the Zuckerbraun Family Fund and open to the public, this competition was established to recognize the outstanding talents of emerging young musicians through the age of 25. Eleven finalists from the top music conservatories across the country competed for a first prize of $3,000 and the possibility

Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra
SECWAC Event: 'Light from the Andes: ...
Friday, March 10, 2017
SECWAC Event: 'Light from the Andes: Strategic, Economic, and Ecological Dimensions of Lithium'

Pieter Visscher, University of Connecticut Presents: "Light from the Andes: Strategic, Economic and Ecological Dimensions of Lithium" We hope you can join us for this month's meeting.When: March 21, 2017, 5:30pm reception, 6:00pm presentationWhere: Old Lyme Middle School, 53 Lyme St, Old LymeThe Topic: Light from the Andes: Strategic, Economic and Ecological Dimensions of LithiumPresenter: Pieter Visscher, University of ConnecticutDinner: Following the presentation, join Pieter, guests, and fellow members

Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council
Longtime Advocate Jay Levin Joins Sui...
Wednesday, December 14, 2016
Longtime Advocate Jay Levin Joins Suisman Shapiro

After 40 years in the legal and consulting field, Jay Levin was considering what to do with the next phase of his life. While discussing the matter with Attorney Jeff Hill, a shareholder and director of Suisman Shapiro, Hill suggested that Levin should join the firm. Levin says he knew two of Suisman Shapiro’s founding attorneys, Max Shapiro and Louis Wool, and appreciated the work of their firm. He was also a close friend of Attorney Matthew Shafner, a pioneer in the field of asbestos injury and

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SECWAC to Host Jennifer Harris, Speak...
Wednesday, November 23, 2016
SECWAC to Host Jennifer Harris, Speaking on ''Geoeconomics and Statecraft'' Dec 6

Jennifer M Harris will speak on “Geoeconomics and Statecraft” on December 6th, 2016 at the Old Lyme Country Club, Old Lyme.   Reception begins at 5:30 p.m., the main presentation at 6 pm.   Jennifer M. Harris is Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, New York. Prior to joining the Council, Harris was a member of the policy planning staff at the U.S. Department of State, responsible for global markets, geoeconomic issues, and energy security. In that role, she was a lead architect of

Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council
Higher Edge Celebrates 5 Years of Get...
Tuesday, November 15, 2016
Higher Edge Celebrates 5 Years of Getting Low-Income Students To, Through College

Celebrating five years as the emerging leader of college access in the state of Connecticut, Higher Edge announces its 5-year Anniversary Celebration taking place on Saturday, November 19th. The event will showcase a uniquely designed timeline exhibit, chronicling the organization’s growth. Additionally, Higher Edge will honor Dr. Walter Diaz – Dean of Students at Eastern Connecticut State University – with the College Access Champion Award. The celebration begins at 7pm and will be held at Connecticut

Higher Edge
SECWAC to Host Bestselling Author, Fo...
Thursday, October 27, 2016
SECWAC to Host Bestselling Author, Foreign Policy Critic Andrew Bacevich Nov. 14

November 14th, 2016 at Blaustein Hall, Connecticut College, New London The Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council (SECWAC) announced today that Andrew J. Bacevich – the prominent U.S. foreign policy critic and New York Times best-selling author – will deliver a presentation based on his most recent book America’s War for the Greater Middle East at Connecticut College in New London on Monday, November 14.  Bacevich’s talk will offer a searing assessment of U.S. involvement in the Middle East over the

Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council
SECWAC Announces Speaker Change to Se...
Wednesday, August 31, 2016
SECWAC Announces Speaker Change to Sept. 20, 2016 Event

Charles G Cogan, PhD, will speak on“Saudi Arabia in the Throes of Dramatic Change”  on September 20th, 2016 at Old Lyme Middle School, 53 Lyme St., Old Lyme.  Reception begins at 5:15 p.m.; a short annual meeting will be held at 5:45 pm, prior to the 6:00 PM start of the presentation.   Dr. Charles G. Cogan is an Associate at the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University. A graduate of Harvard, he has been a journalist, a military officer, and has spent thirty-seven years in the Central

Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council
SECWAC to Present ''Syria, Iran, and ...
Friday, August 26, 2016
SECWAC to Present ''Syria, Iran, and the Great Game in the Middle East'' Sept 20

Southeast Connecticut World Affairs CouncilDedicated to educating and engaging Americans on global issues   The Rev. Canon Nicholas T. Porter will speak on“Syria, Iran and the Great Game in the Middle East”  on September 20th, 2016 at Old Lyme Middle School, 53 Lyme St., Old Lyme.   Reception begins at 5:15 p.m.; a short annual meeting will be held at 5:45 pm, prior to the 6:00 pm start of the presentation.    The Rev. Canon Nicholas T. Porter is co-founder and Executive Director of Jerusalem

Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council
Jay Levin Joins Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law
Wednesday, July 06, 2016
Jay Levin Joins Suisman Shapiro Attorneys-at-Law

Levin will open offices at 2 Union Plaza and serve as of counsel for the largest law firm in eastern ConnecticutNew London, CT – Suisman Shapiro has announced that Jay B. Levin will join the firm as of counsel, and will add a new practice area to its already broad offering of legal and business services. Levin's offices will be located at 2 Union Plaza in the building that houses Suisman Shapiro's headquarters. His new practice is called Jay B. Levin Government Relations Consulting, LLC. Jay B. Levin

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Chamber Announces 2016 Crawford Award Recipient
Tuesday, July 05, 2016
Chamber Announces 2016 Crawford Award Recipient

Maggie Jones of the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center to Receive Prestigious Award at Dinner Celebration This FallEastern CT – The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut has announced that Maggie Jones, Executive Director of the Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center in Mystic, has been selected as this year’s recipient of the William Crawford Distinguished Service Award. She will be honored at a dinner celebration held later this fall at a time and location to be announced.   The William Crawford

Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut, Inc.
Fun Ahead at 35th CT Storytelling Fes...
Thursday, April 21, 2016
Fun Ahead at 35th CT Storytelling Festival & Conference at Conn College

New London, CT – The Connecticut Storytelling Center, in residence at Connecticut College, New London, celebrates its 35th Annual Storytelling Festival and Conference April 29-30th at College Center at Crozier Williams on the campus. The Friday/Saturday event (plus informal story swapping on Sunday morning at the Clarion Hotel) offers storytelling concerts and workshops on storytelling art and technique for the public, educators and historians. “History and Your Story” is the theme. For full information,

Connecticut College
SECWAC Presents ''The Story Behind th...
Wednesday, April 06, 2016
SECWAC Presents ''The Story Behind the Syrian Refugee Story'' April 12

Southeast CT World Affairs Council: Dedicated to educating and engaging Americans on global issues  Mr. Curt Goering (Center for the Victims of Torture), will speak on“The Story behind the Syrian Refugee Story – the Need for Rehabilitative Care during Humanitarian Crises” on April 12th, 2016 at Blaustein Hall, Connecticut College, New London. Reception begins at 5:30 p.m.; presentation begins at 6:00 p.m.  Mr. Goering is the Executive Director at the Center for the Victims of Torture (CVT), where he

Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council
SECWAC to Host Talk on ''The Irish Pe...
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
SECWAC to Host Talk on ''The Irish Peace Process'' March 7

Southeast Connecticut World Affairs CouncilDedicated to educating and engaging Americans on global issues   Mr Ed Moloney (Journalist and Author), will speak on “The Irish Peace Process: how it happened, and will it unite the country” on March 7th, 2016 at Blaustein Hall, Connecticut College, New London. Reception begins at 5:30 p.m.; presentation begins at 6:00 p.m.    Ed Moloney has been a reporter covering the Northern Ireland situation since 1978 and has been Northern Editor of The Irish

Southeast Connecticut World Affairs Council
Eugene O'Neill Theater Center Traces ...
Monday, December 07, 2015
Eugene O'Neill Theater Center Traces its History, Impact Dec 17

When: December 17th, 2015Where: 4 to 5PM  Lyman Allyn Museum           5PM Talk back and reception at Connecticut CollegeWhat: Tracing the History & Impact of the O'Neill  Panelists: George C. White (Founder), Tom Viertel (Broadway Producer & O'Neill Chairman), and Jeffrey Sweet (Author), Preston Whiteway (Executive Director) This panel will explore the writing Of The O’Neill: The Transformation of Modern American Theater, published in 2014 by the Yale University Press and the development of the exhibit

Eugene O'Neill Theater Center
Safe Futures Men's Initiative Present...
Friday, November 06, 2015
Safe Futures Men's Initiative Presents 'The Mask You Live In' Documentary Nov 15

New London, CT – Safe Futures, Think S.A.F.E. and the Rose Conrad Memorial Fund will be hosting a local screening of The Mask You Live In on Sunday, November 15 at1:00 pm at Olin Hall, Connecticut College, 270 Mohegan Avenue in New London. After the screening, there will be panel discussion led by Patrick Sheehan-Gaumer, Community Educator at Safe Futures. The free event is open to the public. Men, teens and boys are especially encouraged to attend. For more information and to pre-register, visit

Safe Futures
Chelsea Groton Foundation Surpasses $...
Monday, October 26, 2015
Chelsea Groton Foundation Surpasses $2 Million in Giving

Groton, CT – The Chelsea Groton Foundation awarded $74,100.50 in grants to 48 non-profit organizations from Connecticut and Rhode Island this fall. Inclusive of these donations, the Foundation has provided $185,579.05 this year and over $2 million in total grants to the community since 1999.   “As a mutual bank, our commitment to serve our community is part of our mission,” said Michael Rauh, President and CEO of Chelsea Groton Bank. “The grants awarded this fall went to organizations that greatly impact

Chelsea Groton Bank
Lyman Allyn Art Museum Opens New Fall...
Tuesday, September 08, 2015
Lyman Allyn Art Museum Opens New Fall Exhibition

New London, CT – Come In! Elizabeth Enders Recent Work will open at the Lyman Allyn Art Museum on September 12, 2015 and run through January 3, 2016. This exhibition will provide a lyrical and meditative look at a broad range of works by contemporary American artist and New London native, Elizabeth Enders. On display will be about seventy abstract bold and colorful works, featuring a selection of sea and landscape paintings, botanical drawings and various renderings of script and alphabet, through which

Lyman Allyn Art Museum
Chamber Announces Reverend Michel Belt, Reverend Cathy Zall to Receive 2015 Crawford Award Nov 12
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Chamber Announces Reverend Michel Belt, Reverend Cathy Zall to Receive 2015 Crawford Award Nov 12

Chamber Announces Recipients of 2015 Crawford AwardReverends Michel Belt and Catherine Zall to Receive Prestigious Award November 12 at Foxwoods  Eastern CT  – The Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut has announced that Reverend Michel Belt and Reverend Catherine Zall have been selected as the recipients of this year’s William Crawford Distinguished Service Award. They will be honored together at a joint celebration held the evening of Thursday, November 12, 2015 at Foxwoods Resort Casino.   The

Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut, Inc.
Chelsea Groton Foundation Surpasses $1.9 Million in Giving
Tuesday, June 02, 2015
Chelsea Groton Foundation Surpasses $1.9 Million in Giving

Chelsea Groton Foundation Surpasses $1.9 Million in Giving  Groton, CT – The Chelsea Groton Foundation awarded $111,478 in grants to 62 non-profit organizations from Eastern Connecticut and Southern Rhode Island this spring. Inclusive of these donations, the Foundation has provided over $1.9 million in total grants to the community since 1999.   “One of our responsibilities as a mutual bank is to help improve the overall quality of life in the region,” said Michael Rauh, President and CEO of Chelsea

Chelsea Groton Bank
Pfizer Awards Grants to 51 of Region's Nonprofits
Tuesday, June 02, 2015
Pfizer Awards Grants to 51 of Region's Nonprofits

Pfizer Awards Grants to 51 of Region's Nonprofits Pfizer Inc. has announced that 51 nonprofits in Connecticut and Rhode Island, including the Garde Arts Center and Project Oceanology, will receive funding support this year. Other recipients were Aluminum Falcon Robotics, Bethsaida Community Inc., Center for Hospice Care Southeast Connecticut, Children's Museum of Southeastern Connecticut, Chorus of Westerly, Connecticut College, Eastern Connecticut Ballet, Eastern Connecticut Community Gardens

Pfizer Global Research and Development
Mystic Seaport to Host 36th Sea Music...
Thursday, May 28, 2015
Mystic Seaport to Host 36th Sea Music Festival June 11-14

Mystic Seaport to Host 36th Sea Music Festival June 11-14Performers from Around the World Gather to Celebrate Music of the Sea  Mystic, CT – Musicians from around the world will come to Mystic Seaport to celebrate the musical traditions of the Golden Age of Sail at the 36th annual Sea Music Festival, Thursday through Sunday, June 11-14. The Festival is the premier sea music event in North America. This year’s roster includes music from Great Britain, France, and Canada, along with singers from across the

Mystic Seaport Museum
Relay For Life of New London County Seashore is holding a kick-off!
Monday, January 12, 2015
Relay For Life of New London County Seashore is holding a kick-off!

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of New London County Seashore will hold a kickoff for the annual event on February 7, 2015 from 10.am. to 12 p.m. at Great Neck Country Club, 28 Lamphere Rd. Waterford. The Society is inviting people who are interested in learning more and getting involved in the event to attend.   The kickoff program will honor cancer survivors and caregivers and feature the Society’s mission to save lives from cancer. Attendees will have the opportunity to register a team for

American Cancer Society
Attorney Catherine Marrion Joins Wall...
Friday, November 14, 2014
Attorney Catherine Marrion Joins Waller, Smith & Palmer, P.C.

Catherine A. Marrion has joined Waller, Smith and Palmer, P.C.  Attorney Marrion will continue her practice in business, commercial and nonprofit law, and will also practice in the areas of estate planning, probate administration and litigation, and municipal law. Attorney Marrion received her BA from Connecticut College and her JD from the University of Connecticut School of Law.  After serving a clerkship with the Honorable T. Clark Hull in the Connecticut Appellate Court, Attorney Marrion was in the

Waller Smith & Palmer, P.C.
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