Join us for a knit and crochet get together. Work on your own project or help us make items for local charities. If you know how to knit and/or crochet but are stuck on a project or technique, or if you are just looking for someone to craft with, this is the group for you. This program is for adults.

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Lost Lear is a moving and darkly comic remix of Shakespeare’s play told from the point of view of Joy, an elderly person with dementia. Joy is living in an old memory from her 30s, when she was rehearsing the title role in an avant-garde production of King Lear. Joy’s delicately maintained reality is upended by the arrival of her estranged son who, being cast as Cordelia, must find a way to speak his piece from within the limited role he’s given.

Described as “brilliantly conceived and executed” (Irish Examiner), Lost Lear is the creation of Irish theatre and filmmaker Dan Colley. Inspired by visiting his grandmother when she lived in a care home for people with dementia, Colley uses puppetry, projection, and live video effects to create Joy’s world, where layers of her past and present, fiction and reality, overlap and distort.

This remarkable play is a thought-provoking meditation on theater, artifice, and the possibility of communicating across the chasms between us.

This production runs 80 minutes.

If you are struggling with stress, an over-active mind and want to find a new perspective on how mindfulness and meditation can help in navigating the challenges of your everyday life, then join Prabha Makayee as she guides you through the steps of meditation. See what you can accomplish by taking responsibility over what kinds of thoughts you think. With just one second, one breath and one thought of changing your perspective you can realign your well-being to a more peaceful, happy mindset.

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Come play music, recite poetry, tell a story, or show off another talent!

Keep in mind this is an all ages event in a public venue. We trust you to make good choices about appropriate material.

This is an LGBTQIA+ inclusive and welcoming event series. No cover fee but minimum one drink purchased required (show Molten some love, y’all!)

Performance slots are assigned on a first come, first served basis IN PERSON. No times will be held or assigned before the event starts. Get there early to grab your spot!

Presented by the Stamford Art Association at MILL RIVER PARK'S Whittingham Discovery Center

10 AM – 12 PM with complimentary workshops guided by experienced art instructors

• Open to the public
• Instructed by Art teachers
• Elementary & Middle School
• No registration necessary
• Art supplies provided
• Take home art!

Stamford Off-Main Experience: Live Mural Competition & The Seed Art Installation

Join us for the Stamford Off-Main Experience, a vibrant celebration of art, community, and creativity hosted by RiseUP for Arts.

Date: Saturday, October 25th, 2025

Rain Date: Sunday, October 26th

Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Location: Richmond Hill Riverwalk (Intersection of Tresser Blvd. & Greenwich Avenue), Stamford, CT

This free, family-friendly event features an exciting live mural competition, local food trucks, music, community arts activities, and the 1-Year Anniversary of The Seed—a permanent art installation and creative hub in Mill River Park.

Event Highlights:

• Live Mural Competition: 9 artists paint 8ft x 8ft canvases live throughout the day.
• The Seed Anniversary Activation: An acclaimed guest artist will live-paint a mural directly on The Seed art installation.
• Community Voting & Art Auction: Vote for your favorite mural. All artworks will be auctioned after the event, with 50% of proceeds supporting future public art initiatives.
• Live DJ: Enjoy music by DJ Dinero throughout the day.
• Local Food Trucks: Grab a bite while taking in the art and atmosphere.
• Family-Friendly Activities: Kids and adults can enjoy hands-on arts and crafts, including watercolor and finger painting.
• Vendor Registration: https://forms.gle/L4xtt768CEyDt68n6

Calling All Artists:

Interested in participating in the live mural competition?

• Theme: Transformation
• Compensation: $250 participation stipend + 50% share of auction sales
• Materials: Artists must bring their own supplies. Plywood boards on stands will be provided.
• Apply Here: https://forms.gle/uJyvvvqgmYyvJU4X7

Why Attend?

This isn’t just an art festival—it’s a day of community connection, creative expression, and public celebration. Whether you’re a family looking for weekend fun, a public art supporter, or an artist in search of inspiration, the Stamford Off-Main Experience has something for you.

Get your free tickets now and be part of Stamford’s growing creative movement.

About RiseUP for Arts

RiseUP for Arts is Connecticut’s only state-wide public art nonprofit. Since its founding, RiseUP has created over 300 public art projects across the state—empowering communities through creative placemaking, youth engagement, and artist collaboration.

RiseUP leads community-driven mural projects, public art festivals like the Off-Main Experience, and unique installations like The Seed in Stamford, transforming spaces and bringing people together through the power of art.

Learn more at www.theriseupgroup.org

Special thanks to our partners and sponsors: Mill River Park Collaborative, WellBuilt, Stamford Murals, the City of Stamford, and funding through a National Endowment for the Arts Grant.

Join us for a knit and crochet get together. Work on your own project or help us make items for local charities. If you know how to knit and/or crochet but are stuck on a project or technique, or if you are just looking for someone to craft with, this is the group for you. This program is for adults.

Check out other library programs!

If you are struggling with stress, an over-active mind and want to find a new perspective on how mindfulness and meditation can help in navigating the challenges of your everyday life, then join Prabha Makayee as she guides you through the steps of meditation. See what you can accomplish by taking responsibility over what kinds of thoughts you think. With just one second, one breath and one thought of changing your perspective you can realign your well-being to a more peaceful, happy mindset.

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The Structure of Light: Richard Kelly’s collaborations with Philip Johnson and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Please note this free event will take place at New Canaan Library. Register here.

On the occasion of the re-issue of the iconic floor lamp that Richard Kelly and Philip Johnson designed in 1953 for The Glass House by the New Canaan-based firm of BassamFellows, architectural historian Dietrich Neumann will explore Richard Kelly’s design philosophy and his collaborations with Philip Johnson and Mies van der Rohe at the Glass House, the Lake Shore Drive Apartments, and the Seagram Building.

Come play music, recite poetry, tell a story, or show off another talent!

Keep in mind this is an all ages event in a public venue. We trust you to make good choices about appropriate material.

This is an LGBTQIA+ inclusive and welcoming event series. No cover fee but minimum one drink purchased required (show Molten some love, y’all!)

Performance slots are assigned on a first come, first served basis IN PERSON. No times will be held or assigned before the event starts. Get there early to grab your spot!

Total Mortgage Arena is a cashless venue. All major credit cards are accepted. Patrons 2yrs and older require a ticket. Artist(s) subject to change. Due to security enhancements, please arrive at least 45-60 minutes prior to event time. Please only bring essential items with you. Bags will not be permitted at entry to Total Mortgage Arena, except for bags used exclusively for medical equipment or diaper bags for the care of infants and toddlers. Guests will still be permitted to bring a clutch purse into Total Mortgage Arena, provided they are 8" x 5" x 1" or smaller. There is no check-in location for prohibited bags or items at the Arena.

Rayuela, a Spanish word for the children’s game of hopscotch, is the title of a new dance work created by flamenco sensation Marco Flores. The piece is inspired by Argentine writer Julio Cortázar’s stream-of-consciousness novel of the same name, a celebrated “antinovel” that can be read out of sequence and is noted for its multiple endings. The protagonist of the novel is always searching for elusive answers.

A winner of the National Flamenco Award in his home country of Spain, Flores celebrates the first 20 years of his career in this piece that is a metaphor for his life. One of the top male flamenco dancers of his generation, he is known as a fiery performer with impeccable technique, who incorporates elements of contemporary and tap dance to expand the possibilities of what flamenco can be. Flores is joined by two renowned musicians: singer Alfredo Tejada and guitarist José Tomás Jiménez. Francisco López is the director and dramaturge.

Wine N Chill is an exclusive wine and champagne party, designed for a mature and classy group of people. It is a food-inclusive event, wine and spirits are available for purchase. The event was curated thoughtfully so you could have an unforgettable time. The music is fantastic, the ambiance is soothing and people are super fun. Wine n Chill is a Sunday event that starts at 4 pm and ends around 10 pm. Our events are a destination, and we welcome you to join the wine n chill fraternity.

Join us on the first and third Mondays of every month for a new release/popular movie.

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Join us for a knit and crochet get together. Work on your own project or help us make items for local charities. If you know how to knit and/or crochet but are stuck on a project or technique, or if you are just looking for someone to craft with, this is the group for you. This program is for adults.

Check out other library programs!

Board games, card games, party games, and more! We have games for all types of players! Meet new people or bring your own group for a night full of fun!

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If you are struggling with stress, an over-active mind and want to find a new perspective on how mindfulness and meditation can help in navigating the challenges of your everyday life, then join Prabha Makayee as she guides you through the steps of meditation. See what you can accomplish by taking responsibility over what kinds of thoughts you think. With just one second, one breath and one thought of changing your perspective you can realign your well-being to a more peaceful, happy mindset.

Check out other library programs!

Calling all Spinners, Weavers, & Knitters! Learn how to transform raw wool into beautiful yarn in our single-day Yarn Spinning Workshop.

Instructor Mark Nowotarski, a member of the Nutmeg Spinners Guild, will guide students through this ancient, meditative art. This is the perfect opportunity for both novice and seasoned crafters to master the fundamentals of spinning and drafting.

Students will practice with a drop spindle, learn Andean plying, and try their hand on one of our spinning wheels.

Equipment and materials included. Workshops held monthly. Private lessons also offered.

Come play music, recite poetry, tell a story, or show off another talent!

Keep in mind this is an all ages event in a public venue. We trust you to make good choices about appropriate material.

This is an LGBTQIA+ inclusive and welcoming event series. No cover fee but minimum one drink purchased required (show Molten some love, y’all!)

Performance slots are assigned on a first come, first served basis IN PERSON. No times will be held or assigned before the event starts. Get there early to grab your spot!

After the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad in 1869, a trip from coast-to-coast that used to take months was shortened to just under a week, allowing for the transport of goods and ideas across the continent in ways previously inconceivable. Profit-seeking corporations and the American government financed it, but the people who actually built it and who were most affected by it are the focus of this program of music – Indigenous and African Americans as well as Irish, Chinese, Japanese, and other immigrant laborers whose contributions have been largely erased from history. Silkroad’s American Railroad seeks to right these past wrongs by highlighting untold stories and amplifying unheard voices from these communities, painting a more accurate picture of the global diasporic origin of the American empire.

The American Railroad tour program includes commissioned pieces by jazz artist Cécile McLorin Salvant and film composer Michael Abels, as well as Silkroad artist and renowned pipa player Wu Man and Silkroad artist Layale Chaker. It also includes re-envisioned arrangements of folk songs by Silkroad artistic director, Rhiannon Giddens, and fellow Silkroad artists Haruka Fujii and Maeve Gilchrist.

Funded in part by the New England States Touring program of the New England Foundation for the Arts, made possible with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts Regional Touring Program and the six New England state arts agencies.

Bring a plant to swap or take some home! You don't have to bring plants to take some home and you can bring plants without taking.

Got leftover seed packets? drop them off too!

+ Event is typically outdoors from May for October, weather permitting! Indoors from November to April.

You can bring outdoor perenials from May to October but the rest of the time it is indoor plants only!