Community Calendar

Two singer-songwriters host two additional singer-songwriters every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at Dunville’s LittlePub. We tell our stories in song and provide an encouraging environment for songwriters to ply their craft. Hosted by Erik Moses and Bill Dempsey

Third Thursdays at Guild Hall are a vibrant celebration of art, music, and community. Enjoy live music in the Minikes garden curated by Carlos Lama during extended gallery hours, offering the perfect backdrop to visit the exhibitions on view at a relaxed pace. Concessions, including wine, beer, cocktails, and light refreshments will be available for purchase from Louise & Howie’s Coffee Cart. Whether you come for the music, the art, the social vibe, or all of the above, Third Thursdays offers a welcoming way to spend warm nights on the East End with family and friends.

Advance reservations are available, but not required.

Two singer-songwriters host two additional singer-songwriters every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at Dunville’s LittlePub. We tell our stories in song and provide an encouraging environment for songwriters to ply their craft. Hosted by Erik Moses and Bill Dempsey

Two singer-songwriters host two additional singer-songwriters every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at Dunville’s LittlePub. We tell our stories in song and provide an encouraging environment for songwriters to ply their craft. Hosted by Erik Moses and Bill Dempsey

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) will host an encore screening of the award-winning documentary “Cat’s in the Cradle 50th Anniversary: The Song That Changed Our Lives” on June 19th at 7pm at LIMEHOF’s Stony Brook village location (97 Main Street). The event is free for members and $10 movie ticket for non-members. Tickets are available online and at the door. for Tickets, click here- longislandmusicandentertainmenthalloffame1.thundertix.com/events/264168

The film’s producers, S.A. Baron and Jason Chapin (Harry’s son) will be there to participate in the Q&A. The film celebrates LIMEHOF inductee Harry Chapin (from Huntington), legendary Long Island singer-songwriter, philanthropist and founder of Long Island Cares. The event will also double as a food drive, accepting donations for Long Island Cares.

The film was shown and won the “Best Feature” Award in the inaugural LIMEHOF Music Documentary Film Festival in August of 2025. The film features several LIMEHOF inductees including Billy Joel, Pat Benatar, Darryl “DMC” McDaniels and Dee Snider discussing with the song and Chapin’s life and music means to them.

About the film

Cats in the Cradle 50th Anniversary is a feature length documentary film about the iconic song that has changed the lives of millions of parents and children around the world. The story is about the powerful universal effect the song has had on generations of parents regardless of nationality, ethnicity, or age. The song was written by Harry Chapin and his wife Sandy in 1974 and explores the relevance and power of the song 50 years later. The song was written as a poem by Sandy about the father of her first husband who never had time for his children. It was given to Harry as a warning to not be that kind of Dad after their son Josh was born, While the film explores Harry's fatherhood by his children, the story is really about all of us. With interviews with people from around the world who point to the song as a lesson on being a parent that is present in their children's lives.

Superstar music artists who have recorded the song or knew Harry including Billy Joel, Pat Benatar, Dee Snyder, Judy Collins, Darryl "DMC" McDaniels. Ugly Kid Joe, Mandy Patinkin, and others tell their life stories

Join us for the Sherman Players production of the classic American musical Bye Bye Birdie. Sherman Players celebrates 100 years of community theatre this season!

Saturday, June 20 | 5:00 PM | St. John’s Episcopal Church, 400 Main Street, Niantic
New England Baroque – Centuries in Concord
Hear Bach’s virtuosic Concerto for Two Harpsichords and Vivaldi’s Sinfonia alla rustica, alongside Caroline Shaw’s Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings, composed in 2022. Harpsichordists John McKean and Ian Watson are joined by Susanna Ogata (violin), Renée Hemsing (viola), and Guy Fishman (cello).

Two singer-songwriters host two additional singer-songwriters every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at Dunville’s LittlePub. We tell our stories in song and provide an encouraging environment for songwriters to ply their craft. Hosted by Erik Moses and Bill Dempsey

Join us for the Sherman Players production of the classic American musical Bye Bye Birdie. Sherman Players celebrates 100 years of community theatre this season!

This special musical program weaves together the state's rich tapestry of history, folklore and legend from the tumultuous Revolutionary Era. Musician Kent Besocke's unique performance blends engaging storytelling with beautifully crafted songs, each one a window into the lives of fascinating characters and significant historical events. Join us for an afternoon of music and storytelling that celebrates both Make Music Day Ridgefield and the unique spirit of Connecticut during the American Revolution.

Go to the events Calendar at ridgefieldlibrary.org for more information and to register. This program is made possible with the support of the Friends of the Ridgefield Library Scholarly Series and with the promotional support of Ridgefield Commemorates America at 250.