The Morris Public Library offers Story and Music Time for participants ages 9 mo. - 5 y.o every Tuesday at 10 am.
Please call to ask if a spot is available: 860-567-7440.
Sing songs, read a story, do a craft!
Story and Music Time
Join the Monthly Critique sessions at Five Points Arts Center – Bring in an original work for personal, constructive feedback and discussion with Founder and Executive Director, Judy McElhone. All skill levels and mediums are welcome!
Free and open to the public
Tuesday, October 14
2 – 3 PM
Five Points Arts Center
Monthly Critique Sessions - October
“Come on Down” to THE PRICE IS RIGHT LIVE™, and experience for yourself the interactive, live stage show (non-televised) version of the legendary television game show. This family friendly show is making its way to you, along with all your favorite games, fabulous prizes, and all the excitement you know and love!
Alongside our Celebrity Host, randomly selected contestants play everyone’s favorite games like Plinko™, Cliffhangers™, The Big Wheel™ and even the fabulous Showcase. The show features an array of fantastic prizes, from appliances and electronics to dream vacations and even a brand-new car. Lucky audience members can even win prizes right from their seat.
Consider yourself a Superfan or have ever dreamt of spinning The Big Wheel™, now is your chance to come up on stage and try to land on ONE DOLLAR!
Playing to packed houses for more than 20 years and given away more than 15 million dollars in cash and prizes, generations of fans all across America have made The Price is Right Live™ the perfect family entertainment experience. And the next contestant might be YOU!
The Price Is Right Live!
America The Beautiful may be America’s most beloved song. It celebrates the country’s natural beauty and makes a powerful appeal for justice, brotherhood and inclusion. But few know about the fascinating life of Katharine Lee Bates; the woman who wrote the song. Her story should not be forgotten, nor its context. The first words of her poem America (later set to music and called America the Beautiful) came to Bates as she surveyed the Great Plains and the Rocky Mountains from the broad summit of Colorado’s Pike’s Peak on July 22, 1893. This documentary examines her remarkable life as poet, professor, and social reformer; an unsung hero who was deeply committed to the beauty and principles of our country. The film will be introduced by its writer/director John de Graaf.
Please register for this program.
Documentary Film: From Sea to Shining Sea ~ Katharine Lee Bates and the Story of America the Beautiful
Join Author of Native Trees of Connecticut John Ehrenreich and CAS Master Naturalist Diane Nizlek to learn how to identify local tree species. Enjoy the changing fall foliage while discovering the similarities and differences between oaks, maples, hickories, cedar, pines, and more. We will start with a presentation in our classroom. Then, we will observe trees in the field for an hour / 1 mile on our wide, gently sloping trails of the main campus. $5 members, $10 non-members. To register for the Fall Tree ID, visit https://www.ctaudubon.org/2025/07/register-fall-tree-id-class-walk/
Fall Tree ID (Class & Walk) @ Deer Pond Farm
Join us for our Annual Art & Wine Event, at Watertown Country Club celebrating the creativity and talent of students from Children’s Community School!
In partnership with ASAP! and the Mattatuck Museum, our students have worked throughout the school year to create incredible works of art—now it's time to showcase the final masterpieces!
Enjoy an elegant evening featuring:
- Student artwork on display
- A tasting of fine wines and spirits from NeJaime's Fine Wine & Spirits
- Delicious chocolates from Fascia’s
- Heavy appetizers
Come celebrate the arts, support CCS, and experience the joy of what happens when community, creativity, and education come together!
Children's Community School Art & Wine event
Thursday, October 16th, at 6:30 PM, 2nd Home is excited to have the Frank Gordon Trio back. The Trio features Frank Gordon on bass, Jerrod Cattey on drums and Sean Simmons on guitar. They play a mix of jazz standards as well as original compositions. Come down and make them feel welcome!
For reservations (encouraged but not required) call 860-238-4500 or email us at momanddad@2ndhomelounge.com
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Frank Gordon Jazz Trio at 2nd Home Restaurant/Lounge
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.
Kent CT Farmers Market
Friday, October 17th, at 7PM, John Mayock (https://johnmayockmusic.com/home) returns to 2nd Home. John is a singer, song stylist, and writer with deep roots in Folk, Rock, and Country music. An accomplished guitarist who also plays harmonica, mandolin, and piano, John has shared the stage with diverse artists including Greg Allman, NRBQ, Dar Williams, and Jonathan Edwards. His live performances reflect his love of music, and his repertoire is extensive and unique. As he likes to say, "It's all about the song." Come down and enjoy!
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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John Mayock at 2nd Home Restaurant/Lounge
For over 50 years, Ailey II – The Next Generation of Dance – has merged the spirit and energy of the country’s finest early-career dance talent with the passion and creative vision of today’s most outstanding and emerging choreographers.
“There’s nothing like an evening spent with Ailey II, the younger version of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.”
-The New York Times
Founded by Alvin Ailey in 1974, this universally renowned company embodies his pioneering mission to establish an extended cultural community that provides dance performances, training, and community programs for all people. Under the leadership of Sylvia Waters, who served as artistic director for 38 seasons, Ailey II flourished into one of the most popular modern dance companies, combining a rigorous touring schedule with extensive community outreach programs.
Today, with Artistic Director Francesca Harper at the helm, she brings fresh perspectives to Mr. Ailey’s legacy, while nurturing new creative voices and propelling the company forward.
Ailey II
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.
Honeybee Books & Tea Read-Aloud Hour
The Mops began as a folk-forward songwriting project between school orchestra friends Greg Hunter and Charlotte Hill (daughter of Norfolk’s Meg Hill) in the suburbs of New York City. Now joined by fiddle player Ellie MacPhee and drummer Danny Mendelson, The Mops enjoy sharing their intimate, thought-provoking, and often toe-tapping songs up and down the East Coast.
Please register for this free concert.
Music Among Neighbors: The Mops
Saturday, October 18th, at 7:00 PM, Anne DeMichiel returns to 2nd Home. Anne plays a great mix of originals and covers that everyone enjoys. It's always a great night when Anne is here, and this night will be no different. Great music, food, drinks, and fun. Come down and enjoy!
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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Anne DeMichiel at 2nd Home Restaurant/Lounge
A show unlike any tribute you have ever seen or heard before. Broadway, television, and motion picture actor, Robert Neary creates a one of a kind, cut above the rest, production.
You will swear you are watching the master himself, as Robert Neary and the band perform 20 of Neil Diamond’s greatest hits. Songs like “Cherry Cherry”, “I Am, I Said”, “I’m a Believer”, “Solitary Man”, “Holly Holy”, “Coming to America”, “Sweet Caroline” and so many more. Between songs, Neary shares the stories behind the music, drawing from Neil’s own interviews, quotes, and autobiographies. With a surprise finale that will leave you absolutely breathless, So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience is guaranteed to leave you speechless!
Born and raised in East Meadow, Long Island, NY, Robert Neary gained immediate success as an actor, when he was 20 years old, with a guest star role in the Television series “Fame”, and then opposite Jason Bateman in the film, “Teen Wolf Too”. He has since gone on to guest star in over 50 television shows, including “Criminal Minds”, “Sons of Anarchy”, “The Closer”, “Grey’s Anatomy”, ” Blue Bloods”, “Justified”, “The Fosters”, “FBI: Most Wanted”, “Weeds”, “Medium” “NCIS” and “NCIS New Orleans”. He landed his first Broadway show in 1996, starring in “Smokey Joe’s Café”, and then toured as the evil Zoser in Elton John’s Broadway hit “Aida”. He understudied the lead role of Sonny in the Broadway smash, “A Bronx Tale, The Musical”.
Robert grew up listening, mimicking, and creating his style to only 2 people in the music world. Elvis Presley and Neil Diamond. It has been a deep passion, to one day perform and put together a tribute show to Neil Diamond like none other. And here it is.
So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience starring Robert Neary
An exhilarating portrait of civil rights activist and community organizer Dolores Fernandez Huerta, who co-founded the United Farm Workers union alongside Cesar Chavez. Huerta is perhaps best known for her work leading the unionizing efforts of farm workers in California in the 1960s, but her impact on American life stretches far beyond that. She has been a constant and vocal advocate for the rights of women, immigrants, and people living in poverty. Her deceptively simple exhortation—”¡SÍ se puede!” (Yes, we can!)—contains the yearning for change and has become the mantra for generations of activists. Dolores calls us all to action, to pay attention and to be engaged citizens who make a difference. A timely reminder of the power of collective action in service of social justice, the film will be introduced by Dolores Huerta’s nephew, John Fernandez.
Please register for this program.
Documentary Film: Dolores
The Morris Public Library offers Story and Music Time for participants ages 9 mo. - 5 y.o every Tuesday at 10 am.
Please call to ask if a spot is available: 860-567-7440.
Sing songs, read a story, do a craft!
Story and Music Time
Presented by Raditia Lasry
Life is a continuous cycle of beginnings and endings. Yet, as humans, we often struggle to embrace endings.
In this workshop, we explore the nature of grief and how to navigate loss—whether it’s as small as an unexpected event cancellation or as profound as the passing of a loved one.
Through this process, we uncover ways to find new meaning and move forward with greater openness.
Grief & Gain Workshop
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.
Kent CT Farmers Market
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.
Happy Hour Piano Series
The Magic of Halloween with mentalist and illusionist Greg Dwyer, Friday, October 24, 6:30 PM.
In The Magic of Halloween, Greg takes you on a mysterious journey through the history and hidden meaning of Halloween. Combining interactive mind reading, spellbinding illusions, and eerie tales from the past, Greg brings the spirit of the season to life with fun, fascination, and just the right amount of fright.
Perfect for those who love magic, mystery, and a touch of the supernatural—Greg Dwyer’s The Magic of Halloween is a hauntingly entertaining experience you won’t forget.
Greg Dwyer is a master magician, mentalist, and former illusionist. With decades of experience captivating audiences across the country, Greg blends psychology, storytelling, and sleight of hand into unforgettable experiences.
This is a general audience event.
Registration: 860-567-7440 or
https://morrispubliclibrary.net/library-calendar-event-registration/.
The Magic of Halloween with mentalist and illusionist Greg Dwyer
Friday, October 24th, 2nd Home welcomes back Dave Galt, and we are very much looking forward to having him back. Dave performs a great mix of softer classic rock and other gems. Come down and enjoy some great music.
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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Dave Galt at 2nd Home Restaurant/Lounge
Introducing SPARK an event by TradesUP. This event, formerly Touch a Trade, will return to the grounds of the Connecticut Antique Machinery Association and the Eric Sloane Museum on October 25th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 31 Kent Cornwall Road in Kent, CT.
TradesUP's goal is to SPARK interest in working with one’s hands and the FREE event will offer both youth and adults the opportunity to safely participate in trades, crafts, and self-sufficiency skills with their own hands.
Planned activities include carpentry, woodworking, masonry, welding, plumbing, electrical wiring, and planting a garden, along with arts, crafts, and other activities for younger attendees.
Music will be performed and local food and beverages will be on offer for participants of all ages to purchase and enjoy.
TradesUp is a non-profit organization, based in Kent, with a mission to support the development of the next generation of trades and craftspeople. Presenters, sponsors and volunteers are currently being sought for the event.
SPARK by TradesUp
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.
Honeybee Books & Tea Read-Aloud Hour
Saturday, October 25th, at 7:00 PM, DenMarJamz featuring Dennis Marolda, Peter Byron, and David Wolter returns to 2nd Home, and we're thrilled to have them back. We had a great time the last time they were here, and no doubt this time will be the same. 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
2ndhomelounge.com
Join our mailing list - https://2ndhomelounge.com/email-sign-up/
DenMarJamz at 2nd Home Restaurant/Lounge
Join us for an enchanting evening and unleash your inner Vampire!
A night full of dancing, a delightful dinner and hor d'oeuvres, drinks, raffles, prizes, a horrific costume contest, a DJ, and maybe even a special guest appearance...
Ticket price includes 2 FREE alcoholic drinks!
Last years event drew in attendees from 7 different states. And left everyone craving for more.
Be apart of something truly magical.
We create unforgettable moments with a touch of mystery. Giving you an experience you'll be talking about forever.
Don't miss the most thrilling event of the Halloween season.
Grab your tickets before it's too late!
This event is 21+
Moonlight Masquerade Dracula Ball
Jon Brunelle will present a brief history of the craft of illusory magic together with a sleight-of-hand demonstration, while taking a look at how magicians’ control of information and secrecy has changed over time. Jon practiced sleight-of-hand magic professionally during the 1970’s and ’80s, winning First Prize in a national close-up magic competition held by the Society of American Magicians in 1978. During his later career, he presented satiric slideshow lectures in collaboration with New York’s electronic music and video artists. His solo show, Better Love Through Surveillance, had successful stagings in downtown New York theaters during the 2010’s. Jon is retired and lives full-time in Norfolk.
Please register for this program.
Jon Brunelle: The Craft of Illusory Magic
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