Community Calendar

The Bethel Pride book club meets the third Saturday of each month in person at Rainy Day Paperback at 3PM or online via Discord (see below).
March: Queer Palestine and the Empire of Critique
April: Nicked by M.T. Anderson
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

If you cannot attend in person, book club is also hosted via text chat on Friday & Saturday via Discord. Please visit store website for a link!

The Sherman Players proudly present Brad Blake’s gloriously “naughty” holiday revue “Wreck the Halls” weekends through December 20 at Sherman Playhouse, 5 Route 39 North (just behind the Sherman Firehouse), in Sherman, Connecticut.

Nothing is sacred in this “slay” ride of adult humor that rips the shiny bows and pretty wrapping off the holiday season. The show features two acts of original music-filled satire and burlesque that turn the last quarter of the calendar belly up. And audiences should be warned – they’ll never look at Kris Kringle the same way again!

“Wreck the Halls” plays November 28, 29, December 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 and 20 at 8:00 PM on Fridays and Saturdays. There will be three 2:00 PM Sunday matinees on November 30, December 7 and 14.

Warning: Due to adult humor, “Wreck the Halls” is not recommended for the younger elves!

Tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for students (with ID) and may be purchased online at www.ticketleap.events/events/shermanplayers.

For general information about Sherman Players, its season and volunteer opportunities, please visit shermanplayers.org or email admin@shermanplayers.org.

About Sherman Players: Since 1926, the Sherman Playhouse has been a gem inspiring the creative energies of performing artists of all ages. The Sherman Players has given Sherman and the surrounding communities a full range of high quality entertainment. The Sherman Players is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization run by volunteers. For further information, visit the website at shermanplayers.org.

Sustainable CT, the statewide organization that supports municipal sustainability initiatives, is now accepting applications for its 2026 Fellowship Program – this is a paid fellowship.
Sustainable CT places highly qualified fellows across the state’s Councils of Governments (COGs) to help cities and towns become registered, certified, or recertified with Sustainable CT during the summer.
Fellows are directly engaged in supporting cutting-edge sustainability initiatives and local government operations.
The application deadline is February 9 at 5pm.
• You must be enrolled in a post-secondary degree program or must have graduated in the most recent academic year (2025-2026).
• You must be either enrolled in a Connecticut college or university or be a permanent resident of the state.
Find out more about the Sustainable CT Fellowship Program at sustainablect.org.

Free drop-in workshop with Play Curator Linda White

January 18, 1:30 PM - 4 PM

Children of all ages and abilities are invited to participate in creative play in the Parrish’s Pasculano Studio and join the Imagination Play Project for a pop-up workshop. Build with conventional and unconventional materials as well as natural objects. The Imagination Play Project creates opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to engage, design, and connect with open-ended materials and play.

Entry to the Galleries requires Museum admission ticket purchase.

About Linda White & The Imagination Play Project
Linda White is the founder and creator of Imagination Play Project. As a play curator, her focus began with young children and has grown to working with people of all ages and abilities. Drawing inspiration from the schools in Reggio Emilia, Italy, and the rich aesthetic landscape of NYC, she creates experiences using a variety of objects that encourage exploration, engage the senses, and inspire creativity.

Sunday, January 18, 2–4pm

In partnership with the Avon Theatre, the Bruce Museum invites you to the screening of Loving Vincent.

This animated biographical film tells the story of the last days of the notorious painter told through his paintings.

Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Fee: Free with admission. Registration is required.

Robert Bruey will perform LIVE music at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame in Stony Brook Village (97 Main Street, Stony Brook, NY) on January 18th from 3-4pm. The event is free with general admission ticket purchase.

For details on this and upcoming events please visit https://www.limusichalloffame....

About Robert Bruey

Known for his unique fingerstyle guitar playing and earthy soulful voice, Robert Bruey paints with words, imbuing his songs with imagery that enables listeners to visualize his stories as he sings them. Robert’s live performances are moving and intimate and his recently released ‘Carousel’ CD has received much positive acclaim.

The Suzuki Music School of Westport will host the third concert of their 2025-2026 Pillow Concert series on Sunday, January 18th at 3:00pm in the Blake Recital Hall (246 Post Road East, Lower Level, Westport CT 06880) featuring violinist Sirena Huang, winner of the International Violin Competition of Indianapolis, Elmar Oliveira International Violin Competition and International Tchaikovsky Competition for Young Musicians.

The Pillow Concert Series features professional artists performing in an informal setting designed for the whole family. Children of all ages can bring a pillow and sit up close with the performers. Concerts are about 45 minutes long and suitable for children ages 4 and up.

The event is free and open to the public. Tickets can be reserved at https://suzukischools.org/events/the-childrens-pillow-concerts-sirena-huang-2026/

The Anti-Bias Task Force wants to share news of our 2026 Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Celebration. Here's the info:

The Town of Southold's Anti-Bias Task Force
2026 Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Celebration
Date: January 18, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Where: Southold Recreation Center, 970 Peconic Lane, Peconic, NY 11958

The Town of Southold's Anti-Bias Task Force
2026 Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Celebration

The annual King Holiday Observance is a time that we celebrate, commemorate, and honor the life, legacy, and impact of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Our strategic theme for 2026 is “Mission Possible 2: Building Community, Uniting a Nation the Nonviolent Way.” This theme defines the 2026 King Holiday Observance events and programming while serving as a compass for all the work we will do this upcoming calendar year and beyond. The pioneering work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. demonstrated that Kingian Nonviolence (Nonviolence365™) is the sustainable solution to injustice and violence in our world, ultimately leading to the creation of the Beloved Community, where injustice ceases, and love prevails.

We welcome and invite you to join us as we strive to cultivate a Beloved Community Mindset and ultimately transform unjust systems.

Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with us on Monday, January 19, as we honor the everyday heroes who strengthen our community. This year’s theme, “Community Heroes,” shines a spotlight on those who inspire through acts of service, kindness, and leadership. Bring the whole family for a day filled with interactive activities, creative crafts, and hands-on projects that show how each of us can make a difference.

Free drop-in workshop with Play Curator Linda White

January 19, 11 AM - 2 PM

Children of all ages and abilities are invited to participate in creative play in the Parrish’s Pasculano Studio and join the Imagination Play Project for a pop-up workshop. Build with conventional and unconventional materials as well as natural objects. The Imagination Play Project creates opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to engage, design, and connect with open-ended materials and play.

Entry to the Galleries requires Museum admission ticket purchase.

About Linda White & The Imagination Play Project
Linda White is the founder and creator of Imagination Play Project. As a play curator, her focus began with young children and has grown to working with people of all ages and abilities. Drawing inspiration from the schools in Reggio Emilia, Italy, and the rich aesthetic landscape of NYC, she creates experiences using a variety of objects that encourage exploration, engage the senses, and inspire creativity.