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Grab Your Crew
Holiday Family Portraits
FRI, NOV 1 | 5PM-7PM
SAT, NOV 2 | 10AM-3PM
Bill Memorial Library, Groton
Take your family's holiday photo at the library this year! Staff will provide the holiday-themed backdrop and you take the photos. Patrons are welcome to bring their own props. Sign up for 10-minute time slots. Reservations are required! Pets are welcomed on Friday, Nov 1.
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Witches Double-Feature
Hocus Pocus LIVE
FRI, NOV 1 | 8PM
SAT, NOV 2 | 11AM
Garde Arts Center, New London
A full length theatrical musical parody production based on the cult classic Disney film. A tribute production like no other filled with hilarious comedy, special effects, live singing, magic and surprises. The original production from the zany and creative mind of Summer Orlando!
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Free First Saturday
Collaged Quilts
SAT, NOV 2 | 11AM-1PM
Lyman Allyn Art Museum, New London
Enjoy free admission all day at the Lyman Allyn Art Museum on the first Saturday of every month! Family artmaking takes place in the art studio and be sure to dress for mess! Take inspiration from the art of Gee’s Bend Quilters, featured in the Personal to Political exhibition. Design your own colorful quilt using collage materials.
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Live Music for All
World Kindness Day Kickoff
SAT, NOV 2 | 2-6PM
Hygienic Art, New London
The festivities for November 13th's World Kindness Day will begin with a special fundraising concert hosted by Dot Ames. The event will feature performances by 16 duos and solo artists, with a suggested donation of $10 for admission. All proceeds will go toward supporting New London’s first-ever World Kindness Day celebration.
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Custom House Fundraiser
Concert Trio
FRI, NOV 8 | 6:30PM
Custom House Museum, New London
Melisa Trinidad, Rachael Brown and Linda Hinz have put together an all-women composers program as a fundraiser for the Custom House roof! Their expertise is in flute, cello and piano. Spend your evening admiring their compositions. Admission will be by donation.
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Bring Some & Take Some
Kids Holiday Gift Swap
SAT, NOV 9 - SAT, NOV 16
Garde Arts Center, New London
The 3rd annual SECT Free Kids Holiday Gift Swap is taking place at the Meridian Building adjacent to the Garde Arts Center. Quality, barely used items including toys, games, books and clothes will be available for all. Check the website for a full FAQs list, volunteering info and operating hours!
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Free Admission and Art
College Day
SAT, NOV 9 | 1PM-4PM
Lyman Allyn Art Museum, New London
College students can explore the museum for FREE during this upcoming offer from LAAM. The museum has multiple exhibits across three floors and will even have an open studio for a drop-in style collage project. Prizes will also be offered during the afternoon!
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Alewife Cove Conservancy
Annual Benefit Bash
SAT, NOV 9 | 7PM
Ocean Beach Park, New London
Jam to live music by Fusion at the Port 'N' Starboard for this annual fundraiser at the beach! There will be a raffle, auctions, food and fun. Funds generated will go towards the Alewife Cove Conservancy's mission to restore the cove to its former greatness!
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Tis the Season
Winter Pop-Up Market
SUN, NOV 10 | 11AM-2PM
Municipal Building, Groton
Vendors of all types will be present at the latest installment of Groton's spectacular indoor market that runs through fall and winter. This market will occur on the second Sunday of every month through April! Vendors will be announced on a monthly basis.
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Historic Autumn Experience
Harvest Herbal Tea
SUN, NOV 10 | 1PM-3PM
Avery-Copp House Museum, Groton
Make the most of a fall afternoon by spending it enjoying herbal tea and festive treats. Visit the historic kitchen in the museum and learn about traditional uses of these amazing plants. You'll even take your own herbal craft home. Book your spot in advance!
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Chasing the Unbelievable
Champions of Magic
SUN, NOV 10 | 4PM
Garde Arts Center, New London
Following a decade touring the world as one of the most successful magic shows in history, the COM team are back with an explosive all new show featuring thrilling and mind-bending illusions. Fusing their skills in grand scale magic, a flair for spectacle and undeniable showmanship, this interactive, high-energy show is sure to entertain the entire family.
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Local Love
World Kindness Day
WED, NOV 13 | 2-8PM
Downtown New London
Dot Ames is joining forces with local businesses throughout downtown New London to offer free giveaways and spread the love on World Kindness Day. There will also be live music at four different locations during the afternoon. Follow along for a full list of participating locations!
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Gallery Talk & Reception
Personal to Political
WED, NOV 13 | 5:30-7PM
Lyman Allyn Art Museum, New London
Join LAAM for a gallery talk for Personal to Political: Celebrating the African American Artists of Paulson Fontaine Press with Lyman Allyn Curator Tanya Pohrt. Explore the visually and conceptually dynamic works showcased in the exhibition.
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I'll Never Love This Way Again
Dionne Warwick
THU, NOV 14 | 7:30PM
Garde Arts Center, New London
Be entertained by six-time Grammy Award-winning music legend who has earned more than 75 charted hit songs and sold over 100 million records. Ms. Warwick became the first African-American solo female artist of her generation to win the prestigious award for Best Contemporary Female Vocalist Performance.
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Blissworks Yoga
Garde Arts Center, New London
Yoga Basics
Tuesdays | 9AM
Thursdays | 5:30PM
Intermediate Yoga
Saturdays | 8:30AM
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NLMS Lighthouse Tours
Pequot Light, New London
Saturdays & Sundays | 12PM
Climb 116 steps up into the lighthouse lantern for spectacular views of the Sound in the oldest and tallest lighthouse in the country. Thanks to a grant, New London residents may visit with a $5 ticket through December, 2024! All are welcome.
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Yoga with Kim
Hygienic Art, New London
Every Sunday | 9AM
Start your Sunday with Kim for a yoga experience at Hygienic Art sponsored by Yale New Haven Health. Best of all, it's FREE! Don’t miss out on this unique experience to practice and unwind in downtown New London.
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- Connecticut Maritime Heritage Fest
- Connecticut Sea Grant
- Downtown New London Assoc.
- Friends of Fort Griswold
- Friends of Fort Trumbull
- Groton Bank Historical Assoc.
- Ledge Light Foundation
- National Coast Guard Museum
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- New London County Historical Society
- New London Landmarks
- New London Maritime Society
- Southeastern CT Cultural Coalition
- Southeastern CT Enterprise Region
- UCONN Avery Point Maritime Studies
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