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!

yMusic is a genre-leading American chamber ensemble. Now in its 16th season, the group is renowned for its innovative and collaborative spirit. yMusic has a unique mission: to work on both sides of the classical/popular music divide, without sacrificing rigor, virtuosity, charisma, or style. They were recently praised by NPR Music as “deeply, profoundly skilled. They’ve formed a language all their own.”

Named for Generation Y, yMusic has lent their instantly recognizable sound to commissions and projects by a dizzying array of artists including Andrew Norman, Anohni, Missy Mazzoli, John Legend, Paul Simon, and Caroline Shaw.

yMusic is Alex Sopp, flute; Mark Dover, clarinet; CJ Camerieri, trumpet; Rob Moose, violin; Nadia Sirota, viola; and Gabriel Cabezas, cello. The group was founded by Rob and CJ in 2008, who chose its unique instrumentation based on their friendships and the players' adaptability.

PROGRAM

Judd Greenstein: Together (15')

yMusic: select compositions (20')

Gabriella Smith: Aquatic Ecology (40') [commissioned by Cal Performances, Tippet Rise, Carnegie Hall, Walker Arts Center, Yale Schwarzman Center, and Hirshhorn Museum]

Come discuss a book on the 3rd Saturday of each month. We alternate between fiction and nonfiction books. There will be a catch up session at end of the year to review everything from the year!

January: Queer Privacy

Feb: A Lady for a Duke- ALexis Hall

March: Queer Palestine and the Empire of Critique

May: Body Horror: Capitalism, Fear, Misogyny, Jokes

June: Man O'War by Cory McCarthy

July: Black on Both Sides: A Racial History of Trans Identity

August: Hell Followed With Us by Andrew Joseph White

What do you deserve?

A fractured family squats in a wealthy beachfront home to give 13-year-old Alisha a chance at a better life in an elite school. As Alisha’s academic success stirs suspicion among her teachers and peers, the family’s precarious situation begins to unravel. 

A world premiere play by Tony Meneses. Appropriate for ages 14 and up.

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.

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Kids in 3rd through 5th grade can come and play games, bring your friends and make new ones too!

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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.

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Whether you're a seasoned grandmaster or a beginner eager to learn, this event offers an opportunity to test your strategic prowess. Engage in friendly matches, improve your chess skills, and enjoy intellectual challenges in a welcoming and inclusive environment!

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Join us for a fun and relaxed evening in the textile studio! Whether you want to mend a favorite piece of clothing, stitch some custom embroidery on an everyday purse, knit, crochet, or start a simple project with friends, instructor Chelsea Danburg will guide you through the process. Bring your works-in-progress or project ideas and we'll take care of the rest! Sessions are 2 hours long and open to all skill levels (ages 18+).

Designed to be a social evening, this is the perfect opportunity to gather a group of friends, learn something new, create fun projects, and connect. Unleash your creative side! Students are welcome to bring snacks to enjoy & share with the group.

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!

Crows and Blue Jays are not just some of the smartest birds in Connecticut, they're some of the smartest animals in the world! Join us to build and decorate your own recycled wood Corvid model to take home, then join in a scavenger hunt. For kids up to 10 years accompanied by a participating adult. Please wear art-appropriate clothing and footwear. This program is held at the Birdcraft Museum and Sanctuary, 314 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, CT 06824.Birdcraft Family Days are sponsored by Richard Wrightman Design.

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!

Kids in 3rd through 5th grade can come and play games, bring your friends and make new ones too!

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.

Check out other library programs!

Whether you're a seasoned grandmaster or a beginner eager to learn, this event offers an opportunity to test your strategic prowess. Engage in friendly matches, improve your chess skills, and enjoy intellectual challenges in a welcoming and inclusive environment!

Check out other library events!

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!

This powerhouse tribute to the Allman Brothers Band has been earning rave reviews from fans and venues alike. Their performances capture the spirit, energy, and musicianship of the original band, leaving audiences thrilled and wanting more.

Their top-tier vocals and instrumental skills bring the Allman Brothers’ music to life with passion and authenticity. Fans consistently praise their ability to create an electric atmosphere that gets the crowd dancing and fully immersed.

Their growing & loyal fanbase travel to multiple shows, urging others to experience this incredible act.

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

Check out other library events.

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!

Kids in 3rd through 5th grade can come and play games, bring your friends and make new ones too!

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!

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.

Check out other library programs!

Whether you're a seasoned grandmaster or a beginner eager to learn, this event offers an opportunity to test your strategic prowess. Engage in friendly matches, improve your chess skills, and enjoy intellectual challenges in a welcoming and inclusive environment!

Check out other library events!

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!

On Sun., Dec. 5, 4 to 5 p.m., The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum will join Santa Claus and his loyal elves for a special holiday celebration at City Hall, at 125 East Avenue, Norwalk, CT. The visit with Santa will be free but reservations online are required. Santa will greet all children, naughty or nice, and hear their Christmas wishes before heading back to the North Pole to prepare for his big night.

Holiday treats, such as warm apple cider, hot chocolate, and cookies will be served while families shop for gifts at the Mansion’s pop-up Gift Shop Corner featuring Christmas ornaments, museum-centric accessories, and an eclectic mix of gift items including logo embroidered totes, vintage and designer jewelry, scarves and books for people of all ages.

Although the legend of Santa Claus is steeped in ancient traditions dating back to the third century, and later re-interpreted by the Dutch with the story of Saint Nicholas, Santa Claus and the gift-giving Christmas tradition was popularized in America by renowned author Washington Irving in the early nineteenth century.

“Irving advanced Christmas as the festive pageant of presents and feasting that now dominates the American winter calendar.” (The National Endowment for the Humanities). Thomas Nast, a renowned Victorian cartoonist is credited with creating the modern image of Santa Claus.

This event is sponsored in part by L LMMM’s 2024 Season Distinguished Benefactors: The City of Norwalk, The Maurice Goodman Foundation, and Lockwood-Mathews Foundation, Inc. LMMM’s Founding Patrons: The Estate of Mrs. Cynthia Clark Brown and LMMM’s Leadership Patrons: The Sealark Foundation.

For more information on tours and programs, please visit www.lockwoodmathewsmansion.com, email info@lockwoodmathewsmansion.com, or call 203-838-9799.