🎨 Art Show @ White Silo Winery in Sherman, CT

🗓 On view: September 5–28

🥂 Opening Reception: Sunday, September 7 | 2–4 PM

Get ready for a burst of bold color and creative energy in “Pouring with a Purpose”—a showcase of abstract acrylic art and photography by Christy Bonaiuto.

Christy’s work is all about movement, mood, and vibrant spontaneity, using poured acrylics, resin, and layered textures to create immersive, one-of-a-kind pieces that flow with emotion. Her abstract photography adds another dynamic layer to the show—capturing moments that feel both fleeting and timeless.

Stop by White Silo Winery, enjoy a glass of wine, and explore a diverse art show featuring local artist, Christy Bonaiuto. Come for the view—and leave with something beautiful.

✨ Free & open to the public

🛍️ Artwork available for purchase

Come for the pour. Stay for the art.

White Silo Winery

32 Rt. 37 East

Sherman, CT 06784

860.355.0271

Friday 11-6 PM | Saturday 11-6 PM | Sunday 11-6 PM

Fridays from end of May through mid-October. 3:00 TO 6:00 PM Rain* or Shine!

Held at the KENT LAND TRUST FIELD, 37 South Main Street (Route 7 just south of the traffic light) and across the road from Kent Greenhouse & Gardens

Fresh produce, baked goods, homemade preserves, fresh poultry, gourmet mushrooms, herbal teas & products, honey, maple syrup, salsa, guacamole & chips, and more!!

*In case of heavy rains or storms we will be located at CT Antique Machinery Association, 31 Kent Cornwall Rd (Route 7 North) - advance notice will be given.

Intimate piano performances in a relaxed setting

Ease into your weekend with live piano music in a one-of-a-kind art space. Held each month on the fourth Friday, this piano concert series extends AMP’s exhibit hours—inviting you to experience the mural in a whole new light.

Each week features a different style of piano—jazz, blues, pop, classical, and more—in an art-filled space that’s anything but ordinary. Explore the three-level mural gallery with a drink, take it all in from a comfy couch on the upper levels, or sit close up to the keys. 

Curated by AMP’s Program Director Michelle Begley, the concert series features accomplished pianists from across the tri-state area. It’s become a well-loved Friday night tradition and a standout for Winsted live music.

Reserve your $8 tickets in advance or purchase at the door.

The cash/credit bar offers a selection of wine, craft and domestic beer, cider, and various beverages. Your tickets support AMP, a nonprofit arts organization.

The Happy Hour Piano Series is supported in part by the Greenberg family.

Fall 2025 Lineup

AMP’s Friday exhibit hours are extended for the Happy Hour Piano Series. Live music begins at 5:30pm.

Michael Carabello

Friday, September 26

Pianist Michael Carabello has performed on some of the most prestigious stages, including The White House—where he performed for First Lady Michelle Obama, New York Jazz Piano Festival at Kalvierhaus, Jazz at Lincoln Center Live in Times Square, The Side Door Jazz Club, Smalls Jazz Club, and The Django in NYC, The Hartford Jazz Festival, NYC Winter Jazz Festival, and the Newport Jazz Festival.

Mary DiPaola

Friday, October 24

Pianist Mary DiPaola has performed at the Litchfield Jazz Festival and the Hartford Jazz Festival. She is on faculty at the Hartt School at the University of Hartford. Her recordings include Cat’s Cradle and Seventh Sign.

Zoe Bates

Friday, November 28

Pianist Zoe Bates takes the spotlight in this month’s Happy Hour Piano Series, showcasing the talent and promise of an emerging local artist.

Dan Ringuette

Friday, December 26

Winter Holidays Sing-a-Long

Pianist Dan Ringuette is a frequent Music Director and pit musician for the Warner Theater, the Goshen Players, and the Landmark Community Theater, bringing to life such plays as 9 to 5, All Is Calm, The SpongeBob Musical, The Marvelous Wonderettes, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, and Dogfight. Dan has also arranged music for shows at the Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods. When he is not working in the theater, Dan teaches piano, voice, and woodwinds and is the keyboardist/cantor for St. Louis de Montfort parish in Litchfield, CT.

Friday, September 26th, at 7:00 PM, 2nd Home will have Brian DuFord and 2nd Home's own Sean P. McGlynn. Brian will be playing a great renaissance and classical music set from 7:00 - 8:00, and then Sean will join him from 8:00 - 10:00 for two hours of 60's - 90's classic rock.

For reservations call 860-238-4500 or email us at momanddad@2ndhomelounge.com

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2nd Home Lounge

524 Main Street, Winsted

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Come join us for a Saturday on the Arethusa Farm. Enjoy the animals, be creative with a farm related craft/game, and story time with author & illustrator Ms. Parmelee! 

Saturday's starting 7/19

9:00 - 11:00 AM

Ages 5 & under

$35 per family

For questions, email: erikae@arethusafarmfoundation.org

To register and pay, please visit: www.arethasatarmcoamdation.org

The Litchfield Farmers Market is one of the few year-round markets in the Connecticut. The weekly Saturday market offers fresh seasonal produce, fruit, berries, herbs, sustainably sourced fish; artisanal cheeses, breads and baked goods, local honey, maple syrup and gifts - all raised, grown or crafted by 15+ local vendors. 

The market occasionally hosts live music and supports non-profits from throughout the Litchfield area.

INDOOR MARKET - November through mid-June (intermittent Saturdays through the winter months -- check the website for dates.) Open Saturdays 10am - 1pm at the Litchfield Community Center located at 421 Litchfield Road, Litchfield, CT.

OUTDOOR MARKET - mid- June through October located at Center School, Litchfield.

The 25th Annual Friends of Main Street Fall Foliage Festival & Car Show will take place on Main Street on Saturday, September 27th, from 10 AM to 3 PM, weather permitting. Join us for a day filled with the sights, sounds, and scents of this beloved celebration. For over two decades, visitors from all around have come to downtown Winsted to enjoy the beauty of autumn, explore the work of local crafters, artisans, and attend a large car show. There will also be vendors offering delicious treats from local restaurants and food trucks, while enjoying music and entertainment. It’s a fantastic day of good old-fashioned family fun for all ages! ned family fun for all ages!

Get ready for fall foliage season. The study of seasonal change is called phenology. Autumn is a great time to learn about how light, temperature, soil moisture, and species impact the timing and intensity of autumn tree colors. Deer Pond Farm Naturalist Lori Lichtenauer will also review the many variables of bird feather molting over the seasons. After a short classroom session, we’ll head outside for a bird and nature walk to observe how environmental conditions are influencing this year’s leaf color display. This program meets at 57 Wakeman Hill Rd., Sherman, CT 06784 

September 23, 10 a.m. to Noon 

$5 members, 10$ non-members

To register for the Foliage & Feathers Class & Walk, visit Deer Pond Farm Programs & Events - Connecticut Audubon Society

The 43rd Annual Family Nature Day!

Our annual celebration of Mother Nature is a must for folks of all ages. This edition is chock full of the greatest presenters! Riverside Reptiles’ introduces you to some of Nature’s most underappreciated creatures. Come visit the many friends they’ll be bringing along. Learn all about North America’s only marsupial with Ferncroft Wildlife Rescue and their Opossum Ambassadors! Meet a wide variety of birds of prey with Horizon Wings Raptor Rehabilitation and Education Center! Masters of the Sky visits us for the first time with free-flying birds of prey! Music will be provided by Rye Bred and Jennifer Vanderlyn. The day is filled with live animals, guided nature walks, information booths, tractor rides, goats, a POTION TABLE, and yummy food! The PIE SALE is extremely popular! Shop until you drop at the artisan market! Lots of nature crafts for the kiddies too! Who will be the winner of a trip for two to The Galapagos Islands (donated by Redfern Natural History) with Stewart McPherson and Gerri Griswold in April 2026 or use a $2000 gift card to AirBNB that can be used anywhere in the world! Paddle your favorite pond, lake, or river in a vintage 14’ Huron Canoe as our third prize winner! One lucky winner gets a $500 gift card to L.L. Bean as fourth prize! These treasures are up for grabs in our annual raffle! So much to see and do! It’s the greatest annual celebration of Nature! 11:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M., Admission: $6.00, Center Members and children under 12 are FREE!

Join us for an hour of story time hosted in our Children's Section at Honeybee Books & Tea!

Our story selection is thoughtfully curated including Caldecott Honor books and Newberry Medal winners. Our staff brings excitement to reading through their storytelling, and all books that are read are available for purchase for you to bring the magic home. The readings can be curated by age group, offering an assortment of reading-level material.

For more information, visit our website or speak to an associate in-store.

🎨 Art Show @ White Silo Winery in Sherman, CT

🗓 On view: September 5–28

🥂 Opening Reception: Sunday, September 7 | 2–4 PM

Get ready for a burst of bold color and creative energy in “Pouring with a Purpose”—a showcase of abstract acrylic art and photography by Christy Bonaiuto.

Christy’s work is all about movement, mood, and vibrant spontaneity, using poured acrylics, resin, and layered textures to create immersive, one-of-a-kind pieces that flow with emotion. Her abstract photography adds another dynamic layer to the show—capturing moments that feel both fleeting and timeless.

Stop by White Silo Winery, enjoy a glass of wine, and explore a diverse art show featuring local artist, Christy Bonaiuto. Come for the view—and leave with something beautiful.

✨ Free & open to the public

🛍️ Artwork available for purchase

Come for the pour. Stay for the art.

White Silo Winery

32 Rt. 37 East

Sherman, CT 06784

860.355.0271

Friday 11-6 PM | Saturday 11-6 PM | Sunday 11-6 PM

Join Pilobolus for our annual community celebration in our hometown of Washington, CT!  Everyone is invited to this all-ages event to revel in the joy of dance, movement, creativity, and collaboration. 

Ticket info: Adult tickets: $15 // Free for kids! (Under 18) 

Schedule of Events - Rain or shine!

• Lawn Games and Sweet Treats - 1:30 - 2:30 PM
• Doors Open - 2:30 PM 
• Pilobolus Performance of Flight School - 2:45 - 3:45 PM
• Pilobolus Workshops* - 4:00 - 5:00 PM

*Select from one of three workshop options:

Connecting with Balance - Rooted in 50 years of creative movement expertise, Connecting with Balance® draws on Pilobolus’s unique approach to help older adults move better, feel steadier, and live more fully—no dance experience needed!

Alphabet Workshop - Kids ages 6-12 and their parents/guardians are invited to dive into movement and storytelling in our interactive workshop designed to explore the magic of letters, shapes, and bodies in motion. (Children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult.)

Pilobolus Dance Workshop - Participants aged 13 to 113 are invited to expand their movement vocabulary together through improvisation and collaborative trust-building. This inclusive intergenerational workshop is designed to break barriers and build community.

Proceeds support bringing Pilobolus’s movement education programs to CT schools. Want to help us reach even more students? Make a donation with your ticket!

I will be working directly with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) in preparation for a walk around the Town Green for those affected by suicide, and those who support them, to raise awareness and much-needed funds, strongly sending the message that suicide can be prevented, and that no one is alone. I am hopeful the Town will grant me permission SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 to have access to the Town Green in an effort to conduct our Out of the Darkness Community Walk to convey awareness, save lives and bring hope.

Join us for Gunn Memorial Library & Museum's annual fall fundraiser, BOOKED! Step into the dazzling world of The Bonfire of the Vanities! An unforgettable night of live music, dancing, food, drinks, and surprise entertainment awaits. Dress to impress for a chance at fabulous prizes—or come as you are! Get ready to bid big—exclusive getaways, unforgettable experiences, and luxury finds are yours for the taking.

Saturday, September 27th, at 7:00 PM, Mike Parrott returns to 2nd Home for day two of our four year anniversary celebration. This is another tradition for our anniversary celebrations with Mike at the mic. Come celebrate with us, and enjoy great music, food, drinks, and fun!

For reservations (encouraged but not required) call 860-238-4500 or email us at momanddad@2ndhomelounge.com

See our complete event list - https://2ndhomelounge.com/events/

2nd Home Lounge

524 Main Street, Winsted

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Welcome to the world of iLuminate, named “Best New Act in America” by America’s Got Talent in 2011. A fantastic fusion of cutting edge technology and dance that has been wowing the world ever since appearing on America’s Got Talent over a decade ago…to performing one of Las Vegas’ top shows to this day. iLuminate features a brilliant cast of the country’s top dancers performing to energetic music – including top Pop and Rock hits from the 70s, 80s, and 90s, a little jazz, a little Latin, a little hip hop and more.

From the moment the lights fade to darkness, you are transported into another world…another dimension, where the music moves you and the visuals are unlike anything you’ve ever seen.

The dancers are outfitted with customized LED suits synced to iLuminate’s proprietary software to create extraordinary lighting effects with each of the phenomenally choreographed dance moves. This mind-blowing, multi-sensory experience is completely unique and incomparable to any other stage spectacular as the dancers perform dynamic routines and illusions on a darkened stage. This brand new touring show features new stories, new music, new dances and new suits! As the show progresses, each scene creates a new “room” inside “Club iLuminate” where an exhilarating blend of music, dance, illusion, technology and comedy comes to life.

An experience that’s sure to be the most fun you’ll ever have in the dark.

🎨 Art Show @ White Silo Winery in Sherman, CT

🗓 On view: September 5–28

🥂 Opening Reception: Sunday, September 7 | 2–4 PM

Get ready for a burst of bold color and creative energy in “Pouring with a Purpose”—a showcase of abstract acrylic art and photography by Christy Bonaiuto.

Christy’s work is all about movement, mood, and vibrant spontaneity, using poured acrylics, resin, and layered textures to create immersive, one-of-a-kind pieces that flow with emotion. Her abstract photography adds another dynamic layer to the show—capturing moments that feel both fleeting and timeless.

Stop by White Silo Winery, enjoy a glass of wine, and explore a diverse art show featuring local artist, Christy Bonaiuto. Come for the view—and leave with something beautiful.

✨ Free & open to the public

🛍️ Artwork available for purchase

Come for the pour. Stay for the art.

White Silo Winery

32 Rt. 37 East

Sherman, CT 06784

860.355.0271

Friday 11-6 PM | Saturday 11-6 PM | Sunday 11-6 PM

Michael Ford's compositional and improvisational style draws on many influences, but it is rooted in a classical music aesthetic that stems from a life dedicated to the piano.

Ford describe his music as having hints of impressionism, progressive rock, jazz and Americana. He loves a good melody and enjoys rhythmic explorations. His music ranges from sadness to jubilant.

Norfolk’s own Linda Bell and Maura May, both talented musicians, will join forces on the library piano. Four-hand piano playing has a surprising cultural history. In the 19th century as pianos became more affordable, arrangements for four hands brought a large repertoire of music into the middle-class family home. This was before the advent of the phonograph, and the only way to hear new music, short of going to the concert hall, was to play it on the piano. Music publishers arranged symphonies, operas, and chamber music for four hands, and the piano became the centerpiece of domestic life. In addition, composers such as Schubert, Schumann, and Brahms wrote music for four hands.

Please register for this free concert.