Join Paul Hawken, bestselling author and environmental visionary, for an inspiring talk reframing carbon as a force of life and connection.

Wildly celebrated author, speaker, and consultant on climatic, economic, and ecological regeneration, Paul Hawken will be our guest at AMP. For the past seven months, Paul, as AMP Advisor, has been working on our Regeneration Project with students from ten schools in Connecticut. Join us for a conversation about his latest work, Carbon.

A journey into the world of carbon, the most versatile element on the planet, by The New York Times bestselling author Paul Hawken.

About the Author

Paul Hawken starts ecological businesses, writes about nature and commerce, and consults with heads of state and CEOs on climatic, economic, and ecological regeneration. He has appeared on numerous media, including The Today Show, Talk of the Nation, Bill Maher, CBS This Morning, Charlie Rose, and others, and his work has been profiled or featured in hundreds of articles, including the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Newsweek, Washington Post, Forbes, and Business Week. He has written nine books, including six national and NYT bestsellers: Growing a Business, The Next Economy, The Ecology of Commerce, Blessed Unrest, Drawdown, and Regeneration. He is published in 30 languages, and his books are available in over 50 countries. His latest book, Carbon, The Book of Life, was published by Viking/Penguin on March 18, 2025. Paul has served on the board of many environmental organizations, including Point Foundation (publisher of the Whole Earth Catalogs), Center for Plant Conservation, Conservation International, Trust for Public Land, Friends of the Earth, and National Audubon Society. He has received six honorary doctorates. He is the founder of Project Drawdown and Project Regeneration (regeneration.org), which is the world’s largest, most complete listing and network of solutions to the climate crisis. He lives in Mill Valley, California, at the edge of wilderness in the Cascade Creek watershed with his wife Jasmine and coyotes, foxes, bobcats, ravens, red-tail hawks, pileated woodpeckers, and flocks of nuthatches.

Free Event – Admission Ticket Is Required

Secure your spot for this evening with Paul Hawken by reserving your free admission ticket today. Seating is limited.

Want to take home a piece of the evening?

Choose the ticket option that includes a reserved copy of Paul Hawken’s Carbon: The Book of Life. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear his groundbreaking insights and leave with a signed copy of this remarkable work.

Saturday, May 31st, at 7 PM, Kenn Morr Duet are back at 2nd Home Lounge, and not a day too soon. It's been too long, and we're excited to have them back! The duet has an amazing repertoire of originals that everyone loves every time they are here. Great music, food, drinks, and fun. Come down and enjoy!

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

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You are invited to Flashes & Fragments - an art exhibit that is a fusion of mixed media, artistic lettering, video & photography. New works by Debra Lill and Kathleen Borkowski combine the beauty of visual storytelling with the expressiveness of hand lettered art. We hope you will join us as we celebrate this new work, created specifically for the Whiting Mills Gallery!

Opening: Thursday, April 24th, 5-7 pm.

Show dates: April 17-June 27

You are invited to Flashes & Fragments - an art exhibit that is a fusion of mixed media, artistic lettering, video & photography. New works by Debra Lill and Kathleen Borkowski combine the beauty of visual storytelling with the expressiveness of hand lettered art. We hope you will join us as we celebrate this new work, created specifically for the Whiting Mills Gallery!

Opening: Thursday, April 24th, 5-7 pm.

Show dates: April 17-June 27

You are invited to Flashes & Fragments - an art exhibit that is a fusion of mixed media, artistic lettering, video & photography. New works by Debra Lill and Kathleen Borkowski combine the beauty of visual storytelling with the expressiveness of hand lettered art. We hope you will join us as we celebrate this new work, created specifically for the Whiting Mills Gallery!

Opening: Thursday, April 24th, 5-7 pm.

Show dates: April 17-June 27

You are invited to Flashes & Fragments - an art exhibit that is a fusion of mixed media, artistic lettering, video & photography. New works by Debra Lill and Kathleen Borkowski combine the beauty of visual storytelling with the expressiveness of hand lettered art. We hope you will join us as we celebrate this new work, created specifically for the Whiting Mills Gallery!

Opening: Thursday, April 24th, 5-7 pm.

Show dates: April 17-June 27

You are invited to Flashes & Fragments - an art exhibit that is a fusion of mixed media, artistic lettering, video & photography. New works by Debra Lill and Kathleen Borkowski combine the beauty of visual storytelling with the expressiveness of hand lettered art. We hope you will join us as we celebrate this new work, created specifically for the Whiting Mills Gallery!

Opening: Thursday, April 24th, 5-7 pm.

Show dates: April 17-June 27

On Friday, June 6th, at 7PM, Kebar returns to 2nd Home. We love having him at 2nd Home, and so does everyone who is here when he is. Don't miss him!

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

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Saturday, June 7th, at 7:00 PM, 2nd Home welcomes back Carm & St. George. Carm & St. George is a guitar and vocals duo specializing in two-part harmony Americana. A unique blend of folk, rock, and a little country. We're looking forward to having them, and hope you'll join us to make them feel welcome.

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Hear the stories behind the famous photos of presidents, Hollywood legends, and cultural history—at this talk and book signing at AMP.

Renowned photojournalist Christopher Little will share the stories behind his famous photographs and sign copies of his book Shooting the Breeze: Memories of a Photojournalist.

Books will be available for purchase at the event.

About Photojournalist Christopher Little

For over four decades, photojournalist Christopher Little has captured significant moments in history and pop culture. His work has graced the covers of more than 300 magazines and books, including Time, People, Vanity Fair, and The New York Times.

Christopher’s subjects have ranged from U.S. presidents to cultural icons like Oprah Winfrey and Muhammad Ali; celebrated actors and musicians including Leonardo DiCaprio, Sophia Loren, Led Zeppelin, and David Bowie—and architectural masterpieces like Fallingwater.

This AMP Talk and book signing is a rare opportunity to meet a photographer whose lens has shaped how we see the world.

About the Book

Shooting the Breeze: Memories of a Photojournalist

For forty years, Christopher Little held a front seat to history.

Shooting the Breeze: Memories of a Photojournalist is his story. The book details his intimate talks with presidents, movie stars, supermodels, rock ’n’ rollers, and lots of other world-famous people. During his career, he covered pivotal events and society’s shapers. There are more than 400 images in the book.

As he says in the introduction, “I don’t miss the stress. But traveling the world, covering historic events and meeting people who have made a difference—in politics, journalism, music, architecture, sports, writing, acting, modeling, television—those are the thrills I do miss.” His assignments took him to 83 countries and all 50 states.

Shooting the Breeze is filled with photographs and anecdotes of such diverse people as Johnny Cash, Bush ’41, Kate Hepburn, Oprah, ABBA, William F. Buckley, Jr., Sophia Loren, Sting, P. G. Wodehouse, Meg Ryan, Muhammad Ali, Woody Allen, David Letterman, Richard Gere, Oliver Sacks, Jerry Seinfeld, Queen Elizabeth, and many others.

Don't miss this opportunity to hear firsthand accounts of history through the eyes of a renowned photojournalist.

Come Early to Explore AMP's Mural Exhibit

This event is free with the purchase of an all-day admission ticket to AMP's indoor mural exhibit.

Reserve your seat by purchasing an advance Admission Ticket for the date of the event (Sunday, June 8). Your admission ticket is good for the entire day (12 to 5pm). Reentry is permitted. Parking is free. Books will be available for purchase at the event.

AMP’s live events are supported by the generosity of the Magnifico Family.

You are invited to Flashes & Fragments - an art exhibit that is a fusion of mixed media, artistic lettering, video & photography. New works by Debra Lill and Kathleen Borkowski combine the beauty of visual storytelling with the expressiveness of hand lettered art. We hope you will join us as we celebrate this new work, created specifically for the Whiting Mills Gallery!

Opening: Thursday, April 24th, 5-7 pm.

Show dates: April 17-June 27

You are invited to Flashes & Fragments - an art exhibit that is a fusion of mixed media, artistic lettering, video & photography. New works by Debra Lill and Kathleen Borkowski combine the beauty of visual storytelling with the expressiveness of hand lettered art. We hope you will join us as we celebrate this new work, created specifically for the Whiting Mills Gallery!

Opening: Thursday, April 24th, 5-7 pm.

Show dates: April 17-June 27

You are invited to Flashes & Fragments - an art exhibit that is a fusion of mixed media, artistic lettering, video & photography. New works by Debra Lill and Kathleen Borkowski combine the beauty of visual storytelling with the expressiveness of hand lettered art. We hope you will join us as we celebrate this new work, created specifically for the Whiting Mills Gallery!

Opening: Thursday, April 24th, 5-7 pm.

Show dates: April 17-June 27

You are invited to Flashes & Fragments - an art exhibit that is a fusion of mixed media, artistic lettering, video & photography. New works by Debra Lill and Kathleen Borkowski combine the beauty of visual storytelling with the expressiveness of hand lettered art. We hope you will join us as we celebrate this new work, created specifically for the Whiting Mills Gallery!

Opening: Thursday, April 24th, 5-7 pm.

Show dates: April 17-June 27

Friday, June 13th, 2nd Home welcomes back Tim McDonald. Renowned CT guitarist/vocalist, Tim McDonald (https://www.facebook.com/tim.mcdonald.775?mibextid=ZbWKwL) has been entertaining audiences for 4+ decades. A master at his craft, McDonald delivers his signature style wherever he hits the stage. His long time collaboration with well known guitarist Burt Teague, brought the popular McDonald/Teague Band for over 20 years. Tim has also performed with Danny Kortchmar (guitarist/songwriter for James Taylor). Everyone had a great time the last time he was here, and we know it will be the same this time around. Great music, food, drinks, and fun!

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

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American Mural Project (AMP) is proud to participate in CT Open House Day on Saturday, June 14. CT Open House Day is a state-wide celebration of everything Connecticut offers. Admission to AMP will be free, and visitors will enjoy mural exhibit tours and special activities for kids. All activities are free and open to the public. The day's highlights include: 

• Free Admission
• Art Making
• Kids Activities
• Mural Exhibit Tours
• Art show by AMP's Teen Art Studio

Teen Art Studio is a welcoming art makerspace just for teens.

Every Second Saturday of the month, from 10:30am to 1:30pm, teens transform the program room with their laughter, inquiring minds, and art. Teen Art Studio (TAS) is a once-a-month, drop-in program that empowers teens to work independently and together on self-directed art projects. 

Facilitated by beloved teaching artist Shana Bazelmans, TAS is a welcoming place for teens to:

• Be themselves.
• Have fun making art while making friends. 
• Try their hand at varied mediums (e.g., drawing, painting, sculpture, fashion, photography). 
• Expand their knowledge of the visual arts.
• Explore major artworks.
• Build their art portfolios.
• Embark on a collective artistic journey in a relaxed, sociable studio environment, with the guidance of the teaching artist.

New teens can join at any time!

The program is drop-in and free with student admission ($5) or an annual AMP student pass. For details, email michelle@americanmuralproject.org.

Second Saturdays, 10:30am to 1:30pm

Upcoming Dates:

December 14

January 11

February 8

March 8

April 12

May 10

June 14

Teen Art Studio is made possible in part by The Torrington Savings Bank Foundation, Renee Chatelain, and Kevin Lyle.

You are invited to Flashes & Fragments - an art exhibit that is a fusion of mixed media, artistic lettering, video & photography. New works by Debra Lill and Kathleen Borkowski combine the beauty of visual storytelling with the expressiveness of hand lettered art. We hope you will join us as we celebrate this new work, created specifically for the Whiting Mills Gallery!

Opening: Thursday, April 24th, 5-7 pm.

Show dates: April 17-June 27

You are invited to Flashes & Fragments - an art exhibit that is a fusion of mixed media, artistic lettering, video & photography. New works by Debra Lill and Kathleen Borkowski combine the beauty of visual storytelling with the expressiveness of hand lettered art. We hope you will join us as we celebrate this new work, created specifically for the Whiting Mills Gallery!

Opening: Thursday, April 24th, 5-7 pm.

Show dates: April 17-June 27

You are invited to Flashes & Fragments - an art exhibit that is a fusion of mixed media, artistic lettering, video & photography. New works by Debra Lill and Kathleen Borkowski combine the beauty of visual storytelling with the expressiveness of hand lettered art. We hope you will join us as we celebrate this new work, created specifically for the Whiting Mills Gallery!

Opening: Thursday, April 24th, 5-7 pm.

Show dates: April 17-June 27

You are invited to Flashes & Fragments - an art exhibit that is a fusion of mixed media, artistic lettering, video & photography. New works by Debra Lill and Kathleen Borkowski combine the beauty of visual storytelling with the expressiveness of hand lettered art. We hope you will join us as we celebrate this new work, created specifically for the Whiting Mills Gallery!

Opening: Thursday, April 24th, 5-7 pm.

Show dates: April 17-June 27

You are invited to Flashes & Fragments - an art exhibit that is a fusion of mixed media, artistic lettering, video & photography. New works by Debra Lill and Kathleen Borkowski combine the beauty of visual storytelling with the expressiveness of hand lettered art. We hope you will join us as we celebrate this new work, created specifically for the Whiting Mills Gallery!

Opening: Thursday, April 24th, 5-7 pm.

Show dates: April 17-June 27

Saturday, June 21st, 2nd Home is thrilled to welcome back The Sons of Astro (here previously as The Deep North), with Mike Cobb on guitar, vocals, and harmonica, Rip Westmoreland on guitar, mandolin, and vocals, Ben Herzog on bass and vocals, and Charlie Shaw on drums. We are sure this will be an evening of great music. Come down and enjoy!

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

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The Youth Civic Challenge empowers teams of 13–18 year-olds to define and tackle real-world issues. Through this program, participants learn to rethink societal structures, reframe challenges, and implement lasting solutions.Youth Civic Challenge invites you to be part of an exclusive, 4-week summer course designed to empower driven individuals with the tools, knowledge, and network to drive positive change.