June 8 – September 8, 2021 We are proud to present our summer show Planetaria. Monica Ong blends poetry, astronomy, printmaking, assemblage, and personal meditations on family and working motherhood, into a compelling, tactile exhibit that telescopes between the personal and the cosmic. Please consider becoming a member of the Library or contributing to the Gallery or … Continue reading In the Gallery Upstairs :: Monica Ong: Planetaria :: Tues – Fri: 11 AM -5 PM • Sat: 12 – 2 PM • Mon & Sun: Closed →

Friday Happy Hour Jazz!

The Jazz Music of Argentina --------------------------------- More September Dates: Friday, September 10th: Local Heroes Night! Featuring Anthony Davis and Charles McPherson Friday, September 17th: Clifford Brown Friday, September 24th: Brazilian Jazz

Via Zoomlink here. Stories do not have to be fully developed – we welcome first stabs. Tellers who so choose get feedback from the group. Those who wish to simply listen are also very welcome. We are informal, friendly, and fun. We encourage vaccinated and masked people to join in person. Questions? Contact the coordinator, Arnie Pritchard, at 203-624-2520, or email apritchard01@snet.net. Remember, … Continue reading Story Sharing — Thursday, September 9, 2021 — 7:00-9:00 p.m. →

Local Heroes Night! Featuring Anthony Davis and Charles McPherson--------------------------------- More September Dates: Friday, September 17th: Clifford Brown Friday, September 24th: Brazilian Jazz

John T. Hill: Persistent Observer September 15, 2021- January 15, 2022 Closing Reception: January 15, 2022 John T. Hill is a photographer, graphic designer, and author. He taught photography and graphic design at the Yale University School of Art, co-founded Yale’s first Department of Photography, and was its first director of graduate studies. His published works include Walker … Continue reading In the Gallery Upstairs :: John T. Hill: Persistent Observer :: Tues – Fri: 11 AM -5 PM • Sat: 12 – 2 PM • Mon & Sun: Closed →

Clifford Brown --------------------------------- More September Dates: Friday, September 24th: Brazilian Jazz

Brazilian Jazz

The Institute Library Story Sharing Group is gearing up for its eighth annual workshop series and Tellabration performance. Experienced tellers and newbies are invited to join.

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Anyone who has lived near New Haven, Connecticut, in the past 40-plus years has surely heard of Toad’s Place. With a capacity of 750, Toad’s has served as the perfect spot for musicians who prefer smaller venues. U2 played one of their first US concerts there, on their Boy tour. In 1978, Bruce Springsteen was in New Haven and arrived at Toad’s unannounced, and got up and played. The surprises kept coming and the club was attracting big names, as well as up-and-comers. In 1989, the Rolling Stones played a surprise show on a Saturday night, giving 700 fans the night of their dreams. Nothing could have been better—the Rolling Stones in downtown New Haven was unimaginable! That is only a taste of the stories that are uncovered in this book. Randall Beach and Toad’s owner Brian Phelps recall the legendary shows and behind-the-scenes stories.